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Memorial to those who served will be paid for in bricks BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR
A new monument in Veteran’s Park will be paid for one brick at a time. VFW Post 1782 is offering engraved bricks to grace a paved area around the memorial, which will honor all branches of service.
Post Commander Rick Gwynn’s goal is to have the $20,000 stone in place by Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11. That will require the sale of at least 200 bricks. The first one has been spoken for, according to Gwynn. Polar Chevrolet/Mazda bought the larger of the two sizes. The White Bear dealership chose a red brick with a flag that will bear the inscription: Polar Chevrolet/Mazda thanks you for your service.
“People can have a brick inscribed with their son’s name or father or grandfather who served,” noted Gwynn, who plans to buy one himself. “This is a lasting tribute.” Sales will kick off Memorial Day at the VFW following a ceremony at Union Cemetery. Samples of SEE MONUMENT, PAGE 9A
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9 a.m. A procession led by fl ag-bearing members of the VFW will travel from City Hall to Union Cemetery. A ceremony follows at the cemetery. 2 p.m. A wreath ceremony for Lost Sailors At Sea will take place at Veterans Memorial Park next to the VFW. The St. Anne's Academy choir will perform.
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will go to Walker Cemetery in Hugo (7:30 a.m.), Gethsemane Cemetery in Lino Lakes (9 a.m.), Incarnation Cemetery in Lino Lakes (9:25 a.m.), St. Joseph's Cemetery in Lino Lakes (10 a.m.), Twitchell Cemetery in Lino Lakes (10:30 a.m.), St. Genevieve's Cemetery in Centerville (11:30 a.m.) and St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Hugo (11:55 a.m.). The public is invited to join the tour at any point in the schedule. There will be a potluck lunch at the post after the tour and the public is asked to bring a dish to share. Lino Lakes — The American Legion Post 566 will host a ceremony at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 30 at the post, 7731 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes. The short-program will honor past veterans that have past away in the last year.
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Lake link goal: 3 to 4 years MAHTOMEDI — A longtime advocate for bike and walking trails from Shoreview spoke to about 30 people attending the fourth meeting of the Lake Links Association May 15 regarding safe trails. Marsha Soucheray was invited to the meeting to describe her efforts to obtain funding and the need to approach every government entity involved. For years she had advocated for a better trail system, starting when she discovered there was no safe way for her children to ride bicycles to school. Now Soucheray meets her grandchildren on the trails that are a result of decades of advocacy. Jackie Reis also spoke to the group regarding activities of the Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation, of which she is executive director. The Lake Links Association is working to establish a “fiscal sponsor” relationship with the foundation, which will enable tax-free donations for the Lake Links effort. Co-chair Steve Wolgamot provided an overview of the group's goal, noting the lake route will be accomplished in two stages: first an interim and then a final route. The goal is to complete the final route within three to four years. Also noted during last week's meeting was legislation introduced by Sen. Chuck Wiger and Rep. Peter Fischer. Their bills would fund preliminary engineering for the project. It's far from a done deal, Wolgamot said, but there is still hope the legislation will pass. The group meets again June 19 at 7 p.m. at the Mahtomedi District Center. Everyone is welcome to attend. A bike ride around White Bear Lake is also planned June 3. See www.lakelinks.net for more information. Submitted
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Holding preliminary signs for the Lake Links route are (from left) Jackie Reis, executive director of Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation, Steve Wolgamot, co-chair of Lake Links Association and Marsha Soucheray, bike and walk advocate from Shoreview. According to Wolgamot, final signage will fall within the jurisdiction of five cities, two counties and the state.
Local veteran reflects on World War II BY SHANNON GRANHOLM CITIZEN EDITOR
Even though all of Lester Seaberg's fellow soldiers are no longer around, he still has many memories of his time before, during and after World War II. Seaberg, who his buddies referred to as “Seabag,” is originally from northern Minnesota, but lived in Circle Pines for around 20 years. On March 1, volunteers from The Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network of Lino Lakes helped him move to Blaine. He became a member of the Lino Lakes VFW in 1961 and a life member in 1973. Seaberg, 91, was drafted at age 18 into the U.S. Marines fi rst division. Two of his brothers served in the Navy and another brother served in the Army. After attending boot camp in San Diego he went to a tank training school called Jacques Farm, located eight miles out of San Diego.
Seaberg was then sent to Peleliu, an island in the Palau archipelago in Micronesia, which was the site of a battle between U.S. and Japanese troops. “It rained a lot. It was very hot, 110 Lester Seaberg degrees,” he recalled. While on the island, Seaberg was in charge of cleaning all of the dust off of the tanks and inspecting them. He recalled when a bomb went off really close to him. He flew through the air and was badly burnt and scarred and put on a hospital ship, or a reinvented cruise ship. “We had to bury many
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home after leaving the service. His fi rst job out of the service was working at Chanel, a company that made rugs, for $1.90 per hour. Then he hitched a ride to Montana, where his grandparents lived, and worked on a wheat farm. After a few years he returned to Minnesota to work in construction, when he met his wife Elsa, whom he married in 1954. They were married 38 years before she passed away in his arms from asthma in January 1992.
men at sea,” he said. Seaberg was later awarded a Purple Heart. “I can prove God answers prayers,” he said. He recalled a time when he and a fellow soldier he cleaned tanks with were split up and put on different ships. The other soldier was crushed by a large barrel that came loose. After the Japanese surrendered, Seaberg went to Okinawa, an island of Japan. While he was there, two bombs were dropped. From there he went to China for six months. After his service time was up, he found out that his father had passed away while he was away; the Marines never told him. Seaberg was given $34.90 to get
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Memorial Day: Our national day of remembrance and the bombing into our living rooms. But for those of us who had lost someone over there — just like many of the veterans who returned — there was an unwritten rule: you cannot talk about the Movers and war. Not here. Not now. I want to tell you toShakers day that it’s OK to talk about Vietnam. Julie Kink It took me 25 years to feel comfortable enough to look for veterans who had served with my brother. I was afraid to stir up painful memories, afraid my questions would be unwelcome. Eventually I found men who trained and flew with David, who helped me learn not only how he died . . . but more importantly, how he lived. I don’t use the word “closure” because for me, the subject was closed for 26 years. I prefer the word “closer.” Finding his friends has brought me “closer” to my brother.
emorial Day is more than just a day off work, summer’s kickoff, an excuse for a sale. It’s our national day of remembrance. My brother, David Kink, was a helicopter pilot with the First Cavalry Division. His name is on Panel 20 West of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. David lost his life after one month in Vietnam, when his helicopter crashed due to a ground explosion. He was 19 years old. And I was seven. I barely knew him. The lanky, gentle big brother that I said goodbye to at a Madison, Wisconsin, airport in 1969, would be 67 years old today! I’ve seen 17,000 more sunsets than he had a chance to see. For me and my fellow Gold Star Families, every day is Memorial Day. We hope that America will never, ever forget. Unfortunately, there was a time when the Vietnam War was the last thing we as a nation wanted to remember. Our televisions brought the battles
To my beloved Vietnam brothers: I know that you carry the memory of your buddies in your heart, every day of your lives. THANK YOU for showing us Gold Star Families who our loved ones may have become - if they’d had a chance to grow up and grow old, as we have all done now in their absence. To the courageous Vietnam women who served: YOU ARE MY HEROES. More than 265,000 of you served our country during the Vietnam War; 11,000 of you went to Vietnam. In the fog of war and death, you became a sister, a friend, a mother. How do you look into the eyes of a dying soldier and make the pain of the war disappear for a while? You did it somehow. And when you came home, like your Vietnam brothers, many of you never told your friends or loved ones about your tour of duty. I want to thank my friend Diane Evans for establishing the Vietnam Women’s Memorial not only to honor women who served, but also so that we families of the fallen would know
about the women who gave comfort, care, and a human touch to our loved ones who were suffering and dying. In his last letter home, my brother wrote, ”You’re never alone on a mission. There’s always somebody to protect you and get you out even before you hit the ground.” It gives me great peace to know that even at 19 years old — even after only a month in Vietnam —David knew he wasn’t alone. He “got it.” And now, through the love of my Vietnam brothers and sisters — I “get it” too. You’re never alone on a mission. Every name on that Wall had a family and their families are us. Julie Kink is a regular contributing writer for Press Publications. This year, she is the Vietnam Women’s Memorial’s representative speaker at the Memorial Day 2017 ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The above editorial is the basis for her remarks.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Confused about guns
On Friday, May 12, 2017, I observed three young students walking off the Mahtomedi High School campus, where zero tolerance for guns is policy, onto the St. Andrew’s Church campus where guns were being fi red to honor a fallen veteran. It must be so confusing for those young people, as well as myself, to note a student, Brendon Lundell, expelled for attempting to transfer an unloaded BB gun from one car to another and then watch as guns are being fi red in a ceremony on church grounds. How can it be both ways with zero gun tolerance on a school campus and acceptance on a church campus? Simple — practice the intent of the law, not the letter. The intent of the law is to keep our children safe. Guns cannot be brought to school, and if the rule is broken then practice reasonable punishment, not a life sentence. As an active taxpayer in the Mahtomedi School District and a retired teacher of 30 years, I am disappointed, disillusioned and upset as to how discipline has been handled for Brendon. Remember, let’s do it for the kids, not Do It To A Kid. Sally Grimes Willernie
Editorial cartoon outrageous
The editorial cartoon of May 10 linking Kim Jong-Un to the GOP representatives’ adoption of the American Health Care Plan is disgraceful and outrageous. That cartoon demonstrates a complete lack of civility. Kim Jong-Un is a murderous dictator depriving his people of the basic necessities of life whereas the GOP seeks to provide medical coverage and overcome the expensive premises and provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Dick Donohoo Grant
Need education for all transportation users
Imagine a complex, dynamic, yet organized system. Allow fundamentally different users access to it, but only mandate education for one user group, who happen to be the least vulnerable users in the system. Their education will not include everything they should know about the other users in the system, for whom education is an option. Either way, they get to use the system. The people who enforce the system rules will get an education, but it will focus on looking after the least vulnerable users. Finally, despite the fact that the system will regularly get tweaked with new signs and how paint is used on the road, no users will receive an ongoing education. This will create uncertainty across all users. Hi. Welcome to our current transportation system. Without mandatory and ongoing education for all users of the transportation system and equal enforcement of laws, the “Us” versus “Them” culture that perpetuates unsafe situations for bicyclists and pedestrians, while causing great anxiety for motorists, will continue. We focus so much of our time and money on in-
frastructure and assume people will do the right thing. Education is how we make roads safer for everyone and get a higher ROI from our transportation system dollars. Mike Brooks White Bear Lake
Dog leash rule is dangerous
I really appreciate that the city of White Bear Lake decided to keep the Matoska Park Designated Dog Area open for the 2017 season. I also appreciate the White Bear Press posting the new rules in its May 17 publication. However, I do not like the leash rule at all. It is actually dangerous, mostly to dogs. I have trained quite a few great dogs for waterfowl hunting and you never use a leash in the water. It is too easy for even a short 6-foot leash to tangle around the dog's legs and create a crisis in the water. A 30-foot leash (the maximum according to the rules) creates a potentially worse problem. If this rule is enforced it could have risky consequences for dog owners, and if it is not enforced it may influence the city's decision to consider the area's status for 2018. I hope owners are very careful if they choose to use a leash in the water, and I hope the city considers rescinding this rule: it yields little benefit and creates risk. Kelly McShane Mahtomedi
Save music by the water at Tally's Dockside
The White Bear Lake waterfront is one of the greatest places on earth. It is a place to visit and enjoy; not just one location but all the bars/ restaurants, marinas, boat rentals, grocery stores and shops. There are some issues brewing in this area: • parking wars – “only use my lot if you are frequenting our business or you could get towed” • parking ramp wars – “my customers will not be able to park” • restaurant seating wars – “providing too many seats compared to how many car parking stalls are available” • “Music By The Water” at Tally’s Dockside — “attracts too many people” — some would like to see this end. We have been owner-operators of Tally’s Dockside since 1990. We have lived, worked and raised our family in this community for the past 30 years. Tally’s Dockside has been providing access to White Bear Lake and a community gathering spot since 1939. As a White Bear Lake resident and business owner, we have seen the historical marina triangle evolve. Instead of negativity, it is time for businesses to promote the waterfront and make it a great experience for all those who visit. Our goal at Tally’s Dockside has always been to welcome the community to the waterfront, creating a positive experience. White Bear Lake is a great community fi lled with great people. The new public parking ramp should have solved the parking war issue, but it still is unresolved.
We are asking for community support to continue “Music By The Water” and the existence of Tally’s Dockside. Please come to the White Bear Lake City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 13 at 7 p.m. If unable to attend, please contact your City Council person. Please continue to visit the White Bear Lake waterfront — parking is not an issue but it never hurts to bike, walk, run or boat. Thank you to all our customers who have already said “hi” and welcomed us back. Summer has begun. Keith and Jan Dehnert White Bear Lake
Street lights needed on 75th Street
Safety is of main importance while driving, but 75th Street N. stretching east from Jamaca Avenue to Manning Avenue between Mahtomedi and Stillwater is not safe. There are no street lamps on the side of the road, which makes it exceedingly dark. Summer is coming upon us and that means that the thunderstorms are going to develop and erupt. When the skies get pitch black with sheets of rain plummeting down, drivers are in danger on that road. As the oncoming headlights blind the eyes of drivers during a storm, one small turn of the wheel can put cars way over the white lines. Although the lights would be a benefit in the summer, they also would be in the winter. Minnesota winters can cover the roads and make them white with an abundant amount of snow to where the plows can’t keep up. At night when the roads are covered and headlights are packed with snow, how will drivers see the makeshift lanes that the other cars have made? The answer is easy — with street lamps to light up the way. Street lamps need to be installed down that whole stretch of road to make it easier for drivers to see at night during all seasons. It will cost money to do so but it will be worth the tax dollars to ensure people’s safety while driving. Roads need to be made more safer and putting in street lamps is a fi ne place to start. Lea Taylor White Bear Lake
Thank you White Bear Lake letter carriers
Now in its 25th anniversary, Stamp Out Hunger continues to be the largest food donation drive for the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf. Thanks to the National Association of Letter Carriers, the White Bear Lake Post Office, and our generous community, the food shelf received almost 15,000 pounds of food Saturday, May 13. Additionally, we would like express our appreciation for the amazing volunteers who helped collect, sort, and stock our shelves. The Stamp Out Hunger Postal Food Drive included volunteer support from Community of Grace, St. John of the Wilderness, the WBL girls varsity and JV lacrosse and softball teams, letter carrier Al Meier and several community members. Thank you! Andrea Kish-Bailey White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf
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RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents:
VADNAIS HEIGHTS • Three-year-old Chance, a black-and-white boxer-Labrador mix with a troubled history, went after Moe, a pug, May 10, in the 600 block of County Road D. While loose, Chance bit Moe on the chin and Moe's 32-year-old owner on her hand. Current on the Vadnais Heights rabies requirement but not so current on the cities’ leash law, Chance has now been classified as a “dangerous dog,” based on his checkered past. • A driver sped off from the gas station in the 3200 block of Hwy. 61 the night of May 10 after topping off his tank. Besides the stolen gas, records show the vehicle stolen out of Oakdale and the license plates stolen out of Maplewood. • Two handguns, a Glock 17 and a .22 cal. Browning, went missing during an early morning burglary May 12 in the 3800 block of Tessier Trail. • A man from Vermont who had been living in Minnesota for a little more than a year was stopped near midnight May 12 in the 3800 block of Rice Street for driving over the fog line. He was cited for no insurance and no Minnesota driver’s license, having lived here for a year. • The boyfriend asked to use the girlfriend’s car at 5:50 a.m. May 13, but she said no. “Okay,” the 29-year-old man said, went outside their apartment building in the 1000 block of County Road
D, picked up rocks and threw them, breaking all the car windows but two, and inflicting body damage on the metal parts with the shots that missed. The 35-year-old girlfriend, now an ex-girlfriend, called 911 and the felony-level criminal damage to property case was turned over to the city attorney’s office. • Today’s featured tale of lack of criminal logic involves the driver who paid for a $30 tank of gas the afternoon of May 13 at the station in the 1000 block of County Road E by offering the cashier a $100 bill and his Rewards card. Later realizing the $100 was funny money, authorities are closing in on the entry-level suspect now that they have his identification from the Rewards card. • Investigators who were taking a close look at the self-storage operation in the 3200 block of Hwy. 61 the night of May 14 due to a high number of recent break-ins, found a 44-year-old Lakeville woman with drug paraphernalia. In her unit, apparently converted to living quarters, deputies found plastic baggies of suspected meth, pot and other substances, THC and pipes. The suspect was booked into jail on pending felony drug charges. • “She went crazy,” the 25-year-old man said while holding their baby and referring to his 21-year-old fi ancée, saying she took their engagement picture off the wall and threw it, smashing it to smithereens. “No, he threw it and pulled my hair,” the fi ancée said. Depu-
ties determined the boyfriend was the guilty party and charged him with domestic assault, fi fth-degree assault and disorderly conduct. He was booked into the Ramsey County Jail May 15. No word on the wedding date. • It was ladies’ night May 15 at the liquor store in the 900 block of County Road D. Two ladies “in their 20s” grabbed three bottles of pricey Hennessey cognac and ran out the door, jumping into a vehicle later identified as belonging to a 53-year-old woman. The value of the cognac totaled $148. An investigation continues. • An elderly woman was found walking in the 4500 block of Oak Leaf Drive the night of May 15 by a neighbor. The 29-year-old neighbor learned where the disoriented and confused woman lived, returned her to her home, called 911 and waited until deputies arrived. The 67-year-old senior, who suffers from dementia, was also helped by the medical alert bracelet she was wearing.
WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP • Criminal damage to property was reported the afternoon of May 13 in the 5800 block of Bayberry Lane. A 44-year-old resident found his black Chrysler covered with eggs and TP that morning. No suspects. (Whether the man has teenage children, often the targets of these types of pranks, is unknown.)
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 briefcase containing legal papers and a calculator was reported stolen May 10 from a vehicle parked in the 200 block of Wildwood Avenue. There are no suspects. • An uncle was reported for making threats May 12 in the 300 block of Wildwood Avenue. No charges have been fi led.
GRANT • A Grant man, 58, was cited May 11
on Lake Elmo Avenue N. and 69th Street N. for driving after revocation and failure to provide proof of insurance. • A Forest Lake man, 22, was issued a written warning May 12 in the 11600 block of Manning Avenue N. for speeding. • A Boyceville, Wisconsin woman, 56, was cited May 13 on Highway 36 and Lake Elmo Avenue for failure to provide proof of insurance. • A Stillwater man, 34, was cited May 15 on Lake Elmo Avenue N. and 65th Street N. for failure to display current registration.
MAHTOMEDI • Assault by a party who had gone off medication was reported May
10 in the 600 block of Gosiwin Avenue. • A resident in the 600 block of Park Avenue reported someone tampering with her vehicle overnight May 10-11 and stealing CD's and loose change. Extra patrol has been requested. • A resident in the 1250 block of Mahtomedi Avenue on May 11 reported the neighbor for repeatedly trespassing. No charges are fi led at this time. • A bicycle and a set of golf clubs were reported stolen May 12 following a break-in to a garage in the 60 block of Wedgewood Drive. • A West Saint Paul man, 31, was cited at 10 minutes past midnight May 13 on Wildwood Road and Ridge Way for driving without a
valid Minnesota driver's license. • A Mahtomedi man, 20, was cited at 1:08 a.m. May 14 in the 7400 block of Hilton Trail for underage consumption. • A Minneapolis woman, 34, was cited May 15 in the 3300 block of Century Avenue for expired vehicle registration. • A resident in the 300 block of 70th Street N. on May 15 reported losing approximately $3,500 due to fraudulent activity on her bank account. The bank has reimbursed the money. • An Oakdale man, 54, was arrested at midnight May 16 in the 3300 block of Century Avenue for violating an order for protection.
WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following incidents: • A gas drive-off was reported in the 3100 block of Century Avenue May 11. • A Toyota RAV4 went missing from a driveway overnight near Alrick Place May 11. The vehicle was later recovered in St. Paul. • Theft of a vintage milk can worth $150 was reported near Willow Lane May 11. The milk can was last seen sitting by a front door. • Theft of cigars was reported near Century Avenue May 11. • Theft of cigarettes and lighters was reported near Centerville Road May 12. A 62-year-old man from Minneapolis was cited for theft. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested on a felony fi fth-degree drug warrant after someone reported a male walking around talking to himself near Midland Avenue and Cedar Avenue May 12. • A counterfeit $50 bill was confi scated in the
2700 block of County Road E May 12 after responding to a theft report. • A person called the police to report a suspicious person wearing a bunny suit and petting a cat in a business parking lot in the 4900 block of Highway 61 May 12. The suspect bunny and cat were not located but the complainant showed the officer a photo of a person wearing a pink bunny suit with a red heart on it riding a bicycle. • A Hugo man, 27, was arrested for DWI in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue May 12. • An overnight burglary of a detached garage was reported in the 4500 block of Lincoln Avenue May 13. A bicycle worth $300 was stolen. • A resident reported hearing roosters in the 3500 block of Oak Terrace May 13. Officers found two roosters and forwarded the city code issue to the city for review. • A stolen vehicle from Maplewood was found in the 2500 block of Oak Court May 13. • A White Bear Lake man, 29, was arrested for
DWI near Bellaire Avenue and Sky Blue Court May 13. • A man, 41, was arrested for DWI test refusal near Highway 61 and Whitaker Street May 14. • Theft of prescription pills was reported near Lincoln Avenue May 14. • A person apparently attempted to get into a vehicle parked near Commerce Street May 14 and caused $300 worth of damage. • A White Bear Lake woman, 23, involved in a property damage accident near Second Street and Clark Avenue May 14, was arrested for third-degree DWI. Her blood alcohol level was 0.17. No injuries were reported. • Theft of a 2014 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle worth $5,500 was reported in the 3900 block of Linden Street May 15. • An abandoned pickup truck found in the 3300 block of Glen Oaks Avenue May 15 was a vehicle stolen from River Falls, Wisconsin. • Two males were trespassed from Walgreens on Wildwood Road May 16 for allegedly stealing.
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Senior health day at Y The White Bear Area YMCA will celebrate ForeverWell Senior Healthy Aging Day 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 24. The White Bear Area YMCA, 2100 Orchard Lane, is among several Ys across the Twin Cities that will participate. Members and guests will enjoy an open house with special events and programs to stay active physically, mentally and socially. Activities at the White Bear Area YMCA will include free drop-in group exercise classes, lunch, fitness assessments, chair massages, crafts, blood pressure checks, community resources, Drums Alive, a trivia contest and prizes.
43rd annual Memorial Day Car Show North Star Studebaker Drivers Club invites the public to the 43rd annual Memorial Day Car Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, May 29 at the Blacksmith Lounge, 17205 Forest Blvd., Hugo. Gates and registration open at 8 a.m. and the lounge will open for breakfast at 9 a.m. The first 200 cars to register will receive dash plaques and 50 awards will be given out in a
ceremony at 2 p.m. (must be present to win). Cost is $10 per show car. Registration only available on the same day. A hot dog and beverage shack will be open and a flag raising and memorial ceremony will be at noon. For more information, contact Jerry at 651-343-1730 or visit www.northstarwheel.com.
Summer reading program kicks off Washington County Library kicks off “Bookawocky,” its annual summer library reading program for children and teens on Saturday, June 10. The program runs through Saturday, Aug. 12. Bookawocky encourages all ages to read, learn and enjoy the library over the summer. Children from birth to 12 years participate by completing literacy activities to earn rewards. They can also write or draw book reviews to enter drawings for tickets to the Minnesota State Fair, the Crayola Experience at Mall of America, and the Minnesota Twins’ “Reading All Stars” game. Teens can earn rewards by completing reading-related activities. By writing book reviews, attending
library programs, or doing other library or literacy-themed activities, teens will receive a reward book and an entry to win tickets to the Minnesota State Fair. In addition to reading, Washington County libraries are encouraging all ages to celebrate Bookawocky throughout the summer by attending library programs. The fun begins with kick-off events at each branch on Saturday, June 10. Summer programs include visits by magicians, musicians, scientists, comedians, animals and insects. The library is also hosting special storytimes, StoryStrolls at local parks, all-day events, interactive programs based on popular books, and art and music classes. All programs are free and open to the public.
Mahtomedi seeks applicant for lake board The city of Mahtomedi is seeking applications from residents to serve on the White Bear Lake Conservation District Board. The term expires in May 2020. Please submit letter of interest to Scott Neilson, City Administrator, 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN 55115. The deadline is Friday, June 23 at 4 p.m.
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Loon Chronicles II: Next Generation Birchwood photographer Ellen Maas said she and husband Len Pratt could not believe what was unfolding in front of them when they stumbled upon the dueling males. “The behavior is territorial, aggressive, and appears to be drawing a line in the sand,” Maas observed. “We hope this means the loon parents are getting serious about committing to a nesting site and starting their family. We remain optimistic they will select a site in our predator-proof manmade nest or a spot in that section of the lake. The area where they have spent the last several days is filled with dangers: herons known to destroy loon nests and eggs; Canada geese that put everyone/thing on edge with their cacophony of noise; yellow-headed blackbirds, a constant nemesis and nest plunderer; beavers, known to chew just about anything and those nasty snapping turtles. We felt like we were entering a war zone when we cut through from under the Manitou Island bridge. The good news is the lake level is up and rising.”
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Awaiting marriage in an ammunition plant Commons development begins a new story
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Young ladies working at the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) in Arden Hills during World War II only had two ways out of working in the war effort — marriage or the end of the war. Serving the country at arms plants was a serious commitment, much like the young men made to the military, said Jane Moore, 93, of Maplewood. She took the job because it paid more than working at Marshall Fields or another store. Jane left TCAAP earlier than some of the other women because she married a Marine in 1945 as the war was ending. “I worked up until the time I got a telegram from him in San Diego saying he was back in the States,” she remembered. “And that day I went and told my boss I was through — because I was getting married.” Jane began to write to Bill Moore while she was still working at an arms plant in St. Paul inspecting gun sights. One day in the church bulletin she saw a request for people to write to servicemen overseas. “They wanted people to write to the servicemen, so my girlfriend and I both wrote to Bill and I ended up getting him,” Jane said. She had one date with him when he was home and then she got an engagement ring in the mail. “I said 'I'll wait for you,' and I didn't realize it would be three years,” she remembered. Throughout his service, Bill was stationed in various hot spots in the war. “He was in the thick of it,” Jane said. About a year or so before Bill returned, Jane landed a job as a supervisor at TCAAP in the department manufacturing shells for submarines. She was a time checker and would monitor when machines were down. Most of the workers were women, she said, and they all
when they married. The couple spent the fi rst few months of their married life stationed at Treasure Island in San Francisco. Bill was married in his Marines uniform and was buried in it about 55 years later.
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Jane Moore, 93, of Maplewood, worked at the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) in the ‘40s during World War II. She was waiting for her fiance Bill Moore to return from serving as a Marine. They married in 1945.
wore blue overalls. “We were all in the same boat,” Jane noted. “It seemed like family almost, because of the fact that most of them either had their husbands or a loved one that was in the service. That's what you talked about.” The ladies also took time for fun — some wrote messages or made silly faces on the shells, Jane remembered. Once she and a friend tried to play hooky but couldn't fi nd a way
out of the large compound. “We didn't realize everything was fenced in and we couldn't get out,” Jane remembered. Workers were bused from St. Paul to TCAAP. “You had to make your own fun at that time because it was kind of dreary otherwise,” she noted. When the men came home “there was joy mixed with sadness” because “some didn't come home,” she added. Bill had not been discharged yet
After many WWII workers moved on from TCAAP, the site was used on and off for war efforts for about 60 more years until all production ceased in 2004, said Heather Worthington, deputy county manager for Ramsey County. It was used during the Korean War, Vietnam War, First Gulf War and Second Gulf War, Worthington said. The largest number of workers employed on the site was during WWII — 26,000 workers and three shifts per day, Worthington said. About half were women. “It was an enormous operation,” Worthington noted. When Ramsey County cleaned up the site to prepare it for development, it saved some of the historical artifacts on site. Worthington hopes someday those items can be displayed to the public. One remaining building on the site at County Road I and Fairview Avenue may be remodeled into an interpretive center within the Rice Creek Commons development. The 427-acre site, slightly bigger than downtown St. Paul, will include a variety of housing options, outdoor spaces and a commercial town center. Seventy-four acres are dedicated to green space. There will be about 1,500 residential units. A portion of the site was actually platted in the 1930s for a future housing subdivision, Worthington said. It was farmland up until August 1941 when the U.S. Department of Defense bought it for a new ammunition plant, which took about a year to construct. It took longer than that to clean it up. The site was declared a Superfund site in the '80s, Worthington said. A solvent used in making bullets was sometimes dumped on the ground before people realized the environmental issues it caused. The site was cleaned up in the '90s but not necessarily to Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) residential standards. It was the largest contaminated site in Minnesota. The site went through MPCA's Brownfield Program. Every square foot was tested, Worthington said. It was certified by the MPCA in 2016. “So it is clean like your backyard now,” Worthington noted. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to officially delist soil at the site from its Superfund list in 2017. Construction of infrastructure begins this year and construction of the development by Alatus LLC is anticipated to begin in 2018. The site will become a new type of economic engine — no bullets involved. The site is expected to create 4,000 to 6,000 jobs, said Ramsey County Commissioner Blake Huffman. Between $10 million and $15 million in property taxes will be generated, he added. “It was a really important part of the local economy for many years,” Worthington said. Ramsey County purchased the site in 2013 with a vision to get the vacant land back into the area's economy. Sara Marie Moore can be reached at 651-407-1235 or vadnaisheights news@presspubs.com.
Two women pack ammunition at the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) in 1942.
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MONUMENT: VFW commander leading charge
A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics.
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COMPOST BINS & RAIN BARRELS NOW AVAILABLE – You can order bins from Recycling Association of Minnesota, Ramsey County residents may receive a $20.00 rebate by using the code ‘ramsey’. For more information contact them at 651.641.4589 or by e-mail at ram@recycleminnesota.org.
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Bricks come in two sizes and several colors.
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the bricks will be on hand and someone will be present to take orders. Anyone can buy a brick, the 4x8 inch size will sell for $100 and the 8x8 inch $200. They come in red, gray or tan. Post Commander Rick Gwynn Gwynn hopes to sell a combination of the two sizes to pay for the monument. Veteran’s Park, between Hwy. 61 and the lake next to the VFW, is city-owned but maintained by Post volunteers. “City staff gave their stamp of approval,” Gwynn said, regarding the monument. He planned to officially announce the fundraiser to City Council at its May 23 meeting. Other monies are also coming in towards the monument. WalMart gave a $500 community service grant, the VFW Auxiliary committed $1,000 from its summer golf tournament and $1,000
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This aerial view illustrates placement of the bricks and monument at Veteran’s Park.
TWO TELEPHONE SCAMS ARE HITTING RAMSEY COUNTY – The “Jury Duty Scam” has the thief calling people & telling them that they didn’t appear for their jury duty & are at risk of misdemeanor crime & penalty. The scammer then tells them they can stay out of jail by purchasing gift cards & calling the scammer back with the code numbers. • The “Grandchild in Jail Scam” has them calling people pretending to be a grandchild who is in trouble & needs money to get out of jail. Again the bail or fine can be paid with a gift card. Don’t fall victim to telephone scams, they are easy to spot if you know about them. If anyone calls you & requests gift cards for any law enforcement related reason, IT IS A SCAM. If you are contacted, hang up, write down the information of the person contacting you & call 911 to report the crime. THIS YEAR NIGHT TO UNITE IS TUESDAY, AUGUST 1ST – If your neighborhood is not planning a Night to Unite celebration or is not part of a
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The new monument will be similar to this one, which honors all service branches.
was earmarked for the fund from the VFW bantam hockey tournament last March. The monument will have signage on the back that names the park with an inscription below that it was installed by VFW Post 1782. It will face the walkway that goes around the perimeter of the park. Gwynn is confident the bricks will
Neighborhood Watch association it can be. The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office works closely with residents to help get the word out. For more information contact the Sheriff’s Office at 651.266.7339 & sign up for e-mail updates. ROAD CONSTRUCTION HAVE YOU FRAZZLED? MnDOT CAN HELP! – You can stay in tune with all the current road happenings in your area with the help of MnDOT. Visit www.dot.state.mn.us for information on current road projects, ramp/road closures, MnPASS lanes, get contact information, or sign up for e-mail notifications regarding projects of concern and much, much more. PAY TRIBUTE TO OUR VETERANS, ATTEND A MEMORIAL DAY EVENT THIS WEEKEND – Check your local newspaper for events near you. June 10 – Movie in the Park @ Polar Lakes Park - Frozen June 13 – Hot Dog with a Deputy – Polar Lakes Park 5:00-7:00 June 15 – Bike Rodeo – Island Lake County Park, Shoreview June 17 – Township Annual Clean-Up Day @ Otter Lake Elementary 7:00-2:00 June 24 – Fix-It Clinic Ramsey County Library-Maplewood 10:30-1:30
Visit www.whitebeartownship.org or call 651.747.2750 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110 sell. “I’ve been talking to military units in Arden Hills and they all want the information, but it will mostly be word of mouth,” he said. Gwynn will also present to the Hugo American Legion, White Bear Legion and Yellow Ribbon groups. The Memorial Day launch for the monument is a meaningful time for the commander.
“Memorial Day is about remembering the sacrifices that took place during all the different battles,” said Gwynn, a Navy veteran who served in Vietnam. “Veteran’s Day to me is recognizing veterans as being somebody special, but it doesn’t go back to what really happened. Memorial Day does. That’s the way I look at it.”
Lions need community’s help for Flagpole Project In the fall of 1939, the White Bear Press ran an article entitled, “Why Not A Public Flag Pole.” The article encouraged all of the patriotic, enterprising citizens of White Bear Lake and surrounding communities, and various organizations to join in making contributions to the fund. By late October or early November 1939, funds totaling $365.50 were raised, of which $349.72 was needed to purchase the fl ag pole, two fl ags, and to weld, paint, and do all the necessary cement, stone work and landscaping around the base of the fl ag pole. On Nov. 11, 1939 (Armistice Day), now Veterans Day, the Soldier’s Memorial fl ag pole was dedicated and fl ags were presented to Mayor C.E. Buckbee, who accepted them in the name of the city of White Bear Lake. Throughout the winter of 1939 and spring of 1940, the fi nal work on the cement base, stone wall and benches were completed with the aid of a wigwam that was built around the flag pole to keep the area warm for the stone masons. The WPA (Work Progress Administration) was in charge of all the work on the project. At the formal dedication in Washington Park on May 31, 1940 (Decoration Day) now Memorial Day, a copper data box was placed in the corner stone and covered by the WPA stone plaque. The fl ag pole is located at the northeast corner of Third Street and Highway 61 in front of the Premier Bank cash machine. The White Bear Lake Lions Club and its Foundation have taken the lead on a refurbishing project designed to rebuild the fl ag pole and restore the area back to its original state. As in the original project, we will be reaching out to the citizens and organizations of our community to help fund this project, which is a Lions Club Centennial Project. The Flag Pole, its base, surrounding stone work, and grounds have become very tired and as it was dedicated as a tribute to all solders in any war, the Lions think this would be a great project that we can get the citizens, as well as the business community involved in. This is a small but important way that citizens of White Bear Lake can show our appreciation and re-
munity to donate at least $100 per business we could meet our goal.
Time Frame:
We would like to duplicate this project and have most of the fundraising done by the end of July of 2017. Start as soon as possible and be done for a dedication on either Veterans Day November 11, 2017 or at the latest on Memorial Day May 28, 2018.
How to Donate:
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A limited number of color prints of the original water color rendering by local artist James Nutt are available for a small donation.
spect to those soldiers who have served our city, state and country over the past years and into the future. Today’s cost for the restoration will be between $62,000 and $70,000. We have current estimates that reflect this. Our hope is that we can raise at least $30,000 to $40,000 through community donations. It is estimated that the White Bear Lake community is made up of at least 10,000 households. If every household were to donate at least $5 toward this project we would have an estimated $50,000 donated. If we could encourage the business com-
The White Bear Lake Lions Club Foundation is a public 501(c)(3) organization established October 14, 2014. All funds donated to this project will go directly into completing this project. To make a tax deductible donation to the Foundation, please make your check out to The White Bear Lake Lions Club Foundation (WBLLCF). Please indicate on the memo line: Soldiers Memorial Flag Pole. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the IRS regulations. Donations can be mailed to: White Bear Lake Lions Club, 2228 Fourth St., White Bear Lake, MN 55110. You can also visit the Lions Club website at: www.whitebearlions.org, click on the Foundation tab and then the “How To Donate” tab and then use the GiveMn.org link to make your donation. The Board of Directors of the White Bear Lake Lions Club has said that they would match the fi rst $5,000 donated towards this project. Every Thursday during Marketfest, the Foundation will have an information table at the White Bear Lake Lions Club games area.We will have the capability of taking donation from credit cards during Market Fest as well as in the future. If you wish to have someone get back to you, please leave a message on our answering machine at 651-426-5199 and a Lion will get back to you. Submitted by Lion Lynn Farley, Foundation treasurer The White Bear Lake Lions Club and its Foundation
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Dos and don'ts of flag etiquette
The Flag Code, which explains the traditional ways in which respect is given to the flag, contains specific instructions on how the flag is not to be used. They include: • The flag should never be dipped to any person or thing. It is flown upside down only as a distress signal. • The flag should not be used as a drapery or for any decoration. Bunting of blue, white and red stripes is available for these purposes. The blue stripe of the bunting should be on top. • The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose. It should not be embroidered, printed or impressed on articles intended to be discarded after temporary use.
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burning ceremony on Flag Day, June 14. Scout troops also retire flags.
• A flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform. A flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, firefighter, police officer and members of patriotic groups. • When the flag is lowered, no part should touch the ground or any other object; it should be received by waiting hands and arms. • The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying or delivering anything. • When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of the United States, it should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner. Most Legion and VFW Posts regularly conduct a flag
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World premier plays showcased at Lakeshore Players What do you get when you mix comedy, drama, romance and mystery from 10 playwrights with the talent of 28 performers and 10 directors from across the Twin Cities? You get the 13th annual 10-Minute Play Festival at Lakeshore Players Theatre. Each year since 2004, Lakeshore has held a highly regarded playwriting contest for 10-minute plays. Both novice and published playwrights from around the world submit new works. Out of nearly 300 qualified submissions for the 2017 festival, the 10 best were
selected for performance. “We’ve read so many wonderful plays and the 10 in this year’s festival are some of the best I’ve seen. It truly is short-attention-span theater at its best,” said Lakeshore board member and co-producer Megan Vimont. “There are other 10-minute play contests, but the talent in the Twin Cities and caliber of playwrights from across the world who submit their plays each year make Lakeshore Players’ annual festival unique and special,” added Artistic Director Ben Ratkowski.
IF YOU GO: • The 13th annual 10-Minute Play Festival runs June 1-11 at Lakeshore Players Theatre, 4820 Stewart Ave. in White Bear Lake. Tickets are $14-21 and available at 651-429-5674 or online at LakeshorePlayers.org.
The plays were chosen blindly by a committee that held several readings to narrow the field down to 10. Since content varies, some plays may not be suitable for younger audiences. This year’s lineup of 10-minute plays to premiere at Lakeshore’s annual festival includes one written by Birch-
wood resident William Sikorski called “Romeo and Juliet: Epilogue.” Directed by Brian Sherman, detectives Stanley and Davis interrogate Friar Lawrence at the Verona 41st Precinct Police Station as they try to sort out the multiple homicide at Juliet's tomb.
White Bear Lake Area Church Directory Find the church that fits your needs.
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OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL
www.stjudeofthelake.org
Monday: Communion Service at 9 a.m. Tuesday-Friday: Mass at 9 a.m. Saturday: Mass at 5 p.m. Sunday: Mass at 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. 700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi 651-426-3245
Masses: Saturday – 5:00 PM Sunday – 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 AM 651-429-7771 www.stmarys-wbl.org
Sunday Service at 10am 2600 Cnty Rd E White Bear Lake Near Festival Foods CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X 3878 Highland Avenue White Bear Lake • 651-429-5337 www.churchofstpiusx.org Masses: Mon.-Fri. 8 am • Wed. 6:30 pm First Sat. 8 am, Sat. 5 pm Sun. 8 & 10am, 7:30pm • Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Church 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake Parish Life Center/School 4690 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake
Sunday Worship 9:30 am *Blended Worship with Choir & Organ Nursery Sun. School 3yr –7th Gr 9:30am&Regular Service
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South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church South Shore Blvd. at Bellaire Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 651-429-4293 LCMS Pastor Bob Gehrke Pastor Dan Bodin
Worship Thursday 6:30 p.m. Sunday 8 and 9:45 a.m. Dial-A-Devotion 651-429-0078 www.sstwbl.org
11:15am Band-Led Sunday Worship 11:15Service am (45 min) *Interactive, Band-led & Casual/Nursery Fellowship Between Services! 1851 Birch Street, WBL, MN 55110 / 651-429-9026 / www.wblumc.org
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UPCOMING EVENTS MOSQUITOLAND UNDERSTANDING MINNESOTA’S WATER & CLASSIC TOC MINING CONNECTION When: June 7-11
When: 6:45-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 24 Where: White Bear Lake United Methodist Church, 1851 Birch St. Details: Presentation by Kevin Lee from the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy on what they are doing to help protect our water from the proposed mines in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Lake Superior. Contact: wblumc.org
Where: Community Park, Vadnais Heights; McKnight Fields, North St. Paul, Pioneer Park, Little Canada Details: Joint qualifying tournament for Senior Softball USA and SPA. Welcome parties at Jimmy’s Food and Drink. Contact: senior softball.com
ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB
When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 11 Where: Village Sports Bar, 3600 Hoffman Rd., PICKLEBALL CLINICS White Bear Lake When: 6-8 p.m. Details: Hike Thursday, May 25 residential areas, woods Where: Bridgewood and paved paths. Hike is Park, 4224 1/2 approx.. 5 miles and lasts Bridgewood Terrace, 1½-2 hours. Vadnais Heights Contact: 651-426-8593 Details: Learn about pickleball, a combination or stpaulhike.org of tennis, badminton and ping pong. For beginners NYFS MAYOR’S and social players. $5/ CHALLENGE clinic. When: 11 a.m. Monday, Contact: 651-204-6000 June 12 or cityvadnaisheights. Where: Keller Golf com Course, 2166 Maplewood Dr., Maplewood Details: Golf FARE FOR ALL When: 2-4 p.m. Friday, Tournament supports Northeast Youth and May 26 Family Services. $160/ Where: Community player or $600/foursome of Grace Church, 4000 includes greens fees. Linden St. Cart, range, lunch and Details: Open to dinner. everyone to purchase Contact: nyfs.org fresh fruit, vegetables and frozen meat packages at a discounted BUILD A BURGER price. Cash, credit cards FOR TROOPS and EBT accepted. When: 5-8 p.m. Contact: fareforall.org Monday, June 12 Where: White Bear Lake VFW 1782, 4496 NORTHEAST Lake Ave. S. RESIDENCE ANNUAL Details: Fundraiser FUNDRAISING DINNER for Suburban Ramsey When: 6 p.m. Friday, County Beyond the June 2 Where: Jimmy’s Event Yellow Ribbon. $6 Center, Vadnais Heights burgers. Open to the public. Details: Dinner Contact: 651-426-4944 and auction to benefit children and adults with developmental 55+ DRIVER disabilities. IMPROVEMENT Contact: 651-765-0217 PROGRAM or www.nerinc.org When: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Monday, June 12 Where: Polar THE STEVE SIMMONS Chevrolet, 1801 E. MEMORIAL
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County Rd. F, White Bear Lake Details: 4 hour refresher course needs to be completed every three years in order to maintain insurance discount. $22; registration required. Contact: 888-234-1294 or mnsafetycenter.org
Save the Date MANITOU DAYS: “50 YEARS OF FUN IN THE SUN”
When: June 15 to July 4 Where: Events throughout White Bear Lake Details: In its 49th year, this 3-week long, annual summer festival showcases the best of the White Bear Lake community. More than 60 events including parade, beach dance, community picnic, family fun night, antique boat show, fi reworks and more. Contact: 651-653-5122 or www.manitoudays. com or www.explore whitebear.org
Ongoing DROP-IN DISCOVERY STATIONS
When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, June 3-Aug. 26 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Free dropin program with nature discussions, touchable artifacts and interactions with animals. All ages. See website for weekly theme. Contact: 651-407-5350 or www.parks.co.ramsey. mn.us/tamarack
TODDLER TUESDAYS
When: 9-10:30 a.m. The 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month Where: Liberty Classical Academy, 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Half-hour story or music time followed by open gym for children 5 and under. Story time evert 1st Tuesday, and music time every 3rd Tuesday. Contact: 651-772-2777 or libertclassical academy.org
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Mahtomedi Memorial Day Parade and Program WHEN: 9 a.m. Monday, May 29 WHERE: Triangle Park,
speaker Brigadier General (Ret.) Kevin Gerdes. Also Fire Department Pancake Breakfast.
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BEAM INTERACTIVE PROJECTION FREE PLAY
When: 10-11 a.m. Thursdays Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Preschool-age kids can enjoy over 40 games on the projection floor. Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org
MIDWEST SKI OTTERS SHOWS
When: 6 p.m. Sundays beginning June 11 through Aug. 27 Where: Goose Lake on Hoffman Road in White Bear Lake Details: White Bearbased team of 120 amateur skiers from metro area Contact: www. skiotters.com
Theater HMONG-LAO FRIENDSHIP PLAY
When: 4-6 p.m. Saturday, June 3 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: comedy-turned- musical about playwrights, foodies, and real-life BFFs May LeeTEENS IN Yang (a Hmong refugee) When: 3:30-5 p.m. and Saymoukda DuangThursdays phouxay Vongsay (a Lao Where: Wildwood refugee) as they hack Library, 763 Stillwater their way through stoRd. Mahtomedi ries about refugee life, Details: Weekly American pop culture, program for teens 12and empowering their 17 years includes art projects, tech workshops, brethren through the Hot Asian Man project. games and more. Free; Contact: 651-407-0597 no registration required. or whitebeararts.org Contact: 651-426-2042
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Breakfast buffet follows. Contact: stillwater halfmarathon.com
ST. PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
REEL MOVIES FOR REAL NEEDS FILM SERIES
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, May 28 Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Performance of ‘Exodus: Musicians in Exile’. Tickets available at the SPCO box office. Contact: 651-291-1144 or thespco.org
NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY
When: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 27 Where: Marcus Oakdale Cinema, 5677 Hadley Ave. N., Oakdale Details: Familyfriendly fi lms with lower volume sound and brighter lighting for special needs individuals who may not be comfortable at regular shows. Visit website for titles and pricing. Contact: 651-770-4994 or marcustheatres.com
LIVING WITH HEARING KIDS-MAKELOSS: STRATEGIES AND SCULPTURE TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS
When: 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 24 Where: Lakeview Hospital, 927 Churchill St., Stillwater Details: Learn about strategies to enhance communication and current innovations that can help with hearing. Contact: 800-429-0383 or healthpartnerslocal care.org
STILLWATER HALF MARATHON/5K
When: Saturday, May 27 Where: Check-in at Water Street Inn, 101 Water St., Stillwater Details: Route is along the Gateway Trail and through downtown Stillwater, ending at Pioneer Park. Participants bussed from the Water Street Inn to the start of the race.
When: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 27 Where: Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St. Croix Trail, Franconia Details: Students ages 4-16 create sculptures with assistance of Franconia staff and artists. $40; registration required. Contact: 651-257-6668 or kidsmakesculpture@ franconia.org
CAMPFIRE PROGRAM
When: 7:15 p.m. Saturday, May 27 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. Details: Hands-on, educational program led by Bruce the Bug Guy includes live spiders, insects, scorpions, millipedes and more. All ages. Free with park permit.
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encourage them to visit your backyard. All ages. Free; registration required. Contact: 651-4332427 ext. 10 or www. warnernaturecenter.org
YELLOWSTONE TRAIL HERITAGE DAY
When: June 10 Where: Lakefront Park, Hudson, WI Details: Celebration of When: 10 a.m. CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX the fi rst transcontinenSaturday, June 3 HOT ROD & VINTAGE tal road includes numerWhere: Bald CAR SHOW ous events and activities Eagle Sportsmen’s When: 3-8 p.m. Association, Hugo Wednesdays, June 7 & 21; throughout downtown Details: Sample July 12 & 19; Aug. 2, 16 & Hudson, Wisconsin. Contact: www. a variety of classes. 30; Sept. 13 hudsonwi.org Activities include target Where: Lowell Park, shooting, archery, downtown Stillwater hunting and fishing Details: Admire BIKE RODEO techniques and more. vintage and hot rod When: 8-11 a.m. Concessions available. cars, food vendors, live Thursday, June 15 Contact: womenhfs. music (6 to 8 p.m.), free Where: Island Lake org festivities. Park, 3611 Victoria St. Contact: discover N., Shoreview stillwater.com Details: Bike safety HUGO GOOD instruction, equipment NEIGHBOR DAYS inspection, and skills When: ThursdayCAMP JON riding course, hosted Sunday, June 8-11 When: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. by the Ramsey County Where: Mostly at Saturday, June 10 Sheriff’s Office. Lions Park in Hugo Where: William SUBMITTED Contact: shoreview Details: Annual O’Brien State Park, mn.gov festival featuring Marine on St. Croix entertainment, games, Details: Free, handscarnival, airplane on wilderness health and ‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ rides, food, teen dance, safety training camp for CALENDAR GUIDELINES color run and parade. all ages and families, WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 1 & DETAILS: Novice and published Anyone in the commuContact: 651-762-6300 led by the Jon Francis 8; 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 2 & 9; 7:30 playwrights worldwide submit new nity may send us news of Foundation. Registration an upcoming local event. p.m. Saturday, June 3 & 10; 2 p.m. works; 10 are chosen to be performed required. Sunday, June 4 & 11 by actors from across the Twin The calendar is reserved 16 HOUR Contact: jonfrancis Cities. for secular community RUMMAGE SALE foundation.org events in or adjacent WHERE: Century College, White When: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. to Press Publication’s Bear Lake Friday, June 9 and 8 CONTACT: 651-429-5674 or www. coverage area. Priority a.m.-noon Saturday, lakeshoreplayers.com COLOR ME is given to free or affordJune 10 FABULOUS 5K able events that are likeWhere: Forest Lake When: 9 a.m. ly to appeal to a broad American Legion, 355 Saturday, June 10 Contact: www. audience. Publication of routes include a mix of W. Broadway Ave. Where: Lion’s Park, Contact: 651-430-8370 co.washington.mn.us/ events is subject to ediDetails: Proceeds 5524 Upper 146th St. N., or co.washington.mn.us/ turf, gravel, grass and parks torial discretion. Due to paved. 13 and older. support the Auxiliary’s Hugo parks space limitations, there Contact: 651-430-8370 Veteran’s projects. Details: All ages 5K or co.washington.mn.us/ HISTORIC COURTHOUSE Contact: 651-439-2267 $30; Kids Dash for ages 8 is no guarantee whether, GLACIAL POTHOLE when or for how long parks and under $15. Includes TOURS 150TH ANNIVERSARY submissions will be pubt-shirt is registered CELEBRATION When: Tours at noon lished. Submissions are by June 5. Race day Fridays, Saturdays, OUTDOOR YOGA When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. registration $50. Being a subject to editing. Sundays & Mondays May When: 6-7 p.m. Thurs- Saturday, June 3 Please include date, non-perishable food item 27-Sept.5 Where: Washington days, June 1-Aug 17 to support the Hugo Food time, location, cost, brief Where: Interstate County Historic Where: Lake Elmo details, and contact inShelf and receive a free State Park, Taylors Courthouse, 101 W. Pine Park Reserve, South formation for each event color powder packet. Falls, MN Picnic Shelter, 1515 Keats St., Stillwater submission. Submission Contact: runsignup. Details: Tour worldDetails: Celebration Ave. ARTS IN THE PARK/ deadline is Wednesday com/race/mn/hugo/ renowned potholes on a includes Civil War reDetails: Guided FARMERS MARKET, prior to the following flipsgymnasticscolor 45-minute guided walk. enactors and exhibit, yoga class open to all FOREST LAKE weeks’ publication. Call mefabulous Contact: 651-465-5711 time capsule dedication levels. Bring a mat and When: 5-9 p.m. 651-407-1226 with quesor www.dnr.state.mn.us/ arrive 10 minutes early. ceremony, $1 hot dogs, Tuesdays, June 6-Aug. tions. state-parks/interstate old-fashioned candy, and 29; Farmer’s Market Registration required; DRAGONFLY BIOBLITZ Online: www. picnicking on the lawn. $7/class or $75 for all only continues through When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. presspubs.com/calendar Contact: 651-430sessions, plus park Sept. 26 Saturday, June 10 STILLWATER Email: calendar@ 8243 or steven.hart@ permit. Where: Lakeside Park, MEMORIAL DAY Where: Warner presspubs.com co.washington.mn.us Contact: 651-430-8370 Forest Lake CELEBRATION Nature Center, 15375 Mail: Press or co.washington.mn.us/ Details: Concert Norell Ave. N, Marine on When: 11:30 a.m. Publications parks series, crafts and St. Croix Monday, May 29 ST. CROIX VALLEY Attn: Calendar farmer’s market Details: Learn how MASTER GARDENER Where: Stillwater 4779 Bloom Ave. Contact: 651-209-9723 to look for and identify Veterans Memorial, BAYPORT COMMUNITY PLANT SALE White Bear Lake, MN orforestlakeparks.net dragonflies, catch Pine St. across from GARAGE SALE When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 55110 and handle them, and courthouse When: Saturday, June Saturday, June 3 Details: Event honors 2 & Sunday, June 3 Where: Octagon SHOREVIEW St. Croix Valley area House, 1004 3rd St., FARMERS MARKET Where: Throughout casualties of war with a Hudson Bayport When: 3-7 p.m. Tueswreath laying ceremony, Details: Annuals, Contact: www.bayport days, June 6-Sept. 12; 3-6 guest speaker, patriotic communityactionleague perennials, veggies, p.m. Sept. 19-Oct. 24 music and a T-6 Thunder .com flight team flyover, American Legion Honor EXPLORE YOUR AIR SPECIALISTS, INC. Guard and VFW rifle PARKS DAY “Experts in Indoor Air Comfort Since 1974” salute. 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LOOKING BACK Week of May 21 – May 27, 2017 Culled from the archives of the White Bear Press at the resource library of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. 1917 Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education Independent School District No. 5 of White Bear, Minn. for the following improvements: new heating, toilet and ventilating systems in Webster school building, White Bear, according to plans and specifications now on file at the offices of C. E. Van Kirk….. 1942 A mass meeting of Bellaire and Birchwood was held last Sunday afternoon at the Birchwood village hall at which time enough signers were assured to proceed with the formation of an organization toward the purchase of a bus…The beautiful summer home of Dr. George A. Geist on South Shore Boulevard was struck by lightning during the electrical storm Wednesday morning. The main house and all its contents were completely destroyed by the fire which followed. The White Bear Lake fire department was called and succeeded in saving the adjoining buildings…. 1967 White Bear High School will hold its 70th commencement exercises at Price Athletic Field on Thursday, June 1, at 8:00 p.m. In the event of rain, the program will be held in the new high school gymnasium at 5040 Bald Eagle Avenue. The class of 1967 is the largest class ever
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White Bear High School Graduation on Price Field, 1963.
to graduate, with 507 graduates… 1992 Outstanding 1991/1992 Athletes – Amy Mell, Mahtomedi, honorable mention, all conference in soccer, captain of the cross-country ski team, and honorable mention and all conference in track. Brian Bonin, all conference and all-state three years, team MVP two years and Minnesota Mr. Hockey this last season. Honorable mention all-conference in soccer…. 2007 Hon. Kenneth Maas, 75, of Birchwood, died peacefully on May 15th at his home on White Bear Lake. Maas retired as
District Court Judge in 2002 and continued working as a retired judge until just before his death…
Looking Forward to Our Past
Upcoming Historical Society Programs & Events Marcel’s Letters Monday, June 26 6:00-7:00pm Ramsey County Library-White Bear Lake Branch, 2150 2nd Street, White Bear Lake During the depths of World War II, Frenchman Marcel Heuzé mailed letters home from a Nazi labor camp. Sixty years later, designer Carolyn Porter found Marcel’s letters at an antique store
in Stillwater and began to transform Marcel’s handwriting into a modern computer font. After having one letter translated into English, she became obsessed with finding answers to the questions: Who was Marcel? Why had he been in Germany? And most importantly: Did he survive? Marcel’s Letters is the incredible story of Carolyn’s obsessive search to uncover the mystery of Marcel’s fate. FREE event but donations are welcome. Presented by the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society in partnership with the Ramsey County Library-White Bear Lake.
Compiled by Gloria Tessier, Meg Todd and Sara Markoe Hanson at the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, 651-407-5327.
Town Hall makeover continues BY MAGGIE STANWOOD CONTRIBUTING WRITER
WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — Construction will continue to make the Town Hall a “blast from the past” after several changes to the plan were approved by the Town Board during the May 15 regular meeting. Changes included canceling the original painting contract, adding a front overhang, and adding a frontdoor awning. The construction is following an architectural drawing provided by the Historical Society of the original Town Hall building from 1885. Although the attempt is for the building to look similar, it doesn’t
have to be a perfect replica, Town Board Chair Bob Kermes said during the meeting. “We’re not trying to duplicate this thing down to every last minute detail,” Kermes said. Siding that is similar to the original color will try to be found in order to cut down on costs and labor time. With the addition of the front overhang and deletion of the painting contract, the net cost of the fi rst change is $57. The front-door awning addition would be $2,805. The Town Board unanimously approved both changes. The board also approved advertisements for bids regarding the completion of the project. The
advertisements will run in the White Bear Press on May 24 and May 31. The bids are due by 10 a.m. on Friday, June 2. Completion of the project is to be done by Sept. 1. In other action at the May 15 meeting, the board: • Approved partial payment for a sewer lining project for $34,519, bringing the total cost of the project to $931,623. Town Engineer Jim Studenski requested the additional funds after beginning on the project and realizing more material was needed. The funding will pay for seals, frames and casting for many of the manholes in the township. The
money will come from the sanitary sewer fund. • Approved the split of a lot, providing that the existing home on the lot be demolished. A guest home on the lot can stay as long as another home is not built or if a guest home permit is obtained by the future owner of the property. • Changed the date of the Town Board meeting from July 3, which is a holiday, to July 5. • Held another closed meeting for a little under an hour regarding Well No. 5 litigation with the town’s attorney.
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Volunteers with the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society have been stripping walls and flooring down to the studs at the old Town Hall. These photos show charring on the side wall that remains within the building. The image at left shows the rafters with charred pieces left in place during the 1923 repairs. The rafters photo also shows plaster marks, which is evidence of the original ceiling being of lathe and plaster.
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This poem was written on a Belgium battlefield by Lt. Col. John McCrae during World War I in 1915. It is one of the most famous Memorial Day poems of all time.
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Members of Boy Scout Troop 65 hand Assistant Centennial Fire District Chief Dave Broder a new American Flag to replace the one being retired during a ceremony Monday, May 15 on the grounds at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Circle Pines.
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Boy Scouts Josh Barnes, Avery Unger, Brian Ferraro and Ash Theis prepare to retire the stars portion of the American Flag.
In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place: and in the sky The larks still bravely singing fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead: Short days ago, We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved: and now we lie In Flanders fields! Take up our quarrel with the foe To you, from failing hands, we throw The torch: be yours to hold it high If ye break faith with us who die, We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields
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Origin of Memorial Day Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day was first observed May 30, 1868 to commemorate the fallen soldiers in the Civil War. Historians believe this day was chosen because it did not share an anniversary with any Civil War battles. Others say it was chosen because flowers would be in bloom across the country. The head of an organization of Union veterans, Maj. Gen. John A. Logan, the commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, is credited with ordering the annual decoration of war graves with flowers to honor the dead. Declared a federal holiday in 1971, the last Monday of May recognizes our military for the sacrifices they have made to support our freedom. It’s a day to give thanks, to pay tribute and to remember those who gave their lives to protect our country.
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After the official ceremony the scouts, including Ben Rexeisen, Ash Theis, Zach Short and Zach Peterson retired additional flags that had been collected in the community.
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Boy Scout Lucas Engler carefully places a flag into the fire.
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Centennial Fire District Honor Guard members Pete Johnson, Kathy Peil, Dave Bruder and Bryce Wasiloski stand at attention while the boy scouts retire each stripe of the American Flag in a fire at the center of a natural amphitheater.
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Lexington Fire prevention officer Onna Belter prepares to retire a stripe in the fire. Each stripe was given specific symbolic meaning during the ceremony.
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1. Archbishop Bernard Hebda visited Frassati Catholic Academy May 12. He celebrated Mass with the community and then visited students in several classrooms. — Submitted
4. Ben and Rachel Ratkowski are the proud parents of Patrick, born May 2. Ben is Lakeshore Players Theatre artistic director. — Submitted
2. St. Paul Winter Carnival royalty knighted former mayor Paul Auger during a benefit May 20 at The Stadium. Auger is slowly recovering from Guillian-Barré syndrome. — Kathy Johnson
5. Sunrise Park Middle School seventh graders put on a concert May 18. — Leandra Rosario
3. Members of the Northeast Metro Young Professionals group, part of the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation (VHEDC) took a tour of Century College with Randy Johnson, acting executive director of the Century College Foundation. — Ling Becker
6. White Bear Lake Area High School Wall of Fame recipients present at the 2017 induction ceremony at South Campus May 17, from left: Lin Lindbeck ‘58, Peter Reis ‘55; Dr. Peter H Kramer ‘56; Patty Fleming Hall ‘66; Mark Fitzpatrick ‘71; Larry Farrar ‘54 and David Gehrenbeck ‘49. — Deb Acheson Berry
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Muckraking expedition Above: Conservation Corps crew members, from left, Mayce Vang, Pazong Thao, Arlo Beckman, Crew Leader Claire Riley and Sam Kurkowski rake aquatic weeds and other vegetation out of the lake to help prepare for the planned reopening of the beach at White Bear Lake County Park in June. On Saturday, May 13 the crew members — working in conjunction with the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department — were on their third day of raking and removing plants that had started to grow in the shallow and sometimes nonexistent water near the beach over the last eight years. According to the online MNDNR White Bear Lake water level link, the last reported reading on May 20 was 923.5 ft. The ordinary high water level (OHW) is 924.89 ft. At right: Crew members, from left, Claire Riley, Sam Kurkowski, Sam Klein and Arlo Beckman use a floating platform to collect aquatic plants in deeper water.
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Still playing hockey at 52, former Mariner finally nabs elusive championship BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
John Gorowsky played in a state championship game for White Bear Mariner in 1982. Thirty-five years later, he’s still skating. Going strong at 52, Gorowsky helped a Minnesota team capture the USA Hockey National 50-and-up Tier I championship last month. He got the final goal in the title game as Minnesota Heartland Hockey beat the Sun Valley Suns 3-0 on April 22 in Tampa. “You don’t get many opportunities to play in championship games, much less win them,” said Gorowsky, who lost to Edina with Mariner in that high school title game, and lost twice previously in seniors nationals to the same Sun Valley team. He called it “euphoric” to finally accomplish that goal. “Competing and winning at whatever level you are at, never gets old even if you are over 50,” he said, adding, “I’ve lost many times in sports and that helps a person develop sportsmanship.” Gorowsky is elated to finally nab a national title and join two brothers and three nephews who won them in college. His brother Don (Mariner 1975) won an NAIA title with Wisconsin-Superior in 1976. His brother Dan (Mariner 1977) won one with the Wisconsin Badgers in 1981. His nephew Thomas also got one with the Badgers, in 2006. Two nephews won NAHL crowns with Alaska-Fairbanks: Hans in 2015 and Ryner in 2016. Gorowsky’s daughter Izzy also skates, but in a different venue. The Mounds View sophomore is a “very accomplished” member of White Bear Figure Skating Club, said Gorowsky — who sometimes switches gears, and skates, to perform with Izzy in father-daughter exhibitions. They did three shows together at the club in April. Heartland lost a shootout to the Suns in the preliminary round while beating teams from Chicago and New York. The 2-1 record put them in the championship game, where the Minnesotans finally beat their old nemesis from Idaho, a team that’s “been around forever,” Gorowsky said. The 17-member Heartland roster, average age 54, was assembled mostly from two Senior A teams, Minneapolis Bucks and Green Mill. Gorowsky’s main team is Minnesota Black Jacks, which plays in a league in Brooklyn Park and Blaine. Heartland’s sponsor is Steve Jensen, an Armstrong graduate who
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played in the NHL with the North Stars and Los Angeles Kings, and runs Heartland Hockey Camps. Minnesota teams dominated this year. Heartland also won the 60-plus title and Roseau won the 65-plus crown. After high school, Gorowsky played Junior A for the St. Paul Vulcans and college hockey with St. Mary’s in Winona. When school hockey was over, he kept skating.
M e m o r i a l Day We salute the men and women who have fought for the freedom of every American citizen in this great nation. In their honor, we invite you to the White Bear Lake Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 29th. The form-up for the parade is at 9:00, parade will start at City Hall at 9:30 and proceed to Union Cemetery. All youth groups and all veterans are invited to attend and march. At 10:00 AM at Union Cemetery, Cemetery, a short program honoring those who gave their lives for freedom will be held. The Public is invited to join us for snacks at the American Legion Club located at 2210 Third St after the parade. There will be a ceremony honoring those who died at sea at 2 PM at Veteran’s Park, adjacent to the VFW located at 4496 Lake Ave. So. WHITE BEAR LAKE AMERICAN LEGION POST 168, S.A.L.s & Ladies Auxiliary Gambling Lic. 00539
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“I’ve been playing adult hockey ever since. Dozens of teams and leagues,” said Gorowsky. “I average about 60 games per year, on several teams.” Gorowsky is vice-president of sales and marketing for Symbology, a bar code technology fi rm in Maple Grove. Along with hockey, he also keeps active in golf, water skiing and snow skiing.
Bears get some luck, edge Centennial in 7th BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
White Bear Lake baseball scrapped from behind for a 5-4 non-conference win over Centennial on Friday, thanks to a committee of four plucky pitchers and some miscues by the Cougars. Sam Rick, Mack O’Neill, Connor McNurtney and Scott Shields, who got the win, kept the Bears (5-14) close and they rallied from a 3-0 deficit against the Cougars (10-9). "The Centennial game was all pitching. All four pitchers shut down a top rated team," said coach Matt McGlothlin. The Cougars were state VFW champions last summer. The Bears had just two hits but scored four runs in the last two innings without a hit, each time getting both runs scoring on an infield error. Three of the runners scoring got aboard via hit-by-pitch. The Bears, last in the Suburban East with a 3-12 record, almost beat fi rst-place Stillwater, falling to the Ponies 1-0 in nine innings. Jonathan DeGardner fi red seven shutout innings Wednesday and, after bad weather interrupted play, Rick took over Thursday and gave up a run in the ninth. The Bears have one conference game left, against Roseville Area. Section 4AA playoffs start Thursday.
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Mahtomedi wraps boys lacrosse conference crown Mahtomedi boys lacrosse wrapped up the Metro East Conference championship defeating Simley 9-6 and East Ridge 7-5 last week. The Zephyrs, coached by Pete Moosbrugger, finished 6-0 in conference, with Tartan second at 5-1. Ranked No. 6 in the state, Mahtomedi takes a 12-1 overall mark into Section 4 starting June 1. The Zephyrs reached state in 2014 and 2015 and are hoping for their third trip in four years. Scoring leaders are Tim Lindquist with 26 goals and 16 assists, Josh Campbell 20-13, Lucas Honebrink 20-3, Connor Stoker 19-16, Ryan Pilla 12-8 and Nate Grasiewicz 12-3. Ian Kegley has a 10-1 record in the nets, allowing 6.78 goals per game with a .533 save percentage.
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Zephyr girls (4-4) nipped by Pioneers Mahtomedi players including Abby Searles (23) and Mickenzie Mireault celebrated a goal as the Zephyrs took an early 3-1 lead over Hill-Murray on Friday. They wound up losing 9-7, giving them a 4-4 record. The Zephyrs will close the regular season hosting White Bear Lake on Thursday at 7 p.m.
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White Bear Lake boys golf placed fifth of eight teams in a conference meet at Gross National on Thursday with 316. Jack Peterson shot 75, Nick Abbott 79, Gabe Rensenbrink 80 and Brett Gavin 82.
Mahtomedi baseball, which was state runners-up last season and started this season 7-2, has been slumping in recent weeks. The Zephyrs are 8-9 with five straight losses, mostly due to lack of hitting punch. They fell to Hastings 3-1 and South St. Paul 9-1 last week. They closed the regular season against Chisago Lakes on Tuesday and will start Section 4AAA playoffs May 30.
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Lucas Honebrink is one of the scoring leaders for the No. 6 ranked Zephyrs, who take a 12-1 record into playoffs.
the close win over Stillwater, with William Lemire in goal as always. The Bears are 8-3 overall after starting 1-3 with non-conference losses to Wazata (7-4) by 17-3, Mahtomedi (11-1) by 13-8 and Anoka (8-1) by 13-6. Bruce Strand
White Bear Lake softball (7-12) notched their second win over a ranked team, trimming No. 6 Forest Lake 6-2 in the conference finale Thursday, The Bears also lost to East Ridge 5-0 and Park 7-6 last week, finishing 6-10 in the Suburban East. The Bears, who also beat a ranked Stillwater team 4-0 on May 8, finished 6-10 in conference. They started sectionals Tuesday against North St. Paul.
White Bear Lake boys lacrosse is leading the Suburban East Conference with a 7-0 record after fending off Stillwater 7-6 last Thursday. The Bears were 7-0 in conference at that point, with two games left, against Simley and Park of Cottage Grove. Park (6-1) had a chance to tie for the lead on Tuesday against the Bears (too late for this edition). Stillwater and Cretin-Derham Hall were each 5-2. Jared Lueck, Kyle Preslaski, and Erick Bloom netted two goals each and Jace Goudreau had the other one in
Zephyr softball nips SSP and loses twice Mahtomedi softball beat South St. Paul 7-6 last week with three hits each from Lindsey Sommerfeld and Cheyanne Simpson and two each from Molly Tierney and Ellie Karch, then lost to Tartan 10-8 and Hill-Murray 9-6. The Zephyrs (7-11) started Section 4AA playoffs against St. Paul Central on Tuesday.
The ‘Bread and Butter’ chip shot Next week I’ll go into the pitch shot and variations on the “touch” shots you need in your bag to get the ball close to the hole. 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 651-4702297.
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your sides for the entire swing. Remember, the swing is made by the body pivot, not your arms. To hit a low chip, you will rotate your forearms and keep a bowed left wrist. You should feel as if the clubface stays closed on the backswing. I use this shot if I am 50 to 75 yards away from the green. This is the classic bump and run shot. My pivot speed will increase to adjust for the increased distance. The newer course designs, with elevated and undulated greens have taken this shot out of play which I think is a shame. But for many courses in our area this is a much better alternative than trying to hit a ¼ to ½ high lofted pitch shot.
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The only modifications are a narrower stance and your weight stays on your left (target) side for the entire shot. What’s different about this method vs. what you’ve been taught in the past is the swing is actually made with a pivot instead of an arm swing. Here’s the set up: feet about 4 inches apart, stance slightly closed (right foot back) with your weight on your left side. Ball position is the middle of your stance with your hands slightly in front of the ball with level shoulders. The easiest way to level your shoulders is to keep your left elbow bent and soft. If you’re using a sand wedge, make sure the heel is off the ground. For the swing, the grip end of the club pretty much stays in place while the clubhead is set with the hands and right elbow. You should have a slight pivot when staring the backswing, but your hands should never pass your right leg. The downswing starts with a pivot of your lower body first, with shoulders trailing. The clubhead will naturally release at the bottom of the swing and is done by allowing your right elbow to lengthen through impact. With the proper set up this happens automatically, which makes this shot so much easier to hit. You maintain the bend in your right wrist though and after impact, and allow your left elbow to slide along the left side of your body. The lower body pivots around your left leg, and I feel as if my right knee is “kissing” my left knee. At the end of the shot, I want to feel as if the butt of the club is in my left pocket. At the finish, you want to pivot all the way through to your left side. The key is to make sure your hands are passive through the stroke and stay close to
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In last weeks’ column, I discussed the set up for the basic chip shot. Let me be clear on this, I think most poor greenside shots are due to how players set up to the ball. I teach this shot differently than a lot of other teachers, so if you are inconsistent with your short shots around the green, give this a try. I’m often asked what’s Tee Time the difference between a chip and a pitch shot. Betsy The chip is more roll Larey than air, and a pitch is more air than roll. The chip is the shot you want to hit when you have fairly flat land between you and your target. You may have also heard it referred to as a bump and run. If you have to go over something (mounds, bunkers) then you’ll choose a pitch shot. The club selection does make a difference. I use a 56 degree sand wedge to hit this shot, but if I am faced with a deep uphill green in front of me I will use my gap wedge (50 degrees). Some choose a pitching wedge also. There are a few companies that are finally starting to make “easy wedges” again. Thank goodness, as they really make it easier. Cleveland came out with the Smart Sole wedge this year in a pitching (58 degrees) and chipping (42 degrees) version. I bought them for my clients to see if it makes these shots easier for them and hands down it did. You can buy these at 2nd Swing Golf or online through Cleveland Golf. The basic chip shot is nothing more than the hitting area of a full swing.
Jack Peterson leads the White Bear Lake golf team with a 75.0 average. The senior in the No. 1 slot shot 76-71-147 in the Detroit Lakes Invitational, tying for 15th in a strong 12-team field. Hoping for his fourth state trip this season, Peterson played in the 2014 and 2015 tournaments with the team, and in 2016 tournament as an individual qualifier. Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2017
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Wall of Fame inductee committed to making world a safer place The 27th member of the White Bear Lake High School Wall of Fame has led a fascinating life. “Mark Fitzpatrick has probably done more to make the world a better place than just about anyone I can think of,” noted Deb Acheson Berry, a fellow classmate and secretary of the White Bear Lake Area Alumni Association. In what may have been a foreshadowing of his future diplomatic career, Fitzpatrick’s time at White Bear High School was book-ended by foreign sojourns: 1968-69 found him in Mexico where his father, a Spanish teacher at Sunrise and later South Campus, took a year's sabbatical leave with his six children. In 1971-72 Fitzpatrick was an exchange student in Japan. His classmates remember Fitzpatrick's passion for argument, which did not always win him points, but expressed his beliefs that stood him well as a member of the debate team. They also remember him as a fun guy and that he insisted the debate group have a float in the homecoming parade. To pay for his schooling at the University of Minnesota, Fitzpatrick took a full-time job with the student newspaper. That experience honed his skill as a writer — a skill vital to the career he later followed. Fitzpatrick graduated summa cum laude with a major in international relations. He was also inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. He earned his master’s degree in public policy from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in 1979. Following graduation, he joined the U.S. Department of State. Commitment to making the world a safer place by reducing nuclear dangers was the central theme of his 26 years of service to the country at the Department of State and his 11 years at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), a London-based think tank. Fitzpatrick is executive director of IISS-Americas, a position he accepted in 2015. During his storied career, Fitzpatrick coordinated U.S. policy on all International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) issues, including nuclear energy and safety, nuclear applications, safeguards policy and IAEA budget and management issues. He was responsible for nuclear nonproliferation policy in regions of concern, including Iran, North Korea, Iraq, Libya, Syria, China and South Asia; led U.S.
Inductee Mark Fitzpatrick by his Wall of Fame plaque May 17 in the Atrium at South Campus.
delegations in bilateral and multilateral talks, including with the EU and NATO, to coordinate nonproliferation policies and activities; and created and led a team to serve as policy advisers on Iraq proliferation issues and as the U.S. liaison with UN and IAEA inspectors in Iraq, in pursuit of diplomatic alternatives to war. Although he took minimal science courses in high school and college, Fitzpatrick subsequently learned enough to be named Science Attaché at the U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna and to discuss the details of nuclear safeguards verification with physics Ph.D.s. While in Vienna, he also found time to serve as Scoutmaster of a Boy Scouts of America Troop where he guided the achievement of three Eagle Scouts (including his two sons). Also in Vienna, he became Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American International School in Vienna. During his 26 years of service at the Department of State, Fitzpatrick received six Superior Honor Awards and two Meritorious Honor Awards. He is a frequent lecturer at university campuses in Europe, Asia and North America, has authored three books on nuclear nonproliferation topics and written numerous
articles and blogs related to reducing nuclear dangers around the world. He is a frequent commentator on BBC, NPR, CNN and other media outlets on issues involving weapons of mass destruction. He is also fluent in Japanese and Korean, a skill that proved valuable in helping to arrange the first-ever return of remains of servicemen from the Korean War. Fitzpatrick lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife, Kyoko Okuda Fitzpatrick, who was born in Japan and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Also, on a personal note, he visited Croatia in 2000 to fulfill a promise he made to a beloved White Bear teacher, Joe Rukavina. Alum Steve Johnson introduced Fitzpatrick, noting the selection committee for the Wall of Fame looks for a select group of graduates who have demonstrated the goals and ideals of the White Bear school system: to strive for excellence in a career and/or community service, be dedicated to lifelong learning and possess the qualities of a positive role model who motivates others to achieve. Johnson helped start the program 25 years ago and is chairman of the Wall of Fame committee. Submitted
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Wall of Fame inductee Mark Fitzpatrick (Class of ‘71) hugs his mother Maureen at the May 17 award ceremony at South Campus.
SCHOOL BRIEFS New assistant superintendent announced
The White Bear Lake Area School District announced Tim Wald has been chosen as the new assistant superintendent for finance and operations, a position that will be vacated when Wayne Kazmericzak steps into the role of superintendent in July. Wald has been principal at White Bear Lake Area High School South Campus since 2005. Prior to that time, Wald was associate principal at White Bear WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOLS | SUBMITTED Lake Area High School Tim Wald has been named North Campus. Before the new superintendent coming to the White Bear for finance and operations Lake Area School District for White Bear Lake Area in 1999, he served in leader- Schools. ship and teaching roles at the middle school and elementary levels. “Tim’s knowledge of the district, along with the high level of respect he has earned with the community, make him a terrific fit for the important role the assistant superintendent for finance and operations will play in the coming months and years,” Kazmericzak said. The district will soon begin a hiring process for the South Campus principal position.
Students recognized for Latin study
Nineteen sixth- through eighth-graders at Liberty Classical Academy were honored by the National Latin Exam this spring. Three students received gold
medals, including eighth-graders Lydia Klaar, of Hugo, and Justin Lim, of North Oaks. There were also two silver winners, five magna cum laude and two cum laude recognitions. Forty-nine students participated in the exam and Liberty received its best scores ever. “Not only is Latin foundational to the English language, it is a mental game that further ignites the mind because of its structure,” said Liberty Curriculum Director Kathy Smith. “Our students enjoy seeing Latin out in the world and can appreciate its heritage and meaning.” Liberty Classical Academy is an independent college-preparatory private Christian school in White Bear Lake.
Birch Lake Elementary principal announced
The White Bear Lake Area School District announced Jonathan Luknic will be the new Birch Lake Elementary principal. Luknic currently serves as principal at Pillsbury Elementary School in Minneapolis Public Schools. Luknic will replace interim Principal Brian Morris this summer. In the coming weeks, Luknic will visit to tour Birch Lake Elementary and meet with staff, parents and students. WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOLS | SUBMITTED Luknic’s experience Jonathan Luknic has been includes leadership roles named the new elementaat MSP and the Minnesota ry principal at Birch Lake Department of Education. Elementary. He also served as a teacher for English language learners.
Student recognized for theatrical abilities
White Bear Lake Area High School senior Patrick Timmons was selected as one of 24 finalists for Hennepin Theatre Trust’s 20162017 Triple Threat Award. Timmons performed the role of Bert in White Bear Lake Area High School’s production of “Mary Poppins.” The Triple Threat Award recognizes junior or senior students in the trusts’s Spotlight on Education program who excel in singing, acting WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOLS | SUBMITTED and dancing. Eighty stuWhite Bear Lake Area dents submitted portfolios High School senior Patrick and 24 finalists were chosen Timmons is a finalist for a by a panel of local artists Triple Threat Award from and trust staff members. Hennepin Theatre Trust. The winners will be announced at the 12th annual Spotlight Showcase June 12 to 13 at the historic State Theatre in Minneapolis. Timmons has received honorable mention awards from Hennepin Theatre Trust’s Spotlight on Education program for his roles in theater when he was a freshman and sophomore, as well as outstanding awards in his junior and senior year shows. Timmons has also received seven Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) superior ratings in choral solo ensemble for the past four school years and several MSHSL speech awards as a co-captain of the speech team. Timmons will attend the University of Minnesota-Duluth this fall, where he will study musical theater.
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“JEREMIAH TOWER: THE LAST MAGNIFICENT” (R) [LANGUAGE.] — Scrumptious food highlights this captivating, educational, 102-minute documentary that chronicles the extraordinary life and career of legendary, controversial, innovative, charismatic, influential culinary genius Jeremiah Tower, who started his career at Alice Waters’ Chez Panisse restaurant in Berkeley in 1972 and went on to build his world-famous Stars Restaurant in San Francisco in 1985, through archival photographs and film clips and interview snippets with Roots of American Food festival director Stephen Torres, TV personalities (such as Martha Stewart, Anthony Bourdain and Ken Friedman), former “Town and Country” food and wine critic James Villas, chefs and restaurateurs (such as Mario Batali, Wolfgang Puck, Jonathan Waxman and Steve Ellis), former Gourmet magazine editorin-chief Ruth Reichl, former New York Times food writer Regina Schrambling, friend Gregg Lowery, niece Alexandra Tower Ewers, food writer and journalist Andrew Friedman, restaurant consultant Clark Wolf, former Stars general manager Tony Angotti, former Stars chefs Mark Franz and Jean-Pierre Moullé, former Stars jazz pianist Mike Greensill, former Stars patron Jerry Matters, Tavern on the Green owner Jim Caiola, former Stars bartender Seamus Coyle, reservations manager Samantha Talbott, nephew Peter Tower, and Harvard college friends John Sanger, Michael Palmer and Cathy Simon.
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Alumni gifting $8,000 in memory of former coach, teachers “White Bear goes down the field fighting for fame!” For the Class of 1971 and Class of 1972, the opening lines to the White Bear Lake High School fight song holds many memories. This month took on another chapter as the two classes contributed $8,000 to be equally divided between the Fred Konrath and Harry Meyer scholarship funds to support continuing education for graduates. This is the first time two White Bear Lake Area High School classes have partnered to donate money raised over the past years from numerous activities. Deb Acheson Berry, Class of '71, recalled how she and her husband Jim ('72) began brainstorming with their respective classes about how to give back to the educational system that set direction to their lives. “As a group we began to define our objectives, which include the tangible benefits — scholarship monies — but also the possibility that our example might inspire others to follow suit,” said Acheson Berry, who serves as secretary of the area alumni association. “In looking at all of the various scholarship funds under the administration of the WBLA Educational Foundation, splitting the money raised between the two touched on three areas: the arts, academics and athletics, which we felt represented our respective classes as a whole,” added Scott VanOrsdel, Class of 1971.
“We set out as two classes to raise $15K to create an educational scholarship fund to support White Bear area students. However, we found we lacked the appropriate nonprofit classifications to continue. Our decision to donate money to existing funds keeps our intent alive and immediately honors two legacy teachers from our high school,” said Class of '72 spokesperson Steve Rukavina, who lives in Philadelphia and could not attend the presentation. Both Fred Konrath, who died in 2016, and Harry Meyer, who died in 2011, held special places as educators in their areas of business education and music, respectively. However it was on Friday nights when the two came together in the minds of many of their former students as Coach Konrath’s Bears took to the football field under the lights while Harry Meyer’s pep band filled the autumn air with the sounds of the school fight song. For the White Bear Class of '71 and '72, enabling the families of Fred Konrath and Harry Meyer, beloved educators and coaches, to continue to touch students' lives as both men did while performing on those wonderful autumn nights some 45 years ago, is a fitting tribute. Submitted
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Patricia (Dittberner) Pollock Patricia “Pat” Pollock, whose upbeat personality and can-do spirit lit up every room she ever entered, and inspired and encouraged all those who surrounded her, departed this Earth on February 25, 2017 in North Carolina after a long illness. She was 72 years old. A natural leader, Pat had the ability to see both the big picture and the smallest details, while keeping a sense of humor and a common-sense perspective. This ability served her well throughout her life as she built a successful career in magazine editing and communications; enjoyed a 48-year marriage with her husband, Hank; raised her sons, Michael and Kelly; and enjoyed warm, life-long friendships. Pat was born on November 7, 1944 to N.R. “Ditt” and Emily “Em” Dittberner of White Bear Lake, Minn. She attended St. Mary’s grade school and was in the first class of Archbishop Murray Memorial High School. After earning a bachelor’s degree in home economics from the University of Minnesota, she headed for Des Moines, Iowa to become associate food editor at Meredith Publishing’s Better Homes and Gardens. Shortly afterward she met Hank Pollock, and they were married on May 11, 1968. Over the next 25 years, Pat’s career continued to rise at Meredith as she took on increasingly more responsible positions, including food and entertainment editor, Apartment Life; home entertainment editor, Better Homes and Gardens; associate furnishings editor, Decorating Ideas; senior furnishings editor, Meredith Special Interest Publications Division, and managing editor, Meredith Publishing Services, all while raising two young sons in a bustling household. Pat continued her career as Hank’s work took them across the country. While in Buffalo, N.Y. she managed The Cooking School for Tops Markets before becoming publications editor in the office of admissions for the University at Buffalo. After moving to Mooresville, N.C., she continued to work as a freelance writer and consultant, generating concepts for books, magazines, catalogs and brochures. She was active in many organizations including the Newcomers Club in Mooresville. Wherever her work or family took her, Pat maintained strong, fun-loving friendships across the country. Wherever she went, she was always the person everyone wanted at their party, bringing her finely tuned sense of humor and personalized attention to others along with her. She was an accomplished cook, enjoyed contemporary art and furnishings of all kinds, and did everything in life with her own innate sense of style. When it came to her family, she was everyone’s advocate, champion and chief cheerleader. Whatever happened in our lives, no matter how wonderful or how dire, Pat was there for us, always, no matter what. She will be in our hearts forever. Her parents, N. R. and Emily Dittberner, preceded Pat in death. She is survived by her husband, Hank Pollock, Huntersville, N.C.; son Michael (Kelly) Pollock and grandchildren Carly and Colin Pollock, Chapel Hill, N.C.; son Kelly (Dre) Pollock, Minneapolis, Minn.; brother Jerry (Mary Kay) Dittberner, Springfield, Va.; and sister Cindy (Rick) Matson, Edina, Minn. Also survived by niece Colleen (Bob) Spears and their children Tommy and Robby, Acton, Calif.; nephew Matt Dittberner, Springfield, Va.; niece Brigitte Dittberner, Washington D.C.; niece Erin Matson (Will Johnson) and their daughter, Winifred Jette Johnson, Arlington, Va. Mass of Christian Burial, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2017 at St. Mary of the Lake Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake. Visitation one hour prior to Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Bryan Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, 2200 W. Main St., Suite A-200, Durham, NC 27705.
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Gayle Ardis (Joachim) Korfhage Gayle Ardis (Joachim) Korfhage, 76, of Prescott, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in Ellsworth, Wisconsin. Gayle was born on July 18, 1940 in Langdon, North Dakota, the daughter of Charles and Hilda (Domres) Joachim. Gayle married Richard Austin Korfhage on July 21, 1962. She worked as a secretary for White Bear Lake Area High School for 28 years. Gayle enjoyed her pets, reading, watching sports and spending time with her grandchildren. Gayle is survived by her husband, Richard Korfhage of Prescott; son, Scott (Joan) Korfhage of Prescott; daughter, Wendy (Brandon) Hartung of Rice, Minn.; two grandchildren, Lauran and Eric Korfhage; brother, Chuck (Ina) Joachim of Miltona, Minn.; sister, Marlys Schultz of Parkers Prairie, Minn. and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Roy and Ed Joachim, sister Joyce Sperling and infant sister, Melva Joachim. Gayle’s family would like to invite you to join them for a Gathering of Family and Friends from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at Eagle’s Point at the St. Croix, River Room, 150 Front St. North, Prescott, Wisconsin. Hill Funeral Home and Cremation Service will be assisting the family. Please visit the online guest book at hillfuneralservice.com
Cory W. Folsom Age 57 Of Hugo, died on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Preceded in death by son, Connor; father, Don; step-father, Allen Smith; and in-laws, David and Jean Burbach. Survived by daughter, Christina (Brett) Luger; grandson, Leighton; mother, Janet Smith; sister, Gail Nolby; loving exwife, Cathy (Joseph) Coudron; and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Celebration of Life on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 4 p.m. at Blue Heron Grill, 14725 Victor Hugo Blvd., in Hugo (651)756-1894. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Wounded Warrior Project.
NAMES IN THE NEWS White Bear Township resident Mary Santi received the Peggy Thompson Award from the League of Women Voters at the group's state convention April 29. The award honors a league member who has been instrumental in strengthening and serving her local league and community. Santi has been a member of the White Bear Area League of Women Voters since 1974. She has served as president three times, helped start recycling in White Bear by hoisting newspapers onto a truck in the
White Bear Shopping Center, chaired multiple study committees and collected trash during the league's Adopt a Highway responsibilities. She is also an active member of St. Mary of the Lake Church. American Family Insurance agent Steve Antolak was recognized for providing outstanding customer service under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. He's been an agent since 1993.
Age 84 of North St. Paul Korean War Veteran Preceded in death by wife, Elizabeth Jane "BJ". Survived by children, James Jr. (Lora), John (Wendy), Mike (Heidi), Patty (Mark) Steele; grandchildren, Matt, Michelle, Meghan, Zach, Jake, Brock, Blake, Sarah, Mason; great-grandchildren, Kylie, Haylie, Kingston, Hayden & Kennedy; sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Coyle. Graduated from Central High School and Macalester College. Lifetime member of Indian Hills Golf Club. Mass of Christian Burial was May 19, 2017 at Church of St. Peter in North St. Paul. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to St. Peter's School.
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Deputy Ron Valento l Deputy Ron Valento, of the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office, died May 13. Valento covered the area of Vadnais Heights.
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CHURCH BRIEFS Local churches present ‘worship on the farm’ this summer
Five area Lutheran churches have pooled their resources to present food, fun and worship at the Maplewood Historical Society’s Bruentrup Heritage Farm at 2170 County Road D. East, Maplewood. Each Wednesday evening from June 7 through August 30, a picnic dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m., followed by games, family activities and a short, laid-back worship service in the farm’s barn at 6:30 p.m. The season will kick off with a blessing of the animals service on June 7 (bring your pets!) and close with a barn bash on August 30 featuring the Fleshpots of Egypt, a bluegrass ensemble. The theme for the summer is “playful faith … faithful play,” which is about rediscovering one’s childlike faith. The five churches include Redeemer Lutheran and Christ the King Lutheran, both in White Bear Lake. The picnic dinner will be provided by Historical Society volunteers as a fundraiser for $6 for adults and free for kids with a paying adult. A full schedule of events will be posted at www.worshiponthefarm.org.
Church seeks Habitat for Humanity volunteers
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church will be building a Habitat for Humanity house in St. Paul this summer. The church has been volunteering with Habitat for Humanity for 26 years. Building will start June 5 and continue the weeks of June 12, 26 and July 10 at 924 E. Jessamine in St. Paul. To volunteer to build, bring food, donate snacks and beverages, be a site host or support this mission fi nancially, contact David Schrader at 651-6891447 or Dave Engh at 651-334-1459. Register at saintandrews.org.
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St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church welcomes a new elementary children’s minister. Laurel Bornholtz joined the church staff May 22. She is responsible for implementing a comprehensive ministry for kindergarten to fi fth grade and will lead programs for all children and families alongside the children’s ministry team. Bornholtz was previously director of children and family ministry at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake. She holds a degree in early childhood and elementary education from Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She and husband Kevin are proud parents of Kristina, 23, a journalist in New York City, and Dan, 20, a student at Iowa State.
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Familiar faces file for re-election WHITE BEAR LAKE — The mayor wasted no time fi ling for re-election May 16, the fi rst day candidates could do so. “I don't have any specific burning issues,” admitted Mayor Jo Emerson. “I just would like to continue serving the people of White Bear Lake and the city that I love.” She joined Ward 2 Councilman Doug Biehn and Ward 4 Councilman Kevin Edberg, who also fi led for re-election. The incumbent mayor listed goals like improving city services and the way they're delivered if she's re-elected. “I think things are running well,” she said. “I would like to continue on.” Emerson will have chalked up eight years in the job come January. She thinks it's great to have continuity in an elected official and cited other mayors like Paul
Auger and Harry Mares who served long terms. At least three former mayors have gone on to serve in the state House of Representatives. Emerson and her husband Sam moved to White Bear Lake in 1988. Before that she lived in Cottage Grove and before that, she “moved around with my Army father.” Describing herself as an “Army brat,” Emerson said she attended nine schools in 12 years, two of those schools in Japan. She graduated from high school in Marion, Illinois, when her dad decided to put down more permanent roots. The Army is near and dear to her heart; both of her sons served, as did her uncles. In fact, she can trace service by her ancestors back to the Spanish/ American War. A history buff, Emerson is a past president of
the White Bear Area Historical Society, active at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, a life member of the VFW Auxiliary and is incoming president for the League of Minnesota Cities. She has four children, two daughters and two sons, and three step-sons; one of whom is deceased. She and Sam have a total of 19 grandchildren. It appears Emerson will have at least one opponent. Jeff Brown also fi led to run for mayor. More information on all candidates will be provided as the November election draws closer. Filing closes at 5 p.m. May 30. Debra Neutkens
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WHITE BEAR LAKE — Reporting lake level is a lot easier these days for Mike Parenteau, the city's representative on the White Bear Lake Conservation District (WBLCD). No longer does he have to walk to Manitou Island to take a reading from a striped stick poking out of the water. Now, Parenteau just has to check a DNR site that reports lake level from an instrument placed near the bridge. Last Tuesday, the number was 923.28 feet, a level that hasn't been recorded since July 2006. By Friday, it had risen another inch. A year ago, the lake was a foot and a quarter lower. According to Parenteau, who has been reporting lake statistics to the board every month for a decade, the average is 923.42. Water temperature was 68 degrees. In other lake news, WBLCD attorney Alan Kantrud reported that the venue will be Century College for a DNR meeting to discuss protective elevation level. In an agreement earlier this month, the DNR acquiesced to holding a hearing on how it set the 922-foot elevation last December. The agency has planned a
Th The DNR iis h holding ldi a public bli iinformation f ti meeting on the protective elevation of White Bear Lake 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 8 at Lincoln Mall, East Campus of Century College, 3300 Century Ave., White Bear Lake. A formal presentation by the DNR will start at 6:30 p.m. and include an overview of information and criteria DNR staff used to arrive at a protective elevation of 922 feet. Public comment will follow.
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meeting June 8 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Kantrud also informed the board that Larry Mahoney of Birchwood is threatening to sue the WBLCD over a dock dispute with his neighbors. In the Mahoney vs. Harrod saga, each party maintains the other is not following a WBLCD order for dock placement. A letter from Jim and Debbie Harrod indicated that Mahoneys were in violation of the order due to their dock angle. The order stipulates that docks not converge. Mark Ganz, who chairs the
lake utilization committee that oversees dock placement, said he visited the site and agreed, the Mahoneys' dock appears to be converging on the Harrods' dock. Larry Mahoney's wife, Susie, sits on the WBLCD board as a Birchwood representative. When she wanted to speak to the issue, Chairman Bryan DeSmet asked her to step to the public podium. Mahoney gave her address as 479 Lake Ave. and informed the board that Ganz never set foot on their property to view the dock from their perspective. She
contends that the Harrods are the ones who are converging. Kantrud plans to send a drone to take an aerial picture of the docks for a better angle and recommended tabling the issue for resolution until next month. Dellwood representative Pat McCann observed that this dispute has been going on for months and asked Kantrud if there is a conflict of interest regarding Susie Mahoney's presence on the board. Before the attorney could answer, DeSmet said he appreciates the question but is “shutting that down.” He suggested McCann speak to Mahoney “offline”. The matter was tabled. Lastly, DeSmet thanked the WBLCD administrative secretary, Julie Yoho, for her 13 years of service. Yoho is leaving to take a job as Afton's city clerk.
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Developer proposes annexation to support Mahtomedi ice arena BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR
GRANT — A developer who owns 167 acres south of Mahtomedi High School and surrounding school land proposed to annex 140 acres of school property and 80 acres of his land into Mahtomedi — and donate 10 acres as a site for an ice arena. However, a Grant City Council majority put forth a resolution against such annexation at its meeting this month. Todd Erickson, who owns Erickson Civil Site company in Stillwater, said he made the proposal for a variety of reasons. The proposed development would have included a 7-acre commercial area and almost 60 acres of more dense housing, according to city documents. A commercial area and higher density housing would be more appropriate for a city like Mahtomedi, Erickson noted. The rest of the land would be a park and lower-density housing in Grant. Erickson would also offer to donate land as a site where RINC 2 Corp would be able to build an ice arena without having to address any soil issues, he added. The nonprofit organization has been attempting to build an ice arena near the school on former landfill land. “We were trying to help them as well,” Erickson said. Grant City Council member Larry Lanoux said when he heard about the idea for the ice arena he suggested adding the school property, which is located in Grant, to the annexation proposal because then Grant could
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high prices for water services. Mayor Jeff Huber said Grant became a city to avoid annexation in the '80s and should have no interest in annexing land to another city. “It's just nothing we are going to consider,” Huber said. Additionally, Huber said the change would not benefit Grant. “Almost every city has a joint powers agreement with a neighboring city,” he noted. Erickson said the city of Mahtomedi delayed its discussion on the annexation issue. If a Mahtomedi majority is interested, the state could potentially approve annexation, Erickson added. Until he knows what Mahtomedi thinks of the proposal, the development is just an idea, he noted. Mahtomedi Mayor Judson Marshall said he would not be in favor of a contested annexation. He said the council will discuss the annexation proposal at its June 6 meeting. “I don't think there is going to be a vote to have annexation, to help out with the annexation,” Marshall said. The city would have to invest money into a contested annexation and that is not something the city is likely willing to do, he noted. The school district is not involved in the proposal, said Superintendent Mark Larson. “The school district has no say in anybody annexing anything,” Larson stated. Sara Marie Moore can be reached at 651-407-1235 or vadnaisheightsnews@presspubs.com.
Additional Grant candidates penalized for campaign violations BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR
GRANT — A candidate for mayor and a candidate for City Council last fall were penalized for not having addresses on campaign materials. Shannon Bryant, who ran for mayor, and Sandra Knaeble, who ran for a council seat, were each served a $100 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. The two candidates did not have a proper disclaimer on campaign signs, according to court documents. When the two candidates learned of the requirement, they added stickers to their signs. Several other candidates for various local and state offices around Grant also lacked the correct disclaimers. 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. Huber said he had used the same sign for 16 years. The complainant who filed against Huber, Carr and Kaup was Tim Kinley.
Kinley is from North St. Paul, Huber noted. The complainant who filed against Bryant and Knaeble was Jerry Helander, who is from Grant. He said he only filed a complaint about the petty issue because he thought it was unfair that only some candidates be penalized when other area candidates also lacked an address. “Filing a complaint was far from my mind until I learned that (Larry) Lanoux
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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: haus creativ 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 745 Lincoln Avenue St. Paul, MN 55105 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. A Killa Production Company, LLC 745 Lincoln Avenue St. Paul, MN 55105 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: Cheyenne Moseley Published two times in the White Bear Press on May 17 and 24, 2017.
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II. This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced from and after its passage and publication. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, this 17th day of May, 2017. Bob Fletcher, Mayor ATTEST: Kevin Watson, City Administrator Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 24, 2017.
CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Vadnais Heights is seeking proposals to replace the audio/visual/production equipment in its City Council Chambers and Conference Room. To view the RFP which includes guidelines for the submittal, a list of equipment for the project, and the scope of services, please visit www.cityvadnaisheights.com/AVRFP. Bids must be received no later than Monday, June 19, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. Questions or comments should be directed to Kevin Watson, City Administrator, at 651-204-6010 or kevin.watson@cityvadnaisheights.com. CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS Kevin Watson, City Administrator Dated: May 18, 2017 Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 24, 2017.
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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: ColorArtInk 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 3071 Walter St. Maplewood, MN 55109 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. Linda Ann Bradbury 3071 Walter St. Maplewood, MN 55109 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: March 4, 2017 Signed: Alan Bradbury Published two times in the White Bear Press on May 24 and 31, 2017.
CITY OF DELLWOOD PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be conducted before the Dellwood Planning Commission on Tuesday June 6, 2017 at 6:30 p.m., in the Willernie City Hall, 111 Wildwood Road. Purpose of said hearing would be to consider the request from the Dellwood Country Club for an IUP Amendment to host an outdoor concert at their property at 29 East Highway 96. Joanne Frane, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 24, 2017.
CITY OF DELLWOOD PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be conducted before the Dellwood Planning Commission on Tuesday June 6, 2017 at 6:30 p.m., in the Willernie City Hall, 111 Wildwood Road. Purpose of said hearing would be to consider a rezoning of property from Farm/Estate to Farm-Estate/Agricultural/ Winery for property legally described as: “the Western Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 17, Township 30, Range 21, which lies northerly of State Trunk Highway 96.” The site is the future location of Seven Vines Winery at 101 Dellwood Road. Joanne Frane, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 24, 2017.
CITY OF GEM LAKE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING There will be a Public Hearing at the June 6th Planning Commission Meeting to discuss and review a new Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for 7:00 P.M. at 4200 Otter Lake Rd, Gem Lake. Robert Uzpen, Mayor Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 24, 2017.
CITY OF GRANT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the City Council, of the City of Grant, Washington County, Minnesota shall hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall located at 8380 Kimbro Avenue. The purpose of the hearing is to take public comment on Interim Ordinance relating to Solar Farm Facilities and directing a study to be conducted. Kim Points, Administrator/Clerk City of Grant, Minnesota Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 24, 2017.
CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 712 AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 24 of the city zoning code CONCERNING BILLBOARDS The City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights does hereby ordain: I. Chapter 24.130 (Billboards) of the City Zoning Code is hereby amended to read as follows (strikethrough indicates deletions; underline indicates additions): 24.130 Billboards. (1) General Requirements: (f) The minimum allowable proximity of any billboard to any Interstate or State Trunk Highway right-of-way is 50 10 feet, and the maximum distance from same is 150 feet. (k) No variance shall be granted to any part of this Chapter; provided, however, that a lawful non-conforming singlefaced billboard in existence prior to January 1, 2000, under this chapter, may be modified to allow the installation of a second, same size, billboard face, and except for height limitations which may be considered under City Code Chapter 6.050.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vadnais Heights City Council will meet and conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, June 7, 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 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS Kevin P. Watson, City Administrator Dated: May 18, 2017 Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 24, 2017.
CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vadnais Heights City Council will meet and conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 800 East County Road E, to consider vacating a portion of an existing drainage and utility easement. The property is located at 310 Westfield Lane, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. The legal description of the property involved is as follows: Vacation of a drainage and utility easement, over, under and across that part of Lot 13, Block 13, GREENHAVEN 2ND ADDITION, according to the record plat thereof, Ramsey County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the northeastern corner of said Lot 13; thence South 00 degrees 18 minutes 26 seconds East, assumed bearing along the east line of said Lot 13, a distance of 31.34 feet; thence South 89 degrees 13 minutes 28 seconds West a distance of 10.06 feet to the point of beginning of the said vacation of easement to be described; thence continuing South 89 degrees 13 minutes 28 seconds West a distance of 4.94 feet; thence South 00 degrees 18 minutes 17 seconds East a distance of 26.66 feet; thence North 89 degrees 13 minutes 28 seconds East a distance of 5.27 feet; thence North 01 degrees 00 minutes 06 seconds West a distance of 26.66 feet to said point of beginning. 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 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS Kevin P. Watson, City Administrator Dated: May 18, 2017 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 24 and 31, 2017.
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITIES Ramsey County releases solicitation opportunities on Onvia DemandStar its official web site as an alternative method of public notice pursuant to Section 331A.03 of the Minnesota Statutes. Individuals may go to the Onvia DemandStar section of the Ramsey County Purchasing Webpage www. co.ramsey.mn.us/ba/procure.htm to access registration information. SOLICITATION: RFB-PH555-12677/KB OPENING DATE: JUNE 08, 2017 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS A CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE MAILING SERVICES FOR RAMSEY AND WASHINGTON COUNTY RESIDENCES AND BUSINESSES. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, SERVICES AND SUPPLIES NECESSARY OR INCIDENTAL FOR THESE MAILINGS. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 24, 2017.
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-17-411 Estate of Robert J. Kappes Decedent Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will dated August 23, 1999 (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Kristine Johnstone Santi, whose address is 6141 Woodchuck Circle, White Bear Lake,
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VADNAIS LAKE AREA WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION PUBLIC NOTICE SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITIES RAMSEY COUNTY, WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP, MN The Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization through its soliciting agent, Burns and McDonnell Eng. Co. Inc. is seeking bids for a Treatment Wetland Pilot Project. Individuals may go to https://www.questcdn.com to access registration information and construction documents. Project Name: Treatment Wetland Pilot Project SOLICITATION: Quest Project #5127517 BID CLOSING: JUNE 13, 2017 02:00 PM Project Description: Construction of Treatment wetlands. Construction consists of excavation; geomembrane installation; piping, aggregate, engineered soil, and topsoil installation; solar pump and array installation; and landscaping and planting. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 24, 2017.
WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF HEARING REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW RELOCATION OF THE EXISTING LIQUOR STORE TO THE CARWASH BUILDING & OTHER SITE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA, WILL MEET AT HERITAGE HALL IN SAID TOWN ON MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2017 @ 7:20 P.M., TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF THE GRANTING OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOWING THE RELOCATION OF THE EXISTING LIQUOR STORE TO THE CARWASH BUILDING & OTHER SITE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AREA LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 7, ROBERT G. MACKAY’S BALD EAGLE GARDEN LOTS, SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY AND EXCEPT THE SOUTH 128.5 FEET THEREOF (5960 HIGHWAY 61 – BALD EAGLE QUICK STOP) AND TO HEAR AND PASS UPON OBJECTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS, IF ANY, AND TO CONDUCT ANY AND ALL BUSINESS INCIDENT THERETO. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS 1ST DAY OF MAY, 2017. WILLIAM F. SHORT, CLERK-TREASURER Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 24, 2017.
WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF HEARING REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT TO ALLOW A PIE BAKING BUSINESS IN THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Town Board of Supervisors of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, will meet at Heritage Hall in said Town on Monday, June 5, 2017 @ 7:10 p.m. to consider the request of the granting of a Special Home Occupation Permit to allow use of a garage for food preparation in an area lying and being in the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, described as follows, to-wit: Lot 4, P.J. Schulte Plat (4522 Otter Lake Road) and to hear and pass upon objections and recommendations, if any, and to conduct any and all business incident thereto. Given under my hand this 1st day of May, 2017. Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 24, 2017.
WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP INVITATION TO BID THE COMPLETION OF WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP’S TOWN HALL BUILDING EXTERIOR Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the completion of White Bear Township’s Town Hall building exterior 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 Town at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, June 2, 2017. Project Description The project consists of removal of existing stucco, installation of hardy board exterior cladding and stucco, replacement of the front door, and installation of two double hung windows at the Town Hall (26’ x 40’). Substantial completion is requested prior to September 1, 2017. A copy of the bid specifications for the completion of the Town Hall building exterior may be obtained by contacting the Township Offices, 1281 Hammond Road, at 651.747.2750 or via e-mail at wbt@whitebeartownship.org. The Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any formalities in the bidding. Published two times in the White Bear Press on May 24 and 31, 2017.
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BUSINESS BRIEFS Sam's Club undergoing remodel
The White Bear Sam's Club will soon get a new makeover. The company is investing in major remodels in an effort to update and improve the clubs. The White Bear Lake club opened in 1990 at 1850 Buerkle Road. New features include a fresh island with sushi, more premium meat selections and fresh seafood, expanded health and wellness to include a new optical center and private health services room for immunizations and dietary help, reinvented cafes with self-order kiosks, premium coffee, sandwiches and smoothies and walk-in coolers for the freshest produce and dairy. The club will remain open throughout the renovations.
Title company holds ribbon-cutting
Title Smart held a ribbon-cutting May 4 for a grand opening at its new corporate offices, 4810 White Bear Pkwy. The company, owned by Cindy Koebele, relocated after 10 years in Maplewood.
Dellwood couple receive small-business award
Dellwood residents Udi and Mithula Perera are recipients of the 2017 Lender Small Business Excellence Award. The couple are founders of Miniapple International SUBMITTED Montessori Udi and Mithula Perera Schools Inc., which started in 1989 and has expanded to three locations in Minneapolis, Oakdale and Roseville. They were honored May 4 at the 54th annual Minnesota Small Business Week awards luncheon.
New chemical will battle vexing milfoil WHITE BEAR LAKE — A new treatment is hoped to have more impact on Eurasian watermilfoil this summer. The people responsible for controlling invasive weeds on the lake approved a chemical called DMA4 to treat the milfoil. How large an area requires treatment remains to be seen but the White Bear Lake Conservation District agreed to pay $341 per acre for the application. That is still cheaper than using Triclopyr, which has been the chemical of choice since 2010. The company that will apply DMA4 is Lake Management Inc. from Marine on St. Croix. They are one of only a few specialty companies that treat for Eurasian watermilfoil. Board member Mike Parenteau said there is a cheaper alternative, called 2,4-D, but prefers not to use the chemical because of its toxicity. Triclopyr, he noted, is starting to net “diminishing returns” with respect to its impact on milfoil. DMA4, on the other hand, is being used in six of seven lakes around the state, according to Parenteau; at least that’s what he was told. Lake Management advised using DMA4 for one year and then to re-evaluate. The board, minus two absent members, agreed, approving the expenditure. There are no restrictions for swimming or fi shing, but water treated with the chemical cannot be used for irrigation. Money for the milfoil treatment has been budgeted at $43,000 this year. Parenteau did apply for a DNR grant on behalf of the conservation district, but for the second year in a row the application was denied. “There is little money now available from the DNR program,” he pointed out. The fund has gone from $2 million to $200,000. Debra Neutkens
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SHOREVIEW 5XX MARSHAN • $539,900 LANE, LINO LAKES MN 55014 Mounds View School District Fabulous 2sty$434,900 w/brick front steel
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Larson Rambler you have been waiting for! Evsiding, 50yr shingles & huge 3car gar, 612-751-9303 erything you need day-to-day is located 4+bd, 4ba, level Msterplus w/maple floor on the main you have an&unfinished lower jacuzzi, granite, 1st3/4 floor level thatGourmet gives youkit2 w/amazing more future bedrooms, bath, room and wetMarble bare to fientertain office,family Versitle floor plan, replace guests!
ONE SHOREVIEW LEVEL TOWNHOME! • $539,900 $239,900 Mounds View School District
Fabulous Backing Up Greg Fabulous Townhome 2sty w/brick front steel to Open Green Space! Features siding,250yr shingles huge High 3car gar, Schneeman 2BR’s, Baths, Lg Mstr&Suite, 612-720-9226 4+bd, 4ba, Mster w/maple floor & Ceilings,Living Rm w/ Gas Fplc, jacuzzi, Gourmet kit w/amazing granite, floor Updated Kitchen w/ Silestone Counter Tops,1st New office, Versitle floorGar, plan, fireplace Appliances, 2 Car LgMarble Patio and More!
GREAT STARTER HOME SHOREVIEW • $539,900 199,900.00 Mounds View School Move right in/Neat as a pin -District 2 BR, Full
Joe Fabulous 2sty w/brick front steel BTH, Good size LR, 3-season porch & Kitchen + Dining area&w/sliding door siding, 50yr shingles huge 3car gar, Pavcovich 612-978-7604 to the Lrg wood fenced (fencefloor is newer) 4+bd, 4ba, Mster w/maple & back yard w/patio & bonfire pit. Huge Family RM jacuzzi, Gourmet kit w/amazing granite, oor + in the LL could be split for a 3rd BR & Fam 1st Rm flarea office, Versitle floorBTH. plan,See Marble fireplace option to add 2nd today.
SHOREVIEW 7261 MAIN • $539,900 STREET, CENTERVILLE MN 55038 Mounds View School District Fabulous 2sty$624,900 w/brick front steel
Buyers! Buyers! Lake Front on Peltier siding, 50yr shingles & huge 3car Lake in Centerville! Stunning Two-Story, gar, 4+bd, 4ba, Mster w/maple floor 4BR (1-mainGourmet level) over Sunroom, & jacuzzi, kit 3000FSF, w/amazing granite,Offi 1stcefloor and much more! office, Versitle floor plan, Marble fireplace
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ASHOREVIEW GARDENER’S • $539,900 PARADISE! $324,900 Mounds View School District
Jim Updated walkout. Fabulous multi-level 2sty w/brick front Polished steel Wrich Oak, Granite, SS appliances, siding, 50yr shingles & huge 3car gar, 651-497-1882 Hardwood and tile floors. Flawless 4+bd, 4ba, Mster w/maple floor &a condition. This charming home is on jacuzzi, Gourmet kit w/amazing granite, 1st like floora cul-de-sac and borders Burl Oaks Park. Shows model! office, Versitle floor plan, Marble fireplace
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WHITE BEAR LAKE $184,900 ONE LEVEL LIVING!
3 BR/3BA/ 3300+ FSFfront steel Jeanne Fabulous 2sty w/brick Nearly 12 Private Acres in North Hauser siding, 50yr shingles & huge 3car gar, 651-269-2987 Branch. Oversized Garage, flPole 4+bd, 4ba, Mster w/maple oor Barn, & Workshop & Outbuildings. jacuzzi, Gourmet kit w/amazing granite, 1st floor office, Versitle floor plan, Marble fireplace
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BIG MARINE LAKE HOME $590,000 Amy
Piccott Great alternative to a 1 level town home. Home features Main flr laundry, 651-332-6283 3BR, 1BA, large kitchen, formal dining, wood fplc, new carpet & fresh paint.
SPACIOUS SHOREVIEW WALKOUT • $539,900 RAMBLER $419,900 Mounds View School District
This Fabulous Backs Greg Fabulous 2sty Walkout w/brick Rambler front steel up to Nature Perserve! Features 4BR’s, Schneeman siding, shingles huge 3car 4 Baths,50yr Lg Mstr Suite,&Inviting Frontgar, 612-720-9226 4+bd, 4ba, Mster w/maple & Porch, Eat-in Kit, Great Rm w fl/oor Fplc, jacuzzi, kit w/amazing granite, 1st flRm, oor 3 Lg DiningGourmet Rm, Office, Amusement Rm, Exercise office, Versitle floor plan, Marble fireplace Car Gar and More!
75 feet of pristine sandy lakeshore on Marie Peterson Big Marine Lake! 3 BR, 2 BA, 4 car garage. Enjoy Panoramic Views, Lake 651-235-1601 living close to the city.
SHOREVIEW ONE LEVEL LAKE • $539,900 HOME! $379,900 Mounds View School District
Jim Pioneer Acres with FabulousLake 2styFrontage! w/brick 2 front steel Wrich 200’ of 50yr lake frontage. BR, 43car BA, One siding, shingles &4 huge gar, 651-497-1882 level 3 seasonfloor porch, 4+bd,home. 4ba,Features Mster w/maple & Lg deck, walk-out lower Very quiet private jacuzzi, Gourmet kit level. w/amazing granite, 1stlocation. floor office, Versitle floor plan,Come Marble Remarkable Lake views. See!fireplace
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SHOREVIEW NORTH BRANCH • $539,900 $399,900 - PRICE REDUCED! Mounds View School District
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MAHTOMEDI EXECUTIVE RAMBLER! SHOREVIEW • $539,900
$489,900 Mounds View School District
Greg Fabulous Rambler in Fabulous Executive 2sty w/brick front steel Schneeman Mahtomedi’s “Wildridge Pines” siding, 50yr shingles & huge 3car gar, 612-720-9226 Development! Features 3BR’s,floor 3 Bath’s 4+bd, 4ba, Mster w/maple & with room for 2 more BR’s! Combines Classic and jacuzzi, Gourmet kit w/amazing granite, 1st Formal floor Casual Elegance in it’s Design with Lg Foyer, offi ce,DR, Versitle floorMstr plan, Marble fireplace LR & 2 Fplc’s, Suite, 3 Car Gar & More!
Tim Alm • 612-750-0925 • Tim.alm@phhonline.com www.phhonline.com/tim.alm • NMLS# 250061 Robbi Manders • 651-256-0317 Robbi.manders@phhonline.com • NMLS# 340761