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Getting their kicks at Marketfest
Police begin summer crosswalk enforcement BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR
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Dance students from Inspiration Performing Arts Center in Mahtomedi perform for a Marketfest crowd gathered at Railroad Park Thursday, July 20. The final installment of the weekly summertime gathering in downtown White Bear Lake is Thursday, July 27. The featured entertainment is the Devon Worley Band on the Kowalski’s Gazebo Stage (with Just for Kix performing at intermission) and American Bootleg on the White Bear Mitsubishi Stage (with the White Bear Elementary Orchestra performing at intermission).
WHITE BEAR LAKE — Police officers and citizen volunteers took to the streets July 10 for the department's fi rst-ever crosswalk enforcement initiative. “We are just going to stop the blatant violators,” White Bear Lake Police Office Jon Sanders told the group of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) volunteers at the intersection of Fourth Street and Wood Avenue, the fi rst of three locations where the group took to the crosswalks. “Those are the ones we want to educate.” Sanders, dressed as a civilian, proceeded to lead volunteers across the crosswalk. If a car passed the orange cones about 200 feet away as Sanders took at least one step into the road and didn't stop at the crosswalk, he radioed a police chase car down the road on either side that would pull
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Many vehicles stopped for pedestrians during the White Bear Lake Police Department’s first-ever crosswalk enforcement initiative. A total of 45 vehicles were pulled over and 40 tickets issued.
them over and issue a ticket or a warning. Vehicles that were closer to the crosswalk than the orange cones didn't need to stop, he said. Minnesota State Law requires drivers to stop and yield the right-of-way to SEE CROSSWALK, PAGE 9A
A-boat racing: Maiden voyage akin to baptism under fire BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR
When Gene Altstatt got wind a fleet of A boats were for sale on White Bear Lake, he knew he wanted to own a piece of their history. True, he’s a beginner when it comes to sailboat racing, but Altstatt had the means and the drive to own one of the high performance scows he’d observed many times skimming across the water near his Mahtomedi dock. A-scows are not for the inexperienced sailor. It is said that an A-scow crew must always be at the top
of their game. Thirty-eight feet long with no keel, the boats are so light, they are scary. And they capsize easily. Altstatt learned this the hard way. It all started last May when Altstatt purchased one of Fletcher Driscoll’s A boats. It was Dumbledore, a one-of-a-kind fiberglass scow built in 2003 by a man named Brad Robinson. But more on that later. The boat was the only one in the fleet without an existing crew, which is why Altstatt chose it. With Driscoll’s help, a crew was assembled. Six SEE THE ROBINSON, PAGE 8A
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Gene Altstatt bought one of the five A boats for sale from Fletcher Driscoll last spring. Formerly Dumbledore, Altstatt renamed it The Robinson in honor of its maker.
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Viewing lake history from a bicycle seat BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR
MAHTOMEDI — “You get the trail in there and we’ll bring the history.” That comment came from area historian Sara Markoe Hanson to members of the Lake Links Association, the group lobbying for a bicycle route around White Bear Lake. Association co-chair, Steve Wolgamot, invited Hanson to the group’s July 17 meeting to share some history around the lake. Eventually, the hope is to post signage directing trail users to points of interest in surrounding communities. And there are many points. “History isn’t a problem around the lake,” noted Hanson, executive director of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. In her presentation to the association, Hanson recalled how White Bear Lake was a popular tourist destination for St. Paulites who would travel three hours by horse and buggy to visit area resorts. When the railroad arrived in 1868, the mode of transportation changed. By 1908 resorts were fading and streetcars arrived. Starting with Cottage Park in White Bear Lake, Hanson talked about its Clubhouse, built in 1881 as a community center. It had a kitchen for people who built summer houses nearby sans a stove. Part of the clubhouse still stands. There’s the gazebo built in 1883 on South Shore Boulevard and later moved to Matoska Park, the old Dellwood depot, the site where Wildwood Amusement Park stood in Mahtomedi, the White Bear Yacht Club, and Ramsey County Beach, which was an ice harvesting operation before the county bought the land. “There is an astonishing amount of history here and people who care
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Attending a Lake Links Association trail meeting at White Bear Lake City Hall earlier this month, from left: Ellen Richter, White Bear Lake city manager; Bill Short, White Bear Township clerk/treasurer; Bob Nuffort, mayor of Dellwood; Rep. Matt Dean; Jud Marshall, mayor of Mahtomedi; John Sachi, Mahtomedi city engineer; Sen. Chuck Wiger, holding the T-shirt; Jim Muellner, advocate; White Bear Lake Mayor Jo Emerson; Scott Neilson, Mahtomedi city administrator; Co-Chair Steve Wolgamot; Gus Blumer, Ramsey County; Greg Bartz, advocate, and Bob Kermes, White Bear Town Chair. Co-Chair Mike Brooks is seated. The group discussed a list of standards that will be adopted for the 10-mile lake route.
about it,” observed Wolgamot at the conclusion of Hanson’s presentation. “It could take many more (trail) signs than we can afford.” The White Bear Lake Community Foundation has received several contributions earmarked for Lake Links. The foundation is the fi scal agent for the nonprofit, which may need funds to buy a piece of right of way, or signage, or may need money for marketing or lobbying efforts. Wolgamot compared his vision for Lake Links’ to one in Indianapolis. Considered one of the best cities to see by bicycle, the Indiana capital has an 8-mile cultural trail that explores its downtown, bringing a huge economic boon to the area. SEE LAKE HISTORY, PAGE 3A
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The Aubrey House is the oldest house in White Bear Lake. Located in old Cottage Park, it was built by John and Laura Aubrey in 1857. They founded St. John’s Episcopal Church in 1861.
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LAKE HISTORY: 10-mile route will be built for all ages, abilities FROM PAGE 2A
Route standards in works The 10-mile trail will be built on public right of way to accommodate “all ages, all abilities,” Wolgamot said. “Our concept is to build a route for people age 8 to 80. We hope to get it done over the next four years.” As reported last May, the Legislature awarded $255,000 to the trail project; money that will be used for preliminary design work and to fi nish a segment from Lions Park to South Shore Boulevard. Construction for the segment along old White Bear Avenue will start next year. MnDOT is currently surveying the right of way along Hwy. 244, which should be done in August. According to Wolgamot, who co-chairs Lake Links with Mike Brooks, the transportation department never surveyed the Dellwood piece because it didn’t think the state had right of way on that road. Wolgamot showed them otherwise after researching old Washington County maps. The Lake Links group is working to develop “standards” as Wolgamot calls them, to establish consistency and brand identity of the route—“so it’s something people recognize when they’re on it.” He prefaces a draft document listing the standards with a caveat: that although the concurrence of all jurisdictions and agencies is sought, no jurisdiction or agency is bound by the standards. Among the standards proposed by the association: • Width. The trail route will be 10 feet wide. If there are right of way limitations, 8 feet is acceptable. It may vary due to ground conditions or desire to save larger trees. • Surface. Bituminous material. Decomposed granite may be acceptable if compliant with ADA requirements. • On-road routing. If lack of right of way precludes a separate trail, the route may be on the roadway in areas where average annual daily traffic is lower than 1,000 and speed limit is 25 mph or less. • Bicycle speed. Bicycles shall not exceed 12 mph on designated Lake Links route if pedestrians are present. • Ancillary routes. May be established to permit access to scenic or historic attractions or local businesses. These are to be identified to avoid route confusion. • Signage. Not yet determined and subject to approval of each of the five communities.
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Lincolntown High School opened in 1931 and held grades five through 12. The Mahtomedi District Education Center now sits on the site.
• Year-round route. Provisions for maintenance responsibility and expense must be part of facility design and implementation. That includes lighting. Wolgamot noted that at this point, no one knows who will own the trail. The hope is to keep it open 12 months but it will not be binding on any city to plow snow on the trail. Meanwhile, the co-chairman said he remains
“wildly optimistic” that the project will continue its momentum. He plans to schedule a public hearing this fall to gather input and will continue to hold monthly meetings with invited speakers to talk about the project.
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Part of the Mahtomedi Hotel still stands on Quail Street overlooking Chautauqua Beach.
A 1935 photo taken from a water tower at Second Street and Hwy. 61 shows construction of the new depot.
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In 1946, volunteers starting clearing an area for Memorial Beach, named in memory of WWII.
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Part of the Cottage Park clubhouse still stands on the corner of Cottage Park Road and Circle Drive.
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A map from TC Lines shows streetcar routes from downtown White Bear to Mahtomedi. Note the absence of lines on the north end. In 1932, streetcars disappeared to make way for buses, except in Mahtomedi, where streetcars ran until 1951.
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iving in a safe community where you know your neighbors and trust your local police and fi re units is of utmost importance — and the goal of National Night Out. The annual “America’s Night Out Against Crime” is celebrating its 34th year on Tuesday, August 1. The night is dedicated to neighborhoods coming out, spending time Legislator together and promoting various Lingo crime prevention programs, includChuck Wiger ing neighborhood watch groups, law enforcement f t agencies and more. Many neighborhoods throw a block party and spend more time getting to know each other and building relationships with their local police and fi refighters. I have always been a strong supporter of this night. The event helps strengthen neighborhood spirit and builds trust with local law enforcement. Building trust is especially important in light of extra media attention on poor re-
“The annual ‘America’s Night Out Against Crime’ is celebrating its 34th year on Tuesday, August 1.” lationships between communities of color and the police forces that serve them. I know that our local police forces are made up of strong, smart men and women who take seriously their role to protect our communities. It’s my hope that everyone in our corner of the northeast metro shares this same view of our police and fi re units. Dozens of neighborhoods across the Twin Cities will be among the 16,000 communities that celebrate this night each year. In fact, more than 38 million people are expected to participate in ‘America’s Night Out Against Crime.’ Celebrations are held in all 50 states, U.S. Territories, and even Canadian cities and military bases around the world. I hope you’ll join this nationwide celebration by turning your front porch lights on as a symbolic vigil of neighborhood watch. I’ll be out and about
attending several National Night Out celebrations, meeting with constituents and enjoying the camaraderie of the evening. Most gatherings begin at 5 p.m. and run through 9 p.m. I’d also like to remind everyone that when we work with our local police and fi re departments they can do a better job of protecting our communities. I urge everyone to take a moment to talk to their law enforcement officers when they see them out and open those lines of communication. For more information on National Night Out, visit their website at: http://natw.org/about/ As always, please contact me with questions or suggestions regarding any issue. I encourage you to visit me at the Capitol, or let me know if you would like me to stop by your home or apartment. I can be reached by email at sen.chuck.wiger@senate.mn, and by phone at 651-296-6820. My cell is 651-770-0283. Sen. Chuck Wiger represents District 43 in the Minnesota Senate. He can be reached by email at sen. chuck.wiger@senate.mn and by phone at 651-296-6820. (Editor’s note: see the ‘What’s Happening’ section in this week’s paper for information about organizing a National Night Out event in the White Bear Lake area)
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t is tempting: you are hungry, you don’t want to do dishes, you want to be out and about, and you want that ‘lift’ from going out to eat. Before you know it, you are going out to eat several times a week, sometimes more than once a day. More and more, people are spending an increasing amount of money going out to eat. Along with that, pants get tighter and budgets are broken. With a little planning, recipe searching, and prioritizing, eating at home can become just as exciting, more delicious, and much healthier. Here’s why: 1. You will eat fewer calories, less sodium, and less sugar. Main dishes at restaurants are usually richer and more decadent, and people are more likely to overeat when they are out. Fortunately, many restaurants now offer nutrition information, making it easier to make good choices. Make a plan with yourself to only eat out three times in the next 4 weeks (or half as much as you normally eat out), and weigh yourself at the start and end of the experiment. Email me at my address listed below with your success stories!
2. The food will taste better, that is unless you are paying a lot of money at a high end restaurant, or unless you are a terrible cook. By cooking at home, you can make your food exactly how you like it. And, if you don’t know how, study some recipes, play around, ask a friend — figure it out. Learning how to prepare food that you like is an incredibly easy, low-risk, and worthwhile investMovers and ment. The first step may be to identify what you Shakers truly like to eat, rather Megan Baumler than letting the restaurants and advertisements determine that for you. An added bonus is that anyone who is with you at home will learn also, either by watching or helping — thus making you a good influence. 2. You will spend less money. Eating out is expensive, and you’ll pay a lot of money for food you could have gotten at about a quarter of the price from a market
or grocery store. Here is an approach: plan to grocery shop once per week, and choose three to four recipes for that week’s dinner menus. Make sure to get breakfast and lunch foods, and the items needed for your recipes that you have chosen. Choose recipes that don’t call for exotic ingredients, or use alternative ingredients to save money. The other couple nights can be leftover foods or quick meal items (omelets, quesadillas, sandwiches, for example), or you could choose to go out one night that week for dinner. Follow this approach, and you might find that you have more money in your account. You will be surprised at how far you can stretch your food dollar with home cooking, especially if you do some meatless meals, use your groceries wisely, and don’t shop more than once per week. 3. You will save time, fuel, and wear and tear on your car. Eating out takes time. If you add it all up over days and months, eating out may take more time than if you were to eat at home (learn to be efficient in the kitchen at home), and yes, that includes the time it takes to clean up (it should be a team effort).
Take a minute to consider how often you go out to eat and where you go. Add up the mileage and estimate the fuel cost. Imagine you could save that mileage and fuel cost by eating a delicious meal prepared to your liking, and enjoyed in the comforts of your own home. 4. You will feel better. All of the above reasons add up to a greater quality of life, something we all seek. Spend more time being self sufficient rather than being a customer. Going out to eat will become an occasion or special event, rather than the norm. 5. Some people get their main enjoyment from going out to eat, and make it work without developing chronic disease or going into debt. For those, this article doesn’t apply. For many however, with a little planning, learning, shopping, and quality time in the kitchen, you might fi nd this could change your life. Megan Baumler, PhD, RD, is a registered dietitian and adjunct nutrition professor living in White Bear Lake. Email with questions or success stories: mdbaumler@yahoo.com.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Manitou Days thank you I would like to thank the many volunteers that helped to make the 2017 Manitou Days a great success! Special thanks to John Lupo, chair of Manitou Days, for your great leadership having 70-plus events this year celebrating all facets of our community. Thank you to Dick Galena, chair of the White Bear Lake fireworks for another year of fireworks and flyover for our Fourth of July celebration and
thank you to Ken Peterson and Paul Carlson who co-chair the parade. Thank you to Victoria Reinhardt, Ramsey County Commissioner, for being the driving force in the re-opening of Ramsey Beach. It is such an honor to work with so many wonderful people who make White Bear the best place to live, work, and play. Bill Foussard, White Bear Country Inn
OBITUARY NOTICES
Lydia LeTourneau
Dan Duane Trumble
Gerald William Engen
Beloved Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma Age 86 Died peacefully in her sleep from heart failure on July 12, 2017. Preceded in death by husband, Lloyd; son, Gary; step son-in-law Joe Lee and brother, Martin. Survived by children, Lea Ann (Ken) Watson, David (Jill) LeTourneau, and Brad LeTourneau; grandchildren, Kristine (Kyle), David (Luisa), and Daniel; great-grandchildren, Lucy, Jack, Della, and Ana Lydia; step-daughters, Audree Lee and Lynne (Joe) Zerwas; siblings, Gerhart (Lois), Ted (Karon), Helmut (Gayle), and Hartmut (Joyce); many nieces, nephews, and friends; and special friend, Peachy. Special thanks to Daniel LeTourneau, companion and caregiver. Funeral service was Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at North Heights Lutheran Church in Roseville. Memorials preferred. Lydia loved her family, her garden, working hard and mostly she loved serving the Lord Jesus. She was not ashamed of the gospel of Christ and would speak of his saving grace to absolutely anyone who was in her presence. Johnson Peterson Funeral Home served the family.
Age 69 of White Bear Lake Dan was born on September 13, 1947 to Pat (nee Swanson) and Duane. While at Harding High School, he met the love of his life, Sheila Marie Sullivan. He entered the U.S. Army after graduation and married Sheila on May 25, 1973. They moved from the East Side of St. Paul to White Bear Lake with their two children, Katie and Rick. For over 38 years, Dan worked at Anchor Block Company and retired as a sales manager. When he was not working, Dan could be found fishing, golfing, gardening, or enjoying Bald Eagle Lake. Although he did not like to be the center of attention, he was very social and enjoyed getting involved with different leagues and groups. He had a unique sense of humor and witty little sayings, which will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Dan is preceded in death by his father, Duane; and brother, Steve. He will be missed by his wife, Sheila of White Bear Lake; mother, Pat of Maplewood; children, Rick (Katie) of St. Paul, and Katie (Jeremiah) Yernberg of Blaine; brother, Don (JoAnn) of Merrifield; sister, Linda (Matt) Follmer of St. Paul; sister-in-law, Cindy of St. Paul; and many other family and friends. There will be a gathering to celebrate Dan’s life from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Mueller Memorial, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake, with an informal sharing of memories at 4 p.m. There will be a private interment with military honors for Dan on his birthday at Union Cemetery of Maplewood. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.MuellerMemorial.com or call 651-429-4944 for more information.
Gerald William Engen, age 83 of White Bear Lake. Jerry worked for Swanson and Youngdale as a painter for 36 years. He was a 21-year veteran and former captain of the White Bear Lake Fire Department. Jerry was a longtime member of the Norske Torske Klubben of St. Paul. Preceded in death by his loving wife Donalyn of 65 years; daughters in law Mary Beth and Pam; and brother in law Steve. Survived by children Gary (Julie), Jeff, Susan Forcier (Todd Workman), Jim (Laura) and Amy (Jason) Lindstrom; 13 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; siblings Karen (Andy) Johnson, Sandra Werling, Vicki (Ron) Palmer, Steve (Maria) Engen, and Kathy Richardson; many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service was Monday, July 24, 2017 at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake. Interment Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Memorials preferred to St. Stephen Church, White Bear Lake Relay For Life, or Cure SMA in honor of Zachary Forcier. Honsa Family Funeral Home served the family. “Run both ways and hurry back”o. Now it will be more of a countdown. Though, I gotta say,
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DEATH NOTICES
John J. Evangelist John J. Evangelist, born April 14, 1957, died July 20, 2017. John was a retired Mahtomedi firefighter. Funeral service was Monday, July 24 at Mueller Memorial in White Bear Lake.
Mark Andrew French Mark Andrew French, age 66, formerly of White Bear Lake. For funeral information, see www.cremationsocietyofmn.com.
Age 59, passed away June 22. Pat was a strong and loving mother, grandmother and sister. Full of life, Pat lit up a room with her spirit, laughter and kindness. She is survived by her son Kyle and family (AK), sisters Cathy (NV) and Mary Ann (MN) and her brother Paul (TX). Pat graduated from WBHS '76 and University of AK Fairbanks '10. A celebration of Pat's life will be held 11:30 Saturday, July 29 at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery in White Bear Lake. A celebration of life will also be held August 4 in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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Trial date set for man charged with death of Vadnais Heights woman BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR
VADNAIS HEIGHTS — A man charged with manslaughter of Vadnais Heights resident Michele Newell last summer has a jury trial scheduled for September in Fargo. Timothy Barr, of Lakeville, pled not guilty in January, according to court documents. Felony charges of manslaughter and accident involving death or injury were fi led in Cass County District Court after the remains of Newell were found in December. Barr’s trial begins September 6, according to court documents. The morning of the trial Barr’s attorney and the judge will discuss how many jurors will be on the jury and how long the trial may last, said state prosecutor Tristan Jones Van de Streek.
The remains of Michele Newell were found in December by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office in North Dakota. Barr had given authorities information that led to the discovery of the remains. Newell was last seen and heard from on August 29. She apparently left her Vadnais Heights home and went north with Barr that week. According to the complaint fi led in Minnesota, Newell had allegedly been accidentally run over by a car and killed by Barr. According to an informant, Barr said he was using drugs and became angry when she had taken some of his dope. He then allegedly backed up his vehicle not knowing she had hidden beneath it, and killed her. A resident in Wheatland, North Dakota reported seeing Barr and Newell on August 30 after news
came out about the missing woman in September, according to the affidavit of probable cause fi led in North Dakota. He had asked them what they were doing on his property. Barr had told the man they were looking for a place to have sex. Cass County Sheriff’s deputies and North Dakota Highway Patrol officers also had contact with Barr while he was lying in a ditch on private property on August 30, according to the affidavit. A person called him in as a medical concern. Barr said he was just resting. Later, a person reported seeing him walking out of his woods and said he would call police. He had asked the owner not to call police because he would go to prison for life. Law enforcement came and when they asked why he was on private property he said his girlfriend went there to have sex.
“When asked where his girlfriend was, Timothy Barr advised that her boyfriend had come out to pick her up because Timothy Barr’s car had broken down,” read court documents. Barr was arrested in Minnesota in September. He did plead guilty in Minnesota in October to fleeing police in a vehicle, related to the missing woman incident. Barr had previously been charged in Minnesota, but the charges were dropped in October due to jurisdictional issues because a body had not been found. Barr has 10 prior felony convictions, many of which are drug-related. Vadnais Heights Editor Sara Marie Moore can be reached at 651-407-1235 or vadnaisheightsnews@presspubs. com.
RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents:
Vadnais Heights • A successful gas thief, driving off seven times in recent weeks from a station in the 3200 block of Hwy. 61, was fi nally nabbed July 6, but Grandma came in and paid the latest charge. The man’s success was attributed to always driving a different vehicle. The thief agreed to a “payment plan” with station management to avoid criminal charges. • A local woman reported July 12 that she fell victim to a scam when she gave a caller access to her computer and she now cannot sign in. The 69-year-old victim wired a total of $15,000 in money orders to various names provided by the scammer, before fi nally reporting the activity. • Deputies are looking for a prowler featured on video July 13 breaking into vehicles at a car lot in the 1500 block of Buerkle Road. Two radios valued at a total of $540 went missing. • A White Bear Lake shoplifter cited and released for “under-ringing” items at the self-checkout register July 14 at WalMart explained her actions by saying she “had to feed her kids.” The woman is 63 years old. • Having a really bad day would be waking up in a tub of ice with a missing kidney, but for the 27-year-old St. Paul woman it was still a bad day. Already late for work the afternoon of July
16, the woman’s vehicle broke down on I-35E and County Road E. Arriving deputies determined the old vehicle was not worth repairing and a tow truck was called. The woman was also ticketed for driving without a license. • Residents in the 1000 block of County Road D fl agged down a squad car July 16 to report people sitting in a vehicle in the visitor’s lot for an extended period of time the evening of July 16. One of the folks in the vehicle is now sitting in jail after it was discovered that the 28-yearold out of West St. Paul was wanted on an active Dakota County warrant for her arrest. • Cash in the amount of $160 and credit cards were taken in two vehicle break-ins the night of July 15 in the 400 block of Koehler Road. The plastic was immediately put to use. • Pedestrians in the 3200 block of Labore Road reported a “large bird,” most likely a hawk several thought, inside of the Equipment Repair Co. building July 17 and attempting to fly out, but banging into the closed windows. A few phone calls later, employees inside were advised by the U of M Raptor Center to turn off the lights at dusk and leave the large doors to the facility open, and the bird should fly away. Sure enough, it did. • Forgetting to close his garage door overnight July 17, a 70-year-old Centerville Road man reported the loss of a Husquavarna chain saw, a Ryobi leafblower and a bag of tools, total value of $400. No suspects. • A 26-year-old Skyline Drive man was booked
into the Ramsey County Jail July 18 on charges of “felony terroristic threats and reckless disregard of risk,” against Mom, 53 and brother, 20. The reason for the seriousness of the charge was that the suspect was armed at the time with a meat cleaver. Alcohol was involved.
White Bear Township • A Portland Avenue homeowner contacted authorities July 12, reporting that he had caught a “nuisance raccoon” in a live trap and would like it removed. Residents are reminded that the county does not remove wildlife from private property, dead or alive. • A woman freshly terminated from her job at the St. Paul Pioneer Press July 13 refused to leave the distribution site on White Bear Parkway. Deputies arrived and convinced the ex-employee that if she didn’t leave she would be facing a disorderly conduct arrest. She left. • A man was not far from his vehicle on Bald Eagle Boulevard late the night of July 14, but far enough away to be unable to stop a prowler from grabbing his “get away bag” off the front seat. In the bag was $2,000 in cash, prescriptions, IDs, a checkbook and his passport. No suspects. • A shoplifter who got away from Autozone on Meadowlands Drive July 17 but was later found, was jailed on felony warrants of driving after license cancelation-inimical to public safety and gross-misdemeanor false information to police.
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 porch cover in the 400 block of Birchwood Court was reported slashed July 3.
Grant • A patron of Cozzie’s Tavern and Grill in the 11000 block of 60th Street N. reported his windows smashed out while he was at the establishment June 29. • A resident in the 7400 block of Jamaca Avenue N. reported his mailbox smashed July 1. • Extra patrol was requested July 8 in the 8400 block of Dellwood Road Court N. after a greenhouse door was reported shattered. • A Stillwater man, 20, was cited at 00:01 a.m. July 13 on Lake Elmo
Avenue and 75th Street N. for speeding and expired registration. He was also issued a written warning for possessing marijuana in a motor vehicle.
Mahtomedi • A White Bear Lake man, 24, was cited at 2:09 a.m. June 29 on Century Avenue and Long Lake Road for tabs that expired in February and failure to provide proof of insurance. • A resident in the 200 block of Wildridge Road on June 30 reported being contacted by his bank that someone had tried to obtain a business loan by using his credit card. The complainant did not lose any money. • A St. Paul woman on June 30 reported a planter stolen from a grave site in Lakeview Cemetery on Century Avenue. • A White Bear Lake woman, 31, was arrested June 30 on Century
Avenue and I-694 for driving with a license cancelled due to behavior inimical to public safety. • A Grant man, 35, was cited July 1 on Stillwater Road and East Avenue for driving without a seat belt. • A license plate was reported stolen July 5 from a vehicle in the 100 block of East Avenue. • A White Bear Lake man, 58, was cited July 9 on Mahtomedi Avenue and Stillwater Road for expired registration and failure to provide proof of insurance. • A Grant man, 59, was cited July 10 at 4:38 a.m. on Stillwater Road and Hilton Trail N. for expired registration and no proof of insurance. • A resident in the 300 block of Dunbar Way on July 11 reported placing an ad on Craig’s List and receiving a check in the mail for the item well over the agreed upon amount. The complainant fi gured out the scam and didn’t deposit the check or send any “change” back to the buyer.
• Some $4 in candy was reported shoplifted from the Freedom Valu Center on Stillwater Road July 11. • A White Bear Lake man, 24, was cited at 00:18 a.m. July 12 in the 100 block of Hallam Avenue S. for expired tabs and no proof of insurance.
Pine Springs • A southbound motorist reported a male dressed all in black walking northbound on I-694 at Highway 36 at 11:20 p.m. July 1. • A Weston, Wis. woman, 24, was cited July 13 on Highway 36 and Hilton Trail N. for driving after revocation and issued a verbal warning for speeding. • A St. Paul man, 29, was cited July 13 on Highway 36 and Hilton Trail N. for driving after revocation and verbally warned for speeding.
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Officer honored at Twins game White Bear Lake Police officer Sgt. Eric Gadbois was one of 43 Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota cops honored at the July 18 Twins game for DWI arrests. Called “DWI Enforcer All-Stars,” law enforcement officers, troopers and deputies were recognized by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety for making life-saving DWI catches during a pre-game ceremony at Target Field. In 2016, the all-stars made 2,619 DWI arrests across the state. White Bear Lake officer Gadbois tagged 42 of those.
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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following incidents: • A man was arrested for second-degree DWI near Buerkle Road on July 14. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested for fourth-degree DWI near Webber Street on July 14. His blood alcohol level was 0.11. • A dog was reported in a hot vehicle in the 4400 block of Highway 61 on July 14. When an officer arrived, the dog had been taken out, but the vehicle owner was arrested for an outstanding warrant. • Theft of cash in a banker’s bag from a vehicle overnight was reported near Highland Avenue on July 14. • An intoxicated man stumbled into a home in the 3900 block of Van Dyke Street on July 14. The surprised person at home pushed him out of the house and called police. The man was located nearby and was relocated to a different area. The homeowner didn’t wish to pursue charges. • A resident in the 2200 block of Birch Street reported a suspicious vehicle parked at the end of their driveway on July 15. A North Branch man, 32, was arrested for fi fth-degree drug possession and a White Bear Lake woman, 24, was cited for possession of hypodermic needles. • A White Bear Lake man, 32, was arrested for two drug warrants after he was reported sleeping on a table near Highway 61 on July 15. • A hit-and-run crash was reported near Buerkle Road on July 15. • Theft of a cell phone was reported near Savannah Avenue on July 15. • Two females were cited for alcohol violations in the 2100 block of Gardenette Drive North on July 15. The driver was cited for having alcohol in the vehicle and the passenger for underage consumption.
• A vehicle’s rear window was shattered sometime overnight near Rishworth Lane on July 16. • A GPS was reported stolen from a vehicle sometime overnight in the 3800 block of Oakridge Lane on July 16. • Theft of a bicycle from a garage was reported near Birch Lake Circle on July 16. • A vehicle struck a bicyclist near Highway 61 on July 16. There were minor injuries. • Theft of a vehicle was reported in the 3700 block of Sun Terrace on July 17. • Theft of stereo equipment from a vehicle in a garage was reported near Fourth Street on July 17. • Theft of about $300 worth of items was reported stolen in the 1000 block of Highway 96 on July 18. • A North St. Paul resident was arrested for domestic assault in the 3500 block of White Bear Avenue on July 18. • A male was reported walking with a rifle near I-694 and McKnight Road on July 18. An officer located a man carrying a large, black umbrella. • A vehicle’s driver’s side window was smashed sometime overnight near Hoffman Road on July 19. Two other vehicle windows were also found smashed on Birch Street. • Seven mailboxes were reported damaged near Midland Avenue on July 19. • Officers rescued a young fawn in a fenced yard by helping it fi nd the gate and run free near Bellaire Avenue on July 19. • A computer screen worth $700 was reported damaged in the 900 block of Wildwood Road on July 20. • Theft of a vehicle sometime overnight was reported near Hoffman Road on July 20. Another vehicle on Hoffman Road was reported damaged. •A man, 25, was arrested for fourth-degree DWI near Third Avenue and Webber Street on July 20. His blood alcohol level was 0.13.
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Kids Cooking School students show off baking skills BY SHANNON GRANHOLM QUAD COMMUNITY PRESS EDITOR
Two students from the Kids Cooking School in Lino Lakes were just steps away from starring in the Kids Baking Championships on The Food Network. Kids Cooking School owner Tiffany Cavegn selected four students to apply for the show who she thought would not only enjoy it but would have an opportunity to advance and — if not — handle a rejection well. The students were Clinton Kish-Bailey, 12, and his sister Anna, 10, of Blaine, Grant Bosacker, 11, of Lino Lakes, and Amelia Olson, 12, of Andover. Both Clinton and Grant advanced far into the process. In fact, Clinton made it all the way to the very last step, but ended up not making the fi nal cut. “He was maybe 10 days away from going to Los Angeles,” Cavegn said. “I was heartbroken for him, but it's also a life lesson, because you don't always get the job you want, you don't always make the team you want. At the same time, my heart was bursting with pride. They did so well.”
Meet Clinton Clinton, son of Adam and Andrea Kish-Bailey, attends the DaVinci Academy of Arts & Science
in Blaine (relocating to Ham Lake). He fi rst attended the Kids Cooking School over spring break to try out the “Pasta from Scratch” class. He did so well, Cavegn asked him to be her assistant and help out with classes this summer. “He had a good positive, curious attitude. Not only was he not afraid, but he was excited and willing to try things,” Cavegn said. “I could just tell he had a natural affi nity for the way the ingredients work together.” Clinton's interest in baking stems from when he was as young as 3 years old, when he baked sour cream coffee cakes and sugar cookies with his grandma. “I didn't really start baking on my own until recently, a couple months ago,” Clinton said. “I like to bake because I like to mix everything together and be able to have a really cool thing. I also like to eat what I make.” The best thing Clinton said he has ever made was a chicken fajita and the hardest thing was a French macaroon. He wanted to go on the show “to show his love for baking and be on TV.” The audition process for the Kids Baking Championships, Clinton said, was very nerve-wracking. “I was so nervous. I would send in my audition video and then I'd have to wait a
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Clinton Kish-Bailey, 12, puts his baking skills to use at the Kids Cooking School in Lino Lakes as part of the audition process for a baking championship on the Food Network. He is the son of Andrea Kish-Bailey, executive director of the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf.
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THE ROBINSON: New owner wants to continue A-boat legacy on White Bear Lake FROM PAGE 1A
people plus a skipper are required to crew an A. Altstatt had one request: That the crew, with the exception of skipper Geof Woodberry, be at the same starting level. “I didn’t want to play the intimidation game with people who had egos bigger than mine,” he explained. The skipper drives the boat. Altstatt likes to use the analogy of a baseball team when comparing an A-boat crew. “The catcher is the best player on the team. Geof is like the catcher. He has more knowledge than all of us combined and more experience. He knows what he’s doing and the rest of us don’t.” The inexperienced crew departed Driscoll’s dock on a cool day in May for their maiden voyage. The water was cold, about 56 degrees. About 1,000 yards out, they leaned too far on the wrong side and flipped the boat. Called turtling in sailing lingo, the scow quickly went upside down. The water was 39 feet deep. The mast is 40 feet deep so the tip was stuck in the mud. Accustomed to uprighting sailboats, Driscoll came to the rescue with help from a second boat. It took more than an hour to rotate the scow. Fortunately everyone was wearing life jackets. Unfortunately, they ripped the main sail. An A boat weighs a minimum of 1850 pounds. They have a very large sail area; the 1200-square-foot spinnaker is the largest in the United States that is not controlled by winches but by human strength, explained Driscoll, who has sailed scows most of his life. “The thing pulls your arms right out of their socket,” he said. The crew of six must be nimble and strong, able to multi-task and in the right place at the right time. Each person has three jobs. “There is a lot to owning and running
a boat like this,” Altstatt observed. “I can hardly believe Fletcher dealt with all the boats in his fleet. It takes a lot of care and attention, not to mention the crew and skipper coordination and training for our fresh crew. But it’s a lot of fun. It’s put a whole new dimension into White Bear Lake for me.” A financial strategist since 1973, Altstatt has admired the boats from afar for years. They give the lake a lot of class, he said. But the boats are not cheap. A stripped down version can cost $165,000. A suit of sails is about $12,000; a spinnaker is $7,000. Most boats have three sets. If the carbon fiber mast breaks, it costs $20,000 to replace. His interest, like the Driscolls, is in keeping the legacy of the majestic boats alive on White Bear Lake. Designed in 1900 by J.O. Johnson of Johnson Boat Works, the first center board A scow was named Minnezitka and owned by C. Milton Griggs. The boat went on to win the White Bear Lake championship that year and cemented Johnson’s reputation as a boat builder. According to Driscoll, Altstatt’s boat, renamed The Robinson in honor of its original owner, is the finest A boat ever built. Described as a sailor, creator and philanthropist, Brad Robinson took Johnson’s mono hull scow design and with help from a Rhode Island mold maker, made it even faster. Christened Victory, he sailed the boat on Lake Minnetonka and had plans to race her in Inland Lake Yachting Association (ILYA) regattas. It was an amazing sailboat that should have transformed A scow racing. Instead, Robinson was ostracized by the competition and excluded from racing in ILYA events. SEE THE ROBINSON, PAGE 9A
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White Bear Lake sailor Geof Woodberry was recruited to skipper The Robinson for owner Gene Altstatt. Woodberry grew up on the coast of Maine and has sailed since he was 13. Other crew members include Keith Hisdahl, Paul Putzier, Paxton Berger, Colin O’Donovan, Sharon Clinch and Mark Arend. The teamwork required is what impresses Woodberry the most.
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Skipper Geof Woodberry unrolls the main sail to show its kevlar material, which lasts about six years. A ripped sail can cost $10,000 to $12,000 to replace.
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This photo appeared in the book, “The Price of Victory.” It shows Brad Robinson, left, his wife Susana and Fletcher Driscoll toasting to Victory’s new home on White Bear Lake.
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Fletcher Driscoll presented Altstatt with a copy of “The Price of Victory,” which tells the story of Brad Robinson’s battle to race the class legal scow in inland regattas.
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THE ROBINSON: A bittersweet member of inland racing history FROM PAGE 8A
The story about Robinson’s innovative scow, his many sailing successes on water and in the business world, his legal battle to make Victory’s races count, his generous offer to sell the mold to Melges Boat Works, and finally his sale of the boat to Driscoll in 2007, are all told in a book called “The Price of Victory and the Fear of Innovation,” by Linda Tedford. Driscoll called the book accurate and telling. “Melges was very threatened by the boat,” he said. “When Brad hired a Swiss naval architect that designed the Alinghe, which won the America’s Cup years ago, that really set people off. Victory had a perfect crew and didn’t lose a race. That caused enormous anguish.” Driscoll still keeps in contact with Robinson’s widow Susana, a woman who persuaded her husband to follow his dream despite the animosity. Robinson died of cancer in 2015. Of Driscoll’s five A boats for sale, three are still available at extraordinary bargains to hometown sailors. A fourth A boat, the Firenze, was purchased by four local sailors this summer. The 1966 wooden scow is the last built by Melges Boat Works of Zenda, Wisconsin. Those owners include Mark Duvall, Carter Johnson, Brian Humpal and Jesse Bengston. The Robinson, the Firenze and other A scows can be seen racing on Monday nights, weather permitting. The season ends on Labor Day.
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Gene Altstatt and a buddy sail his first sailboat, called Ruba dub dub in 1976. He didn’t stick with competitive sailing long and turned to waterskiing.
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Photographer Jay Rendall shared this 2012 shot of Dumbledore with a full crew. The W number on the sail stands for White Bear Lake. It was re-christened The Robinson by Altstatt.
CROSSWALK: Police department steps out for suburban crosswalk safety FROM PAGE 1A
pedestrian crossing within marked crosswalks or at intersections with no traffic signals, according to the Minnesota Office of the Reviser of Statues website. It also tells pedestrians they should not walk into the path of a vehicle if it is so close that it is impossible for the drive to yield. Considering the sheer number of pedestrians who stand blankly at crosswalks while drivers blankly drive by, the rule is unclear. Sanders is clearing up the confusion with the Stop for Me crosswalk safety education initiative, which he learned how to implement while assisting the St. Paul Police Department with their initiative the last couple of years. Sanders said he wanted to bring it to the suburbs. “Compliance from drivers is slipping and we are working to correct this before a pedestrian gets hit in a crosswalk,” Sanders noted. “Our agency is planning additional enforcement dates in mid- to late-August as well.” Police officers enforce the state crosswalk law by using a safe stopping distance based on the speed limit based on National Highway Traffic Administration guidelines.
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9 out of 10 pedestrians hit by a vehicle survive 5 out of 10 survive 1 out of 10 survive pedestrians died in Minnesota in 2015 after being hit by a vehicle were injured
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Pedestrians also need to be in the crosswalk or road at an intersection; they need to have taken only one step into the road, Sanders said. “In order for the law to take its effect you have to put one foot into the roadway,” Sanders explained. Sanders also noted that bicyclists do not have pedestrian right-of-way unless they get off their bike and walk. At Fourth Street and Wood Avenue, the department placed orange cones 193 feet east and west of the crosswalk because a car should be able to safely stop for a pedestrian at that distance in a 30-mph zone. For 40-mph zones, it is 266 feet. Sanders, the CERT team and
chase cars from White Bear Lake and St. Paul also covered two other crosswalks that evening — at White Bear Avenue and Lakeaires Boulevard and County Road E and Cranbrook Drive. Officers stopped a total of 45 vehicles that had failed to yield to pedestrians, Sanders reported. 40 received tickets and five received warnings. The misdemeanor fi ne is $178 with surcharges, according to the Minnesota Judicial Branch website. Vadnais Heights Editor Sara Marie Moore can be reached at 651-407-1235 or vadnaisheightsnews@presspubs. com.
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White Bear Lake Police Officer Jon Sanders, front in blue shirt, leads a group of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) volunteers across a crosswalk at Fourth Street and Wood Avenue during the department’s first-ever crosswalk enforcement initiative July 10.
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White Bear grad takes a walk in the woods Seven years after graduating from White Bear Lake Area High School, Taylor Kope is fulfi lling his dream of hiking the Appalachian Trail. The e-n-t-i-r-e 2,181 miles. According to his mom, Jane Kope, the 2010 grad saved his money and trained for a year to hike the famous trail stretching from Georgia to Maine. He took six months off from his job at Dunbar Security driving an armored car to complete the solo trip, leaving April 30 from Springer Mountain, Georgia. Taylor plans to fi nish on Mt. Katahdin in Maine sometime in September. He hit the 1,000-miles-to-go mark on July 20 in Pennsylvania. The heat index was 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Jane said Taylor averages 20 to 25 miles a day and often meets hikers to walk with along the trail. He goes by the trail name Trailien, she said. Taylor told his mom he feels like a trail alien on his own planet amid all the beauty and new things around him as he walks. Anyone wishing to follow his journey can follow him on Facebook or access Taylor’s blog at http:// taylorkopethruhike2017.blogspot.com/?m=1 “He loves to read encouraging words from people all over the country,” Jane said. “Hometown support would be amazing.” She plans to visit Taylor the end of August and will continue to share his journey. “What this trail does for people is life changing,” Jane said. “I am very excited to meet the new Taylor Kope
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Taylor Kope rests on the Taylors Mountain overlook in Virginia. The photo was taken June 24.
when he fi nishes what he has set out to do.” In a post from July 21, Day 83, Taylor wrote: “The problem with big mile days is that if you don’t plan it right, you’re in a rush. You have to get where you want before dark, or life gets frantic. Setting up camp in the dark is tough; you turn on your headlamp and you’re bombarded
with bug and moth projectiles while you try to make a place to sleep and eat some food. Then when you’re done, you can’t unwind, you have to crawl in your tent and try to rest for the next round of the fi ght. I was lucky that the shelter we picked had a loft, so I just laid out, doused myself in bug spray and drifted to sleep. This morning, we went 4 miles to the 501 shelter, where a ministry had set up a trail magic spot. They cooked us bacon and eggs, had cold drinks, basic resupply items and good Christian company. Like I’ve said before, it’s times like these that let you reset and know everything is OK. They gave us a lift to town where we can charge our phones and grab a shower. Tonight, they’re having a cookout and bringing us back to the trail afterward. The 501 shelter marks mile 1194, which means we have exactly 1,000 miles to go. Now it will be more of a countdown. Though I got to say, time runs differently out here. I never know the day of the week, and distance can only be consciously recognized when you set down your pack and look back. Then everything hits you after you exit your chaotically meditative state that we call ‘hiking.’ So yeah, things are as they should be and we’re going to keep pressing on. Send us your good vibes and I’ll keep you all in my prayers, as well. Your thru-hiker, Tailien.” Debra Neutkens
CORRECTION The article “Sheriff's deputy intervenes at School Board meeting” published July 19 incorrectly stated that Grant City Councilman Larry Lanoux is co-host of the online news show “All Around Grant.” Lanoux is no longer part of the show.
LOON CHRONICLES UPDATE Loon Chronicles taking hiatus Due to the lost loon chicks, there will be no Loon Chronicles from photographer Ellen Maas until further notice. The Birchwood loon watcher is keeping her fingers crossed a pair spotted in another part of the lake will set up housekeeping. Rumors are floating there may be a nest in the works. The chicks disappearance has left an empty spot in her heart, Maas said, but she hopes for the best.
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Worship on the Farm Bruentrup Family Farm 2170 E. County Road D Maplewood, MN Meal 5:30 pm Worship 6:30 pm
OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL
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Monday & Wed-Fri: Mass at 9 a.m. Tuesday: Mass at 6 a.m. Saturday: Mass at 5 p.m. Sunday: Mass at 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. 700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi 651-426-3245
3770 Bellaire Avenue, White Bear Lake 651-429-5411 rlcwbl.org
OLD CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD 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
SUNDAY MORNINGS MAY 28 – SEPT. 3 9:00 am Worship Service 10:00 am Coffee Fellowship 5th and Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake • 651-429-3381 • www.fpcwbl.org
MASS Saturdays at 4:30 PM
Meeting at Baptisms and Weddings St. Stephens Father Steve Josephson Lutheran Church 612-709-8084 E-mail: steve_j_55303@yahoo.com 1965 East County Rd E ALL ARE WELCOME
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 traditional service 8 a.m. Sunday blended service 9:45 a.m. Dial-A-Devotion 651-429-0078 www.sstwbl.org Lakeside Sevice at 9:45 a.m. July 9th, 23rd, & 30th We are Sharing, Caring, & Bring a lawn chair Growing in Christ. We’d Love to or a blanket - Join Us! Have You Come Join Us!
1851 Birch St. | 651-429-9026 | wblumc.org Summer Sunday Worship 10am | Nursery available
First Christian Church of St. Paul (disciples of Christ) Mahtomedi, Minnesota 650 Wildwood Road Mahtomedi, MN 55115 www.fccstpaul.com 651-779-3330
Worship time: Sundays 10am 2175 1st St • 55110-3462 StJohnWilderness.org 651/429-5351
Summer Worship 8 & 10 am Sundays through September 10
Masses: Saturday – 5:00 PM Sunday – 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 AM 651-429-7771 www.stmarys-wbl.org Church 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake Parish Life Center/School 4690 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake
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UPCOMING EVENTS MARKETFEST
When: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, July 27 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Last night of the free family festival, which includes more than 150 retail and food vendors, live music, children’s activities, farmers market, classic car show. July 20 is Public Safety Night featuring public safety professionals and equipment, as well as face painting and games. Contact: www.market fest.org
AUTHOR VISITS
When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, July 28 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Chuck Logan will sign copies of his new mystery/thriller ‘Broker’ on July 28. Contact: 651-426-0918
SCHIFFELLY PUPPETS
When: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Friday, July 28 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Silly version of the Cinderella tale program includes family-friendly comedy, audience participation, and an important life lesson. All ages. No registration required. Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org
WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA RELAY FOR LIFE
When: 6 p.m. Friday, July 28 to 6 a.m. Saturday, July 29 Where: White Bear Lake Area High School South Campus, 3551 McKnight Road Details: Typically more than 100 teams and 1,500 participate in a run/walk and stay overnight to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Live music and other activities. Contact: relay.acs events.org
DOG DAYS DOWNTOWN
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 29 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Stroll around Downtown White Bear Lake with a favorite 4-legged friend and visit shops passing out treats, relax on a pet-friendly restaurant patio, and learn about pet adoption and talk to rescue groups. Contact: downtown whitebearlake.com
STEM SATURDAY: SNAKE, RATTLE & ROLL
When: 1:30-2:15 p.m. Saturday, July 29 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Touch, hold and feed and get an upclose look at reptiles. All ages; no registration required. Contact: 651-426-2042
SUMINAGASHI: THE ANCIENT ART OF PAPER MARBLING
When: 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 31 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Artist Meg Erke will teach the ancient Japanese technique of grinding ink and creating decorated paper by floating ink on water. Registration required. Contact: 651-426-2042
HWY 61 SUMMER JUNK JAUNT
Details: Featuring more than 100 of the area’s top players in annual mixed doubles tournament, auctions, raffle, to benefit Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. Also; also 10K, 5K, fun run around Birch Lake on Sunday. Contact: www.ptatc. childrensmn.org
29TH ANNUAL TOUR DE BAR
When: 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 Where: Starts at Sak’s Sports Bar in Vadnais Heights Details: Annual fundraiser is a bicycle tour to bars/restaurants in Vadnais Heights, White Bear and Mahtomedi. Benefits a White Bear family. Contact: tourdebar@ hotmail.com
When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 Where: Boatworks Commons, 4459 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake Details: Flat and fast course along White Bear Lake. $25 through July 31, $35 after July 31; includes t-shirt. Race day registration at 7 a.m. Contact:whitebear rotary.org
5TH ANNUAL WILLERNIE OPEN
When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Applewood Thursday, Aug. 3, Friday, Aug. 4 and Saturday, Hills Golf Course, 11840 68th St. N., Stillwater Aug. 5 Details: 18 holes with Details: Visit retailers cart, prizes, contests, from White Bear Lake raffle, social hour and to Forest Lake selling vintage, upcycled, repur- buffet lunch. $65/person; registration forms availposed and locally-made able at Willernie City goods. Visit all shops Hall, 111 Wildwood Rd. and be entered into Contact: 651-429-2977 drawing for prizes. Contact: facebook. com/Hwy61JunkJaunt LUNCH AND
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When: Aug. 3-6 Where: White Bear Lake
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STRIVE SCHOLARSHIP TACO JOHN’S RUN BABY RUN 5K/10K
When: Noon Wednesday, Aug. 9 & 23 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Rd., Vadnais Heights Details: Bring a bag lunch for an afternoon of games. Coffee and dessert served and friends welcome. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights. com
FILLEBROWN HOUSE TOURS
When: 10 and 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, Aug. 26 Where: 4735 Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: Visit the Historical Society’s 1879 lakeside cottage, an example of life during the resort era in White Bear Lake. Tickets $5/adults; WBLAHS members free. Reservations Recommended. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org
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DETAILS: Evening intended to heighten crime prevention awareness and community partnerships includes visits to neighborhood parties by local police and fi re departments. Contact your local police
BUILD A BURGER FOR TROOPS
When: 5-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14 Where: White Bear Lake VFW 1782, 4496 Lake Ave. S. Details: Fundraiser for Suburban Ramsey County Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. $6 burgers. Open to the public. Contact: 651-426-4944
Ongoing WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMERS MARKET
When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, through Oct. 27 Where: Washington Ave. and 4th St., downtown White Bear Lake Details: Produce includes organic produce, natural meats and cheeses, honey, syrup, baked goods, plants and flowers. Contact: 651-747-3650 or www.whitebearlake. org
MAHTOMEDI FARMERS MARKET
When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, June 24-midSept. Where: Triangle Park, Mahtomedi Details: Local growers, producers and artisans. Contact: ci. mahtomedi.mn.us
MIDWEST SKI OTTERS
When: 6 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 27 Where: Goose Lake on
Dept.: 651-429-8511 or cvarco@ whitebearlake.org; Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office: 651-266-9333 or ramseycountysheriff.us; Washington County Sheriff’s Office: 651-430-7889 or chris.majeski@co.washington. mn.us
Hoffman Road in White Bear Lake Details: White Bearbased team of 120 amateur skiers from metro area perform ‘Otterski Fever’. Contact: www.ski otters.com
DROP-IN DISCOVERY STATIONS
When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through Aug. 26 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Free drop-in program with nature discussions, touchable artifacts and interactions with animals. All ages. Program topic is ‘Bees and Beekeepers’ on June 24. Contact: 651-407-5350 or www.parks.co. ramsey.mn.us/tamarack
BALD EAGLE WATERSKI CLUB SHOWS
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays, June through Aug. Where: Centerville Lake in Centerville Details: Members of all ages perform waterskiing tricks. Club also performs at summer festivals throughout the state. Contact: 651-983-0161
ADOLESCENT RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP
When: 7-8:30 p.m. 1st and 3rd Thursdays Where: Dr. Crandall & Associates, 2300 E.
Highway 96, White Bear Lake Details: NAMI Connection support group for adolescents ages 16-20 living with a mental illness. Contact: 651-387-7377 or namiteenconnection. wordpress.com
Theater ‘MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING’
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 29 Where: Outdoor Theatre Complex, Century College West Campus, 3300 Century Ave N., White Bear Lake Details: Performance by Shakespeare & Company Outdoor Repertory Theatre. Tickets available at booth prior to performance, $15/adults; $13/seniors; 12 and under free. Bring blanket, lawn chair and picnic supper. Contact: 651-779-5818 or shakespeareand company.org
HENRY IV, PART I
When: 7 p.m. Friday, July 28 Where: Outdoor Theatre Complex, Century College West Campus, 3300 Century Ave N., White Bear Lake Details: Performance by Shakespeare & Company Outdoor Repertory Theatre. Tickets available at booth prior to performance, $15/adults;
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Details: 5-session class where participants learn how to reduce anxiety, increase focus and improve relationships with themselves and others. $50. Contact: 651-486-3808
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CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX HOT ROD & VINTAGE CAR SHOW
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, July 29-30 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St. N., Lake Elmo Details: Free outdoor flea and crafter’s market. Contact: 715-557-1785 or rsgdevelopment.com/ fleamarket
GARDENS OF LIGHT WALKING TOUR
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When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 29 Where: Tour starts at 16540 10th St. Court S., Lakeland Details: Tour neighborhood gardens in Afton, Lakeland and Bayport. Afton-Bayport-Lakeland Lions Club fundraiser for mental health programming at Oak-Land Middle School in Lake Elmo; suggested donation $10. Tickets available at fi rst tour stop or at the Squire House Gardens in Afton.
When: 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, 16 & 30; Sept. 13 Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater Details: Admire vintage and hot rod cars, food vendors, live music (6 to 8 p.m.), free festivities, including a public festival to commemorate the closing of the historic lift bridge to automobile traffic on Aug. 2. Contact: discover stillwater.com
WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR
When: Aug. 2-6 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 N 140th St. Lake Elmo Details: Hundreds of exhibits, music, food, animals, rides, fun events. Contact: www.washingtoncountyfair.org
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WOMEN’S INTERPRETIVE BIKE RIDE
When: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12 Where: Gateway and Brown’s Creek State Trail, parking lot at Hadley Ave. and 55th St., Stillwater Details: Moderate-paced 26-mile bike ride on paved trails includes stop at the Gasthaus for lunch. Contact: 651-231-6968 or linda.radimecky@ state.mn.us
NORTHERN LIGHTS PADDLE, YOGA AND MUSIC FEST
When: Saturday, Aug. 13 Where: Lakeside Memorial Park, Forest Lake Details: Day at the beach for all ages. Activities include SUP yoga, 10K, 5K, 1.5K and relay races. Brazilian jazz music, farmer’s market, craft vendors, food and beer tent noon-2 p.m. See website for full schedule. Contact: ci.forest-lake. mn.us
‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ CALENDAR GUIDELINES
Anyone in the community may send us news of an upcoming local event. GUIDED MORNING The calendar is reserved BIRD HIKE DETAILS: Concert sponsored by CONTACT: facebook.com/ for secular community local churches includes silent ForestLakeBluegrassFestival When: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. events in or adjacent Saturday, Aug. 5 WARDEN’S HOUSE to Press Publication’s MUSEUM SPEAKER Where: Big Marine SERIES Park Reserve, 17495 Man- coverage area. Priority ning Trail N., Marine on is given to free or afford$13/seniors; 12 and unBIRCHWOOD When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Francis Blvd., Anoka able events that are likeSt. Croix MUSIC IN THE PARK der free. Bring blanket, July 30 and Aug. 6 Details: Motocross, ly to appeal to a broad Details: Learn to lawn chair and picnic Where: Warden’s When: 6-7:30 p.m. Sun- bull riding, tractor pulls, audience. Publication of identify birds that call supper. House Museum, 602 demolition derby, live day, July 30 events is subject to edithe area home and Contact: 651-779-5818 Main St. N., Stillwater music, rides and games. Where: Birch Beach, torial discretion. Due to or shakespeareand Details: Author Nancy contribute to citizen Contact: 763-427-4070 Birchwood space limitations, there science data collection company.org O’Brien will speak on or www.anokacounty Details: A cappella by completing bird count is no guarantee whether, her book, “Alice O’Brien Doo-Wop music from the fair.com when or for how long surveys with a guide. in France,” a collection 50’s and 60’s performed submissions will be pubFree with parks permit. of letters written during by the Fabulous FairCOMMUNITY MOLDlished. Submissions are Open to all ages; minor WWI on July 30. Letters lanes. Public welcome. MAKING WORKSHOPS subject to editing. must be with an adult. and diary of World War Contact: cityofbirchWhen: 1-4 p.m. SaturPlease include date, Contact: 651-430-8370 wood.com or fabulous day, July 29 and Sunday, One corporal, author CarEXPLORE MINNESOTA rek Orwig, talks about his or co.washington.mn.us/ time, location, cost, brief fairlanes.com ART WITH KELLY July 30 details, and contact inparks TOKAY Where: 29836 St. Croix book “Somewhere Over formation for each event There” on Aug. 6. Trail, Franconia When: 2-3 p.m. MonCASTAWAY CONCERT submission. Submission Contact: wchsmn.org/ RELAY FOR LIFE OF Details: Make a sculpday, July 31 When: 4-7 p.m. Monevents ture to be cast in iron. STILLWATER RIVER OF deadline is Wednesday Where: White Bear day, July 31 prior to the following All ages. Fee for sand HOPE CLASSIC Lake Library, 2150 2nd Where: Hugo Amerweeks’ publication. Call mold $30-$75. Sculpture St. ican Legion, 5383 140th 3M CHAMPIONSHIP When: 6 p.m. Friday, 651-407-1226 with queswill be cast at the ComDetails: Learn about St. Aug. 11 until 9 a.m. SatWhen: July 31- Aug. 6 tions. munity Hot Metal Pour clay pots, recycled art Details: Musician urday, Aug. 12 Where: TPC Twin Online: www.press on Aug. 5. and landscapes created Gary Peaslee brings his Where: Stillwater Cities, Blaine pubs.com/calendar Contact: 651-257-6668 by Minnesota artists. one man band from Lake Junior High School, 523 Details: A charitaEmail: calendar@ or info@franconia.org Different project each Havasu, AZ, to play in Marsh St. ble golf tournament presspubs.com week include clay, reHugo during a national Details: Dozens of featuring amateur and Mail: Press Publicacycled materials, paper tour. Grundhofer’s food teams circle the athletprofessional championFLASHLIGHT TOUR AT tions mache, and watercolor. truck. ic field all night in an THE WARDEN’S HOUSE ship play. Free general Attn: Calendar Ages 6+. Registration American Cancer Sociadmission. When: 8, 8:30, 9 and 4779 Bloom Ave. required. ety fundraiser. Contact: www.3m 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 28 SQUARE LAKE FILM & White Bear Lake, MN Contact: 651-724-6007 Contact: www.acs championship.com MUSIC FESTIVAL Where: Warden’s 55110 or rclreads.org events.org When: 2 p.m.-midnight House Museum, 602 Main St. N., Stillwater Saturday, Aug. 5 SUMMER TUESDAYS Details: Tour the WarWhere: Private hobby When: 5-9 p.m. Tuesden’s House in the dark farm, 13363 Partridge days, Aug. 1, 8, 15 and 22 Rd., Stillwater and learn of it’s history Where: Lowell Park, Details: Features local and how it has earned a Downtown Stillwater reputation as one of the musicians and indepenDetails: Free family CONCERT IN dent short experimental ‘Most Haunted Places in event includes market THE COMMONS Minnesota’. $10/person vendors, food, music, When: 7 p.m. Wednes- and animated fi lms. AIR SPECIALISTS, INC. online. Family friendly. stage performances until day, July 26 “Experts in Indoor Air Comfort Since 1974” Contact: 651-204-0775 Contact: wchsmn.org/ 8:30; family movie at Where: Shoreview 4457 White Bear Pkwy, White Bear Lake, MN events Commons, next to Shore- or www.sqaurelake dusk. Contact: www.summer view Community Center, festival.com 651-426-5254 • www.4seasonsairwbl.com tuesdays.com 4580 Victoria St. N. TURTLEMAN Details: Open-air conTRIATHLON NEIGHBORHOODS certs featuring ArmadilWhen: 8 a.m. SaturMINDFULNESS CLASS lo Jump.Bring blanket or day, July 29 When: 6-7 p.m. TuesNEARBY AC or Furnace Performance & Safety Check chair. Concessions. Where: Turtle Lake days, Aug. 1-29 Parts and/or supplies additional. Normally $154.00 to $174.00 Park, Shoreview Contact: 651-490-4700 Where: Northeast depending on service area. Details: The oldest or shoreviewmn.gov Youth & Family SerANOKA COUNTY FAIR When: July 25-30 and original triathlon in vices, 3490 Lexington Coupon must be presented at time of service. Cannot be combined with any other offer, rebate, or coupon. One coupon per customer per visit. Coupon expires 8/31/17. Minnesota is back with Ave. N., Shoreview Where: 3200 Saint Broadway Ave.
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LOOKING BACK Week of July 23 – July 29, 2017 Culled from the archives of the White Bear Press at the resource library of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. 1917 J.R. Palmer has established a new business fi rm in White Bear to be known as the West Side Cement Block Company and will make cement blocks for building and other purposes….Miss Eva Tatreau has returned from North Oaks Farm where she has been spending the past two weeks with her aunt Mrs. J. N. Peltier….It is said there will be some radical changes in the running of railroad trains in the near future. Many trains will be taken off. White Bear will not escape the inconvenience of war time train services but just what changes will be made is not defi nitely known as yet…. 1942 Miss Alene Drezmal is the fi rst young woman of this vicinity to be inducted into the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps. She is a resident of Lakeview and is quite well known here…. 1967 The White Bear Lake Jaycees this week announced the 18 candidates for title of Miss White Bear Lake. Nine will be revealed now and the next nine will be in the next issue. They are Deborah Vadnais, Lenore
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Miss White Bear Lake Contestants, 1967.
Adrain, Jeree McKenzie, Charlene Harvey, Sharon Kaye Hinzman, Rae Lauzon, Kathy Marsden, Linda Morri and Barbara Van Aken. 1992 White Bear Lakes’ Ethel Olin doesn’t let her age stop her from being up on what’s cool in food. She loves pizza. So, Olin celebrated her 103 birthday last week with her family eating her favorite food, pizza from the Pizza Hut….After two-and a half hours of presentation and sometimes heated debate, White Bear Township’s planning commission July 23 delayed Cub Foods
plans for a new Highway 96 and Centerville Road store. Commissioners and most of the approximately 20 residents said they wanted more time to study a site traffic report, which was presented for the fi rst time that night… 2007 Lake Square Apartments, downtown White Bear Lake, a premier independent adult community, 1 bedroom from $895.00, two bedroom from $1,205.00…
Pops on the Porch, August 17th 6:30-8pm Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake Join us for our annual Pops on the Porch celebration on the lawn of the Fillebrown House. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic supper, if you wish and enjoy the sounds of the Moonlight Serenaders. This FREE event is presented by the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. 651-407-5327
Looking Forward to the Past Upcoming Historical Society Events
Compiled by Gloria Tessier, Meg Todd and Sara Markoe Hanson at the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, 651-407-5327.
BAKING CHAMPIONSHIPS: Audition process was ‘nerve-wracking’ FROM PAGE 7A
day or two for them to reply. Then when I made it to the fi nal (stage) I had to wait a week to see if I was in or not,” he said. Even though Clinton didn't make it all the way, he is still thankful for the experience and plans to apply again next year. “I am really glad I did it because now I am getting interviewed all the time. I am on the news and going to be in the newspaper,” he said. “Some people want to buy my stuff. I think it really worked out in my favor.” When Clinton is not baking, he also enjoys playing base guitar; collecting hats, toy cars and fossils; and fi shing and skiing.
Meet Grant Grant, son of Rick and Gretchen Bosacker, attends Rice Lake Elementary School in Lino Lakes and started baking when he was 7 years old. “I was on YouTube one day completely bored and I saw this video for how to make these cute little flower cookies. I watched it, made the cookies and I kept making them over and over again
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Grant Bosacker (left), 11, of Lino Lakes, and Clinton Kish-Bailey, 12, of Blaine, both made it far into the audition process for the Kids Baking Championships on the Food Network.
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The Kids Cooking School owner Tiffany Cavegn and Clinton Kish-Bailey pose for a photo on the Kare 11 set. Clinton enjoyed being interviewed by the newspaper, television stations and even had offers from people interested in purchasing his baked goods.
and every time I would try to challenge myself a little bit more each time and eventually I got really good at it,” he said. Grant enjoys baking because “there are no limits, except for how many dishes you have to clean.” Grant considers himself a baker and a baker only; he said the only thing he cooks is soup in a can. Although he has never taken a class at the Kids Cooking School, he attended the open house, where he decorated cupcakes. That's where he caught Cavegn's attention. “I will admit my fi rst reaction (to) him was his personality; he has an incredible personality. He has rainbow-colored hair,” Cavegn explained. “I thought his really vibrant personality would shine, but his cooking skills really shined too.” Grant wanted to audition for the show because of the grand prize of $25,000 and “to be world famous by being on TV.” The hardest thing he has had to make is a beignet, which he has now mastered with a lot of practice. Grant was not nervous during the audition process because he loves performing, being on stage and being the center of attention. “Everyone else was nervous, but I was excited,” he said. Grant plans to apply again for the show next
year and is thankful for how far he advanced. “It gives me something to brag about to my classmates, but it was also a good experience,” he said. When Grant is not cooking he enjoys acting, singing, dancing and making people laugh.
Proud of accomplishments Cavegn couldn't be happier with all four students, who she said were not only fearless about going after a really big dream but remained positive throughout the process. “I know there are thousands of children that apply for this show, so for any one of them to get that fi rst callback would've been winning. In my mind, them just having the courage to apply was winning, but them getting that fi rst callback was amazing,” Cavegn explained. “Every couple of days, as they went further and further along, I was so proud at hard they worked. They really had to work hard to show their baking skills to the producers and every day their baking not only got better, but I was so proud of their dedication.” Quad Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
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1. The sand provides a break from swimming for these three Mahtomedi Adventure Club participants on their July 20 Beach Day outing. Antonio Wallraff, Callen Carter and James Denzel are among over 60 swimmers enjoying summer fun at Mahtomedi Beach. — Cathy Wyland 2. White Bear Press Publisher Carter Johnson presented a check July 18 to the White Bear Area Historical Society from Press Publications’ subscriber campaign. Board President Rheanna O’Brien accepted the check on behalf of the historical society. — Submitted 3. Lake Links representative Dennis Lindeke, in the green shirt, presented a certification of appreciation to the Dellwood City Council for supporting the group’s efforts in getting a trail around White Bear Lake. Pictured, from left: Scott St. Martin, Jim Cuff, Mayor Bob Nuffort, Lindeke and Frank Pazlar. Member Edwin McCarthy is not pictured. — Submitted 4. During the St. Paul Garden Club’s annual meeting, also the club’s 90th anniversary, William Swanson came in decorated attire to present members Roddie (Hauser) Turner, left, who grew up in White Bear Lake, and Pam Nuffort, of Dellwood, the Garden Club of America Floral Design Achievement Award.
Swanson is the son of outgoing President Sarah Meek of Mahtomedi. Nuffort is wearing a vintage dress made by local resident Jay Rendall’s grandmother for a 1930s barn dance. — Submitted 5. 7-year-old German shepherd Kevin made the mock front page of the White Bear Press at Marketfest on Thursday, July 20. — Shannon Granholm 6. Tanner Johnson throws clay in the July 19 session of Open Clay Studio offered through Mahtomedi Community Education. High school aged students work on creative clay projects of their choosing in the Mahtomedi High School potters studio under the summer guidance of teacher Jan Nelson. — Cathy Wyland 7. Sen. Chuck Wiger and Rep. Peter Fischer participated in the Walk for Water July 15 in White Bear Lake. The fundraiser earned money for a school in Cambodia. — Submitted 8. The Birchwood Plein Air Painting Group gathered July 17 on Johnson Street in White Bear Lake to paint the garden owned by Carole Cragg, left, and her husband Kevin. Also pictured from left next to Cragg are Barb Lundell, Marcha Easton, Jean Everton, Polly Olmstead and Heidi Nelson. — Submitted
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Bears new volleyball coach learned game as California prep player varsity assistant last season, while Laura Schmidt will return as B squad coach. Alexander, who serves the Snail Lake Kindergarten Center as a Student Services Assistant, describes his playing ability as “always good but never great.” He received a coaches award his senior year of high school in recognition for hard work and core values. “I still keep that award on my desk at work,” he said, “to remind me why I coach and at the end of the day what sports is all about.” The Bears have won only three to five matches per year for several seasons. Alexander resolves to work on that with a positive message providing structure and feedback. “I believe the gym should be a safe place for players to grow in the game of volleyball and life,” he said. Alexander organized a summer league through community education where the girls regulate their own play and do their own officiating. He hoped to get enough players for 4-on-4 games, but with 51 girls turning out, they are playing regulation 6-on-6. “I see a ton of potential in the White Bear program,” Alexander said. “The players, parents, and community are hungry for success … This summer we have worked to create a culture of growth as well as trial end error in our gym.”
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White Bear Lake’s new volleyball coach is one of the few male coaches in this part of the country who grew up playing the sport. “Playing volleyball as a teenager and into college,” said Mike Alexander, “has given me a love for the game that I work to spread to my players as a coach.” California, where Alexander grew up, is one of 22 states that offers high school volleyball for boys. In the Midwest, only Illinois and Indiana have it. He was an outside hitter and middle blocker at Cathedral Catholic High School in San Diego. Migrating to Minnesota for college, Alexander played libero and setter on the St. Thomas University club team. “I believe my experiences as a player have molded the lens that I coach through, allowing me to relate to my players on the court.” Alexander takes over the struggling Bears program after coaching the junior varsity last year under Courtney Sabot, who resigned. Before that, he was JV coach at Centennial (two years) and North St. Paul. He has also headed Centennial’s club team
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Gone fishing: a school team activity that’s really catching on BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
“The gods do not deduct, from man's allotted span, the hours spent in fishing.” — Babylonian proverb Among the reasons anglers find to just chuck everything and go fishing is one now available to students in a growing number of high schools: competition. “I was always a fisherman. I wanted to do tournaments,” said Zach Gronsberg, after spending six hours on Clearwater Lake, near Annandale, in a meet June 14. Gronsberg, one of 24 members of the White Bear Lake Fishing Club in its third year, continued, “We have opportunities to learn more about fishing, too, but I grew up fishing with my dad.” His fishing partner Garrett Walczak, who’s also a hockey player, added, “I always wanted to do tournaments, and here I can do them with kids my own age. I like the community service, too. We had an event at Como Park a couple weeks back teaching young kids.” Hope Legrand, who caught the fishing bug early from her grandfather, agreed. “I’ve always fished, but never competitively before,” said the lacrosse and soccer player who gave up basketball to make fishing her third sport. “It’s nice to fish with friends and people you know. I like having the community service hours and being able to compete.” The fishing leagues are headed by Minnesota Junior Bass, a subsidiary of Minnesota Bass. They started five years ago with 18 kids, said Jeff Gilmer, the director, who attended the Clearwater meet. The numbers increased to 28, 56, 369, and currently almost 600 this year, in 70-plus schools, divided into three conferences. “Three-fourths of the Earth's surface is water, and onefourth is land. It is quite clear that the good Lord intended us to spend triple the amount of time fishing as taking care of the lawn.” — attributed to Chuck Clark Hope Legrand’s brother Derek, now graduated, took the initiative to start the White Bear Lake team three years ago. Hope joined last year and her pal Katia McWilliams came along. They were the only all-girl team in the meet and had their team’s best catch — 12.16 pounds for five bass. The Bears are coached by Tim Snyder, a program manager for Network Design and Army Reserve member. He has three assistants. Jen Thilmany, who makes arch supports, enjoys coaching because “I’ve got three boys and I love the outdoors.” There’s also Jake Montgomery, a biology teacher, and Todd Krantz, who paints bridges for the city of St. Paul. During the school year, the team holds Monday evening meetings that include seminars. “They learn all aspects, walleyes, muskies, sunfish, everything. We bring in experts from all fields,” Snyder said. In the spring and summer, they do outreach programs such as helping elderly veterans participate in a fishing tournament and teaching children at state parks. The team is self-funded with participation fees that
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Katia McWilliams (left) and Hope Legrand, posing with head coach Tim Snyder, had White Bear Lake’s biggest catch in a June 14 meet on Clearwater Lake.
cover all events, helping with ice-fishing tournaments, selling items such as T-shirts and hats, hosting banquets, and raffling items donated by sponsors. The squad of 18 boys and six girls includes some who were fishing novices when they joined. “Not so much this year, but the year before, we had kids who didn’t know what a fishing rod was,” Snyder said. “Oh, yeah, they would really light up when they caught that first sunny or bass. But most of these kids have been fishing since they were able to hold a pole.” At the Clearwater event, there were 54 delegations from 17 schools, with Rogers placing first, and the Bears somewhere in the middle, with their teams placing 19th through 40th. Along with Legrand/ McWilliams, also placing in the top half were Grace Spindler/Parker Prescott-Harmon, Austin Thilmany/Cole Wiskow, Lucas Peterson/Samuel Deyo and Spencer Schmidt/Jaden Johnson. The other teams were Walczak/Gronsberg, Courtney Hubbs/Jacob Borglund, and Tyler Tubbesing/Fisher Hoy. “There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process.” — attributed to Paul O'Neil Unlike most competitive sports, in fishing there’s no predicting who will lead. “Any given day it’s different,” Snyder said. “The girls have just as good sticks as the boys do.” The club’s elected officers are Schmidt, president, and Thilmany, vice-president. Parker Jacques is the out-going president. Schmidt and Jacques are the only
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Austin Thilmany caught this whopper in 2016 for the biggest catch at a Clearwater meet.
members who’ve been with the team all three years. Thilmany gave the White Bear Lake program one of its top highlights so far, when he caught the biggest bass at the 2016 Clearwater meet, a 4.81-pound large-mouth. Thilmany, who’s also a hockey and trap-shoot team member, was asked what lends to success on the lakes and rivers. “A positive mental attitude is one of the biggest things (about fishing),” he said. “If you’re not catching any fish you can’t just give up. Just figure out what is happening.” He added that slower bait worked much better than faster bait on this particular day. The team’s jerseys, like those of race-car drivers, are covered with sponsor logos, some local, some national, associated with Minnesota Bass. They are light, airy, and long-sleeved, to protect from sunburn. Fishing does not cause many injuries, other than occasional mishaps with hooks, but boat safety is a paramount concern, and the teams follow Minnesota Bass and DNR guidelines. Last year, a conference meet at Cross Lake was cut short half-way through when a storm came in. “Safety is always number one,” Snyder said. Each two-person team has a coach or parent in the boat. The youth are competing to qualify for the state meet Sept. 10 at Washington Lake (near Dassel), either by placing in the top seven in their conference or by getting points for a variety of volunteer tasks. The Bears will host the second of two conference meets, on July 28 at Lake Minnetonka. All the while they will be bearing in mind that: “A bad day of fishing is better than a good day of work.” — author unknown
Putting made simple Technically speaking, the putting stroke should be the highest percentage stroke in the game because the ball never has to leave the ground. If that’s true, then why do so many people struggle with Tee Time their putting? I think it’s because it’s the only Betsy shot in golf where we are expected to make Larey it. The shorter the putt, the more pressure you put on yourself to make it. Ever wonder why so many people give themselves (and their playing partners) anything within 3 feet? My guess is they have little confidence in their skills and are mortified at the thought of missing all of those short putts. The biggest disservice you can do to your game is to not putt out every single hole. The key to becoming a better putter is to make putting simple again – like it was when you were a child. I used to spend hours on the practice green with my friends putting for nickels. I can’t even remember what my putting stroke was like. I do remember that I didn’t spend a lot of time analyzing or rehearsing my stroke. The only thing I thought about was getting the ball in the hole. If you read golf history, you’ll find that all
great putters have one thing in common – they all say they putt like a child. Think about when you’re putting well. You’re standing over the ball and you just know it’s going in. Now think about when you’re not putting well. You read the putt, get over the ball and maybe reread it again and second guess yourself. That ball is not going in the hole. Adults are too busy doing the math to feel the stroke. I guarantee you that if you are thinking about your score when you putt, you will have tension in your body and your stroke will be very mechanical. Great putters are not mechanical, they are intuitive. So if you’re struggling with your putting, give these ideas a try. 1. Pay attention to your set up. You should tilt from the hips with a straight spine. Make sure your arms are hanging loosely underneath your shoulders. Your weight should be balanced, not forward or back. Your eyes should be slightly inside the ball. I like to keep my elbows close to my sides at address. Feet, knees, hips and shoulders should be parallel. Ball position is just forward of center, so the clubhead is in the middle of your stance. 2. Your putter length needs to fit you. If it’s too long your eyes will be too far inside and you will have to putt with your arms and hands instead of your shoulders. The standard putter is 35
inches, which only works if you’re over 6 feet. Please don’t have it cut down as that changes the swing weight. It’s worth the investment to have one fit to you. I recommend 2nd swing. 3. The club should be held in the palms of your hand, not your fingers. Make sure your palms face each other if you are using a reverse overlap grip, with thumbs straight down on the handle. This kind of grip gets the top of your forearms aligned along your target line. If your left forearm gets higher than your right, you’ll probably push your putts right. Vice-versa if your right is higher than your left. Your grip pressure should be light, never tight. There should be no tension anywhere in your body. If you feel tension, take a deep breath before you make your stroke. 4. The putting stroke is made on an arc. If your shaft and forearms are on the same line, the arc happens naturally. Think of your shoulders as if they were on a wall. Your right shoulder comes off of the wall in the backswing and the left off the wall in the forward swing. 5. The stroke is a combination of shoulders turning, arms swinging and forearms rotating, not wrist action. Many players have turned to the left hand low grip because they can’t stop breaking their wrists through impact. It’s not for me, as I think you lose your
feel for distance. 6. The head should stay still during the stroke and for a moment after. My only thought is to keep my eye on the back of the ball. When you do look, tilt your chin to the left and use your eyes only to track the line. Don’t stand up and turn towards the hole with your shoulders. 7. Find a good tempo for your stroke. Say the word one potato two potato during the stroke. It’s simple and it works. Downhill putts say even, even with a very light grip. I got that from Geoff Magnum, awesome putting specialist. 8. Read the putt from behind the ball, never on the side. Don’t change your mind once you’ve set up. Back off and reread the putt if you’re unsure. Build up your confidence by making 10 1-foot putts before every round. You’ll head to the first tee with positive thoughts. Betsy Larey is an LPGA Class A Teaching Professional who has taught adults and juniors for years. She has taught at the PGA Tour Academy in St Augustine Florida and has coached at Carleton College and Flagler College. She teaches at Keller Golf Course in St Paul. You can reach her directly at betsylareygolf@gmail.com or call 651-4702297.
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Bears longtime Legion coach notches 2 playoff wins before bowing out BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Joe Janitschke started coaching Legion baseball for White Bear Lake in 1975. He wrapped up his 43rd season with the Bears this past weekend. “We finished pretty well,” the retired policeman assessed. “We got two wins (in the playoffs). Not bad for having just 12 guys left, out of 18 at the start of the season.” The Bears entered the Sub-State 8 tournament with a 7-12 record. They beat Lino Lakes 6-1, lost to a strong TriCity Red squad 7-5, beat Tri-City Blue 10-1 to stay alive, then bowed out with an 8-4 loss to Forest Lake after trailing 7-0, all at Castle Field in Anoka. Janitschke’s first two White Bear Lake teams went all the way to the state finals, finishing runner-up to Grand Rapids in 1975 and St. Cloud in 1976. White Bear Lake hasn’t been to a state tournament since then. “I still enjoy coaching them. Things are a little different now but it’s still fun,” said Janitschke. Alex Swanson ripped a three-run double, keying the win over Lino Lakes. Trent Schoeberl was winning pitcher, with relief from Scott Shield and Dominic Smith. The Bears rapped 15 hits in the win over Tri-City Blue, with Dan Peterson (3-for-5) and Kevin Walek
(2-for-4) knocking in three runs each. Shield was winning pitcher, with Smith and Swanson in relief. Peterson batted .423 for the season, followed by Walek with .390 and Swanson .373. Peterson and Walek each had one homer.
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The Mahtomedi Legion team posed after winning the Sub-State 7 tournament. On ground: Shane Brown. Kneeling (from left): Sam Jenson, Sam Lapadat, Adam Olson, Jack Schwietz, Grant Taival, Jack Schwartz, manager/statistician Ezra Hosch. Back: Coach Mark Dornfeld, Jonah Smithson, Evan Reyes, Charlie Bartholomew, Jamie Berg, Austin Jerylo, Henry Laue, Connor Henningson, Carter Shook, Bullpen coach Andy Jacoboski, assistant coach Jeff Laue.
Mahtomedi baseball gains ‘state’ again, gets rematch with Waconia BY BRUCE STRAND SPORT CONTRIBUTOR
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Trent Schoeberl of White Bear Lake eyes a pop-up which he ventured off the pitchers mound to catch during an 8-4 loss to Forest Lake.
The Mahtomedi baseball team has earned another shot at Waconia, six weeks after a close loss to the state champions in the high school tournament. Mahtomedi captured the Sub-State 7 championship by clipping Oakdale twice in the finals on Sunday, qualifying for the state American Legion tournament July 28-31. And their first-round opponent the Zephyrs drew is Waconia, which beat Mahtomedi 2-1 in nine innings at the University of Minnesota on June 15 and went
on to win the Class 3A championship. They will duel Friday, 9:30 a.m., at Bethel University. Mahtomedi, coached by Mark Dornberg, has a 22-7 record. In the sub-state playoffs, Mahtomedi beat West St. Paul 2-1 and Fridley Gold 8-6, then lost to Oakdale 6-4 in 11 innings. They regrouped to beat Hamline Purple 12-1 and earn another shot at Oakdale, needing two wins. Mahtomedi beat Oakdale 11-3 and 5-2, with starting pitchers Grant Taival and Carter Shook getting the wins and reliever Evan Reyes finishing each game.
Bears new activities director well versed for the job BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
When Brian Peloquin was in high school, he “dabbled in a little bit of everything,” spanning sports, music, and academics. That’s a trait that comes in handy with his new job. Peloquin, 36, is the new activities director for White Bear Lake School District, succeeding Tim Hermann, who served the last seven years and retired in June. At Chippewa Falls (WI) High School, Peloquin played soccer, basketball and baseball, sang in the show choir (“a combination of singing and choreography”) and competed with math team. He attended Winona State and got his masters degree from St. Mary’s in Winona. He comes to White Bear Lake after tenures at Mounds View and Irondale. This will be his first A.D. job, where the duties are looking after all extra-curricular student opportunities. Peloquin was in frequent contact with Hermann after getting the job in February. “I could tell from the beginning that he and I have very similar beliefs in education-based programming,” said Peloquin, adding that he’s very grateful to his predecessor for all the help. At Irondale, Peloquin was head baseball coach and,
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Dog beach cleanup crew Above: Hunter Tong, Deb Schneider, Karen Shroyer, Fran Kaliszewski, Candice Christensen, Gabe Albert, Scott Slocum (holding Goldie), Pam Azure and Tim Farrell were among the volunteers who participated in a morning cleanup event at the White Bear Lake Dog Beach Saturday, July 22. In accordance with Minnesota DNR guidelines, the volunteers raked and removed decomposing aquatic vegetation that had accumulated on the shoreline.
with wife Breanne, co-head coach of the gymnastics team. A math teacher, he also initiated a senior leadership club called Knights of the Roundtable. At Mounds View, Peloquin served as dean of students at Mounds View along with coordinating summer school and supervising the Diversity Council and National Honor Society. “Brian Peloquin brings a wealth of coaching and Brian Peloquin administrative experiences to the position,” said Tim Wald, White Bear Lake South Campus principal. “He will be able to carry on the high expectations Tim Hermann established for student participation, excellence among our coaching staff, and family support.” Peloquin said Mounds View was a great experience, making him “very particular about the district I was willing to leave for.” But when the White Bear Lake activities director slot opened up, his interest was sparked. “It was close, another big conference metro school, and had a strong tradition both in its academics and
co-curricular activities,” Peloquin said. “I had visited WBL as a coach, adviser and fan and knew the connection that school had to the community.” The combination of “pride and tradition, size and proximity” spurred him to seek the job, and the District 624 administration chose him. What does an activities director, especially a new one, busy himself with in the summer? Along with “changing the color of my wardrobe” he’s been connecting with the administrative team, coaches, advisers, parents, community members and youth league boards. One prime topic is “discussing how co-curricular programming fits into the larger educational picture for the students.” Fall schedules and budgeting also warrant lots of attention. “I am sure next summer will feel a little less hectic than this summer,” he said, “but currently it is just jumping on the treadmill that has already started.” Brian and Breanna have twin boys, Preston and Taylen, 10, and a daughter, Hattie seven. “They have always been involved in the co-curricular life in the schools I have worked in, and I am certain you will see them around at the many events.” The new A.D. will be serving under a superintendent who’s also new, Wayne Kazmierczak, who succeeded the retiring Dr. Michael Lovett on July 1.
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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: Advance Family Dental & Facial Esthetics 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 925 County Road E East, Ste 185 Vadnais Heights, MN 55127-7197 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. Zollinger Dental, P.A. 925 County Road E East, Ste 185 Vadnais Heights, MN 55127-7197 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: January 30, 2017 Signed: Paul K. Zollinger, DDS Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on July 26 and August 2, 2017.
WORK STUDY MINUTES JULY 10, 2017 A work-study session of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Monday, July 10, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. in Room 112 at the District Center, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. PROCEDURAL ITEMS: Call to order - Chair Newberg called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m.,Roll Call - Present: Wilson, Fahey, Kimball (4:03pm), Newberg. Absent: Chapman, Mullin, Newmaster. Ex-officio: Kazmierczak Cabinet: Cooper, Daniels, Garrison, Goers, Maurer, Paul, Wald DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1) Site Assessment Report by DLR Group - Mr. Chris Gibbs with the DLR Group presented an update on the recently completed assessment of all district facilities. This report will serve as baseline date for the development of the long-term facilities maintenance plan and the comprehensive facilities planning process that will begin in early 2018. The complete presentation is on the district website. 2) School Board/Superintendent Priorities for 2017-18 - Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak and Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Sara Paul presented the following six priorities for the 2017-18 school year: Improving Instructional Practices; Expanding College and Career Opportunities; Equity: Closing Achievement and Opportunity Gaps; Operating Levy Renewal; Strategic Planning Process; Comprehensive Facilities Planning. 3) Overview of Strategic Plan Development - Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak presented a proposed Strategic Planning Timeline for 2017-18. 4) Operating Levy Renewal Parameters - Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak presented the following parameters for the operating level renewal question: renewal of the existing levy with no increase; annual inflation adjustment as determined by the MDE; levy approval length of 10 years; no tax increase is projected as the current tax rate is maintained. RECESS - Chair Newberg called the meeting into recess at 5:34 p.m. 5)Negotiations Study Session - Chair Newberg reconvened the meeting at 5:42 p.m. This portion of the meeting was closed to consider strategy for labor negotiations, including negotiation strategies or developments or discussion and review of labor negotiation proposals, conducted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 179.A.01 to 179.A.25. Board members present: Wilson, Fahey, Kimball, Newberg Board members absent: Chapman, Mullin, Newmaster, Administrators present: Cooper, Goers, Kazmierczak, Wald ADJOURNMENT - Wilson moved and Newberg seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:08 p.m. Submitted by: Ellen Fahey, Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on July 26, 2017.
CITY OF GRANT SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Grant, Washington County, Minnesota is seeking applicants for the Grant Planning Commission. Application forms may be found on the City of Grant website and must be submitted to the City Clerk by August 18, 2017 (P.O. Box 577, Willernie, MN. 55090). Published one time in the White Bear Press on July 26, 2017.
CITY OF MAHTOMEDI WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 2017-03 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN ANNUAL FEE SCHEDULE PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 462.353, SUBD. 4A THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAHTOMEDI ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section One. Adoption. After duly published notice and a public hearing whereby all interested citizens were afforded an opportunity to be heard, the Mahtomedi City Council hereby adopts, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 462,353, Subd. 4a., the “City of Mahtomedi Year 2017 Fee Schedule”, which amends the fee schedule to include a fee for the keeping of chickens of $50.00 for 5 years. Section Two. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its publication as provided by law or July 26th, 2017, whichever is later. Passed in regular session of the City Council on the 18th day of July, 2017. Jud Marshal, Mayor Mary Solie, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on July 27, 2017.
CITY OF MAHTOMEDI WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PHASE 2 – KATHERINE ABBOTT PARK IMPROVEMENTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the City of Mahtomedi at the office of the City Clerk until 10:00 a.m. local time, Thursday, August 17, 2017, at the Mahtomedi City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN 55115, and will be publicly opened and read at said time and place by representatives of the City of Mahtomedi. Said proposals for the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction of the proposed site improvements, complete and in-place, per plans and specifications. The provisions of Minn. Stat. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids/RFP of the City shall comply with the provisions of the statute. The bids must be submitted on the Proposal Forms provided in accordance with the Contract Documents, Plans, and Specifications as prepared by WSB & Associates, Inc., 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55416, which are on file with the City Clerk of Mahtomedi and may be seen at the office of the Consulting Engineers or at the office of the City Clerk. Complete digital Proposal Forms, Plans, and Specifications for use by Contractors submitting a bid are available at www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for a nonrefundable fee of $25.00 (including the current City General Specifications dated December 2015) by inputting Quest project #5275669 on the website’s Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. An optional paper set of Proposal Forms, Plans, and Specifications may be obtained from the Consulting Engineers, WSB & Associates, Inc., 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55416, for a nonrefundable fee of $75.00 per set, check payable to WSB & Associates, Inc., which includes $25.00 for the current City of Mahtomedi General Specifications dated December 2015. Potential bidders will be required to purchase a current copy of the City of Mahtomedi General Specifications. The project-specific plans and specifications can be purchased for a nonrefundable fee of $50.00. Bids will only be accepted from Contractors who purchase digital or paper Bidding Documents as specified above. No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk of Mahtomedi and accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier’s check, or certified check, or bid bond made payable to the City of Mahtomedi for five percent (5%) of the amount bid, to be forfeited as liquidated damages in the event that the bid be accepted and the bidder fail to enter promptly into a written contract and furnish the required bond. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of opening of bids. The City of Mahtomedi reserves the right to reject any or all bids. DATED: July 20, 2017 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Mary Solie, City Clerk Mahtomedi, MN Published one time in the White Bear Press on July 26, 2017.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Notice is hereby given that White Bear Lake ISD 624 Requests proposals for: Group Life & Long Term Disability Insurance Specifications will be available from National Insurance Services, 250 South Executive Drive, Suite 300, Brookfield, WI 53005, Phone: 800-6273660 Proposals are due no later than 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at National Insurance Services, 250 South Executive Drive, Suite 300, Brookfield, WI 53005 Published two times in the White Bear Press on July 19 and 26, 2017.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110 MINUTES JULY 10, 2017 Abbreviated Minutes-complete information available from the Superintendent’s Office or on-line at www.isd624.org. A meeting of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Monday, July 10, in Community Room 112 at District Center, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. PROCEDURAL ITEMS: 1) The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Newberg. Roll Call - Present: Wilson, Fahey, Kimball, Mullin, Newberg, Newmaster. Absent: Chapman. Pledge of Allegiance Mullin moved and Wilson seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Voice vote: all ayes. Motion carried. Wilson moved and Fahey seconded to the consent agenda consisting of: Approval of Minutes of special work-study session on June 12 at 5:30 p.m. and regular meeting of June 12; Payment of invoices based upon a random sample, all of which met the standards and guidelines as set by the Board; Passage of resolution regarding acceptance of gifts with thank you letters directed to the donors; Approve the field trips; and Passage of resolutions to approve personnel issues as recommended. Roll call vote: all ayes; nays - none. Motion carried. PUBLIC FORUM - No one spoke. INFORMATION ITEMS: 1) Superintendent’s Report: Dr. Kazmierczak is excited to assume the role of superintendent. Please visit the district booth at Marketfest on Thursday evenings. WBLAHS students and graduates will perform Bonnie & Clyde (PG13) July 21-22, 27-29 in the Community Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased online on the district website. Students and staff are engaged in many summer activities including the ALC credit recovery program and Career Pathways Explorations. DISCUSSION ITEMS – none. OPERATIONAL ITEMS: 1) Wilson moved and Kimball seconded to authorize District administration to finalize preparation for calling the election for an operating levy renewal with the following parameters: $1,545.31 per pupil for 10 years with an annual inflationary adjustment. Roll call vote: all ayes; Nays: none. Motion carried. 2) Kimball moved and Fahey seconded to approve the 10-year Long-Term Facility Maintenance Plan as presented. Roll call vote: all ayes. Nays: none. Motion carried. 2) Mullin moved and Wilson seconded to approve Wayne Kazmierczak, Superintendent, and Jody Reber, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent (to add and remove names only), as White Bear Lake Area Schools’ Identified Official with Authority as required by the Minnesota Department of Education. Voice vote: all ayes: nays: none. Motion carried. 3) Wilson moved and Mullin seconded to approve the membership in the Minnesota State High School League for 201718. Voice vote: all ayes: nays: none. Motion carried. 4)Mullin moved and Kimball seconded to approve the official depositories for School District funds and authorized bank accounts and signatures from July 1, 2017 to January 8, 2018. Roll call vote: all ayes. Nays: none. Motion carried. 5) Mullin moved and Kimball seconded to approve the appointment of Mitch Cooper, Director of Human Resources, as the District Human Rights Officer, replacing Linda Goers. . Voice vote: all ayes: nays: none. Motion carried. 6) Wilson moved and Kimball seconded to approve the proposed salaries and/or salary rates for the District’s non-affiliated employees for 2017-18. Roll call vote: all ayes. Nays: none. Motion carried. 7) Mullin moved and Fahey seconded that the School Board approve the one year 2017-18 individual contracts for Cabinet positions to include: Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning; Director of Student Support Services, Director of Community Services and Recreation, Director of Communications and Community Relations, and Director of Technology and Innovation. Roll call vote: all ayes. Nays: none. Motion carried. 8 Kimball moved and Mullin seconded to approve School Board Policy 202, School Board Officers; Policy 210, Conflict of Interest – School Board Members; and Policy 402, Disability Nondiscrimination Policy. Voice vote: all ayes; nays: none. Motion carried. 9) Wilson moved and Mullin seconded to approve tentative agreement – 2017-19 Contract Confidential Employee Group. Resolution: Whereas, the parties have reached a tentative agreement on the 2017-19 contract, Whereas, the group has ratified the contract; Then be it hereby resolved that the School Board of Independent School District 624 approve the 2017-19 agreement and authorizes the Chair and Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the School Board. Roll call vote: all ayes; nays: none. Motion carried. BOARD FORUM – Kimball welcomed new district employees including Director of Human of Human Resources Mitch Cooper and thanked Linda Goers for her service. He welcomed Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak and Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Tim Wald to their new roles. Newberg reported that on August 1 from 6pm to 8pm Intermediate District 916 will hold an open house of its new K-8 facility Pankalo at 8568 Eagle Point Blvd, Lake Elmo. Boy Scout Wyatt Fish from Troop 151 in Hugo attended the meeting and introduced himself. ADJOURNMENT - Wilson moved and Newberg seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:33 p.m. Voice vote: all ayes. Motion carried. Submitted by clerk, Ellen Fahey Published one time in the White Bear Press on July 26, 2017.
WHITE BEAR MINI STORAGE NOTICE OF SALE This is notice of intent to sell property in storage unit B30 at White Bear Mini Storage, 2310 Leibel Street, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. If Tom Vanderpool does not pay the balance in full by 11:59AM CST on Thursday, August 3rd, an online auction will be held with Storage Treasures on Thursday, August 3rd, at 12:00PM CST. This unit appears to contain office items, computers, software, shelving. Published two times in the White Bear Press on July 19 and 26, 2017.
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WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF HEARING REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM ORDINANCE NO. 35 (ZONING) OF THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Town Board of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, will meet at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road, in said Town on Monday, August 7, 2017, at 7:10 p.m., to consider the following: 7.3’ right-of-way setback variance 13’ right-of-way setback variance to allow re-construction of a garage on the following described property lying and being in the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota: That part of Lot 39, Block 5, Shady Side Addition, 59 seconds East and 104.76 feet more or less to the northerly line thereof, Ramsey County, Minnesota (5451 Williams Avenue) 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 6th day of July, 2017. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WILLIAM F. SHORT, Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on July 26, 2017.
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NOTICE OF HEARING TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 35 (ZONING) OF 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, 4200 Otter Lake Road, in said Town on Monday, August 7, 2017, at 7:45 p.m., to consider amending Section 6-2 – District Purposes, Section 6-4 – Permitted Uses, Section 6-5 Conditional Uses, & Table 7-1, 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 6th day of July, 2017. WILLIAM F. SHORT, Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on July 26, 2017.
WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Town Board of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, will meet at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road, in said Town on Monday, August 7, 2017, beginning at 7:20 p.m., to consider the following items: • Comprehensive Plan Amendment • Rezoning • Vacation of Easements • Minor Subdivision • Permitted Use Standards Permit pertaining to the following described property lying and being in the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota: Commencing at the center of Section 22, thence East on the quarter line 864.66 feet; thence at an angle of 108 degrees, 47 minutes to a line 100 feet from the point of beginning; thence continuing on said course 75 feet; thence northeasterly at right angles 236.69 feet; thence at right angles southeasterly 155.05 feet; thence west 250 feet to the beginning in the northeast quarter of Section 22, Township 30, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota (4336 Otter Lake Road) and to pass upon objections and recommendations, if any, and to conduct any and all business incident thereto. Given under my hand this 6th day of July, 2017. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WILLIAM F. SHORT, Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on July 26, 2017.
WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP 281 HAMMOND ROAD WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP, MN 55110 LEGAL NOTICE — BIDS WANTED BIDS DUE: 10:00 A.M., August 14, 2017 Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received, publicly opened, and read aloud by representatives of the Town of White Bear, Minnesota, at the Town Administrative Offices, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110, in said Township at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, August 14, 2017, for furnishing all work and materials for the construction of: Polar Lakes Field #2 Draintile Unless otherwise specifically indicated under the item description of the legal advertisement, all bids shall be subject to the following: No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of thirty-five (35) days after opening of bids. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities, and award bid in the best interest of the Town. Bidding documents, including proposal forms, specifications, plans, etc., may be obtained from: Mailed Pick-up Administrative Offices Administrative Offices WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP 1281 Hammond Road 1281 Hammond Road White Bear Township, MN 55110 White Bear Township, MN 55110 Proposals must be placed in a sealed envelope marked “POLAR LAKES FIELD #2 DRAINTILE” and addressed to the Town Clerk/Treasurer, White Bear Township, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110. Bill Short, Town Clerk/Treasurer Published two times in the White Bear Press on July 26 and Aug. 2, 2017.
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NAMES IN THE NEWS The Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care, a program of the Minnesota Board on Aging, recognized 46 Certified Ombudsman Volunteers statewide at a June event in Duluth. Among them was David Odabashian of White Bear Lake. The ombudsman office helps to resolve disputes, complaints and problems relating to quality of care and services, quality of life, rights violations, access to services, service termination, discharge or eviction or public benefit programs.
The Mahtomedi City Council appointed Geoff Ratte as its new representative on the White Bear Lake Conservation District. He succeeds Gene Altstatt, who did not apply for another term. Ratte is a longtime Mahtomedi resident; he was born in the city and has lived there the last 14 years. In his application, Ratte said he has a home on the lake, so conservation district issues are important to him. “I am now retired, but I spent my career in the sport fishing business, as sales manager for Water Gremlin,” he wrote. “I served on the board of the American Sportfishing Association, and was involved with their Government Affairs functions for over 20 years. I served for nine years on the Sportfishing and Boating Partnership Council, which is a federal advisory council to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as the Secretary of Interior for all issues relating to sport fishing and recreational boating. I am familiar with the issues.” Ratte will serve a three-year term, which runs from August 1, 2017 to May 31, 2020. Debra Neutkens
Gerry Schulz, a resident of White Bear Lake, was selected to represent the city of Minneapolis as the 2018 Senior Princess at the Minneapolis Aquatennial Senior Alumni Association coronation. Schulz sings with the Golden Merry Makers and is a volunteer at Wildwood School, St. John's Hospital and Lakeshore Players.
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New Century College President Angelia Millender will speak at a White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast event 7:30 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 at Country Inn & Suites, 3505 Vadnais Center Drive, Vadnais Heights. Millender started her term at Century College July 1.
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RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITIES Ramsey County releases solicitation opportunities on Onvia DemandStar its official web site as an alternative method of public notice pursuant to Section 331A.03 of the Minnesota Statutes. Individuals may go to the Onvia DemandStar section of the Ramsey County Purchasing Webpage www. co.ramsey.mn.us/ba/procure.htm to access registration information. SOLICITATION: RFB-PRK11233-KR OPENING DATE: AUGUST 10, 2017 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE LAKE OWASSO COUNTY PARK PHASE I SITE WORK PROJECT. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: 370 NORTH OWASSO BLVD, SHOREVIEW, MN 55126. JULY 27, 2017. 9:00 A.M. CST. SOLICITATION: RFB-PRK11425-KR OPENING DATE: AUGUST 17, 2017 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: REMOVAL OF EXISTING SITE DEBRIS ALONG WEST CHANNEL EDGE AND REGRADE EDGE FOR NATIVE PLANTING RESTORATION; SITE GRADING; TURF RESTORATION; TREE PLANTING; AND INSTALLATION OF BITUMINOUS TRAIL, CONCRETE, WOOD FENCING, BOULDER RETAINING WALLS, BOULDER FISHING NODES WITHIN THE SUCKER LAKE PICNIC AREA OF VADNAIS SNAIL LAKE REGIONAL PARK. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: SUCKER LAKE PICNIC AREA WITHIN VADNAIS SNAIL LAKES REGIONAL PARK. AUGUST 03, 2017. 10:00 A.M. CST. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on July 26, 2017.
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 05/18/2016 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $203,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): James Dobbs, Married Man MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Marketplace Home Mortgage, LLC. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 05/26/2016 as Doc No: T02558679 in the Office of the County Register of Deeds, Ramsey County, Minnesota The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Caliber Home Loans, Inc. Assignment dated: 12/13/2016 Assignment recorded: 12/19/2016 Assignment recording information: Doc No: T02576321 All in the records of the County Register of Deeds in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 06.29.22.34.0116 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 4, Block 1, Round Lake Estates 6th Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Torrens Property PIN# 06-29-22-34-0116 Torrens Certificate No.611826 STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 23 Round Lake Trl., Little Canada, MN 55117 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Marketplace Home Mortgage, LLC. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE: $206,981.41 AS OF 08/11/2017. THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Ramsey County, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 09/20/2017 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 Months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on 03/20/2018, or the next business day if 03/20/2018 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORT-
GAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Publication to begin the week of: 07/24/2017 - 07/28/2017 Caliber Home Loans, Inc. , Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published six times in the White Bear Press on July 26, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2017.
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 2/25/2008 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $138,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Mary K. Swanson and Ward E. Swanson, wife and husband MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Bank , FSB DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 03/07/2008 as Document No. 4083676 in the Office of the County Recorder, Ramsey County, Minnesota The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Bank of America N.A., Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loan Servicing LP, FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP Assignment dated: 8/14/2012 Assignment recorded: 8/23/2012 Assignment recording information: Document No. 4353068 Assignee: Green Tree Servicing, LLC Assignment dated: 01/18/2013 Assignment recorded: 01/16/2013 Assignment recording information: Document No. 43080516 Assignee: Bank of America, NA Assignment dated: 12/31/2014 Assignment recorded: 01/08/2015 Assignment recording information: Document No. A04539349 Assignee: U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust Assignment dated: 03/16/2017 Assignment recorded: 03/24/2017 Assignment recording information: Document No. A04651907 All in the records of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 14.29.23.11.0077 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 5, except the easterly 1.5 feet, Block 8, James Third Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Abstract Property. Abstract Property STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 659 Eldridge Ave W, Roseville, MN 55113-6427 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Countrywide Bank , FSB RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE: $158,501.67 AS OF 06/05/2017. THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Ramsey County, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 07/25/2017 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 Months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on 01/25/2018, or the next business day if 01/25/2018 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Publication to begin the week of: 05/31/2017 - 06/07/2017 U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust, Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COL-
LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT The attached referenced sale scheduled for 07/25/2017 is hereby postponed until 09/07/2017 at 10:00 A.M. at the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55102. Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, the premises must be vacated by 11:59 p.m. on 03/07/2018 or the next business day if 03/07/2018 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Dated: 07/26/2017 U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust, Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee 925 E. 4th Street, Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published one time in the White Bear Press on July 26, 2017.
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 07/29/2005 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $155,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Shanina Fitzpatrick, an unmarried woman MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 09/20/2005 as Document No. 1932530 in the Office of the County Register of Deeds, Ramsey County, Minnesota The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Community Restoration Corporation, a Corporation Assignment dated: 1/20/2017 Assignment recorded: 2/27/2017 Assignment recording information: Document No. T02581584 All in the records of the County Register of Deeds in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 36.29.23.23.0026 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT 25, BLOCK 1, H. M. RANNEY’S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 11, STINSON’S DIVISION, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA. Torrens Certificate No.554529 STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 521 Edmund Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55103 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: America’s Wholesale Lender RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE: $259,611.83 AS OF 06/30/2017. THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Ramsey County, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 08/18/2017 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 Months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on 02/18/2018, or the next business day if 02/18/2018 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Publication to begin the week of: 06/26/2017 - 06/30/2017 Community Restoration Corporation, a Corporation , Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published six times in the White Bear Press on June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26 and August 2, 2017.
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Benefit for cancer research Lifetime Fitness White Bear Lake will once again host the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic, a mixed doubles charity tennis tournament to benefit children’s cancer research. Since 1986, many of the region’s top tennis players have helped raise more than $4.5 million for cancer research. Ron and Maryanne Peterson started the tennis classic in 1986 when their 12-yearold daughter Julianne was diagnosed with leukemia. Anyone interested in giving to the cause can learn more and donate at childrensMN.org/PTATC. The public is invited to attend the event August 3–6 and watch great tennis and enjoy treats from the Pine Tree Apple Orchard at Lifetime Fitness, 4800 White Bear Pkwy.
Volunteers needed for aquatic search Volunteers are needed to participate in a statewide search for Minnesota’s newest aquatic invader: starry stonewort. Dubbed Starry Trek 2017, the local effort is being led by the Ramsey County Conservation Dis-
WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SENIOR PROGRAM Senior Center is located at 2484 East County Road F, White Bear Lake, 651-653-3121. Visit us online at www.whitebearsenioprogram.org
SENIOR CENTER IS CLOSED Monday September 4. No center activities, fitness class, or Meals on Wheels delivery. GET UP & GO FITNESS CLASSES. Summer class dates
and locations have changed. Get a summer schedule at Main Office or from Class Instructor or online at www. whitebearseniorprogram.org ME & MY PAL: BOBBER FISHING WORKSHOP.
The White Bear Lake Police Department is sponsoring a Citizen’s Police Academy this October. This eight-week academy is offered to residents, those employed in our city and community partners. The objective of the academy is to advance a better understanding of policing in the city of White Bear Lake and to foster a closer partnership with the community. Citizens will have an opportunity to get an in-depth look into the operations of the White Bear Lake Police Department. The Citizen’s Police Academy will meet every Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. for eight weeks, beginning Monday, Oct. 2 through Monday,
Nov. 20. The course will cover a variety of police and EMS topics and procedures consisting of both classroom lectures and “hands on” experiences into Law Enforcement. Topics that will be discussed include police response to resistance, traffic enforcement, narcotics, criminal investigations, emergency response, crime prevention and participation in the SWAT and Mobile Field Force divisions. The Citizen Police Academy participants will also have an opportunity to participate in a “ride along” with the White Bear Lake Police Department. Applications are now being accepted for the Citizen’s Police Academy. Participants must be at least 18 years of age. To receive an application, please contact Sergeant John Vette at White Bear Lake Police Department at 651-429-8511 or email JVette@ whitebearlake.org. All applicants are asked to submit to a criminal background check. All applicants are subject to the final approval by the Chief of Police. Go to whitebearlake.org to register.
space available to sign up. (Not able to accommodate wheelchairs) Register 651-653-3121. FREE
Sept. 18 – YUM, St. Louis Park Oct. 16 – The French Hen Café, St. Paul
FRIENDS WHO CARE SOCIAL GROUP. Wednesdays from 1:00-2:15pm. Aug 2 at Sweet Taste of Italy in Stillwater, Aug 9 at Senior Center, Aug 16 at The Stadium in White Bear Lake, Aug 23 at Senior Center, Aug 30-no meeting. Join this friendly group to chat and share life’s experiences.
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trict. Anyone interested in learning how to identify starry stonewort should attend a training session from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, August 5 at the district’s Marsden Room, 1425 Paul Kirkwold Drive, Arden Hills. No experience is necessary. To register, go to www.StarryTrek.org.
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NEW! LUNCH & LEARN WITH ELDER RESOURCE SPECIALIST. Begins Thursday September 7 from 11:30-
1:00 at White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd Street, 651-7246007. Bring a lunch and learn about the White Bear Area Senior Program. Program will be every first Thursday and topic is different every month.
Wed August 9 from 9:00-11:00 at Tally’s Dockside. Must pre-register, call 651-653-3121. Cost $35.00 per person
WHITE BEAR AREA SENIOR CENTER OPEN HOUSE on Thursday September 7 from 9:00-11:00am FREE
PONTOON FISHING TRIP FOR SENIORS. Wed August 9 at 10:30 is a 2-hour fishing trip. Need fishing license except
SENIOR HOUSING AWARENESS DAY. Saturday,
for those 90 and over. Call to register 651-653-3121. Sponsored by Bear Boating. FREE SUMMER MOBILE MARKET at Senior Center on Monday August 14 from 11:00-12:30. Produce & Bakery. Everyone is welcome! FREE *NEW! FREE WELLNESS CHECKS at Senior Center during Mobile Market. Blood Pressure Check, Learn ways to stay healthy, Talk with Becky Hulden, RN of Lyngblomsten. COMPUTER AND TECHNICAL DEVICE HELP. Wed
August 16 from 9:00-11:00am at the Senior Center. One-on-one assistance provided by White Bear Lake Library. Drop-in, no appointment needed. FREE
SENIOR CENTER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. Information Session on Wed August
September 23. Tours, Resources, and Handouts.
AARP SMART DRIVER CLASSES -available to those 55 and older to receive 10% reduction in car insurance premiums. Classes held at White Bear Area Senior Center. Must pre-register, call 651-653-3121 or online at whitebear.ce.eleyo.com *4-HOUR REFRESHER COURSE: Thurs August 10 at 8:30am; Tues August 22 at 5:00-9:00pm. Cost: $25.00 *8-HOUR FULL COURSE: Tues & Thurs Aug 15 & 17 at
8:30am-12:30pm for 2 days. Cost: $29.00
NEEDED: SUBSTITUTE MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVERS. As a sub Driver, you get all the rewards of
helping your neighbors without the commitment of a regular route! For info, call 651-653-3121.
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16 from 1:00-2:00pm at the Senior Center. Learn about NEW programs - Senior Companions and Elementary School Volunteers. Partnering with Lutheran Social Services and our School District elementary schools. FREE
The Mahtomedi Senior Center is located at 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. 651-407-2024. Visit www.communityed.mahtomedi.k12. mn.us or call 651-407-20124.
HERITAGE DAYS SENIOR PICNIC. Thurs August
W. Sept. 20 – Lark Toys, 10 AM-4 PM, $65
COMMUNITY DAY-PONTOON BOAT RIDES. Thurs August 24 from 1:00-3:00. White Bear Lake community members volunteer their time and pontoon boats for a 2-hour cruise for seniors over the age of 60. Lots of
BREAKFAST CLUB – Enjoy the most important meal of the day and explore various breakfast establishments. $5 fee covers transportation. Each participant buys their own breakfast. Call 651-407-2024 to register. Leaves District Education Center 8:45 AM, Briarcliff Manor 9 AM. Always on a Monday. August 14 – Hi-Lo Diner, Minneapolis (note date change)
17 from 10:00-2:00 at Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Road F. Dinner, Music, Bingo. Advanced Registration at V.H. City Hall until Aug 10 deadline. $5.00 per person
DAY TRIPS – Go exploring on a variety of field trips.
Along with your grandkids, discover what happens when Cow gets her hooves on the farmer’s car and takes it for a wild ride through the country. Moooo! A bump in the road brings this joy ride to a troublesome end. Moomoo. . . Has Cow learned her lesson about living life in the fast lane? Enjoy Moo by David LaRochelle on a stroll through Mahtomedi’s Wildwood Park (345 Lincolntown Ave.). Sponsored by Wildwood Library and Mahtomedi Community Education, come for the guided stroll and snacks at 10 AM or visit up until 5 PM Wednesday, August 9. GET 10% OFF YOUR INSURANCE
Take Defensive Driving in August at the District Education Center – either the 4-hour refresher or the eight hour class – and get 10% off your auto insurance. Learn how to plan ahead, be more alert and avoid distractions, and leave with helpful defensive driving techniques. The refresher runs noon-4 PM, Monday, August 14 and costs $24. The 8-hour class runs noon4 PM, Wednesday and Thursday, August 2-3 and costs $28. ENJOY BEAUTY AND THE BEAST AUGUST 10
Enjoy a youth theatre production of this classic 18th century fairy tale 6:30 PM, Thursday, August 10 at the Chautauqua Theatre. Youth, grades 3-8, have been working on everything related to the production from characters in the play to set and design, lights and sound and more. Tickets are available at the door at $4 for adults and $2 for children and seniors. CHECK OUT VEHICLE FAIR AUGUST 22
A fire truck, school bus, tractor, Zamboni and ore will be on display at the Vehicle Fair and Information Night 6:307:30 PM Tuesday, August 22. The District Education Center back parking lot will be buzzing with activity fit for kids and grandkids, with their adult chaperones at this annual event sponsored by Mahtomedi Early Childhood. Want to bring a front end loader or other fun vehicle? Please call 651-407-2441. JOIN A GROUP MEETING REGULARLY AT THE DISTRICT EDUCATION CENTER (DEC):
Greeting Card Makers 9 AM, Monday Stitchers 1 PM the second & fourth Monday Cribbage 1 PM Tuesday Evening Star Quilters 6:30 PM the second & fourth Tuesday Dominoes & Easy Card Games 12:30 PM Friday Bridge 1 PM Wednesday & Friday Visit www.communityed.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us or call 651407-20124 for information.
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Join Us Friday July 28, 2017 • 6:00pm • WBLAHS South Campus Relay for Life has been a tremendous event an eclectic band performing folk, country, in White Bear Lake and surrounding comgospel, rock, originals, and covers. They’ve Activities munities for the past 23 years. We have been been playing in venues around the Twin blessed to be supported by such amazing group of volunteers that help make the Relay a great event each year. Relay means something a little different for everyone and that is what makes it so special. Each person has a story and a connection to cancer. Being able to share in the celebration of survivors, the remembrance of those who lost their battle, and the fight back against cancer with the community is a remarkable experience. The 2017 Relay For Life in White Bear Lake is a free event open to the public, that has something to offer for everyone. There will be everything from music, games, food, fundraisers, stories and more! The silent auction will have many unique and valuable items available. Bid on a wide array of items from handmade crafts, gift baskets, services, tickets, memorabilia, collectibles and more! Raffle tickets will also be available for purchase. Each ticket is $5 and will enter you to win one of three prizes. Two round-trip Southwest Airlines Tickets (expire 7/21/18). Four one-day Walt Disney World Park-hopper pass. Four MN Twins Tickets for game on 9/13/17 in Dugout Box. Participants must be 18+ to purchase tickets and win prize. The drawing will take place on August 12th at 11:00 a.m. in the Cup n’ Cone Plaza in White Bear Lake. You do not need to be present to win. Be sure to visit our beautifully decorated memorial garden for some private reflection. It will be located just inside and to the left of the main gate. Committee member Jo Anne Murphy does a tremendous job of putting this together each year. Also a big thank you to Urban’s Nursery in Vadnais Heights for the plants and flowers that decorate the space in honor of those we’re remembering! Don’t forget about the Relay favorite Locks of Love. Hair by Stewarts will be
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Cities since 2011, including opening for Ann Reed and Claudia Schmidt. They continue to charm the crowd with their smooth vocal harmonies and plethora of instruments. The Cruisers have been entertaining north metro audiences with excellent, high energy 50’s and 60’s rock and roll for over 20 years. And they have regaled our Relay For Life for many of those years as well. These local musicians hail from St. Stephen Church in White Bear Lake. As do all our entertainers, The Cruisers donate their services to our Relay, but the proceeds of their paid gigs go toward charitable causes, making them one of the few bands who can truthfully say “We do it for the fun!” Lou Nosan will be returning Friday to sing our National Anthem again. Lou is a Special Olympics multiple Gold Medalist, a long-standing member of the choir at St. Mary of the Lake and is regularly sought to sing the Anthem at events of all sizes, including our professional stadiums and convention centers. Dave Lenz is a Minnesota singer, guitarist, songwriter from White Bear Lake. He does acoustic performances playing a wide variety of music. Dave is widely respected for his performance and sound management skills and community involvement. Paired up with Dave will be John Evans. John has been a member of White Bear Lake’s Relay For Life family from the very beginning. He is a widely recognized musician and respected influence in the community. If you have never attended the White Bear Lake Relay For Life it is surely an event not to miss. There is no way to express in words the amount of love, kindness, and sense of hope that the community shares through this event. Please join us at White Bear Lake Area High School South Campus this Friday July 28th at 6:00 p.m.
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Company installs public bridge to ease creek crossing Earlier this month, Water Gremlin Company installed a nearly 300-foot pedestrian and bicycle bridge near its campus on Otter Lake Road. The bridge, which crosses Lambert Creek and nearby wetlands, will open to the public later this summer. “We recognized that Otter Lake Road is a high traffic area where pedestrians, bicyclists, automobiles and trucks often share the road,” stated Scott Schulz, Water Gremlin’s Executive Vice President. “We saw this as a real opportunity to improve safety for both the residents of the community and our employees.” In 2016, that plan was significantly set back when necessary easements and authorization for the intended path location could not be obtained by the parties involved. The company continues to upgrade and improve its corporate campus, Schulz said. Back in 2013, Water Gremlin and White Bear Township executed a development agreement that facilitated the construction of an 82,000-square-foot facility that was completed in 2014. The new building is located on what was undeveloped land that the company owned to the south of the facility where it’s been located since 1949. Water Gremlin also committed to making several improve-
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ments to what has become its North Campus including the relocation of its primary entrance from the residential-based Whitaker Street to Otter Lake Road (Ramsey County Road 60). The company and Township also included a provision in the agreement that both felt was important to the project; an opportunity
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to create a bike and pedestrian path along a significant portion of Otter Lake Road. Not being able to use the right-of-way over the wetlands meant a bridge would have to be added, and that would nearly triple the original estimate of the path. According to White Bear Township Clerk/Treasurer Bill Short, “When things couldn’t come together, we were concerned that the project was not going to come to fruition, but instead they chose to press forward to provide the community with a tremendous asset.” Schulz added: “It was the right thing to do. Our parent company, Okabe Company, recognized that and they committed to doing it immediately.” When the rest of the path is completed this summer, the bridge will be open for use. The bridge will also be dedicated to the company’s founder and long-time leader, Robert Ratte, who retired and sold the business to the Tokyo-based Okabe in 2005. “Bob grew this business from a small building on the family farm nearly 70 years ago. We hope this will be a lasting legacy for the impact he had on so many people who worked at Water Gremlin over the years.” Water Gremlin Company began as a supplier of innovative products to the recreational fishing markets. Its expertise in molding lead has now made the company the world’s technological and market leader in lead battery terminals. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Okabe Co. Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan. Submitted
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MILITARY BRIEF Education award recipient Teagan Janelle Anderson received the John Levitow award for being the top graduate from NCO (Non-commissioned Officer) training in Grand Forks N.D. This is the highest professional Military Education award possible, said her mother Kathy Anderson. Kathy and Ken Anderson own White Bear Jewelers.
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BUSINESS BRIEFS Franchisees win trip to Spain White Bear Lake Domino’s Pizza owners Bill and Denise Kruse just returned from Spain, courtesy of Domino’s corporate office, for winning a Gold Franny. The award, which goes to the top 50 franchise owners in Domino’s world, is the fourth for the couple and partner Dave Miller and includes an all-expenses paid trip. This year the winners were wined and dined in Barcelona. Between the two, Kruse and his partner own eight franchises in Minnesota; White Bear Lake was his first. He bought the business 23 years ago after working 10 years for corporate. Kruse said they’re not big as far franchise ownership goes, but “we’re fortunate to have some of the busiest stores in the Twin Cities market.” And did they enjoy Spain? “Yes,” Bill said. “We took a paella cooking class and visited Seville (it was 105 degrees Fahrenheit), sword shops in Toledo, and Madrid. It was a wonderful trip.” Domino’s has 5500 stores in the United States and more than 14,000 worldwide.
Consider doula services For pregnant women looking for a more natural birth, one option is Embrace Childbirth Doula Service in Vadnais Heights. Kim Williams is a certified birth doula and owner of the new business at 1284 E. County Road E. What is a birth doula? They support women and families during their pregnancy, labor and post-partum. According to Williams, using a doula decreases risk of C-section, use of labor-inducing drugs and other medications and offers continuous labor support. “We reduce interventions that women don’t want or need,” she said. She also provides partner support, placenta services, breastfeeding support and classes and childbirth education. Williams supports all types of birth: non-medicated, medicated, cesarean, Vbac (vaginal birth after a C-section), water birth, hospital, birth center and home births. For more information on Williams’ doula services, visit www. embracechildbirth.com.
Best soft-serve in state The iconic ice cream shop on Fourth Street in White Bear Lake has another claim to fame. BuzzFeed staff list Cup and Cone as the top soft serve in the state. What keeps people coming back? The twisted flavors, reads the online post. BuzzFeed listed what it considers the best soft serve in all 50 states, plus Washington, DC, based on a ranking from users of Yelp, which
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Tearoom closes, will reopen under new owner Avalon Tearoom & Pastry Shoppe has been sold. A phone message said the restaurant in Avalon Mall has been purchased by a new owner who plans to open sometime in August. Until then, the tearoom is closed. Former owner David Miller reopened the tea room Feb. 1, 2016 after remodeling the interior to give it a more casual look. The restaurant was listed for sale on Craigslist in May.
Songbird opens retail space London-born singer/songwriter Katy Vernon has been a White Bear Lake resident for almost a dozen years now and is thrilled to be unveiling her new retail space “Songbird Treasures,” as part of the eclectic and creative store “Sweet Home” in White Bear Mall. Join Vernon to see her handmade jewelry, hats, accessories, plus curated and up-cycled treasures at an open house 5 p.m. on Friday, August 11 at 2186 Third St., Suite 109, White Bear Lake. She will also perform a few songs from her most recent CD.
Funeral home makes it easier to lend a helping hand Mueller Memorial has announced a crowdfunding service, developed in partnership with GoFundMe, that allows friends, families and loved ones to make monetary contributions to families who have experienced a loss, right from its funeral home website. Their goal, according to a news release, is to enable families to work directly with Mueller to start, monitor and benefit from crowdfunding without having to use a third party. The program, trademarked “With a Helping Hand,” is being offered to families in the White Bear community. “More and more families have turned to us in recent years asking if our funeral home offers a crowdfunding option,” said Taelor Johnson, director of community relations for the 71-year-old funeral home. The new feature is part of a continued commitment to providing families complete control over their Book of Memories online memorial tribute pages on Mueller’s website, added Johnson. Families will be able to monitor campaigns directly from their online
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WHITE BEAR LAKE — A couple guys who spend a lot of time on the lake have an idea for a boat park. Their objective is two-fold: To move people away from the tip of the Dellwood peninsula and the homeowner tired of the partying at the end of his dock; and to offer boaters a better place to socialize. The two friends, Luke Michaud of White Bear Township and Pat Igo of Gem Lake, approached the White Bear Lake Conservation District (WBLCD) July 18 with their plan. With the district’s blessing, they plan to go to Ramsey County commissioners for permission since the park would be on county property. “We’re trying to figure where people are supposed to be on the lake,” Igo told the WBLCD board. A boat park next to Ramsey County beach would be an ideal place, he said, showing the board a map with buoys marking parking and entry points. There is one problem. The area is brimming with vegetation so someone may need to clear it. Who or what that entity might be remains undetermined. Michaud observed that the area was all sand years ago and if “a fraction of the boats congregate there instead of the end of the peninsula, the agitation and movement on the lake bottom would clear the weeds out in a year.” As for the referred to shallow area at the end of the peninsula famous for drinking and loud music, Michaud said the former property owners didn’t seem to mind. They weren’t home a lot and didn’t much care about the large congregation of boats, he told the board. For the new owner, it’s a nuisance. That homeowner, Russ Becker, approached Igo to see if the lake regular could help fi nd boaters a new gathering place. Igo keeps a pontoon at the marina and calls himself the “unofficial mayor on White Bear Lake.” He’s also the guy driving the motorized picnic table repurposed from a paddle boat. Igo, a former Gem Lake City Councilman, felt the
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This diagram shows how boats would enter and exit the area and where they would park.
boat park plan had merit and brought the concept to Michaud, who used to serve on the WBLCD board. The area next to the county beach is “a natural place for this activity,” Michaud said. “People could put up volleyball nets and make noise.” Added Igo, “I just want to make sure everyone has a great time on the lake and boaters have a place to go.” Their next step is to contact County Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt to get her thoughts on the idea and where to fi nd possible sources of funding.
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Adventure awaits as Peter Pan comes to Lakeshore Players The Summer Youth Players of Lakeshore Players Theatre are presenting their original script—“Peter Pan-In Our Own Words!” July 28 through August 6. The Summer Youth Players (SYP) day camp is an opportunity for teens who have completed grades 6-12 to participate in all aspects of a theatrical production. Members of the student cast have written this year’s script, and the ensemble has been digging into the text, using the script as a platform to strengthen theatrical skills. A typical day starts at 9 a.m. with warmups, games and then rehearsals. The afternoon session is devoted to the technical side of the production—building and painting the set, sewing costumes, lighting, sound, and all the other parts that
make a show. This 26-year strong program will culminate in six performances of a fully realized theatrical event. Lakeshore Players Education Director Aaron Fiskradatz returns for his sixth year of SYP. This full production is complete with an original set, props, lighting, sound and costumes, all created by the students with help from professional theatre artists. Along the way, there have been games, tips, humor, action and a refusal to ever grow up. Tickets are $12 or $10 for students and seniors. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. AARON FISKRADATZ | SUBMITTED Lakeshore Players Theatre is located at Starring in the comedic adventure “Peter Pan – In Our Own Words!” are from left, 4820 Stewart Avenue in White Bear Lake. Leanne Fahie (White Bear Lake) as Hook, Taylor Canas (North Oaks) as Peter Pan, and For more, visit LakeshorePlayers.org. Sylvia Kemp (White Bear Township) as Tink.
YOUR CAREER CONNECTION Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Seeking a reliable, organized person for a PT position (20 hours/week) to work in my financial services office in Vadnais Heights. Hanson Financial Key responsibilities of this position are to answer telephones, greet clients, prepare/file documents and client case management. Candidates must have a high regard for accuracy and proficient knowledge of MS Office & preferably ACT! Pay DOQ. Please email your resume to assistant@hansonfinancialinc.com or fax to (651) 426-3070.
We are seeking OTR and Regional Flatbed Drivers FREE Health Care for Driver Based in Fridley, MN Highlights • $4,000 Sign-on bonus • Drivers are allowed to take their trucks home • Excellent Health Care Benefits, food and clothing allowance. • We run 2014 and newer trucks • We can accommodate one small pet. The company runs paper logs with an excellent safety record
Compensation: After probationary period we offer full benefits including FREE driver paid health insurance and/or low cost family health insurance, food and clothing allowance. All breakdown time is paid on an hourly basis and driving will be pay based on percentage of load. A salary review is completed after 125 days and the first year with the potential for salary increases.
Requirements • Must have a CDL A license prefer one year of experience. Will consider military driving experience and new CDL drivers! • Must be able to pass a background check and full physical.
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Afternoon and Evening Custodian COOKOUT HIRING EVENT ANDERSEN WINDOWS Location: Andersen Windows 39811 Golden Ave, North Branch, MN 55056 When: August 11th from 10-2pm Event: We will be hosting a cookout - Come grab some lunch, get career advice / discuss job opportunities for this company and ½ll out an application!! For more information Contact: Melissa Thornell, Branch Manager 651-462-5226
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St. Jude of the Lake Catholic Church & School is accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Assistant. This is a full-time position that works Monday – Friday 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with opportunities for occasional overtime. Responsibilities include: Set up furniture and A/V equipment for events; Janitorial work including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, and emptying trash in classrooms, offices, restrooms, kitchens, and church; Outdoor grounds work including mowing, weeding, trimming, raking, and snow and ice removal with manual and power tools; Occasional carpet cleaning, bulb replacement, window washing, handyman tasks, and painting. Must be able to lift/carry furniture/tools/trash of varying weights up to 100 pounds up to several times per day or more and can bend, twist, squat throughout shift. Full position details available at stjudeofthelake.org/employment
Application Deadline is July 31, 2017 Must be able to pass a criminal history check, physical and drug test.
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Rehbein Transit JOB FAIR at the Rehbein Transit Terminal 6298 Hodgson Road, Circle Pines MN 55014
Thursday, August 3 Tuesday, August 8 10:30-1:30
School Bus Drivers Wanted Rewarding Experience & Great Pay! Benefits: • Over $16/hr starting based on experience • Hiring BONUS! • We offer Profit Sharing! • Train with us for FREE to earn your Commercial Driver License over the summer. • Serving local families since 1958
What we are looking for: • Good verbal communication skills. • Valid United States Drivers License for a minimum of 3 years with a good record. • Must be able to pass a background check, drug test and a physical.
To Submit an application: go to www.minnesotacoaches.com/employment email jobs@minnesotacoaches.com or call 612-440 9889
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