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Growing up above the Boat Works

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There are many things people don't know about Sylvia Johnson. Her grandfather was Johan O. "J.O." Johnson, founder of Johnson Boat Works on White Bear Lake. She grew up in an apartment above the business, the only child of Milton and Frieda. She is fluent in Japanese. She also just celebrated her 65th high school reunion, White Bear class of 1950. Johnson happened to marry a Johnson, something not that uncommon in a state full of Scandinavians. She met her late husband Dwight at Gustavus Adolphus College; he was a star football player from a small town and she was a sophomore majoring in elementary education. They were engaged five months after their first date and married before graduating. Her Norwegian-born grandfather did not approve of the marriage. Dwight was half Swede, which J.O. didn't like, "but he reluctantly gave his OK when he realized his great-grandchildren would be half Norwegian," Johnson said. When asked what she remembers about the grandfather who lived next door at the Boat

News inside See inside for the following news items: Mahtomedi’s 2016 tax increase will be 3 percent or less, insurance company is moving away, Lions Club in national magazine and Wildwood Artist Series 25th season to launch.

Busy Saturday There is an abundance of community and church festivals and other entertainment options happening this Saturday, Sept. 12. See inside for details about White Bear Township Day, the Grant tractor parade, Taste of White Bear Lake, Tour de Hugo, St. Jude’s cornfest and St. Mary’s fall festival.

Other events See page 6A for details on the following additional upcoming events: “Death by Design” premiers at Lakeshore Players, YMCA parent’s night out, Histio Walk fundraiser, Lake Country Chorus open house, town hall history presentation and a senior health expo.

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Works, Johnson said,, "his sense of humor. And he enjoyed joyed kids. He often took me on his cruiser on the St. Croix River r and he'd always let me drive." The patriarch of the he boatbuilding business had d three boatbuilding sons: Milton, by his first wife Mary who ho died in 1904, and Iver r and Walter "Buster" by his second wife Anna. a. Iver's son Skip Johnson eventually went on to be sole owner of the business, buying out Buster's son Steve, before selling the property to the city in 1999. Sylvia fondly refers to Skip as her "nasty kid brother" who delighted in teassing his cousin whenever ever she had a boyfriend.

Boat Works/see page 3A Sylvia Johnson shows the model her grandfather John O. Johnson made of the D boat built by her father Milton. Cousin Steve Johnson refurbished the replica for her, something she’s had since high school. The boat model is exactly to scale.

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White Bear Lake was 921.4 feet Sept. 4, according to the DNR. Records show its lowest recorded level was 918.8 in 2013 and its highest 926.7 feet in 1943, a difference of almost 8 feet. Levels have dropped slightly since a peak of 921.8 feet in mid-July.

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Week of Sept 9 - 15, 2015 Weather tidbit: Strong storms move through the state on September 13, 1990, with a tornado touching down briefly in an open area west of Hill City in Aitkin County. Year Ago this week: The first frost hit much of the state on September 11 with the first metro frost on September 13.

Weekly Averages High Low %Sun PCP 73° 54° 56% 0.88”

Don's Little Bar on Little Goose Lake is for sale. After suffering two "widow-maker strokes" three years ago, Mike Hardwick decided it was time for a career change. He's co-owned the restaurant and motel with brother Robert since their dad died in 2008. Don, who was their father, bought the business in 1998. "We've worked here ever since our dad bought it," said Hardwick, 52. "But health issues are forcing me to find a different line of work; something less stressful." The older of the two siblings, Hardwick said his brother can't afford to buy him out so they've agreed to sell the 2.8-acre property at 4150 Hoffman Road. The bar/restaurant includes a 13-unit motel that rents out mostly to longer-term tenants. One person has been there 35 years; some have been there a decade. "There has been a business here since 1858, according to the abstract," Hardwick said. Back in the 1940s, the restaurant was a boat rental business that turned into a bar in the ’50s. Goose Lake was whole at the time. It wasn't until 1957 when a new

Little Bar/see page 7A

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Pull-tab fallout swells by Kristine Goodrich Editor VADNAIS HEIGHTS — A 3-2 City Council decision to block a hockey group from taking over a pull-tab booth spurred a rebuke from a dissenting council member and threat of legal action from the hockey association. At the Sept. 2 meeting, the divided council approved actions formalizing its Aug. 19 decisions denying a charitable gambling application and placing a moratorium on new applications while

it reviews its charitable gambling regulations. The White Bear Area Hockey Association had applied to take over the pull-tab booth at Jimmy's Food and Drink. That would force out the current operator — the Vadnais Heights Fire Relief Association, which donates proceeds to the city Fire Department. Attorneys for both the hockey association and Jimmy's submitted letters to the council members that call their decisions “arbitrary and capricious” and request reversal. The letter from the hockey association

threatens litigation. Councilman Bob Fletcher was very vocal last week about his displeasure with his colleagues' decisions and Councilman Craig Johnson also affirmed his objection. But the council majority — Mayor Marc Johannsen, Councilman Terry Nyblom and Councilman Jerry Auge — affirmed their belief they acted within their legal authority. The council majority denied the application because one of the forms in the application was

Gambling/see page 7A

‘Tomato Mike’ rakes in the ribbons by Kristine Goodrich Editor Of the dozens of ribbons Bernard Mike Tschida takes home annually from the Minnesota State Fair, he's proudest of his largest tomato. For the sixth consecutive year he won the blue ribbon for growing the most gargantuan tomato. This year he also added largest bell pepper to his long list of vegetable-growing accolades. And as of press time before the vegetable contests closed, it appeared Tschida might finally take home the sweepstakes prize as the fair's most-winning vegetable producer. For the Vadnais Heights man known as “Tomato Mike,” plotting to win blue ribbons has become an almost full-time, year-round pursuit. The retired carpenter spends his fall and early winter drying seeds, deciding which fair contests to enter, plotting how to best use

every inch of his garden and making other plans. Come March he plants his seeds and after a few weeks moves his hundreds of seedlings to a dedicated room of his garage with grow lights. In April the meticulously labeled plants get moved to a greenhouse until the soil is warm enough to replant them outside, usually around Memorial Day. This year he grew 75 tomato and 75 pepper plants as well as a few carrots, onions and much more. Of his tomatoes and peppers, 25 each were attempts to win the largest contest. Tschida's largest tomato this year, which also is his largest ever, was 25 and 22 inches in diameter and weighed in at nearly 4 pounds 12 ounces. He's not sure what the measurements were for his winning pepper. After reading a book over the winter containing tips for growing gargantuan tomatoes (yes, there really is an entire book devoted to the topic), he entered his first tomato into the fair's largest contest in 2009.

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Mike Tschida’s largest 2015 tomato was a variety called Big Zac. It weighed in at nearly 4 pounds 12 ounces.

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Ramsey County Sheriff Reports Business Briefs

The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents:

GEM LAKE • Three thefts were reported at Summit Mini Storage on Scheuneman Road Aug. 29. WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP • A dog reportedly bit a neighbor Aug. 24 in the 5500 block of Cottage Avenue Aug. 24. The victim declined medical attention. The animal control officer planned to follow up regarding the incident. • Theft from auto was reported Aug. 24 in the 1400 block of Whisperwood Trail. • A pickup and attached trailer reportedly were stolen from a residence in the 5600 block of Centerville Road the early morning of Aug. 24. The complainant said he heard noise and looked out to see someone taking his vehicle and trailer. The thief apparently found a spare key hidden inside the vehicle. The thief struck a power pole in the complainant's yard as he or she sped off. There reportedly were power tools in the pickup and carpet padding in the trailer. • A Parkway Ponds resident on Aug. 28 reported more than $400 in fraudulent credit card charges. VADNAIS HEIGHTS • A resident in the 700 block of Berwood Avenue reported identity theft Aug. 24. He said a forged check was cashed and other attempted fraudulent purchases were declined. He suspected an outgoing check had been recently stolen from his mailbox. • A wallet reportedly was stolen from a construction worker's vehicle in the area of I-35E and Goose Lake Road Aug. 24. A stolen credit card soon after was used at the nearby Target and surveillance video captured images of the male suspects and their vehicle and license plate. University of Minnesota police located and stopped the suspect vehicle. Multiple stolen credit cards and other suspected stolen property was found in the vehicle. The occupants, who were all Minneapolis men, appeared to be the same men as those who were on the surveillance video. Possible charges were pending. • Theft from auto was reported Aug. 24 in

the trailhead parking lot off County Road F near Bridgewater Drive. • Construction equipment reportedly was stolen from a trailer parked in the area of the I-35E at Goose Lake Road bridge overnight Aug. 24-25. • Multiple thefts were reported at a multitenant building in the 300 block of Oak Grove Parkway. A representative of a siding company reported trailers were broken into on Aug. 21 and 25 and equipment was stolen. A representative of another company reported a stolen license plate. A report of a damaged vehicle also was taken. • Five theft from auto reports were received on Aug. 27: in the 700 block of Koehler Road, 3800 block of Tessier Trail, 3500 block of Edgerton Street, 400 block of Bear Avenue South and at Sak's. • Four theft from auto reports were received on Aug. 28: at the trailhead for the trail between Vadnais Lakes, in the 3800 block of Tessier Trail, and two in the 700 block of Clearbrook Lane. • Theft from auto was reported Aug. 31 in the 3600 block of Oak Creek Drive. • A man reportedly walked into an unlocked house in the 500 block of Bear Avenue North a little before 6 a.m. Aug. 28 and demanded the occupant give him his car keys. When the resident declined, the burglar reportedly threatened him with a tool and hit him with a metal mop handle. The resident called 911 while the burglar rummaged through the garage. The burglar fled and was located hiding in a nearby swamp. The Hugo man, 43, was arrested for first-degree burglary. • A cash rent payment reportedly was stolen from a desk drawer in the office at Shadowlawn Apartments Sept. 1. • An alleged assault was investigated Sept. 1 on Oak Creek Circle. A man went to a residence and asked the occupant to call for help because he was assaulted. The man was then uncooperative with responding deputies. The alleged assailant reported that the complainant came to his house and tried to sell him drugs. The resident said that when he declined, the complainant pulled a knife on him. The resident said he hit the visitor in self defense. No charges were filed.

Obituary Notice A line was inadvertently omitted in the following obituary notice; we are re-running it in its entirety and apologize for the error.

Lodahl Mary Ann Lodahl Age 89 Of Mahtomedi Preceded in death by parents Welles and Ceil Crickmer. Survived by loving husband Donald; children Barbara Olmsted and Tom Lodahl; grandchildren Tim Olmsted, Mary Olmsted, Amy Olmsted, Kyle Lodahl and Kellsey Lodahl; 4 great-grandchildren Allie, Ashley, Austin and Alex Gorder. Mary Ann was an integral part of the family business. She was also an avid golfer, bowler and loved going to the casino with her best friend & husband, Don. Funeral service was Aug. 26 at Sandberg Funeral Home in North St. Paul. Interment Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

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New hair care choice An Aveda-approved salon plans to relocate next to MGM liquor in the White Bear Shopping Center. The city of White Bear Lake is reviewing a building permit from Salon Chevaux to build out a 2,400-square-foot hair salon at 4436 Highway 61. The salon is presently operating near Maplewood Mall.

Insurance company relocating Auto-Owners Insurance is relocating its White Bear Lake headquarters for new digs in Lake Elmo's Eagle Point Business Park. The company is currently headquartered on the corner of County Road E and Bellaire Avenue in White Bear Lake. The Lake Elmo City Council recently approved the final plat for a 30,000-square-foot corporate office building. Completion is expected next summer.

Bald Eagle Quick Stop and its adjoining multitenant building is listed for sale by Re/ MAX Results Commercial. The White Bear Township property at 5960 Highway 61 N. includes five retail units and an apartment. A gas station and liquor store are listed as business assets. The real estate is listed for $1.27 million.

Manufacturing day open house Wilson Tool International is holding an open house for National Manufacturing Day in Hugo. The company, a tool and die maker for the sheet metal industry, plans the event 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2. National Manufacturing Day seeks to showcase the high-tech world of the modern manufacturing industry. A light lunch will be available. Closed-toe shoes are required for plant tours. Wilson Tool is headquartered at 12912 Farnham Ave. — Debra Neutkens

Names in News A painting by White Bear Lake resident Heidi Nelson was accepted into the Fine Arts Exhibition at the Minnesota State Fair. The watercolor is a rendering of her daughter holding their cat while running through the

sprinkler. It's the fifth time Nelson has been accepted into the fair exhibit. A number of White Bear area artists were selected into the NorthStar Watermedia Society's inaugural

National Juried Exhibition: Patricia Choffrut, Nels Femrite, Patty Healy, LouAnn Hoppe, Heidi Nelson, Sylvia Roman and Frank Zeller. The exhibit runs Sept. 13 to Oct. 18 at the Hopkins Center for the Arts.

Washington County Sheriff Reports The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents: • A 22-year-old man with no permanent address was arrested on two warrants and a new potential felony drug possession charge Aug. 27 in the 800 block of Stillwa-

ter Road in Mahtomedi. • A Mahtomedi resident reported receiving IRS scam phone calls Aug. 27. • A Grant resident reported an attempted IRS phone scam Aug. 28. • A Waste Management garbage can was reported

stolen Aug. 28 from the 1000 block of Harmony Drive in Mahtomedi. • Two suspicious people were reported at Houle's Feed Store in Grant the late night of Aug. 29. They reportedly had flashlights and were looking into windows.

Wildwood Artist Series 25th season lineup announced at Chautauqua The Wildwood Artist Series, a committee of the Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation, announces its 25th anniversary series with a list of performers attractive to all ages. All events are held in the Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, the fine arts wing of the Mahtomedi High School. Season tickets for the four main events are $80 adults, $60 senior (62+), and $45 students. The cost of tickets for individual events are listed below. Tickets may be purchased at www. wildwoodartistseries.com or by calling 651-269-9888. • The series opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 with Cirque Zuma Zuma, an African-style Cirque du Soleil with acrobats, tumblers, jugglers, contor-

tionists, dancers and comedians. A Q&A follows the performance. A study guide found on the Cirque Zuma Zuma website prepares students for the performance. Individual tickets: $25/$20/$15. • At 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, the Mahtomedi music faculty take the stage. The school district's music faculty members perform the gamut of musical styles. Proceeds support the Kelly Spaulding Memorial Scholarship and school music programs. Individual tickets: $20/$15/$12. • Pat Donohue and the Prairie All Stars with guest artist Butch Thompson perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5. Pat is joined by Gary Raynor (bass), Peter Johnson (percussion), Richard

Kriehn (mandolin/violin), and Butch Thompson (piano/clarinet) for an evening of blues, swing, R&B and original tunes. Individual tickets: $20/$15/$12. • The final event on the main series is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 8 when Chan Poling (piano), John Munson (bass), and Steve Roehm (vibraphone) of The New Standards treat the audience to a reinterpretation of selections from a wide variety of genres. Individual tickets: $25/$20/$15. • A special event not included in the series is the Summer Camp Scholarship Recipient Recital, which spotlights district students who received summer art scholarships. The students will perform at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28. Tickets: $10/$8/$5.

Boat Works Continued from page 1A "We were close," she said. "When you're an only child, cousins are important." Skip still takes her to lunch whenever he returns to White Bear Lake from his home in Florida. Her father didn't take much to sailing, but Sylvia loves it. "As a child, I was either in the water or on the water all summer long," she recalled. She learned to sail an X boat moored at Buster's house but switched to a D boat her father built. Johnson still has the replica model her grandfather made for her. The Johnson men were a handy bunch. Sylvia still uses a dresser Milton made for her cramped dorm room and the wooden coolers he built before plastic ones were invented. After hours, it was common to get a knock on the door, she said, from someone who needed a boat repair. She called her dad Milton the quiet one; "the behind-the-scenes guy who knew how to do things in the office my grandfather didn't know how to do." Her bedroom window was the first to break when the building was demolished a couple years ago. "I cried," Johnson said. "I stood there a long time and watched." Not surprisingly, memories of her childhood center on the lake and boats. She recalled a tornado around 1940 that tore the roof off her grandparents’ apartment next door and flew to the middle of the lake. She was often tasked with pumping gas on the dock for passing boaters and recalls J.O. calling every boy Julius and every girl Julia with the 'Y' sound. Johnson married Dwight in 1953. She got her teaching degree and he went on to seminary school, becoming a Lutheran pastor. Five years after their first son was born, the young minister accepted a missionary post in Kyushu, Japan. "The first place we settled was poor," she said. "It was wonderful for evange-

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The model built by J.O. Johnson was based on this D boat made by his son Milton, left. Sylvia Johnson spent a lot of time on White Bear Lake with her high school sailing buddies. She lived above Johnson Boat Works with her parents, Milton and Frieda. lism. The kids had time but no money. I started a Bible study but my Japanese was really bad. The class grew because everyone wanted to hear what the stupid foreigner was going to say." A daughter was born in Japan who now lives in Oakdale, and their third child, Kenji, was "made in Japan but produced in America," during a year furlough back in the states, Johnson noted. He was five months old when they returned to Ja-

pan, a country they lived in for 19 years. Kenji eventually married a Japanese woman named Mika and brought her to Minnesota after his parents returned to White Bear Lake in 1990. They moved in with Sylvia when Dwight was having health issues and stayed after he died 14 years ago at the age of 70. Johnson has toured the Boatworks Commons apartments and called them "nice." How does the complex make her

feel? "I don't have any particular feelings about it. My memories are memories of an old lady, of past wonderful times. Things change," she shrugged. These days the eldest grandchild of J.O. Johnson spends time volunteering at her church, First Lutheran, and exercising in the YMCA pool. "I still love to swim," she said. When you grow up on a lake in a family of boat builders, how could you not?

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Opinion Consider what lurks within When it comes to SEIZE THE driving, I tell my kids, DAY kindly do as I say and not as I do. I’m embarrassed to admit I have a chronic case of road rage and can rarely suppress my irritation with other drivers I deem inconsiderate boneheads. MICHELLE MIRON But that knee-jerk reaction is in conflict with what I know to be true: we should absolutely avoid judging others because we have no idea what they’re struggling with at any given time. Brilliant friend Kelly recently reminded me of that in this Facebook post: “The irritating/slow person in front of you is almost surely not stupid or insane, but rather could be (1) Someone’s precious child who’s learning how to drive; (2) Someone’s aging parent who’s struggling to remain independent; (3) Someone who immigrated to this country or moved to a new city and is lost or still adjusting to the way we do things; (4) Someone whose aging car does not handle well; or (5) Someone who is tired, going through a difficult time, left their glasses at home by mistake, or for whatever reason is not in top form.” Not that the burden of having a difficult life or going through stress gives one free rein to be a jerk — far from it. There are times people need a wakeup call that they’re just plain rude and obnoxious and need to knock if off. But more often than not, we need to tell ourselves when people seem inconsiderate they’re just trying to get through the day. They might be in physical pain — I know I’m snippy when I throw out my back and still have to function as normal. They might be struggling with a marriage or other relationship, or dealing with serious financial issues or unable to take their mind off the recent death of a loved one. Or they might be one of the estimated 25 percent of Americans dealing with debilitating depression, social anxiety, ADHD, irrational fears or other mental health issues. They might even be on the autism spectrum and be thinking completely differently from you or me. They might be psychologically scarred by some past event, or have such low self-esteem they can barely function. Have you tried the exercise of considering which of your friends, neighbors and co-workers you’d like to trade places with in life? The usual result for me is that I’ll keep my relatively manageable troubles, thanks — there’s no way I’d want to trade with other people I know. Think your used-to-have-it-all former classmate has it made? Doubt it. Sifting through the people I saw at my last class reunion, most were dealing with some issue — divorce, addiction, chronic illness, inability to conceive kids or death, autism or serious illness in regards to children. Some of the most beautiful had been divorced or victims of awful relationships — or they just looked like they’d lived hard lives. One had become mentally ill; another died in a drug deal gone bad. One was still mentally foggy after surviving a car crash. One lovely friend died after adopting multiple children, leaving her husband to raise them. One was still mourning her brother’s prison sentence. Others were simply not gainfully employed. We will never really know what it’s like to inhabit the body and personality and life of another human being. So take a beat and a deep breath before you rail against those who sometimes seem like jackasses. Now if I can remember that the next time somebody slows me down in traffic while obliviously yakking on their cell phone …. — Michelle Miron is editor of The Lowdown

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1. Man charged after reported home invasion - A St. Paul man allegedly entered a White Bear Lake home and robbed a woman at gunpoint White Bear Press > News + Mobile 2. District 624 announces leadership changes at Sunrise, South Campus - Sunrise Park Middle School and South Campus exchange staff members. White Bear Press > News + Mobile 3. Thrift store purchase sends two Minnesota moms to New York - Origins of artist who created thrift store painting discovered in New York. Shoreview Press > News + Mobile 4.Water wizards: Powerboat racers take to lake for national title - Powerboat racers will compete on Forest Lake the weekend of Sept. 12. The Lowdown (FL) > News + Mobile 5. Missing woman found - White Bear Lake woman reported missing is found safe in Wisconsin. White Bear Press > News + Mobile See Press Publications’ website www.presspubs.com for stories from the White Bear Press, The Citizen, Vadnais Heights Press, Shoreview Press, Quad Community Press, The Lowdown-Forest Lake Area and The Lowdown- St. Croix Valley Area.

Tax breaks for education expenses help Minnesota families I’m sure many of you have been or will be shopping for backto-school supplies like calculators, notebooks, pencils and more. Those costs can add up quickly, but did you know that you can save those receipts and use them for tax breaks on your 2015 state income tax returns? The state of Minnesota offers tax breaks for school-related expenses for Kindergarten through 12th grade students attending public, private, and home schools. Parents can choose one of two options: a refundable K-12 education credit or the K-12 education subtraction. Both programs reduce the tax parents pay and could provide a larger refund when ﬁ ling a 2015 Minnesota Individual Income Tax Return.

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PETER FISCHER The tax subtraction and credit cover expenses including paper, pens and notebooks, textbooks, computer hardware and software (up to $200 for the subtraction and an additional $200 for the credit), after-school tutoring and educational summer camps, and rental or purchases of educational equipment such as calculators and musical instruments. For more information, you can call the

Minnesota Department of Revenue at (651) 296-3781 or visit their website at www.revenue.state. mn.us. Here are two of the most important education-related measures passed during the 2015 legislative session: • General Education Formula: The state was able to meet school districts’ request for a 2 percent per pupil funding increase for the next two years. This is the amount of funding that schools requested to prevent teacher layoffs and increased class sizes. Our area will see an average increase of $346 per student over the next two years. That’s a critically important investment because we’re currently 24 percent below the funding levels

Community conversations and actions Conversations are meant to increase awareness and share ideas. At the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation, we believe that some of the most effective conversations happen at a local level when businesses, schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders have opportunities to talk candidly to one another. One of the topics that many folks like to talk about is how to ensure a skilled workforce to continue to propel our local economic prosperity while providing good career opportunities for students. In January, the VHEDC created a Workforce Action Committee made up of key partners to address this issue on a local level. The educators and administrators of the White Bear Lake Area Schools (WBLAS) should be commended for not just engaging in conversations but coming up with responsive actions to address a great local economic development need. A recent grant from United Way to create a Manufacturing Pathway at South Campus is being watched closely as a signiﬁcant step in the right direction. The Pathway is an excellent example of community collaboration at its ﬁnest. Having participated in many meetings as the school moves toward implementation, WBLAS has shown nothing but openness to create an

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The creation of career pathways in our schools is a responsive and necessary step to ensuring a thriving community to live, work, and operate a business. educational experience for students that gives them not just a step forward to being employable, but will provide a huge leap toward a meaningful career. As a representative of local industry, I have been nothing but impressed with the engagement the WBLAS has encouraged. Bringing local industry partners to participate and provide feedback each step of the way demonstrates a tremendous model of the way schools and businesses can work together to ensure long term economic development for our local communities. To stay competitive as vibrant economic communities requires this type of engagement. What

is happening with the Manufacturing Pathway is good for students, and it is good for businesses. On September 25th, the VHEDC is proud to be a sponsor of the Manufacturing Kick-Off Event at South Campus with stakeholders including Century College, HIRED, and Enterprise Minnesota. The event is designed to engage students in the potential of a manufacturing career path, and provide industry and community leaders an opportunity to come together to highlight this important economic development issue. The creation of career pathways in our schools is a responsive and necessary step to ensuring a thriving community to live, work, and operate a business. Residents of the local community should be extremely proud of educators and leaders and their business community for their tireless effort to provide the best future for all. At the VHEDC, we look forward to more collaboration that take conversations to actions. Join us for a series of Community Conversations on local workforce development on Sept. 22, Oct. 20, and Nov. 17. Check out www.vhedc. com for more information to be a part of the conversation, take action, and get results! — Ling Becker is executive director of the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation.

we were at in 2003 when we factor inﬂ ation in. • Early Learning Scholarships: The state dedicated funds to increase the availability of early learning scholarships throughout our state, to ensure all kids have access to quality pre-K. Early learning has been proven to increase student success both in and out of the classroom. If you have any questions about these measures, or other issues, please don’t hesitate contacting me. I appreciate hearing from you! As always, thank you for the honor of being your voice at the Capitol. — Peter Fischer (DFL) represents District 43A in the Minnesota House of Representatives

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JENIFER LECLAIR AUTHOR VISIT When: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Local author of the Windjammer Mysteries will discuss ‘Rigged for Murder’. Free and open to the public. Contact: 651-426-2042

JOANNE VRUNO BOOK SIGNING When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Author will be signing copies of her books, ‘Autumn of Elves’ and ‘Winter of Elves’. Contact: 651-426-0918

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 12

WHERE: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Road, White Bear Lake

TAMARACK DROP-IN DISCOVERY STATIONS When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 12 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Details: ‘Garden Harvest and Tasting’ theme. Drop in between 10 a.m. and noon for up-close visits with live animals, touchable artifacts, activities and garden goodies for tasting. Contact: 651-407-5350 or parks.co.ramsey.mn.us/ tamarack

2015 WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP DAY When: 2-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 Where: Polar Lakes Park, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township Details: Free concerts, food, arts and crafts, kids’ activities, exhibits, ﬁreworks. Free parking. Fireworks start at 8 p.m. Contact: www.ci-whitebear-township.mn.us

TOUR DE HUGO When: 8 am Sat., Sept. 12 Where: Lions Park, 5524 Upper 146th St., Hugo Details: Choice of bike rides includes various scenic routes and 6, 20, 32 or 48-mile distances throughout the Hugo area.

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Food and wine/beer tastings, silent auction, live music, wagon rides and more. Fundraiser for White Bear Lake Rotary Club.

WHITE BEAR AREA HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR When: Noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 Where: Ten sites in the White Bear area. Details: Self-guided tour of ten quant lakeside cottages and grand estates. Tickets $25 in advance; $20 WBLAHS members; $30 day of tour. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

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PARENT’S NIGHT OUT When: 4:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept., 12 Where: White Bear Area YMCA Details: Children ages 2-10 years old can be dropped off at the Y to enjoy pizza, games, crafts and activities while parents have a night off. $20 members; $25 nonmembers. Save $5 per child if registered by May 7. Contact: jill.kranz@ ymcatwincities.org

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Brewhouse & Park, 1900 Tower Dr., Stillwater Details: Fundraiser for pollinator conservation includes live music by local indie bands, limited edition beer, organic food, honey tasting contest and other games, and auction items. 18 and older. Contact: pollination.btp. me or pollinatorfriendly.org

55+ DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM When: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14 Where: Polar Chevrolet, 1801 E. County Rd. F Details: 4 hour refresher course for seniors 55 and older who have completed the 8 hour course. Completion qualiﬁes participants for a 10% discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years, according to Minnesota Law. Contact: 888-234-1294 or mnsafetycenter.org

When: 11 am-4 pm Saturday, Sept. 12 Where: Scandia Community Center, 14727 209th St. N. Details: Annual community festival sponsored by the Scandia Marine Lions Club with a “Pirates of the Scandiaribbean” theme. Tacos, parade, dodgeball ANIME ADVENTURES tourney, beer garden, arts/ When: 4-5 p.m. Monday, crafts, car and tractor show. Contact: www.scandiamn. Sept. 14 Where: Wildwood com/tacodaze Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi SCENIC WAGON RIDES Details: Teens can create When: 1-5 pm Saturdays anime drawings, trade or and Sundays, Sept. 12-Oct. learn techniques, draft story 25, and certain times during board ideas and discuss the week manga and anime. Bring a Where: Pine Tree Apple snack and a favorite anime Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard or manga to share. Rd, Dellwood Contact: 651-426-2042 Details: Wagon rides run continuously. WILDWOOD WRITER’S Contact: 651-429-7202 or GROUP www.pinetreeappleorchard. When: 2-3:30 p.m. Monday, com Sept. 14 and ﬁrst Monday of each month HISTIO WALK MN 2015 Where: Wildwood When: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Sunday, Sept. 13 Mahtomedi Where: White Bear Lake Details: Writer’s group South Campus supports aspiring memoir Details: Community writers. Everyone welcome, walk raises awareness and no registration required. money for the Histiocytosis Contact: 651-426-2042 Association. Also food, rafﬂe and silent auction items, and YOGADEVOTION a carnival theme featuring When: Mondays, Sept. 14face painting and other Oct. 26 games. Where: St. Andrew’s Contact: histiowalkmn@ Lutheran Church, 900 gmail.com Stillwater Rd. Mahtomedi Details: Practice of breath, POLLI-NATION prayer and movement led When: 1-6 p.m. Sunday, by a trained yoga instructor. Sept. 13 Class times are 9-10 a.m. Where: Lift Bridge

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When: 4-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Past events include outdoor concert, food, bounce houses, hayrides and family fun. Free and open to the community. Contact: 651-762-9141 or www.saintandrews.org

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TAMARACK TYKES: ‘W IS FOR WATER’ When: 9:30-11 am Sat., Sept. 12 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Details: Weekend preschool program for children ages 2-5 and an adult. Play in Tamarack’s stream and learn about the water cycle, what sinks or ﬂoats and what the word “dissolve” means. Preregistration required. Contact: 651-407-5350 or parks.co.ramsey.mn.us/ tamarack

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SENIOR HEALTH EXPO When: 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16 Where: White Bear YMCA, 2100 Orchard Ln., White Bear Lake Details: Free program for seniors includes vendors, food, pre-diabetes screening, speakers and presentations, health and wellness information, local senior services, and more. Contact: 651-777-8103 or www.ymcatwincities.org

HOW DID THE WHITE BEAR TOWN HALL GET HERE? When: 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Learn the story of White Bear’s oldest municipal building through this illustrated program highlighting how the structure has evolved to meet the needs of its changing community and what the future has in store. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

LEARN HOW TO INVEST IN LOCAL, CLEAN ENERGY: COMMUNITY SOLAR GARDENS When: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Community solar gardens provide consumers an innovative way to tap the sun’s energy even without enough sun or funding for their own solar panels. Three presenters will discuss multiple facets of the Community Solar Garden approach to ﬁnancing a shared system of solar collectors, which earns credits toward consumers’ electric bills. Contact: 651-493-0686

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GLORIA’S 4TH ANNUAL WHITE BEAR LAKE SHORTEST MARATHON When: 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 19 Where: Starts at Bald Eagle Ave. between 2nd and 3rd Streets, White Bear Lake Details: Participants run one block and proceeds go to the White Bear Lake Area Emergency Food Shelf. $35 donation/adult; $15/child under 12 includes two White Castles, water, coffee, donuts, ice cream sandwich and a t-shirt (if registered by Sept. 11). Come alone or organize a team. Contact: 651-429-5561 or whitebearfoodshelf.org

WHITE BEAR LAKE TRIAD SENIOR PICNIC When: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 Where: Podvin Park, 1700 9th St., White Bear Lake Details: Enjoy time with friends and share the latest in crime prevention. Meet local law enforcement personnel, the mayor, and city council members. Free, food served until gone. Program begins at 11:55. Contact: 651-407-5322

CHRIST THE KING BLOCK PARTY When: 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 Where: Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1660 Birch Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Bounce house, live band, face painting, free food and drink. Community welcome. Contact: 651-429-4828

LUNCH AND TABLE GAMES When: Noon, Wednesday, Sept. 23 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Rd., Vadnais Heights Details: Seniors get together with friends and play games. Bring a bag lunch; coffee and dessert provided. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com

THEATER ‘DEATH BY DESIGN’ When: Sept.10 - Sept 27. Shows Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm Where: Lakeshore Players, 4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake Details: With vivid characters, sophisticated banter, and lively humor, this comedy is a murderously good time. Contact: 651-429-5674 or www.lakeshoreplayers.com

CIRQUE ZUMA ZUMA When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 Where: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, Details: African-style Cirque du Soleil performance with acrobats, tumblers, jugglers, contortionists, dancers and comedians. Q & A follows performance. Contact: 651-269-9888 or www.wildwoodartistseries. com

MUSIC 14TH ANNUAL WASHINGTON COUNTY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL When: 2-6 pm Saturday, Sept. 12 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N., Lake Elmo, Details: Family event featuring local bluegrass bands. Contact: 651-430-6000 or www.co.washington.mn.us

LAKE COUNTRY CHORUS OPEN HOUSE When: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 15 & 22 Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3770 Bellaire Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Meet the members, learn a new song, try harmonizing on a tag, and learn about Lake Country’s 47-year history in the White Bear Area. Contact: 651-645-7222 or info@lakecountrychorus.org

FRAUD AND SCAM PREVENTION

When: 4-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 Where: White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf, 1884 Whitaker St. Details: Tour of the food shelf, bounce house, and food sponsored by Subway. Participants in the Shortest Marathon can pick up t-shirts. Contact: whitebearfoodshelf.org

When: 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 Where: White Bear Senior Center, 2484 County Rd. F. East, White Bear Lake Details: The WBL Police Department is offering a free informational session for seniors to learn how to protect themselves from ﬁnancial scams, e-mail and web-based scams, and identity theft. Pre-register. Contact: 651-653-3121

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When: 5-6:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 Where: WBLAHS South Campus Parking Lot Details: Tailgating party prior to the White Bear vs. Mounds View football game. Bring grills, food, games, and 3 nonperishable food items to donate and get into the game for free. Youth football teams will be celebrated at half time.

When: 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Sept. 25 Where: Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 East County Road E Details: Learn about the transportation options available to seniors in Ramsey and Washington Counties. Pre-registration required. Contact: 651-407-2018

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WHITE BEAR LAKE CLASS OF 1975 When: 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 Where: Kellerman’s Event Center, 2222 4th St., White Bear Lake Contact: Paul Carlson, 651-429-1817 or plumberpac@ comcast.net

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MAHTOMEDI CLASS OF 1975 When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 Where: K & J Catering, 2546 7th Ave E., North St. Paul Contact: Helen (Traxler) Gilbertson, htgilbertson2@ gmail.com

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Annual parade celebrates Grant’s rural heritage It's a hometown event that has drawn more than 1,000 participants in the past. The sixth annual Grant Heritage Days tractor parade commences Saturday, Sept. 12, with some 80 vehicles of all kinds expected. The parade starts at Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter at noon, proceeds on Lofton Avenue, McKusick Road, 88th Street and Kimbro Avenue, and ends at Grant Town Hall for judging. It then returns on the same route to the restaurant for a picnic. Honored will be grand marshals Dave and Judy Gunderson, whose dad Bill served on the Town Board for 32 years. Event coordinator Bill David of local group the Grant Restoration Project said the event has reached a “comfort level” and planners have no wish to see it become bigger or more commercial. “The goal of this event is to honor those who have served our country and city, and encourage youth and the elderly to have an opportunity to reminisce and understand how lucky we are our forefathers have maintained our rural nature as surround-

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Dozens of vintage vehicles are in the annual parade. ing cities have changed," explained David. “The charter states the citizens of Grant will maintain the right to stable, farm, fish and hunt. These could not happen in neighboring cities, and that is what keeps Grant unique.” Charter commissioners will be on hand to answer any questions related to the charter vote Oct. 13. As early as 1858, pioneers lured by lumber and farming began arriving from the northeast to claim large tracts of land in a 36-square-mile area that stretched from Manning Avenue to the Ramsey County line. Originally called Greenfield Township, the name of the municipality was changed shortly after the Civil War in honor of Gen.

If you go Grant Heritage Days sixth annual tractor parade When: Noon Saturday, Sept. 12 Where: Starts at Gasthaus, 8390 Lofton Ave., Grant Details: Judging at Grant Town Hall. Picnic, festivities, prizes follow.

Ulysses S. Grant, who played a decisive role in defeating the Confederacy. Over its first 60 years, the eastern two-thirds of Grant was agricultural. The western one-third was on or near White Bear Lake and developed into cottage and residential areas, noted an excerpt from “Growing up in Grant.” In 1918, Grant lost some territory when its western portion became Lincoln Township. Today that includes areas incorporated as Mahtomedi, Dellwood, Willernie, Birchwood Village and part of Pine Springs. Presentday Grant consists of 17,000 acres or 27 square miles. When a grassroots group worried the city’s heritage and rural lifestyle might be lost, it formed the Grant Restoration Project in 2010.

White Bear Lake Police Reports The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following incidents: • Two men were cited for underage consumption after an officer checked on two suspicious males on Miller Avenue the early morning of Aug. 24. • Officers responded to a restraining order violation report Aug. 24 in the 1300 block of Birch Lake Boulevard S. The suspect ran but was located and arrested on Top Lane. The man was arrested for felony restraining

order violation and fleeing police. • A 2015 Honda Civic reportedly was stolen from a driveway in the 2600 block of Riviera Drive S. overnight Aug. 24-25. • A Little Canada man was cited for marijuana possession after he was stopped for an equipment violation Aug. 25 on Highway 61 at Seventh Street. • A White Bear Lake woman was cited for marijuana possession after a traffic stop at County Road E and White Bear Avenue

Aug. 25. • A lock was reported cut off a storage garage in the 3500 block of Century Avenue Aug. 25. Nothing was missing. • A Lino Lakes woman, 25, was cited for DWI after she was stopped on I-694 near Highway 61 on Aug. 26 and tested 0.15 on a breathalyzer. • A man reportedly was assaulted by an unidentified assailant Aug. 26 in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road. The man was treated by paramedics.

Little Bar Continued from page 1A Highway 61 split the lake in two. Does he know why it's called the Little Bar? "I don't," Hardwick replied. "I believe back in the late ’70s it was called Val's Hideaway. It was renamed the Little Bar after that." The brothers hope to sell the business to someone who wants to keep it as is. "People ask us where they'll get their Whimpy burger and fries or say they'll miss feeding the ducks," Hardwick noted.

There has already been interest in the property from people who want the business to stay, he said. The co-owner didn't want to divulge an asking price, preferring that interested parties contact the commercial realtor listed on the sign. — Debra Neutkens

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Gambling Continued from page 1A outdated. Fletcher and Johnson noted that there was no substantial difference in the forms and the old version of the form reportedly was what was available online for download at the time when hockey association leaders prepared the application. Johannsen responded that while a city attorney advised the council that the old form didn't necessitate denial, the attorney didn't say that it wasn't sufficient grounds to deny. Auge noted that overpayments the hockey association made to the city for its pulltab booth at Sak's was a cause for concern and he asked that issue be added to the document outlining the reasons the council denied the application. Fletcher said he shared that concern but hockey association leaders should have been given the opportunity to speak to the council about the issue. Johannsen noted that it was Fletcher who urged him to call for a vote last month before there was any such discussion. The document formalizing the moratorium clarifies that a freeze on applications does not apply to one-day special event gambling permits and that the council will be studying multiple components of its current charitable gambling regulations. A memo from City Attorney Caroline Bell Beckman warned that: “A city cannot adopt a moratorium that is enacted to delay or prevent a single project, as our courts have held that is arbitrary and capricious. In that regard, a moratorium solely to look at revising the code regarding who can obtain gambling premises permits may not withstand judicial scrutiny.” The attorney advised, however, that if the council decides to re-examine “the entire planning process, such as where gambling operations should be located with regard to zoning issues and other regulations to protect the public health, safety and welfare, such a moratorium likely would withstand

judicial scrutiny.” Fletcher was not convinced the city would prevail if the moratorium is challenged. “No objective judiciary is going to say that we can deny it because we’d rather have the fire department there,” he said. “This is a real question of freedom of association and [Jimmy's owner] Mr. Proulx’s freedom of association has been violated by our desire to not let him kick the fire relief association out. This is a huge mistake for a variety of reasons but the moratorium only compounds our mistake.” Fletcher also said that, contrary to the council meeting minutes and a prior Press report, he did not vote in support of the moratorium at the August meeting. He was “shocked” and didn't cast a vote, he said. In a Sept. 1 email to the council, Christopher Wachtler, attorney for the hockey association, wrote “there is a strong likelihood that the association will instruct me to appeal these actions by writ of certiorari to the Minnesota Court of Appeals on the basis that the City has acted in an arbitrary and capricious manner. I believe that Jimmy’s also may have standing to pursue a challenge to the moratorium.” When contacted by the Press later last week, Wachtler said it was still undecided whether the association would have him pursue an appeal. A letter to the council from Jimmy's Food and Drink attorney Timothy Geck didn't directly threaten litigation, but did call the council actions not legally justifiable. “... with the suspect coincidental timing of the city's actions on the proposed application and moratorium, one would conclude that the city's action would be taken with the primary intent to prevent or delay the applicant or anyone else in operating charitable gambling at Jimmy's. We believe that such action would be determined by the courts as an arbitrary and capricious use of the city's powers,” Geck wrote.

Tomato Continued from page 1A He came in second. He's taken the top prize every year since. He's dabbled some years in a few of the other largest plant contests as well. A few years ago he won largest sunflower head; it was 47 inches in diameter. There is one largest contest he doesn't intend to ever enter: the giant pumpkin contest. That would require use of too large a portion of his 3,000-square-foot fenced garden, he said. Tschida also enters his best produce into dozens of other State Fair contests, primarily in the many tomato, pepper and onion varieties. He rarely has an entry that doesn't win a ribbon. At this point he pats himself on the back only if he earns the blue ribbon and is a bit disappointed if he earns a red, yellow or white ribbon, his wife, Barb, said. The ultimate prize is the sweepstakes. The vegetable competitors earn points for each ribbon — three points for a blue, two for a red and one for a yellow — and the person with the most points takes home the sweepstakes honor. Tschida was runner-up the last two years and was third in 2012 and 2011. As of press time with one round of the four rounds of contests to go, he was 30 points in the lead.

So what is the secret to his plant-growing success? He applies a custom mix of organic fertilizers and homemade compost tea. He also waters only with the rainwater he collects in his three rain barrels. Tschida earns a few dollars for each of his ribbons (the cash prizes range from $10 for a largest award to $3 for fourth place). It's usually just enough to pay for his admission tickets and a few treats on a stick each of the four days he brings entries to the fair. Mike and Barb get up in the wee hours of the morning to get Mike's produce ready for the 9 a.m. judging every third day of the fair. They enter approximately 25 contests in each of the rounds. Barb likened her husband's level of anticipation while judging is about to start to a child waiting to open his presents on Christmas morning. Mike said he plans to continue competing as long as his health permits. “It's a thrill every time,” he said. The Tschidas don't get to eat their ribbon-winning veggies after the judging is over. Health department rules require that all entries be thrown out.

– Photo by Carter Johnson

After 17 years in the family, the owners of Don’s Little Bar are selling.

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September 6 – September 12, 2015 1915 The marriage of Miss Charlotte Beatrice Peel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick H. Peel, Ackworth Park, Bald Eagle Lake, and John H.A. Branhtz, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Bahtz, Copenhagen, Denmark, took place Tuesday, September 7, 1915, at high noon at St. Paul Episcopal church 1940 A short time ago Mr. R. Drulin purchased a lot on Bellaire Avenue from Elmer Johnson and now is constructing a residence there on. Stein Peterson is putting in the foundation; Becker & Hedman has the carpenter’s contract and Earl Parker has the contract for the electric work. Contract for the well has not been let…. 1965 Darlene Louis Kellermann and Russell Victor Christiansen exchanged wedding vows Saturday, September 4, in the First Lutheran Church of White Bear. After a honeymoon in northern Minnesota, they will make their home in Kansas City, Mo. Their parents are Mr. and Mrs. Raymond O. Kellermann, 1846 Highway 96 and Mrs. and Mrs. Clarence V. Christiansen, 5323 Eagle Avenue, all of White Bear Lake…..Mr. and Mrs. William Lowell,

– Photo courtesy of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society

White Bear Lake Depot, December 1994. of 20 Second Avenue, in White Bear Lake, welcomed Cindy Lynn who weighed in at 8 lb. when born at Miller Hospital on July 31. Chuckie and Cheri complete the Lowell family…. 1990 White Bear Lake finally has its depot. After several years of struggling to come to an agreement with Burlington Northern Railroad and its subsidiaries over the purchase or lease of the depot, the city has finally closed on the purchase of the building and its 2.8 acres of land it occupies. The sale price is $460,942. The property, which is located on the southwest corner of Highway 61 and Fourth Street in White Bear Lake, is in the area the city has designated for redevelopment as part of the efforts to rejuvenate downtown White Bear Lake. … 2005 For sale –Lake Front Victorian, 50’ on WBL, 3-story with viewing tower,

walk to downtown 4 car garage and vaulted studio, great mechanical condition, needs interior cosmetics - $998,900. Looking Forward to the Past Upcoming Historical Society Events Historic House Tour, Sunday, September 27th Noon-6pm Tour 10 fantastic sites on and around White Bear Lake including the former stables of a Dellwood estate renovated into a private home and several turn-of-the-lastcentury cottages and lake homes. Tickets are $25 each before the tour, $20 for WBLAHS members and $30 the day of the tour for everyone. Tickets purchased by phone, mail or online will be mailed up until September 21st. Thereafter, they will be held for you at the Armory. Visit whitebearhistory.org or call 651-4075327 for tickets or more information.

– Compiled by Gloria Tessier, Meg Todd and Sara Markoe Hanson at the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, 651-407-5327

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entertain Hill-Murray Friday. The Pioneers lost to Tartan and Sibley before their game against Hastings Friday. The Zephyrs beat host Hill-Murray 19-7 in last season's opener for both clubs.

games, totaling 11 points on nine goals and two assists. In his overall Gopher career, Marshall he tallied 61 total points on 17 goals and 44 assists. His grandfather, Mahtomedi Mayor Judson Marshall, said Ben starts playing for the Blackhawks' farm team in a few weeks.

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The Mahtomedi football team bumped heads with host Henry Sibley Friday night after early holiday press time. The Zephyrs brought a 1-1 record into the clash with the Warriors after blanking Tartan 21-0 two weeks ago. Mahtomedi is set to

Marshall drafted Mahtomedi native and former Golden Gopher Ben Marshall has been drafted to play NHL hockey with the Chicago Blackhawks. Last season the defenseman appeared in 39 U of M

Celebrations Discovering Sunday: Growing Into the Future @ AHUMC on Sept. 13th,2015 There is much to discover on September 13th at Arlington Hills United Methodist Church – a new Pastor, new Christian Education Director, new friendships, new ways to grow in your faith and new ways to be involved in the life and mission of our church! Come hear Pastor Tom’s sermon titled, “Who Are You?” Then join us after the service for a Taco Fiesta provided by La Puerta UMC. See you there! 759 County Rd B East, Roseville, MN 55117 at 10am.

Engagement Announcement David & Lynn Chapdelaine of White Bear Lake are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Megan Chapdelaine to Brian Nevala, son of Michael & Beth Nevala of White Bear Lake. Megan is a graduate of The College of St. Scholastica with a BSN and is currently employed as a labor and delivery RN at St. Johns Hospital. Brian is a graduate of the University of MN Duluth with an Economics degree and is currently employed at Land O Lakes. A 2015 October wedding is planned.

State in its home opener. Her efforts in those two match-ups earned the former White Bear Lake High star Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors. She's allowed just one goal in the four games, and has a miniscule 0.24 goals- Hobbs against average. Last season Hobbs started 20 of Minnesota's 21 games and made 96 saves. She had eight shutouts, and in September was cited College Sports Madness National Defensive Player of the Week. As a freshman, Hobbs was named 2013 Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Year. She was the first Gopher to receive that conference honor, and also earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week recognition twice.

Zephyr girls topple Bears picking up an assist. Berit Thorson was in the Zephyr nets to pick up the victory. The senior goalkeeper had a half-dozen saves to help subdue the host Bears. Mahtomedi (3-0) traveled south to begin the season, claiming victories over Rochester Mayo and Rochester Century. It tripped up Mayo 2-1 with Savannah Smith fueling the offense. The senior midfielder popped in both goals in a 2-1 success. Kennedy Bergren turned

The Mahtomedi girls soccer team is off to a positive start with a trio of victories in as many games. The Zephyrs have been tough on defense, and the offense has come from a number of different players. The highlight of the young season was a 2-1 triumph over non-conference rival White Bear Lake Sept. 1. Michelle Austin and Karleen Yapello notched goals in the win, with Mara Yapello

aside four shots on goal on the way to the win. Austin and Becca Murphy came through with the goals in a 2-0 triumph over Rochester Century. Smith and Mackenzie Mason picked up assists, and keeper Thorson was credited with five saves. The Zephyrs travel to Mounds View Sept. 10 for a matchup with the always-tough Mustangs. On Sept. 15, they entertain Metro East Conference foe Simley. — Mark Aguirre

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4-yard touchdown run in the final quarter against the East Ridge reserves. Now 1-2, White Bear Lake faces Cretin-Derham Hall Friday night. The Raiders are 2-1 after beating Stillwater 31-21 last Thursday. They beat White Bear 34-27 last season. Cretin is led by senior quarterback Dan Ryan, who tossed a trio of touchdown passes to help subdue the Ponies at the University of St. Thomas.

a 68-yard scoring scamper by speedy quarterback Otumus Payemanu. East Ridge (2-1) led 7-0 after the opening quarter and 21-6 at intermission. Trailing 210, the Bears scored their lone touchdown of the first half on a 4-yard dive by running back Jessiah Majest. The Raptors' lead ballooned to 48-13 after three quarters. White Bear quarterback Carter Kaun ran in from 3 yards out, then ended the scoring with a

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Jessiah Majest grabs a short pass from Carter Kaun.

MINNEAPOLIS — Tarah Hobbs is a stingy person. She's a great teammate, and has lots of friends and fans. But boy is she stingy. The University of Minnesota women's soccer coaching staff and faithful couldn't be happier about it, either. Hobbs and the Gophers are off to a good start to their 2015 campaign. Actually, junior goalkeeper Hobbs is off to a great start. Minnesota is 2-1-1 for the young season, with Hobbs in the nets for all 380 minutes of action that included an overtime 0-0 deadlock with No. 23-rated Kansas. She had seven saves in that contest, and eight in a 3-0 whitewashing of North Dakota

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WOODBURY — Anyone predicting a letdown by East Ridge football following its opening win over Mounds View was mistaken. In fact, the host Raptors were at the top of their game Sept. 3 in a 48-20 manhandling of White Bear Lake. The Bears were hoping to build on their victory at the expense of Forest Lake two weeks ago, but this East Ridge bunch appears armed and ready for anyone. It scored seven touchdowns — five rushing, one on a 58-yard punt return and another on a 90-yard kickoff return. In between those scores, Raptor running back Dominik London broke free for a trio of rushing scores, including one for 80 yards. The Raptors also got another long-distance boost,

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Jalen had a huge game on the ground for the Mahtomedi football team in its victory over Tartan. The junior running back motored for 195 yards on just 14 attempts, with touchdown runs of 46 and 70 yards in the 21-0 win. He's been All Conference in Zephyr track two years, holds a GPA of 3.35 with honors and AP classes and volunteers with organizations including Rebuilding Together Twin Cities, Habitat for Humanity, Minneapolis Landscape Arboretum, River of Life Church and the Arnold P. Williams Community Center. Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2014

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Happy Birthday! Happy Sweet 16 Claire! You will always be our baby. Love, Mom and Dad

There’s no getting around it… summer is coming to an end. It pains me to say it. The sun is just coming up as we set off to work and evening daylight is getting shorter and shorter. Overall it was a pretty nice summer. My station only reached 90º once. The airport totaled only 5 days in the 90’s, well below the expected dozen or so we normally have. Summer rainfall was plentiful with generous rainfall totals in June and July. August was on the drier side but not dry enough to make it a drought. For the next several months, temperatures will cool. Trees will change color and the grass won’t need to be mowed. Some of the best weather for being outdoors occurs over the next several months. It was a great summer, but welcome fall.

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