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This is what the North Campus building footprint might look like if it is expanded. Graphic representation of proposed plan. Not actual building design.

In push for bond, district clarifies, compares, cites credits BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

The White Bear Lake Area Schools board officially clarified it will not use eminent domain to acquire properties for the planned one-campus high school at North Campus. Eminent domain proceedings are used by a government entity to expropriate private property for public use and pay compensation for the property taking. The board unanimously approved a resolution at a meeting Sept. 23 affi rming that it will not use eminent domain and that North Campus can be expanded without the acquisition of any homes near the site. The district has expressed interest in purchasing about 20 homes near North Campus for expanded parking and sports facilities, if homeowners are interested in selling. About $6 million of the $326 million bond

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Homecoming spirit on display White Bear Lake Area High School Homecoming Queen Ninchai Nok-Chiclana and King Robb Wilcox wave to the crowd lining the streets in downtown White Bear Lake during the annual afternoon parade Friday, Sept. 27. Find more White Bear Lake and Mahtomedi homecoming photos on page 1B.

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Do environment a favor: recycle fishing line BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR

Stickers provided by the U.S. Boat Foundation on the tube read Reel In and Recycle. White Bear Plumbing donated the PVC pipe. The foundation offers a step-bystep video on how to build the recycling bin.

A White Bear Lake woman has the start small, think big mentality it takes to get things done. Lisa Biever's thing is keeping discarded fishing line out of the environment. She took it upon herself to build PVC tubes that serve as depositories for used monofilament. White Bear Plumbing donated the supplies and the city's parks department installed them. There are five recycling tubes on the west side of the lake: at Veteran's Park fishing pier, Matoska Park, Lions Park and two near the Boatworks marinas. “My husband Chris (Black) calls me a 'bleeding heart,'” Biever said. “He laughs at me sometimes but supports me and is a huge light in my life. He helped me make them.” Biever is amazed there aren't more places to recycle line around the state's 10,000-plus lakes. The couple, both White Bear grads, love to fish and they love to travel. Recycling bins for monofilament are common on

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Preliminary tax levy both up and down WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — Town Board supervisors and staff managed to whittle down the preliminary tax levy to $4.15 million, about $150,000 less than what residents approved last March. Still, the 2020 tax levy approved at the last meeting in September is about 9% higher than last year. Finance Director Tom Kelly reminded the board that the levy consists of three parts: a general property tax levy of $3,781,650; fiscal disparity of $303,880; plus a debt service levy of $65,400. The debt levy is new and a result of approval of a bond sale to finance road projects. “We haven't had a debt levy for the last three or four years,” Kelly noted. If the township wasn't bonding, the proposed levy would be about 7.5% higher than in 2019. “Just so residents understand, part of the reason for this jump is road improvements,” pointed out Town Chair Ed Prudhon. “We will see that every year for awhile.” Certification to the county is required by Sept. 30. After that date, the township can lower the levy prior to final certification in December but cannot increase the amount. The county uses the preliminary levy on Truth-In-Taxation notices mailed mid-November.

In other business at its Sept. 16 meeting, the Town Board: • Approved sale of general obligation bonds to fund 2019 road construction. A spokesman for Baker Tilly, formerly Springsted, said 24 underwriters were interested in buying the township bonds. “It's a good time to be in the markets,” said the bond attorney. The township borrowed $1,210,000 at an interest rate of 2.02% for road improvements. “We have a project,” declared Clerk/Treasurer Pat Christopherson. • Set assessment hearing for 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21. The total amount to be assessed is $597,000. Streets include Hobe Lane, West Hobe Court, North Hobe Court, Parkview Drive, Fenway Court, Weston Woods Way, Moon Lake Court, Gilfillan Court and a portion of White Bear Parkway. • Tabled a joint powers agreement with North Oaks regarding inflow monitoring into the township sewer system. Who pays what costs to meter the discharge, specifically maintenance, remains unclear. • Tabled project involving SMC Corp., which is asking approval to build a 121,000-square-foot building at 5800 Centerville Road. Expansion plans will also require wetland mitigation. Township Planner Tom Riedesel said it's the first time in 10 years a wetland

permit has been requested. Of 160,000 square feet covered by wetland, 63,200 would be filled. • Approved increase in 2020 utility rates. Kelly informed the board that installation of new water meters showed an 8% reduction in water usage. Only the top two tiers, 32,000 gallons and up, will see a water rate increase. Prudhon noted that the township is trying to conserve water. “We are only raising rates for excessive users to curb our obligations. The cost of water is getting expensive.” Sewer rates increased $1 for residential and $2.50 for commercial users. • Agreed to purchase a ballfield groomer for $27,800. The groomer will handle fields in three locations. The township formerly paid the school district to do the grooming. The equipment does much more than drag the field, including aeration and seeding. Also approved was purchase of a 2020 pickup truck for $31,000 from Apple Autos. Funding will come from the capital equipment fund. Debra Neutkens

MAHTOMEDI CITY COUNCIL NOTES MAHTOMEDI — City Council conducted the following business at its Sept. 17 meeting: • Passed a resolution ordering the certification of unpaid utility bills to Washington County, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 444.075, Subd. 3e and 443.29, for collection with payable 2020 property taxes. On Aug. 30, the city sent letters to 150 property owners whose combined utility accounts were delinquent to the tune of $122,345. In the letter, these property owners were asked to pay their bills in full, make arrangements for payment or appear before council at the Sept. 17 meeting. At the time of the meeting, 92 owners remained delinquent, and the current balance due was approximately $82,000. Dec. 1 is the cutoff date to pay the bills before they are certified to the county for collection. • Bought a new fire engine. The Fire Department asked permission to buy a replacement for Engine 1, which has been in service since 1995. This engine has served as the department's first truck out on any fire call during that time. Although this item is currently in the preliminary 2020 budget, the city can save 20 to 25% of the purchase price if it buys the engine in 2019. The current purchase price of the replacement engine is $609,500, which will be financed through the vehicle replacement budget. • Passed a resolution receiving the consulting engineer’s feasibility study recommendations, calling for a public improvement hearing concerning the 2020 Dahlia Street Improvement Project, and authorizing the preparation of

plans and specifications. Recommended improvements to Dahlia Street from Mahtomedi Avenue to Warner Avenue N. include easement acquisitions, storm sewer improvements, water main replacement, subgrade correction, pavement replacement with a new bituminous roadway surface and new concrete curb and gutter. The total estimated cost for the project is $799,000. Funding for the project is through Municipal State Aid System funds, city utility improvement funds and special assessments to benefiting properties. Dahlia Street was constructed in the mid-1960s. A public hearing on the project will be held Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. • Presented to the public a plaque the city received recognizing the inauguration of the Lake Links Bike Trail. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Sept. 11 with approximately 30 people in attendance, noted Councilman Steve Wolgamot. The plaque indicates that the trail section for which Mahtomedi is responsible is completed, with the exception of the covered bridge. The 32-foot long bridge in Streetcar Park is expected to be finished this fall. "You'll know where it is, because that's where the trail doesn't go right now," Wolgamot said. The city is awaiting conditional approval from the watershed district and hopes to have final approval in six to seven weeks. When the bridge is installed, walkers and bikers will be able to follow the Mahtomedi trail system from the Dellwood boundary to Southwest Park, Wolgamot said. Loretta Harding

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White Bear Area Senior Housing Awareness Day: Aging in Community Preparing for the Life You Want Oct 11 | 1 - 4 pm White Bear Area Senior Center 2484 East County Road F White Bear Lake FREE For more information call 651-653-3121. Resource Room Community based agencies will be available with information of their supportive in-home programs and services, along with local senior housing options to explore which may meet your need. Mary Mengel, White Bear Area Senior Program Elder Resource Specialist and Lukus Zuker, Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Senior LinkAge Line representative will be available to help navigate options. Open House Tour around the Senior Center. Enjoy delicious treats. Learn about our many activities, groups, classes and services. Meet our fantastic group leaders and staff! 8:30 - 9am: Come early to learn more about the bond referendum. Q&A with White Bear Lake Area Schools Superintendent, Dr. Kazmierczak FREE / Tue, Sept 17 8:30 - 11am • Senior Center Indoor Plant Care Caring for plants in your home requires special care and consideration. Learn how keep your indoor plants healthy and avoid common problems. 1490.105 $20 / Sat, Oct 12 9:30 - 11am South Campus 206

30 Minute Information Sessions Come learn about what to consider in living safely sand independently in the home of your choice. Room 153 1:30 - 2 PM: Navigating Services and Resources Lynn Amon, Site Coordinator, 2nd Half with Lyngblomsten 2:15 - 2:45PM: Alternative Care, Elderly Waiver, and Essential Community Supports Sandra Holmes-Stella, Elderly Services Supervisor and Ashley Nguyen, MN Choices Supervisor, Ramsey County 3 - 3:30 PM: Transitions: How to successfully return home after a medical setback Jen Rooney, Senior Community Living Specialist, Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging How to Pay for the Nursing Home A big fear many have is how to pay for the nursing home and still leave the next generation something. With changing estate planning laws and increases in nursing home costs the fear is real. Get answers to many questions and learn how to plan and place your assets to meet your nursing home goals. 1122.102 $20 / Mon, Oct 7 6:30 - 8pm South Campus 304 Easy Cooking on a Budget Planning and cooking for one or two can be a challenge. Learn easy tips and ideas for meal planning with an emphasis on easy, budget friendly and tasty dishes. 1655.102 FREE / Thu, Nov 7 11:30am - 1pm WB Branch Library

Room 157 1:30 - 2 PM: Aging in Place strategies for yourself, your activities and your home. Jessica Engman, OTR/L, EvolveWell Occupational Therapy 2:15 - 2:45PM: Preparing for the life you want, it’s not just about space Colleen Ketcham and Tim Lundgren, LaBelle Real Estate, Lundgren Group 3 - 3:30 PM: Creative Housing Options Pat Lund, Age in Place Entrepreneur, Habitat for Humanity

Remembering When: A Fire & Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults The White Bear Fire Department will discuss tips on ﬁre and fall prevention safety. Topics will include keeping your house safe inside and out, ﬁre alarms and escape routes. Fall prevention topics will include how to avoid falls, improving lighting, unseen tripping hazards and foot wear. 1300.100 FREE / Tue, Oct 29 10 - 11am • Senior Center Annual Holiday Boutique and Bake Sale Senior Center Friday, November 2 9am - 7pm Saturday, November 3 9 am - 4 pm Our artisans offer their best unique and unusual gifts, and traditional holiday fare. All items are handmade by seniors. Also shop for delicious baked goods!

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R LINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY in Washington, D.C. encompasses 624 acres overlooking the Potomac River. Though it may appear to be a field of stone, it is a peaceful place where generations of war heroes, veterans, freed slaves, and others who have sacrificed for this country’s freedom are laid to rest. This cemetery is our nation’s most sacred shrine. The Third United States Infantry About the Regiment, known as the “Old Guard,” is the oldest Town active duty infantry in the army, Gene Johnson regiment dating back to 1774. It is the official escort to our president in inaugural parades, and in ceremonies for the White House and Pentagon. It provides color guards and drill teams for events around the capital and, above all, services for military funerals at the cemetery. Our family was present for the burial of my oldest brother, Command Sergeant Major Lawrence Dahle, whose ashes were laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. The ceremony of full honors may be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for us, but it will be remembered as long as I live. Following the ceremony that took place early that morning, I asked some of the 50 family members assembled for one word that would describe the ceremony. The words solemn, respect, reverent, efficient, simple, profound, emotional, amazing, patriotic, honored, hallowed, unique, sacrifice, reverence and deserving were mentioned. A caisson carrying the body (ashes), the riderless horse, the band playing three hymns, and a 21-gun salute celebrated the life of my brother who served 32 years in the U.S. Army. His service began with the Berlin airlift, followed by Korea, two tours of duty in Vietnam, and teaching at West Point Military Academy. Larry received numerous awards including the Silver Star, the Bronze Star Medal with the letter “V”, the Bronze Star Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters, and the Purple Heart. THIS NEWSPAPER NEEDS your support. Newspapers are at risk today because of content stealers like Facebook and Google. They continue to use our content and sell ads next to it taking revenues away from the local marketplace. As a result, advertisers have found ways around the local paper causing harm. As you know, advertising is the lifeblood of the local newspaper. If there isn’t advertising and subscription revenue, community newspapers will not be able to afford skilled journalists of integrity to bring local information to you. Please give a subscription serious consideration and also support your local community businesses and industry. We want to be the best source of local information, but in order to do it we need your support. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications

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wholeheartedly support the district’s existing facilities in order to upcoming bond referendum for White keep the costs down. Bear Lake Area Schools. Voting • They created a comprehensive plan. It “yes” is a wise investment. Students covers the entire district. Each building are our future. and student will benefit. Key reasons to vote “yes”: • It’s more cost-effective now to implement a long range plan; piecemeal 1. Student safety, expanded or alternative proposals were reviewed, learning opportunities but lacked broad-based support. • All students deserve • Many opportunities for community a safe, secure and input. The school board, your elected healthy learning representatives, unanimously agreed on environment. Proposed the plan. projects accomplish this. 3. Investing in schools • Student enrollment is benefits the community growing. The district • The top reason why people move to an must plan ahead. area: quality of schools. Investments Building additions and in schools deliver community-wide Movers & renovations address benefits to property values, businesses projected enrollment and community programs. Shakers growth. • With passage of the referendum, the • Flexibly-designed district would continue to serve the Chuck Wiger learning spaces community with an expanded Senior support studentCenter, improved community services centered instruction at all levels. and recreation program, and increased • A single, unified 9-12 high school community access to better facilities. experience provides increased • The tax impact for the average opportunities for students. Access to homeowner is $23 per month. Various more robust course options will happen. property tax relief measures exist for The school will continue to offer career those below a certain household income. pathways and college credit course For information about tax refunds, offerings. Student learning structures isd624.org/Bond2019. supporting personalized and flexible 4. Consequences if not passed: learning will be added. overcrowding, safety compromised, • Bottom line: student opportunities classroom opportunities not optimal improve. Great opportunity! • If the bond doesn’t pass, the buildings will not have sufficient space for the 2. Citizens did their homework: they studied and unanimously approved the additional 2,000 students that will comprehensive plan soon be coming. This would lead to • The facilities planning committee overcrowded schools, higher class sizes, (90 persons including parents, staff and insufficient space for educational and community plus student input) and community programs. Be prepared! discussed many options. The group • Critical safety, security and carefully chose a solution that uses the maintenance needs would not be

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addressed. The current split-campus high school experience would continue, with 9th and 10th graders attending one building and 11th and 12th graders attending a building ﬁve miles away. • Learning spaces would not receive updates to support student-centered instruction. It’s an honor to represent our area. While I can’t vote on this issue (I live in neighboring district), I do have family attending White Bear Lake area schools. They have plenty of Bear pride and care deeply about the future. Special thanks to the many dedicated volunteers who are working on this very important vote. Contact the advocacy group, co-chaired by Jill Engwer, Britt Fouks and Jarrod Leder, at voteyeswbl2019@gmail.com. They are happy to answer questions or share information. You may also explore isd624.org, contact any school board member, or call the superintendent ‘s ofﬁce, 651-407-7563. It’s up to you. Benjamin Franklin advised, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Please vote yes. Students are our future. Chuck Wiger, State Senator, District 43.

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ENDORSED LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Bond crucial, vote Yes I will be going to the polls and voting YES on Nov. 5 for White Bear Lake Area Schools' bond referendum, and I encourage you to do the same for the future of our children, families, communities and local businesses. Did you know that the school district expects a lot of continued growth from both the north side of our district (including new construction) and the south side of our district (older homes being sold to young families moving into our district)? The recommendation to centrally locate the long-awaited one-campus 9-12 high school by renovating North Campus makes the most sense. Changing from the current split-campus high school model to a one-campus high school that would accommodate all 9-12 students has many advantages, including: • Fewer transitions for students during critical adolescent development stages • Access to more comprehensive course offerings for all students, including college and career pathway options • Maintaining important student-educator relationships • Younger students having the upper classmen to serve as role models • Siblings would be more likely to attend the same school together throughout their high school years • Reduced transportation needs for high school activities, such as practices, rehearsals and events Please vote YES on this very crucial bond referendum. Go Bears! Amy Bachmeier White Bear Lake

Centralized approach keeps communities united Why shouldn’t we pursue two high schools within one district? The advantages of two separate, smaller 9-12 high schools supported by one large feeder base of youth are notable. But the disadvantages are massive. We’d still be left as one taxpayer base supporting two high schools and the costs associated with operating separate staffs, teams, fields, and facilities. Look no further than the Mounds View/Irondale ISD 621 as an example of why this type of set-up tears a community/district apart. ISD 621 operates two separate high schools with one taxpayer base. Every single taxpayer is impacted by any levy (operating or capital) brought forth by either high school. When Mounds View expanded its campus, the taxpayers in both high school boundaries paid for its upgraded facilities.

Supporting the constant maintenance and upkeep of multiple high schools with one district is also a challenge faced in the South Washington County ISD 833, where taxpayers support three high schools (East Ridge, Woodbury and Park-Cottage Grove). This separation divides a community and makes it hard to pass future levies. If we go down that road here and build an additional high school in Hugo, it's the taxpayers in White Bear Lake, Birchwood, Gem Lake, Little Canada, Maplewood, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township who also bear the burden of that expense—not just the residents of Hugo/Lino. And it’s the students who suffer from a fractured district. You create a system of haves/have-nots. The Hugo/Lino students get a nice new facility, while the students served by our district’s other communities are left with aging facilities and little taxpayer appetite for upkeep (after they foot the bill for a new high school in Hugo). If residents of our district think the cost of this levy is too much to bear, or the proposed location unacceptable, they should brace for the much higher cost of maintaining two separate high schools. Loyalty and support for ONE high school is what makes us unique. The centralized approach presented to voters on Nov. 5 isn’t perfect, but it keeps our kids together and our communities united. Brett Christianson White Bear Lake

We will all be Bears One large high school or two smaller high schools? This question, asked by Patrick Collins in a letter to the editor Sept. 18, is a question the district has grappled with for decades. It is the question those of us on the 90-member committee were challenged to answer. Mariner High School opened in 1974 to accommodate the student population explosion of the 1970s, only to merge with White Bear Lake High School in 1983, creating a split campus high school as a “temporary” solution to declining enrollment of the ’80s. Will history repeat itself, or can we learn from it? One large high school will meet the demands of increasing enrollment over the next decade; if the enrollment drops years from now, the move to one high school will still be practical versus two small high schools that become expensive to operate and too small to provide the opportunities our community expects. What are the pros of having one larger

high school? The benefits are many. Beyond (1) helping with the possibility of future fluid enrollment, the renovation of an existing building is (2) fiscally responsible. Not only does one campus (3) eliminate redundancies in staffing, it (4) allows the school district to utilize existing buildings, saving taxpayers millions of dollars. Building a brand new, smaller high school in the area where the growth is occurring would cost significantly more, leaving little money to address aging buildings and growth at both the elementary and middle school levels across the district. Having one large high school (5) eliminates multiple school transitions which can have a negative impact on students, both academically and socially, and (6) allows a larger variety of classes to be offered. Finally, (7) district staff understand that purposeful design can make a large building feel smaller. More importantly, intentional programming will help students feel connected to the school community, ensuring student success at a reasonable price. When this new high school is complete, we will be proud of our high school, and we will ALL be Bears. Mark Woodcock Lino Lakes

Tax burden on par, vote Yes I would like to voice my support for the White Bear Lake Area School’s bond referendum. As the director of a local nonprofit organization, I have had the pleasure of working with the school district on a number of community projects and see how the school district positively impacts our entire community on a daily basis from our youngest learners to our senior volunteers. The school district is always striving to improve opportunities for learners of all ages and improve our communities. Passing this bond referendum coincides with the district’s strategic plan of improving learning environments, improving school safety and building partnerships with the community. As a community member and a parent of children in the school district, I was invited to participate in both the strategic and facilities planning processes. I was very impressed with the inclusive nature of the school district and its willingness to look at this plan from all perspectives. Through a difficult process, the plan being voted on will fulfill the top needs of our growing school district while keeping the overall tax burden of the residents of our communi-

ties very much on par with the rest of the metro area and yet still lower than many of our neighboring communities. Please join me on Nov. 5 in voting “YES” for the bond referendum! Mike Greenbaum Newtrax White Bear Lake

Vote Yes for economic viability On Nov. 5, I will be voting YES for the White Bear Lake school referendum. This will be the second bond referendum in my 16 years as a Hugo resident. The first was a vote, narrowly passed, to build Oneka Elementary School due to the overcrowding at Hugo Elementary. Even then, after less than five years, both schools were at capacity, with grades K-2 at Hugo and 3-5 at Oneka, and my three children (now ages 20, 17 and 15) experienced extended bus rides and never attended school together (not to say anything of the inconveniences parents encountered jumping from one school to the other for pick-ups, drop-offs, conferences and concerts). We were thankful then, as we are now, that the quality of the teachers and administrators compensated for this, but it's not sustainable. We are at that same critical point, but now as a district. It is projected that White Bear Lake will run out of space in the next 5-10 years because of construction in Hugo and home turnover in White Bear. The average building age for schools in the district is approaching 60 years. If we do not build, we will need to pursue "mobile home" options. Meanwhile, all of our neighbors, including Mounds View, Roseville, Stillwater, Centennial, Forest Lake and Mahtomedi, have invested in major infrastructure improvements. This isn't just a vote yes for students, it's a vote yes for the economic viability of our city, since statistics prove that home values, the health of local businesses and quality of life improves when strong schools serve as a community's backbone. The individual tax base will lower with time, as the cost defrays among a growing population. Additionally, all of the municipalities in the district have low per capita taxes (in 2018, White Bear Lake ranked second to last in tax per capita compared to Minnesota cities of the same size). While the plan isn't perfect, the statistics clearly show that immediate action is imperative. On the behalf of our students, our cities and their respective futures, please consider a vote YES. Stacy Janicki Hugo

OBITUARY NOTICES

Jimmy (Tiny) Davis Age 77 of White Bear Lake, Passed away on Sept. 24, 2019. Preceded in death by Wife, Sharon and Son Allen. Survived by Children, Ed (Lori), Kris, Marlene (Tom), Amy; Grandchildren, Allen, Shelby, TJ, Nate, Nicole; Sister Julie (Stan) Trelstad; Nephews Greg, Brian, Brad; and many Family and Friends. Funeral service was Saturday, Sept. 28 at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church in Mounds View. Private internment, Mora. Memorials preferred.

John William Morgan, Jr. Jan. 11, 1928 – Sept. 18, 2019 John (Jack) passed peacefully at his home at The Lodge in White Bear Lake. Jack was born in St. Paul to John and Eldora Morgan. He was preceded in death by his wife Judy in 2017 and missed her terribly. He served in the United States Army with an honorable discharge in 1948. Jack enjoyed spending time on White Bear Lake and traveling with his motorhome with Judy. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at The Lodge in White Bear Lake.

Dr. Richard Lee Sanders

Dr. Richard Lee Sanders, Ed.D., passed away peacefully the evening of September 21, 2019 at the age of 82 in River Falls, Wisconsin. Richard was born on January 2, 1937 in Clintonville, Wisconsin, the son of Claude H. Sanders and Lucille (Wedde) Sanders. He graduated from Clintonville High School in 1955. Richard was married to Janice (Miles) Sanders on August 30, 1958. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire with a degree in vocal and instrumental music. He worked for Wisconsin Public Schools from 1959-1966, and taught music in Milwaukee and West Allis, Wisconsin. Richard earned a master’s degree in educational psychology from the University of Wisconsin—Madison in 1966. He accepted a position as a research associate for the Milwaukee Public Schools and worked in that position from 1966—1967. From 1967—1971, he was registrar and assistant professor of psychology and education at Lakeland College in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He earned a doctorate in educational psychology from Marquette University in 1971 and held successive positions as associate dean, dean of students, and dean of community services at Lakewood (now Century) Community College in White Bear Lake, Minnesota from 1971—81. While at Lakewood, he held a concurrent appointment as an adjunct instructor with Bemidji State University and taught graduate courses at its extension center in White Bear Lake. In 1981, he was appointed as president of Lincoln Trail College in Robinson, Illinois, a position he held for three years. He then became president of Mattatuck Community College in Waterbury, Connecticut in 1984. During his tenure as president, Mat-

tatuck Community College was merged with Waterbury State Technical College, resulting in a change of name to Naugatuck Valley Community College. He retired as president of Naugatuck Valley Community College in 2007. After retiring, Richard and his wife, Jan, moved to Conroe, Texas, and lived there until 2014, at which time they relocated to Troy, Ohio. In 2018, they moved to River Falls, Wisconsin. Richard and Janice celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on August 30th, 2019. Survivors include his wife, Janice, sons Scott, Todd (Mitch) and Zachary, and one daughter, Nicolle (Nikki) (Sanders) Siriani. His grandchildren include Jessica Sanders Steele, Lauren Sanders, Emily Sanders, Cadence Siriani, Mile Siriani, Adelle Sanders, and Tristian Sanders. His great-grandchildren include Kallie Newbauer and Charlie Steele. Richard is preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Jennifer Elizabeth Sanders, and one grandson, David Scott Sanders. Dr. Sanders was a member of numerous local, state and national committees, boards, and organizations associated with higher education and community service in all locations where he resided. Both he and his wife Jan were active singers and directors of church choirs and community and oratorio choruses in all the communities where they lived as well as doing extensive acting and directing of community theater. Later in life as a retiree, he directed Readers’ Theater at Lone Star College in The Woodlands, Texas and at the Vandalia Senior Center in Vandalia, Ohio and wrote and published three plays, all comedies. The family would like to thank Dr. Long, the River Falls Area Hospital, and Kinnic Health and Rehab for their care and support of Richard. A private family service will take place at a later date. Memorial donations in Richard’s name can be made through the following website: foundation4schoolmusic.org or sent to: Wisconsin Foundation for School Music, 1005 Quinn Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597.

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

Vadnais Heights • A vehicle was reported stolen in the 1100 block of County Road D Sept. 15. It was recovered in Maplewood Sept. 23. • A 2009 Kawasaki motorcycle was reported stolen in the 900 block of Pondview Court Sept. 17. It was stolen from outside a garage overnight. • Theft of a fi rearm and prepaid credit card was reported in the 600 block of Belland Avenue Sept. 16. The card was used, and law enforcement has possible suspect information. The incident is under investigation.

• Dress pants with a wallet, ring and vehicle key were reported stolen from a gym locker in the 900 block of County Road E Sept. 17. Credit cards were used prior to cards being cancelled. The wallet and key fob were later found in Maplewood. • A Roseville man was arrested in the 900 block of County Road D Sept. 18 for several offenses. A deputy stopped the man while driving because there was no front license plates and the license plate in the back had expired tabs. The man also could not provide proof of insurance. His driving privileges had also been suspended. Marijuana was found in the vehicle.

White Bear Township • A black bear was spotted near the intersection of Otter View Trail and Halper Way Sept. 15. It was seen going behind houses on Halper Way. • Two black bears were seen in the 5600 block of Otter View Trail Sept. 15. One was right behind a garage and the other across the street in a field. Both bears fled the scene northbound without incident. • An adult male was arrested for disorderly conduct and cited for three counts misdemeanor domestic assault in the 5000 block of Cottage Lane Sept. 19. • A Minneapolis green city bicycle was found in the 4300 block of Bambi

Lane Sept. 15. It was put in the sheriff's office property room. • A shoplifter was reported in the 1000 block of Meadowlands Drive Sept. 19. • License plates were reported stolen in the 5800 block of Meadowview Drive Sept. 17. • Marijuana remnants were found in a vehicle stopped in the 5900 block of Sherwood Road Sept. 17 after the driver was spotted without a seatbelt and with a cracked windshield. The vehicle smelled heavily of marijuana and was searched by a K-9. The driver was cited for not wearing a seat belt and for the cracked windshield.

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

Dellwood • An adult motorist was cited Sept. 13 on westbound Apple Orchard Road and Tamarisk Road for speeding 39 mph in a 30 mph zone by eastbound Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies, who clocked her at 49 mph. As deputies approached the vehicle, the motorist said, “I know I was going too fast.” • An adult motorist was arrested at 11:36 p.m. Sept. 14 on eastbound Highway 96 for DWI after he was pulled over by deputies on stationary patrol for speeding 57 mph in a 45 mph zone. During the traffic stop, deputies noticed the subject's glazed, watery eyes. The driver, who admitted he'd been drinking, also had a B-card restriction. After registering 0.084 on the field sobriety test, the driver was transported to jail.

vehicle parked in the 8000 block of 75th Street N. • A juvenile motorist was issued a verbal warning Sept. 13 on 75th Street N. and Manning Avenue N. for speeding and for possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle, after deputies smelled pot on the driver and his passenger while conducting the traffic stop. The pot was taken into evidence to be destroyed. • A motorist was cited Sept. 13 on Highway 36 for using a handheld wireless device while driving. At fi rst the driver claimed to be using a hands-free device, but later broke down in tears and admitted to holding and looking at her phone. However, said the driver, she was not actively texting or phoning, but only checking her phone to see who had called her. • A motorist on Highway 36 at Keats Avenue N. was arrested at 12:24 a.m. Sept. 14 on an Anoka County warrant for disorderly conduct after deputies on rolling patrol conducted a random license plate check and pulled up next to the vehicle to confi rm the subject was the one behind the wheel.

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• A student of Mahtomedi High School in the 8000 block of 75th Street N. was cited at 10:55 a.m. Sept. 10 for failure to drive with due care after deputies conducting a routine school fi re drill noticed the subject driving around the south end of the school at a high rate of speed while students were being let back into the building. As the subject approached the stop sign, his vehicle emitted a large amount of black exhaust smoke. Deputies recalled giving this same student multiple verbal warnings about this same behavior, and now it was time for a citation.

• A resident on Rustic Drive at 12:00 a.m. Sept. 9 reported receiving a phone call from a person identifying himself as representing the Pioneer Press and asking for information the complainant thought was suspicious. No loss was reported, as the complainant had quickly hung up on the caller.

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• A resident of Jesse James Lane reported finding a black JBL Bluetooth speaker in her front yard flower bed Sept. 9. When the reporter put the speaker on the Mahtomedi area webpage to see if anyone knew the owner, the only response she received was that there were recent thefts in the area. Deputies took custody of the speaker to place into evidence. • A caller who did not live at the location reported that someone was using a ladder to peek into windows in Piccadilly Square apartments on Mahtomedi Avenue at 1:55 a.m. Sept. 10. After deputies cleared the area, they deemed the report unfounded. • An adult motorist was cited at 1:38 a.m. Sept. 11 on eastbound Wildwood Road and Birchwood Road for driving after revocation after deputies conducted a traffic stop for a non-functioning side

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Pine Springs • A resident in the 3000 block of Long Lake Road on Sept. 9 reported losing his wallet somewhere between White Bear Lake and Pine Springs. The complainant is in the process of canceling his credit cards.

Willernie • A motorist on Warner Avenue S. and 72nd Street N. was issued a verbal warning Sept. 11 for failure to illuminate headlights in the rain by deputies on routine patrol at the intersection of Warner Avenue S. and Stillwater Road. Deputies also observed that the driver was not wearing a seat belt. After admitting to being without the seat belt, the driver was also issued a written warning for that offense. • A resident on Paddington Road twice reported receiving scam phone calls during the day of Sept. 11 that claimed to be from the Social Security Administration. The complainant gave out no information to the callers. The complainant received instructions on how to block nuisance calls and how to enter the scam number on a “do not call” list.

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Deputies begin carrying body cameras BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

Ramsey County Sheriff's Office patrol deputies began using body cameras Sept. 27. All patrol deputies in White Bear Township, Vadnais Heights and Shoreview will now wear them at all times. Deputies will turn on their cameras when they respond to a call or an incident, said Sheriff Bob Fletcher during a press conference at the Arden Hills Patrol Station Sept. 27. Incidents include any interaction with residents that re-

quire police action, such as traffic stops, Fletcher explained. The implementation of body cameras for patrol deputies is phase one of the office's plans to get body cameras for all 400 of its staff, Fletcher said. In October, deputies in the courts and civil process divisions will receive cameras. Later this year, correctional officers who work at the jail will receive them. Deputies at the press conference said they are glad to have body cameras. The cameras provide legal protection and will make writing reports easier. The sheriff's office is the third largest

law enforcement agency in the state to implement body cameras, Fletcher said. The St. Paul and Minneapolis police departments have already implemented them. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and Minnesota State Patrol have yet to do so. Ramsey County implemented body cameras earlier than planned due to Fletcher's campaign promise to roll them out as soon as possible. “These cameras are a symbol of trust,” Fletcher said. Many people are not sure if they can trust law enforcement but the cameras make it easier to

build relationships of trust, he noted. “Day in and day out this is about how we relate with others in the community,” he added. Fletcher performed audits of body cameras before he was reelected sheriff and learned how interactions between citizens and officers improve when the cameras are used. They hold both deputies and community members accountable. The sheriff's office will keep the recordings for 90 days to a year. But critical incidents where a deputy uses use of force will never be deleted.

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following incidents: • A vehicle was vandalized in the 2100 block of Fourth Street Sept. 19. • A resident in the 3600 block of East County Line Road reported theft of money Sept. 19. • A driver involved in a single-vehicle crash in the 4100 block of Otter Lake Road Sept. 20 was found to be impaired and was arrested for criminal vehicular operation.

Avenue Sept. 21. Police found the door had been breached. A K-9 track was started. The investigation continues. • A Shoreview man was arrested at the intersection of Highway 61 and Buerkle Road for driving while under the influence of a controlled substance. • Four mailboxes in the 3700 block of Rolling View Drive were damaged overnight Sept. 21.

• A 40-year-old man was arrested in the 1800 block of Eugene Street Sept. 20 for obstructing the legal process.

• A golf cart was reported stolen from outside a business in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue Sept. 21. It was later recovered at Century College. In the 2400 block of County Road F, a manager noticed disorderly behavior on the driveway. The perpetrators were seen arriving in the stolen golf cart.

• A 39-year-old White Bear Lake man was arrested for domestic assault in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road Sept. 20.

• A 36-year-old St. Paul man fled police on foot after a traffic stop near Labor Avenue Sept. 21. He was caught and arrested.

• A 50-year-old Mahtomedi man was arrested for DWI following a traffic accident in which he was found to be impaired. Minor injuries were reported.

• A 48-year-old St. Paul driver was arrested for DWI near White Bear Avenue and Cedar Avenue Sept. 21.

• A Trek bike worth $400 was reported stolen from a rack in the 2700 block of County Road E Sept. 20.

• An alarm went off at a business in the 4400 block of Lake

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• A burglary was reported in the 4000 block of Bellaire Avenue Sept. 22. The loss was about $360. • Theft of a bicycle was reported in the 2300 block of Cedar Avenue Sept. 23.

• Theft of five unsecured bicycles was reported in the 2400 block of Birch Street Sept. 22. • Theft of items from a vehicle was reported in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road Sept. 22. The suspect was identified and cited. • A 23-year-old driver was arrested for third-degree DWI near Highway 61 and White Bear Avenue Sept. 23. Alcohol level was 0.16. • Theft of about $1,500 in items from a residence in the 2000 block of Fourth Street was reported Sept. 23. The items went missing over the past two months.

• Purses were reported stolen from a vehicle in the 3500 block of Commerce Boulevard Sept. 23.

WHITE BEAR LAKE — Don Julio Mexican Restaurant downtown temporarily closed while repairs were made after a fi re that occurred the evening of Sept. 23. The restaurant underwent repairs and inspection before it could reopen, according to owner Jorge Morales. It reopened Friday, Sept. 27. The fi re was caused by improperly discarded cigarette butts, reported White Bear Lake Fire Chief Greg Peterson. “There was a fi re in the outside wall of the building,” he noted. “Crews had to open up the wall in order to access the fi re area and extinguish it.” The fi re did not spread into the building.

• A 61-year-old driver was arrested for driving after cancellation near Highway 61 and County Road E Sept. 24. • Burglary occurred in the 3200 block of Karth Road Sept. 24. No suspects. • Theft of a wallet was reported in the 2200 block of Fourth Street Sept. 24.

• A vehicle was reported stolen in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road Sept. 23. • Subwoofers and an amplifier worth a total of $1,900 was reported from a vehicle in the 3100 block of McKnight Road Sept. 23. Vehicle windows were also damaged. • Theft of about $7,600 worth of items was reported in the 4500 block of First Avenue Sept. 23.

• An assault was reported in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Sept. 22. A suspect has been identified.

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• Police subdued a 27-year-old man with a stun gun after he advanced toward police wielding two large-bladed knives in the 1700 block of Fourth Street Sept. 25. Felony charges are pending review. • A White Bear Lake man was found in possession of 1.6 grams of meth in the 2000 block of County Road E Sept. 25. He was arrested for fifth-degree controlled substance charges.

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Driftwood Wilderness Lodge consists of a guest cabin, left, and the main cook’s cabin. The remote location on Kodiak Island offers few distractions and a serene experience off the grid.

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and hunting parties from his own lodge. For the past three years, the 30-year-old lived in a canvas tent heated with wood, getting by with few modern conveniences, a small generator, and backup solar panels to power his cell phone and tools. He lives largely off the land. A reality show on the DIY Network called “Building Alaska” is still running episodes of Blanco's intrepid journey, “Season 7 – The New Generation,” which aired Sept. 27. As unofficial director of Blanco's Minnesota support team, Nelson has taken on a new role at Driftwood Wilderness Lodge: chief cook and bottle washer. She and husband Mike Keeler just returned from two weeks at the lodge, where they helped Blanco with food preparation and last-minute jobs — like hooking up a rainwater shower — before his first guests arrived. Mom is definitely a team player. Up at 5 a.m. every morning to prepare breakfast before the party of six headed out to fish, Nelson ditched the makeup and curling iron. She had to heat water to wash dishes and got creative when it came to cooking, even making wild goat chili, which her son said was the best he ever tasted. As for the fishing party, they're already booked for 2021. “We're calling them the Founder's Club,” Nelson said. “Their anticipated visit kept Nick on task with his rebuild. They gave Nick helpful words of advice and were an inspiration. They also had a fantastic week of fishing and limited out on salmon.” Blanco's mom is amazed at her son's tenacity after his first lodge, nearly complete, burned down in 2017. But after spending time on the spacious deck

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The lodge’s first guests, high school friends from Richfield, hold the day’s salmon catch. The party included a judge, an airline pilot, real estate attorney and business executive. The fishing buddies have already booked a return trip in 2021.

overlooking Larsen Bay and watching a fledgling eagle learn to fly, Nelson understood his love for the wilderness and his desire to rebuild. “This place is off the grid,” she emphasized. “Our cell phones didn't work, so there were few distractions. You may give up some hygiene and comfort, but you learn what's important. There is a healing power to the wilderness. It made me want more.” Nelson believes there is a market

for eco-tourists, too, looking for a true Alaskan experience. “This is such a unique place for the right people.” A college buddy, Tyler Johnson, agrees. “Alaska gets in your blood. What Nick has put together there is nothing short of incredible.” Johnson describes the oceanside setting as serene. The only noise is an occasional bush plane. “You are on island time. And the fishing and hunting opportunities are incredible,” he added.

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Nick Blanco is owner and guide of the ﬁshing/hunting camp.

Nick’s college friend Tyler Johnson is a White Bear grad who has visited the Larsen Bay lodge four times, working and ﬁshing. He caught this king salmon in July.

“I'm telling people to go. It helps to recharge, reset the mind. Go to the edge of the world; go to Alaska. The lodge is open for business.” For more information on booking a trip, visit www.driftwoodwildernesslodge.com. On the homepage is a bit of apropos philosophy — Blanco's minor in college — that reads: “Where no roads go, your path begins.” In other words, it's an open-ended invitation.

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The Bandit returns to the lodge on Larsen Bay after Day 1 of ﬁshing.

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A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. THE CLERK’S CORNER - Lots going on around the Township to kick off the Fall season! By now you probably know that we are undergoing the process of replacing water meters throughout the Community. Please take the time to schedule the switch out as time is running out! The first phase of our 10 year street improvement project has begun in earnest with completion scheduled for late fall. Our Administrative Office has undergone an upgrade with its landscaping & the interior is scheduled to be updated Mid November. Finally, Township Day was a great success, & we would like to thank everyone who took part in the planning & managing of the event. Watch out for kids getting on & off buses now, & enjoy the season! (Fall rocks)

and BOTH Counties to install a sanitary sewer line under South Shore Boulevard & East County Line Road N. Local access will still be available during the closure via County Road F to Bellaire Avenue. Details about the project can be found at www.cityofbirchwood.com/ cpn_2019_3. If you have any concerns or questions please call the City of Birchwood at 651-426-3403 or email info@cityofbirchwood.com.

HELP PROTECT OUR WATER – ADOPT A STORM DRAIN TODAY – Everyone knows that trash is no good for lakes & rivers, buy many people unwittingly contribute to water pollution because they do not understand that “natural” debris-leaves, grass clippings, fertilizer, road South Shore Blvd from County Rd. F north approximately 600 feet will salt, & pet waste becomes pollution when it hits the water. When these be temporarily closed starting Monday, natural pollutants break down they become food for algae, causing it to September 30th until completion in late grow out of control. Here’s how it works: October to mid-November. • Organic stuff like leaves & grass wash down the storm drain. The City of Birchwood Village is working • Algae & weeds are fed by all this organic matter. in cooperation with the Township • Water gets green & soupy.

• Less sunlight gets through the water so bottom plants can’t grow. Fish & wildlife lose habitat. • When a lot of algae die they create a dead zone. For information about adopting a storm drain in your area visit one or all of the following organizations to see which fits for your area: • vlawmo.org/get-involved/service-opportunities/ • ricecreek.org/index.asp?SEC=E401F5F5-6504-4416-99575EF86026891B&Type=B BASIC • adopt-a-drain.org

experience heavy traffic during the fall. If you’d like to avoid a wait, consider the following tips: • Avoid the 11 a.m. opening time; there is almost always a rush at opening & there can be long lines. • Visit yard waste sites during the week. If you need to go on a weekend, Saturday mornings between 9:15 & 10:30 a.m. can be less busy. • Avoid fall weekends with war, dry weather. Visit the sites during cold or raining weather or when the Vikings are playing.

OCTOBER MOBILE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS LOCATION – Aldrich Arena, 1905 Van Dyke Street, Maplewood, is the October site for the mobile household hazardous waste truck. The truck will be on site weekends during October, Friday’s from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. & Saturday’s from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. through October 26th.

RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S FRIGHT FARM HAUNTED HOUSE OPENING – The Fright Farm will be opening this Friday, October 4th & will be open every Friday & Saturday night during the month of October from 7-11 p.m. & on Thursday, October 31st. Don’t forget about the Low Scare event on Sunday October 27th from noon-4 p.m. This is a tamer version of the haunt that includes free prizes, fun activities & family-friendly costumes. Fright Farm tickets are $12 for all ages & Low Scare tickets are $6 for all ages.

HAVE YOU HAD TO WAIT AT THE YARD WASTE SITE – HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO TRY TO AVOID THAT – Yard waste sites can

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referendum on the November ballot would be for this potential purchase. District leaders have continued to receive questions about whether the district will take people’s homes for the expanded one-campus high school, said Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak, even though the board has clearly stated they would not use eminent domain. The resolution was an attempt to make the district’s position clear. “This expansion of North Campus can occur on the land we already own,” Kazmierczak said. The avoidance of eminent domain has been the intent of the facilities planning committee and board all along. Board Clerk Ellen Fahey said the resolution was made to dispel a rumor. “This board has always stated since the beginning that we will not use eminent domain,” she said.

District compares taxes to its neighbors Kazmierczak also presented some new information to the board on the bond and how its tax impact compares to neighboring districts. The average neighboring district voter-approved school debt tax levy was $317 in 2019 for a home with an estimated market value of $250,000. With the new bond, White Bear’s would be $275. It is currently $24. “We are not an outlier,” Kazmierczak stated. The district has explained that the bond will provide much-needed updates to all schools in the district. The average age of district buildings is 50 years. Big changes that are part of the plans include a new elementary school in Hugo and expanding North Campus to house all high school grades. Oneka Elementary will be converted from a

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grade 2-5 school into a K-5 school. Hugo Elementary would be converted from K-1 to an early childhood center. Sunrise Park Middle School would be moved to South Campus. Sunrise would become an early childhood center, transition center and senior center, and would house district offices. The vacated District Center, where district offices are currently located, would be an expansion for Central Middle School. Districtwide safety and security improvements, as well as flexible learning spaces are also part of the plans. The plans were put forth by a 90-member facilities committee that met this winter. The district projects that

more than 2,000 new students will move into the district during the next 10 years due to housing growth. The growth will be 25% higher than current capacity. New homes in the northern part of the district and turnover of homes in the southern part of the district will both contribute to the growth.

Average household eligible for homestead credit The impact of the bond on an average value home in the district of $275,000 would be about $23 per month. However, Kazmierczak let residents know that homeowners with household annual incomes of less than

$113,150 are eligible for the Minnesota Homestead Credit Refund. The average household income in the district is about $100,000, so most residents would be eligible, he noted. The average household with an average value home at $275,000 could see a tax impact from the bond of $9 per month instead of $23 per month with the credit, according to district documents. For a $200,000 value home and an income of $50,000 per year, the tax impact would be about $6 per month instead of $23. More information on the homestead credit refund can be found at revenue.state. mn.us/homeowners-homestead-credit-refund.

In other action, the school board: •Certified its preliminary 2019 payable 2020 property tax levy. The max increase will be 6.79%. The tax impact of the $46.9 million levy would be about $5 per year, or 42 cents per month, for the average value home at $275,000, according to Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Tim Wald. The fi nal levy will be certified in December. The levy refers to operating costs and is not based on the bond referendum to go before voters in November.

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Retired art teacher paints the town After teaching art in White Bear Lake for 38 years, Lori Eklund Quello decided to “practice what I preach.” Paintings by the hometown artist will be featured Oct. 11-12 at First Presbyterian Church. Known for her ability to bring out the artist in her students, Quello returned to the canvas in retirement with new knowledge and techniques that she taught in the classroom. “I’m a better artist now,” she said. As an artist, Quello is known for her landscape and flower paintings that capture beautiful scenes and happy memories. Her “Painting the Town” art show will feature that work, along with paintings of familiar places in White Bear, including

the Hippodrome, the library, St. Mary’s Church, the train depot and other iconic landmarks. “These are the places that caught my eye as a kid growing up in White Bear and now they’re catching my eye as an artist,” noted the retired teacher. Quello is the daughter of the late Norm and Cele Eklund. Norm taught industrial arts at Central when it was a junior high school. “My dad was an artist in his own right who taught mechanical drawing to his students. My mom was also a teacher and a creative writer. Together, they fostered my talent and supported me in my teaching and my craft.” Her sister, Kari Logan, is one of

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Quello's biggest fans. “I will tell you that when she was teaching at Sunrise Middle School, Lori had a passion for bringing out the artist in her students. Many of them didn't excel in athletics or other activities, but with her teaching and encouragement, they became confident in their artistic gifts. Lori would spend her own money on hosting art shows at the school that spotlighted her students as artists. Now it's her turn to shine.” Now an award-winning artist, the former teacher hopes that old friends and new will gather at First Presbyterian Church to see her work. It will be available for purchase. Submitted

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Painting the Town Art Show is 5-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at First Presbyterian Church, 4821 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake.

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NAMES IN THE NEWS U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologist Perry Jones retired Sept. 27. His work included model simulations of groundwater flow in bedrock and glacial aquifers, research on groundwater/ surface water exchanges near lakes and groundwater flow assessments surrounding mines in northeastern Minnesota. A capstone achievePerry Jones ment is the 2016 report “Statistical analysis of lake levels and field study of groundwater and surface-water exchanges in the northeast Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, 2002 through 2015,” which was selected by Office of Groundwater as best USGS groundwater report of 2016. It was Jones' research that first suggested White Bear Lake's low water levels were due to higher regional groundwater pumping. That work triggered the lake level lawsuit fi led in 2012. Jones plans to pursue a change in career. The Otto Bremer Trust granted $25,000 to Phoenix Alternatives Inc., White Bear Lake. The grant will provide training and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to increase their independence. The charitable trust also granted $10,000 to the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf. In total, $10.2 million was awarded to 156 grant recipients. White Bear Lake funeral home Mueller Memorial sponsored the September Hugo Yellow Ribbon hamburger night. The Mueller team served 213 burger meals, which help provide vital support for military members and their families.

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Community newspaper readers more likely to be voters Community newspapers are the most trusted source of information about candidates running for public office, and community newspaper readers are more likely to be voters, according to a survey from the National Newspaper Association (NNA). The survey polled more than 1,000 people from urban and rural communities across the country and found that 85% of community newspaper readers said they are “very likely” to vote in upcoming elections, compared to 73% of non-readers. Respondents also rated community newspapers as the most trusted source of information about candidates running for public office, whether on the local, state or federal level. On a scale of 1-10

(with “1” meaning completely untrustworthy and “10” being completely trustworthy), community newspapers received an average of 5.77 overall and an average of 6.23 among readers, the highest of all other information mediums. Ratings for other sources are as follows: • National network TV news – 5.13 • Cable TV news shows – 4.60 • Talk or satellite radio programs – 4.31 • Metropolitan newspapers that cover major cities and suburbs – 4.29 • Direct mailings from candidates and/or political parties – 3.73 • Facebook and/or Twitter – 2.92 “Overall, great news for local community newspapers,” NNA

Vice President Matt Adelman told PubAux. “(The results) show Facebook and even direct mail have far less impact and readership than the political consultants insist, especially on the trustworthy scale where our newspapers rank about even with national news programs, but far ahead of the rest of the pack.” The survey also found that 92% of community newspaper readers say that their local paper informs them and 64% said they share their paper with up to five other people. Of all survey respondents, 61% said that they turn to their local community newspaper for information about candidates running for public office. From National Newspaper Association

Senate Republicans unveil insulin affordability bill Minnesota Senate Republicans announced last Thursday the Minnesota Insulin Assistance Program, a plan to require drug manufacturers to provide insulin to doctors on behalf of patients who cannot otherwise afford the high cost of the life-saving medication. The plan requires patients to work through their doctors to acquire free insulin from the manufacturers, which Republican leaders say will foster strong doctor-patient relationships. Diabetic Minnesotans can qualify if they are not already on another state or federal health care program (such as Medicare, Medicaid or MinnesotaCare) and if their family income is less than 400% of the federal poverty line, which is approximately $50,000 for an individual and $100,000 for a family of four.

White Bear Lake Area Church Directory Find the church that ﬁts your needs. CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X

All Are Invited!

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. 4 pm

Traditional Worship

Sun. 8:45am & 10:30am, 7:30pm • Reconciliation: Sat. 3pm

Join us at Redeemer! Traditional Worship at 9 am Contemporary at 9 & 10:30 am

First Christian Church of St. Paul (disciples of Christ) Mahtomedi, Minnesota

September - May SUNDAY WORSHIP Traditional - 8:30 am Education/Coffee - 9:30 am Contemporary - 10:30 am

AT REDEEMER Worship- 9:30 am Coffee-10:30 am

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS Meal 5-6 pm Programming 6-7 pm Menu online - All ages welcome

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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

3770 Bellaire Avenue, White Bear Lake 651-429-5411 rlcwbl.org

650 Wildwood Road Mahtomedi, MN 55115 www.fccstpaul.com 651-779-3330

Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday 8:45 & 10:15 a.m. Great Hall NURSERY AT ALL SERVICES ST. ANDREW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 900 STILLWATER ROAD, MAHTOMEDI WWW.SAINTANDREWS.ORG 651-426-3261

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COMMUNITY LIKE NO OTHER 9am Tradi ons service 10:45am New Crossings

Nursery available during worship

Nursery for infants-3 years

Community bread oven | Nourishing the hungers of life 1851 Birch Street, White Bear Lake | 651-429-9026 | wblumc.org

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

White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church 2175 1st St • 55110-3462 StJohnWilderness.org

Worship Every Sunday at 8, 9, & 11 am

Rev. Victoria Safford LEAD MINISTER

Sunday Services & Religious Ed: 9 & 11am

A Welcoming & Inclusive Faith Community Rev. Sara Goodman Rev. Jack Gaede

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Worship Saturday 5:30 p.m. Sunday 8 and 10:45 a.m. Christian Education Hour 9:30 – for all ages – Dial-A-Devotion 651-429-0078 www.sstwbl.org

We are Sharing, Caring, & Growing in Christ We’d Love to Have You Come Join US!

LAKEWOOD WORSHIP CENTER L Sunday School and Fellowship at 9:00 am Family Worship Service at 10:30 am Capt’s Michael & Erin Metzler, Pastors 208 2080 Woodlynn Ave., Maplewood • 651-779-9177

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Chruch

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Worship time: Sundays 10am 9:00 am Sunday School and Adult Ed 10:15 am Worship 11:15 am Coffee Fellowship

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Monday & Wed-Fri: Mass at 9 a.m. Tuesday: Mass at 6 p.m. a.m. Saturday: Mass at 5 p.m. Sunday: Mass at 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. 700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi 651-426-3245

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UPCOMING EVENTS Event details are subject to change. Please contact the event organizer to verify information prior to attending.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT When: 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 Where: Hippodrome, 4855 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Roller skating and/or scootering on the Hippodrome’s concrete ﬂoor, followed by a showing of the movie “Aladdin.” Bring chairs, blankets, pillows and snacks.Free. Contact: whitebear.ce.eleyo. com

WHITE BEAR LAKE FALL CLEAN-UP When: 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5 Where: 4200 Hoffman Rd., West side of Hwy. 61/White Bear Ave. intersection Details: Drop-off unwanted items. Check city’s website for list of acceptable items and fees. Proof of residency required. Contact: whitebearlake.org

TASTE OF NORTHEAST When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Rd. F Details: Sweet and savory treats, live music and silent auction to beneﬁt and celebrate Northeast Youth and Family Services. Contact: 651-379-3422 or nyfs.org

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE When: 2-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 Where: Christ the Servant, 3676 Centerville Rd., Vadnais Heights Details: All blood types and platelets needed. Call or go online to register. Contact: 800 RED CROSS or redcrossblood.org

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When: 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Rd. F Details: Social hour, dinner, program, live and silent auction. Beneﬁts White Bear Lake Area DISCOVER FALL BIRDS Educational Foundation. When: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Tickets $75; VIP $100. Oct. 5 Contact: wblaef.org Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter BRING IT HOME DINNER & Lake Road, White Bear AUCTION Township When: 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 Details: Join experienced Where: Dellwood Country birding volunteers on a Club, 29 Hwy 96 E. discovery walk to learn about the birds of the area. Details: Support Solid Free. Ground’s mission to prevent and end Contact: 651-407-5350 or homelessness for families parks.co.ramsey.mn.us/ with children through tamarack housing, resources and

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opportunity. Tickets $85. Cocktail attire. Contact: solidgroundmn. org/bring-it-home

PUNKINMANIA When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Pumpkins for sale, inﬂatables, petting zoo, games for kids, food and much more. Sponsored by the Wildwood Lions Club and Kramer-Berg American Legion Post 507. Contact: wildwoodlionsclub. org SUBMITTED

INDOOR PLANT CARE When: 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 Where: White Bear Lake South Campus High School, Media Center, 3551 North McKnight Rd. Details: Learn how to keep your indoor plants healthy and avoid common problems. Open to the public. $20; registration required. Contact: whitebear.ce.eleyo. com/course/1988/1920-fall/ indoor-plant-care

BUILD A BURGER FOR TROOPS When: 5-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 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

WET OR DRY? THE PROHIBITION ERA IN WHITE BEAR When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14 Where: Birchwood Village Hall, 207 Birchwood Ave. Details: Learn about the pubs, taverns, speakeasies and sample rooms around White Bear Lake, as well as the legislation of Prohibition and the Temperance Movement that led to it. Contact: 651-426-2042 or washcolib.org

COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 Where: Normandy Park, 2482 County Rd. F, White Bear Lake Details: Free resource

Waffle Breakfast and Fire Prevention Week When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Rd. F Details: All-you-can-eat Belgian wafﬂe breakfast sponsored by the Vadnais Heights Lions Club,

fair for parents and infants up to 9 months. Meet other parents and early childhood staff. Registration required. Contact: 651-653-3100 or whitebear.ce.eleyo.com

MENTAL HEALTH OVERVIEW EVENT When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 Where: Mahtomedi Middle School, 8100 75th St. N. Details: Community conversation event for adults where presenters will discuss the difference between age-appropriate expected behaviors and common behavioral signs that may beneﬁt from professional mental health support. Childcare and complimentary dinner provided. RSVP online. Contact: forms.gle/ HLZFRCp 5WsSoMWQ47

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 Where: Kowalski’s parking lot. 4391 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake Details: Lakeside hike, approx. 3 miles. Contact: stpaulhike.com

QUILTERS COUNTRY FAIR When: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520

activities for kids, free blood pressure testing, KidsSight Vision screening and bake sale. Adults $7.50; Seniors $6.50; kids 6-14 $4. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com

Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Mahtomedi Evening Star Quilters biannual quilt show, boutique, vendors, crafters garage sale. Rafﬂes and refreshments. Admission $4. Contact: facebook.com/ Evening-Star-Quilters-ofMahtomedi

Theater ‘GYPSY’ When: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 6- Oct. 6 Where: Haniﬂ Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Lakeshore Players Theatre perform the tale of an ambitious stage mother ﬁghting for her daughters’ success while secretly yearning for her own. Recommended for ages 13+. Tickets $23-$28. Contact: 651-429-5674 or lakeshoreplayers.org

Music OVATION “LEADING WITH LOVE” CONCERT When: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 Where: White Bear Lake United Methodist Church, 1851 Birch St. Details: Performance by a portable version of One Voice Mixed Chorus,

a smaller a cappella ensemble bringing a message of hope, inclusiveness and equality. Contact: wblumc.org

BILLY MCLAUGHLIN WITH SIMPLE GIFTS When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 Where: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, 8000 75th St. N., Mahtomedi Details: Local musician plays acoustic-guitar, with vocals, bagpipes, Celtic whistles, violin, piano and percussion. Contact: wildwoodartistseries.com

CLAUDE BOURBON CONCERT When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 Where: The Zephyr Theatre 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: International guitarist performs Medieval and Spanish Blues. Tickets $25. Contact: 651-342-1542 or stillwater zephyrtheatre. org

SAM REEVES AND FRIENDS When: 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 Where: Lakewood Worship Center, 2080 Woodlynn Ave., Maplewood Details: Gospel and Jazz performance. Free will offering. Contact: 651-226-4289

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Fright Farm Haunted House When: 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through October; and Oct. 31 Where: 2020 White Bear Ave. N., Maplewood Details: One of the scariest attractions in the area, located

Arts RIVERTOWN FALL ART FESTIVAL When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 Where: North Lowell Park, Downtown Stillwater Details: St. Croix Valley’s largest juried art festival features the works of more than 100 artists from around the country, food vendors, beer tent, live music. Contact: 651-430-2306 or rivertownartfestival.com

Ongoing SCENIC WAGON RIDES When: 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 10-11 a.m. and 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 7-Oct. 20 Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Rd, Dellwood Details: Wagon rides run continuously. Contact: 651-429-7202 or pinetreeappleorchard.com

among the relics of the Ramsey County Poor Farm and Cemetery. Other activities on the grounds including rides, selﬁe spots, food and beverages. Operated by the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce. Tickets $12. Contact: frightfarm.org

PUMPKIN PATCH AND CORN MAZE When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 21-Oct. 20; also 1-4 p.m. Wednesday-Friday starting Oct. 2 Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Rd, Dellwood Details: Maze takes an average of 30 minutes and guests must enter by 4 p.m. Contact: 651-429-7202 or pinetreeappleorchard.com

WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMERS MARKET When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, June 28- Oct. Where: Washington Ave. and 4th St., downtown White Bear Lake Details: Organic produce, natural meats and cheeses, honey, syrup, baked goods, plants and ﬂowers. Contact: 651-747-3650 or whitebearlake.org

VADNAIS HEIGHTS FARMERS MARKET When: 2-6 p.m. Wednesdays, June - Oct. Where: Helene Houle Medical Center parking lot, 1155 E. County Rd. E Details: 30 selling spaces

with produce grown within 50 miles of St. Paul. Contact: 651-485-9532 or cityvadnaisheights.com

TODDLER TUESDAYS When: 9-10:30 a.m. The 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month Where: Liberty Classical Academy, 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Half-hour story or music time followed by open gym for children 5 and under. Story time evert 1st Tuesday and music time every 3rd Tuesday. Contact: 651-772-2777 or libertclassicalacademy.org

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY FLASHLIGHT NIGHT IN THE CORN MAZE When: Last entry 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 and 11 and Saturday, Oct. 5 and 12 Where: Waldoch Farm, 8174 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: No fright, only fun. Bring a ﬂashlight. Contact: 651-780-1207 or waldochfarm.com

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ANNIE’S SWEDISH COFFEE Details: Tour distinguished properties, including PARTY When: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia Details: Traditional Swedish 3-course Coffee Party and tours of the 5 historic buildings. $15/ person; reservations required. Contact: 651-433-5053 or gammel gardenmuseum. org

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When: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, 101 Pine St. W., Stillwater Details: Small group tours will explore areas of the Historic Courthouse that are typically closed off to the public, including the basement, attic, dome and the 1870s jail that housed women and juveniles. Also exhibits. First Saturday of the month through October. Reservations required. Contact: 651-275-7075 or co.washington.mn.us/ hcevents

HARVEST HOWL When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 Where: Wildlife Science Center, 22830 Sunrise Rd. NE, Stacy Details: Family event with wolves, raptors, bears, cougars and other animals. Educational demonstrations, local artisans and vendors, kid’s games, pumpkin painting contest. Admission $15/ adults, $10/kids. Food truck. Dogs on leashes welcome. Contact: 651-464-3993 or wildlifescience center. org

BIG RED BARN SALE When: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 Where: Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 East County Road D, Maplewood Details: 40+ artisans, crafters, vintage sellers, ﬂea market sales, direct sellers and garage sale items. Also live music, food and Maplewood Area Historical Society Open House. Contact: maplewood historicalsociety.org

STILLWATER HISTORIC HOMES TOUR When: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 Where: Various locations in Stillwater

FALL COLOR BLAST When: 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N, Marine on St. Croix Details: Celebrate the peak of fall color with guided trail hikes, paddling on the lake and visits with resident animals. Entertainment and activities. Contact: 651-433-2427 ext. 10 or warnernaturecenter.org

HAUNTED HISTORY TROLLEY TOUR When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, 18 and 25; and Saturday, Oct. 12, 19 and 26 Where: The Zephyr Theatre 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Travel the city to areas of Stillwater’s haunted past, including true -to-life stories told by actors wandering the trolley and unearthing ghosts of the past. $40/ person.

When: Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12 and 13; time varies Where: Lowell Park, 201 Water St., downtown Stillwater Details: Giant pumpkin weigh-off, chili cook-off, carving exhibitions, games, music, pumpkin regatta, tractor pull, street dance. Contact: harvestfeststillwater.com

WARGO FALL FESTIVAL When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Free family event with ciderpress, pioneer games and self-guided nature activities. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

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LOOKING BACK Week of September 29-October 5, 2019 Culled from the archives of the White Bear Press at the resource library of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society.

until his retirement in 1961, and was affi liated with the St. Paul and Minnesota Safety Councils. Mr. Thomas served on the city council for 13 years from 1945 to 1958 prior to his being elected mayor.

1919 Every Returned Soldier, Sailor or Marine is asked to be present at a meeting of the White Bear Post, of the American Legion to be held Monday evening October 13th. It is expected that each and every one of you will make a special effort to be present, as applications will be fi lled out that evening for the State Bonus.

1994 White Bear Lake Conservation District Board has approved a plan that calls for treating Eurasian water milfoil in two deep-water sites on White Bear Lake using a new form of the chemical herbicide 2,4-D. The board, however, later rejected a homeowners association’s offer to pay for part of the treatment.

1944 Bob Bloom has sold his department store to Mrs. Rubye M. Mullett, of Minneapolis, and she now is in charge. Mrs. Mullett, thoroughly experienced in merchandising, is of pleasing personality and with the old established business is sure of success. The store will contue its long established lines and Mrs. Mullett will endeavor to give the public every service possible.

1969 Homer Thomas, 77, former mayor of White Bear Lake for three years from 1958 to 1961, died Sept. 24 of a heart ailment shortly after he was taken to St. Paul – Ramsey Hospital. He had lived in White Bear Lake for 47 years. He also was manager of the St. Paul Auto Club for 28 years

Looking Forward to the Past Upcoming Historical Society Events

Wet or Dry? The Prohibition Era Monday, Oct. 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Birchwood Village Hall, 207 Birchwood Ave. The pubs, taverns, speakeasies and sample rooms around White Bear Lake were popular places before during and after the Prohibition Era. Join us as we explore the history of our local establishments, the legislation of Prohibition and the Temperance Movement that led to it. FREE event but donations are welcome. Presented by the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society in partnership with the Washington County Library-Wildwood.

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Robert Bloom, proprietor of Bloom’s Department Store on Third Street, ca 1940

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1. A large 10-point buck was spotted munching on hostas in a Birchwood yard at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27. — Submitted 2. Mike and Marcia Faust hosted the Bald Eagle Women’s Club’s 95th-year kickoff with a pizza party. Mike built the wood-fired brick oven in his backyard. — Submitted 3. Community members gather around St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church’s Peace Pole before the 3rd Annual Walk for Peace. The event took place on International Peace Day, Sept. 21. — Nancy Calderon 4. Mahtomedi grad and Bowie Baysox pitcher Michael Baumann was named 2019 Baltimore Orioles Jim Palmer Minor League Co-pitcher of the Year. He was honored Sept. 21 during a pre-game presentation at

Camden Yards. His mother Leslie and brother Nick attended the ceremony. — Submitted 5. The politics behind slavery and the civil war was the Sept. 26 history topic presented by Kathy Simmer at the Mahtomedi District Education Center. Future history classes will explore White House women and the dangers of the presidency. Over 30 adults attended this presentation, which was part of the Many Faces - Many Stories community collaborative aimed at recognizing, honoring and embracing all cultures. — Cathy Wyland 6. Bald Eagle Women’s Club members (from left) Diane Tonder, Robyn Stuemke and Wendy Steiner (the Rooney sisters) dress up as Italian waitresses for the Sept. 17 meeting and pizza party. The club is kicking off its 95th year. — Submitted

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Above: Mahtomedi student Jillian Mack uses a foam Zephyr pointer finger to direct her friends toward a good place to watch the homecoming parade along a route between Wildwood Elementary School and the high school.

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Oh, no! Rico Kirk (3), Cam Zaleski and Mason Fike react when they see the flag that nullified Zaleski’s apparent game-winning touchdown.

Homecoming drama: Bears lose 28-23 after TD nullified BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Nobody wants a football game to be decided by an official’s call. Especially if the call goes against your team. White Bear Lake lost at homecoming to East Ridge 28-23 Friday night as an apparent winning touchdown was called back, not to mention an end-zone non-call going against them, in the last 20 seconds. “That’s football. You have to live with it,” said Ryan Bartlett, Bears coach. Cam Zaleski snagged a screen pass from a scrambling Branden Berwald and barged 21 yards into the corner of the end zone with 13 seconds left, touching off a short-lived celebration — then looked back on the field and dropped to the ground, head in

his hands, when he saw the flag. The officials called an illegal block from behind. The play before, Berwald had lofted a pass to Sammy Russ in the left corner of the end zone. Raptors defender Andres Pettit reached over the receiver’s shoulder to poke at the ball as it arrived. Russ couldn’t hang on. No flag. The play after the nullified TD, Berwald tossed another screen, to Brice Peters, who zigzagged 13 yards and was stopped at the five, with just under two seconds left. Berwald tried another lob to the other corner and the Raptors again broke it up. Game over. “That was good defense by them,” Bartlett said about the two end-zone tosses. “You don’t want a official’s call to decide a game.” This was almost a miracle finish for

the Bears, who trailed 28-14 late in the third quarter. Jeff Odamtten’s 23-yard field goal cut the cap to 28-17. With just 4:09 left, Peters cut across the middle to snag a Berwald pass and dashed 40 yards to score. Down 28-23, the Bears tried a pass for two points. The Raptors broke it up, which proved crucial. East Ridge was poised to run out the clock before tackle Dylan Larson threw a Raptor for a six-yard loss, giving them a third-and-13, on which Monte Collins and Brad Snook flushed quarterback Jackson Turner out of the pocket and stopped him for a short gain. East Ridge botched the punt with a high snap and the Bears took over at the Raptor 29 with a minute left. “It was heartbreaking, with how hard we fought back,” Peters said, “but

we made mistakes. It was a learning experience for sure; we’ll just have to use it as motivation.” East Ridge (3-2) led 14-0 in the fi rst quarter on two touchdown passes from Riley Larson to Brody Kriesel covering 30 and 58 yards. The Bears owned the second quarter with Peters dashing 23 yards and Zaleski three yards for TDs, tying it 14-14. Berwald, junior quarterback, had his best passing game, 15 of 26 for 186 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions. Peters caught eight for 104 yards, carried the ball 15 times for 85 yards, and hit Russ with a 37-yard halfback pass that set up the field goal. Zaleski carried 17 times for 65 yards. Odamtten gained 24 yards on a fake punt. White Bear Lake will play at Roseville (0-5) on Friday evening, Oct. 4.

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Zephyrs top North 28-14 at homecoming BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

The Mahtomedi Zephyrs triumphed at homecoming 28-14 over North St. Paul on Friday evening, getting a kick return touchdown along with three more on short runs. Jordan Hull punched into the end zone three times for the Zephyrs (2-3) — from three, three and four yards out, one each in the first three quarters — while rolling up 101 yards in 23 carries. His first TD came after the North punter fumbled at the 11-yard line. Ty Decker opened a 28-7 lead when he returned a kickoff 78 yards in the fourth quarter. The Polars (0-5) got fourth-quarter

touchdowns by Austin Lende on a nineyard run and Cassanova Edwards on a 13-yard pass from Ben Tiegland. Josh Praml added 71 in 10 carries as Mahtomedi had 174 yards rushing. Johnny DeVore completed 10 of 17 passes for 122 yards with no interceptions. Steven Runkel caught four for 34 yards, Hull two for 46, Bjorn Sather two for 24 and Anthony Neubeck two for 18. Defensively, Nathan Kujawa made 11 tackles, Dominic Fedie 10, Matthew Muetzel seven, Nick Ficcadenti five, and Jacob Paakkonen five. Kyle Oswald had a quarterback sack and Ethan Loss intercepted a pass. The Zephyrs limited North to 50 yards rushing and 109 passing.

Huge feat: Bear runners champs at Griak gala BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

White Bear Lake boys cross country earned a colossal achievement Saturday, winning the 34th annual Roy Griak Invitational against strong teams from many states. The Bears outstrided defending state champion Edina and 48 other teams in the Gold (top) division at Bolstad Golf Course in Falcon Heights in the meet hosted by University of Minnesota. “This is the biggest meet in the country, with teams from all over the country. It is like a state meet on steroids,” said Bear coach Dan Kovacich. “We were projected to be 10th.” The top five teams were the Bears with 304, Edina 338, Frontier Academy (Colorado) 341, Dowling Catholic (Iowa) 377 and Cherry Creek (Colorado) 387. The next-highest Minnesota team was St. Paul Highland Park, a Bears section rival, in eighth place.

The Bears previous best finish at the Griak was 10th in 2011. They were 30th last year. Max Nelson led the Bears, hitting the chute in 22nd place (16:33). Logan Tanttu finished 41st (16:48), Trevor Locke 48th (16:54), Isaac Maruyama 81st (17:12) and Ernie Mattison 112th (17:27) among 570 runners. Backing them up were Ben McLaughlin in 157th (17:41) and Sam Verkerke 182nd (17:50). “The boys ran in a solid pack today,” Kovacich said. “Our three to seven really stepped up. We had a 51-second spread one to five. Winning this type of meet, with almost 600 runners, and nobody in the top 10, very seldom happens.” The Bears will close the regular season at the Alexandria Invitational on Saturday, followed by the Suburban East Conference meet Oct. 15. “If we can continue to stay healthy,” Kovacich said, “who knows what this team can do.”

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White Bear girls 13th of 50 at Griak meet White Bear Lake girls cross country placed 13th among 50 teams Saturday in the Gold (top) division at the University of Minnesota’s 34th annual Roy Griak Invitational. Maddie Verkerke led the Bears, placing 26th (19:21), followed by Melanie Pankow 56th (19:50), Claire Schneider 101st (20:20), Maggie Blanding 123rd (20:34) and Natalie Andres 145th (20:51) among 505 entrants. Cherry Creek of Colorado was the team champion and had the individual winner, Riley Stewart, who finished in 17:29.

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Brice Peters was a triple threat in White Bear Lake’s 28-23 loss to East Ridge at homecoming Friday evening. Peters ran 15 times for 86 yards with a 23-yard touchdown, caught eight passes for 104 yards with a 40-yard touchdown, and threw a long halfback pass for a 37-yard gain to set up a field goal. For the season, Peters has 239 yards rushing (two TDs), 232 yards receiving (three TDs) and 248 yards on returns. Last season, he had 379 yards rushing, 100 receiving and 354 on returns. Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2018

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Zephyr girls tip Hill-Murray in 1 vs. 2 soccer showdown Mahtomedi girls soccer won a No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown with conference and section rival and top-ranked Hill-Murray 2-1 last Wednesday at home. The next day, the Zephyrs held their slim lead in the Metro East Conference by deadlocking with Hastings 2-2. “Big game, and bigger ones coming up,” said David Wald, Mahtomedi coach, hearkening to Hastings and a likely rematch with Hill-Murray at sectionals. Anna Wagner delivered a left-footed goal from the box, after the ball glanced off a Hill-Murray player, in the first half. Mickenzie Mireault made it 2-0 in the second half with a five-yard bullet off a feed from Lauren Heinsch. H-M’s Carolyn Connors scored in the 71st minute. “The girls worked hard. They kept their engines going,” Wald said. “We’ve been talking about that since the White Bear and Cretin week.” Mahtomedi is 6-0-2 since back-toback losses to White Bear Lake 2-1 and Cretin-Derham Hall 3-0. The Hill-Murray game was scheduled for Tuesday night but postponed due to rain and lightning after a long wait, and moved to Wednesday. At Hastings, the Zephyrs gave up two quick goals on a penalty kick and a free kick outside the box. Rachael McCleery got the Zephyrs on the board just before halftime. Erica

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Lauren Heinsch (9) and Mickenzie Mireault beamed after teaming for a goal against Hill-Murray.

Broten tied the score in dramatic fashion on a 40-yard free kick, midway through the second half. In the time remaining, Lauren Heinsch and Audrey Sexson both hit the post. Mahtomedi leads the Metro East at 4-0-1, followed by Hastings at 2-0-2 and Hill-Murray at 4-1. Two matches remain. Bruce Strand

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115 MINUTES AUGUST 22, 2019 A Regular meeting of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held August 22, 2019, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Mahtomedi District Education Center-Community Room. CALL TO ORDER-Meeting called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Chair Lucy Payne. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCEPresent: Mike Chevalier (arrived 7:40 p.m.); Kevin Donovan; Julie McGraw; Lucy Payne; Judy Schwartz; Stacey Stout; and Superintendent Barbara Duffrin, ex-officio. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA-Chair Lucy Payne requested the flexibility to move Item 10. B. Approval of Mahtomedi School District’s Strategic Plan to be presented after the presentations and recognitions. Schwartz moved, Stout seconded, approval of agenda. Carried 5-0. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDASchool Board Director Judy Schwartz noted the $1,600.00 in donations and expressed the school district’s formal thank you. Donovan moved, Stout seconded, approval of the actions recommended on the consent agenda. Carried 5-0. PRESENTATIONS/ RECOGNITION-The following students and staff were recognized by the school board and administration: A) Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Recognition - Tony Vosooney (Past President) and Janell Metcalf (Past Treasurer)-Liz Palvere, PTO President, thanked Tony Vosooney and Janell Metcalf for their five years of service with more than 5,000 volunteer hours and more than $300,000 of fundraising. Palvere stated they have promoted a positive sense of community among parents and teachers at the elementary schools, enhanced student enrichment opportunities and funded school needs such as playground equipment, literacy tools and more as leaders of the Mahtomedi PTO. B) Mahtomedi High School Physical Education and Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE) Teacher K-12 - Michelle Mitchell-Tony Pierce, Director of Student Support Services, recognized Shelley Mitchell, DAPE Teacher, for her 19 years of commitment and dedication teaching special need students physical education. Mitchell is also a Community Education Gymnastics Coach for preschool through 8th grade. Pam Klinkhammer, Youth Development Coordinator, shared in a written statement that Mitchell while coaching also teaches her students life skills such as independence, self confidence and promotes their social and emotional development. Several of her students’ parents also express their gratitude for teaching/coaching their children. One of Mitchell’s students, Jenny Anderson participated in the 2019 X Games as a Special Olympic BMX Biker and her adapted bowling team, Mahtomedi Strike Force competed at the MN State Adapted Bowling Tournament. C) Mahtomedi DAPE Bowling Team: Mahtomedi Strike Force Team Members Present: Jenny Anderson, Kari Commander, Sam Crichton, Caroline Smith and Molly Thompson. Not Present:

The Metro East Conference tennis championship was on the line as Mahtomedi and Simley converged last Thursday in the final conference match. Mahtomedi captured that trophy with a 5-2 triumph in Inver Grove Heights. The Zephyrs finished conference 7-0 (including a 7-0 win over Tartan on Tuesday) while the Spartans went 6-1. Mahtomedi (13-2) got singles wins from Lauren Splett, Annika Munson and Mari Meger at 1-2-3, respectively, with Meger picking up the clincher when they were up 3-1. They got doubles wins from Elena Carlson/Sarah Hoffman and Alayna Schweiters/Liv Kent. “I’m proud of our team for battling through a tough match,” coach Aaron Freer said. “You could tell we were all pretty nervous, watching the last three matches, hop-

Stephen Butwin, Collin Grandstrand, William Koeneman, Mitchell Kuschke, Phoebe Taylor and Lauren Zimmerman. Coach: Shelley Mitchell. Parent Kristeen Anderson shared with school board members the results of the 2019 MN State Adapted Bowling Tournament. Mahtomedi Strike Force qualifying members included: Jenny Anderson (singles and doubles), Kari Commander (singles), William Koeneman (singles and doubles), Mitchell Kuschke (singles and doubles), Caroline Smith (singles and doubles), Phoebe Taylor (singles and doubles) and Molly Thompson (singles and doubles). Medalists included Jenny Anderson and Molly Thompson (Mahtomedi High School) and Kari Commander, Mitchell Kuschke and Caroline Smith (Mahtomedi Middle School). APPROVAL OF MINUTES-A) Schwartz moved, McGraw seconded, approval of the minutes from the July 11, 2019, regular school board meeting. Carried 6-0. B) Schwartz moved, McGraw seconded, approval of the minutes from the August 8, 2019, school board study session. Carried 6-0. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS-A) The Calendar of Events was reviewed. B) 2019-2020 Budget and Financial Timeline-Bill Menozzi, Director of Business Services, presented on the 2019-2020 four step budget process which included: property tax levy, preliminary budget process, revised final budget and the annual financial report and fiscal audit. Menozzi reviewed the 2019-2020 financial calendar/timeline. C) O.H. Anderson Elementary Dehumidification Project-Superintendent Barbara Duffrin summarized the proposed 2020 O.H. Anderson Elementary De-Humidification Project to improve indoor air quality. Currently only the main office, media center, theater labs and Flex Lab are air-conditioned, not the classrooms, halls, kitchen or gym. The project was reviewed at the June 13 Finance/Facilities Meeting and the August 8 School Board Study Session. Superintendent Duffrin recommended leaving it on the Long Term Facilities Management Plan to complete in the future, as there would be a tax impact for district residents. Duffrin stated as responsible stewards of district resources it is a worthwhile project to extend the life of O.H. Anderson Elementary, but more time was needed to include the community in the conversation. ACTION ITEMS-A) Approval of Resolution Relating to 2019-2020 Open Enrollment- Schwartz moved, Chevalier seconded, approval of Resolution Relating to the 2019-2020 Open Enrollment (Closing All Grades). Carried 6-0. The Mahtomedi Transition Program – Passages will continue to accept open enrollment applications. Open Enrollment applications for the 2020-2021 school year will be accepted starting September 3, 2019. B) Approval of Mahtomedi School District’s Strategic Plan-A reception to honor all of the strategic planning participants was held prior to the school board meeting. Superintendent Duffrin thanked all the participants for bringing their expertise to the process, their commitment and hard work. Superintendent Barbara Duffrin, Patrick Crothers, Technology Coordinator, and Alice Seuffert, Communications Specialist, reviewed the strategic plan with school board members. The strategic planning process was guided by Superintendent Duffrin and facilitated by Dr. Bill Cook of the Cambrian Group with internal facilitators Patrick Crothers and Alice Seuffert. The process started in January with the Planning Team, which included approximately 30 district and community leaders. This group established Mahtomedi’s goals, belief statements, mission statement, as well as the objectives and strategies to accomplish the mission statement within the established parameters. Then six Action Teams consisting of approximately 70 community members including parents, staff and teachers created the action plans needed to make all of the strategic planning work a reality in Mahtomedi Public Schools. The themes of the Strategic Plan are: Personal Excellence; Community Impact; Exceptional Learning and Teaching; Development and Pursuit of Passion; Culture of Trust; Sense of Belonging and Purpose; and Agency of Students and Staff. Duffrin explained bold agency is creating your own path, ownership of your identity, defining your own excellence; and reviewed the Building Blocks for Learning. Next steps include: presenting the Strategic Plan to staff at the August 28 Welcome Back Event; continued communication to the community; living in the plan: learning and implementing; and building-level plans. The complete Strategic Plan can be found on the Mahtomedi School District website. Donovan moved, McGraw seconded, approval of the Mahtomedi School District’s Strategic Plan. Carried 6-0. C) Approval of the Superintendent and School Board Goals-Superintendent Barbara Duffrin recommended approval of the 2019-2020 Superintendent and School Board Goals. The Superintendent Goals are to strengthen trusting relationships throughout the district, both internally and externally; implement the strategic plan; and provide clear information regarding budget development.

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The elated Zephyrs assembled for a photo after capturing the Metro East championship.

ing for someone to step up to claim the deciding point.” The No. 3 ranked Zephyrs lost to No. 1 Edina 5-2 there Monday, Sept. 23. The 36-time state champs were an addition to the schedule this year. Winning for the Zephyrs were Munson and Meger. Splett lost to top-ranked Nicole Copeland 6-2, 6-0. “The goal was to play

loose, with a nothing-tolose mentality,” Freer said. Next is Section 4AA and a likely rematch with No. 4 Mounds View, whom they’ve beaten (52). “We are proud of our achievement in winning the Metro East championship,” Freer said. “We still have a lot of work to do.”

The School Board Goals are to foster partnerships with the superintendent, staff and community; support the implementation of the strategic plan; and provide clear information regarding budget development. Donovan moved, Stout seconded, approval of the 2019-2020 Superintendent and School Board Goals. Carried 6-0. CLOSE MEETING-McGraw moved, Stout seconded, approval to close the meeting. Carried 6-0. Meeting closed at 8:25 p.m. A) Discussion of labor negotiations strategies or developments in closed session, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.03 - Teacher Contract Negotiations. OPEN MEETING-McGraw moved, Schwartz seconded, approval to open the meeting. Carried 5-0. Meeting opened at 9:17 p.m. ADJOURNMENT-Donovan moved, Stout seconded, adjournment. Carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m. Submitted by Julie McGraw, Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us. Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 2, 2019.

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF HEARING ON ASSESSMENT FOR IMPROVEMENT 2019-3 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Town Board of the Town of White Bear, Minnesota, will meet at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road, in the Town of White Bear, Minnesota at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 21, 2019, to hear and pass upon objections, if any, to the proposed assessment in respect of Improvement 2019-3. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessments will be available at the hearing. The proposed assessment roll is now on file and open to public inspection by all interested persons in the office of the Town Clerk. Each of these assessments will be payable, unless prepared, in ten equal, annual consecutive installments, the first such installment will be payable with the general taxes payable in the year 2020, collectable with such taxes during the year 2020. The first installment will be payable with interest at the rate of 3½% per annum on the entire assessment from October 21, 2019 to December 31, 2020, and each subsequent installment will be payable with one year’s interest at said rate on all unpaid installments. The general nature of the improvement is set forth as follows: bituminous paving, concrete curb and gutter, storm drainage, and other appurtenances thereto within the following streets: Hobe Lane, West Hobe Court, North Hobe Court, Parkview Drive, Fenway Court, Weston Woods Way, Moon Lake Court, Gilfillan Court, White Bear Parkway (from Oakmede Lane to Otter Lake Road). The proposed area to be assessed for such improvement is every lot, piece or parcel of land benefitted within the area of the street improvement, towit: Hobe Lane, West Hobe Court, North Hobe Court, Parkview Drive, Fenway Court, Weston Woods Way, Moon Lake Court, Gilfillan Court, White Bear Parkway (from Oakmede Lane to Otter Lake Road). The total amount to be assessed is $ 597,000.00. An owner may appeal an assessment to the District Court pursuant to Section 429.081 of Minnesota Statutes, by serving Notice of the appeal upon the Chair of the Town Board or the Clerk of the Town within thirty (30) days after the adoption of the assessment and filing such Notice with the Clerk of the District Court within ten (10) days after service upon the Town Board Chair or Town Clerk providing a written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the municipal clerk prior to the assessment hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. Sections 435.193 to 435.195 provide that a Town making a special assessment may, at its discretion, defer the payment of that special assessment for any homestead property owner by a person 65 years of age or older from whom it would be a hardship to make the payments. The Town of White Bear has elected to defer some special assessments and has adopted Ordinance No. 53 establishing the standards and guidelines. Dated: September 16, 2019. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PATRICK CHRISTOPHERSON, Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 2, 2019.

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OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Four Horizons 23 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 5731 Meadowview Drive White Bear Lake, MN 55110 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Justin Akenson 5731 Meadowview Drive White Bear Lake, MN 55110 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: September 9, 2019 Signed: Justin Akenson, owner/operator Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 2 and 9, 2019.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Peach Tree Care 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1934 Maryknoll Ave. Maplewood, MN 55109 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Michael Paech 1934 Maryknoll Ave. Maplewood, MN 55109 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: August 5, 2019 Signed: Michael Paech, owner Published two times in the White Bear Press on September 25 and October 2, 2019.

BROWN’S CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at 6:30 p.m., the Brown’s Creek Watershed District Board of Managers will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a minor amendment to the ten-year Watershed Management Plan at the Family Means, 1875 Northwestern Ave, Stillwater, Minnesota. Public comment will be taken on the proposed minor plan amendment, which would update the Implementation Plan with three potential stormwater reuse projects: Oak Glen Golf Course, Stillwater Country Club, and Long Lake Regional Treatment, and add repairs to erosion along the diversion tributaries. Anne Maule Miller, Secretary, Browns Creek Watershed District Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 2, 2019.

CITY OF MAHTOMEDI WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING 2019 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Mahtomedi will hold a public hearing and meet in the City Council Chambers at 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, Minnesota, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 to consider the making of the following improvements in the 2020 Public Improvement Program. The scope of the improvements will be discussed and decided at the public hearing. 2020 DAHLIA STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT This project includes easement acquisition, street reconstruction, watermain replacement, and storm sewer improvements along the following streets: • Dahlia Street between Mahtomedi Avenue and Warner Avenue ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT - $799,000. The estimated cost includes easement acquisition, construction and overhead costs for the project. The overhead costs include funds for administration, legal, fiscal, engineering design, geotechnical exploration, preparation of plans and specifications, easement acquisition, field surveying, and inspection. The overhead costs are estimated at 28% of the construction cost. Given the scope of the project, a 10% contingency has been included. The estimated unit prices for construction costs are based on actual bid tabulations from recent local projects of similar scope. The project cost estimates reflect the estimated construction cost, which includes contractor costs for labor, equipment and materials. Estimated costs include all utility improvement costs associated with street reconstruction. The area proposed to be specially assessed is generally described as properties abutting or with direct access to streets within the project area. The properties proposed to be specially assessed are more particularly described in the project feasibility study by address and/or by using Washington County property tax parcel identification information. The project is proposed to be specially assessed against tax parcels abutting or with direct access to said improvements. The area, described above, will be subject to special assessment of the project costs pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. The City’s Consulting Engineer will be present to describe the physical and financial impact of the proposed project as described in the project feasibility study and proposed plans and specifications. Persons desiring to be heard with reference to the proposed improvements will be heard at said time and place of the public hearing. Written or oral objections will be considered at the public hearing. The City’s assessment policy is on file with the City Clerk. The City’s assessment policy is immediately available for public inspection by contacting the City Clerk Jerene Rogers at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, Minnesota 55115, or by telephone at 651-426-3344. The City’s project feasibility study will be on file with the City Clerk on or before the date of the hearing and said feasibility study will be available for public inspection by contacting the City Clerk Jerene Rogers at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, Minnesota 55115, or by telephone at 651426-3344. The feasibility study includes the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended, a reasonable estimate of the total amount to be assessed, and a description of the methodology used to calculate individual assessments for affected parcels. Any updates on estimated assessment amounts will be available at the hearing together with the assessment methodology. A reasonable estimate of the total amount to be assessed and a description of the methodology used to calculate individual assessments for all affected parcels will be available at the hearing. Jerene Rogers, City Clerk Published two times in the White Bear Press on September 25 and October 2, 2019.

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CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE AND WHITE BEAR LAKE MAIN STREET INC. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING 2020 AND 2021 SPECIAL SERVICES DISTRICT LEVY Notice is hereby given that the City Council of White Bear Lake, Minnesota will hold a public hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 4701 Highway 61 on October 22, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. to re-establish the “Downtown Special Service District Service Charge Levy” (“Levy”) pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 428A.01 to 428A.10, inclusive. The properties to be included in the Special Service District, and thus subject to the levy, are illustrated on the Downtown Service District map available for review at City Hall. The general nature of the improvements and services to be provided within the district and paid for (in whole or in part) with Levy proceeds includes payment for general promotions including: beautification, recruitment and district-wide marketing and advertising. The proposed Levy is for two years with the total amount of all service charges proposed for calendar years 2020 and 2021 not to exceed $45,000 per year. The service charge for each affected property shall again be based on each property’s building square footage. The formula is based on the gross square footage of each business with the multiplier for the first floor of .09432 and all other non-resident floors at .01960. The proposed minimum for first floor properties is $135 and the proposed maximum for any property is $1,600. A petition of affected property owners, as required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 428A.08, is in the possession of “Main Street, Inc.” representing downtown business establishments. All interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard at the hearing regarding the proposed service charge. Signed: Sandy Matzdorf, President, Main Street Board Kerri Kindsvater, Finance Director, City of White Bear Lake Published two times in the White Bear Press October 2 and October 16, 2019.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110 MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 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, September 9, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in Community Room 112 at District Center, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. PROCEDURAL ITEMS: Chair Mullin called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. Roll Call: Present: Wilson, Beloyed, Chapman, Ellison, Fahey, Mullin, Newmaster. Ex-officio: Kazmierczak Pledge of Allegiance. Ellison moved and Newmaster seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Voice vote: all ayes. Motion carried. Chapman moved and Fahley seconded to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of minutes for regular meeting of August 12 and work-study on August 26; Payment of invoices based upon a random sample, Passage of resolution for acceptance of gifts; and Passage of resolution to approve Human Resources items. Roll call vote: all ayes, Nays none. Motion carried. INFORMATION ITEMS: 1) Opening School Report - Assistant Superintendent Sara Paul, Director of Student Activities Brian Peloquin, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Tim Wald, Nutrition Services Coordinator Bridget Lehn, Operations Coordinator Dan Roeser, Student Support Services Director Lisa Ouren, Technology and Innovation Director Steve Asper, Human Resources Director Matthew Mons, Community Services and Recreation Director Tim Maurer, and Communications and Community Relations Director Marisa Vette provided information on district programs and services work done over the summer. The presentation is available on the district website. 2) White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation - President Andrea Loppnow and Executive Director Dawn Hank provided an update on the work done by the Foundation and the grants distributed last year. The Bear Legacy fundraising event will be held on October 11 at Vadnais Heights Commons. 3) Superintendent Report - We enjoyed welcoming students back for the 2019-20 academic year. Homecoming Week is September 23-28. The Alumni Association All-School Reunion and dedication of the Washington School Bell will take place on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 28 at District Center. Bond Referendum Public Meetings will be held: 8:30 a.m. on Tues, Sept. 17 at the Senior Center, 2482 East County Road F, WBL; 7 p.m. on Tues, Sept. 24 at District Center, 4855 Bloom Ave, WBL; 7 p.m. on Wed, Oct. 2 at Hugo Elementary, 14895 Francesca Ave N, Hugo; 7 p.m. on Thurs, Oct. 3 at Vadnais Heights Elementary, 3645 Centerville Rd, VH. Please attend the meetings to learn about the bond referendum and ask any questions they may have. Find up-to-date information at www.isd624.org/Bond2019 Student Report Welcome back to all students and staff for the 2019-2020 school year. We kicked off the new school year with the start of fall sports. All studentathletes have been training hard and showing white bear pride. Auditions for the fall musical: Aida, started last Tuesday. The Homecoming Parade and will take place at 3 pm on September 27 leading up to the football game at 7 pm where the Bears take on the East Ridge Raptors. Students are invited to the Homecoming dance on Saturday, September 28th. Go Bears! DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1)Strategic Plan Update and Priorities for 2019-2020 - Superintendent Dr. Kazmierczak reviewed the discussion held at the last work study session on the following: the progress made by each site on the eight strategies and how they converge with the district strategic plan; the additional strategy (Strategy 9 We will imagine new concepts in learning and teaching at White Bear Lake High School) that emerged when the Strategic Planning Team met in August; and the Bond Referendum. 2) Opening Enrollment Report - Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Wald presented the enrollment as of the end of the first week of school. The presentation is on the district website. 3) Review and Comment Statement - Superintendent Dr. Kazmierczak and Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Wald provided information on the required review and comment documentation submitted to Commissioner Mary Kathryn Ricker. In a letter dated September 3, 2019 the Commissioner issued the following review and comment statement: Based on the department’s analysis of the school districts required documentation and other pertinent information from sources of the Minnesota Department of Education, the Commissioner of Education provides a positive review and comment. Paul Aplikowski and Sal Bagley from Wold Architects and Engineers were present to answer questions.4) Superintendent Evaluation - The 2018-19 evaluation summary of the superintendent was read. 5) First Reading of School Board Policies 205 Open Meeting and Closed Meeting, 402 Disability Nondiscrimination, 419 Tobacco Free Environment, 423 Employee Student Relationships, 523 Policies Incorporated. The Policies will be on the October 14 meeting agenda for action. OPERATIONAL ITEMS:1) Wilson moved and Ellison seconded to approve the proposed 2019-2021 Master Agreement with the White Bear Lake Teachers’ Association by passing the following resolution. WHEREAS, the parties have reached a tentative agreement on the July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021 Contract; WHEREAS, the Association has ratified the Contract;THEN BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the School Board of Independent School District 624 approves the 2019 – 2021 Agreement and authorizes the Chair and Clerk to execute the Agreement on behalf of the School Board. Roll call vote: all aye. Nays: none. Motion carried. BOARD FORUM - No reports. ADJOURNMENT: Wilson moved and Mullin seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:38 p.m. Voice vote: All ayes. Nays: none. Submitted by clerk, Ellen Fahey Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 2, 2019.

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110 WORK STUDY MINUTES SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 A work study session of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Monday, September 23, 2019 at 5:45 p.m. in Community Room 112 at the District Center, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. PROCEDURAL ITEMS Call to order - Mullin called the meeting to order at 5:46 p.m. Roll Call - Present : Beloyed, Chapman, Ellison, Fahey, Mullin, Newmaster, Wilson. Ex-officio: Kazmierczak. Student Representative: Madison Carroll. Cabinet: Gillespie, Mons, Ouren, Paul, Vette DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1) Sustainability Update - Assistant Superintendent Sara Paul, Operations Coordinator Dan Roeser, teacher Ben Butters, and Middle School students Callie Donoghue and Libby Butters reported how the culture of sustainability in the WBLAS has impacted district operations and community engagement. The report included information on our Waste Reduction and Recycling Program, LED Lighting, Solar Panel installation at six of our schools, and Water Conservation efforts. Also discussed was our partnership with H2O for Life, the work with Ramsey and Anoka County Environmental Resource Specialists, and the use of legislative funding to develop the Race to Reduce standards-based instruction. As part of the Manufacturing Pathway, the opportunity to partner with Trane and Century College to offer a course on Energy Efficient Automation Systems. An opportunity to partner with the City of White Bear Lake and a variety of other partners to participate in a pilot for connected and autonomous vehicles. The report is available on the district website. 2) World’s Best Workforce Annual Report and Achievement and Integration Plan Report - Cultural Liaisons Jordan Zickermann, Briana Santoscoy, Nirvana Yang and Miles Webb reported on the work done throughout the 2018-19 school year. Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Sara Paul and Assessment Coordinator Brian Morris presented the 2018-19 World’s Best Workforce academic goals and results. The goals and results relate to the following five priorities: All children are ready for kindergarten; All third-graders can read at grade-level; All achievement gaps are closed; All students are ready for career and/or postsecondary education; and All students graduate. Principal Cynthia Mueller joined them for the Achievement and Integration Plan progress report. The presentation is available on the district website. ADJOURNMENT - Wilson moved and Mullin seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:24 p.m. Submitted by: Ellen Fahey, Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 2, 2019.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 A special meeting of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Monday, September 23, 2019 at 5: 30 p.m. in Community Room 112 at the District Center, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. PROCEDURAL ITEMS: 1) Call to order - Mullin called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Roll Call – Present: Beloyed, Chapman, Ellison, Fahey, Mullin, Newmaster, Wilson. Ex-officio: Kazmierczak. Student Representative: Madison Carroll (5:35 p.m.) Cabinet: Gillespie, Mons, Paul, Vette, Wald OPERATIONAL ITEMS: 1) Certification of 2019 Pay 2020 Proposed Property Tax Levy -Wilson moved and Newmaster seconded to approve the 2019 Pay 2020 proposed property tax levy. Roll call vote: all ayes. Nays: none. Motion carried. 2) Action on Resolution To Not Use Eminent Domain - Chapman moved and Wilson seconded to approve the resolution that, if the District’s November 5, 2019 building bond referendum is approved, the White Bear Lake Area School Board will not use eminent domain to acquire neighboring homes to expand White Bear Lake Area High School - North Campus to become the District’s single, unified 9-12 high school. Roll call vote: all ayes. Nays: none. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT - Wilson moved and Mullin seconded to adjourn the meeting at 5:46 p.m. Submitted by: Ellen Fahey, Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 2, 2019.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115 STUDY SESSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 A Study Session of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held September 12, 2019, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Mahtomedi District Education Center- Community Room. CALL TO ORDERMeeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Lucy Payne. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE- Present: Mike Chevalier (departed 8:00 p.m.); Julie McGraw; Lucy Payne; Judy Schwartz; Stacey Stout and Superintendent Barbara Duffrin, ex-officio. Not Present: Kevin Donovan. Also present: Laura Eliason, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent; Brian Keenan, IPS Solar; Bill Menozzi, Director of Business Services; Kathe Nickleby, Mahtomedi High School Principal; Julie Osterbauer, Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds; Alice Seuffert, Communications Specialist; and Lynne Viker, Assistant Superintendent of Learning. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDASchwartz moved, McGraw seconded, approval of the agenda. Carried 5-0. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS –A) Solar Power Project-Bill Menozzi, Director of Business Services, introduced Brian Keenan with Innovative Power Solutions (IPS) Solar. Keenan presented on IPS Solar, which is a full service solar developer from financing to installation and operation, for individuals, business, government, nonprofits and schools. Keenan recommended a community solar garden subscription for Mahtomedi Public Schools, to be more environmentally conscious and save on energy costs. There are no upfront costs, no maintenance and guaranteed savings of $26,000 to $28,000 annually for 25 years, with bill credits from Excel Energy. Keenan explained IPS Solar provides a professionally developed elementary through high school solar energy curriculum and educator training workshops through its Sunrise Program. Julie Osterbauer, Director of Buildings and Grounds, spoke with other school districts in MN with solar energy subscriptions, including Red Wing and Columbia Heights, both provided positive recommendations. The Community Solar Garden Subscription and Subscription for Solar Rewards Community Project with New Energy Equity, LLC will be brought for approval at the September 26 school board meeting. B) Preliminary 2019 Payable 2020 Levy Certification-Bill Menozzi, Director of Business Services, reviewed with school board members the preliminary 2019 pay 2020 levy comparison (with an increase of .78%) and the levy timeline and budget process. The preliminary 2019 pay 2020 levy certification will be brought for board approval at the September 26 school board meeting, the 2018-2019 fiscal audit at the November 14 school board meeting and the Truth in Taxation presentation will be at the December 12 school board meeting. C) E-Learning-Superintendent Barbara Duffrin discussed E-Learning Days with school board members which included: working with teachers to develop an E–Learning Day plan; notifying families of the plan at the start of the school year; submitting the E-Learning Day Plan (5 days per year) to the MN Department of Education (MDE); how attendance will be taken; when and how teachers will be available and communicate with students; accommodations for students without sufficient access; varying grade level requirements/expectations and the benefits of E-Learning for students. Mahtomedi High School Principal Kathe Nickleby discussed having an ACT Testing Day on March 24 for Grade 11 students only, with no school for all other students at the high school. D) Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA) Legislative Resolutions-Superintendent Barbara Duffrin discussed with school board members the district’s proposed MSBA Legislative Resolution to fully fund minimum standards for school safety, especially the construction of secure entrances for all MN school districts. Stout moved, Schwartz seconded, approval of the School Safety Funding Resolution. Carried 4-0. The resolution will be submitted to MSBA to be considered at the December MSBA Delegate Assembly. E) Calendar for Board Representation-Superintendent Barbara Duffrin reviewed the new shared district and community events calendar with school board members. School board member will be able to access a yearlong calendar and can sign up when board representation is requested. ADJOURNMENT-Schwartz moved, Stout seconded, adjournment. Carried 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m. Submitted by: Julie McGraw, Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 2, 2019.

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RAMSEY COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (ELECT 1)

OCTOBER 2, 2019

RAMSEY COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (ELECT 1)

NICOLE JOY FRETHEM

RANDY JESSUP

Education: BA from Hamline University, MAEd Early Childhood Education from Concordia University Saint Paul, studied Public Policy at the University of Saint Thomas, currently a part-time student at Mitchell Hamline School of Law (JD candidate 2022). Occupation: Supervisor in Child Care Services division of the Minnesota Department of Human Services. I previously served as a policy analyst and policy specialist providing local agency support, developing, analyzing, and implementing legislation and policy. Prior to public service, I ran an accredited child-care program in Saint Paul and was an early childhood coach at a local nonprofit. Civic/volunteer experience: WATCH volunteer (watchmn.org), Girl Scout Troop Cookie Manager. Years of residency: 4 years in Shoreview, childhood homes in Vadnais Heights and New Brighton. Phone: 763-229-7378 Email: nicole@nicolefrethem.com Q: List your top two or three priorities for the county and describe how you would achieve them. A: First, we must act quickly to address the surface-water issues in Shoreview. I would work to convene the cities most impacted, watershed districts, Ramsey County parks staff, state leaders from our district, and community members to identify risks and responsibilities. I will also advocate for a county-wide groundwater-management plan to comprehensively and proactively address water issues moving forward. Second, I would streamline human services. The first step is to listen to families utilizing these services and family case workers to identify potential solutions for the barriers affecting service delivery. I think we can innovate within existing funds to provide better service more efficiently. In addition, I hope to work with state leaders to communicate the state agencies’ needs, particularly related to technology, and ensure that programs are implemented effectively and with program integrity. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the county faces and how would you address them? A: As Minnesota’s smallest geographic county with the second-largest population, it is an ongoing challenge to sufficiently grow our tax base. The goal is to meet basic needs across the county while continuing to enjoy the high quality of life and amenities in this area without overburdening families through property taxes. I would strategically use existing funds and leverage relationships or collaborations when we want to expand. Q: Would you support property tax increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: Yes, if needed — as to how much and when, those answers depend on the current state of the economy and future economic outlook. We need to fulfill our basic duties in an economically responsible way and without shifting costs downstream to future generations. When the economy is stable and growing, we should be investing in policies that provide proven returns on public investment. This long-term planning for the county should reflect comprehensive, data-driven priorities for sustaining our current quality of life. We must weigh the costs of action and inaction to effectively analyze risks. Q: How do you believe the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) should be redeveloped? A: I agree with the vision of Rice Creek Commons and would like to see a successful live-work-play community. How we achieve that vision is what’s most important. We have one chance to do this right, and I don’t think the solution is to forge ahead if the current plan won’t achieve the desired results. I would like to see effective mediation to resolve the existing dispute and preserve the (Joint Powers Agreement (JPA), so the next commissioner can work to rebuild the fractured relationships on both sides. An effective mediation will objectively evaluate the legitimate concerns on both sides to either validate the current plan or find alternatives to more effectively meet the established goals.

MAHTOMEDI MAYOR (UNOPPOSED)

Education: BA, pre-engineering, Bethel University; BS, chemical engineering, University of Minnesota; MBA, University of Minnesota Occupation: UPS Store owner. I’ve been a small-business owner for 17 years. I own 5 stores, manage 22 employees and train new owners. I also have several years of corporate work experience at Pillsbury, Quaker Oats, and Ecolab. I value customer care, trust-based teamwork, strategic planning, and budget management. Husband and dad - Jan and I met as Bethel students, and we’ve been married 36 years. We moved to Shoreview in 1998 when we bought my grandma’s l and d an home, and we raised our three kids here. We’ve since been blessed with a daughter-in-law, a son-in-law, international student/daughter. Civic/volunteer experience: Former state representative - I was honored to serve the residents of District 42A in the Minnesota House for the 2017-2108 term. My goal was to find common ground where solutions can be created and progress accomplished. I’m a collaborator and maximizer. For over 30 years, I’ve served in various leadership posts in scouting and at church. For 8 years, I served on an advisory board representing UPS Store owners across the country. Years of residency: 25 years (4 Vadnais Heights, 21 Shoreview) Phone: 651-324-0293 Email: info@RandyforRamsey.com Q: List your top two or three priorities for the county and describe how you would achieve them. A: Collaboration – Our next county commissioner must work alongside our district’s city and township leaders, not against them. The county’s lawsuit against the city and residents of Arden Hills is wrong and does not serve the best interests of our community. We need a commissioner who works with residents and civic leaders on local issues, such as the Water Gremlin plant and high water concerns. Local resident agenda – Our next commissioner must represent the interests of our district’s residents. I am the non-partisan candidate in this election without an ulterior agenda. Republicans, Democrats and independents are supporting me because of my focus on the interests and concerns of our community. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the county faces and how would you address them? A: Accessibility, transparency and accountability – The county commissioner board meetings occur Tuesday mornings in St. Paul. This restricted access venue and meeting time are inconvenient to citizens. I would pursue evening, accessible meetings similar to city council meetings to encourage resident participation and engagement. I would also like increased accountability for our county’s operation. Economic development – Significant development is occurring in Minneapolis and Hennepin County that expands the county’s tax base. Development in Ramsey County is lagging, particularly the TCAAP and Riverfront developments. We can and must do better. Q: Would you support property tax increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: The proposed county budget increases taxes 4.75% and 4.5% for the next two years. Previous annual tax increases were less than 3%. The rationale for the proposed increases is vague, lacks concrete objectives, and will result in the largest tax increases for residents in poorer neighborhoods as well as for Mounds View residents. The proposed budget creates new programs and adds to the general administration expenses of the county. I believe we need greater accountability than presented in this budget. Q: How do you believe the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) should be redeveloped? A: I attended the 2016 TCAAP development kickoff meeting and was pleased Ramsey County and Arden Hills had established a Master Development Plan (MDP). Over the next two years, residents, the school board, fire, police and the Minnesota Department of Transportation then gave their input. The MDP was reaffirmed September 2018 and it includes a plan for 1,460 residential units. This represents a residential density of 9.5 units/acre. Arden Hills has a residential density of 2.5-3.0 units/acre. Ramsey County commissioners have now demanded a higher density up to 2,500 units and have sued the city. I believe the MDP and the public vetting process should be honored. We cannot have the power brokers of St. Paul/ Ramsey County dictate what happens in our northern district communities.

MAHTOMEDI CITY COUNCIL (ELECT 2)

JUD MARSHALL

DICK BRAINERD

Education: I have had 1 year of college at the U of M, followed by running my own business for 35 years (manufacturers rep) Civic/Volunteer experience: President of Parent Teachers organization - 1965; School Board – 1969-70, 71; St. Andrews Church Council, two terms, 3 years each Church choir – 20 years; Lions Club – 20 years; Mayor of Mahtomedi – 16 years Years of residency: I was born in Mahtomedi and never left Email: jmarshall@ci.mahtomedi.mn.us

Education: BS University of Wisconsin Graduate Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, North Carolina Occupation: Consultant, Human Resources Services Past, Human Resources Director, Metropolitan Council Civic/Volunteer experience: 16 years, member of Mahtomedi City Council; 6 + years member and Vice-Chair Mahtomedi Finance Commission; President, Century College FFoundation; d ti Board American Red Cross, MN Region; Board Parks & Trails Council MN; Board Conservation MN Email: richardbrainerd@comcast.net

Campaign statement: The City of Mahtomedi is repairing and replacing infrastructure between Mahtomedi Avenue, White Bear Lake, the City of Birchwood and Dellwood. We had water mains from the ‘30s in many places, sewer pipes from the ‘60s, old storm drain pipes, and narrow roads. We divided this mile-long project area into four sections and every two years we worked on a section. We have now completed three sections and in 2020 and 2021, we will complete the ﬁnal, fourth section. We’ve done this work by careful budgeting and prudent spending. I want to see this major undertaking completed and because you are giving me four more years as your mayor, I will.

Campaign statement: Contributions to my community where I have lived 32 years with my wife Mary is important to me. It is a privilege to serve. One of my goals is to assure ﬁscal responsibility. I will actively participate in the development of the city budget and Capital Improvement Plan, to support all neighborhoods, old and new, and our business community. My goal is also to preserve and enhance our natural resources —parks, trails and water resources; the character of “Our Small Town City”; and a safe and secure community for all. Citizen involvement is important and I will always listen and learn from my neighbors and community.

FIND MY POLLING PLACE Early Voting Locations (one week prior to Election Day) During the week prior to Election Day, voters may vote early at any of the central voting locations [1] in Ramsey County including Ramsey County Library locations in White Bear Lake, Maplewood, Shoreview and Roseville.

MAHTOMEDI CITY COUNCIL (ELECT 2) JANE SCHNEEWEIS Education: B.A. in Education, College of St Benedict/St. John’s University, M.A. in Counseling Psychology, St. Mary’s University Occupation: Executive Coach, Facilitator and Mediator Civic/volunteer experience: I have always been an active community member in schools and community initiatives both within Mahtomedi, and throughout the d now a metro area. As a former psychologist and special ed teacher, and mediator and facilitator, I am committed to ensuring that all voices be heard. I am involved in the Greater White Bear Lake Foundation Leadership Cohort Program, and work as a mediator both in the courts and community. In my work I also facilitate group collaborative discussion/problem-solving both in the public and private sector. Community issues I work with include matters of public safety, police/community, business disputes, rental arrangements, consumer-merchant disputes, and neighborhood conflicts. As a city council member, it would be an honor to follow in the footsteps of the women and men who have selflessly served and helped build this unique community, understanding that our responsibility now is to strengthen it for the new and more diverse needs of the generations to come. Years of residency: 36 Email: JaneMSchneeweis@gmail.com Campaign statement: My first priority is to ensure that residents who come to the council with issues that affect them and in turn our community will be respectively heard. I am committed to listening, problem solving and looking to the future both with creativity and an eye toward keeping the values of our community intact. My second goal is to focus on ensuring we maintain and build a healthy and livable community that supports our youth, families and older citizens alike. Ensuring we reach out to all our citizen groups is paramount as our community grows in size and diversity.

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WHITE BEAR CITY COUNCIL WARD ONE (UNOPPOSED) BILL WALSH Education: BA from the University of North Dakota Occupation: Director of Public Affairs Minnesota Senate Civic/volunteer experience: Elected to City Council in 2015, Board Member, Northeast Youth and Family Services Years of residency: 14 Email: billwalshwbl@gmail.com Campaign statement: The main thing I hope to accomplish in my second term on the council is to stop the Rush Line bus project from becoming reality and ruining our small-town feel. With less than 200 people per day currently taking the bus, we simply don’t have the ridership or density to support this $475 million project. And any beneﬁt from new visitors arriving on the bus will be offset with new problems. Most importantly, Rush Line will ruin our best asset as a city – our “small town feel.” We need to say “no thank you” to the Rush Line proposal.

WHITE BEAR CITY COUNCIL WARD THREE (UNOPPOSED) DAN JONES Education: White Bear Lake Area High School; University of Minnesota Occupation: Sales & Product Training Manager, CliqStudios Civic/volunteer experience: White Bear Lake City Council 2008-present, Chair of the Council 2010-2014; Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO), Board of Directors 2008-present, Vice-Chair i 2009 2009-2017, 2017 Chair 2017-2019; White Bear Lake High School Alumni Association, Vice President 2015-2017, Board Member (2015-present); White Bear Lake Area YMCA, Board of Directors 2011-2012; Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener 2009, White Bear Lake Marketing Committee; White Bear Lake City Variance Board 2007; Lakeaires Elementary PTO 2000-2007, President 2003-2005 Years of residency: 49 Email: ward3@whitebearlake.org Campaign statement: Police, Fire and Ambulance continue to be supported with new vehicles, along withincorporating and expanding our ambulance service with full-time personnel to meet unprecedented, double-digit growth of emergency transportation needs in our community. I support new buildings and improvements for Emergency Services. Current Fire and Police Stations are over 50 years old and require updates and expansion for larger size vehicles and protection to maintain the investments of those vehicles, as well as providing a better working environment for Emergency Services personnel. White Bear Lake must remain competitive with our neighbor cities to keep and attract residents.

WHITE BEAR CITY COUNCIL WARD FIVE (ELECT 1) STEVEN ENGSTRAN (INCUMBENT) Education: VoTech 916, White Bear Lake Class of 1989 Occupation: Warehouse Supervisor, Firefighter/ EMT, EMT Regions Event Team, WBLAHS Sports Announcer Civic/Volunteer experience: White Bear Lake Volunteer Fighter/EMT (29years), Target Field/ Metrodome First Aid Team (25years) Years of Residency: 49 Email: ward5@whitebearlake.org Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you would achieve them: A: I believe we must all make this community we live in a priority. We can all agree and recognize our buildings like our high school are in desperate need of improvement. We will need community involvement and strategic, innovative thinking to consider the possibilities and implement change while upholding the values and intrinsic charm of White Bear Lake. Q: What are the most significant challenges the city faces and how would you address them? A: I believe our most significant challenge is creating a sustainable community attractive to young families. Our boundaries are tight, which requires deliberate and thoughtful actions around housing decisions. We have continuous opportunities to make mindful improvements. My goal in assessing each proposal is to remain vigilant to the actions proposed, ensuring sound reasoning and that your opinion is reflected in how I vote. Q: Would you support the tax levy increase and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: I will support a tax levy increase. I do not want additional taxes, any more than the next taxpayer, but we must fund our community. This increase is required to sustain and improve our community’s infrastructure. Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? A: I am the best candidate because I am completely vested in listening to the residents of White Bear Lake. This includes voicing your concerns and speaking on your behalf to ensure decisions made have your input. I have lived my entire life in White Bear. And, I am committed to this community with no ulterior motive for seeking your vote other than to have the privilege to serve you. I hope to be YOUR voice in the next four years.

WHITE BEAR CITY COUNCIL WARD FIVE (ELECT 1) JIM BERRY

WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS

WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL BOARD (VOTE FOR 2) ANGELA THOMPSON

Education: White Bear Lake High School; 2 years Lakewood Community College; 1 year UW-River Falls; 2 years University of Minnesota Occupation: Independent Insurance Adjuster (USA) – FEMA authorized Flood Adjuster (USA) Civic/volunteer experience: Current: City of WBL Planning Commission; Charter Commission; i ti Lakeshore Players Board of Directors; WBL Area Alumnii A Association Board-Past President; Member of WBL Lions Club; Former: Chair- Public Capital Campaign Committee for the remodel and addition to the WBL Branch of Ramsey County Library (in tandem with The Friends of Ramsey County Library); Board of Directors of Ramsey County Library Board; City of WBL Variance Board member Years of residency: 43 (1959 to 1978 & 1994 to Present) Email: jim@jimforwbl5.com Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you would achieve them. A: I am not seeking to serve on the city council to promote a specific agenda. There are levels of achievement we should maintain and overall goals we should attempt to reach. One level of achievement to maintain is that of having the lowest tax levy rate statewide of any city with a population of 16,000 to 37,000. Our city managed to keep the levy rate level during the Great Recession, with little to no effect on essential city government services, public safety or public works. If it could be done then, we should be able to continue the trend. One goal is to address County Road E. In particular, the section located in the 5th Ward, between Hoffman Road on the west and McKnight Road to the east. There will be a few properties becoming opportunities for redevelopment along this stretch. Do we attract singles and young families through housing choices? Recruit businesses that would enhance the area? These are questions to find answers to, and residents of the 5th Ward should be a major part of that effort. Q: What are the most significant challenges the city faces and how would you address them? A: Most all significant challenges are going to generate from one source. The expected growth to the north of us in Washington and Anoka Counties, and specifically Hugo. With a projected 30,000 resident increase to its current size within 15 years, Hugo will most likely be the largest city on the Hwy. 61 corridor north of St. Paul. We are already experiencing two consequences of this: The Metro Transit Bus turnaround stop and The school levy proposal. There are other concerns with that type of increase in population. Water and sewer usage, proposed business development plans, what are the plans for a revitalized downtown Hugo? What does 30,000 more people look like on Hwy. 61, I-35E, and Centerville Road? Energized discussions is how the City Council plans for the future. Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: Should a levy increase proposal come before me, I will look at it for feasibility, fiscal responsibility, how does it benefit the city and its residents. I will then have discussions with the residents of the 5th Ward and come to a conclusion. Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? A: My current and former civic/volunteer experience, all within the City of White Bear Lake, provides me with some of the insight needed to be able to ask the right questions. A member of the City Council has a choice: just vote on an issue after others ask the questions, discuss and come to a conclusion – or – be engaged, informed and able to ask questions that could make a difference as to what the conclusion becomes.

REGISTERING TO VOTE ON ELECTION DAY You can register at your polling place on Election Day. You must show the election judges one of the following documents: 1. Valid Minnesota driver’s license, learner’s permit or ID card (or a receipt for any of these documents) that includes your current address. 2. A tribal ID card which includes name, address, signature and picture, from a tribe recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). 3. Oath of a registered voter in your precinct who can vouch for your residence in the precinct. Employees of nursing homes, shelters and certain other residential facilities may also vouch for the persons who reside there. 4. Prior registration at another name or address in your precinct. 5. Notice of late registration mailed to you by Ramsey County Elections. 6. If you are a college student, you may use a current student identiﬁcation card (including your photo), if your college has provided a student housing list to Ramsey County Elections. From city of Shoreview

VOTE BEFORE ELECTION DAY Election Day for the general election is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Residents can vote by mail or cast their ballot in person at Ramsey County Elections Office, 90 Plato Blvd. W, St. Paul, through Nov. 4. Additional locations open Oct. 29, including the Ramsey County Library in White Bear Lake and Shoreview. For more information, call 651-266-2171 or visit https:// www.ramseycounty.us/residents/elections-voting/voters/vote-election-day. Washington County residents can vote early through Nov. 4 at the Washington County Government Center, 14949 62nd St. N., Stillwater and the Headwaters Service Center, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake. For more info, go to https://www.co.washington.mn.us/670/Absentee-Voting.

Education: High school graduate, College for Adults/St. Catherine University (current) Occupation: Office manager Civic/volunteer experience: Parent volunteer, Hugo/Oneka Elementary PTA Vice President 2017/President 2018-current, Committee member on one of the strategic planning committees h two t daughd h Do or did you have children who attended district schools? I have ters currently attending schools in the district. One at South campus as a Junior, and a fifth grader at Oneka Elementary. Phone: 651-207-7392 Email: angela4schoolboard@gmail.com Q: List your top two or three priorities for the district and describe how you would achieve them. A:To help ensure that all of our students have an equal opportunity to a well-rounded education; within an environment that is inclusive to all. Fiscal responsibility is something that I believe to be of utmost importance, especially in an institution that requires the help of taxpayer funds to operate. I will work hard to ensure that our district continues to earn high marks for its fiscal responsibilities. I am a large supporter of the career pathway programs our district provides. I will make it a priority of mine to ensure that we continue to build on the program. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the district faces and how would you address them? A: With the district’s continued growth and aging infrastructure, our largest obstacle will be passing the bond referendum on Nov. 5. Not only will this bond provide quality infrastructure, something that all our students deserve, but it will also continue to attract new families into our communities. The alternative is one in which we lose families and students to neighboring districts, districts that have already passed bond referendums. This is not only bad for our school district, but also affects the revenue our communities prosper from. Vote yes in November and ensure our communities’ overall growth. Q: Would you support property tax increases to fund the district, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: I support the bond referendum and its proposed tax increases. Our district has done the work by bringing our communities together to work on the facilities planning process, which has brought us to the current bond referendum that will be on the ballot in November. I would urge anyone that has questions to attend one of the many district-wide meetings, where you will be given the opportunity to ask questions and learn about our district’s needs. Q: What do you believe children need today in order to successfully graduate and be propelled into a chosen college or career? A: I believe all our students have the right to explore as many career options as possible, and this should be done prior to them leaving our buildings. Early exposure is the best way to help students find a career to excel in. I would work to build up our current career pathways program, as well as our college in the schools program. Our students deserve the right to a livable wage upon graduation; whether it is earned in a skilled trade or with a college degree should not matter. We should not hold one above the other, instead allowing both the right to shine.

WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL BOARD (VOTE FOR 2) SCOTT WILSON Education: B.S. Geography/Earth Science, Graduate Licensure Program-Eduction. Occupation: Wholesale parts administrator. Civic/volunteer experience: White bear Lake Lions, White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation-Board of Directors, retired U.S. Army engineer officer, retired earth science teacher, current ISD 624 school board member. Do or did you have children who attended district schools? Yes. Phone: 651-426-9278 Email: scott.norma75@outlook.com Q: List your top two or three priorities for the district and describe how you would achieve them. A: First, pass the upcoming school referendum – use contact programs to educate voters and get them to the polls. Second, increase family involvement with their students’ learning – utilize mentorship and cultural liaison programs to contact and guide families. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the district faces and how would you address them? A: Accommodating increased student growth over the next 10 years. Passing the bond referendum would allow out district to make appropriate building construction/improvements to meet its needs. Q: Would you support property tax increases to fund the district, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: Yes, on a sliding income (home value) scale with the average value being approximately $275,000. At that point, an increase of $300 per year in residential property taxes would be sufficient to meet the district’s needs. Q: What do you believe children need today in order to successfully graduate and be propelled into a chosen college or career? A: Every one of our students needs an educational program that captivates their interest and that has a reasonable chance in leading to a profession/vocation that yields a comfortable living wage. Realizing that, I think many more students would complete their graduation requirements.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL BOARD (VOTE FOR 2)

OCTOBER 2, 2019

WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL BOARD (VOTE FOR 2)

PATRICK BATTAGLIA

WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL BOARD (VOTE FOR 2)

SCOTT ARCAND

Education: Graduated from White Bear Lake Area High School in 2005; St. Cloud State University, Bachelor’s NO PHOTO Degree in Finance. PROVIDED Occupation: Senior consultant in the financial industry Civic/volunteer experience: Outside of work, I have participated in various activities including coaching and volunteering. l ? IIn recentt Do or did you have children who attended district schools? years, my children have entered elementary school in White Bear Lake. I want to have an opportunity to give back to the community that supported me, and that will be there to support my children as they grow. In our ever-changing world, school is a place that provides the foundation for strong relationships, educational and personal growth, and opportunities to explore. Q: List your top two or three priorities for the district and describe how you would achieve them. A: Sound fiscal management: As many people in the community are aware, we will be voting to pass a bond referendum this fall. After the vote, the fiscal responsibility of the district will be a priority to make sure the funds are applied for the best return on our community’s investment. Transparency and accountability are key factors in building and sustaining trust in our community. Community Outreach: Being a board member will put me in a position to engage with people on a more personal level. I will be able to build and sustain relationships with staff, families, and community members.The concerns of those in the community will be my concerns; I want to be a resource for people who have questions or concerns about something that is happening in the district. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the district faces and how would you address them? A: As a parent, I understand the importance of supporting our schools. Classrooms are changing, molding into the needs of students, and providing more opportunities for growth and success. However, while we continue to focus on student needs, our population is continuing to grow, which will undoubtedly lead to strain on students, staff, families, and our overall community. While we are a district of admiration for student success and teacher performance, our facilities need attention. Expectations for both students and teachers are growing outside the scope of what our facilities are capable of. As a district we need to focus on expanding learning spaces and increasing safety features for our students. To meet these needs, I would reach out to our community members for support. Q: Would you support property tax increases to fund the district, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: It has been proven that home values increase on average six percent when a new school is built or comes into the area. The increase in property values will far exceed the tax increase impact. As a board member, the assurance of sound fiscal management is the foundation of building trust within the community. Accountability and transparency ensure fiscally sound decisions will be made that reflect the mission of the district. I support this property tax increase on the ballot because I have reviewed the process and I believe it is a sound investment for what we need in our schools. Q: What do you believe children need today in order to successfully graduate and be propelled into a chosen college or career? A: White Bear Lake continues to explore and provide new opportunities for our students all the time. I feel the district has made great strides in supporting various pathways that students are able to venture. One area of focus has been on career pathways, where students are given the opportunity to learn about manufacturing, construction, health care, informational technology, and automotive that are aligned to local industry needs. Beyond career pathways, students are being offered college-level courses while remaining on campus. I feel the district is moving in the right direction in supporting our students and their interests. As the district continues to move towards supporting personal student interests and goals, I feel this will only further increase our graduation rate and post-secondary education success.

MARGE NEWMASTER

Education: White Bear Mariner High School, Class of 1982; Bachelor of Science in Business Education, St. Cloud State University; Master of Education in Teaching and Learning, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota; Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Saint Mary’s of Minnesota. Occupation: Teaching and Learning Specialist for CTE, Anoka-Hennepin Schools Civic/volunteer experience: Red Cross Blood Donor Do or did you have children who attended district schools? Yes: Andrew Arcand, class of 2006; Julia Arcand Finnestad, class of 2007; Patricia Arcand Sebesta, class of 2009. Phone: 651-270-0048 Email: saarcand64@gmail.com Q: List your top two or three priorities for the district and describe how you would achieve them. A: First, I want to make sure that all students in White Bear Lake Area Schools have an opportunity to explore many different career pathways. Second, I want students to have an educational experience that prepares them to be college and career ready. Third, I want students and parents to be aware of the tremendous need for skilled workers. The pathways to these priorities are: • Provide teachers with class sizes that are manageable for learning • Provide students with flexible learning environments that encourage inquiry • Reunite the high school students in one high school • Provide students and teachers with safe and secure learning environments • Continue to create industry partnerships from the community • Employ and support quality teachers in the district • Hire teachers with CTE licenses in elective areas whenever possible Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the district faces and how would you address them? A: The most significant challenges we face are providing our students a safe environment and providing classrooms that with flexible learning spaces that allow all students to achieve. Students need to be able to gain academic knowledge in mathematics, English, science and social studies while exploring careers in the electives that develop the work skills needed to be successful in the workplace. I support the bond referendum. The passing of the referendum will prevent our classrooms from being overcrowded. I will continue to fight to keep class sizes low so all students have an opportunity to learn. I will support classroom environments that allow students to participate in student centered learning. When students can relate or are interested in their learning, they can master the content. Q: Would you support property tax increases to fund the district, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A:Yes, I would support a monthly tax increases of no more than $30 a month that are invested in district initiatives that support student achievement and provide a good value for our community. For example, I support the bond referendum because it will allow the school district to provide students with safe buildings, prevent overcrowding in our classrooms, and create learning environments where all students will achieve. Q: What do you believe children need today in order to successfully graduate and be propelled into a chosen college or career? A:Students need to be able to problem-solve, work as a team, think critically, be a lifelong learner, and be able to adapt to change. When students leave White Bear Lake Area High School, they need to have a clear pathway to a career. Their journey may lead directly into a career, through a two-year college or a four-year university. With the rising cost of post-secondary education, students no longer have the luxury of conducting career exploration in college.

Education: My education at the University of Minnesota includes a BS in Education (German, Spanish), Masters in Library Science and PhD in Curriculum and Instructional systems (1999). Occupation: Educator in White Bear Lake Area Schools (WBLAS) for over forty years: Library Media Specialist (Lakeaires Elementary), German (Mariner and North Campus High School) and Library Media Specialist (North th C Campus). ) Civic/volunteer experience: I have served on the WBLAS School Board since 2016 and participate in advisory councils and school organizations. My volunteer activities include: Board member Korean Cultural Association (a nonprofit supporting cultural heritage events and activities for international adoptees and the community); international visitor host; Children’s Home Society volunteer; volunteer parent and educator in WBLAS for a wide variety of student activities, “band booster,” fundraisers, bond and levy campaigns. Member of WBLAS strategic plan and equity teams. Do or did you have children who attended district schools? My son, Kyle (class of 1993) and daughter, Brooke (class of 1997) are WBLAS graduates. Phone: 651-429-0357 Email: margenewmaster4schoolboard@gmail.com Q: List your top two or three priorities for the district and describe how you would achieve them. A: First, continue the inclusive, collaborative work begun with the creation of the district’s new strategic plan developed by teams made up of staff, students, parents and other community partners. Implement our strategic action plans as we work together to provide all students with a learning environment that allows them to thrive. Second, reinstate the elementary library media program eliminated by school administration in spring 2019. Research and data support the positive impact of a robust library media program staffed by licensed media specialists on the achievement gap and opportunity gap. All of our students benefit from the learning environment provided by strong library media programs as students become the primary agent in their own learning, a key component in the WBLAS strategic plan. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the district faces and how would you address them? A: The changing demographics of our district present challenges with growing enrollment in preschool through high school populations. Our aging school buildings are nearly at capacity and have serious expansion, maintenance and safety needs. Voter approval of bond funding will allow our district to renovate and expand facilities to meet educational and recreation needs now and in the future for all of our citizens – early childhood through senior citizens. Our district is also becoming more diverse. We need to implement the equity team’s commitment to build a WBLAS community that is culturally responsive, where members of all cultural communities feel welcome and participate in learning environments that reflect and support diverse perspectives and learning styles. Q: Would you support property tax increases to fund the district, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: I support the bond funding request presented to the WBLAS community for a vote in November. As a district parent, educator and homeowner, I support the collaborative work of the facilities committee. Data in demographic studies and facilities studies of our aging district buildings make clear the urgent need to expand and renovate all of our facilities to meet current and future needs. Q: What do you believe children need today in order to successfully graduate and be propelled into a chosen college or career? A: I believe our students need to be engaged in their learning, a primary agent in the design of their path. They need learning environments that support and enhance all aspects of their educational experience — academic and social-emotional. Students need to be both supported and challenged. Our students need experiences and opportunities that open up possibilities, and the skills, knowledge and confidence to explore these possibilities for their future.

VOTING LOCATIONS Mahtomedi Precinct 1 - District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Precinct 2 - St. Andrew’s Church, 900 Stillwater Road White Bear Township Election Day Polling Locations: Precinct No. 1 - Otter Lake Elementary, 1401 County Road H2 Precinct No. 2 - Eagle Brook Church, 2401 Buffalo St. Precinct No. 3 - S. Shore Trinity Lutheran Church, 2480 S. Shore Blvd. Precinct No. 4 - Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road

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National Anthem at Twins Students from O.H. Anderson Elementary School were invited by the Minnesota Twins to sing the National Anthem on Sept. 21.

Pep fest White Bear Lake cheerleaders held a pep fest in anticipation of homecoming Sept. 27.

Harvest party Chef Matt Ellison serves up a dish at the White Bear Lake Area Schools Harvest Party, where community members gathered and enjoyed fresh, locally grown produce.

Young duet Level Up Academy students Sam Meyer and Andy Wu rehearse a duet during a piano lesson.

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to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at the District Center Community Room 112. The topic will be “Understanding Eating Disorders” by Emily Program staff member Jillian Lampert.

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National Guardsman visits 1st graders Clothing drive promotes school spirit Passages Transition Program students recently completed a districtwide Zephyr clothing collection effort to ensure all students have spirit clothing for homecoming and throughout the year. Thanks to the community's support, the Passages Transition Program students distributed items to almost 200 students. Passages students have also repurposed some items into bracelets and hair ties. Passages students put their new crafting and business skills to use and stopped by Dawn Dworak’s third grade class at O.H. Anderson Elementary School and taught the students how to make hair ties, bracelets and key chains out of old T-shirts.

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Mahtomedi High School math teacher John Arlandson, left, is a recent Baconator award winner and is pictured with Kael Bacon, social worker.

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Students from Mahtomedi Public Schools Passages Transition Program recently toured Pine Tree Apple Orchard and learned about the history of the family-owned orchard and had a chance to see the different jobs available. Later that week, students spent time filling out applications; nine Passages students were hired after going through formal interviews with the orchard owners.

Kael Bacon is a social worker and works in restorative practices at Mahtomedi High School. Bacon has used his fun name to create a new tradition at Mahtomedi High School called the “Baconator” Award. Students are encouraged to write thank-you notes to staff members and give them to Bacon. Every two weeks, Bacon randomly picks a thank you note out of the Baconator box to identify the recipient of the Baconator Award.

Beth Horihan’s first grade class at Wildwood Elementary is currently learning about the Pledge of Allegiance and teamwork, and recently had a special guest. Kevin Ross, who serves with the Minnesota National Guard, visited with the students and talked about teamwork and helping our country. Ross visited the class right before he deployed with the Minnesota National Guard HHC 34th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade (ECAB) in Support of Operation Spartan Shield and Operation Inherent Resolve. Approximately 700 unit members are deploying from 183 communities across the state.

Early childhood presentation Early childhood parents/ caregivers are invited to attend a free presentation, “Conscious Discipline 101 for Parents/Caregivers: Social Emotional Strategies to Utilize,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at the District Center.

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An overview of Mahtomedi's mental health services will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 15 at Mahtomedi Middle School. Presenters will be Connie Tanner, clinical social services supervisor of the Crisis Response Unit from Washington County Community Services, and Lindsay Morgan, clinical trainee from North Homes Children and Family Services and a school-based therapist at Mahtomedi Public Schools. They will discuss the difference between age-appropriate expected behaviors and common behavioral signs that may benefit from professional mental health support. Presenters will then give an overview involving how to access mental health supports in Washington County and at Mahtomedi Public Schools. Childcare and complimentary dinner will be provided. RSVPs are required and can be made at https://www.mahtomedi. k12.mn.us/zephyrwellness The Zephyr Wellness program is a new initiative by Mahtomedi Public Schools to help students, staff and community members learn, grow and support each other on wellness issues. The Zephyr Wellness program includes a community conversation series, staff development to support student wellness and co-located mental services in each of its school buildings. This year’s program scope is made possible because of the generosity of the Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation (MAEF) through its annual Fund-A-Need fundraiser.

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Chisago County has an opening for a full time Social Worker/Case Manager. Duties include: providing case management, care coordination, and employment support; utilizing competencies in mental health, child welfare, addiction, vocational readiness and rehabilitation, and disability services. Position will focus on mental health. Desired qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work or related field plus supervised field placement or 1-3 years in human services setting. Must participate in minimum 15 hours per year of continuing education/training. Mental Health Professional licensure is not required but is preferred. $21.64-$33.18 DOQ.

Chisago County is currently taking applications for the position of CUSTODIAN. This is a part-time position that works 5 days per week Monday-Friday 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Responsibilities include general janitorial duties. We are seeking applicants who are self-motivated and can work independently. Must be able to lift up to 60# on occasions, and physically able to bend, twist, kneel and walk on a regular basis. Rate of pay is $13. 34 to $14.38 per hour. Must be able to pass a criminal history check, physical and drug test.

Call 651-213-8868 to have an application mailed. Or apply at http://www.chisagocounty.us Open until filled.

Apply online at governmentjobs.com/careers at County Agency Social Worker Chisago County Job ID 011-13 by Monday, October 7.

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White Bear Lake American Legion

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9-Oct

7:00 pm

6-Oct

11-Oct Dart Tournament random draw partner/double elimination Registration 5:30 pm Tournament 6:00 pm Karaoke 9:00 pm

Vikings Game/Potluck Texas Holdâ€™em Poker

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Licensed Insured Free Estimates Tree Removal Tree Trimming Emergency Storm Damage Senior and Military Discounts Local Family Owned Business www.facebook.com/acutabovetreeservice www.acutabovetreeservice.com

12:00 Noon 4:00 pm

7-Oct Cribbage Benefit (tournament) Benefiting Veteran Suicide Prevention and Homelessness Registration 12:30 pm Tournament 1:00-4:00 pm

8-Oct

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 4:00 pm

Chamber of Commerce

Texas Holdâ€™em Poker

10-Oct Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour Meat Raffle Karaoke

12-Oct Bingo

4:00-6:00 pm 4:00-6:00 pm 7:00-11:00 pm

1:00 pm

guaranteed $1,000 giveaway

Bake Sale Hot Jelly Jam Band

1:00-4:00pm 8:00-12:00 am

6:00YOUR pm CALL-A-SPECIALIST FORMembership HELPDinner WITH HOME PROJECTS TODAY

Food donations benefiting White Bear Lake Food Shelf are welcomed and encouraged at each event

For more information on any of these events, please contact the White Bear American Legion Post 168 @ 651-429-5770 â€˘ White Bear Lake American Legion Post 168 â€˘ 2210 3rd Street â€˘ White Bear Lake, MN 55110

OCTOBER 2, 2019

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Water Gremlin making ‘significant’ progress in moving to emission-free coating alternative Water Gremlin is pleased to announce that it has taken a major step toward its goal of becoming a VOC-free facility. The company’s largest battery terminal customer has approved replacing the use of t-DCE with a non-toxic, emission-free, water-based coating alternative. This means that 40% of the company’s bat-

tery terminal operations is VOC-free. Water Gremlin is working to educate customers about the benefits of the water-based coating alternative and has the capacity to produce more battery terminals using this method if agreed to by battery manufacturers.

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THE EAGLES CONTINUE TO PATROL THE LAKE, WHILE THE COOTS REMAIN M.I.A. FOR THE THIRD WEEK. THE JUVENILE LOONS LOOK CONTENT AND SPEND MOST OF THEIR TIME FISHING WITH THE GULLS, EGRETS AND MUSKIE FISHERMEN.

Press release

BUSINESS BRIEFS

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COOTS?

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Trainers Nate Hubbard and Susan Knutson demonstrate the equipment.

Fitness Fridays at Evolution Evolution Fitness recently opened its doors after a remodel of the facility at 2007 County Road E East in White Bear Lake. “FREE Fitness Fridays” are on offer from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with no hidden fees or contracts until the end of the year. Just bring identification. Professional trainers will be on hand, as well as additional classes offered. For info, call 651-489-4448.

Professionals help you get organized Christen and Stein Professional Organizing can take care of all your organizing needs. Owners Danielle Stein and Shaina Christen are professional organizers who want clients to meet their organizational goals. They organize residential properties, commercial/business properties, rental properties, cabins, vehicles and even RVs. Other services the business provides: space planning and consulting; removal of unwanted items; paper management; packing/unpacking planning & help and staging. For a free consultation, go to www.christenandsteinprofessionalorganizing.com.

ELLEN MAAS | SUBMITTED

Loon Chronicles IV: Where are the coots? This was a relatively quiet week on White Bear Lake. We continue to anxiously await the return of the Coots. Once they arrive, the energy and activity level on the lake should pick up significantly. We miss chasing the flocks in our fishing boat, while trying to snap fun flight shots. On each of our outings, we only spotted two juvenile Loons, fishing on opposite ends of the lake. They appeared well developed, content, and oblivious to the Eagles hovering above them. The Gulls have not left yet and can be seen dive bombing and forming small flocks all over the lake. There is a beautiful Egret that spends its time perched on tree tops along Lake Avenue, or soaring above the War Zone in search of small fish. The fall colors are starting to dazzle. Fingers are crossed for a week filled with Coots, migratory ducks, and more blazing colors.

Ellen Maas

RAMSEY COUNTY ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATES South Shore Boulevard South Shore Boulevard will be closed to through traffic in both directions between Bellaire Avenue and East County Line Road (Highway 120) beginning Monday, Sept. 30 for utility work. The closure is expected to last through late October 2019. The closure is part of a project by the city of Birchwood to install a sanitary sewer line at South Shore Boulevard and East County Line Road. Signed detours will be in place directing traffic to use County Road F and Bellaire Avenue. Local access will be available through the west side of South Shore Boulevard.

New Location!

Bald Eagle Boulevard Paving is complete and temporary stripes have been added to Bald Eagle Boulevard between County Road H2 and County Road J. Ground-in, high-durability stripes will be added to the road in early October.

Highway 96 concrete repair Work will continue through mid-October on concrete pavement repairs on Highway 96 between White Bear Parkway and Otter Lake Road.

Locally Grown

Proceeds Support Comunity Causes

Locations White Bear Lake, 4709 Highway 61 651-348-6582 M-F: 9-8 Sat: 9-5 Sun: 11-4

Mahtomedi, 3130 Century Ave., N 651-770-1449 M-TH: 9-8 Fri-Sat: 9-5 Maplewood, 1275 County Rd. D., E 651-739-1109 M-F: 9-8 Sat: 9-5 Sun: 11-4 Oakdale, 1023 Helmo Ave. 651-730-7267 M-F: 9-8 Sat: 9-5 Sun: 11-4

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Grand Rebranding Celebration and First Annual Fall Festival! Food | Live Music | Tours | and More!

JOIN THE FUN! Wednesday | October 16, 2019 4650 Centerville Road | White Bear Lake 5:00 - 7:00 pm RSVP to Kezia by Oct. 14, 2019 651-653-3288 or kwickla2@fairview.org

WHITE BEAR HEIGHTS SENIOR LIVING IS NOW

Thursday, Oct. 3rd: Noon - 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4th: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5th: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Annual Fall Festival | 3rd Wednesday in October! PillarsSeniorLiving.com/whitebearlake

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