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Loon whisperers on White Bear Lake BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR
The local loon population had a distinguished guest last week. Minnesota wildlife expert Carrol Henderson accompanied Loon Chronicles photographer Ellen Maas and her husband Len Pratt Oct. 11 to scout sites for a spring nesting platform. Maas met Henderson at a St. Paul Garden Club meeting this summer and invited the Department of Natural Resources naturalist to Birchwood to offer recommendations on the best nesting locations. Henderson is head of the state’s highly successful nongame wildlife program that helped restore trumpeter swans, bluebirds and peregrine falcons to Minnesota. He’s been called a bird’s best friend. The loon’s natural nesting area on White Bear Lake is precarious, at best, Maas told Henderson. “This is the first year we have had a successful hatch since 2011 because spring rains have always washed out the nest,” she said. “This year the successful hatch of one chick on June 3 happened about 10 hours before a major downpour that completely wiped out the nest. When we went out to check and saw the flooded mess, we thought that the worst had happened, once again. To our utter delight, we found the parents and their brand new chick safely enjoying the afternoon sun.” Maas and husband Pratt have been following
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Preparing for winter Above: As part of a comprehensive teaching program at Tamarack Nature Center, instructor Phil Plumbo, at right, and volunteers Craig Peterson, Cara Benson and Craig Nelson check on honey bee hives Saturday, Oct. 15. The bees, at left, will winter in the hive, keeping their queen warm at a constant temperature of 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Carrol Henderson, right, Len Pratt and Lori Naumann check out a manmade loon nest Pratt and wife Ellen Maas plan to place on the lake next spring. Naumann is a White Bear Lake resident who works with Henderson on his loon research project in northern Minnesota.
ST. PAUL — Parties on both sides of the lake level lawsuit were back in Judge Margaret Marrinan's courtroom Oct. 12. Attorneys representing the plaintiff, the White Bear Lake Restoration Association (WBLRA), and the intervenor association, White Bear Lake Homeowners, presented arguments that would allow an amendment to the original complaint. According to Dick Allyn, counsel to the WBLRA for Robins Kaplan LLP, the purpose of the amendment is to add a law that was specifically intended to protect White Bear Lake from "artificial" water removal. That statute: 383A.07, Subd. 19, reads that waters of
White Bear and Goose Lakes are public waters and "shall never be lowered or diminished by any artificial means, nor shall they or any of them ever be connected with, used, or applied to a use or purpose, public or private, by a person, persons, or corporation public or private." The added environmental statute, say the plaintiff attorneys, provides supplemental support for the existing MERA — The Minnesota Environmental Rights Act — upon which the lawsuit is based. "Violations of environmental laws is evidence of a violation of MERA," Allyn pointed out. The WBLRA contends that since 2000, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and its commisSEE LAKE LAWSUIT, PAGE 8A
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White Bear Lake college freshman reported missing WINONA — A White Bear Lake native, a freshman at Winona State University, has been reported missing. Chukwudi Benjamin Onyeaghala, 19, was last seen on a video walking eastbound on Mark Street near the Winona State University Library at
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White Bear Lake native Chukwudi Benjamin Onyeaghala, 19, was last seen near the library at Winona State University.
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Mary Anderson researched her Filipino, Swedish and German ancestry and presented it at the Explorations program “Heritage Museum” at Lincoln Elementary School Oct. 14.
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Olivia Vermeersch added an American Girl doll dressed in traditional Native American clothing to her display on her Ojibway heritage. BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR
WHITE BEAR LAKE — Lincoln Elementary's gymnasium was transformed into a “Heritage Museum” Oct. 14. Exploration program students presented personal heritage research projects — through photos, essays, diagrams, cultural artifacts and objects, and treats for their fellow students and visitors. “The most fascinating thing I learned is I am 25 percent Swedish and 7.5 percent German,” said Mary Anderson, whose mother immigrated to America from the Philippines. Since Mary is 50 percent Filipino, she focused most of her research on that aspect of her heritage. Photos of life in the Philippines fi lled her presentation board, including a picture of herself visiting when she was 3 years old. Isaac Tilsen explored his Ukrainian Jewish
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Isaac Tilsen researched his Ukrainian Jewish heritage and displayed items used for Jewish holidays.
Kate Rotramel gave away Swedish cookies to classmates and visitors in recognition of her Swedish heritage.
heritage. His great-great-great grandfather and grandmother came to Ellis Island and then took a train to Milwaukee to start a new life. His great-great-grandfather, who had stayed behind in Ukraine, came later on a boat through the Great Lakes. Isaac said he also learned about his Jewish heritage. “There are a lot of Jewish holidays,” he said, showing off a menorah for Hanukkah and a special plate to hold food for Shabbat and Passover displayed in his booth. Kate Rotramel shared her Swedish heritage with classmates and visitors with plates full of Scandinavian cookies; Scandinavian rosette cookie irons were also displayed in her booth. “People like to make cookies in Sweden,” Kate said. She discovered her Swedish ancestors Olaf and Christina Anderson immigrated to America in 1892. Kate also noted she learned that in Sweden people “hunt moose like we do deer,” she said. There are 400,000 moose in Sweden, she said. Olivia Vermeersch discovered her heritage is Ojibway, German, Swedish and Belgian. She decided to focus her research for this project on her Native American heritage. “I didn't know what I was before this,” she said. Olivia learned one of her great-grandfathers was 25 percent Native American. She also learned about the craft of making dreamcatchers and how using cradleboards caused Native American children's legs to be stronger. The heritage projects were a part of a social studies unit on the “peopling of America.” The students started out the unit studying various “groups of people that came to this country,” said Explorations teacher Julie Stonehouse. Students then researched their own ancestors. Stonehouse said the students' parents and grandparents should all get “gold stars” for helping them with their projects. Several families noted grandchildren and grandparents connected in a
new way because of the project. One student discovered he is related to American revolutionary John Hancock, Stonehouse said. Two students discovered their ancestors' stories involved the same boat — one was a worker and one was an immigrant at the time. To conclude the unit, the students will discuss what they have learned and the current status of immigration to the U.S. “It is still a big issue in our country today,” Stonehouse said. The students will discuss their responsibility as Americans regarding immigration. They will answer the question, “What is our responsibility now to the other people who are looking for an opportunity?” Stonehouse said. “How is that (your ancestor's immigration) different from someone today who is trying to fi nd an opportunity?” Students will be “learning and exploring how to be responsible citizens of the world,” Stonehouse said.
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This side of White Bear Lake: The Fitzgerald connection
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n a beautiful October Thursday, I walked from my office to the Armory in downtown White Bear, climbed to the fourth floor and was greeted by volunteers from the White Bear Lake Historical Society. They pointed me toward the archives, where I selected a heavy tome full of nearly century-old newspapers, carried it to a table and began poring over the tiny print for details. And there, plain as day in the June 1, 1922 issue of the White Bear Press, was a report that Mr. and Mrs. F.S. Fitzgerald had moved into the White Bear Yacht Club for Getting their summer residence. This brief historical tidbit in Tune is one of several pieces of evidence cited by writer Mary Jackie Jane LaVigne in her ongoing Bussjaeger course at the White Bear Center for the Arts, entitled “How to Write Like F. Scott Fitzgerald.” Though Fitzgerald’s residence in our community was brief, there is no doubt that it is a strong local connection. The class is a precursor to the International F. Scott Fitzgerald conference that will take place in June and July 2017 and will schedule some of its activities in White Bear Lake, only adding credence to the fact that Fitzgerald was, even in some small part, influenced by the time he spent living in our community. (“Black Bear Lake,” the setting of one of his short stories, should ring a bell.) As I paged through the yellowed newsprint pages of the White Bear Press — which in Fitzgerald’s era had already been around for 25 years — I took delight in the weekly happenings reported about who hosted who for the weekend, the details of the latest automobile vs. train accident, which fi lms were showing at the historic Auditorium Theater and who spent their vacation “motoring” off to Duluth, or Milwaukee or even as far as Seattle. The day-to-day life of White Bear Lake residents is all preserved there for anyone to read, and is one of the most vital historical resources the community of White Bear Lake possesses. The staff of Press Publications still continues this long tradition of capturing the details of daily life in White Bear Lake and beyond, 121 years after it fi rst began serving the White Bear community (Happy birthday White Bear Press). But we can’t do it all on our own — we rely on the regular communication and support of the community around us to report the news as quickly and accurately as possible. To anyone who has ever found value in the White Bear Press, past or present, we ask that you contribute to a paid subscription, so that we can continue to provide you with the news for another 121 years. Who knows — perhaps one day someone will be scouring today’s paper for some evidence of our next Fitzgerald! Jackie Bussjaeger is editor of The Lowdown. She can be reached at 651-407-1229 or lowdownnews@presspubs.com. Distributed weekly in: • White Bear Lake • White Bear Township • Mahtomedi • Birchwood • Dellwood • Willernie • Gem Lake • Pine Springs • Portions of Grant MNA 2014 AWARD-WINNING NEWSPAPER
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October is Health Literacy Month
t’s a simple fact: If we don’t understand information about our health, we are less likely to take control of it. It happens all the time: The doctor says one thing and the patient hears another. For example, a patient taking blood pressure medicine calls the doctor in a panic because it isn’t bringing his blood pressure down. But the medication 2-3 months Movers & takes to work. Or, a patient is at the Shakers doctor in a panDr. Susie ic because of a headache. She has Hafferman a family history of brain tumors, but doesn’t tell the doctor who could easily assure her the headache is not a tumor. Some misunderstandings are harmless; others can affect a patient’s health. “Health Literacy” is the ability to read, understand and act upon health information. There is actually a significant gap between the way health care issues are communicated and the ability of most people to understand them. Studies have linked poor health literacy, which disproportionately affects the elderly, the poor and recent immigrants, to higher rates of hospital readmission, expensive and unnecessary complications, and even death. A 2007 study estimated the problem cost the U.S. economy as much as $238 billion annually. Here’s a sampling of terms that can be confusing to patients. Positive and negative. If a patient’s test results are positive, they may think they are free of the disease or condition being tested for. In 2000, when former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani was told he had a positive prostate biopsy, he thought it meant he was
cancer-free. “I keep getting positive and negative mixed up,” he said. “I kind of think of negative as bad and positive as good.” One context in which a patient may understand the difference between positive and negative is a pregnancy test. Although they may not understand how the result is determined, most patients understand that a positive pregnancy test means the test taker is pregnant, while a negative test means she is not. Similarly, a positive biopsy — as in Mayor Giuliani’s case — means cancer cells were detected. Twice daily, every 12 hours, and other prescription labeling. A 2009 study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine found that patients with low health literacy are more likely than those with average literacy to misunderstand prescription label instructions. Terms such as “twice daily” and “every 12 hours” add an extra mental step that creates an unnecessary cognitive burden and results in poor comprehension. Specifying a certain time each day was more easily understood, but it appeared that stating frequency using time periods rather than precise times may better reflect patients’ preference to fit their drug regimen into their daily schedule. Diet and exercise. When most people hear “diet,” they think it means going on a diet when it really means the food they eat. People also tend to associate exercise with going to the gym, when it could simply mean walking or another type of physical activity. Studies show when people struggle with understanding how to prevent and manage health conditions, they are more likely to skip necessary medical tests, have a harder time with their diabetes or high blood pressure and visit the emergency room more often. They also tend to make mistakes with their medications, and fail to understand nutrition labels.
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Fortunately, there are resources to help. For example, the National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy has given health care providers several tools to better deliver their messages to patients. They include simplifying written materials, using video or other ways to teach patients, and tips to help doctors speak more clearly with patients. Here are a few questions and tips patients can use to improve communication with their doctor. • Before you leave for your appointment make a list of your symptoms and when they started. Bring a list of your current medications/dosages, write down your questions, and bring paper to take notes. • Ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist to use familiar language and write down their information. • Be honest with your doctor about your habits, health history and fears. In many cases the doctor can ease fears with a simple test. • Ask questions if something is not clear. Let the health care person know if what they are telling you is confusing in any way. Ask for written materials written in plain language. • Make sure you know who to call with any questions you may have after you get home. Do not hesitate to call with questions; you are not “bothering the doctor.” • Repeat information back to your doctor or nurse. • Bring all your medicines to your next doctor’s visit. • Have another adult with you. • Let the doctor’s office know you need an interpreter if you don’t speak or understand English very well. • Make a pill card, or a document that lists all the medications you take and the dosages. Keep this in your purse or wallet so it is handy for all appointments. Dr. Susie Hafferman, MD is Assistant Medical Director of The Urgency Room in Vadnais Heights.
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I am writing in support of Peter Fischer for state representative in District 43A. Peter is hard working and a genuinely caring man who has strong family and community ties. When Peter came into office the state had a $600 million deficit. This was at the end of Tim Pawlenty's administration (no new taxes) when the state had an unbalanced budget using gimmicks like borrowing from our schools. Peter and his colleagues have closed tax loopholes, created a fairer tax code structure and paid back our schools. Due to these efforts, the state now has a projected surplus. Peter Fischer also works with issues important to our district. He received a Legislator of Distinction Award from the Minnesota League of Cities for working on water issues in the district and around White Bear Lake. Please join me and vote for Peter Fischer, a leader we can all be proud of to represent our community. Kate Christopher Mahtomedi
My name is Matt Ledvina and I am a candidate for the Ramsey Conservation District (RCD), District 5. The RCD supports the activities of citizens, conservation agencies and cities to sustain our natural resources. District 5 includes White Bear Lake, Maplewood, North Oaks, North St. Paul, Little Canada, Vadnais Heights, Gem Lake and White Bear Township. I am vetted and endorsed by the DFL. My career of 25 years as a civil and environmental engineer provides a wide base of expertise for making strong contributions to the RCD. I work with local, county, state and federal agencies related to environmental protection. I have a network of contacts in the environmental field which I will leverage in accomplishing the mission of the RCD. My education includes a degree in engineering and an MBA. My community service experience is extensive ... through my church/school, Maplewood city government and environmental volunteer organizations. Stormwater pollution is the biggest threat to water resources in Ramsey County and our state. The activities of all members of our communities (particularly industries) have an impact on water quality in the urban setting. In my professional career, I see a strong need for education and implementation of best practices to prevent stormwater pollution. The Ramsey Conservation District (RCD) can help change land use behaviors related to stormwater impacts and improve environmental performance. The RCD has a high priority to protect our lakes, rivers and streams and ensure Minnesota stays on the path to a sustainable environmental future. I ask for your vote on Nov. 8. Matt Ledvina Maplewood
I want to thank all of you for your support over the last four years on the City Council. I have decided to take a break from politics to spend more time with my family and do more volunteering. This last four years has definitely had its ups and downs at the council level. I strongly believe that Tom Carr, Jeff Huber, and I have done everything we can to keep our city running efficiently with minimal expenses. Due to the fact that we are a city with under 5,000 people, we do not get gas tax money for our roads. We have a small budget and have strived to maintain our basic needs without over spending. The constant harassment from council members (Larry) Lanoux and (Loren) Sederstrom for the past two years has forced the city to spend funds that could have been used to benefit our community. Since 2015, city meetings are ridiculous with Lanoux and Sederstom attacking everyone. On several occasions Lanoux has verbally attacked our staff, not to mention other council members. We have a wonderful staff that works very hard to get the city's work done. Lanoux's quest for a charter city cost Grant almost $50,000. What other needless expenses will he cause if he gains power of the city? I am asking you to support Carr, Huber, and Kaup. I know that these three gentlemen will continue to do good work for all of us. They have the experience and desire to keep Grant as it is. Simple, peaceful, rural, and stop those trying to corrupt or change our beautiful city in the country. I have never met the three female candidates that Lanoux supports. If even one of them gets on the council you can say goodbye to Grant as you know it. We will have higher taxes. We will pay for everyone's roads in Grant. We will have more lawsuits. These people tried to shut my business down. Do you want this kind of council? Tina Lobin City Councilwoman Grant
Endorsing Sen. Wiger and Rep. Fischer If you live in the city of White Bear Lake south of Cedar Avenue, in Mahtomedi, in Birchwood, or in Willernie, you will have the opportunity to vote for Sen. Chuck Wiger and Rep. Peter Fischer. We have known both Chuck and Peter for many years and we are very impressed with how hard they work as our representatives in St. Paul. They are Democrats, and Democrats stand for universal preschool education, improved mass transit and better health care. They both worked hard to obtain the funding to do the study on White Bear Lake levels. You can vote early with no-excuse absentee voting (please go to www.mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us). Dick and Judy Ottman White Bear Lake
Endorsements for House and Senate As a resident of White Bear Lake and a faculty member of Century College, I am proud to write this letter to endorse and encourage your support to return state Sen. Chuck Wiger, Rep. Leon Lille and Rep. Peter Fischer to the Minnesota Senate and House of Representatives in Election 2016. These two individuals know the value of Century College to our region, as well as the value of a strong public higher education system throughout the state. They have been strong supporters both locally and statewide, of the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota State system. They have risen above partisan politics to support capital investments into our college, reducing barriers for students to get into college and helping remove unnecessary mandates for our colleges and universities in Minnesota. I hope you will join me in returning Sen. Wiger, Rep. Lille, and Rep. Fischer to the Minnesota House and Senate so we can continue down the road of closing the achievement gap and increasing prosperity for all Minnesotans through their hard work in the Minnesota Legislature. Rick Nelson White Bear Lake
More on deer issue This is in response to "Too many deer" (Oct. 5, 2016). Jo Haus should have called the DNR to back up what was written. Deer only go into season later in the year. Giving birth in the spring, a doe averages anywhere from one to two fawns, sometimes three. It’s true we seem to have a lot of them. In the township there is a bow and arrow season, for which you need to buy a license. As far as involving the NRA, that’s out of the question. There are too many people injured or killed on a regular deer hunt. Guns aren’t the answer. What has bringing babies into the mix have to do with deer? Nothing. It’s like comparing apples and oranges. I get it you're angry and upset. You want to do something. Start a petition and get as many signatures as you can. Take it to the Birchwood City Council and complain LOUDLY. Maybe they can organize a bow and arrow hunt. Mr. Trump has nothing to do with deer either. Now would be a good time for a reporter to write an article about this problem and how it can be solved. Mary Campbell White Bear Township
Meaning of terms In your "letters to the editor" column and everywhere else people use the terms "working class" and "middle class". It seems that everyone, depending on their viewpoint, has a different meaning for these two terms. I wonder what these terms really mean. Gary Zweig White Bear Lake
Found a fit for fitness facility We finally decided to follow our doctor’s advice and got a workout program going, and since our schedules differ we needed some place each of us could go separately and feel comfortable. So, we started looking. The 24/7 cheaper places seemed like a nice enough, no frillsplace but was often unattended, which made me a little uncomfortable. They are also located in strip malls with windows across the entire front of the facility, which made me feel like I would be putting on a “show” for anyone who happened to walk by. Stopped at a larger gym that is attended 24/7. This was a nice place, lots of machines and workout areas but I thought it seemed impersonal and I would get lost in the crowd and not know anyone there. Then someone told me of a new place in town called Tiger Training and Family Fitness. It’s located at 3584 Hoffman Road S., in Vadnais Heights. Other than some fitness “classes” and personal trainers on staff, this is also a no-frills clean facility. Although this isn’t a 24/7 place the staff are also the owners. This place is always staffed when open, and we have gotten to know the owners and some of the regulars in the short time we have been going there. It’s not open on Sunday which might not work for some but we joke that this is our guilt day off. If you are looking for a place to start working out or unhappy with where you are, this would be a good place to check out. Daniel Giossi White Bear Lake
Apply logic to Grant election Apply logic to the Grant election. If Huber, Kaup or Carr loses, you give the minority — Larry Lanoux, Loren Sederstrom — full power. The three candidates they sponsor are totally unprepared, never attending one city meeting. Simply put, here's what you empower: • Lanoux and Sederstrom need deputies to remove them from Mahtomedi City Hall for bad behavior; it's embarrassing. • Minority responsible for five different lawsuits since 2014. The minority lost every lawsuit, costing the city almost $100K. City being sued by Lanoux now. • Minority supports a charter city, (Lanoux vice chair) which cost us $45,000, you rejected it. It will come back. Lanoux says entire staff to be replaced while attacking them in print. • The minority and their mayoral candidate attack school districts constantly, driving a wedge between residents and our schools; it's bad policy driven by personal agendas. Character matters, and this is the tip of the iceberg, the rest of the story at votejeffhuber.com. The majority and the staff have resisted multiple legal hurdles, special elections, lawsuits and daily harassment to keep our city intact. Ask yourself; if the majority wants change in Grant, why haven't they done it? Easy, we don't want it. Vote poorly and Lake Elmo style dysfunction arrives to stay. Vote all three: Huber, Kaup, Carr, our past performance is simply the best indicator of future success for Grant. Jeff Huber Grant
Local election painful The national politics and presidential campaign are bad enough. The local election is even more painful. How is it that an alleged Wisconsin resident, a renter who doesn’t pay property taxes and a person with an ax to grind with the school districts, be the best candidates for city government? It is disrespectful to the entire democratic process. I am happy to have recently moved out of Grant because of the insanity since the last election in 2014. However, my grandchildren attend Wildwood Elementary and we are happy to have them there. Why wouldn’t candidate Ms. Shannon Pohl-Bryant run for the school board? Many in Grant moved here for the school district. If you don’t like the school, don’t send your kids there. More politicians like Mr. Lanoux and Mr. Sederstrom who don’t serve the residents of Grant, and put their own personal interests first and foremost is the last thing this rural community needs. Vote Carr, Huber and Kaup this election. Impeach Mr. Lanoux and Mr. Sederstrom. Send the other candidates back to what they were doing before they do the dirty work of the two self-serving politicians in Grant. Or say goodbye to Grant as we know it. Becky Anderson Mahtomedi
Conservation not enough to raise lake level Our lake is very thankful for the three straight years of way above average rainfall. The lake level has increased from less than 919 feet above sea level to the current level of 922.6 feet above sea level in these three years. However, White Bear Lake needs to reach about 923.5 feet before the beach at Ramsey County Park can safely reopen. Let’s assume the beach is reopened for 2017 after increased rainfall in the spring. What will happen if our rainfall returns to normal or even below normal? Will the lake level drop again forcing the closure of the beach again? I personally believe the lake level will drop again when rainfall returns to normal or below normal since we have not addressed the underlying problem of depletion of our aquifer due to municipal wells being used to supply our drinking water. In the long term, we need our drinking water source to return to using surface water, i.e. the Mississippi River. However, switching to surface water is a 20- to 30-year, large-scale and very costly project. In the meantime we need a short/medium-term, low-cost plan to save White Bear Lake for our children and grandchildren. Conservation is very important but conservation alone is not enough. We need to augment White Bear Lake like we did for 60 years. However, rather than using well water we should use surface water, i.e. Mississippi River water, just like Snail Lake and Gilfillan Lake successfully did to return their lake levels a few years ago. Beau Montgomery White Bear Lake
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RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff’s office reported the following incidents:
VADNAIS HEIGHTS • Sampson, a small dog with an apparent death wish, was saved by passersby from certain injury if not worse when the little dog was dissuaded from heading onto Hwy. 96 during rush hour the afternoon of Oct. 5. Sampson was microchipped, but the phone number led to voicemail. A message was left and the lucky dog was boarded at Hillcrest until his owner could pick him up. • A 33-year-old man thought to be having a diabetic seizure was transported Oct. 6 from the 3100 block of Centerville Road to a local hospital for treatment. • Two men attempted to pick the lock at a home the afternoon of Oct. 6 at a home in the 600 block of Marble Street. Failing that, they tried to kick in the door, according to a neighbor who witnessed the event. The suspects left the scene and the neighbor called 911. A language barrier has hampered the clarity of the situation and an investigation continues. • A 21-year-old man shopping with his mother the afternoon of Oct. 6 at an electronics store in the 100 block of County Road E, pocketed a set of Beat Solo 2 earbuds valued at $300, unbeknownst to his parent. A store employee saw what happened however, and called 911. A deputy in the area responded and stopped the young man as he was driving out of the
parking lot. When asked by the deputy if she thought jail would be a good idea for her son, Mom responded, “No, he’ll get a better asskicking at home.” • A 22-year-old White Bear Lake woman entered her mother’s Centerville Road home at 3:37 a.m. Oct. 7, looking for her stepdad while carrying a bat, and it wasn’t to play ball. The upset stepdaughter got in one swing, hitting stepdad in the head before the bat was wrestled away. The reason for the faceoff is unknown and a fifth-degree domestic assault charge is under review at the city attorney’s office. • Burglars gave up in disgust overnight Oct. 10 when they heavily damaged but failed to open the rear door of a bar in the 3800 block of Labore Road. The door had been secured with a high-tech barrier, a 2x4. • A man found passed out behind the wheel the evening Oct. 11 in the Wal-Mart parking lot appeared to employees to be “on something.” Drug paraphernalia, including needle parts and a spoon, were found in the vehicle. The suspect, who was wanted on a confirmed misdemeanor warrant out of Carver County, was transported for medical evaluation before a trip to the Ramsey County Jail. Drug paraphernalia charges are pending.
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swer it. Minutes later, she heard someone inside the house, then heard someone leave. From her window, she saw a man driving away in what was later identified as a late 90’s Mercury Marquis. The woman’s purse containing credit cards, her driver’s license, glasses, keys and $50 in cash was taken. A credit card was quickly used at a nearby gas station and at an auto parts store, but a $2,600 purchase at a jeweler was declined. An investigation is underway. • Following several property damage reports in the area in the last few weeks, numerous vehicle windows were shot out overnight Oct. 9 in the 5300 and 5600 blocks of Hugo Road with “BBs or AirSoft pellets,” according to investigators. Four suspects leaving the scene were arrested by White Bear Lake Police and an investigation continues. • A woman called 911 Oct. 10 to report that she had collided with a red-tailed hawk while driving on Birch Lake Boulevard and that the large bird, still alive, was stuck in her grille. Arriving deputies freed the female hawk and transported the injured bird to the Gabbert Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota. • Animal control officers are following up on an Oct. 11 report of a dog at the Ramsey County dog park on Otter Lake Road attacking a puppy and then turning on the puppy’s owner when he tried to intervene. The puppy’s owner suffered minor scratches.
• A homemaker in the 5300 block of Barry Lane heard her doorbell late the morning of Oct. 7 but did not an-
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant and Mahtomedi:
BIRCHWOOD • A Verizon account holder in the 700 block of Birchwood Avenue noticed two iPhones had been charged to her account and shipped to San Jose, California. She notified Verizon and police about the identity theft Oct. 7.
GRANT • A juvenile female was arrested at Mahtomedi High School at 2:26 p.m. Oct. 4 on two outstanding warrants. There were no further details. • A woman in the 7000 block of 99th Street Court noticed items missing when she returned home at 9:55 p.m. Oct. 4. There was no evidence of forced entry. Two shotguns, garbage cans filled with copper, an XBox and games, and a Calvin Klein watch were reported missing. Entry was likely through an unlocked side door. • Theft was reported at 7 p.m. Oct 5 when a homeowner in the 8000 block of Kimbro Ave. N. reported two rods and reels stolen from his boat. The rare fly fishing rods were valued at $3,000. Friends told the man they saw them on Craigslist in the North St. Paul area. The link has since been removed and
it's unknown if the rods were recovered. • Damage to property was reported at 2:14 p.m. Oct. 11 at Mahtomedi High School when a juvenile male found a derogatory slur painted on his car. The vehicle has been keyed in the past. • A Mahtomedi High School student reported Oct 11 that $130 in cash was stolen from his athletic room locker.
MAHTOMEDI • A burglary at Century College was reported at 7:22 a.m. Oct. 4 after multiple areas showed evidence of forced entry. A safe was broken open in the administrative area of the president's office. No suspects. The investigation is ongoing. • Gas was reported stolen at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at the FreedomValu store on Wildwood Road after a driver in a gray Saturn told a clerk he couldn't pay for the $32 pumped in gas. He showed the manager his driver's license and said he would return with the money. The man never returned and police put a citation in the mail. • A 66-year-old woman was cited for using an electronic device while driving at 7:45 a.m. Oct. 7 near Stillwater Road and McGregor Avenue. She told the officer she lectures her children about the same thing. • A woman in the 300 block of Jesse James Lane reported fraud at 11:10
a.m. Oct. 6. She just wanted police to know she gets ongoing calls from people saying they're from the IRS and she owes them money. • A 19 year-old male from Mahtomedi was cited for possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle at 10 p.m. Oct. 7 after officers made a traffic stop near Stillwater Road and Warner Avenue. When the officer smelled marijuana, the driver admitted to having it. A K-9 search located drug paraphernalia. • A 15-year-old male from Lakeland was cited for no Minnesota driver's license at 11:20 p.m. Oct. 7 near Mahtomedi Avenue N. and Quail Street after his vehicle was stopped for expired tabs. When the officer was checking his license plate, the juvenile drove away from the scene. The officer pursued with lights on and the vehicle stopped. The driver was taken out at gunpoint. Moonshine was found in a backpack. He was also cited for possession of alcohol and giving false information. Three passengers were not cited. • Golf clubs were reported stolen from the trunk of a car in the 300 block of 71st St. N. at 7:50 a.m. Oct. 8. The unlocked vehicle was parked on the street. Value $300. • A Chevy Tahoe was reported stolen at 8:50 a.m. Oct. 8 in the 300 block of 70th Street N. The unlocked vehicle was parked in the driveway with the keys in the ignition. Some of the owner's stolen property was recovered Oct. 10
by Maplewood police during a traffic stop. • Power tools and a Bushmaster AR15 rifle were reported stolen at 9:50 a.m. Oct. 8 from a truck parked on the street in the 300 block of 69th Street N. The owner said the truck was locked but police saw no evidence of forced entry. • A duffle bag and backpack were reported stolen from the trunk of a vehicle at 9:50 a.m. Oct. 8 in the 300 block of 69th Street N. The vehicle was unlocked in the driveway. The bag contained football pads and not much else of value. It was found in a dumpster at Mahtomedi High School but the backpack was not found. • A multitool knife and LED flashlight were reported stolen from an unlocked car parked in a driveway in the 300 block of 69th Street N. The theft was reported at 1:55 p.m. Oct. 8. • A radio was removed from a locked Jeep parked outside a home in the 200 block of 72nd Street N. The theft was reported at 5:20 p.m. Oct. 8. A screwdriver left at the scene was taken into evidence. • Vandalism was reported at Wildwood Library 5:45 p.m. Oct. 11 when two juvenile males poured a bottle of Gatorade into the book drop. An employee asked the brothers to leave after they refused to follow rules. Damages will be worked out with the mother.
WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following incidents: • A 29-year-old female from St. Paul was arrested for third-degree DWI in the 1700 block of Buerkle Road at 2:10 a.m. Oct. 8. Her blood alcohol level was 0.12. • A loud party was reported in the 1800 block of Birch Street at 3:55 p.m. Oct. 8. The tenants were advised to keep noise levels down. • A broken vehicle window was reported in the 2000 block of Fourth Street at 7:23 a.m. Oct. 9. • An egged vehicle was reported in the 4800 block of Bloom Avenue at 8:37 a.m. Oct. 9. • An egged vehicle was reported in the 1800 block of Ninth Street at 9:19 a.m. Oct. 9. • A shot-out vehicle window was reported in the 2100 block of Eighth Street at 10:36 a.m. Oct. 9. • A broken vehicle window was reported in the 2000 block of Orchard Lane at 11:02 a.m. Oct. 9. • A damaged vehicle window was reported in the 3700 block of White Bear Avenue at 11:47 a.m. Oct. 9. • An egged business was reported in the 4900 block of Long Avenue at 12:04 p.m. Oct. 9.
• A smashed vehicle mirror was reported in the 1900 block of Ninth Street at 3:17 p.m. Oct. 9. • An egg and pellet hit in a back door was reported in the 2200 block of Fifth Street at 3:38 p.m. Oct. 9. • Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 1600 block of Buerkle Road at 5:28 a.m. Oct. 10. • Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 4800 block of White Bear Parkway at 7:23 a.m. Oct. 10. • Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 4800 block of White Bear Parkway at 7:38 a.m. Oct. 10. • Theft of license plates from a pickup truck was reported in the 3900 block of Highway 61 at 4:21 p.m. Oct. 10. • Theft of a license plate was reported in the 4900 block of Birch Lake Circle at 6:02 p.m. Oct. 10. • Theft of checks was reported in the 4400 block of Bay Lane at 12:28 p.m. Oct. 11. • A vehicle egged and hit with a BB gun was reported in the 4800 block of Stewart Avenue at 3:36 p.m. Oct. 11. • A 70-year-old female from White Bear Lake was arrested for third-degree DWI in the 2100 block of Third Street at 4:24 p.m. Oct. 11. • A 64-year-old male from White Bear Lake was arrested for second-degree DWI in the area of Division and 12th
Street at 1:07 p.m. Oct. 12. • A vehicle that was egged over the weekend was reported in the 1900 block of Birch Lake Avenue at 3:28 p.m. Oct. 12. • Damaged Halloween decorations were reported in the 4800 block of Debra Street at 9:58 p.m. Oct. 12. • A 21-year-old female from White Bear Lake was arrested for third-degree DWI test refusal in the 1500 block of Park Street at 2:21 a.m. Oct. 13. • A shoplifter was reported in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road at 10:38 a.m. Oct. 13. • Theft of a trailer was reported in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue at 4:38 p.m. Oct. 13. A lock on the trailer had been cut. • Theft of a laptop was reported in the 3500 block of Century Avenue at 8:49 p.m. Oct. 13. • Kids smoking marijuana in a vehicle were reported in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue at 9:28 p.m. Oct. 13. • An order for protection violation was reported in the 3100 block of McKnight Road at 10:35 p.m. Oct. 13. A male was arrested; formal charges are pending.
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Birchwood residents Ellen Maas, who is the photographer behind Loon Chronicles, and husband Len Pratt invited DNR naturalist Carrol Henderson to scout nesting sites on White Bear Lake last week. FROM PAGE 1A
the chick in their fishing boat almost on a daily basis ever since. They hope to give the loons a better start next spring, if possible, by install-
ing a “flood-proof, predator-protected” nest. A prominent loon authority, Henderson told the couple that the northwest quadrant of most lakes provides the best site for nests. “This happens to be
in Ordway Bay,” Maas said, “so that was good news.” It so happened Henderson was familiar with Maas’ Loon Chronicles montages in the White Bear Press because a member of the garden club has been sending him clips. He was excited to discuss the “grandparent” phenomenon she has observed this summer with the lone chick, Maas said. “He suspects that our chick’s parents were first-time parents and will need a few more years to become more attuned to ‘defensive behaviors.’ He thought that our chick was a very lucky chick, indeed,” she added. Henderson gave a very detailed presentation on where loons go in the winter at the garden club presentation and how much exposure Minnesota loons may have had to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as the toxic dispersants used to break up the spill. “He has participated in many latenight loon pair and chick snatches where they capture the loons in nets; implant tracking devices in the bands and/or under the loon’s skin; take blood, urine, feces and feather samples; and perform a vitals check. Minnesota was able to qualify for sub-
stantial BP settlement funds based on the DNR’s (Henderson’s) work,” noted Maas. “It appears that many of our loons did migrate to the heart of the oil spill area. “In addition to the toxic effects of the oil, the dispersants used to break up the spills have had deleterious effects, even on a cellular level resulting in compromised births and defects,” Maas added. “I asked him where our chick will most likely end up in the next few years, because they usually do not return to their ‘natal’ lake until at least age 3. Through their recent tracking initiatives, they have discovered that after migrating south for the winter, Minnesota loon chicks (juveniles) often will head to Maine and Nova Scotia for the first two years following their hatch. Carrol thought that if all goes well for our chick, we can expect it to return in 2018 or 2019.” The loon chick put on a great show during Henderson’s visit, Maas said, with an eagle pair perched within swooping distance looking “especially ornery.” Henderson agreed that the eagles will spend the next few weeks focusing on the huge flock of coots on the lake, allowing the loon chicks a brief respite.
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sioner authorized increased water appropriations "within the area of hydrologic influence" around White Bear Lake. That conduct, says the association, has caused and continues to cause water elevations to unnaturally decline despite precipitation at or near a 30-year average. "We believe that the growing evidence of the connection between White Bear Lake’s level and the municipal wells drawing from the underlying aquifer will demonstrate that the DNR has permitted the lake to be 'artificially' lowered," Allyn said. "That is clearly prohibited by the statute." An attorney for the defendant, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, opposed the motion to amend. New to the case, Assistant Attorney General Oliver Larson argued that with the trial only months away, there isn't sufficient time to gather discovery and depositions that the late amendment would require. Larson was the sole representative for the DNR at the hearing. "Their attorney indicated he wants to investigate
all the private wells in the area," Allyn noted. "Presumably he will assert they have a material impact. He apparently wasn't aware that in the past the USGS folks have said that private wells in the area have little impact on White Bear Lake compared to municipal pumping. He also wasn't aware that four of the five cities (Dellwood is the exception) around the lake use municipal systems, not private wells." Judge Marrinan sided with the plaintiffs and is allowing the motion to amend the complaint to include the law. "We were pleased the court permitted the amendment," Allyn said. "It's an important statute and it needs to be part of the discussion." "I think it goes back to a case brought by Judge (John B.) Sanborne who lived on Lake Avenue," explained White Bear Lake’s city attorney, Roger Jensen. "He sued an ice company for harvesting ice from the lake and selling it. He claimed that harvesting had some deleterious effect on lake level." That case was heard by the state Supreme Court in 1900: Sanborn vs. People's Ice Co. As the law was first passed in 1881, many people aren't aware of the taking-of-water statute.
Homeowners Association attorney Bryon Starns discovered it when he was preparing summary judgment motions almost two years ago. According to the plaintiff's memo, the homeowners association planned to file a motion to amend at that time, but the case was stayed after the summary judgment briefing. When it became apparent the stay would be lifted a few months ago, the motion to amend was filed. White Bear Township attorney Chad Lemmons argued that the wells at issue are not "connected" to White Bear Lake. Because the wells draw groundwater, rather than surface water from the lake, the wells do not violate the statute, Lemmons told the judge. Both White Bear Lake and White Bear Township, intervenors in the lawsuit on the side of the DNR, had representatives at the hearing, which lasted about 90 minutes. "Our official position," Jensen said, "is we don't think it's appropriate to bring this in at the 11th hour (motion to amend). This should have been done a long time ago. The judge let them do it. I don't think it changes things too much." The lawsuit goes to trial March 6, 2017.
WHITE BEAR LAKE CITY COUNCIL NOTES At the White Bear Lake City Council meeting Oct. 11, members: • Approved a special home occupation permit for Krystle Johnson. Johnson is opening a single-operator beauty salon out of her Birch Street home. Hours are limited to 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily and parking restricted to her driveway. • Approved a variance for 2524 Manitou Island. Wally and Carol Fisk requested a 232-square-foot variance to construct a 994-square-foot detached garage. There is an existing 488-square-foot detached garage on the property so the two combined exceeds the 1,250-square-foot size limit for all accessory structures. • Approved a variance for 4616 Shady Lane. A 2.5-foot variance from the 15-foot height limit was requested by Mollie Love in order to construct a 624-squarefoot detached garage in the rear yard with a bonus room above it. • Approved a conditional use permit (CUP) for a dynamic display sign at 2044 County Road E. The applicant, Linn Investment Properties, requested a Tumble Fresh sign be integrated into a freestanding monument sign in the B-3, Auto Oriented Business district. • Approved a conditional use permit for a home accessory apartment at 4981 Bald Eagle Ave. One deviation from city code is that the
principal structure is also rented. Owner Victoria Staten plans to bring an existing accessory unit into compliance with code and rent out both the principal and accessory units. The number of occupants in the accessory dwelling is limited to one tenant and the gravel area in front of the home shall be removed and replaced with sod. The applicant is also required to obtain a rental license prior to renting either unit out to anyone who is not related. • Approved second reading of city-initiated text amendment to a zoning code that regulates temporary family health care dwellings. The change will speed up the six- to eight-week lag time for a typical CUP process. The care dwellings may not be permitted on every lot. • Tabled to a later date a proposed ordinance amending code governing public health, welfare and sanitation pertaining to rental dwellings. Prompting the change were complaints by neighbors living next to rental properties that resulted in calls to the White Bear Lake Police Department and citations for disorderly conduct of tenants. The ordinance would hold the property owner accountable if there were two violations per year. The city could revoke a landlord’s license for chronic calls and failure to take action. The ordinance provides the city a due process mechanism to revoke a rental license from a property owner who fails
to take action in response to chronic disorderly conduct by renters. The conduct includes excessive noise, unlawful sale of alcohol, drugs and/or firearms and exterior storage violations. Councilman Kevin Edberg questioned the due process and felt there wasn’t enough protection written into the ordinance for the property owner. He also preferred landlords get three strikes instead of two and on separate occasions. Councilman Dan Jones said he wasn’t here to protect the renter but to protect the person who has a home next to them. City Attorney Roger Jensen pointed out that before anything is done the property owner gets a hearing before the council. “I think that addresses Councilman Edberg’s concerns,” he said. Jones added that having a rental license “is not a right but a privilege.” Jensen said staff can “clean this up” and address the questions council has on the ordinance language. City Manager Ellen Richter said there are “extraordinary cases” where council would have little trouble enforcing the new ordinance. “This is an effort to identify a tool for the city to remedy problem addresses,” she noted. • Approved contract for attic fire suppression system upgrades at Pioneer Manor. Cost to the city, which developed Pioneer Manor for low- to moderate-income seniors in 1994, is $48,950. • Heard brief update on Rush Line corridor from Community Development Di-
rector Anne Kane. The corridor, which will run from St. Paul to Forest Lake, is in the preplanning process. Kane sits on the technical advisory committee. The city will host open houses in December on corridor plans for first quarter 2017, probably at the White Bear School District Center, she said. • Heard a report from City Manager Richter regarding the dumpster enclosure project behind downtown businesses. Thanks to a county grant of $96,700, the shared enclosure serves 12 businesses surrounding the city-owned Washington and Fourth Street parking lot downtown. The waste collection includes 45 percent organics from at least three downtown restaurants. Calling it highly successful, the enclosure was built through a cooperative effort and “serves as a great pilot project,” Richter said. “We’re looking to extend it to other areas of downtown.” It’s projected that businesses will collectively save $10,000 a year. The amount of recyclables has also jumped from 18.3 cubic yards before the project to 24 cubic yards now. The project is being led by business owner Tyler Conrad of Goodthings. • The city manager noted that absentee voting will be available at City Hall the week before the election. • Heard Mayor Jo Emerson proclaim October as Toastmaster’s Month. It was noted the group meets at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at City Hall. Debra Neutkens
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Boatworks developer granted more time to snag restaurant tenant BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR
WHITE BEAR LAKE — Not on the City Council's Oct. 11 agenda as expected was the matter of the Boatworks Commons restaurant. The council was slated to decide whether to amend the developer's conditional use permit to allow professional office use on both floors of the empty building. Developer Michael Lander had told the Planning Commission last month he couldn't find a restaurant tenant and had an architectural firm ready to lease the long-vacant, two-story space. That lease was contingent on changing the use permit. Commission
members voted to deny The Lander Group request and sent their recommendation on to the council for a decision. Shortly before that meeting, the developer asked for additional time to negotiate a potential lease for a firstfloor restaurant. That pushed back the decision to the Oct. 25 meeting. "We are hopeful that a lease for a restaurant is still a possibility," noted Community Development Director Anne Kane, "and we are working in collaboration with Alan Spaulding (AtHome Apartments) and Tony Kriha, (Lander's COO), towards that end goal." A resolution had been prepared for the Oct. 11 meeting denying the amendment.
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An empty building at the Boatworks Commons development on Lake Avenue S. awaits a tenant.
Pumpkin patch raises funds for youth missions BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR
VADNAIS HEIGHTS — Buying a pumpkin at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church's patch can make a difference that lasts beyond October. Funds raised from the pumpkin patch, in its 12th year of operation, fund the children’s and youth ministries at the church. Specifically, some funds are used for youth group mission trips. This summer, the youth went to the Quad Cities of Iowa and Illinois with youth mission organization YouthWorks. Youth volunteered at a shelter for impoverished and homeless children, said church council president Vinnie Berger. The youth group takes an annual service trip. “The pumpkin patch goes to pay for that,” Berger said. About 15 students went on the trip this summer. When their 30 fleece-tied blankets they brought to donate were not quite enough, the students went to Wal-Mart to buy fabric to make 15 more blankets while on the trip, Berger said. “We have a great bunch of youth,” he said. The pumpkins that make the youth mission trips possible come from New Mexico — a top growing region for pumpkins in the U.S. The pumpkins are delivered through a company that specializes in fundraisers. Nonprofits get a “large portion” of the proceeds and the company covers any losses for unsold
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Sue Woehrle, left, of Vadnais Heights, and Cheri Schouweiler, of White Bear Township, are longtime pumpkin patch volunteers at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church in Vadnais Heights.
pumpkins, church member Mary Barlau said. This year's pumpkins arrived in a 53-foot semi-truck Sunday, Oct. 9, Berger said. Church members made an assembly line after their church service that day. “We unloaded it by hand,” Berger said. “It took us three hours to unload that truck.” Church members also volunteer to run the patch. The church focuses on community outreach — it holds a free “Food with Friends” community dinner the third Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. All community members are invited
to attend. Christ the Servant Lutheran has been around Vadnais Heights for 50 years. Berger's wife Beth was baptized, confirmed and took her first communion in the church — “the whole nine yards,” she said. The church began hosting a West African nondenominational church since last year, International Christian Faith Center. It meets at 11 a.m. Sundays, right after Christ the Servant's service at 9 a.m. “They are just a joy to have there,” Berger said. Over the last 12 years, Christ the
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Gerald Henquinet, 4, of Hugo picks out a pumpkin at Christ the Servant’s patch Oct. 11.
Servant's annual pumpkin patch has highlighted the church in orange. “People know us now as the pumpkin church,” Barlau said. Pumpkins are priced based on size. Hours are 2 p.m. to dusk weekdays, 10 a.m. to dusk Saturdays and 12 p.m. to dusk Sundays. The patch will stay open until all the pumpkins are sold, through Halloween. Christ the Servant Lutheran Church is located at 3676 Centerville Road. Sara Marie Moore can be reached at 651-407-1235 or vadnaisheightsnews@ presspubs.com.
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Old city docks sold, new docks to be installed in 2017 After the city of White Bear Lake found a buyer for the old marina docks, they were towed across the lake in segments, above, and then pulled ashore at the Ramsey County boat landing, at left, Monday, Oct. 1. The city has purchased a new dock system from MINNCOR Industries of Bayport, which uses prison inmates for its labor force. The new floating dock system will be installed in 2017 and is the same width as the old system that had been used for the past 30 years.
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Four charged in downtown BB gun and egging incidents BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR
WHITE BEAR LAKE — Four males allegedly shot BB guns and threw eggs at cars in the wee hours of Sunday morning, Oct. 9. Two adults — Kel Ferdig, 19, of Vadnais Heights, and Armando Cruz, 20, of St. Paul, were charged with felony-level first-degree damage to property offenses in connection with the incidents. Ferdig, Cruz, and two 17-year-old juveniles, one of whom was the driver, were allegedly reported by witnesses. Petitions reporting delinquency felony-level first-degree property damage offenses have been filed against the two 17-year-old juveniles, according to the Ramsey County Attorney's Office. A worker at Kellermans Event Center on Fourth Street was cleaning up from an event when he saw a truck drive by and “heard a pop, pop, pop sound,” reads a complaint from the Ramsey County Attorney's Office. “He said that he noticed a pellet hole in the front window of the event center. He said he went outside and saw the occupants of the truck firing BB guns at vehicles and buildings. He said he went to his own car, which was parked on Fourth Street, and noticed two BB pellet holes in the door,” the complaint reads. The witness reports he followed the truck and saw the occupants shooting at other buildings and cars. Another worker at Kellermans also reported seeing a truck, pop sounds, and his vehicle also had a pellet hole in its windshield, according to the complaint. White Bear Lake police officers found the truck matching the description and license plate near Northwest Avenue and Buffalo Street. All four occupants were taken into custody. Three BB guns,
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Kel Ferdig, 19, of Vadnais Heights and Armando Cruz, 20, of St. Paul, were allegedly involved in a downtown White Bear Lake BB gun shooting and egging incident Oct. 9. Broken windows, apparently damaged by BB guns in downtown White Bear Lake, were reported the same day.
several loose BBs and an egg carton with only two eggs were found in the truck. In Miranda interviews, Ferdig “said that he and Cruz had purchased the BB guns that night,” reads the complaint. “He admitted that he, Cruz and the juvenile driver were all shooting guns at ‘some car.’
He denied having shot at any businesses.” Cruz said Ferdig bought a BB gun that night and only the juvenile driver shot it. “The juvenile driver said Cruz and Ferdig had purchased the BB guns that night and were firing them at passing vehicles and mailboxes. He said the juvenile passenger had purchased the eggs and was throwing them at passing cars,” reads the complaint. “The juvenile passenger said Cruz, Ferdig and the juvenile driver had been shooting BB guns out of the windows of the truck when they were near Fourth Street. He denied that he had done so,” reads the complaint. Later in the day, at least five vehicles with broken-out windows and other damages “that appeared to have been caused by BBs” were reported to the police department, according to the complaint. Several vehicles and a business were also egged. The window at Kellermans Event Center is expected to cost at least $1,000 to repair. Vehicle repairs are estimated to cost at least $500 each. The maximum sentence for the charges given Ferdig and Cruz is five years of jail and/or a $10,000 fine. The two juveniles, one who will turn 18 next week and one who will turn 18 in November, will also appear before a judge. “More often than not, in a lot of those types of cases for juveniles they will end up getting into some type of diversion program,” said Dennis Gerhardstein of the Ramsey County Attorney's Office. Editor's note: Press Publications does not typically release the names of juveniles charged with criminal activity. Sara Marie Moore can be reached at 651-407-1235 or vadnaisheightsnew@presspubs.com.
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Sunday Service at 10am 2600 Cnty Rd E White Bear Lake Near Festival Foods CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X 3878 Highland Avenue White Bear Lake • 651-429-5337 www.churchofstpiusx.org Masses: Mon.-Fri. 8 am • Wed. 6:30 pm Fri. 6:45 am • First Sat. 8 am, Sat. 5 pm Sun. 8 & 10am, 7:30pm • Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Monday: Communion Service at 9 a.m. Tuesday-Friday: Mass at 9 a.m. Saturday: Mass at 5 p.m. Sunday: Mass at 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. 700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi 651-426-3245
Masses: Saturday – 5:00 PM Sunday – 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 AM 651-429-7771 www.stmarys-wbl.org Church 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake Parish Life Center/School 4690 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake
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UPCOMING EVENTS PICKLEBALL CLINIC When: 9-11 a.m. or 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, Room 103 and Gym, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Learn to play pickle ball, equipment provided. $12; registration required. Contact: community ed.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us
Where: Caribou Coffee/Einstein Bagel Community Room, 4733 Highway 61 N., White Bear Lake Details: Evening of adult coloring, coffee, door prizes and learning about White Bear Lake Women of Today, a national member organization promoting community service, personal enrichment and fellowship opportunities. Free. Contact: wblwomenof today.org
vant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Rd., Vadnais Heights Details: Seniors can dress up in a Halloween costume and enjoy pizza, salad and dessert. Contact: 651-204-6000; cityvadnaisheights.com
GRANT MAYOR/ CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE FORUM
When: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 Where: Mahtomedi When: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. City Hall, 600 Stillwater Wednesday, Oct. 19 Rd. Where: Sassafras Details: A moderator Health Foods, 2186 3rd AUTHOR VISIT will ask questions subSt., Suite 110, White Bear When: 10-11:30 a.m. mitted by the audience. Lake Friday, Oct. 21 Details: World famous Where: Lake Country Questions may also be submitted online. Maasai beadwork will be Booksellers, 4766 WashContact: lwvmn.org/ featured, including jewington Square, White local-leagues/whiteelry, animals, ornaments Bear Lake and more. Proceeds benDetails: Rick and Angi bear-lake-area efit Naapok BeadWorks Blesi will be signing and Tanzanian coopera- copies of their books, ‘A RED CROSS tive of women’s artists. Fun Day With Grandma’ BLOOD DRIVE Contact: facebook. and ‘A Fun Day With When and Where: 1-6 com/beadwow Grandpa’. p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 Contact: 651-426-0918 at First Presbyterian Church, 4821 Bloom Ave; ROTARY GUEST and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. SaturSPEAKER RUN FOR THE APPLES 5 MILE RUN/WALK AND day, Oct. 29 at Festival When: 7 a.m. social KIDS 1/3 MILE FUN RUN Foods, 2671 County Rd. hour; 7:30 a.m. meeting E., White Bear Lake Wednesday, Oct. 19 When: 9 a.m. SaturDetails: Blood and Where: Rudy’s Redeye day, Oct. 22 platelet donations needGrill, 4940 Highway 61, Where: Pine Tree Aped. Donors encouraged White Bear Lake ple Orchard, 450 Apple to make appointments. Details: The White Orchard Road, White Bear Rotary Club Bear Lake Contact: 800-RED CROSS, extends an invitation Details: Event in it’s redcrossblood.org to anyone interested 22nd year, includes run/ in hearing the story of walk through the orWBLAHS ANNUAL Summit Brewing, prechard followed by apple MEETING DINNER & sented by founder and treats for all particiPROGRAM President Mark Stutrud. pants. When: 6-9 p.m. ThursContact: whitebear Contact: 651-653-7401 day, Oct. 27 rotary.org or www.frontrunnerusa. Where: White Bear Country Inn, 4940 Highway 61 ST. MARY OF THE LAKE LADIES OF THE LAKE Details: Social hour, RUMMAGE SALE QUILTING SHOW dinner, brief business When: 5-8 p.m. ThursWhen: Noon-4 p.m., meeting and program day, Oct. 20; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 22 & 23; and Oct. 29 titled ‘Community ConFriday, Oct. 21; 8 a.m.& 30 nections’. $39/person noon Saturday, Oct. 22 Where: Pine Tree Apgeneral public; $34/perWhere: Parish Life ple Orchard, 450 Apple son members. RSVP by Center Gym, 4690 Bald Orchard Rd, Dellwood Oct. 20. Eagle Ave. White Bear Details: Beautiful Contact: 651-407-5327 Lake quilts on display. or whitebearhistory.org Details: Annual Fall Contact: 651-429-7202 rummage sale; $3 bag or www.pinetreeapple day on Saturday. orchard.com AUTHOR VISIT Contact: 651-429-7771 AND ALZHEIMER’S
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The Failed 1876 Northfield Raid WHEN: 6-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24 WHERE: White Bear Lake Library,
a historical account of the failed bank raid by the James-Younger Gang.
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the door and cash bar. Contact: kellermanseventcenter.com
SCARE IN WHITE BEAR When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 Where: West Park, White Bear Lake Details: Participants wear costumes for a 5K walk/run and fun run. Coffee, cider and hot cocoa and costume awards presentation after race. Contact: trifitnesswbl. com
BEAR SCARE FUN RUN
When: 9 a.m. registration Saturday, Oct. 29 Where: Otter Lake AWARENESS EVENT Elementary, 1401 County rd. H2 E., White Bear When: 6 p.m. ThursTownship day, Oct. 27 Details: Families can Where: St. Jude of the Lake Parish, 700 Mahto- come out in costume for a run/walk school medi Ave., Mahtomedi grounds at 10 a.m. (SkelDetails: Author and Educator Elaine Pereira eton Skip), or the Freaky Four-miler at 10:20 a.m. will share her story of $10/child and $15/adult navigating through her if registered by Oct. 13. mother’s unpredictable disease. Free event host- Proceeds support Otter ed by Coventry of Mahto- Lake and Lincoln Elementary schools. medi Assisted Living Contact: http://bit.ly/ and Memory Care. RSVP bearscare16 by Oct. 21. Contact: 651-528-8442 or coventryseniorliving. GANGSTER BUS TOUR com/eventrsvp When: 10 and 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 Where: White Bear HALLOWEEN Lake Armory, 2228 4th St. COSTUME PARTY Details: Explore the When: 8:30 p.m. Frihideouts and haunts of day, Oct. 28 the 1930s era gangsters Where: Kellerman’s who laid low in the cotEvent Center, 2222 4th tages around White Bear St., White Bear Lake and Bald Eagle Lakes. Details: Adults-only Sights include a Mahtoparty featuring live music by WildCat Combo medi speakeasy and the location of a notorious from 9-midnight, Comedance club. Tours are dian Chris Shaw, and approx. 1 hour long. costume contest. $15 at
$20/$15 WBLAHS Members. Reservations Required. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org
preserves, brick-oven bread, vintage jewelry, household items, gently used books, games and toys. Contact: wblumc.org
KIDS WORLD OF FUN When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 Where: Majestic Pines Community Church, 930 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi Details: Parents and kids through sixth grade. Candy, popcorn, games, prizes, moonwalk, box maze. Costumes encouraged. Contact: 651-653-4950; majesticpines.com/kwof
TAMARACK TRICK OR TREAT When: Register for times at 3, 3:30, 3:40 or 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Details: Non-spooky event includes games, hand-pressed cider, encounters with live animals, and costumes characters handing out treats along the prairie loop trail. Registration required. Contact: 651-407-5350 or parks.co.ramsey. mn.us/tamarack
46TH ANNUAL HARVEST MARKET When: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 Where: White Bear Lake United Methodist Church, 1851 Birch St. Details: Handmade arts, crafts and natural floral arrangements, home-baked goods and
COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN PARTY When: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Road F Details: Treats, balloon animals, refreshments and live entertainment from Circus Manduhai. Free. Contact: 651-204-6000 or www.cityvadnais heights.com
VHEDC ANNUAL DINNER When: 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 County Rd. F E. Details: Events includes presentation of annual business awards and keynote Speaker Bill George, former CEO of Medtronic, who will discuss the topic of ‘authentic leadership’. $75. Contact: vhedc.com
DROP-IN DISCOVERY STATIONS: OWLS UP CLOSE When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Details: Free, family-friendly drop-in style programs feature a range of nature topics, including up-close visits with live animals. No
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When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, Saturday, Oct. 22, and Thursday Oct. 27; 4:30 p.m. Saturday Oct. 29 Where: Century College Theatre-West Campus, 3300 Century Ave. N., White Bear Lake Details: The question of friendship is exposed as three longtime friends share their concerns when one of the three chooses to spend a large amount of money on what appears to be a 4x5 foot painting that is nothing but white. General admission tickets $12; Seniors and students $10. Century faculty, staff and students free. Contact: 651-748-2623 or century.edu/theatre
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4 - 8 pm Get your ticket of terror At 4 pm at... at Missy’s boutique • 2186 3rd Street
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White Bear Lake Ladies Night Out WHEN: 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27
DETAILS: Shop local retailers for
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Boutique, White Bear Mall, White Bear Lake. Afterparty at Bear Town, 7th St. & Hwy. 61.
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Details: 20th Annual Food Shelf Benefit Performance includes Broadway favorites. Free, but donations of money or non-perishable food items requested for the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf. Contact: 651-429-5634
7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21; 2 and 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 Where: Lakeshore Players, 4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake Details: In Jeffery Hatcher’s funny adaptation of the book, a teacher mysteriously disappears and her classroom of kids are up against the evil substitute. Contact: 651-429-5674; www.lakeshoreplayers. com
FLICK OR TREAT FILM SERIES
When: 10 a.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct, 21-23 Where: Marcus Theatres, Oakdale Details: $3 admission to ‘Hotel Transylvania 2’, rated PG. Contact: 651-770-4994 or marcustheatres.com
Arts KIDS DROP-IN ART CLASSES
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, Friday, Oct. 21, Monday, Oct. 24 and Tuesday, Oct. 25 ENCORE WIND Where: Artful IndulENSEMBLE gence, 13999 60th St. N. When: 3 p.m. Sunday, TRICKS AND TREATS Suite D, Stillwater WITH THE MIGHTY Oct. 23 Details: Drop off kids ORGAN Where: St. Andrew’s ages 7-12 during MEA Lutheran Church, 900 When: 6 p.m. Sunday, week to paint a 12x12 Stillwater Rd., MahtoOct. 30 canvas painting. 1 hour medi Where: St. Andrews session starts at $15. Details: Group of 38 Lutheran Church, 900 E-mail to reserve specifmusicians from the Twin Stillwater Rd., Mahto‘GOD OF CARNAGE’ Cities begins its 20th medi When: 7:30 p.m. Thurs- ic time. Contact: contact@ season presenting tradiDetails: Famiday, Oct. 20 and Friday, paintsipnosh.com tional and contemporary ly-friendly organ concert Oct. 28; 4:30 p.m. Saturmasterworks for band, featuring organist Bill day, Oct. 22 joined by Bill Chouinard Chouinard. Kids encourWhere: Century ColCOMMUNITY ART on the organ. Variety aged to wear non-violent lege Theatre-West CamSHOW OPEN HOUSE of musical periods and costumes for kids parade pus, 3300 Century Ave. When: 6:30-8 p.m. styles will appeal to all through the sanctuary. N., White Bear Lake Tuesday, Oct. 25 ages. Free. Contact: 651-762-9141; Details: Award-winWhere: Wildwood LiContact: encorewinds. www.saintandrews.org ning play performed brary, 763 Stillwater Rd., com/concert-season-link by local actors about Mahtomedi two couples who meet Details: Meet local to discuss a fight which artists with the WildSILVER HARMONY occurred between their wood Artists Group and SINGERS two eleven-year-old sons, see their artwork on When: 11 a.m.-noon which evolves into a slug- display. Saturday, Oct. 29 ‘MISS NELSON fest of words where the Contact: 651-426-2042 IS MISSING’ Where: Parkview conflicting teammates United Methodist When: 1 p.m. student Church, 3737 Bellaire matinee Wednesday, Oct. seem to change partners Ave., White Bear Lake 19 and Thursday, Oct. 20; from moment to moment.
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3-D BEADS WITH THE UPPER MIDWEST BEAD SOCIETY
When: 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Short presentation followed by demonstrations and the opportunity to see, touch, and ask one-onone questions with local bead artists. Contact: 651-426-2042
SMALL ARTBIG HEARTS
When: Friday, Nov. 4 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: One-night only benefit includes 5x7” artwork for sale priced at $30; paper, pottery and 3D artwork. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org
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Ave. N., Roseville Details: Thousands of books, movies, talking books and CDs as well as private donations for sale, most for $1 or less. Proceeds benefit Ramsey County public libraries including Shoreview, and White Bear Lake. Contact: rclfriends.org
OUTDOOR MUSEUM MOVIE NIGHT
When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 Where: Warden’s House Museum, 602 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Outdoor showing of the 1925 silent-fi lm classic, ‘Phantom of the Opera’. Film is low terror and features the performance of Stillwater native, Olive Ann Alcorn. Free. Museum opens at 5:30 and concessions available for purchase. Contact: 651-439-5956 or wchsmn.com
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
PINE TREE APPLE When: 6:30-8 p.m. FriORCHARD PUMPKIN day, Oct. 21 PATCH AND CORN MAZE Where: Shoreview
When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Oct. 1-Oct 23; 1-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, beginning Oct. 5 Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Rd, Dellwood Details: Wagon rides to pick your own pumpkin. Guests must enter corn maze by 4 p.m. Contact: 651-429-7202 or www.pinetreeapple orchard.com
WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMERS MARKET
When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays through Oct. 28 Where: Washington Ave. and 4th St., downtown White Bear Lake Details: Produce includes organic produce, natural meats and cheeses, honey, syrup, baked goods, plants and flowers sold by more than 50 vendors. Contact: 651-747-3650; www.whitebearlake.org
NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY ‘SPOOKTACULAR’ USED BOOK SALE
When: 5-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19; 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 and Saturday, Oct. 22; noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 Where: Ramsey County Library, 2180 Hamline
Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Families can enjoy DJ music and dance to the Monster Mash, create a Halloween craft, play bingo, and more. $6/ resident, no walk-ins. Registration required. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com
U.S. GONDOLA NATIONALS
When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 23 Where: Lowell Park, 201 Water St., downtown Stillwater Details: Inaugural event welcoming gondoliers from around the country. Contact: www.discover stillwater.com
BOUTWELL HOUSE OPEN HOUSE
When: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 Where: Rev. Wm. Boutwell House, 12588 Boutwell Rd., Stillwater Details: The Washington County Historical Society invites the public to see the historic home stripped down to bare studs and talk with contractors, architects and members of the board about the restoration. Free; donations encouraged. Contact: 651-439-5956 or wchsmn.org
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LOOKING BACK Week of October 16 – October 22, 2016 Culled from the archives of the White Bear Press at the resource library of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society.
1916 A winter carnival in White Bear, did you ever think of it? Why not have one? The matter has been brought before the Commercial Club and in the minds of those present it was a good thing to push along.
1941 Ronald Frarck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Frarck, Hammond Road, entered St. Mary’s School this year. There are many little folks around the community and they get a thrill when their names are in the paper, specially school days. Mr. Frank Kostuch is remodeling the front of his home. John Kostuch has been putting a foundation under his home this summer as his house had been moved here a year ago. WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY | SUBMITTED
1966 White Bear Lake’s official Democratic Farmer-Labor headquarters, a spacious trailer located on Highway 61 near Second Street, will have its official opening this Saturday.
1991 Braun’s Fashions – The White Bear Lake store is currently seeking a manager trainee. This challenging position requires a love of sales & a fashion oriented personality. If you
St. Mary’s School Class of 1924
want a career in this fast paced industry come and join our team. Contact Carle 426-4042. The White Bear Carpentry ten-mile run will be held at noon Sunday, November 3, starting at Lions Park. The cost is $9.00 in advance or $12.00 the day of the race.
Looking Forward to Our Past - Upcoming Historical Society Programs & Events
Gangster Bus Tour Saturday, October 29 10am & 11:30am, WBL Armory Back by popular demand! Come along for an adventurous outing to explore the hideouts and haunts of the 1930s era gangsters who laid low in the cottages around White Bear and Bald Eagle Lakes. Sights include a Mahtomedi speakeasy and the
location of a notorious dance club. Tours depart at 10 am AND 11:30 am $20/$15 WBLAHS Members. Reservations Required: whitebearhistory.org Or call 651-407-5327 during open hours Bus departs from the White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 Fourth St.
Compiled by Gloria Tessier, Meg Todd and Sara Markoe Hanson at the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, 651-407-5327.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS Artwork for sale at Center for Arts fundraiser Everyone is welcome at the White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA) on Friday, Nov. 4 for the annual Small Art – Big Hearts benefit. More than 1,000 original 2D and 3D, 5 x 7 inch artworks will be for sale, and all artwork is priced at just $30. New to 2016, WBCA is offering the First Look Luncheon sale and event, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $75 and include a luncheon, live music and an opportunity to purchase up to three artworks before anyone else. Call WBCA to purchase tickets — there are a limited number available. The evening sale and event, 6 to 8:30 p.m., is a high-energy shopping experience, free to attend and includes live music and the opportunity to purchase an unlimited number of small artworks. WBCA is located at 4971 Long Ave., White Bear Lake. For more information, call 651-407-0597 or visit www. whitebeararts.org. Evening parking is available at WBLAHS – North Campus, free shuttle.
Senators accepting applications to U.S. military service academies The offices of Sen. Al Franken and Sen. Amy Klobuchar are accepting applications from young Minnesotans interested in attending one of the four U.S. military service academies summer of 2017. The deadline for applications to be nominated is 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. In order to attend a service academy, including West Point, the Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and the Merchant Marine, candidates must be nominated by a member of Congress. To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements established by law. An applicant’s academic record, extracurricular and athletic activities, physical aptitude,
leadership ability and medical qualifications are all considered. You can view specific requirements and download an application at http://www. franken.senate.gov/?p=service_academy. To be considered for a nomination, send a completed application with all required materials to Sen. Al Franken, Attn. Nominations Coordinator, 60 Plato Boulevard East, Suite 220, St. Paul, MN 55107 or by email to serviceacademies@franken.senate.gov. Applications can also be downloaded at http://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/ public/military-academy-nominations. To apply for a nomination from Sen. Klobuchar, send a completed application to Senator Amy Klobuchar, Attn. Nominations Coordinator, 1200 Washington Avenue South, Suite 250, Minneapolis, MN 55415.
Guided morning bird hikes continue in county parks A rotating schedule of bird hikes throughout the Washington County Parks system will continue with the next one 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Pine Point Regional Park. Learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croix Valley home and contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with the guide. The surveys collected will assist the county’s Natural Resources team and related work in conjunction with the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Fund grant. The hikes will traverse turf, gravel and paved trail depending on trail conditions. Participants should bring binoculars and dress for hiking and the weather. This program is free with a parks vehicle permit ($5/day or $25/annual) and is open to guests of all ages and abilities. For questions, call 651-430-8370 or email at parks@co.washington.mn.us.
Kinship caregivers learn legal rights The Washington County Law Library invites the public to a session on the rights of grandparents and others who are rearing their relatives’ children 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, in room Lower Level 16 of the Washington County Government Center, 14949 62nd St. N., Stillwater. Increasingly, more and more children are being reared by persons other than their biological parents. While grandparents were the traditional caregivers if their adult children could not parent, recent trends show that aunts and family friends are now increasingly stepping into the caregiver role. The term "kinship caregiver" means any relative or close family friend who is caring for children not his or her own. To reserve a spot or ask questions, call 651-430-6330.
Paranormal investigators visit Warden’s House On Saturday, Oct. 29, join the Washington County Historical Society and the Johnsdale Paranormal Group for the fourth annual, “Paranormal Investigations: Techniques & Theories” program at the Warden’s House Museum. Encore presentations will be given throughout the day at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Each time slot will feature the same program and will last about 80 minutes. Seating is first-come, firstserved. The Johnsdale Paranormal Group has spent the last seven years investigating famously haunted locales such as the Mabel Tainter Theater in Menomonie, Wisconsin, the S.S. William A. Irvin in Duluth, Waverly Hills Sanatorium, Kentucky and, of course, the Warden’s House. During this free public presentation, founder Justin Miner and his co-investigators will showcase the truly astounding audio and video evidence
they have collected while explaining the state-of-the-art equipment, theories, and techniques used during a “ghost hunt.” The Warden’s House is located at 602 Main St. N., Stillwater.
Crime Prevention Month tips More than 60 percent of convicted burglars said they would avoid a potential target home if they see an alarm system is present, according the Electronic Security Association (ESA). In honor of National Crime Prevention Month, the ESA is providing customers with 11 tips they can use to make sure their home and loved ones are as safe as possible: Make your home as difficult as possible, invest in security technology, install a quality knob-inlock set with a heavy-duty deadbolt with a solid wood or metal door for your front door, keep your landscape neatly trimmed, never hide a key outdoors or give your key to a worker, and join a neighborhood watch group and monitor your neighborhood website for local crime alerts.
Need for tax season volunteers The local coordinator for AARP TaxAide services offered at South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church is looking for volunteers for tax season. White Bear coordinator Dave Black is looking for client facilitators who get clients registered and start the process. Tax training is not required. There is also a need for tax preparers. Tax raining is required and provided for preparers. Training is usually in late December or January. Tax season runs from Feb. 1 through mid-April and volunteers are needed three days a week. It is not necessary to work every day. For more information, contact Black at hugodkb@comcast.net. Information about the actual volunteer process can be found at AARP.org/ volunteer.
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WHITE BEAR SPORTS BRIEFS Swimmers glide past Woodbury The Bear swimmers topped Woodbury 100-86 led by double winners Bailey Letourneau (individual medley and butterfly) and Kara Birdsall (50 and 100 freestyle). The Bears also won the 200 freestyle relay with Letourneau, Calista Hughes, Madison Loppnow and Birdsall), and the 400 freestyle relay with Madison Beck, Sydney MacDonald, Hughes and Natalie Weier.
College tennis champs Madisen Crow and Lauren Welch, 2013 graduates of White Bear Lake Area High School, helped the Luther College women’s tennis team win the Iowa Conference championship. They clenched the championship Oct. 2 by defeating Nebraska Wesleyan University and Central College. Luther
finished the season undefeated with a record of 8-0. Crow is the daughter of Scott and Jean Crow of Vadnais Heights and Welch is the daughter of Harold and Marty Welch of Vadnais Heights.
Boys swim and dive team signup The White Bear Lake Area High School Boy’s Swim and Dive team will kick off their season with an informational meeting on Monday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. at the South Campus Cafeteria. Come meet the coaches, captains, team members and other parents and find out about this high school team. The swim and dive team is open to all eligible boys in grades 7-12. Please see the boys website for additional information at wblahs.wixsite.com/wblboysswimanddive or contact Head Swim
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Football team falls to Ponies White Bear Lake football is 0-7 after a 55-28 loss to Stillwater. For the Bears, Jessiah Majest carried 24 times for 151 yards, with a one-yard touchdown. Tristin Dacus tossed scoring passes to Blake Charles (25 yards) and Matthew Muedeking (23 yards), and James Woods had an
11-yard TD run. The Bears gave up five touchdowns and 215 yards rushing to Tyler Dunleap. The Ponies also had two TD runs by quarterback Grayson Hosch and an interception for a TD by Thomas Bruchu. The Bears will close the regular season at Roseville Area High School (2-5) on Wednesday. Bruce Strand
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Mahtomedi tops Park 50-40 in gridiron crowd pleaser BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
A pair of irresistible forces — Mahtomedi’s ground game and Park’s air game — generated an offensive circus with the unbeaten Zephyrs prevailing 50-40 in one of the metro’s marquee games Friday at Cottage Grove. The Zephyrs got 473 yards rushing from the duo of Jalen Frye, who bolted past the 1,000 marker, and T.J. Tumbleson, behind stout line play from Andy Jacoboski, Ben Nelson, Blake Golden, Adam Devore, Austin Jerylo and tight ends Graham Devore and Ryan Waldoch. Park’s outstanding passer Brandon Alt riddled the Zephyrs for 404 yards and four touchdowns, hitting 28 of 38 with none intercepted. Noah Johnson caught
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three TD passes (17, 29 and 75 yards), and Lucas Liljedahl one (17 yards) while rushing for 114 yards and an 18-yard touchdown. The Wolfpack (5-2) might have upset the No. 4 ranked Zephyrs if not for 13 penalties, four of them 15-yarders. Frye carried 36 times for 276 yards and four touchdowns, from four, five, 46 and five yards. He needed 129 yards to reach 1,000, got 50 on the fi rst play and had 173 and three touchdowns in the fi rst quarter. He fi nished the night with 1,147 yards. Tumbleson barged for 197 yards on 19 carries with a one-yard touchdown. Graham Devore sacked Alt in the end zone for a safety and Evan Reyes intercepted a pass on a trick play. Anthony Praml threw only seven passes but two went for touchdowns by Andy Voyen from 17 and 21 yards.
Mahtomedi boys soccer cruised through two Section 4A games 8-1 over St. Agnes and 5-0 over Lincoln International with Beck Morse scoring five goals and Helio De La Torres three in the two matches. The No. 4 seeded Zephyrs (10-5-3) face St. Paul Harding (6-11) Tuesday in the semifi nals, with fi nals on Thursday. The No. 2 seeded Zephyr girls (10-6-1) beat St. Paul Central 3-1 and will host No. 3 DeLaSalle (13-2-2) on Tuesday in the semifi nals, with fi nals on Thursday at high seed. Bruce Strand
Bear soccer seasons end with gritty challenges to No. 1 Stillwater teams BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
White Bear Lake’s soccer teams both gave No. 1 ranked Stillwater a battle before falling in the Section 4AA semifinals Thursday. The Bear boys lost 3-1 and the girls lost 1-0. Both games were scoreless at the half against Stillwater teams with the rare distinction of being top-ranked in both genders. “Our girls played with so much heart,” said Dave Ashley, co-coach of the Bear girls. “They were determined to give Stillwater our best effort, and they did just that.” Showing “tremendous energy and intensity,” he said, the Bears created several scoring
chances but could not fi nish, with Pony goalie Evie Kohn making 12 saves. The game was scoreless until just three minutes remained when Abby Begin got the game-winner. “Our players were really disappointed to have the game end that way, because they truly felt they had played hard enough, tough enough, and well enough to win the game,” Ashley said. “We wanted to give our seniors another game. The coaches are extremely proud of this team for how they came together, how hard they competed, and how they supported each other.” Caleb Heckmann got the Bear boys on the board in the second half, but Ponies took charge with three goals.
The Pony boys are 18-0, outscoring opponents 78-8, and had blanked seven straight opponents before Heckmann got one past Fred LeClaire. The Pony girls are 16-2 and this was their 13th shutout. The Bear boys fi nished 6-9-3 after a 1-5-2 start and the girls fi nished 10-8, winning six of their last nine. In the fi rst round, the Bear boys beat Park of Cottage Grove 3-2 in overtime on a goal by Austin Carroll, with Noah Williams and Loren Altman scoring earlier. The Bear girls nipped Woodbury 2-1 as Ani Berlin delivered the go-ahead goal in the second half and assisted on Bailey McMcCullough’s goal in the fi rst half.
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score of 105.725. Veronica Zimmer tied for third place on vault with a 9.0 and placed second on bars with a 9.4 in her 7-9 age group. In the 10 year and up age group, Celine Lundquist earned second place on beam with a score of 9.225 and Katelyn McDowell earned second place on vault with a score of 8.8. The girls will compete in their next meet on October 22 at the Harvest Meet. The girls are coached by Alyssa Weber, Bailee Meyer and Sang-Jin Song. Rising Stars Gymnastics Academy is located in Oakdale. Submitted by Leanne Rogers
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The Level 3 and 4 gymnasts from Rising Stars Gymnastics Academy competed in their fi rst meet of the season on Oct. 8 at the Razzle Dazzle meet at Fort Snelling. The Level 3’s celebrated fi rst place with a team score of 108.450. Clara Opichka earned fi rst place as the all-around champion with a stellar score of 36.175. Keiona Richard achieved fi rst place on the vault with a score of 9.7 and second place on bars with a score of 9.150. Madeline Higgins celebrated her fi rst place on bars with a score of 9.250. Isabelle Kargel earned third place on beam with a score of 8.875. The Level 4’s earned third place with a team
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Mahtomedi senior Maggie Riermann is 20-3 and junior Grace Riermann is 19-4, each mostly in singles, helping the Zephyrs advance to the state team tournament (starting Oct. 25) for the fourth time in their four years on varsity. The sisters placed third in doubles at state last year. They were seeded first for section doubles held Monday and Tuesday. Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2015
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Once again, Riermann sibs and Mahtomedi to end tennis season at state BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
A double dose of Riermann talent has helped Mahtomedi reach the state tennis tournament for the fifth straight year. Grace and Maggie Riermann each won 6-0, 6-0, at No. 2 and 3 singles, respectively, as the No. 5 ranked Zephyrs turned back No. 6 Mounds View 6-1 in the Section 5AA title match Oct. 11. The Zephyrs (18-4) beat Centennial 7-0 in the semifinals the day before at the University of Minnesota. The Riermanns will be playing in their fourth state team tournament and hope to qualify again in doubles, where they placed third at state last year. (Singles and doubles were held after this week’s deadline.) The sibs have contributed 182 career wins to all that team success, with Grace 92-14 and Maggie 90-19. The last two Zephyr teams placed third at state but the Zephyrs are aiming for more at this year’s state meet starting Oct. 25. They hope to get another shot at Edina, which has won 19 consecutive state titles. “We are hoping to end Edina’s 19-year winning streak,” the sisters said in a joint statement. “We definitely feel we have the talent to do that. It’s just a matter of executing, if and when we get there.” These lanky athletes — Maggie is a senior, Grace a junior — have slightly different styles. “Well, Grace is right-handed and I’m left-handed,” Maggie said. “I would say I go for more shots and Grace is more of a patient player.” Maggie has a way of setting up the point and picking a good shot to capitalize upon. Her left-handed spin serves throw people off and face errors. Grace said her game is “focused more on patience and waiting for the right ball to make my move.” They played doubles all year last season, losing only twice all year, including a three-setter to the champions in the semifinals. This year they’ve played mostly singles but will team up in doubles for another try at a state crown. “We’re really excited to play together for individuals again this year,” said Grace, who “definitely prefers doubles” over singles. Maggie says she likes both equally. The Zephyrs have a new coach this year in Kathy Alex, who was an All-American and member of a
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national champion team at UCLA in the early 1980s, and played at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open in her pro career. Alex was teaching at Lifetime Fitness in White Bear Lake when asked to take over the Zephyr program after Justin Seim changed careers. The sisters, asked about the perennial success of the Mahtomedi program, gave a lot of credit to Lifetime Fitness for getting most of the players started. “We love Kris Premo and Diana Bukajava,” they said, referring to longtime teaching pros.
The Zephyr lineup, already strong, was boosted by the return of junior Olivia Paradise, a two-time section singles champion, in the last six matches, after she recovered from an elbow injury. Paradise won her first five outings, then had the lone loss in the finals against No. 8 ranked Ali Kopiecki, but the fortified singles lineup got straight-set wins from the Riermanns and Anna Stutz. Sweeping doubles were Emily Cooper/Erin Hoffman, Emily Fraser/ Lauren Splett, and Lexi Harrod/Sarah Hoffman.
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Sigrid Ruth Culver, age 74, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Sig spent many years working as a clinic manager for White Bear Hills Medical Group and Northern Lights Pediatrics. Sig loved her family and adored her nine grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Maija (Cory) Stubbendick, Mike (Erin) Culver, and Andy (Nora) Culver; grandchildren, Maxwell, Tyler, Erik, and Allie Stubbendick, Brody, Riley, Casey, and Kerrigan Culver, and Sloan Culver; sisters-in-law, Mary (David) Schuck, and Linda Culver; nephews, Mark (Julie) Culver, Jason Schuck, and Ryan (Jamie) Schuck; niece, Kelly (Roger) Servey; as well as other relatives and friends. Sig was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Culver; her parents and parents-in-law; and brother-in-law, David Culver. A gathering for family and friends begins at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2016 followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 11 a.m. at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home, 520 11th St. South in Hudson, Wisconsin. Memorials honoring Sig may be directed to the discretion of the family. Services entrusted to the O’Connell Family Funeral Home of Hudson, Wis. 715-386-3725 www.oconnellfuneralhomes.com
Age 76, of White Bear Lake, passed away October 7, 2016. Survived by wife of 51 years, Roberta “Robbie”; daughters, Jane (Robert) Riveria and Margaret Johnson; grandson, Michael Riveria and granddaughter, Graciella Riveria. Former professor of psychology at Normandale Community College. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 29 at Cremation Society of MN, St. Paul Chapel, 2 p.m., with visitation one hour prior, 1979 Old Hudson Road, St. Paul, 651-789-0404.
James J. Perron James J. Perron, age 78 of Hudson, Wisconsin, died Oct. 9, 2016. Preceded in death by parents Lawrence and Cecelia Perron and brothers William, Jerome, Lawrence Jr., Roger and John Perron of White Bear Lake. Survived by wife Carole Perron, sister, Mary Lue Arvans, son David (Sandy), daughters Pam (Jim) Baker, Diane Perron and Cheryl (Steve) Kaufer and 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral and Mass at St. Mary of the Lake, White Bear Lake, Friday, October 21, 11:30 a.m., visitation 10:30 a.m. Light reception to follow at church.
DEATH NOTICES
David Sohl SUBMITTED
Catch of the week This muskie was caught on the west side of White Bear Lake Oct. 9 at the end of Abe Appert’s dock with son Cy. The 40-inch fish was released.
The Celebration of Life for David Sohl is 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at Birchwood Village Hall, 207 Birchwood Ave. For more details, contact Lori at mahler201@gmail.com.
Florence Violet Swanson Florence Violet Swanson, 94, died Oct. 9, 2016. Private family services at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
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What began as a journey as a Tiger Cub Scout in 2005 reached its pinnacle Aug. 30, when Nicholas Stephan became the 91st Eagle Scout of Troop 89. Scouting took Stephan many places. Among the most memorable were trips to the Black Hills and the surrounding area; Okpik Northern Tier winter camping where the temperature dropped to minus 33 degrees and a week at Florida Sea Base living on an island. The Eagle Scout earned 42 merit badges, served in several leadership positions and camped out 100 nights in tents. He is a member of the Order of the Arrow. For his Eagle project, Stephan worked on trail improvements and bench installation around O.H Anderson school in Mahtomedi. He is a senior at Mahtomedi High School.
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WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — Lucy's Burgers has a home. The new 50-seat gourmet burgers and beer restaurant will be located at 1190 County Road J in White Bear Township. "We signed a lease, received final construction documents and are now awaiting permits to be issued by the Township to start construction," said Rob Scott, who co-owns the restaurant with Joel Kunza. "We're excited with the progress we're making. We are optimistically hoping to open in mid-December, however early January might be more realistic." The businessmen retained Tony Benshoof, a White Bear Lake restaurant manager and former Olympic luger, to help with the planning, but he has since relocated to Lake Placid, New York, to coach the Senior National Luge team this winter.
"We were sad to see Tony go," Scott said. "It's hard to compete with the Olympics." Benshoof was instrumental in finding the chef/kitchen manager, Jason Gunderson, for Lucy's. He also assisted in vendor relations, menu selections, design and equipment needs. They have since hired another consultant, Steve Zarth, to continue Benshoof's work of getting the restaurant open and assist in finding a general manager. The two owners live in Rapp Farms on the northeast edge of North Oaks near the township theater complex. Scott is president and CEO of T4 Technologies Inc. and Kunza is executive vice president of National Recoveries Inc. The restaurant will serve gourmet hamburgers and beer, including the Juicy Lucy — melted cheese surrounded by burger.
SCHOOL BRIEFS Century College holding community tour A “Behind the Scenes” community tour of Century College will be held 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 27. The tour is for local residents who live and work in the area. Attendees will see why Century College is a great resource for the community and businesses. The tour will explore the college's fabrication laboratory, world-renowned orthotics and prosthetics lab, cyber defense technology center, dental simulation classroom and innovation classrooms. To secure your place on the tour, please RSVP
to Melissa Brown at 651-779-3356 or melissa.brown@century.edu. Century College is located at 3300 Century Avenue North, White Bear Lake. Park in lot G on the east campus and come up the ramp and enter the center doors.
Classical academy hosts tour Liberty Classical Academy will host the Liberty: All Access campus and program tour on Nov. 2. The tour is open to the public. The tour includes: observing students in the classroom; listening to parent testimony of the Liberty experience; and a brief presen-
tation sharing the mission and vision of the school. For more information, call 651-772-2777.
Level Up Academy holds election concert K-7 Level UP Academy students will perform patriotic songs to set an uplifting mood for upcoming elections 6:30 p.m. Nov. 3. The concert is free. Level Up Academy is located at 2600 County Road E, White Bear Lake. For more information call 651-408-5559 or visit www.levelupacademy.org.
Parent safety information night announced The White Bear Lake Police Department has teamed up once again with the White Bear Lake School District to offer the annual Safety Information Night for Parents Nov. 10 at South Campus. Free pizza from Donatelli’s will be served at 5:30 p.m. and informational breakout sessions begin at 6:30 p.m. There will be new presentation topics this year on mental health support and the Safe Routes to School Program, in addition to drug trends, internet safety and a traffic safety information table.
WHITE BEAR SCHOOL BOARD NOTES The District 624 School Board took the following action at its Oct. 10 meeting: • Recognized finance awards. For 17 consecutive years, White Bear Lake Area Schools has received the prestigious awards for excellence in financial reporting from both the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). These awards are the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. • Heard a report on the World's Best Workforce program. The district made progress on its goals last year. It met its goal to define kindergarten readiness and was just below its goal of increasing screened children by 10 percent — it increased by 9.6 percent. It did not meet its goal to increase third-grade liter-
acy proficiency from 63 to 66 percent — it increased to 64 percent. Goals to close the achievement gap by participation in concurrent enrollment courses are in progress. The district reached its goals of increased students enrolled in career pathways courses from 3 to 5 percent. It also reached its graduation rate goal, increasing from 89 percent to 90 percent. • Held a first reading of updated School Board policies. Policy 101, legal status of the school district, had its cross-reference section updated. Policy 406, public and private personnel data, and policy 508, extended school year for certain students, references were updated. Policy 522, student sex nondiscrimination, added stronger language regarding teacher responsibility. Policy 807, health and safety, added areas for plans for combustible and hazardous materials storage, and fire and life safety.
New policy 721, uniform grant guidance policy regarding federal revenue sources, outlines compliance with the requirements of the federal Uniform Grant Guidance regulations by establishing uniform administrative requirements, cost principles and audit requirements for federal grant awards received by the school district. • Approved Hazel Reinhardt Consulting Services to perform a demographic study of the district. The study would include school enrollment projections. The total cost is estimated to be $25,000. • Held a closed session to discuss possible settlement of litigation/claims alleged against the school district. The proposed settlements were approved. The district will release more information when available. Sara Marie Moore
MAHTOMEDI SCHOOL BOARD NOTES The District 832 School Board took the following action at its Oct. 13 meeting: • Recognized National Merit Program semifinalist Thomas Richardson and commended students Nathan Haugen, Anne Hoffman, Kasey Lenarz, Marcella Manivel, Benjamin Nelson and Jillian Olson. Commended students are recognized but not eligible for National Merit scholarships. About two-thirds of 50,000 high-scorers on the PSAT/ NMSQT receive the recognition. All were in the top 3 percent of test-takers. Richardson will continue in the National Merit Scholarship competition. • Heard a presentation on K-12 music curriculum. Curriculum involves multiple aspects: singing, playing, moving, listening, performing and music literacy. At the elementary level, students use smartboards to compose songs and iPads to create their own rhythms, reported teachers. At the middle school level, students learn how to create music, respond to learning and perform, related to the national core arts standards. At the high school level, guitar, piano, musical theater and music and event broadcast classes are available. • Heard a presentation on balanced literacy curriculum at Wildwood Elementary. Balanced literacy balances various
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Former school board members of Mahtomedi Public Schools were invited to a reception prior to the board’s Oct. 13 meeting. The former members shared stories and were recognized for their contributions to Mahtomedi’s long history of excellence in education.
aspects of literacy education: reading aloud, guided reading, shared reading, interactive writing, shared writing, reading workshop, writing workshop and word study. Literacy time has been extended from 90 minutes a day to 120 minutes. Mark Hamre reported positive responses from students and teachers. • Approved its goals and superintendent goals for 2016-2017. The goals for the School Board are: The board will work to learn more about equity as it supports the district in the exploration of an equity plan. The board will work
to engage community members in the district while developing systems for communication and feedback. The board will work to develop collaborative relationships across stakeholder groups. The superintendent goals for 2016-17 are through the lens of equity, growth mindset, and future-ready skills: Engage students, staff, and community to provide an equitable learning environment to ensure all students are college and career ready; challenge students and staff to exhibit a growth mindset and demonstrate healthy behaviors; inspire creativity and innova-
tion in teaching and learning. • Approved updated facilities use fees. Fees typically increase in each category every two or three years. For specific updated fees, contact the community education department at cathy. wyland@isd832.net. • Approved a resolution for the renewal of the designation of Superintendent Mark Larson as the identified official with authority for the Minnesota Department of Education external user access recertification system. Sara Marie Moore
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
CHURCH BRIEFS
Women In Business hold Purse Drive
Skin Cancer Center opens
Fair trade bazaar announced
The White Bear Area Chamber Women in Business Group (WIB) is again sponsoring the women tenants of Solid Ground. For the seventh year, the WIB will present each of the 35 women at Solid Ground with a new handbag filled with a variety of items. Solid Ground helps prevent and end homelessness for families with children through housing, resources and opportunity. To donate a handbag, preferably new and “mom” size, or items/goodies to stuff into them (35 of each), please contact Maureen at the chamber office at 651-429-8593 or maureen@whitebearchamber.com. Donations can be dropped off at the chamber office, 4751 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Dermatology Consultants announced the launch of its Skin Cancer Center at each of its four locations, including Vadnais Heights. The Skin Cancer Center provides the most advanced methods for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all forms of skin cancer. Area physicians, health care providers and patients may request appointments online or by calling 612-209-1600. Dermatology Consultants offers same-day and next-day appointments upon request for general, cosmetic and skin cancer services. “Patients come to Dermatology Consultants because they know we’re skin cancer experts,” said Dr. Joe Shaffer, a board-certified dermatologist who performs Mohs surgery for the practice. “Whether you just want a mole checked, or you need the most effective treatment for melanoma, Dermatology Consultants has highly trained, experienced doctors with the diagnostics and treatments right here in our offices.” Mohs, a precise surgical procedure used to remove skin cancers, has the highest cure rate of any cancer treatment currently available, according to a press release provided by the company. The practice houses its own pathology service, providing skin cancer patients with diagnosis information usually within 24 to 48 hours after biopsy. In addition, Dermatology Consultants uses the latest technology to scan and monitor moles including the Fotofinder, a digital medical imaging system that maintains detailed records of a patient’s mole history.
St. Mary of the Lake Parish in White Bear Lake is sponsoring a Fair Trade Bazaar Oct. 29-30. Items for sale are from SERRV (hand-crafted fair trade items), Equal Exchange (fair trade coffee, chocolate, nuts, olive oil) and the Women’s Bean Project (soups, brownies and corn bread mixes.) There will be several additional vendors. Fair Trade Certified products were made with respect to people and planet. The bazaar will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 29. Sales will continue after 5 p.m. Mass and again after masses on Sunday Oct. 30 at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. The church is located at 4690 Bald Eagle Avenue.
Free yoga with food donation Drishti Yoga is gathering food and other items for the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf. Lauri Hopple is offering several yoga events this month to help the food shelf prepare for upcoming holidays. All are free or low cost with a food shelf donation: • Oct. 23: Relaxation with Yoga Nidra, 4:45-6 p.m. Sunday with teacher Joyce Marienfeld (free with donation) • Oct. 27: Managing Emotions with Yoga + Essential Oils, 6-7:15 p.m. Thursday with teacher Kathy Barnes ($5 with donation) The yoga studio is located at 2189 Fourth St., No. 2 in White Bear Lake. For more info, see www.drishtiyogaonline.com.
Christian author will visit local church Laura Sobiech, mother of Stillwater student Zach Sobiech, will preach at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church All Saints Day worship services at 9, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Nov. 6. All are invited. Laura is the author of “Fly a Little Higher: How God Answered a Mom’s Small Prayer in a Big Way,” a memoir of her family’s faith journey during Zach’s osteosarcoma and death. Copies of the book will be available for $20 cash or check. Zach and his family raised awareness about cancer and their faith journey through Zach’s internationally successful song, “Clouds.” For more information, visit flyalittlehigher.com. St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church is located at 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, Minnesota. For more information, contact Joe Holmberg at 651-762-9116 or jholmberg@saintandrews.org.
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Weather-wise, it was a rather unspectacular week. I mean, there was no major weather event. However, we enjoyed a rather spectacular week of October weather. We even managed several days in the 60’s and relatively low humidity — great weather for getting outdoors or taking day trips. I’m picking raspberries still in my garden and backyard maple tree colors are peeking. Astro Note: Oct. 20, Orionid meteor shower.
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[THEMATIC ELEMENTS, AN ACCIDENT SCENE, AND SOME SUGGESTIVE MATERIAL.] — An inspirational, factually based, well-acted, 124-minute film in which a smart Ugandan girl (Madina Nalwanga) who lives with her impoverished, widowed mother (Lupita Nyong’o) and siblings in the slums of Kampala is tutored by an enthusiastic chess player (David Oyelowo) to play chess and eventually becomes a candidate master.
WENDY SCHADEWALD The preceding films were reviewed by Wendy Schadewald, who has been a Twin Cities film critic since 1986. To see more of her film reviews, log on to www.shortredheadreelreviews.com.
©1986 through 2016 by Wendy Schadewald
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Did you know? Bubble wrap was originally intended to be used as wallpaper
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“MIDDLE SCHOOL: THE WORST YEARS OF MY LIFE” (PG)
“QUEEN OF KATWE” (PG)
WEEKLY AVERAGES OCT. 19 TO 25, 2016 High 54° Low 37° %Sun 54% PCP 0.44”
Tears caused by sadness, happiness and onions look different under the microscope
[CRUDE AND SEXUAL HUMOR, SOME LANGUAGE, AND VIOLENCE.] — A funny, surprising, wacky, well-paced, factually inspired, stardotted (Leslie Jones, Ken Marino, Jon Daly and Mary Elizabeth Ellis), 94-minute comedy about the largest heist in U.S. history in which gullible, nerdy, smitten armored truck driver David Ghantt (Zach Galifianakis), who has a dimwit fiancée (Kate McKinnon) in the South, agrees to steal $17 million from his job’s vault with a former coworker (Kristen Wiig) and her greedy friends (Owen Wilson, et al.) and ends up in Mexico on the run from a hit man (Jason Sudeikis) and the Mexican police.
[CRUDE HUMOR THROUGHOUT, LANGUAGE, AND THEMATIC ELEMENTS.] — When an imaginative, artistically talented teenager (Griffin Gluck), who lives with his divorced chef mother (Lauren Graham), his mother’s self-centered fiancé (Rob Riggle), and sister (Alexa Nisenson), lands in a new school run by a rule-happy principal (Andrew Daly) and vice principal (Retta) after being expelled from two previous schools in this family-friendly, wacky, intermittently funny, 92-minute comedy, he creatively decides to challenge the rules, such as no graffiti and no touching the trophy case, with the help of his younger brother (Thomas Barbusca) while trying to connect with an AV expert peer (Isabela Moner).
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[VIOLENCE, SEXUAL CONTENT, LANGUAGE, AND NUDITY.] — When a pregnant nanny (Haley Bennett), who is married to a controlling, jealous husband (Luke Evans), goes missing in this intense, taut, well-acted, star-dotted (Lisa Kudrow and Edgar Ramirez), 112-minute thriller based on Paula Hawkins’ best-selling novel, an alcoholic former public relations executive (Emily Blunt) who is experiencing blackouts and is obsessed with her ex-husband (Justin Theroux) and his new wife (Rebecca Ferguson) while riding past his home every day on the train to New York City, ends up being questioned by a detective (Allison Janney) in her disappearance.
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Pastor and wife reveal ‘Life with the Luthers’ BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR
WHITE BEAR LAKE — Johan and Sonja Hinderlie — acting as Martin and Katie Luther — presented lesser-known details of the lives of Protestant reformer Martin Luther and his wife Katie at First Lutheran Church Oct. 13. Reformation is celebrated by Lutherans and other Protestants on Oct. 31 or the Sunday closest to it. 2017 will mark the 500-year anniversary of the religious, political and nationalistic reformation begun in 1517 when Martin Luther, a Catholic priest, posted his 95 Theses questioning the validity of the practice of indulgences in the Roman Catholic Church. In 1520, a nun named Katharina von Bora received Martin Luther's teachings at the Nimbschen convent in Germany. She and eight other nuns became convinced of Luther's teachings on salvation by grace alone through faith alone — indulgences involved paying money to the Pope in order to free relatives from purgatory. “It promoted a whole new way of thinking,” said Sonja, acting as Katie. She and the other interested nuns were quiet about their fascination with Luther's writings — they knew the Pope had
declared him a heretic. They read them secretly. When they read that Luther believed there would be no “extra credit for being unmarried,” the nine nuns decided they wanted to get married and have children. “We began to be very restless,” she said. They wrote to their families saying they no longer felt called to the convent life. Their families responded that no one would want to marry “renegade nuns.” They contacted Luther. “He got word to us he would help us escape,” Katie said. One night in 1523, she and the eight other nuns left the convent down a rope in Katie's window. A wagon came for them. They hid in empty smoked herring barrels as they were transported from the area of Germany more opposed to the Reformation to the area where it was becoming accepted. They arrived Easter Sunday morning. Luther was tasked with finding husbands for the former nuns. Katie was the last one left without a husband. When she mentioned she would like to marry someone like Luther, he began secretly planning their wedding. “He concealed it so well, I didn't even know,” Katie said. “We had a one- to twohour engagement.” They had six children. Luther went on to translate the Bible
into German. Reading the Bible for himself is what had caused him to develop his theology. “I wanted the Bible to speak to Germans,” Luther said. As it stood, spiritual matters were controlled by the few who could read Latin. The Reformation, led by Luther, also influenced the western concept of the separation of church and state and nationalism. “The Germans were not free,” Luther said. They were essentially governed by Rome, he said, because the government and the church worked so closely together. Because Luther would not recant his writings on theology, he was excommunicated by the Pope and condemned as an outlaw by the emperor in 1521. Katie became in expert in herbal medicine, nursing Luther's multiple ailments. Her skills became critical when the Black Plague struck Wittenberg, Germany. She depended on her faith through the deaths of two of her children and Luther's death. Four years after Luther's death, Katie's last words were: “I will stick to Christ as a burr sticks to a topcoat.” Johan and Sonja Hinderlie have been giving their “Life with the Luthers” presentation since 1979. Johan is a part-time pastor at Shepherd of the Valley Church in Afton. Previously, the Hinderlies were the directors of Mount Carmel Ministries
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is given the City of Mahtomedi will conduct a public demonstration of the DS200 tabulating equipment on October 27, 2016, at 10:00 am at the City Office, 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN. Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 19, 2016.
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 03/13/2008 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $625,500.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Wendy M. McCabe and Eric McCabe, wife and husband MORTGAGEE: M & I Bank FSB DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 03/21/2008 as DOC# 2034417 in the Office of the County Register of Deeds, Ramsey County, Minnesota The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee of the PrimeStar-H Fund I Trust Assignment dated: 09/25/2014 Assignment recorded: 02/19/2016 Assignment recording information: DOC# T02551858 All in the records of the County Register of Deeds in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 18-30-22-42-0003 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: TRACT J. REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 75, RAMSEY COUNTY, MN TORRENS PROPERTY AS SHOWN BY CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 520603 Torrens Certificate No.520603 STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 15 Ridge Road, North Oaks, MN 55127 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: M & I Bank FSB RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Statebridge Company, LLC THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE $746,869.35 AS OF 10/14/2016. THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Ramsey, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 11/22/2016 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey Sheriff’s Office, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 Months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on 05/22/2017, or the next business day if 05/22/2017 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: 10/12/2016 Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for the PrimeStar-H Fund I Trust , Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee Klatt, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published six times in the White Bear Press on October 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9 and 16, 2016.
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITIES Ramsey County releases solicitation opportunities on Onvia DemandStar its official web site as an alternative method of public notice pursuant to Section 331A.03 of the Minnesota Statutes. Individuals may go to the Onvia DemandStar section of the Ramsey County Purchasing Webpage to access registration information https://www.ramseycounty.us/businesses/doingbusiness-ramsey-county/contracts-vendors SOLICITATION: RFB-PRMG13196-KR OPENING DATE: 11/10/2016 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS TO ESTABLISH MULTIPLE MASTER CONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS FOR VARIOUS COUNTY FACILITIES. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: METRO SQUARE BUILDING - LOWER LEVEL CONFERENCE ROOM, 10/27/2016 AT 9:30 A.M. CST. SOLICITATION: RFP-PUBW19491-KB OPENING DATE: 11/10/2016 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PRELIMINARY BRIDGE DESIGN OF TWO JACKSON STREET BRIDGES #5664 AND #90408, ALSO CULVERT SIZING FOR REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE #90409 IN THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL. SERVICES WILL INCLUDE PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY BRIDGE PLANS, FOUNDATION SOIL BORINGS, AND COST ESTIMATES. SOLICITATION: RFB-PH555-10714-KB OPENING DATE: 11/03/2016 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT, SEEKS QUALIFIED VENDOR(S) TO PROVIDE PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR VARIOUS RAMSEY COUNTY DEPARTMENTS, SPECIFICALLY THE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES, ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: ST. PAUL RAMSEY COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH, 555 CEDAR ST. SAINT PAUL MN ON 10/21/2016 AT 10:00 A.M. CST. SOLICITATION: RFB-SHRF-9551-MS OPENING DATE: 11/10/2016 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY IS SEEKING A QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH ALL SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL, AND LABOR NECESSARY OR INCIDENTAL FOR THE TOWING OF VEHICLES FOR THE RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. SOLICITATION: RFB-COMGR-2078-MS OPENING DATE: 11/10/2016 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE COUNTY MANAGER DEPARTMENT, SEEKS A RESPONSE FROM LEGAL NEWSPAPERS FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF RAMSEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND ALL NOTICES FOR THE YEAR 2017 IN A LEGAL NEWSPAPER WITH ITS KNOWN OFFICE OF ISSUE SITUATED IN RAMSEY COUNTY; FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR RAMSEY COUNTY FOR THE YEAR 2016 IN A QUALIFIED NEWSPAPER TO BE DESIGNATED AS “OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER” FOR PUBLICATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT; FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF RAMSEY COUNTY FOR THE YEAR 2016 IN A QUALIFIED NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION IN THE COUNTY LOCATED IN A DIFFERENT MUNICIPALITY OF THE COUNTY THAN THE NEWSPAPER DESIGNATED AS THE “OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER” FOR SUCH PUBLICATION; AND THE NOTICE AND LIST OF DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE TAXES REMAINING ON THE FIRST DATE OF JANUARY 2017. SOLICITATION: RFP-SHRF9411/KB OPENING DATE: 11/17/2016 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS PROPOSALS FROM QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS WITH EXPERIENCE IN PROVIDING AN AUTOMATED JAIL/INMATE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REFERED TO AS JAIL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (JMS). PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: SHERIFF’S OFFICE, 425 GROVE ST, ST PAUL, MN 55101. 11/02/2016 TRAINING ROOM A. 9:00 A.M. CST. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 19, 2016.
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LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 04/30/2008 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $158,400.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Sharon Ann Zothman, unmarried MORTGAGEE: Capital One Home Loans, LLC DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 05/20/2008 as Doc#: 4097440 in the Office of the County Recorder, Ramsey County, Minnesota The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP Assignment dated: 12/02/2010 Assignment recorded: 12/07/2010 Assignment recording information: Doc#: 4256431 Assignee: LSF9 Master Participation Trust Assignment dated: 10/15/2015 Assignment recorded: 11/18/15 Assignment recording information: Doc#. A4584111 Assignee: U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust (Corrective Assignment of Mortgage) Assignment dated: 01/23/2016 Assignment recorded: 02/01/2016 Assignment recording information: Doc#: A04593822 All in the records of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 13-29-23-43-0029 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: THE WEST 134 FEET OF THE EAST 328 FEET OF THE SOUTH 75 FEET OF THE NORTH 585 FEET OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 29, RANGE 23. Abstract Property STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 284 Dionne Avenue, Roseville, MN 55113 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Capital One Home Loans, LLC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans, Inc. THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE $190,409.65 AS OF 09/30/2016. THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Ramsey, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 11/18/2016 at 10 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey Sheriff’s Office, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 Months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on 05/18/2017, or the next business day if 05/18/2017 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: 09/28/2016 U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee Klatt, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published six times in the White Bear Press on September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2016.
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CITY OF BIRCHWOOD GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2016 City Election on November 8, 2016: Mayor – Two-year term Two Council Members – Four year terms Location for Voting – Birchwood City Hall 207 Birchwood Ave Birchwood, MN Hours for Voting - 7:00 am to 8:00 pm Mike Anderson, City Administrator Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 12 and 19, 2016.
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NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the general election has been called and will be held in and for Independent School District No. 832, Mahtomedi, State of Minnesota, on Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 2016, for the purpose of electing three school board members for four-year terms. The ballot shall provide as follows: STATE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOVEMBER 8, 2016
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CITY OF GRANT GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2016 City Election on November 8, 2016: Mayor – four-year term Two Council Members – four year terms Location for Voting – Oak Hill Church 9050 60th Street N Stillwater, MN Hours for Voting - 7:00 am to 8:00 pm Kim Points, City Clerk Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 12 and 19, 2016.
CITY OF GEM LAKE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING There will be a Public Hearing at the November 1st Planning Commission Meeting to discuss a revised Hunting Ordinance. Ordinance Number 124. The ordinance deals with hunting rules and fees in the City of Gem Lake. The Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for 7:00 P.M. at 4200 Otter Lake Rd, Gem Lake. 10/11/2016 Robert L Uzpen, Mayor Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 19, 2016.
GEM LAKE, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF ELECTION 2016 STATE GENERAL ELECTION Notice is hereby given that a state general election will be conducted in the City of Gem Lake on November 8, 2016. The hours of voting in all polling places will be from 7:00am to 8:00pm. The following municipal offices will be on the ballot. Mayor 2 Council Members Voting will take place at the following polling places. Gem Lake 1 Heritage Hall 4200 Otter Lake Rd 55110 A public test of the voting system to be used at the state general election will be conducted at 1:00pm on October 28, 2016 at the Ramsey County Elections office, located at 90 W Plato Blvd. For more information, contact Ramsey County Elections at elections@ co.ramsey.mn.us or go to rcelections.org. Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 19 and 26, 2016.
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CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF ELECTION Notice is hereby given that a public test of the voting systems to be used in the state general election will be held on October 25th at 1:00pm. The test will be conducted at White Bear Lake City Hall located at 4701 Highway 61. For more information about the state general election, visit www.white bearlake.org or contact Kara Coustry at 651-429-8508. Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 19, 2016.
CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE RESOLUTION NO. 11888 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE TITLE AND SUMMARY APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 16-10-2018 CASE NO. 16-6-Z: AN ORDINANCE FOR A CITY-INITIATED TEXT AMENDMENT TO AMEND ZONING CODE SECTION 1302.125, TO CREATE REGULATIONS TO ALLOW TEMPORARY HEALTH CARE DWELLINGS FOR PUBLISHED NOTICE. WHEREAS, the City of White Bear Lake City Council may, pursuant to Ordinance No. 83-6-666, adopt a title and summary of a proposed ordinance to be published in lieu of lengthy entire ordinances, and WHEREAS, in addition to adopting a title and ordinance summary, the Council shall direct the City Clerk to: 1. Have available for inspection during regular office hours a copy of the entire ordinance. 2. Post a copy of the entire ordinance at the White Bear Lake Branch of the Ramsey County Public Library. 3. Receive an affidavit of publication of the title and summary from the official newspaper. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of White Bear Lake City Council hereby adopts the aforementioned title and summary for approved Ordinance No. 16-10-2018 as listed below: CASE NO. 16-6-Z: AN ORDINANCE FOR A CITY-INITIATED TEXT AMENDMENT TO AMEND ZONING CODE SECTION 1302.125, TO CREATE REGULATIONS TO ALLOW TEMPORARY HEALTH CARE DWELLINGS A text amendment to set standards governing the establishment and use of temporary and permanent health care dwellings for single family residences. FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of White Bear Lake City Council hereby directs the City Clerk to provide the inspection and publication requirements as listed above. The foregoing resolution, offered by Councilmember Biehn and supported by Councilmember Engstran, carried on the following vote: Ayes: Biehn, Edberg, Engstran, Jones, Walsh Nays: None Passed: October 11, 2016 Jo Emerson, Mayor ATTEST: Kara Coustry, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 19, 2016.
CITY OF WILLERNIE NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION City Election on November 8, 2016 Mayor-two year term Two Council Members – four-year terms Location for Voting – Willernie City Hall 111 Wildwood Road Willernie Hours for Voting – 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Victoria R. Keating, City Clerk Published two times in White Bear Press on October 12 and 19, 2016.
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Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 19, 2016.
CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF ELECTION 2016 STATE GENERAL ELECTION Notice is hereby given that a state general election will be conducted in the City of Vadnais Heights on November 8, 2016. The hours of voting in all polling places will be from 7:00am to 8:00pm. The following municipal offices will be on the ballot. Mayor 2 Council Members Voting will take place at the following polling places. Vadnais Heights 1, 2, 3 Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 County Road F E 55127 4 Vadnais Heights South Fire Station, 3595 Arcade St N 55127 A public test of the voting system to be used at the state general election will be conducted at 1:00pm on October 28, 2016 at the Ramsey County Elections office, located at 90 W Plato Blvd. For more information, contact Ramsey County Elections at elections@ co.ramsey.mn.us or go to rcelections.org. Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on Oct. 19 and 26, 2016.
1 Town Board Member Voting will take place at the following polling places. White Bear Township 1 Otter Lake Elementary School 1401 County Road H2 E 55110 2 Eagle Brook Church 2401 Buffalo St 55110 3 South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church 2480 South Shore Blvd 55110 4 Heritage Hall 4200 Otter Lake Rd 55110 A public test of the voting system to be used at the state general election will be conducted at 1:00pm on October 28, 2016 at the Ramsey County Elections office, located at 90 W Plato Blvd. For more information, contact Ramsey County Elections at elections@ co.ramsey.mn.us or go to rcelections.org. Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 19 and 26, 2016.
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ELECTION NOTICE Notice is Hereby Given, That a General Election will be held in the City of Dellwood on Tuesday, the eighth (8) day of November 2016, for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices: Mayor – two year term Two Council Members – four year terms POLLING PLACE: Mahtomedi District Education Center 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue Mahtomedi, MN Joanne Frane, City Clerk Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 12 and 19, 2016.
PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be conducted before the Dellwood Planning Commission on Tuesday November 1, 2016 at 6:30 p.m., in the Willernie City Hall, 111 Wildwood Road. Purpose of said hearing would be to consider the request from Chuck Lucius, 6990 117th Street North for a Conditional Use Permit to install an 8 foot agricultural fence on the east property line to connect to the existing 8 foot fence on the south property line. Legal description of said property is SE1/4-NE1/4 Section 06 township 030, range 021. Joanne Frane, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 19, 2016.
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WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ELECTION 2016 STATE GENERAL ELECTION WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP, MINNESOTA Notice is hereby given that a state general election will be conducted in White Bear Township on November 8, 2016. The hours of voting in all polling places will be from 7:00am to 8:00pm. The following municipal offices will be on the ballot.
INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS To vote, completely fill in the oval(s) next to your choice(s) like this: SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 (MAHTOMEDI) SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER VOTE FOR UP TO THREE
STACEY STOUT LUCY PAYNE JUDITH SCHWARTZ ____________________ Write-in, if any ____________________ Write-in, if any ____________________ Write-in, if any The precincts and polling places for the school district election are those precincts or parts of precincts located within the boundaries of the school district which have been established by the cities located in whole or in part within the school district. Any eligible voter residing in the school district may vote at said election at the polling place designated for the precinct in which he or she resides. The polls for said election will open at 7 o’clock a.m. and will close at 8 o’clock p.m. on the date of said election. A voter must be registered to vote to be eligible to vote in this election. An unregistered individual may register to vote at the polling place on election day. Dated: August 11, 2016 BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD Julie McGraw, School District Clerk Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 19 and 26, 2016.
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 4/26/2005 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $132,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Dennis W. Larson and Judy E. Larson, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 5/4/2005 as Doc #3852986 in the Office of the County Recorder, Ramsey County, Minnesota The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Chase Home Finance LLC Assignment dated: 01/16/2007 Assignment recorded: 01/22/2007 Assignment recording information: Doc#: 4004511 Assignee: Caliber Home Loans, Inc. Assignment dated: 06/26/2013 Assignment recorded: 09/03/2013 Assignment recording information: Doc#: 4422022 All in the records of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 15.30.22.34.0026 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 13, Block 1, Brennan Addition, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in Ramsey County, State of Minnesota Abstract Property STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1517 HWY 96 E, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE $166,384.70 AS OF 09/12/2016. THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Ramsey, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 10/21/2016 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey Sheriff’s Office, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 Months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on 04/21/2017, or the next business day if 04/21/2016 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: 09/14/2016 Caliber Home Loans, Inc, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee Klatt, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published six times in the White Bear Press on September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12 and 19, 2016.
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GREG RYAN
TOM EMMER
DEMOCRAT (INCUMBENT) Age: 62 City: St. Paul Family: Mother of two adult children Occupation: Member of Congress Political/civic experience: Member of the U.S. House of Representatives –2001 to 2016, Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives –1993 to 2000, Member of North Saint Paul City Council – 1987 to 1992 Education: B.A., College of St. Catherine’s, St. Paul, MN Endorsements: Minnesota DFL, AFL-CIO, Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, Human Rights Campaign, National Education Association, American Federation of Teachers, AFSCME, Sierra Club, United Steel Workers, Women Winning Where can voters get more information about your campaign? www.mccollumforcongress.com
REPUBLICAN Age: 56 City: Roseville Family: Two children Occupation: Business owner, Ryan Plumbing and Heating (plumbing and heating contractor) Political/civic experience: 32 years as a business owner. I have addressed the issues that matter the most to people and know how to solve the problems that affect them the most. I know how to run a successful business. I know how to help people and employ people to get them where they want to be in life. This is what voters are looking for in their candidates in this upcoming election. Served on the District 7 Planning Council and was a Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioner candidate. Education: St. Paul College Endorsements: www.Ryan4US.com home page, 100% ranking by Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL), “True Reformer” ranking by NumbersUSA (Immigration and Employment Issues) – MN4 Comparison, Tim Pawlenty, former Minnesota Governor, Former U.S. Senator Rudy Boschwitz, U.S. Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas, Pete Hegseth, FOX News Contributor and “In the Arena” author Jeff Johnson, 2014 candidate for Governor of Minnesota, Hennepin County Commissioner and former National, Committeeman-Republican Party of Minnesota, Joe Soucheray, KSTP 1500 AM “Garage Logic” radio host, Dr. Steven Trobiani, Maple Grove, MN neurologist and author of “Sustainable Healthcare Reform”, Rick Aguilar, President/CEO Hispanic Republican Assembly of Minnesota and Publisher of “Latino American Today”, Maria dela Paz, Chairwoman Hispanic Republicans Assembly of Minnesota, Janan Sharpe, president of The Capitol Republican Women Where can voters get more information about your campaign? www.Facebook.com/GregRyanforCongress and www. Ryan4US.com
REPUBLICAN (INCUMBENT) Age: 55 City: Delano Family: Married to Jacquie for 30 years; seven children, six boys and one girl Occupation: Member of Congress Political/civic experience: Ten years of city councils, six years in the Minnesota House, almost two years in Congress Education: Bachelor’s degree from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks and JD from William Mitchell College of Law Endorsements: International Union of Painters and Allied, Trades District Council 82, Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL) Federal PAC, Minnesota Credit Union Network, Minnesota Farm Bureau, Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), National Rifle Association National Right to Life Committee, North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters, United States Chamber of Commerce Where can voters get more information about your campaign? EmmerforCongress.com or 763-441-1270
Q: With costs of health insurance skyrocketing, what is your view of the current state of healthcare in the U.S.? A: Access to quality, affordable healthcare should be a right for all Americans, including comprehensive reproductive healthcare for women. The Affordable Care Act has extended healthcare to 17 million previously uninsured Americans and 129 million Americans with pre-existing conditions can no longer be discriminated against and denied health coverage. This is a success. Yet, House Republicans have forced more than 60 votes to repeal, restrict or defund the ACA with no plan to replace it. I oppose Republican plans to privatize Medicare which would harm seniors and people with disabilities. Q: How has immigration, both legal and illegal, affected Minnesota? A: I support comprehensive immigration reform to establish a legal pathway for the 11 million undocumented people living across our country. The U.S. must continue to be a safe haven for refugees escaping violence and persecution. I completely reject the bigoted excuse that Muslim refugees who go through extreme vetting are security risks. The contributions of immigrants in Minnesota have been enormous. They are strengthening our economy, adding vibrancy to our communities, and making Minnesota an even better place to live. Q: Do you feel the minimum wage should be increased? A: The federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour guarantees poverty for millions of Americans working fulltime. Workers deserve a living wage. Raising the minimum wage to $12 per hour by 2020 has my support. With forty-two percent of American workers earning less than $15 per hour reducing income inequality requires raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the coming years especially for women and people of color. Q: What are your two top priority issues and what steps will you take to address them? A: Civility: The lack of civility and blatant bigotry in public discourse on display in this presidential campaign and in Congress is damaging our democracy. For government to function and democracy to work it requires civility and respect, in spite of strong disagreements on important policy issues. Increasingly the anger and political benefit associated with demonizing opponents is destroying our ability to find compromise and solve the most urgent issues facing the American people. For the sake of our country and the wellbeing of our families, I am committed to find ways to work toward common solutions with all of my colleagues, especially my Republican colleagues who also working to solve problems. Workforce: Strengthening our economy demands a high quality workforce. East Metro business owners tell me they need more qualified quality workers to expand their businesses. Investing in higher education, apprenticeships, and workforce training to meet the demand for workers is critical to keeping our economy growing and vibrant. Minnesota’s economy must continue to grow and we will need to continue to make the investments – federal, state and private – to ensure we have access to the best workforce.
Q: With costs of health insurance skyrocketing, what is your view of the current state of healthcare in the U.S.? A: Healthcare overall now is not as available and affordable as it once was due to increased government involvement. But many Americans are dependent upon it. Replacing it slowly with better solutions that are free market based and managing the funding of healthcare more efficiently will avoid hurting those currently dependent upon it. Q: How has immigration, both legal and illegal, affected Minnesota? A: Our Sanctuary Cities hide the total number of illegal immigrants and thus the total impact. The affects are not completely known. Legal immigration is supported and encouraged as they add greatly to our business and tax base; America’s current immigration laws need to be followed and enforced. We need to get rid of Sanctuary Cities. Q: Do you feel the minimum wage should be increased? A: No, and the Federal Government should not be setting wages as wages are part of the private contract between employer and employee and based on production. The original intent of minimum wage was NOT to provide a livable wage, and especially a wage limited by the government. This is a moral issue with an immoral outcome. Q: What are your two top priority issues and what steps will you take to address them? A: The two top issues facing the Country and my Fourth District are medical care and jobs (jobs, jobs, jobs!) I have great concern for the economic hardship on area residents and their hardship is the primary reason I am running for Minnesota’s Fourth Congressional District seat. It breaks my heart when I see my customers, the people of the community, unable to afford a safe, healthy, and comfortable home. I’m in the health business. Working plumbing is essential. People need safe heat in the long winters and cool dry air in the summer. I work with people in need every single day, and I want to help them. I am the pulse of the neighborhood...I’ve been in business over 30 years and I understand what happens when people cannot afford basic needs as a result of being out of work or being so overtaxed they can’t get ahead. I see too many people struggling and want to stop the needs of special interests put ahead of working families. I want to go to Washington to help the people back home by addressing their needs and making sure all rules and regulations have a common sense and legal approach to helping them and governing their private property. As the Fourth District’s U.S. Congressional representative, I vow to work diligently and passionately to solve decade long problems including those in neighborhoods with deep ties to family and business.
Q: With costs of health insurance skyrocketing, what is your view of the current state of healthcare in the U.S.? A: Health care costs have increased under the Affordable Care Act, and it remains unpopular with many Americans. It is clear that Obamacare has been an absolute disaster and Minnesota is proof of that. There have been issues with the website, individuals losing their doctors, premiums increasing by more than 50 percent, and overall, Minnesotans being forced to pay more for less coverage. It is clear real reform is needed. Almost every interaction with a Minnesota family or small business owner includes a story of lost or reduced coverage, outrageous premium hikes, or being forced to lay off employees because the costs and compliance are too much. During my first term in Congress, I did vote to repeal Obamacare. But, I’ve also been vocal about the fact that we need to work toward a real solution. We need to put the American people back in charge of their health care. We should encourage small businesses and individuals to work together across state lines. And we should allow a person’s insurance to stick with them rather than with their job. Q: How has immigration, both legal and illegal, affected Minnesota? A: We are a law and order country, and it is crucial that we enforce the laws we have on the books today. We should be targeted with our immigration policies, making sure we follow the law and best serve the people of the United States. There are visa and immigration systems in place so that anyone wanting to come to this great nation can do so - legally. Q: Do you feel the minimum wage should be increased? A: Note: Incumbent chose to discuss job growth. This country was built on the backs of entrepreneurs and people of all walks of life in search of the American Dream. However, today, workforce participation is at historic lows, our economy is growing at a dismal rate and we have watched as the United States has become the regulation nation drowning the entrepreneurial spirit rather than encouraging it. This is why I support – and have voted for – rolling back the regulations and reducing the tax burdens Minnesota job creators are facing today. Q: What are your two top priority issues and what steps will you take to address them? A: My priority is bringing Midwest values to Washington and enacting policies that benefit Main Street Minnesota. I hear the frustration of the time and money spent following unnecessary regulations. With the federal government’s regulatory burdens now surpassing $1.8 trillion, the average Minnesota family bears nearly $15,000 in regulatory costs each and every year! We must get government out of the way while working to hold the rule makers accountable and bring the power of lawmaking back to Congress. We need to strengthen our security check system and require the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI to conduct a background investigation before any application for refugee admission is approved. I have led the fight to formalize a declaration of war against ISIS to authorize the President to take the necessary action and have the proper resources to defeat our enemies. I will work to keep Americans secure at home and abroad.
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 6 DAVID SNYDER DEMOCRAT Age: 57 City: Chaska Family: Wife Susan, son Robert, Grandchildren Gemma, Jude. Occupation: Union Ironworker local 512 Political/civic experience: I’m not a politician Education: BS University of Minnesota Duluth. Law Enforcement certificate Hibbing Community College. Endorsements: AFL-CIO, AFSCME, SEIU, Building Trades Where can voters get more information about your campaign? DavidSnyderforCongress2016.com Q: With costs of health insurance skyrocketing, what is your view of the current state of healthcare in the U.S.? A: It’s clear that the ACA has some things that have improved our system and several flaws. We have to address costs. Our insurance providers seem far more interested in executive compensation than reasonable premium rates. Current law prevents many cost saving measures like bulk drug purchases. Everyone should be assured access to healthcare but to do so we must address the naked greed that seems to have taken over the boardrooms of our health providers. Q: How has immigration, both legal and illegal, affected Minnesota? A: Minnesota is recognized as the best state in the country to raise a family. The vast majority of us are immigrants. Immigration represents an opportunity for us. We are a high wage, low unemployment state. The question isn’t about immigration as this is a state with strong Scandinavian, German Irish and European heritage. It’s a question about East African immigration. I have no doubt that that immigration will benefit us as well if we work together to solve our differences. Q: Do you feel the minimum wage should be increased? A: Yes! If you work full time you deserve a living wage. Companies that pay none living wages are subsidized by the taxpayers. Q: What are your two top priority issues and what steps will you take to address them? A: There is more than two. Investment in infrastructure is a must. We need to modernize our electrical grid, fix our roads and bridges. 1200 bridges in Minnesota alone are considered structurally deficient. This is also investing in jobs that can’t be shipped overseas. As a Veteran I know that keeping our promises to my fellow veterans is sacred. We cannot privatize our VA. We have to make college affordable to everyone. Let’s address the interest rate on student loans and tie them to the Prime rate, the 1st two years of post-secondary education at state funded institutions should be tuition free, and we must allow those with student loans to refinance.
MINNESOTA SENATE DISTRICT 42 JASON ISAACSON DEMOCRAT Occupation: College professor Political/civic experience: On the board of P.E.A.S.E Academy, a support system for a recovery high school in Minneapolis. I coach and I am on the board for Mounds View Youth Football. Education: BS and MS from North Dakota State University. Doctoral Candidate at the University of Minnesota. Q: List your top two or three priorities for the state and describe how you would achieve them? A: Support the middle class: As the only member of either party to offer a true middle class tax cut last session, I will continue to work on tax relief for the middle class. I will continue to offer legislation that provides tax relief to seniors, as I have done in the past. I will work to make college affordable to students from middle class families by increasing the Minnesota Grant Program, as well as putting caps on rising tuition. Education: Supporting Pre-K through 12th grade with adequate funding and meeting the teachers needs in the classroom; reducing the cost of higher education; bringing a vocational focus back
to our local schools as well as supporting local college to engage in their regional economy to train for the jobs that are available. Transportation: Find a sustainable funding solution for our state’s transportation needs. This includes improving and maintaining our roads and bridges. Focusing on our transit needs and bringing mass transit to our area in a way that helps residents and local businesses. Also, work to replace the Rice Street and 694 bridge. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the state faces and how would you address them? A: Transportation, we need to put the partisan bickering aside to find a sustainable funding solution and improve the infrastructure of our roads and bridges. In addition, we need to focus on public transportation for the northeast metro. The rising cost of health care and the antiquated state health departments. We need to move away from the old cure-based model and embrace a prevention model. It will provide higher quality care and standards of living and save our state money in the long run. We must overcome the bitter partisan divide that has gripped our state. We need to focus on what we agree on and being willing to honestly and openly find common ground on issues we do not agree. Q: Would you support bonding bills, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: I was one of two democrats who initially voted for the bonding bill last session. I will support a bonding bill this coming session. We need to invest in our communities and the state’s aging infrastructure. Q: What do you believe makes a great senator? A: I really enjoy being of service and playing a small role in helping our constituents with local or state problems. I think everyone has something to contribute, so I will take a good idea no matte who comes up with it. I am a tireless advocate for my constituent’s needs and will stand up to either party to accomplish our goals. As a father of three, I am constantly reminded that we are not only working for our present day needs but providing for a future for the next generation. Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? A: I have a clear understanding of many of the problems we are facing in Senate District 42 and the state. I have an excellent working knowledge of how state government works and what it takes to get things done. I am always open to new ideas and will work with anyone regardless of their political point of view.
MINNESOTA SENATE DISTRICT 42 CANDY SINA REPUBLICAN Occupation: Small business owner – healthcare compliance consulting. Political/civic experience: Active in local politics for over 30 years. I have been a delegate or alternate in my local BPOU for years and have been a congressional and state delegate or alternate. City director for Christians United for Israel (CUFI), a three million member organization that supports Israel. Vice president of the North Metro Republican Women. Fellow in the Minnesota Excellence in Public Service Program, which educates and trains women for public service. Education: CDA; B.S., B.A. From University of Northwestern Q: List your top two or three priorities for the state and describe how you would achieve them? A: Based on door knocking since May with the residents of our district, the two top priorities for people in Senate District 42 are the cost of healthcare and education. Regarding healthcare, I will fight to repeal the failing MNsure system and bring affordable healthcare to all Minnesotans. In regard to education, I will push for reforms which will abolish Common Core and put education back into the hands of parents and local schools. I will also seek new ways to make higher education more affordable. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the state faces and how would you address them? A: One of the most significant challenges the state faces is the Dayton administration’s 30-year plan for development in the Twin Cities seven-county region. The plan entrenches a model of regional administration that negates the power of local elected officials (including the legislature) and centralizes decision-making authority in unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats of the Met Council. Another challenge is the development of a transportation plan,
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which right now is in deadlock because of disagreement in the legislature regarding roads and bridges and Southwest light rail issues. Q: Would you support bonding bills, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: It would depend on what kind of legislation is introduced that will require bonding. Q: What do you believe makes a great senator? A: Someone who cares for the people; someone that the people believe that they can trust; someone who can bring solutions that will bring hope to the people. Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? A: I am an ordinary citizen and business owner who has lived responsibly within my means and have many years of life experiences where I can relate to the challenges and problems that the people face in District 42 and bring meaningful solutions to them.
MINNESOTA SENATE DISTRICT 43 CHRIS BELFLOWER INDEPENDENT Age: 46 City: Mahtomedi Family: Married: Shannon (6 years); Children: Austin, Hailey, Mackenzie Occupation: Construction Safety Trainer Political/civic experience: None Education: AAS Fire Science & Admin – Lake Superior Tech College (2005) Endorsements: MN Independence Party, Poker Players Alliance, Legalize Marijuana Now Party of MN, Where can voters get more information about your campaign? www.chrisbelflower.com Q: If elected, what specific contribution do you see yourself most capable of making at the Capitol? A: As a third party, we will be able to truly work with both sides of the aisle. The headlines tell no tales: Failing grades from our legislative sessions year after year. It is because of the two-party system we currently have in place. As a public servant, I will be able to write and put forth legislation that will truly benefit all Minnesotans. It’s time that Minnesota elected representatives that represent them, not the interests of whoever is lining their pockets. Change starts at the State level. It starts November 8. Q: Tell us about your vision for K-12 education in your district and Minnesota. How can that vision be attained? A: Currently, MN leads the Nation with one of the highest achievement gaps. This is not something to brag about. One of my three priorities for Office is to reform our education system. Develop and put in place a program that not only will allow kids to learn at varying levels, but will empower our educators to be able to teach their students, and we will be able to inspire kids to want to become teachers and leaders in their communities. Q: If elected, and you had to focus on just three issues in your district or the state, what would they be? A: First priority will be education reform. We need to do better for our kids and educators in the State. Other issues begin to resolve themselves with a successful education system. We have a system that has already been proven in another State that is proven to lower the achievement gap, improve teacher quality and quantity, and actually reward educators for providing better services to their students. Second is Economic Improvement. Minnesota isn’t too bad off but we can make it better. We can and will develop legislation that will be able to cut income and property taxes, putting more money into our families’ pockets. Within the education plan comes a stronger and better workforce, shovel-ready to contribute to the economy. Finally, our third priority is full support of our Law Enforcement, Fire First Responders and Veterans. By providing all of the necessary tools and resources for the men and women that protect and serve or have served, they can better and more safely protect our communities and themselves. Q: What differentiates you from your opponent(s) (i.e. why are you the best candidate for the job)? A: I am a public servant. As a firefighter for 22 years, I’ve dedicated myself to doing whats best for the people I am responsible for. Whether it is my crew, my department, community, or constituents. I will put them first. The proof is already there: Highest achievement gap, Teacher shortages, and lower test scores, which continue to trend downward. This is due to the incumbent’s failed policies that continue to be written and pushed. Minnesota deserves better and I will make it better.
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MINNESOTA SENATE DISTRICT 43 CHUCK WIGER DEMOCRAT (INCUMBENT) Age: 65 City: Maplewood Family: Five children, five grandchildren Occupation: Attorney, Securian Political/civic experience: Served on and chaired the District 622 School Board, chaired the Ramsey County Soil and Water Conservation District Board and member, Metropolitan Council. Currently serve in MN Senate, chair the Senate Education Committee. Awarded several recognitions for public and community service. Coached youth sports 25 years, served on parish council at Church of St. Peter. Education: Hamline University (BA, JD), University of Colorado, Boulder, School for Institutional Management Endorsements: DFL, AFL-CIO, Education MN, Minnesota Nurses Association, MN Police and Peace Officers Association, MN Professional Firefighters, Sierra Club, Clean Water Action, MAPE, AFSCME, Conservation MN, MN Building Trades and Construction, SEIU, DRIVE (Teamsters) Where can voters get more information about your campaign? My cell: (651) 770-0283, and email: charles. wiger@yahoo.com Q: If elected, what specific contribution do you see yourself most capable of making at the Capitol? A: Advancing education and job growth. As chair of the Senate Education Committee, I am a strong advocate for student achievement, opportunities and accountability. My legislative experience and results, plus serving earlier on the school board and working with area businesses at the chamber of commerce, have given me the opportunity to contribute and provide leadership. These efforts have been recognized by my receiving numerous awards for public service. Education will continue to be my top priority as we prepare students for a changing, global economy. Q: Tell us about your vision for K-12 education in your district and Minnesota. How can that vision be attained? A: Each child deserves a high quality education. Our schools must be safe and nurturing. We need to recruit and retain high quality staff. Parents should be empowered to be meaningfully involved. Our state constitution affirms the importance of education. Opportunity and program availability should not be based on your zip code. My vision for education (locally and throughout the state) is that students be prepared and recognized as the world’s best workforce. To accomplish this, the state now has school districts reporting on progress they are making on graduation, college/career readiness, closing the gap so that all students succeed, and more. Persons wanting to learn more about school, district and state progress may explore the district and/or MN Department of Education websites. To achieve the World’s Best Workforce, it is very important that we maintain and recruit great teachers and staff. We need to provide adequate resources for schools so they have the tools to get the job done. Q: If elected, and you had to focus on just three issues in your district or the state, what would they be? A:• Education achievement: continue to make progress for all students graduating and being college/career ready. Also make college/post secondary training more affordable. • White Bear Lake water level sustainability: restoring White Bear Lake and ensuring a sustainable water supply for the region; promoting water conservation programs like award winning “Race to Reduce” (I am Senate chief author). • Jobs: work closely with area schools and businesses/ chamber of commerce to provide opportunities to increase student and worker achievement, adult education/training, building trades/partnerships. Together, we accomplish more. Q: What differentiates you from your opponent(s) (i.e. why are you the best candidate for the job)? Successful experience. I actively represent our area and always emphasize communications, respect, consensus building, listening skills and civility.
As a lifelong area resident (third generation), I know our area very well. I have been constructively involved in public and community service my entire adult life. I am honored to have received many awards for this work experience from groups such as the American Heart Association, MN Nurses Association, White Bear Chamber of Commerce, VFW (MN), American Legion (MN), Association of Metro School Districts, MN School Counselors Association, Readers’ Choice Awards (several times), and more. Experience matters.
MINNESOTA SENATE DISTRICT 43 BOB ZICK REPUBLICAN Age: One year older than Hillary Clinton and the same age as Donald Trump City: North Saint Paul Family: Two adult home-owning married daughters, two grandchildren, two sisters and one brother, many nephews and nieces, and lots of friends. Occupation: Professional Journalist, anchor-person for the Inside Insight News Hour Political / Civic Experience: Report on state, county, city, school districts and their elected officials for 25 years. Testify at these same levels of government. Education: University of Minnesota, St. Paul Technical College, Century College, Inver Hills College Where can voters get more information about your campaign? Call me at 651-771-8952 or on the web at www.bobzick.com Q: If elected, what specific contributions do you see yourself most capable of making at the Capitol? A: The challenge is the protection of our rights from the government’s incremental erosion of those rights and liberties. When government takes your money it takes your freedom. The question becomes, “how much freedom of choice are we willing to give up?” We need to start by reining in the MET council and unelected government regulatory agency. We need to protect local control at the city council and school board level. We need to insure judges are elected not appointed. We need to stop the creation of an outside commission by the legislature that would decide how much to increase their pay and benefits. We need to implement initiative and referendum at all levels of government in order to give citizens a real voice. We need to protect the family from redefinition by legislators and the courts. Q: Tell us about your vision for K-12 education in your district and Minnesota. How can that vision be attained? A: The school districts where I have worked with teachers, parents and taxpayers are: Mahtomedi, Stillwater, White Bear Lake, and St. Paul. I also worked for the St. Paul School District for 28 years. I know school district operations and problems from the bottom up. My vision for our publicly financed schools is: educational rigor and a healthy, safe, and peaceful environment for both the students and teachers. My first step in achieving my vision is replacing the incumbent. The incumbent’s record goes back to when he was on the North St. Paul School Board. During teacher contract negotiations/settlements he gave out 50 million dollars in unfunded teacher pension benefits and underfunded school building maintenance. The incumbent became the chairperson of the Senate Education Committee and pushed through legislation that allowed the school districts to bond to make pensions whole and bond for maintenance both without voter approval thus covering up the damage he did. The school districts were then able to shift dollars for bigger salaries, benefits, and severance packages for top administrators. While on the same school board he approved lifetime health, vision, and dental benefits for the retiring district administrator and his family. He did this by hiding it on the school boards “Consent Agenda.” The incumbent, as chair of the Senate Education Committee, killed a health and safety bill that would prohibit the building of schools on former Super Fund toxic waste sites. The new Wildwood Elementary School is built on
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the old Bellair toxic waste dump. He also killed a companion bill that required notification of parents about any school that is located over toxic waste. He killed a bill to cap open enrollment at 5 percent above the state average. The incumbent supports taking away your right to vote for judges. When Maplewood and then the Ramsey-Washington Cable Commission removed citizen produced public access TV, cable channel 15 and the religious channel 14, the incumbent put himself on the government channel 16. The incumbent did nothing down at the state legislature to stop the silencing of God and the citizen’s voice. Q: If elected, and you had to focus on just three issues in your district or state, what would they be? A: See answers 1 & 2 Q: What differentiates you from your opponent (i.e. why are you the best candidate for the job)? A: See answer 1 & 2
MINNESOTA HOUSE DISTRICT 38B MATT DEAN REPUBLICAN (INCUMBENT) Political/civic experience: Serving MN House (2005-Present) Chair Health and Human Services (2013-present), Majority Leader (2011-2013), Capitol Area Architectural Board (2009-present) Governor’s Healthcare Taskforce (2016) Education: University of Minnesota, College of Architecture Where can voters get more information about your campaign? www.mattdean.org and www.stopmnsure.org Q: If elected, what specific contribution do you see yourself most capable of making at the Capitol? A: Minnesota healthcare is the best in the world. However, that great care is beyond the reach of many middle-class Minnesotans because the government has caused insurance to become unaffordable to many and unavailable to some. I have a plan to get rid of the disastrous MNsure and replace it with care provided the Minnesota way. We build on the systems and data that worked, and will work again Q: Tell us about your vision for K-12 education in your district and Minnesota. How can that vision be attained? A: Kids can’t learn if they don’t feel safe. They certainly can’t feel safe if the teacher doesn’t feel safe. We need to reestablish order and a safe and supportive learning environment for kids. That includes dealing with the root causes of disruptive or criminal behavior by students. We need to strengthen teacher’s authority to remove disruptive students and establish order. Secondly, we need to stop doing what doesn’t work. Minnesota’s achievement gap is a shameful reminder that we need to put the needs of kids ahead of the needs of the grownups in the big unions and special interests. Q: If elected, and you had to focus on just three issues in your district or the state, what would they be? A: Middle class access to affordable health insurance, Holding political leaders to results, Reestablish Minnesota civility at the Capitol Q: What differentiates you from your opponent(s) (i.e. why are you the best candidate for the job)? A: As a fifth generation Minnesotan, husband, dad, business owner and legislative leader, I have benefitted greatly from the humility that comes with the mistakes that you make when take on those roles, as well as the success that comes from learning from those mistakes. Face it, Washington is broken. We need leadership right here in Minnesota to solve really complicated problems, because we quite simply don’t have a choice anymore. I’m committed to serving this district in the pivotal years 2017 and 2018. What kind of Minnesota will we have in 10 or 20 years? It is up to all of us to get rid of the partisanship that blinds us to solutions and binds us to the status quo. Let us rise to the challenge.
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MINNESOTA HOUSE DISTRICT 38B AMI WAZLAWIK DEMOCRAT Occupation: Activity Leader, Extended Day program, White Bear Lake Schools Political/civic experience: Active in local DFL Senate District committee, member of the Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children and the Minnesota School-Age Care Alliance (MnAEYC-MnSACA) policy and advocacy advisory group, served in AmeriCorps three times. Education: B.A. in Psychology, University of Minnesota, 2009; Master of Public Policy, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, 2012 Where can voters get more information about your campaign? http://www.amiwazlawik.com Q: If elected, what specific contribution do you see yourself most capable of making at the Capitol? A: I see myself most capable of advocating for changes to education policy that will help our students be successful in school and beyond. My work experience and education have provided me with a solid foundation of knowledge in the area of education and I hope to use this knowledge to fight for things like increased early education opportunities and more investment in student and family support services. Q: Tell us about your vision for K-12 education in your district and Minnesota. How can that vision be attained? A: My vision for K-12 education in my district and in Minnesota includes smaller class sizes, more early learning opportunities, and increased student/family support services. This vision can be attained by investing more in teachers and support staff, increasing the amount of funds available for early learning scholarships, and hiring more student/family support staff or contacting with organizations already providing these services. Q: If elected, and you had to focus on just three issues in your district or the state, what would they be? A: If elected I will focus on the issues of education, transportation (roads, bridges, and transit), and economic security. Q: What differentiates you from your opponent(s) (i.e. why are you the best candidate for the job)? A: I believe that I am the best candidate for the job because I am willing to listen to everyone, including folks with whom I may not agree on every issue. I am flexible and open to hearing new ideas for how to do things better. I rely on research and data to make decisions and will continue to do so as a legislator. I will fight for policies that help ordinary Minnesotans, not corporate special interests.
MINNESOTA HOUSE DISTRICT 43A BOB CARDINAL REPUBLICAN Age: 64 City: Maplewood Family: Married: wife Sharon Cardinal, six children Occupation: Business Agent, Calhoun Companies Political/civic experience: Mayor of Maplewood, 19992005; Maplewood City Council, 2012-2015; Maplewood Planning Commission, 1985-1991; U. S. Marine Corps, 1972-1975; Ramsey County Charter Commission; Ramsey County Board of Appeal and Equalization; Ramsey County Citizens Advisory Council; Ramsey Washington Counties Suburban Cable Commission; Saint Paul Regional Water Board; Saint Paul City Business Review Council; Rosetown American Legion; Saint Paul Rotary. Education: University of St. Thomas, B. A.; Lakewood ~ now Century College, A. A.; Frank B. Kellogg High School; Roseville Schools. Endorsement: Republican Party. Where can voters get more information about your campaign? bobcardinal@comcast.net Mobile: 651-398-1457.
Q: If elected, what specific contribution do you see yourself most capable of making at the Capitol? A: If elected, as a member of the majority in House of Representatives, I will provide leadership to attack presented problems and issues with balanced solutions and outcomes. This is not possible for the incumbent opponent who has not yet done this in his four years, and cannot do this in the future as a member of minority party in House of Representatives. I am against one party rule like we have in Ramsey County, which prevents a balanced perspective for all residents in East Metro area. Q: Tell us about your vision for K-12 education in your district and Minnesota. How can that vision be attai ned? A: Our kids deserve a world class education, and our parents expect nothing less. Preparing our kids for the future is arguably one of the most important tasks we face, and local schools already do an outstanding job. But at the Legislature there is more we can do. I will be a strong voice for our schools by fighting for our fair share of education funding and advocating for greater control of how we send those dollars. We need to enact common-sense reforms that will allow more state dollars to be used where they are needed most – in the classroom. Local school boards don’t want their hands tied by one-size-fits-all state government mandates; they know what works best for their teachers and students. We should be giving them as much latitude as we can in determining how to best spend the state dollars they receive and how to create the best learning environment for our kids and our teachers. Q: If elected, and you had to focus on just three issues in your district or the state, what would they be? A: Job creation. Anyone who operates a small business understands how excessive red tape is holding back job creators. We have to work towards common sense solutions that put families first and make it easier to create jobs in Minnesota. Lowering health care costs. Health insurance premiums are increasing too quickly on hardworking Minnesotans. MNsure – which my opponent voted for and helped implement – has been a disaster and has failed our families. When it comes to health care costs, we are headed in the wrong direction and have been for years. I will work tirelessly to reduce your health care costs. Having wasted hundreds of millions of dollars already on MNsure, I will also insist that we stop pouring money into this failed program and handing out bonuses to MNsure executives. And I will fight to reform the system and increase competition to drive down costs. Ending wasteful spending. The last time my opponent served in the House majority, he supported spending $90 million on an office building for the Senate and hundreds of million more on MNsure. Meanwhile, many Minnesotans struggled to find a job and found it difficult to pay their health care bills. By using a balanced approach, I will work for smarter, more effective government that eliminates waste and fraud while investing in Minnesota families’ needs like strong schools and safe roads. Q: What differentiates you from your opponent(s) (i.e. why are you the best candidate for the job)? A: If elected, I will be the only Ramsey County legislator, not of the one rule party, representing a rational responsible check and balance on Governor Dayton and his Democrat agenda.
MINNESOTA HOUSE DISTRICT 43A PETER FISCHER DEMOCRAT (INCUMBENT) Age: 58 City: Maplewood Family: Wife Kristi, married 26 years, children Peter 25, Hannah 24 and Emily 22. Occupation: Director of Finance and Operations, Avenues for Homeless Youth Political/civic experience: Currently serve in the Minnesota House, 20 years Maplewood Parks Commission - 12 years as chair, 4 years Maplewood Human Relations Commission, received several Legislator of Distinction awards from League of Minnesota Cities, 7 years Boy Scout Merit Badge Counselor and Assistant Scout Master, 9 years choir
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member and cantor at Sacred Heart Church and member of White Bear Lake Chamber of Commerce. Education: AA Degree from Lakewood Community College, now Century College, BA in Business Administration from St. Thomas University Endorsements: DFL, AFL-CIO, Sierra Club, Conservation Minnesota, Clean Water Action, Education Minnesota, MN Professional Firefighters, MAPE, AFSCME, SEIU, DRIVE (Teamsters), Minnesota Nurses Association, Out Front Minnesota, Take Action Minnesota Where can voters get more information about your campaign? www.fischerforrep.org and my cell phone 651-307-1625 Q: If elected, what specific contribution do you see yourself most capable of making at the Capitol? A: Advocating for using our State water resources in a sustainable way and protecting our water quality. As a member of the Legislative Water Commission and the House Environment and Natural Resources Committee I have worked hard to encourage water reuse, create opportunities for communities to work together to find ways to use surface water and ground water to meet their needs and to protect our waters from further contaminants. Q: Tell us about your vision for K-12 education in your district and Minnesota. How can that vision be attained? A: That all children have the same opportunity for a quality education that prepares them for higher education and the future work force. It means having not just high quality teachers, but also the critical support staff that so many of our children need. In several of our area school districts children of color and low income make up 50% of the student population. We see more students from different cultures and more disturbing is the large numbers of students who are homeless even though their parents are working multiple jobs. We must provide the proper support staff , support services for the youth and families and the proper counselors these students will thrive in our education system and become the high quality work force that our business community will need. Increasing our State Funding for these programs will provide rich returns for every dollar we invest in our children. Q: If elected, and you had to focus on just three issues in your district or the state, what would they be? A: 1. Protect and restore White Bear Lake. Using our regional water supply in a sustainable way, allow for water reuse, find the most efficient ways for quality water to reach White Bear Lake and promoting educational water conservation programs like award winning “Race to Reduce” (I am the House chief author). 2. Provide funding to allow for all day bus service throughout our entire area. I have heard from many of our local citizens, mayors, city council members, leaders of our local churches and businesses that lack of mass transit is creating hardships for our neighbors to get to high paying jobs and makes it harder for our local businesses to attract the high quality workers they need. 3. Continue work on protecting our small area Businesses from frivolous ADA lawsuits. I was a co-author on a bill last year that helped address some of these issues. These frivolous lawsuits have taken a new twist and I will work with our local businesses and my fellow House members to continue working on this issue. Q: What differentiates you from your opponent(s) (i.e. why are you the best candidate for the job)? A: My successful experience working across the aisle to get things done for addressing issues for our businesses, communities and children. I work in a way the builds respectful relationships that focuses on what we have in common and focusing on the issues. As a long time resident of the area with deep roots, my great grand parents had their farms in White Bear Lake and Maplewood, I have learned how important it is for us to build respectful relationships to help solve the problems our areas face. Working together we will build a stronger vibrant community for today and our future.
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MINNESOTA HOUSE DISTRICT 42B JAMIE BECKER-FINN BECKER FINN DEMOCRAT Occupation: Assistant Hennepin County Attorney (domestic violence prosecutor) Political/civic experience: Roseville Parks and Recreation Commissioner; volunteer, Bountiful Backpacks church hunger relief project; former AmeriCorps service member Education: J.D., William Mitchell College of Law, B.A. Psychology, University of Minnesota Q: List your top two or three priorities for the state and describe how you would achieve them? A: First, legislators need to be able to work together to pass needed legislation for our communities. We need to maintain respectful language and discussions and focus on where we can agree. Second, we need to make children and education a top priority. That means supporting legislation that helps families and kids, from early education through college. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the state faces and how would you address them? A: Right now our national politics is shaped by fear and pointing out what divides us, and this has affected Minnesota as well. Compromise will not be easy but we must work together respectfully to get things done. Another significant challenge will be addressing our reliance on oil and the way natural resources have been used for financial gain at the cost of long-term environmental and climate concerns. We will need to be forward thinking in order to protect our health and economy in the future. Q: Would you support bonding bills, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: Yes, I support bonding for necessary infrastructure projects, such as the Rice Street bridge at 694. How much would depend on the needs and the overall state financial outlook. Q: What do you believe makes a great representative? A: A great representative is someone who truly represents the people by taking on the role as a public servant and not for their own ego or personal gain. A great representative is someone who listens and is capable of making thoughtful, smart decisions. Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? A: As a prosecutor, I work directly with police investigators and domestic violence victims and advocates. I have real-world experience bringing diverse groups of people together and making tough decisions. As an attorney, I understand how the law works and how to advocate for what is important. As a mom, I understand what issues are important to families and see first-hand how legislative decisions affect children in our community. Over the last six months, I have spent countless hours knocking on doors in order to speak with voters in person to learn what issues are important to them. I have spent my life working in public service and I take the responsibility of representing our district seriously. I listen, I work hard, and I will be a strong voice for the people of our district.
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and as a representative in my real estate business, we need someone who can communicate our needs through experience. As a mother and grandmother, those representations come from the heart for the betterment of all in our community. Common sense and life experience speaks volumes. Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? A: Leadership and devotion to those I represent. My daily focus is the success of those around me in my family, business and community. My love of people and knowing that we need growth in local commerce and common sense policy reform that truly benefits the communities, not committee agendas. I understand there are real concerns that affect our community through the economic base of small business, which creates jobs, local spending and growth. We also need real-world affordable healthcare, not fines for those who can’t afford the current system.
RAMSEY COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 BLAKE HUFFMAN (UNOPPOSED) Bio: Commissioner Blake Huffman was elected to the County Board in November, 2012. Prior to joining the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, he served as a city councilman in Shoreview from 1996 to 2012. As a City Council member, Huffman h served as president of the economic development authority, acting mayor, chairman of the North Suburban Cable Commission and several other community organizations. Huffman is a graduate of Mounds View High School and Bethel University. He had been married to Joy for 27 years. They have six children and, soon-to-be, five grandchildren. Blake started and leads a local non-profit, Journey Home Minnesota. Journey Home buys houses in Minnesota that are in need of repair, fixes them up with volunteer help and rents the homes to low-income single moms. The organization has now started Veterans Journey Home using the same model, but with disabled military veterans. Occupation: Ramsey County Commissioner Political/civic experience: Founder of Journey Home Minnesota Education: Bethel University Campaign Statement: I have the privilege of being the District 1 Ramsey County Commissioner. The biggest challenge my district faces is making sure the former TCAAP property, Rice Creek Commons, is developed consistently with the goals of the city and county. When complete, a successful development should create $10 million in annual property taxes, 4,000 well-paying jobs and nearly 1,500 homes. The other top priority of Ramsey County is the safety of every citizen. Whether it be infrastructure safety with our roads or personal safety with our law enforcement officers, we strive to make every person and family sleep better at night.
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REPUBLICAN Occupation: Real estate broker, event planner Political/civic experience: Community advocate, Lions Club president. Education: Kaplan
City: Maplewood No photo provided Age: 51 More information about campaign: kpdistrict7@gmail.com Ramsey County resident for 22 years. Seventeen years’ experience working in local government. City Clerk for city in Washington County for 10 years.
Q: List your top two or three priorities for the state and describe how you would achieve them? A: Civil and economic rights by focusing on family budgets first, promoting small business initiatives that give our communities jobs, education, family voices and choices. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the state faces and how would you address them? A: Our liberties are not an option. Focus will be on our spending and the real challenges of healthcare costs and educational options and how they affect our children and families. Our seniors and vets shouldn’t have the concerns they have or feel like their issues are second in any way. Q: Would you support bonding bills, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: Bonding should be restricted to long-term assets such as roads, which we all use. Minnesota borrows too much – we can do better. 20 years of experience in the real estate industry gives a real world understanding of debt structuring to benefit, not hinder. Q: What do you believe makes a great representative? A: Someone who listens to the people, not the popular opinion of special interest. With 30 years of background in the service industries, volunteerism, community advocacy
Q: What do you think the county does well now? What does it need to do better? A: The County has numerous human services available to citizens. The County needs to do a better job of prioritizing those services in relation to county wide needs, such as transportation and environmental, in terms of dollars that are available. Q: If elected, what specific contribution do you see yourself most capable of making on the board? A: A fiscally responsible budget, policy and services that include personal responsibility and common sense. Q: If elected and you had to focus on just three issues that impact residents in your district, what would they be? A: 1) Minmizing property taxes by lowering costs without a reduction in services, that can be accomplished by 2) County office work week of Monday-Thursday. It has been proven a four-day work week not only has significant facility cost savings but also is more user friendly to citizens who simply can’t get to the County office during regular working hours, or are penalized for taking time off from
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RAMSEY COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 7 VICTORIA A A. REINHARDT Age: 63 City: White Bear Lake Family: Married, J.P. Barone; Two sons, Michael and Erich (Erika), Two grandchildren Occupation: Ramsey County Commissioner District 7 Political/civic experience: I have volunteered and advocated for our community for many years – from being President of the Lincoln Elementary School P.T.O when my children were young to spearheading the new library in White Bear Lake. I am actively involved in the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce, Friends of Suburban Ramsey County Libraries, Consortium of Lake Area Senior Services (Board member), White Bear Area YMCA (Board member), Senior Forum (Services at Home Action Team Leader), and the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. I have also served on the Excellence in Education Committee for School District 624, as Chair of the White Bear Lake Environment Committee, and on the Ramsey County Capital Improvements Citizen Advisory Committee and Strategic Planning Commission. Education: Doctorate of Public Administration – Dissertation title: An Ounce of Prevention: Taxpayer Costs Avoided through Preventing Crime - Hamline University. Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts - Metropolitan State University, Alumni of the Year. Associate of Arts - Century College, Alumni of the Year. Where can voters get more information about your campaign? By visiting VictoriaReinhardt.com or by calling 651-3431749 Q: What do you think the county does well now? What does it need to do better? A: For the 16th year in a row Ramsey County has earned the highest bond rating (triple A) from both Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s, which means our precious tax dollars go toward public services, instead of high interest payments on debt. I work hard to provide those public services and get great results throughout my district – safe neighborhoods, a clean environment, good roads and transit options, caring services for seniors and children, and quality parks and libraries for all to enjoy. What we can do better – I believe in continuous improvement, especially in budget decisions. By continuing to sharpen our focus on our work in Health and Wellness, Economic Growth and Community Investment, Safety and Justice, and Information and Public Service, we will improve our positive outcomes in a cost-effective manner. Q: If elected, what specific contribution do you see yourself most capable of making on the board? A: If re-elected, I will continue being a tireless advocate for the people of Ramsey County. I am an experienced, recognized leader who understands the complex issues facing county government. I have a long history of working effectively with state and federal lawmakers to address unfunded mandates, and of collaborating with private, non-profit and public sector partners to find innovative, efficient and cost-effective solutions to these complex issues. I want to continue my strong record of cost-effectively providing quality public services. Q: If elected, and you had to focus on just three issues that impact residents in your district, what would they be? A: The biggest issue and challenge impacting the people of my district is balancing the needs with limited resources. My priority is to align our resources and cost-effectively strengthen our work towards achieving prosperity, opportunity and well-being for all. I will continue to work to tie our budget decisions directly to positive outcomes and to ensure accountability and transparency for those decisions to our citizens. Q: What differentiates you from your opponent(s) (i.e. why are you the best candidate for the job)? A: In recognition of my work as your County Commissioner, among the numerous recognitions I have earned are: Association of MN Counties President’s Award; Friends of the Parks and Trails St. Paul and Ramsey County Public Service Award; MN Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Outstanding Conservationist Award; and I was named One of the 25 Most Innovative Women in the Twin Cities by CityBusiness. If re-elected, I will continue to use my experience, education, and problem-solving skills to keep Ramsey County a great place to live, work, and enjoy life.
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BIRCHWOOD MAYORAL CANDIDATE KATHY BLEGEN BLEGEN-HUNTLEY HUNTLEY Education: Studied at St. Catherine University – Gender Studies Miller-Heian Sales Training Wilson Learning Counselor Sales Training Imax Presentation and Public Speaking Training/Public Relations and Media Training Occupation: Owner & President Upward Spiral Consulting (Non-Profit Advancement, Arts Collaborations & Community Building) Civic/volunteer experience: Racial Justice Facilitator – YWCA Leadership St. Paul (LSP) Alumni – Past Chair of LSP Alumni Committee Member Birchwood Safety Committee Member White Bear Area Food Shelf Resource Committee Member Board of Directors Theatre Unbound Past Member Board of Directors Gild’s Club Twin Cities Contact info: kathyblegenhuntley@yahoo.com or 651472-3585 Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you would achieve them. A: Our city needs to and can function with the highest level of efficiency and professionalism including running effective meetings where everyone is heard and progress is made on key issues. Our city has a history of high volunteer involvement and I want to build on this by empowering our volunteer committees to solve problems. Its time for a new voice in Birchwood that includes inviting citizen feedback and asking our volunteers to make recommendations to the council for city improvements. Re-establishing collaborative relationships with communities around White Bear Lake will be a priority so we can work together with our neighboring cities on mutual issues that concern all our citizens. My goal as mayor is to enhance Birchwood’s reputation as an open and welcoming community. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the city faces and how you would address them? A: The last six years Birchwood’s administrative functions have changed dramatically, including the elimination of one city staff position and continual turnover in our city administrator position. This turnover and disruption has resulted in the lack of coherent and organized record keeping and a lack of transparency in many of our city’s operations and processes. In 2014, our city building inspection and zoning code services was changed as part of budget cost shifting. Unfortunately, the new structure is not working resulting in confusion for staff, citizens and developers. I will stabilize this function and all our administrative functions implementing operational best practices including the development of plans for maintaining and improving our city’s infrastructure. Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: Whether to support tax levy increases is dependent upon the purpose and need of any increase. I would carefully review any proposals put forth for any spending increases or decreases. I expect to review requests for any needed investments such as infrastructure improvements, park or road improvements. As we review city administrative functions and professional services ensuring the best and most efficient ways to conduct city business, I will take into account every possible cost savings as well. Q: Why are you the best candidate for the job? A: I have been working with nonprofits since 2001 because their mission to serve others and the community aligns with my values to serve my community and have a positive impact on others. I will bring to the job of Mayor of Birchwood 25 years of corporate and nonprofit experience. In my work with nonprofits, my role is to listen to a wide variety of ideas and needs, process large amounts of information and find solutions. Some of the multiple stakeholders I work with include volunteers, boards of directors, staff, clients and government to find solutions and build consensus. I will bring this expertise to my work as mayor. I have tremendous experience with large corporations and small and mid sized non-profits. I have a lot of experience running effective meetings where everyone is heard and agendas moved forward. Also, I will work to empower our volunteers and staff. Our level of volunteerism is high with many committees doing great work – I want to continue this and promote it even more. I love Birchwood and my husband Steve and I love living here – it is time for me to give back to such a great community.
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2012-current Birchwood City Council 1981-1984 Birchwood Community Club Program Director 2005-current Board member: Stillwater Beekeeping Club, American Birkebeiner, North Star Ski Touring Club, Twin City Bicycling Club, Face2Face Youth Service Bureau Contact info: mary.wingfield@juno.com Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you would achieve them. A: Sound Financial Management—using resources efficiently and maintaining our current flat levy for years to come. Building Community by listening to and encouraging residents to participate in our government—we are all part of the solution Maintaining our infrastructure—a very non-sexy subject, yet fundamental to our being Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the city faces and how you would address them? A: Our city is well positioned to address the needs of our residents the next few years. We reduced our levy by 17 percent in 2010 and have not raised taxes since. Our council initiated a roads committee which has established a long term maintenance and capital improvement plan and fund. We have improved our parks by adding a new hockey hut and planted over 100 trees—all without any taxpayer dollars. We added a leaf pick up service that has drawn rave reviews. We established a water task force to ensure our sewer and water funds remain sustainable. We have listened to and addressed residents’ concerns by adopting new codes that apply to safety, building and resource management. I am committed to ensuring our unique and neighborly community continues to prosper. Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: I support the wise use of city tax dollars. To date, this council has been able to improve infrastructure with timely maintenance avoiding the need for costly rebuilds or increased tax levies. Our fiscal policy is sound. The only reason to increase our tax levy would be due to an unforeseen, unpreventable emergency. Q: Why are you the best candidate for the job? A: During my time as mayor, I have worked hard to improve safety, protect our water and land, strengthen our community resources, improve the city’s fiscal management, and find common ground with my fellow community leaders. Our city’s position is better than it was four years ago.
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Civic/volunteer experience: I have a wealth of experience as a public sector attorney. But I have also done pro bono legal work, worked on volunteer committees (such as the Birchwood Safety Committee), and volunteered my time as a speaker at local chemical dependency treatment centers to encourage those struggling with addiction to make positive changes in their lives. Contact info: a.jackola@msn.com Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you would achieve them. A: Community pride is a driving force behind government improvements and enhancing residents’ quality of life. As councilman, I will promote the City and make neighbors feel as though they have a voice in the direction we take. I will foster community engagement, improve upon the natural beauty of our city, and listen to ways in which residents think our community can be made a better place to live. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the city faces and how would you address them? A: Birchwood faces three challenges that I hope to address. First, the City has an infrastructure problem that can only be addressed by investing in capital improvements. Second, the City faces administrative issues with permits and licensing that have created problems for residents and contractors who want to improve properties. Those problems can only be fixed by establishing well-defined processes and relying on subject matter experts to advise the Council on planning issues. Third, we need to enhance community engagement. Great things can happen as a result of civic pride. I plan to focus on city beautification so we can be proud of our community, which will encourage others to continue making Birchwood a better place to live. Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: I would not support levy increases on the hope that more money makes for better government. However, I would not oppose levy increases solely on the basis of being a fiscally conservative representative. If a tax proposal included well-defined measures to improve our community in a responsible way, I would consider increasing the levy. Q: Why are you the best candidate for the job? A: I have experience with both law and government. As an assistant county attorney, I deal with issues facing local government every day and help guide agencies and elected officials toward practical solutions. My professional experience, along with being a husband and father, informs my perspective on many issues. I appreciate not only what it takes to implement policies, but also how those policies impact families. I am also the product of a small town. Small communities face issues unique unto themselves, and I can use my experiences — both professional and those drawn from a lifetime of small town living — to keep Birchwood a community where we are proud to live.
BIRCHWOOD CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE JOZSEF HEGEDUS Education: MBA in Finance from Fordham Graduate School of Business, New York Occupation: Over 20 years of experience in financial services. Currently I am a Trust Officer at Wells Fargo and manage a team who deal with institutional clients. Civic/volunteer experience: United Way captain within WF, Best Prep (helping high school students to get familiar with working in financial services, advise them on resume writing). Contact info: N/A Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you would achieve them. A: My main focus is fiscal responsibility. I want to make sure that Birchwood remains safe and a desirable place to live. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the city faces and how would you address them? A: I would like to keep our taxes the same, make sure that our tax dollars are spent the most efficient ways and to avoid any frivolous spending. Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: Only if it is absolutely necessary. Q: Why are you the best candidate for the job? A: My in-laws have been residents of Birchwood for over 50 years and I want to make it a great place for my kids, too. I feel that my background and experience could add value to the management for the village.
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BIRCHWOOD CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE RANDY LAFOY Education: Bethel University, Teaching Certificate; J.D., William Mitchell College of Law; B.A., Macalester College Occupation: GPS LifePlan Coordinator, Century College/Minnesota State Civic/volunteer experience: City of Birchwood, City Council – 10 years, Mayor – 8 years, Planning Commission – 2 years, President of Birch Dock - 2 years, Facilitator Birchwood Plant Exchange - 20 years, Facilitator Birchwood Annual Garage Sale – 20 years, Suburban Cable Commission, Commissioner 8 years. Washington County: Community Corrections Advisory Board , Groundwater Advisory Committee. White Bear Lake Historical Society, White Bear Yacht Club, Sailing Division, Befrienders, White Bear Methodist Church Contact info: lafoybwd@gmail.com Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you would achieve them. A: A. Avoid complacency. There are two parts to this. 1) Make sure that our residents talk with each other. I have done this for 20 years and will continue to try and get our residents to interface with each other by facilitating community events like the plant exchange and citywide garage sale. 2) Keep citizens involved with the community with activities/volunteering/committees/technology B. Low level of water in White Bear Lake. Explore ways our residents can reduce water usage, then act on some of these suggestions. C. Monitoring our ordinances to make sure they are upto-date with changes in technology, the law or resident’s concerns. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the city faces and how you would address them? A: The 2030 Comprehensive Plan lays out some of the major problems: The City of Birchwood Village will face problems in the next decade adjusting to a slowly aging population. Some issues we face might include: an increased need for public services; residents leaving during the winter months which will leave vacant homes; fewer volunteers to help out; a decreased use of the parks because there will be fewer children; and a greater need to make facilities handicapped accessible. An additional issue might be the number of residents living on fixed incomes; this will cause problems (for residents) when the City needs to finance infrastructure repairs, upgrades or replacements. Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: Yes. The amount needed to replace/upgrade/fix infrastructure as it wears out or become out-of-date. One will have to balance the need, income of its residents and traditional financing, especially in light of our aging population who are living on fixed incomes. Q: Why are you the best candidate for the job? A: My long public service for the Village and its residents shows that I have the experience and judgment. I have gotten the job done in the past and will continue to do so in the future.
BIRCHWOOD CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE MEGAN MALVEY Education: MS Chemistry (University of Minnesota, 2000), BA Chemistry, Minors Math and Secondary Education (Ripon College, 1998), Mahtomedi High School Graduate (1994) Occupation: 16 years at Ecolab (13 years at R&D followed by 3 years in Marketing) Civic/volunteer experience: Birchwood Safety Committee, Mahtomedi Basketball Board of Directors & Coach, First Lego League Coach, Mahtomedi Curriculum Advisory Group Contact info: Megan Malvey 525 Lake Ave. Birchwood, MN 55110 mmalvey@msn.com Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you would achieve them. A: My top 3 priorities are: Improve safety for pedestrians and children by considering designated walking areas on city streets. This includes potentially completing of the Birchwood section of the Lake Links Trail. Improve our already wonderful parks by re-engaging and empowering our parks board. With minor changes, TigheSchmitz and Bloomquist can be made even better and will be heavily utilized by kids and community members. This includes changes to prevent Tighe-Schmitz from being flooded after a rain, improving the basketball hoops in
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the rink, completing the volleyball court and ensuring the tennis courts are kept in great shape. Determine the feasibility of Birchwood becoming aligned to Mahtomedi Schools. If Birchwood residents have desire for this change I will organize community members to work together with Mahtomedi and White Bear schools to determine if this is possible. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the city faces and how you would address them? A: I believe the biggest challenge that our city currently faces is lack of transparency. In a community our size, all citizens’ ideas should be heard. I understand that no decision will make everybody happy, however I aim to listen to citizens’ ideas and act in the best interests of our community. A key part of this is to ensure we have solid communication between citizens and local government, to properly inform citizens and to encourage people to speak up and get involved. Birchwood residents will know that their local government is here to support them. Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: I would not be opposed to a tax increase if it were necessary to support the goals of the citizens. Birchwood’s annual budget is about $325K. With roughly 350 households, each household’s taxes contribute about $925 (average) to the city. Small tax increases may make sense, however, improvements may be possible via grant money or private contributions. Q: Why are you the best candidate for the job? A: I believe I am the best candidate because I pledge to represent our kids, families and the Birchwood community. I grew up nearby in Mahtomedi and my family and I are committed to this community. I have strong analysis, project management and communication skills and I will strive for transparency and consistency. I am approachable and will listen to and act on citizens’ ideas and concerns.
CITY OF BIRCHWOOD CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE NICHOLAS LEEVES CHOSE NOT TO PARTICIPATE.
DELLWOOD MAYORAL CANDIDATE BOB NUFFORT (UNOPPOSED) Address: 11 Meadow Lane – Dellwood Family: Married, with two grown children Occupation: Independent services Public Service: • Dellwood Mayor - nine years; • Dellwood City Council Representative - 13 years; • Dellwood Planning Commission Member - six years; • Ramsey/ Washington Suburban Cable Commission Member - five years. Education: Dartmouth College, B.A. degree U of MN Carlson Graduate School, MBA degree Campaign Statement: A strength of Dellwood has been the City’s effort to continually ensure that our Ordinances retain the consistency by which the City has developed, preserving our remarkable setting and atmosphere. An ongoing challenge Dellwood and other small municipalities face is providing traditional “local level” services to our residents, given limited resources and tax base. Through the consistency and responsiveness of our City’s services, we are meeting and hopefully exceeding resident expectations, yet prudent in our use of taxpayers’ dollars. Environmental issues are certainly another major challenge. We continually assess new regulatory initiatives to ensure that our City Ordinances are compliant and complementary with the current legislation of other regional governing entities.
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Campaign Statement: My goals for the City are: Complete the 2018 Comp Plan Complete the updating of the cities ordinances Actively seek redevelopment in our business district. Continue to actively monitor the city expenses and where appropriate make changes. Maintain the cities infrastructure
GEM LAKE CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES FAITH KUNY AND JAMES LINDNER ARE RUNNING UNOPPOSED AND DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE VOTER’S GUIDE.
GRANT MAYORAL CANDIDATE SHANNON BRYANT Education: Mahtomedi High School, B.S. Winona State University Occupation: Owner Wingstop Roseville HarMar, Partner Teliyo.com Civic/volunteer experience: Local community youth sports coach, religion teacher, reading helper at school, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, and currently serve as President of Woodland Acres Neighborhood Association Contact info: (left blank) Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you would achieve them. A: • Fix and restore our roads, both gravel and paved, to safe and pleasant driving conditions. • Shift existing tax dollars to causes that will better Grant. • Keep Grant City Hall a civil environment where everyone is welcome and everyone’s opinion and thoughts will be listened to. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the city faces and how you would address them? A: Our City Comprehensive Plan is to be rewritten in 2017. My opponent approved a $15,000 line item in the 2017 budget for the City Attorney Why such a large expenditure planned? I believe the Citizens of Grant should write the Comprehensive Plan as it has been in the past. Keep big development, city water and sewer out. Grant does not need to be another Lake Elmo. Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: No Q: Why are you the best candidate for the job? A: I am a leader and have successfully worked with teams of people to bring about consensus and solutions. I work well both independently and within groups of people to solve problems and accomplish goals. I am a good listener and will seek citizen input in working the best solutions for our stakeholders.
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GRANT MAYORAL CANDIDATE JEFF HUBER Education: B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin Grant resident for 11 years, married for 17 years with two children in Mahtomedi schools. Civic/volunteer experience: I have served Grant residents as a Planning Commissioner, Emergency Coordinator, Newsletter Editor, Cable Commissioner and Council Member for 8 years. Occupation: Currently a Realtor with 17 years’ experience. I’ve also worked in International business development, new product development and distribution management. My wife and I moved here for the Grant lifestyle; rural homesteads, quiet star-filled night skies and small government. Contact info: jhuber@cityofgrant.us - 651-470-9039 / website: www.votejeffhuber.com Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and how to achieve them. A: Resist changing Grant. Over 10 years I have successfully resisted changing Grant. I support our current development guidelines and have a very solid history of doing so, this will not change. Carefully sticking to these rules and fairly enforcing them has kept Grant the City most of us moved here to experience. Keep taxes low and Government small. By efficiently running our City with one part time employee, we’ve maximized the efficiency of services and kept taxes and costs low. We employ local contractors for almost all City services, keeping our community strong and locally focused. We’ve designed and approved a 10 year road maintenance plan that is improving our roads fast. Our gravel roads are better than ever and pavement is being maintained properly extending life and cutting costs. There simply is no one issue that is most important, which is why experience in managing the range of issues is key. Proper management that honors our heritage. If chosen as your Mayor, I will enforce fair but lively debate at our meetings; all voices will be heard, but respectful exchange of ideas will be the rule. I like Grant how it is, of course we have challenges every City does but we’ve successfully designed and faithfully followed a low tax, small government course that’s worked for many years. Change for changes sake is no way to preserve Grant. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the city faces and how you would address them? A: The unfair distribution of gas tax money distributed by our state legislature is a major challenge to our City. Over 4,200 Grant residents pay millions in State gasoline taxes each year but our City receives virtually no money back to help maintain our nearly 70 miles of roads, almost every dollar spent is local property taxes. We manage this by being extremely frugal and smart with our spending, but the situation is grossly unfair. Every City surrounding us with over 5,000 residents gets this money but not Grant, this must change and we will be working on this as a combined Council in the next four years. Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: If resident’s demand tax increases I will work with them to understand demand for more services but will first work to increase efficiency of the expected service delivery. Q: Why are you the best candidate for the job? A: In one word; Experience, my supporters and I have a history of preserving Grant in its present form, there is no arguing this fact. Join my supporters and me in continuing to preserve Grant as our quiet retreat in the Country as our strong past performance predicts a bright future for Grant.
GRANT CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE JAIME BENNER Education: Bachelors Degree from the University of Minnesota Contact info: bennergrantcitycouncil@ gmail.com Occupation: Owns and operates a successful business in the City of Grant. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, she aggressively pursued her passion for horses and a rural lifestyle which continues to provide her with success in her chosen field. Civic/Volunteer experience: Worked to create a business which supports her philanthropic nature by providing services and donations to dozens of local and national charities. Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you would achieve them. A: The city of Grant’s long range comprehensive plan has already been written. Adhering to the comprehensive plan
is a priority for the city of Grant. With strong leadership skills, and without political baggage, my focus will remain firm. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the city faces and how would you address them? A: A concern with Grant is the spending budget. Maintaining a balanced budget should be a simple, common sense approach, which is a strong suit of Benners as a successful business owner. Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: Benner looks forward to collaborating to keep the city’s rural heritage for the 2017 Grant comprehensive plan to include; no sewer and water, no leap frog development, following a solid budget, maintaining premier roadways, and keeping Grant rural. With a balanced budget and by not overspending, taxes should not need to be increased. Benner’s common sense business approach, strong work ethic, and rural lifestyle, compliments Grant’s heritage. Q: Why are you the best candidate for the job? A: If you would like to contact Jaime Benner regarding your concerns or thoughts about our lovely city, your involvement is welcomed. Jaime Benner would love to discuss any of Grant’s community issues. She is open to having discussions, personal meetings, and/or phone conversations with any of the residents of Grant.
GRANT CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE TOM CARR Education: Mahtomedi High School and Dunwoody Institute Occupation: Realtor Civic/volunteer experience: Mayor of Grant 14 years Contact info: mayor@cityofgrant.us 651303-8001 Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you would achieve them. A: I think in order of importance it would be keep to our current ordinances, keep taxes low, and keep the rural character we all enjoy. Grant didn’t happen by accident. It was because the past Councils and Township Boards looked at the big picture that has guided us for a very long time. I would keep the recipe for this continuing into the future. If we start making small changes that don’t fit Grant then eventually we could lose it all. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the city faces and how you would address them? A: We don’t need more government, more taxes, and more intrusion into our City. We need to strongly fight against that. People in Grant want to be left alone. They want to be able to afford to live in their homes without being forced out by higher taxes. So no huge tax increases. They don’t want the Met Council dictating what we have to do. Stay to our current ordinances and then outside politics should leave us alone. They don’t want people running for our City Council screaming the sky is falling when it isn’t. Grant has done more with less for as long as I can remember. We can continue to do so in the foreseeable future, if the right people are on the Council. I think we are doing a good job currently but this only happens with the day to day work of our staff and contractors. Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: I will always support small tax increases to keep up with expense increases. Some of these are caused by the fact we contract for services as part of our Comprehensive Plan. These increases are dictated by other communities and their costs to provide us services. I think the need for any large tax increases is not needed at this time. If there were a reason for any large tax increase the voters should decide after all the information on “why” was presented to them. Past Councils I have been part of decided no large tax increases were wanted by the residents. These Councils and I have also kept sewer and water out of Grant which would cause quite the tax increase! I will continue to NOT allow sewer and water into Grant other than to the Mahtomedi Schools, which has had sewer and water since the 1970s. Q: Why are you the best candidate for the job? A: I have years of experience on the Council. My family has lived in Grant for 50 years. I grew up here. I have raised my family here. I am not influenced by the fast talkers, money grabbers, politicians, appointed bureaucrats, doom and gloomers, and all the others who would want to change what we have. Over the years I have learned that it’s way harder to say no then yes. So I promise that when change comes knocking and doesn’t fit Grant, I will loudly say “No”.
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GRANT CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE DENNY KAUP I am a 29-year resident of the City of Grant, married to Sue, my wife of 44 years. Together we raised our three children here, all of whom graduated from Mahtomedi Schools. Education: Milwaukee School of Engineering, Cretin High School Occupation: U.S. Sales Manager, International Transportation Company for 32 years Civic/volunteer experience: Grant Planning Commission Contact info: dkaup@pc.cityofgrant.us / www.votedennykaup.com Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you would achieve them. A: My top priority is to keep the character and culture of Grant great. Our city has a history of being a wonderful place to raise a family and I want that to continue. Keeping Grant great includes continuing our path of local control, low taxes, small and efficient city staff and following existing ordinances. Our residents deserve the council’s time and effort be focused on city business. This is accomplished with fact-based cooperation and communication. In business I have worked tirelessly with integrity, and I pledge the same to the council and the public. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the city faces and how you would address them? A: Key issues are development and taxation. Grant simply needs to be maintained, not fixed. I support development within our current ordinances, maintaining our existing density. Our history has been low taxation while providing solid services within our budget. I will work to maintain this approach, keeping us accountable to our residents. Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: Increases in the cost of contracts for city services have been reasonable and appropriate. Therefore, I would expect adjustments to our city levy to be minimal. Q: Why are you the best candidate for the job? A: As a resident of Grant for nearly 30 years, I have attended council meetings and witnessed the fiscal and organizational challenges our city faces. My business background in multiple industries with a wide variety of personnel equips me to work in a cooperative manner. Together with our great city staff, I will work to minimize legal expenditures, and enforce our ordinances. With your vote, I will keep Grant great.
GRANT CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE SANDRA KNAEBLE Education: B.A. Vassar College 1980 Occupation: teacher Civic/volunteer experience: Catechism teacher, volunteer at Lakeshore Players, volunteer instructor Rolling Hills Equestrian Center. Contact info: sandra4grant@gmail.com Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you would achieve them. A: At this point in time, The City of Grant is a bucolic wonder in a sea of encroaching suburbia. I am very much dedicated to keeping Grant the rural beauty that it is. In order to do this, we must keep city water and sewer out of Grant. We can achieve this goal by carefully following the Grant Comprehensive Plan which specifies a ten acre density. Another aid in the goal of keeping Grant rural will be to establish a well functioning City Council, which will give Grant’s citizens the representation they deserve. We need to require workmanlike behavior of the City Council members, reestablishing Robert’s Rules of Order and promoting full transparency to city government. We also need to use our tax dollars sensibly, by allocating precious tax dollars to the legitimate needs of Grant -- roads being the primary example. We need to put an end to frivolous lawsuits against Grant’s own citizens, which not only wastes money but pits resident against the city. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the city faces and how you would address them? A: We must stop unwanted development, on the one hand, and ensure our community has safe and functioning roads on the other. Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: I believe that Grant can keep taxes low by using its tax dollars wisely. Q: Why are you the best candidate for the job? A: I am a strategic thinker who understands the challenges facing Grant. I am also a good communicator who is able to work with other people, both council members and citizens, to find shared solutions to our problems.
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MAHTOMEDI SCHOOL BOARD MAHTOMEDI SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER CANDIDATE LUCY PAYNE DID NOT RESPOND. MAHTOMEDI SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER CANDIDATE JUDITH SCHWARTZ DID NOT RESPOND. MAHTOMEDI SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER CANDIDATE STACEY STOUT DID NOT RESPOND.
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A: I have extensive experience managing a 45 million dollar budget and I am prepared to make tough decisions to address today’s economic challenges. My administrative background coupled with my work as a Vadnais Heights council member and involvement in community activities, including youth coaching, have helped prepare me to serve you as mayor.
VADNAIS HEIGHTS MAYORAL CANDIDATE CHUCK VELASQUEZ DID NOT RESPOND.
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PINE SPRINGS MAYOR FRANK BASTYR IS RUN RUNNING UNOPPOSED AND CHOSE NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VOTER’S GUIDE. CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR CITY COUNCIL (ELECT TWO): BRANDON DAHL AND INCUMBENTS WILLIAM FEELY AND THOMAS NOVAK DID NOT RESPOND TO THE QUESTIONNAIRE.
VADNAIS HEIGHTS MAYORAL CANDIDATE BOB FLETCHER Education: Bachelor of Science Degree, Hamline University Occupation: Vadnais Heights City Council Member; Counter-Terrorism Instructor Civic/volunteer experience: Former Ramsey County Sheriff; Vadnais Heights City Center Task Force Member ; Opioid Prevention Coalition Committee Member; Youth Athletics Coach Years of residency: 13 Phone: 651-248-2400 Email: Mayor@bobfletcher.net Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you would achieve them? A: Public safety, fiscal responsibility, economic growth and youth development will be top priority issues. My law enforcement background will ensure that Vadnais Heights has the best police service possible. Youth recreation programs and quality trails will continue to be a top priorities as will keeping our tax rate one of the lowest in the metropolitan area. Completion of the City Center development is essential to stimulate our local economy and broaden our tax base. We must minimize government bureaucracy to ensure businesses can grow and prosper in Vadnais Heights. Finally, as mayor, I will improve the transparency of Vadnais Heights government activities and decisions by making sure all meetings are televised including City Council workshops where many decisions are currently made out of public view. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the city faces and how would you address them? A: Keeping our taxes low while maintaining and updating our streets and infrastructure will be challenging. We must look at long term alternative funding options for street repair and replacement that do not result in an unmanageable burden on businesses and residents. The exploration of franchise fees and other sources will be a part of this discussion. Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: Property tax increases should be kept under 2 percent. Q: What do you believe makes a great city leader? A: Good leaders are great listeners. They have their fingers on the pulse of the community and they respect and encourage citizen input. Understanding the needs of a community is the first essential skill in leading. Good leaders are tireless workers. They are committed to improving the lives of the people they represent and available to respond to their needs. Helping citizens in finding answers and cutting through government bureaucracy is the second critical skill. Good leaders are good communicators. They work hard to keep people informed of government activities and pending deliberations. They are public advocates for the people they serve. Good leaders care about those in need of help such as children and senior citizens. They represent those who have difficulty advocating for themselves. Good leaders have integrity. They are honest in their statements and trustworthy in the actions. Good leaders plan for the future. They look over the horizon and anticipate what is coming next. Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job?
Education: Associates Degree – RN 1995 University of St Catherine Occupation: President/Co-owner, Woodys Rebar Co, Inc. Vadnais Heights Civic Volunteer Experience: School Volunteer: PTO Board Member (2011), art volunteer (2010-2015), carnival committee member (2010-2015) Matoska International Elementary. Public service fellowships: Minnesota Excellence in Public Service Fellow 2014, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Leadership Minnesota alumna 2015-16. Professional Boards/Affiliations: Chair, MN Chamber of Commerce Labor Management Policy Committee (current). Chair, Minnesota Steel Erectors Association Negotiation Committee (current). Trustee, Twin City Ironworkers Pension, Health and Welfare, Annuity Fund (current). Board Member, Minnesota Employers Workers Compensation Alliance (current). Former Board Member and past President, Association of Women Contractors. Years of Residency: 30 Phone: 651-308-5828 Email: gunderson4vadnais@gmail.com Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you would achieve them? A: Continue to provide an excellent level of essential services to our community while keeping property taxes low and respecting the taxpayer pocketbook. Develop a strategic plan to increase the city’s reserve funding. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the city faces and how would you address them? A: Over the past few years our level of reserve funds has dropped significantly. It is extremely important that we have enough money in reserve to avoid additional taxes when we need to make unforeseen purchases or improvements to infrastructure. The demographics of our community are changing. An aging community brings development of new senior living options in Vadnais Heights. We need to be sure we are providing services for our seniors as well as amenities to attract new families to Vadnais Heights. We have a robust business community in Vadnais Heights. However, we don’t have a lot of new space to develop. We need to work collaboratively with our businesses and business associations to be sure we are meeting their needs for continued growth and longevity. Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: It is important that our essential city services are funded. Therefore, I would support levy increases to fund essential services such as public safety or road/infrastructure improvements. Q: What do you believe makes a great city leader? A: My husband and I both grew up in Vadnais Heights and we chose to raise our family here. I have deep roots here and love my community. As a business owner, I understand the budgeting process and responsible financial management. Through my experience serving on multiple boards and committees, I have learned how to work collaboratively with others to achieve a common goal. I believe the role of a City Council member is to represent the citizens of our community by being their voice on the council. I am prepared to serve our community and ask for your vote on Nov. 8!
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annually at 10 U.S. plant sites and four international locations. Our department’s annual spending budget was over 100 million dollars. It was my responsibility to review proposed projects based on their engineering design solutions, total cost and their financial justification. This experience makes me well qualified to review the projects proposed by the city of Vadnais Heights and the city’s $6 million dollar annual budget. Civic/volunteer experience: Currently serving and completing my first term as Vadnais City Council member. Years of residency: 36 years Phone: 651-653-8511 Email: craigjohnsonvadnaiscitycouncil@gmail.com Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you would achieve them. A: My top Priorities are maintaining public safety, keeping our property taxes and utility fees low and maintaining our city’s infrastructure while keeping street assessments down. I will continue to analyze all city projects based on why the spending is needed: what are the project’s benefits to public safety, basic city services and how the project would improve the local economy and the livability of our city. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the city faces and how would you address them? A: The most significant challenge will be increasing property tax rates. We currently have annual city budgets that are comprised of 80 percent, covering city staff salaries, benefits and for our Ramsey County Sheriff’s support. The remaining 20 percent of the budget covers the basic upkeep and replacement of our current city equipment and street repairs. During my four years on the council the cost of city salaries has been increasing at over two percent per year, In addition healthcare and retirement benefits are increasing faster than 10 percent annually. Cutting or neglecting the repairs to our streets, buildings and equipment will only delay the impact of future personnel costs. To deal with rising salaries, healthcare and our state’s unfunded retirement liability, will require more flexibility with staffing and contract services. Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: I have voted both against and for levy increases in the past. I would like levies to be 2 percent or less but have supported 3 percent levies to cover city salaries and benefits. I would vote against any levy increases for new spending on new buildings or park expansions that would result in increases to annual spending and increased staffing for their operations. I will vote for levy increases that are needed to cover the current cost of salaries and benefits of city staff. Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? A: My experience as a department manager with headcount and budget responsibility qualifies me. Those responsibilities help me to better understand our current salary and healthcare cost issues. My experience as a project manager has also helped me to evaluate projects presented to the City Council. When we are asked for new equipment, I determine if it is a true need or just a “wish list item.” I always ask: What are we doing or using this for today? What is wrong with how we are doing it? What are our other options? What is our staff proposing? Why, or how much better off, will our citizens be regarding their safety or their financial wellbeing?
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VADNAIS HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE CRAIG JOHNSON Education: Univ. of Minn, Institute of Technology, 1976, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME). 1988 Univ. of St. Thomas Masters of Business Administration (MBA). Occupation: Retired 3M Engineering Manager in 2014 after 39 years. In my previous job I had responsibility for 18 engineers including their annual performance reviews and salary increases. The engineers supported over 400 projects
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GREG URBAN
ED PRUDHON (UNOPPOSED)
Education: Graduated from White Bear Lake High School Occupation: Business owner Civic/volunteer experience: Eight years on the Vadnais Heights planning commission including serving as the former chairman Years of residency: 30 Phone: 651-248-9830 Email: gurban@urbancompaniesusa.com
Address: White Bear Township Age: 62 Family: Wife Sandra, son Michael, daughter Samantha, son- in- law John, and my buddy 3 year old grandson Marshall. Occupation: I own and operate my own residential/commercial building contracting company established in 1985. Political/Civic Exp.: I enjoyed serving White Bear Township by sitting on the Planning Commission and Variance board since 1990. It has been my pleasure to represent the Township residence as a Town Board Supervisor for the past 5 years. As part of my duties, I also serve as liaison to the Planning Commission, the Public Safety Commission, and the Board of Directors for the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO). Campaign Statement: As a lifelong resident of the White Bear area and a Township resident for 32 years I am proud to call it home and be able to help contribute to the grassroots form of government that allows our residence to interact with the Town Board and the Township staff via our open door meeting policy. The Towns foremost priority is the budget which we continually monitor and evaluate to insure that we supply the most reliable, cost effective, and high quality services to the residences and businesses. Though we are close to being fully developed we will also continue to make the Township attractive to future families and employers by our commitment to park improvements, trails, open spaces, water management, education, and the overall quality of life for the Township and our neighboring communities.
Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you would achieve them. A: Fiscal responsibility: I will work to keep tax increases to a minimum through prudent spending decisions while maintaining quality city services. Transparency in government: Among other things I will push for the televising of City Council workshop meetings where the decisions are truly made. I will also request a copy of the forensic audit the city paid $12,000 to have completed and has since refused to release. Business-friendly: I will work to promote business in the city. I will do this for all businesses regardless of the industry they serve. This will be done through minimizing rules and regulations businesses must navigate to run their business. Q: What are the most significant challenges you believe the city faces and how would you address them? A: I believe the most important issue is to create a business-friendly climate. For those familiar with the city’s treatment of Jimmy’s Food and Drink, it was one of the worst and most shady City Council actions in the history of the city. Businesses need a stable and predictable City Council so they can concentrate on what they do best. Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? A: Taxes need to go up over time to maintain city services. I will strive to keep tax increases consistent with inflation. Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? A: I am the best candidate because I have a unique mix of experience in both government as well as private business. I believe private business generally operates better than government and will bring my business skills and experience to the City Council.
WILLERNIE WILLERNIE MAYOR BARBARA PARENT AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBER DIANE BAGLIO ARE RUNNING UNOPPOSED AND CHOSE NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VOTER’S GUIDE.
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PATRICK LEE MILLER (UNOPPOSED) Age: 70 No photo Address (city): Willernie Family: Wife; Marilyn Lindsey-Miller, Children; provided Shane Remmers, Carrie Chelburg, Jody Lyons Occupation: Artist, Part-time driver, Retired from Transportation Management and Driver Education Political/civic experience: Willernie City Council, Member Kramer-Berg American Legion Post 507, Ex-Officio Member Mahtomedi Area Education Foundation (MAEF), Occasional Mentor/Coach for Wilder Foundation Neighborhood Leadership Program (NLP), Twice Past President Community Action Partnership for Ramsey and Washington Counties (CAPRW) Board of Directors, Past President Target Area Advisory Council for Washington County (TAAC-W) of Ramsey Action Programs, Past member of Washington County Transportation Advisory Committee, Education: Attended: University of South Alabama (Major; Fine Arts, Minors; History and Political Science), University Of Minnesota (Major; Fine Arts, Minor; History), University of Minnesota Experimental College (Major; Experimental Education, Specialty; Fine Arts), Graduate courses in Russian History and Driver Education. Campaign Statement: My goal for the next year is to secure funding for city infrastructure: in particular, the city’s maintenance building, streets and storm water systems, as well as upgrades to City Hall. Specific steps to accomplish this includes; continuing to sort through grants that may become available for small cities such as ours. This task is more difficult for small cities due to the usual requirements of oversized minimum projects which are often beyond the scope of our need and often require matching or partial matching of funds that are out of our budget range. Another approach is to work with other elected officials and public employees at all levels of government; county, state and federal to arrange and /or affect legislation or policies to provide fiscal assistance to communities like ours. Thank you.
Where to vote Mahtomedi Precinct 1 - District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Precinct 2 - St. Andrew’s Church, 900 Stillwater Road
White Bear Township 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
Absentee voting can be done at the Township’s Administrative Offices starting Oct. 24.
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LINO LAKES — As if working out weren't hard enough already, try doing it on top of a moving surface in water. The YMCA in Lino Lakes is currently the only location offering the new course, Stand Up Paddle Board Bootcamp. The four-week course began on Sept. 25 and is offered at two times on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. This session, a total of 18 students signed up. “Paddleboarding is my baby, it is my passion. Living in the Midwest, the season is so short,” said fitness and aquatics instructor Kelly Konopliv. “It is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States. What better way, than to be able to get up on a board inside when the weather isn't cooperating?” Stand-up paddleboarding has been around for many years; however, it gained popularity around 2005. The sport now has many festivals, races and skill-based competitions every year. According to the fi fth annual “Special Report on Paddlesports,” 21.7 million Americans, a little more than 7 percent of the population, enjoyed paddling in 2014; this represents an increase of
more than 3 million participants since the study began in 2010. The course started out with a brief introduction of the boards on land, including how to get on and off the board and how to fall off. At the beginning of each class, the group warms up by assuming stable positions on the board, gaining balance on the board as well as confidence. Once the group is ready to move along, participants perform exercises that are low on the board such as pushups, planks, ab rollups and tricep dips. Once again, the group then progresses to more difficult exercises such as squats, lunges and burpees, while standing up. “It is a sport where you can always challenge yourself. You can start off leisurely paddling. You start on your knees, then you challenge yourself to stand up, and then you challenge yourself to go a little further and stand on one leg or jump,” Konopliv explained. Toward the end of each session, the group then changes body stances and positions. The class fi nishes with stretches low on the board. “It is probably one of the best workouts to do for your core. It is a total mind and body connection workout. If you let your mind go, you fall. It really works stability, balance and
coordination,” she said. “It is amazing what you can do for your muscles and your heart rate in just 30 minutes, because every muscle is engaged the entire time.” Due to the sport’s low-impact nature, people of all ages and abilities can participate. For Lino Lakes resident Carla Ratgen, the class was her fi rst experience on a paddleboard. “I came across it (the class) on Facebook and I signed up right away. I needed a challenge and I wanted to try something I've never done before,” she said. Ratgen said the class has is a lot of fun and is not your “average” workout. Since the course is currently only offered at the Lino Lakes location, some of the class participants drive from as far away as Minneapolis to attend the course. The course is open to both members and nonmembers of the YMCA. The next session of the course will begin Oct. 23. The cost for members is $80; for nonmembers, it’s $120. To sign up, visit the YMCA front desk. Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-4071227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
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Paddle Board Boot Camp participants do a plank exercise on paddle boards. The next session of the course begins Oct. 23.
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State birder to photograph over 100 birds in endangered and threatened climates BY SHANNON GRANHOLM QUAD PRESS EDITOR
Monica Bryand has set out on a mission to photograph 166 birds in various locations throughout Minnesota that are climate-threatened or climate-endangered. Since last April, she has photographed more than 120 of them. It is predicted that 314 North American bird species will be seriously threatened by the end of this century, according to the National Audubon Society; a climate-threatened bird may lose over 50 percent of its current range by 2080 and a climate-endangered bird may lose over 50 percent of its current range by 2050. Bryand, who lives in West St. Paul, was asked to undertake the project for Audubon Minnesota. The project includes not only taking photographs of the birds, but also making presentations. Bryand has already completed 12-15 presentations in front of about 500 people. One of those presentations was hosted Sept. 28 by the Lino Lakes Environmental Board at City Hall. During the presentation, Bryand shared stories of her travels, photos of birds she has captured and gave some tips for how to protect birds. “I think this project is really interesting and fun, and I love talking about birds,” she said. “What was different about my project is that I am not a professional photographer, professional birder or expert on climate change. Audubon wanted me to tap into being an urban birder, connecting with the community and telling the story in a different way.” Bryand started birding 12 years ago, after she tagged along with some friends who were birders. “When they pointed out the different birds, this whole world sort of opened up,” she said. She started birding in Lino Lakes and the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes, so Lino Lakes will always hold a special place in her heart. She also really enjoys kayaking, which has allowed her unique access to photograph birds. Throughout the project, Bryand has enjoyed adding new “life birds” to the list, meaning a bird she has seen for the fi rst time. One of the life birds she added to her list, which she saw in Lino Lakes, was the marsh wren. Bryand has traveled all over the state for the project, and said she especially enjoyed her time in Grand Marais where she got to visit the area’s state parks. Even though Bryand has taken thousands of photos of birds, it was not easy. She estimates she takes between 30,000-40,000 photos a year, 300-400 photos in a day, and after carefully sorting through a day’s worth of the photos keeps around 30 to 40 of them. “My personal goal is to try to get all 166 birds. I am still working on it. It is going to be years, because some of these birds are so difficult to get,” she said. The Audubon requested she photograph between 50-75 birds. Some of the rarest birds she has seen during this project included a Henslow’s sparrow in Frontenac State Park near Red Wing and a Cerulean warbler in Murphy-Hanrehan Park in Savage. Although Bryand has not been birding in Lino Lakes for some time, she says some species that can be seen in the area include black-crowned night heron, pelicans, marsh wrens and warblers.
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A scarlet tanager, a medium-sized American songbird, can be found in Lino Lakes and surrounding areas. The birds breed in deciduous and mixed deciduous-evergreen forests in eastern North America. During migration, they move through a broader variety of forest and shrubby habitats as well as backyards.
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A marsh wren, a small North American songbird, can be found in Lino Lakes and surrounding areas. The bird is a common noisy inhabitant of cattail marshes and sings all day and throughout the night.
Some ways that people can help the bird population include: creating a bird-friendly yard, getting involved with local important bird areas and protecting the places birds rely on, meeting with local decision-makers, supporting policies that lower emissions and signing up with the National Audubon Society to learn more about what can be done year-round. Bryand also suggested being mindful of the trees you are planting. “You can’t just plant a tree. It has to be a tree that is actually something that can be used by the birds for both food and other things. Not every tree is equal,” she said. There are also numerous opportunities to help bird populations by volunteering with Audubon Minnesota to do bird counts or to clean up buckthorn or other invasive species. MONICA BRYAND | SUBMITTED
A white pelican, one of the largest North American birds, can be found in Lino Lakes and surrounding areas. The birds soar with incredible steadiness on broad, white-and-black wings.
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STUNNING FOUR BEDROOM Two story walkout with four beds on one level, main floor laundry, beautiful maintenance free deck and large yard with wooded backdrop. A must see!
LANNY KURYSH 651-246-1631
$389,000
CLASSY CUSTOM WALK-OUT SANDY ESPE In Dellwood Spectacular Greatroom W/Fp, Main Fl MBR Suite + 3BR’s, Lg Kit W/Hearthrm, Huge Screen Porch, 2+ Acre Private Treed Lot. Truely Amazing!
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HANTHO 612-991-5472
GORGEOUS SETTING! Custom two story sits on nearly an acre overlooking mature trees and open space behind. 3 BRs, 3 BAs, full walkout basement, huge deck, 5 car garage!
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JOHN & RYAN MANN 612-751-1072
$179,900
SORENSON 612-812-9792
$309,900
MAKE A MOVE! To this tucked away quiet neighborhood and a totally renovated home. Amenities galore! Fireplace, porch, new K, deck & extensive hardscapes.
BALD EAGLE LAKE Impressive 2008 Custom Built Mission Style Home, Fabulous Entertaining Spaces, Brazilian Cherry Flrs, Millwork & Cabinets, Stunning MBR Suite + 3 BRs
JAN RAPHEAL 612-741-5069
$ 359,900
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Wonderful walkout 2 story load- WOLKERSTORFER ed with charm and function! 4 CALL bedrooms, 4 baths, screen porch, 651-653-2482 deck(s), patio, 3 car garage - Hurry!
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STURGEON LAKE Year round home, 2 BR, 1 bath on lake w/ add’l 1-BR/1-bath guest house, 2 car det insul garage, shed & 30’ camper plumbed w/septic.
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GREAT STARTER HOME! 3 bed, 1 bath, original hardwoods, new siding and roof, updated mechanicals, nice size yard/fenced in, fully finished LL family room
BRIDGET FARLEYHONKANEN 651-983-6071
$173,900
CINDY CURREN 612-720-6445
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BRING YOUR BOAT Sprawling rambler with an open design on Clear Lk. Vaults, porch, fireplace & walkout. Open house 10/23 from 1-3. 21165 Floral Bay Drive N. Forest Lk
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Walkout End Unit on Private Cul-desac. 3100+ Sq. Ft. One Level Living on Birch Lake. Vaulted Townhome 2+BRs/3 Bath.”Bonus” 3 Car Garage.
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$1,175,000
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Former Artisan Home Tour model only one year old. Beautiful acreage lot with privacy and nature views. Golf simulator, screen porch, Spectacular!
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$379,900
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WHITE BEAR HOME This home is Pending. Please call if you’re considering selling your home or if you’re in the market for a new home!
JIMMY WALKER 651-303-7143
$218,000
GREAT LOT IN WBL Seller says “Bring me an Offer”...... Great Lot with over 2 plus acres. Nice chance to buy and build!
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