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House No. 15, like the 14 constructed before it, took less than a week to build at 118 Maple St. Despite its quick turnaround, the Mahtomedi house is described by the builder as "wildly energy efficient." Walls are made of oriented strand board, or OSB, a studless construction method created in the early 2000s at the University of Minnesota. "The method results in extreme energy efficiency and good indoor air quality because the dew point is outdoors instead of indoors like normal houses. That reduces the possibility of mold issues," explained Paul Steinhauser, a Birchwood resident who co-owns the company that builds small-footprint housing. If his name is familiar, it's because Steinhauser also founded Race2Reduce, a local initiative that educates both children and adults about water conservation. He also co-authored a White Bear Lake residential water use study in 2016. Homes built by Steinhauser's company, Spero Construction, have a vapor barrier and insulation on the outside instead of the inside. The structure of the house is indoors. "That's the game-changer," Steinhauser said. "Most of us have houses where siding is connected to sheathing, which is connected to 2x6s, wicking hot or cold into the house. Normal houses shrink in winter and expand in summer. These houses don't do that.” The construction process was shelved back in '08 when the housing market crashed, noted Steinhauser. SEE UNIQUE FOOTPRINT, PAGE 8A
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Happy Thanksgiving The White Bear Press wishes everyone a safe and satisfying Thanksgiving Nov. 23. We also want to thank photographer Jim Delesha, who shared this photo of a wild turkey hanging out in his White Bear Lake backyard.
In a collaboration between father and son, a new craft burger and beer restaurant is coming to the downtown area. Owners Len and Ben Pratt felt the city-owned building at 2125 Fourth St. was a perfect spot for a burger joint. It's across from Cup and Cone, after all, and the long lines at the iconic ice cream cottage did not go unnoticed by the local businessmen. Len Pratt is a longtime real estate developer and co-founder of Pratt Homes. He lives in Birchwood. Son Ben is head chef and owner of Ingredients Cafe in downtown White Bear Lake, which recently celebrated its 13th year. Ben lives in Mahtomedi's Echo Shores. Called The Burger Bar, the establishment will be the latest in a long history of eateries that occupied that address. Once a Carbone's pizzeria, the spot became Ursula's Wine Bar for a time and most recently was Red Lantern Sushi, which closed in June. When Ben Pratt heard the sushi lounge was closing, he asked his dad what he thought about the space. “We stood in front of the
building, noticed the lines at Cup and Cone and agreed, this should be a burger place,” said Len. “We think it will complement ice cream and malts.” Both men feel burgers are making a comeback, as long as they're locally prepared. “These will be hands-on, chef-driven hamburgers,” the elder Pratt pointed out. “Ben has designed a menu that will include six or seven chef-garnished burger items and a slow roasted beef sandwich.” The Ingredients' chef is confident the garnishes, sauces and “perfect bun” will produce the perfect burger. “We plan to concentrate on core things on the menu and nail them every time,” Ben said. He also plans to add an ahi tuna burger and fried chicken sandwich; all with hand-cut fries. The concept was an instant hit with the city, added Len, who took a financial risk by ripping off the dilapidated patio to pour concrete before the lease was signed. Crews also started an extensive interior remodel. Every bit of equipment has been removed from the former restaurant. A new mechanical system will be installed, along with SEE BURGER BAR, PAGE 8A
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America’s values sit at the head of the Thanksgiving table
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recently read the book “White Birch, Red Hawthorn” by Nora Murphy, published by the University of Minnesota Press. Murphy is a lifelong Minnesotan whose Irish ancestors settled on a homestead near St. Cloud in the 1800s. Murphy has had many opportunities to work with people from the Native communities in Minnesota, which got her thinking about how the history of her own ancestors was related to that of the land’s original people. She did some digging into her family history, and was disturbed by the fact that the success of her immigrant ancestors came at the expense of the wellbeing of the Dakota, Ojibwe and Ho-Chunk people. At that time in history, Native tribes were being pushed onto reservations Getting by the U.S. government, signing their land away in treaties that were never in Tune fulfilled. They were also severely Jackie Bussjaeger neglected, forced to rely on limited food rations and insufficient supplies, since they were no longer allowed to hunt and gather across the land. Today, in 2017, there is still a law in effect passed in 1862 that states that people from the Dakota nation are banned from living in Minnesota. But today in Minnesota, we know better. My immigrant ancestors also came from Ireland, as well as Germany, Poland and Italy. They were farmers, industrial workers and indefatigable home keepers, building new lives for themselves and trying to give their children a better life than their own. I think all the time about how I am the beneficiary of this sacrifice, and the privileges I enjoy in day-to-day life are partly a result of their cumulative effort to look after the generations to come. Thanks to them, I have many luxuries I have in dayto-day life. Once on a plane, I marveled at the variety of exotic fruits included in my in-flight meal—ordinary things like grapes, oranges and melon, but not so ordinary to see together in less privileged parts of the world. Not only this, I was ogling over this meal while sitting a mile high in the sky! Giving thanks is American tradition this time of year; a tradition which Murphy examines in her book. Americans have an idyllic picture of the first Thanksgiving, which we carry with us from the time we are children. It’s a picture that represents the best of American values—people with differences coming to the table together to share a meal. Disappointingly, this image is a little different from the history that inspired the idea of Pilgrims and Indians sharing a meal of goodwill. When the Pilgrims arrived in America, they were watched carefully by a local tribe of Wampanoag, including Squanto. The Pilgrims and Indians developed a trade relationship, and the Pilgrims would regularly hold meals of thanksgiving. After a particularly good harvest, a chief and his warriors were invited to join in the feast, but there was not enough food for everyone. The Wampanoag killed five deer, which were cooked and shared. “It is this gift and the meal they shared that day— not turkeys—that is the basis of our first American Thanksgiving,” Murphy wrote.”The exchange was spontaneous, not planned, as we tell ourselves.” At least one Wampanoag account expressed regret, and shared that Thanksgiving in some areas is treated as a day of mourning because it marked the beginning of the eradication of the traditional Native way of life. I like to think the reason that the idealized story of the Pilgrims and Indians sharing a table sticks so firmly in our cultural consciousness is because we want it to be true. It represents one of the best of our traits— openness to others who may not share our ethnicity, culture or ideas. Even if we flubbed our history a bit with the Thanksgiving story, there’s still time to become that vision we carry of Indians and Pilgrims at the table. There’s value in knowing our history, but while we’re giving thanks, why not keep that idealistic American shine in our eyes in hope of a future for our children and grandchildren that’s even better? Jackie Bussjaeger is editor of The Lowdown. 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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nter the season of indulgence and abundance: an equation that might equal weight gain and frustration. This year, make your health a priority — keep it at the forefront of your mind, and base your decisions on it. Come out unscathed, energized, and ready to face 2018. You don’t have to eat extra treats, and you aren’t to take Movers and obligated seconds. This is Shakers not being selfish, it is merely Megan Baumler taking care of yourself so that you can thrive and help others. Rather than tell you everything you shouldn’t do though, let’s keep this positive and inspirational. Stick to to the following simple recommendations, and you’ll be set for the season. • Drink water. An excellent goal is to drink beverages that do not contain calories, or at least minimize calories from beverages, particularly if they don’t provide nutrients like milk does. Our bodies do not register fullness or satisfaction from liquid calories, so they usually are additional calories
“This year, make your health a priority — keep it at the forefront of your mind, and base your decisions on it. Come out unscathed, energized, and ready to face 2018.” beyond what we need, which leads to weight gain. Water helps to keep our bodies comfortable and satisfied, which can prevent cravings and indulgence. • Stay active, and if you aren’t active, get active. Walk, run, take an extra exercise class, do pushups while you watch Charlie Brown’s Christmas; whatever it takes. Set a goal of being active every day for at least a total of 30 minutes. This will also help keep winter doldrums at bay. • Eat more vegetables and fruit and protein. This will help keep you satisfied and prevent you from loading up on richer and sugary items. Set goals: Three fruits per day, and five servings of vegetables per day, from now until New Year’s Day. Don’t save your goals for 2018! Make yourself accountable
by getting a friend on board, and each day ask each other if you’ve met your goals. This may mean adding a vegetable to your morning meal or snack. • Get enough sleep. People who get adequate sleep live longer and are healthier. Lack of sleep can lead to poor decision-making when it comes to food. Make sleep a priority, and make your bedtime nonnegotiable. This is my holiday health approach, and we can call it WAVS (pronounce it with a long A!) for short: Water, Active, Vegetables, Sleep. Adopt it as your merry mantra, and remind yourself each morning, because in this season, it is easy to lose focus of our priorities. In our environment of temptation, and our inherent hunger for sugar and fat, let’s work together to keep our health a priority. Without our health, it becomes more challenging to serve our community and support our friends and families. However, it takes focus, dedication, and teamwork to keep our health at the forefront. So please, join me in this holiday health approach! Megan Baumler, PhD, RD, is a registered dietitian, adjunct professor, mother of two young children, and a resident of White Bear Lake.
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Appreciates A i t L Loon Ch Chronicles i l As winter closes in and we witness the birds and waterfowl making the lake a seasonal habitat continue their annual migration south, your readers have been favored with another year of Ellen Maas’ Loon Chronicles. The photojournalism and observations regularly featured in Ms. Maas’ work are a delight to those who enjoy the nature of White Bear Lake. I appreciate the White Bear Press for publishing this feature, and Ellen Maas for sharing her engaging gift. Thanks to you both and please continue next spring! Mark Sather White Bear Lake
Beneficiaries of tax bill Trump and the Republicans argue that their tax bill will benefit the middle class as much as the wealthy. For the estate tax repeal to benefit the middle class, the middle class would have to consist of individuals whose parents have more than $11 million in assets ($5.5 million if your parent is a single mom). According to the Congressional Joint Committee on Taxation, only about 5,400 households will pay any federal estate tax in 2017, about 2/10’s of a percent of people who are expected to die this year. I am pretty sure there aren’t too many middle-class families in that category. What about those middle class farmers who will have a hard time passing the family farm to the kids? First of all, this middle-class farm, assuming two parents, would
have to h t be b worth th more than th $11 million illi and secondly, the tax could be paid over 14 years. The Tax Policy Center estimates that only 50 family farms and small businesses are expected to pay estate taxes in 2017 and this tax is estimated to be only 6 percent of the estate, hardly ruinous. The truth is that Trump and the Republicans are very concerned about those two-parent families who have more than $11 million in assets. Are they concerned about you? Phillip Williams Mahtomedi
Grant residents need to vote If Grant residents wish to continue to enjoy a reasonably quiet rural environmental atmosphere with personal privacy, vote in the 2018 election. Some City Council members are advocating that: • All open land should be chopped up into 2.5-acre housing parcels. This will then allow the Metropolitan Council to mandate city sewer and water lines. The cost for every household will be outrageous. • All roads in Grant should be blacktopped and maintained in top condition regardless of the traffic level. It is hard to say what this would do to your taxes, but this would require the city of Grant to accept a heavy debt load. These council members complained that some of the present roads are “just an accident waiting to happen.” As the police say, “maybe you are driving too fast for conditions.”
Many off us endured driving on M d dd i i the heaviest traveled dirt road in Grant for 20 years; it could be graded at noon and by 1 p.m. you could not go more than 10 mph down the road. We learned to drive accordingly and safely. • All our city and legal staff should be fi red because, as they see it, the staff are paid too much. (In reality, these council persons want to violate the regs.) There are many other issues these members want that, if implemented, would change your life. Please come to a couple of council meetings and see for yourself. Jim Drost Grant A resident for more than 40 years
Prefer same start times Recently there has been talk of changing the time of day the Mahtomedi High School starts. However, I like the time of day the Mahtomedi High School starts. I think it gives enough time to rest and wake up refreshed. I also think there is plenty of time for activities after school and plenty of time for homework. The problem with changing school times is that it would upset the schedules of current students. Also, buses would have to change their schedules and possibly rearrange their routes. Cameron Gregg Dellwood
Enjoy E j police li reports t I guess it takes all kinds. I read the letter from Susan Williams who is complaining about the tenor of the language used in the police report section. My wife and I have both been enjoying these reports ever since they began over a year ago. We think they are clever and give us a chuckle. We’re sorry that they offend Ms. Williams, but we wanted to let you know that there are two sides to that story. Tom and Evelyn Joyal Vadnais Heights
Thieves and abusers should be called out I disagree with Susan Williams and her concern for thieves and abusers. In Minnesota there is help available for people who are in need or suffering. There is absolutely no reason why people need to steal or abuse others to satisfy their needs. The cost to all of us because of their selfish, criminal behavior is significant. It is not just the loss of the stolen item or physical harm done but the added costs in theft prevention, medical care and the police and criminal justice system. I think thieves and abusers should be called out, shamed and scorned. Their selfish behavior is a scourge on our society. Bill Conway Vadnais Heights
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Joseph R. Vadnais
Age 88 of Vadnais Heights Passed away Nov. 13, 2017. Preceded in death by her husband, Maynard; and 6 siblings, Thomas, William, Donald, Richard, Jack and Phillip. Survived by children, Carol (Daniel) Bacon and Tim (Sheila) Swenson; grandchildren, Robert Bacon, Kate, Grace, and Lillian Swenson, Tiffany Bryant, Jessica and Courtney Maki; great grandchildren, Jayden and Aubrey; sisters-in-law, Beverly, Mary Jo, and Marie, many nieces, nephews, and friends. Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday, Nov. 18 at St. Joseph of the Lakes Catholic Church in Lino Lakes. Burial Incarnation Cemetery, Lino Lakes. Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell is serving the family.
Age 72 Of White Bear Lake Passed away unexpectedly at St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City, Missouri, on November 14, 2017 while vacationing with his wife and love of 50 years, Cheryl (Palmer) Vadnais. Joe is preceded in death by parents Richard and Martha Vadnais and is survived by his three children: Megan (David) Del Frate, Joshua (Katie) Vadnais and Molly Vadnais; grandchildren Jensen, Amelia and Quinn Vadnais; sisters Mary Ryan, Ann Vadnais and Peggy Vadnais; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Joe was a generous, loving, compassionate and faithful man of God who was the anchor of our family. He was loved so much and will be greatly missed. Please keep Cheryl and our family in your prayers. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake, with visitation for one hour prior to Mass. Donations in Joe’s name can be made to the St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation Heart Fund, 2505 Mission Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
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Veteran honored for community service Ken Lohr, right, received the Paul Harris Fellow award from the Rotary Club of White Bear Lake Nov. 15. He was nominated by Rotarian Gene Altstatt, left, who knows Lohr from the American Legion Kramer-Berg Post 507 in Mahtomedi. The award is given to people with exceptional community service. Lohr is a past Mahtomedi Councilman and longtime Post commander. “Without Ken, a lot of things wouldn’t be happening in Mathomedi that are good,” Altstatt said. “He is a worthy recipient of this award.” The club gave the Rotary Foundation $1,000 in Lohr’s honor, qualifying him for the award.
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Vadnais Heights City Councilman explains dropped charges BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR
VADNAIS HEIGHTS — City Councilman Terry Nyblom, who pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in court Nov. 9, said three other charges against him were dropped due to the alleged victim’s lack of credibility. The alleged victim, a 55-year-old St. Paul woman, was subpoenaed to be in court that day, but did not show up, Nyblom said. “Three of my most serious charges were dropped in part because (she) lacks credibility,”
Nyblom stated. Nyblom said the woman has a history of calling police with related, unsubstantiated complaints. In 2009, she accused her son of domestic assault, according to St. Paul Police records. The county attorney declined charges due to insufficient evidence. In 2009, she alleged a neighbor assaulted her and was threatening her but the claim was unsubstantiated. Police reports indicate friends have asked the police to check on the woman because she has medical conditions. Nyblom was arrested April 30 and charged
with interfering with a 911 call, domestic assault, fi fth-degree assault and disorderly conduct after the woman called law enforcement and made allegations against him. Nyblom has said he was trying to help the woman and she took advantage of him. The fi rst three charges against Nyblom were dropped as part of a plea agreement. Law enforcement found Nyblom apparently drunk that day, with bloodshot, watery eyes, slurred speech and the smell of alcohol, according to court documents.
Sheriff’s office says it will restore shorted funds to cities BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR
An accounting error at the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office has shorted cities thousands of dollars the last couple of years. The sheriff’s office failed to adjust its state aid dollars in 2016 and 2017, said Sheriff Jack Serier in an email to city administrators and mayors. In 2016, the state amount allocated to cities should have been about $374,000 but was only $250,000, he stated. However, during investigation additional underbilling errors were found, which made the shortfall to cities only $53,000 instead of $124,000.
The 2017 budget year numbers were also off by about $90,000 but will be reconciled in 2018. Numbers for 2015 are still being investigated by accountants, Serier added. “We take this reconciliation very seriously and are continuing an analysis of our contract cities formulas to make sure we all have an accurate picture of what has occurred from 2015-2017,” Serier stated. “They are doing a complete forensic audit on all of those procedures,” said Randy Gustafson, public communications coordinator. Cities that contract with the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services pay
the office for the services, but also receive back a portion of that cost through state aid. Twenty percent of the office’s state aid goes to contracted cities for police officer pensions, said Vadnais Heights Mayor Bob Fletcher, a former Ramsey County sheriff. Fletcher said the sheriff’s office changed accountants in 2015. In 2015, the Sheriff’s Office received about $1.6 million in state aid, according to the Minnesota Office of the State Auditor. Twenty percent would have been about $300,000, but only $250,000 was allocated for cities, according to budget reconciliation documents. In 2016, the office received about $1.8 million in state aid. This year
it would have received about $1.9 million but a late fi ling penalty brought it down to about $1.7 million, according to Serier’s email. Cities will receive about $40,000 less for officer pensions than they would have due to the penalty. A total of 47 deputies work with the cities, including 37 who actively patrol various cities, according to budget documents. Arden Hills, Gem Lake, Little Canada, North Oaks, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township contract with the sheriff’s office. Falcon Heights will join in 2018.
WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following incidents: • A Rochester woman, 20 was attempting a gas drive-off in the 1800 block of County Road F Nov. 10 when she was caught by an officer and arrested on a felony warrant. • Burglary was reported in the 4900 block of Long Avenue Nov. 10. • A vehicle was reported damaged in the 4800 block of Carolyn Lane Nov. 10. • Fraud, a loss of $300, was reported in the 3500 block of Century Avenue Nov. 10. • Theft of a vehicle was reported in the 2100 block of Orchard Lane Nov. 10. • A Hugo man, 27, was arrested for third-degree
DWI in the 4800 block of Highway 61 Nov. 11. • A warrant arrest attempt was successful in the 1800 block of Birch Street Nov. 12, where a St. Paul woman, 32, was arrested for a felony warrant regarding counterfeit checks. • Theft of items worth about $50 from a vehicle was reported in the 3400 block of Michael Avenue Nov. 13. • Theft was reported in the 1700 block of Eugene Street Nov. 13. • Theft of items from a vehicle was reported in the 1600 block of Ninth Street Nov. 13. • Burglary was reported in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road Nov. 13. • Theft of about $10 worth of food was reported in the 2600 block of County Road E. The food was
recovered from a juvenile who was referred for theft and the parent was advised. • Theft of items worth about $2,000 from a detached garage was reported in the 1900 block of Third Street Nov. 14. • Theft of items from a vehicle was reported in the 3100 block of Hidden Lake Point Drive Nov. 14. • Theft of mail and packages from Grand Avenue was reported Nov. 14. • A White Bear Lake man, 59, was arrested for several outstanding warrants in the 2200 block of 12th Street Nov. 15. • A White Bear Lake woman, 26, was arrested for second-degree DWI in the 5000 block of Bald Eagle Avenue Nov. 15.
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:
Grant • A Stillwater Township woman, 34, was cited at 4:38 a.m. Nov. 9 on Manning Avenue N. and Highway 36 for driving without a valid Minnesota driver’s license. • A motorist driving southbound on Jamaca Avenue N., just before 75th Street N. at 10:42 p.m. Nov. 9 reported persons in an unknown vehicle throwing pumpkins at other vehicles. • A resident in the 10000 block of Hadley Avenue N. on Nov. 11 reported his mailbox tampered with over a period of days. Mail is missing. • Washington County Sheriff’s deputies were called out to Lakeview Hospital on Nov. 12 to respond to an unstable patient who sustained a cut above an eye after slamming
his head into a refrigerator.
Mahtomedi • A Circle Pines man, 27, was cited Nov. 8 on Stillwater Road N. and Derby Lane N. for driving after suspension and stop sign violation. • An Oak Park Heights man, 22, was cited Nov. 8 on Stillwater Road N. and East Avenue N. for driving after suspension. • A Mahtomedi motorist reported being sideswiped Nov. 9 in the 3000 block of Echo Lake Avenue by a Dodge van belonging to a bus company. The bus company has been notified, and further follow-up will continue to negotiate repairs to the damaged left bumper of the complainant’s vehicle. • A St. Paul man, 26, was cited Nov. 9 on Century Avenue and Wildwood Road for wrong-way driving. • An Oakdale man, 37, was also cited Nov. 9 on Stillwater Road N. for driving the wrong way. • A Mahtomedi man, 44, was cited Nov. 10 on Wildwood Road N. and
Ridge Way N. for driving after suspension. • A Mahtomedi man, 21, was arrested on a warrant Nov. 10 at Mahtomedi City Hall in the 600 block of Stillwater Road. • A resident in the 100 block of Wedgewood Drive reported damage to her mailbox overnight Nov. 10-11. • A Dellwood man, 29, was cited Nov. 11 on Wildwood Road N. and Ridge Way N. for driving after revocation. • A Mahtomedi man, 34, was cited Nov. 11 on Stillwater Road N. and East Avenue N. for driving after suspension. • A Blaine man, 47, was cited at 1:22 a.m. Nov. 12 on Wildwood Road and Stillwater Road for DWI, second-degree test refusal and marijuana and drug paraphernalia possession in a motor vehicle. • A Dellwood woman, 49, was cited Nov. 12 on Hilton Trail N. and 69th Street N. for speeding 66 mph in a 50 mph zone. • An Oakdale woman, 32, was cited
Nov. 12 on Mahtomedi Avenue and Maple Street for speeding 45 mph in a 30 mph zone.
Willernie • A resident in the 300 block of Webster Road on Nov. 8 reported leaving her garage door open in the afternoon and later fi nding that her vehicle had been broken into. A purse that had been left on the front seat had been taken, as well as insurance papers from the glove box. Pry marks were discovered on the pillar near the smashed rear passenger window.
White Bear Lake • A White Bear Lake man, 53, will be cited for violating an order for protection after deputies paid a visit to his home in the 4000 block of Wood Avenue Nov. 9. The subject turned himself in to the law enforcement center.
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Vadnais Heights • A tenant at a County Road D apartment building taking out his trash early Nov. 8 in the pre-dawn darkness, stumbled over a metal object. He picked it up to toss it in the trash as well, and discovered it was a handgun. He reported the find to 911 and a deputy picked up the 9mm FEG brand weapon. • There was drama in the bathroom of an apartment in the 1000 block of County Road D the morning of Nov. 9 when Grandma, concerned that her granddaughter was going to look like her after a 90-minute shower, ordered the teen to turn it off. The teen (age not released), already mad at Grandma for telling her to clean her room, attacked the senior citizen. A second granddaughter came to Grandma’s defense and 911 was called. The teen was soon on her way to the county Juvenile Detention Center on an assault charge and will be petitioned into juvenile court. • Deputies noticing a vehicle with a missing front plate in the area of Buerkle Road and Highway 61 in the wee hours of Nov. 9 pulled the suspect car over. An uncooperative 30-year-old St. Paul man, wanted on a warrant out of Arizona, was charged with obstructing the legal process and driving after license suspension. He was booked into jail. • Patrons of Jimmy’s, a bar in the 1100 block of County Road E outside for a smoke the evening of Nov. 10, saw a vehicle with an empty snowmobile trailer pull into the lot and two men get out, move a snowmobile from the back of a pickup truck onto their trailer and make for the exit. The smokers related that story inside the
bar and the pickup truck and snowmobile owner, a 22-year-old Wyoming, Minnesota man was soon identified. So far, no sign of the brand new, 2018 Ski-Doo machine valued at $18,000. • A take-home 2014 E350 Ford plumbing work van, parked in the 4200 block of Desoto Street, was reported stolen over the weekend of Nov. 10. The van was recovered using GPS in North Minneapolis on Nov. 13. • A guest’s vehicle was broken into overnight Nov. 11 at the Holiday Inn parking lot in the 1100 block of County Road E. The victim, a 34-year-old Burnsville woman, reported the loss of two bags of clothing and makeup valued at $400. • After pulling over a 2003 Chevy Silverado for swerving the afternoon of Nov. 13 on Highway 61, a deputy told the 90-year-old male driver out of West St. Paul that he needed a medical evaluation if he wanted to keep his license. • A package delivered by USPS the morning of Nov. 14 to the 300 block of Woodbridge Drive was left on the front steps. A thief wearing a ski mask and not knowing the homeowner had a surveillance camera, picked up the package, contents not released, and fled the scene in a black Ford hatchback. A partial license plate on the vehicle was obtained and an investigation is underway. • A deputy performing a welfare check on a tenant in the 1200 block of County Road D the night of Nov. 14 following a report of a suicidal and depressed statement the 37-year-old man had placed on Facebook, determined that the man was lonely. The deputy gave the man some tips on getting engaged with people to help get over his depression.
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Street the evening of Nov. 10, deputies cited a 17-yearold boy for no proof of insurance and “loud muffler.” The lad’s muffler was found in his back seat. • Authorities are investigating a report of an ex-husband stalking his former wife. The victim’s current boyfriend who has a doorbell camera, reported the suspect on his street Nov. 10 and looking in his front door. Deputies would like to talk to the ex-husband who lives in Rochester. • A male and female used a stolen credit card belonging to a 39-year-old woman the week of Nov. 6 to purchase $900 worth of gift cards at a restaurant on Meadowlands Drive. The female suspect was back Nov. 12, attempting to buy an additional $300 worth of cards but when confronted by employees, she fled the scene. An investigation continues. • The lock was cut on a storage unit at White Bear Mini-Storage on Leibel Street on Nov. 12 and a concrete saw, a generator and a pair of leaf blowers went missing. According to the victim of the felony burglary, the loss was estimated at $2,800. Video from the business is under review. • An empty safe with the door broken off was recovered the afternoon of Nov. 12 from a dumpster at the St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery on Stillwater Street. Needless to say, the 2x2-foot safe was found empty. An investigtion continues. • A Dominos Pizza delivery man arrived back at the shop the night of Nov. 13 covered with blood, mud and snow. The bloody man said he was not feeling well and was punching out for the night. An investigation revealed that the 28-year-old from Coon Rapids had gone into a ditch in the 100 block of Sherwood Road following a crash. He was cited for leaving the scene of an accident.
• Acting on a report of a vehicle “racing” on Stillwater
WHITE BEAR CITY COUNCIL NOTES WHITE BEAR LAKE — At its Nov. 14 meeting, the City Council conducted the following business: • Authorized mayor and city manager to enter into agreement with Gem Lake for police services. The 1.1-square-mile city, population 414, has about 50 calls for service per year. City Manager Ellen Richter said the service is similar to what White Bear PD provided for Birchwood. “We are comfortable giving it a shot,” she said. “It doesn’t impact the staffing model.” Councilman Doug Biehn made it known he has an “uneasy feeling about the contract.” “We’re providing a service we don’t have to provide,” he said. “There is risk to us if something bad happens.” The annual charge for services will be $63,800. • Approved assessment policy changes for alleys. For the first time, property owners will be assessed for alley reconstruction. Property owners on 13 alleys in the city will be assessed $2,200 in 2018. The assessment can be paid over a period of 15 years. City Engineer Mark Burch said the improvement project is being well received by residents. “They understand the need for improvements. The alleys are in tough shape.” Contractors will be doing the work. • Approved canvass results from general election held Nov. 7. The City Council serves as the Canvassing Board for municipal elections and declared Jo Emerson mayor-elect; Doug Biehn as councilmember-elect for Ward 2 and Kevin Edberg as councilmember-elect for Ward 4. Their term of office is January 2018 to January 2022. Of 15,339 registered voters, 3003 voted Nov. 7; 216 were absentee. • Approved annual designation of polling places for 2018 election activities. With the exception of the Armory location, all polling sites remain unchanged for 2018. The Armory was a temporary site for the library while it was undergoing renovation. Ward 2 will go back to the library next year, which was used by Ramsey County as one of six early-voting locations for 2017. Early-voting activities were reported to have gone smoothly in the new library. Ward 3 Councilman Dan Jones wants Sunrise Middle School removed from the list of polling places, citing congestion, parking issues and poor access — it has only one entrance. Councilman Bill Walsh warned that moving a polling location “is a big deal. Think carefully about that.”
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Jones was also upset about the placement of the flag at the polling place in a way he considered “disgraceful.” “I want an apology (from the county) to our residents. We contract with the county and pay for this.” • Approved annual payment to White Bear Lake Area Historical Society in amount of $14,700 for 2017. • Noted that the police department’s body-camera policy will be reviewed at the Nov. 28 council meeting. A public hearing is scheduled. The policy is available for review on the city website. • Recognized volunteer Greg Pariseau, who is retiring after serving four years on the Environmental Advisory Commission. City Environmental Specialist Connie Taillon introduced Pariseau, noting his accomplishments. They included support in the adoption of the Greenstep Cities and pollinator-friendly resolutions, the new water rate structure, medicine drop box in the public safety lobby and other initiatives. She thanked him for his service, as did the mayor, who presented him with a bear statue. Pariseau also thanked the council for its work and said it was “a pleasure to do good for the city.” Debra Neutkens
Photo with Santa from 11am to 2pm at Manitou Grill & Event Center 2171 4th Street Horse Drawn Trolley Rides from 11am to 2:45pm Both are free with a donation to the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf Pick up your picture at Sun Color Photo/ Medicine Chest Pharmacy 2187 4th Street Board the trolley at 4th and Cook, just outside Abbott Paint & Carpet for a ride around beautiful Downtown White Bear Lake. Trolley rides start at 11am and the last ride leaves at 2:45pm! Sponsored by: Medicine Chest Pharmacy, 2187 4th St. Sun Color Photo, 2187 4th St. The Shops and Businesses of Downtown White Bear Lake, Main Street Inc.
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UNIQUE FOOTPRINT: There are no stud walls in this home construction FROM PAGE 1A
An environmentalist, he discovered the OSB process while researching building methods and revitalized it in 2013. Since then, he has built 14 homes, all in St. Paul. He expects the four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath, 24-by-40-foot home to sell in the mid $400,000s due to location, the large lot and the durable, healthy construction. It has an open floor plan, a mud room and fi nished basement. The home's energy efficiency carries a HERS (Home Energy Rating System) index of 40, which is extremely low. The HERS index is a national scoring system that measures the energy efficiency of a home. The higher the number, the worse the home's efficiency rating. According to Steinhauser, a new stick-built home that conforms to current international energy conservation code standards scores 100. His house in Birchwood, he said,
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is probably 130, and a high-performance house 50 to 60. With a HERS index of 40, his homes are 60 percent more energy efficient than a standard new home.
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This house at 118 Maple St. in Mahtomedi is made of special panels called oriented strand board developed at the University of Minnesota. A crane lifts the panels in place for the two-story house, which only takes a few days to assemble.
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BURGER BAR: Opening expected in February for Fourth Street eatery FROM PAGE 1A
other required upgrades, such as handicapped accessibility. The city has committed to spending $105,000 for its share of the permanent improvements, which include the patio and HVAC system. Pratt said their investment will be at least that much, calling the arrangement “a true partnership” with the city. The City Council approved the lease arrangement Nov. 14 with the Pratts, who operate under an LLC called The Good Table Restaurant Group. Community Development Director Anne Kane told council the city expects to recoup its investment over the five-year term of the lease. The tenant will also pay real estate taxes and assessments, as well as utilities, she said. City staff was excited by the group’s vision of a casual dining experience in the space, Kane said, and believes it will add to the vitality of the area. “This investment will also add to the future value of any redevelopment efforts by reinforcing the strong market demand for restaurant offerings in the Downtown West sub-area,” Kane noted. “The five-year lease term, with possible renewal options, corresponds with the projected timeline actual redevelopment efforts would likely require.” Councilman Bill Walsh wondered what contingency plan the city had if the business fails. Kane said the space would be re-leased to another restaurant tenant. Walsh repeated his concerns from the last council meeting that the city shouldn’t be in the business of being a landlord. “I’d rather spend $10 on a ‘For Sale’ sign on the
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building than $100,000,” Walsh told council. Even though he voted “no” to the lease agreement, Walsh added that he would be a customer. The agreement passed 4-1. Len Pratt described the new establishment as a burger and craft beer eatery with “attitude.” “It has been well thought out and well delivered,” he said. “We will keep the curved glass block entryway and trellis the patio. It will be quaint. It will be fun.
We intend to collaborate with our neighbors.” Adding that the concept is “right in our wheelhouse,” the father and son don’t believe The Burger Bar will compete with Ingredients. “It’s a different mantra and will complement our neighbors,” Len noted. The anticipated opening is February 2018. The plan is to open for lunch and dinner six days a week.
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Businesses receive snappy speech from former Viking BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR
VADNAIS HEIGHTS — A former Vikings football player led an inspirational play for area business leaders Nov. 14. Matt Birk, of Mendota Heights, told the group gathered for the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation (VHEDC) annual awards dinner that success is achieved by maintaining your skills with the fundamentals of whatever field you work. Birk, who was a center for the Vikings and Baltimore Ravens, said for 15 years he arrived five minutes early every day and practiced snapping the ball to the quarterback. When he won the Super Bowl with the Ravens, he just did what he always did. “The Super Bowl just happened to be on the biggest stage,� Birk said. “I think to be great and to perform in those big spots ... it really goes back to your ability to master the fundamentals.� Birk held up his Super Bowl ring to the crowd and asked, “Does it mean I was successful?� He noted that who people are is more important than what they do and what they accomplish. Success to him is valuing yourself for who you are. “Because if you are not enough without the ring, you are never going to be enough with it,� he noted. “You can do everything right and still lose.� Birk said he thought he was going to be cut after his first day practicing with the Vikings in 1998. When he walked into the locker room, he saw three hall-of-famers and immediately felt like a fan instead of a teammate. “The first thought through my mind when I got in the locker room was, 'I wonder if it would be unprofessional to ask for autographs.'� Birk tried to study the playbook in the locker room and
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make sure not to trip any good players on the field. He attempted to block a player during practice but hit thin air. After practice, the coach pulled him aside. Birk thought for sure he would be cut, but the coach said he could try his hand at center. Birk, an All-Ivy League and Division I-AA All-American at Harvard University, had never played center. But for the next 15 years, he passed the ball to a quarterback. Birk retired in 2013 and is currently on the board of directors of USA Football. In 2014, he self-published a book, “AllPro Wisdom: The 7 Choices that Lead to Greatness,� which was given to all attendees at the awards dinner.
YOUR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30th ENJOY COFFEE WITH A COP – The upcoming coffee with a cop event sponsored by the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Of ce will be held at the Holiday Stationstore, 1150 County Road J (at Centerville), White Bear Township, Minnesota, Thursday, November 30th, from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. YARD WASTE DISPOSAL DEADLINES – • Republic Services will continue to pick up yard waste on the day of your regular Trash garbage pick-up through December 1st as long as there is no snow. • Ramsey County yard waste sites will be remain open until November 29th. They will also be open on the Friday after Thanksgiving. SPECIAL TOWN BUDGET MEETING DECEMBER 12TH - Residents are BUDGET invited to attend White Bear Township’s Special Town Budget Meeting, which will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, December 12th at Heritage Hall located at 4200 Otter Lake Road. Similar to the Annual Town Meeting held in March this is a meeting of the residents, where those in attendance will approve by vote the amount to be levied for the 2018 property tax and provide a recommendation of the Town’s 2018 operating budget to the Town Board after a presentation from Town staff. Staff will also answer any questions residents have regarding the 2018 property tax levy & budget. At the time of this publication the 2018 operating budget is proposed to increase 4.36% to $4,048,032 and the property tax levy is proposed to increase 7.78% to $3,233,517. For more information, visit
Businesses receive awards Several area businesses were honored with awards at the event. “I wish we could give out dozens per year because there are so many businesses in our community that are working so hard,� said VHEDC Executive Director Ling Becker. Business Excellence Awards went to Fairway Collision and Automotive and MGC Diagnostics. The award recognizes businesses that continue to thrive and support the local economy. Fairway Collision and Automotive, located in Vadnais Heights and as Bill's Auto Body in Forest Lake, works on about 500 vehicles per month. The family-owned business began in 1975. MGC Diagnostics has manufactured cardiorespiratory medical products in Vadnais Heights since 1977. The Partnership Award went to DuFresne Manufacturing, Mold Craft, The Specialty Mfg. Co. and Schwing America for their collaboration on the Gen Z Connection: Skills and Careers in Manufacturing program. The program in partnership with VHEDC and White
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the Town’s website at www.whitebeartownship.org or call nance of cer Tom Kelly at (651) 747-2760. SCAM-FREE VACATION TIPS – Are you heading out of town? Make sure you come back with a nice post-vacation glow & not a case of identity theft. Here are some things you can do to lessen the chances you’ll be a victim. • Limit What you Carry – Take only ID, credit cards & debit cards you need. IF you have a Medicare card make a copy to carry & blot out all but the last four digits on it. • Public Wi-Fi – Many cafes, hotels, airports & other public places offer wireless networks, two things to remember • Wi-Fi hotspots often aren’t secure. • That Wi-Fi network might not belong to the hotel or airport, scammers sometimes set up their own “free networksâ€?. • Protect Your Smartphone – Use a password or pin & report a stolen smartphone rst to local law enforcement & then to your wireless provider. • Watch That Laptop – If you travel with a laptop, keep a close eye on it, especially through the shuf e of airport security & consider carrying it in something less obvious than a laptop case. All it takes is a minor distraction in an airport or hotel & it can vanish. Despite your best efforts to protect it, your identity may be stolen while you’re traveling. Here’s a link for information on what you can do: https://www.identitifytheft.gov/#whatto-do-right-away
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Visit www.whitebeartownship.org or call 651.747.2750 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110 Bear Lake Area Schools offered internships to four students last summer. The partners worked with the state to adjust child labor laws in order to let the minors work at the manufacturing companies. “We are so excited to be able to partner with all of you to really develop this kind of program,� said Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Deputy Commissioner Jessica Looman, who presented the award with Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak. “You are setting an example for all of the rest of the state. They are
trying to replicate this program.� The Keith Warner Standard of Excellence Award was given to Innovize, a medical manufacturing company in Vadnais Heights. The award, named in honor of a former director of the VHEDC, recognizes business success and community service. The company holds a fundraiser for the University of Minnesota Children's Hospital. Innovize President Becky Bjorgum was given the President Award for serving as the VHEDC board president this year.
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Former city administrator Gerry Urban chats with Vikings cheerleader Brooklyn at a raffle booth for Vikings tickets at the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation (VHEDC) annual awards dinner Nov. 14.
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Stillwater judge helped determine which Kennedy files to release; quashes conspiracy theories BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER LOWDOWN EDITOR
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President Kennedy with his wife, Jacqueline, and Texas Governor John Connally with his wife, Nellie, in the presidential limousine, minutes before the assassination.
STILLWATER— Despite the fact it occurred 54 years ago, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy has been making headlines in the last few weeks. Congress officially released a third batch of declassified federal files to the public in late October preceding the Nov. 22 anniversary of the shooting. Partially responsible for the release of these documents was Chief U.S. District Judge of the Minnesota District John Tunheim, a Stillwater resident. In 1992, Tunheim was asked by President Bill Clinton to chair the Assassination Records Review Board. This temporary agency was created by an Act of Congress, and was given the authority to declassify records that were related to the Kennedy assassination. All of the remaining classified documents from federal agencies such as the CIA were turned over to the review board. “They could argue to us that the records shouldn’t be released yet, so we had the declassification authority, which was really the first time that any outside group has had declassification authority,” Tunheim said during an interview with Press Publications. It took four years for the agency to go through the materials, which consist of a collection numbering more than 5 million pages. Although there have been many conspiracies over the years about what happened and who might have organized the assassination, Tunheim believes the reason that the information has been kept under such a tight lid is that it will reveal more about the poor management of the incident on the part of several federal agencies. The FBI and CIA had been tracking Lee Harvey Oswald in the weeks prior to the assassination, but had not communicated with the Secret Service about the threat posed by Oswald, who happened to work along the president’s parade route. Since that incident, there have been marked improvements in security and communication between federal agencies. “You develop a careful approach to what intelligence agencies and what law enforcement does,” Tunheim said. “I have to evaluate law enforcement testimony all the time, and it’s given me more of a dose of skepticism based on that time. There’s a lot more professionalism today than there was in the 1960s … Today the Secret Service is very, very professional and does an outstanding job. But that came through the really awful experience with the assassination of President Kennedy, the shooting of President Reagan, the shots fired at President Ford. It’s changed a lot since those days.” Tunheim was in fifth grade when Kennedy was assassinated, and remembers that the shock of it had a strong impact on him. “I remember nothing about that week or that morning, and from the moment we heard the news that he’d been shot, I remember that afternoon like it was last week,” Tunheim said. “It’s amazing how it galvanizes your mind.” There were no lawyers in his northern Minnesota hometown of Newfolden, but a ninth-grade class assignment required students to debate public issues as if in a courtroom. Tunheim enjoyed the exercise so much that he decided by ninth grade he wanted to go into a career in law. He was a deputy attorney general when he was named to the Assassination Records Review Board, but had become a federal judge by the time it was dissolved. The United States House of Representatives Select Committee on Assassinations evaluated the Kennedy case in the 1970s, and determined it was likely Oswald was
part of a larger organized effort, but Tunheim said there is no real proof. Despite sorting through thousands of files on the topic, he said he has never seen any evidence that would suggest Oswald was JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS anything oth- Judge John Tunheim, a Stiller than a lone, water resident, served on the angry young board that determined which man. files related to the Kennedy “I’m a assassination should be judge—I deal released to the public. with real evidence that can be used in court that is admissible and provable,” Tunheim said. “All the evidence points toward Oswald being the lone gunman. He worked in the building, it was his rifle, his prints all over it. As far as motivations, he was an angry young man who was determined to make himself famous. So I think that’s the way people should look at it. That doesn’t mean there weren’t some kind of connections he had with other people ahead of time. No one really knows about that.” Oswald was killed within 44 hours of the assassination by Jack Ruby, which deprived investigators of their primary source of information. “The biggest surprise most people would have is just how sloppy the investigations were at the time,” Tunheim said. “This is the early 1960s, and you can’t imagine this today: someone who’s charged with killing the President of the United States is kept in a police station that is open to the public. The reporters can yell questions down the hall, which they did, and every time they moved him through, they stopped and let him answer questions from the press. Can you imagine that happening today? “And then, of course, their lax security there resulted in Oswald being shot and killed that Sunday, which is really a great tragedy because it robbed us of the ability to learn more about why he did it.” The mishandling of the assassination and its aftermath is likely to blame for the abundance of conspiracy theories that have sprouted from the lack of information, Tunheim said. “It’s led to gaps in the files which will always exist, and gaps can be filled easily with plausible answers, and plausible answers lead people to believe some kind of conspiracy was afoot,” Tunheim said. “Plus the fact that I think a lot of people just don’t want to believe that a 24-year-old angry young man could assassinate the most powerful man in the world.” Despite the large release of documents this year, federal agencies have elected to keep some of the documents classified until a later time. Tunheim believes keeping the remaining files classified is an unnecessary precaution. He believes most of them are still unavailable to preserve the integrity of the federal agents involved. “Knowing what’s under the redactions, I don’t think there’s anything that requires protection anymore,” Tunheim said. “Most of these records were created in the ‘50s, ‘60s, and perhaps into the ‘70s in connection with the earlier investigations, so there’s really no reason in my view to protect anything anymore.” To view the recently released records, visit www.archives.gov/research/ jfk/2017-release. Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the Forest Lake and St. Croix Valley Lowdown, and can be reached at 651-4071229 or lowdownnews@presspubs.com.
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Sewer/water funds not exactly flush BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR
WHITE BEAR LAKE — The sewer fund is operating in the red. The city continues to make efforts towards keeping operational costs in check, but it's tough to control when the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) charges are 75 percent of fund expenditures, said City Manager Ellen Richter. The sewer rate remained unchanged for five years, from 2011 to 2015, and lost $521,500 during this time. The balance recovered slightly to show a deficit of $113,600 at end of 2016 and a rate adjustment in 2017 helped reverse the trend, but did not correct the fund deficit. Figures provided to City Council showed MCES charged $2 million for waste disposal in 2017. That fee, plus operational costs, totaled $2.78 million, which was offset by $2.74 million in revenues, leaving a deficit of $45,000. The finance department wants to eliminate the deficit and stabilize the fund by transferring $200,000 one time from the non-bonded debt fund. The money would not be repaid. “The transfer will provide sufficient financial stability so future rate adjustments can reflect current operational conditions, rather than compensate for a deficit,” Richter wrote in a memo to council. The 2018 sewer rate is proposed to be set at $3.75 per 100 cubic feet of wastewater, which is a $0.35 cent increase over current rates. Finance Director Don Rambow said the city works
hard to adjust rates to get the fund out of a deficit position, but it's just not feasible to adjust rates high enough to achieve that goal. “We need assistance to bring the sewer fund out of deficit,” he told council. “It is a significant amount. “Projections from the Met Council said sewer charges will go up 6 to 10 percent annually, which can't be made up by raising rates.” The non-bonded fund has about $800,000 in cash reserves that is not earmarked for anything, Rambow added. The fund normally is used to help pay for construction projects. It was the fund tapped for the YMCA project a few years ago. If money is to be transferred, Councilman Kevin Edberg isn't sure bailing out the sewer fund is his highest priority. He believes the sewer fund should be repaid by sewer users. "I propose we think about re-paying it," he said. Edberg felt staff was making a “political decision” about who should pay; when it was more a “policy decision” that should be made by council. Staff was directed to provide alternatives to the fund transfer at the next council meeting. Water rates are in the same boat. “The city faces a unique challenge as it relates to the water fund,” Richter said. “Successful water conservation efforts led to a decline in water production. This makes it more difficult to provide sufficient revenue to meet operational expenses.” Rates adopted for 2017 were projected to increase revenues by 9 percent. Total water production is projected to decrease by 6.5 percent by end of year. Billing revenues
will be about $75,000 less than projections. Residential water meters are also failing, adding to increased costs. The city has already spent $110,000 to replace nonfunctioning meters. A $200,000 deficit is expected for 2017. Again, a onetime contribution of $300,000 from the non-bonded debt fund is proposed. Like sewer rates, water rates will also be adjusted upward for residential and commercial users. There will also be a change to how the city charges Birchwood for water. The litigation fee paid by White Bear residents for the lake lawsuit will not change, but the fee will now be charged to Birchwood households, as well. The litigation fee will be imposed until legal fees are recovered. Other proposed changes in the 2018 fee and utility rate schedule: • Potentially dangerous/dangerous dogs – owners will be fined $120 and $500, respectively, for the misdemeanor citation. At the time an ordinance regulating dangerous dogs was adopted, a fee had not been considered. There are currently three dogs in the city labeled as potentially dangerous. If the owner moves, the penalty follows the dog. The White Bear Lake Police Department carefully tracks these animals. • Bees – a permit fee for keeping bees is $30, the same as that charged for pigeons and hens. • Sewer line televising – the city offers televising services to residents at a cost of $150. If part of a street reconstruction project, the cost will be $75. The final fee and rate schedule will be adopted at the city's 2018 annual budget meeting Dec. 12.
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Join us at Redeemer! September - May SUNDAY WORSHIP Traditional - 8:30 am Education/Coffee - 9:30 am Contemporary - 10:30 am
AT REDEEMER Worship- 9:30 am Coffee-10:30 am
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS Meal 5-6 pm Programming 6-7 pm Menu online-All ages welcome
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OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL
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Worship on the Farm Bruentrup Family Farm 2170 E. County Road D Maplewood, MN Meal 5:30 pm Worship 6:30 pm
Monday & Wed-Fri: Mass at 9 a.m. Tuesday: Mass at 6 p.m. a.m. Saturday: Mass at 5 p.m. Sunday: Mass at 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. 700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi 651-426-3245
3770 Bellaire Avenue, White Bear Lake 651-429-5411 rlcwbl.org
South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church South Shore Blvd. at Bellaire Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 651-429-4293 LCMS Sunday Service at 10 am
Pastor Bob Gehrke Pastor Dan Bodin
2600 County Rd E White Bear Lake Near Festival Foods CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X 3878 Highland Avenue White Bear Lake • 651-429-5337 www.churchofstpiusx.org Masses: Mon.-Fri. 8 am • Wed. 6:30 pm First Sat. 8 am, Sat. 5 pm Sun. 8 & 10am, 7:30pm • Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Worship Thanksgiving Eve Service Wed. Nov. 22, 7pm Thanksgiving Day Service Wed. Nov. 23, 9am Saturday 5:30 p.m. Sunday 8 and 10:45 a.m. Christian Education Hour 9:30 – for all ages – www.sstwbl.org
We are Sharing, Caring, & Growing in Christ We’d Love to Have You Come Join US!
First Christian Church of St. Paul (disciples of Christ) Mahtomedi, Minnesota 650 Wildwood Road Mahtomedi, MN 55115 www.fccstpaul.com 651-779-3330
Worship time: Sundays 10am
Saturday 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
4000 Linden Street,WBL (651) 429-5349 gracepeople.church
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UPCOMING EVENTS FAST BEFORE THE FEAST When: 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 23 Where: Tri Fitness, 1338 Highway 96 E., White Bear Lake Details: Thanksgiving Day 10K, 5K and fun run. Bring food donations for White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf and Hugo Good Neighbor’s Food Shelf. Contact: trifitnesswbl. com
CHRISTMAS DECORATING PARTY When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 25 Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Help decorate for the upcoming holiday festivities. Refreshments, door prizes and holiday music. RSVP. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY When: Saturday, Nov. 25 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: National initiative to “Shop Local” retailers in downtown White Bear Lake and other communities. Contact: www.down townwhitebearlake.com
ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26 Where: Triangle Park, Mahtomedi Ave. & Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Hike old streetcar tracks to Katherine Abbott. Hike is approx. .5 miles and lasts 1½-2 hours. Treats to follow at 4 Seasons. Contact: 651-335-8079 or stpaulhike.org
HOW CAN I BE BETTER AT USING THE INTERNET FOR MY GENEALOGY When: 6-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St.
Details: Join Certified Genealogist Tom Rice to learn more about internet sites and how to do effective searches. Free, but donations welcome. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org
TRAVEL SHOW When: 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28 Where: Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 E. County Rd. E Details: Free seminar through the Community Connections Senior Program to learn about upcoming trip opportunities. Contact: 651-204-6000; cityvadnaisheights.com
LET’S MAKE STUFF @ THE WILDWOOD LIBRARY When: 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Class for adults to get creative and make different projects. Materials provided. Registration required. Contact: 651-426-2042 or wascolib.org
TREE OF LIGHT & REMEMBRANCE When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 Where: Triangle Park, Mahtomedi Details: Decorate a tree with lights representing a loved one, available for purchase for $10 through the St. Jude’s website. Proceeds benefit Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf. Contact: 651-395-5352 or stjudeofthelake.org
ST. JUDE OF THE LAKE SCHOOL’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE When: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 Where: St. Jude of the Lake Cafeteria, 700 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Check our local vendors and crafters. Contact: 651-426-2562 or www.stjudeofthelake school.org
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FILLEBROWN HOUSE HOLIDAY TOURS When: 2 & 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: See the Fillebrown House decked out in holiday splendor. Only day of the season for public tours. $5 advance tickets required; free for members but reservations required. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org
WINTERFEST When: Saturdays, Dec. 2, 9 & 16 Where: Abbott Paint and Carpet, 2223 4th St., White Bear Lake Details: Horsedrawn carriage rides 11 a.m.- 2:45 p.m.; Photos with Santa 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Medicine Chest. Events free with donation to the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf. Contact: www. downtownwhitebear lake.com/events
DROP-IN DISCOVERY STATIONS: REPS & PHIBS When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 2 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Details: Free, familyfriendly drop-in style programs feature a range of nature topics, including up-close visits with live animals. No registration required. Contact: 651-407-5350 or parks.co.ramsey. mn.us/tamarack
AMERICAN LEGION PICTURES WITH SANTA When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Free family event hosted by Kramer Berg American Legion Post 507. Contact: 651-407-2018
HOLIDAY CLEANSE YOGA CLASSES When: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Mondays, Dec. 4, 11 & 18 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Rd. F Details: 75-minute classes will help relieve holiday stress. $36/ resident. Contact: 651-204-6000; cityvadnaisheights.com
COMMUNITY LUNCH When: Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 Where: District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi Details: Area residents of all ages welcome. $7; RSVP by noon Monday prior to the luncheon. Entertainment by the Silver Harmony
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Annual PJs with Santa WHEN: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 WHERE: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Road F.
games, puppet show at 6:15 and 7:15 p.m., cookies. For kids and parents. Wear PJs. $10/resident family.
CONTACT: 651-204-6000 or www. DETAILS: Santa, face painting,
Singers. Contact: 651-407-2018
WHITE BEAR MYSTERY BOOK CLUB When: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Each person comes to the meeting after having read a book on the theme and introduces it to the group. This month’s theme is “Mysteries Made into TV Series.” Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org
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Bear Township Details: Fresh produce, canned jams and jellies, honey, spices, dressings, soups, baked goods and cheeses. Contact: facebook. com/forksinthedirt
Music SIMPLE GIFTS HOLIDAY ‘CHRISTMASTIDE’ TOUR
When: 11:30 a.m.1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: An Elder Resource Specialist will answer questions relating to services for older adults and present the program, “Making the Most out of Family Visits.” Free; registration required. Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org
When: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24 Where: JX Event Venue, 123 2nd St. N., Stillwater Details: Billy McLaughlin and his group of musicians perform traditional hymns and carols with modern flair, featuring violin, Celtic whistle and bagpipes, piano, acoustic guitar, percussion and three-part female vocals. Matinee and evening shows. Tickets $25/ adults advance or $30 at the door; $15/students 18 and under or $20 at the door. Contact: simplegifts music.net
CHILDREN’S STORYTIME AT THE FILLEBROWN HOUSE
CROIX CHORDSMEN/ SWEET ADELINES CONCERT
When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Children and familes invited to experience old-fashioned Christmas traditions. Cider and cookies. Children can wear pajamas. $5 advance tickets required. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org
When: 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 4th St., Stillwater Details: Barbershop chorus’ annual Christmas Show. Contact: 651-439-4527 or www.stcroixvalley chapter.com
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WINTER FARMERS MARKET When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White
AN EVENING OF HOLIDAY PEACE When: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 Where: Salem Lutheran Church, 14949 62nd St. N., Stillwater Details: Join Tami Briggs, therapeutic harpist, as she shares stories, Christmas readings and
holiday harp music. Refreshments at 5:30 p.m.; program 6-7 p.m. Contact: 651-430-8734
VALLEY CHAMBER CHORALE CONCERT When: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8; 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9; 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, 101 Pine St. W., Stillwater Details: ‘Old-Fashioned Christmas’ themed choral concert. Tickets available online in advance or at the door, $42/ adults; $37/students and seniors. Contact: 651-430-0124 or valleychamber chorale.org
SHOREVIEW NORTHERN LIGHTS VARIETY BAND When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 Where:Bethel University, Benson Great Hall, 3900 Bethel Dr., Arden Hills Details: SNLVB’s annual holiday concert with special guests Minnesota Boychoir and Don Shelby. Carriage rides at 6:15 p.m. Tickets $10 is purchased from a band member or $13 online, at Shoreview City Hall or at the door. Contact: 651-470-5625 or tickets.bethel.edu
NACHITO HERRERA AND HIS TRIO When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 Where: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, 8000 75th St. N., Mahtomedi Details: Jazz performed by famed Cuban-born pianist. Contact: wildwood artistseries.com
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professional dancers from St. Croix Ballet. Contact: 651-439-2820; www.stcroixballet.com
MULTICULTURAL MUSIC EVENT When: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27 Where: Our Savor’s Lutheran Church, 1616 W. Olive St., Stillwater Details: Performance by adults with disabilities served by ESR, Inc., along with Singing Heart Music Therapy. Free and open to the public. Contact: esrworks.org DISCOVERSTILLWATER.COM DISCOVERSTILLWATER COM
Hometown for the Holidays WHEN: Weekends, through Dec. 30 WHERE: Throughout downtown Stillwater
DETAILS: Month-long celebration with events and shopping specials at various businesses throughout Stillwater. Strolling carolers, Vic-
torian Wagonette rides, and Biercycle caroling tours; strolling Santa both Sat. and Sun. See website for opportunities to have breakfast or lunch with Santa at various local restaurants.
CONTACT: www.mainstreet stillwateriba.com
Theater Ongoing ELF JR. – THE MUSICAL When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 10 (No show Fri., Nov. 24) Where: Ashland Productions, 2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood Details: Story of an orphan raised as an elf performed by local students. Tickets $13-21. Contact: ashland productions.org
‘THE GREAT GATSBY’ When: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 7-17 Where: Lakeshore Players, 4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Adaptation of the lives of Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan is the only stage version endorsed by the Fitzgerald estate. Tickets $22-$25/regular; $22/ seniors; $19/student. Contact: 651-429-5674 or www.lakeshore players.com
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ADULT OPEN GYM: VOLLEYBALL When: 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays Where: AFSA High School, 100 Vadnais Blvd., Vadnais Heights Details: $3/person for pick-up games. Participants sign-in and provide ID. Contact: 651-204-6061 or brigid.nault@city vadnaisheights.com
ADULT OPEN GYM: BASKETBALL When: 8-10 a.m. Saturdays (no gym Nov. 25) Where: AFSA High School, 100 Vadnais Blvd., Vadnais Heights Details: $3/person for pick-up games. Participants sign-in and provide ID. Contact: 651-204-6061 or brigid.nault@city vadnaisheights.com
FAMILY STORYTIME When: 10:30-11 a.m. Fridays Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Stories,
songs and fingerplays to enhance early literacy skills for children ages 2-5. Contact: 651-486-2200 or rclreads.org
NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY SLEEPY DOWNTOWN DOORBUSTERS: PLAID FRIDAY When: Friday, Nov. 24 Where: Participating shops in Stillwater Details: Civilized way to do Black Friday, with stores opening at 9 a.m. and featuring specials, cider and treats. Santa rides through downtown on a fi re truck, and Victorian Carolers 5-8 p.m. Contact: www.main streetstillwateriba.com
NUTCRACKER SUITE BALLET When: Friday, Nov. 24-Sunday, Nov. 26 Where: Stillwater Area High School Auditorium, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. Details: Familyfriendly version of the classic Christmas ballet featuring students and
ST. CROIX VALLEY CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE when: 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27 Where: Lowell Inn, Details: Daryl Duden, co-founder of the 2nd Minnesota Light Artillery reenacting group, will speak about “The 2nd Battery Light Artillery Minnesota Volunteers, 1861-1865”. Buffet dinner at 6 p.m. ($23); program at 7 p.m. (free). RSVP. Contact: rossand haines@comcast.net
GUIDED FITNESS HIKE When: 9-10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 & Dec. 7 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N. Details: 60-minute hike includes warm-up and fitness challenges along the way. Trail routes include a mix of turf, gravel, grass and paved. 13 and older. Contact: 651-430-8370 or co.washington.mn.us/ parks
EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS MARKET When: 4-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 & 8; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 & 9; noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 & 10 Where: Union Depot, 214 4th St. E., St. Paul Details: Vendors selling holiday decor, crafts, clothing, toys, artisanal food products and more in an open-air market. Entertainment includes, Santa, reindeer, and musician; seasonal food offerings and drinks. Contact: uniondepot. org/holiday
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HOLIDAY CRAFT AND GIFT SHOW
CREATIVE MEMORY CAFE
When and Where: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 and Sunday, Dec. 3 at Hudson House Grand Hotel, 1616 Crest View Dr., Hudson; and 10 a.m.4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 at Oak Glen Golf Club, 1599 McKusick Rd. N., Stillwater Details: Two levels of unique crafters and vendors. Free coffee. cookies and music. Contact: 715-557-1785 or rsgdevelopment.com
When: 1:30-3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 and the fi rst Tuesday of the month Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 Victoria St. N. Details: Arts education program for people with dementia and their caregivers, facilitated by Mindy Bolton, Certified Dementia Practitioner and artist. Registration required. Contact: 651-724-6090 or rclreads.org
HOLIDAY PET PHOTOS When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 Where: Atlas Pet Supply, 1798 Market Dr., Stillwater Details: Free opportunity to have a pet’s photos taken with props against a holiday backdrop, to support Bark for Life and the American Cancer Society. Contact: 651-430-8010
CHRISTKINDLESMARKET When: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 Where: Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter, 8390 Lofton Ave., Stillwater Details: German Outdoor Christmas Market with homemade crafts, imports, food and Gluwein and a bonfi re. Contact: 651-439-7128 or www.gasthaus bavarianhunter.com
STILLWATER TWINKLE PARTY When: 4-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 Where: Lowell Park, Stillwater Details: Tree lighting ceremony, music by the Teddy Bear Band, and fi reworks. Contact: www.face book.com/mainstreet stillwatermn
SHOREVIEW INDOOR FARMERS MARKET When: 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 & 19 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4600 N. Victoria St. Details: Winter produce, canned goods, baked goods, chocolate, nuts, honey, gifts, and more. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com
MILLION DOLLAR DAY FOR SCOUTING When and Where: 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 at the Intercontinental, 11 E. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul; and 7:17 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 at the TeamBuilding Center at Base Camp, 201 Bloomington Rd., Fort Snelling Details: Support Northern Star Council BSA’s local Scouting programs. Keynote speaker Andy Gannon, 35W bridge collapse survivor. RSVP. Contact: 651-254-9144
NEW NEIGHBOR’S CLUB HOLIDAY COFFEE When: 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St. Details: Women new to the area, those who have had life changes, or would just like to make new friends are invited. New Neighbors Club is a friendship club for women in the northern suburbs offering outings, interest groups, speakers, community service, and more. Contact: 651-482-7861 or 651-653-1042
KIDS SECRET HOLIDAY SHOPPING SPREE When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 9 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria St. Details: Kids ages 3-12 can shop for gifs for family and friends with help from volunteers. Items range $1-$15. Free and no registration necessary. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com
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WBCA MEMBERS’ EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Non-juried exhibition by local artists runs through Dec. 15. Contact: whitebear arts.org
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Purple Psychic Friday at Enchanted Awakenings Event Center
AIR SPECIALISTS, INC.
Friday, November 24th • 11am to 6pm More providers will be here to offer their services! $75 for 4 tickets Each ticket can be exchanged for a 15 minute session with the provider of your choice.
“Experts in Indoor Air Comfort Since 1974” 4457 White Bear Pkwy, White Bear Lake, MN
Tickets are good for this event only
Mini - Expo Saturday, November 25th • 11am to 6pm New age/ psychic fair event with a variety of readers, healers, and vendors
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LOOKING BACK Week of November 19 – November 25, 2017 Culled from the archives of the White Bear Press at the resource library of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. 1917 Last Saturday evening Prosper LeVasseur’s store, Bald Eagle and Birch Lake avenue, was entered and several dollars’ worth of pennies, tobacco, gum, etc. was stolen. After closing the store in the evening Mr. LeVasseur came over to town to meet a friend who wished to borrow an article from him he returned to the store and doing so found a boy in the backyard. He thought nothing of it until he entered the store the next morning and found the money drawer had been rifled and pennies, etc. missing. He immediately called Marshal Burrows. Officer Burrows went at once to the home of this boy who had been seen the evening before and found the goods. With the arrest of this boy the mystery of several thefts in the past has been solved. Rather than lock the youth up, Officer Burrows took the boy home until he was released to his mother. The boy went before juvenile court in Ramsey County yesterday. He will probably be sent to the reform school… 1942 Another White Bear Business house has undergone a change due to the machinations of the war. It is the Gamble Store. Due to the fact that Kenneth Scott, the manager, has been inducted into the armed services, R. H. Wickersham, of this city, has been placed in
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charge as manager….. 1967 Residents of White Bear Lake School District 624 turned down the $5,780,000 bond issue in balloting Tuesday. At press time Tuesday night the unofficial figures showed 2,035 in favor while 3,102 voters cast ballots against the bond issue. The total votes cast represents the largest turn out ever for a local bond proposal. Covered by the $5,780,000 total are the construction of a new high school building, instructional swimming pools for the two junior high
school buildings, a library addition to Gall, a library and classroom addition to the Vadnais Heights Elementary School, and limited remodeling to the old Washington School into an administrative building…. Looking Forward to the Past Upcoming Historical Society Events Children’s Story Time at the Fillebrown House 4735 Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake 6:30-7:30pm
Children and their families are invited to experience old fashioned Christmas traditions at the Fillebrown House. Pajamas are welcome. Wind down with cider and a cookie before heading out into the December night. Advance Tickets Required - $5/person. Online store: https://squareup. com/store/whitebearhistory/item/ childrens-story-time-at-the-fillebrownhouse or call 651-407-5327
Compiled by Gloria Tessier, Meg Todd and Sara Markoe Hanson at the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, 651-407-5327.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS Help illuminate the Tree of Light For the 17th year, proceeds from the Tree of Light and Remembrance will go to the Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf. Anyone wishing to purchase a light for the tree in honor or memory of a loved one can do so online at stjudeofthelake.org. The cost
is $10 per light. This is the food shelf's largest fundraiser, which has grown into a beautiful tradition to support those in need. For more information, contact Michelle Stiepan at 651-395-5352 or email mstiepan@stjudeofthelake.org. The deadline to purchase a light is Nov. 30. The food shelf is locat-
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Golf scores help cancer fund Gem Lake Hills golfers repeated a 2016 donation drive for St. Paul Children's Hospital, this year presenting a check for $1,600. Vadnais Heights
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PJ's with Santa PJ's with Santa will take place 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 at Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E County Road F. This annual holiday event for participants of all ages features Santa, face painting, an Elf who makes balloon animals, holiday games, cookies and the
The hidden boost that buying local provides Though consumers no doubt understand how buying from local merchants can benefit those merchants, few may grasp just how beneficial buying local can be to their entire communities. In 2012, Civic Economics, an economic analysis and strategic planning firm, analyzed data from 15 independent retailers and seven independent restaurants, all located in Salt Lake City, comparing those businesses’ local economic impact with four national retailer chains and three national restaurant chains. The study found that the local retailers returned 52 percent of their revenue to the local economy, a figure that dwarfed the revenue returned by the national chains, which returned just 14 percent of revenue to the local economy. Restaurants provided an even bigger boost to local economies, returning 79 percent of their revenue compared to just 30 percent for the national chain restaurants. The reasons for these disparities include local businesses spending more on local labor and relying more heavily on local service providers. So while buying local may be more convenient and eco-friendly, it also can greatly benefit local economies.
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Schiffelly Puppet Show at 6:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. This annual holiday event is sponsored by the Vadnais Heights Parks and Recreation Department. Children can visit with Santa and give their wishes anytime throughout the evening. Pajamas are optional. For more information, call 651-204-6000. Cost is $10/family for residents and $20/family for nonresidents. Advance registration is required. Registration deadline is Nov. 27. Online registration is available at www. cityvadnaisheights.com
Help Plan TEDxMahtomedi 2018 If you’d like to be part of planning the fifth TEDxMahtomedi, a meeting is set for 5 p.m. Dec. 5 at Roma Restaurant in Willernie. Planners are targeting Fall 2018 for this event, date and location to be determined. Volunteers are welcome for all kinds of roles — steering team, program/ speakers, communications/marketing, event hosting and event production. There is also a small fundraising effort. Please send questions or RSVP to Bill Coleman, bcgophers@comcast. net or 651-491-2551. TED events are global happenings where speakers spur participant networking and conversation around diverse topics. TEDx events are local programs held in the spirit of TED.
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4. Area legislators attending the White Bear Area Chamber reception Nov. 16 at Tria Restaurant included, from left, Sen. Chuck Wiger, Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn, Rep. Peter Fischer, Rep. Randy Jessup and gubernatorial candidate Rep. Matt Dean. — Carter Johnson 5. Lt. Gov. Tina Smith, holding the microphone, held a town hall meeting at White Bear Lake City Hall Nov. 17 to discuss the proposed MinnesotaCare Buy-In. The plan would give an estimated 100,000 more Minnesotans the choice to purchase more affordable health insurance. Panelists also included Human Services Commissioner Emily Piper, to the right of Smith, and Dr. Michael Aylward, president of Minnesota Doctors for Health Equity, to her left. — Carter Johnson 6. Ramsey County Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt stopped in at the Chamber legislative reception Nov. 16 before heading over to the South Shore Boulevard Trail open house at South Shore Trinity Church. — Carter Johnson 7. WWII veteran Gordy Kirk, 94, attended the VFW monument dedication Nov. 11 as a past state commander. He marched across Europe with Gen. George Patton’s Third Army. — Paul Dols
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Bears volleyball awards listed Kennedy Tschida was named MVP of the White Bear Lake volleyball team. She led with 68 kills and was second with 144 serve-receives and 14 aces. Tschida and Jayna Carpenter got honorable mention to all-conference. Carpenter led with 299 serve-receives and 114 digs. Brooke Speiss led with 190 assists. Savannah Shea had the most aces, 15. Other team awards went to Shea (spirit), Shae Messerschmidt (offensive player), Carpenter (defensive player) and Lucy McNanamon (coaches award). Bruce Strand
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Awards conferred for Bears’ 14-3 girls soccer team The White Bear Lake girls soccer team that posted a 14-3 record had five all-conference picks, headed by Claire Odmark, the team’s most honored player. Odmark was a Star-Tribune all-metro pick and a finalist for Pioneer Press player of the year. The junior forward received the team Most Valuable Player at the Bears’ banquet Sunday evening. After winning the Suburban East with an 8-0-0 record, the Bears’ all-conference picks were Odmark, junior midfielder Bailey McCullough, junior midfielder Erika Townley, sophomore forward Kayla Anderson, and sophomore midfielder Mackenzie Ternes. Team awards announced by coaches Dave Ashley and John Dierkhising went to senior Madalyn Williams (defense), Odmark (offense), Anderson (most improved) and Townley (iBear: intensity, integrity, indomitable will, inspirational). Leading scorers (goals-assists) were Odmark (20-7), Anderson (15-7), Townley (8-6), Ternes (3-10) and McCullough (4-6). The coaches association all-state lists (announced previously) included Odmark, Townley and Anderson. All-conference honorable mentions were Williams and juniors Jordan Gast and Courtney Crouch, all defenders. The Bears got an Academic Gold Award for achieving a team GPA above 3.75. Bruce Strand
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Rough start for Zephyr skaters The Mahtomedi girls hockey team has opened the season with losses to two strong teams. After losing to Class A’s No. 4 ranked Red Wing 5-2 in their opener, the Zephyrs lost to Cretin-Derham Hall 6-0 on Tuesday. The Raiders were 18-8-2 last season and appear formidable again. BRUCE STRAND | SUBMITTED
Hunkering down for Mahtomedi were goalie Johanna Ficcandenti and defender Marin Ryan (28).
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The Bald Eagle Yacht Club held its 2017 awards banquet Nov. 12 at the Best Western Country Inn in White Bear Lake. The outgoing board was also recognized, including: Commodores Mike Bradley and Dale Deters; Vice Commodores Bill and Trask Reed; Sailing Captain Andrew Townshend; Treasurer John Suchomel and Social Chairs Polly and Russell Dedrick.
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LASER Distance Brett Smith Championship Dale Deters Personal Handicap Steve Bradley OTHER AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Frostbite Series, all classes Bart Crockett Personal Handicap (Non-Laser) Bart Crockett Most Dedicated Crew Evelyn Duvall Broken Rudder Andrew Jagger Best Boat Name Hot Lips Service Award Bill Reed E Scow Wed. Night Judge Annette Jagger
Awards doled out for Zephyr state champ soccer team Five members of Mahtomedi’s state Class A girls soccer championship team were named to the All-Metro East Conference team. They were senior defender Peyton Nelson, junior defender Megan Clements, junior midfielder Grace Padelford, sophomore midfielder Sydney Panek, and sophomore goalie Megan Lisowy. Named to the All-State Tournament team were senior forward Abby Shultz, sophomore forward Audrey Sexson, junior forward Sonia Meyer, and Clements and Sonia Meyer. Individual team awards went to sophomore midfielder Mickenzie Mireault (most improved), sophomore forward Lauren Heinsch (best effort), sophomore goalie Megan Lisowy (best attitude) and sophomore defender Ava Vander Louw (best defense). All-conference honorable mention went to Shultz, Vander Louw, senior midfielder Hannah Loughlin, and junior midfielder Hannah Goralnick. Top scorers (goals-assists) were Meyer 14-3, Heinsch 11-2, Shultz 9-3, Sexson 5-10, and Panek 4-2. Lisowy posted a .949 save percentage as the Zephyrs had 15 shutouts while allowing just eight goals in 22 games Mahtomedi, coached by David Wald, finished 17-3-2, capped by a 2-1 win over Orono in the state championship game.
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Jordan Gast, White Bear Lake hockey junior, delivered three of the Bears’ four goals in the first two games, including a game-tying shot with 19 seconds left against Elk River. She is a swift, strong athlete with significant roles in three top-notch Bear programs (hockey, soccer and track), and is emerging as a scorer this year, already surpassing last year’s goal total. Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2017
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Bear skaters start 0-1-1 against beefed-up schedule BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Two games into the season, a talented White Bear Lake girls hockey team has no victories yet, but the quality of the opposition has a lot to do with that. The Bears, after tying No. 8 ranked Elk River 2-2 in their opener last week, lost to Blake 4-2 in their home opener Thursday evening. Blake was state Class A champion last year and moved up to Class AA this season, where they are ranked No. 2 by Let’s Play Hockey. “They are pretty good. Somebody
told me they have nine (college) commitments,” said Bears coach Jerry Kwapick, whose own squad has five. Kwapick made sure to beef up the non-conference schedule this year. “We needed to do that, after the section fi nals last year, which was played at a different speed, against Hill-Murray,” said Kwapick, referring to a 4-0 loss with a state trip on the line. Hill-Murray and Blake are new on the schedule this year. Elk River was added last year. Against Blake, the Bears got a power play goal from Claudia Verk-
erke (assisted by Ashley Healy) and a crash-the-net rebound goal from Jordan Gast (assisted by Healy and Sydney Shearen) to tie the score 1-1 and 2-2, respectively. “We had our chances,” said Kwapick, hearkening to a couple good opportunities where shots were missed. “The girls competitive level is high. They don’t give up.” Blake answered the bell each time, with Lily Delianedis knocking in
their last three goals. Blake put enormous pressure on Calla Frank, launching 49 shots on goal, of which she stopped 45. Blake’s Anna Kruesel faced 19 shots and stopped 17. It’s just November and nobody’s thinking about February, the coach said. “Nope. Just get better every game. That’s what we want.”
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Claudia Verkerke, who had one of the Bear goals, squared up to launch a shot against Blake’s Kyra Willoughby (16).
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Ashley Healy (15) stationed herself at the net, watched by Blake’s Anna Kruesel and Addie Burton (2).
Twins baseball returns to WCCO in 2018 The Minnesota Twins made it official Friday by announcing their return to the airwaves in 2018 to the team’s original fl agship station WCCO AM 830. The Twins radio broadcasts began on the station in 1961 and could be found there through the 2006 season.
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Minnesota launches statewide interactive breeding bird atlas BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER LOWDOWN EDITOR
Birds can be secretive about where they nest, but Minnesota researchers have recently completed the extensive task of creating the “big picture” about how breeding bird populations work in Minnesota. The Minnesota Breeding Bird Atlas, an online interactive website containing data about where Minnesota species typically nest, was officially launched this October. The project was based on data gathered by volunteers and scientists from 2009 to 2013, and was funded by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR). Naturalist Lee Pfanmuller has been involved with the project from the beginning, starting as a regional coordinator for the metro region, participating as an expert birder and becoming the project manager for the last three years. “The whole concept of atlasing has been around for many years and it started in England, but the whole premise is that it's a science-based project where you use people who are out in the field to help you collect information about birds, bees, mushrooms, whatever,” said Pfanmuller. “The U.S. has mostly been focused on birds.” Nearly every U.S. state has already completed a breeding bird atlas—Minnesota is among the last to follow suit, but Pfanmuller said it has been a long time coming. “We have a strong tradition of citizen science,” she said. “There's always been a lot of interest in doing birding.” The information gathered for the recently launched atlas was gathered from the 2009-2013 breeding seasons, and the intervening time has been spent organizing and confi rming that information for presentation to the public. Much of the data was collected by volunteers, but the project also hired skilled ornithologists to supplement the fi ndings and bring more precise expertise into the field. “For example, (the songs of) yellow and chestnut-sided warblers are so similar that if someone just hears it, it's not defi nitive evidence,” Pfanmuller said. “So we very carefully reviewed more than 4,000 records to make sure we were as accurate as possible, and (this) quality control
took six months to improve the accuracy.” Observers coded their observations based on various factors using a system that is standard in bird atlases throughout the U.S. “That's one of the things that standardizes the data wherever you go,” Pfanmuller said. “If I see a nest of a bald eagle, that's confi rmed breeding, but if I saw one flying in front of my house down the river, it's in a suitable habitat for breeding, but it's not necessarily confi rmed breeding.” In that case, the observation would be coded as possible or probable, based on the number of birds present and other indicators, such as mating songs. In addition to field research, Pfanmuller hit the books to explore historical observations of each species included in the atlas. “We wanted to put those results in historical context, so we went back to writing about birds in the early 1800s and 1900s, what they saw 150 years ago in Minnesota, and how it had changed,” Pfanmuller said. These historical accounts can be viewed by clicking Explore the Atlas – Species Accounts. Then, select the species you'd like to learn about, and click the tab labeled Minnesota Breeding Bird Distribution. The data collection revealed some surprising trends in bird behavior. “A number of species are doing phenomenally well that weren't a number of years ago,” Pfanmuller said. “I've been in field biology for 40 years, (and when I began) the only bald eagles nesting in Minnesota were in the Chippewa National Forest. If you look now, it's just phenomenal. Some species are doing really well, and some that depend on native grasslands are not doing so well.” Sometimes the information might paint a grim picture for the future of some of Minnesota's native birds, but other times it creates a richer picture than what was known before. “There's a very small duck called the bufflehead that nest strictly in northwestern Minnesota, and we had a confi rmed sighting with photos of a bird nesting in southwest Minnesota, 300 miles further south than we'd ever seen them nesting before,” Pfanmuller said. “There are little surprises like that. The other major observation is that there are a number of species moving further north: red-bellied
woodpeckers and Northern cardinals, and this is probably due to warmer winters and more feeding.” Ideally, the U.S. will eventually be able to combine information from the individual atlases in each state to create a larger picture of bird behavior across the nation. Releasing this atlas is only the beginning of creating a better understanding of Minnesota birds, Pfanmuller said. “Once you do it once, the real value is to do it a second and a third time,” Pfanmuller said. “You've done it in a systematic way. It's not just someone's memory; it's a base of science that you can make comparisons to.” The online atlas was developed in such a way that it is easy to use on a mobile phone in addition to a computer. While the atlas might serve as a good way to fi nd individual species for bird-watchers, its biggest use is as a scientific tool to observe patterns over time. If the research is repeated in 10-20 years, it will give an even more nuanced picture. See the bird atlas for yourself and explore the birds that nest in your neighborhood at www. mnbirdatlas.org. Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the Forest Lake and St. Croix Valley Lowdown, and can be reached at 651-407-1229 or lowdownnews@presspubs.com.
DELLWOOD WILDLIFE FOUNDATION NOTICE OF AERATION SYSTEM ON PINE TREE LAKE Three (3) aeration systems creating open water and thin ice will be in operation on Pine Tree Lake and an adjacent pond in Washington County, Grant Township and Dellwood, Minnesota. Weather conditions may cause areas of thin ice to fluctuate greatly. Stay clear of marked areas. Published two times in the White Bear Press on Nov. 22 and 29, 2017.
WEST OAKS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION NOTICE OF INTENT RUNNING OF AN AERATION SYSTEM ON BALD EAGLE LAKE The West Oaks Homeowners Association hereby gives notice of its intention to install and operate an aeration system in public waters located at their dock site situated on the northwest side of Bald Eagle Lake starting on or about November 21, 2017 until Ice Out. Published two times in the White Bear Press on Nov. 15 and 22, 2017.
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OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Sadeck’s Bookkeeping 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 545 W. Sandhurst Dr. Apt. #110 Roseville, MN 55113 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Sadek Ibrahim 545 W. Sandhurst Dr. Apt. #110 Roseville, MN 55113 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: November 13, 2017 Signed: Sadek Ibrahim Published two times in the White Bear Press on November 22 and 29, 2017.
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Sales Partner Company 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 195 E. 5th St., Apt. 2306 Saint Paul, MN 55101 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. John Koski 195 E. 5th St., Apt. 2306 Saint Paul, MN 55101 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: November 7, 2017 Signed: Cheyenne Moseley Published two times in the White Bear Press on November 22 and 29, 2017.
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Vaerden & Co., Publishers
2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 370 Selby Avenue, Suite 323 Saint Paul, MN 55102 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Satisfactotum L.L.C. 370 Selby Avenue, Suite 323 Saint Paul, MN 55102 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: October 30, 2017 Signed: Ann Delgehausen, Owner and Principal Published two times in the White Bear Press on Nov. 22 and 29, 2017.
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF AMENDED ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes, the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Change Group International 2. The address of the principal place of business is or will be: 4463 Churchill St. Shoreview, MN 55126 3. The name and address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name. (Only one signature is required by law.) Note: if the business owner is a corporation, you must list the legal corporate name and the legal Registered Office of the corporation. Rachel Kraemer 4463 Churchill St. Shoreview, MN 55126 4. This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name number 698257300028 filed with the Secretary of State on September 4, 2013. I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: October 30, 2017 Signed: Rachel Kraemer Published two times in the White Bear Press on November 22 and 29, 2017.
CITY OF MAHTOMEDI NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that on December 13, 2017, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, the Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit public response to a request from Sharkey Design Build LLC for a minor subdivision in order to the divide property at 498 Warner Avenue South into two lots. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the proposed request to the City Council for their meeting to be held on December 19, 2017, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Those persons having an interest in said meetings are encouraged to attend. Scott Neilson, City Administrator Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 22, 2017.
CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE MODIFICATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 1-31 (A HOUSING DISTRICT) AND THE ADOPTION OF A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN THEREFOR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Vadnais The map accompanying this notice shows the area of the proposed TIF Heights, Minnesota (the “City”) will meet on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at District and the Development District, where the increments may be collected approximately 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at and expended, respectively, pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, City Hall, 800 E. County Road E., Vadnais Heights, MN 55127, for the purpose Sections 469.174 through 469.1794. of conducting a public hearing on the proposal of the City of Vadnais Heights At the time and place fixed for the public hearing, the City Council will give (the “City”) to modify the Development Program for Development District No. 1 all persons who appear an opportunity to express their views with respect to the (the “Development District”), establish therein Tax Increment Financing District proposal. In addition, interested persons may file written comments respecting No. 1-31 (a housing district) (the “TIF District”) and adopt the Tax Increment the proposal with the City Clerk at or prior to the hearing. Financing Plan for the TIF District.
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CITY OF MAHTOMEDI NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Mahtomedi Planning Commission will on December 13, 2017, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, hold a public hearing to solicit public response to a proposal of an ordinance amending City of Mahtomedi Legislative Code, Chapter 11, Section 9.6 Accessory Uses and Other Uses (A) (14) Permit Requirements relating to accessory building size. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the proposed ordinance amendment to the City Council for their meeting to be held on December 19, 2017, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Those persons having an interest in said meetings are encouraged to attend. Scott Neilson, City Administrator Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 22, 2017.
CITY OF MAHTOMEDI NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING FINAL BUDGET AND LEVY FOR 2018 Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Mahtomedi will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, to consider the final budget and levy for 2018. Anyone having an interest in this matter is invited to attend this meeting. MARY SOLIE, CITY CLERK Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 22, 2017.
CITY OF MAHTOMEDI NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AMENDING OF FEE SCHEDULE Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Mahtomedi will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, to consider amending the fee schedule for The City of Mahtomedi. Anyone having an interest in this matter is invited to attend this meeting. MARY SOLIE, CITY CLERK Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 22, 2017.
CITY OF MAHTOMEDI WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING BRIARWOOD AREA IMPROVEMENTS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Mahtomedi will hold a public hearing and meet in the City Council Chambers at 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, Minnesota, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 to consider the making of the following improvements in the 2018 Public Improvement Program. The scope of the improvements will be discussed and decided at the public hearing. PROJECT 2016-02 BRIARWOOD AVENUE, DWINNELL AVENUE, HAZEL AVENUE, LAUREL ROAD, LINDEN STREET, MOCCASIN STREET, MORGAN STREET, AND QUAIL STREET. This project includes roadway reclamation, gravel roadway paving and miscellaneous storm sewer and improvements to the following streets: • Briarwood Avenue from Quail Street to Dwinnell Avenue • Dwinnell Avenue from Briarwood Avenue to Quail Street • Hazel Avenue • Laurel Road from Quail Street to its second intersection with Quail Street • Linden Street from Moccasin Street to Hazel Avenue • Moccasin Street from Dwinnell Avenue to Hazel Avenue • Morgan Street • Quail Street from Briarwood Avenue to Dwinnell Avenue ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT 2016-02 - $948,130. The estimated cost includes construction and overhead costs for the project. The overhead costs include funds for administration, legal, fiscal, engineering design, geotechnical exploration, preparation of plans and specifications, easement acquisition, field surveying, and inspection. The overhead costs are estimated at 28% of the construction cost. Given the scope of the project, a 10% contingency has been included. The estimated unit prices for construction costs are based on actual bid tabulations from recent local projects of similar scope. The project cost estimates reflect the estimated construction cost, which includes contractor costs for labor, equipment and materials. Estimated costs include all utility improvement costs associated with street reconstruction. The area proposed to be specially assessed is generally described as properties abutting or with direct access to streets within the project area. The properties proposed to be specially assessed are more particularly described in the project feasibility study by address and/or by using Washington County property tax parcel identification information. The project is proposed to be specially assessed against tax parcels abutting or with direct access to said improvements. The area, described above, will be subject to special assessment of the project costs pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. The City’s Consulting Engineer will be present to describe the physical and financial impact of the proposed project as described in the project feasibility study and proposed plans and specifications. Persons desiring to be heard with reference to the proposed improvements will be heard at said time and place of the public hearing. Written or oral objections will be considered at the public hearing. The City’s assessment policy is on file with the City Clerk. The City’s assessment policy is immediately available for public inspection by contacting the City Clerk Mary Solie at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, Minnesota 55115, or by telephone at 651-426-3344. The City’s project feasibility study will be on file with the City Clerk on or before the date of the hearing and said feasibility study will be available for public inspection by contacting the City Clerk Mary Solie at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, Minnesota 55115, or by telephone at 651-426-3344. The feasibility study includes the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended, a reasonable estimate of the total amount to be assessed, and a description of the methodology used to calculate individual assessments for affected parcels. Any updates on estimated assessment amounts will be available at the hearing together with the assessment methodology. A reasonable estimate of the total amount to be assessed and a description of the methodology used to calculate individual assessments for all affected parcels will be available at the hearing. Mary Solie, City Clerk Published two times in the White Bear Press on Nov. 15 and 22, 2017.
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FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS Kevin P. Watson, City Administrator Dated: November 22, 2017 Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on November 22, 2017.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vadnais Heights City Council will meet and conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 800 East County Road E, to consider a Minor Subdivision application submitted by Value Homes, LLC, for the purpose of dividing one parcel into two separate parcels. The legal description of the subject property is as follows: Ex S 200 Ft & Ex W 150 Ft; Lot 1, Davidsons Third Subdivision, Vadnais Heights, Ramsey County, Minnesota. The location of this parcel is on Koehler Road, between Edgerton Street and Searle Court. Anyone wishing to be heard in regards to this matter will be given an opportunity at this time. The application materials are available for public review at City Hall during normal business hours. Questions or comments should be directed to Nolan Wall, Planning/Community Development Director, at 651204-6027 or nolan.wall@cityvadnaisheights.com. FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS Kevin P. Watson, City Administrator Dated: November 16, 2017 Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on November 22, 2017.
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CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vadnais Heights City Council will meet on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 800 East County Road E, to consider an application submitted by the City of Vadnais Heights, for an Amendment to the Zoning Code to Chapter 6 (Zoning Administration) concerning zoning application procedures. Anyone wishing to be heard in regard to this matter will be given an opportunity at this time. The application materials are available for public review at City Hall during normal business hours. Questions or comments should be directed to Nolan Wall, Planning/Community Development Director, at 651204-6027 or nolan.wall@cityvadnaisheights.com. FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS Kevin P. Watson, City Administrator Dated: November 16, 2017 Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on November 22, 2017.
CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Vadnais Heights City Council is considering a franchise fee on utility bills to assist in the annual repair and replacement of our city streets. The city will continue discussing the matter at the City Council meeting on December 6, 2017. This will be a Public Hearing and the City Council is eager to hear your feedback. The city has set up a webpage explaining our challenges with street repair. Visit our website and search “Franchise Fee” for more information and the proposed rates. City Council is considering rate options at these meetings. If you have questions, please contact City Administrator Kevin Watson at 651.204.6010 or at kevin.watson@cityvadnaisheights.com. FOR THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS Kevin P. Watson, City Administrator Dated: November 15, 2017 Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on November 22, 2017.
CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS PUBLIC NOTICE The City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights has adopted Ordinance No. 714, which establishes Chapter 152 of the City Code, relating to Predatory Offender Residency. The ordinance establishes the following: • Prohibits designated offenders from establishing a permanent or temporary residence within 500 feet of any school, licensed child care center, library, city park, religious facility, bus stop, state licensed residential facility housing minors, or adult use business. • Measurement distances • Penalties and enforcement provisions • Exceptions The full text of Ordinance No. 714 is available for inspection at Vadnais Heights City Hall during regular business hours. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS that the City Clerk keep a copy of the ordinance at City Hall for public inspection. Dated: November 15, 2017 CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS By: Bob Fletcher, Mayor Attested: Kevin Watson, City Administrator Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on November 22, 2017.
CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of White Bear Lake will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to consider the adoption of a proposed ordinance establishing a fee schedule for services, permits and licenses of the City of White Bear Lake. All persons who desire to be heard on these matters will be given the opportunity at this meeting. Kara Coustry - City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 22, 2017.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110 MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 2017 Abbreviated Minutes-complete information available from the Superintendent’s Office or on-line at www.isd624.org. A meeting of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Monday, November 13, 2017, in Community Room 112 at District Center, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. PROCEDURAL ITEMS: 1) The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Newberg. Roll Call – Present: Fahey, Kimball, Mullin, Newberg, Newmaster, Wilson, Chapman. Pledge of Allegiance. Chapman moved and Newmaster seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Voice vote: all ayes. Motion carried. Mullin moved and Newmaster seconded to the consent agenda consisting of: Approval of Minutes of regular meeting on October 9, special meeting of October 16, and work-study session of October 23; Payment of invoices based upon a random sample, all of which met the standards and guidelines as set by the Board; Passage of resolution regarding acceptance of gifts with thank you letters directed to the donors; Approve the field trips; and Passage of resolutions to approve personnel issues as recommended. Roll call vote: all ayes; nays - none. Motion carried. PUBLIC FORUM – no one spoke. INFORMATION ITEMS - Community Forum on Senior Award from MCEA - Brett Carlson, Director of Community Education for North Branch, presented the Minnesota Community Education Association 2017 Outstanding Project Award to the district. The Community Services and Recreation Department initiated and facilitated a community engagement project, Community Forum on Seniors, in 2015. The project included over 100 stakeholders representing businesses, elected officials, faith communities, non-profit organizations, service providers and senior community members. Community Services Coordinator Tara Jebens-Singh accepted the award on behalf of the district and thanked those involved. 2) Superintendent’s Report - Dr. Kazmierczak thanked community members for their support of the local operating levy renewal. The following student groups were recognized for state-level accomplishments: All-State Soccer; Girls and Boys Cross Country; Middle School, Junior Varsity and Varsity Cheerleading teams. The Fall Musical, Footloose, has added another performance on Saturday, November 18. The show is free for seniors and tickets are available on the district website. Parent Teacher Conferences take place on Monday, Nov. 20 and Tuesday, Nov. 21 with Thanksgiving break Nov. 22-24. Parents will be notified of an emergency school closing with a phone and email message sent to all parents, and messages posted on the district Facebook, Twitter and homepage www.isd624.org Student representative Rensted reported on the student council food drive, the success of the mountain biking and cross country teams, and encouraged attendance at Footloose. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1)Presentation of Audit Report – Mr. Jim Eichten from the district’s auditing firm of Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich, and Co, P.A (MMKR) presented the fiscal year 2016-17 audit report. OPERATIONAL ITEMS: 1)Chapman moved and Wilson seconded to approve the audit report for fiscal year 2017 as presented by Mr. Jim Eichten from MMKR, the district’s independent auditor. Roll call vote: all ayes. Nays: none. Motion carried. 2) Newmaster moved and Kimball seconded to take action on Canvas Returns of Votes of School District General and Special Election on November 7, 2017. Roll call vote: all ayes. Nays: none. Motion carried. 3)Wilson moved and Fahey seconded to take action on resolution authorizing issuance of certificates of election and directing the school district to perform other related elections duties. Roll call vote: all ayes. Nays: none. Motion carried. 4)Kimball moved and Chapman seconded to approve the District’s health insurance premium rates effective January 1, 2018 as presented. Roll call vote: all ayes. Nays: none. Motion carried.5) Mullin moved and Newmaster seconded to approve the secondary course proposals, modifications, and deletions as presented. Roll call vote: all ayes. Nays: none. Motion carried. 6)Wilson moved and Fahey seconded to accept the Ryan Art Grants from the White Bear Lake Area Education Foundation totaling $4,285. Roll call vote: all ayes. Nays: none. Motion carried. 7)Second Reading of School Board Policies: a) Policy 201, Legal Status of the School Board, b)Policy 203, Operation of the School Board – Governing Rules and Addendum A – Rules of Order, c)Policy 303, Superintendent Selection, d)Policy 533, Wellness, e)Policy 701, Establishment and Adoption of School District Budget. Chapman moved and Mullin seconded to approve the following School Board policies 201, 203, 303, 533, and 701 as recommended by the Policy Committee and Cabinet. Voice vote: all ayes. Nays none. Motion carried. BOARD FORUM - Wilson thanked White Bear
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Lake Lions Club member Bob Lundberg for his message supporting the district operating levy renewal. Kimball thanked retiring staff and welcomed new staff. The first Lincoln Elementary Gala was a success. We are all saddened by the passing of Jeanne Anderson and condolences to her family, friends, and the Lakeaires community. Newberg encouraged attendance at the production of Footloose. Fahey reported on the North Campus Parent Camp and the PTO meeting scheduled for Tuesday Nov. 14 at 6:30 pm. The Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies at Willow with 3,500 Paws awards handed out in quarter one and a 46% decrease in discipline referrals. The AMSD conference on Dec. 8 will be an update on ReImagine MN with a student panel providing their perspective on what is needed to ensure all received an equitable and excellent education. ADJOURNMENT - Wilson moved and Newberg seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Submitted by clerk, Ellen Fahey Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 22, 2017.
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITIES Ramsey County releases solicitation opportunities on Onvia DemandStar its official web site as an alternative method of public notice pursuant to Section 331A.03 of the Minnesota Statutes. Individuals may go to the Onvia DemandStar section of the Ramsey County Purchasing Webpage www.ramseycounty.us/businesses/doing-business-ramsey-county/contracts-vendors/ how-contract-ramsey-county to access registration information. SOLICITATION: RFB-MEDEX-2828-KBB OPENING DATE: 12/14/17 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE RAMSEY COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER TISSUE PROCUREMENT ROOM FOR PURPOSES OF PROCURING HUMAN CADAVERIC TISSUE. SOLICITATION: RFP-PRR2203-KB OPENING DATE: 01/04/2018 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE PROPERTY TAX, RECORDS & ELECTION SERVICES AND COUNTY ASSESSOR DEPARTMENTS, SEEKS A QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR OR CONTRACTORS (“CONTRACTOR” OR “PROPOSER”) WITH EXPERIENCE IN PROVIDING PROPERTY TAX SOFTWARE (THE “SYSTEM”), TO ASSIST BOTH DEPARTMENTS WITH THE MAINTENANCE OF THE TAX PARCEL BASE AND ASSESSMENT, CALCULATION, BILLING, COLLECTION AND SETTLEMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES AND PROVISION OF REQUISITE REPORTING AND ANALYSIS. THE SYSTEM IS TO INCLUDE SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE AS APPROPRIATE, AND THE COUNTY REQUIRES RELATED SERVICES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES, SUPPORT SERVICE, TRAINING AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (COLLECTIVELY, THE “PROJECT”). THE SYSTEM MUST BE INTEROPERATBLE, FLEXIBLE, REPSONSIVE AND ADAPTABLE TO MEETING THE CHANGING NEEDS OF THE COUNTY. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: PLATO BUILDING, 90 W PLATO BLVD., ST. PAUL, MN 55107.DECEMBER 13, 2017.1:00 PM CST. SOLICITATION: RFI-COMGR2291-MM PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS END-USER BUYERS, DEVELOPERS OR DEVELOPMENT TEAMS WITH THE ABILITY, CREDENTIALS, FINANCIAL MEANS AND EXPERIENCE TO PURCHASE AND DEVELOP A 4.77 ACRE SITE LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN SAINT PAUL, KNOWN AS RAMSEY COUNTY RIVERFRONT PROPERTY. SOLICITATION: RFP-COR24492-KR OPENING DATE: DECEMBER 07, 2017 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT, SEEKS MULTIPLE CONTRACTORS TO FACILITATE WEEKEND PROGRAMS, GIRL & BOY PROGRAMS, AND TO SERVE AS MENTORS. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: RAMSEY COUNTY METRO SQUARE BUILDING, 121 SEVENTH PLACE EAST, SAINT PAUL, MN 55101, IN ROOM 2 IN THE LOWER LEVEL. NOVEMBER 27, 2017. 2:00 P.M. CST. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on November 22, 2017.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING 0N PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF DESCENT COURT FILE NO.: 62-PR-17-848 In Re: Estate of Lester Lee Nordin, Decedent. DIANE ERICKSON (“Petitioner”) has filed a Petition for Determination of Descent (Intestate). It is Ordered that on December 19, 2017, at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at the Ramsey County Courthouse, Ramsey, Minnesota, on the Petition. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the petition will be granted. Notice shall be given by: • Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order to each interested person by United States mail at least 14 days before the time set for the hearing; and • Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order to the appropriate agency that would provide a Clearance Certificate for Medical Assistance claims. Dated: November 14, 2017 Christina Talvitie, Deputy Court Administrator MILLER & STEVENS, P.A. Patrick Doran (#397893) 92 Lake Street S., Forest Lake, MN 55025 (651) 462-0206; patrick@mi||erstevens.com Published two times in the White Bear Press on November 22 and 29, 2017.
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 11/02/2001 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $153,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Kimberly A. Volkert, an unmarried woman, Bradley C. Kopisca, an unmarried man MORTGAGEE: Key Mortgage Corporation DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 02/11/2002 as Document No. 1861764 in the Office of the County Recorder, Dakota County, Minnesota The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: National City Mortgage Co. dba Accubanc Mortgage Assignment dated: 11/02/2001 Assignment recorded: 02/11/2002 Assignment recording information: Document No. 1861765 Assignee: PNC Bank, National Association Assignment dated: 03/21/2016 Assignment recorded: 03/28/2016 Assignment recording information: Document No. 3120285 All in the records of the County Recorder in and for Dakota County, MN. TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 02-82203-01-150 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT 15, BLOCK 1, VISTA VIEW 4TH ADDITION, DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA. ABSTRACT PROPERTY Abstract Property STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1540 Circle Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Dakota LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Key Mortgage Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: PNC Mortgage, a division of PNC Bank, NA THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE: $119,964.03 AS OF 11/30/2017. THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Dakota County, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 12/14/2017 at 10:00am PLACE OF SALE: Dakota County Sheriff’s Office, 1580 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033 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 June 14, 2018, or the next business day if June 14, 2018 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Publication to begin the week of: 10/30/2017-11/03/2017 PNC Bank, National Association, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published six times in the White Bear Press on November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and December 6, 2017.
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 06/25/2003 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $131,770.80 MORTGAGOR(S): Mark J. Neudecker, single MORTGAGEE: Beneficial Loan & Thrift Co. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 07/23/2003 as Doc # 3649617 in the Office of the County Recorder, Ramsey County, Minnesota The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust Assignment dated: 02/12/2016 Assignment recorded: 03/09/2016 Assignment recording information: Doc No A04598219 All in the records of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.
www.presspubs.com TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 27.29.22.44.0049 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT 4, BLOCK 3, KUHL’S 2ND ADDITION TO ST. PAUL Abstract Property STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1764 Bush Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55106 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Beneficial Loan & Thrift Co. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE $126,503.23 AS OF 11/30/2017. THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Ramsey, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 01/10/2018 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 July 10, 2018, or the next business day if July 10, 2018 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: N THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Publication to begin the week of: 11/06/2017-11/10/2017 U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust, Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published six times in the White Bear Press on November 8, 15, 22, 29, December 6 and 13, 2017.
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 05/18/2016 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $203,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): James Dobbs, Married Man MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Marketplace Home Mortgage, LLC. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 05/26/2016 as Doc No: T02558679 in the Office of the County Register of Deeds, Ramsey County, Minnesota The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Caliber Home Loans, Inc. Assignment dated: 12/13/2016 Assignment recorded: 12/19/2016 Assignment recording information: Doc No: T02576321 All in the records of the County Register of Deeds in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 06.29.22.34.0116 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 4, Block 1, Round Lake Estates 6th Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Torrens Property PIN# 06-29-22-34-0116 Torrens Certificate No.611826 STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 23 Round Lake Trl., Little Canada, MN 55117 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Marketplace Home Mortgage, LLC. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE: $206,981.41 AS OF 08/11/2017. THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Ramsey County, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 09/20/2017 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 Months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on 03/20/2018, or the next business day if 03/20/2018 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Publication to begin the week of: 07/24/2017 - 07/28/2017 Caliber Home Loans, Inc. , Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT The attached referenced sale scheduled for 09/20/2017 is hereby postponed until 11/20/2017 at 10:00 A.M. at the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55102. Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is
NOVEMBER 22, 2017 reduced by judicial order, the premises must be vacated by 11:59 p.m. on 05/20/2018 or the next business day if 05/20/2018 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Dated: 09/13/2017 Caliber Home Loans, Inc., Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee 925 E. 4th Street, Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT The attached referenced sale scheduled for 11/20/2017 is hereby postponed until 01/19/2018 at 10:00 A.M. at the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150 Saint Paul, MN 55102. Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, the premises must be vacated by 11:59 p.m. on 07/19/2018 or the next business day if 07/19/2018 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Dated: 11/22/2017 Caliber Home Loans, Inc., Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 22, 2017.
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 8/26/2016 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $206,196.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Jason M. Bauer, an unmarried man MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mortgages Unlimited Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 8/30/2016 as Document No. T02566923 in the Office of the County Register of Deeds, Ramsey County, Minnesota The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Aurora Financial Group, Inc. Assignment dated: 6/6/2017 Assignment recorded: 06/26/2017 Assignment recording information: Document No. T02590192 All in the records of the County Register of Deeds in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 303022220051 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 11, Block 4, Vadnais Highlands, Ramsey County, Minnesota. PIN# 303022220051 Torrens Certificate No.613593 STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 105 Suzanne Ave, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Mortgages Unlimited Inc. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Freedom Mortgage Corporation THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE: $212,030.56 AS OF 08/21/2017. THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Ramsey County, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 10/11/2017 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 Months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on 04/11/2018, or the next business day if 04/11/2018 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Publication to begin the week of: 08/14/2017 - 08/18/2017 Aurora Financial Group, Inc., Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT The attached referenced sale scheduled for 10/11/2017 is hereby postponed until 11/22/2017 at 10:00 A.M. at the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55102. Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, the premises must be vacated by 11:59 p.m. on 05/22/2018 or the next business day if 05/22/2018 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Dated: 10/18/2017 Aurora Financial Group, Inc., Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee 925 E. 4th Street, Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT The attached referenced sale scheduled for 11/22/2017 is hereby postponed until 01/02/2018 at 10:00 A.M. at the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55102. Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, the premises must be vacated by 11:59 p.m. on 07/02/2018 or the next business day if 07/02/2018 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Dated: 11/23/2017 Aurora Financial Group, Inc., Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Mortgage Assignee 925 E. 4th Street, Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 22, 2017.
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workshops. Otter Lake Elementary teacher Stephen Gravley received a grant to bring watercolor lessons to students in partnership with White Bear Lake Center for the Arts. Matoska International School teachers Kendall Rutherford and Dawn Maple received a grant to bring in Fidgety Fairy Tale.
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The White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation awarded nine 2017 Ryan Family Art grants to elementary school teachers totaling about $4,300. Six Otter Lake Elementary kindergarten teachers received a grant to bring the Children's Theatre Company program “Building Bridges” into their classroom. Hugo Elementary teacher Jane Briggs and Oneka Elementary teacher Ann Gerding received a grant for each of their students to participate in two Paint Your Story
Frassati Catholic Academy recently received a technology grant from Catholic United Financial for $500. The grant funds will be used to purchase additional graphing calculators for the math department.
Student receives township scholarship Connor Barton, a senior at White Bear Lake Area High School South Campus, was a recipient of a $1,000 scholarship from the Minnesota Association of
Townships (MAT) at its annual banquet held Nov. 17. Connor is the son of Lisa and Jim Barton, who live in White Bear Township. He plans to obtain a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. The MAT scholarship is awarded to six students each year. It is open to all juniors attending a Minnesota public, private or parochial high school or a home study program. This year students wrote an essay on the subject of sustainable water, the theme of the Minnesota Association of Township’s 2017 Annual Conference. The essays also needed to show a student’s knowledge and understanding of township government. The 2018 question will be released to schools in December and applications will also be available on the MAT website www. mntownships.org.
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Lincoln Elementary third-grader Ellie Moravec was one of 170 students and 100 adults who volunteered for the school’s annual Fall Hug-A-Heart event. Students raked leaves in the Lincoln Elementary neighborhood to assist community members with fall cleanup.
Sunrise Park Middle School seventh-grader Dallas Jackson receives a hand drum lesson from Okello Sam, who taught choir students about the culture and music of Uganda. The musician has a foundation in Uganda called Hope North that helps orphans, former child soldiers and young victims of Uganda’s civil war. He has been visiting Sunrise Park on a biannual basis.
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“MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS” ((PG-13) SUNRISE / SUNSET [VIOLENCE AND THEMATIC ELEMENTS.] — After the legendary Orient Express luxury train leaves Istanbul in 1934 and an unsavory child killer (Johnny Depp) is found murdered in this love-it-or-hate-it, well-acted, unevenly paced, dialogue-heavy, thoughtprovoking, 114-minute remake of the 1974 classic film based on Agatha Christie’s 1934 mystery novel and highlighted by gorgeous cinematography and striking period wardrobe, the famous, meticulous, mustache-sporting detective Hercule Poirot (Kenneth Branagh) begins to investigate the murder and to interview possible suspects (Judi Dench, Derek Jacobi, Michelle Pfeiffer, Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Josh Gad, Lucy Boynton, Daisy Ridley, Leslie Odom Jr., Tom Bateman, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Sergei Polunin and Ziad Abaza) while on board the stalled train in an attempt to deduce who stabbed the victim to death.
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A big chunk of Arctic air made its way over us last week, plunging daytime high a good 20º colder than normal. Better to be 20º colder in November rather than January. We also added another .5” of snow on Friday night. What made this one a bit more interesting is that it stuck to the roads, making driving a little perilous into Saturday morning. And with the longer shadows, side streets remained a bit slippery in spots into Sunday. The good news is that temperatures rebounded a bit this week, as any real cold is still weeks away.
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“LAST FLAG FLYING” (R) [LANGUAGE THROUGHOUT INCLUDING SOME SEXUAL REFERENCES.] — After a widowed Naval exchange stocking clerk (Steve Carell) learns that his only son died while serving in Iraq in this touching, captivating, well-acted, quirky, unevenly paced, witty, 124-minute sequel to “The Last Detail,” the former Navy medic finds his two Vietnam Marine buddies, a heavy-drinking Virginia bar owner (Bryan Cranston) and a married preacher (Laurence Fishburne) in 2003, and they go on one wacky detour after another when he asks them to help him bury his son in New Hampshire after ignoring the advice of a hard-nosed colonel (Yul Vazquez) to bury him at Arlington Cemetery, and accept the help of his son’s friend (J. Quinton Johnson), who was with him when he died.
“WONDER” (PG) [THEMATIC ELEMENTS, INCLUDING BULLYING, AND SOME MILD LANGUAGE.] — A touching, inspirational, heartwarming, 113-minute film based on R.J. Palacio’s bestselling novel in which a smart, facially disfigured fifth-grader (Jacob Tremblay) who lives with his parents (Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson) and older sister (Izabela Vidovic) in New York City, tries desperately to navigate his first days at his prep school with the help of a compassionate principal (Mandy Patinkin) and to fit in with other students (Noah Jupe, Millie Davis, Bryce Gheisar, Ty Consiglio, et al.) when some of them bully and ostracize him.
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
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Fun Fact The 57 on Heinz ketchup bottles represents the number of varieties of pickles the company once had.
Did you know? In the average lifetime, a person will walk the equivalent of 5 times around the equator.
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“LADY BIRD” (R) [LANGUAGE, SEXUAL CONTENT, BRIEF GRAPHIC NUDITY AND TEEN PARTYING.] — An engaging, realistic, down-to-earth, star-dotted (Lois Smith, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Bob Stephenson, Jake McDorman and Andy Buckley), coming-of-age, 93-minute comedic drama that follows the senior year in 2003 of a Catholic high school student (Saoirse Ronan) who lives with her middle-class parents (Laurie Metcalf and Tracy Letts) and grocery clerk brother (Jordan Rodrigues) in Sacramento, as she dreams of attending college on the East Coast, struggles with her relationship with her best friend (Beanie Feldstein) after she begins to hang out with a popular student (Odeya Rush), and explores the dating scene when she meets a handsome student (Lucas Hedges) during auditions for the school musical and later an immature, free-spirited musician (Timothée Chalamet) to whom she loses her virginity.
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Students move and groove in math class The morning of Nov. 15, Joseph Nelson brought in a brand new Hokki stool donated by his mother, who saw the stools when she came to visit. Anderson also brought a stationary bike to her classroom from her basement, where it sat mostly unused since she goes to the gym at 5 a.m. every day. Another teacher donated an additional unused basement bike. “The rule is, you can’t come to the bike without any work,” Anderson noted. Students do well at giving each other two-minute turns, she added. Anderson also incorporates singing and dancing into her math lessons and SARA MARIE MOORE | PRESS PUBLICATIONS homeroom time. Fifth-grader Joseph Nelson
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MAHTOMEDI — O.H. Anderson fifth-grader Vincent Humpal said he can solve math problems better while moving on a Hokki stool than sitting still on a regular classroom chair. “I can move around and focus more,” he said while taking his turn on a stationary bike in Christy Anderson’s math classroom. He jumps on the bike when it’s not his turn to use one of 11 Hokki stools the class has added to its classroom this fall. The two bikes have a tray attached where students can place their math book. The bikes and Hokki stools are all about getting students moving so they can learn better, said Anderson, who started making changes in her classroom after doing research on the effects of movement on learning. She said students are more likely to retain a lesson if they move during it. Last spring, the principal gave each teacher two Hokki stools to try, she noted. The stools have a convex base that allows students to move while sitting. Anderson was hooked and asked her husband if they could donate two more to her classroom. Now the class is up to about a dozen, thanks to donations from the parent teacher organization (PTO) and classroom parents.
brought a Hokki stool to class that his family donated.
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Fifth-grader Charlotte Husten swivels on a Hokki stool while classmate Nicholas Pietig pedals a stationary bike in Christy Anderson’s classroom at O.H. Anderson Elementary Nov. 15.
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