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Kids meaning for the season

School board moves forward with maintenance project bonds

BY RANDY PAULSON STAFF WRITER

WHITE BEAR LAKE — Facility maintenance proj ects in the White Bear Lake Area School District are getting their next round of funding, this time to the tune of $34 million.

The school board unanimously approved a reso lution of intent to issue general obligation facilities maintenance bonds totaling $34,505,000 at its meeting Nov. 14.

The bonds are the latest in a series of bonds that are set to be distributed over several years to fund the district’s long-term facility maintenance projects.

Tim Wald, assistant superintendent for finance and

operations, said during the meeting these bonds were factored into the original tax impact statement before district voters passed the $326 million Building Our Future bond referendum for broader district facility changes in November 2019.

The $34 million bond issuance will fund various updates at the high school’s North Campus. Those will include accessibility upgrades related to sinks, counters, drinking fountains, doors, restrooms and the elevator. Other maintenance improvements will consist of mechanical, plumbing and electrical infra structure replacements.

The maintenance work will occur over the next several years, according to Wald.

“We have a pretty aggressive 10-year plan to ad

dress the maintenance of our buildings. The signifi cant amount of maintenance of the 17 buildings that we operate — it’s almost impossible to tackle it all,” Wald said.

“We’re happy that within our Building Our Future bond referendum, we’re able to tag some of those deferred maintenance projects. Our buildings should be in pretty good shape for a good long time.”

School board Chair Jessica Ellison referenced page 108 of the meeting packet, where the bond’s mainte nance projects are listed on the right side under the fiscal year 2023 box.

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said.

At its Dec. 12 meeting, the school board will meet with Shelby Mc Quay of Ehlers & Asso ciates Inc. to go through the presale report for the bonds. The bonds will be sold in early January.

Another facilities-relat ed item the board OK’d was accepting three bids for improvements for South Campus’ athletic fields.

The selected bids to taled $492,750 and consist ed of the following:

• $111,450 to Kilmer Electric Co. Inc. of Minne apolis for electrical work.

• $288,800 to Rachel Contracting Inc. of St.

Michael for site clearing and earthwork.

• $92,500 to Mauer Com pany of Saint Paul for site fencing.

The ballfield projects include improvements to the three existing softball fields and the addition of two baseball fields. He referenced a rendering showing a bird’s-eye view of what the athletic fields would look like following the project.

“All the ballfields will have fencing and dugouts. Between the baseball and softball fields, you see a sidewalk and that’s new. That’ll allow access to all the ballfields and handi capped accessibility to all of the fields,” Wald said.

In the middle of the ballfields will be four new batting cages and storage buildings. The latter will

be built by White Bear Lake Area High School pupils through the Career Pathways program.

The work on the ballfields is scheduled to mostly be finished next summer.

In other action, the school board:

• Approved two propos als for course changes for the 2023-24 school year. The first is changing ad vanced placement micro economics to instead be a college-level principles of microeconomics course through the University of Minnesota. A White Bear Lake teacher would lead the course, so students would have concurrent college enrollment and earn four college credits. The other course change was to streamline the enriched and general

social studies courses in seventh and eighth grades.

• Approved a resolution to canvass results of the Nov. 8 election to renew the district’s capital proj ect levy authorization. Of the 28,938 votes cast for that ballot question, 17,231 voted in favor and 11,707 voted against.

• Established polling places for 2023.

• Approved school board policies 301-306, 422-423, 520 and 522-523. The policies are related to administration, the

superintendent, policy implementation, admin istrator code of ethics, em ployee-student relations, student surveys, student sex nondiscrimination and policies incorporated by reference.

• Received a presenta tion from Alison Gilles pie, assistant superin tendent for teaching and learning, regarding the 2021-22 World’s Best Workforce Summary and Achievement and Integra tion Progress Report. Key findings included: - 9% of preschool stu

dents need intensive early literacy support, an improvement from a target of 25%.

- 53.1% of third graders meet or exceed Minnesota Compre hensive Assessments reading scores.

- 20% of students in the class of 2022 com pleting four college and career readiness classes.

- The 2021 grad uation rate for the district was 91.3%; it was 97% for the high school.

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Go out for Mexican in Mahtomedi

Luna Seasons in Mahtomedi will open for lunch and dinner beginning Nov. 28. Breakfast will be served on weekends.

Staff include (from left) Matthew Christensen, cook; T.J. Ledbetter, assistant manager; Kjersten Emerson, server; Christian Rodriguez, assistant cook; Billy Ledbetter, manager/head cook; and Gabriela Castellanos, owner.

Luna Seasons is located at 114 Mahtomedi Avenue. Call 651330-6001 for more information.

Shine Lights on Vadnais Heights starts Dec. 1

All Vadnais Heights residents are invited to help light up the community during the Shine Lights on Vadnais Heights event Dec. 1 through Jan. 7.

Decorate your home and/or yard and register it at cityvadnaisheights.com/holidaylights. A self-guided tour map of holiday displays will be updated regu larly online.

The city website also has paper ornaments that can be printed, decorated and hung in windows, as well as tutorials for holiday crafts.

Donations sought for Holiday Toy and Food Drive

Distribution of food and toys to Vadnais Heights families in need is Saturday, Dec. 17. Toy donations can be dropped off at City Hall through Dec. 14. For more information about the annual Holiday Toy and Food Drive, go to cityvadnaisheights.com/foodshelf.

Sign up for recreation programs

The city of Vadnais Heights offers adult winter rec reation programs, including Yoga, Holiday Cleanse Yoga, and Tai Chi Chuan beginning in December and January. Participants can register by calling 651-204-6000 or going to cityvadnaisheights.com/reg ister. All skill levels are welcome.

The city also offers snowshoe rentals. For infor mation and pricing, go to cityvadnaisheights.com/ snowshoe.

Senior residence collecting donations for food shelf

Harbor Crossing is collecting baking supplies and single-serve food items geared to children for the White Bear Food Shelf’s holiday food drive. Food do nations can be dropped off before Dec. 2 at the front desk. Harbor Crossing is located at 4650 Centerville Road, White Bear Lake.

Advanced heart care close to home

M Health Fairview-St. John's Hospital in Maplewood recently celebrated the opening of five cardiac catheterization labs. St. John's is the only hospital in the east metro suburbs offer ing tertiary cardiac care, an advanced level of care.

Remember pets this holiday season

Goldwood Kennels will host an opportunity to shop for holiday gifts for the furry members of the family. The Holiday Boutique Open House will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6. The event is geared to people. Goldwood Kennels is located at 9500 Dellwood Road N., White Bear Lake.

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Midterm elections over

ARE THEY REALLY over? It looks like there are several races too close to call on the national level. In the House of Representatives Republicans have been declared winners. Minnesota’s Tom Emmer will be the House Whip. In Georgia there will be another election to make the final decision for the Senate.

Minnesota has gone totally DFL with the governor reelected, and the Democrats will be in control of the House and Senate. A lot of money has been spent on the midterm elections and the election advertising on TV nearly caused us to wear out our remote controls trying to switch channels.

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I think Trump was the biggest loser, as his support of Repub lican candidates in large part failed. The predictions of a red wave didn’t happen. He needs to step aside, but I know he will find that difficult. The Republi cans need to reorganize without Trump.

Governor Walz has a large budget surplus and with the support of both the House and Senate, a lot of their initiatives will be underway.

An important one will eliminate Social Secu rity as an income to pay Minnesota tax on. The large budget surplus can also be used to lower tax rates. After all, Minnesota is a very high tax state ranking 45th of 50.

Governor Walz has plans to distribute some of the surplus to Minnesota residents. I think more should be used to reduce our tax rate.

I think it’s ideal when governments are split and not controlled by one party altogether. That isn’t what the voters have chosen. Elections are a key part of a democracy and through this elec tion it seems to have functioned adequately.

Minnesota’s Constitution deals with the issue of abortion. As far as the economy, while threats of recession remain strong, there is a contin ued concern of worker shortages. Inflation is showing signs of slowing, but it’s still increas ing faster than wages. That is a tough issue for business, whether large or small, to maintain an adequate staff.

Even government offices are suffering. In the last couple weeks, our mail has not been deliv ered to the Press office on two different days. We are dependent on it for news and information that we need to process.

Other areas of government are short of staff, whether it be in the area of policing or govern ment forms that need processing. It takes people to do it and there is a major shortage.

Voters in Independent School District 624 in White Bear Lake once again approved the 10 year capital project levy. This will provide $2.6 million annually for technology-related services. The election brought about something quite unusual in the Birchwood mayor’s race. Marga ret Ford, a retired attorney, won the race with 46% of the votes as a write-in candidate. She used a question and answer video posted on her website and as a result won the election. Ford comes to the role as mayor with a lot of experi ence in different areas of leadership. She will wield the gavel in early January.

Ballots have been cast and voters have made their decisions. A democracy works.

Happy Thanksgiving to all our readers.

Talking holiday eating with U of M

The holiday season is right around the corner, and families and friends across the state will soon be gathering around the dinner table to share a special meal together.

Joanne Slavin, Ph.D., RDN, a professor in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition in the Univer sity of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS), answers questions about how you can make the most of your holiday din ing experience.

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Q: How has our understanding of “healthy” changed in 2022?

Q: What is spe cial about holiday eating in Minne sota?

Dr. Slavin: Wall eye, wild rice and wild game are all special Minnesota treats that can be enjoyed during the holidays. Load up on vegetables to make sure you get the vitamins and minerals you need. Pumpkins, apples, nuts and cranber ries make eating festive and healthy. Holiday drinks, especially hot versions, are a fun tradition during our cold winter months. Remember the importance of rituals and family customs in holiday eating, and don’t diss Aunt Eleanor’s jello salad, the white buns that make an appearance at holiday meals or the sweet potato hot dish with marshmallows. Sure, these items don’t meet many of our new nutrition norms, but small helpings of most items can be enjoyed with family and friends.

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Dr. Slavin: The FDA has recent ly proposed changes to what food products can be termed “healthy.” If approved, the new language would allow food companies to use the word “healthy” on their packaging only if their product contains a certain amount of food from at least one of the major food groups, such as fruit, vegetables, grains, dairy or pro tein. In addition, the product would need to have limited added sugars, saturated fat and sodium. However, as a dietitian I believe that calling any one food healthy or unhealthy is skating on thin ice. Many traditional foods that are important in different cultural practices are put in the “un healthy” category, when in reality no one food should be called unhealthy. We want to be sure that our overall diet contains all the nutrients we need and no more calories than we should be consuming based on our activity levels.

Q: What food safety measures should I keep in mind this year?

Dr. Slavin: We are fortunate to live in a country where our food safety standards are high and consumers can feel good about the foods they buy at the grocery store. After foods leave the grocery store, consumers can practice good food handling practices to avoid food safety outbreaks. For example, avoid leaving the stuffed turkey sitting out as you watch the football game. Even more important, don’t stuff the turkey at all. Consider cooking the stuffing separately and filling it with healthy ingredients like fruit, nuts and vegetables.

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Q: How can I connect with local farmers and producers during this holiday season?

Dr. Slavin: I would love to see more folks connecting with farmers, either by buying a holiday tree, visit ing a farmstead to buy local cheese, or going to the pumpkin patch or ap ple farm. It makes the point that food does not start at the grocery store; there are dedicated farmers that sup ply our wonderful foods in the U.S. Minnesota is a leading producer of turkeys, but also a leader in regen erative agriculture, including use of cover crops and perennials to make sure that we care about our health but also the health of our soil.

Q: How can I connect with my community and support neigh bors who might be dealing with hunger this year?

Dr. Slavin: Food security is a basic right and the Farm Bill invests in many programs to help provide food for those struggling with hunger. But it takes a village to feed everyone, so community partners like religious groups, soup kitchens and food shelves are the important safety nets to make sure our neighbors have the food they need. Many of us do our part during the holidays to donate gift cards to grocery stores and restaurants or spend time volunteer ing for non-profit organizations that help feed those in need.

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About the Town

Minnow Tank winners net $1,500 for charities

teams. The judges critiqued the groups based on their preparedness, enthusiasm, teamwork and creativity.

H20 for Life, founded in 2007 by former Highview Middle School teacher Patty Hall, con nects youth with service-learn ing opportunities to alleviate water crises around the world.

The Ghanian school water project is one of several the nonprofit is aiding.

The Water Warriors said they chose to support H20 for Life because they wanted people around the world to have access to clean and safe drinking water.

BY RANDY PAULSON STAFF WRITER

WHITE BEAR LAKE — A small, rural school in Ghana is getting $600 toward a clean wa ter project thanks to the recent efforts of four Willow Lane Elementary fourth graders.

Alden Chang, Bryelle Cooper, Denver Delaney and Macie Werner won first place for their presentation urging a panel of five judges to support White Bear Lake-based non profit H20 for Life.

“They have a water crisis there, so they need help to get clean water,” Delaney said of the Ghanian school, Dodome

Awiesu Community School.

The team, dubbed “The Water Warriors,” was one of 10 groups of fourth graders who participated in the second annual Minnow Tank proj ect Nov. 15. The project is a partnership between the White Bear Lake Rotary Club and the school.

“It’s all about teaching kids about service and community and giving back,” said Jackie Reis, a Rotary Club member who helped organize the proj ect last academic year.

The teams vied for a piece of the $1,500 prize money donated by Subaru, which the judges divided for the top four

They played a brief video of a 15-year-old student at Dodome Awiesu thanking the Willow Lane students for trying to support repair work on the Ghanian school’s drinking water borehole. Hall’s son shot the video while he was visiting the school on behalf of H20 for Life.

The fourth grade class at Willow Lane was divided into small groups based on which type of charity the students were interested in supporting. Each group started working with an adult community member who coached them as the students prepared their presentations.

The project teaches students how to work as a team and encourage one another while working toward a common goal. It also shows pupils how everybody is able to make a difference for others.

“No matter how much money you have, no matter how good of a reader you are, no mat ter what — everyone has the power to make a difference in the lives of others. That’s our goal, is to empower them in their strengths and to use them to make a difference in the world,” said Willow Lane instructional coach Leigh An derson, who spearheaded the Minnow Tank project with the Rotary Club.

The second-place team, “The Mighty Bed Fighters,” earned $400 for their Minne apolis-based charity, My Very Own Bed. The team consist

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The charity provides new beds to children in the Twin Cities and surrounding sub urbs who are in need of one.

The students said they wanted to support My Very Own Bed because of the importance of a good night’s sleep for kids.

“Everyone should have a bed, because some people are still sleeping on the floor, and it’s really uncomfortable,” Mat teson said.

The third-place $300 award went to “The One-Wishers,” which consisted of Jacob Heller, Adrian Hamlin, Lauren Estis and Chloe Cassidy. They urged the judges to support the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.

One of only two comprehen sive cancer centers in the state, the facility’s research focuses on the causes, prevention, detection and treatment of the disease. The center also aims to improve quality of life for cancer patients and share its research with other medical professionals.

Aaliyah Cargeor, Zakiya Kawo, Melanie Vang and Di ana Xiong rounded out the top finishers in fourth place under the team name, “The Helping

and earned the organization $200.

“It is cold outside, and we want everybody to have a roof over their heads,” Kawo said. “PSP will provide stable hous ing plus shelter for homeless kids and their families.”

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of Holly Halverson Vue, Adrianna Labossiere, Oliver Matteson and Torian Newton.

Hands.” The students promot ed the Minneapolis homeless shelter, People Serving People,

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Mighty Bed Fighters: Willow Lane Elementary fourth graders Torian New ton, Holly Halverson Vue, coach Marty Rathmanner, Adrianna Labossiere and Oliver Matteson earned second place for their Minnow Tank presenta tion supporting the Minneapolis nonprofit, My Very Own Bed.

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Willow Lane Elementary fourth graders Alden Chang and Macie Werner speak about their Minnow Tank team’s charity, H20 for Life, during their presentation Nov. 15. They and their teammates, Bryelle Cooper and Den ver Delaney, won first place.

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Willow Lane Elementary fourth grader Xander Xiong holds up two jars, one with clean water and the other with dirty water. He and his Minnow Tank team, “The Environ ment Savers,” presented about Conservation Minnesota on Nov. 15.

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Theresa Lydon gives her fourth grade Minnow Tank team, “The Helping Hands,” last-minute encouragement before its presentation. The team consists of Aaliyah Cargeor, Melanie Vang, Diana Xiong and Zakiya Kawo. Stella Hawkinson

O.H. Anderson Elementary

COPS&COURTS

RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS

The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Town ship:

Vadnais Heights

• A Vadnais Heights man, 44, was arrested on mul tiple gross misdemeanor warrants Oct. 22 in the 100 block of Red Oaks Drive after Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched out on a domestic. As it turned out, there was no domestic, but the suspect was discovered to have had a warrant. The suspect then fled out the back door and was arrest ed two days later at that address.

• Gold Liquors in the 1600 block of County Road E reported a person for stealing a $51 bottle of liquor on Oct. 21. The same person was reported to have stolen a $64 bottle of liquor on Oct. 22, as cap tured on store video. The complainant thinks the suspect may be a regular.

• A resident in the 600 block of Hiawatha Avenue reported the tires on her vehicle slashed and the brake line cut while it was parked in the driveway at approximately 4:15 a.m. Oct. 24. Possible suspect information exists, and the case is under investi gation.

• A Hugo woman reported leaving her wallet in an Uber vehicle at 3:18 a.m. Oct. 24 after getting a ride home from a restaurant in the 1100 block of County Road E. After being unable to contact the driver, the complainant canceled her cards.

• A resident in the 1100 block of County Road D reported a basket of clothing miss ing Oct. 26 after he left it on a communal folding table earlier that day because all of the washing machines were in use.

• A Little Falls woman, 30, was cited for misdemeanor theft Oct. 24 at the Vadnais Heights Walmart in the 800 block of County Road E after loss prevention personnel detained her for concealing $145.11 in merchandise and passing all points of sale.

• A resident in the 200 block of Primrose Court on Oct. 24 reported her identity used fraudulently to open a credit card account after her personal information was exposed due to a data breach at a vendor used by her employer. Deputies advised her on the identity theft recovery process. On that same day, a Vadnais Heights woman reported her credit cards stolen while she was in Wood bury and used at the Vad nais Heights Walmart.

• A set of brand new golf clubs, a bolt cutter and a tripod were reported found in the grass by a driveway in the 3700 block of McMe nemy Street in the early morning of Oct. 25. The

finder reported hearing a loud vehicle stopping in the area around midnight.

• A resident in the 4100 block of Oak Crest Drive reported his vehicle's trail er hitch filled with fresh cement and fresh cement smeared on the back of his vehicle as it was parked Oct. 27 in a neighbor's driveway due to road con struction.

• A Vadnais Heights woman reported her wallet miss ing Oct. 27, after she left it in a shopping cart in the Walmart parking lot corral in the 800 block of County Road E. By the time she realized her wallet was missing, charges had already been made on one of her credit cards at the Walmart and more charges had been made at Famous Footwear on another card. Possible suspect informa tion has been gathered from store video. The case is under investigation.

• Gold Liquors in the 1600 block of County Road E reported a male and female entering the store sepa rately Oct. 27 and teaming up to distract the clerk from the counter, while they each grabbed items from the shelves before fleeing the store. In all, four bottles were taken, in cluding a high-end single malt whiskey worth $3,000.

• Deputies on rolling patrol recovered a vehicle stolen out of Dakota County in the 1100 block of County Road D at 12:43 a.m. Oct. 28, after they spotted a stolen license plate on the vehicle as it was parked in a no-parking zone. The vehicle's front license plate matched the VIN of the vehicle, which belonged to a party from Texas. After the vehicle was towed to the impound lot, deputies made contact with the registered owner and ar ranged for collection of the vehicle.

White Bear Township

• A front license plate was reported stolen Oct. 23 from a vehicle parked in a driveway in the 5500 block of Otter View Trail.

• Deputies engaged in the pursuit of an unidentified motorist who fled from the Wyoming Police Depart ment at 9:02 p.m. Oct. 26 in the area of Highway 96 and Centerville Road. The chase was called off after two minutes and 2 miles due to the fugitive's exces sive speeds and reckless driving.

• Two St. Paul women, 21 and 22, were cited Oct. 28 at the Walmart for mis demeanor theft after they were located occupying a vehicle in the parking lot across the street with $399.50 in merchandise that was not paid for. One of the females was advised of a misdemeanor theft warrant out on her from Dakota County. Their cas es were forwarded to the city attorney for review.

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS

The White Bear Police Department reported the following selected incidents:

• A motor vehicle theft was reported in the 2400 block of Orchard Lane Nov. 10.

• Criminal property damage was reported in the 3500 block of McKnight Road Nov. 10.

• dentity theft involving a credit card/ credit line created in someone else’s name was reported in the 4700 block of Highway 61 Nov. 10. There are no known suspects.

• A hit-and-run involving a vehicle and pedestrian was reported near the inter section of County Road E and Century Avenue Nov. 10.

• An anonymous caller reported an errat ic driver in the area of County Road E and Glen Oaks Avenue Nov. 10. The vehi cle was located later in the 2000 block of County Road E. The driver was having a possible medical incident.

• A disturbance call related to disorderly conduct was reported in the 2400 block of Elm Drive Nov. 11.

• A hit-and-run crash occurred in the intersection of Highway 61 and Highway 96 S. junction Nov. 11. No injuries were reported.

• A harassment complaint was made in the 3600 block of Highland Avenue Nov. 11.

• A Brainerd woman was arrested on two outstanding felony warrants, one for fourth-degree assault and the other for check forgery, in the 4700 block of High way 61 Nov. 11.

• Officers responded to a property damage crash near the intersection of Highway

61 and Cedar Avenue Nov. 11.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 4900 block of Highway 61 Nov. 11. The parties were separated.

• Officers responded to a disorderly con duct call in the 4800 block of Highway 61 Nov. 12. The subject left as officers arrived.

• Officers responded to a disorderly con duct call in the 2400 block of Jansen Av enue Nov. 12. The dispute was between family members.

• Criminal property damage was reported in the 3700 block of Bellaire Avenue Nov. 12.

• A Stillwater man was booked at the Ramsey County Jail for third-degree DWI test refusal Nov. 13. It happened af ter an officer conducted a traffic stop for his vehicle, which was traveling nearly 100 mph on I-694 near McKnight Road. A preliminary breath sample showed the driver’s blood alcohol content was more than twice the legal limit.

• Criminal property damage was reported in the 2600 block of Roth Place Nov. 13.

• Officers responded to a report of dis orderly conduct on the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Nov. 14.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 5000 block Woodcrest Road Nov. 14.

• Harassment was reported in the 1800 block of Birch Street Nov. 14.

• A suspect driver was identified and cited following a hit-and-run accident in the 1400 block of Highway 96 Nov. 14.

• Theft of liquor products was reported in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road Nov. 15. Suspects are unknown.

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

• Gun shots were reported Oct. 23 in the 10000 block of 60th Street N., and a bullet was recovered from the property.

• Complainants in the area of Jamaca Avenue N. and 75th Street N. reported cars driving too fast on 75th Street N. Oct. 28.

Mahtomedi

• A suspicious vehicle occu pied by six juveniles was reported at 2 a.m. Oct. 20 in the general area of East Avenue. Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies advised the youths that it was well past curfew and that they needed to head home.

• A surveyor was reported Oct. 21 for stepping on the neighbor's property in the 1000 block of Summit Avenue while surveying the property next door. When told to get off the property, the surveyor did so. Therefore, dep uties assured the com plainant that no crime had been committed.

• A motor vehicle was reported stolen overnight Oct. 21-22 from a Robert

Street address.

• A motorist in the area of Wildwood Road and Wedgewood Road was cit ed Oct. 23 for speeding 64 mph in a 45 mph zone.

• On Oct. 24, a landlord on Ridgeway Court reported that her tenant, sched uled to move out at the end of October, was de manding that she remain at the residence until mid-December. Deputies advised the complainant to start the eviction process, even though there was no formal lease agreement. They further advised the complainant the situation was a civil matter, but to alert them if there were further developments.

• A Warner Avenue resi dent on Oct. 26 reported vehicles speeding by O.H. Anderson Elementary every morning. Deputies advised the complainant that this was a safety is sue, and that extra patrol was needed.

• Deputies on patrol in the 3000 block of Century Avenue Oct. 26 received an alert from Mahtomedi city staff that a busi ness in the city was out of compliance with the recently enacted massage ordinance.

• A Wildwood Road resi dent reported property stolen out of a motor vehi

cle on Oct. 26.

• An unknown male was reported for indecent ex posure on Stillwater Road at 3:19 p.m. Oct. 27. Other witnesses said they saw the male walking away from the area. Deputies were unable to spot the naked man.

Pine Springs

• Deputies cleared a large green gate from the mid dle of I-694, just south of Highway 36 on Oct. 26.

• Residents in the 3000 block of Long Lake Road reported speeding and aggressive driving, along with crosswalk violations during morning and af ternoon school pickup on Oct. 26.

• Deputies on Oct. 27 assisted the Minnesota State Patrol in search ing a vehicle for drugs, following a traffic stop on eastbound Highway 36 at I-694. Deputies were successful in locating the drugs.

Willernie

• A Minnesota woman was arrested for DWI at 11:57 p.m. Oct. 29 on north bound I-694, just south of Highway 36.

• A Faversham Road resi dent reported receiving threats Oct. 24.

The Mahtomedi City Council at its Nov. 15 meeting took the following action:

Waiting time for pickleballers will be reduced slightly after council approved a professional services proposal from WSB to provide the final design and bidding for the new Wedgewood Park double pickleball courts.

The pickleball courts will be located adjacent to the basketball courts and will include a walk way connection and, potentially, a small seating area. The total cost of the professional services has been set at $15,500.

The city's pavement will be inspected, after council approved a work plan proposal from WSB for the city’s 2022 pavement management program. WSB will continue to implement the city's pavement management system for a cost not to exceed $22,140. Services will include data man agement, detailed inspections of pavement on city streets and trails, pavement summary, qual ity control, pavement analysis and report updates. These tasks will be carried out from May to August 2023.

Council awarded the contract for the Greenwood Ditch Drain age Improvement Project to low bidder Winberg Companies LLC for $150,351.68. The engineer's

cost estimate was $124,098; and the highest bid of five was $223,197.90

Retired Mahtomedi firefighters will see their retirement benefits increased, after council passed a resolution opting to increase the retirement benefit level for firefighters vested in the State wide Volunteer Firefighter Plan (SVFRP). The city previously authorized the Mahtomedi Fire Department to join the SVFRP, administered by the Public Em ployees Retirement Association (PERA). State statute allows an increase in benefit levels if the plan is fully funded. Council's increase from $6,100 to $6,500 per year of service will benefit firefighters who have completed at least five years of good time service credit. The change will be effective on Jan. 1, 2023.

In an era when fire depart ments in general are under staffed, the fire department is happy to welcome a new firefight er/EMT, after council approved the status change for a proba tionary paid on-call firefighter/ EMT. Hannah Campbell has completed the needed EMT and fire training to fulfill the proba tionary requirements, and Chief Terry Fischer has recommended her promotion. Campbell was sworn in and received her badge

in council chambers. The status change is not expected to pose any impact on the city budget.

Users of the Lake Links Trail on the north end of town will have illumination, after council approved the pay voucher for Lake Links Trail lighting to Kill mer Electric Co. in the amount of $34,105.

Due to recent issues associated with emerald ash borer, oak wilt and other tree diseases, city staff realized that a discussion was needed to determine who would be responsible for treating or removing diseased trees on city boulevards. The discussion was especially timely, as the city will soon be preparing boulevard trees along Mahtomedi Avenue (STH 244) for upcoming construc tion. City staff will draft a policy regarding trees on the city right of way and solicit input from the Environmental Commission.

The council next meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road.

Loretta B. Harding is a contrib uting writer for Press Publications. She can be reached at news@ presspubs.com or 651-407-1200.

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF

Fumbling, stumbling,

leads to DWI arrest

A Minneapolis man, 33, faces up to one year imprisonment and/or a maximum fine of $3,000 for gross misdemeanor DWI, following an Oct. 30 arrest in the area of I-694 and Rice Street. His maximum sentence could be doubled if he's also convicted of a second charge of gross misdemeanor DWI. This duplicate charge is an enhancement charge due to a previous DWI conviction.

At approximately 1:40 a.m. Oct. 30, Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies on patrol observed a vehicle whirling around the inside of the roundabout bridge on Rice Street and I-694 while straddling the center lane line. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle, as it was unable to maintain a single lane.

During the traffic stop, the driver

bumbling

displayed all the classic signs of major intoxication and fumbled around while searching for his driver's license and insurance papers. Based on their observation of the driver's eyes during the horizontal gaze nystagmus test, deputies made him leave his vehicle to perform other standardized field sobriety tests. He failed them all. The driver provided a preliminary breath test sample that registered a bloodalcohol content of 0.192.

A DataMaster test at the station at 3:21 a.m. registered a blood-alcohol content of 0.17, meaning that the subject was driving a motor vehicle at the height of his intoxication levels.

The subject has a prior Minnesota DWI conviction from 2016, which is being used to enhance the current charge.

MAHTOMEDI

WHAT’S HAPPENING

dents and professional dancers from St. Croix Ballet. Tickets $23.

Contact: 651-439-2820 or stcroixballet.com

HOMETOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS

When: Nov. 26-Dec. 31

Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave.

Details: View works on display, visit with artists, and listen to live music. Free with registration. Contact:whitebeararts.org

“A

FAST BEFORE THE FEAST

When: 7-10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24

Where: Boatworks Commons, 4495 Lake Ave., S., White Bear Lake

Details: 10K, 5K and 1.5 mile Tur key Dash. Same day registration available; cash/check only. Contact: 651-440-9625 or mmraces.com

CHRISTMAS STORY”

When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 18. 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 and Friday, Dec. 9; 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5

Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake

Details: Holiday favorite performed by Lakeshore Players Theatre. Tickets $10$30.

Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplay ers.org

NUTCRACKER SUITE BALLET

When: 2 & 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25; 2 & 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26; 1 & 6 p.m. Sun day, Nov. 27

Where: Stillwater Area High School Auditorium, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. Details: Family-friendly version of the classic Christmas ballet featuring stu

Where: Downtown Stillwater Details: Free family events happening every weekend through Dec. kick-off with Black Friday shopping deals at downtown shops and restaurants; also include Wintertime in Stillwater Lights Show, costumed Victorian carolers, car oling Biercycle tours, holiday tea events, horse-drawn wagon rides, photos with Santa, New Years Eve ball drop, and more. See schedule and details online.

Contact: DiscoverStillwater.com/ events

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB

When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27 Where: Vadnais-Sucker Lake Recre ational Area Details: Hike flat, paved trail that is easy to walk. Contact: stpaulhike.com

“CHRISTMAS UNDER THE STARS”

When: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27 Where: Roseville Lutheran Church, 1215 W. Roselawn Ave. Details: Christmas concert performed by Lake Country and North Star Cho rus. Tickets $15 general admission. Contact: lakecountrychorus.org

THE LEGENDS OF WHITE BEAR LAKE

When: 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28 Where: Online, Zoom Details: Programs presented as part of the NEA Big Read series explores the many variations of the legend that gives White Bear Lake its name. Free. Contact: whitebearhistory.org Members' Exhibition Reception and Holiday Party When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1

PJS WITH SANTA

When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 County Rd. F E. Details: Children can wear pajamas, enjoy treats and visit with Santa. Reg istration deadline Nov. 25; $10/family residents and $20/family nonresidents. Contact: cityvadnaisheights.com

TREE OF LIGHT AND REMEMBRANCE

When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 Where: Veteran's Memorial Park, Mahtomedi Details: Honor a loved one and illumi nate the lives of those in need with a light for the tree at the park. $10/light by Nov. 30; proceeds benefit the Mahto medi Area Food Shelf.

Contact: 651-395-5352 or stjudeoft helake.org/mahtomedi-area-food-shelf

WINTER FEST

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 & 17

Where: Downtown white Bear Lake Details: Strolling carolers, Santa, ice sculptures, and horse-drawn carriage rides (free with food donation). Also spe cials at shops and restaurants. Contact: downtownwhitebearlake.com

FILLEBROWN HOUSE HOLIDAY TOURS

When: 10 and 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 and Dec. 10

Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Tour the Fillebrown House decked out for the holidays and hear the stories of former residents. Tickets $12. Contact; whitebearhistory.square.site

FILLEBROWN

HOUSE CANDLELIGHT TOURS

When: 6 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake

Details: Tour the Fillebrown House decked out for the holidays and hear the stories of former residents. Tickets $20 or $15/members.

Contact; whitebearhistory.square.site

SANTA’S

TRAIN SHOP

When: First three weekends in Dec. Where: Minnesota Transportation Mu seum, Jackson Street Roundhouse, 193 Pennsylvania Ave., St. Paul

Details: Music, vendors, games, snacks, caboose rides and Santa. Reservations required. Contact: trainride.org

HUGO LIONS ANNUAL SENIOR DINNER

When: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7 Where: Hugo American Legion, Details: Annual dinner for Hugo resi dents ages 65+. RSVP required by Nov. 30. Contact: 651-592-0369

“THE

LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARD ROBE”

When: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 & 16; 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 & 17; 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 & 18

Where: Lakes International Language Academy (LILA), 19850 Fenway Ave. N., Forest Lake

Details: Dramatization of C.S. Lewis' classic performed by actors from Chil dren's Performing Arts.

Contact: 651-336-8613 or childrensper formingartsmn.org

Lake level continues to drop

BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER

WHITE BEAR LAKE — Lake level is down 9 inches compared to mid-November a year ago.

“Not a huge difference, but lower,” observed Lake Conserva tion District Board Member Mike Parenteau, who monitors levels as chair of the Lake Quality Commit tee. Lake level was 922.48 feet last week, according to his report.

As a sidenote, the protective elevation for White Bear Lake, set by the DNR in 2016, is 922.0 feet. The protective level assists the agency in managing groundwater appropriations. It is a water level at or before which the DNR will work with municipal permit holders to modify their water use in order to reduce the likelihood the lake will fall below 922 feet for an extended period of time. It does not mean the DNR will shut off drinking water.

Parenteau adds the lake is getting ready to freeze, as water temperature are at 33 degrees. Last year at this time, the lake was 40 degrees. Parenteau, official ice-in and ice-out recorder, declared White Bear Lake frozen Dec. 7 last year.

At its Nov. 15 meeting, the con servation district also approved Commercial Bay dock applications for 2023.

Permit holders in the bay will be held to a maximum dock length of 300 feet, something Birchwood board member Susie Mahoney thinks will change if the lake

doesn’t get much-needed precipita tion by spring.

Another contentious topic, autho rized dock usage area (ADUA), was discussed for commercial marinas in the congested bay.

Lake Utilization Committee (LUC) Chair Mark Ganz asked the board to approve a layout for Tally’s Dockside that shortens its south dock from 280 to 140 feet and moves it to the north. The change is to prevent boaters from tying up two to three deep on Tally’s dock and blocking boaters in the neighboring marina, Docks of White Bear, from maneuvering in and out.

The parking issue has been ongoing most of the summer. The district wanted ‘No Parking’ signs posted on the south side of Tally’s dock and the cleats removed, but that never happened.

“The problem is Tally’s dock was right on the ADUA line to the south,” Ganz explained, “so boats were encroaching on the neigh boring ADUA.” The LUC feels the solution is to move the dock 30 feet to the north. The board agreed and the motion passed 8-1 (Mahoney voted no).

Mahoney asked why Tally’s wasn’t allowed to extend its docks to 300 feet like other marinas. Dis trict Chair Bryan DeSmet replied that the LUC modifications put Tally’s more in compliance with its DNR permit, which limited dock length to 140 feet. “They’ve extended out to 280 feet, we’re try ing to bring them back,” he said.

Mahoney observed there wasn’t much respect for the ADUA in the bay, to which board members agreed, noting it’s important to make sure everyone abides by the rules and no one encroaches on adjoining ADUAs.

Docks of White Bear, by Admiral D’s, was reminded that its custom ers can no longer use the ADUA at Lions Park to the south. Its docks must now be configured to avoid accessing that space as they have freely done in the past, Ganz said. Their permit was then approved for 300-foot docks and 240 boats.

Ganz said the district is pre pared to hire a professional surveyor if there are issues next year to show parties the location of the boundaries. That cost will be billed to marina owners.

Any marina not in compliance with their permit in 2023 will get a letter from the district with a 10-day deadline to fix it. After that, there will be a $700 per day violation fee until they come into compliance.

In other business, permits to private boat rental businesses using city boat launches have been rescinded. Ganz said the city in formed the district city code does not allow marine rental businesses at public parks. Two businesses, NPQD Rentals and SilverFinn Kayaking, can no longer use Mato ska Park or any other city proper ty to run their rental business.

The board does not meet in De cember. Its next meeting is Jan. 17.

Catch of the week

Mike McCormick recently caught this 45-inch muskie on a 6-pound test line while fishing for walleyes on Bald Eagle Lake. It was successfully released.

FUR PETS

Thanksgiving foods your pet can — and can’t — eat

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and as you’re cooking up the turkey, stuffing and all the fixings, you may wonder, can I give a taste of any of this to my pet?

• A bite or two of turkey is safe, but avoid the skin and spices. The high fat content in turkey skin can cause pancreatitis, and spices can wreak havoc on canine and feline stomachs.

• Never give your pet cooked turkey bones and make sure the trash is out of reach of your pet. Cooked bones are dangerous and can lead to choking and cause obstructions in the gastrointestinal tract.

Other Thanksgiving foods to avoid include:

• Desserts: chocolate is poisonous for both cats and dogs. Also, look out for xylitol, • an artificial sweetener commonly found in ingredient lists

• Garlic, onions, and chives: irritate stomachs in small amounts, toxic in large amounts

• Grapes and raisins: can cause kidney damage Nuts: can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and pancreatitis Salty snacks: cause excessive thirst and sodium poisoning

If you don’t want your pet feeling left out, consider getting them their own treat to celebrate! You can pick up a turkey-based treat from your local pet store or give your furry friend a taste of raw pumpkin or sweet potato that doesn’t include any sugar, seasonings, or toppings.

It’s

With that, Trupanion is sharing its anticipated list of most popular dog names and breeds for 2022. Luna sits at the top of the pack this year, moving up a spot from 2021 to take the honor for top name in 2022. Charlie and Bella round out the top three. New names to the list this year include Milo and Teddy.

Of course when it comes to top breeds the Labrador Retriever leads the pack for most popular breed in 2022; a lead they have enjoyed for decades.

Leftover Turkey Soup

Ingredients:

• One leftover cooked turkey carcass

• 2 large onions, cut into small diced pieces

5 carrots

• 5 stalks celery

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 bay leaves

• 2-3 cups of leftover turkey meat

• 1 cup cooked wild rice

• Up to 1 cup leftover turkey gravy

• Pinch of dried thyme

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

Place turkey carcass in a large pot and cover with about 6 quarts of water. Add one of the onions, one chopped carrot, two chopped stalks of celery, bay leaves, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 2 hours over low heat.

While the broth is cooking, chop up the remaining vegetables into bitesized pieces.

Pour the cooked broth through a strainer over another large pot. Discard bird carcass and all the solids. Bring the broth back to a boil and add chopped vegetables. Cook until veggies are tender, about 30 minutes. Add gravy, rice and chicken. Bring back to a simmer and simmer 5 more minutes.

Turkey Noodle Hot Dish

Ingredients:

• 1 8-ounce package wide egg noodles, cooked according to package directions

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1 tablespoon minced onions

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 2 1/2 cups whole milk

• 1 tablespoon chicken-flavor bouillon granules

• 1/2 cup plain yogurt

2 cups cubed cooked turkey

• 2 cups frozen broccoli cuts or leftover vegetables

• 1/4 teaspoon dried sage

• 1 cup shredded cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and garlic. Stir and cook 2 minutes. Gradually stir in flour until blended. Stir in milk until smooth. Stir in bouillon granules. Cook and stir until slightly thickened. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except cheese. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish. Top with shredded cheese. Cover and bake about 30 minutes or until very hot and bubbly. Serves 4 to 6.

The Great Minnesota Hot Dish

ThanksgivingCasseroleLeftover

Ingredients:

• 4 cups seasoned stuffing cubes

• 4 cups cubed cooked turkey

• 2 celery ribs, finely chopped

• 1 cup frozen peas

• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

• 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 4 large eggs

• 3 cups 2% milk

• 1 can (8-1/4 ounces) cream-style corn 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Layer first six ingredients in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk flour, eggs and milk until smooth. Add corn, salt and pepper; mix well. Pour over top; let stand 15 minutes. Dot with butter and sprinkle with pecans.

Cover and bake 35 minutes. Uncover and bake 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Taste of Home

Thanksgiving Sandwich

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

• 4 slices sourdough bread, toasted

• 2 cups leftover roasted turkey

• 1/2 cup leftover mashed potatoes

• 1/2 cup cranberry sauce

• 1/2 cup leftover stuffing

• 1/4 cup gravy, warmed

• 1/4 cup baby spinach, packed

Directions:

In a small bowl, mix together mayo and mustard. Spread one side of two pieces of bread with this Dijonnaise mixture. This is your base for both sandwiches.

• Top each of the two slices of bread with 1 cup of turkey, 1/4 cup mashed potatoes, 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce, 1/4 cup stuffing, and then 2 tablespoons of gravy and spinach.

• Place second piece of bread on top to complete each sandwiche. Slice in half and serve.

Rian Handler

Lisa Erickson

People behind White Bear’s names and places

BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER

White Bear street names may appear generic, but most are not. The names appearing on signs around town often honor significant players in a rapidly growing community or trace to a hous ing developer’s family members.

A recent program called “What’s in a Name, Part 3,” presented by White Bear Lake Area Historical Society Creative Director Dan Jones, talked about the history behind the names. His latest segment focuses on the neighborhoods around Podvin Park and White Bear’s first high school.

Myriad photos and maps were part of Jones’ narration, which took weeks to research and compile. Maps from the early 1800s showed the first roads lead ing to White Bear Lake, the significant arrival of the Lake Superior & Missis sippi Railroad in 1868 and plat maps carrying familiar surnames.

“Dreaming is happening,” Jones said, showing an 1882 plat map displaying growth in the Ramaley and Cottage Park neighborhoods. It’s also the year the Freeman family sold land around Podvin Park to Ed Long, for which Long Avenue (parallel to Hwy. 61 in the Arts District) was named. Population was 435 people when the Village of White Bear incorporated in 1881.

At 10 acres, Podvin Park, between Ninth and Seventh Streets west of Dillon Street, is one of the city’s largest. It’s named after Al Podvin, a recogni tion that is well deserved, Jones said. Podvin served on the City Council from 1927 to 1962, was a firefighter who served as chief from 1939 to 1946, served as president of the Chamber of Com merce and was a founding member of the White Bear Lions Club.

“Just think of the changes he saw,” Jones noted. “The roaring ’20s, Pro hibition, the Great Depression, World War II and the housing boom.” Podvin owned White Bear Motor Sales from 1925 to 1955 at Fourth and Cook Ave nue. In 1945, he opened the area’s first Ford dealership, which he later sold to Herb Tousley. Podvin died in 1981 and is buried at St. Mary’s cemetery, coinci dentally next to Jack Yost, the father of the White Bear rescue squad for which

Yost Park is named.

A 1922 county map shows the new high school, built in 1918, and the nearby county fairgrounds. The city’s population is about 2,000 people now, and subdivisions pop up west of Hwy. 61. Dillon and Ninth streets form the city’s borders.

A 1967 map includes landmark build ings and a new round high school that replaced the fairgrounds, built in 1963. The population is approaching 14,000. Remembering county fairgrounds

Before the high school was built in 1918 (now home to school district offices), part of the site was home to the Ramsey County Fairgrounds. The fair helped farmers network and learn about the latest technology. Tents were used for exhibits until 1924 when the first livestock buildings were built. A track opened in 1937 to host horse and bicycle racing. From 1913 to 1954, there were horse shows, horse pulling con tests, airplane rides, amusement rides, a drum corps composed of Civil War veterans on parade and Native Amer ican dancers. The fair was canceled once, in 1946, due to a polio outbreak.

The fair’s 1924 exhibit hall went on to become the Hippodrome ice arena. A scene in the 1978 movie “Ice Castles” was shot at the arena.

The county fairgrounds existed until 1953, when the school district pur chased it for future development. That year was the start of the baby boom, Jones said, with Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth streets laid out between Dil lon and Woodcrest. Lincoln Elementary was built in 1952 to accommodate the anticipated growth.

Other interesting notes in the presen tation:

• Price Athletic Field (behind Central Middle School) was named for Charles M. Price, who served as president of the White Bear Lake School Board from 1918 to 1953.

• Carolyn, Sharon and Peggy Lanes were built in 1957 when “dirt was really being pushed” south of Podvin Park. There were more than 80 homes built in this western subdivision. The names came from the two developers’ daugh ters.

• In 1962, Reynolds Metal Company constructed a new 100,000-square-foot

building across Ninth Street from Podvin Park (now International Paper Co.). The company manufactured beer cans for Hamm’s Brewing Co. The plant lasted to the mid-1970s, was vacant a few years and then was purchased by Weyerhaeuser in 1979.

• The area north of Podvin could have been an airport. According to Jones and a 1939 White Bear Press article, there was an organized effort to build an airport in the industrial park.

Foster Hannaford addressed the White Bear Association regarding the field but a special airport committee report ed “adverse findings.”

“We could have been home to MSP,” Jones said.

• Developer Bill Jantzen helped develop the neighborhood south and southwest of Podvin Park in the 1950s. “He was a mover and shaker,” Jones said. He owned Jantzen’s Motel on the north end (now the Best Western Country Inn) in the ’30s and, in the ’40s, co-owned a malt shop (now Cobblestone Café) with his sister Ruth. He also owned Cabin Camp near Goose Lake on the south end that was hit by a tornado in 1941. Some of those cabins are still being rented at Cabin 61 (formerly Lit tle Bar). “Bill would be proud of that,” Jones said.

• Dillon Street, which ends at Seventh and turns into Woodcrest Road, is named after Michael Dillon. He owned an 80-acre farm south of Hwy. 96 be tween Columbia Park and Birch Lake. Dillon Ditch drains 800 acres of storm water in the area. Margaret Street was named after Dillon’s wife. They had eight children. Grace Avenue is likely named after their youngest daughter, born in 1903. Michael, whose 1917 obit appeared in the White Bear Press, was called an “early pioneer of the vicinity.” Margaret died in 1929.

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Called “the girls or the sisters,” these street signs were named in the 1950s for the daughters of the two neighborhood developers. Kenneth Peterson’s daughters were Sandra and Sha ron, and the daughters of his partner, Bill Jantzen, were Carolyn and Karen. It is not known who Debra or Peggy are.

Al Podvin owned a Ford dealership down town. Here he delivers a 1949 Ford to Mrs. Clarence Fournelle off the showroom floor.

Ruth Jantzen co-owned the malt shop with her brother Bill. The woman on the right is unidentified.

A 1932 aerial photo taken by Fred C. Camp bell shows the Ramsey County fairgrounds. The hippodrome is a former exhibit hall.

The Campbell home sold for $10,000 in 1920 for a new catholic church, St. Mary of the Lake. Right: Fred Campbell was fire chief when the city bought the 1930 LaFrance fire engine. The cost was $23,000; a large expenditure for a population of 2,500 people. The fire engine is still used for city events.

The son of Michael and Margaret Dillon, Walter Dillon farmed a large tract of land east of Centerville Road near County Road H2. He is shown with a team of work horses in 1920. Margaret Street (west of Columbia Park) was named after his mother.

An 1882 plat map shows the railway through White Bear and landowners north and west of developed neighborhoods.

Campanaro Lane was named for vegetable farmer Joseph Campanaro. Georgia Lane is named for his wife.

• Lemire Lane and Circle is named after the entire Lemire family, whose roots go back to the 1850s. At least four generations served as carpenters and homebuilders, Jones said. Alvin and Bob Lemire owned Lemire Inc. A 1946 Press article reported, “excavation for the LeMire block is completed.” The homes were precursors of modern ram blers, Jones added.

• Campbell Avenue, north of Ninth Street and south of Seventh, was most likely named after Fred G. Campbell, a substantial landowner in 1907. He owned 80 acres between Fifth and Web

ber Streets and Bald Eagle and Wood Avenues, including the land where St. Mary of the Lake Church is located.

The street could also have been named for Campbell’s son, Fred C., who was postmaster of the White Bear Post office from 1918 to 1949 and a member of the fire department for 42 years.

“He worked tirelessly to get a new permanent post office,” Jones pointed out. For 40 years, the post office was in the Getty Building on Third Street. A new post office was built in 1940 that is now Premier Bank at Hwy. 61 and Third Street.

Jones described the younger Camp bell as “quite the personality. He loved cars and ice boating and was an

amateur photographer.” Campbell died in 1951 and is buried at St. John in the Wilderness cemetery.

• Wood Avenue was likely named for Molly (Mollie) Wood, who is listed on a 1916 plat map as owning adjacent prop erty. She married a Hammon, which resulted in Hammond Road, also called Town Road. Jones said the misspell ing is a typo and “not the first around White Bear.”

• Central Middle School was named in 1964. No information is available on why the school was named Central. “Conjecture on the part of staff is it’s halfway between Division and Bald Eagle Avenue,” Jones said.

• White Bear High School’s first graduating class graduated 10 people

in 1919. Frances Whitaker was the first graduate from any building. She grad uated in 1896 from Washington School, now the site of Washington Square apartments, built in 1979.

Jones concluded his 60-minute presentation noting the city’s unique areas have seen immense change and growth. The society staffer gave a plug for the importance of history, as well. “Reflecting on places and people that connect us to our past makes us realize history is more than dates, dusty books and forgotten records,” he said.

The presentation can be accessed on YouTube. See https://youtu.be/ yPAzxs-bHlI

Lakeshore Players to host evening of Chinese music

composer, Gao graduated from China’s top music school, the Central Conserva tory, and has received numerous prizes for her work. She’s performed with orchestras, traditional ensembles and jazz musicians across five continents. She’s commissioned music for several musical groups, including the Minneso ta Orchestra, Minnesota Sinfonia and the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet.

• Ming Zhou Hua Yue (MZHY), an ensemble of many local Chinese instru mentalists. The ensemble performs tra ditional music at cultural festivals and tourist centers throughout the Twin Cities. The group consists of classically trained professionals and accomplished amateur musicians who play instru ments including the dulcimer, flute, hulusi, erhu, banhu, gaohu, jinghu, yueqin and gozheng.

BY RANDY PAULSON STAFF WRITER

WHITE BEAR LAKE — The Hanifl Performing Arts Center will reverber ate with music performed by some of the top Chinese singers and instrumen talists in Minnesota next week.

The venue will host a music concert titled, “Embrace the Holidays,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30. The evening will feature a lineup of professional Chinese solo and ensemble musicians, including a performance from event co-organizer Ye Yu’s bassoon trio, Artrio.

Ye, a professional bassoon player and teacher, will perform new music composed by his friend and former classmate, ChungYang Ping. The other members of his bassoon trio are Ellen Maas Pratt and Alex Legeros.

Ye organized the concert with Lin Qiu, with whom he shares a music stu dio in Maplewood. They reached out to other professional Chinese musicians and music teachers around the Twin Cities to create the lineup.

They wanted to time the concert for

the holiday season and as a way to give musical respite amid the ongoing coro navirus pandemic.

“Because the pandemic is long, we’re trying to comfort people through some music appreciation,” Ye said.

The other performers set to take the stage are as follows:

• Mei Ma, a soprano singer. A success ful solo vocalist, she teaches singing professionally in Minnesota and contin ues to perform on a variety of stages.

• Li Jia Xiang, a master guzheng player. Li is a member of the Chinese Musicians Association and the Beijing Guzheng Research Association. He moved to Minneapolis in 1995, where he teaches and performs the guzheng as well as other Chinese music work.

• Qian Xu Yin, a soprano singer. Qian earned vocal performance degrees with great distinction from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music in China and the University of Saskatchewan in Canada. Since she moved to Minnesota, she’s been active in various cultural ac tivities and has earned honors such as Asian American Achievement Award for Leadership in the Arts in 2011 and Artist of the Year in 2012. She’s taught

students of all ages at her voice studio for 12 years.

• Zhengang Xie, a jinghu master, and his wife, Mei Hu, a yueqin master. The married duo has performed at pres tigious venues in China. They have continued to play professionally since moving to the United States, including making solo debuts with the Minnesota Orchestra’s first Lunar New Year con cert in February 2022.

• Gao Hong, master of the Chinese lute or pipa. A prolific performer and

IF YOU GO

What: “Embrace the Holidays”

Chinese music concert

When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center

Details: An evening of Chinese instrumental and vocal music will await visitors to the Hanifl Perform ing Arts Center on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Tickets for the concert are $25 and can be purchased in advance at lakeshoreplayers.org.

CONTRIBUTED

Ellen Maas Pratt, Alex Legeros and Ye Yu rehearse a piece of bassoon music ahead of their Nov. 30 performance at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center. Their ensemble, Artrio, is one of several musical performances planned for the concert.

CONTRIBUTED

Bassoon trio members Ye Yu, Ellen Maas Pratt and Alex Legeros will take to the Hanifl Performing Arts Center stage Nov. 30 during the “Embrace the Holidays” concert.

A 2022 aerial map shows a fully developed city around Podvin Park. The high school is in the upper right corner.

The West Side ball park, 1905. On the northwest corner of Fourth and Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear had its own town ball team. Teams would arrive by train and walk four blocks to the field to play baseball.

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Above: Santa (Paul Carlson) poses with Randi King during a recent local visit in advance of the holidays.

At left: Examples of some of the unique variety of gift op tions available in downtown White Bear Lake on display at Haus Theory.

Business Saturday will be recognized locally in downtown White Bear Lake on November 26 from 7 a.m. to 5

Bears announce season honors

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTER

Eight members of the White Bear Lake football team were named to the all-con ference team, and one of them — senior linebacker Tolu Oyekunle — will play in the coaches association state all-star game, after a 7-3 season.

Others named to the all-Metro Maroon team are senior receiver Vatel Henderson, senior fullback/linebacker Chris Heim, senior back/receiver Rayshaun Brakes, se nior defensive lineman Nick Asper, senior tight end Josh Doghor, senior defensive back Michael Delaney and junior lineback er Aiden Aikins.

Getting honorable mentions, all seniors, were quarterback Gavin Knutson, back Matt Currier, defensive linemen Jontay Vaulx and Damarion Pollard, and offensive lineman Zach Bohrod.

Knutson completed 78 of 135 passes for 1,339 yards and 11 touchdowns with five in terceptions. Top receivers were Henderson, 34 catches for 514 yards; Brakes, 24 for 429; and Travis Domschot, 10 for 145 yards.

Top rushers were Kesean Lipscomb, 69 carries for 440 yards; Brakes, 52 for 429 yards; and Heim, 73 for 355 yards.

Scoring leaders were Heim with 11 touch downs, Brakes with eight (five receiving, two rushing, one kick return) and Hender son with four. Eli Treichel, placekicker, was 22-for-22 on extra points and 1-for-2 on field goals.

Defensively, leaders in tackles for loss were Akins with 23, Oyekunle 17, Asper 16 and Heim 12. Leaders in total tackles were Akins with 85, Delaney 59, and Devin Mueller 51.

Akins had 12 quarterback sacks, Oyekunle 10, and Asper and Vaulx six each. Oyekunle led with nine forced fumbles, 31 quarterback hits and 40 quarterback “hurries.” Akins had 30 QB hits and 30 hurries. Leaders in initial contact (tackles) were Delaney with

45, Akins 44, Oyekunle 38, Austin Gibson 35, and Heim 31.

Delaney, a safety, led with eight takeaways — four interceptions and four fumble recov eries -- while notching four forced fumbles and nine tackles for loss.

Zephyrs go to semifinals

KELLEN JOHNSON | CONTRIBUTED Mahtomedi scored a touchdown on the first play in the Class 5A state semifinals against the Elk River Elks. The contest started at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 at U.S. Bank Stadium. Due to early holiday deadlines, the final score wasn’t known by press deadline. Visit www.presspubs. com and see next week’s print edition for more

BRENNAN SCHACHTNER | CONTRIBUTED

Tolu Oyekunle was selected to play in the coaches asso ciation all-star game.

CONTRIBUTED

Mahtomedi High School seniors Greta Liner and Sarah Brings completed the Madison Marathon, the first marathon for both. The duo, runners on the Mahtomedi girls cross country team, crossed the finish line together with a time of 4:36.

GIRLS HOCKEY

The Roseville/Mahtomedi girls hockey team picked up its first win, over Mounds View/Iron dale 6-0, at National Sports Center in Blaine. Victoria Nelson scored four goals, including one shorthanded and one on a power play. Also scoring were Rylee Bogren and Olivia Martin (power play). Haley Moosbrugger and Martin made two assists each. Lily Peterfeso made 15 saves in the shutout. On Wednesday, Roseville/ Mahtomedi (1-3) lost to No. 2 ranked Minneton ka 8-0.

GIRLS SOCCER

Three members of Mahtomedi’s state runner-up girls soccer team were named to Star-Tribune all-metro and Coaches Association All-State teams. The Zephyrs were 18-3, won conference and section championships, and lost to Holy An gels 2-1 in a shootout in the state Class 2A finals.

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White Bear Lake’s season ended at the Section 4AA meet Friday and Saturday in Stillwater with no state qualifiers. Bears coaches Tia Quirk and Jake Muel ler, along with Mounds View’s coaches, were named head coach and assistant coach of the year, respectively. The Bears placed fifth of eight teams. Reaching the finals (top eight) were Lucy Borofka, fifth in 50 freestyle (25.07); Ella Maas, fifth in breast stroke (1:12.66); and Lily Jenkins, eighth in 50 free (25.99). The Bears medley relay placed fourth (1:57.74) with Borofka, Maas, Emma Masso and Jenkins. Jenkins was also 11th in the 100 free, and Masso was 12th in the 200 free and 14th in the butterfly.

TENNIS

Six White Bear Lake players were named to the all-Suburban East Con ference team. They are

seniors Alex Reiland, Alex ina Erickson, Mia Haskins, and Kaylee Zimmerman; and sophomores Tally Domschot and Ellia Groneberg. Getting honorable mentions were Ella Skeie, Anna Sommer hause, Nicole Murphy, and Sabrina Thompson. Team awards went to Zimmer man (MVP), Annika Nor man (most improved), and Domschot (Athena). The Bears were 14-8 overall and 7-2 in conference.

GIRLS SOCCER

Two White Bear Lake sophomores, forward Jenna Maloy and mid fielder Becca Smith, were named to the Coaches Association All-State Team. Maloy led with 14 goals and made five assists. Smith led with 13 assists. Five Bears were named to all-Suburban East: Maloy, Smith, senior forward Sydney Johnson, junior forward Cami Bachmeier and sophomore defender

Abby O’Brien. Getting honorable mentions were Emma Merriman, senior midfielder; Anna Marie Millard, junior defender; and Gabby Hofeld, junior midfielder. Bachmeier and O’Brien had six goals each. Team awards went to Maloy (offensive player), O’Brien (defensive play er), Madeleine Thompson (most improved), Elizabeth Wallek (top rookie), and Hofield and O’Brien (iBear Award).

VOLLEYBALL

Season leaders and awards for the White Bear Lake volleyball team have been announced by coach Michelle Leverty. Blessing Adebisi, senior middle blocker, was named team MVP. Ava Marino was named most improved. All-conference honorable mentions went to Adebisi, Kylie Gustafson and An nika Olsen. Bear leaders were Kylie Gustafson with 224 kills, Kailey Gieske

Gavin Knutson made the most of his single season

injuries scuttled his junior season. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound senior right-hander completed 78 of 135 passes for 1,339 yards and 11 touchdowns with just five interceptions. Highlights were throwing for 389 yards and two long touchdowns in a 35-28 loss to highly-ranked Stillwater, and going 6-for-9 for 142 yards and a TD in a 27-0 win over Totino-Grace.

“Gavin was a really steady player for us this year,” coach Ryan Bartlett said. “He battled some injuries late in the season, which made us throw the ball a little less than we wanted, but he had a great year for us. He is a smart player and a great kid to coach

with 178 digs, Annika Ol sen with 614 assists, Adebi si with 153 blocks and Isa belle Martin with 40 aces.

GIRLS HOCKEY

White Bear Lake girls hockey lost its season open er to Park 3-2 on Tuesday in Cottage Grove. The Bears tied the score 1-1 on a power play goal by Hailey Dawe in the first period and 2-2 on a goal by Ava Johnson in the third period. Park got goals from Cassidy Moen, Molly Villas and Natalie Post, who hit the game-winner with 4:33 left in the game.

Zoe Timmons, Talia Dom schot and Olivia Simpkens made assists for the Bears. Goalie Maya Marston stopped 18 of 21 shots. Park goalie Tori Stepka stopped 26 of 28.

Katelyn Beulke, senior forward who scored 28 goals, previously named Miss Soccer for Class 2A, was an all-metro first-team pick, along with Savannah Stockness, junior defender. Sophia Peer, sophomore midfielder, was named to the second team. On coaches all-state, Beulke was first team and Stockness and Peer were second team.

The conference champion Zephyrs had five players on all-Metro East: Beulke, Stockness, Peer, and senior midfielders Annabel Hillstrom and Lily Lindquist. Getting honorable mentions were three defenders: juniors Kaila Och and Claire Faulkner, and sophomore Emily Muetzel.

Four Zephyrs were named to the all-tourna ment team — Beulke, sophomore midfielder Aynslea Ulschmid, junior forward Kaitlyn Moltzan and Muetzel. Moltzan was the Zephyrs’ second-leading scorer with 15 goals.

Team awards, voted by players, went to Faith Peper (most improved), Hillstrom (best atti tude), Aynslea Ulschmid (best effort) and Stock ness (best defender). Next year’s captains are Stella Grabow, Stockness, Faulkner, and Lauren Coy.

Bear Lake cheerleaders won top honors at the East Ridge Extreme Cheer Challenge. The Varsity program took first place in both of its divisions, while the Middle School team earned third place in the junior high division. With over 50 teams in attendance, the Bears were among the top-scoring teams of the event.

to R: Hannah Doan, Holly Anderson, Mikaela Caliendo, Sammie Sherrick, Tessa Shaffer, Addison Pierce, Addi Andrekus, Kate Krey, Gretchen Hayes Middle L to R: Lacey Rancour, Briana Caliendo, Trisha Johnson, Katelyn Kaehler, Willow Maxwell, Presley Manship, Ali Carnes, Hailey Lukas, Katie Swierczek. Back L to R: Avery Bach, Anna Lindholm, Natalie Steensland, Reyna Piper, Keira Keese, Angelina Marino, Louise Cowan, Amelia Ahrens, Kayla Longhenry, Maddie Hood, Marissa Heifort.

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JON NAMYST | CONTRIBUTED

Sophia Peer advanced the ball during Mahtomedi’s win over Benilde-St. Margaret’s in the state semifi nals.

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Keith Nolan

Keith Nolan, 62, of Wyoming, MN formerly of White Bear Lake, MN passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Shirley; and his brothers, Michael and Ken (Mary). He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Doris; children, Cory (Kaitlin) and Keri (Jake) Vetter; grandchildren, Buckley, Juniper, Sunny, Jackson, and Carter; siblings, Gary (Sue) and Colleen; sister-in-law, Mary; and nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

Keith grew up in Milwaukee, WI and was an avid Badger, Brewers, Bucks and Packer fan. He was married to the love of his life Doris and they raised the best children ever, Cory and Keri. Keith loved watching both get married and welcomed their spouses Kaitlin and Jake into the family treating them as his own. He treasured becoming a papa and creating even more memories with his grandchildren.

Keith was a friend to all, making people laugh when he could and was a great listener which allowed him to make friends wherever he went. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, December 3 at 12 PM (NOON) at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake, with visitation an hour prior to the mass. In lieu of flowers, donations in Keith’s name are preferred to American Cancer Society.

Philip Roger Leonard

Philip Roger Leonard of White Bear Lake, Died Nov. 5, 2022 after battling lung cancer for 3 years. He is survived by grandson Philip, sister Sharon Giese, and brother Wayne Leonard.

He was preceded in death by parents Merrill and Vila Leonard, son Jason, and sister Debbie.

He worked at St. Paul Tennis Club and played drums in local band.

Service at Fort Snelling, Monday, Nov 28, 2022 at 10:45 am. www.cem.va.gov

Julie (Niessen) Daugherty

Julie Lynne (Niessen) Daugherty, on November 10, 2022. Julie was diagnosed 11 years ago with stage 4 colon cancer. Born June 28, 1969 to devoted parents, Beverly and Richard Niessen.

Julie is survived by her beloved sons JP and Danny; husband John Daugherty; her constant cuddle companion Ruger; parents Dick and Beverly Niessen; brothers Rick and Brian; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. Funeral Noon Saturday, December 3, 2022 at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie. Visitation 10:00 AM until the time of service.

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Thomas William “Bill” Patrick

Thomas William “Bill” Patrick, age 85, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, passed away November 4th, 2022. Born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to Beatrice and William Patrick, who both preceded him in death. Survived by his wife, Cecilia; daughters, Sherry (Jamie) Hunter, Tracy Patrick (Ward) Brown, and Cara Hansmann; and 8 grandchildren.

A remembrance service will be held at 11:00 AM on December 2 at Eagle Brook Church, 2401 Buffalo St., White Bear Lake. Visitation will precede the service beginning at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to World Vision. MuellerMemorial.com 651-429-4944

Steve Griffith

Steve Griffith, March 12, 1961 - November 1, 2022. Age 61 of Stillwater. Loving Dad, Grandpa, Son, Brother, Uncle & Friend, passed away on November 1, 2022.

Preceded in death by uncle, Dale Loucks. Survived by children, Grant (Taylor Badois), Garett (MacKenzie) & their mother, Dori Otten; Michael, Molly, Emma & their mother, Sue; grandchildren, Leighton, Lucy; parents, Jerry & Barb; siblings, Lori (Kevin) Arnold, Chris (Joel) Dittberner, David (Liz); nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.

Steve was a 1979 graduate of Hill Murray High School. He went on to play hockey at the University of Minnesota and then ultimately played for Team USA at the 1984 Olympics in Sarajevo. Steve had a larger than life personality & could light up a room. Anywhere he went, he had friends. Most of all he loved his children & grandchildren.

Steve’s Sendoff was on Thursday, November 10th. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the family.

DEATH NOTICES

Kenneth A. Urban

Kenneth A. Urban, Passed away 11-1-2022. Services held 11-29-22 at St. Mary’s Church WBL, Visitation 10am.

Kevin Michael McGuire

Age 68 Of Cornell, Wisconsin

Mass of Christian Burial 1PM, Thursday, December 1, 2022 at ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3878 Highland Avenue, WBL, visitation 12-1PM. Interment, St. Mary’s Cemetery, WBL. Memorials preferred to Cadott Lions Club; or Fields for Kids. Arrangements, Honsa Family Funeral Home, 651-429-6172.

New coordinator talks changes at Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf

BY RANDY PAULSON STAFF WRITER

MAHTOMEDI — Operational changes months in the making are set to become reality in early 2023 at the Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf.

The nutritional assistance organization, located behind St. Jude of the Lake Catholic Church, is transitioning to a self-service model of providing food to people in need who live in and around the Washington County community.

“We're moving from prepacked bags of groceries to allowing people who need food to come in and shop for their own food. We’re calling it self-shopping,” said Lisa Moriarity, who took over as the food shelf’s new full-time coordina tor in January.

The food shelf, which has served the community since 1974, offers pantry items such as fresh pro duce, milk and eggs as well as paper products and toiletries.

“It's really been a staple in this community,” Moriarity said.

So far in 2022, the organization has recorded 390 household visits and has distributed 39.4 pounds of food to each of those households. It’s also registered 30 new house holds.

The food shelf’s pickup times each week are from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, though clients wanting to get food need to schedule an appointment in advance. Clients usually receive a two-week supply of food.

Moriarity said the hours may be expanded once the food shelf switches to self-shopping.

“Most food shelves are not open five days a week. They're just not, because we all need time to get ready and put stuff away,” she said.

“Plus, it's all volunteer run. That's the other big thing is, other than myself, we rely on all volun teers to serve everyone.”

Additionally, the food shelf funds and prepares 102 weekend meal bags a week for K-12 students in the Mahtomedi Area School Dis trict. The bags contain two break fast items, two lunch items, fruits and protein bars.

“That's a big thing for the com munity,” Moriarity said.

Twenty-four volunteers help Moriarity run the food shelf. A St. Jude of the Lake parishioner and former food shelf volunteer herself, Moriarity didn’t have previous professional experience running a food pantry and said it took her a while to learn the logistics.

She’s partnering with the Minne apolis-based nonprofit, Foundation for Essential Needs (FFEN), to help the food shelf with its tran sition phase. The nonprofit has assisted her with the food shelf’s layout and design and provided shopping carts clients will use.

“They go around to different food programs and food shelves and offer suggestions. They've just been incredible, because they have all this knowledge,” Moriarity said of FFEN.

The food shelf is closing out 2022 with the return of its Tree of Light and Remembrance ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at Trian gle Park.

During the event, Mahtomedi leaders read names of deceased loved ones that were submitted by community members. A Christ mas tree is also illuminated with lights, each of which represents one of the names.

“It's very well attended by the community to benefit the food shelf. It's really a heartwarming thing,” Moriarity said.

The lights cost $10 to purchase, and all proceeds go to the food shelf. The order form is available on the food shelf’s page on the St. Jude of the Lake website. Cash do nations to the food shelf also will be accepted during the ceremony.

IF YOU GO

What: Tree of Light and Re membrance ceremony

When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 Where: Triangle Park, Mahto medi

Details: Community members will honor the memory of their deceased loved ones during the annual Tree of Light and Re membrance ceremony at Tri angle Park. Hot chocolate and cookies will be available during the event. Donations will be ac cepted for the Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf, which is hosting the ceremony. To purchase a light that will illuminate the Christ mas tree, visit stjudeofthelake. org/mahtomedi-area-food-shelf.

Foundation supports student art endeavors

The White Bear Lake Area Educa tional Foundation (WBLAEF) recent ly awarded four Ryan Family Art grants to Elementary School teachers in the WBLA school district totaling $2000.

Heather Berry, Lakeaires Elementa ry 4/5 grade teacher received a grant for the project “Exploring Art, Story and Meaning” where students will different artists, art styles, mediums, and techniques, and create a research project. Kelly Humphrey, Lakeaires

Elementary 2nd grade teacher, will use funds to provide a large variety or mediums for students to use in exploring new art techniques. Julie Stonehouse received funds for all K-5 students at Matoska Elementary to participate in “community sessions” that connect with school-wide in quiry into how understanding and valuing themselves leads to positive relationships in an inclusive commu nity. Shannon Nicholas at Northstar Elementary will be able to establish a baseline of materials to conduct art lessons at the new school.

Explore the outdoors this weekend

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will waive entrance fees to all 75 state parks and recreation areas Fri day, Nov. 25, the day after Thanksgiving.

The “Free Park Day” is one of four days each year on which the DNR waives the vehicle permit requirement to enter state parks and recreation areas. The goal of Free Park Days is to encourage Minnesotans to get outdoors and enjoy the health and wellness bene fits of spending time in nature.

Before and during their visit, visitors are encouraged to:

• Check visitor alerts and find direc tions on state park pages at mndnr.gov/ freeparkdays

• Download GeoPDF maps (mndnr. gov/mobile/geopdf) before the trip. The maps will display a user’s current loca tion, like other map applications, but the user does not have to be connected to the internet or have cell service to use them.

• Visit the self-orientation signs near the park entrance for suggestions on what to see and do while visiting.

• Help protect parks for the future by staying on trails and leaving no trace.

PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES

BROWN’S CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES, AUDITING SERVICES, ACCOUNTING SERVICES, AND LEGAL SERVICES ISSUED BY THE BROWN’S CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT FOR CALENDAR

YEARS 2023-2024

The Brown’s Creek Watershed District (BCWD) is the governmental unit with primary responsibility for protecting the water resources of the Brown’s Creek Watershed. The District was established in 1997 under the Minnesota Watershed District Act.

Minnesota Statutes, Section 103B.227, Subdivision 5, require BCWD to solicit proposals every two years to provide consulting services.

A full RFQ for each service is available at www.bcwd.org. Firms inter ested in providing services to BCWD shall submit electronic qualifications to karen.kill@mnwcd.org on or before 3:00 P.M., December 30, 2022.

Qualification statements received after this time will not be considered.

Prospective responders who have any questions regarding this “Request for Qualifications”, may contact Karen Kill, (651) 330-8220 x26.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 23, 2022.

CITY OF GEM LAKE RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA

NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PRELIMINARY BUDGET

November 15, 2022

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Gem Lake, Minnesota will hold a Truth in Taxation hearing for the 2023 proposed budget and property tax levy. Cities with a population over 500 must hold this meet ing. This meeting must be after November 24 and no later than December 28 and held at 6:00 p.m. or later. There will be a public hearing on December 20, 2022 during the City Council Meeting. The City Council meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at 4200 Otter Lake Rd, Gem Lake.

Gretchen Artig-Swomley, Mayor Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 23, 2022.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE PUBLIC NOTICE

TRUTH-IN-TAXATION HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of White Bear Lake will hold a truth-in-taxation hearing on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 4701 Highway 61 N, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 to discuss the budget and proposed property tax levy for tax es payable year 2023 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, or people may submit written comment to clerk@whitebearlake.org

Caley Longendyke - City Clerk

Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 23, 2022.

CITY OF WILLERNIE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the City Council of Willernie will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at the regular City meeting place in the Willernie City Hall, 111 Wildwood Road, Willernie, MN, to consider adoption of amendments to the Willernie City Code of Ordinances. The following section of the Code include proposed amendments:

1) Chapter 1400, relating to Rental Dwelling Licenses

2) Ordinance Section 204.010, relating to councilmember salaries

3) Chapter 1600, and addition regarding the Adoption of Standards of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (revised)

Copies of the proposed amendments are on file with the City Clerk for those interested in reviewing the proposed amendments prior to the hearing. All interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at the hearing. Written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk prior to the hearing.

Dated: November 15, 2022

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Vickie Keating, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 23, 2022.

Nays, none. Motion carried. 5) Streiff Oji moved and Daniels seconded to ap prove the consent agenda consisting of: a) Minutes for regular Board meeting on September 12, 2022, and September 26, 2022; b) Invoices based upon a random sample, all of which met the standards and guidelines as set by the School Board; c) Correspondence; d) Resolution regarding acceptance of gifts with thank you letters directed to the donors; e) Field trips; f) Reso lution regarding personnel items; g) Quarterly Investment Report. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. PUBLIC FORUM INFORMATION ITEMS 1) Student Recognition - Students earning Advanced Placement Hon ors were recognized and congratulated by Dr. Kazmierczak. 2) Superinten dent’s Report - Lauren Collier spoke about girls tennis, and girls volleyball. She also mentioned this Friday’s Tackle Cancer football game and the pow derpuff football game. Dr. Kazmierczak spoke about the Strategic Emergence Action Team meetings. He gave information about school meal balances, the Application for Educational Benefits and Minnesota Thursday’s school meal. He also mentioned the Indigenous Peoples Day Fall Feast event, the High School Fall Musical, the Senior Activity Pass and employment opportunities. He finished with information about the White Bear Lake Area Schools alumni, a member of NASA’s SpaceX Crew who piloted an expedition to the Interna tional Space Station. 3) Capital Projects Levy Presentation - Dr. Kazmierczak and Tim Wald, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations gave a presentation about the capital project levy renewal. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1) First Reading of School Board Policies: a) 301, School District Administration; b) 302, Superintendent; c) 303, Superintendent Selection; d) 304, Superinten dent Contract, Duties and Evaluation; e) 305, Policy Implementation; f) 306, Administrator Code of Ethics; g) 422, Policies Incorporated by Reference; h) 423, Employee-Student Relations; i) 520, Student Surveys; j) 522, Student Sex Nondiscrimination; and k) 523, Policies Incorporated by Reference. The policies listed will be on the November 14, 2022 or subsequent agenda for a second reading. OPERATIONAL ITEMS 1) Streiff-Oji moved and Daniels seconded to approve the Action on Bids for High School Interior Room Sig nage in the amount of $144,397. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 2) Arcand moved and Thompson seconded to approve the action on School Board Policy, a) 506, Student Discipline. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. BOARD FORUM. ADJOURNMENT - Arcand moved and Newmaster seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:28 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. Submitted by: Angela Thompson, clerk. Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 23, 2022.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110

MINUTES OCTOBER 24, 2022

Abbreviated Minutes-complete information available from the Superinten dent’s office or online at www.isd624.org.

A work session of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Monday, October 24, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 112 at District Center, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. This meeting was open to the public and a recording is posted on the website. PROCEDURAL ITEMS 1) Call to Order - Chair Ellison called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2) Roll CallPresent: Arcand, Beloyed, Ellison, Newmaster. Absent: Daniels, Streiff Oji, Thompson. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1) 2023-24 Course Proposals - Jen Ba biash, Director of Teaching and Learning presented the secondary course proposals for the 2023-24 school year. Angela Thompson joined the meeting at 5:39 p.m. 2) World’s Best Workforce and Achievement and Integration Up date - Dr. Alison Gillespie, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learn ing, Dr. Melinda Fierro, Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning, and other building leaders and staff shared the 2021-22 World’s Best Workforce and Achievement and Integration Update. OPERATIONAL ITEMS 1) Thompson moved and Beloyed seconded to approve the action on Medical Insurance Carrier and Insurance Rates. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion car ried. ADJOURNMENT - Arcand moved and Beloyed seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. Sub mitted by: Angela Thompson, clerk. Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 23, 2022.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN

NOTICE OF BID

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP

MEETING

NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN

TO REVIEW THE PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET AND APPROVE THE 2023 TAX LEVY OF THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That a Special Town Meeting will be held at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road, in said Town at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, to review the proposed 2023 Budget and approve the 2023 Tax Levy of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 365.56, Subd. 2, business at this meeting is limited to review of the proposed 2023 Budget and approval of the 2023 Tax Levy of the Town of White Bear. Given under my hand this 16th day of November, 2022.

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PATRICK CHRISTOPHERSON, Town Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 23, 2022.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624

WHITE BEAR LAKE,

Independent School District No. 624, White Bear Lake, Minnesota, is presently soliciting competitive “Prime Contract Bids” for White Bear Lake Area Schools – Area Learning Center 2023 LTFM Improvements. Sealed bids will be received electronically through Bid Express using the following link: https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/39702/home, free of charge to Contractors. No other agent is authorized to receive bids. Bids will be received until 2:00PM local time, on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 at which time they will be publicly tabulated for review. Please join us for a WebEx/ Zoom at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/KABidReview Bidders are also invited to review the results online at https://www. krausanderson.com/subcontractors/bid-tabulations/

All bids shall be on a lump sum basis. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after bid receipt without consent of the Owner. Each bidder shall accompany the Bid Form with a bid security as described in the Instructions to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in bids.

This portion of the project involves selective demolition, bathroom remodels, roof patching, metal stairs, new Chiller Enclosure, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing improvements and associated interior finishes.

Direct communications regarding this Project to the office of the Construction Manager: AJ Lillesve (aj.lillesve@krausanderson.com) KrausAnderson Construction, 501 South 8th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404 Tel: 480-369-2079.

3:30 PM. Meet in main lobby. Independent School District No. 624 White Bear Lake, Minnesota Published two times in the White Bear Press on November 16 and 23, 2022.

WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE FACILITIES MAINTENANCE BONDS TO FINANCE PROJECTS INCLUDED IN THE DISTRICT’S TEN-YEAR FACILITIES PLAN

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the School Board of Independent School District No. 624 (White Bear Lake Area Schools), Ramsey, Anoka, and Washington Counties, Minnesota (the “District”), intends to issue its Gen eral Obligation Facilities Maintenance Bonds, Series 2023A (the “Bonds”), in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $34,505,000, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 475, as amended, and Minnesota Statutes, Section 123B.595, as amended. The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to finance certain projects included in the District’s ten-year facilities plan and related financing costs. A general description of the projects to be financed is as follows:

Deferred maintenance and health and safety projects included in the Dis trict’s ten-year facilities plan approved by the Commissioner of Education.

The total amount of District indebtedness as of October 31, 2022, is $380,520,000. If these proposed Bonds were issued after that date, the total indebtedness of the District at that time would be $415,025,000

BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 (WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOLS), RAMSEY, ANO KA, AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, MINNESOTA

Given under my hand this 14th day of November, 2022.

Margaret Newmaster, Acting Clerk of the School Board of Independent School District No. 624 (White Bear Lake Area Schools), Ramsey, Anoka, and Washington Counties, Minnesota

Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 23, 2022.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FILE NO: 62-CV-22-4553

CASE TYPE: CIVIL OTHER/MISC. JUDGE SARA R. GREWING SUMMONS

Royal Credit Union, Plaintiff, v. Gregory R. Moss, Unknown Spouse of Gregory R. Moss, Realty Pros, LLC, Heather Ridge Townhouse Association, Inc., Unknown Tenants, John Doe, Mary Rowe, and XYZ Corporation, Defendants.

THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS GREGORY R. MOSS AND UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF GREGORY R. MOSS:

1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this summons.

2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 21 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written re sponse called an Answer within 21 days of the date on which you received this Summons; you are considered to have received this Summons on the date that is 21 days after the first date of publication. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at:

Eric J. Sherburne

Eckberg Lammers, P.C. 1809 Northwestern Avenue Stillwater, MN 55082

3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.

4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 21 days after the date of service, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint.

5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.

6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.

7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Ramsey County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows:

Lot 12, Block 1, Heather Ridge 4th Addition, Common Interest Community Number 322, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

MN 55110

MINUTES OCTOBER 10, 2022

Abbreviated Minutes-complete information available from the Superinten dent’s office or online at www.isd624.org.

A meeting of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Monday, October 10, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 112 at District Center, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. This meeting was open to the public and a recording is posted on the website. PROCEDURAL ITEMS 1) Chair Ellison called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2) Roll Call - Present: Thompson, Arcand, Daniels, Ellison, Newmaster, Streiff Oji. Absent: Beloyed. Ex-Officio: Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak. 3) Pledge of Allegiance. 4) Daniels moved and New master seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Voice vote: Ayes, all.

Obtain Bidding Documents, including the online bidding instructions, as well as Drawings and Specifications, via free electronic download by visiting https://app.buildingconnected.com/public/5757529c4425ca0a0029307b

Contact Taylor Becker with any planroom downloading or ordering questions at 612-503-2821 or taylor.becker@krausanderson.com to receive an invite. Kraus-Anderson will not be responsible for notifying individual parties who obtained documents without utilizing the Building Connected process through KA, when Addenda are issued.

Bidding Documents will be available for inspection at the office of the Construction Manager and the office of the Architect: Wold Architects; as well as several Builder’s Exchanges: MHC Dodge Plans, MEDA, Mid-Minnesota, Brainerd Lakes, Rochester, Duluth, and MBEX.

A Pre-Bid conference will be held at the following location and time: White Bear Lake Area Learning Center: Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022 @

Torrens Property.

The object of this action is foreclose the mortgage executed by Gregory R. Moss, a single person, dated April 19, 2010, recorded May 5, 2010 in the office of the Registrar of Titles, Ramsey County, Minnesota as Doc. No. 2108405; assignment of mortgage filed November 18, 2011, as Doc. No. 2157132.

Dated: November 14, 2022

ECKBERG LAMMERS, P.C.

By: /s/ Eric J. Sherburne

Eric J. Sherburne (0279389), Attorney for Plaintiff 430 Second Street, Hudson, WI 54016 (715) 386-3733; esherburne@eckberglammers.com

Published three times in the White Bear Press on November 23, 30 and December 7, 2022.

Meet the artist behind the Thanksgiving-inspired artwork challenge

This year for our Thanksgiving issue, Press Publications teamed up with local artist Frank Zeller to host an artwork chal lenge. Youth ages 3 to 10 were invited to submit a drawing that depicts their perspective of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Zeller pitched the idea of the artwork contest to replace the longstanding

tradition Press Publica tions has had in printing a coloring page in the newspaper and having children color it in.

Q. Tell us a little bit about yourself.

A. My 32-year teaching career started in 1962. Until 1996 I taught art education to elementary and high school students. During this time, I

became involved in community outreach by joining the White Bear Arts Council, which is now known as the White Bear Center for the Arts.

After retiring from teaching, I started the Elementary Artist in Residence program, go ing into the elementary schools with art lessons.

For over 20 years I have been teaching watercol or painting at the Art Center, I also have given, watercolor work shops throughout Minnesota, Spain and Italy.

Q. What does your work aim to say?

A. My paintings ex press the uniqueness of transparency of watercol or compared to opaque ness of oil and acrylic paintings. I am drawn to subject matter that has an interesting light/dark pattern that am chal lenged to capture.

I like paintings that reveal the artist brush strokes, arrangement of design, and expression of mood.

There are three simple goals for me to paint, 1. the challenge 2. Expres sion through paint and design and 3. Sharing of one’s work.

Q. Where do you get your inspiration?

A. My inspiration comes from the challenge I see before me, staring at a blank sheet of paper, analyzing the scene before me. It’s not what is before me, but what I see in my mind I see as a pattern, of light, dark and color.

Q. Where can readers find your paintings?

A. I have paintings at the Art Preserve Gallery in White Bear Lake and at my home.

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PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

For more than 20 years, area artist Frank Zeller has taught water color painting.

Genevieve Strehlow, 6, of Mahtomedi, is the first-place winner of the Thanksgiving artwork challenge.

Frank Zeller’s painting of the gazebo at Matoska Park.

WHITE BEAR AREA SENIOR PROGRAM COMMUNITYSERVICES.ISD624.ORG

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4-Hour Refresher, $35: 11/30 5:30-9:30pm | 12/2 9am-1pm | 12/8 9am-1pm 8-Hour Class/In-person or online/ 5:30-9:30pm / $45: 12/7 & 8 | 1/25 & 26

Houseplant Success: 11/21, 6:30-8pm $20 online

Everything You Want to Know About Medicare: 11/30, 6:308pm, $20

Getting the Most Out of Social Security: 11/30, 6-7pm, $20 enior Center Craft Ribbon Tree: 12/7, 9-11:30am $15 12/8, 9am-1pm $20 online 12/15 9:30am-12pm $40

12/9 1-2pm $5 Join us in learning about PEARLS, a Program to Encourage Active Rewarding Lives for Seniors. It will improve your mood and engagement in life!

Senior Center & Meals on Wheels will be closed Nov 24 & 25 offers Mon-Fri hot & frozen meal delivery. If you are interested, know of someone who may need meals, or have questions, please call 651-653-3123. For more information or to receive “The Voice” newsletter, call us

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EDUCATION

MONDAYS: Stitchers 1-3:00 PM, 2nd/4th Monday of Month

TUESDAYS: Mah Jongg 9:30-11:30 AM, Cribbage 1-3:00 PM

WEDNESDAYS: Bridge, 1-4:00 PM

THURSDAYS: 500 Cards, 12:30-3 PM FRIDAYS: Games, 12:30-3 PM; Bridge, 1-4 PM; Book Club, 2nd Friday, 10-11:30 AM Bingo: FREE! December 19, 1:30-3:00 PM. Please bring items to donate to the prize table!

THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES REGISTRATION: MAHTOMEDI.CE.ELEYO.COM

8-Hour Drivers Safety Course - $45 December 7 & 8, 5:30-9:30 PM, ONLINE class held via Zoom

Scrumptious Pies & Tarts - $40 (+ $9 food fee) December 10, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at WBL High School 4-Hour Drivers Safety Refresher Course - $35 December 13, 12:30-4:30 PM

Community Lunch - $10 December 14; Noon - 1 PM at District Education Center ***registration deadline is Monday, Dec. 12*** If you have any questions, please call 651-407-2024.

Therapy services at Cerenity White Bear Lake help you return to what you do best. Our combination of highly trained compassionate staff and the most innovative care in the area make our community your best choice for professional therapy services. • Aquatic Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Physical Therapy • Speech Pathology Call today to schedule a tour: 651-232-1847

2ND HALF WITH LYNGBLOMSTEN: ENRICHING LIVES AFTER 50

The Gathering respite program is held Thursdays at St. John in the Wilderness Church in White Bear Lake. The Gathering provides brain-stimulating activities for adults living with memory loss and four hours of respite for their family caregiver. Contact us at 651-632-5320 or caregiving@ lyngblomsten.org to learn more.

We’re looking for volunteers to help out with The Gathering! If you are looking for a fun and engaging volunteer opportunity in your community, contact Melanie Jagolino at 651-632-5499 or mjagolino@lyngblomsten.org.

Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group for those in the White Bear Lake area on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 10:30 AM online via Zoom. To receive the Zoom link to participate, contact Lisa at 651-632-5320 or caregiving@ lyngblomsten.org.

FREE Wellness Screenings conducted by the Faith Community Nurse Network of the Greater Twins Cities at St. John in the Wilderness in White Bear Lake on Tuesday, December 6 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Meet 1:1 with a registered nurse to develop a whole-person wellness plan and get connected to community resources. To learn more about the screenings or to register, contact us at 651-6325330.

Visit www.lyngblomsten.org/2ndHalf or call 651-632-5330 to learn more about our programs and supportive services.

Therapy • Speech Pathology Call today to schedule a tour: 651-232-1847

• Aquatic Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Physical Therapy • Speech Pathology Call today to schedule a tour: 651-232-1847

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MAHTOMEDI COMMUNITY

ADULT ACTIVITIES AT THE MAHTOMEDI DISTRICT EDUCATION CENTER (DEC)

Mahtomedi Ave. - All activities are held at the DEC unless otherwise noted.

We help you get back to living. Every step of the way.

Vadnais Heights Photo Contest Winner Announced

The votes for the fall City of Vadnais Heights mini photo contest have been tallied and the winner is Jenelle Monsrud’s “Ecstatic”! To see all of the entries go to www.cityvadna isheights.com/779/Photo-Contest.

NAMES IN THE NEWS

Local dealer nominated for award

David Buerkle, dealer principal at Buerkle Acura, Honda and Hyundai, has been nominated for the 2023 TIME Dealer of the Year award.

Buerkle is one of a select group of 48 dealer nomi nees chosen from more than 16,000 nationwide who will be honored at the 106th annual National Automo bile Dealers Association (NADA) Show in Dallas, Tex as, in January. The TIME Dealer of the Year award is one of the automobile industry’s most prestigious and highly coveted honors, recognizing the nation’s most successful auto dealers who also demonstrate a longstanding commitment to community service.