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Water Gremlin wins property damage suit BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER

ST. PAUL — A class action suit filed against Water Gremlin by a White Bear homeowner was dismissed, with prejudice, last week by District Court Judge Leonardo Castro. The plaintiff, Robert Sharot, filed the suit in October 2020, saying the plant's release of toxic TCE into the air and its widely publicized contamination harmed the value of his property. The court expressed concern last May with Sharot's ability to prove his claims and granted time to conduct limited discovery on the existence of injury and property damages related to his allegations. But the plaintiff did not conduct discovery specific to his property, as the judge requested. In the Nov. 12 motion siding with Water Gremlin, the court said Sharot relies mostly on evidence presented by his expert, explaining that the widely

day timeline does not explain away the absence of evidence personal to plaintiff's property," he wrote. Sharot was represented by Minneapolis attorney Jeffrey Storms and Laura Sheets, a partner in the Detroit law firm of Liddle Sheets Coulson, specialists in class action suits. Water Gremlin was represented by Ben Kappelman and Amy Weisgram, Dorsey & Whitney LLP. Water Gremlin stopped using TCE as a solvent in its battery terminal manufacturing process in 2019. In 2018, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency investigated Water Gremlin after the company failed to report accurate emissions data for more than 15 years, violating its permit and exposing surrounding neighborhoods to TCE levels. Air dispersion models regarding TCE emissions were created by state health and pollution control officials that referred to an "area of concern," which is the geographical area where emissions of the chemical exceeded 2 micrograms per cubic meter of air. Sharot's property is outside the area of concern. According to the court document, Sharot does not believe his exclusion from the area of concern would change the perception that his home was impacted by Water Gremlin's release of TCE. He also believes every household within the original area of concern shares his beliefs. That area was revised after MPCA received meteorological data it said better represented conditions near the township plant. Noting that the plaintiffs had produced no evidence that his property was contaminated, the judge asked Sharot's attorneys if any testing had

been done on the property to determine whether TCE had "touched" it. Their response was that TCE was not a "forever chemical," and "it doesn't last that long in areas that far away from the Water Gremlin facility." The court order noted that counsel conceded that Sharot had no proof of actual contamination. In his affidavit, Sharot stated he no longer enjoys his home and does not trust the land it sits on or the air he breathes. He does not garden because he does not trust the soil and does not walk his dog because of Water Gremlin's conduct. Judge Castro said the plaintiff has not offered evidence from which a reasonable jury could conclude that the defendant caused either injury to property or unreasonable interference with the enjoyment of his property. "The court does not dispute that Sharot does not share the same level of comfort in his property as he once did before he learned of the TCE emissions," the judge wrote. "However, his beliefs are insufficient to establish a material and substantial interference. Water Gremlin had stopped emitting TCE before the plaintiff became aware of the emissions." In a statement to the Press, Water Gremlin President Scott Schulz said, "We are pleased the court found that there was no basis for the claims and dismissed the case." It should be noted that the fact the case was dismissed with prejudice is significant. That means the plaintiff cannot refile the same claims again in district court. An email requesting comment from the plaintiff's Detroit attorney did not receive a reply.

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as 2019-nCoV, more widely known its coronavirus, has not yet made health way to Minnesota, but state change officials say that should that to any time soon, they are prepared deal with it about “While what we know today from this virus and other viruses this the same family suggests that for is really a low immediate risk the general public, we, of course, disease consider any new infectious taking a serious concern and we’re precautions,” said Minnesota (MDH) Health of Department in a Commissioner Jan Malcolm recent news conference. to The term “coronavirus” applies are a large family of viruses, which estimated to cause approximately one-third of all cases of the common with cold. The strand associated , is a this recent outbreak, 2019-nCoV by viral respiratory illness caused family a member of the coronavirus seen in and has not been previously humans before. how While it is unknown exactly said that 2019-nCoV spreads, Malcolm “a great health officials have learned of deal” from previous outbreaks Severe other coronaviruses, such as (SARS) Acute Respiratory Syndrome in 2003 and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus in 2012. “We know that finding cases quickly and responding to them rapid quickly is so very key. That ill response helps ensure that the they persons receive the care that of need, and it lessens the chance other people getting sick, thereby virus,” containing the spread of the Malcom said. With similar viruses, person-toperson spread occurs primarily an through close contact, when infected person coughs or sneezes, thereby spreading respiratory

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have Bob and Marilyn Rosenquist origlived in Hugo since 1972. Marilyn Bob inally hails from Two Harbors, from St. Paul. and “I came to the cities to work, staying then I met him and ended up talked here,” Marilyn explained. “I into my friend from Two Harbors found coming down for a job, and we Friday. I an ad in the paper for (a) Girl she met sent my friend over there and

of the er. “She wanted to be a part things I was doing, and I wanted was to be a part of the things she Bob doing,” he said. Even now, Life on makes sure to stop by Good a daily basis to visit his sweetheart, situated who lives at the new facility Hugo. along Forest Boulevard in Marilyn said her favorite thing “He is about Bob is his intelligence. somesmart. When I want to know said. thing, I always go to him,” she fond The Rosenquists have many exploring and memories of traveling their new places together and with children and grandchildren.

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’VE BEEN TRYING to wrap my arms around the American holiday of Thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for: our nation’s freedoms, a free enterprise system, law and order, advanced medical care, and the list goes on and on. We are privileged to be living on the Earth within the Universe that God has created. The earth has an amazing ability to adapt and regenerate. The earth provides energy, food, and habitat which are all renewable and available in seasons. I continue to be thankful for the Jews who have preserved God’s revelation in His words to us. Further, I’m thankful to the Catholics and their 14 Apocalyptic books. I’m thankful for the New Testament along with numerous spiritual letters. Another amazing gift from God that I’m thankful for is sending His Son, Jesus, to come into the world as a human and to die for us on the cross that we might have resurrection and a new life. About the These gifts were provided through faith and all we Town have to do is believe and We can’t buy or Gene Johnson accept. work our way to eternal life. Through faith we’ve been given grace and forgiveness through our Lord Jesus Christ. At your Thanksgiving table this year, think about some prayers or Bible verses which will reiterate and renew your faith in God. Verses could be read, such as: “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever,” 1 Chronicles 16:34. “I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Corinthians 1:4. “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus,” 1 Thessalonians 5:1618. Some families enjoy singing together. The following hymns may be meaningful suggestions: “To God be the Glory” and “Amazing Grace.” The first verses of those two hymns follow: “To God be the glory” by Fred Bock/ Fanny Crosby/William Doane To God be the glory Great things He has done So loved He the world that He gave us His Son Who yielded His life an atonement for sin And opened the life-gate that all may go in Praise the Lord, praise the Lord Let the earth hear His voice Praise the Lord, praise the Lord Let the people rejoice Come to the Father Through Jesus the Son Give Him the glory Great things He has one “Amazing Grace” by John Newton Amazing grace How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but now I’m found Was blind, but now I see “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.” – John Wesley Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications. Distributed weekly in:

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Talking holiday shopping season advice with the U of M

price seems like a good deal for something you want. If so, buy it, and don’t look to see if the price has dropped further after your purchase.

ith Black Friday and Cyber Monday on the horizon, there is a greater push than ever before to shop earlier for the holidays due to the global supply chain issues.

Movers & Shakers George John

University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management Professor George John, an expert on marketing, talks about what shoppers can expect over the coming weeks.

Q: Deals seem to be starting earlier this year. Is it best for shoppers to take advantage of them now or wait later for the big, traditional shopping days? The old notion that the deals get worse as the “expiration” date approaches is gone. For the past few years, with all the heavy-duty data analytics being used, it has become a cat and mouse game between companies and customers. There are not predictable patterns anymore, so my advice is to wait until the

Q: Due to the global supply chain struggles, how big of a concern is low inventory this year? There will be spot shortages of things, but they will be unpredictable. Retailers have had to make some creative moves to navigate the port bottlenecks, which could impact prices on the consumer end. Q: Retails sales went up 1.7% in October, what does this suggest about the upcoming shopping season? There are competing crosscurrents making this hard to predict. On the positive side, households have historically high levels of cash from the government checks during the pandemic and the shutdowns reducing shopping last year. On the other hand, currently, consumer confidence measures are at 10-year lows, most likely due to inflation.

Q: Should shoppers keep the labor shortage in mind when buying online vs. buying at a brick-and-mortar store? I don’t see a bigger edge for offline or online shopping from the labor shortage. Labor costs will pinch retailer’s gross margins. We have already seen this impact Walmart’s quarterly margins, according to their latest report. Q: What’s your main advice for shoppers this holiday season? There are several things to keep in mind: • Don’t get into too much debt. • Have fun shopping and buy when you think the price is right. • Don’t look to see if the price has dropped even more. • About 30-40% of all gifts are returned, so don’t feel too bad if your nephew or grandchild seems “just OK” with the gift you picked out. George John is the General Mills-Gerot Chair in Marketing at the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. Talking... with U of M” is a resource whereby University of Minnesota faculty answer questions on current and other topics of general interest.

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BUSINESS BRIEF Candle company opens this month A “cozy mindset” is the business of Koselig Candle Co., scheduled to open a retail location in White Bear Lake on Black Friday. The small-batch candle company is the creation of co-owners’ Matt Krueger and Blake Anderson, who have been

selling their hand-poured soy candles online and at several retailers up north and in the Twin Cities, including Anchor Coffee. The name “Koselig,” vaguely translating to “a cozy state of mind,” was inspired by Anderson's Norwegian

Items featured in the store will include 10 different scented candles in standard 11 oz. black-and-white jars, travel candles, and a special 12-ounce “Ode to Minnesota” candle. A 25-ounce Christmas candle will also soon be released. The store will also sell cards, clothing

grandmother. Anderson, who grew up in Shoreview, currently lives in White Bear Lake with his family and says he “appreciates the downtown aspect of White Bear Lake.” Krueger is a former resident. The new storefront location is also their production facility.

items, candle accessories and miscellaneous gift items, with a goal to bring in additional “kozy” items. The store entrance is on the back side of White Bear Mall, next to Sweet Life Lane. Learn more at koseligcandleco.com.

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Stillwater License Center to resume driver exams The Minnesota Department of Public Safety will resume using space in the Stillwater License Center for a driver exam station starting Dec. 1. Services will be available two days a week. The use of the Stillwater location for driver exams was stopped last year due to the pandemic.

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Free skating for all ages Ramsey County has announced holiday dates for open skate and open hockey at local arenas. Open skating for all ages is available from 2-3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, at Aldrich Arena, 1850 White Bear Ave., Maplewood; from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 27, and noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, at TCO Sports Garden, 1490 County Road E East, Vadnais Heights. Open skating sessions for seniors 55-plus are also available on select Fridays from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. at Aldrich Arena. Dates are Dec. 3 and 10; Jan. 7, 14 and 21; and Feb. 11 and 25. Admission to open skate events is free, and skate rental is available at TCO Sports Garden for $10. Skate rental is not available at Aldrich Arena. Visit ramseycounty.us/residents/ parks-recreation for more information about skating programs at county-owned rinks.

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Tree of Light and Remembrance Honor a loved one and support the Mahtomedi Food Shelf by purchasing a light in the Annual Tree of Light and Remembrance fundraiser. Lights may be purchased by Dec. 1 in honor or in memory of a loved one for $10. Forms can be filled out and payment made online at stjudeofthelake.org/mahtomedi-area-food-shelf or by dropping it off at the Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf, 700 Mahtomedi Ave. Funds will be used to provide holiday meals to local families. The lights will be placed on the tree at Veterans Memorial Park on Friday, Dec. 3, but there is not a community ceremony this year. For more information, contact Michelle Stiepan at 651-395-5352 or mstiepan@stjudeofthelake.org.

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RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township:

Vadnais Heights • Residents in the 4500 block of Birch Ridge Road at 1:29 a.m. Nov. 7 reported a burglary after they heard the sound of an outside window opening downstairs and saw the screen begin to open. They also observed the shadow of a person outside the glass. When the homeowners turned the light on, they heard someone running away. A search of the area was unsuccessful. • The Vadnais Heights Walmart in the 800 block of County Road E reported a burglary Nov. 7, during which a cash register drawer was pried open and the cash removed. The potential suspect identified on video surveillance has been linked to similar previous thefts, most notably the stealing of a cash register drawer from the Freedom Valu Center in Shoreview that same night. The case is under investigation.

• A Red Wing woman was mailed a citation after she was caught shoplifting Nov. 7 from the Vadnais Heights Walmart in the 800 block of County Road E. The woman had concealed items and was in the process of leaving the store without paying when she was prevented from doing so by loss prevention staff. However, she resisted and fled — but not before leaving behind a bag of merchandise. Among the items in the bag the subject left behind was her driver's license, complete with picture that matched her face. Now the shoplifter joins the growing list of known shoplifters on file at the store. • White Bear Lincoln in the 3400 block of Highway 61 on Nov. 8 reported a vehicle purchased with a check drawn from an inactive account. The vehicle was entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database as stolen, following numerous unsuccessful attempts by the dealership to have the vehicle returned or the check made good.

• A Coon Rapids woman, 26, and a Blaine woman, 26, were both cited for shoplifting from the Vadnais Heights Walmart Nov. 8 after they were observed putting on clothing, concealing items and leaving the store without paying. The two females were cited and released. • The Vadnais Heights Target in the 900 block of County Road E on Nov. 8 reported Apple products stolen on Oct. 31 and on Nov. 6 by the same suspect. That same suspect has also been implicated in similar thefts in Coon Rapids. The case is under investigation. • A handgun was reported found Nov. 8 in the Walmart parking lot in the 800 block of County Road E. After the firearm's identification number was run through the NCIC database, it was found to have been stolen on Oct. 9 from a clear purse belonging to a Little Canada woman and left in a shopping cart at that same location.

White Bear Township • A Lino Lakes man reported the catalytic converter stolen from his Honda Accord Nov. 7 while it was

parked in a church parking lot in the 4600 block of Greenhaven Drive. • A juvenile is suspected of criminal damage to property in the 5900 block of Pintail Lane, following a Nov. 8 report. Camera footage captured a person vandalizing neighborhood properties between Oct. 16 and Nov. 8. Further investigation linked the multiple incidents; after interviews with the suspect and his parents, the case has been referred to the county attorney for review. • The Holiday gas station in the 5900 block of Highway 61 reported criminal damage to property at 4:41 a.m. Nov. 9 after the car wash payment and entry machine was forcibly removed from its post. Video review of the incident shows the damage was done shortly before staff arrived on scene. After an area check for the suspect was made, the machine was recovered nearby and returned to gas station staff. The case is under further investigation.

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

Grant • Houle's Feed Store in the 10000 block of 60th Street N. reported a large, inflated pumpkin, valued at $2,500, stolen from in front of the store at approximately 8:40 p.m. Oct. 25. A dark vehicle was seen on surveillance video. The case is under investigation. • An unidentified motorist was arrested at 9:17 p.m. Oct. 30 in the 9000 block of 75th Street N. for DWI, driving after cancellation due to unsafe behavior and misdemeanor giving false information to Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies.

Mahtomedi • A Grove Street resident reported her neighbor for keeping the outside lights on at 3:27 a.m. Oct. 22 as part of an ongoing issue. When deputies called the complainant back, she said

she didn't want to talk at that time and would call back later. The complainant did call back again, four days later, at 3:09 a.m. • A Hallam Avenue resident reported cleaning out her rental property after a tenant had vacated it Oct. 24 and finding changes that suggested the possibility of human trafficking. The landlord was concerned at finding locks changed, such that the downstairs door could only be locked from upstairs and a spare bedroom downstairs that could only be locked from the outside. The complainant also found the remains of a burnt mattress in the backyard. • A Minnesota motorist was cited Oct. 24 on Hardwood Lane and East Avenue for failure to provide proof of insurance. • The Mahtomedi School District reported the district's trailer stolen over MEA weekend, Oct. 22-26, from the District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. The trailer's information was dispatched for entry onto the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. • A feisty male was arrested at 5:58 p.m. Oct.

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26 for stealing items from the BP gas station in the 3000 block of Century Avenue and for trying to assault another customer. While being detained, the male, who was suspected of being intoxicated, kicked at deputies multiple times and landed two kicks on one deputy. He also kicked a corrections officer after arriving at jail. • A Woodland Court resident on Oct. 26 reported remnants of a Domino's pizza left at his home the previous evening. On the evening of his report, Domino's pasta had been on the menu of the mysterious trespassers. The complainant said he'd be installing a camera. • A truck driver was cited for littering Oct. 27 on Long Lake Road after deputies on patrol found the vehicle with garbage strewn around it. Deputies contacted the driver, who admitted to owning the garbage and said he was cleaning out his cab. • A Hardwood Lane resident on Oct. 30 reported an attempted Amazon scam, in which an unknown caller or emailer asks the potential victim to confirm whether they had ordered a phony package. When a potential victim returns such a phone call, the scammer records an answer to be used for multiple nefarious purposes. • A Stillwater Road resident on Oct. 30 reported her ex-boyfriend for using her debit card without permission and stealing her vehicle.

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Beloved Father, Grandpa and Great Grandpa. With broken hearts we announce the passing of Craig Edmund Vollhaber on November 16, 2021. Craig was 81 years old. Craig was born in St. Paul on June 12, 1940. Craig attended St. Mary of the Lake Elementary School and graduated from Cretin High School where he made many life-long friends. Craig graduated in Mechanical Engineering from the University Notre Dame where he also earned a spot on the varsity golf team. In 1964, Craig married Donna Jean Herbert of White Bear Lake. Together they shared a life full of good friends and loving family. Craig was a long standing member at the White Bear Yacht Club where he won ten golf club championships and held the golf course record for many years. Beyond golf, Craig was an entrepreneur and co-founder of Schwab-Vollhaber, Inc. (now SVL) where he left a great and lasting legacy. Later in life Craig and Donna retired to Jupiter, FL where they were active members at the Jupiter Hills Golf Club. Craig had a commanding presence, a deep faith and a thirst for knowledge. Craig was a private pilot, an avid boater, had a deep appreciation for music and loved gin rummy with his friends. Craig is preceded in death by his parents Edmund and Marceline, sister Rita, and wife Donna. He is survived by his son Todd (Sheila), daughter Vicki (Jim), daughter Mary (Eric), 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and his beloved dog, Rosie. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 11:00 am at ST. MARY OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake. Visitation Tuesday, November 30th from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm at MUELLER MEMORIAL, 4738 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake and one hour before the Mass on Wednesday at the church. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Mahtomedi. Memorials preferred to St. Mary’s church. Arrangements MuellerMemorial.com ~ 651-429-4944

Jane Ann Frost (Kemper) age 78 of White Bear Lake, Minnesota died at home unexpectedly with her husband by her side. Jane is preceded in death by her father Delmar Kemper, and mother Mabel Kemper (Beutler), both of Minot, ND. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, G. Douglas Frost; sister Jackie Seiffert of Minot, ND; children Tom (Karen) Frost, Jennifer (Jim) Chaplin, Matthew (Kim) Frost; Grandchildren Kallie (Jordan) Swenson, Kaityln (David) Susterick, Amanda Frost (Alex), Megan (Kade) Madden, Matthew (Rachel) Chaplin, Jonathan Chaplin, Audrey Frost, Violet Jane Frost; great grandchildren Olivia, Theodore, and Everly. A Celebration of Jane’s life is being planned for early June 2022 at the Honsa Family Funeral Home in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to any of the following: NAMI-Minnesota, Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries (specifically the White Bear Lake Library branch), or the Bridge Center of St. Paul, Minnesota.

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When: 8-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3; 4-6 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4; 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5 Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, 101 Pine St. W., Stillwater Details: The Valley Chamber Chorale performs an array of festive holiday favorites. Tickets from $30. Contact: valleychamberchorale.org

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10 Where: Bethel University, Benson Great Hall, 3900 Bethel Dr., Arden Hills Details: Minnesota Saints Chorale & Orchestra performance with full orchestra, pipe organ, and South African pop opera sensation Andre Venter. Tickets $10 in advance. Ages 8+. Masks required. Contact: mnsaintschorale.org/events/ with-wondering-awe-christmasconcert

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Fast Before the Feast 5K, 10K and Fun Run When: 8:25-10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 25 Where: Boatworks Commons, 4495 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake Details: Thanksgiving Day race on

the paved trail. Family-friendly event for all abilities; dogs welcome. All participants receive a medal. Registration $13-$68. Contact: mmraces.com/fast-beforethe-feast

When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 4, 11 & 18 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Live carolers, visits with Santa (11 a.m.-2 p.m.), ice sculptures, horse-drawn trolley rides (11 a.m.1:45 p.m., 4th and Cook Streets), and shopping and dining specials. Contact: downtownwhitebearlake.com

TWINKLE PARTY AND TREE LIGHTING When: 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 Where: Lowell Park, Riverfront Gazebo, Downtown Stillwater Details: Kids 12 and under can get twinkle lights and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus on the fire truck. Free. Contact: 651-342-1386

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When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 12 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Lakeshore Players perform the classic holiday musical. Tickets $25-$30. Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org

When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28 Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 4th St N., Stillwater Details: Fundraising concert featuring St. Croix Valley Opera's co-founders Obed Floan and Megan Wagner, pianist Nathan Cicero, and a special appearance by a Stillwater favorite, soprano Solveig Neseth. Options include live and in-person or watch from home. Tickets: SCVOpera.org/support

LUNCH AND TABLE GAMES When: noon Wednesday, Nov. 24 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights Details: Bring a bag lunch and play table games with friends. Coffee provided. Meeting held on Nov. 10. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com

THANKSGIVING WEEK COMEDY SHOW When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24 Where: Running Aces, 15201 Zurich St., Forest Lake Details: Co-headliners Jason Schommer and Jeff Pfoser, with host Randall Reid. $25 in advance; $30 day of show. Dinner and hotel options available. Contact:651-925-4600 or runaces.com

30TH ANNUAL STILLWATER NUTCRACKER When: 2 and 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, Saturday, Nov. 27 and Sunday, Nov. 28 Where: Stillwater Area High School, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. Details: Family-friendly version of Tchaikovsky's ballet performed by dancers of St. Croix Ballet. Contact: stcroixballet.com

VICTORIAN CAROLING ON THE CORNERS When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays; noon-2 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 26-Dec. 18 (10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 4) Where: Main Street, Stillwater Details: Listing to holiday melodies of strolling costumed carolers on Main Street. Free. Contact: stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org

NASHVILLE NIGHTS When: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27 Where: JX Event Venue, 1232nd St., Stillwater Details: Monthly singer/songwriter series featuring Channing Wilson. Doors open at 6 p.m., music at 7 p.m. Tickets $10, general admission. Contact: one23events.com

“HOW THEY LIVED” CIVIL WAR PROGRAM When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30 Where: Washington County Heritage Center, 1862 S. Greeley St., Stillwater Details: Civil War historian and collector Mike Frain will share his extensive collection of items, including firearms, and research about the daily life of a soldier. Free program, no reservations required. Contact: wchsmn.org

SHARE THE JOY! GWBLCF CELEBRATORY EVENT When: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2 Where: White Bear Country Inn, 4940 Highway 61 Details: Meet this year’s Community Partners grantees, honor the philanthropy of the Hanifl family, learn about the Greater White Bear Lake Area Community Foundation’s 2022 vision, laugh with old friends and new. RSVP. Contact: kris@gwblcf.org or 651-4085412

WBCA MEMBERS EXHIBITION When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, Ford Family Gallery, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Local artists display work in Annual Member's Exhibition. Exhibition runs through Jan. 7. Contact: whitebeararts.org

TREE OF LIGHT AND REMEMBRANCE When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 Where: Veterans Memorial Park, Highway 244 and Stillwater Blvd., Mahtomedi Details: Honor a loved one and support the Mahtomedi Food Shelf by purchasing a light in the Annual Tree of Light and Remembrance fundraiser for the food shelf's Weekend Backpack Program. Lights may be purchased in honor or in memory of a loved one for $10 by Dec. 1. Contact: stjudeofthelake.org/ mahtomedi-area-food-shelf

When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 4 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: Wroshop to improve skills for listening to others and expressing views on race in a way that leads to more productive conversations and joint action across differences. Sponsored by Many Faces of the White Bear Lake Area and Braver Angels-MN. Free. Registration required. Contact: manyfaceswblarea.org/ events

HOLIDAY CHORAL CONCERT: “MAGNIFICAT” When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9 Where: White Bear Lake United Methodist Church, 1851 Birch St. Details: Chancel Choir will present composer Kim André Arnesen's Magnificat: The Song of Mary. Arnesen says this about the work: "Magnificat is a song of praise about one of the Bible's greatest wonders: The angel Gabriel visiting Mary with the message that she will be the mother of God’s son." All are welcome. Contact: 651-429-9026 or wblumc.org

ELF, JR. When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9; 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17; 2 p.m. Dec. Friday, Dec. 10, Sunday, Dec. 12 & 19; 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18. Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Holiday musical performed by Children’s Performing Arts. Tickets $20/adults; $10/students and seniors. Contact: childrensperformingartsmn. org

MONROE CROSSING HOLIDAY CONCERT When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10 Where: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, Mahtomedi High School, 8000 75th St. N. Details: Wildwood Artist Series presents a holiday concert with a blend of bluegrass, gospel, and originals. Tickets $25/adult; $20/ seniors; $15/students. Contact: 651-605-1124 or wildwoodartistseries.com

GUIDED BIRD HIKE When: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N. Details: Learn to identify birds that call the St. Croix Valley home and contribute to citizen science data by completing bird count surveys. Trail conditions vary. Free with parks permit. Contact: co.washington.mn.us/parks

WHITE BEAR LAKE WINTER FARMERS MARKET When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Twenty farmers and vendors will be selling locally grown and raised items including meats, cheeses, vegetables, baked goods, preserves, fermented foods, microgreens and other healthy living and gift items. Free cider, fires and a food truck. Contact: forksinthedirt.com

WARDEN'S HOUSE HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AND AUTHORS' EVENT When: noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 Where: Warden's House Museum, 602 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: See the Victorian house decorated for the holidays and sip on hot chocolate while visiting with local authors and vendors. Free. Contact: 651-439-5956 or wchsmn.org

MAHTOMEDI COMMUNITY LUNCH When: noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Lunch catered by Roma and entertainment, $15. Register by Dec. 13. Contact: mahtomedi.ce.eleyo.com

REDPATH CHRISTMAS 2021 When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15 and Thursday, Dec. 16 Where: 7 Vines Vineyard, 101 Highway 96, Dellwood Details: Annual Christmas concert; some dates already sold-out. Concertstyleseating and bar service. Doors open at 6 p.m; wine bar open at 5 p.m. Contact: eventbrite.com/e/redpathchristmas-tickets

2ND ANNUAL JINGLE BEAR ONLINE AUCTION When: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10 through 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 Where: Online, whitebearrotary.org Details: Funds raised will support local and global Rotary projects in the coming year. Preview the auction items on the website.

JINGLE BEAR 5K When: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 Where: Boatworks Commons, 4495 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake Details: 5K race and fun run on the paved trail. Holiday costumes wecome. Family friendly. Contact: mmraces.com/fast-beforethe-feast

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Annual hunt for invasive species proves successful WHITE BEAR LAKE — A search for starry stonewort at three access points on the lake this summer came up empty. That's good news from the "lake doctor" regarding that particular invasive species, first confirmed in Minnesota in 2015. The plant forms dense mats at the surface of the water that interfere with recreationists, overtake habitat and provide unsuitable shelter, food and nesting habitat for native species. Every year, aquatics specialist Steve McComas, dubbed the "lake doctor," uses a rake and well-trained eye to search for stonewort, which so far has only been found in the metro in Medicine Lake. The same cannot be said for another nemesis, Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM), which first appeared near a public dock on the west side of White Bear Lake in 1988. Two acres were treated that year. Historically, control measures show EWM was aggressively treated from 1991 through 1995 but, despite efforts, continued to spread around the 2,428-acre lake. From 1996 to 2008, growth was moderate and treatments were less than 20 acres per year. Then from 2009 through 2021, EWM was more abundant and treatment acreages ramped up again. The

The July 1 survey determined 15 areas of 780 sites sampled needed treatment for Eurasian watermilfoil.

highest number of treated acres was 126 in 2012. "Growth mimics lake level, so the increase was likely due to low elevations and clearer water," McComas told members of the White Bear Lake Conservation District (WBLCD) at its Nov. 16 meeting. This year, 15 areas were recommended for EWM treatment,

totaling 50.5 acres. With help from lake resident and WBLCD board member Mike Parenteau in early July, McComas sampled 780 sites around the lake to find the hot spots. "Abundance was greater compared to 2020, and milfoil was widely distributed," he reported. Moderate growth can easily lead to

heavy growth, so areas with the potential to propagate were targeted for treatment in 2021. At the suggestion of the pair, the herbicide applicator split the lake in half and used two different products to avoid buildup of resistance in the plants. The east side of the lake received trichlopyr and the west side, liquid 2,4D on July 15.

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In a follow-up survey Aug. 27, they discovered "very few red dots," meaning treatment was effective, McComas said. "There was hardly any nuisance EWM found." Water quality is excellent in White Bear Lake, noted the

aquatic scientist. Clear water also means more native plant growth, he added. Asked about the potential for toxic bluegreen algae, McComas said White Bear Lake has a low concentration of phosphorus and is not at risk. Debra Neutkens

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marina owner is out of compliance. Mahtomedi board member Mark Ganz felt it should be up to the owners to have their docks surveyed. Although the city offered to loan out survey staff to determine

Since these issues are outstanding, the board extended the Oct. 15 deadline for dock applications without penalties to Feb. 1. Several ordinance amendments were also discussed. These are first

Lake level report Nov. 16: 923.29 feet Down about an inch from last month. Temperature 40 degrees readings and will be acted on at the district's Jan. 18 meeting, since the board does not meet in December. The first amendment addresses enforcement of Commercial Bay

OHW, Ganz felt that would be a conflict of interest. "I wouldn't accept that," he said. "The city is a marina owner. They are in competition with each other."

permits. Language states that any licensee that exceeds its permitted number of slips will have that number removed from their license for the following two seasons. The licensee will be notified at least 10 days prior in writing to meet with the board to explain the violation. The second amendment involves clearly marking docks left in the water after Dec. 1 with reflective tape or paint visible to a distance of 100 feet to ensure safety to off-season users like snowmobilers. In other business, the Lake Utilization Committee tabled many dock permit renewals since applicants were no-shows at the meeting and the committee had questions that couldn't be answered. Debra Neutkens

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be another reason to get families together. Press Advertising Manager Patty Steele has her own holiday lights tradition to uphold. “We go out and look at the Christmas lights every Christmas Eve. It’s a fun memory to go out with a group of people,” Steele said. For those looking to do more than just beautify their lawn during the darker months, some holiday lights displays require a true engineer to design and execute some of the displays exhibited last year.

“A few homes over the years have had just magnificent displays. There are two that stand out to me on Bald Eagle Lake,” Johnson recalled. “It’s like having Disney in our own backyard. The garage is lit up, and the house. There are different scenes as you drive by, and you’ll want to pay attention to the upstairs window because there’s something special there.” Last year’s 20 submissions exceeded expectations, and this year Press Publications hopes to see another huge turnout. Holiday lights enthusiasts, your submissions will be accepted from

now through Wednesday, Dec. 8. To enter the contest, visit presspubs.com/ holiday lights. There you will need to enter information such as your name, address, information about your display as well as photos of the display. Press readers will need to check out all of the entries, which will be printed in the newspaper the week of Dec. 16. Take some time to check out each of the displays, either in print, online or inperson, and then vote. Voting will begin on Press Publications’ website Dec. 20. Everyone will have a chance to vote for their favorite display once a day. The contest winners will be announced the

second week of January. First-place, second-place and thirdplace winners will get their photo in the paper, receive gift cards from local businesses and, most importantly, get bragging rights! So take advantage of these abovefreezing temperatures, turn on some Christmas tunes and start stringing lights! Submit your contest entries, and don’t forget to vote! Staff Writer Corinne Stremmel can be reached by emailing lowdownnews@ presspubs.com or calling 651-407-1226.

MAHTOMEDI CITY COUNCIL NOTES A 110-unit apartment building is coming to Mahtomedi, after the Mahtomedi City Council at its Nov. 16 meeting passed a resolution establishing a tax increment financing (TIF) district on 4.4 acres between the Dairy Queen and Aldi store near the city's western boundary. Council also approved a modification of the development program for Municipal Development District No. 2 and approved a TIF plan for the multifamily housing project at 830 Wildwood Road. TIF is the ability to capture and utilize most of the increased local property tax revenue from new development within a defined geography (the TIF district) and specified time period, as authorized under the TIF Act in Minnesota state statutes. TIF is used for a project, such as assisted affordable housing, that might not get off the ground without assistance from public funding rather than relying on market dynamics. Mahtomedi has used TIF in the past, but sparingly and not currently. The total estimated tax increment revenues for the TIF district are $6.5 million, including interest. Before the TIF district could be established, council needed to complete other formal actions and did so by approving a request from Real Estate Equities LLC on behalf of property owners the Hill-Murray Foundation and Karl and Sandra Brogren Joint Trust, for approval of a preliminary and final plat, rezoning to underlying R-4 High Density Multiple Family Residential Zoning, creation of a planned unit development district,

and site plan approval for the proposed multifamily housing development at 830 Wildwood Road. Council added four conditions for approval: solar rooftop installation, dark skies considerations, inside bike storage and climate-resilient trees. A few features of this single apartment building in varying colors include 192 surface-level parking spaces; six parking spaces for visitors; 20 bike spaces; a playground, dog run, rooftop patio and fitness center; thin stone veneer, metal siding and cement fiber siding; and balconies and parapets. The apartment complex will be accessed from Wildwood Way on the east side of the property. “This is a great development for our city at a great location,” Council Member Jeff Ledermann said. To make the official announcement of the TIF development digestible for readers, council passed a resolution approving the publication of a summary of the ordinance. In further construction news around the city, the 2022 street improvement project is on after council held a public hearing on the project and passed a resolution making several authorizations. Council authorized the preparation of final plans and specifications, the advertisement for bids and the preparation of the preliminary proposed assessment roll for pending assessment reporting purposes —with the amendment that Maple Street be kept at 24 feet wide, allow no parking on either side and include a sidewalk

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WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING TO REVIEW THE PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET AND APPROVE THE 2022 TAX LEVY OF THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That a Special Town Meeting will be held at Herit-age Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road, in said Town at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, to review the proposed 2022 Budget and approve the 2022 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 2022 Budget and approval of the 2022 Tax Levy of the Town of White Bear. Given under my hand this 17th day of November, 2021. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

on the south side of the road. The three roads involved in the project are Warner Avenue from Stillwater Road to Maple Street; Maple Street from TH 244 to Warner Avenue; and Locust Street from TH 244 to Warner Avenue. Bids on the project, estimated to cost $1,055,000, will be received in February 2022. The contract will be awarded shortly afterward; construction will begin during the summer and the assessment hearing will take place in October. More construction around town will have to wait, as council tabled action on a request from DeWitt Homes for a zoning code text amendment. Council needed more information and a full slate of members to vote on the sensitive issue of permeable pavers, porous concrete and other similar materials, according to City Code in Section 11.01, Subd. 11.36E., 5(c). The applicant has several homes in the planning stages that have been developed under the assumption that pervious pavers would be used. The applicant was unaware of the city's ordinance revision last March that amended the code to require that land occupied by pervious pavers be included in the impervious surface coverage calculation. As a result, the applicant is left with homes planned in such a manner that they currently cannot be approved due to the impervious surface coverage calculation. Water, water everywhere! But not anymore, after council accepted the Lincolntown Project study and gave its engineering firm, WSB, the go-ahead to design a system of

underground pipes to drain water from some of its problem ponds into other ponds. The goal of the study was to identify areas of greatest flooding and concerning high-water levels and generate a set of potential solutions that could be prioritized in the city's upcoming capital improvement plan (CIP). The estimated project cost of $250,000 will be budgeted through the 2022 CIP. When the city reconstructed the roads around Briarwood Avenue, engineers discovered a house encroaching on the city's 50-foot right of way by 6 inches. At the request of the homeowner at 219 Hazel, council approved an encroachment agreement, such that the city would allow the property owner to maintain the existing agreement for the next 10 years. The homeowner told council that her parents had owned the house for 38 years before she acquired it in 1996. The house was built in 1905, long before the city “decided to make a road and pave it,” she said. As the city looks forward to future projects, it still must pay the bills for its recently completed projects. Therefore, council approved construction pay voucher No. 10 (final) for $19,103.94 to Meyer Contracting for the 2020 street improvement project, Birchwood Road/ Lost Lake Court. Council also approved construction pay voucher No. 6 for $189,722.85 to T.A. Schifsky and Sons Inc. for Phase 4 East – Historic District Improvements. One property owner filed a timely appeal of the

PATRICK CHRISTOPHERSON, Town Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 24, 2021.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifles: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: MFT Automation 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 4821 White Bear Parkway White Bear Lake MN 55110 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Multifeeder Technology, Inc 4821 White Bear Parkway White Bear Lake MN 55110 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certiflcate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certiflcate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certiflcate under oath. Dated: November 9, 2021 Signed: Peter Nordling Published two times in the White Bear Press on November 17 and 24, 2021.

Historic District Project Phase 4 assessments that council approved on Oct. 19. After consultation with the property owner's attorney, an agreement was reached to modify the assessment, which council approved. Veterans Park will be lit up like a Christmas tree this holiday season. It will also be lit up like a sailboat, after council approved insurance coverage and set the conditions and dates for the display. Soon after Thanksgiving, the sailboat will be illuminated with LED lights or other energyefficient lights. It will eventually be removed on April 10. There are now 16 fewer deer in the road to hit at twilight, following what Public Works Director Bob Goebel called a “successful hunt” Nov. 5-7. Five deer were taken from the Birchwood area, four from the north end of Mahtomedi and seven from Katherine Abbott Park during the latest authorized bow hunt. “The number of deer from Katherine Abbott were more than we anticipated,” Goebel said. “We just don't count them in aerial surveys.” There are still plenty of deer left in the city, Goebel said, after Mayor Judson Marshall speculated that there wouldn't be any deer left in town. The council next meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road. Loretta B. Harding is a contributing writer for Press Publications. She can be reached at news@presspubs. com or 651-407-1200.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE AND ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION FOR A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY I, Steve Simon, Secretary of State of Minnesota, do certify that: The following business entitly has duly complied with the relevant provisions of Minnesota Statutes listed below, and is formed or authorized to do business in Minnesota on and after this date with all the powers, rights and privileges, and subject to the limitations, duties and restrictions set forth in that chapter. The business entity is now legally registered under the laws of Minnesota. File Number: 1271639800029 Minnesota Statutes, Chapter: 322C Article 1. Name of Limited Liability Company: Stitched in Time Quilts LLC Article 2. Registered Ofﬂce Address: 2229 Cowern Place North Saint Paul, MN 55109 Article 3. Desired Duration of LLC: Perpetual Article 4. Name and address of Organizer(s): Elizabeth Biagi 2229 Cowern Place North Saint Paul, MN 55109 Dated: November 16, 2021 Signed: Elizabeth I Biagi Published two times in the White Bear Press on November 24 and December 1, 2021.

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A strong rebound in holiday travel is expected this Thanksgiving. The Auto Club Group predicts that 53.4 million Americans will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 13% from 2020. This brings travel volumes within 5% of pre-pandemic levels for the 2019 holiday. The West North Central census region, which includes North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and four other states, will see the greatest share of its population traveling. Nearly one in every five people (19.6%) from the region are expected to travel during the holiday period. Nationally, 16.2% of the population is expected to travel. “It’s beginning to look more like a normal holiday travel season, compared to what we saw last year,” said Debbie Haas, vice president of travel for AAA. “Now that U.S. bor-

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predicts road travel to increase by 8%. Yet the most notable improvement this year’s holiday is domestic air travel, which has almost completely recovered from its dramatic dropoff during the pandemic and is up 80% from last year. “The re-opening of the U.S. borders to international travelers means airports will be even busier than we’ve recently seen, so travelers must plan for longer lines and extra time for TSA checks,” Haas continued. “With flight delays and cancellations becoming a problem recently, air travelers are encouraged to consider travel insurance. If your flight is cancelled, there are various policies that would help offset unexpected expenses like a hotel, transportation and food. You may also receive compensation for lost luggage or if your flight is delayed for as little as three hours.”

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Getting a sneak peek at upcoming festivities Above: Santa receives a cheerful acknowledgment from shoppers and employees after tapping on the decorated window display at the Sheepy Yarn Shoppe while making the rounds in downtown White Bear Lake during a recent Holiday Open House event. He will be making return visits around town in the weeks preceding Christmas.

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Zephyrs clip Cooper, advance to state finals The Mahtomedi Zephyrs are headed for the state championship game in Class 5A after defeating Robbinsdale Cooper 34-7 in the semifinals Friday at US Bank Stadium. The Zephyrs (10-2) will face Mankato West or Rogers in the finals next Saturday at 4 p.m. Mahtomedi led 21-0 at the half on touchdowns by Nick Beiersdorf, Jordan Hull and Ramsey Morrell (pass from Charlie Brandt), all set up by good punt returns by Gunnar Woods. In the third quarter, Woods intercepted a pass and sped 68 yards for a touchdown. Joey Heinsch made it 34-0 with field goals of 34 and 38 yards, and all his kickoffs were touchbacks. The Zephyrs defense stymied a team that was averaging 34 points. Ethan Loss and Jake Larson also had interceptions. Cooper (9-3) got a late touchdown after the Zephyrs sent in the backups. The final score came in at the Press’ early deadline. See full highlights of the semifinals game and the upcoming championship game at www.presspubs.com. Bruce Strand

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Maya Marston stopped this shot and 38 others but Rogers got three past her.

Girls hockey: Bears lose to Rogers 3-0 White Bear Lake lost to the Rogers Royals 3-0 there Tuesday evening. Rogers dominated the puck, outshooting the Bears 42-11. Bear goalie Mayo Marston stopped 39 shots, but gave up goals to Ava Johansson, Anna Scherling and McKenna Sandberg. The Bears are 1-1. Rogers is 2-0. Eckerle heads awards for White Bear girls soccer White Bear Lake girls soccer had five allconference selections and one all-state pick, Lauren Eckerle, after a 12-5-1 season in which they were conference and section runners-up. Eckerle, senior midfielder, picked up her fourth all-conference award, and was named to

the coaches association Class 3A all-state first team, and to the StarTribune all-metro second team. She made the coaches all-state second team as a junior. Also named to all-SEC were seniors Alexis Smith (midfield), Chloe Simanek (midfield), Nicole Moore (forward) and freshman Jenna

Maloy (midfielder). Getting honorable mentions were junior Sydney Johnson (midfielder), sophomore Gabby Hofeld (defense) and freshman Abby O’Brien (defense). The Bears were 7-11 in conference and runner-up to state champion Stillwater in both conference and

section. They outscored opponents 57-26. Top scorers were Eckerle (12 goals, 10 assists, 22 points) and Maloy (13-5-18). Next were Smith (7-3-10), Moore (5-4-9) and sophomore Cami Bachmeier (4-3-7). Sharing goalie duties were senior Addie Bachmeier (1.18 goalsagainst-average, .727 save percentage) and sophomore Autumn Maki (1.50 and .766). Team awards went to Maloy (Most Valuable Player), Eckerle (offensive player), O’Brien (defensive player), Addie Bachmeier (most improved), Becca Smith (top rookie), and Simanek (hustle). Named captains for next year were Hofeld, Johnson and Emma Merriman. The Bears received the academic Gold Award (team GPA above 3.75). Bear boys soccer awards listed; Rogers is MVP White Bear Lake boys soccer had one all-state selection, Gavin Rogers, and four all-conference picks after an 8-4-3 season overall, 5-2-2 in the Suburban East.

Rogers, senior forward who scored 10 of the team’s 27 goals, was named to the coaches’ association’s Class 3A allstate second team. He got the Bears’ Most Valuable Player award. Joining him on the all-SEC list were Nick O’Brien, senior defender; Joe Wallek, senior midfielder; and Eli Treichel, junior defender. Honorable mentions went to Kyle Christensen, sophomore goalie; Porter Drost, junior midfielder; Eli Simanek, sophomore defender; and Snow Ball, senior forward. Other team awards went to O’Brien (Bear Award), Simanek (top rookie), and Ball and Simanek (most improved). Bear tennis awards, leaders listed The White Bear Lake girls tennis had two players named all-conference: seventhgrader Lucy Saari and freshman Tally Domschot. Getting honorable mentions were seniors Maggie Blanding and Joey Sunder. Blanding was named team MVP. Saari got the

Athena Award. Saari was 14-1, mostly at 4-singles and 3-doubles. Domschot was 14-3 and Sunder 13-3, both at 2- and 3-doubles. Blanding was 9-8, mostly at 2-singles and 1-doubles. The team’s top player, junior Alexina Erickson, was 4-13, mostly at 1-singles. The Bears had a 9-7 record. Bear volleyball awards, leaders listed Annika Olsen, junior setter, was White Bear Lake’s lone all-Suburban East Conference pick in volleyball. Olsen led the Bears with 515 assists and 38 aces. Getting honorable mentions were Sammie Steffens, senior outside hitter; Ali Schroeder, senior libero; and Blessing Adebisi, junior middle hitter. Team awards went to Schroeder (MVP), Adebisi (most improved) and senior defensive specialist Ella Sagness (Spirit). Steffens led with 206 kills and 483 servereceives. Schroeder had the most digs, 243, and Adebisi the most blocks, 51. The Bears were 7-15 overall and 2-7 in conference.

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Anthony Lewis-Royal was as hard to photograph as he was to tackle. There were no glamorous photo ops of this guy sprinting in an open field like most star ball-carriers. The Bears fullback was only seen barging through defenders, head down, ball clamped tightly, pushing the pile forward. That’s how the 5-foot-6, 210-pound senior piled up 1,008 yards in 2021, seldom an easy yard among them. Most thousand-yard rushers have several 30-, 40-, 50-runs. Lewis-Royal’s longest of the season was 22 yards. But on 220 carries, he was always moving forward. He never lost a yard, and he never fumbled the ball, either. Told that he’s like a human bowling ball out there, he chuckled, “Yes, that’s what a lot of people tell me.” Named overall Most Valuable Player on the team, and offensive MVP, he heads a list of eight Bears making the all-conference team.

Lewis-Royal scored 122 points, the fourth-best total in Bear history, on 20 touchdowns (19 rushing, one receiving) and one two-point run. He is the program’s first 1,000-yard rusher since Jessiah Majest in 2015. Coach Ryan Bartlett said his fullback had “an unbelievable season” that will be long-remembered. “With all those carries, he never sat out a practice or game with any injuries. He is one of the toughest kids I've coached. He is one the best teammates I have been around as well.” Lewis-Royal, who mainly pumps iron the rest of the year, intends to play college football; he doesn’t yet know where. Also named all-Suburban East Conference were seniors Matt Sloan (linebacker, halfback), Jeremiah Peterson (tackle), Zachary Peterson (defensive end), and Tyler Anderson (center); and juniors Rayshaun Brakes (receiver, running back, kick returns), Tolu Oyekunle (linebacker), and Chris Heim (linebacker). Getting honorable mentions were seniors Nick Svir (tight end) and Theron Cartier (tackle); and

juniors Connor Gerrell (quarterback), Nick Asper (defensive end), and Zach Bohrod (guard). Sloan was named MVP on defense, where his contributions included 10 tackles behind the line for 50 yards in losses. He was the third-leading rusher as well, with 39 carries for 245 yards and one score. Special teams MVP is senior Wally Venter, chosen for his strong leg and amazing accuracy in placing kickoffs and punts, Bartlett said. Venter arrived in August from Cape Town, South Africa, where he was in rugby, water polo, field hockey and track. He knew nothing about football but decided to give it a try. For the first half of the season, he used the drop-kick on kickoffs, a holdover from his rugby days. Other awards went to Heim (Will to Win), Ernad Ikanovic (most improved), Isaac Debilzan (Brian Engen Award), and David Love and Luke Calbrieth (scout team offense and defense). Gerrell completed 60 percent of his passes, 81 of 134, gaining 1,056 yards, with seven touchdowns

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and seven interceptions. He will give the Bears an excellent incumbent quarterback in 2022. Top receivers were senior Alex Lockwood with 29 catches for 401 yards and three touchdowns, Brakes with 13 for 237 yards and two touchdowns, and junior Vatel Henderson with 24 for 223 yards. Brakes also carried 54 times for 343 yards and five touchdowns, and had a kick return touchdown, averaging 25.6 yards on 11 attempts. His 48 points ranked second on the team.

Michael McCormack, senior placekicker, tallied 21 points on extra points. Lockwood had 18 points. Michael Delaney, junior safety, had two defensive touchdowns for 12 points. Oyekunle made seven tacklesfor-loss for 36 yards, Heim six for 26 yards, Domarion Pollard four for 21 yards, Zachary Pratt four for 12 yards and Lewis-Royal three for 18 yards. (The team does not keep overall tackle statistics).

ZEPHYRS SPORTS BRIEFS Mahtomedi swimmers have state entrants in 5 events Mahtomedi had entrants in three individual events, including a seventh-grader who was a section champion, and two relay events, in the state Class A swimming meet

held Friday and Saturday. (Coverage will be in next week’s paper.) The group qualified at the Section 4A meet concluding Nov. 13 at Henry Sibley. The Zephyrs placed second among 12 teams in a meet dominated by Visitation.

Zephyr seventh-grader Abigail Wright was section champion in the 100 freestyle. Her time was 53.77 seconds, a school record. Skylar Gillow-Clowser, senior, placed fifth in the butterfly but qualified by standard with 59.72. In the 500 freestyle, Gillow-Clowser was fifth in 5:19.41 and junior Sydney Armstrong sixth in 5:22.83, both qualifying by standard. Two Zephyr relays placed second to qualify — the 200 freestyle team of senior Elizabeth Hansen, junior Ella Mattson, Wright and senior Adriel Showers and Wright (1:40.59), and the 400 freestyle team of Armstrong, Gillow-Clowser, Showers and Wright (3:41.86). Both were school records. Also reaching the section finals were Wright, fourth in 50 freestyle (24.99); Showers, fourth in 100 freestyle (55.06) and sixth in 50 freestyle (25.09); Mattson, sixth in individual medley (2:18.01) and eighth in butterfly (1:02.47); and sophomore Emmerson Buckley, fifth in backstroke (1:02.38).

Champ Zephyrs have 3 players on coaches’ all-state Mahtomedi’s state Class 2A championship girls soccer team had three players named all-state and five on all-conference. The coaches association Class 3A all-state team included Zephyr senior forward Audrey Barry and junior forward Katelyn Beulke to the first team, and senior midfielder Cambelle Waldspurger to the second team. Named to all-Metro East Conference were Barry, Beulke, Waldspurger, and junior midfielders Lily Lindquist and Anabel Hillstrom. Leading in goals were Beulke with 20, Barry with 18 and Waldspurger with 13. Honorable mentions went to Paige Janssen, senior goalie; Claire Faulkner, sophomore defender; and Delaney Sellman, senior defender. Team awards, voted by teammates, went to Savanna Stockness, best defender; Kate Holst, best attitude; Waldspurger, best effort; and Kaila Och, most improved. Voted next year’s captains were Lindquist, Beulke and Hillstrom. Bruce Strand

Due to an early deadline because of Thanksgiving, results of athletic events that occurred Friday and Saturday, including Mahtomedi's state semifinal football game, the state swim meet, and White Bear girls hockey can be read online at presspubs.com.

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November lived up to its reputation as one of our cloudiest months. The ﬁrst week of the month, sunshine was plentiful but clouds moved in on November 10 and persisted through this past Sunday. It’s been a windy month as well as the battle of changing seasons with colder air keeping warmer air at bay. Last weeks gust of over 40 mph were certainly noticeable and won’t be missed. We now begin the coldest stretch of the year. My outlook doesn’t look bleak but calls for warmer than normal temperatures overall for the next six weeks. Side note: My 2022 weather calendar will be out soon!

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CITY OF MAHTOMEDI WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 2021-35, AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT 2021-1 OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPOSED WILDWOOD APARTMENTS DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PUD/SITE PLANS AND REZONING PROPERTY FROM B4 – GENERAL BUSINESS TO AN UNDERLYING R4 – HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT WITH A PUD 2021-1 OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT On November 16, 2021, the City of Mahtomedi, Washington County, Minnesota (“City”) adopted Ordinance No. 2021-35, an ordinance Creating the Planned Unit Development 2021-1 Overlay Zoning District Associated with the Proposed Wildwood Apartment Development and Approving the Preliminary and Final PUD/Site Plans and Rezoning Property from B4-General Business to an Underlying R4-High Density Residential District with a PUD 2021-0 Overlay Zoning District. The Ordinance creates the PUD 2021-1 Overlay Zoning District, a zoning district speciflcally for Wildwood Apartments —a proposed high density residential development which is consistent with the City÷s Comprehensive Plan, with an underlying zoning district of R4 —High Density Residential District. The permitted uses and conditional uses of the 2021-1 PUD Overlay District shall be those permitted uses and conditional uses in the underlying R4 —High Density Residential District. Building location, area, height, and architecture shall conform to the performance characteristics of the underlying R4 —High Density Residential District and other applicable sections of the Mahtomedi Zoning Ordinance, except as modifled as follows: Allowable building height shall be a roof height of forty-flve (45) feet, six (6) inches, and parapet height of forty-seven (47) feet, six (6) inches; and the building may contain four (4) stories. Parking, Access, and Circulation. Parking, access, and circulation shall conform to the applicable performance characteristics of the Mahtomedi Zoning Ordinance, except as modifled to require a total of 192 parking spaces for the development, a reduction of 9 spaces from the ordinance requirement, and reduces the parking setbacks from 20 feet to 10 feet from the east property line; from 10 feet to 5 feet from the west property line; and from 20 feet to 5 feet from the south property line. The tree preservation requirements are modifled to reduce the required caliper inches of trees to be planted from 446 to 228, resulting in 68 trees planted at a size range of 2-3 caliper inches per tree. Site and building signage shall conform to the signage requirements of the underlying R4 —High Density Residential District. Signage shall be coordinated throughout the PUD to promote a unifled development. The grading, drainage, utilities, storm water management, and other performance characteristics shall conform to the performance characteristics of the underlying zoning district and other applicable sections of the Mahtomedi Zoning Ordinance. The PUD 2021-1 Overlay Zoning District shall be created upon City Council÷s approval of the Preliminary and Final PUD Plans and Site Plan for the Wildwood Apartments development. In the future event that the PUD 2021-1 Overlay Zoning District is repealed with respect to any part of the Wildwood Apartments development, any existing use and structure permitted by the PUD 2021-1 Overlay Zoning District shall be treated as a pre-existing legal non-conforming use and structure provided that the underlying Zoning District does not permit the existing use and structure. The City Council further flnds that the provisions of the PUD 2021-1 Overlay Zoning District are consistent with the City÷s Comprehensive Plan for the subject property; the City Council has given due consideration to existing conditions and the conservation of property values; the provisions of the PUD 2021-1 Overlay Zoning District promote building development that is to the best advantage of the entire City and to the uses for which the subject property is being devoted; and creation of the PUD 2021-1 Overlay Zoning District is required for the public good and is in the best interest of public health, safety, and welfare. Further, the City Council approves the Preliminary and Final PUD/Site Plans associated with the Proposed Wedgewood Village Development on flle with the City Administrator. The Final PUD Plan/Site Plans shall be modifled as may be necessary to address matters including but not limited to the dimensions of all site features and amount of impervious surface; submission of plans to the Mahtomedi Fire Chief prior to issuance of building permits; installation of 20 bike spaces; submission of a revised lighting plans; requirements for signage and trash containers; obtaining a Rice Creek Watershed Permit and MPCA NPDES

permit coverage; increase of sumps; and various other requirements. Minor changes to the Final PUD/Site Plans may be made administratively at the discretion of the City Administrator. Changes that would trigger Site Plan review by the Planning Commission and approval by the City Council as described in Chapter 11.01, Section 8.11 shall require an Amendment to this Ordinance, the Final PUD, and the Site Plan. The City Council further flnds that the Plans for Preliminary and Final PUD/ Site Plan are consistent with the criteria for approval of the Preliminary and Final PUD Development Plans as described in Chapter 11.01, Subdivision 8.19, and that the Plans are consistent with the criteria for Site Plan approval as described in Chapter 11.01, Section 8.11. More speciflcally the City Council flnds that the proposed development is consistent with the City÷s Comprehensive Plan; the proposed development presents a complete and unifled development within its own boundaries in terms of patterns of circulation, visual character, interrelationship of utilities and drainage infrastructure, and overall architectural theme; the proposed land use within the development will result in compatible land uses with present and planned land uses in the surrounding area the development is sufflcient unto itself on the basis of size, composition, arrangement, and the provision of municipal utilities; the impacts of the proposed development on municipal services and facilities have been reviewed and mitigative measures have been identifled where needed; the impacts of the proposed development on environmental quality and the reasonable enjoyment of the surrounding property have been identifled, analyzed and mitigative measures identifled where needed; the proposed development reasonably addresses the safety and convenience of vehicular and pedestrian trafflc within the site and in relation to access streets; and any deviations from the standards of the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations are justifled by the design of the development. Additionally, the real property associated with the Wildwood Apartments PUD, legally described below, is hereby rezoned from B4 —General Business District to an underlying R4 —High Density Residential District with the PUD 2021-1 Overlay District: Parcel 1: Lots 4 and 5, Block 1, McGill÷s Corner, according to the recorded plat thereof, Washington County, Minnesota. Lots 4 and 5, Block 4, McGill÷s Corner, according to the recorded plat thereof, Washington County, Minnesota. Outlot A, Wedgewood Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Washington County, Minnesota. (Abstract Property) Parcel 2: Lot Six (6) in Block Four (4) in McGill÷s Corder, according to the recorded plat thereof, Washington County, Minnesota, together with the plat of McGill÷s Corder, that accrues thereto by reason of the vacation thereof. (Abstract Property)

The Zoning Maps of the City of Mahtomedi referred to and described in the Mahtomedi Zoning Code are incorporated by reference into Chapter 11, Subdivision11.1, D, are so changed, and in rezoning the above referenced property from A —Agriculture to an underlying B4 —General Business District with the PUD 2005-2 Overlay Zoning District, the City Council has found the following: The Zoning Map Amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; promotes public health, safety, morals, and the general welfare, as well as efflciency and economy in the process of development; is compatible with the present zoning and conforming uses of nearby property and with the character of the neighborhood; and the property to be amended (rezoned) is suitable for the uses permitted by the Zoning District that would be applied by the proposed Zoning Map Amendment. It is hereby determined that publication of this title and summary will clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of Ordinance No. 2021-35, and it is directed that only the above title and summary of Ordinance No. 2021-35 be published, conforming to Minn. Stat. Sec. 331A.01, with the following NOTICE A printed copy of the full text of Ordinance No. 2021-35 is available for inspection by any person during regular offlce hours at the offlce of the Mahtomedi City Clerk, Mahtomedi City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN 55115, by standard mail, or by electronic mail. Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 24, 2021.

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CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2022-2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of White Bear Lake, Minnesota (the “City”) will meet on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at or after 7:00 p.m., at the City Hall, located at 4701 Highway 61 N. the City, in part to hold a public hearing concerning (1) the issuance of general obligation bonds (the “Bonds”) in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed $14,315,000 to flnance capital improvements within the City; and (2) the proposal to adopt a capital improvement plan for 2022 through 2026 pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.521. All persons interested may appear and be heard at the time and place set forth above. If a petition requesting a vote on the issuance of the Bonds, signed by voters equal to flve percent of the votes cast in the City in the last municipal general election, is flled with the City Clerk within 30 days after the public hearing (i.e., by January 14, 2022), the City may issue the Bonds only after obtaining approval of a majority of voters voting on the question at an election. A copy of the plan is available for inspection in the City Clerk÷s Offlce at City Hall. Question or comments may be directed to the City Finance Director÷s Offlce at 651-429-8517. All interested persons may appear and be heard at the public hearing either orally or in writing, or may flle written comments with the City Clerk before the hearing. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF OF THE CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA Kara Coustry, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 24, 2021.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of White Bear Lake will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to consider the adoption of a proposed ordinance establishing a fee schedule for services, penalties, permits and licenses of the City of White Bear Lake. All persons who desire to be heard on these matters will be given the opportunity at this meeting, or people may submit written comment to clerk@whitebearlake.org. Kara Coustry - City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 24, 2021.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of White Bear Lake will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to consider the adoption of the following proposed ordinance: an amendment to the Sign Code at Section 1202.040, Subd.2 to allow billboards. All persons who desire to be heard on this matter will be given the opportunity at this meeting. Kara Coustry - City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 24, 2021.

US STORAGE CENTERS – WHITE BEAR NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE Please take notice US Storage Centers — White Bear located at 1828 Buerkle Road White Bear, MN 55110 intends to hold an auction of storage units in default of payment. The sale will occur as an online auction via www. storagetreasures.com on 12/15/2021 at 10:00am. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Paige Madsen (2 units); Ryan Shipstad; Steven Mannie; Amber Ward. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. Published two times in the White Bear Press on November 24 and December 1, 2021.

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Arts CULTURE

A DIFFERENT KIND OF TRIPLE THREAT: TRIPLET BROTHERS PERFORM IN “INTO THE WOODS”

DECEMBER EVENTS

Explore upcoming Avenue of the Arts events with CPA, LPT and WBCA

LAKESHORE PLAYERS THEATER PRESENTS: “White Christmas” Nov. 18th-Dec. 12th, Haniﬂ Performing Arts Center, White Bear Lake Tickets at www.lakeshoreplayers.org Join us for our long-awaited ﬁrst live, indoor performance since March of 2020!

SCOTT LLOYD ANDERSON OIL PAINTINGS EXHIBITION:

This show runs from November 18-January 22, with an opening reception on December 9 from 6:30-8:30 PM. Award winning artist Scott Lloyd Anderson will display his oil paintings in the Hall Gallery at WBCA through a gift from the Kyler Nelson family in memory of his delightful wife Gail.

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hree is a lucky number in fairy tales, and no one knows it better than the Anderson brothers—a trio of 10th grade triplets who all had roles in White Bear Lake’s high school musical “Into the Woods.” Spencer Anderson brought his talents to the stage last year in the White Bear production of “Songs for a New World,” and was joined this year by his brothers Simon and Sam. “Into the Woods” interweaves the stories of characters from classic fairy tales. Sam played a member of the fairy tale chorus, while Spencer played the role of Jack, and Simon played the magical cow from the story of “Jack and the Beanstalk.” In theater, a triple threat refers to a performer who is standout in singing, acting and dancing. The Anderson brothers have always had a deep love of singing, but were excited to explore the other skills they needed to bring “Into the Woods” to life on stage. The brothers have been singing together since they were in kindergarten, often at St. Andrews Lutheran Church and later, in high school choir. But all of them had to expand on their skills by learning complex choreography and acting techniques for the show. Simon’s role as the cow Milky White came with particular challenges. His costume was a full-body suit acquired from a Broadway production of the show. The costume required him to spend most of the show bent over, with low visibility. “I have to trust other people to put me where I have to be,” he said. In the role of Jack, Spencer was one of the

actors who interacted with Milky White the most. “I’m Jack, so Simon is my cow,” Spencer said. “I’m always hugging him and moving him around stage. It’s fun to be interacting with your siblings on stage.” The three worked together to rehearse lines and choreography at home. “It helps a ton with practicing lines and choreography—you can do it as a group,” Spencer said. “Some kinds have to go home and practice by themselves. One of the three of us can figure out what we have to do. It helps to lean on each other. We all have different strengths. Leaning on each other is how we get it done.” “Into the Woods” is a complicated show. On the surface, it’s filled with magic beans and princesses in sparkly dresses, but the heart of the story is filled with unresolved questions about morality and the nature of getting what we want. The show also features a challenging musical score by Stephen Sondheim. “The hardest aspect is how song-heavy it is” Spencer said. “You’re relying on all the cast members on stage for your cues. It brings everybody together when you have to rely on each other like that.” The brothers agreed that being able to spend time learning and performing with classmates has been a valuable experience in light of the challenges of COVID-19. “We can be closer together, have a good time, we get to eat together and do fun stuff like that,” Sam said. “In the musical, the togetherness and community of the whole group is just amazing.”

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December 2, 6:30-8:30 PM at White A Bear Centerr for the Arts. Meet fellow w a stunning stunn artists, view exhibition, and celebrate art during the Members’ Exhibition Opening Reception and Holiday Party!

;@AD<J=F K H=J>GJEAF? 9JLK HJ=K=FLK2 “Elf, the Musical Jr” Dec. 10th-19th Lee Performing Arts Center, Forest Lake Tickets at childrensperformingartsmn. org Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. This is a must see family friendly show this holiday season.

LAKESHORE PLAYERS THEATER PRESENTS:

· Peter Pan: Under Construction! Tickets at www.lakeshoreplayers.org Haniﬂ Performing Arts Center Black Box Theater; Dec. 11th, 12th, 18th & 19th! Starting with the familiar J.M. Barrie novel, a company of young artists have begun adapting this adventurous tale in a direction never seen before. Join us for a brand new take on this beloved classic!

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Jennifer Grimm Sings Judy GarlandHave Yourself a Merry Little Christmas; Dec 13th Haniﬂ Performing Arts Center, White Bear Lake Tickets at www. childrensperformingartsmn.org matic Jennifer Grimm brings her charismatic spirit back to Haniﬂ Performing Arts Center with the premiere of her new show. Join Jennifer and her 12-piece ece band including 7 horns as she sweetly sails through Judy Garland classics along with Holiday Classics including the Christmas song Judy Garland made famous, ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.’

WINTER SOLSTICE LABYRINTH DEDICATION:

Tuesday, December 21, 7:00-8:00 PM. Join us for the dedication ceremony for the new OSilas Labyrinth with designer Lisa Gidlow Moriarty.

DECEMBER SCHOOL EVENTS WBLAHS COMBINED JAZZ CONCERT

7 p.m. on Dec. 2 at WBLAHS - South Campus Also featured that evening is a group of professional guest artists, jazz combo Standard Deviation.

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WBLAHS - SOUTH CAMPUS WINTER CHOIR CONCERT

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NEIGHBORHOOD STUDY PRESENTS GRAND VISION OF ARTS DISTRICT FUTURE

edestrian-friendly streets, new storefronts on the west side of Highway 61, and connections with the Bruce Vento Trail and Rush Line are only a few of the numerous possibilities for the future of White Bear Lake’s burgeoning Arts District. The planners behind the Arts, Culture, and Education Area Study (ACE) recently shared some of its ﬁndings on the neighborhood that stretches between Bald Eagle Ave. and Highway 61. This informationgathering mission was a joint effort between the City of White Bear Lake, the White Bear Lake School District, the White Bear Center for the Arts, Haniﬂ Performing Arts Center, and Ramsey County.

The study was conducted by HKGi Planning, a planning and landscape architecture ﬁrm. Over the course of a year, planners talked with local residents and stakeholders to get the full picture of what the future of the arts district could look like. The study does not provide any speciﬁc recommendations but is instead an overview of potential development opportunities. Each of the partners, as well as other organizations and members of the community, will be able to use these observations as they plan the future of the arts district. The study focused on four areas of potential development: Creating safer accessibility and circulation, developing a sense of identity with signature design elements,

rethinking land use limitations in the area, and establishing an organizational framework to manage events, publicity, and partnerships. Some of the ideas included developing streets to slow trafﬁc and create usable spaces for events and gatherings. Other suggestions included developing a district branding effort through clear signage and creating an artistin-residence program focused on placemaking. Pedestrian access was one of the biggest points of interest. The arts district verges on Highway 61, at a point where serious pedestrian accidents have occurred in the past. Development of this area would take that safety into consideration,

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as well as creating walkable areas on the smaller side streets adjacent to the arts buildings and high school. “My hope is that there will be a meeting of the partners to talk about what to do next,” said study

facilitator Rita Trapp. “I think the city is committed to using the information from this as foundation when they do upcoming studies that they know will happen.”

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