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Board approves comments on Think tank recognizes Mahtomedi resident Dellwood’s comprehensive plan The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a comment letter for Dellwood’s Comprehensive Plan Nov. 12. The letter said that the county is encouraged by the city’s proactive approach to water management, and commended the city on its trail planning section to protect walkers and bikers in the city and support for solar access protection through the city’s zoning ordinance. All local government units within the seven-county metropolitan region must prepare a comprehensive plan and update that plan every 10 years. The Metropolitan Council is charged with reviewing local comprehensive plans. Before formally submitting local comprehensive plan updates to the council, local government units must provide adjacent and affected jurisdictions the opportunity to review and comment on the draft plan. The comments must be included with the formal plan update submittal. County staff reviewed the draft City of Dellwood Comprehensive Plan Update. Submitted

MINNEAPOLIS — Herb Tousley, the director of real estate programs at the University of St. Thomas, has been appointed a NAIOP Research Foundation Distinguished Fellow for 2020. The foundation is one of the commercial real estate industry’s leading think tanks, and is charged with assessing the trends, needs, and economic viability of the built environment. Tousley, a commercial real estate veteran with decades of experience in the field and more than $80 million in developed properties to his name, teaches undergraduate and graduate-level courses in real estate at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business. He also directs the university’s Shenehon Center for Real Estate, which publishes a monthly report on the state of the Twin Cities housing market and a semiannual “sentiment” survey of local industry leaders that forecasts trends in

commercial real estate. “This is an honor not just for me, but for the entire University of St. Thomas real estate program, which is one of the top-ranked programs in the Herb Tousley country,” said Tousley. During his tenure as a NAIOP fellow, Tousley will provide presentations of current research and other relevant topics to national forums and gatherings of NAIOP members, as well as generate and exchange ideas with other distinguished fellows. Tousley is a resident of Mahtomedi.

Trees, retaining walls at risk in city's Historic District BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

MAHTOMEDI — Instead of taking part in a Christmas light tour this holiday season, perhaps a tour of vintage retaining walls would be in order before the walls as we know them exist no more. Residents of Mahtomedi's west Historic District packed City Hall for the Nov. 19 regular council meeting and public hearing to defend their retaining walls and trees from demolition in advance of next spring's public improvement project in their neighborhoods. For an hour and a half, discussion went round and round the retaining walls before council unanimously voted to authorize final plans and specifications for the project. Residents were nearly unanimous in expressing concern that their individual retaining walls with unique masonry and creative stonework would be destroyed to construct the new water main and sewer system beneath new roads. City Engineer John Sachi said he sympathized with residents but that unfortunately, some destruction would be inevitable in order for the badly needed new water main to be installed. He noted the

city would build a new wall for anyone who wanted one. Residents politely said they didn't want a “faux” wall that was lacking in the kind of character that made their village unique. Council then moved the project forward with directions to city staff to research and provide better retaining wall design options, along with potential ways to fund those unique walls of choice. Councilman Richard Brainerd noted that one homeowner said he would gladly pay some $6,000 to reproduce his present retaining wall. Sachi agreed to take that direction and return to council in February to formally approve the plans and specifications that included walls with more character. Plans for road improvements in the western Historic District began well before Oct. 15, when council passed a resolution receiving the feasibility study recommendations and called for a public hearing on the improvements. The 2020 Historic District Phase 4 West improvements involve the following roadways: Neptune Street from TH 244 to the west end terminus of Pine Street, Neptune alleyway from Neptune Street to terminus, Oak Street from TH 244 to Neptune

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Street, Tip Top Lane from Oak Street to terminus, Pine Street from Neptune Street to TH 244, Quail Street from Pine Street to TH 244, Rose Street from Park Avenue to TH 244, Park Avenue from Quail Street to Spruce Street, Spruce Street from TH 244 to Park Avenue back out to TH 244, and Tamarack Street from TH 244 west to terminus. At the Nov. 19 meeting, council approved a resolution ordering Public Improvement Project Phase 4 West – Historic District Public Improvements, authorized preparation of final plans and specifications, authorized the advertisement for bids and authorized preparation of the preliminary proposed assessment roll for pending assessment purposes. The city plans to undertake similar work on the east side of the Historic District in 2021.

Engineers estimate that costs to improve the west side of the Historic District will total $4.6 million. The street improvement fund will provide $2.3 million, the water utility fund $1.1 million, the sanitary sewer fund $105,000 and the storm sewer utility fund $460,000. Assessments to property owners will cover most of the remaining costs. With some exceptions, the assessment for each home in the improvement area will amount to $6,850. “I live in that area and thank the neighbors for their attention tonight,” Brainerd said. Water is the biggest issue in this neighborhood, with pipes breaking all the time, he noted. “Trees and retaining walls are very important to the residents here, because they provide character. And that's why people live here,” he said.

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The Rush Line article, “Bus station planning will commence with $1 million grant,” in the Nov. 20 Press states that Mayor Jo Emerson sent a letter on behalf of the city to the Federal Transit Administration supporting a county request for funding. The letter was actually sent on behalf of the Rush Line Policy Advisory Committee, of which Emerson is chair.

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MAHTOMEDI — The City Council took the following action at its Nov. 19 meeting: • Heard an update on Wedgewood Park infiltration monitoring from Pete Willenbring of WSB. The Wedgewood Lake Infiltration project was developed to meet volume management and treatment requirements set by the Rice Creek Watershed District for two phases of the Historic District Road Improvement Project after it was determined that the uses of on-site best management practices could not meet district water quality design standards. • Approved a request from Mike Eckhardt and Mary Pat Blowers for a conditional use permit (CUP) to allow for reductions in the front and corner side yard setback requirement for the purpose of constructing a single-family house at 846 Park Ave. • Approved a request from Wendy Turner, on behalf of William and Kathleen Rust, for a CUP to allow for a pet grooming business at 1524 Mahtomedi Ave. The business, “Shore Paws,” would be located within the B2-Limited Business District and provide all-breed dog grooming services, dog day care and dog lodging available on request for dogs up to 40 pounds. The dog grooming business will share a building with a cat business, Cat Care Clinic. • Passed a resolution designating precinct polling locations for the 2020 elections. The city will have two precincts: Precinct 1 at the District Center at 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. and Precinct 2 at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church at 900 Stillwater Road. Following changes in the 2017 legislative session, state statute now requires municipalities to designate precinct polling places for all elections for the year by Dec. 31 of the prior year. • Approved construction pay voucher No. 6 in the amount of $67,500 to T. A. Schifsky and Sons Inc. for work certified through Nov. 12 as part of the Echo Lake Area Improvements Project. • Approved construction pay voucher No. 2 in the amount of $178,100 to Sunram Construction for work certified through Sept. 27 as part of the Lake Links and Forest Avenue Streetcar Trails Project. The council next meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road.

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Time to reﬂect

AKING TIME TO reflect on life is a worthy process that should be exercised regularly. We are busy raising families, discovering or enhancing our career paths, caring for our personal health and that of our junior, as well as our senior family members. Life goes by faster and faster as we age. Once a year at our national Thanksgiving holiday, we pause to give thanks for life’s favors. We try once a year to gather everyone at the table and have each individual tell what they are thankful for. I remember a time in our Sunday school gathering when the late Jon Barber, a former Mounds View High School physics teacher, was asked this question. His quick answer was “gravity.” He was very popular with his school students. About the high Our family recognizes that our Heavenly Father is the one who favors Town us. He supplies all our needs and blesses Gene Johnson us with more than we acknowledge or even are aware of. Looking back at growing up on Otter Lake Road in White Bear Township, I remember a small framed quote that hung on the wall in the living room. It read, “Pray without ceasing.” As a young person, I didn’t understand how one could pray continuously. Now at age 83, I find myself giving thanks many times throughout the day. I’m thankful for my wife, children, their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The gratitude continues for friendships, our community, church and organizations that help so many people. I’m thankful for the community weekly newspaper career with a wonderful staff that cares about honest information and defense of the First Amendment, the heart of our democracy. The First Amendment states: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” “Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving.” — W. T. Purkiser Thanksgiving was first celebrated in 1621 by the Pilgrims, who came from Europe to establish themselves in the New World. Our Native Americans were there to help them. It was President Lincoln in 1863 who declared Thanksgiving as an official holiday. How will you celebrate Nov. 28 this year? Will you celebrate this great country with all of our freedoms? Will you take time to reflect on all the favors you have received? Sharing them with others around the Thanksgiving table is a good way to acknowledge them. Offer thanks for all those currently serving and those who have served in our military. “Appreciation can change a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary.” — Margaret Cousins Think carefully and deeply about your life, the joys and sorrows, and from the reflections of those experiences, discover what you have learned and how you have benefitted. “Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds.” — Theodore Roosevelt “The more we express thanks, the more gratitude we feel. The more gratitude we feel, the more we express thanks. It’s circular, and it leads to a happier life.” — Steve Goodier Have a meaningful Thanksgiving! WHEN SCHOOL BOND issues pass, to me it means the following: 1. Education is very important. 2. There is trust in the administration and its fiscal policy. 3. The school board has done its homework and understands the public need. 4. The public feels quality education is being delivered. 5. Home values hold and families are attracted to the school districts. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

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Much to be thankful for this season

n this season of appreciation, there is much for which to be thankful. At the top of the list is an appreciation to the community for approving the district’s bond referendum request with 57.4% yes votes earlier this month. With this vote of confidence and support in our schools, our staff and our students, we can now begin planning to Build Our Future! The bond funds will be used to address projected enrollment growth throughout the district; provide safe, secure and healthy learning environments for all students through Movers & investments in our aging Shakers facilities and infrastructure; Wayne A. increase Kazmierczak opportunities for students by ti a single i l unified grades creating 9-12 high school; and create flexibly-designed learning spaces to support student-centered instruction. We have a lot of planning ahead of us for the construction projects that will be taking place throughout the district, and we will soon be sharing information about what the engaged process will look like moving forward.

Also on the docket for appreciation is the level of individual support shown to our schools, programs, staff members and students by individual community members. Sometimes the support is calendar-specific, with community members recently being welcomed into the schools to speak to students about Veteran’s Day, for instance. Other examples happen on an ongoing basis. Each week throughout the school year, Reading Buddies volunteers come into our schools to read with our students. And every year, our parent volunteers are working diligently to raise funds for specific school initiatives - and to raise “fun” for students through school carnivals, fun runs and rollerskating nights to name a few. We appreciate the time and energy these individuals give in order to enrich our students’ experiences. Many thanks to the community organizations and businesses that also play a role in supporting our students, whether it is through the Lion’s Club donating dictionaries, Donatelli’s offering a “Take-over Experience” to our Willow Lane Elementary fifth graders, or Cup and Cone offering orange ice cream treats. This list is just a sampling of the level of support shown to our school community by organizations and local businesses, and the efforts are always humbling.

Another organization, the White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation, speciﬁcally supports the school district through grants, scholarships and support of initiatives. With the change of seasons, an important Foundation initiative that is especially relevant these days is The Closet, a resource for district families in need that provides anything that can be worn from head to toe. The Foundation is currently accepting donations of new and like new winter items in various sizes, including coats and boots. Thank you to those who have been able to support the school community by helping our students and families in this important way. Terriﬁc things, worthy of celebration, are happening at each of our buildings. Thank you to our entire community for your support of all of our students - from our earliest Early Childhood classrooms to our special education students transitioning out of high school. Your support is something for which we are grateful at all times of the year, but the feeling is especially strong this fall. Thank you. Dr. Wayne A. Kazmierczak is Superintendent of White Bear Lake Area Schools

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try not to mess with my family’s Thanksgiving dinner. We make the same things every year: slowroasted turkey with Grandpa’s famous stuffi ng, creamy mashed potatoes, sweet baked yams, my mom’s green bean casserole, and my corn soufflé. If I tried to change anything my family would fi re me, if they could. The only thing I’m able to change is dessert. I like pumpkin pie, but it’s fun to change things up. Last year, right before Thanksgiving, I was traveling through Switzerland and I stopped at a roadside rest for gas (Roadside rests are like little gourmet restaurants that serve espressos, wine, fancy desserts, and cheese). Outside an older gentleman was roasting chestnuts over an open fi re—I’m serious. Inside, people were sitting at tiny tables eating something that was a brilliant orange color. It was like a picture out of a travel magazine. It’s hard to describe the brilliant orange color, but it was “really” orange. In broken French, I asked

what it was, and the storeowner led me to a pumpkin sitting on a cart and told me the dessert was tarte à la citrouille. My dream pumpkin was a lime greengreyish color on the outside. She assured Wild me it was bright Chow orange inside. The only disappointing Lisa Erickson part of the experience was not being able to bring a pumpkin home on the airplane. In the U.S. the Blue Hokkaido and the “Cinderella” pumpkin also known as Rouge Vif d’ Etampes**are comparable to the pumpkins I saw in Switzerland. Lucky for me (and now you), the shop owner shared her recipe with me. If you are not able to fi nd pumpkins with bright colored flesh you can use buttercup squash or canned pumpkin.

Pumpkin Tart 1 frozen puff pastry sheet, thawed 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 small pumpkin with bright orange flesh, or one 15-oz. can 100% pumpkin 3 large eggs 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 tsp.salt 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 Tbsp. bourbon Lightly sweetened whipped cream for garnish (optional) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Cut pumpkin into several wedges and remove seeds and stringing pulp. Line a baking sheet with foil and place the pumpkin pieces flesh side up. Cover with more foil and bake for 1 hour or until the pumpkin is soft. Cool and scoop out the flesh and mash or pulse with a food processor, until smooth. Set aside. Roll out the puff pastry on a clean, lightly floured surface. Transfer

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dough to a round 9-inch tart pan with fluted sides or a 9x13 pan. Lightly press the dough into the bottom of the pan and along the sides. Trim to fit and freeze for at least 15 minutes. Measure 2 cups of the cooked pumpkin and reserve the remaining pumpkin for another use. In a large bowl, add the eggs, one at a time, to the pumpkin, until thoroughly incorporated. Add the sugar and salt. Whisk in the heavy cream and bourbon. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the frozen unbaked tart crust. Bake until the top is just set; about 30-45minutes. Let the tart cool before serving. Serve at room temperature with lightly sweetened whipped cream. Refrigerate any unused portion. **These pumpkins can be grown here. See your favorite seed catalog or check local farmers markets next fall. Lisa Erickson, Osceola native, is Kanabec County Times’ food columnist. You can reach Lisa at thatsmywildchow@gmail.com or check out her blog at wild-chow.com.

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Monitoring lead exposure in environment

System broken that regulates polluters

The ancient Romans were aware that lead could cause serious health problems, even madness and death. By the 20th century, the U.S. had emerged as the world’s leading producer and consumer of refined lead. The United States was, by 1980, consuming about 1.3 million tons of lead per year. This number translates into a usage rate of 5,221 grams of lead per American per annum, nearly 10 times greater than that of the ancient Romans. Okabe Holding USA Inc. acquired all the shares of Water Gremlin Company in April 2005, at which time new management was installed (per company history records online). White Bear Press (WBP) article dated April 26, 2016 details a Ramsey County court case against Water Gremlin upper management, re: “The White Bear Township company has filed suit against its former employees, alleging theft of intellectual property, misappropriation of corporate funds, breach of fiduciary duties and unjust enrichment.” Outcome of same court case: WBP article, July 18, 2018: “Water Gremlin Company announced July 13 that an order granting judgment was issued by Judge Shawn M. Bartsh of Minnesota’s Second Judicial District Court on July 6, 2018, in regards to the company’s lawsuit against its former president, Robert W. Neal. “The ruling, which is stayed for 30 days pursuant to Rule 125, will award Water Gremlin $5,776,502 in damages. In addition, Neal’s alleged counterclaims have been dismissed.” In my humble opinion, this type of lawlessness exhibited by upper management should elicit an investigation by someone ... especially given the company’s product: Lead! On the basis of all that is known about the history of lead and its adverse effects on human health, it is impossible to accept that any and all industries where humans are exposed to lead in any medium are not regularly monitored by an educated inspector. Self-monitoring is comparable to total anarchy ... a kid in a candy shop would probably have better results given the ethics divulged in this court case. Jan Carlson White Bear Lake

I have lived less than 1-1/2 miles from Water Gremlin for 26 years and Water Gremlin continues to prove to be a bad neighbor. First, they were found to have been poisoning the community with the toxic chemical TCE for more than 17 years. Water Gremlin’s permitted emissions over the 17-year period was 170 tons (10 tons per year). Their actual emissions during those 17 years was 910 tons. They were subsequently unable to contain the more “safe” (undertested) alternative, tDCE, which has been discovered as vapor intrusion underneath the building, leading to shutdown of those operations. In October, at least 12 children of Water Gremlin employees were found with elevated blood lead levels. Inadequate supervisory oversight resulted in some employees bringing lead into their homes on their shoes and clothing. There is no safe level of lead in the blood, particularly for developing children, and can cause lasting impacts on cognition. On Nov. 5, an MPCA Administrative Order stated Water Gremlin improperly managed hazardous waste inside and outside of the property, resulting in polluted groundwaters. Hazardous chemicals were found uncontrolled and unmarked in areas where employees freely walked and on concrete floors with cracks, including more than 300 pounds of waste contaminated with TCE spilled onto the floor over 15 years and lead-contaminated used oil dripping onto pavement outside of the building in the path of a stormwater pond and wetland. State agencies have limitations in their ability to curtail businesses, even when their actions are harmful to employees and the community. We need legislation to address this breakdown in the system, where people’s health and well-being is the priority, and where businesses that are repeat offenders and continue to break laws and cause harm can be permanently shut down. Andrea West White Bear Lake

Mark A. Paulson Age 75 Of White Bear Lake Passed away peacefully on November 17, 2019. Preceded in death by his parents and infant son, Jonathan C. Paulson. Survived by his wife, Lynn; daughters, Jennifer Monzon (Carlos) and Heather Fisher (Andrew); granddaughters, Evelyn and Isabella Monzon; sister, Sara Knapp; nephews, Nicholas and Derek Knapp; and family and friends around the world. Beloved husband, father, teacher, mentor, and friend. Mark built and nurtured the Hill-Murray theatre community over his 30-year tenure as Director of the Fine Arts Department. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Barbara A. Peterson Age 79 of Chisago City, formerly White Bear Lake Passed away peacefully on November 16, 2019. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Beverly Carroll; daughter-in-law, Melissa Peterson. Survived by sons, Keith and Bruce (Cherie) Peterson; granddaughters, Ashley, Amber, Alisha and Amy; great-granddaughters, Brooklyn and Isabella; siblings, Norma, Debra and Donald; other extended family. Celebration of her Life will be held at 1 p.m., on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Forest Hills United Methodist Church, 1790 11th St. SE, Forest Lake. Family will greet friends from 11 a.m., until time of service. Private interment at St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery, White Bear Lake. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to alz.org.

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Woman dies in freeway crash WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — A Minneapolis woman died after a single-vehicle crash on I-35E in the early morning Nov. 18. Leslie Goodale, 50, was traveling northbound near County Road H2 when her Honda CRV went off the road into the ditch, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. She struck a cement sound barrier post and was ejected

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from her vehicle. She died at the scene. According to the State Patrol, the road conditions were dry. Goodale was not wearing a seat belt. The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office and White Bear Lake Fire Department also assisted at the scene of the accident. Sara Marie Moore

The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents:

• Theft was reported in the 4200 block of Homewood Avenue Nov. 13.

• Mail was reported stolen from mailboxes in the 1000 block of East County Road D Nov. 10.

• Deputies responded to a domestic assault report in the 600 block of Stockdale Road Nov. 13.

• A vehicle struck a mailbox in the 5900 block of Otter View Trail Nov. 10 and fled. Deputies located the vehicle nearby and the driver was cited for leaving the scene of an accident.

• A vehicle was reported stolen in the 1200 block of County Road D Circle E Nov. 13.

• A drivers license and debit card was recovered from Fox Meadows Park Nov. 12. Items had been stolen from a park in Wyoming.

• A vehicle was reported stolen in the 1000 block of County Road E Nov. 15.

• A license plate was reported stolen in the 1200 block of County road D Circle Nov. 14.

• A vehicle was reported stolen in the 800 block of County Road E Nov. 15.

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:

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• A Minnesota driver was cited Nov. 2 on westbound Highway 36 for failure to signal a lane change after westbound Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies observed the vehicle move from the left lane to the right lane without signaling. The driver admitted to the violation. • An unenlightened motorist was cited at 5:35 a.m. Nov. 4 on eastbound 75th Street N. at Jamaca Avenue N. for failure to stop at a red light by westbound deputies who observed her make a right turn at the red light on northbound Hilton Trail N. and Stillwater Road without stopping. After deputies explained the reason for the traffic stop, the driver was still unsure that her traffic maneuver was unsafe. • A bike was reported stolen Nov. 5 from the 8000 block of 75th Street N. • A license plate was reported stolen Nov. 5 from the 6000 block of 75th Street N. • A resident in the 7000 block of 115th Street N. reported receiving a scam phone call early Nov. 5 in which a man asked about fi xing the complainant's satellite dish, saying, “You know it's 7:00 a.m.,” before hanging up. • A pile of brush was reported dumped in the 8000 block of Jamaca Avenue N. Nov. 6. The public works department was summoned to clean up the mess.

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• The registered owner of a vehicle parked in a visitor parking lot on Stillwater Road Nov. 1 received a citation on the windshield for tabs that expired in October 2018. • Domestic assault was reported at 1:54 a.m. Nov. 2 in the 1000 block of Greenwood St. • A resident of Gosiwin Avenue reported receiving a phone call out of Washington state Nov. 4 in which someone claiming to be from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) said that a car registered to the complainant was found near the Texas/Mexico border covered with blood and containing a body. The complainant was also told there were items in the vehicle with his name on them. The caller asked the complainant when he was last in Texas. When the complainant said he was never in Texas, the caller asked how many credit cards he had. The reporter gave no fi nancial information to the caller, but later tried to call back on the Washington state number and found it disconnected. Just to be sure, deputies ran the complainant on their computer and found no warrant out for him. • A resident on 72nd Street N. on Nov. 5 reported his credit card number used for fraudulent transactions in Bloomington. • The security director at Fed Ex on Long Lake Road reported potential data theft by an employee Nov. 5. • An unidentified motorist was cited Nov. 5 on Stillwater Road and East Avenue for driving after revocation.

• A resident in the 1000 block of Dunbar Way reported losing his TCF Bank debit card on Oct. 31 at 7:17 p.m. after he received notification that $380 had been spent at Footlocker at Maplewood Mall at 7:00 p.m. that same evening. The complainant canceled his card immediately. Deputies have no suspect information at this time.

• Management at a business on Mahtomedi Avenue at 7:00 a.m. Nov. 6 reported fi nding a window at the business with a bullet hole in it. • A Minnesota man was warned for marijuana possession in a motor vehicle Nov. 6 in the 3000 block of Century Avenue after being pulled over for improperly working license plate lights. When deputies smelled the odor of pot in the vehicle, the driver admitted to having pot in the

car. After a search, deputies found the marijuana, a pipe and two grinders. Although the subject was released, the items weren't released with him but were seized and entered into evidence to be destroyed.

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• An unidentified Minnesota motorist was cited at 10:44 p.m. Nov. 6 on westbound I-694 for speeding 74 mph in a 55 mph zone by deputies on stationary patrol.

WASHINGTON COUNTY COURT BRIEFS Sentenced in Washington County Court: • Theresa Catherine Joyce, 35, of White Bear Township, for fi fth-degree drug possession. Judge Tad Jude sentenced Joyce to 90 days jail with 75 days stayed, 15 days credited for time served and one-year probation with stay of adjudication. She can use no alcohol or drugs and is subject to random testing, among other conditions of probation. Joyce was charged with a gross misdemeanor September 2018 for possession of heroin after she was taken into custody for shoplifting at the Woodbury Walmart. • Andrew Joseph Pfeffer, 36, of Mahtomedi, was sentenced by Judge Gregory Galler to 365 days jail with 335 days suspended and two years’ probation for domestic assault. He must remain law abiding and have no similar offenses, plus complete the 12-week Bob Kelly anger management program. Pfeffer was charged last November with assault by strangulation, a felony. The female victim told the deputy she and Pfeffer argued. He threw her on the floor and tried to shove potato chips into her mouth. He then grabbed her by the neck and started to choke her. Court records show Pfeffer was previously charged with domestic assault in January 2016. The case was later dismissed.

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS • A 23-year-old driver was arrested for DWI near White Bear Avenue and I-694 Oct. 15. Alcohol level was 0.09. • On Nov. 15, a male attempted to return auto parts to a store in the 1200 block of Gun Club Road that were purchased the night before with counterfeit currency. Officers found two males on scene in possession of counterfeit currency and each with an outstanding warrant. They were arrested.

• Belongings were reported stolen from three lockers in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Nov. 16. • Theft of items from a vehicle was reported in the 1300 block of Highway 96 Nov. 16. • Shoplifting was reported in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Nov. 17. • A burglary was reported in the 2200 block of Tracy Road Nov. 17. • Theft of items from a vehicle was reported in the 3400 block of Ebba Street Nov. 17. • A 57-year-old driver was arrested

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for fi fth-degree controlled substance possession near Highway 96 and I-35E Nov. 17. He was in possession of a felony-level amount of marijuana. • A 56-year-old driver was arrested for fourth-degree DWI near County Road E and Golfview Drive Nov. 17. Alcohol level was 0.14. • A gas drive-off was reported in the 3100 block of Century Avenue N. Nov. 17. • A 46-year-old was arrested for third-degree DWI in the 3100 block of Century Avenue Nov. 18. • Multiple tools worth about $3,260

were reported stolen from a work truck in the 3500 block of Glen Oaks Avenue Nov. 18. • Burglary of a storage trailer inside a bus garage was reported in the 4900 block of Division Avenue Nov. 19. The loss was $300. • Officers responded to the 3100 block of McKnight Road on a theft from auto report Nov. 20. A generator was stolen from a vehicle sometime within the past few days. The generator cost about $500. Unknown suspects. • About $850 in items were reported stolen from a vehicle in the 3100 block of McKnight Road Nov. 20.

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Restaurant owner ‘moving forward’ after tax offense Glad that his day in court is behind him, restaurant owner Daron Close said he’s moving forward. Close was convicted in Ramsey County District Court Nov. 15 on one felony count of fi ling a fraudulent tax return in August 2016. Five charges were dismissed. The restaurateur was charged last April with six felony counts for failure to pay $13,000 in sales tax from 2015 to 2017. A state investigator felt six months during that period were “substantially underreported” and charged Close and DC Restaurants LLC with a felony for each month. Close, the owner of Acqua and MIZU restaurants in White Bear

Lake, originally pleaded not guilty to the charges then changed his plea to guilty last September for one of the counts from 2016. The judge sentenced Close to one day in jail with one day credit and three years’ probation. Close also paid a personal fi ne and fees amounting to $186. Close took full responsibility for the discrepancy in an earlier interview, telling the state investigator he did not know why the amount was underreported. All the back taxes, with penalties and interest, have now been paid. “It’s nice to have that behind us,” he said.

Close wants the community to know the outpouring of support following public reports of his fi nancial troubles is appreciated. “From the moment we opened our doors in 2009, our community has shown an amazing amount of support for our restaurants. We instantly fell in love with everything about White Bear Lake and moved here just months after opening. The locations and concepts that we opened in Forest Lake really struggled and put us in a very difficult fi nancial situation for years, unfortunately putting me in a place to have to make many decisions to save our businesses. I am defi nitely

excited to be moving forward from this with a new appreciation for restaurant accounting and fi nancial organization. “We have always been so grateful for the support we have received here in White Bear Lake. Our lakefront restaurants are operating stronger than ever and we are blessed with amazing teams at both Acqua and MIZU. We are looking forward to many more years on the lake and always looking for new opportunities in the area to showcase our passion for food, drink and hospitality.” Debra Neutkens

Nuisance property has 30 days to become habitable WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — The owner of a vacant home at 2105 Stillwater St. has 30 days to clean up the property and make long overdue repairs. The house is currently uninhabitable and has been for 10 years since the elderly owner, listed as Lupe Lopez, moved out. Utilities are turned off, so it has no heat or water. Building inspector Mike Johnson said tires, lawnmowers, buckets, a bathtub, dilapidated furniture, scrap metal and other discarded trash are strewn about the property and have to go. He asked the Town Board to approve a 30-day deadline to restore utilities, paint the house, replace an entry door and garage door and make other repairs, noting progress to date has been “insignificant” and the property continues to deteriorate. James Lopez, a Vadnais Heights resident and son of the owner, told the board Nov. 18 he is trying to resolve the township's concerns and has spent $27,000 on the cleanup so far. He has removed a lot of the junk, he said, and is talking to Xcel Energy to reinstate services. “I'm not here giving excuses, but I want to restore the property,” Lopez said. “My mother is 90 and I owe it to her to fi x the house.” Asked if he plans to live on the property, Lopez replied, “yes.” Town Chair Ed Prudhon sympathized with the family's predicament but observed that the

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neglect “has been going on too long.” “The town doesn't want to be this drastic,” said township attorney Chad Lemmons, “but the property is not safe and it's detrimental to other property owners.” Prudhon reminded Lopez that if the property goes on a vacancy registry, a fee of $1,100 per year is imposed. “It's to your benefit to get this done,” he said. Inspector Johnson added that the house is condemned and unfit for human habitation. If the town has to abate the nuisance conditions, the cost of demolition and cleanup will be charged against the property. A progress report to the board will be made at the Dec. 16 meeting. In other business Nov. 18, the Town Board: • Changed the date of Township Day to the third Saturday in September. Independent contractor Lisa Beecroft will continue to plan the event. • Authorized final payment to Lametti & Sons for lift station rehabilitation at 2545 Buffalo St. The project cost a total of $285,000 and came in under budget. • Tabled annual performance review of Clerk-Treasurer Patrick Christopherson to the Nov. 22 executive meeting.

• Approved Economic Development Authority minutes regarding the stable property on Portland Avenue. The town clerk reported that the wetland delineation has been completed and is waiting for Rice Creek Watershed District approval in December. The property is being prepared for resale to a residential developer. • Heard a construction activity report. To date, seven single-family home permits have been requested totaling $2.4 million in valuation. This compares to 10 permits last year at this time valued at $2.6 million. Thirteen commercial permits have been requested year to date with a valuation of $2.4 million. Last year, 22 permits were granted valued at $4.5 million. It was noted permits are running behind the last four years in the township, which is 98.5% developed.

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Glamming it up for performing arts Children’s Performing Arts Up North Glam-themed gala helped raise funds for educational leadership programs through the performing arts. Each year, CPA puts on “The Masque” to bring community members together in support of theater arts in White Bear Lake. Board chair Sharon Hanifl-Lee wanted to do something different this year for the annual fundraising event. “Up North Glam” was the decided theme, which brought out buffalo plaid and flannel attire for the gala. More than 150 people attended the Nov. 9 event, helping CPA raise over $50,000 toward expanded programing and community outreach, Hanifl-Lee said. This year’s Fund-a-Need will help support CPA’s newest programming — Theater Outreach Program for Schools (TOPS), which will work to bring theater arts programming into schools. CPA’s special events committee transformed the Hanifl Performing Arts Center for the night to complement the theme: Antler chandeliers in the classrooms dripped with crystals, buffalo plaid reindeer adorned the mantel and a bear skin rug lay in front of the fireplace. Outside, there was ax-throwing (inflatable) and a bonfire. Stay tuned for next year’s theme: all will be revealed in 2020.

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YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE SPECIAL TOWN BUDGET MEETING TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 10 Residents are invited to attend White Bear Township’s Special Town Budget Meeting, which will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, December 10th at Heritage Hall located at 4200 Otter Lake Road. Similar to the Annual Town Meeting held in March, this is a meeting of the residents. Those in attendance will approve by vote the amount to be levied for the 2020 property tax & provide a recommendation of the Town’s 2020 operating budget to the Town Board after a presentation from Town staff. Staff will also answer any questions residents have regarding the 2020 property tax levy & budget. At the time of this publication the 2020 operating budget is proposed to increase 6.47% to $4,504,925, & the property tax levy is proposed to increase 8.47% to $3,691,278. Some of the reasons for the increase include a 7.42% increase to public safety & a 18.71% increase for road maintenance & replacement. For more information, visit the Town’s website at www.whitebeartownship.org or call Finance Officer Tom Kelly at 651. 747.2760.

WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 1ST – No vehicle may park on any road or street in the Township between the hours of 2 a.m. & 6 a.m. from November 1st through April 1st, or any time after a snowfall of one or more inches until the road is cleared curb to curb. CAMPER & BOAT STORAGE REGULATIONS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 1ST – Outside storage of boats, travel trailers, campers & camping buses has been changed, parking on or adjacent to a driveway is only allowed from April 1st through November 1st. Snowmobiles may be parked on or adjacent to driveways from November 1st to March 31st. 2019 USPS HOLIDAY MAIL-BY DATES – It’s getting to be that time of year again here are the “mailby” dates for this holiday season: USPS Retail Ground - December 14th First-Class Mail December 20th Priority Mail December 21st Priority Mail Express - December 23rd 650711

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Salting the earth BY ANGIE HONG CONTRIBUTING WRITER

When the City of Carthage fell at the end of the Third Punic War, 146 BC, victorious Romans pulled Phoenecian ships out of the harbor and set them on fi re before moving through the city, house to house, rounding up and selling 50,000 people into slavery. Then they set the city on fi re. As a fi nal insult before they left, it is said that the Roman soldiers sprinkled salt upon the ground to ensure that nothing could ever grow there again. During the 17th and 18th centuries, Spain and Portugal punished traitors within their empires by executing them and then pouring salt on their land. Closer to home, some say that Union soldiers salted the fields in Georgia during General Sherman’s infamous march to the sea (though it’s not likely they used very much, since salt was a hot commodity during the American Civil War). Throughout history, pouring salt on the land has symbolized a curse not only for current inhabitants, but also for future generations. Then, during the winter of 1941-42, New Hampshire became the fi rst state to apply salt to roads to help melt snow and ice more quickly. The United States used a total of 5,000 pounds of road salt that year. After World War II, road salt became more common. One million tons of salt were used in 1955, and 10 million in 1972. By 2017, local, state and federal highway departments were applying 19.8 million tons of salt every year to roads across the nation. Whose future do we seek to curse? Though the Roman and Union soldiers’ salting of the earth may have been mostly symbolic, our modern communities face the real risk of suffering unintended consequences from using road salt, year after year. There is currently no practical technology for removing salt from our surface and groundwater resources and soil once it is there, so the only solution is to use less salt and hope that it doesn’t build up too quickly. In Minnesota, 50 lakes and streams have already been contaminated by too much salt and another 120 are near the threshold for impairment. Recent research reported in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that chloride concentrations are increasing in roughly one-third of all lakes

in the northern U.S and Canada. Even the groundwater we drink is at risk. Almost 30% of shallow wells in the Twin Cities metro area have been found to have chloride concentrations above the recommended level for drinking water. We all value our safety when driving in winter weather, but clean water and healthy soils are vital to our long-term survival as well. Here are five suggestions from local experts on how each of us can help: 1. Drive slower and wear appropriate shoes when it’s snowy and icy outside. This helps to support road maintenance crews, as well as large parking lot owners, in their efforts to reduce salt use. 2. Use less salt on your own driveway and sidewalk. One pound of salt (one heaping coffee mug) is enough to clear a 20-foot driveway or 10 sidewalk squares (250 sq. ft.). Always shovel before using salt. 3. Skip the salt when it is colder than 15 degrees. Salt works by lowering the melting temperature of ice so that it melts when the temperature is below freezing (32 degrees F). However, traditional road salt (sodium chloride) doesn’t work when it’s colder than 15 degrees F, so it is a waste of time and money to put down salt on very cold days. Magnesium chloride and calcium chloride work at colder temperatures (-10 and -20 degrees respectively) but can be more expensive. 4. Sweep up and reuse left-over salt after the ice melts. 5. Stop using your water softener if your water hardness is less than 120 mg/L CaCO3. If you do need a water softener, switch from a timer-based to a demand-based system and install a bypass for your outside spigot so that you aren’t softening water for irrigation. Learn more about the impacts of chlorides on local lakes and streams at a free presentation: A salty tale for Minnesota lakes and streams Monday, Dec. 2, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N, Forest Lake. Information about chlorides is also available at www.pca.state. mn.us/water/chloride-salts. Angie Hong is an educator for East Metro Water, a local government partnership with 24 members - www. mnwcd.org/emwrep. Contact her at 651-330-8220 x.35 or angie.hong@ mnwcd.org.

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ST. PAUL — Mueller Memorial Funeral and Cremation Service was awarded a Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Deubener Award in the Family-Owned Business category. The funeral home, along with fellow category nominees El Burrito Mercado and Keys Café, were recognized at the St. Paul Chamber Honors event Nov. 18 at Inwood Oaks in Oakdale. Mueller Memorial took home the top prize in its category. “This was our third nomination and, though we hoped, we really didn’t think we would win because El Burrito Mercado and Keys Café are such fun and beloved St. Paul institutions,” said Scott Mueller, second-generation owner of Mueller Memorial. “For the voting committee, we thought a funeral home might seem like a bit of a downer by comparison. But this distinguished award celebrates many of the things we have been focusing on in our business, including family, risk, growth, diversity and innovation. It’s an honor to be recognized for our efforts.” In recent years, the team at Mueller Memorial has been making changes to elevate the level of service provided at their White Bear Lake and St. Paul funeral homes. This includes a major facility remodel and expansion to create a unique experience for the families they serve. “We knew we were taking a risk when we built a bar into a funeral home,” said Mueller. “But we wanted to create an environment where people would feel comfortable. We’re committed to transforming our business and the industry and improving the experience people have with us.” And Mueller is seeing a return on his investment. At his White Bear Lake location, the business has seen year-over-year increases in requests

for services. Many families have cited the remodeled facility as the deciding factor. In addition to the new funeral and reception space, Mueller has developed other programs and services to help people better cope with the death of a loved one. The funeral home internally launched the trademarked Grief Compass program in 2018 to help the families they serve navigate grief in the year following a loss. “The feedback on Grief Compass has been phenomenal,” said Mueller. “This is an innovation that’s really making a difference for people. And just like every risk we take, every innovation we endeavor toward, it is guided by a single question: How can we better serve families and our community? Winning this award reinforces that we’re on the right track.” Mueller Memorial Funeral and Cremation Services was established in 1946 by A.L. and Connie Mueller and has been helping members of their community navigate the difficult time around the loss of a family member or friend for 72 years. Having worked for the family business since age 15, Al and Connie’s son Scott took over the business in 1988; his stepdaughter, Taelor Johnson, joined the business in 2011. The Deubener award is named after Walter Deubener, who with wife Lydia owned a grocery in downtown St. Paul. They noticed their customers’ purchases were limited not by their pocketbooks but by how much they could carry. Walter invented and created the fi rst handled shopping bag. Their business increased overnight. The couple eventually sold their store to go into the shopping bag business. In 1919, they sold nearly one million bags. From press release

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Agriculture has been central to Minnesota’s economy and identity from the beginning. Currently, the state ranks fi fth in the nation in total agricultural production and is among the top 10 states in more than 20 commodities, including soybeans, sweet corn, sugar beets and turkeys. Climate changes threaten the very foundation of this economic sector. Minnesota is on track for higher overall precipitation, with floods delaying spring planting. Yet, it will also experience warmer, drier conditions in late summer, “crisping” plants and threatening harvests. In addition to shrinking yield, rising atmospheric carbon dioxide and hot temperatures both affect crop quality. Levels of protein and mineral nutrients are lowered in food crops such as wheat, soybeans and rice. And higher temperatures and droughts can cause toxins to accumulate in plants and livestock, threatening the health of both animals and people. Current “industrial” agriculture accounts for fully 25% of carbon emissions worldwide. The good news is that several of the same practices that would help farmers shield themselves from the worst climate impacts would also contribute substantially to emissions reduction. At the Climate Reality Project training held in Minneapolis in early August, Professors Tracy Twine (University of Minnesota Department of Soil, Water and Climate) and Henry Pollack (University of Michigan Geophysics, emeritus) described such “regenerative agriculture”

practices. These methods include no-till/low-till agriculture, planting cover crops, intercropping and diversity, and rotational grazing. During his address, Gov. Tim Walz lamented, “Minnesota’s leading export recently has been topsoil!” Plowing increases soil vulnerability to erosion by water or wind, both of which intensify with climate change. Twine and Pollack underscored the inherent value of black topsoil, which holds even more carbon than does vegetation—in fact, soil is the planet’s largest repository of carbon. When soils erode or are stressed by repeat plantings, their carbon is released into the atmosphere. Twine urged individuals to regard soil as an intricate, living thing—comprising colonies of bacteria and fungi as well as minerals. With regenerative agriculture, emissions are reduced because less fuel is demanded, and warming is mitigated as atmospheric carbon is captured and stored in the soil. Runoff is prevented, safeguarding water quality. And cover crops reduce or eliminate the need for nitrogen fertilizers. Perennials (including clovers and kernza wheat) pull tons of carbon out of the atmosphere, year after year. These plants are deeply rooted, cover the earth and absorb nitrates, which protects water. As with development of renewable fuels, Minnesota appears in the forefront of advancing regenerative agriculture and is home to a variety of public and private initiatives. The U of M’s Forever Green Initiative is one such program. Run in partnership with the USDA, the initiative works to develop perennial crops (like kernza and sun-

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UPCOMING EVENTS Thursday, Nov. 28 Where: JJ’s Bierstube, 2670 E. County Rd. E., White Bear Lake Details: Free dinner provided for those in need FAST BEFORE THE FEAST who wish to celebrate Thanksgiving. When: 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 28 Contact: 651-271-4961 Where: White Bear Sports Center, 1338 Highway 96 RED CROSS E., White Bear Lake BLOOD DRIVE Details: Thanksgiving When and where: 8 a.m.-1 Day 10K, 5K and Kids Fun p.m. Friday, Nov. 29 at Run. Donations of food Perkins Restaurant, 1045 and money encouraged to County Rd E, Vadnais beneﬁt local food shelves. Heights; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact: mmmraces.com Thursday, Dec. 5 at Century College East THANKSGIVING DINNER Campus, Lincoln Mall, 3401 Century Ave.; 12:30FOR THOSE IN NEED 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 at When: Noon-2 p.m.

White Bear Jewelers, 4421 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake Details: All blood types needed; donors will receive a $5 Amazon gift card for giving blood through Dec. 18. Register by phone or online. Contact: 800-RED_CROSS or redcrossblood.org

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY When: Saturday, Nov. 30 Where: Businesses throughout the area Details: Shop small and locally-owned businesses for deals and specials the day after ‘Black Friday’.

CHRISTMAS DECORATING PARTY

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When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 30 Where: The Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Help decorate the Fillebrown House for the upcoming holiday festivities! Refreshments, door prizes and holiday music to set the mood. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

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When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Learn about all of the decision-making options for taking care of older adults. Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org

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WBCA ANNUAL MEMBERS EXHIBITION RECEPTION When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Meet local artists with their artwork on display through Dec. 18. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org

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When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 Where: Veteran’s Memorial Park, Mahtomedi Details: Purchase a $10 light in remembrance of a loved one and in support of the Mahtomedi Food Shelf. Contact: 651-395-5352 or stjudeofthelake.org

WINTERFEST WHITE BEAR LAKE When: Dec. 7, 14 & 21 Where: Abbott Paint and Carpet, 2223 4th St., and Manitou Grill, 2171 4th St., White Bear Lake Details: Horse-drawn trolley rides 11 a.m.- 2:45 p.m. in front of Abbott Paint; Photos with Santa 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Manitou Grill; pick up at Medicine Chest. Carolers and shopping specials. Events free with donation to the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf. Contact: explorewhitebear. org

Annual PJs with Santa When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Road F. Details: Santa, face

age group awards, door prizes, optional Breakfast Bar and Bloody Mary Bar. $35 registration. Contact: 651-251-5494 or jinglebear5k.com

painting, games, puppet show, cookies. For kids with parents. Wear PJs. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights. com

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WHITE BEAR GIRL SCOUT CRAFT AND BAKE SALE

When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 Where: White Bear Armory, 2228 4th St. When: 10 a.m.,11:30 a.m. Details: Crafts and baked and 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. goods; also games, 7 concessions, and other Where: The Fillebrown activities. All proceeds House, 4735 Lake Ave., support local Girl Scout White Bear Lake troops. Details: See the Fillebrown Contact: wbgirlscouts.com House decked out in its holiday splendor. Advance tickets required; CANDLELIGHT TOUR AT THE FILLEBROWN $7/person or free for HOUSE members. When: 6 and 7:30 p.m. JINGLE BEAR 5K & KIDS Contact: 651-407-5327 or Saturday, Dec. 7 FUN RUN squareup.cpm/store/ Where: The Fillebrown whitebearhistory When: 9 a.m. Saturday, House, 4735 Lake Ave., Dec. 7 White Bear Lake Where: Boatworks Marina, DROP-IN DISCOVERY Details: See the Fillebrown STATIONS: OWLS UP 4495 Lake Ave. S., White House decked out in its CLOSE Bear Lake holiday splendor and hear When: 10 a.m.-noon Details: Run along stories about the house Saturday, Dec. 7 White Bear Lake. All 5K and its inhabitants. Cocoa runners receive a Santa Where: Tamarack Nature and cookies. Advance hat, jingle bells and long Center, 5287 Otter Lake tickets required; $15/ sleeve tech shirt; add a Rd., White Bear Township person; $12/members. holiday costume. Kids Details: Experience upContact: 651-407-5327 or can have photo with close visits with animals, squareup.cpm/store/ Santa. Post race party touchable artifacts, whitebearhistory at the VFW includes

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Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia Details: Traditional Swedish 3-course Coffee TURKEY TROT 5K AND Party and tours of the 5 FUN RUN historic buildings. $15/ When: 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. person; reservations 28 required. Where: Forest Lake City Contact: 651-433-5053 or Center gammel gardenmuseum. org Details: 5K and 1-mile fun run supports “Rangers Supporting Rangers” HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT program that provides food THE WARDEN’S HOUSE to local families in need. When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration $25/adult; $10/ ANNUAL LIVING NATIVITY students in advance, walk- Saturday, Dec. 7 Where: Warden’s House ins welcome. When: Traditionally the Museum, 602 N. Main St., two Saturdays before Contact: forestlakerotary. Stillwater Christmas org Details: Holiday shopping Where: St. Stephen experience with local Lutheran Church, 1965 E. SLEEPY DOWNTOWN authors, unique books, City Road E., White Bear DOORBUSTERS beverages, treats and Lake When: Friday, Nov. 29 holiday music. Details: Live Nativity Where: Participating shops Contact: 651-439-5956 or scene performed by Fools in Stillwater wchsmn.org for Christ, live animals Details: Civilized way to do and petting zoo. Family Black Friday, with stores activities and church open opening at 9 a.m. and house. featuring specials, cider Contact: 651-777-1107 or CHRISTKINDLES MARKET and treats. Santa rides ststephenwbl.org/fools through downtown on a fire When: Noon-4 p.m. truck, and see live reindeer Saturday. Dec. 7 from 1-4 in the pedestrian Where: Gasthaus Bavarian plaza. Hunter, 8390 Lofton Ave., Stillwater Contact:. mainstreetstillwateriba. Details: German Outdoor SILVER HARMONY com Christmas Market with SINGERS CONCERT homemade crafts, imports, When: 1-2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 food and Gluwein and a CHEERS WITH SANTA Where: Forest Lake Senior bonfire. When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Center, 767 SW 4th St. Contact: 651-439-7128 or Details: Get into the holiday Sunday, Dec. 1 gasthaus bavarianhunter. Where: Lift Bridge Brewing spirit with a free, allcom Co., 1900 Tower Dr. W., ages concert. Snack and Stillwater beverage provided. Details: Kids can have their WINTER WILD AT THE Contact: 651-464-5833 ACREAGE photo taken with Santa When: 1-3:45 p.m. Saturday, while adults wait in line PAT DONAHUE AND THE with a fresh beer, root beer Dec. 7 PRAIRIE ALL STARS or hard seltzer. $10/photo; Where: The Acreage at When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, proceeds support Valley Osceola, 945 Pioneer Drive, Dec. 6 Friendship Club. Osceola Where: Chautauqua Fine Contact: 651-491-0392 Details: Experience an Arts Center, 8000 75th St. afternoon of winter wildlife N., Mahtomedi at the home of the Horst SUNDAY SANTA PHOTO Details: Seasonal music Rechelbacher Foundation. SHOOT ranging from traditional to Presentation by Chris Cold, classical, blues and original When: 1-4:30 p.m. Sunday, DNR Wildlife Technician Dec. 1 songs and parodies. Tickets and Educator, followed by Where: Masonic Lodge, 119 $25/adults, $20/seniors, hands on activities, visits SE 8th Ave., Forest Lake $15/students. with barn animals, crafts, Details: Free family photos snowshoeing, hot beverages Contact: 651-269-9888 or with Santa in a private and bonfire. Free. wildwoodartistseries.org setting for individuals Contact: 715-483-3300 or groups up to 50; bring SHOREVIEW NORTHERN a camera or cell phone. LIGHTS VARIETY BAND TWINKLE PARTY AND Hot chocolate, coffee CITY TREE LIGHTING When: Dec. 14 and cookies. Free-will When: 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. donations benefit Lakes Where: Bethel University, 7 Center for Youth and Benson Great Hall Families. Where: Downtown Details: SNLVB’s annual Stillwater Riverfront Contact: forestlakemasons. holiday concert and Gazebo com carriage rides. Details: Annual twinkle Contact: 651-470-5625 or TRI-COUNTY DFL SENIOR festivities, strolling snlvb.com characters, and CAUCUS LUNCHEON performance by the Teddy ST. ANDREWS CHRISTMAS When: 12:30-2 p.m. Tuesday, Bear Band. Free twinkle Dec. 3 FESTIVAL lights for kids 12 and under, Where: Vannelli’s By the When: 3:30 and 6 p.m. cookies, cocoa and trolley Lake, 55 Lake St. S., Forest Sunday. Dec. 15 rides. Santa and Mrs. Claus Lake arrive by fire truck around Where: St. Andrews Details: Hear guest speaker 5 p.m.; tree lighting and Lutheran Church, 900 Mary Lou Ott from the fireworks at 5:30 p.m. Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi organization Nonviolent Contact:: Details: Performance by St. mainstreetstillwateriba. Andrew’s choirs, handbells, Peaceforce. Open to residents in eastern Anoka com organ and orchestra. and northern Washington Freewill offering. County Contact: 651-426-3261 or LUCIA DAGEN Contact: 651-492-1149 saintandrews.org AT GAMMELGARDEN

‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’

When: 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 5-22 Where: The Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Stage adaptation of Frank Capra’s classic ﬁlm about dreams, sacriﬁce and redemption in small-town America. Tickets $35. Contact: 651-342-1542 or stillwater zephyrtheatre. org

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Hometown for the Holidays When: Every weekend in December Where: Throughout downtown Stillwater Details: Monthlong celebration with events and shopping specials at various businesses throughout Stillwater. Strolling

POP-UP CRAFT SALE When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 Where: Bear Nutrition, 1350 E. Hwy. 96, Suite 15 Details: Free event with gifts front local crafters. Contact: 651-329-2899

BUILD A BURGER FOR TROOPS When: 5-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9 Where: White Bear Lake VFW 1782, 4496 Lake Ave. S. Details: Fundraiser for Suburban Ramsey County Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. $6 burgers. Open to the public. Contact: 651-426-4944

TEDTALKS DISCUSSION GROUP When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Bring a bag lunch and watch a video on ‘ideas worth spreading’. This month’s topic is how to heal from the pain of racial division. Free; registration recommended. Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org

CHILDREN’S STORY TIME AT THE FILLEBROWN HOUSE When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 Where: The Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Children and their families are invited to experience old fashioned Christmas traditions at the Fillebrown House. Pajamas welcome. Cider and a cookie served.

carolers, Victorian Wagonette rides, and Biercycle caroling tours; strolling Santa both Sat. and Sun. See website for opportunities to have breakfast or lunch with Santa at various local restaurants. Contact: mainstreet stillwateriba.com

Advance tickets required; $5/person Contact: 651-407-5327 or squareup.cpm/store/ whitebearhistory

WINTER FARMERS MARKET When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Lake Details: Local food vendors and community booths, as well as a class. Contact: forksinthedirt.com

Theatre ‘MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET’ When: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 21-Dec. 15 Where: Haniﬂ Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Lakeshore Players Theatre perform the holiday classic. Tickets $20; preview tickets $15. Contact: 651-429-5674 or lakeshoreplayers.org

NUTCRACKER SUITE BALLET When: 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29 and Saturday, Nov. 30; 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 Where: Stillwater Area High School Auditorium, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. Details: Family-friendly version of the classic Christmas ballet featuring students and professional dancers from St. Croix Ballet. Contact: 651-439-2820 or stcroixballet.com

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ANNIE’S SWEDISH COFFEE a.m., Sunday, Dec. 8 PARTY When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7; 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21

Where: 20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia Details: Morning Swedish

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prayer service followed by Lucia Jul Fest breakfast and program; marks the beginning of Swedish Christmas season. Contact: 651-433-5053 or gammelgardenmuseum.org

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA & FRIENDS When: 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon Sunday, Dec. 8 Where: Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Road D E., Maplewood Details: Enjoy a hearty breakfast, meet Santa, and create holiday crafts in the historic rustic farmhouse. Dress warmly and bring a camera. $10/ages 13+; $5/ children 2-12. Contact: brownpapertickets. com/event/4426799

MN NORTH METRO DOWN SYNDROME PARENT GROUP When: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9 Where: St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1 North Rd., Circle Pines Details: Connect with other families and celebrate people with Down Syndrome. Light meal and child care provided. RSVP. Contact: northmetro@ dsamn.org

GUIDED MORNING BIRD HIKE When: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve Details: Learn to identify birds that call the area home and contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with a guide. Free with parks permit. Open to all ages; minor must be with an adult. Contact: 651-430-8200 or co.washington.mn.us/ parks

Ongoing OPEN SKATE When: 4-5:30 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 22 Where: Vadnais Sports Center, 1490 County Rd. E East Details: Free open skating, rentals available for $5. See website for additional holiday hours, hockey and other open skating opportunities. Contact: 651-481-1000 or ramseycounty.us

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

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LOOKING BACK Week of November 24 – November 30, 2019

Culled from the archives of the White Bear Press at the resource library of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society.

1919

Village delivery service is being extended to practically every part of the village and those patrons whose service is being discontinued by rural carrier will be served instead by village carrier. Delivery is being increased to such an extent that an extra carrier will be employed… School notes – the gymnasium was fi nished last Wednesday. Two fi ne backboards have been made by the Training Class under the supervision of Mr. Wieherski.

1944

Revised Rationing Reminders – Sugar – stamps Number 30, 31, 32 and 33 in Book IV good for 3 pounds indefi nitely. No. 34 valid November 10 for 5 pounds, valid indefi nitely…. Our Station Hours – Week days 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. closed all day Sunday. J. A. Reed Motor and Oil Co. Phone W.B. 37b, White Bear.

1969

Some 200 people watched as the White Bear Lake Fire Department worked through the night on a fi re that completely gutted the 100 year old Lakeshore Playhouse, 701 Second Street on Saturday night. The fi re which had already raced through the building and was raging through the windows when the fi reman discovered it and turned in the alarm. The fi re department ar-

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Basketball game in the gymnasium of the original White Bear High School, ca 1940.

rived at 10:33 and according to Fire Chief Gordon Vadnais was under control in twenty minutes….Arson is suspected.

1994

Two police officers stood watch in the back of the room as the White Bear Lake School Board heard accusations and appeals for support from some 300 area residents who crowded the Sunrise Middle School cafeteria November 21. In angry outburst, some in the audience labeled the board undemocratic for holding a second election to

reconsider the districts $3.8 million excess operating levy….Spotlight – George “Buster” Rhymes, years in the city – four, family – all are in Florida. Community involvement – Youth Development Committee-Ramsey County, Youth and Family Advocate for East Metro place, played for the Minnesota Vikings.

Looking Forward to the Past Upcoming Historical Society Events

Holiday Tours at the Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake Saturday, December 7 at 10 a.m.,

11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tours last approximately 1 hour. Experience the magic of the Fillebrown House decked out in all its holiday splendor. Knowledgeable guides will amuse you with stories of the Fillebrown family and the lakeside cottage they called home while holiday treats tantalize your taste buds. Advance Tickets Required - $7/person/WBLAHS members are free, but reservations are required. Whitebearhistory.org or call 651-407-5327 or email office@ whitebearhistory.org

Compiled by Gloria Tessier, Meg Todd and Sara Markoe Hanson at the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, 651-407-5327.

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1. White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce Women in Business members packed purses Nov. 21 with “mom” necessities and goodies for residents of Solid Ground. This was the 10th Annual Purse Drive, held this year at Manitou Grill. Solid Ground distributes the purses around the holidays as a “pick-me-up” for moms staying at the facility. — Shari Wilson

5. The Neighborhood Cafe in St. Paul was the breakfast destination for the Nov. 19 Mahtomedi Community Education Breakfast Club outing. Attendees included (from left) Darlene Lickness, Lorraine Morrison, Gwen Lafond, Marie Klun, Jean Hinds, Djina Frye, Joan Baker and Diane Schwinn. The December club trip will be to the Little Oven in St. Paul. — Nona Blaisdell

2. The covered bridge over Depot Creek is taking shape in Mahtomedi. The wooden bridge spans the creek at Streetcar Park and is part of the Lake Links Trail system around White Bear Lake. Principal sponsors of the project are Dan and Karen Runze of Mahtomedi, in memory of their son Griffin. — Mike Brooks

6. White Bear Lake Rotarians Bill Rust, left, and Ken Baltzer helped pack dental hygiene kits Nov. 20 during the club’s weekly meeting at Rudy’s Redeye Grill. About 1,000 bags containing toothpaste, toothbrushes and dental floss were filled on behalf of the Maplewoodbased nonprofit Community Dental Care. The bags will go to recipients of Thanksgiving Meals on Wheels. — Debra Neutkens

3. Lake Links Association board member Ian Harding votes for three preferred amenities along the Bruce Vento Trail during a Ramsey County open house Nov. 19 at the White Bear Lake library. — Debra Neutkens 4. Gentry Academy’s Galaxy U16 and U19 girls hockey teams made 300 sandwiches for The Sandwich Project last week. The project distributes the sandwiches to homeless shelters and needy families. — Submitted

7. Holding the yoga superhero pose Nov. 19 are Mahtomedi Middle Schoolers (from left) Ishana Didwania, Eily DeMars and Annie Tanner. These three are among 10 enrolled in a Mahtomedi Community Education yoga class with instructor Stephanie Busek aimed at helping girls build strength and improve flexibility. — Cathy Wyland

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Every single street: Cyclist bikes public roads in Washington County BY ELIZABETH CALLEN STAFF WRITER

Terry Stille has accomplished a feat that few, if any, others can lay claim to: he’s biked every public road in Washington County. And yes, that means all of them. “Every cul de sac, every dead end, every road,” Stille said. “Anywhere that didn’t have a sign that said ‘no trespassing’ or ‘private road’ … and, of course, not the interstates; it’s not legal to bike on those.” All the other ones, though, have been checked off his list in a five-and-a-half-year series of bike rides that took him through 31 cities and townships and totaled 7,000 miles. Stille, 57, is an avid cyclist. (one would have to be to undertake a project like this), but he hasn’t always been. After a total hip replacement in 2004 made his normal forms of exercise difficult, he took up cycling instead. “I had to give up volleyball. I had to give up running, so I just started biking as physical therapy,” Stille explained. “I just started going farther and farther; I started off with riding one or two miles, then gradually added more and more.” Stille and his wife, Mary, moved to Woodbury in 2013. He said that he “quickly fell in love” with the

scenic views that cycling throughout Washington County’s southern portion afforded him. “I started doing a lot of riding around in Woodbury and Afton, then moved onto the whole St. Croix River and just loved it. I kept going further north, just exploring,” Stille said. “That quickly grew into a personal challenge to ride my bike on every single highway, county road and public street in Washington County.” Runners and cyclists throughout the country have undertaken similar quests; the Every Single Street project challenges people to explore their cities by running or biking all roads in them and encourages them to post snapshots of their journeys on social media using the hashtag #everysinglestreet. Stille said that as far as he knows, he’s the only person to take the challenge from the city to the county level. It was an unusual goal, he admitted, but its uniqueness was precisely its appeal. “I was trying to do something nobody else had done before,” he said. And, once he got the idea, he had a hard time turning back. “Washington County is 40 miles by 15 miles, so the total is 423 square miles. The reason I remember that so well is that my birthday is April 23,” he said. “I thought, ‘It’s kind of an omen; I’ve got to do this.” Stille began his quest in the spring of 2014 and finished on Sept. 20 of this year.

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SPORTS BRIEFS White Bear Lake girls hockey has a 1-2 record after losing to Park of Cottage Grove 6-3 on Saturday, Nov. 16, and to Stillwater 6-0 last Wednesday, Nov. 20. Scoring against Park were Stephanie Wokerstorfer, William Moor and Gabby Hofeld. The Bears won their opener 4-3 over Mahtomedi in overtime on Nov. 7. In last week’s report on that game, the Press had incorrect scoring information. The Bears scoring were actually Avery Snyder, Zoe Timmons (two) and Jillian Moor, the latter being the overtime game-winner. The Bears played at East Ridge on Saturday, after deadline this week. (See presspubs.com).

White Bear winter sports lid-lifters coming up

White Bear Lake winter sports are getting under way. The Bear girls basketball team played Elk River on Friday and Armstrong on Tuesday (after press deadline for this week’s paper, early due to Thanksgiving) and will play in a Hamline tournament Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29-30. Boys hockey opened Friday evening, Nov. 23 at Irondale. The Bears will host perennial power Duluth East on Friday, Nov. 29. The wrestlers will open Saturday, Nov. 30, at a Minnetonka tournament. Boys basketball will open at St. Paul Central on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The swimmers will open Thursday, Dec. 5, at the conference relays at Oltman Middle School in Cottage Grove. The gymnasts will star Friday, Dec. 6, at East Ridge.

Mahtomedi girls split against 2 strong teams

Mahtomedi girls hockey handed Rochester Lourdes (4-1) its first loss 4-1 at home Tuesday, Nov. 19, then had its own four-game win streak snapped by Rosemount 3-2 there Thursday. Scoring for Mahtomedi (4-2) against Lourdes (4-1) were Erika Broten (power play), Emme Nelson, Megan Johnson, and Johnson again (power play). Goalie Lauren Hamme stopped 20 of 21 shots. Notching assists were Emma Dornseif, Ellie Donovan, Peyton Irsfeld, and Nelson. Rosemount (3-1) took a 3-0 lead against Mahtomedi on a goal by Ashley Tuttle and two by Whitney Tuttle. The Zephyrs got third period goals from Irsfeld (power play) and Nelson, who assisted on Irsfeld’s goal. Mahtomedi outshot the Irish 26-21.

Mahtomedi winter teams ready to open

Mahtomedi winter sports are getting under way. Zephyr girls basketball played Chisago Lakes on Friday and East Ridge on Tuesday (after deadline for this week’s paper, early due to Thanksgiving) and will play at Farmington on Saturday, Nov. 30, at noon. Boys hockey opened against Sartell-St. Stephen on Tuesday and will play at Totino-Grace on Saturday, Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m. The boys basketball team will host Columbia Heights on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The wrestlers will start with a quad at St. Paul Johnson on Wednesday, Dec. 4, and a Woodbury tournament Saturday, Dec. 7. Gymnasts open at Henry Sibley on Thursday, Dec. 5. Bruce Strand

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Guitar Club School: North Campus; teacher David Melvin. The plan is to start a Guitar Club during Bear Time (a relationship building/club activities/academic support during the school day.) He would like to purchase six acoustic guitars, cases, strings, etc. for a group of 6-15 students from both general education and special education backgrounds who have a strong desire to express themselves musically. Students will gain knowledge and instruction on playing techniques, theory and music reading while playing together to compose music. It will also help students learn songs, perform, compose and record.

Partnering with Families to Create Multilingual Alphabet Books School: Normandy Park; teacher Ann Zettel. Creation of multilingual books will take place in the family literacy class. Photo books will be created so that young learners can see themselves in the books and parents can read the books to their children. The opportunity to feature the children from class, put into print words from all the languages spoken by the families and the opportunity to create a picture book that will provide some practice with beginning vocabulary words will create a unique alphabet book. This grant will defray the costs from Shutterfly to make soft cover photo alphabet books.

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School: South Campus; teacher Paige Pinnow. This request is for special needs students and involves teaching daily living skills. The apartment is in need of upgrades and remodeling. The WBLAEF will fund a refrigerator, and washer and dryer.

School: Central Middle School; teacher Abby Willemssen. This project is designed to enhance the learning experience of the students by providing them with an inspiring setting and expanding range of opportunities in the Media Center as White Bear Lake Area Schools transition to a system that ensures students are the primary agent in their learning. The request is to purchase flip top nesting tables, orange sled base stack chairs and overstuffed bean bag chairs.

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School: White Bear Lake High School South Campus; teacher Kelly Knutson. School Grounds is a solution to a problem. Students defined that they do not have the ability to influence how their educational funding is invested in their learning. They are unable to pursue their passions and ideas in educational settings, and they cannot control the time, place, content or the process of their learning. The objectives of School Grounds are twofold: to leverage real-world experiences that develop the skills required for all students to build their future and to provide the means for

Document Cameras for Reading and Writing Workshops School: Central Middle School; teachers Erin Tarnowski, Katie Nohr, Amber Rustand, Karin Hogen. Language Arts Teachers at Central are teaching the Reading and Writing Workshop curriculum from Columbia University. In order to demonstrate reading and writing strategies and to invite students to think alongside the teachers, document cameras are needed so that students can see the teacher working in their reading and writing notebook on the television screens. One of the primary purposes is to work with students in real-time rather than showing students a presentation. The utilization of document cameras will impact almost 1,000 students. This request is to purchase five document cameras.

Emme Nelson Mahtomedi Hockey Emme Nelson is leading the Mahtomedi hockey team (4-2) in scoring with ﬁve goals and three assists after six games. The senior forward notched the team’s ﬁrst three goals of the season in a game they lost to White Bear Lake 4-3 and tallied a goal in each game last week, a 4-1 win over Rochester Lourdes and 3-2 loss to Rosemount. Nelson is stepping up this year after notching seven goals and three assists last season.

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School: Lakeaires Elementary; teachers Amy Van Akkeren, Cassandra Krenz. The Special Education Tier 2 program at Lakeaires Elementary will create and run a popcorn stand for students to learn mathematics, life/adaptive and community service skills. This grant will buy the necessary supplies to make this a reality, including the purchase of popcorn maker, popcorn, salt, etc.

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School: ALC; teachers Seth Salenger, Michele Norcross. The hope is to bring Kao Kalia Yang to speak to students at the ALC. Students from North and South will also be invited to join the students at the ALC for a day of workshop with Kao Kalia Yang after the students have read the book the “The Latehomecomer.” The objective of this curriculum is to expose students to different cultures and stories of success so that they can see either people like themselves culturally or as a learner and see how grit, determination, becoming agents of their own learning can drastically change the course of their lives.

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This request is for eight touchscreen Chromebooks. Transition Plus students with more complex and limiting disabilities have academic, interpersonal, physical and communication challenges. Being able to learn through touch screen technology will ensure students are able to design and create their own future and engage in interactive instruction. Currently, there is not a 1:1 initiative in the building and most of the computers are not touch-screen.

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The White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation Brosious Grant committee is giving about $19,500 to teachers this year. Following are the educational projects that will be funded:

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Need Santa and his Missus volunteers

The annual Santa Dinner for Seniors is Dec. 16 at the White Bear Country Inn and organizers are once again looking for Santa and Mrs. Claus volunteers. Bill Foussard heads up the event that serves about 170 area seniors. Costumed volunteers help serve, chat, dance and interact with the seniors. He asks that helpers arrive in costume at 4:30 p.m. Interested Santas should RSVP to Barb at 651-429-5393. Volunteers must be in costume. “The magic is Santa,” Foussard said.

Food shelf beneficiary of trust funds

The White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf received a $45,000 grant from the Otto Bremer Trust. The money will be used for general operations to sustain the food shelf and grow mobile markets in the areas of the community that need fresh and healthy food. The Otto Bremer Trust, a bank holding company and private charitable trust based in St. Paul, announced awards totaling $12.8 million in its latest grantmaking cycle.

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Northern Lights exhibition March 2 to April 8, 2020. A variety of mediums are accepted; cash prizes will be awarded by a panel of judges who are esteemed in their mediums. The exhibition accepts a variety of mediums, paintings, drawings, fiber, pottery, photography and sculptures. Deadline for submission is Friday, Jan. 10. To enter, see whitebeararts.org.

Service to Youth Award nominees sought

Northeast Youth & Family Services asks the public to send in nominations for the Service to Youth Award by Friday, Dec. 6. Nominees must have recently provided a volunteer service or activity for youth that is above and beyond their employment responsibilities or have provided exceptional service within the scope of their job duties. Recipients will be chosen from five award categories: law enforcement, educator, community volunteer, elected official and youth (age 12-21). A full description of the nomination process and a nomination form can be downloaded at www.nyfs.org. For more information, contact Sandra Bahr at 651-379-3422 or email sandra@nyfs.org. Forms can be emailed to Sandra or faxed to NYFS at 651-486-3858.

Health officials: Flu here but spread 'sporadic' so far It's that time of year again: temperatures are dropping, and flu season is officially underway in Minnesota. Although the flu can be detected year-round, it's most active in the winter, as the cold, dry weather allows airborne particles containing the virus to spread more easily. Flu season won't reach its peak until February, but health officials are encouraging Minnesotans to get vaccinated now, rather than wait for an outbreak. The flu has already claimed one life this season, according to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). Throughout the state, 38 flu-related hospitalizations have so far oc-

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Blossoms Impression 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 141 Bluwood Ave Little Canada, MN 55117 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. Eva Her 141 Bluwood Ave Little Canada, MN 55117 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: Eva Her Signed: October 29, 2019 Published two times in the White Bear Press on November 27 and December 4, 2019.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE DECEMBER 10, 2019 NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council will be holding a public hearing and ﬁnal vote at 7:00pm on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at the Birchwood Village Hall, 207 Birchwood Avenue, Birchwood Village, Minnesota to consider amending permit requirements and standards in the City Building Code (City Code Section 203). A copy of the proposed language is available at City Hall. Tobin Lay, City Administrator Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 27, 2019.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Attorney at Law Magazine 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 8201 Pleasant View Court Mounds View MN 55112 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. Insight Media, Inc. 8201 Pleasant View Court Mounds View MN 55112 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: Tracie Davis Signed: November 11, 2019 Published two times in the White Bear Press on November 20 and 27, 2019.

CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ADOPTION OF 2020 BUDGET DECEMBER 10, 2019 NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council will be holding a public hearing and ﬁnal vote at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at the Birchwood Village Hall, 207 Birchwood Avenue, Birchwood Village, Minnesota, to hear public comment regarding adoption of the 2020 budget and levy. A copy of the proposed budget is available at City Hall. Tobin Lay City Administrator Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 27, 2019.

CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT UTILITY ACCOUNTS DECEMBER 10, 2019 NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council will be holding a public hearing and ﬁnal vote at 7:00pm on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at the Birchwood Village Hall. 207 Birchwood Avenue, Birchwood Village, Minnesota. The purpose of the public hearing is to assess delinquent utility bills to the property owner’s real estate taxes to be paid in 2020. The property owners have been sent notices and will be given until December 17, 2019 to pay their delinquent bills. If the bills remain unpaid, the City Council may order the delinquent charges be placed on the property owners’ taxes to be paid in 2020. A copy of the delinquent utility accounts is available at City Hall. Tobin Lay City Administrator Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 27, 2019.

CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 2019-03-01 Please be advised that the City of Birchwood has duly-passed the following ORDINANCE: TO ENACT AN AMENDED SECTION OF THE BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADMINISTER AND REGULATE THE USE OF THE CITY PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAYS PURSUANT TO SECTION 301 OF THE CITY CODE THROUGH ORDINANCE 2019-03-01, WHICH IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST, TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF ESCROWED FUNDS TO MAINTAIN THE SAFE USE AND MAINTENANCE IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE. The following is a SUMMARY of the Ordinance: On November 12, 2019 the City adopted an Ordinance to provide for the management of its roads and other public right of ways by requiring activities that may result in damage to said areas be protected by the securing of an escrow to protect the City from loss. The Ordinance describes the activities that require escrow and the process by which escrows are setup and released. PLEASE BE ADVISED, this is not the full text of the Ordinance passed and the published material is only a summary. The full text is available for public inspection at the City of Birchwood, 207 Birchwood Avenue, Birchwood, Minnesota 55110 or delivered upon request electronically or by U.S. Mail. Summary complies with Minn. Stat. §§ 331A.05 subd. 8. & 412.191 subd 4. Tobin Lay, City Administrator Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 27, 2019.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT FUND Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of White Bear Lake will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 10, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to consider an amendment to the Community Reinvestment Fund Ordinance for the City of White Bear Lake. 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, November 27, 2019.

CITY OF MAHTOMEDI NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that on December 11, 2019, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, the Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit public response to a request from Erin and Steve Berens for a conditional use permit to allow for a reduction in the front yard setback requirement and an increase in allowable building coverage for the purpose of constructing an attached garage at 1157 Park Avenue. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the proposed request to the City Council for their meeting to be held on December 17, 2019, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Those persons having an interest in said meetings are encouraged to attend. Scott Neilson, City Administrator Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 27, 2019.

DELLWOOD WILDLIFE FOUNDATION NOTICE OF AERATION SYSTEM ON PINE TREE LAKE Three (3) aeration systems creating open water and thin ice will be in operation on Pine Tree Lake and an adjacent pond in Washington County, Grant Township, and Dellwood, Minnesota. Weather conditions may cause areas of thin ice to ﬂuctuate greatly. Stay clear of marked areas. Published two times in the White Bear Press November 6 and 27, 2019.

STATE OF MINNESOTA RAMSEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FILE NUMBER: 62-PR-19-844 CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

curred, with the majority of them in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro. Last year saw 2,543 hospitalizations and 96 deaths (including one child) from flu-related causes. Those numbers were significantly down from the 2017-18 flu season, in which 6,446 people were hospitalized and 446 (including six children) died. Those most at risk of flu-related death are adults over 65, young children and people with pre-existing health conditions, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). MDH has characterized the current spread of the influenza virus throughout the state as “sporadic.” That's consistent

with CDC assessments, which report low seasonal influenza activity throughout the United States. Though it's too early to know which strain of flu will stroke Minnesota, MDH officials say that's no reason to wait to get vaccinated, as the flu shot is the best way to protect against the virus and its potentially serious complications. Most flu vaccines will protect against four different flu viruses. A list of locations offering free or low-cost vaccinations can be found on the MDH website at health.state.mn.us/people/immunize/basics/ vaxfinder.html Elizabeth Callen

In re the Estate of Virginia M. Reher, a/k/a Virginia May Reher, Deceased TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an application for informal probate of the above-named Decedent’s Last Will dated September 30, 2003 has been filed with the Probate Registrar, and the application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed Audrey Brinkman, 25108 Galaxy Ave., Wyoming, MN 55092 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative, or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will, or to the appointment of the personal representative, must be filed with this court, and will be heard by the court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred. Dated: November 14, 2019 Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Published two times in the White Bear Press on November 20 and 27, 2019.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FILE NO.: 62-TR-CV-19-38 NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION TO SET ASIDE TRUST In Re: James P. Collins Revocable Trust It is Ordered and Notice is given that on December 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., a hearing will be held at the Ramsey County District Court, 15 W. Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102 on a petition to set aside the James P. Collins Revocable Trust brought by Petitioners Murphy Cannon and Allen Collins. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the petition will be granted. Notice shall be given by (1) publishing, at least 2O days before the date of the hearing, a copy of the order for hearing one time in a legal newspaper for the county in which the petition is filed; and (2) by mailing, at least 15 days before the date of the hearing, a copy of the order for hearing to those current trustees and qualified beneficiaries of the trust whose identity is known and whose location is known or reasonably ascertainable to the petitioner after making reasonable efforts to locate such persons. Dated: November 21 2019 BY THE COURT Sara Grewing, Judge of District Court MILLER & STEVENS, P.A. Amy Mason (#0347760) 92 Lake Street South, Forest Lake, MN 55025 Telephone: 651-462-0206; amy@mi|lerstevens.com Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 27, 2019.

US STORAGE CENTERS 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 a Auction to sell the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction at www.usstoragecenters.com/auctions on 12/10/2019 at 10:00am. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Dawanda Weldon; Mary Landeen; Jesse Delgado; Juan Martinez; Hannah L. Haaland. 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. See manager for details. Published two times in the White Bear Press on November 20 and 27, 2019.

WHITE BEAR MINI STORAGE PUBLIC NOTICE This is notice of intent to sell property located in unit E31 at White Bear Mini Storage. The unit appears to contain household goods. If Melody Beverly does not pay the balance in full by December 4, 2019 at 9:00 AM CST, an auction will be held at 10:00 am at www.storageauctions.net. Published two times in the White Bear Press on November 20 and 27, 2019.

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Mahtomedi district has ‘break-even’ year the audit of federal awards. Regarding compliance with Minnesota state statutes, the auditor found a bid that didn’t have a performance bond. “It is a requirement in state law that the district receive both payment bonds and performance bonds for bids for contracts exceeding $175,000,” he explained. The district’s internal service fund has a deficit. The district has already written corrective action plans for the findings in the audit. The district applied for a certificate of excellence for its Certified Annual Financial Report but has not heard back yet; it received one for the 20172018 school year.

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Mahtomedi Public Schools’ fund balance dropped in recent years and was low compared to other school districts in the state last school year. However, the levy approved by voters in 2018 was not part of last school year’s budget. It is part of this school year’s budget and will be reflected in next year’s audit.

after this school year. Finance Director Bill Menozzi explained that the operating levy passed by voters in 2018 was not included in the 2018-2019 finances. It is in this school year’s budget and will be reflected in next year’s audit. Despite the small decline in the fund balance, the district’s revenue, budget and expenditures lined up well last school year, Eichten said. The actual spending came within $100,000 of the budget. “That’s incredible, actually,” Eichten said. “It’s very rare to be that close.” Besides fund balance, the auditor looked at several other financial markers in the district. “Overall, very positive audit results,” he said. The district received a clean opinion on its financial report. Regarding

internal controls, the district was cited for limited segregation of duties within the business office. Eichten said this is not a big concern due to the district’s size. There were no findings regarding

In other action, the school board: • Approved a joint powers agreement with Washington County for election services. The agreement was updated with changes related to state regulations regarding responsibilities and fees, explained Superintendent Barb Duffrin. • Approved the 2020-2021 school district calendar. School will start Sept. 8 for grades 1-12 and on Sept. 10 for kindergarten.

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Students, school staff share gratitude Students in Mahtomedi Public Schools shared what they are grateful for this Thanksgiving.

“I’m thankful for my friends and family.” Charles Peck, fourth grade, O.H. Anderson Elementary

“I’m grateful for my baby sister.” Lailey Weisner, fourth grade, O.H. Anderson Elementary

“I’m grateful for my mom and dad.” Tryg Siess, ﬁfth grade, O.H. Anderson Elementary

“I am grateful for my family family.”” Elizabeth Carlson, third grade, O.H. Anderson Elementary

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Micah Heerwald, Kindergarten, Wildwood Elementary “It is hard to pick one thing I love about Wildwood Elementary School. I love everything about Wildwood! The way the teachers teach with a smile and passion, the way the support staff helps everyone in any situation, the smiles on the cooks’ faces when they serve food to the students making sure they get their fruits and vegetables, the calming ability the principal has with students and the awesome way the secretaries greet you with a smile and can relate to every person that walks in the door. Most of all, I love that all of the students are learning about life in such a positive place.” Dan Albrecht, Head Custodian, Wildwood Elementary

Sophia Marriott Marriott, Kindergarten Kindergarten, Wildwood Elementary

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Scholarship donors needed for Washington, D.C., trip Every year, Mahtomedi eighth grade students have an opportunity to attend a trip to Washington, D.C., with staff. During the four-day trip, students will see Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the White House, the War Memorials, Ford’s Theater, and much more. This trip costs approximately $1,650. There are students who would like to attend but need financial assistance. If you would like to donate money to help send a student or students to our nation’s capital, please drop off or send a check to the middle school at 8100 75th Street N., Mahtomedi, MN 55115. The district is working with the Middle School Parent Association in this endeavor, so checks should be made out to “MSPA.” Please call the Middle School office at 651-407-2200 if you have any questions.

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MAHTOMEDI SENIOR CENTER For information call Kathy at 651-407-2018 or visit www.communityed.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us. DEC = District Education Center. TREE OF LIGHT AND REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY – Friday, Dec. 6, 6:30 PM Veteran’s Memorial Park. Proceeds benefit Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf. Cherish those who have gone before, brighten the days of those struggling, or honor those who are an inspiration. A tree in the park will be decorated with lights; each light representing a loved one. Purchase lights at $10 each through St. Jude’s website, contact Michelle Stiepan (651-395-5352, mstiepan@ stjudeoft helake.org), or stop by the food shelf at St. Jude. MEET SANTA CLAUS – Sunday, Dec. 8, 11 AM-2 PM. Free DEC. Bring the family to this holiday event and meet Santa Claus. Avoid the long lines at the mall and enjoy a sweet treat. No registration necessary. Hosted by Kramer Berg American Legion Post 507 and Mahtomedi Community Education. COMMUNITY LUNCH – Good food, spirited conversation and live entertainment. Make reservations (651-407-2018) by noon Monday prior to luncheon. DEC. $7. Date, menu and music: --Wednesday, Dec. 4 – Beef Bouguignon, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls. Silver Harmony Singers.

GOT A GRADUATE? Set aside a group of special t-shirts and create a personalized graduation quilt. Look for the T-Shirt Quilt class with MK Wyland in the winter catalog. AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING – Call 651-407-2018 to register. District Education Center, 103 --8-Hour Class – Runs 8:30 AM-4:30 PM. Bring a lunch, instructor will teach straight through. $35 non-AARP members, $30 AARP members. Wednesday, Jan. 29 or Thursday, March 11 --4-Hour Refresher – $25 for AARP members; $30 for non-AARP members. Wednesday, Jan. 15, Noon-4 PM or Thursday, Feb. 6, 4-8 PM BINGO – Enjoy a free, fun-paced afternoon of Bingo; whether straight line, postage stamp or more. Prizes awarded including a coupon or two to an upcoming Community Lunch. Thursdays Dec. 19, Jan. 16, Feb. 20 1:30-3 PM, District Education Center. WILDWOOD BOOK CLUB – New members welcome! Meets 1 PM the second Monday of the month. District Education Center. Upcoming selected novels: Dec. 9 – I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou; Jan. 13 – A Brave New World by Aldous Huxley; Feb. 10 – These Granite Islands by Sarah Stonich. JOIN A GROUP MEETING REGULARLY AT THE DEC (DEC): GREETING CARD MAKERS - 9 AM Monday STITCHERS - 1 PM the second and fourth Monday TUESDAY STITCHERS 1 PM Tuesday CRIBBAGE - 1 PM Tuesday EVENING STAR QUILTERS - 6:30 PM the second Tuesday 500 CARD GAMES – 1 PM Thursday GAMES - 12:30 PM Friday BRIDGE - 1 PM Wednesday and Friday

--Upcoming lunches include Wednesday, March 4 and Thursday, April 2. 90 MINUTES WITH AN ESTATE ATTORNEY – Learn how to plan and place assets to meet retirement objectives, nursing home goals and plans for heirs. Attorney Steve Ledin, Monday, Dec. 9, District Education Center, room 103, 6:30-8 PM, $15. EXPERIENCE DEMENTIA IN A NEW WAY – Use virtual reality to experience dementia and step into the shoes of someone living with memory loss. Discover community resources for patients and caregivers, including the library’s new Memory Minder activity kits. Presented by Jenny West from FamilyMeans in collaboration with Stillwater Area ACT on Alzheimer’s. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2-3 PM, District Education Center, room 121. FREE. Please register. LEARN TO KNIT – True beginners with little or no experience will enjoy this fun, supportive class. Learn to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off. Review troubleshooting techniques to identify and correct mistakes. By the end of class, have the skills to knit a practice swatch that can be used as a potholder or washcloth. Needles and one skein of yarn provided. Material fee to instructor: $10 per registrant. 3 Tuesdays, Jan. 14, 21, 28, District Education Center, room 109, 7-8:30 PM, $50.

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