White Bear Press by Press Publications

Press Publications 4779 Bloom Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 9 CIRCLE PINES, MN

722084

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2021

VOL. 126 NO. 8 www.whitebearpress.com $1.00 See coupons on pages 12A-13A

WINTER SPORTS PREVIEW: One season wraps, another begins PAGES 2B-5B

FILE PHOTO

The 15-mile bus rapid transit route has 21 proposed stops along a corridor from St. Paul to White Bear Lake.

Attempt to pause Purple Line fails BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER

WHITE BEAR LAKE — An effort to formally ask the Metropolitan Council to "pause" all planning for the Purple Line, formerly known as Rush Line, failed last week. Council Member Bill Walsh introduced the resolution Nov. 23 requesting Met Council temporarily stop activity related to the almost half-billion-dollar project until completion of a University of Minnesota study on the pandemic's impact on public transportation. The 2021 Legislature directed the Department of Transportation to arrange for a study by the U of M's Center for Transportation Studies that looks at COVID-19's impact on ridership numbers, revenue and expenditures and longterm impacts. Results are due to the Legislature by Feb. 1, 2023. Walsh told council members all he's asking is to stop the bus rapid transit project until the numbers are available. "If ridership numbers are there, the project goes forward. If not, it should stop," he said. Council Member Kevin Edberg asked Walsh what he meant by the word "pause?" Walsh replied, "It means we're listening to the people we represent. Their message is to stop the whole project. This is a compromise." Edberg, acting as council chair in the absence of the mayor, said he didn't come to the same conclusion. "The state does not give the city authority to pause," he maintained. "This is not our project. We won't do the funding. It ain't our gig. The state Legislature put the determination

PAUL DOLS | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

The face of a viking and a waterskiing otter can be seen behind chainsaw artist Aya Blaine on scaffolding near the top of the cottonwood tree she is carving near the Cabin 61 restaurant.

When it comes to chainsaw carving, wood matters World-class chainsaw artist Aya Blaine is turning an enormous cottonwood into a remarkable piece of art at Cabin 61. The top of the tree was removed by restaurant owners after a huge branch crashed onto the outdoor deck. Arborists were consulted to see if the decaying tree, appreciated for the shade it provided, could be saved. The answer was no. Still, owners of the Hoffman Road restaurant, formerly The Little Bar, felt the giant trunk could be turned into a sculpture for the enjoyment of backyard

patrons. So the search was on for an accomplished carver. They found Blaine online. The fact she was female was a bonus, since the restaurant owners are women. A contract was struck and the Japanese-born artist threw her nine chainsaws and carving tools into her car and drove to White Bear Lake from upstate New York. Blaine originally thought the project would take about 10 days. Her stay was extended, however, after she discovered that cottonwood is a challenging tree

to carve. The wood is fibrous and stringy and extremely hard on her chains. "It's very tricky and very tough," said the artist, who has competed in chainsaw carving contests around the world. Blaine grew up in Osaka, Japan, studying art and design in high school. She started carving 17 years ago in her native country but decided the United States had more demand for her art and moved to Pennsylvania in 2009 with her then-husband, an American, who SEE CHAINSAW CARVING, PAGE 8A

SEE PURPLE LINE, PAGE 9A

STOP & SAVE

NOW HIRING !!

BEST OF THE PRESS

THE BEST SERVICE UÊ- / " ÊUÊ6 1 To Protect our Customers and Staff we are following all safety procedures.

/i « À>ÀÞÊ ÕÀÃ\ÊÇ\Îä> Ê Êx« Ê ÊUÊÇ\Îä> Ê ÊÓ« Ê->ÌÊUÊ *

NEWS 651-407-1230 whitebearnews@presspubs.com

1899

.03&

-"/ 7 " - ° "

ADVERTISING 651-407-1200 marketing@presspubs.com

CIRCULATION 651-407-1234 circ@presspubs.com

720434

3955 3 955 H Highway i h 61, 61 6 1 White Wh Whit B Bear L Lake, k M MN N (651) 426-4518

" ]Ê / ,]Ê 1 ] {Ê/ , Ê,"/ / " See store for details + 2.00 shop supplies/2.00 waste oil ﬁlter disposal. Oil ﬁlter: up to 5 qts. of SW30. Rotate 4 tires. Check air pressure. 20 pt. Safety Inspection. Must Have Coupon. Exp. 12/31/21

CLASSIFIED 651-407-1250 classified@presspubs.com

Offer Excludes

3999 $ 99 65 $

Full Syn ÃÊ"

4FU PG 4IPDLT BOE PS TUSVUT JOTUBMMFE

$5000

OFF

ASE Certified Mechanics

t "MJHONFOU

$1000

t 4FMFDU #BUUFSJFT /BQB *OUFSTUBUF

OFF UP TO

t #SBLFT $6000 See store for details

OFF

PRODUCTION 651-407-1239 artmanager@presspubs.com

Expires 12/31/21

WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS

DECEMBER 1, 2021

www.presspubs.com

Tree of Light fundraiser continues in its 21st year, sans ceremony BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER

In 2001 the McGlinch family donated a tree to the Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf in remembrance of Michael McGlinch, who passed away the year

before. That tree became the Tree of Light, starting a 21-year-long tradition that honors the memory of loved ones. This year the Mahtomedi food shelf won’t hold the tree lighting ceremony due to

the ongoing pandemic, but lights will still be available for purchase in support of the food shelf. And instead of the usual ceremony, the names of those being honored will be printed the White Bear Press. Individuals can see

the Tree of Light, located at Veteran’s Memorial Park (formerly Triangle Park), on their own. The tree will be lit starting Dec. 3. Tree of Light and Remembrance is the Mahtomedi food shelf’s

Pies for the holidays ... apple pies, pumpkin pies, and more from Pine Tree’s own recipes. Also a wonderful selection of apples, cider, jams & jellies, beautifully packaged in gift boxes and baskets.

Find something unique for someone special on your list.

Dec. 2 & 3: 10am-5pm Dec. 4 & 5: 11am-5pm

651-429-7202

721724 720985

721651

North of White Bear Lake off E. Hwy 96 in Apple Orchard Road

only fundraiser for the year. “It’s a wonderful way to honor or memorialize a loved one, and by doing that, you are supporting the food security in our community. Every dollar raised stays at the food shelf right here in our community,” said Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf coordinator Michelle Stiepan. The food shelf has served as a muchneeded support system throughout the pandemic, especially as the flow of federal stimulus checks has stopped. November and December are also the months where there is a significant increase in food insecurity. During these months, the food shelf provides the usual supplemental groceries and also offers gift cards to Cub, Target

and Aldi so clients can shop according to their own food tradition needs. “Usually our goal is to give one week’s worth of groceries for the family to help them through until their next paycheck,” said Stiepan. But if food insecurity is running high, individuals can come to the food shelf as much as needed. “If they have an urgent need, they can use it. Typically, seniors worry about taking away goods from people who might need it more than they do. But they’re exactly the people we want to help. They have medical bills or (are) on a fixed income. We have the resources.” Lights can be purchased for $10 online at stjudeofthelake.org/ mahtomedi-area-foodshelf or by calling 651-2630419 through Dec. 1.

New Auto Injury? Same Day Appointments to get you feeling well, fast!

ϮϬϮϭ t/Ed Z & ^d

BEST OF

sŝƐŝƚ ǁǁǁ͘ ŽǁŶƚŽǁŶtŚŝƚĞ ĞĂƌ>ĂŬĞ͘ĐŽŵ ĨŽƌ ŵŽƌĞ ĚĞƚĂŝůƐ͘

6DWXUGD\V 'HF WK WK WK

6WUROOLQJ WKURXJK GRZQWRZQ

Call your local, award winning Chiropractic experts today!

Dr. Dustin Carlson, DC

[ \

New Location

( [ S H U L H Q F H Z K\ K\ Z H DUH 9 2 7( ' R Q QH H RI WKH % ( 6 7

DP WR SP

2130 2nd Street White Bear Lake 651-762-8040

721730

SANTA

THE PRE

UPCOMING HAPPENINGS!

HORSE H ORS E D DRAWN RAWN C CARRIAGE A R R I A G E RIDES RI DES 6DWXUGD\V 'HF WK WK DP WR SP

DEC. 12: Bingo Party! 1:00pm

)UHH ZLWK IRRG FDVK GRQDWLRQ EHQHILWLQJ :%/ )RRG 6KHOI 25 7R\ GRQDWLRQ EHQHILWLQJ RXU DUHD \RXWK 7KDQN \RX WR WKH :%/ /LRQV &OXE IRU WKHLU KHOS DQG FRRUGLQDWLRQ RI RXU GRQDWLRQV

(/) +817

DEC. 16: WBL gambling. Rafﬂing off Wild tickets + 20 Christmas Hams!

Recycle

DEC. 24: Open 11 to 5 DEC. 25: Bingo Party! 6:00pm DEC. 25: Open 3 to midnight

6DWXUGD\ 'HF WK DP SP

Return Reuse

Was someone in your family a past carrier for Press Publications?

White Bear Hockey Association Pull Tabs

, & ( 6 & 8 / 3 7 8 5 ( 6 ;^ƉŽŶƐŽƌĞĚ ďǇ ZƵƐƚ ƌĐŚŝƚĞĐƚƐ Θ ŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶͿ

3600 Hoffman Rd, White Bear Lake villageinnstadium.com

SPORTS BAR 721718

719864

6SRQVRUHG E\ 7KH %XVLQHVVHV RI 'RZQWRZQ :KLWH %HDU /DNH

Please return the carrier bag to our ofﬁce as we have the next generation of carriers starting their ﬁrst business.

THE

CAROLERS

FILE PHOTO

Though a public ceremony will not be held this year, visitors can see the Tree of Light at Veteran’s Memorial Park throughout the holiday season.

%RDUG WKH 7UROOH\ DW WK &RRN

Drop it off at Press Publications, 4779 Bloom Ave. White Bear Lake, MN 55110 or call 651-407-1200 and we can schedule a pick up.

DECEMBER 1, 2021

WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS

www.presspubs.com

We Do the Heavy Lifting for You! Household Waste • Construction Debris • Appliances• Furniture We remove items professionally and efficiently, for the best possible value!

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY! Call us or visit our website for more information

JUNK REMOVAL IS QUICK & EASY! IF YOU WANT IT GONE … IT’S GONE!

719097

651-323-4682 • johnsonjunkremoval.com Locally owned

4971 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake whitebeararts.org | 651.407.0597

4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake lakeshoreplayers.org | 651.478.7427

4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake childrensperformingartsmn.org | 651.336.8613

691655 721729

WHITE BEAR LAKE | AVENUE OF THE ARTS

NAPTIME

gwblcf.org/rsvp Kris at 651.408.5412 or kris@gwblcf.org *Zoom link available for anyone wishing to attend remotely 721741

Paid for by friends of the Greater White Bear Lake Foundation 721081

RSVP REQUIRED

WHITE BEAR PRESS

www.presspubs.com

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Finding meaning

hen I was growing up, if you didn’t know the meaning of a word, my dad would tell you to look it up. I suppose he could have just told me and my siblings the meaning of unusual and challenging words, but he chose instead to send us to the source — an extra large unabridged dictionary on the bookshelf. I suspect I was an odd child, but I actually learned to enjoy the process of looking up words and would even linger on the pages and spend time reading the meanings and origins of other words nearby. The physical dictionary is mostly a thing of the past, as are the serendipitous discoveries that go beyond a specific search, but I still look up a word when I’m not sure about its meaning or context. Unprecedented is likely one of the words that has been among the most used over the past year and a half. Recently, I was involved in a conversation where the precise meaning of the word precedent was under question. The topic of the conversation Angle of was what sort of precedent might View be set by the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse, the teenager in Paul Dols Kenosha, Wisconsin who fatally shot two men and wounded h during d i the protests, civil unrest and another rioting that followed the shooting of a black man, Jacob Blake, by a white police officer. I chose to step back from the discussion because I realized I didn’t know the exact chronology and details of the shootings and also that I only had an intuitive idea of the definition and implications of the word precedent. A story I found that provided the details and timeline of the shootings at the protests in Kenosha also revealed the intense chaos and volatility of the situation. When I looked up the meaning of precedent, I found both general and legal definitions of the word. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, in general terms, precedent is described as something that can be used as a rule or example to be followed in the future. In legal terms precedent is described as a judicial decision that should be followed by a judge when deciding a later similar case. My overall takeaway after reading the definitions and news articles, aside from it’s a confusing mess of a situation, is that I don’t believe this specific court ruling will create an open season on protesters. It could possibly embolden certain individuals, but, in my opinion, they would still have to prove they acted in self defense. As the holiday season commences this year, I have no intention of initiating potentially volatile conversations at family and social gatherings, but if I’m drawn into a conversation I want to make sure that, at the very least, I have a basic understanding of the subject. Starting with Thanksgiving, it was my hope that the simplification and coping strategies that were initiated last year out of necessity would provide the opportunity for a reevaluation of priorities and bring us back to the true meaning of the day, which is to express gratitude for what we have and give thanks. Researchers are finding that the expression of gratitude, the word at the heart of the annual gathering, can have positive effects on our health and well-being every day. According to a variety of sources, including an article in Greater Good Magazine by Robert Emmons, the conscious act of practicing gratitude has a number of positive benefits that can help improve both physical and psychological health, enhance empathy, reduce aggression, improve self-esteem and increase mental strength and resilience. Wishing you all the best this holiday season — in whatever ways you choose to fi nd meaning. Paul Dols is photojournalist/website editor for Press Publications. He can be reached at 651-4071238 or photos@presspubs.com.

Distributed weekly in:

www.presspubs.com 651-407-1200

• White Bear Lake • White Bear Township • Mahtomedi • Birchwood • Dellwood • Willernie • Gem Lake • Pine Springs • Portions of Grant MNA 2014 AWARD-WINNING NEWSPAPER

DISCLAIMER: Paid advertisements appear in Press Publications’ publications, including print and other digital formats. Press Publications does not endorse or evaluate the advertised product, service, or company, nor any of the claims made by the advertisement. Advertising does not inﬂuence editorial decisions or content. Press Publications reserves the right to refuse, reject, or cancel any ad for any reason at any time without liability.

Purple Line will strengthen our community, region

’ve been blessed to live in the City of White Bear Lake for 46 years. Over the past four decades, our city has grown, changed, and evolved while maintaining the character that makes it special and unique. I passionately believe that the Purple Line bus rapid transit project ﬁts into that history of progress that aligns with our values. With all the wonderful qualities our part of the Twin Cities has, we continue to lack high-quality, frequent transit. Quality transit is something employees and employers, residents, students Movers & and retirees are demanding as they Shakers look at where they want to live, work Victoria and grow their Reinhardt businesses. For our area to stay competitive, we need transportation solutions that will keep us connected to the entire region. Of course, we all hold differing opinions about how we’d like our city and region to grow – or not. As we continue this conversation, let’s ﬁrst talk about its goals and merits based on the facts. Is the project being hurried? No. Planning work on the Rush Line corridor began more than 20 years ago. There have been countless opportunities for public participation, input and discussion. The Pre-Project Development study (performed 2014-2017) examined 55 route segments and several types of transit through an extensive public engagement and technical evaluation process in order to determine which route and type of transit would best meet the project’s overall purpose and need. Over the past three years during the Environmental Analysis Phase, the Purple Line project has

received thousands of comments, and connected with more than 3,400 people. Feedback from the public has influenced key project decisions, such as route, transit type and station locations. Will the project destroy the Bruce Vento Regional Trail? No. For starters, one of the Purple Line’s many advocates is Susan Vento, widow of Bruce Vento and a frequent trail user. The Purple Line buses will run in their own dedicated lanes on a 6-mile segment through portions of Saint Paul and Maplewood alongside an updated and upgraded Bruce Vento Regional Trail. Ramsey County acquired this former railroad right-of-way in the 1990s for the purpose of future transit use, and signs stating just that have been posted along the trail since 1998. Additionally, Ramsey County is working to extend the Bruce Vento Regional Trail to White Bear Lake. Will diesel buses cause air or noise pollution? No. Electric, battery-powered buses – not diesel – are planned for use on the Purple Line. In addition, Metro Transit plans to transition the rest of its fleet to being electric in the years ahead. Combating climate change is critical today and into the future. Electric buses produce no tailpipe emissions and provide a quieter ride both inside and outside the vehicle than most non-electric cars and trucks. High-quality transit options are an important tool to combat climate change and electric buses will make this line even more effective. Will the buses cause congestion on Hwy. 61? No. I’m very familiar with traffic congestion in White Bear Lake. Purple Line’s buses will run every 10 or 15 minutes – adding one bus at that frequency to the significant number of vehicles already traveling on Hwy. 61 will have little impact. In fact, it is an increase of only 0.04% to the total vehicles on the road today. Additionally, having commuters and others on a bus, rather than in

their own cars, relieves congestion and reduces the demand for parking. Will ridership changes be considered? Yes. The Purple Line project will go through a rigorous assessment before it applies for federal funding. This will include an updated analysis of ridership ﬁgures, including an examination of how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted transit use and travel generally. In addition, the Federal Transit Administration looks at the project’s cost-effectiveness, environmental beneﬁts, congestion relief, land use and economic development. The process for meeting these standards is thorough, as competition with planned transit projects across the nation is very high. Will buses bring crime? No. Research shows that the presence of a transit station does not increase crime. In our region, police ride on buses and patrol transit routes and stations. Drivers serve as eyes and ears on their routes with the ability to instantly radio trouble developing inside or outside buses to dispatch law enforcement if needed. Buses and stations alike are equipped with cameras, lighting, alarms and other safety and security features. Those of us who have worked on this project for many years welcome feedback. But let’s be sure that we’re all working from actual, documented facts. Ask questions rather than accepting the halftruths and falsehoods that often spread through social media. Ultimately, I believe that once the Purple Line meets the rigorous Federal Transit Administration requirements and is operational, it will be an important part of strengthening our community for years to come. Your continued input is welcome as we work to make the Purple Line a successful transportation option for connecting our region. By Victoria Reinhardt Ramsey County Commissioner

WHITE BEAR PRESS | LETTER GUIDELINES • Limited to 350 words. four weeks must lapse between • Submissions must Include a full publication. Exceptions may be name, address and daytime phone made for rebuttal letters. number for veriﬁcation. • Due to space limitations, letters • Letter writers must live, work or that don’t address local issues are have another connection to Press not guaranteed publication. Publications coverage area. • Repeat letters by the same writer • Letter writers are limited to six about the same subject matter will letters per year and at least not be published. Carter C. Johnson ............ Publisher cjohnson@presspubs.com Gene Johnson .... Publisher Emeritus ppinfo@presspubs.com Amy Johnson Shannon Granholm . Managing Editor whitebearnews@presspubs.com Patty Steele ....Director of Sales & Marketing marketing@presspubs.com Zac Hoppe............ Design Manager artmanager@presspubs.com

Gao Moen...................Lead Designer art@presspubs.com Brianna Luecken ........... Circulation circ@presspubs.com Paul Dols ..............Photo Journalist photos@presspubs.com Other departments obits@presspubs.com classiﬁeds@presspubs.com callaspecialist@presspubs.com

• Submissions containing libelous or derogatory statements will not be published. • Submissions containing facts not previously published in the Press must be accompanied by factual veriﬁcation. • All letters are subject to editing. • Deadline is 5 p. m. , Thursday of the

week prior to publication. • To submit a letter, e-mail it to whitebearnews@presspubs.com, fax it to 651-429-1242 or mail or deliver it to Press Publications, 4779 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake, MN 55110.

COPYRIGHT© 2021 BY PRESS PUBLICATIONS, INC. Material may not be reproduced in whole or part in any form whatsoever. News .................................. 651-407-1235 Advertising ......................... 651-407-1200 Circulation ......................... 651-407-1234 Classified/Obits .................. 651-407-1250 Production ......................... 651-407-1239 FAX .................................... 651-429-1242

Published Wednesdays by Press Publications, Inc. 4779 Bloom Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Summer Ofﬁce Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. Mailed Subscription Rate: $52.00 per year. Subscribe online

DECEMBER 1, 2021

WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS

www.presspubs.com

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Risen to the challenge

Thank you to the incredible staff at the Medicine Chest Pharmacy. For numerous years my family has experienced a welcome and warmth at this local store. It is not just a good business, it is a community. Recently this welcome has extended to large numbers of people who are coming in for vaccines for COVID-19,

SCHOOL BRIEFS flu, etc. The demands on the staff's work is currently tremendous. And yet, I still found that welcome and warmth. Despite the increased work, responsibility and long hours, the good people at Medicine Chest have risen to the challenge. Thank you! You are greatly appreciated. Anne Neuberger White Bear Township

Waiting Child

CONTRIBUTED

A rendering shows what the new Level Up Academy school building will look like when complete.

Brayden,14, is polite, has a good sense of humor and can be helpful to others. He is also creative and curious. Brayden likes playing video games, playing with drones, learning about science, doing puzzles and being outside. Reading National Geographic magazines, fun fact and joke books are other favorite activities, along with Lego building and origami. Brayden would do best in a two-parent household that can provide him with lots of patience, structure and routine. He would beneﬁt from being the only child living in the home.

Charter school expands to meet student needs Level Up Academy, a tuition-free charter school serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade, will soon break ground on a 15,000-square-foot addition to its facility on County Road E in White Bear Lake.

The current building, which is 26,000 square feet in size, is equipped with seven classrooms, two special education classrooms, a STEAM lab, a multipurpose room, two community spaces, a health office, a conference room, a staff workroom and administrative offices. Planned

improvements will add 15,470 square feet and include renovations to existing classrooms, the addition of two building wings and a two-story gymnasium. Level-Up Academy has partnered with JB Vang Partners, Pope Architects and Rochon Corporation to complete the project.

BARB DOUGHERTY

DICK DUERR

RICK MCLAGAN

BARBARA PROKOSCH

HENRY TVERBERG SUSAN & MARK KEMPER KATHY DIFFLEY

BARBARA ANDERSON JEAN HELTEMES GREG & CAROL KIMLINGER

JUNE NESVACIL DARWIN MULDER

PHIL & CATHY KLEIN

SUSAN & DAVID KERKOW

KATHIE MCKEE

ANDREA LOPPNOW

GERALD RAFFTERY

Dist allo rict cou ws rt ju rest conditio Wat art f na er G or rem lin

SHARON POWELL

GARY SCHOONOVER

WLRQV H EOLFD YHQX V 3X 7(' 01 3UHV %ORRP $ 8(6 /DNH 5(4 WH %HDU 9,&( :KL 6(5 1*( &+$

U.S PAID 9 IT NO. , MN PERM PINES E CIRCL

NEWS 651-407-1230 whitebearnews@presspubs.com

2019 0 30, $1.0

om OBER OCT arpress.c ESDAY, .whitebe WEDNNO. 03 www

124 VOL.

: +6

E6< ned lot OK stpo yed, pi n po destro lane g ba >C</ P atin 6C9 e bo k H= A a 6 L 8G se

Goo

NS TKE NEU

RA OR BY DEB EDIT OSE 4HE AST 'O +% ,! RS ON % NUARY !2 "% N MOTO D TO *A S DELIV RED )4% MP SHE 7( N TO BA PU ING CA E IMPAI I EEN LUM S ISIO DEC E HAS B OPPOS WHY THWITH AEQUIRE ED H R D BOAT T FOR ,AK ER TWO !FT EASONS E TREAT WHICTORIZE OULDNg D B SH D R ERE E SHOUL E ALUM ON MO OSE IDED RE DEC ED MO LAK SULFAT RY BAN AST 'O CIL Y % EED NUMMPORA WH #OUN CIL A TE C AND ITY ING IT NTION Fl OUN D # TRA ATE MEET FORMA S # E WAS NS BE TRE CT THER IN ION WA ID H TKE TS / NEU AT I E TO GA EXCEPT WHO SA RA EAD T E 11A TIM E LONE *ONES Y DEB EDITOR TES PAG 4H AN )0 ,gS LA ED, 3( LIN AIR N $ EM IMP 7. MA S SEE 4/ TER 'R IT I !2 "% N IS 7A ING O CLAIM ARD EROUS ES T ATIO ANG ION ONTINU NG REG THI TS OF D IT THE m ICT Y C GHT PAN OM O THE RI E REPOR PLACE H TED ICA TO D E WHIL S WORK IND S US YEE EEK N IT CAL LS I HAN PLO T W RE T EM ETA LAS #/ EMLIN MO N DATA Y M S OF D O NEW BY 7# TER 'RS ",, R BASE STATE S ORT REP OF 7AD LEVEL ECILITE M THE D LEVEL R LITE AT OD LEA S PER D ARS FRO ME HA ECI YE 3O S PER D ING AD BLOOGRAM ST l VE ALTH AM BRING HIL ICR M R THE LA OF (E ICROGRS WERE THEIR C TMENTN MPLOYEE ME TO OVE E HO

TH PLOY THA $EPAR ORT HER RSE EM TION HIG W H O E W AM S REPBOU UT EM BE MINA OUT WSS EN WO BEFFOR EW ABO G B NEW NTA %V %VEN ONT NG W AB IC IC ONG O CO HE NE LON D C THE TH TOX LIC KNEEEW EAD K LEA T KN H H TOX IC L ITH G T ENT LIC BLIC N N D G TO WIT PUB WI IN IN IN TMENE S D D T S IN DREN CORDIN DRE MSS W D DE DE POLL AN AND VEL LEM LEMS PAR LEV AT EP !C H D MA TR VAT ROL ANELE DE D LE S PROB RO ER E MA LEV AD EEREE LTH H LE ONT O TRO AS LEA ALTH AS E HILL #ON S W SSE # AS E # GH MLINgS P HEA FF CHI RE OF HIG , O ESg g HI ,, T FY COSU TIFY I ION URE 'REEM ISS EES NTI ", $ISEA ", TER 'R L EM EM S FO POS DEN IDE S A TO I FORR $ S A IDE EXP CAL TER 7A MIICA F EX F ERS DER DE T TO NT NT T P P LS OF ENT CONSI OI EVELS O UP #EN CHEEM SU R POIN E # AL S HE BAL ION IGG 4H GGEER P ER L O LOB GLO ENTTIONE TR TRI E HIGH VEN A G TOM THE 0RE 0REV D TH Y IS Y IS A AU N REN AND HO HAV ILD DRE PAN STS FOR BOUT ED ED AN HIL CH P COM L PO IES ! NUFAC T ST C REEN WMO OST DRE D SHI INA TTER DUC MA N M THA THAN E TOWN D TERM L BA IS THE HE PRO TRIA 4H LEA S T OF LEA DUS SINESS KER LIN IN TERNA R OF F IN THAT PLIER AND IN ITS BU ING SIN REM PLIE LY TIVE CENT OF l SH ATER ' IDENT O TAINS INE PER E OF LEAD D 7 E PRES MAIN RE ROUT CHE VIC ING S A ORKING TUR T LAUN IS TUR VEL THA RL $UBO FAC LEAD LE SAFE W Y ANU gT SA E #A E A AL M BLOOD SUR DOESN SUR TION YEE D TO EN ORT AL EXPO PLO REP R EM NITORE ENT ION RSTOOD #/ LITE MO IRONM 7# CCUPATLL UNDE ECI ENV HAT THE SAFE O )TgS WE S PER D ILDREN 7 THE AD OGRAM NTAL CH 3AFETY UT HAT R LE ICR ME ATIONAL YS ABO S IS IS W S FO M LOP OVE OR DEVE /CCUP TION SA M ",, ULD LEVEL I T AB THA NSAFE F ! THE NISTRA AXIMU OU SHO ORK IS U AT /3( !DMI THAT M LITER 9 A WAVE NO 7H (EALTHLACE IS ER DECIEACHESE 7E H WE USE AND WORKP AMS P )F IT R SUR ALLY HAT THE ICROGRN AT M EXPO INTERN NT T ME ACTIO VED FRO AND

ME NE ATE GIE TAK S REMO S OVER EL A ST L HY LEV IN RIA ER I YEE PLO ACTION7##/ INDUST

g omin r fo oncern lin r Grem

LOOK FOR THE WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

020 to 2

ADVERTISING 651-407-1200 marketing@presspubs.com

CIRCULATION 651-407-1234 circ@presspubs.com

CLASSIFIED 651-407-1250 classiﬁed@presspu

NS CATIO PUBLI

r. | PRESS FILE yea e last ﬁsh are se Lak . The on Goo ads ple ck bullhe er sam bla wat small e es a tak s hav son doe mp Tho life but nt Tyler cian oid of pla d. techni dev hed nearly of foo ters Wa lake is to lack d due The nte stu

OLS DOL UL DDOLS AUL PAU PAUL PA

ESS PRESS PRES | PRESS

November 2021 Carriers of the Month RE

WAYNE & DIANE HOESCHEN

& MO

DORIS & KENNETH BISER

facility, which does not have room to take current preschoolers into the kindergarten program. “Until a permanent campus is built, the existing building on the Hugo property will serve as a temporary campus that allows Liberty to continue enrollment growth without having to turn students away,” said Hagstrom. “Having access to the Hugo campus will provide the muchneeded additional space to not only accept that new enrollment but also move us closer toward our goal of establishing a permanent facility.” Initial plans include moving the pre-K through second grade programs to the existing Hugo campus at the start of the 2022 school year, which will allow for the addition of a third section at each of those grade levels. Liberty anticipates it will take three to five years to establish a permanent location to accommodate the entire pre-K through 12th grade program. “God has blessed us with this incredible opportunity,” said Hagstrom. “And after looking at multiple scenarios, we determined this to be the most natural fit for the fastest implementation of the permanent campus.”

RICHARD MILLETTE

Bu dg e

DAN & SANDRA KORTHUIS

ROGER WILLIAMS

for A

KIMBERLEY HIGGINS

Tir es

25 FINALISTS:

BY ST DE Le . PA BR A lin onar U ED NEUT ITO 5 af em do L — R KENS stat ter ploy Cas Dis to e ag atto ees tro altrict ke en rney to re low Cou T ep wou he leadcies s fo turn ed rt Ju he ld judg du hash r th to Wat dg effo is non't he e al st fr ed e co wor er G e re om ou m k si so rt In s tot sati tate mad le t an pany Nov mDep a co sfi to e it avin actio an . La ar join mpl ed st d cl g Coubor tment stat y. with op op ear the n plan th er he plan Fr nt and t of em e co atio t. th iday y Pu Indu Hea ent by mpa ns gi ey "a hearblic stry lth th ny if Gren the ppre in Hea (D , Dep e M 's pr ciat g, ag lth LI) artminne ar mlin oc e en fo an e so "T safe em ess of the cy llow d R ent ta ar he fr pl in am of co of as e im se fi om leoyee ensu urt'sficial g th sey follothe port rst st ad s an ring ac s sa e co an ep po d th th tio id ur t, is n T w Ab be he ed by t m bu s by onin eir at W to be was ove, co en m agen m ade t not Wat g. child ater th a ba Dick re SUB "O ncer ade cies ore peclea suffi er G n Fiel e 81st rber Arca MITTED wil ur pr ns" in ag rm r, w cien rem low d Un Ho with nd Gre l be iori but addr reed anenill ne t, an lin Pa ed it th spita or mlinto ef ty dumor essi that t so ed d Th tton Gen. at fo l to m der 's fect ri e worng "s prog lutio be ta is pi ’s Th Geor lstananag and impl ivel ng th k is erio re ns Ge ken incture ird Ar ge be ss ." em y em rm re d m e co ne us ha ce an Bava was my. re sum clea ent an rtai enta onito min eded heal s y. At ria ad e op rly th . n tio , La right whad co Wat n of r Watg da The . er ke af play ve , th atio t nsul er th er ys in ter el com ns mus ta Gre e co scra s th tera e Gem sa t be nts m ur dist a do evat pany wife p bo e U. n disfely do un lin t ze S. ed labo rict n was pile Sh ok ," th ne de Ar d af irley his la my stop r de co childlead sh e st to rur ter co te re leve ut do atem W or pa t th mLi ater der rtm was n of ls w wn ew en ar. t wit ghtfo G inde ent's then empl ere Oct ju h D ot, rem fini requ aske oyee foun . 28 ea dge orse an enlin at tely es d to s. T d t to he re rth" his cl y & viro torn. ex hear st to W tend th cr ient hitn nm ey T D ar ea "h ed ub t. th e ey en ha te e ac into bed an as m LL tal sp ddeu ac oved P, ec s in tiviti threthe ce ptab he told ialis em 30 da es th e phClea th W trai ploy ys e co as n Exi le aven e t no ith plan an ni ees or le mpaes. Ph t pl BY ni surp a lis ng ss SH for d ze t on were . In ny ase an, it AN Lo d rise of TH NO lead to th wil I co 's di Aw ek with th serv E CIT N re rece e veryl impl nsis vidIZE GRAN Hea ard s is an at A ice du iv N ED HO SE th lth reci a 20 awar rmy proj ctio e th sh ements of E HE ITO LM R AR viceeir co Part pien 19 W d la vete ects n an ird- ort-t t ING, mm ne t. T ilb ter ran that d hapart erm Lo . PA un rs te he ur T this Je co GE to ek za y , 9A iti am aw ho m ff Lo uld rd ou cove s, a ar m on es th mem d is as th eks fill co s ar rage Whi Com . ro m tic wil a no te pr be ug Ran m le in B l be ve h ou rs w esen mun th ge on th s ha Pres ear re l, it is e r tsta ho st ted ity To em ve s co W an Se Se inva Batta e be Publ wns gnd ri IN “S r F W n si r i v i l of en h T

INTRODUCING THE

Local private school purchases new facility It appears Liberty Classical Academy, a private Christian school operating in White Bear Lake since 2003 and currently housed at St. Pius X Church, has purchased the former Withrow Elementary School in Hugo. The Stillwater School Board approved a purchase agreement for the Withrow property at its Nov. 4 board meeting. Withrow Elementary has been vacant since 2017, when the Stillwater School District consolidated its facilities. The sale has not yet been finalized. In a YouTube video featuring Liberty Classical Academy Headmaster Rebekah Hagstrom that was sent to families and community members, the site was not mentioned by name but referred to as the “Hugo Campus.” Hagstrom said in the video that the school has been seeking a solution to accommodate growth since February. With the help of an anonymous donor, Liberty was able to purchase the property in cash, with exclusive rights for the purchase of up to 65 adjacent acres. Hagstrom said the need for a solution became imminent because of space constrictions at the current Arm y in still s ve tera

Submitted by MN Adopt, a state organization whose vision is to have zero kids waiting for permanent loving families, and mission to ﬁnd and strengthen Minnesota adoptive, foster care and kinship families. To learn more, go to www.mnadopt.org.

719830

Following adoption, Brayden would need to maintain contact with his sibling.

Conner & Riley M.

NS IIONNS ATION CAAT CATIO BLICAT PUUBLIC PUBLI PUB

ear 10 REASONS TOin WPROMOTE: hite B Scare YOUR BUSINESS IN YOUR LOCALANEWSPAPER R le whi nue with e Avey Doo,” of Lak e on “Scoob dozens hom y and from ng a ndi racters oby. The surrou cha as Sco lay n as disp asio ﬁlled in l een occ low the anima page 1B. Hal for ate ssed stuffed tos on pho elabor y dre . A t an 25. The Shaggy d more st . of k pas re. Fin ” wal ay, Oct role s “Sir Frid in the lakesho 180 ir dogr” event and Sir the on ng s the Bea mmy te alo i and or les ock White a mu 5K rou tom y as on a y San are in cus rtne rtne Cou the “Scd, Cou k or run RT and ing in Fre wal NOMINI Mark pat role of could tici par in the pants Ex Mark partici er oth m

sed y: Clo s MN

stor

age.

FF 20 Oon 1 m

TIO DUC PRO 07 123

1. Reach 2. Results

Call (651) 407-1200 or visit us at presspubs.com

3. Quality

In addition to our award-winning newspaper, your subscription will get you full access to our extensive online content and e-Edition and our VIP coupon sheet**

4. Targeted

*To help our community we ask that the gift card be used in your neighborhood with an advertising business partner with Press Publications. **Your account/subscriber number for our website will be included in your thank you letter along with your VIP coupon sheet.

721895

Subscribe and be entered to win a gift card* worth $25000

5. Flexibility 6. Immediate 7. Relied upon

REUSE RECYCLE

If every person takes one small step toward being more conscientious of the environment, the collective effort will change the planet. 651-407-1200 | presspubs.com

8. Cost Effective 9. Credibility/Trust 10. Selective vs. Intrusive

651-407-1200 presspubs.com

Congratulations to Conner and Riley M. They have been contract carriers for Press Publications for over 5 years. Thank you both for all your hard work.

721789

READ

WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS

www.presspubs.com

DECEMBER 1, 2021

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:

Dellwood • A male was arrested at 12:32 p.m. Nov. 1 in the area of Ideal Avenue N. and Dellwood Road N. on assault charges. • An unidentified motorist was arrested at 2:26 a.m. Nov. 6 in the area of Dellwood Avenue and Dellwood Road N. on a gross misdemeanor warrant.

Grant • A resident in the 11000 block of 60th Street N. reported theft and damage to property Nov. 2. • Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies conducted a traffic stop for speeding 68 mph in a 55 mph zone at 7:53 a.m. Nov. 6 in the area of 75th Street N. and Kimbro Avenue

N. They conducted another traffic stop at 11:39 a.m. that same morning on Lake Elmo Avenue N. at 75th Street N. for passing on the shoulder.

Mahtomedi • An unknown motorist was cited for driving after suspension at 3:00 a.m. Oct. 31 near Century College on Century Avenue. • Deputies initiated a traffic stop for stop sign violation on Wildwood Road and Birchwood Road at 3:35 a.m. Oct. 31. • A male, described by deputies as “juvenile male No. 2,” was cited at 4:18 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Holiday Stationstore on Stillwater Road for driving an unregistered vehicle, after deputies on parked patrol at the gas station observed three juvenile males driving into the parking lot on minibikes. “Juvenile male No. 2” was known to deputies as having

been told before that he was not allowed to drive his minibike on the roadway. The other two juveniles were issued verbal warnings, and one of them fell off his minibike when entering the gas station lot. None of the minibikes were registered or contained proper safety equipment. • A driver of undisclosed identity was arrested on a warrant for DWI Oct. 31 in the 3000 block of Century Avenue N. following an accident with no injuries, after which the driver left the scene in a state of obvious intoxication. Deputies located the suspect driving nearby. • The owners of a business in the 1000 block of Wildwood Road at 5:24 a.m. Nov. 1 reported unwanted people sleeping in the women's bathroom while the business was closed. • Management at Picadilly Square on Mahtomedi Avenue reported theft from a drop box

overnight Oct. 31-Nov. 1. • A catalytic converter was reported stolen off an RV parked on Long Lake Road overnight Oct. 31-Nov. 1. A second catalytic converter theft was reported at 6:12 p.m. Nov. 1, also on Long Lake Road. • A male exposing himself on Mahtomedi Avenue was reported at 11:17 a.m. Nov. 1. Deputies were unable to locate the male. • A Stillwater Road resident reported her retaining wall damaged earlier in the day Nov. 2 after a motorist apparently backed into it and knocked some of the blocks off. • A cashier at a business in the 1000 block of Wildwood Road on Nov. 3 reported an unwanted male who would not leave the business when asked to do so. However, he did leave after the complainant called for deputies, who said

they would be standing by to “trespass” the male if needed. • The Holiday station on Stillwater Road reported a gas drive-off Nov. 6.

Pine Springs • An unidentified motorist was arrested for DWI at 1:00 a.m. Oct. 31 on Highway 36 after he was pulled over for speeding and failure to stay within a single lane. During the traffic stop, the driver showed signs of impairment and admitted to drinking alcohol. After performing poorly on the field sobriety tests, the driver was taken to jail, where a breath test revealed a blood alcohol content of 0.12.

Willernie • A Kimberly Road resident reported a vehicle damaged during an attempted break-in Nov. 2.

RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S REPORTS

Vadnais Heights • A Cape Coral, Florida, man reported multiple tools stolen from his vehicle at 5:46 p.m. Nov. 12 while he was shopping inside the Walmart in the 800 block of County Road E. A window of his vehicle was broken in to gain access. • After a White Bear Lake woman reported her vehicle stolen from the intersection of Koehler Road and Edgerton Street at 11:46 Nov. 13, it was entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database and recovered at 11:00 p.m. that same day in St. Paul. The vehicle was then towed to the impound lot for processing. • A Minneapolis man, 21, of no known

address, was arrested at 2:37 p.m. Nov. 13 in the 3800 block of McMenemy Street for driving without a license after he was reported for pulling into a driveway in a large commercial vehicle. • An East Bethel man reported a male on a small scooter for spray-painting graffiti onto a sound barrier wall along eastbound Highway 96 and McMenemy Street at 3:52 p.m. Nov. 13. When the complainant stopped to videorecord the activity, the tagger fled into the nearby woods. • A St. Paul woman, 18, will be mailed a citation for theft of service after Walmart employees in the 800 block of County Road E at 4:03 p.m. Nov. 13 reported that she picked up her vehicle after the service center was closed and didn't pay for the repairs performed on it. • A St. Paul woman at 7:52 p.m. Nov. 13

reported her boyfriend for giving her a fraudulent check that was used in the 900 block of County Road E. When the victim cashed the check at her bank, the bank deducted that amount from her account. The case is under investigation. • A St. Paul woman, 26, was arrested on two active warrants out of Dakota and Anoka counties at 8:51 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Walmart in the 800 block of County Road E after Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies conducted a computer check on her record when she was detained for shoplifting. Her current theft activity has been added to the list of charges against her.

White Bear Township • A motor vehicle stolen from a White Bear Lake woman on Nov. 10 was recovered by deputies at 12:47 p.m.

Nov. 11 when they were called to the 4100 block of Parkway Ponds Lane to check on the welfare of an unresponsive woman inside the vehicle. When deputies ran the plate number on the vehicle, they discovered it belonged to the White Bear Lake woman. • A business in the 1100 block of County Road J at 7:47 p.m. Nov. 11 reported disorderly conduct by an unwanted person at the business making staff uncomfortable. Deputies responded by having a chat with the unruly, unwanted person and facilitating his departure from the scene. • Deputies recovered an abandoned vehicle in a parking lot of a townhouse complex in the 1200 block of Greenbriar Court at 5:27 p.m. Nov. 12 after determining it didn't belong to anyone living in the complex. It was towed to the impound lot.

722083

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

DECEMBER 1, 2021

WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS

www.presspubs.com

WHITE BEAR POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • Officers assisted the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office with taking an armed passenger into custody after the person exited a vehicle during a traffic stop int eh 5400 block of Township Drive Nov. 12. • A stolen trailer was recovered in the 3600 block of Linden Avenue Nov. 12. • Checks were reported stolen in the 2600 block of Aspen Court Nov. 12. • A motorcycle was stolen by a known suspect from a driveway in the 3800 block of White Bear Avenue Nov. 12. • Narcotics were reported in the 4700 block of Campbell Avenue Nov. 12. • Harassment was reported in the 3800 block of Prairie Road Nov. 12. • Suspects in a stolen vehicle fled officers as they attempted to conduct a traffic stop Nov. 12 on County Road E east of White Bear Avenue. The officers did not pursue the vehicle. • A fight was reported int eh 2100 block of 4th Street Nov. 13. • A Forest Lake man was arrested for DWI following a traffic

stop near White Bear Avenue and Rishworth Lane Nov. 13. • Theft was reported in the 4000 block of McKnight Road Nov. 13. • Domestic assault was reported in the 2700 block of Cedar Avenue Nov. 13. • Fireworks were reported in the 3700 block of Van Dyke Street Nov. 13. • Burglary was reported in the 4700 block of Centerville Road Nov. 14 and Nov. 15. • Criminal damage to property was reported in the 3600 block of East County Line Road Nov. 14. • A man was arrested for DWI and test refusal after officers found him slumped over in the drivers seat in the 4500 block of Lake Avenue Nov. 14. • Officers responded to a report of a barking dog in the 2400 block of South Shore Blvd. Nov. 14 and again on Nov. 18. • Theft was reported in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road Nov. 14. • A St. Paul man was arrested for violation of a no contact order in the 1900 block of Buerkle Avenue Nov. 15. • Theft by a known suspect was reported in the 1300 block of Highway 96 Nov. 15. • Lottery tickets and

consumable goods were stolen in the 3100 block of Century Avenue N. Nov. 15. • Harassment was reported in the 1600 block of Birch Lake Avenue Nov. 16. • A catalytic converter was stolen in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road Nov. 16. • A St. Paul man was arrested for multiple felony warrants and giving a false name to police in the 5000 block of Stewart Avenue Nov. 17. • A disorderly man was served with a trespass notice and told to leave a business in the 4600 block of Centerville Road Nov. 17. • Theft was reported at a business in the 2000 block of County Road E Nov. 17. • Officers arrested a person on a warrant stemming from a suspicious incident in the 3600 block of Big Linden Curve Nov. 18. • A catalytic converter was stolen in the 3600 block of Howard Avenue Nov. 18. • A verbal domestic incident was reported in the 2700 block of Cedar Avenue Nov. 18. • A Jeep was reported stolen from the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Nov. 18. • Theft from a store in the 4500 block of

Centerville Road was reported Nov. 18. • Attempted burglary was reported in the 4700 block of Krech Avenue Nov. 19. • A driver was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop in the 3200 block of Highway 61 Nov. 20. • A Coon Rapids man was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Nov. 20. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road Nov. 20. • A vehicle was stolen in the 3800 block of Highway 61 Nov. 20. • License plates were stolen in the 1700 block of 4th Street Nov. 20. • Officers mediated a dispute over property in the 3300 block of Bellaire Avenue Nov. 20. • Theft was reported in the 1700 block of County Road E Nov. 20. • A domestic dispute was reported in the 1800 block of Birch Street Nov. 20. • A North St. Paul man was arrested for warrants, possession of burglary tools and an additional charge Nov. 21 in the 1900 block of Ivy Lane. • A man was arrested for an outstanding gross misdemeanor

counterfeit currency warrant following a traffic stop at Hoffman Road and County Road E Nov. 21. • Burglary was reported in the 2000 block of County Road E Nov. 21. • A neighbor in the 2500 block of Orchard Lane interrupted an attempted theft of a catalytic converter Nov. 21. • Officers investigated arson in the 300 block of Willow Avenue Nov. 21. • Suspects attempting to steal a catalytic converter in the 4700 block of Centerville Road were interrupted and then fled the scene Nov. 22. • Burglary was reported at a business in the 4600 block of Highway 61 Nov. 22. • A catalytic converter was stolen in the 3600 block of Bellaire Avenue Nov. 22. • Officers responded to a dog bite with minor injuries in the 1800 block of 3rd Street Nov. 22. • Theft of a motor vehicle by swindle was reported in the 4000 block of Highway 61 Nov. 22. • A vehicle was stolen in the 3500 block of Century Avenue Nov. 22. • Burglary was reported in the 1800 block of

Buerkle Road Nov. 22. • A driver was issued a citation for a crosswalk violation after hitting a pedestrian in the 2600 block of County Rad E Nov. 22. • Theft was reported in the 3100 block of Century Avenue Nov. 22. • Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 3500 block of Century Avenue Nov. 22 and found an adult male victim with a gunshot would to the leg. No arrests have been made. • A license plate was stolen in the 4900 block of Birch Lake Circle Nov. 23. • Fraud was reported in the 2100 block of Spruce Place Nov. 23. • A business in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road reported theft by an employee Nov. 23. The St. Paul woman was arrested for stealing more then $20,000 by making fraudulent returns. • A dog attack was reported in the 2500 block of County Road F Nov. 23. • Offices assisted the Maplewood Police Dept. with locating a suspect running on foot in the 1900 block of County Road D. Nov. 23. • A wallet was stolen in the 900 block of Wildwood Road Nov. 23.

SOME DO ONE THING WELL.

ROYAL CREDIT UNION DOES EVERYTHING WELL! “Always helpful and they answer your questions.” KILEY LIEDL K ROYAL CREDIT UNION MEMBER R

Deposits & Loans

/RFDO 2ɝFH $70 $FFHVV

Local Service & Decisions

Business Banking

Join today at rcu.org/Everything

800-341-9911 715583

Equal Housing Opportunity. Insured by NCUA.

WHITE BEAR PRESS

DECEMBER 1, 2021

www.presspubs.com

CHAINSAW CARVING: World-class artist turns tree into sculpture FROM PAGE 1

was also a chainsaw artist. After a divorce, she relocated to New York. As people might imagine, the work is difficult. Blaine uses large saws while perched on scaffolding wrapped around the tree trunk. The Cabin 61 cottonwood is at least 20 feet high and one of the tallest projects she’s ever tackled. Blaine has never been injured doing her craft, but she is sure to wear safety gear from head to toe. Her consigned sculpture includes an otter on water skis (the owners are members of the Midwest Ski Otters team), a Viking, and Minnesota animals like moose, bear, wolves, loon, bison and owl. She is laboriously carving 360 degrees around the tree to create the complex mixture of wildlife, while using animal pictures taped to the scaffolding to serve as models. Cabin 61 finance manager Tom Prentice said Blaine was hired after viewing her impressive portfolio online. “We wanted to cast a net outside Minnesota for someone who was winning competitions,” he explained as to how they found her.

A detail of the waterskiing otter that is part of the sculpture. The Midwest Ski Otters perform during the summer on nearby Little Goose Lake.

Both Blaine and Prentice thought the work would be done before Thanksgiving. The tough wood and inclement weather stretched that timeline out a bit. The restaurant is paying her a $10,000 stipend. Prentice knew they were taking a chance with someone they didn’t know, but he had a good feeling about Blaine. And pictures of her work spoke for themselves. He noted the bar and grill, purchased in 2017, is also

exceeding expectations. “It’s become successful now despite our best efforts,” he quipped. “Sales are five times what they were four years ago when we bought it.” Blaine has appeared in a Toyota commercial during the Super Bowl and commercials for Stihl chainsaws. She is also a member of The Chainsaw Chix, a traveling women’s team that does carving demos at competitions. Blaine may be biased, but

PHOTOS BY PAUL DOLS | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

Chainsaw artist Aya Blaine works on details of an owl ﬁgure that is among the wild Minnesota animals represented in the sculpture.

she thinks women use more feeling in their carving. “Lady carvers are more expressive,” she maintained. “They add more character to their work.” Anyone interested in seeing her exquisite art

can find examples on her Facebook page, Aya Blaine the Chainsaw Carver. Check out her canines. The detail is incredible. Debra Neutkens

Gable Pines resident builds memory village to fight pandemic boredom BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER

After months of isolation due to the pandemic, Margaret Christenson tapped into her own creativity and, in turn, tapped into some of her fondest memories. A retired occupational therapist, Christenson knows the importance of staying busy. In those weeks of isolation at Gable Pines Assisted Living in Vadnais Heights, Christenson got busy transforming a 4-foot-by-4-foot space in the corner of her apartment into a village of her most precious memories. Her idea to start building dioramas stemmed from a trip to Bachman’s she took with her daughter a couple of years ago when fairy gardens were trending.

A few years later, Christenson’s first diorama was created after she noticed a vacant 18-inch indentation in the walls of Gable Pines. Christenson built the foundation of a fairy garden so others could join in and make houses. The fairy garden is now redesigned every couple of months to fit with the theme of each season. “It’s a great place for people to go and take their grandkids and our dear friends in memory care to come up and look at it,” she said. That first fairy garden ended up serving as much of the groundwork that prepared Christenson for her magnum opus of corner creations: her memory village. “My husband and I did long-distance biking in Ireland and New Zealand, and I have some

wonderful memories, so I thought maybe I can create something that’ll help me remember those places I have biked,” says Christenson. Christenson began constructing hotels, castles and barns from her memories out of pink insulation foam and at times even reused household materials like cardboard coffee sleeves. The focal point of the memory village is a large hill right in the middle of a field in Alsace in France where Christenson remembers a beautiful castle she and her husband biked to on one of their trips. Her memory village is an amalgamation of her adventures around the world, but she kept to her roots by constructing a replica of her childhood home outside of Seattle by using just a photo and her memory.

breakfast with santa Sunday, Dec. 5, 9 - 1 1 am 651-429-5770 White Bear Lake American Legion Post 168 2210 3rd Street (Guests welcome)

Pancakes and sausage adults $6 children 10 and under $4

All proceeds go to the white bear lake food shelf GAMBLING LIC#

000537

722244

White Bear American Legion Post 168

CONTRIBUTED

Margaret Christenson constructed a memory village in her room at Gable Pines.

Christenson first got into biking while growing up in the Skagit Valley in Washington. “We had that perfectly flat area. Young children could go anywhere and not be concerned. It was a wonderful time to grow up. Biking was the most natural thing.” Christenson took a break from biking when she learned to drive in high school. College took her on a new adventure, where she ended up in Minnesota and attended Bethel University for a year. There, she met the man who would become her husband and who shared her love of biking. After

eventually graduating from the University of Minnesota, Christenson started her career as an occupational therapist. It wasn’t until later in her career that Christenson and her husband decided they needed a break, so they embarked on their biking trips. The two visited Ireland, New Zealand, France and many other places that are now displayed in Christenson’s memory village. Christenson has revisited her memory village to update it for wintertime, and plans to use some of the figures in her Christmas card; otherwise, Christenson

doesn't know what is next for her village. She hopes that the residents at Gable Pines will keep up their fairy garden to maintain some of its excitement. Christenson also hopes other facilities will adopt their own fairy gardens as a way to keep residents busy and use their skills for something creative. “I think it would be a positive thing for other places,” said Christenson. In the meantime, Christenson still has her memory village on display in her room to remind her of all her adventures and her creative spirit.

DECEMBER 1, 2021

WHITE BEAR PRESS

www.presspubs.com

A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. at our property located at 5685 Portland, mostly because of safety concerns going forward while the Township considers exactly what should be done with the overall property. Enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday & we will see you in December! YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE SPECIAL TOWN BUDGET MEETING TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 7 - Residents are invited to attend White Bear Township’s Special Town Budget Meeting, which will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, December 7th at Heritage Hall located at 4200 Otter Lake Road. Similar to the Annual Town Meeting held in March, this is a meeting of the residents, where those in attendance will approve by vote the amount to be levied for the 2022 property tax & provide a recommendation of

the Town’s 2022 operating budget to the Town Board after a presentation from Town staff. Staff will also answer any questions residents have regarding the 2022 property tax levy & budget. At the time of this publication the 2022 operating budget is proposed to increase 7.34% to $5,215,376 & the property tax levy is proposed to increase 15.45% to $4,904,391. Some of the reasons for the increase include a 12.31% increase to public works (road maintenance & replacement), parks & recreation increasing 13.62%, & the Town’s debt levy for road, park & water improvement increasing $215,095 based on the current debt repayment schedule. Ramsey County estimates that the median value home market value in the Township increased 1.90% to $301,000. Based on a tax levy of $4,904,391 & if your home value increased 1.90% you would see Township tax increase between $8.67 on

a home valued at $175,741 to $21.38 per month on a home valued at $390,535. For more information, visit the Town’s website at www.whitebeartownship.org or call Finance Officer Tom Kelly at 651.747.2760. WHY DO SOME OF THE TOWNSHIP FIRE HYDRANTS HAVE BAGS ON THEM? The Township covers the hydrants with bags, mostly on Ramsey County Roads, to protect them from salt used to treat roadways during the winter months that can cause corrosion to the exterior & seep into the operating parts of the hydrants, making them difficult or impossible to open in the event of an emergency.

HALT THE SALT – Between snowstorms & deep freezes, we often seek relief from salt to reduce the dangers of ice & snow on our driveways & sidewalks but it only takes one teaspoon of salt to pollute 5 gallons of fresh water. If safety concerns require you to control ice, consider the following simple tips to limit salt use: • Shovel first to limit amount of deicer needed • Skip the salt if the pavement temperature is below 15 degrees as most salts are not effective • Use no more than one pound per 250 square feet • Adding extra salt does not mean more melting – if salt is visible on dry pavement it is no longer working & will be washed away

719372

CLERK’S CORNER Greetings from the Township! Just a few points for our residents to keep in mind as we head into the holiday season. Be aware that winter/overnight parking restrictions are now in place. The Township will be conducting its annual Budget meeting on Tuesday, December 7th at Heritage Hall beginning at 7pm; all White Bear Township residents are welcome to join us, & your input is greatly appreciated & impactful. And finally, just for something to be aware of as we get into the colder months of the year, car theft has been on the rise in the Greater Metro area & is likely to go up as more cars are left running to keep warm. Please be observant & cautious! And as a final note, after many months of consideration & consultation, the Township decided to raze the buildings/structures

Visit www.whitebeartownship.org or call 651.747.2750 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110

PURPLE LINE: “This is not our gig,” says council member FROM PAGE 1

of regional transit in a body that is not us. They (Met Council) have the budgets and authority and guidance. I don’t think we have authority to make these determinations.” Council voted 2-2 on the resolution to “pause” the project, which meant it did not pass. Walsh and member Steve Engstran voted yes, Edberg and Doug Biehn voted no. Member Dan Jones was absent. Edberg admitted after the vote that he was “conflicted.” “I’m not going to support this resolution tonight. The primary reason is this is not our gig. I do have

expectations for the Met Council,” Edberg added. “I would be amendable to a future motion that identifies certain standards for Met Council to uphold.” After the vote, Biehn explained that he was casting a vote for what he believes “will make the city’s future vibrant and bright. We don’t want to be only city without access to mass transit,” he said. In a memo prior to the meeting, staff reminded council that the Met Council is already obligated under the rules of the Federal Transit Authority to again assess ridership prior to submitting a final application for funding, which under the current project timeline would not occur until after the projected completion of the study.

Also attached to the council packet was an emailed letter dated Nov. 18 from Purple Line Partners, a group of East Metro area businesses, health care organizations and nonprofits that formed last month to support the project. The alliance aims to advocate and inform about the benefits of fast, frequent and reliable all-day bus rapid transit service along the 15-mile Metro Purple Line corridor. Partners include the White Bear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, St. Paul Area Chamber, Minnesota Hmong Chamber of Commerce, Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation, HealthPartners and

Maplewood Mall. The letter was signed by Shannon Watson, vice president of public affairs for the St. Paul Area Chamber, and Brian McClung, Park Street Public. The letter writers said they believe this type of modern transit service “will be an amenity that employees, commuters and residents will utilize for many decades. We ask that the city of White Bear Lake continue to be a partner in this important work.” As a point of interest, Ramsey County Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt, a longtime proponent of Rush Line and former task force chair, named the new Metro line. Purple is her favorite color.

WHITE BEAR LAKE CITY COUNCIL NOTES WHITE BEAR LAKE — City Council conducted the following business at its Nov. 23 meeting: • Approved a one-year extension to a preliminary plat approval to subdivide one lot into nine with an outlot for stormwater on the site of the old Rooney Farm. The development is called Blustone Villas at 1800 County Road E. It was noted that ownership of the property is changing hands. Green Halo Builds is under contract to purchase the parcel and plans to change the name to Eco Woods. • Accepted the Housing Task Force recommendations report. That task force began convening in April to draft a set of recommendations regarding housing policies, programs and priorities for the city to consider. Goals identified by task force

members include addressing a growing need for affordable housing options, not to be confused with Section 8 housing; create an affordable housing trust fund; support a range of housing options so residents can transition between life stages, and to improve the development preapplication review process so community and council are better able to inform and guide future investments. One of the members, Bill Gerst, said he's lived in White Bear for almost 50 years, raising four children. "The city needs affordable housing," he told council. "It needs life-cycle housing options. We've lived in our house 30 years. When we sell, we'd like to stay in the area. There's not many options for us."

After a presentation by select task force members, Council Member Bill Walsh said he "loved" their idea of a contest hosted by the city that invites designers to compete using city-owned or opportunity sites to showcase ideas for smaller housing options that appeal to empty nesters. The 39-page report, "City of White Bear Lake Housing Task Force Recommendations," can be found on the city website. • Authorized the city manager to execute a contract with KrausAnderson for construction management services for the public safety building. The preconstruction services will cost $22,000. The project includes replacement of the existing fire apparatus bay at the north

station; construction of a police squad garage; and interior modifications. • Approved an internal loan to assist in financing the cost of the city's energy performance contract with Trane Technologies. In October, council approved a resolution authorizing the city to enter into a guaranteed energy performance contract with Trane to executive project recommendations identified though an energy audit conducted at the Sports Center, as well as a citywide lighting analysis. Instead of bonding for the project, the city will finance $855,000 in costs with the energy savings guaranteed by the project.

• Agreed to lease space to the school district at the Bellaire Center to conduct COVID-19 testing for students and faculty. • Heard a quick update from City Manager Ellen Hiniker regarding the incoming city manager. Hiniker's last day is Dec. 17. Her replacement starts Dec. 20. "We're expecting a smooth transition," Hiniker said. Mayor Jo Emerson was absent for the meeting, so council Chair Kevin Edberg presided. He explained that the mayor was in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the first Thanksgiving. Councilman Dan Jones also had an excused absence from last week's meeting. Debra Neutkens

Caution vital as open water begins to freeze With a deadly open-water season nearly in the rearview mirror, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone that lakes and ponds throughout the state have started to freeze — and that where ice hasn’t formed, the water is dangerously cold. It’s up to all people to choose to stay safe around the water or ice, according to the DNR. Where there is ice, its thickness this time of year is highly variable and subject to the whims of Mother Nature. And where ice hasn’t formed — or where it freezes at night and opens during the day — the water temperature is so low that an unexpected drenching can be deadly. As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, it’s vital that parents talk with their kids about staying safe. With a couple days off from school, it’s natural for kids to want to be outside, and water and ice tend to be a natural draw. “There’s nothing worse than when a time of year that should be festive turns tragic,” said Lt. Adam Block, boating law administrator for the DNR Enforcement

Division. “Teaching your kids to be vigilant around the water this time of year — and doing the same yourself — isn’t just a good idea. It’s an absolute necessity.” Anglers and others who recreate on the ice should stay on shore until there’s at least 4 inches of new, clear ice. Anytime people are on the ice, they should check its thickness every 150 feet. Block urges people to check ice thickness for themselves rather than deciding to walk on the ice based on what they’ve heard or read. Each year, unexpected falls into cold water lead to serious injury and death. Wearing a life jacket is the best way to avert tragedy, since the initial shock of falling into cold water can incapacitate even strong swimmers. Carrying a good set of ice picks can help a person get out if they fall through the ice, and a cell phone, whistle or other communications device makes it more likely they will be able to call for help. General ice safety guidelines No ice can ever be considered “safe ice,” but following these guidelines can help minimize the risk:

• Always wear a life jacket or float coat on the ice (except when in a vehicle). • Carry ice picks, rope, an ice chisel and tape measure. • Check ice thickness at regular intervals; conditions can change quickly. • Bring a cell phone or personal locator beacon. • Don’t go out alone; let someone know about trip plans and expected return time. • Before heading out, inquire about conditions and known hazards with local experts. The minimum ice thickness guidelines for new, clear ice are: • 4 inches for ice fishing or other activities on foot. • 5-7 inches for a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle. • 8-12 inches for a car or small pickup. • 12-15 inches for a medium truck. • Double these minimums for white or snow-covered ice. For more information, visit www.dnr.state.mn.us. Contributed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

10A

WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS

DECEMBER 1, 2021

www.presspubs.com

Holiday Coloring Contest

Child’s Name

Age

Parent’s Name

Phone Email

(Ages 5-10 years old)

Enter to win a FREE Large Cheese Pizza from Pizza Man! All entries must be delivered or dropped off by 12/24/21

Thank you for participating in Press Publication’s Holiday Coloring Contest. Please mail or drop off to:

Press Publications 4779 Bloom Avenue White Bear Lake, Mn 55110

www.presspubs.com 721596

Address

Voted Best Day Care Infant • Toddler • Preschool Pre-K • School-Age

BEST OF THE PRESS

www.ChildrensDiscoveryAcademy.com

BEST

OF TH

E PR

ESS

During your first month with us, if you become dissatisfied for any reason, we’ll refund your tuition. Excludes infant waiting list deposits.

Merry Christmas

720017

Money Back Guarantee*

Saving

IT’S NOT JUST

Christmas

IT’S ALL YEAR LONG

THAT WE

YOU THOUSANDS

HAND OUT GIFTS!

ON YOUR HOME SALE

James Sanchez

White Bear Lake Realty

4790 Banning Avenue • Downtown White Bear Lake 651-653-7326 • wblrealty.com

720339

Agent • Broker • Minnesota • Florida

DECEMBER 1, 2021

WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS

www.presspubs.com

11A

BUSINESS BRIEFS Local Ace Hardware sold to Tennessee company Family-owned and Arden Hills-based Frattalone's Hardware and Garden, which operates 22 stores throughout the Twin Cities including Ace Hardware locations in White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi and Circle Pines, has been purchased by Central Network Retail Group, based in Collierville, Tennessee.

Founder Larry Frattalone opened the first store in Arden Hills in 1975, and grew the company along with his sons, Tom and Mike. CNRG operates 17 brands of hardware stores, home centers and lumberyards in 16 states, including 14 MAC's stores located in Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota.

Gasthaus owners to retire Stillwater's iconic German restaurant and Oktoberfest destination plans to close, at least for now. Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter's page announced “news of retirement” in a recent post. “This is not a 'going out of business' situation, as we have had our best years ever … “

the owners are “actively pursuing a buyer to carry on the many traditions and old-world hospitality created over the last 55 years.” The last day of full-service dining is Dec. 19.

OBITUARIES

Marlene Joy Richardson

Lois L. Preisler

In Loving Memory of Marlene Joy Richardson Born: March 7, 1935, Died: October 25, 2021 Memorial Service: Maranatha Assembly of God Church 24799 Forest Lake Blvd Forest Lake, MN 55025 Sunday, December 5, 2021 Visitation at 2 p.m., service at 2:30 p.m. Survived by: Husband of 67 years, Ray E Richardson Sr, Brother, Glen (Madeline) Devore, Children, Jimmy (Kathy), Ray, Jr. (Jan), Ron (Jill), and Doug (Connie); 9 Grandchildren and 10 Great-Grandchildren, also many nieces and nephews.

Age 83 Of Centerville Passed away peacefully on November 21, 2021. Preceded in death by loving husband of 55 years, Walt. Survived by children Chuck, Dan (Pam), Brian (Holly), and Brenda (Jack) Selbitschka; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; siblings Dick (Sandi) Palmer, Bev (Lyle) Krueger, Tom (Rita) Palmer, and Cindy Olsen. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 11:00 AM at ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3878 Highland Avenue, White Bear Lake. The Mass will be live streamed at churchofstpiusx.org. Visitation 9-11 AM at CHURCH. Interment Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Mahtomedi. Arrangements with Honsa Family Funeral Home, 651-429-6172.

Raymond Carl Lundell

Raymond Carl Lundell (Bud) of White Bear Lake. Passed away peacefully on November 18, 2021 at the age of 85. Bud will be dearly missed by his wife of 64 years, Barbara, children Bruce (Barbie), Heidi (Daniel) Loots, Tracy (Mike) Lach; Grandchildren Erik (Christine) Lundell, Danny (Courtney) Lundell, Lisa & Brian Loots, Megan and Molly Lach; great grandchildren Sophie, Henry, and Kennedy; Brother William Lundell. Bud enjoyed being a resident of White Bear Lake for over 60 years. Memorial Service 11:00am, Monday December 12th with visitation one hour prior to service at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church 900 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, MN. Memorials preferred to Alzheimer’s Association or American Cancer Society.

OBITUARY SUBMISSIONS Death Notices of up to 50 words are published free of charge and include: name, age, city of residence, former city of residence (if applicable), date of death and service information. Obituary Notices including life story, death notice information and photo (if desired) are printed at charge by line count. You will receive a proof for review and approval prior to publication. Additional changes after the initial proof will be charged $10/ edit. Submit your notices with contact information (including a phone number) by email to obits@ presspubs.com, by fax to 651-429-1242 or by calling 651-407-1250. All notices should be submitted by close of business Friday, the week before it will appear in the print edition and our on-line edition.

PET MEMORIAL

The death of your beloved pet leaves a heartache no one can heal. Their love leaves a memory you immortalize forever by publishing a special tribute as an Obituary or in Memoriam. Share your cherished thoughts so they live on forever.

$25

1 column x 3” ad. Your obituary will appear in our classiﬁed section under “Pet Obituary” Your ad will appear in the White Bear Press, Vadnais Heights Press, Quad Press, Shoreview Press, The Lowdown and The Citizen.

Call our Classiﬁed Department 651.407.1220 or email classiﬁed@presspubs.com

Joan Adell Michaud Born 10-10-1932. Wife, Mother, and Servant of the Lord, died on 11-162021 after a brief illness. She was a life long resident of White Bear Lake. Joan is preceded in death by husband, Edward. Survived by Mark (Marlys), Denise Simon (Larry), Mathew, Luke (Lori) and Ann Axell (John), 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Joan was a pillar of her community, and a constant, faith filled example for her family. She will be deeply missed. Mass of Christian Burial was at St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Memorials to St. Mary’s of the Lake Catholic Church in White Bear Lake or Our Lady of Peace Home in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Caroline May (Bartels) Foss

Stanley P. Gadbois

Caroline May (Bartels) Foss passed away peacefully on Nov. 13, surrounded by her family, and under the gentle care of hospice and memory unit staff at Paramount Senior Living in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Carrie was born on May 29, 1934 in Deer Creek Township, the daughter of Henry August and Martha Anna (Wulf) Bartels. This humble farm girl was valedictorian of her high school class, going on to graduate from the University of Minnesota and Swedish Hospital School of Nursing, first becoming licensed as a Registered Nurse and then earning a Master’s of Public Health. She worked in a number of capacities in the field, including as a hospital, in-home hospice, and school nurse. She was honored as a Distinguished Alumnus by Swedish in 2011. Carrie’s most longstanding and intensive nursing duties, however, were practiced with unwavering love and devotion in her own home in White Bear Lake. Two of her children lived with chronic illnesses from an early age and her husband had kidney disease and, later, heart disease. The managing of daily medications and shuttling to countless doctor appointments was a daunting enough task on its own, but she also helped see them through dozens of hospitalizations, as well as cancer treatments, dialysis and kidney transplants, heart surgeries, and neurosurgeries. Thanks to her their lives were not only longer than anyone could have expected but, even more importantly, happy and fulfilling until their deaths between 2000 and 2010. Carrie aptly has been described as a rock and a saint by many, but she above all will be remembered for her joy of life and her natural affability. She loved conversation of all sorts and befriended most everyone she met in a matter of minutes. She remained intellectually curious even under the demands of caregiving, while drawing special pleasure from the natural world. Carrie was a well-known and beloved member of the White Bear community for 50 years, eventually moving to Virginia for support as she aged and to be close to her remaining immediate family. She is survived by her son Christofer Craig Foss and daughter-in-law Mara Noelle Scanlon, as well as her beloved grandchildren Kirby and J. Scanlon Foss. She also leaves behind a brother, Jerry Bartels; sisters-in-law Aletha, Gladys, and Marcia Bartels; numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces; and countless friends. She was predeceased by her husband Donald Dean Foss, sons Daniel Donald and Eric Edward Foss, brothers Leroy and Larry Bartels, and sister and brother-in-law Dolores and Dave Boe. Suggested donations are the Don Foss Memorial Scholarship/White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation and the Employee Appreciation Fund/ Paramount Senior Living of Fredericksburg.

Gadbois, Stanley P., 72, of White Bear Lake passed away on November 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; son, Jeffrey; parents, Rene and Magdalena; and brothers, Rene Jr. and Jerry. He is survived by his siblings; (sister-in-law) Jean; Tom (Lorraine), Richard (Margaret), Therese (Barry) White, James, Leo, and Celine (Richard) Dempich; and also, many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and close friends. Stanley was a tough guy with an artist heart who found the Irony in everything. He had a love for the outdoors and his family is at peace knowing he is now soaring with the eagles he loved. A service will be held at a later date. Mueller Memorial Funeral Home- muellermemorial.com 651-774-9797.

Joyce L. “Bunny” Eastlund December 12, 1925 – November 25, 2021 Omaha, NE- Joyce L. “Bunny” Eastlund, age 95, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, November 25th at Parson’s House Assisted Living. She was born December 12, 1925, in Minneapolis, MN to William Johnson and Laura (nee Sletten) Johnson. Joyce was raised in the Lake Nokomis neighborhood of Minneapolis. She married Lowell J. Eastlund at Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church in 1948. They raised three sons: John, Joseph and James in Vadnais Heights, MN. In 1967, the family moved to Overland Park, KS. Lowell passed in 1978, but Joyce continued living in Kansas until 1996. Then she went to live with her son, John, first in Las Vegas, NV and then Omaha when he was transferred there. Joyce will be buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery alongside her husband, Lowell. Joyce was preceded in death by her father and mother; sister, Beverly; brother, William “Buddy”; husband, Lowell; and sons, Joseph and James. Survivors include son, John; grandchildren: John, Rachael and Elijah; brother-in-law, Gene; and nieces and nephew: Suzanne, Gregory, Kari and Lori. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Friday, Dec. 3rd at 12:30pm at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN. Memorials are suggested to VFW National Home for Children.

www.presspubs.com 7:00 p.m. at 4200 Otter Lake Rd, Gem Lake. The City will be practicing social distancing and masks will be required for this meeting. November 24, 2021 Gretchen Artig-Swomley, Mayor 3XEOLVKHG RQH WLPH LQ WKH :KLWH %HDU 3UHVV RQ 'HFHPEHU

CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ADOPTION OF 2022 BUDGET DECEMBER 14, 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council will hold a public hearing DQG ÀQDO YRWH to hear public comment UHJDUGLQJ DGRSWLRQ RI WKH EXGJHW DQG OHY\ at 7:00pm on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. The meeting will be conducted virtually using the Zoom meeting platform. City Hall will not be open to the public but information about how to participate will be posted. A copy of the proposed budget is available at City Hall. Andy Gonyou, City Administrator 3XEOLVKHG RQH WLPH LQ WKH :KLWH %HDU 3UHVV RQ 'HFHPEHU

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE HOLDS PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING WELLHEAD PROTECTION PLAN The City of White Bear Lake is in the process of amending its Wellhead Protection Plan for its drinking water supply wells. The City will hold a public meeting to review Part 1 of its Wellhead Protection Plan Amendment and receive public comments regarding the plan at the regular City Council meeting on December 14, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the City Hall Council Chamber at 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake. The public meeting will consist of an overview of Part 1 of the City÷s Wellhead Protection Plan Amendment, and will include an opportunity for public comment on the amendment. Written and oral comments received before or during the meeting will be considered as the City submits the ﬂnal plan to the Minnesota Department of Health. A draft copy of the City of White Bear Lake÷s Wellhead Protection Plan Amendment, Part 1 may be reviewed at City Hall. The City of White Bear Lake÷s Wellhead Protection Plan was prepared as required in the Minnesota Wellhead Protection Rule (parts 4720.5100 to 4720.5590). All persons who desire to be heard on this report will be given the opportunity at that meeting. Paul Kauppi, Public Works Director/City Engineer 3XEOLVKHG RQH WLPH LQ WKH :KLWH %HDU 3UHVV RQ 'HFHPEHU

CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ASSESSMENT OF DELINQUENT UTILITY ACCOUNTS DECEMBER 14, 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council will hold a public hearing and ÀQDO YRWH at 7:00pm on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 conducted virtually using the Zoom meeting platform. 7KH SXUSRVH RI WKH SXEOLF KHDULQJ LV WR DVVHVV GHOLQTXHQW XWLOLW\ ELOOV WR WKH SURSHUW\ RZQHUV· UHDO HVWDWH WD[HV. The property owners have been sent notices and will be given until December 15, 2021 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 2022. City Hall will not be open to the public during this meeting but information about how to participate will be posted. A copy of the delinquent utility accounts is available at City Hall. Andy Gonyou, City Administrator 3XEOLVKHG RQH WLPH LQ WKH :KLWH %HDU 3UHVV RQ 'HFHPEHU

US STORAGE CENTERS – WHITE BEAR NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE Please take notice US Storage Centers – White Bear located at 1828 Buerkle Road White Bear, MN 55110 intends to hold an auction of storage units in default of payment. The sale will occur as an online auction via www. storagetreasures.com on 12/15/2021 at 10:00am. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Paige Madsen (2 units); Ryan Shipstad; Steven Mannie; Amber Ward. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. 3XEOLVKHG WZR WLPHV LQ WKH :KLWH %HDU 3UHVV RQ 1RYHPEHU DQG 'HFHPEHU

CITY OF GEM LAKE RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR TRUTH IN TAXATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Gem Lake, Minnesota will hold a Truth in Taxation hearing for the 2022 proposed budget and property tax levy. Cities with a population over 500 must hold this meeting. This meeting must be after November 24 and no later than December 28 and held at 6:00 p.m. or later. There will be a public hearing on December 21, 2021 at the City Council Meeting. The City Council meeting is scheduled for

Now delivering to portions of Hugo & Centerville

Holiday Specials! SUPER MEAL DEAL

w No ng! ri Hi

16” 2-topping pizza 10” Cheese Bread 2 liter pop

2 x 16” 2-topping pizzas $ 95

14 Each

WBL Pizza Man • 651-653-9845 All prices WBL Pizza Man • 651-653-9845 All prices subject to sales tax & cannot be combined with subject to sales tax & cannot be combined with any other offers. Expires 12/31/21. any other offers. Expires 12/31/21.

2 - 18” 3-Topping pizzas

651-653-9845 4687 Bald Eagle Ave.

T OF

THE

WEST OAKS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION NOTICE OF INTENT RUNNING OF AN AERATION SYSTEM ON BALD EAGLE LAKE The West Oaks Homeowners Association hereby gives notice of its intention to install and operate an aeration system in public waters located at their dock site situated on the northwest side of Bald Eagle Lake starting on or about December 17th, 2021 until ice out. 3XEOLVKHG WZR WLPHV LQ WKH :KLWH %HDU 3UHVV RQ 'HFHPEHU DQG

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

NORTH STAR NOW OPEN

Gate Access (Daily): 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

BEST OF THE PRESS

Mon-Fri: 9-5 • Saturday: 9-4 • Sunday: Closed

Now Serving Beer, Wine and Breakfast items Authentic Mexican recipes

with a twist

www.pinospizzaatwhitebearlake.com

PINO’S PIZZA & PASTA

PARTY TRAYS AVAILABLE

NEW HOURS: MON-SAT: 10AM-8PM CLOSED SUNDAY REDLUNATACOFACTORY.COM |

MINI STORAGE

2 Pizza Deal

$21.95

16” XL One Topping Pizza & 12” M One Topping With FREE 2 Liter PINO’S PIZZA & PASTA One coupon per order / Expires December 31, 2021

$2.00 OFF

2 Slices fo Includes FREE

SODA!

Located on the intersection of White Bear Ave. & Co. Rd F

50% OFF

RED LUNA TACO FACTORY | 5960 HWY 61 N., WBL, MN | 651.788.7136 | REDLUNATACOFACTORY.COM

Delivery • Pizza • Sandwiches • Pasta • Takeout • Dine In • Calzones

$5.00

AVAILABLE 1PM-5PM ONLY BUY ONE BURRITO GET ONE Discount taken off entreé of equal or lesser value. Not valid with other coupons, offers or specials. Expires 12/31/2021.

Authentic Italian Hand Tossed Pizza

- Open For Lunch & Dinner -

WE OFFER DINE IN, TAKE-OUT ONLINE ORDERING & DOOR DASH

NORTH STAR

(651) 771-3880 • www.northstarministorage.com

5960 hwy 61 north White bear lake, mn 651.788.7136

MINI STORAGE

OFF

3880 Labore Road • Vadnais Heights, MN

PRE

NORTH STAR

STORAGE 10X10 UNITS OR LARGER 1ST MONTH ONLY NEW CUSTOMER ONLY VALID AT VADNAIS HEIGHTS LOCATION ONLY

(at reg. price) Expires 12/31/21.

STORAGE 10X10 UNITS OR LARGER 1ST MONTH ONLY NEW CUSTOMER ONLY VALID AT VADNAIS HEIGHTS LOCATION ONLY

FREE

10” Cheesebread with purchase of 16” 3-topping Pizza

OFF

VADNAIS HEIGHTS

651-653-9845 All prices subject to sales tax & cannot be combined with any other offers.

Expires 12/31/21.

MINI STORAGE

(at reg. price)

and

BES

PUBLIC NOTICE The following vehicles must be claimed by 12-15-2021 or they will be disposed of or sold: Hyundai Elantra Burgundy, VIN- 5NPDH4AE4EH507666 Chevrolet Impala Grey, VIN- 2G1WC5EMOA1250752 Budget Towing Inc, St.Paul, MN 55102, 651-771-8817 3XEOLVKHG RQH WLPH LQ WKH :KLWH %HDU 3UHVV RQ 'HFHPEHU

651-653-9845 All prices subject to sales tax & cannot be combined with any other offers.

new menu items Gift Certificates available!

BUDGET TOWING

720060 671392

www.WBLPizzaManMN.com

Save $ 45 7

2018 E County Rd F White Bear Lake 719388

1. 95 Delivery Fee $

OFF

We Deliver Pints, Malts & Rootbeer Floats With Any Pizza Order

DECEMBER 1, 2021

719394

WHITE BEAR PRESS

651-407-8432

Any 16” XL Regular Minimum One Topping Pizza

PINO’S PIZZA & PASTA

Max Savings $2.00 One coupon per order / Expires December 31, 2021

$3.00 OFF Any 16” XL Signature Pizza

PINO’S PIZZA & PASTA

Max Savings $3.00 One coupon per order / Expires December 31, 2021

718597

12A

DECEMBER 1, 2021

FREE DRINK!

ay Open Hous Holid White Bear Floral e

BOGO! Buy one entrée get one entree at half price of same or lesser value.

w/ Coupon. Not valid w/ other offers & coupons. Exp. 12/31/21

Purple & Gold Football Game

SPECIALS 22 OZ.

Bierstube

Steakhouse and Grill

Dining Hours: Mon-Sat 11am – 10pm Sunday 11am – 9pm

4pm – 6pm & 9pm – 11pm

Dine in or to go! 651-773-5854 | www.TheBierstube.com 2670 E. County Road E, White Bear Lake

Gifts • Metaphysical Supplies • Crystals • Reiki Intuitive Readings • Classes • and much more

EnchantedBoutiqueMn.com

651-600-3769 • 4074 White Bear Ave • White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Store hours: Mon: 12pm – 8pm • Tues – Sat: 10am – 8pm • Sun: 12pm – 6pm

WINTER MAINTENANCE SPECIAL Make sure your car is in a safe and reliable condition before the snow flys!

Years of Excellence 3634 Scheuneman Road, WBL, MN 55110

2 years in a row

$69.95 Front End Alignment

Owner

• COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR - We do it all • WARRANTY - 2 year/24k mile • EXTENDED WARRANTY WORK - Accepted • WE SERVICE ALL MAKES AND MODELS • COMPLIMENTARY - TV, Wi-Fi, refreshments • SAME DAY SERVICE - On most repairs • FREE VEHICLE INSPECTION - With all repairs • NO SURPRISES - All work approved by you • WORK DONE RIGHT - The ﬁrst time, on time • 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION Our Most Important Goal

Ken’s Auto Repair • 651-340-5380

Shop supplies, tax & environ. fees extra. Most vehicles. Present coupon at time of purchase. Not valid with any other offers coupons or specials. Exp. 1/15/22

Most vehicles. Synthetic or special ﬂuids extra. See store for details. Present coupon at time of purchase. Not valid with any other offers or coupons. Exp. 1/15/22

$19.95

Ken’s Auto Repair • 651-340-5380

Ken’s Auto Repair • 651-340-5380 Up to 16 quart systems. Shop supplies, tax & environ. fees extra. Most vehicles. Present coupon at time of purchase. Not valid with any other offers or coupons. Exp. 1/15/22

$39.95

Full Synthetic Oil Change

10% OFF Any Repair Over $100

Ken’s Auto Repair • 651-340-5380

Bob

$79.95 Radiator Flush

Standard oil change up to 5 qts. of oil. Diesel commercial vehicles, synthetic oil & special ﬁlters extra. Tax & environ. fees extra. Present coupon at time of purchase. Not valid with any other offers or coupons. Exp. 1/15/22

Lead Technician

$69.95 Power Steering Flush

Oil Change

Ken

149

Ken’s Auto Repair • 651-340-5380

Up to 5 qts. of full synthetic oil. Diesel commercial vehicles, synthetic oil & special ﬁlters extra. Tax & environ. fees extra. Present coupon at time of purchase. Not valid with any other offers or coupons. Exp. 1/15/22

Up to $100. Present coupon at time of purchase. Not valid with any other offers or coupons. Exp. 1/15/22

TIRE SALE GOING ON NOW!

Free Hot Coffee & Tea Locally Owned & Operated

see store for details

BEST OF THE PRESS

3955 HWY 61, White Bear Lake (651) 426-4518 GPMINNESOTAWHOLESALE.COM

OIL, FILTER, LUBE, 4 TIRE ROTATION

Purchase a $50 Gift Card for them & get a $10 card for you

1899

& MORE

Tires for ALL Budgets

T3 CERTIFIED TIRE CENTER To Protect our Customers and Staff we are following all safety procedures.

Online Shopping Available Expires 12/24/21

In Store Offers!

$5 OFF $10 OFF $75 Purchase

Expires 12/24/21

Automotive Shop

• Coolant flush • 4-tire rotate tire balance check • Brake inspection • Top off all fluids Most cars • Battery & charging system test and light • Air conditioning performance test trucks. DexNot valid with any other offer. Expires 12/31/21 cool extra.

TRUCK ACCESSORY SUPERSTORE

Mon-Fri: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Dec. 12 | 12-6 pm

$40 Purchase

719381

720062

• Full service foreign & Domestic Auto Repair

www.KensAutoRepairMN.com

719383

Check our website for a variety of classes & services available.

Some restrictions may apply. Expires 12/31/21

651-340-5380

All Day on Mondays

139

• Dealership level service with personal feel!

Maplewood, MN 55109

Enchanted Psychic Sunday

Holiday Hours: Dec. 24: Closing at 5pm • Dec. 25: Closed Dec. 31: Closing at 5pm • Jan. 1: Closed

• Family Owned and Operated

2525 White Bear Ave. #110-A

JOIN US

Looking for vendors now!

www.podstire.com

Import & Domestic

1000

Front or rear (includes free inspection) Includes everything needed for a standard brake service: replace semi-metallic brake pads, re-surface brake rotors or drums, clean & lube brake hardware

Ken s Auto Repair

ALL BURGERS

Like us on

ENCHANTED EXPO Metaphysical & Wellness Fair Maplewood 2022

Voted Best

Buy One Drink Get One Drink FREE!

* PICKS MUST BE IN BY END OF FIRST QUARTER * MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN * MULTIPLE WINNERS SPLIT POT

Check our website and facebook page for updates

COMPLETE BRAKE SERVICE

651-426-4640

ESS

Bierstube - White Bear - 651-773-5854

($100 CASH + $100 GIFT CERTIFICATE)

We have a large selection that’s always changing!

TH ST OF

Up tp 5 qts. Most cars and light trucks Expires 12/18/21

with coupon, not good with other specials or offers. Exp. 12/31/21

WIN $200

unwrapped toy before Dec. 17th

HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE

5 OFF

GUESS THE SCORE

16TH ANNUAL TOY DRIVE Get an oil change for just $15 with a new,

NOT JUST FOR TRUCKS!

$ 00

720059

HAPPY HOUR IS BACK! TWICE A DAY EVERY DAY!

Chili Dog w/Chips 2 Maci’s Mini Burgers w/Fries 2 Deep Fried 6″ Tacos - Beef 2 Chicken Sliders w/Fries Bloody Marys

POD’S

Ryan & Nikki Podewils The next Generation of Auto Repair

2037 East County Road E. | 651-777-8333

BOGO

featuring Rush River Bierstube Red

• Spray in bed-liners • Complete Auto repair • Vehicle accessories • Automotive detailing

ALL SNOWPLOWS ON SALE

CERTIFIED

with coupon, not good with other specials or offers. Exp. 12/31/21 Bierstube - White Bear - 651-773-5854

DOMESTIC TAPS

the Give a f o t Gif ard! C t if G

E PR

Your $2500 purchase

FROSTY MUG

Not good with other offers. Exp. 12/31/21

719389

w/ Coupon. Not valid w/ other offers & coupons. Exp. 12/31/21

2037 East County Road E. | 651-777-8333

Floweer Shop FFlower S network.com

717528

PAGODA

$5.00 OFF

This is a different kind of repair center and we think you are going to like it!

1 qt. chicken fried rice or 1 qt. pork fried rice w/2-pc egg roll & 5-pc cream cheese puff. Take-out only.

PAGODA

Not good with other offers. Exp. 12/31/21

717608

720057

Only 2 miles from Target at White Bear Ave & E. Co. Rd. E

any fresh cut or ﬂocked tree

719381

651-777-8333

10% OFF any purchase over $25.00

Not valid with any other offers. Expires 12/31/21

Includes 1/2 order chicken wings & 1/2 order cream cheese puffs. Take-out only.

Trees Flocked • Fresh Green Fresh Wreaths • Potted Tree Tops Hanging Baskets w/ Holiday Greens Beautiful Poinsettias (All Colors) Holiday Fresh Arrangements Grab-n-go Bouquets & Arrangements *Surprise Discounts

651-484-3391

$18.95 $16.95

Wine & Beer Available

Not good with other offers. Exp. 12/31/21

ALWAYS BEST SERVICE, SELECTION & VALUE

+ $2.00 shop supplies/$2.00 waste oil ﬁlter disposal Oil ﬁlter: up to 5 qts. of SW30. Rotate 4 tires. Check air pressure. 20PT. Safety Inspection.

NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS

3999

Offer Excludes

6599

Full Syn

Amsoil

MUST HAVE COUPON EXPIRES 12/31/21

BRAKES $15 OFF ANY

• Alignments Alignments • Tune-Ups • Transmission Flush • Suspension Parts • Brakes • Exhaust • Motors • Air Conditioning • Batteries

717608

M-F 11am-8:30pm Sat 11:30am-8:30pm Sun Closed

Come in for Viking Game ! Specials

BEST OF THE PRESS

CHOW FRIED MEIN RICE SPECIAL SPECIAL

PAGODA

Rose with any purchase

Coﬀee, Cider, Cookies & Specialty Food Sampling

Not valid with any other offers. Expires 12/31/21

(formerly Jethro’s serving the same great food) 3140 Century Ave North, Mahtomedi 651-770-2443

FREE

Dec. 4 & 5 & Dec. 11 & 12 8 am - 5 pm

with the purchase of a regular priced entree.

You’re easy going sports themed pub offering 11 big screen TV’s, pub eats, fast service, great beer selection, cocktails, and great for watching sports in a casual , cozy atmosphere. Our menu consists of fantastic appetizers, burgers, wraps, soups, salads, steaks, and sandwiches to name a few.

13A

WHITE BEAR PRESS

www.presspubs.com

$30 off PER AXLE

With coupon, expires 12/31/21 GP’s Minnesota Wholesale (651) 426-4518

FLUSH

• RADIATOR • BRAKE • TRANSMISSION With coupon, expires 12/31/21 GP’s Minnesota Wholesale (651) 426-4518

WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS

DECEMBER 1, 2021

www.presspubs.com

Matschke sign comes down after 70-plus years

PHOTO BY DEBRA NEUTKENS

Bill Matschke, seated, and his brother, John, are retiring from the insurance business started by their father in 1947.

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

This framed photo of the ﬁre that destroyed the White Bear Lumber Company in the early ‘60s hangs in Bill’s office. Julian Matschke leased space from the company for his agency, located on the corner of Fifth and Banning Avenue. The brothers recall how people rushed to his aid and carried items to safety as ﬂames engulfed the building.

Like a good neighbor, the Matschke brothers have been helping people for decades. In their case, that help has come in the way of reliable insurance for home, health and auto. The years have gone fast, said Bill, who is retiring after 50 years of selling State Farm policies. His younger brother John logged 46 years in the business started by their father Julian in 1947 in the back of Benny’s Barbershop. The brothers grew up near Bald Eagle Lake with three older sisters on property that had been in the family for generations. Both graduated from White Bear Lake High School, Bill in ‘66 and John in ‘70. After graduation, Bill joined the Navy and served a tour in Vietnam. John played for Herb Brooks and the Golden Gophers after high school. He was a member of the ‘74 team that won the national championship. A hockey family, Matschke Insurance sponsored many youth sports teams in its day. Julian played professional hockey for the St. Paul Saints in the ‘30s before he was drafted into World War II. The family patriarch, who also coached the White Bear Flyers hockey team, retired from the business in 1990 and died in 1993 at age 83. Their father helped pave the way for his sons’ continued success in the business, breeding loyalty among policyholders, noted a 1997 White Bear Press article marking 50 years. When he

retired, Julian noted that his sons followed his same philosophy. “They work hard to help other people get what they have coming and they never quit,” he said. Neither brother wanted much fanfare to celebrate their retirement. “We don’t want notoriety, we’re just going to be gone,” said Bill, who preferred as short a goodbye as possible. John’s family, however, felt the two deserved recognition for their involvement in the community and the years of service they’ve provided. They would also like to thank their loyal staff. Nov. 30 was their last day. In their exit interview, the brothers said this: “We just want to thank our policy holders for their trust and conﬁdence all these years.” So what does retirement hold? Fishing is in Bill’s future. John says he and his wife plan to travel more. He’ll also continue to play tennis and golf. Each has four children. Bill has six grandchildren and two great; John has three grandkids. A State Farm agency will continue with a new owner in the same building on Seventh Street and Hwy. 61, except the familiar sign will no longer say Matschke. Debra Neutkens Paid for the Matschke family

721831

14A

DECEMBER 1, 2021

WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS

www.presspubs.com

15A

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF

Windstream participates in a government benefit program called Lifeline to make residential telephone or broadband service more affordable to eligible low-income individuals and families. Eligible customers are those that meet eligibility standards as defined by the FCC and state commission. Residents who live on federally recognized Tribal Lands may also qualify for additional Tribal benefits if they participate in certain federal eligibility programs. The program offers a monthly discount limited to one discount per household and can either be applied to wireline or wireless. If applied to wireline the discount can be applied to either your voice or broadband service. The monthly discount is up to $5.25 per month for voice only service or up to $9.25 per month for broadband service.

Scam targets Facebook Marketplace users Yet another scam is making its rounds on social media, and this time it’s targeting Facebook Marketplace users. The new scam has been coined the Google Voice verification scam. It targets sellers on Facebook by obtaining their cell phone numbers to create a number on Google Voice, a telephone

Windstream’s basic local service rates for residential voice lines range from $22 to $52 per month depending on your service location. Specific rates will be provided upon request. For the broadband Lifeline discount to apply, a customer must subscribe to a Windstream service that meets the minimum standard requirements as defined by the FCC. For the purposes of the Lifeline program a household is defined as any individual or group of individuals who live together at the same address and share income and expenses. Lifeline service is not transferable, and only eligible consumers may enroll in the program. Consumers who willfully make false statements to obtain Lifeline telephone or broadband service can be punished by fine or imprisonment and can be barred from the program. If you live in a Windstream service area, please call 1-800-347-1991 or visit www.windstream.com/Lifeline with questions or to request an application for the Lifeline program.

number and then asking to send you a confirmation code. If the scammer obtains your info, they can use it to open accounts in your name or use it to hide their identity and scam others. Make sure to report all scams to reportfraud.ftc. gov to prevent others from getting scammed.

service that allows someone to place and receive calls and texts from anywhere in the world, connected to the seller’s cell phone number. Here’s what to look for: scammers will contact you asking to buy an item you're selling, but before they agree to purchase the item, they will ask to verify that you are a real person by asking for your cell

721661

www.misgeninsurance.com

MIKE MISGEN

Happy Holidays!

INDEPENDENT AGENT

651-779-3090

We provide comprehensive dental care for the entire family!

1895 East County Rd. E Suite 208 • White Bear Lake

H ugo Dental C are

Auto • Home • Business • Life

721359

5677 147th Street North www.hugodentalcare.com 651-426-1639

689220

032906NC2

Free W

iFi

VFW On The Lake

721390

@stjudeofthelakeschool #stjudeofthelakeschool

Post 1782 White Bear Lake

December Calendar 2021 BAR HOURS: Sundays 9am til 11pm, Monday 11am til 11pm, Tuesday thru Thursday 11am til 12pm, Friday & Saturday 11am til 1am KITCHEN HOURS: Monday & Tuesday 11am - 8pm, Wednesday-Thursday 11am - 8pm, Friday & Saturday 11am - 9pm, Sunday 9am - 7pm HOURS MAY CHANGE

4496 Lake Ave. South, White Bear Lake s 651-426-4944

MON

TUE

WED Hot Meatloaf 1 Sandwich 11am-gone Happy Hour 4 pm - 6 pm

On Dec. 5, the VFW will close @ 3 pm to the public. There is a veterans event that evening. Open

9 am - 3 pm

Closed to the Public at 3 pm Private Veterans Event

Come join us for breakfast 9 am - 12 pm

6 Happy Hour 4 pm - 6 pm Seniors 62+ 15% OFF FOOD

13 Happy Hour 4 pm - 6 pm Seniors 62+ 15% OFF FOOD

20 Happy Hour 4 pm - 6 pm Seniors 62+ 15% OFF FOOD

27 Happy Hour 4 pm - 6 pm Seniors 62+ 15% OFF FOOD

720174 721638

Gift Cards Available! Closed on 12/25/21 for Christmas!

Tuesday Italian Day Sloppy Dago Dinner

Happy Hour 4 pm - 6 pm

Spaghetti & Meat Balls Lunch 14

Tuesday Italian Day Sloppy Dago Dinner

Happy Hour 4 pm - 6 pm

Spaghetti & Meat Balls Lunch 21

Tuesday Italian Day Sloppy Dago Dinner

Happy Hour 4 pm - 6 pm

Spaghetti & Meat Balls Lunch 28

Tuesday Italian Italian Day Day Tuesday Sloppy Dago Dago Dinner Dinner

Happy Happy Hour Hour 44 pm - 6 pm pm - 6 pm

Spaghetti Spaghetti & & Meat Balls Balls Meat Lunch

8 Hot Meatloaf Sandwich 11am-gone Happy Hour 4 pm - 6 pm

THU Hot Turkey Sandwich

22 Hot Meatloaf Sandwich 11am-gone Happy Hour 4 pm - 6 pm 29 Hot Meatloaf Sandwich 11am-gone Happy Hour 4 pm - 6 pm

SAT 3

-Lunch SpecialCHEF’S CHOICE

Fri. Night Fish Fry 4 - 9 pm or until gone Happy Hour 4-6 pm

11 am til gone

Happy Hour 4 pm - 6 pm

Hot Turkey Sandwich

10 -Lunch SpecialCHEF’S CHOICE

11 am til gone

RIB SPECIAL 11 til Gone

RIB SPECIAL

Fri. Night Fish Fry 11 til Gone 4 - 9 pm or until gone Army Vs. Navy Happy Hour 4-6 pm Football Game

Happy Hour 4 pm - 6 pm

15 Hot Meatloaf Sandwich 11am-gone Happy Hour 4 pm - 6 pm

FRI 2

Hot Turkey Sandwich

17 -Lunch SpecialCHEF’S CHOICE

11 am til gone

Fri. Night Fish Fry 4 - 9 pm or until gone Happy Hour 4-6 pm

Happy Hour 4 pm - 6 pm

Hot Turkey Sandwich

Kitchen Open

11 am til gone

11 am - 3 pm

Happy Hour

RIB SPECIAL 11 til Gone

CLOSED

Merry Christmas!

4 pm - 6 pm

Happy HappyHour Hour

1/2 New FryYears 4 - 9Toast pm or@ until 6 pmgone HappyHour Hour4-6 4-6pm pm Happy

-Lunch SpecialHot HotTurkey Turkey Fish Fry or Prime CHEF’S CHOICE Sandwich Sandwich Rib Dinner Special Fri. Night Fish 11 11am amtiltilgone gone 44 pm pm- -66pm pm

Watch Army vs. Navy football game with us on 12/11/21

12/31/21 New Years Eve Prime Rib Dinner Special 4 pm - Gone 721660

721128

SUN

16A

WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS

DECEMBER 1, 2021

www.presspubs.com

BUILDING YOUR TRUST SINCE 1959

WE DO EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS! • ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS • GUTTERS AND MORE! CALL FOR A FREE CONSULTATION

READY FOR WINTER?

721920

651-426-8176

IS YOUR HOUSE

BRUGGEMANEXTERIORS.COM

720438

ON BUSINESS Proudly Representing Over 50 Insurance Companies We ’ v e m o v e d !

Same Day Crowns

We are excited to announce that Roelofs Insurance Agency has moved to 86 Mahtomedi Ave., Suite B BEST INSURANCE AGENT Still in downtown Willernie! BEST OF THE PRESS

0/+ 5 +)# 5 '$# 5 0.'*#.. Brian Roelofs 86 Mahtomedi Ave., Suite B

Dental Care for the Entire Family

651-888-4111 707910

If you’ve “Got A Guy or Gal” that you already love, that’s awesome, but if you don’t I’d love to apply for the job. My staff and I will collect all your insurance information, shop all of our companies for you and then I present you with our best options from both a pricing as well as coverage standpoint to see if something works for you. If it does great, if not that’s okay too, there is never any pressure to buy, we just really appreciate the opportunity.

651-429-7609 1350 Highway 96 E White Bear Lake

carboneswhitebearlake.com

NOW HIRING! PLEASE STOP IN AND FILL OUT AN APPLICATION DINE IN, DELIVERY, TAKE OUT AVAILABLE

E PRE

715271

Good news. Rates just got lower. Scott William Bohnen, Agent 1981 Whitaker Street White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Bus: 763-515-4655 scott.bohnen.vaayzv@statefarm.com

RICARDO’S PUB PIZZA Delicious Pizza made to order

Wishing you and yours a safe start to Winter and a Happy Holiday season. — Brian Roelofs

I’m excited to announce auto insurance rates just went down. I can help you ﬁnd coverage that works for you. LET’S TALK TODAY.

0DKWRPHGL $YH 0DKWRPHGL

695308

1011 Meadowlands Dr. Suite 7b White Bear Township 55127 5 5 5 "2.,*2-0314+1.66*", 0/ 7 (’$!&)%!#&($

WANT TO We provide full service nancial planning and ADVERTISE investment advisory servicesHERE? specializing in personal planning, small business, non-pro t and governmental employer groups.

651-888-4111

Call or email Vicki @ 651-407-1211 763-689-9023 | 877-403-2374 wbpressad1@presspubs.com www.efsadvisors.com

EULDQ#URHORIVDJHQF\ FRP

Securities and Investment Advisory Services offered through EFS Advisors. A Registered Investment Advisor. Member FINRA & SIPC.

ZZZ URHORIVDJHQF\ FRP

BEST OF THE PRESS

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL 1901155 State Farm County Mutual Insurance Company of Texas, Richardson, TX

AAA ACE Acuity Cincinnati Chubb Encompass Foremost - The Hartford - Integrity Kemper - Main Street - MetLife - Midwest Family Nationwide - Progressive - PURE - QBE Safeco - Secura - Selective - State Auto Travelers West Bend - Western National - Westﬁeld

$XWR +RPH /LIH %XVLQHVV

718507

OF TH

NOW OPEN!

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

Below are a handful of some of the companies we represent and can be your agent and advocate with.

2021 BEST

4100 Bellaire Avenue www.WhiteBearLakeDental.com

440 Emerson St N Ste 4, Cambridge MN 55008 - (763) 689-9023

722065 676238

DELIVERY & TAKEOUT AVAILABLE

My name is Brian Roelofs and I have been assisting families and businesses just like yours for over 19 years in finding the right insurance company to fit your specific needs.

695305

651-653-3802

www.roelofsagency.com brian@roelofsagency.com

Dr. Joy Johnson

Same Day Crowns

THE LAKE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2021

INSIDE: SPORTS

PUBLIC NOTICES

651-653-3802

CLASSIFIEDS

CALL-A-SPECIALIST

DOWNTIME

719749 667573

Dr. Joy Johnson Dental Care for the Entire Family 4100 Bellaire Avenue www.WhiteBearLakeDental.com

ANIMAL ANGELS: Teaching dogs to become healers PAGE 7B

PAUL DOLS | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

Preparing to light the way

Above: Evelyn Acosta takes advantage of the bright sunshine and relatively mild temperature to complete the elaborate front yard holiday display that can be seen along County Rd. E in White Bear Lake.

Above: The lighted display in front of the Acosta home includes both sacred and secular Christmas and holiday themed elements. Holiday Light contest entries can be submitted at: presspubs.com/holidaylights.

At right: A festive holiday display decorates the Cup and Cone in downtown White Bear Lake. The seasonal ice cream and sandwich shop will reopen in March.

SYNTHETIC $5999

37th Wedding Show

INCLUDES VEHICLE INSPECTION WE ALSO OFFER: •BRAKES •A/C •TUNE TUNE UPS

Tues - Sun 7:30a - 4p

Concrete Polar Bears

(651) 6 1) 429 429-4244 424 KnutsenAuto.com

2187 Fourth Street, WBL, MN 55110

651-429-5356

www.medchestmn.com

721003 671036

718208

4742 WASHINGTON SQ.

contact@knutsenauto.com 2015 Fifth Street White Bear Lake M-F 7:30a - 5:30p

720696

COFFEE HOUSE

651.724.3719

Save the Date

Polar Bear Store

OIL CHANGE $4999

January 9 11am - 2pm

We provide full service ﬁnancial planning and

Enjoy Local, Trusted Vendors Door prizes, samplings, and much more!

investment advisory services specializing in personal planning, small business, non-proﬁt and governmental employer groups.

Admission $5 per person Purchase tickets online at presspubs.com or call 651-407-1200 to reserve your tickets SPONSORED BY

763-689-9023 | 877-403-2374 www.efsadvisors.com Securities and Investment Advisory Services oﬀered through EFS Advisors.

A Registered Investment Advisor. Member FINRA & SIPC. 440 Emerson St N Ste 4, Cambridge MN 55008 - (763) 689-9023

722065

Coffee house Hours

At left: Reservations are accepted for the popular illuminated geodesic igloos on the upstairs deck at the Brickhouse restaurant in downtown White Bear Lake.

2222 4th St. White Bear Lake

721714

new artisian mule fl avors weekly

WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS

DECEMBER 1, 2021

www.presspubs.com

SPORTS PREVIEW BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE ALPINE SKI

Coach — Fred Feirn Captains — Maggie Blanding (senior), Patrick Levins (senior) Other returning letter winners — Girls: Mia Haskins (junior), Madeline McNerlin (junior), Ella Skeie (junior), Stella Christianson (sophomore), Lucy Guidinger (sophomore), Addison Medin (sophomore), Eva Haskins (freshman), Josie Guidinger (8th grade); Boys: Jet Feirn (junior), Dylan Christopherson (junior), Garrett Jungmann (junior), Robert Dressen (freshman), Max Florin (freshman), Harrison McNerlin (freshman), Cooper Feirn (8th grade). In the mix — Girls: Elin Reigstad (sophomore), Leyla Tice (7th grade); Boys: Matthew Hodge (freshman), Angus Levins (8th grade), Nicholas Thomson (7the grade), Trevor Klier (7th grade), Reid Golda (7th grade). Fast facts — Maggie Blanding (senior) is a three-time all-stater, placing 14th, 8th and 3rd in the last three state meets. Patrick Levins (senior) placed 24th and 17th the last two state meets. Coach says — “The alpine team is ready for another great season. Maggie Blanding and Patrick Levins have the experience and motivation to lead a strong team of returning skiers and several new racers. The team has added a new strength training program this season to increase our speed and to help prevent injuries. We have a great team of all around multi-sport athletes this season.” SCHEDULE Multiple conference teams in each meet Tuesday, Jan. 4 — at Afton Alps, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11 — at Wild Mountain, 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13 — at Wild Mountain, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18 — at Afton Alps, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25 — at Afton Alps, 5 p.m.

2021

BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE BASKETBALL//BOYS

BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE BASKETBALL//GIRLS

Coach — Gregory Burke (1st year) Assistants — Tony Couch, Kevin Green, Jack Zisla Last year — 7-12 overall, 7-11 conference Captains — Jack Janicki (junior guard), Jack Misgen (junior guard) Returning starters — Janicki, Misgen, Alex Lockwood (senior guard) In the mix — At press time for this section, Coach Burke had not determined who else would be in the rotation. Fast facts — Janicki averaged 19.7 points last year and has 631 career points. Misgen averaged 9.2 points and Lockwood 4.6. Coach says — “We play in arguably the best conference in the state. Our goal is to be consistent in doing all the little things the right way. We need to establish a defensive identity and become more mentally tough. The challenging part will be integrating a lot of new parts and the kids learning a new system. Jack Janicki has received several Division 1 offers and will be one of top players in the state. He is our hardest worker. It’s rare to have that kind of player. Misgen and Lockwood have been through a lot of battles so they give us some needed experience.” SCHEDULE Thursday, Dec. 2 — St. Croix Prep, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 — Centennial, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7 — at Eagan, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14 — at Forest Lake, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16 — Stillwater, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 — at Mahtomedi, 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23 — Anoka, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29 — Tartan tournament Tuesday, Jan. 4 — at East Ridge, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7 — Roseville Area, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12 — Woodbury, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13 — at Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18 — Irondale, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21 — Mounds View, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26 — at Park, Cottage Grove, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28 — Forest Lake, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3 — at Stillwater, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11 — East Ridge, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15 — at Roseville Area, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17 — at Woodbury, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23 — Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25 — at Irondale, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1 — at Mounds View, 7 p.m. Friday, March 4 — Park, 7 p.m.

Coach — Jeremy Post (16th year) Assistants — Lisa Setterlund, Dustin Holman, Ryan Bartlett, Ryan Poepard Last year — 10-10 overall, 9-9 conference Captains/returning starters — Lauren Eckerle (senior guard), Nevaeh Hughes (senior forward), Addie Bachmeier (senior guard) Other letter winners back — Jordyn Schmittdiel (sophomore forward), Ava Post (junior forward), Blessing Adebisi (junior center) Fast facts — Eckerle averaged 16.6 points and made 46 threepointers last year. Hughes averaged 11.6 points and 7.6 rebounds. Both were all-conference. Coach says — “We return our two leading scorers from last year. Hoping to see many of our kids step up and create more depth and balance to the team this year. Looking forward to an exciting season.” SCHEDULE Saturday, Dec. 4 — Centennial, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7 — Mounds View, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 — Eagan, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14 — Forest Lake, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17 — at Stillwater, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21 — Mahtomedi, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28 — vs. Rochester Lourdes, 2:45 p.m., at Mayo Civic Center Wednesday, Dec. 29 — vs. Lake City, 5 p.m., at Mayo Civic Center Tuesday, Jan. 4 — East Ridge, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7 — at Roseville Area, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12 — at Woodbury, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14 — Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18 — at Irondale, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21 — at Mounds View, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26 — Park, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28 — at Forest Lake, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3 — Stillwater, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11 — at East Ridge, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15 — Roseville Area, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18 — Woodbury, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23 — at Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25 — Irondale, 7 p.m.

BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED

Patrick Levins

BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE GYMNASTICS Coach — Kelly Rivers (7th year) Assistants — Bailey Nelson, Sarah Crist, Kyle Nelson Last year — 6-2 duals, 3rd in conference, 2nd in section’ Returning starters — Laney Gunderson (senior captain), Grace Squires (senior captain), Riley Robovsky (senior captain), Josie Mlejnek (freshman) Fast facts — Squires and Gunderson were state qualiﬁers and allconference the last three seasons. Coach says — “We are excited for the upcoming season as we have great senior captains to help lead us and some new fresh talent. We do have smaller numbers than in the past few seasons and so we have hoping to stay healthy and have a really fun season again.” SCHEDULE Friday, Dec. 3 — Forest Lake, 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 — White Bear Lake Invitational, noon Thursday, Dec. 9 — at Roseville Area, 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16 — at Park, Cottage Grove, 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6 — at East Ridge, 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8 — Invitational a Park Center, 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13 — Cretin-Derham Hall, 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20 — at Stillwater, 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27 — Irondale/Mounds View, 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29 — Rogers Invitational, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2 — Woodbury, 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12 — Section 4AA at Stillwater, 8 a.m.

WINTER

BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED

Lauren Eckerle

BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED

Matt Sloan

BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE WRESTLING Coach — Craig Nasvik (33rd year) Assistants — Dane Bates, Donny Longendyke, John Shellenberger, Jeff Isaac, Joe Gallmeier, Jon Pratt Last year — 10-20 overall, 3-7 conference Captains — Matt Sloan (senior,195), Tyler Brock (junior, 152) Other returning starters — Christian Carlson (freshman, 113/120), Isaac Kolstad (freshman, 113/120), Ali Charif (junior, 132), Dov Nathanson (sophomore, 145), Theron Cartier (senior, 220). Fast facts — Sloan was all-conference and a state qualiﬁer the last two years. He has 121 career wins and placed 6th last year at state. Coach says — “We are looking to rebound this year from all the distractions, unforeseen obstacles and other happenings we could not control from last year’s challenges with Covid. The mixture of returning wrestlers and the inﬂux of a strong nucleus of young new wrestlers lend us a great opportunity for growth. There will be a time of searching for the identity, but we will expect to be competitive week to week and to be our best come tourney time.” SCHEDULE Saturday, Dec. 4 — Minnetonka Invitational, 8 a.m. 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9 — vs. Elk River, Roseville, St. Paul Central, 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10 — Brainerd Invitational, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 — Brainerd Invitational, 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 17 — vs. Cretin-Derham Hall, East Ridge, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21 — at St. Anthony Village (Irondale. So. St. Paul, St. Paul Washington) Wednesday, Dec. 29 — Rogers Invitational, 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13 — vs. Forest Lake, Mounds View, 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15 — Champlin Park dual tournament, 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21 — vs. Centennial, Irondale, Mahtomedi, 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28 — vs. Cambridge-Isanti, Park, Stillwater, 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29 — So. St. Paul Invitational, 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3 — at Woodbury (also Scott West, Totino-Grace), 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4 — vs. St. Paul Johnson and TBD, 4:30 p.m.

720857

WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS

www.presspubs.com

SPORTS PREVIEW BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE SWIMMING//BOYS

BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE HOCKEY//BOYS

Head coach — Jake Mueller (12th year) Assistants — Tia Quirk, Annette Crews Last year — 1-8 in duals Captains — Aidan Cleary (senior), Will Jenkins (seniors) Other returning starters — Calvin Fortman (senior), Ben Mullin (senior), Amarre Zalazar (junior), Logan Morrison (junior), Brayden Kolb (sophomore), Calvin Weier (sophomore), Tony Parada Romero (freshman), Ethan Vander Veer (freshman). In the mix — Daniel Aubin, Finnian McVeigh, Jacob Pierce, Benny Swierczek, and Peter Tucker. Fast facts — Romero was a state qualiﬁer in diving last year. Coach says — “We will continue to build on the improvement from last year.” SCHEDULE Saturday, Dec. 11 — Prior Lake Invitational, noon Thursday, Dec. 16 — Forest Lake, 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23 — at Irondale, 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6 — at Mounds View-Irondale, 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13 — Cretin-Derham Hall, 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20 — Roseville Area, 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22 — Tartan Invitational, 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27 — at East Ridge, 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3 — at Stillwater, 6 p.m.

BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED

Jack Janick

BEST OF THE PRESS

I am proud to serve the local communities.

Jamie Larkin

NMLS285234 Branch NMLS2028637 CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC™

4511 Allendale Dr, White Bear Lake

Equal Housing Opportunity. All loans subject to underwriting approval. Certain restrictions apply. Call for details. NMLS3029 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC

# ! ! !

Your Spiritwear Specialists! In our old location in a new beautiful building! % ! # % $ ! # % !! ! % !! " % $ % $ % ! # ! ! % ! # ! ! % ! % ! % ! % ! % !

651-429-1394 www.hisdahls.com

1978 Hwy 96 E White Bear Lake

Coach — Doug Cran (2nd year) Assistants — Phil Wacker, Jenna Powers, Sarah Solberg, Megan Kratzke Last year — Girls 6th, boys 5th in Section 4 Captains — Boys: Tyler Long (senior), Micah Fritz (senior), Ian Ottaviani (junior). Girls: Gianna McLeod (senior), Madie Bystrom (junior), Megan Ryan (junior). Other returning letter winners — Girls: Nicole Murphy (junior), Ami Nachtsheim (freshman), Irene Bakke (8th grade), Lydia Moore (8th grade). Boys: Ian Cran (sophomore), Tanner Hoel (sophomore), Andrew Klier (freshman). Fast facts —Bystrom and Ryan were allconference last year. Both teams are young.

651-426-8998

the season with a lot of fresh faces. We are growing and developing.” SCHEDULE Thursday, Nov. 11 — Mahtomedi, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16 — at Rogers, 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20 — Roseville Area, 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23 — at Irondale, 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26 — at Grand Rapids, 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27 — vs. TBD at Grand Rapids Saturday, Dec. 4 — at Mounds View, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7 — Forest Lake, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 — Stillwater, 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14 — at East Ridge, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 — Park, 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21 — at Osseo, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28 — vs. Forest Lake at Blaine tournament, 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29 — vs TBS at Blaine tournament Tuesday, Jan. 4 — at Woodbury, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6 — Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8 — at Centennial/SLP, 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11 — at Roseville Area, 7 p.m.

BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE NORDIC SKI There are four seniors and one junior among 30 boys, and one senior among 18 girls. Coach says — “Our boys team graduated 10 seniors, including our top ﬁve section skiers, so there is a bit of work to do. We have a strong group of returning and new athletes from middle school up to seniors. The girls team is deﬁnitely positioned to move up the conference and section ranks, having lost only two seniors from last season, and being led by a group who have been skiing three or four years. The goal for both boys and girls is to see vast improvement in technique, strength, endurance, intensity and racing know-how. This will position us to do well this season and going forward. Both are young teams with a bright future.” SCHEDULE All conference teams in each meet

“Over 50 years of Family Tradition”

Tuesday, Jan. 25 — at Irondale, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27 — at Roseville Area, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29 — at Grand Rapids, 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5 — Mounds View, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 — Forest Lake, 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12 — to be determined

BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED

Nicholas O’Brien

BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED

Maya Marston

Wednesday, Dec. 1 — at Les Bolstad Golf Course, 3:40 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8 — at Les Kolstad Golf Course, 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14 — at Les Bolstad Golf Course, 3:40 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16 — at Eagle Valley, 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21 — at BCRC, 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5 — at BCRC , 3:40 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12 — at BCRC , 3:10 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17 — at BCRC, 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 27 — at BCRC, 3:40 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2 — at BCRC, 3:40 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3 — at BCRC, 9 a.m. BCRC is Battle Creek Regional Park, Maplewood

Stop in after your next sporting event!

BEST OF THE PRESS

Voted Best Dental Practice by White Bear Lake Magazine and Minnesota Monthy for 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021!

Thursday, Jan. 13 — at Anoka, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15 — Irondale, 3 p.m. Tuesday, 18 — at Coon Rapids, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22 — Mounds View, 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25 — at Forest Lake, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29 — TBD

HAVE A GREAT SEASON!

www.WhiteBearSmiles.com

Hisdahls

Awards & Recognition Screenprinting & Embroidery

Coach — Elsa Shorey Assistants — Mark Domschot, Randy Kieger, Colleen Cameron, Kailee Snyder Last year — 4-15 overall, 4-14 conference Captains — Annika Norman (junior forward), Celia Spence (junior forward), Maya Marston (junior goalie) Other returning regulars — Gabby Hofeld (sophomore forward), Hailey Dawe (sophomore defense), Zoe Timmons (sophomore defense), Ava Johnson (sophomore forward), Amanda Smythe (freshman forward/defense), Grace Bailey (freshman defense), Talia Domschot (freshman forward). In the mix — Elaina Hosﬁeld, Lyla Beck, Elaina Holmes, Maddy Belisle, Lily Howard, Olivia Simpkins, Kendall Boeser. Fast fact — Top scorer back is Hofeld (7 goals, 3 assists). Ellie Sarauer, leading scoring the last two years, transferred to Gentry Academy for her junior year. Coach says — “No seniors, and with two girls just about back from injuries, we are starting

Voted Top Dentist Hall of Fame by Mpls/St Paul Magazine

2021

BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE HOCKEY//GIRLS

SMILE & Have a great season!

720886

721796

(651) 484-1474 | jamielarkin.com

WINTER

lost a lot of scoring to graduation. As always, we should be solid defensively in our zone as the year progresses.” SCHEDULE Friday, Nov. 26 — Duluth East, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2 — at Mounds View, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 — at Edina, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7 — Stillwater, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9 — Roseville Area, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 — Irondale, 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13 — Totino-Grace, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17 — at Moorhead, 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 — at St. Cloud Tech, 2:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23 — Hill-Murray, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4 — at East Ridge, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5 — at Forest Lake, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11 — at Eastview, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13 — at East Ridge, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15 — Park, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18 — at Cretin-Derham Hall, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20 — at Woodbury, 7:30 p.m.

720882

HAVE A GREAT SEASON!

Coach — Tim Sager (20th year) Assistants — Chris Anderson, Sean Padden, Steve Henry, Thomas Delaney, Derek Simon (goalies) Last year — 16-4-1 overall, 14-3-1 conference Captains — Tyler Bishop (senior forward), Nick O’Brien (senior defenseman) Returning starters — Aiden Welch (junior forward), Grady Gallatin (junior defense), Jackson Kohnen (senior goalie), Brady Borgestad (junior forward) Fast facts — Top scorers back are Bishop (10 goals, 15 assists) and Welch (6-13). Kohnen had an .893 save percentage. Bishop and Kohnen were all-conference. Coach says — “We are very excited for the upcoming season after a solid year in 2020-21. We graduated 12 seniors so there is great competition for spots. We play a very challenging non-conference schedule along with a tough conference schedule. We should be a solid skating team, and our returning forwards will have to pick up the scoring as we

651-770-8670 | www.VillageInnStadium.com 3600 Hoffman Rd. White Bear Lake

720884

DECEMBER 1, 2021

WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS

DECEMBER 1, 2021

www.presspubs.com

SPORTS PREVIEW ZEPHYRS // MAHTOMEDI BASKETBALL//BOYS

Coach — Keith Newman (16th year) Assistants — Neal Fox, George Palke, Jordan Goodmanson Last year — 13-5 overall, 10-4 conference Captains — Kole McKeown (senior forward), Will Underwood (junior guard) Returning starters — Underwood, Owen Carlson (junior guard) In the mix —McKeown, Javan Harvey (junior forward), AJ McCleery (junior guard), Cole Armitage (junior guard), Jonathan Harvey (senior guard), James Ecker (junior guard), Tommy Muetzel (junior forward) Fast facts — Underwood, who averaged 23.6 points last year, will miss several weeks with a football knee injury. Carlson averaged 12.9 points. Coach says — “We are excited after a strong offseason to get going. Our non-conference schedule has several tough opponents,

including opening with Mounds View. We have many players coming up from very successful B-squad and JV teams that will learn on the ﬂy and be very good varsity players as well. We expect to play fast and defend with guys giving great effort. We are looking to be very competitive in all games and be near the top of the Metro East Conference. We expect South St. Paul and Tartan to also challenge for the conference title.” SCHEDULE Friday, Dec. 3 — at Mounds View, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7 — at St. Anthony Village, 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10 — Centennial, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 — White Bear Lake, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21 — Stillwater, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29 — vs. Andover, 2:45 p.m., at Tartan Thursday, Dec. 30 — at Tartan tournament, TBD Tuesday, Jan. 4 —at So. St. Paul, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 7 — Two Rivers, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11 — at St. Thomas Academy, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14 — Anoka, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19 — Hastings, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21 — Hill-Murray, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22 — Holy Angels, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25 — Simley, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28 — North St. Paul, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2 — at Tartan, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4 — at Two Rivers, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8 — St. Thomas Academy, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10 — at Hill-Murray, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15 — Hudson (WI), 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18 — at Hastings, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22 — Simley, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25 — at North St. Paul, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1 — Tartan, 7 p.m. Friday, March 4 — So. St. Paul, 7 p.m.

ZEPHYRS // MAHTOMEDI WRESTLING Coach — Matt Oswald (7th year) Last year — 5-21 overall, 1-6 conference Captains — Billy Arlandson (senior), JP Johnson (junior) Returning starters — Hayden Schaefer (junior), Evan McGuire (freshman), Palmer Emery (junior), Arlandson (senior), Emmet Poppelman (junior), Johnson (junior), Max Rice (junior), Lucas Monteiro (junior)

SCHEDULE Thursday, Dec. 2 — Quad at St. Croix Lutheran, TBD Wednesday, Dec. 8 — Quad at St. Paul Johnson, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9 — Quad at So. St. Paul, 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16 — Two Rivers, 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30 — Eau Claire Memorial Invitational, 9:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8 — Cambridge-Isanti Invitational, 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13 — vs. Hastings, Two Rivers,

ZEPHYRS // MAHTOMEDI ALPINE SKI

5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15 — Stillwater tournament, 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20 —at Tartan (also St. Thomas), 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21 — Quad at White Bear Lake, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28 — Quad at Park Center, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2 — Tri at Highland Park, 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5 — Metro East meet, home, 9 a.m.

ZEPHYRS // MAHTOMEDI NORDIC SKI

Coach — Lisa Gacek Preview not available SCHEDULE All meets against multiple conference teams Thursday, Dec. 9 — at Elm Creek Park Reserve, 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16 — at Hyland Park Reserve, 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5 — at Elm Creek Park Reserve, 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13 — at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 3:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28 — conference championships at Elm Creek Park Reserve, 10 a.m. Thursday, Deb. 3 — conference championships at Hyland Park Reserve, 10 a.m.

Coach — Dave Bridges (6th year) Assistants — Brianna McIntyre, Acadia Hegedus Last year — Girls 1st, boys 2nd in conference Returning letter winners — Girls: Makayla Fischer (senior), Liz Hansen (senior), Sarah Brings (junior), Maya Tarnowski (senior), Greta Liner (junior), Maddie Noel (senior). Boys: Max Nelson (senior), Mackinley Commander (senior), Elex Tell (senior), Jon Nelson (senior), Jonah Bechard (senior), Casey Hagen (senior), Ben Larson (sophomore), Isaiah Horsager (junior), Ethan Laynor (sophomore), Luke Vipond (freshman), Evan Carion (freshman), Ethan Albrecht (8th grade)

Strauss Skates & Bicycles

Fast facts — Fischer, Brings and Tarnowski were state qualiﬁers last year. Fischer had the highest ﬁnish, 45th. Nelson was conference champion last year and Commander placed 6th.

WINTER

2021

ZEPHYRS // MAHTOMEDI BASKETBALL//GIRLS

Coach — Erica Zizzo (3rd year) Assistants — Mark Gustafson (JV, varsity), Marisa Gustafson (B squad), Kevin Anderson (freshman) Last year — 16-4 overall, 11-2 conference Captains — Zoie Centers (senior guard), Sonya Potthoff (junior guard) Other letter winners — Layla Gile (senior center), Ella Kletti (sophomore guard), Savanna Stockness (sophomore forward) In the mix — A strong freshman class will be represented on varsity and one seventh-grader made the squad, the coach said. Fast facts — Centers has been all-conference twice and averaged 12 points last year. Potthoff averaged 8.9 points. Zoey Washington, a twoyear starter, moved out of the district. Coach says — “I am excited to be back in the gym with such a great group of girls. The team is working hard and is very athletic. We have a nice mix of seasoned players and youth. We have a challenging non-conference schedule which will help prepare us for the season. My expectations are every time we are on the court, we push ourselves to be our best.” SCHEDULE Friday, Nov. 26 —vs. Sauk Centre at St. Thomas Academy, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27 — vs. Grand Rapids at St. Thomas Academy, 2:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 — at Woodbury, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7 — at Holy Angels, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14 — Tartan, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17 — at Fridley, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21 — at White Bear Lake, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28 — Hill-Murray tournament, TBD Wednesday, Dec. 29 — Hill-Murray tournament, TBD Thursday, Dec. 30 — Hill-Murray tournament, TBD Tuesday, Jan. 4 — Chisago Lakes, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7 — at Two Rivers, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11 — So. St. Paul, 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17 — vs. Red Wing at St. Catherine Univ., 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19 — at Hastings, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21 — at Hill-Murray, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25 — Simley, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28 — at North St. Paul, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4 — Two Rivers, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8 — at So. St. Paul, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10 — Hill-Murray, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16 — at Tartan, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18 — Hastings, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22 — at Simley, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23 — Spring Lake Park, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25 — North St. Paul, 7 p.m.

SCHEDULE Multiple conference teams in each meet Thursday, Dec. 9 — at Elm Creek Park Reserve, 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16 — at Hyland Park Reserve, 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5 — at Elm Creek Park Reserve, 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13 — at Hyland Park Reserve, 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18 — at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 3:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28 — at Elm Creek Park Reserve, 10 a.m. (conference championships)

On the cutting edge since 1887. Specializing in all things skating and cycling for over 130 years!

BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED

Zoie Centers 717965

751 Cope Ave E | Maplewood shopstrauss.com | 651-770-1344 We Deliver to portions of Hugo, Centerville and Mahtomedi

Ice Cream Shop Open Year Round

BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED

Makayla Fischer

We Deliver Pints & Malts With Any Pizza Order

Have a Great Season!!

651-653-9845 4687 Bald Eagle Ave.

$2695

WBL Pizza Man • 651-653-9845 All prices subject to sales tax & cannot be combined with any other offers.Expires 1/31/22

720963

16” 3 Topping Pizza 12” Cheesebread 2litre Pepsi

651-483-4055 125 E County Rd. F, Vadnais Heights

721790

Monster Meal Deal

BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED

Owen Carlson

DECEMBER 1, 2021

WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS

www.presspubs.com

SPORTS PREVIEW ZEPHYRS // MAHTOMEDI HOCKEY//BOYS

Head coach — Jeff Poeschl (25th year) Assistants — Alex Rogoscheske, Tom Strelow, Chris Bennett Last year — 12-8-1 overall, 4-4-1 conference Captains — Ben Dardis (senior goalie), Grant Dardis (senior defenseman), Brent Gulenchyn (senior forward) Other returning starters — Owen Harrod (senior defenseman), Sean Doggett (senior defenseman), Cav Bruner (junior defenseman), Charlie Drage (junior forward), David Wolsfeld (junior forward), Johnny Grove (junior forward) Fast facts — Ben Dardis has made all-conference twice, and had a .926 save percentage last year. Top 5 scorers graduated. Top returning scorer is Wolsfeld (8 goals, 5 assists). Coach says — “We are excited to see how our team will rise to the challenge this year. Our strength is in the goaltender position, and we have a lot of talented forwards capable of providing the scoring for us. We will be battle-tested come playoff time and hope to do our best to make it back to the state tournament.” SCHEDULE Friday, Nov. 26 — vs. Monticello at TRIA Rink, St. Paul, TBD Saturday, Nov. 27 — vs. Orono at TRIA Rink, St. Paul, TBD

Tuesday, Nov. 30 — at Cretin-Derham Hall, 7:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 — East Grand Forks, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9 — at Hill-Murray, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 — St. Thomas Academy, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 — Hermantown, 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21 — Stillwater, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6 — Lakeville North, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8 — at St. Thomas Academy, 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11 — at Simley, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15 — Hill-Murray, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19 — Two Rivers, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25 — at Tartan, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27 — at Hastings, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29 — Benilde-St. Margaret’s, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2 —Eden Prairie, 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5 — St. Michael-Albertville, 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8 —Breck, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15 — at Delano, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17 — at So. St. Paul, 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 — Woodbury, 7 p.m.

WINTER

2021

ZEPHYRS // MAHTOMEDI GYMNASTICS

Coach — Debbie Driscoll (45th year) Assistants — Kristin Driscoll (17th year) Last year — 6-0 conference and overall; 3rd place in Section 4AA Captains — Tess Mathson (senior), Lily Gornick (senior) Other returning starters — Erin Hoffman (junior), Abbey Bush (junior), Madison Moeller (junior) In the mix — Annika Sturm (junior), Kendall Hines (junior), Alix Fox (sophomore), Natalie Eisenhuth (sophomore) Coach says — “We are working on upgrades. We are back in Class A this season (after two years in Class 2A) so we hope to improve throughout the season and with the goal of advancing as a team to the state meet.” SCHEDULE Thursday, Dec. 2 — Simley, 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9 — at Hastings, 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16 — Two Rivers, 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6 — at North St. Paul, 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15 — Mahtomedi Invitational, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20 — Tartan, 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27 — at So. St. Paul, 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3 — Metro East need at Simley, 6 p.m.

ZEPHYRS // MAHTOMEDI HOCKEY//GIRLS Coach — Bill Mauricio Assistants — Tom Anitzberger, Taylor Sandholm, Drew Schenkenberg Last year — 7-12 overall, 4-6 conference Returning letter winners — Karen Miller (senior forward), Abby Hanson (senior forward), Sydney King (junior forward), Victoria Nelson (sophomore forward), Haley Moosbrugger (freshman defenseman), Maddie McMahon (senior forward) In the mix — Lexi Jensen (junior defense), Charli Irvine (freshman forward), Quinn Whitehead (senior defense), Olivia Bengtson (sophomore forward), Aspen Tillges (8th grade defense), Rylee Mogren (freshman forward), Julia Fussy (sophomore forward), Cate Curran (freshman defense), Kaitlyn Galeazzi (8th grade goalie) Fast facts — Miller was top scorer last year with 11 goals and 9 assists SCHEDULE Thursday, Nov. 11 — at White Bear Lake, 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 — St. Francis, 3 p.m, Friday, Nov. 19 — vs. Rock Ridge at Eveleth, 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20 — at Hibbing, 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 23 — at Mound-Westonka, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30 — Chisago Lakes, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7 — at Hill-Murray, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10 — Two Rivers, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15 —Hastings, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17 — So. St. Paul, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 — Hopkins, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21 — at Tartan/North, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23 — vs. Minneapolis at Parade Arena, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30 —Tartan/North, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5 — Armstrong, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7 — at Simley, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8 — at Proctor/Hermantown, 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12 — Hill-Murray, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14 — at Two Rivers, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18 — at Hastings, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21 — at So. St. Paul, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25 — at Orono, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28 — Simley, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4 — Park, 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5 — at Kasson-Mantorville, 3 p.m. BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED

Tess Mathson

Think Local... Act Local... Be Local

GO ZEPHYRS GOOD LUCK THIS SEASON!

M L hl

Auto • Home • Life • Business

NMLS# 1820

Good Luck Zephyrs!

GO ZEPHYRS!

Laura Whitney Realtor licensed in MN & WI 612-387-3052 LauraWhitney@EdinaRealty.com

Brian Roelofs

313 Stillwater Rd. • Willernie 651-888-4111 • www.roelofsagency.com brian@roelofsagency.com

2137 4th Street | Edinarealty.com/laura-whitney-realtor 720871

Spencer McLachlan Sales Manager, NMLS# 856104 Direct: 763.370.9979 Email: smclachlan@cmgﬁ.com www.ApplyWithSpencer.com

720881

Helping you finance or refinance your home Grants & Downpayment assistance programs available

720876

Spencer McLachlan

Have a great season!

GO ZEPHYRS!

Deli & Market

NOW OPEN!

(651) 653-4733 • roman-market.com 310 Stillwater Rd, Willernie

720880

www.gephartelectric.com

721797

1ńĈûƇŸĭûÝń "ŕōžƇŸƍûƇĭŕō ɓ iŕƤ ÉŕńƇÝġĈ ɓ (Ĉžĭġō ɓ ¤ĈŸƣĭûĈ 720883

96 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi forstersdugoutbar.rocks

Smokehouse meats, House made sausages, smoked ﬁsh, house-made Fresh deli salads. Full grocery with dairy, produce, and bakery goods

WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS

SHARE THE JOY! GWBLCF CELEBRATORY EVENT

CONTRIBUTED

Monroe Crossing Holiday Concert When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10 Where: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, Mahtomedi High School, 8000 75th St. N. Details: Wildwood Artist Series presents a holiday

WBCA MEMBERS EXHIBITION

concert with a blend of bluegrass, gospel, and originals. Tickets $25/ adult; $20/seniors; $15/ students. Contact: 651-605-1124 or wildwoodartistseries. com

“WHITE CHRISTMAS”

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

DECEMBER 1, 2021

www.presspubs.com

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18; 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 12 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Lakeshore Players perform the classic holiday musical. Tickets $25-$30. Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org

When: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2 Where: White Bear Country Inn, 4940 Highway 61 Details: Meet this year’s Community Partners grantees, honor the philanthropy of the Hanifl family, learn about the Greater White Bear Lake Area Community Foundation’s 2022 vision, laugh with old friends and new. RSVP. Contact: kris@gwblcf. org or 651-408-5412

TREE OF LIGHT AND REMEMBRANCE

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

CHRISTMAS AT THE COURTHOUSE

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

WINTERFEST

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

DEPOLARIZING CONVERSATIONS SKILLS WORKSHOP

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

AUTHOR VISIT

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 4 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Local author Verne Pickering will sign copies of his book “Stands Before His People: Enmegahbowh and the Ojibwe.” Contact: 651-426-0918

DECEMBER 2 – 8, 2021

“THE” Baking Sale MUST BE AN M E M B E R TO TA K E A D VA N TA G E O F T H E S E G R E AT D E A L S L U N D S A N D B Y E R LY S . C O M / E X T R A S

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

When: 9-11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 5 Where: White Bear Lake American Legion Post #168, 2210 3rd St. Details: Visit with Santa while enjoying a pancake and sausage breakfast. Adults $6; children 10 and under $4. Bring a food donation for the White Bear Area Food Shelf. Contact: 651-429-5770

NOT A MEMBER? SCAN TO JOIN OR TEXT EXTRAS TO 55955

ELF, JR.

721631

4630 Centerville Road White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-653-0000

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9; 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17; 2 p.m. Dec. Friday, Dec. 10, Sunday, Dec. 12 & 19; 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18.

Where: Lakes International Language Academy, 19850 Fenway Ave. N., Forest Lake Details: Holiday musical performed by Children’s Performing Arts. Tickets $20/ adults; $10/students and seniors. Contact: childrensperformingartsmn.org

HOLIDAY CHORAL CONCERT: “MAGNIFICAT”

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

“WITH WONDERING AWE “ CONCERT

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

GUIDED BIRD HIKE

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

WHITE BEAR LAKE WINTER FARMERS MARKET

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

and a food truck. Contact: forksinthedirt.com

WARDEN’S HOUSE HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AND AUTHORS’ EVENT

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

MAHTOMEDI COMMUNITY LUNCH

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

JINGLE BEAR 5K

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

ELF HUNT

When: Saturday, Dec. 18 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake businesses Details: Visitors will receive a “North Pole Passport” where they can write the name of each elf they find at participating businesses and turn it in to win a prize. Contact: downtownwhitebearlake.com

VICTORIAN CAROLING ON THE CORNERS

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

WINTERTIME LED LIGHT SHOW

When: 5-10 p.m. through Mar. 20 Where: Downtown Stillwater, 1010 Main St. Details: Experience a winter wonderland of lights in downtown Stillwater on Chestnut St. from Maint Street to the Historic Lift Bridge beginning Black Friday.

DECEMBER 1, 2021

WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS

www.presspubs.com

Local pups train to be therapy dogs at Animal Angels BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER

Animal Angels. Many of the handlers have had more than one dog go through the program just for the joy it brings both the handlers and the dogs to take care of their community. “I was trying to figure out how to give back to the community. Now that my own mom is in memory care, it means even more to give back. I work full time and have a family, and I still have time for service. It’s been a great combination,” says Tami Zappa. It doesn’t matter what kind of dog it is. Any dog can be a therapy dog. What makes these pups special is the way they serve as a canine icebreaker to comfort those in need.

PHOTOS BY CORINNE STREMMEL | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

John Vigant approaches therapy dog in training, Lady Jane, with a treat.

FREE TRIP CHARGE With repair

$89 value! Expires 12/31/21

'SFF &TUJNBUF t &NFSHFODZ 4FSWJDF Serving the St. Paul and Surrounding Area

*Servicing all brands Licensed, Bonded, Insured

651-426-5220

Read our reviews and check out our current promotions at BEST OF

www.krinkies.com

THE PRES

721785

typical care facility. “There are a lot of sounds and even smells that can be distracting for the dogs,” Monroe explained, as she squeezed an aspirator through the group of dogs. The dogs and their handlers also practice how to approach someone who is getting a visit from a therapy dog. First, the handler begins by asking for permission to come and visit. The conversation then turns to the person receiving the visit, all while the dogs learn to greet that person on their level, whether the person is sitting in a wheelchair or lying in bed. The dogs are gearing up for their test on Dec. 11, which will give them eligibility for approval of personal liability insurance for visiting. If the dogs pass, Therapy Dogs International will allow them to be registered. One of the class’s handlers, Joanne Nicols, explained that the terms “therapy dog” and “service dog” can often get confused. “Service dogs tend to learn specific skills for one person. For example, a dog that works with someone who diabetic is trained to alert a person to take their medication.” The therapy dogs at Animal Angels are taught to go up to a variety of people with less-specialized needs. While the dogs need their approval, their handlers also require completion of a variety of background checks, including for liability insurance, as well as credit checks when they begin as volunteers. But those requirements don’t deter the handlers at

When you need us, we are here to help.

KOWALSKI’S SIGNATURE GIFT BOXES

Christmas Trees,

GIVE

Holiday Decorations & Gifts Advertise for the Holidays here! Thru Dec. 24 Call 651-407-1250

Christmas is coming! plan to buy your trees from us! Rum River Tree Farm & Nursery will be selling fresh cut Christmas trees at Cub Foods, White Bear Township location, at the south end of the parking lot: 1059 Meadowlands Drive White Bear Township, 55127

SIGNATURE • FLORAL & GIFTS • SPECIALTY CHEESE • LOCAL PRODUCTS WINE & SPIRITS • MEAT • CUSTOM

Tree sale hours: Monday – Friday, 12 – 8pm Saturday, 9am – 9pm Sunday, 9am – 7pm

For more information, call Cub Foods: 651-426-6534

Order online at kowalskis.com or call 651-313-6870 to create a custom gift box.

11 Twin Cities Locations • kowalskis.com

721810

Much of the time, the real learning is happening with the human students in the class. The handlers learn how to teach their dogs to approach new people and ignore distractions that may be in some of the facilities they visit. During the class, John Vigant (a.k.a the “treat guy” to the pups) simulates patients with wheelchairs or crutches while Monroe walks around with an aspirator so the dogs learn to remain undistracted by the sights and sounds of a

Therapy dogs in training and their handlers practice greeting each other.

721765

Those of us who love dogs know what our furry friends can do for us. They get us outside for long walks. They greet us at the door when we come home from work. Even petting your pooch for 15 minutes can lower your blood pressure by 10%. At St. Andrew’s Church in Mahtomedi, therapy dogs in training and their handlers are taught to put their best paw forward and use their skills to help those who most need the unconditional love of a dog. Kathryn Monroe first began leading Animal Angels in 2000. After moving to Mahtomedi, she became involved at St. Andrew’s and expressed her dream of operating a dog therapy class. Ever since, Monroe has been holding 10- to 12-week classes to train willing dogs and handlers. With a background in adult education with an emphasis in human and animal relationships, Monroe knows that benefit of spending time with a dog is nothing new. “The idea of animals as healers goes back to Hippocrates, whose name means horsepower. In the 1940s the Red Cross had animals to help men when they returned from war, and in 1965 we got statistical evidence that petting a dog can reduce blood pressure and put brainwaves in a meditative state,” says Monroe. According to Monroe, it's the historically invisible people of our world who can benefit most from the healing nature of animals. Once the therapy dogs get approval to visit, they typically will visit memory care units, schools, veterans homes and assisted living and hospice facilities. But before they are ready to visit those in need, the dogs and their handlers need to jump through a few hoops.

AND OUTDOORS

8B WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS

www.presspubs.com

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Prep bowl loss ends banner season for Mahtomedi BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

PAUL DOLS | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

Ethan Loss was targeted 20 times, catching seven balls for 130 yards.

you your weaknesses.” The bulk of Mahtomedi’s offense was Charlie Brandt throwing to Ethan Loss, who caught seven balls for 130 yards, but Loss was targeted 20 times. The Scarlet backs blanketed him the whole game. Brandt was 14for-31 for 211 yards with no interceptions. The Scarlets sacked Brandt only twice, but had him throwing on the run to well-covered receivers. “Ethan Loss, we had to cover him,” said Helget, when asked what concerned him most about Mahtomedi. “It’s no secret that the strength of our defense is stopping the run. We had to adjust to their receivers.” Mahtomedi had three field goal opportunities but made only one, even though Joey Heinsch is one of the top kickers in the metro area. He missed one from 31 yards, made one from 31, and another was blocked. West quarterback Zander Dittbenner completed 11 of 18 passes for 121 yards and two touchdowns. The Scarlets rushed for 135 yards. Dittbenner had 58 in 10 carries, Walker Britz 58 in 16 and Ryan Haley 41 in seven.

Strauss Skates & Bicycles S On the cutting edge since 1887. Specializing in all things skating and cycling for over 130 years!

Hull had a better day on defense, leading with 11 tackles and two forced fumbles at linebacker. Loss foiled one West drive with an end-zone interception and 57-yard return. The Scarlets got their first TD off a fumble on a punt return. Gunnar Woods lost the ball when hit by Elijah Bollman. Ryan Haley scooped it up at the 32 with an open field to the end zone. “That’s always tough,” said Muetzel, about giving up a defensive touchdown, “but it was just one play, and we had the whole game in front of us. Our kids did a good job battling through it.” West made it 14-0 on a nine-yard touchdown toss from Dittbenner to Brady Haugum with :20 left in the quarter. Mahtomedi got on the board with Heinsch hitting his field goal after a Dittbenner fumble. It was 14-3 at the half. The Zephyrs shook off the West shackles to drive 96 yards on six plays to open the third quarter. On a thirdand-18 from the four, after a penalty, Brandt lofted a pass to a tightlycovered Loss, who snagged it for a 28-yard gain. Hull dashed 27 yards. Brandt hit Woods for a 34-yard gain; he

Game summary Mahtomedi ………. 0 3 7 0 — 10 Mankato West …. 14 0 7 3 — 24 MW — Ryan Haley 33 fumble recovery return (Drew Smook kick) MW — Brady Haugum 9 pass from Zander Dittbenner (Smook kick) Mah — Joey Heinsch 31 field goal Mah — Jordan Hull 1 run (Heinsch kick) MW — Gibson Blackstad 13 pass from Dittbenner (Smook kick) MW — Smook 35 field goal Mahtomedi offense — Rushing: Hull 16-49, Nicholas Beiersdorf 3-3, Dominic Rohrer 1-3, Billy Arlandson 1-1, Charles Brandt 5-5 … Passing: Brandt 14-31211, 0 int; Hull 0-2-0-0 … Receiving: Ethan Loss 7-130, Hull 2-23, Quinn Walek 2-14, Gunnar Woods 1-34, Brandt 1-10, Ramsey Morrell 1-0 Mahtomedi defense — Tackles (solo-assisttotal): Hull 6-5-11, Cody Dvorak 6-4-10, Woods 5-3-8, JohnPaul Johnson 5-2-7, Caden Donahue 1-3-4, William Harris 1-3-4, Billy Arlandson 3-0-3, Jonathan Harvey 2-0-1, Jake Larson 0-2-2, Eric Buttke 0-2-2, Loss 1-0-1, Samuel Hemenway 0-1-1, Javan Harvey 0-1-1, Nicholas Rolling 0-1-1, Kai Sather 0-1-1 … Interception: Loss (57 return) … Fumble

recoveries: Dvorak, Johnson, Rohrer … Forced fumbles: Hull 2 Zephyrs’ semiﬁnal win over Cooper When Mahtomedi defeated Robbinsdale Cooper 33-7 in the state Class 5A semifinals on Nov. 19, Cooper was missing its star quarterback. Joe Russell, who fired 28 touchdown passes this season, had a leg injury late in Cooper’s quarterfinal win, and their coaches found out two days before the game that he would not be cleared to play. Mahtomedi coaches didn’t find that out until another player took the first snap. Taking Russell’s place was Jaxon Howard (son of coach Willie Howard), an outstanding defensive end and tight end prospect, who had not played quarterback since eighth grade. Howard completed eight of 18 passes for 86 yards with three interceptions. Gunnar Woods returned one 68 yards for a touchdown. Ethan Loss and Jake Larson had the others. Mahtomedi’s first touchdown was a one-yard run by quarterback Charles Brandt (not by Nicholas Beiersdorf as noted in last week’s article.) Other touchdowns were by Jordan Hull (seven-year run) and Ramsey Morrell (fouryard pass from Brandt). Joey Heinsch kicked 33 and 38 yard field goals. Brandt completed five of nine for 42 yards. Beiersdorf carried 15 times for 77 yards, and Hull 11 times for 34 yards. Junior lineman Cody Dvorak led Mahtomedi with seven tackles. Loss made five, and JP Johnson four, including two for losses.

BEARS SPORTS BRIEFS

Skylar Gillow Clowser closed her Mahtomedi swimming career scoring points in three events in the state Class A swimming meet Nov. 20. She leaves the program with three school records. “Sky has had a great career. Her hard work has produced results,” coach Mike Goldman said. “I could always count on her giving me 100 percent in practice and every meet.” Clowser placed ninth in the 500 freestyle with a Zephyr record of 5:15.40 and 12th in the butterﬂy with 1:00. She helped the 400 free relay team place 10th in a school record 3:41.86. She’s also on the record board in the medley relay (1:52.35).

Skylar Gillow Clowser

751 Cope Ave E | Maplewood shopstrauss.com | 651-770-1344

717965

of the

Athlete

fumbled but picked up the ball in stride and advanced to the four. Two plays later, Hull pushed in from the one. It was technically an 86yard drive as it started on the 14. However, the Scarlets, showing their championship pedigree, controlled the rest of the game, adding a 13-yard Dittbenner to Blackstad touchdown and a 35yard field goal by Drew Smook.

MAHTOMEDI SWIMMING

s chosen by press staf *Athlete f

Week*

Given the excellence of Mahtomedi’s autumn sports season, it was appropriate for the campaign to end with the Zephyr football team playing the Prep Bowl. That the Zephyrs lost to unbeaten, topranked Mankato West 24-10 in the Class 5A finals Saturday hardly dampened the good feelings about the fall season. They finished as state runner-up and added to the school’s laurels. The gridders were the third Zephyr team to play at U.S. Bank Stadium in November. The girls soccer team was state champion. The boys soccer team placed third. “We went to the soccer tournament. We have lots of friends on the soccer teams,” said Jordan Hull, the football team’s rushing leader, after their state quarterfinal win. “We were proud of them. Now we’re going, too.” Both Zephyr cross country teams placed 12th at state, with the girls winning their section and the boys placing second. The tennis team was ranked No. 5 in the state, finishing section runner-up behind the third-place team in the state (Mounds View). The volleyball team had its first winning season (15-14) since 2016 and lost a close section finals match. The Zephyr swimmers were section runners-up and scored in four events at the state meet last week. At the Prep Bowl, Mankato West capped a 13-0 season, with their renowned defensive unit controlling the game, except for one amazing Mahtomedi drive. “That was a heck of a team we just played,”

Zephyr coach Dave Muetzel said. “Mankato West is very well coached. They have no weaknesses. But I could not be prouder of the effort the kids put in.” Mankato West scored off a Zephyr fumble early in the game and led throughout. After Mahtomedi trimmed a 14-0 deficit to 14-10, the Scarlets quickly pulled away. “Relentless pursuit of excellence. That was our motto this year,” said West coach J.J. Helget. “Mahtomedi was a very good football team, and they pushed us. But we pushed through like we have all year.” Mahtomedi, unranked with two mid-season losses to strong teams, finished 10-3 after their fourth Prep Bowl appearance (the last one in 2008), of which they have won one. The Zephyrs beat No. 6 Rochester Mayo 42-20 and No. 9 Robbinsdale Cooper 33-7 in the first two rounds at state. Mahtomedi was outgained by only six yards (265 to 259) and had a four-to-one turnover advantage, with an interception and three fumble recoveries. But the West defense, which yielded only nine touchdowns in 13 games, with seven shutouts, ruled the day. The Scarlets limited Hull, Mahtomedi’s 1,100-yard rusher, to 49 yards in 16 carries, stopping him on every attempt except one, a 27-yard gain. “We’ve run the gamut facing good running backs,” said Helget, listing several they’ve shut down this season. “Any time a team wants to run against us, we’ll take that any day.” Hull enjoyed the challenge though. “It’s fun to play against a big, physical team like that,” he said. “They are able to show

Girls hockey: Bears beat Knights, then lose 2 up north White Bear Lake outlasted Irondale/ St. Anthony 1-0 in a penalty-filled affair at the National Sports Center Wednesday evening. The Bears (2-4) then lost at Grand Rapids/Greenway 5-0 and at Hibbing/Chisholm 2-1 on a weekend trip up north. Talia Domschot scored in the third period against ISV with 5:30 left off a pass from Madelyn Lee. Maya Marston made 28 saves for the Bears and Jennifer Rupp 27 for the Knights. The Bears incurred eight penalties and the Knights seven but each team’s penaltykill units held firm. At Grand Rapids, the Bears gave up four goals in the third period. Domschot had the Bears goal at Hibbing on a headway, assisted by

Haily Dawe and Annika Norman. The Bears lost to Roseville 5-2 Nov. 20 with Amanda Smythe and Kendall Boeser scoring. Girls basketball: Bears fall to Tonka in opener, beat Orono White Bear Lake opened the season at a showcase hosted by Hamline University with a humbling loss to No. 3 ranked Minnetonka, 54-25, on Friday evening but got into the win column on Saturday beating Orono 61-51. Senior guard Lauren Eckerle led the Bears with nine points in the Minnetonka game and poured in 26 points against Orono, going 10-for-10 on free shots. Neveah Hughes added 12 points. The Bears were 20-for-28 at the line. Lauren Knudson netted 18 points and Evie Komplelien 12 for Orono.

AND OUTDOORS DECEMBER 1, 2021

www www.presspubs.com presspubs com

WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS

Mahtomedi swimmers score in 4 events at state The Mahtomedi Zephyrs scored in four events in the state Class A swimming meet and placed 15th in team standings Nov. 19-20 at the University of Minnesota. “The state team performed well. Both relays and all but one individual qualified for the finals,” coach Mike Goldman said. Skylar Gillow Clowser placed ninth in the 500 freestyle in 5:15.40 (school record) and 12th in the butterfly with 1:00.00. She improved on her 5:19.41 section time in the 500. Her best butterfly time (59.72) came in the section. The 400 freestyle relay team of Wright, Clowser, Sydney Armstrong, and Adriel Showers placed 10th with 3:41.86 (school record). Their section time was 3:41.86. The 200 freestyle relay team of Elizabeth Hanson, Ella Mattson, Wright, and Showers placed 10th with 1:40.67, moving up from 13th in prelims with 1:41.67. Their section time was 1:40.59. Bowing out were Hansen, Clowser and Showers. “I am going to miss our senior state participants,” Goldman said. “They have been a pleasure to coach.” Meanwhile he is looking forward to several more seasons with

The Zephyr 200 freestyle team of (from left) Abigail Wright, Ella Matson, Elizabeth Hanson, and Adriel Showers placed 10th at state.

Abigail Wright. The Zephyr seventh-grader placed 12th in the 100 freestyle with 54.38, moving up from 15th in the prelims with 54.42. She had a school record 53.77 to win the Section 4A championship. “Abby Wright has had a spectacular season,” said

Goldman, noting that she dropped four seconds at the section and broke the 100 record of 54.66 held by Showers. Meanwhile, her 24.98 personal-best in the 50 ranks second in Zephyr annals. The Zephyrs placed 15th with 47 points. The champion was Visitation of Mendota Heights.

Girls basketball: Zephyrs beat Sauk Centre, lose to Grand Rapids The Mahtomedi Zephyrs were 1-1 against a pair of Top Ten ranked teams to open the season in a showcase at St. Thomas Academy. The Zephyrs, ranked No. 16 in Class 3A, won 60-57 over Sauk Centre (No. 5 in Class 2A) on Friday evening and lost 58-51 to Grand Rapids (No. 9 in Class 3A) on Saturday. Against Sauk Centre, the Zephyrs made 17 steals, converting several into breakaway baskets, and shot 7-for-7 on free throws. Ella Kletti netted 14 points, Savanna Stockness 13, Sonya Potthoff 10 and Mya Wilson nine. Stockness had five steals and seven rebounds, and Kletti five steals. For Sauk Centre, Jenna Gapinski-Vogt sank 18 points and Cierra Kortan 16. Against Grand Rapids, it went the other way as the Zephyrs gave up 17 steals. Jessika Lofstrom made six steals while scoring 20 points for the Thunderhawks. Taryn Hamling added 17 points. For the Zephyrs, Centers netted 15 points, Potthoff and Kletti 11 each and Anna Greene eight. Girls hockey: Zephyrs split on trip north The Mahtomedi Zephyrs split two games in a trip to northern Minnesota on Nov. 19-20 and have a 2-3 record overall. The Zephyrs beat Rock Ridge 6-2 in Eveleth with goals by Olivia Bengtson, Karen Miller, Maddie McMahon, Rachel Fussy, Aspen Tillges and Fussy again. They lost to Hibbing-Chisholm 6-4, getting goals by Miller (two), Aynslea Ulmschmid and Fussy. Mound-Westonka beat the Zephyrs 6-2 there on Nov. 23. Miller and Rylee Bogren had the goals. Kaitlyn Galeazzi faced 52 shots and stopped 46 against M-W.

White Bear Lake Area Church Directory

All Are Invited!

Find the church that ﬁts your needs.

Traditional Worship IN-PERSON

ϭϲϲϬ ŝƌĐŚ >ĂŬĞ ǀĞ͕͘ tŚŝƚĞ ĞĂƌ >ĂŬĞ

;:ƵƐƚ ŽĨĨ ,ǁǇ ϵϲ Θ KƚƚĞƌ >ĂŬĞ ZŽĂĚͿ

ϵ Ăŵ ǁŽƌƐŚŝƉ ŝŶ ƉĞƌƐŽŶ Θ 9am Sunday Worship in person & ŽŶůŝŶĞ Ăƚ ǁǁǁ͘ĐƚŬǁďů͘ŽƌŐ͘ online at www.ctkwbl.org ŽĨĨŝĐĞΛĐƚŬǁďů͘ŽƌŐ ͮ ϲϱϭͲϰϮϵͲϰϴϮϴ

ϴ͗ϯϬ Ăŵ dƌĂĚŝƟŽŶĂů ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞ ϭϬ͗ϯϬ Ăŵ ŽŶƚĞŵƉŽƌĂƌǇ ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞ

CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X

ĨĂĐĞďŽŽŬ͘ĐŽŵͬƌůĐǁďů ƌĞĚĞĞŵĞƌǁŚŝƚĞďĞĂƌ͘ŽƌŐ

3878 Highland Avenue 8IJUF #FBS -BLF t www.churchofstpiusx.org Masses: 4VOEBZ BN QN 8FEOFTEBZ QN ć VSTEBZ BN 'SJEBZ BN 4BUVSEBZ QN

ZĞĚĞĞŵĞƌ >ƵƚŚĞƌĂŶ ŚƵƌĐŚ ϯϳϳϬ ĞůůĂŝƌĞ ǀĞŶƵĞ͕ tŚŝƚĞ ĞĂƌ >ĂŬĞ ͮ ϲϱϭͲϰϮϵͲϱϰϭϭ

Reconciliation: 8FEOFTEBZ QN QN ć VSTEBZ BN 4VOEBZ QN QN

In-Person Traditional - Sanctuary Sunday 9 am Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m. Contemporary - Great Hall Sanctuary Saturday 5 p.m., Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Contemporary Worship ONLINE In-Person (at SaintAndrews.org) Saturday Traditional5 pm Sunday10:15 9 a.m. am Sunday Contemporary Great Hall Saturday 5 p.m.

All worship services also available Sunday 10:15 a.m.online At saintandrews.org

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church

ST. ANDREW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 900 STILLWATER ROAD, MAHTOMEDI WWW.SAINTANDREWS.ORG 651-426-3261

-",&800% 8034)*1 $0..6/*5: $&/5&3 4VOEBZ 8PSTIJQ BU BN -U T %FSFL BOE )FBUIFS +VOH 1BTUPST 'PPE 4IFMG .POEBZ 8FEOFTEBZ

719197

:K/E h^ &KZ ^hE z tKZ^,/W /E W Z^KE KZ KE>/E ͊

ŚƌŝƐƚ ƚŚĞ <ŝŶŐ >ƵƚŚĞƌĂŶ ŚƵƌĐŚ

8PPEMZOO "WFOVF .BQMFXPPE

&Ăůů ŝŶĚŽŽƌ ǁŽƌƐŚŝƉ ƐƚĂƌƚƐ KĐƚ͘ ϯ

ϵĂŵ dƌĂĚŝƟŽŶƐ ϭϬ͗ϰϱĂŵ EĞǁ ƌŽƐƐŝŶŐƐ

ůů ĂƌĞ ǁĞůĐŽŵĞ͊ DĂƐŬƐ ƌĞĐŽŵŵĞŶĚĞĚ ŝŶĚŽŽƌƐ ͮ ϭϬĂŵ ŽŶůŝŶĞ ǁŽƌƐŚŝƉ ϭϴϱϭ ŝƌĐŚ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ t > ϱϱϭϭϬ ͮ ǁďůƵŵĐ͘ŽƌŐͬůŝŶŬƐͬůŝǀĞƐƚƌĞĂŵ

St.Jude

OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Friday 7:45 - 8:45 am Saturdays 3:30 - 4:30 pm By appointment

www.stjudeofthelake.org 651-426-3245 | 700 Mahtomedi Avenue, Mahtomedi

718123

Mass times: Tuesday 6:00 pm Wednesday & Friday, 9:00 am Thursday, 9:15 am (masks required) Saturday, 5:00 pm Sunday, 9:00 am & 11:00 am

³Ɏِ hȒǝȇ ǣȇ Ɏǝƺ áǣǼƳƺȸȇƺɀɀ ۴ 0ȵǣɀƬȒȵƏǼ !ǝɖȸƬǝ ‫׏ דו׏א‬ɀɎ ³ɎȸƺƺɎً á n ‫ ׎׏׏דד‬۴ ‫׏דבדِחאגِ׏דה‬ ³ɖȇƳƏɵɀ ‫ ׎׎يז‬Əȅ ۴ Xȇ‫ٮ‬ȵƺȸɀȒȇ RȒǼɵ 0ɖƬǝƏȸǣɀɎ

‫ ׎בي׎׏‬Əȅ ۴ Xȇ‫ٮ‬ȵƺȸɀȒȇ ƏȇƳ nǣɮƺɀɎȸƺƏȅ RȒǼɵ 0ɖƬǝƏȸǣɀɎ ١ȅƏɀǸɀ ȸƺȷɖǣȸƺƳ ƏɎ ƏǼǼ ɀƺȸɮǣƬƺɀ١

IȒȸ ȅȒȸƺ ǣȇǔȒȸȅƏɎǣȒȇ ɮǣɀǣɎ ɯɯɯِɀɎǴȒǝȇɯǣǼƳƺȸȇƺɀɀِȒȸǕ

6XQGD\ :RUVKLS Join us on Sunday:

10:15Livestreaming am in-person Worship on and Live-streaming on YouTube: FPCWBL YouTube: FPCWBL

ŚƌŝƐƟĂŶ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ďƌŝŶŐŝŶŐ 'ŽĚ͛Ɛ ůŽǀĞ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌůĚ͘ www.StStephenWBL.org

1965 East County Road. E, White Bear Lake, 651-777-1107 White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church

IN-PERSON WORSHIP & FAITH EDUCATION Sundays 9:30AM Wednesdays 6:00PM

A Welcoming & Inclusive Faith Community

Sunday Services | In-Person & Online | 9 & 11am: https://wbuuc.org/sunday-worship office@wbuuc.org | www.wbuuc.org ŧ Š

Service times are subject to change during the coronavirus crisis. Contact your local church or check church web sites for service time and online service information.

5th DQG %ORRP $YH :KLWH %HDU /DNH -429- ZZZ ISFZEO RUJ

South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church 2480 South Shore Blvd. White Bear Lake, MN 651-429-4293 LCMS Pastor Bob Gehrke In-Person worship Pastor Dan Bodin

Traditional Worship Saturdays at 5:30pm and Sundays at 8:00am. Contemporary Worship 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10:45am. Traditional Worship 2nd and 4th Sundays at 10:45am Sunday School & Education Hour at 9:30am in-person

Worship online at sstwbl.org/watch We are Sharing, Caring, & Growing in Christ We’d Love to Have You Come Join Us!

716305

ZEPHYRS SPORTS BRIEFS

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Skylar Gillow Clowser took home three state medals.

PHONE: 651-407-1250 | EMAIL: classified@presspubs.com

10B WHITE BEAR/VADNIAS HEIGHTS PRESS

www.presspubs.com

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Press Publications suggests that you be aware of advertisers requesting payment for shipping merchandise. Confirm and verify all contact resources prior to sending any money. Take caution when responding to text messages that are not local numbers.

358

362

Firewood

Miscellaneous

160

Thank You May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be Adored, Glorified, Loved & Preserved throughout the world, now & forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, please pray for me. Saint Jude, Worker of Miracles, please pray for me. Saint Jude, Helper of the Hopeless, please pray for us. Amen. Say 9 X a day for 9 days & promise to publish. God Bless. BG

Hire Me

Ann's AwesomeHousecleaning - 20 DryOak 8'x4'x16”$140 delivr'd 651/982-1672 Yrs experience. Dependable, Trustworthy References Avail. Call or text 651-776-7834 Oak 4x8x16 $185 delivered $145 pckd up cash 651-755-0759

300

For Sale Seasoned Hardwood, $310, full cord plus WOOD SLABS & 3x3s delivery 651-674-0921 Siberian Elm & W/Ash Lino Lk, 651-484-7518

Notices

DEADLINE FOR • CLASSIFIED LINE ADS

MONDAY 9:00AM • DISPLAY ADS

FRIDAY NOON 651-407-1250 classified@presspubs.com (Earlier deadlines for Holidays)

THE COVID CRISIS has cost us all something. Many have lost jobs and financial security. Have $10K In Debt? Credit Cards. Medical Bills. Car Loans. Call National Debt Relief! We can help! Get a FREE debt relief quote: Call 844/205-5439 THE GENERAC PWRCELL a solar plus battery storage system. Save money, reduce your reliance on the grid, prepare for power outages and power your home. Full installation services available. $0 Down financing option. Request a free, no obligation quote today. Call 888/9135895

369 Want to Buy We Buy Vinyl Records Lps, 45s, Stereo Equip We make house calls by appointment. White Bear Lake Records 4775 Banning Ave,WBL wblrecords.com 651-224-4947

• Employment • Employment • Employment • Employment • Tired of working nights and weekends? Have you been told you have great customer service skills? Consider a career that gives you ﬂexibility for family obligations, and the ability to work independently as a Multimedia Representative serving Lino Lakes, Centerville, Hugo and the Forest Lake area. No degree is required. Call Patty Steele for more information at 651-407-1213 or send email to marketing@ presspubs.com

We are looking for a new team member to join our sales team! Press Publications is looking for a positive energy sales representative that can be creative and help our community business grow through our print & digital products. If you are looking to be a part of something big in the community call or email: Marketing@ presspubs.com - 651-407-1213

300

362

For Sale

Miscellaneous

Free Birch Firewood 11/2 years old 763-786-8613

Avon Collectibles – Circa 1970-1990 Aftershave or Cologne Free pick up for Decanters. donated small furn/HH items to Church Store Presidential Busts 7”: Geo Washington, T. 651-430-0011 Jefferson, B. Franklin, Golden Doodle puppy A. Lincoln, T. Roofor rehoming.Contact: sevelt, Gold Plated myaste83@yahoo.com 1979 Geo Washington; The Capitol, Jack Horner, Betsy Ross. 612-450-4501

DISH NETWORK $64.99 for 190 Channels! Blazing fast internet, $19.99/mo. (where available.) Switch & get a FREE $100 Visa gift card. FREE voice remote. FREE HD DVR. FREE streaming on ALL devices. Call today! 855/562-4309

School Bus Mechanic

Forest Lake area Schools is now accepting applications for full-time, year round school bus mechanic. Qualified applicants should possess a minimum of 3 years vehicle maintenance experience. School bus maintenance experience a plus. Good pay and benefits including retirement, medical, dental, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay. Must be able to pass a D.O.T. physical and obtain a Class B license with a School Bus & Passenger endorsement. Training is provided. Please call Steve 651-982-8196 or stop by 207 NW 6th Avenue, Forest Lake to fill out an application.

ROUTES AVAILABLE FOR WHITE BEAR PRESS: Rt 116 - N of Cedar – E of McKnight Bellaire Rt 124 – N of Birch to E of Hazel Rt 118 – S of Martin Way – E of Rt 125 – N of Cedar to W of Bellaire McKnight Rt 123 – S of Cty Rd F to W of Rt 232 – N of 96 to W of 2nd Ave Other Routes available, call our Circulation Dept. at 651-407-1246.

• Employment •

new

direction?

Are you looking for something to keep your child(ren) busy? How about something that gives them cash? Talk to them about delivering newspapers!

Press Classiﬁeds can help you ﬁnd your next job!

SNOW REMOVAL PT Flex Positions for men & women No. Sub. Locations

$19-$30 per hour Paid within 3 days *Bonus program for season long commitment!

Call Bill! “ A cut above the rest”

ASSOCIATION MAINTENANCE LLC

Shoreview, MN

(651) 490-9755

amilawn@aol.com

Now Hiring in Your Community!

Van Driver Needed for Newspaper Drops Lisa (651) 407-1205

Free Items

Need a

SCAN TO APPLY!

CNA, Homemaker, RN, LPN

Place your classiﬁed ad online

763-682-7085 Adarahomehealth.com/careers/

presspubs.com

Vehicles Wanted

DONATE YOUR CAR truck or boat to HerAvon Collectibles – itage For The Blind. Circa 1970-1990 Free 3-day vacation, 1) Season's Treasures tax deductible, free Egg Collection: Floral towing, all paperwork Bouquet, Birds of Joy, taken care of 844/220Seashells of Summer, 9501 Fruit Harvest. 2) Season's Egg Collection featuring birds: ENJOY 100% GUARSnow Maintenance Every Spring Brings A ANTEED delivered-tothe-door Omaha Residential and Com- New Beginning, SumSteaks! Get 8 FREE mercial Snowplowing mer Song is Warm & Bright, Autumn Brings Filet Mignon Burgers! Call (651) 485.3892 Order the Delightful Magic Changes, WinGift this holiday seater Sparkles w/Bold son - only $99.99. Beauty. Call 888/858-0473 612-450-4501 Hauling/Moving and mention code 65658PJL or visit Scrap metal www.omahasteaks.Snapper Snowblower appliance pick up com/thegift1192 24” 8-horse 2-stage, 651-329-0815 elec. start cab & chains, Exc.condition GUARANTEED 612-479-5434 BUFFALO AND ELK We Want to Buy Your Running or Repairable Cars/Trucks FreeTowing612-269-2706 R&T Auto Sales Inc.

MAKE EVERY DAY

101

Award Winning Pet Grooming!

PETSTYLES 2015-2020

Grooming Salon

Home Improvement

A HANDYMAN Lrg & sm jobs 612-751-8336

107 Home/Business Cleaning House cleaner/organizer needed every 3 weeks. Hugo/Beaver Ponds area $25/hr cash. Perm position. 12826 Fondant Trail N.

Apply in person or call 651.407.0286 651.503.9968

Avon Collectibles – Circa 1970-1990 Cherished Moments Collection: Collector's Corner; Jessie Wilcox Smith 1986 Holiday Figurine “A Winter Snow”; Indian Tepee (Aftershave empty decanter; Indian Head - Spicy Aftershave; Pony Express Rider Pipe Cologne; Bulldog Detective Pipe - Aftershave. 612-450-4501

HUNTS in the Black Hills. Elk hunts: cows $2300, bulls $2900. Buffalo hunts: cows $2100, bulls starting at $3100. 605/3914646 nvrbuffalo@gmail.com

LOOKING FOR ASSISTED LIVING memory care, or independent living? A Place for Mom simplifies the process of finding senior living at no cost to your family. Call 888/715-1720 today!

2017-2020

SeasonÊs Greetings

100% dedicated to your pet’s grooming in a cozy, intimate pet spa, not a big box store!

104

106

Pawesome!

Check out our social media to Forest Lake’s original grooming shop since 1989. see all of our happy clients! Call one of our Certified Master Groomers at

651-464-6996

Nail Trims by appointment only

| petstylesgrooming | petstylesgrooming

143 North Lake Street, Forest Lake WWW.PETSTYLESMN.COM

Day & Eve Appts.

KATIE’S K9 Obedience School Puppy Classes Private Lessons Manners Please Phone Consults Radio Show

651- 429-5433 651

KTK9.COM

DECEMBER 1, 2021

WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS

www.presspubs.com

Sudoku

11B

Weather tidbits Brought to you by WeathermanWatson.com We're off to a slow snow season start. Even looking down the pipe, there doesn't seem to be too much in the offering. Right now I'm not worried as there is plenty of winter ahead of us. We did experience sleet on this past early Saturday which created icy conditions, especially if you went for a walk. It took a few hours of morning sun to burn it off and Saturday turned out to be a nice day for outdoor activities. Meanwhile enjoy the mild (for this time of year) weather we have in store. Side note: My 2022 weather calendar will be out soon! Check my website for more info. WeathermanWatson.com or call me at 651.206.5364.

Frank Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake. Weather data and observation are from his weather station and trips around the area. Frank can be found on the internet at WeathermanWatson.com.

WEEKLY AVERAGES DEC. 1- 7 High 31° | Low 16° | %Sun 38% | PCP 0.26”

Wed Dec. 1 51°/ 36°

Thu Dec. 2 44°/ 31°

Fri Dec. 3 39°/ 26°

Sat Dec. 4 33°/ 24°

Sun Dec. 5 35°/ 22°

Mon Dec. 6 31°/ 25°

Tue Dec. 7 32°/ 14°

7:31 / 4:33

7: 32 / 4:32

7: 33 / 4:32

7: 34 / 4:32

7: 35 / 4:32

7: 36 / 4:32

7:37 / 4:31

SUNRISE/SUNSET

FOUR SEASONS

Did you know? the makers of the board game Monopoly print over 50 billion dollars worth of Monopoly money every year

AIR SPECIALISTS, INC. “Experts in Indoor Air Comfort Since 1974” 712602

www.4seasonsairwbl.com | (651) 426-5254

PREMIER SPECIALIST Find The Best CLEANING

Services In Eastern

ROOFING

651-877-6888

Household Waste Construction Debris Appliances Furniture

Your Local t3PPöng • Siding Windows • Doors • Painting • Ice Dams • Insurance Claims • Restoration Process

HOUSEHOLD WASTE

Minnesota

(612) 441-3888 YOUR LOCAL ROOFING CONTRACTOR

Feature your business here. For more information contact Lynda or Deb at callaspecialist@presspubs.com or 651-407-1250 APPLIANCE REPAIR

AUTO SERVICE

BATHROOMS

Bathrooms by Honest Work for Honest Pay

651-270-7360

Reasonable Rates - all jokes and laughs are free Servicing All Major Appliance Brands Major Credit Cards Accepted

• Auto Repair • Oil Lube & Filter Service 20 Years of experience serving White Bear Lake & Centerville - Friendly, Honest Service

651.226.4235 Monday - Friday 8 am - 6 pm 7137 20th Avenue North - Centerville www.facebook.com/vermauto

t Design t Bath Repair t 3FNodeling t Tub Surrounds t FreF &TUJNates

HUGE SAVINGS! Lic. #20060261

651-257-4706

www.youngcastlebathrooms.com

CARPENTRY Basement finish/remodel Exterior & Interior Painting Doors/Windows/Siding Ceiling Textures/Roofs Kitchen Remodels Counter Tops Decks/Landscaping 35 Years Experience Odd Jobs 651-653-9920 612-816-8544 Bathrooms

DECKS

Be ready s 2OOﬁ NGto enjoy your deck this spring! Let us build your deck now s 'ARAGES We build decks all winter long! s !DDITIONS CALL US FOR SPECIALS! s 2EMODELING s TILE 3TONE WORK s 2EPAIRS s $ECKS s $ECK &OOTING 2EPAIR

Custom Decks/Footing Repair Screen Rooms/Additions Garages/Rooﬁng/Siding Aluminum/Glass/Cable Railings All Repairs Call Us for

“Small Job Specialist”

651-746-4582 www.northlandlandscape.com "ONDED )NSURED s ,IC "#

WINTER SPECIALS

651-746-4582 www.northlandlandscape.com %RQGHG ,QVXUHG /LF %&

12B

WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS

DECEMBER 1, 2021

www.presspubs.com

COMMUNITY BRIEF Food scraps drop-off comes to Mahtomedi Washington County Public Health & Environment, in partnership with the City of Mahtomedi, has opened a new food scraps drop-off site in Mahtomedi that is available for use by all county residents. The self-serve drop-off site is behind the Mahtomedi Fire Department building at 800 Stillwater Road and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, unless

PHONE: 651-407-1250

otherwise noted. To get started, residents are encouraged to sign up at www. co.washington.mn.us/foodscraps and pick up a free starter kit at one of three locations: the county Environmental Center in Woodbury, the county Northern Yard Waste Site in Hugo, or Mahtomedi City Hall. Kits include a kitchen collection pail, 10 compostable bags, and program

651-307-6502 New Construction/Remodel Residential Commercial Competitive Rates ,IC s "ONDED s )NSURED

ARROW

Pro

Mark Primeau, owner of Primeau’s Tree Service, is an ISA Certified Arborist with over 45 years experience. Primeau’s Tree Service is a family operated company welcoming large and small jobs, 24 hour emergency service and insurance claims. The company is fully insured and licensed for the greater Metro area.

Pro

Painting

• Professional, Residential House Painting • 35 Years Experience • Interior & Exterior • Kind, Respectful Service CONTACT RICHARD

Hire a highly qualified tree care professional to provide expert removals, pruning, stump grinding, lot clearing and all of your tree care needs. We also offer shrub care and trimming

612-394-8978

6PDOO -REV :HOFRPH

t 3FQBJS $JSDVJUT t 3FDFQUT "EEFE t 3FNPEFMT t 1BOFMT 3FQMBDFE t $FJMJng Fans Floyd DeHate, Master Electrician 651-346-8185 EMERGENCY SERVICE

(651) 426-4424 Exterior/Interior Fully insured since 1984

J & G Home Interiors Residential/Commercial Painting Specialists Furnace & A/C Installations and Service Licensed, Bonded & Insured 651.426.4233 cphvac.net

HOME IMPROVEMENT

24 years in business We do: interior painting, stain and varnishing, Ceiling conversion to knock down, drywall repair. Insured & Bonded

Home Improvement Services • Custom Carpentry & Design • Deck & Pergola Specialists • Kitchen & Bathrooms • Home Office Remodeling • Home Remodeling & Repair • General Home Maintenance Call or Email

651-773-5643 REMODELING

PLASTER / DRYWALL Wolf Bros. Drywall Co. Total Drywall Services New Const & Basement Finishes Residential/Commercial Family Owned & Operated YRS s 3INCE Insured

CALL LEE

(651) 428-0229 Forest Lake

servicenow@twlewisco.com www.twlewisco.com

UÊ ÕÃÌ ÊW dw rking UÊ >L iÌÀÞÊEÊ Õ Ì Ã UÊ Ê iÊ,i `i } UÊ > `Þ > Ê-iÀÛ ViÃ Bonded & Insured / Lic# BC580973 `i`ÊEÊ ÃÕÀi` NÊÊ V Ê xnä ÇÎ Accentwoodsolutions.com Accentwoodsolutions.com Call 651-426-8697 Call 651-426-8697

Fall Clean-Up Specials Sean 651-210-0061 www.SCHservices.net

PAINTING

L D MARSHALL

PAINTING Scott or LindB t 651-426-9135 (office) t Interior DecorativF Painting t WallpaperinH (anE Removal)

t 4taiO Varnish t Painting of HomF FurnishingT (furniture light fixtures frames etc.

www.LDMarshallPainting.com FrFF &TUJNatFT t &TUBCMJTIFE

612-868-6837 ,i `i }ÊUÊ, Ê `` Ì Ã >Ãi i ÌÃÊUÊ ÌV i Ã Ã Ê >À«i ÌÀÞ For more info visit

" Ã ÃÌÀÕVÌ°V

• Drain Cleaning • Hot Water Heating • Hot Water Heaters & Disposal • Well Pump Service • New Construction • Remodeling Tom Thill 651-433-4866

Lic. #005402

ite bear wh pl

umb

in g

www.whitebear plumbing.com Lic #686889

Windows • Siding Doors • Additions

651-429-2682

www.wmhayesconstruction.com

Lic. #BC-516217

MN Lic. #BC002810

Cameron

Tree Service

Remodeling all types

UÊ vv À`>L iÊTÀiiÊTÀ }ÊEÊ,i Û> UÊ-ÌÕ «Ê À ` }Ê UÊ i`}iÊEÊ- ÀÕLÊ- >« } UÊ-i ÀÊEÊViÌÃÊ ÃV Õ ÌÃ

#BUISPPNT t #BTFNFOUT ,JUDIFOT t %PPST 8JOEPXT 3PPöOH 4JEJOH

TXJO Cities Premier Home Improvement Company

651-238-6751 NorconHomes.com Insured / Lic #BC105943

3APPLEWOOD BUILDERS applewoodremodelers.com

Licensed & Insured

21 years and going strong! Interior/Exterior Remodeling Roofing/Siding Doors/Windows Basements Garages Major/Minor Remodeling Kitchens Bathrooms Additions

Call Matt 612-246-7079

ALL BUILT RIGHT CONSTRUCTION

Snowplowing now!

651-426-8660

Primeau’s Tree Service

FREE ESTIMATES

Tree & Shrub Trimming/Removal

Bill 651-775-8396 www.allaroundremodeling.com

Insured • Bonded • License# BC637741

46 years of experience Family owned Certified Arborist onsite!

M N LIC# BC003215

Ř 6PDOO -REV WHOFRPH Ř &DUSHQWU\ Ř $OO +DQG\PDQ 6HUYLFHV

(651) 775-8602

612.670.7004

651-773-5643

ROOFING

SNOW REMOVAL

MJ’s Concrete, LLC

Now offering

SNOW

“Your Local Exterior Specialists” Residential - Hardie Plank

Roofing ë Siding ë Windows Gutters ë Fascia & Soffit

REMOVAL SERVICES!

651-407-1987

651.795.9736

MN Lic.# BC223025

/LF %& ,QVXUHG

ResidentIal CommercIal

. inc

Storm & Hail Damage

TREE SERVICE

*b;SbY· Ê·B· Ð b

PLUMBING

SNOW PLOWING

Wm Hayes Roofing & Remodeling, LLC

REMODELING

SCH Services, LLC

ROOFING

REMODELING

10% OFF ANY JOB WITH AD

651-432-0070

LAWN CARE

Look for Primeau’s weekly ad under “Trees”

FREE ESTIMATES Scott – 651-426-0288

T.W.Lewis Co.

Primeau’s Tree Service Call for a free consultation and estimate.

Specializing in Ceiling Repairs

timspainting.com

HEATING & COOLING

EMAIL: callaspecialist@ presspubs.com

Meet Your Specialist

PAINTING

ng Colors Livi s $AVE 3MITH s

could be recycled into compost. “We’re thrilled to partner with the City of Mahtomedi on this effort to reduce trash in our community,” said Commissioner Stan Karwoski, District 2. “Food scraps recycling is critical to reaching Minnesota’s goal of recycling 75% of our waste by 2030.” All food scraps collected will be taken to a local processor and turned into compost.

CALL A SPECIALIST

ELECTRIC

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

information. Starter kits are available to Washington County residents only with a limit of one kit per household. Residents may bring bagged food scraps to any drop-off site in Washington County. Locations include the new Mahtomedi site, the county Northern Yard Waste Site, and the county Environmental Center. Roughly 30% of trash generated annually is organic material that

Need a new direction?

ONLINE ONLY AUCTION | WHITE BEAR LAKE ESTATE AUCTION Quality Home Building and Remodeling

Auction location: TBA, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 The family has requested that the address only be provided to the winning bidders

TIME TO REMODEL? Kitchen / Bathroom Basement / Deck

Check out our Models for design ideas.

*1 yr financing option available* SHERCO CONSTRUCTION

651-888-4138 License # BC627690

If you know of a trusted contractor to help out other great people, please send your recommendation to callaspecialist@presspubs. com or call 651-407-1250

GOING ON NOW!!! End Date: Thursday December 9th - Lots will begin to close starting at 6pm Pick up Date: Saturday December 11th 10am – 4pm All pick up times will be assigned Preview Date: By appointment only, please call to make arrangements Note: The Robinsons were avid auction goers and antique collectors, many of these items were purchased in the 70’s all over western Wisconsin, these items are now being offered to new homes for the first time in over 40 years!

of Red Wing, Vaseline glass, opalescent glass advertising, vintage bottles, mason jars, vintage vacuums, cast iron, primitives, milk glass, mantle clocks, gingerbread clocks, lanterns, US Navy medals, irons, prints, postcards, stamps, Christmas, radios, etc Lapidary: Beacon Star grinder and cutter, rock and gem hunting books, agates, petrified wood, more! Outdoor: Patio table, lawn chairs, hose, planters, lawn tools, lawn cart, etc.

Furniture: Eastlake, Dining table and chairs, maple hutches, Look in the Press Classifieds recliner, antiquefor cabinets,your dressers,etc.next job.

Antiques & Collectables: Tons of oil lamps and parts, lots

SO MANY MORE ITEMS THAN LISTED – BE SURE TO CHECK IT OUT!! For more details and to bid online, please check out our upcoming sales at

WWW.SOLBERGAUCTION.COM Terms: Everything is being SOLD AS IS WHERE IS. 10% Buyers Fee on all items Payment Methods: Cash, Credit Card, PayPal, or Good Check (additional fee of 3% for all credit card purchases)

Sale conducted by Solberg Auction | PH# 651-503-2377