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WATER GREMLIN: Public update planned PAGE 5A
Polar explorer witness to melting ice BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR
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Aquatic plants sampled Aug. 7 in the assessment survey.
Less nuisance milfoil lurking below surface BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR
WHITE BEAR LAKE — As he's done every year for the last 20, aquatics expert Steve McComas assessed the success of an invasive species treatment. This year, the results are good. Hot spots for Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM) were pinpointed and treated June 13 around the lake. The non-native weed is zapped with herbicides annually to curb problems with recreation and navigation. McComas, owner of Blue Water Science, said 15 areas had “high enough growth” to treat, amounting to 56 acres. On Aug. 7, McComas evaluated the treatment areas and observed that “for the most part, control was very good. There's hardly any EWM within 3 feet of the surface. That was the goal for both sailing and boating.” Treatment is a perennial undertaking on White Bear Lake. Some years EWM is worse than others. In 2012 and 2013 when the lake was low, more than 100 acres were treated. Last year, 70 acres required attention. McComas compared treatment over the last decade to see if there was a pattern. “There seem to be certain areas that produce heavy milfoil growth,” he said. “Areas of persistent growth have been treated at least four out of the last seven years.” McComas wants to treat those areas earlier in 2020. When the lake is lower, plant growth is more abundant and the water is more clear, the aquatics scientist noted. Not
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Polar Explorer Will Steger speaks at an environmental awareness event held at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi last month.
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The monthly average carbon dioxide concentration has risen from about 310 parts per million (ppm) in 1960 to almost 400 ppm in 2015, according to Mauna Loa Observatory data from Hawaii. At right, Polar expedition members use kayaks to cross open water.
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When polar explorer Will Steger heard the news, he couldn’t believe it, but knew it was real: The 1,250-square-mile ice shelf he had crossed in Antarctica by dog sled had collapsed into the sea. “It caught me by surprise,” Steger told an audience gathered at the Shoreview Community Foundation’s annual dinner last month. Steger also spoke at an environmental awareness event Nov. 21 at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi. Steger had been standing on the ice shelf a decade before. It was the moment when Steger knew it was time to focus his energies on education, not just exploration. “That was my wakeup call,” he said. A portion of the Larsen B Ice Shelf — about the size of Rhode Island — broke up over a month’s time in 2002, during Antarctica’s summer. The ice shelf had been stable for an estimated 10,000 years. Steger believes the collapse is due to climate change caused by increased carbon dioxide levels. The monthly average carbon dioxide concentration has risen from about 310 parts per million (ppm) in 1960 to almost 400 ppm in 2015, according to Mauna Loa Observatory data from Hawaii. Steger has explored polar
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share my middle name, Leona, with one of my great-grandmothers. Our lives never overlapped, but she’s been on my mind lately, especially following the recent death of my dear grandfather, her only child. Leona was killed in December 1991, three weeks before I was born. Days later, an answering machine message from the county coroner’s office broke the news to my grandpa: his mother had been brutally beaten by someone who broke into her Ohio home, presumably to burglarize it, and was surprised to find her there. My grandparents had just celebrated Thanksgiving by her side, unaware that would be the last time they Between would see her. For my grandparents, dad and the Lines uncles, mourning the loss of their beloved mother, mother-in-law and Elizabeth Callen grandmother was also marked by terrible pain, given the violent nature of her death, and anxious uncertainty, as her killer remained at large for months after. Eventually, after the city offered a reward for information, he was identified, found and arrested. The man who killed Leona initially faced the death penalty, but my grandpa vehemently opposed such a sentence. Driven by their religious convictions and commitment to non-violence, he and my grandma petitioned the district attorney— who was elected on a promise to enact capital punishment more frequently—to seek an alternative sentence, and the district attorney eventually conceded to their principled insistence. The man instead received life in prison without parole; he would not kill again but neither would he be killed by the state. The experience led my grandparents, meanwhile, to join the anti-death penalty movement and later to meet Leona’s murderer face-to-face, offering forgiveness and reconciliation. I was a baby when these events unfolded, but I think of them often and am driven to tears of awe when I do. In the face of far less egregious offenses, I have held onto my own bitter resentment much more tightly. I do not know if I could push aside hurt and grief in this same way. I cried again last week when my dad recounted this same story during the eulogy at my grandpa’s funeral. He closed by reading part of the testimony that my grandpa delivered during the sentencing back in 1992: “We do not have hate in our hearts,” he told the judge. “We rest in this way of justice.” My grandpa was among the most tender, generous and sincere people I have ever known, and it is certainly true to say that there was no hate in his heart. But like my dad noted at his funeral, it would be a disservice to characterize his heart solely by what it lacked, as it was full of so many other, more wonderful things—kindness, compassion, joy, a dedication to justice, and a deep curiosity about the world and others—which all rendered hatred incompatible. The light and love he exuded throughout his life left no room for darkness, and in the midst of a tragedy that he knew he would spend the rest of his life grieving, these things led him away from easy anger and blind retribution and toward mercy. Soon, the side table in my living room will bear an antique lamp that I inherited from my grandparents. It is blue and gold, with flowers painted along the base and small crystal prisms dangling from the lampshade. It clashes terribly with the other décor in my apartment, but I love it all the same, especially because before it belonged to my grandparents, it belonged to Leona. Each time I look at it, I will think of her, the remarkable son she raised, and the light he brought to a world that so desperately needs it. I am overjoyed to think of them reunited at last. Elizabeth Callen is a staff writer for the Lowdown. She can be reached at 651-407-1229 or lowdownnews@presspubs.com. Distributed weekly in: • White Bear Lake • White Bear Township • Mahtomedi • Birchwood • Dellwood • Willernie • Gem Lake • Pine Springs • Portions of Grant
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eware of winter sports?! What?! This is the season and Minnesota is the place for shredding powder, sledding slopes and generally enjoying the cold and snow! Think of all the ski clubs and community hills packed on the weekends. And all of us parents trying to get our kids off devices and outside despite our winter weather. This is why new research just out is particularly concerning for Twin Cities parents. According to the new study out of the University of Massachusetts’s Medical School, grade-schoolers had almost three times the odds Movers & of having a serious skull or facial fracture while skiing or Shakers snowboarding, compared to older Carolyn McClain children. And older kids had more than twice the risk of younger kids of having an injury to their abdominal area. The study looked at 845 kids' inpatient hospital admissions related to snow sports injuries from sports including skiing, snowboarding, sledding and other winter outdoor activities. More than half of the kids admitted to the hospital needed major surgery. Injuries included leg and arm fractures, spleen injuries and head
injuries, including skull fracture. The study author points out that young children have more fragile and thinner skulls and facial bones, so even if they're not going as fast as older kids, they're still at risk of injury. Here in Minnesota, you can’t keep kids away from winter sports, but parents can keep a few things in mind: • Invest in a good helmet. This is not the time to shop on a budget. • Wear that helmet. Many of us grew up skiing/ snowboarding/sledding without them. Today, we know better, especially since the risk of head injuries is so high with winter sports. • Take formal lessons. • Help your child master skiing or snowboarding in areas without severe drops, trees, crowds of other skiers or any other obstacles that pose a risk to kids just trying to learn how to control their skis. • Stick with your kids when they are still learning and give them a clear understanding of the symbols and colors on the hills mean. You don’t want a beginner trying to conquer a double black diamond run. This is the season to enjoy winter sports. Be sure you’re taking the necessary measures to make sure your children do so safely. Dr. Carolyn McClain, Medical Director of The Urgency Room
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Joint statement issued on court ruling regarding Water Gremlin ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) released this statement regarding orders issued by Ramsey County District Court with regard to Water Gremlin, White Bear Township. Today (Nov. 22), Judge Leonardo Castro affirmed the state’s authority and actions to address the public health threat of lead poisoning and protect children. He provided clear and detailed orders regarding steps Water Gremlin must put into place in the short-term and the need for Water Gremlin to implement a permanent solution to better protect the health and safety of its workers and their families. The judge agreed with MDH and DLI’s recommendations to put in place permanent solutions within the next 12 months, including new changing areas and shower facilities, to ensure workers are free of lead when they leave the facility. In the short term, the judge ordered Water Gremlin to clean up lead
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The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Department of Health and Department of Labor and Industry are holding a 6:30 p.m. open house Dec. 11 at Jimmy’s Event Center to update the community regarding Water Gremlin. A 7 p.m. presentation will be followed by a Q&A. The event center is located at 3565 Labore Road, Vadnais Heights.
up with families of those children found to have elevated blood lead levels. We encourage current and former Water Gremlin workers and their families to take advantage of the free lead testing and other resources we are offering to help them address this issue. Visit Ramsey County’s Help for Water Gremlin Employees at www. ramseycountry.us/residents for more information. Press release
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Time to get lead out There has been a lot in the news lately over lead in the White Bear Lake area due to Water Gremlin. What many Minnesotans don’t know is that many residents continue to inadvertently discard lead into the environment through pursuit of recreational activities, specifically when fishing and hunting. These actions can have tragic consequences for wildlife, as well as have an impact on humans, principally young children and pregnant women. In 1991, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service banned the use of lead shot when hunting waterfowl. This was after documenting that up to 2 million waterfowl died annually from the ingestion of lead shot while feeding. Lead is a neurotoxin — that is, a poison that acts on the nervous system, causing physical and cognitive damage. Our state bird, the loon, is similarly poisoned by ingesting sinkers made of lead. While Minnesota has the largest loon population in the lower 48 states, it has yet to follow the lead of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont and New York, which all ban the use of lead sinkers. On Feb. 21, 2018, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released the results of a study regarding the amount of lead estimated to have been discharged into the environment by small game hunters annually.
The study, which was commissioned by the Minnesota Legislature, was conducted through person-to-person interviews with hunters in the field and through mail surveys. The results of the DNR study were astounding. The study estimated that 178 tons (357,048 pounds) of lead were discharged on state lands in one year. This amount does not account for lead bullets and shotgun slugs used to take big game. Similar to waterfowl, birds and animals that feed on gut piles from big game (primarily deer) ingest lead fragments and may also die. The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota sees a spike in sick eagles soon after the close of the deer season. Most have elevated levels of lead. Nationwide, it is estimated that between 10-20 million wild animals die from ingesting lead each year. As a fisherman and hunter for 61 years, I made the switch to nontoxic shot for both activities many years ago. I continue to enjoy hunting and fishing and on the opener of this deer season, once again demonstrated the effectiveness of nontoxic shot when harvesting a nice whitetail buck. It’s time to get the lead out of the environment. I urge all hunters and fisherpersons to take the step and switch to nontoxic alternatives for ammunition and fishing accessories. I also encourage you to contact your legislators and
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Make schools more secure Dear White Bear Lake School Board members, As a homeowner, parent and grandparent in the ISD No. 624 for over 30 years, I challenge the school board to begin the process to make our school buildings the most secure buildings in the nation. Brand new facilities alone will not keep our occupants safe. We have seen changes in security at our airports; at all major sports facilities and at our workplaces in the metropolitan region. It is now time for ISD No. 624 to lead the nation in creating a more secure and safer culture for our public school building occupants. Be courageous leaders. David Chapdelaine White Bear Township
Appreciate climate change news I appreciated your printing of the political cartoon of Nov. 13 depicting Uncle Sam's (i.e. the current U.S. administration’s) denial of climate change, as
well as Rita Erickson’s series based on the Climate Reality Project training. Climate change is the most serious problem facing humanity. All Americans, regardless of political affiliation, should be working together to mitigate carbon emissions. After all, 98% of all climate scientists agree that climate change is caused by the burning of fossil fuels. Louis Asher Vadnais Heights
Our Native Americans? Thank you, Gene Johnson, for your Thanksgiving "Time to reflect," especially your celebration of the First Amendment freedom of speech and your meaningful gratitude quotes. I will use my freedom of speech to question just one word: "Our." Referring to the Pilgrims, your sentence was "Our Native Americans were there to help them." The original residents of this land were not "ours." They were here for thousands of years before our ancestors even knew they existed. It's possible that without them, the early Pilgrims might not have survived. That said, I too, am grateful for our cherished freedom of speech where we can express ourselves freely and respectfully. Harvey Bartz White Bear Lake
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Luella (Pat) M. Feil Luella (Pat) M. Feil of White Bear Lake passed away peacefully on November 23, 2019 after celebrating her 98th birthday with her children, grandchildren and care staff. Pat was born near St. Claude, Manitoba, Canada and raised in Windom, Minn. where she graduated high school. After two years at Mankato Teacher’s College, Pat received her Teaching Certificate, and began her first job in a one-room school near Jeffers, Minn. Pat and her boyfriend Henry Feil of Delft, Minn. were on a date when they heard the news about the bombing of Pearl Harbor; this news would change their lives. Henry was drafted into the Army and sent to Radio School in California and Georgia. When Pat attended his Radio School graduation in 1942 in Athens, Georgia, Henry proposed and gave Pat an engagement ring on Christmas Day, which they spent in Atlanta. Pat and Henry were married in a ceremony in her mother’s living room on May 28, 1943. Afterward, Pat continued teaching, while Henry went back to Fresno, and then to signalman’s school in Florida, before deploying to Saipan and Okinawa. Pat devoted her life to her family, the Girl Scouts and the First Presbyterian Church of White Bear Lake. She will be remembered for her wonderful meals, her love of flowers, her letter writing, and lots of craft projects. Visitation was held November 30, 2019 at Mueller Memorial, White Bear Lake. A private family service and interment followed at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Mahtomedi. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Survivors include her sons Douglas Feil (Janice) of Story City, Iowa and Jim Feil (Cheri) of Nisswa, MN, and daughter Connie Feil Hukriede (Gary) of White Bear Lake. Also survived by five grandchildren: Chris, Jessica, Justin, Ben and Katie, five great grandchildren, and extended family and friends. Pat was preceded in death by husband Henry A. Feil, parents Lindel and Laura (Muller) Silliman of Windom, and brother Orren N. Silliman of Sioux City, Iowa. The family expresses thanks to ECUMEN Seasons of Maplewood, Gable Pines, and most recently SuiteLiving of Vadnais Heights for their loving care and comfort to Pat and the family. Memorials may be directed to SuiteLiving of Vadnais Heights in the name of Pat Feil.
Roger S. Hogstad Age 75 of Hugo Preceded in death by brothers Bob and Randy Hogstad. Survived by his sister, Karen Reed of St. Paul; his children, Joel (Gail) Hogstad of Hugo and Dana Brundieck of Woodbury; his grandchildren, Logan, Anders, Briana, Jenna, Blake, Ian, Lindon, Sterling and Reid; his sisters-in-law, Nancy Rogstad of Des Moines, Iowa and Sherri Hogstad of Dallas, Texas and his faithful Pomeranian, Nikki. Visitation Sunday, December 8 from 2-4 p.m. with a service at 4 at Mueller Memorial-White Bear Lake, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave. at Third St., White Bear Lake. Interment at Nora Lutheran Cemetery in Gardner, North Dakota. MuellerMemorial.com
Irene M. Iaizzo Loving Mother, Grandmother Great-Grandmother Age 90 died November 16, 2019 at home. She was born in 1929 in Chisholm, MN, one of 10 children born to Rose and Felix Halicki. Preceded in death by husband Anthony and sons Michael and Mark. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Christine (Steven) Simanski, Paul (Marge) Iaizzo, Susan (Mark) Hjelle, Cindy Iaizzo and Christie Iaizzo, 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 3 more on the way. She always saw the best in others and made sure to tell them. May each of us carry this on in her memory, "I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always..." Services were held Monday, November 25, 2019 at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Memorials preferred. To leave a message for the family please visit johnsonpeterson.com
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RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents: • An adult male attempted to lure a child into a car during the morning school bus pickup time in the 900 block of County Road D Nov. 18. The incident is under investigation. • A male student was yelling, swearing, attacking and hitting school staff in the 2500 block of East County Road F Nov. 18. Student was transported for mental health evaluation. • An adult female was cited and released for misdemeanor theft on the 1000 block of Meadowlands Drive Nov. 19. • An adult female was taken into custody on a felony warrant near Edgerton Street and Liberty Way during a traffic stop Nov. 19. While being booked at jail, suspected methamphetamine was found on her. • A domestic assault was reported in
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the 800 block of County Road D Nov. 21. An adult male was arrested and cited for misdemeanor domestic assault. • A juvenile female was charged with assault after an incident on a school bus involving students in the 1000 block of County Road D Nov. 22. The case will be forwarded to the county attorney. • An adult male was arrested for a domestic violence offense in the 3800 block of Clover Avenue Nov. 23. • An adult male was taken into custody in the 800 block of County Road E Nov. 23 on an outstanding warrant and for possession of a controlled substance. • Theft of a purse from a vehicle was reported at the Otter Lake Dog Park Nov. 23. The driver's door was slightly ajar when the victim returned to the vehicle after exercising the dog. The victim thought her vehicle was locked.
PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF A St. Paul man was recently charged with burglary of 80 Twin Cities businesses, including one in White Bear Lake. Deondre Ramon Cush, 35, allegedly stole $150 in cash after breaking into CafĂŠ Cravings with a brick during the summer of 2018. Cush has been charged in Ramsey County District Court with multiple counts of burglary.
WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS • A 54-year-old was arrested for misdemeanor domestic assault in the 4900 block of Campanaro Lane Nov. 21. • A small amount of marijuana was recovered following a narcotics complaint in the 3100 block of McKnight Road Nov. 21.
23. Alcohol level was 0.17. Formal charges are pending prosecutorial review. • Cash and cards were stolen from a locker in the 4800 block of White Bear Parkway Nov. 23. Cards were used. No suspects.
• Tools were reported stolen from a truck sometime overnight Nov. 22 in the 4700 block of Centerville Road.
• A theft of two packages occurred in the 4800 block of Karen Place over the past month and reported Nov. 25. A suspect was identified, but there was insufficient evidence to support charges. No arrests were made. The loss was $134.
• License plates were reported stolen in the 1700 block of County Road E Nov. 22.
• Theft of items from a vehicle was reported in the 1800 block of Fifth Street Nov. 25.
• Shoplifting was reported in the 4800 block of Highway 61 N. Nov. 22.
• Officers observed a speeding vehicle and initiated a traffic stop on Highway 96 Nov. 24. The driver was found to be in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The driver was issued citations and released.
• A residential garage in the 4800 block of Bloom Avenue was burglarized sometime during the daytime hours Nov. 22; $630 loss. No suspect information. • A 35-year-old St. Paul driver was arrested for DWI near I-694 and White Bear Avenue Nov. 23. Charges are pending test results. • A 35-year-old White Bear Lake driver was arrested for third-degree DWI near County Road E Nov.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:
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Dellwood • An unidentified motorist was cited Nov. 7 on Dellwood Avenue and Dellwood Road for driving after revocation after Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies received an automatic license plate reader hit on the vehicle as it drove by them on Dellwood Road. • A resident of Evergreen Road on Nov. 8 reported that someone had been withdrawing money from his mother's bank account and suspected it may have been his brother. Deputies left a voice message with the brother asking for details about the fraudulent transactions. However, the brother had yet to call deputies back.
Grant • Deputies recovered a flatbed trailer Nov. 8 on 105th Street N. and Jamaca Avenue N. that had been reported stolen Nov. 4 from a construction site near the park at Dartmoor Road and Stillwater Road in Willernie.
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• A theft by swindle was reported in the 4700 block of Centerville Road Nov. 26. The victim was swindled out of $4,100. • Theft was reported in the 1800 block of County Road F Nov. 26. • A 57-year-old Vadnais Heights resident was arrested for DWI near County Road E Nov. 27.
• The registered owner of a vehicle parked on Stillwater Road Nov. 7 received a citation left on the windshield for tabs that expired in October. • A former employee of FedEx on Long Lake Road on Nov. 7 reported losing his green card at the package depot last September. Although the complainant phoned FedEx about the lost green card, the company said they hadn't located the item. Deputies provided a case number and contact information for the USCIS Field Office in Minneapolis. • A suspect was arrested Nov. 7 in the 800 block of Stillwater Road on an outstanding gross misdemeanor warrant after deputies looking for him found him outside the building. • A male driving a Chevrolet Lumina was reported Nov. 8 for driving away from a $33.76 tab after filling up his vehicle at the BP station in the 3000 block of Century Avenue. An employee approached the vehicle to speak to the driver, but he ignored her and refused to provide any identification before speeding off. The employee was able to provide a partial license plate number. The investigation continues. • An unidentified motorist was stopped for speeding at 9:04 a.m. Nov. 9 on Mahtomedi Avenue and Juniper Street. • A Minnesota man was cited Nov. 9 on Robert Street and Florence Avenue for driving after revocation and possessing marijuana in a motor vehicle after being pulled over for driving with expired tabs. During the traffic stop, deputies conducted a computer check and noticed a pile of pills outside their bottle and sitting on the center console. When deputies made the driver step out of the vehicle, the driver admitted to the presence of marijuana in the vehicle as well.
• A Minnesota man was cited at 11:06 p.m. Nov. 6 on westbound Highway 36 at I-694 for driving after suspension and speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone after deputies on stationary patrol pulled him over for speeding. During the traffic stop, the driver admitted to having a suspended license, which a computer check confirmed. A rear passenger with a valid license took over driving from that point. • A Minnesota woman was cited at 11:23 p.m. Nov. 6 on westbound Highway 36 at I-694 for speeding 75 mph in a 55 mph zone by deputies on stationary patrol. Before deputies could say one word to her, she apologized and admitted to speeding. Deputies described the driver's attitude as “good.â€?
Willernie • A trailer last seen on Oct. 24 was reported stolen Nov. 3 from the area of Stillwater Road and Dartmoor Road. When deputies asked the complainant if he would be able to meet them to fill out the stolen trailer form, he said he would be unable to make it out due to family obligations and was not worried about the trailer. When deputies advised the complainant that they couldn't enter the stolen trailer into their database until he signed the form, the reporter said he understood and would call back the next day. The trailer was later recovered Nov. 8 in Grant. • An unidentified motorist was cited at 12:19 a.m. Nov. 6 on Stillwater Road and Dartmoor Road for driving after revocation after deputies spotted him stopped at the intersection of Warner Road and Greenwood Street. The driver stated that he was lost and didn't have his driver's license handy. When deputies looked up the driver, they discovered his revoked status. A passenger carrying a valid driver's license assumed all duties behind the wheel.
WASHINGTON COUNTY COURT BRIEF Charged in Washington County Court Nov. 19: Daniel J. Carlson, 64, of Dellwood, for threats of violence and reckless disregard, a felony, and domestic abuse no-contact order violation, a misdemeanor. Deputies were dispatched to a house on Evergreen Road on a report of a fight between two adult brothers. Their mother owns the house. Deputies spoke to one brother, who said he was living in the house with his wife while their house is being built. He told law enforcement the defendant also lives in the house and is going through a divorce. According to the criminal complaint, he was drinking and sending text messages to his estranged wife stating he was going to kill himself. When the brother confronted him, they began arguing and the brother punched the defendant in the face. The defendant ran towards the brother with a hatchet but did not use it. Officers learned there is an active domestic abuse no-contact order in effect that prohibits Carlson from having contact with his wife.
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Passersby no longer have to peek in the windows. After two years of planning and remodeling, The Brickhouse Food + Drink is open on Washington Square. Co-owner Ellie Lawin describes the long-anticipated eatery as an “upscale bar and restaurant with a modern, Midwestern menu.” There is seating for 160 patrons on two very different levels in the historic building: the bustling main floor with a large bar and choice of booth or table; and a more serene upper floor with a second bar, table seating, fireplace and couch. A rooftop patio will open next year for seasonal dining. Both bars feature craft cocktails and a wide array of draft beers. The project took about two years to complete, longer than expected. But it was important to the owners to get everything right. “We wanted to be meticulous about the restaurant's appearance and vibe,” Lawin said. “Our stylish decor and layout was very purposefully planned to create something unique.” Restoration was extensive on the 1886 building, one of the oldest in the downtown area (see sidebar). In addition to major infrastructure upgrades, another large-scale undertaking was excavating a deeper basement to accommodate the food preparation area. Leading the kitchen staff is Chef Peter Christenson, who developed the all-inclusive menu. He's been head chef at Dellwood Country Club for the last five years and will continue to have responsibility for both locations. The country club's owner is a co-owner of the new restaurant. Lawin feels there is opportunity for a restaurant like The Brickhouse in White Bear Lake. “We love the location,” she said. “We think the restaurant enhances the entire downtown, and we're excited to bring this to the area.” The Brickhouse is open seven days a week, 5 p.m. to midnight Sunday thru Thursday; and 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday at 4746 Washington Square, White Bear Lake. They do not take reservations.
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Co-owner Ellie Lawin and Chef Peter Christenson, above, during the first night of business at the Brickhouse Food + Drink in downtown White Bear Lake. The historic building, at left, seen from Washington Square at night.
The downstairs dining area bustles with activity during the first first night the restaurant was open to the public.
The color scheme and ambience on the second floor floor of the restaurant offers a distinctly different experience from the first floor.
FORMER OCCUPANTS OF 4746 WASHINGTON SQUARE According to Cynthia Vadnais' “Looking Back at White Bear Lake,” meat markets occupied the building, built in 1886 on what was then known as Railroad Avenue, for the first two-plus decades. Charles Reif and John Bunghard were the first meat market proprietors but dissolved their partnership in 1889. The market was renamed Union Meat Market in 1890; by the late 1890s, it was Reif Brothers Meat Market. In 1900, it became Reif & Clewett Meat Market and in 1913, was Hubman & Clewett Meat Market. King & Company bought the building sometime before 1920, selling out to C.J. Zwerenz, who changed the name to White Bear Drug. Zwerenz was a pharmacist who ran a thriving business until retiring in 1951. Other occupants have included the Wayzata Children's Shop, Margaux's Table and Maudie McBride's dress shop. Olive's Fresh Pizza Bar occupied the building for about four years, closing in 2017.
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“I became an eyewitness to the changes in the polar areas.” Will Steger Polar Explorer
When Steger lost his job at Outward Bound in northern Minnesota as a young man, he started his own dog sled and ski school to make money. In 1982, he began to take expeditions. Most famous of those is the 3,741-mile International Trans-Antarctica Expedition in 1989-90. For four months, Steger dog-sledded across 3-mile-thick ice. Steger is a descendent of the Schifsky family in Shoreview, the Shoreview Historical Society 2011 Heritage Family of the Year. His great-grandparents, Tom and Anna Schifsky, owned a large portion of land by Turtle Lake, said Bill Conlin, foundation dinner master of ceremony.
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regions since the ‘80s. He traveled to the North Pole by dog sled in 1986, traversed Greenland without dogs in 1988 and traversed Antarctica by dog sled in 1989-90. “I became an eyewitness to the changes in the polar areas,” he said. He’s seen the increased melting of Greenland. Steger, who spent his early childhood in Mahtomedi before moving to Richfield, fell into dog sledding as a young man after kayaking on White Bear Lake led him into kayaking adventures. While in college studying to be a teacher, he kayaked to the Arctic Ocean from Jasper, Alberta, in Canada. “I was destined to live in the wilderness,” Steger said. One of 10 children, sharing space with five brothers, as well as the influence of his entrepreneurial father, prepared him for a life of adventure. “I never saw barriers,” he said. “If I want to do something, I do it.”
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He also has ties to Mahtomedi. His mother Margaret was born on a farm near Mahtomedi High School and his father’s family started the Piccadilly restaurant. “Mahtomedi still has wild areas,” Steger told an audience of 550 people at the St. Andrew’s event. “The setting had a big influence on my life.” Steger is currently building the Steger Wilderness Center near Ely for educational purposes. He still embarks on solo expeditions but spends a lot of time on his Minneapolis-based nonprofit Climate Generation, whose mission is to teach future generations about the impacts of climate change. For more information on Steger and his nonprofit, visit climategen.org.
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J. Drake Hamilton is science policy director at Fresh Energy. She told the St. Andrew’s audience that Minnesota is a leader in developing renewable energy and estimates 1.5 million Minnesotans will own electric vehicles by 2030.
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Polar Explorer Will Steger signs one of his four books at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi last month.
1. Drive a car with good fuel economy; it’s the most important personal climate decision. 2. Make your house airtight. 3. Buy and use a programmable thermostat. 4. Eat less meat, especially beef. 5. Use power strips in your home office and home entertainment center and turn them off. 6. Upgrade your refrigerator and air conditioner, especially if they are more than five years old. 7. Avoid single-use plastics. 8. Change to LED light bulbs. 9. Wash clothes in cold water. 10. Buy less stuff.
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Micah Watkins, of Vadnais Heights, will again dance the lead role of Snow Prince in Ballet Minnesota’s 32nd annual holiday favorite, “The Classic Nutcracker,” Dec. 13 to 15 at the O’Shaughnessy on the campus of St. Catherine University. Watkins, 17, attends the University of Northwestern as a second-year PSEO student. “Landing the role of Snow Prince again this year has given me the ability to develop my ballet abilities on a more intricate level,” he said. Watkins devotes long hours of practice in order to bring sustained
energy to the snow scene where the Snow Prince rarely leaves the stage, combining challenging ballet movements and a high level of drama. Although Watkins originally joined Classic Ballet Academy to develop his foot skills for soccer, he fell in love with the complexities of dancing and has since danced for eight years. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. Ticket prices range from $21 to $46. The theater is located at 2004 Randolph Ave., St. Paul. Submitted
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White Bear Lake Eurasian Watermilfoil Assessment August 7, 2019
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surprisingly, water clarity has an impact on plant growth. When the lake is high, it keeps plants from reaching the surface or having robust growth. Three public accesses were also surveyed for another invasive plant, starry stonewort. The species typically shows up fi rst at public boat launches, according to McComas, and is currently in 14 lakes around the state. He targeted the VFW, Matoska and the Ramsey County access and did not find the plant. Medicine Lake, McComas added, is the only lake in the metro with starry stonewort. “Aquatic plants are unpredictable, but we’re tracking them,” McComas told the White Bear Lake Conservation District board of directors last month. “Eurasian watermilfoil has been in White Bear Lake since 1988, when a single plant was collected near a public dock. In six to seven years it had gone around the lake. We’re aggressive in our treatment. I don’t see it increasing.” Following his EMW presentation, board members asked McComas questions about lake health. One question addressed chloride. “Fortunately, Ramsey County is collecting data,” McComas said. “We have a pretty good record of chlorides, which are increasing in White Bear Lake. The good news are chloride levels are low. It’s well below impaired status.” Almost all lakes have increasing chloride levels from using salt, McComas pointed
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A knowledgeable assistant, Mike Parenteau, assists in the annual Eurasian watermilfoil assessment. He knows where the patches are located on the 2,428-acre lake.
Steve McComas shows how elevation has changed over the years. He takes a photo of the lake at the same spot every year, the Ramsey County boat landing.
Lake elevation remains constant
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New board member The city of Dellwood’s new representative on the White Bear Lake Conservation District board is Rylan Juran. The Pine Tree Hills resident moved to Dellwood in 2015 with his wife and three children. He is an airport planner with a degree in aviation management. A City Council member asked Juran if he was interested in serving on the district board of directors and he agreed. “I like good governance; that’s why I’m here,” he said.
WHITE BEAR LAKE — The monthly lake quality report, issued by a guy who's spent most of his life on the water, contained good news. Lake elevation Nov. 19 was 925.00 feet. “That's the same level it's been all summer,” noted Mike Parenteau, chair of the White Bear Lake Conservation District (WBLCD) lake quality committee. “It's amazing.” Parenteau's news followed the Eurasian watermilfoil treatment report presented annually by aquatics expert Steve McComas to the WBLCD board. He gave the lake a positive bill of health (see separate story). That includes treatment of non-native phragmites, which Parenteau said was “very successful” this fall. “There could be a small amount of regrowth,” added the board member, who represents the city of White Bear Lake. “The Department of Natural Resources recommends a two- to three-year program to eradicate (invasive) phragmites.” Helping the board make the decision to treat again is the fact the county indicated it will pay for the phragmites treatment. “They're reimbursing us, since they found extra money in the budget,” Parenteau said. The bill came to $987. Another stat from Parenteau: White Bear Lake froze Nov. 28 last year and stayed frozen.
In other action at its Nov. 19 monthly meeting, the WBLCD board: • Approved the first reading of three ordinances regarding swimming and mooring buoys. A public hearing is planned at the Jan. 21 meeting along with the second reading. District code would be amended to read that no swimming floats, buoys or markers shall be located in the lake outside the authorized dock use area without a license from the board. Same for ski jumps, slalom courses, diving towers or other structures. Language also states that no dock, buoy, mooring or other structure shall be located in the way of navigable waters or other dock or come within 10 feet of a structure. Ordinance 12 would be repealed. • Tabled request by Manitou Island Association for swim ropes. The lake utilization committee feels the swim ropes would block navigable waters. Chair Mark Ganz pointed out the island is private and committee members felt it inappropriate for private property owners to cordon off a portion of the lake for themselves. • Discussed possible use of a drone next summer to assist in enforcing district ordinances. Legal counsel Alan Kantrud suggested a drone could “catch what's going on in real time and make sure everyone is playing nice.” There are certifications and regulations regarding drones that board members felt would require an experienced drone operator. No decision was made. Debra Neutkens
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Poorer countries and the marginalized communities of wealthier nations are hit “fi rst and worst” by the harmful impacts of climate change. Further, these groups have the fewest resources for recovery and fortification for the future. In Minnesota, such marginalized groups include indigenous populations, communities of color and low-income neighborhoods. They are the most likely to live near polluting facilities and congested freeways (91% do) and to live without air conditioning in “urban heat islands.” Additionally, oil pipelines are regularly sited on or near indigenous lands, and Native communities often pay significantly more for energy than do their non-Native neighbors. At the Climate Reality Project training held in Minneapolis last summer, former Vice President Al Gore declared that “environmental and social justice must go hand in hand.” The goal is to build a green, sustainable economy while simultaneously redressing historic social and economic injustices. Minnesota has some of the largest racial disparity gaps in the nation in terms of income, employment, education and home ownership. The transition to a low-carbon economy offers a unique opportunity to address both climate change and such disparities. Curtailing emissions must be accompanied by more-equal access to, and benefits from, clean energy.
Members of Minnesota’s Ojibwe bands and of the Twin Cities African-American community have pioneered initiatives toward both these goals. Minnesota Natives strive to protect the environment from encroaching pipelines and other sources of pollution while pursuing solar energy generation on their treaty lands. Bob Blake (Red Lake Band, Ojibwe) founded Solar Bear, an organization promoting solar gardens and offering training in solar technology. Blake believes that solar energy can catalyze economic development for tribal communities and alleviate problems like addiction by giving people “purpose in saving the Earth and protecting the sacred.” Solar Bear completed a solar array on Red Lake’s main government building and has plans for the tribal college and a housing project in South Minneapolis. Blake envisions establishing a Red Lake microgrid and a tribal utilities commission. Dawn Goodwin (White Earth Band) works to protect Native lifeways at risk from long-distance tar sands oil pipelines like Enbridge’s Line 3. She cites specific concern about the threat to wild rice, considered by her people to be a sacred gift from God. Goodwin’s call to action for training participants? “Learn more about treaties and advocate that they be upheld.” In North Minneapolis, Jamez Staples founded Renewable Energy Partners, a solar installation and development company, which focuses on “creating opportunities for communities of color to participate in the renewable energy sector.” Staples also launched Northgate Development,
a real estate development fi rm behind the creation of a training center for skills in sustainable careers such as solar installation, electrical microgrids, stormwater management and electric vehicle charging stations. Their neighborhood locations, readily accessible to local residents, will be critical to the success of these efforts, Staples noted. Mayor Melvin Carter reported that St. Paul has pledged to provide “new pathways for residents to enter into the emerging clean energy economy.” He cited one goal of the St. Paul Transportation Project that addresses both climate concerns and social equity: the building of 35 mobility hubs so that 90% of St. Paul residents will live within a 10-minute walk of various low-emission transportation options. Additionally, 13 miles of new bike lanes are to be built over the next two years. Similarly, Minneapolis’s Green Zones Initiative explicitly states that it will prioritize areas of higher poverty and pollution for funding and for employment opportunities for environmentally friendly developments such as solar gardens. The city plans to offer a subscription service for unlimited transit use, incentives for nontraditional users of low-carbon modes, and allotments for shared cars, bikes and scooters. Rita Erickson, PhD, is a White Bear Lake native now living in Scandia. This article is the fourth in a series of five, each based on Erickson’s participation in Climate Reality Project training. The fi fth will report on “Grassroots Climate Leadership.”
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WHITE BEAR GIRL SCOUT CRAFT AND BAKE SALE When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 Where: White Bear Armory, 2228 4th St. Details: Crafts and baked goods; also games, concessions and other activities. All proceeds support local Girl Scout troops. Contact: wbgirlscouts.com
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Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Lake Details: Nearly 20 local farmers , food vendors and community booths and a class,“Holiday Wrapping Workshop: CHILDREN’S STORY TIME Upscale Upcycling.” Also the Brick Oven Pizza Bus. AT THE FILLEBROWN Contact: HOUSE forksinthedirt.com When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 Where: The Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Children and their ‘MIRACLE ON families are invited to 34TH STREET’ experience old fashioned When: 7:30 p.m. Christmas traditions at Thursdays, Fridays the Fillebrown House. and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Pajamas welcome. Cider Sundays, through Dec. 15 and a cookie served. Advance tickets required; Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long $5/person Ave., White Bear Lake Contact: 651-407-5327 or Details: Lakeshore Players squareup.cpm/store/ Theatre perform the whitebearhistory holiday classic. Tickets $25-$35; preview tickets WINTER FARMERS $15. MARKET Contact: 651-429-5674 or When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. lakeshoreplayers.org Saturday, Dec. 14
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BILLY MCLAUGHLIN AND SIMPLEGIFTS When: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19-23 Where: Marine Village Hall, 121 Judd St. Details: Traditional Christmas carols and hymns performed with modern flair. Tickets $30/ adults in advance, $35 at door; $20/students or $25 at door. Doors open at 6:40 p.m. Contact: billymclaughlin.com FILE | PRESS PUBLICATIONS
Jingle Bear 5K & Kids Fun Run When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 Where: Boatworks Marina, 4495 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake Details: Run along White Bear Lake. All 5K runners receive a Santa hat, jingle bells and long sleeve tech shirt; add a holiday
costume. Kids can have photo with Santa. Post race party at the VFW includes age group awards, door prizes, optional Breakfast Bar and Bloody Mary Bar. $35 registration. Contact: 651-251-5494 or jinglebear5k.com
‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’ When: 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 5-22 Where: The Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Stage adaptation of Frank Capra’s classic film about dreams, sacrifice and redemption in small-town America. Tickets $35. Contact: 651-342-1542 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre. org
ANNUAL LIVING NATIVITY When: Traditionally the two Saturdays before Christmas Where: St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 1965 E. City Road E., White Bear Lake Details: Live Nativity scene performed by Fools for Christ, live animals and petting zoo. Family activities and church open house. Contact: 651-777-1107 or ststephenwbl.org/fools
Music SILVER HARMONY SINGERS CONCERT When: 1-2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 Where: Forest Lake Senior Center, 767 SW 4th St. Details: Get into the holiday spirit with a free, all-ages concert. Snack and beverage provided. Contact: 651-464-5833
PAT DONAHUE AND THE PRAIRIE ALL STARS When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6
Where: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, 8000 75th St. N., Mahtomedi Details: Seasonal music ranging from traditional to classical, blues and original songs and parodies. Tickets $25/ adults, $20/seniors, $15/ students. Contact: 651-269-9888 or wildwoodartistseries.org
HOUSE CONCERT WITH UNIVERSITY GUITARISTS When: 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 Where: Big Pibk, 1900 N. 2nd St., Stillwater Details: U of M guitarists Maja Radovanlija and student Milena Petkovic will perform classical duo and solo pieces in an intimate setting. Free; donations will benefit the U of M guitar program. Limited seating; RSVP. Contact: 651-439-3362 or mactfactor@icloud.com
CHRISTMAS WITH TONIA AND SARA When: 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Holiday concert with Sara Renner and Tonia Hughes. Advance tickets $25 Contact: 651-762-9141 or christmaswithtoniasara. eventbrite.com
Arts WBCA ANNUAL MEMBERS EXHIBITION RECEPTION When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Meet local artists with their artwork on display through Dec. 18. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org
HOLIDAY CENTERPIECE WORKSHOP When: 5-6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9; 5-6:30 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 Where: Makerspace, 5966 Highway 61, White Bear Township Details: Create a centerpiece for the holiday table. Container and greens provided. Also refreshments. Tickets $45. Contact: 651-329-2616 or eventbrite.com
SHOREVIEW NORTHERN WINTER WONDER LIGHTS VARIETY BAND CARDS When: Dec. 14 Where: Bethel University, Benson Great Hall Details: SNLVB’s annual holiday concert and carriage rides. Contact: 651-470-5625 or snlvb.com
ST. ANDREWS CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL When: 3:30 and 6 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 15 Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Performance by St. Andrew’s choirs, handbells, organ and orchestra. Freewill offering.
When: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Create a winterthemed greeting card that lights up using an LED light, copper tape and coin battery, while learning about circuits and electricity. Ages 8-12; registration required. Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org
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When: 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 Where: Downtown Stillwater Riverfront Gazebo Details: Annual twinkle festivities, strolling characters and performance by the Teddy Bear Band. Free twinkle lights for kids 12 and under, cookies, cocoa and trolley rides. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by fire truck around 5 p.m.; tree lighting and fireworks at 5:30 p.m. Contact:: mainstreetstillwateriba. com
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When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15 Where: Oak Glen Golf Course, 1599 McKusick Road, Stillwater Details: Two floors of holiday shopping, free coffee and cookies, cash bar. Contact: 715-557-1785 or rsgdevelopment.com
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7; 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia Details: Traditional Swedish 3-course Coffee Party and tours of the 5 historic buildings. $15/ person; reservations required. Contact: 651-433-5053 or gammelgardenmuseum. org
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HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT When: 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 THE WARDEN’S HOUSE a.m. and noon Sunday, When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 Where: Warden’s House Museum, 602 N. Main St., Stillwater Details: Holiday shopping experience with local authors, unique books, beverages, treats and holiday music. Contact: 651-439-5956 or wchsmn.org
CHRISTKINDLES MARKET When: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 7 Where: Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter, 8390 Lofton Ave., Stillwater Details: German Outdoor Christmas Market with homemade crafts, imports, food and Gluwein and a bonfire. Contact: 651-439-7128 or gasthaus bavarianhunter. com
WINTER WILD AT THE ACREAGE When: 1-3:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 Where: The Acreage at Osceola, 945 Pioneer Drive, Osceola Details: Experience an afternoon of winter wildlife at the home of the Horst Rechelbacher Foundation. Presentation by Chris Cold, DNR Wildlife Technician and Educator, followed by hands on activities, visits with barn animals, crafts, snowshoeing, hot
Dec. 8 Where: Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Road D E., Maplewood Details: Enjoy a hearty breakfast, meet Santa and create holiday crafts in the historic rustic farmhouse. Dress warmly and bring a camera. $10/ages 13+; $5/ children 2-12. Contact: brownpapertickets.com/ event/4426799
MN NORTH METRO DOWN SYNDROME PARENT GROUP When: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9 Where: St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1 North Rd., Circle Pines Details: Connect with other families and celebrate people with Down Syndrome. Light meal and child care provided. RSVP. Contact: northmetro@ dsamn.org
BIRDS AND CLIMATE CHANGE When: 7-9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9 Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 Victoria Street N. Details: Don Arnosti will present info about impacts of climate change on birds in Minnesota and elsewhere. the 166 bird species in Minnesota whose survival is threatened by climate change and current conservation and
GUIDED MORNING BIRD HIKE When: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve Details: Learn to identify birds that call the area home and contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with a guide. Free with parks permit. Open to all ages; minor must be with an adult. Contact: 651-430-8200 or co.washington.mn.us/ parks
Ongoing OPEN SKATE When: 4-5:30 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 22 Where: Vadnais Sports Center, 1490 County Rd. E East Details: Free open skating, rentals available for $5. See website for additional holiday hours, hockey and other open skating opportunities. Contact: 651-481-1000 or ramseycounty.us
TODDLER TUESDAYS When: 9-10:30 a.m. The 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month Where: Liberty Classical Academy, 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Half-hour story or music time followed by open gym for children 5 and under. Story time evert 1st Tuesday and music time every 3rd Tuesday. Contact: 651-772-2777 or libertclassicalacademy.org
ANXIETY SUPPORT GROUP When: 1-2:30 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month Where: Church of St. Pius X, room 42, 3878 Highland Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Open-door anxiety and panic support group to help participants develop coping skills and share experiences. Contact: 612-245-5720 or namimn.org
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LOOKING BACK Week of December 1 – December 7, 2019
Culled from the archives of the White Bear Press at the resource library of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society.
1919 Announcement to automobile owners of White Bear…It is with pleasure that we announce that we have taken over the Willard Storage Battery Service Station which will be permanently located at our modern up-to-date service station, 124 South Clark Avenue…
1944 Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Shirley have received the purple heart award for their son, Tom, who was wounded some time ago. It is a beautiful cameo mounted on gold, something to be treasured by those of today and for posterity….Mr. and Mrs. John Slawa, over 70, who operate a farm north of White Bear on highway 61 are to be congratulated on the fi ne recognition they received recently. They won a perfect merit award from the Twin Cites Milk company, having a perfect record for the year. Mr. Slawa was presented with a sterling silver pin in the form of a milk can…
1969 Three youths, a student of Mahtomedi High School, another who attends the junior high school and the third one who is a student of the O. H. Anderson Elementary School in Lincoln Township entered O. H. Anderson School on Saturday and caused some $4,000.00 damage to
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the school and visual aid materials. The damage was confi ned to the students’ lockers which had been broken into, scattering clothes, papers and supplies all over the school The faculty room was entered, the janitors room where bleach and cleaning fluid was stored and spilled it over the floors, walls, clothing and books.
Looking Forward to the Past Upcoming Historical Society Events Children’s Story Time at the Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Thursday, December 12, 6:307:30 p.m., $5/person, Reservations required Children and their families are invited to experience old fashioned
Christmas traditions at the Fillebrown House. Pajamas are welcome. Wind down with cider and a cookie before heading out into the December night. Advance Tickets Required - $5/ person. Whitebearhistory.org or 651-407-5327
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1. David Karan rolls some playdough while Ellis puts her imagination to work Nov. 21 creating a playdough cookie. The playdough table was one of many stations set up for Friends and Family Day in Denise Lanoux’ preschool classroom at the Mahtomedi District Education Center. — Submitted
3. Cockadoodle Zoo paid a visit to Gable Pines Nov. 22 with five exotic animals. They brought a north American alligator, a hedgehog, a skunk, a kinkajou, and a baby kangaroo. Residents like Dale Hedstrand were allowed to pet all of them except the skunk. — Submitted
2. Murphy Soine, middle, shows his grandpa, Mike Soine, where to place the decoration on his apple, while grandma Betty makes more using gumdrops and toothpicks. The apple gumdrop turkey was one project at Friends and Family Day at Mahtomedi Area Preschool Nov. 21. — Submitted
4. White Bear Lions Rene Shepard, Jessie Engman, Scott Engman, Doug Shepard and Bob Lundberg helped give away Thanksgiving turkeys and fixings for 346 families at the food shelf last week. — Submitted
5. A book signing was part of the 17th annual “One Community, One Author” MahtoREADi event Nov. 25. Minnesota author Allen Eskens shakes hands with Mahtomedi resident Helen White after signing his book “The Shadows We Hide.” Eskens shared his writing process and more with the 80 book lovers in attendance. — Cathy Wyland 6. The sled came out over the weekend for the Nicholson family. Dad Will Nicholson gave Vyla and Konrad a ride down Sixth Street. — Carter Johnson
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All-metro football honor for Bears lineman William LeMire received one of the highest-profile honors for prep athletes last week. White Bear Lake’s senior offensive tackle was named to the Star-Tribune’s All-Metro Football first team. “We ran behind that kid all the time and he just moved people,” said coach Ryan Bartlett, adding that LeMire gave up “no sacks in two years” on teams that threw and ran the ball in equal measures. LeMire is 6-2 1/2 and 290 pounds, but agile enough to be starting goalkeeper on a strong Bears lacrosse team since ninth grade. White Bear Lake had a 7-11 record and several close losses in his two varsity football seasons, a marked improvement on 0-18 the two years before that. He was a big factor in the Bears’ revival. “My highlight was definitely the first game last
year, when we won at Centennial,” LeMire said, referring to the last-minute, 28-27 win in his first varsity start that snapped the long losing streak. LeMire plans to make football his college sport. He hopes to land in one of the FCS teams like North Dakota or South Dakota State and play guard. The tackles at that level tend to be about 6-5. William LeMire Asked what play in particular depended on him, LeMire said, “Lead left. Definitely. Hundred percent. That’s been my favorite play the last two years.” This season, most of Cam Zaleski’s straightahead charges for first downs or touchdowns came
on that play. Last year it was Zach Griebel or Andrew Kleist toting the ball. Asked about technique, he said that against linemen his own size, you “stay low and keep driving your feet.” Against linebackers, you “break down your feet, use your body and make them have to run around you.” On pass plays, it’s “moving your feet and keeping them in front of you. I enjoyed that, too.” He helped two quarterbacks, Branden Berwald this year and Cooper Anderson last year, pass for over 1,000 yards. LeMire started playing lacrosse in eighth grade, as a goalkeeper from the start. He became varsity starter in ninth grade and has helped the Bears post a 31-15 record so far in his career. The toll on the body is different in lacrosse. “The ball is hard,” he comments. “I had a lot of bruises as a freshman and sophomore but not so much last year.” Remarkably durable, he has never missed a game in either sport.
Zephyr swim, dive notch successful season The Mahtomedi Swim & Dive team celebrated a successful season at its annual banquet Nov. 21. In addition to fi nishing second (6-1) in both the Metro East Conference and Section 4A, the Zephyrs sent four swimmers to the State Swimming and Diving Tournament. Skylar Gillow Clowser took 18th in the 500 free event, and the 200 medley relay team fi nished 25th. The team also fi nished fi rst in the Metro East JV Conference, second at True Team Sections, and earned the Section 4A Academic Silver Award with a 3.72 team GPA. Metro East All-Conference honors were awarded to Lauren Anderson,
Ryann Buttke, Clare Fritsch, Skylar Gillow Clowser, Elizabeth Hansen, Marin Seevers, and Addie Showers. All-Conference honorable mention honors were awarded to Sydney Armstrong, Aleksa Atkinson, and Ella Matson. The team members voted the following team awards: Skylar Gillow Closwer, Team MVP; Addie Showers, Zephyr Award; Emmerson Buckley, Spirit Award; and Grace Newman, Rookie of the Year. Captains for 2019 will be Anderson, Buttke, Fritsch, and Mia Fitzgerald. Submitted
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White Bear Lake boys hockey had an impressive first week, beating Irondale 10-1 there Saturday, Nov. 23, and Duluth East 5-0 at home last Friday. Lleyton Roed tallied five of the Bears’ 15 goals and goalie Tyler Steffens stopped 46 of 47 shots. Against Irondale, Roed notched three goals while Luke Ahles, Grant Hofeld, Sam Newpower, Tyler Schauer, Triston Johnson, Tyler Bishop, and Ethan Moerke found the net once each. Billy Rose assisted on four goals and Sam Verkerke on two. Against Duluth East, a perennial power, the Bears pumped in four third-period goals. It was 0-0 until Verkerke scored at 8:48 of the second period. In the third period, the Bears made it 3-0 on goals by Sam Newpower at 26 seconds and Roed at 3:30. Roed scored again at 6:06 and Tyler Schauer finished it off at 10:15. “Duluth was playing a specific way to nullify our speed and did a good job being physical with us,” Bear coach Tim Sager said. “We made some adjustments and our speed took over the game.” The Bears outshot the Greyhounds (0-1) by just 32-29 but Steffens stopped all 29. Newpower, Roed, Rose, Joe Montgomery, Schauer and Grant Hofeld made one assist each.
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Verkerke sparks Bear skaters in 2-1 week Three goals by Sophie Verkerke, two of them on special teams, helped White Bear Lake (3-4) win two of three hockey games last week. The senior forward’s short-handed goal in the third period opened a 3-1 lead against Mounds View and they held on 3-2 on Nov. 26. Ellie Sarauer and Jillian Moor (power play) scored in the first period. On a trip to the Iron
Range, the Bears were blanked by Grand Rapids-Greenway 2-0 on Friday evening, then defeated Hibbing-Chisholm 2-1 in overtime on Saturday. Verkerke had both goals. She got the game-winner 3:14 into OT, assisted by Maren Schoeberl. Maya Martson was in goal for all three games.
Wrestlers have a champ, 8 placers in opener Matt Sloan was a champion and eight White Bear Lake wrestlers got on the podium as the Bears opened the season at the Turkey Tussle, a 16-team individual tournament at Minnetonka, on Saturday. Sloan, a sophomore, went 5-0 at 182 pounds. Dysin Strate went 4-1 and placed second at 152 points. Placing third was Josh Powell (3-2) at 132. Placing fourth were Sam Adair (4-1) at 126 and Monte Collins (4-1 ) at 160. Placing fifth was Donvan Guest (5-1) at 170. Placing eighth were Ty Schappach (2-3) at 138 and Nick Kastner (2-3) at 220. “It was a good start for the wrestlers,” coach Craig Nasvik said. “The start of the season is always a major step to see where we are as a team so we can plan, work and execute and be at our best come February.” Bruce Strand
She’s an Ironman Triathlete at 62 and headed for world meet BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
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where her family often vacationed. She placed first among five in her division there with a time of 14:38. Asked what someone so active at her age uses for fuel, she said: “I try to follow a healthy diet — six to eight servings of fruit and vegetables a day, lots of lean protein and healthy fats. I try to avoid alcohol, but I do like a nice glass of wine with dinner.” On race day, breakfast is a cheese, ham and egg sandwich with orange juice and coffee. During the bike race, she gulps a protein sports drink, energy gels and water. On the run, there are aid stations every mile with a “smorgasbord” of Gatorade, water, Red Bull, chicken broth, orange slices, bananas, and energy gels. Her father worked for the Minnesota company 3M
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Tyler Steffens, White Bear Lake senior hockey goalie, stopped 46 of 47 shots last week as the Bears opened with victories over Irondale 10-1 and Duluth East 5-0. Steffens, 5-10 and 187 pounds, split time last year with a senior and posted a 9-1 record, two shutouts, a 1.44 goals-against-average, and .900 save percentage. “Tyler has picked right up where he left off from last year,” coach Tim Sager said. “Tyler is a competitor, he works extremely hard, and is really focused in his practice preparation.”
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Just because you’re getting older doesn’t mean you have to BE old. There are ways of pumping the brakes on aging. Dellwood resident Dr. S. Rhiannon O’Connor is doing a good job of that, although her approach might be a bit extreme for most people. The 62-year-old anesthesiologist not only runs triathlons, but has moved up to Ironman Triathlons — a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bicycle race, and 26.2 mile run — and has earned a trip to next year’s world competition in Hawaii. “I like to be physically active. I like a challenge. I truly believe exercise is the fountain of youth,” O’Connor said. O’Connor placed second among about 20 in her age/ gender group at a qualifier, the Ironman Wisconsin Triathlon, on Sept. 8. “I was in the lead until about mile six of the run when I was passed by another racer,” she said. “Amazingly, she did not attend the award ceremony, and so I was able to claim the entry for IM Kona. Sometimes you get a second chance!” The reverse had happened when O’Connor won her division in her only other Ironman Triathlon, in Wales, England, in 2013. That time, she chose not to go to the world meet — hence, the second chance this time. She decided to do the second IM this year because several of her triathlon friends were going too. The Ironman Triathlon World Championship is held in Kona, Hawaii, every October. “I’ve never been to one. I’ve never been to Hawaii, either!” O’Connor said. This event is the pinnacle of the sport, an invitation-only race for top triathletes around the world. Her time in Madison was 14 hours and four minutes, including 1:23 for the swim (third place), 6:54 for the bike (first), and 5:27 for the run (second), plus 11 minutes transitioning. She finished 1,107th among 2,461 runners overall, male and female. O’Connor, who grew up just outside London, England, ran her first Ironman at age 56 in Tenby, Wales,
in London. The family moved to Minnesota just as she was starting at St. Mary’s Hospital Medical School in London. Once she finished her internship, she rejoined her family. She's lived in the White Bear Lake area for 30 years. A lifelong athlete, she was in swimming, distance running, field hockey and lacrosse in her youth, and after moving to Minnesota, took up Nordic and downhill skiing and did a little figure skating too. O’Connor is an anesthesiologist at United Hospital and the Nasseff Heart Hospital. She notes that her colleagues have been “very supportive” of her IM training, covering for her when she needs it. Her husband Scott is her “biggest fan and supporter,” she said, cheering her on, toting her gear, driving the pontoon alongside her during long swims in White Bear Lake. Their two daughters have done shorter triathlons, she adds. Before races, her training goes in four-week blocks, each week building on the previous one. At the peak of training, a typical Saturday is a 60-minute swim in White Bear Lake, a 90- to 100- mile bike ride, and a three-hour run. She added strength training recently, which has improved her swim times. The triathlete season, she said, is usually based around “A” races (“most important, you want to do your best, the whole season is geared towards this race”), “B” races (“not as important but still want to do well”) and “C” races (“usually early season, sometimes just for fun”). Last year, her “A” races were the IM Wisconsin and a half Ironman distance in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Next year, her “A” races will be the USA Age Group championships in Milwaukee in August and of course the world meet in Hawaii.
MAHTOMEDI SPORTS BRIEFS Icemen top Sabres, Eagles in first week Mahtomedi notched two victories in the first week of boys hockey competition, cruising against Sartell-St. Stephen 8-1 on Tuesday, Nov. 26, then fending off Totino-Grace 5-4 on Saturday, Nov. 30. Against the Sabres, Cole Klingbell delivered two goals and two assists. Ryan Berglund notched two goals and Colin Hagstrom (shorthanded), Nikolai Dulak, Adam Johnson and Ray Olson one each. Scoring against the Eagles were Blake Hansen, Dulak, Hagstrom (power play), Johnson (power play), and Ethan Peterson. Hagstrom made two assists. The Zephyrs led 5-2 after two periods. In a free-wheeling game, Mahtomedi goalie Ben Dardis stopped 36 of 40 shots. And T-G’s Wes Johnson stopped 38 of 43.
Zephyrs start 2-0 in girls hoops Mahtomedi girls basketball has won its first two games, over Chisago Lakes 56-30 there on Nov. 22 and over East Ridge 84-80 at home Nov. 26. Against Chicago Lakes, Zoey Washington and Saley Underwood sank 11 points each, Julia Salmen nine, Amy Thompson and Anna Raney eight each, and Ella Hronski seven. Against East Ridge, Washington, a freshman guard, poured in 29 points. Hronski added 17, Salmen 15 and Zoie Centers 11.
Skaters deal Chisago Lakes first loss 5-2 A pair of power play goals from Emma Dornseif in the second period opened a 3-1 lead and Mahtomedi went on to hand Chisago Lakes its first loss 5-2 at home on Nov. 25. The Zephyrs were 2-for-3 on power plays and the Wildcats (5-1) were 1-for-5. Emme Nelson, Megan Johnson and Anna Jerylo notched the other goals for the Zephyrs (5-2). Johnson assisted on two goals. Goalie Lauren Hamme stopped 22 of 24 shots.
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Christmas concert A Christmas concert with Tonia Hughes and Sara Renner will be held at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 22. Tickets are $25. For more information, visit Christmaswithtoniasara.eventbrite.com. Call 651-762-9141 for more information.
WHITE BEAR LAKE — The City Council conducted the following business at its Nov. 26 meeting: • Authorized the mayor and city manager to execute a purchase agreement for sale of land to Saputo Inc. for $399,500. The sale price is half the purchase price the city paid for the property north of public works. • Approved 2019-2020 IAFF fi refi ghter/paramedic union contract. • Approved tobacco license and related products for Nothing But Hemp, 4762 Banning Ave. • Approved a temporary liquor license for the Lions Club Foundation for the Aug. 8 Dragon Boat Festival at Ramsey County Beach. • Heard that the city received a landscape ecology award from the watershed district for native prairie plantings next to the Buerkle Road right of way. The plantings benefit pollinators and stormwater runoff. Debra Neutkens
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WEATHER TIDBIT If you did any traveling this Thanksgiving, I don't need to tell you what driving was like. We knew we were in a bit of trouble when 6" of snow fell on Nov. 26-27, although roads did clear quickly during the day on Nov. 27 which made driving easier. Thanksgiving was cloudy, but weather-wise, uneventful. If you over-stayed your welcome and didn't leave until Saturday or Sunday, driving was a bit more treacherous. Saturday we were pelted with ice, snow and freezing rain. Sunday was a steady series of passing light snow. Just enough to keep roads wet and slick. I hope everyone made it back safely. In all I totaled about a foot of snow.
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Marshmallow launching Sunrise Park Middle School students lined up in the front office to test their wooden trebuchet projects by seeing how far they could catapult their marshmallows. The front office staff had their own wooden trebuchet to let a few marshmallows fly back at the students for defense. Pictured are (front to back, left to right) Jacob Pierce, Zachary Learned, Nolan VonWalter, Lucas Xiong and Christopher Knoebel.
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Reading with Spike Oneka Elementary student Kaydence Brown cuddled up with a book in the library and read with a very special friend, Spike. Spike, Oneka’s therapy dog, visits the students with his handler, Claire Wheaton.
Birch Lake Elementary fifth graders attended an extended field trip to Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center in Isabella earlier this year. The owners of the Meet Market in White Bear Lake generously donated funds for the trip. Pictured are (front to back, left to right) Landon Mollenhoff, Aidan O’Connor, Meet Market owner Dave Cossack, teachers Taylor Nelson and Steve Hawkinson, Meet Market owner Al Landerville.
Assistant superintendent named finalist Sara Paul, assistant superintendent of teaching and learning at White Bear Lake Area Schools, was named a finalist in the Sara Paul School Superintendents Association's 2020 Women in School Leadership Awards. Paul is a finalist in the central office/principal award for a female central office or building-level leader. The awards, sponsored by Horace Mann and AASA, pay tribute to the talent, creativity and vision of outstanding women educational administrators in the nation’s public schools. The final award recipients in each category will be announced during the National Conference on Education in San Diego in February.
Project SEARCH Award Congratulations to the 2018 White Bear Lake Area Schools graduates who participated in Project SEARCH,
the next round (there were approximately 30 teams competing). In addition to advancing to sectionals in January, the Lego my Eggo team also won an award from the judges for its core values presentation. Members of the team include Alex Reister, John Aufderhar, Luke Newman, Luke Vipond, Max Milbrandt and Alexander Bixby.
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White Bear Lake Area Schools 2018 graduates involved in the Project SEARCH program were recognized for achieving competitive employment after the program. From left, Cheryl Bierman (Project SEARCH Skills Trainer), Jazmin Landy, Amber Diel, Ben Binsfeld, Jordan Vance, Pannin(Nathon) Phan, Yusuf Yusuf, Emily Norton (Project SEARCH Instructor)
as 100% of them learned new skills to obtain competitive and integrated employment after graduation. Project SEARCH is a partnership between the White Bear Lake Area Schools and Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare that focuses on workplace immersion
with a goal of competitive employment for every program graduate. Project SEARCH recognizes program sites that have achieved 70% to 100% competitive employment for participants in a given program year. The White Bear Project SEARCH site at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare was honored to receive this award for its first graduating class, whose members are currently in their third year of Project SEARCH.
Robotics team advances Mahtomedi robotics team, Lego My Eggo, participated in the First Lego League (FLL) Robotics Regional Tournament at Lakeville South High School last month. The Lego My Eggo team was one of eight chosen to advance to
A team from Mahtomedi High School met recently to develop the school’s building-level strategic plan. The building-level plans establish a relationship between the district’s strategic plan and school plans, facilitates process and discipline in each school, and identifies how each building will uniquely support the work of the district. The high school team was made up of staff, parents and students. The team developed a new Mahtomedi High School mission, objectives and tactics. Each of Mahtomedi’s school buildings will go through this plan development process over the next few months.
Vadnais Heights Extended Day accredited The Vadnais Heights Elementary Extended Day team successfully completed the Minnesota Afterschool Accreditation Program (MAAP), a rigorous process aimed at ensuring quality out-of-school-time programs.
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Median home values return to decade-old level BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR
WHITE BEAR LAKE — After six years of slowly rising market values, the median home in the city is $243,100 — like it was in 2009. Median, by the way, means midpoint — an equal number of homes have lower and higher values. Market values took a dive after 2011 when the median home was $186,450 in White Bear Lake. In 2013, the median assessed value hit a low of $163,600 before beginning a gradual creep up to levels similar to a decade ago. City taxes have naturally followed a similar trajectory. Increased value comes with tax hikes. In 2020, that number is $467 for the city tax portion on a median home, or $39 per month, compared to $413 last year. The city has 7,600 homes in the community. Of that number, 3,300 have a valuation of between $200,000 and $250,000. Affordable homes make the city an appealing place to live, pointed out City Councilman Kevin Edberg at the Nov. 26 council meeting. "Our median home values are less than many other communities, so it's an attractive place to purchase property," Edberg said. "The increases mean people can borrow more money against their home. The bad news is it subjects us to higher taxes, and sometimes that is jolting. But it's good when it comes to selling." City taxes are but a slice of the total liability. They pay for services like police protection, $16 per month; fire protection, $3.25 per month; street maintenance and snow removal, $2.57 and parks maintenance, $2.46 per month. City Manager Ellen Hiniker provided the figures at last week's state-mandated truth in taxation hearing. No action is taken but the meeting gives property
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owners opportunity to comment on the proposed tax levy. Only one person spoke, to question the $4,800 tax bill on her Clark Avenue home, which she said had a 20% increase in market value. Mayor Jo Emerson reminded her that the hearing was in regard to only the city portion of her tax statement. "We have no control over what the county assesses," she said. As reported in September, the city’s preliminary tax levy is $6.9 million. A final figure, either the same or lower, will be approved Dec. 10, as will the budget. The levy pays for 53% of the city's general fund, or $11.9 million, in addition to supporting debt service obligations. Hiniker explained that the general fund provides basic services such as police, fire, public works, zoning and general administration and represents 30% of the city's total annual budget, which is about $40.2 million next year. The remaining 70% of budgeted expenditures supports street improve-
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ments, utilities, refuse collection, capital projects, ambulance operations and other enterprise funds. This year's levy is $563,000 (9%) higher than last year. Most of the additional funds support increases in personnel-related costs, including a 3% salary increase, payroll-related benefits and health insurance. Included in these costs are the addition of a police officer and continuing the combination-staffing model for the fire department. How does the tax levy impact property taxes? Key components in calculating the effect of the tax levy on property owners are the taxable value and the city's tax rate. Overall, market values in Ramsey and Washington counties increased 7%. In White Bear, home market values increased an average of 9.3%. A review of county records showed 1,100 homes increased 12-15%; 600 homes saw values increase 15-18% and 366 homes saw increases in value of more than 18%.
Apartments and commercial/industrial property have much lower percentage increases in 2020 than residential. Market value estimates rose 1.8% for apartments, below the county average of 6.9%, while commercial/industrial market value increased 8.6%, which is greater than the county average increase of 4.6%. Last year, median market value was $222,500. Statewide, the city's per capita tax levy ranks at the bottom or second from the bottom among communities with populations between 16,000 to 37,000. The final ranking depends on Willmar. Residents are reminded to apply for the homestead credit refund if household income for 2019 is less than $113,150. The maximum refund is $2,770. There is also a special tax refund if property value jumped by 12% or more. The increase cannot be due to home improvements. The maximum refund is $1,000.
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School Grounds: Student-run coffee shop brewing BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR
Students at White Bear Lake Area High School – South Campus hope to open a student-run coffee shop at the beginning of next semester. The project has been about a year in the making and began when three students, now seniors, came together for independent study credits last school year. Trevor Motzko wanted to extend his study of economics; Maddie Verkerke wanted to pursue finances; and Marissa Metzler focused on marketing. The students were some of the first to implement the district's new concept of student agency (where students lead their own learning), explained project adviser and media specialist Lindsay Lamwers. “We worked together and taught ourselves,” Verkerke said. To involve other students, a naming vote was held last school year. The coffee shop will be in the concession stand by the gym. The students hope the coffee shop is a “place for people to come together,” Verkerke said. Drink prices will be lower than retail outside the school to make it affordable for all students — from $2 to $3.50. School Grounds plans to have a full drink menu — specialty coffees, teas and juice-based drinks. Anchor Coffee House co-owner Brad Atkinson, who opened a coffee shop downtown White Bear Lake in 2017, has been donating time to advise the students. After about $17,000 in startup costs, the students expect the coffee shop to be self-sustaining since it will require no lease or labor costs, Motzko said. Students will volunteer in the shop to gain work experience and service-learning credit. Any profits will be given back to student learning. Metzler has spent much of her time writing grant applications; School Grounds is now about half-funded. The project received a $5,000 Perkins grant, $3,000 Brosious grant from the White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation and $1,500 from the Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation. The three seniors will be off to college next fall, but the plan is for the coffee shop to continue as a student agency project, Lamwers said. Students will have the opportunity to work with district leaders on where the coffee shop will be located in the one-campus renovated high school, which will open in 2024 at North Campus. Everything purchased with the grant
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White Bear Lake Area High School seniors Maddie Verkerke, Trevor Motzko and Marissa Metzler plan to open a student-run coffee shop in the South Campus concession stand next semester.
startup money can be relocated. Business teacher Kelly Knutson, also a project adviser, said the school just started a DECA Club (formerly Distributive Education Clubs of America), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit career and technical student organization. The business marketing club may get involved in running the coffee shop in the future. Right now, the students still hope to attract a few
more donations for startup costs, or consultations from those with expertise. There will be sponsorship opportunities for area businesses, said Michael McGarthwaite, career navigator. “Our dream goal is to open up shop in January or February of this year,” Motzko said. If anyone is interested in donating, they can contact Lamwers at 651-800-8498.
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