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DECEMBER 26, 2018
LOOKING BACK Week of December 24-30, 2018 Culled from the archives of the White Bear Press at the resource library of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. 1918 The Grand Jury came out from St. Paul this week and inspected our lockup. They seemed quite satisfied with conditions as they found them here..... The White Way on Clark Ave.,blazes forth in all its glory during the Christmas holidays. It kind of helps to make us feel that the war is over. 1943 Robert Sullivan’s Hula Hut at the foot of the hill as you wind down the Wildwood road into Willernie, was a bright spot for Saturday evening celebrators. Those who sample Bob’s splendid dishes, with delicacies, say he is a fine chef. 1968 Dr. Richard P. Bailey, president of Hamline University, will speak at services of the White Bear Lake United Methodist Church on Sunday, Dec. 29. In celebration of the observance of
Higher Education Sunday and Methodist Student Day, Dr. Bailey will discuss the task of higher education in our time, and the relevance of the church to that task. 1993 White Bear youth will use the downtown Armory as a new place to go for recreational activities four nights a week. The White Bear Lake City Council recently agreed to allow the White Bear Community Services/Recreation Department to use the Armory for supervised activities, such as open gym. The center will be available for youth recreation Monday through Thursdays, from 5:30-9:00 p.m. Looking Forward to the Past Upcoming Historical Society Events Women at the Very Heart of the Great War Monday, January 28 6 - 7 p.m. at the Ramsey County Library - WBL, 2150 Second Street. Join us as Ames Sheldon, author of “Eleanor’s Wars,” a work of historical fiction discusses many of the roles
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Clark Avenue looking south as seen from Third Street, ca. 1910
American women who went to serve in France played in support of the Great War. Sheldon will share first-hand accounts and talk about her book which tells the story of a woman who drove an ambulance in World War I.
FREE event but donations are welcome. Presented by the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society in partnership with the Wildwood Branch-Washington County Library.
Compiled by Gloria Tessier, Meg Todd and Sara Markoe Hanson at the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, 651-407-5327.
Active partners recognized for improving lake’s water quality BLAINE — The Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) received national recognition for its Bald Eagle Lake Restoration Project from the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS). The RCWD, along with the engineering firm Wenck Associates, were recognized with the Lake Management Success Stories Award. The mission of NALMS is to forge partnerships among citizens, scientists and professionals to foster management and protection of lakes and reservoirs. The organization honored individuals, teams, and organizations at its 38th Annual Symposium in Cincinnati, Ohio, last month. Matt Kocian, the RCWD’s Lake and Stream Specialist, was on hand to receive the award. The district was nominated for this award by Gary Krejcarek, a supporter of the project, active member of the Bald Eagle Area Association, a Master Water Steward, and a member of the RCWD Citizen Advisory Committee. The district implemented a three-pronged approach to reduce phosphorus and improve water quality in Bald Eagle Lake. These projects included an in-lake alum treatment, a stormwater capture and reuse project at Oneka Ridge Golf Course, and a number of raingarden and shoreline restoration projects. “Alum” (aluminum sulfate) is a nontoxic material that attaches itself to phosphorus. Once alum and phosphorus are combined, phosphorus is no longer chemically available to stimulate algae growth. This was Minnesota’s largest full lake alum treatment. The project was partially funded by the Bald Eagle Lake Water Management District, a special tax district for lakeshore property owners that was initiated by the homeowners themselves. The Bald Eagle Area Association was a key partner in pushing for the alum treatment and has been a consistent and strong advocate
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Accepting the award, from left: William James, University of Wisconsin Stout, consulting scientist on the project; Joe Bischoff, Wenck Associates, consulting scientist; Matt Kocian, RCWD Lakes and Streams Specialist; and Frank Browne, NALMS president.
for water quality improvements in Bald Eagle Lake. Association members that helped build support for these efforts included Jim Moore, Rick Donovan, Dave Sorensen and John Raphael. Additional funding came from the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources’ Clean Water Fund of the Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment and a Clean Water Partnership loan from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The efforts are showing success. Following the implementation of the projects, phosphorus and algae were reduced by 67 percent and 69 percent, respective-
ly, and clarity improved by 63 percent. Bald Eagle Lake is meeting state standards for nutrients, algae and clarity for the first time since 1980 (when data collection began). The NALMS award is not the first recognition this project has received. It was also awarded the 2016 Project of the Year from the Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts. Submitted by Beth Carreno, RCWD communications coordinator
NAMES IN THE NEWS Apple grower JP Jacobson was awarded a 40 under 40 award from Fruit Growers News in a ceremony held during the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market Expo Dec. 5 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The award honors 40 outstanding young professional who represent the best in the industry and are making their mark. Jacobson is a third-generation apple grower for Pine Tree Apple Orchard's two locations: Dellwood and Preston. He manages 150 acres of apples with 30 different varieties. Brevena Laboratories LLC, a luxury skin care cosmetics company based in White Bear Township, announces the addition of skin expert and advanced practice esthetician Susannah Courteau to its leadership and advisory
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team. Before moving to Brevena, she was an esthetician and spa director at Sunbear Salon in White Bear Lake. Brevena was founded by the late Barbara Klein more than 20 years ago. According to its website, her team discovered an ingredient now known as Macro B complex that had a transformative effect on burned and traumatized skin. The proprietary technology is used in Brevena's line of skin care products. LasX Industries Inc. announces Ryan Falch as its new president. Founded in 1998, the White Bear Lake company designs and manufactures high-power, high-speed industrial laser systems for commercial print, flexible packaging, medical, textile and electronic industries. The promotion enables former president and now CEO William Dinauer to focus on growing the company's global presence.
Jennifer Streich Caspers of White Bear Lake earned a free trip to Arizona thanks to the success of her homebased health and happiness business through ennifer Streich Plexus Worldwide. Stre- Jennifer ich Caspers was flown to Casppers Scottsdale with a guest, where they received the royal treatment: Luxurious accommodations, a spa visit, lunch and dinner with Plexus executives, and a tour of the corporate offices, plus $300 in spending money. Plexus Worldwide is a leading direct-selling health, wellness and weight management company. Streich Caspers is an independent ambassador for the company. White Bear Lake construction company D.T. Carlson Co. earned a Reggie Award from the Builders Association
of the Twin Cities at its industry gala. Carlson's elegant model home in the 2018 Fall Parade of Homes was one of the homes to win the award, given to builders for outstanding achievement in design, value and construction quality. The company is located at 2179 Fourth St.
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A D.T. Carlson home.