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Santa Claus is very busy getting ready for Christmas, but he recently took some time out of his busy schedule to sit down with Press Publications and provide a little insight into how the Christmas magic happens.

Q: What do you eat before the big night?

A: I eat whatever Mrs. Claus cooks for me! But I get hungry on my rounds, so I eat the cookies and snacks the children leave for me.

Q: How do you stay up all night on Christmas Eve while you’re delivering presents?

A: Lots of Christmas music, hot cocoa and warm cookies!

Q: How many hours of sleep do you get before you ride out on your sleigh?

A: Sleep? What’s that?

Q: Why do you fly in a sleigh and not in an airplane?

A: I need my sleigh, which is pulled by my nine reindeer, including Rudolph. Airplanes don’t work with reindeer.

Q: What’s your favorite kind of cookie?

A: All of the cookies!

Q: Do you always wear your suit?

A: I wear my special suit when I’m delivering presents around the world. I don’t wear my suit in the workshop; it’s too hard to keep clean!

Q: How do you tell the elves apart?

A: Have you ever tried herding cats? I don’t tell tell the elves

anything, except “Get back to work!”

Q: How do you fit all the toys in one bag?

A: I use a VERY BIG bag!

Q: What do you like doing for fun at the North Pole when you’re not preparing for Christmas?

A: I enjoy playing hide and seek with my elves. Of course, I’m always prepping for next Christmas.

Q: How do you keep track of who’s nice and who’s naughty? Do you have a book of names or have you gone digital?

A: I’m definitely “old-school”: I use books. A lot of books!

Vadnais Heights withdraws support for Purple Line

BY NOELLE OLSON SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR

The city of Vadnais Heights is following the lead of other cities by passing a resolution withdrawing its support for the Purple Line Bus Rapid Transit Project.

“The reason for this resolution is all of our neighbors have gotten together and opposed the Purple Line due to communication issues,” Council Member Patricia Youker said.

Council Member Greg Urban gave a brief background on the Purple Line at the Dec. 6 City Council meeting.

“It was presented to us as something that was going to come through Vadnais Heights on its way to White Bear Lake with a stop on Highway 61 that would then service the Sports Center,” he said. “As soon as White Bear Lake decided they didn’t want it, Metro Transit, without talking to us, decided that they were considering running it through downtown Vadnais Heights. That was never brought before us or discussed with us. We all found out in the newspaper that they might be coming into the center of our city. So that was certainly an issue from a communications standpoint. There’s a history here of bad communication with Metro Transit; we don’t know what they’re proposing or what they’re thinking.”

Council Member Erik Goebel agreed that Metro Transit has had poor communication with the cities involved in the Purple Line. He said that Council Member Steve Rogers, City Administrator Kevin Watson and himself recently participated in a phone call with staff from Metro Transit.

“They acknowledged that they have had poor communication with the cities,” Goebel said.

“They explained that how they communicate with us can be dictated however we would like it to be. Essentially, they said if we want to get an update once a month, they would be willing to do so.”

He added, “In light of that, the communication issue should not be a problem. I don’t think that a resolution is the appropriate way to go about saying that we are not communicating appropriately. I think that if we would simply reach out, they would be here and they would be informing us of what we need to know.”

Goebel noted that he received eight emails from residents who didn’t like the title in the resolution.

“The feedback I’m getting from residents is the resolution is OK, but they don’t want to see

CONTRIBUTED

Santa was invited to attend an event called Paws and Planes. The organization aims to get young children interested in aviation while helping to spread awareness of dogs and cats in shelters who need adoption. Although he can only deliver presents with his sleigh, Santa enjoyed trying out a Piper Decathlon airplane.

‘Family glitch’ fix makes Minnesotans eligible for cheaper health insurance

Thousands of Minnesotans who haven’t been able to access premium tax credits in the past are newly eligible for discounts and can shop for more affordable 2023 health coverage through MNsure, thanks to the “family glitch” fix.

In the past, a family’s eligibility for tax credits from MNsure depended on whether their job-based coverage was affordable for the employee, no matter how much it cost to cover the whole family. This meant some family members fell into the “family glitch”: that is, they were ineligible for Affordable Care Act subsidies even though they need them to afford quality coverage. Because they couldn’t access these important tax credits, many families in this situation have been paying more for coverage and some have been going

without health insurance entirely.

“Thanks to a new rule, many more families can get financial help to purchase a high-quality health plan through MNsure,” said MNsure CEO Nate Clark. “Even if you’ve looked for lower-cost health insurance through MNsure before, it’s worth checking MNsure.org/newoptions this year to see if you are getting the best plan, at the best price, for you and your family.”

One study from the Kaiser Family Foundation estimates as many as 62,000 Minnesotans could benefit from the fix of the “family glitch.”

MNsure’s open enrollment period runs through Jan. 15, 2023, but Minnesotans must sign up by Dec. 15 for coverage starting Jan. 1.

-From press release, MNSure

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Contact: simplegiftsmusic.net.

STRATEGY GAME BUFFET

When: 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28

Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St.

Details: Learn and play the latest multi-player tabletop strategy games, imcluding card and board games. Grades 4-8; no registration required. Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org

LUNCH AND TABLE GAMES

When: noon Wednesday, Dec. 28

LIVING NATIVITY

When: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 Where: St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 1965 East County Rd. E Details: Free community event with live music and animals, kids crafts, and treats. Contact: 651-777-1107 or ststephenwbl.org

HOLIDAY CHEER DRIVE-THRU

When: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 Where: The Waters of White Bear Lake, 3820 Hoffman Rd. Details: Take a photo with the Grinch, see the holiday lights, enjoy hot chocolate and take home a giveaway. Free community event. Contact: 651-313-6440 or thewaters.com

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 County Rd. F E. Details: Make an appointment by calling 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org

HOLIDAY FOOD AND TOY DRIVE

When: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Road F Details: Distribution of food and toys to any family in need and considered low income. May register day of event. Donations can be dropped off at city hall through Dec. 14. Contact: 612-245-9259 or cityvadnaisheights.com/foodshelf

WINTER FEST

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Strolling carolers, Santa, ice sculptures, and horse-drawn carriage rides (free with food donation). Also specials at shops and restaurants. Contact: downtownwhitebearlake.com

'A CHRISTMASTIDE HOMECOMING'

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 and Friday, Dec. 23 Where: Marine Village Hall, 121 Judd St., Marine on St. Croix Details: Holiday concert with Billy McLaughlin and SimpleGifts. Tickets $45/adult; $20/student general admission. $5 more at the door.

Pull-tabs back at VFW

White Bear Lake VFW Post 1782 is again offering pull-tabs after a brief period in which the gambling tickets weren’t available at the Post. The organization was in the process of getting proper documentation to the Minnesota Gambling Control Board following the death of the Post’s gambling manager, Dan Campanaro. On Monday, Dec. 12, the VFW said in another Facebook update the action items regarding gambling were resolved and pull-tabs were open again. To learn more, call the VFW at 651426-4944.

Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights

Details: Bring a bag lunch and play table games with friends. Coffee provided. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com/seniors

ONGOING EVENTS

“A CHRISTMAS STORY”

When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 18. 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 and Friday, Dec. 9; 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5

Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Holiday favorite performed by Lakeshore Players Theatre. Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org

SANTA’S TRAIN SHOP

When: First three weekends in Dec. Where: Minnesota Transportation Museum, Jackson Street Roundhouse, 193 Pennsylvania Ave., St. Paul Details: Music, vendors, games, snacks, caboose rides and Santa. Reservations required. Contact: trainride.org

HOMETOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS

When: through Dec. 31

Where: Downtown Stillwater Details: Free family events happening every weekend through Dec. kick-off with Black Friday shopping deals at downtown shops and restaurants; also include Wintertime in Stillwater Lights Show, costumed Victorian carolers, caroling Biercycle tours, holiday tea events, horse-drawn wagon rides, photos with Santa, New Years Eve ball drop, and more. See schedule and details online. Contact: DiscoverStillwater.com/ events

Year end giving

This is the time of year to support our local community organizations, if you can. Our own communities have community foundations, churches, food shelves, arts and theatre organizations, and many other nonprofits that are based right here. Many nonprofits outside our communities do good work, too, but it is those right here that help in sustaining the local economypaying wages to local people and rent on buildings while they are helping our neighbors. When you’re at the checkout line of our local stores, look for opportunities to round up for a local cause, make a donation, or purchase an extra item to donate. Making a cash donation directly to your favorite local organization is even better. Often nonprofits can leverage their purchasing power so your monetary donation goes even further than donating items. Donating non-perishable food items to the food shelf is great, but know that if you give through their website or send a check, they will use your money to buy even more of what they need.

Some organizations, like community foundations, can accept unusual donations such as property, boats and stocks. Staff can be a helpful with setting up a donor-advised fund that carries out your desired plans for giving. What is so unique about a community foundation is that you can designate your annual giving to specific programs, or you can choose to give across the spectrum of organizations and initiatives that have the most pressing needs. Donations can be leveraged to fund major projects. Staff and board members will work with you to help you determine what kind of impact you want to make. There are also tax advantages. Look into our local community foundations – the Shoreview Community Foundation, Vadnais Heights Community Foundation, Greater White Bear Lake Area Community Foundation, and the St. Croix Valley Foundation are a few.

More than ever our local organizations need support. During the pandemic the staff were often overworked and are now catching up from the past few years. Many have seen donations slip or move in the wrong direction. One reason may be that people have paid more for gas, groceries and other goods, and they simply don’t have as much to give this year. It also could be caused from less or ineffective communication with the public. Many organizations have dropped newsletters communications and relied on social media and websites to stay in touch with supporters, which can be an expensive, tricky process to make work. The internet is intent-driven, which means most people don’t take the initiative to visit a nonprofits website or social media page unless they have a reason to. Donors lose sight of organizations that do not communicate on a regular basis.

We hope our print and digital readers can keep an eye on local needs, from making donations or volunteering in any capacity where the need is. Keeping your gifts of time, money and talents local makes a difference.

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Supreme Court to weigh free speech, anti-discrimination laws

The future of state and federal laws that protect against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. The ability to operate your business as you want, without the government telling you to compromise your beliefs.

T hese are the issues at stake in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, a case the Supreme Court will hear this term.

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religion. A district court and federal appeals court have both ruled against her.

Now, the Supreme Court will hear the case. It will consider only whether Colorado’s law violates the First Amendment’s protection of free speech.

expression but on commercial conduct by any business offering services to the public Colorado says it is an expression by the customer, not the business owner.

L orie Smith is the owner of 303 Creative LLC, a graphic and website design company in Colorado.

Smith decided to explore offering wedding website services with one caveat: While she was willing to work with LGBTQ+ customers, she would not create websites for same-sex weddings, explaining that “doing that would compromise my Christian witness and tell a story about marriage that contradicts God’s true story of marriage...”

Such a refusal could violate the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), which prohibits refusing service because of sexual orientation (among other things) and prohibits publicly communicating that position.

Smith preemptively filed a lawsuit in federal court saying that these provisions violate her First Amendment rights to free speech and free exercise of

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Smith argues that Colorado forces her and other artists to express themselves in conflict with their deeply held beliefs. Compelling speech is the same as restricting speech in the eyes of the First Amendment. Worse yet, she argues, the law promotes only one viewpoint by punishing those who oppose same-sex marriage.

Smith argues that CADA fails the strict review that a court applies in either situation. The government doesn't need to force 303 Creative to provide services to gay couples because Smith otherwise provides those services to the general public, and someone seeking design of a same-sex wedding website could easily find someone else to do it in their area. Colorado also has other, less intrusive ways to protect against discrimination without violating free speech. For instance, the state could allow business owners to decline specific projects based on the message they are asked to convey, rather than the identity of the customer. It could apply the law only to businesses that provide essential services like food, lodging or medical care.

C olorado argues that its law is a legal and necessary way to combat discrimination because it focuses not on the content of

Cases involving other business owners who claim protection for their artistic expression are already being filed around the country.

It’s only a matter of time before other bakers, chefs, wedding singers, hair stylists, dress designers and printing services ask courts to weigh in on their desire to refuse services. And who else might be an artist who can claim exemption based on their beliefs? An architect? A landscape designer? A “sandwich artist”? Does this mean that as more and more business is done exclusively online, anyone who creates a website as part of their business transactions can claim such an exemption?

I f 303 Creative wins this case, might a business owner legally refuse to provide creative services to a customer of a different race, religion, gender or ethnicity

A nything but an improbable definitive ruling from the Supreme Court in favor of Colorado’s law is likely to lead to more questions about the balance between business owners’ beliefs and access to their services.

Kevin Goldberg is First Amendment specialist for the Freedom Forum. He can be reached at kgoldberg@ freedomforum.org.

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Thank you to community

Thank you for an amazing food drive for the White Bear Lake Food Shelf. A huge thank you to the residents of White Bear Lake, the White Bear Lake Police Department and the White Bear Lake Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) for your support. It’s because of your donations that we were able to provide over 2,000 pounds of food to our friends and neighbors in the White Bear Lake area who are in need.

Thank you again for your support. Together, we are able to make a difference.

Madeline Harris White Bear Lake CERT

Lessons about state budget

Our state now has a projected surplus of almost $18 billion dollars. I have voted in Minnesota elections for more than 40 years and I have learned two things regarding our state budget:

1. In times of projected deficits, the solution is always higher taxes, never spending cuts.

2. In times of surplus, the solution is always more spending, never tax cuts.

R.J. Eliason White Bear Township

Keep fighting

To Mr. Gene Johnson regarding your Dec. 7 editorial: this is a quick note to let you know you are my hero! Thank you for your wonderful newspaper, along with your family and all the hard work in keeping it afloat and giving customers like me “the best of the best” local news. And an even bigger note to say, “Keep fighting!”

Patricia Feirtag White Bear Lake

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Holiday Angels in full swing

The Holiday Angels Program, a special fundraising initiative for the White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation Angel Fund, is running through Jan. 2. The WBLAEF Angel Fund is accepting donations for winter coats, boots, hats and mittens, backpacks, school supplies, basic food and clothing needs, temporary housing and other items requested by local families in need. The number of families experiencing job loss,

Bonding for streets tough decision

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP

– Without a crystal ball, it’s difficult to know what interest rates will be in spring. The Town Board will be debating a decision to bond for two street improvement projects or three in the upcoming months with interest costs hovering above 4%.

The rate was 1.4% the last time the township bonded for a paving project.

Town Administrator Pat Christopherson said the township is considering “paring down” its street projects due to the impact interest rates have on long-term bonds. Three areas are being considered for pavement upgrades: Greenhaven/Gilfillan for a mill and overlay; Hammond Road/Township Parkway as a reclamation and Williams/Hoxie Avenues for full reconstruction.

Town Engineer Larry Poppler, with TKDA, told the board Dec. 5 that there will be cost increases. The curb is in much worse shape along Hammond Road than they thought and should be replaced. Entrances to businesses and residences need more work than normal and trails should be upgraded to ADA standards.

“There will be added costs,” Poppler told the board. “We’re looking for the board’s tolerance for bonding. This will impact future tax levies.”

Based on the township’s Standard & Poor rating of AA+, the true interest cost on a $4.5 million bond issue is currently

4.15%, according to Finance Director Tom Kelly. Issuance costs add another $50,000 or so to the loan.

“I don’t know if cities are cutting back on projects,” Kelly said. “If there isn’t a lot of bond issuances going on, we could get a good rate because banks will be desperate to issue bonds. There might be better pricing from contractors looking for work.”

Poppler added that projects have stalled or stopped. “We are hearing in the industry that a lot of private work is complete. The last few years have been fabulous for construction, but a lot of that work is done. Contractors could be hungrier.”

Board members will first consider feasibility studies provided by the engineer before making any decisions. The project has been budgeted for 2023 but won’t “hit the books” until 2024.

In other business at the Dec. 5 meeting, the board:

• Agreed to amend a 30-year-old joint powers agreement (JPA) to sell water to North Oaks.

Attorney Chad Lemmons feels the JPA needs to be more “sophisticated” in the wake of the White Bear Lake level lawsuit and other issues regarding water. “It needs to be reworded in terms of what do we do in the event (water) allocations are cut again or we’re required to enforce an

irrigation ban,” he told the board. The township is also considering elimination of the two-year notice to terminate the water supply agreement.

Before the agreement is amended, Lemmons said the city of North Oaks needs to explain its relationship with the homeowners association. “Who is governed by that?” he asked. “My understanding is that land developed by (the company) North Oaks Farm is separate from the association.”

Town Chair Ed Prudhon added that North Oaks residents must be held to the same water restrictions as township residents, should it come to that.

• Approved the tree inventory and emerald ash borer (EAB) plan submitted by Davey Tree. One year of unlimited phone support, custom treekeeper training and updating an EAB management plan will cost $33,150. Funding will come from road and bridge and parks operating funds.

• Approved Hugo Road watermain replacement final payment plus change order. The project cost of $392,600 included a $19,400 change order to remove and improve poor quality material with a Class 5 aggregate base.

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unexpected extraordinary medical expenses, a home fire or other situations increases each year.

Donors making a tax-deductible donation to the Angel Fund can designate a “Holiday Angel” in honor of a special loved one, teacher, coach, mentor or neighbor. The Holiday Angel will receive a handwritten card indicating a donation was made in their honor.

To donate, complete the Holiday Angels form at wblaef.org/holiday-

angels. The WBLAEF will then send a special Angel Fund holiday greeting card to the honored person stating that they have been honored with a gift to the WBLAEF Angel Fund.

Meet new friends in 2023

North Suburban Neighbors Club, a nonprofit friendship organization for women in the northern suburbs, invites prospective members to a coffee event Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Shoreview Community Center-

Fireside Lounge.

NSNC provides opportunities for members to become acquainted with others in the community through friendship, goodwill and fun. Activities include coffees, eating out, programs and events, book club, movies, community service and more. Learn more about North Suburban Neighbors Club Group on Facebook or call or text Ellen at 651-247-9601.

The Shoreview Community Center is located at 4580 Victoria St. N.

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COPS&COURTS

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS

The White Bear Police Department reported the following selected incidents:

• A stolen check was reported forged in the 2100 block of Division Court Nov. 30.

Theft was reported in the 3500 block of Century Avenue Nov. 30.

• Officers responded to a fight between residents in the 3500 block of Rooney Place Nov. 30. The situation had calmed down upon the officers’ arrival, and the police mediated the incident.

• A Maplewood resident was booked on third-degree DWI charges after performing poorly on a field sobriety test during a drunken driver stop in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road Nov. 30.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 3800 block of Oak Terrace Nov. 30.

• Harassment was reported in the 4700 block of Centerville Road Dec. 1.

• A complainant reported a lost phone in the 1800 block

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:

Grant

• An Ideal Avenue resident on Nov. 13 reported receiving threats over the phone.

• A resident in the 10000 block of Manning Avenue Court N. on Nov. 16 reported being the victim of an email scam, in which she transferred $4,500 to an unknown party.

• An unidentified motorist was cited at 1:51 a.m. Nov. 17 in the area of 75th Street N. and Jamaca Avenue N. for undisclosed offenses following a traffic stop for speeding and a subsequent vehicle search.

A male riding a bicycle in circles with no lights on at the intersection of 60th Street N. and Jasmine Avenue N. was reported at 5:36 a.m. Nov. 18.

Washington County Sheriff’s Office

RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS

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

Vadnais Heights

• Two St. Paul women, 24 and 26, face possible charges for gross misdemeanor theft and aiding and abetting a crime after they were detained at the Walmart Nov. 9 for concealing and under-ringing $643.33 in merchandise at the self-checkout. Due to extenuating circumstances —two children accompanied each of the suspects — the women weren’t cited on the premises but released.

A Vadnais Heights man, 32, was cited for disorderly conduct Nov. 11 in the 800 block of County Road D after he pushed a caretaker for an apartment building where his girlfriend resides.

• A resident of a townhome complex in the 4200 block of Centerville Road on Nov. 12 reported all four wheels and tires stolen from her Jeep Liberty while it was parked in the lot overnight Nov. 11-12.

• Fresh Thyme in the 900 block of County Road E on Nov. 12 reported a male and female for entering the store and grabbing two bottles of alcohol and exiting the store without paying for them.

• An accident hit-and-run was reported at 9:47 a.m. Nov. 13 after a dark SUV crashed into the deck of a house in the 300 block of Bankers Drive. According to surveillance video, the hit-and-run occurred at 2:15 a.m.

• A St. Paul man, 52, was arrested at 8:51 p.m. Nov. 15 in the 800 block of County Road D for domestic assault and for making terroristic threats, following a domestic alternation.

of Buerkle Road Dec. 1. The person who answered the lost phone refused to turn it over without a reward and was requesting to meet in circumstances the complainant didn’t think were safe.

Theft was reported in the 1000 block of Highway 96 Dec. 1.

• A 22-year-old White Bear Lake man was issued a citation for disorderly conduct following a suspicious person complaint in the 1700 block of County Road E East Dec. 1.

• Theft was reported in the 3100 block of Century Avenue North Dec. 2.

• An informational call about disorderly conduct in the 2600 block of County Road E was reported Dec. 2.

• Officers responded to what was initially reported as a domestic incident in the 1800 block of Birch Street. Further investigation revealed the fighting appeared to be mutual, and the complainant was advised. The other party involved had already fled the scene.

deputies called out to the scene couldn’t see him.

• Three golf carts were reported taken from the Loggers Trail golf course in the 11000 block of 80th Street N. on Nov. 18.

• Deputies conducted a traffic stop Nov. 19 in the 10000 block of 75th Street N. for speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone.

Mahtomedi

• Theft from a motor vehicle was reported Nov. 11 on Salem Court.

• An abusive male was reported at 11:26 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Dugout Bar on Mahtomedi Avenue after he assaulted staff and patrons. Deputies arrived on scene to remove and ban him from the premises.

• Teens playing “ding dong ditch” were reported at 11:39 p.m. Nov. 12 in the 1000 block of Prestwick Terrance in the second episode of the same behavior in two nights.

• A motorist was cited Nov. 13 in the

Two people at the scene told deputies the suspect pushed his way into an apartment unit and punched one of the occupants in the face multiple times and kicked him with steel-toed boots. He also threatened to shove a spoon down the complainant’s throat and trashed the apartment. He has been charged in Ramsey County Court with felony threats of violence and misdemeanor domestic assault.

• Deputies attempted a traffic stop at 4:22 p.m. Nov. 16 on Highway 61 after they observed a blue Kia Optima with a broken-out rear passenger side window and a hand out the window, which is a sign of a stolen vehicle. When they ran the plate number, the vehicle came back as not stolen. Confused, deputies tried to pull the vehicle over, but it fled from them. However, the vehicle was involved in an accident and Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies contacted the vehicle’s owner, who had reported it stolen right after it fled from RCSO deputies.

• Multiple vehicles belonging to Spade Construction Inc. were reported broken into overnight Nov. 16-17 while they were parked at a construction area in the 3200 block of Fanum Road.

White Bear Township

An auto repair shop in the 2500 block of County Road F on Nov. 10 reported that a disorderly male left his vehicle at the shop.

• A White Bear Township woman, 49, was arrested at 11:44 p.m. Nov. 11 in the 4000 block of Margaret Street for DWI and domestic assault following a report that she drove away from the scene after drinking and assaulting a man, 24.

• Theft of $101 from a lost wallet was reported in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road Dec. 3. The suspect was identified and cited.

• Officers dealt with disorderly individuals in the 1900 block of County Road F Dec. 4.

• A 39-year-old Mounds View man was booked at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center for third-degree DWI refusal charges Dec. 4. Officers conducted a traffic stop for failure to obey a traffic control signal near Highway 96 and Otter Lake Road. Their investigation found the driver to be impaired by alcohol. He performed poorly on field sobriety testing and was arrested. He refused evidentiary testing.

• A debit card was reported stolen in Maplewood and was used at the White Bear Lake Sam’s Club Dec. 5.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 4600 block of Bald Eagle and First avenues and the 1900 block of Eugene and Webber streets Dec. 6.

400 block of Lincolntown Avenue for speeding 49 mph in a 25 mph zone.

• Cash in the amount of $3,800 reported stolen from a Wildwood Road residence Nov. 15 turned out to have been merely misplaced inside the home.

• A suspicious gas can was reported left in a parking lot in the 3000 block of Century Avenue at 5:25 a.m. Nov. 17. Deputies were dispatched out to the scene to remove the gas can.

• Hit-and-run was reported Nov. 17 on Mahtomedi Avenue.

• A motorist was cited at 2:15 a.m. Nov. 18 on Stillwater Road for driving without a proper driver’s license after he presented deputies with an identification-only card during the traffic stop.

• An unidentified motorist was arrested for driving after cancellation due to behavior inimical to public safety at 12:15 a.m. Nov. 19 on Ash Street and Wildwood Beach Road, following a traffic stop for a burnt-out headlight. During the vehicle search subsequent to the arrest, deputies located marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the motor

vehicle.

• After an East Avenue resident on Nov. 19 reported being the victim of a possible fraud, deputies assured her that she wasn’t when she divulged that she hadn’t actually sent gift card numbers to the scammer upon request. However, deputies did advise the complainant to seek security protection for her computer.

• An Echo Lake Court resident on Nov. 19 reported her ex-boyfriend for breaking into her home.

Pine Springs

• Deputies cited two motorists during the week of Nov. 13-19. On Nov. 17, they cited a motorist on I-694 for an undisclosed violation. On Nov. 19, a motorist was cited for speeding in the 6000 block of Hilton Trail N.

Willernie

• A motor vehicle was reported stolen Nov. 16 from an address on Stillwater Road.

• A motorist was cited Nov. 19 in the area of Stillwater Road and Wildwood Road for a stop sign violation.

5 common credit card mistakes

BY ABE WINTER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Credit cards can be a great way to build credit and pay for expenses. However, they can be costly if you use them incorrectly.

“A credit card is a great asset, but when you use it incorrectly it can cost you a pretty penny,” writes Alexandria White in her online report for CNBC Select. “Carry a balance and pay high interest rate charges; miss a payment and incur a late fee; Close a credit card and ding your credit score. The costs add up quickly.”

She says I is not hard to get into the habit of using a credit card correctly and as a result, save money while building credit and taking advantage of some perks along the way.

Here are five common credit card mistakes you could be making and how to avoid them:

1. Carrying a balance month-to-month One of the biggest credit score myths is that carrying a balance on your credit card improves your credit. In fact, 22% of Americans carried a balance thinking it would increase their credit score.

In reality, carrying a balance monthto-month hurts your credit score and costs you money. If you carry a balance,

you’ll have a higher credit utilization rate, which is the amount of debt you have compared to your available credit. Experts agree that the lower your utilization rate, the better. A FICO study found “high achievers” — consumers with an average 800 FICO score — on average use a mere 7% of their credit limit.Carrying a balance can also get expensive thanks to interest charges. And while a cash-back card can be a great tool to help you save money on your everyday spending, all that savings is for nothing if you’re paying interest.

2. Only making minimum payments While you should always make at least the minimum payments, it’s not advised to only pay the minimum due. Not paying your bill in full can lead you to fall into debt and rack up unnecessary

interest charges. Plus, just paying the minimum can add months — even years — to the time it takes you to pay off debt.

Have a payment plan in place before you take on bigger expenses, and always make consistent, on-time payments toward your balance.

3. Missing a payment

Late or missed payments can seriously hurt your credit score if you’re more than 30 days past due. You can expect a drop of 17 to 83 points for a 30-day missed payment and a 27 to 133 decrease for a 90day missed payment, according to FICO data.

However, if your payment is less than 30 days late, you won’t see a drop in your credit score since a payment has to be a full 30 days past due before it’s reported to the credit bureaus

(Experian, Equifax and TransUnion).

But you may incur a late fee or penalty interest rate — which raises your APR. Set up autopay to ensure payments are always made on time. And if autopay isn’t for you, set calendar reminders and email notifications.

4. Neglecting to review your billing statement

It’s important to check that the transactions listed on your bill are accurate so you can take early action against fraudsters or reporting errors. At the very least, you should review your monthly statement for errors. But it’s a good idea to check your transactions a few times each week to verify everything looks OK.

You should be proactive about reviewing the charges that appear on your account so you can potentially spot fraud early and resolve any incorrect charges.

5. Not knowing your APR and applicable fees

When you apply and are approved for a credit card, you receive a long cardmember agreement that probably doesn’t top your must-read list. However, it’s important you parse through the jargon and review important account terms, so you understand all the applicable fees.

SARAH

PUBLIC NOTICES

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies:

1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Moore Hair to Love

2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1135 Larpenteur Ave Roseville MN 55113

3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business.

Shabanique S Moore 2526 McKinley St NE Minneapolis MN 55418

I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

Dated: September 26, 2022

Signed: Shabanique Moore

Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on December 14 and 21, 2022.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF

ASSUMED NAME

Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies:

1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is:

ERIC VON RUSSELL MITCHEL

2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: care of 2123 Windcastle Drive, Mansfield Texas 00000

3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business.

Mitchel Eric Von Russell

c/o 2123 Windcastle Drive Mansfield Texas 00000

Eric Von Russell Mitchel

care of 2123 Windcastle Drive Mansfield TX 00000

Eric- V: Mitchel. Without Prejudice care of 2123 Windcastle Drive Mansfield Texas 00000

:Eric- Von Russell: Mitchel., Authorize Representative care of 2123 Windcastle Drive Mansfield Texas 00000

Eric Mitchel care of 2123 Windcastle Drive Mansfield Texas 76063

Eric V Mitchel

c/o 2123 Windcastle Drive Mansfield Texas 00000

Mitchel Eric V care of 2123 Windcastle Drive Mansfield Texas 00000

I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

Dated: November 17, 2022

Signed: :Eric- Von Russell: Mitchel., Authorize Representative Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on December 14 and 21, 2022.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies:

1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is:

Vincent Maurice Harrison

2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: care of, 1448 Kings Point Way SE, Conyers, Georgia 00000

3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business.

Vincent Maurice Harrison care of, 1448 Kings Point Way SE, Conyers, Georgia 00000

Vincent-Maurice: Harrison-EL care of, 1448 Kings Point Way SE, Conyers, Georgia 00000

Harrison Vincent M care of, 1448 Kings Point Way SE, Conyers, Georgia 00000

Vincent M Harrison care of, 1448 Kings Point Way SE, Conyers, Georgia 00000

I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

Dated: November 2, 2022

Signed: Vincent-Maurice: Harrison, Statutory Agent

Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on December 14 and 21, 2022.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF

ASSUMED NAME

Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies:

1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is:

BlueSky Electric, Solar, & EV Charging

2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be:

127 East County Road C, Suite 4 Little Canada MN 55117

3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business.

BlueSky Electric Company LLC

127 East County Road C, Suite 4 Little Canada MN 55117

I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

Dated: November 30, 2022

Signed: William J Parsons

Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on December 7 and 14, 2022.

CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS

SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 761

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE II CONCERNING TOBACCO PRODUCT SELLERS AND LICENSING AND SALE OF CANNABINOID PRODUCTS

Public Notice

The City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights has adopted Ordinance No. 761, which amends CITY CODE CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE II CONCERNING TOBACCO PRODUCT SELLERS AND LICENSING AND SALE OF CANNABINOID PRODUCTS.

The ordinance includes the following provisions:

• Administrative amendments regarding the sale of tobacco products to minors to be consistent with state statute.

• Removal of licensing fee and penalty amounts with reference to Fee Schedule.

• Establishment of purpose, definitions, licensing, and sale of cannabinoid products.

The full text of Ordinance No. 761 is available for inspection at Vadnais Heights City Hall during regular business hours.

Heidi Gunderson, Mayor ATTESTED by Kevin Watson, City Administrator Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on December 14, 2022.

RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE

SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITIES

Ramsey County releases solicitation opportunities on DemandStar as an alternative method of public notice pursuant to Section 331A.03 of the Minnesota Statutes. Individuals may go to the “How to Contract with Ramsey County” section of the “Doing Business with Ramsey County” webpage at ramseycounty.us/ContractWithRamsey to access registration information. If you are new to DemandStar, please follow the DemandStar registration instructions on the “How to Contract with Ramsey County” webpage. Access to all Ramsey County documents is free if the instructions that are posted are followed. You may call 651-266-8072 or email ProcurementTeam@ ramseycounty.us if you need assistance.

Ramsey County is accepting only electronic Request for Bids (RFBs) responses submitted through DemandStar. Public openings are conducted digitally, as a video conference. See the link above for details.

To view current solicitations, please go to: https://bit.ly/3W8XWan

SOLICITATION: RFP-HR3197-KD

OPENING DATE: JANUARY 20, 2023

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, SEEKS PROPOSAL RESPONSES FROM QUALIFIED FIRMS FOR THE PROVISION OF GROUP LIFE INSURANCE AND DISABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR ITS ACTIVE EMPLOYEES FOR THE FIVE-YEAR PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2024, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028.

SOLICITATION: RFP-HR3198-KD

OPENING DATE: JANUARY 20, 2023

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, SEEKS TO PROVIDE A VISION CARE PLAN TO PARTICIPANTS EMPLOYED BY RAMSEY COUNTY AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS.

Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on December 14, 2022.

NORTHEAST METRO 916

WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA

BOARD NOTES NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The regular meeting of the School Board of Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District was held on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at Bellaire School and the following business was transacted.

Meeting Called to Order

The meeting was called to order by Chair Forsberg at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call of Attendance

Members present: Knisely- 12, Palmer-13, Starck-14, Forsberg-16, Oksnevad-282, Westerman-621, Yener-622, Clark-623, Daniels- 624, Keto- 831, Donovan-832, and Hockert- 834. Members absent: Dols- 833. Also present: Dr. Val Rae Boe, superintendent.

Approval of Agenda

Adopted the agenda as presented, with the change listed above, limited discussion to the approved agenda, and accepted the list of items proposed for consent adoption.

Board Calendar Dates

• Tuesday, November 29, 2022- Standard Response Protocol Training with I Love U Guys Foundation from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Vadnais Heights Commons • Wednesday, December 7, 2022 – School Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Questions and/or Comments from Citizens Present on Non-Agenda Items Three EA and EAS spoke regarding contract negotiations.

Presentation: School Board Self-Evaluation A School Board self-evaluation assessment was created and sent to the School Board Members. This assessment is shorter and more applicable than the MSBA assessment that had been suggested previously as a possibility. School Board members will have until December 9th to complete the assessment. Results will be compiled and the results will plan to be shared at the March board meeting. This information could then be used by the Board Goals Committee to determine Board goals and evaluate those goals in future years.

Presentation: Delegates to School Board Annual Conference

In previous years, 916 has budgeted to send two School Board Members to the National School Board Association conference held in the Spring. Because NSBA is no longer a part of MSBA, the Executive Committee met to determine which conference would be appropriate to send members to this year. NSBA, COSSBA and AESA were all options discussed. Further conversations will be held and Board members were asked to email Chair Forsberg if you have information from your district that would help in the decision-making process.

Presentation: First Reading Board Policy

The School Board was given Policy 806 Crisis Management as a first reading. Language changes were made to reflect the language being used in Standard Response Protocol, as well as minor changes suggested by MSBA.

Superintendent’s Report

Superintendent Boe commented on the following items that were included in her written report: (a) Member Highlight; (b) ALC Attendance; (c) Recruitment Updates; (d) Safety Committee; (e) Thriving at 916; (f) Legislative Work; (g) Equity; and (h) November Strategic Actions Updates.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Approved the consent items, accepted as part of the approval of the agenda, consistent with the recommended actions presented by the administration.

Approval of Minutes

Payment of Bills and ACH Payments

Personnel (Employment, Resignation, Eliminate Position, Adjust Hours/FTE, Leave of Absence, Position Reclassification, Reassignment/Transfers, New Positions)

Approval of Joint Purchasing Agreement

Donations

Assurance of Compliance with State and Federal Law Prohibiting Discrimination

Approval of Joint Powers Agreement with Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and Century College

Retirements (10+ Years)

Accepted the retirement of Jane Ellwood, Education Assistant Specialist, who has provided the district with 18 years of service. Her retirement date is 11/30/22.

Approval of Policy 416: Drug and Alcohol Testing

This policy was presented at the October 5 Board meeting for review as a first reading. Minimal changes have been made since the first reading of the policy. The changes include adding the updated address of the testing laboratory and replacing gender-specific pronouns with gender-neutral pronouns.

Adopted the revised School Board policy as presented.

Designation of Identified Official with Authority for the Education Identity and Access Management Security System

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Professional Educator Licensing Standards Board (PELSB), and the Office of Higher Education (OHE) require annual designation of an Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) for each local education agency that uses the Education Identity Access Management (EDIAM) system. The IOwA is responsible for authorizing, reviewing, and recertifying user access for their local education agency in accordance with the State of Minnesota Enterprise Identity and Access Management Standard, which states that all user access rights to Minnesota state systems must be reviewed and recertified at least annually. The IOwA will authorize user

access to State of Minnesota Education secure systems in accordance with the user’s assigned job duties, and will revoke that user’s access when it is no longer needed to perform their job duties. The IOwA will grant the IOwA Proxy role(s).

Authorized Val Rae Boe to act as the Identified Official with Authority for Intermediate School District 916 (0916-06), with Julie Lavell continuing as an IOwA proxy role to add and remove names only.

Committee Assignments

In August and September, School Board members were given an opportunity to look at committee assignments and sign up to fill those positions if interested.

Approved the committee assignments for the 2022-23 School year as presented.

Board Forum

Chair Forsberg spoke about the upcoming MSBA Delegate Assembly in which quite a few board members agreed they would be attending.

AMSD meeting on Friday, 11/4 will be held at Quora and virtually and will have an update and overview on the Together We Make a Difference initiative.

Best wishes to all Board Members who have elections next week.

Closed Session

In accordance with Minn Stat §13D.03, the Board met in closed session for the purpose of discussing Labor Negotiations Strategy from 6:58 p.m. to 8:13 p.m.

Meeting Adjourned Adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on December 14, 2022.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, CASS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FILE NUMBER 11-FA-22-2049

CASE TYPE: DOMESTIC ABUSE

NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION (MINN. STAT. § 518B.01, SUBD. 8)

In the Matter of: Amanda Mae Fortune Petitioner vs. John David Kerschner

Repondent

To Respondent named above:

An order has been issued directing you to appear at Cass County District Court on December 27, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. and explain why the relief sought in the Petition for the Order for Protection should not be granted.

You may obtain a copy of the Petition and any order from the court from Cass County Court Administrator’s Office.

If you do not appear at the scheduled hearing, the Petitioner’s request may be granted as a default matter. Failure to appear will not be a defense to prosecution for violation of the Court’s Order.

Date: December 5, 2022

Samantha Haynes, Deputy Court Administrator Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on December 14, 2022.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE UNDER JUDGMENT AND DECREE REAL PROPERTY

CASE TYPE: MECHANIC’S LIEN FORECLOSURE COURT FILE NO.: 62-CV-19-8410

Lake & Land Surveying, Inc., Plaintiffs, v. Leonard N. Anderson, Defendant.

Notice is hereby given, that under and by virtue of a judgment made and entered in the above-entitled action on the 24th day of November, 2020, by District Court of Ramsey County, Minnesota, Second Judicial District, certified copy of which has been delivered to me directing the sale of the premises hereinafter described, to satisfy the amount found and due Plaintiff in the above-entitled action from Defendant Lenoard N. Anderson as prescribed in the judgment, the undersigned Sheriff of Ramsey County will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash on the 17th day of January 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, 25 West 4th Street, St. Paul, MN 55102, the premises is real estate lying and being in the County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, described in said judgment: see attached Exhibit A (hereinafter The Premises) together with (i) all buildings and improvement now or hereinafter located on the premises (the improvements); (ii) all of the estate, right, title, claim or demand of any nature whatsoever of Leonard N. Anderson (Defendant) either in law or equity, in possession or expectancy, in and to the Property (defined below) or any part thereof; (iii) all easements, rights of way, gores of land, streets, ways, alleys, passages, sewer rights, waters, water courses, water rights and powers, and all estates, rights, title, interest, privileges, liberties, tenements, hereditaments, appurtenances of any nature whatsoever, in anyway belonging, relating or pertaining to the Property (including without limitation, any and all development rights, air rights or similar or comparable rights of any nature whatsoever now or hereafter appurtenant to the Property or now or hereafter transferred to the Property) and all land lying in the bed of any street, road or avenue, opened or proposed, in front of or adjoining the Property to the center line thereof; (iv) any machinery, apparatus, equipment, fittings, fixtures and other property of every kind and nature whatsoever owned by the Defendant, or in which the Defendant has or shall have an interest, now or hereafter located upon the Property, or appurtenances thereto, or usable in connection with the present or future operation and occupancy of the Property and all building equipment, material and supplies of any nature whatsoever owned by the Defendant or in which the Defendant has or shall have an interest, now or hereinafter located upon the Property (hereinafter collectively referred to as the equipment), and the right, title and interest of the Defendant in and to any of the equipment which may be subject to any security agreements (as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code of the state in which the Property is located), superior in lien to the lien of this judgment; (v) all awards or payments, including interest thereon, and the right to receive the same, which may be made with respect to the Property, whether from the exercise of the right of eminent domain (including any transfer made in lieu of the exercise of said right), or for any other injury to or decrease in the value of the Property; (vi) all leases and other agreements affecting the use or occupancy of the Property now or hereafter entered into (hereinafter referred to as the Leases) and the right to receive and apply the rents, issues and profits of the Property (hereinafter referred to as the Rents) to the payment of the judgment; (vii) all proceeds of and any unearned premiums on any insurance policies (collectively hereinafter referred to as the Policies) covering the Property, including, without limitation the right to receive and apply the proceeds of any insurance, judgments, or settlements made in lieu thereof, for damage to the Property); (viii) the right in the name and on behalf of the Defendant, to appear in and defend any action or proceeding brought with respect to the Property and to commence any action or proceeding to protect the interest of the Plaintiffs in the Property; and (ix) all proceeds of each of the foregoing (all the foregoing together with the Property) property address, 559 McKnight Rd. S., St. Paul, Minnesota 55119.

Dated: This 21st day of November, 2022.

Robert Fletcher, Sheriff of Ramsey County, Minnesota

By: Michael E. Frank, Deputy Sheriff

THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY:

KELLY AND LEMMONS, P.A.

Chad D. Lemmons

2350 Wycliff Street; Suite 200 St. Paul, MN 55114

Telephone: 651-224-3781

Facsimile: 651-223-8019

Attorney for the Plaintiff

Published six times in the Vadnais Heights Press on November 30, December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022, and January 4, 2023.

Skating Rinks

Public Works staff hope to prep Community Park and Westfield Park rinks for outdoor ice, as soon as we get below freezing temperatures. Visit our website or call City Hall for updates as they become available.

PJ’s With Santa

Thank you to all that attended the PJ’s with Santa event on December 2nd. We had a great turnout!

Shine Lights on Vadnais Heights

Help us share light and joy with our neighbors this holiday season! Sign

up to be part of our self-guided tour of holiday displays throughout Vadnais Heights. Your address will be included on our online map. Learn more: www. cityvadnaisheights.com/holidaylights

Lions Food/Toy Drive – December 17

The City of Vadnais Heights and the Vadnais Heights Lions Club Foundation sponsor the annual Vadnais Heights Lions Toy/Food Drive, as well as our community needs programs, which benefit lowerincome residents. The distribution of food and toys will be on Saturday, December 17 at the Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Road F, from 9 am to

11 am. Qualified residents may register the day of the distribution. If you have questions regarding the income guidelines please contact Paul Schirer at 612-245-9259.

The Community is invited to drop off donations of non-perishable food, toys, or age-appropriate items for older children up to the age of 16 at City Hall from 8 am to 4:30 pm through December 14 or at Cities Credit Union, Frandsen Bank and Trust, and at F&M Bank during their normal business hours.

Winter Rec Programs – Registration Open

On cue with the snow, our winter rec programs are open for registration. Youth

basketball, floor hockey, indoor soccer, and adult Tai Chi Chaun and yoga programs are available. Stay busy with us this winter: www.cityvadnaisheights.com/ register

New to our recreation catalog this winter - Learn to Snowshoe classes! Learn the basics and gain confidence through a guided hike. Snowshoes provided! Ages 7+ are welcome (14 and under must be accompanied by an adult). www. cityvadnaisheights.com/register

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¡Encuentra las últimas novedades sobre nuestros eventos, programas, servicios y noticias en línea! Visit www.cityvadnaisheights.com or call 651.204.6000. | City Hall Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Longtime Arts Center director to retire

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us saying no to this project,” Goebel said.

One issue Urban has with the Purple Line is ridership. He said Metro Transit is canceling existing routes in the city because they don’t have enough ridership. He also said a reason for this resolution is that he feels that the next City Council should have Purple Line staff provide the council with an update on the project.

Mayor Heidi Gunderson noted that residents and business owners have not been engaged with a proposed route for discussion.

“We asked them what

their robust engagement would be, not only with the business community but with the council and the public here in Vadnais Heights to determine what the need is,” Gunderson said. “That was supposed to happen over the summer into the fall and, to my knowledge, none of that has happened. For me, since this is something that I’ve been discussing and learning about for six years and things don’t seem to change, I think it’s important that we send a strong message.”

The resolution passed 3-1 with Goebel voting no (Rogers was absent).

Suzi Hudson, longtime executive director of the White Bear Center for the Arts, is retiring at the end of the year. She’s had the role since 2004 and has overseen several notable milestones in the nonprofit’s history. All are welcome to help Hudson celebrate her career and wish her well on her next adventures at a free open house event on Wednesday, Dec. 21 from 3:306:30 p.m. at the White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Attendees should dress for indoor and outdoor festivities. Registration is encouraged but not required. Register at whitebeararts.org.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION

CASE TYPE: PROBATE COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-22-1000

NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION TO ALLOW SALE OF TRANSER ON DEATH DEED REAL PROPERTY TO COLLECT ON DECEDENT’S MEDICAL ASSISTANCE CLAIM AND DISPOSITION OF SALE PROCEEDS

In re the Estate of: Kenneth Carr, Decedent.

Notice is given that Ramsey County filed with the court a petition signed by John Rominski for an order to allow the sale of real property located at 1911 Reaney Ave., St. Paul, Minnesota.

Any objections to the Petitions must be mailed or filed in the electronic filing system, together with the court filing fee, to Ramsey County Probate Court, 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., Room 170, St. Paul, MN 55102 prior to the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted. If objections are filed, another hearing may be scheduled. No telephone conference will be required unless there are questions.

Any charitable beneficiary may request notice of the proceeding be given to the attorney general pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 501B.41, Subdivision 5.

IT IS ORDERED AND NOTICE IS GIVEN that a hearing has been scheduled on December 20, 2022 at 2:45 p.m. by this Court.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that notice shall be given by: • mailing via U.S. Postal Service a copy of this Notice and Order at least fourteen (14) days prior to the hearing date to all interested parties and parties who have filed a demand for notice.

• publication once a week for two consective weeks in a legal newspaper in the county where the hearing is to be held, the last publication of which is to be at least ten (10) days before the time set for hearing; Information on how to participate in the remote hearing can be obtained by calling the Court at 651-266-8145.

BY THE COURT:

Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator

By: Benjamin Linker, Deputy Court Administrator

Date: November 18, 2022

Attorney for Petitioner OR Self-Represented Litigant: So Yeon Woo-Bockman (298590), Assistant Ramsey County Attorney 121 7th Place East, Suite 4500, St. Paul, MN 55101 Tel: (651) 266-3014, Fax: (651) 266-3032

Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on December 7 and 14, 2022.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-22-958

CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Donna Jean Daun, a/k/a Donna J. Daun and Donna Jen Daun, Decedent.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an Amended Application filed on November 15, 2022 for informal probate of the above-named Decedent’s Last Will dated September 22, 2022 (“Will”) has been filed with the Probate Registrar,

and the Amended Application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed Mary Ann Daun-Lindberg of 3123 Crescent Lane NW, Rochester, MN 55901, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance ofletters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Any objections to the probate of the Will, or to the appointment of the personal representative, must be filed with this court and will be heard by the court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.

Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred.

Dated: November 15, 2022

Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative: Travis M. Ohly Ohly Law Office 1850 North Broadway Rochester, MN 55906

Attorney License No.: 0347176

Telephone: (507) 289-4529

Email: travis@ohlylaw.com

Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on December 7 and 14, 2022.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, RAMSEY COUNTY

DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FILE NUMBER: 62-PR-22-1017

CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE

NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (WITHOUT A WILL)

In re the Estate of: Claudia Jac Skinner, Decedent.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS:

Notice is hereby given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Probate Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following: Pamela Jo Skinner 6553 2nd Street North Oakdale, MN 55128 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as Personal Representative or may object to the appointment of the Personal Representative. Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the Personal Representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4)months

after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred.

Dated: November 23, 2022

Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar

Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator

Self-Represented Litigant: Pamela Jo Skinner 6553 2nd Street North Oakdale, MN 55128

Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on December 14 and 21, 2022.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION

COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-22-1018

NOTICE OF REMOTE HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In re the Estate of: Patricia Reno, Decedent.

NOTICE is given that on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. a hearing using remote technology will be held by this Court for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Decedent’s last will dated August 20, 2022 and for the appointment of Marie E. Nelson, whose address is 1947 Co. Road F East, White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration.

Information on how to participate in the remote hearing can be obtained by calling the Court at 651-266-8145.

Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. If objections are filed, another hearing may be scheduled. Any charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceeding be given to the attorney general pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 501B.41, Subdivision 5.

NOTICE SHALL BE GIVEN by publishing this Notice as provided by law and by mailing a copy of this Notice at least 14 days prior to the hearing date to all interested persons and persons who have filed a demand for notice.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

Date: November 23, 2022

BY THE COURT:

Michael Upton, Court Administrator

Armela Topalovic, Deputy Court Administrator

Attorney for Petitioner: J. Scott Braden, P.A. 415 Second Avenue NW Faribault, Minnesota 55021

Phone: (507) 332-748

Attorney License No. #133851 scottb@bradenlawoffice.com

Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on December 14 and 21, 2022.

Daniel J. Campanaro

Age 75, of White Bear Lake, passed away suddenly on December 2, 2022. Preceded in death by parents, Daniel, Sr. and Irene; brother, Patrick; and stepson, Nicholas Swanson. Survived by wife, Debra; daughter, Amy; son, Patrick; sisters, Judy (Terry) Morri and Joan (Denny) Mead; stepson, Matt (Sarorn) Swanson; grandchildren, Robyn, Arianna and Maliah; brother-in-law, Dick Johnson; sisters-in-law, Jan Dick and Becky Johnson; many nieces and nephews. Dan was kind, giving, and devoted all of his time to caring for others. He was a very active member of the White Bear Lake VFW Post #1782, who held many positions throughout the years, including Post Commander. Memorial Service 12:00 PM Tuesday, December 13 at COMMUNITY OF GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4000 Linden St., White Bear Lake, with a luncheon to follow the service. Visitation will be held from 4-6:30 PM Monday at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME - ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St. at County Rd B, and at the church from 11 AM - 12 Noon Tuesday. Private interment St. John’s Cemetery, Little Canada, MN.

Audrey Hurd

A funeral service was held on Friday, December 9, at 11 AM at Honsa Family Funeral Home. Preceded in death by husband Joe Hurd. Survived by children Bruce (Mary) Hurd, Jody Van Dell, Mark (Angie) Hurd, as well as Jeff Hurd; Sister Judy Munkelwitz.

Howard Theodore Roe

Howard Theodore Roe, age 90, of Danbury, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Divine Rehab and Nursing, St. Croix Falls, WI.

Howard is survived by his wife of 66 years, Betty; children, Michael (Ann) and Bonnie (Mark) Howell; 2 grandchildren, Jason (Tara) Bauer and Brieanna (Ricky) Howell-Smith; 6 great grandchildren; one great-great grandson and many other relatives and friends.

No services per Howard’s Request.

Arrangements are with the Grandstrand Funeral Home, Osceola, WI. Condolences may be expressed online at www.grandstrandfh.com.

POLITICAL BRIEF

Outgoing legislators honored for work on environment

The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy recently honored 11 retiring Minnesota legislators, including Rep. Ami Wazlawik and Sen. Chuck Wiger, for their commitment to protecting the health of the environment during a ceremony in the Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda.

Rep. Wazlawik was recognized for her leadership in authoring a law that made Minnesota the first state to ban the toxic chemical TCE (trichloroethylene) as well as strengthen protections from “forever chemicals” (PFAS) pollution. The MCEA recognized Sen. Wiger’ s co-authorship of the law to ban TCE as one of his most significant contributions to protecting the state’s environment, along with his commitment to working with the community on the bill. The honorees were given engraved wooden paddles.

Hospital receives national recognition for maternity care

M Health Fairview St. John’s Hospital was among five M Health Fairview hospitals recognized as 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Maternity. The health care system earned the No. 1 spot in Minnesota for most high-performing hospitals on the list.

U.S. News launched the “Best Hospitals for Maternity” list last year. It is designed to help families make informed choices about hospitals where they might have a baby following an uncomplicated pregnancy. Nearly 650 hospitals across the nation were evaluated; of those, 297 were awarded the highest available distinction of “High Performing.”

To be awarded a “High Performing” rating, a hospital had to score significantly higher than average on a combination of eight quality measures, including the caesarean birth rate in low-risk pregnancies, exclusive breast milk feeding rates, and the rate of unexpected complications in term newborns.

The Birthplace at M Health Fairview St. John’s Hospital offers amenities and services that include therapeutic labor techniques and support tools, the latest options for pain relief, and lactation support.

“We never lose sight of the fact that each pregnancy is unique,” said Dan Landers, MD, a maternal-fetal medicine physician with M Health Fairview and co-chief of its women’s and children’s service line. “This recognition is a testament to the compassionate, personalized care offered by our experienced teams.”

-From press release

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF

A White Bear Township man, 44, faces up to one year imprisonment and/ or a maximum $3,000 fine for interfering with an emergency call, following a Dec. 2 domestic incident in the 1700 block of Ridgewood Drive. His sentence could be supplemented if he is also convicted of misdemeanor domestic assault stemming from the same incident.

At approximately 10:34 p.m. Dec. 2, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies arriving on the scene of the incident were met by the defendant’s father, who told them his son had assaulted him. Deputies noted the victim’s bloody nose and ripped pajamas.

The victim said he and his son were living together at the

BUSINESS BRIEF

address, and that the defendant had spilled an alcoholic beverage in the kitchen. When the victim asked his son to clean up the spill, the defendant created an even bigger mess by aggressively throwing items and breaking the vacuum cleaner. For good measure, the son also yelled at his father during the altercation. When the victim left the kitchen to escape to his bedroom, the defendant followed. The son then threw his father onto the bed, struck him and elbowed him in the face. The victim took up his phone and told his son he was going to call 911. The defendant then snatched the phone and threw it across the room to prevent his father from calling 911.

The defendant’s father told deputies he was in fear during the assault.

Community gains a bakery as another closes

In-home bakers Cassandra and William Schrammen of Twin Cities Gluten Free Bakeshop have opened a brick and mortar location called The Bear in Gem Lake.

The space will initially be used for gluten-free, celiac safe cooking and baking classes. The space is also available to be rented for private events. Eventually, they hope to operate as a full-service restaurant and bakery serving organic and all natural gluten free foods, drinks and pastries.

Upcoming classes include Christmas cookies and Christmas brunch cooking with Santa on Dec. 17, and a cinnamon roll and monkey bread class on Dec. 18. Classes are also offered in January.

The Bear is located at 1595 Count Road E East. For more information visit twincitiesgfbakeshop.com.

Another local bakery, Vegan East, has decided not to renew its lease in downtown White Bear Lake’s Avalon Mall, which expires in January. On their website, owners Sheila and Reid Nelson thanked the White Bear Lake community and announced the opening of a bakery in Minneapolis’ Nokomis neighborhood as well as a cafe on Lyndale Avenue. Both are scheduled to open in early 2023. Find out details at veganeast.com.

Mikaylah is one of the most outstanding students we have ever had here at White Bear Lake Area High School. She has a perfect 4.0 GPA and she is ranked 1st out of 538 students in the class. She has made the A Honor Roll every semester, and she has been honored as an AP Scholar with Distinction. Mikaylah stays busy and active outside the classroom. She has played competitive club soccer for nearly a decade, participated on the girls' junior varsity program, and managed the boys' soccer team. She has also played recreational league basketball on a state championship team. She served as an Ambassador for our school, and held part time jobs as a youth soccer referee and as a bagger at a local grocery store. She hopes to pursue a career in aerospace engineering or a related field.

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Above: Emily Blake displays the elf who will be hiding at the Bella Maria Boutique, one of several shops in downtown White Bear Lake participating in the upcoming Elf Hunt challenge. At right: Some of

At left: “Flick” the elf tests out a potential hiding place by nestling in between colorful balls of yarn at the Sheepy Yarn Shoppe. The search for Santa’s elves is Dec. 15, 16 and 17. Elf Passports are available in this paper, at participating stores or download it at: downtownwhitebearlake.com.

Above: Sparkles the elf will try to hide amidst the festive surroundings at the Good Things store during the hide and seek challenge.

Strong first week for No. 4 Mahtomedi cagers

The Mahtomedi Zephyrs, ranked No. 4 in Class 3A boys basketball, made an impressive showing in the opening week, beating Columbia Heights and Stewartville, the latter at the huge Breakdown Tip-Off Classic.

“We had really good focus against two quality opponents,” coach Keith Newman said. “Our guys enjoy competing. It was fun playing in an event that brings many good teams to the same place. Breakdown runs a very good day of basketball for fans

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and players.”

Thirteen players scored for the Zephyrs in a 90-62 conquest of No. 11 Columbia Heights. Will Underwood logged 25 points and 11 rebounds. Owen Carlson had 24 points, eight steals, eight rebounds and seven assists. “We forced them into many live ball turnovers that led directly to baskets for us,” Newman said.

The Zephyrs fended off No. 7 Stewartville 74-67 at the Breakdown in Hopkins. Underwood sank 29 points, including 4-for-8 on three’s, and

BOYS HOCKEY

cashed six straight free shots to help the Zephyrs pull away at the end. Cole Armitage sank 16 points. Carlson notched 14 points, four assists and four steals. Javon Harvey added 10 points. Defensive pressure, led by AJ McCleery (four steals), led to 24 Stewartville turnovers. For the Tigers (1-1), Henry Tschetter tallied 21 points and Caleb Bancroft 16 points.

Mahtomedi, ranked No. 3 in Class 1A, has a 5-1 record after two victories last week. The Zephyrs won 7-4 at St. Michael-Albertville (0-3) on goals by Carter Haycraft (two), Charlie Drage (two), Jimmy Egan, Cav Bruner, and Sam Harris. David Wolsfeld made three assists and Patrick Egan two. Charlie Brandt made 24 saves. The Zephyrs faced a hot goalie but defeated South St. Paul 3-1 at St. Croix Rec Center. Wyatt Tarnowski, Jake Hodd-Chlebeck and Wolsfeld scored against Wyatt Cheney, who made 57 saves for the Packers (1-41).

GYMNASTICS

Mahtomedi defeated Hastings 134.025 to 129.250 in the season opener. Zephyr

seventh-grader Margo Brunner placed second all-around with 33.825 and senior Erin Steinman was third with 33.675. Brunner was first on balance beam (9.20), second on floor (8.925), and third on bars (7.80). Steinman was second on bars (8.75) and third on floor (8.80). Alix Fox took second on beam (8.475) and third on vault (8.55). Kendall Hines was third on beam (8.40). Other solid scores were Madison Moller 8.475 on vault and 8.60 on floor, and Lucy Otto 8.35 on vault.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Mahtomedi lost to Providence Academy, top-ranked in Class 2A, 74-54 in their lone game last week. Maddyn Greenway, freshman guard who went

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GIRLS BASKETBALL

White Bear Lake is 5-1 after two conference victories last week. The Bears enjoyed stellar balance in beating Mounds View 70-51 as Jordyn Schmittdiel netted 14 points, Heidi Barber 12, Blessing Adebisi 11, Sarah Poepard nine, Cami Bachmeier eight, Addison Post seven, and Abby O’Brien seven. The Bears clipped Park (0-3) 50-41, powered by Schmittdiel with 21 points. Post added nine points and Barber eight.

NORDIC SKI

White Bear Lake opened with a

over 1,000 points as an eighth-grader, poured in 37 points for the Lions (2-2), including 13-for-14 free throw shooting. Ella Kletti sank 18 points for Mahtomedi (2-2). Sonya Potthoff and Anna Greene netted eight points each.

WRESTLING

Mahtomedi lost to South St. Paul 5919 and to Hastings 68-6. Winning for the Zephyrs against SSP were Aidan Carlson 13-4 at 113 pounds, Alex Lavalle 10-3 at 152, Evan McGuire by pin in 1:51 at 182, and Max Rice by pin in 1:34 at 285. Winning against Hastings were Lavalle 9-6 and McGuire 11-7. The Zephyrs (1-4) forfeited at four weights against SSP and five against Hastings.

conference meet at Battle Creek. The boys and girls teams both placed sixth of seven teams. Top placement was sophomore Andrew Klier, sixth in boys freestyle. “Several skiers missed the race or were unable to ski at full capacity, due to still recovering from respiratory illnesses,” coach Doug Cran said. “As they get stronger, I expect they will move themselves and their respective teams further up the ranks.” It’s a young squad with just four seniors, boys captain Ian Ottavianni and girls captains Megan Ryan,

WRESTLING

White Bear Lake lost to Stillwater 63-13 and Wayzata 69-9 in a triangular at Stillwater. Against Stillwater, the Bears (3-5) had decisions by Christian Carlson (major) at 126 and Gabe Kessel at 132 plus a forfeit. Against Wayzata, Carlson won a decision and Ryan Kinde pinned his man at 285. The Bears also competed at Brainerd’s Lumberjack Invitational, placing 14th. Carlson placed

led the Zephyrs to a 2-0 start. The 6-foot-4 senior guard delivered 25 points and 11 rebounds in a 90-62 win over Columbia Heights, and followed with a 29-point burst in a 74-67 win over Stewartville clinching that win with six free shots in the last two minutes. Underwood scored 24 points per game as a sophomore. A knee injury in the football opener erased his entire junior year of athletics. He passed up football this year.

BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED

Cole Armitage churns toward the hoop to score after stealing the ball against Stewartville.

BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED

Charlie Drage scored twice against STMA.

ZEPHYR

Madie Bystrom, and Mhaveorgan Grund.

fourth at 126, Kessek seventh at 132 and Jackson Haiko seventh at 182.

GYMNASTICS

White Bear Lake lost their dual meet opener to Forest Lake, 130.825 to 123.55, with a lineup shorthanded due to illnesses.

Addy Mueller placed second all-around with 32.25 and Josie Mlejnek was third with 30.975. Both are sophomores. Mueller was second on beam (8.275) and third on bars (7.7) and floor (7.875). Rachel Profitt was third on vault (8.50).

GIRLS HOCKEY

White Bear Lake picked up its

second win, over Cretin-Derham Hall 4-1, and lost to Hastings 2-0. The Bears are 2-6. Against CDH (1-6), the Bears broke a 1-1 tie in the third period on goals by Lily Howard, Hailey Dawe and Grace Bailey (empty net).

Talia Domschot scored in the first period. Maya Marston made 28 saves. The Bears outshot Hastings (6-5) by 42-34 but could not get one past junior goalie Bree Balster. Makayla Berquist had both goals against Marston, who made 32 stops.

SWIMMING

White Bear Lake opened the season at the Suburban East Conference Relays against four other teams in Stillwater. The Bears’ top finish was second place

in the 400 freestyle with Benedict Hoefer, Calvin Weier, Jacob Pierce and Amarre Zalazar in 3:49.52. The Bears placed fourth in three other relays. Stillwater won seven of the nine events.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Missing its star player, White Bear Lake lost to Eagan 46-44, their lone game of the opening week. Senior guard Jack Janicki, their scoring leader for three years, is likely to miss a month with a shoulder injury suffered late in the AAU season. Jeremy Kolb scored 20 points, Jack Misgen 10 and Wyatt Hawks seven for the Bears. Hawks made a steal with six seconds left but the Bears weren’t able to get a clean shot attempt.

AGING GRACEFULLY

Talking to your aging parents about money

BY ABE WINTER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

There’s no shortage of information regarding what and how to discuss finances with your aging parent(s).

Migdalia Rivera Ortiz, the community liaison for Caregiver Homes from Seniorlink, discusses several issues.

“For adults with aging parents, the time often comes where you must discuss their future plans with them,” she said. “Some of the common topics involve making decisions about money, health, senior living, and other potentially difficult subjects.”

At some point, she says you’ll need to discuss the sensitive subjects.

“As a family, you want to be supportive without being overly controlling. It is hard enough for our parents to face potential limitations that threaten their independence, such as mobility challenges that increase their risk of falls,” she said. “Often, family members can struggle to bring up these important topics and leave them unresolved, which

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can cause stress and strain on the family.”

She points out that a survey from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), 75% of respondents expressed a desire to live out the rest of their lives in their current homes.

“It’s no surprise that seniors desire to remain independent, but the challenge for many families is how to maintain as much independence as possible, even if there are limitations to what their aging parents can do,” Rivera Ortiz said. “There are

• Ask about money during a quiet time.

• Help get all of their paperwork in order early.

also financial considerations to weigh. Being prepared for the future is one of the most important reasons to start discussions with aging parents.”

Data from a 2019 Caring.com survey shows that more than half of U.S. adults (57%) do not have a written will or trust. Yet, not having a clear understanding of your parent’s wishes and legal documentation to ensure those wishes are followed can put a lot at risk.

• Consider asking your loved one where you can help.

• Use current events as a springboard for a financial

“Children of aging parents and their siblings have much to think about, including who can provide what support and, in some cases, what caregiver roles may be necessary,” Rivera Ortiz said.

She provides 50 tips from leading resources to help you start and maintain productive conversations with your aging parents about their future. Here are a few regarding money:

• Discuss finances before you need to make major decisions.

• Consider using a direct approach if you and your parents have a good relationship.

• Get familiar with the truth about your parents complete financial situation.

• Share your personal story to help parents in debt see the positives.

• Don’t neglect to review long-term care financial support options.

• Review accounts and set up safeguards to protect against financial abuse

Abe Winter is a contributing writer for Press Publications. He can be reached at 651-407-1200 or emailing news@presspubs.com.

discussion.

• Know when to get more involved in financial management.

CONTRIBUTED

Purchase a puck and leave a legacy. That opportunity is now open to hockey enthusiasts, thanks to efforts by those leading Hockey Day Minnesota.

Personalized, commemorative pucks will provide a lasting memory as part of Hockey Day Minnesota, called “a once-in-a-lifetime” experience by a White Bear Lake hockey mom heading the promotion. For $99, enthusiasts can buy a laser-engraved puck for permanent placement on a special wall exhibited during the hockey extravaganza.

A Hockey Day Minnesota subcommittee chaired by Jeanna Hinderer, fervent Wild fan, retired elementary teacher and Realtor, is working with area sponsors to build the puck wall. Currently under construction, the 8x8-foot wall features a cutout of the State of Hockey mounted in ice and highlighted with indirect lighting. The wooden wall will be made from antique heart pine donated by Lon Musolf, owner of Musolf Wood Flooring in Vadnais Heights. White Bear Makerspace is cutting

and varnishing the wood and Troy Shoemaker of Shoemaker Construction is building the structure. Another White Bear company, LasX, is engraving the thin wood veneer covering the pucks and United Health Care is donating the ice base.

Every puck purchased supports the January event. There are three options and many ways to personalize the puck: include your family name or a team name; honor your skater or a former player; or name your company or group affiliation.

“The wall is sure to be a fun part of the event as people search for their name and take selfies by the huge cutout,” Hinderer said.

“Hockey runs deep in White Bear Lake. People are purchasing pucks in their family names, for current skaters and even to honor past skaters who

still faithfully and eagerly follow the game.”

When Hockey Day is over, the legacy wall will become a permanent structure at the White Bear Lake Sports Center.

Hinderer compared the event to a mini-Olympics.

“It’s a big deal for hockey fans,” said the mother of four male players who’s spent hundreds of hours rinkside.

As webmaster for Minnesota Hockey District 2, Hinderer is active in promoting the sport and volunteered to help the local Hockey Day leadership team. Co-Chair Corey Roberts put her in charge of the puck wall once he learned of her extensive hockey resume, which included being named Hockey Mom of the Year in 2011 in the five-state area. She won a new kitchen and Schwann’s products.

SCHOOL BRIEF

New program connects students, alumni with community

Mahtomedi Public Schools, in partnership with Mahtomedi Area Education Foundation (MAEF), has launched an Alumni & Friends program. The purpose of the program is to connect current students and graduates with peers

YOU SHOULD KNOW:

Pucks cost $99 and can be ordered at hockeydaymn.com. Pucks must be purchased by Jan. 8. Space is limited. Hockey Day Minnesota is Jan. 26-29 at Polar Lakes Park in White Bear Township. Get $20 off a puck by entering this code on the order form: WBPress20.

But that’s another story.

“The hockey community is very special in this area,” Hinderer pointed out. “This is a great legacy idea for anyone who played here.”

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and access career exploration and networking opportunities. “Friends” such as staff, parents of graduates and current students, businesses, associations, and organizations are also invited to sign up to receive information about future events and volunteer opportunities. For more information or to sign up, visit mahtomedialumni.nationbuilder.com.

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