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‘Keep moving forward’: Event honors vision, values of MLK Jr.

BY RANDY PAULSON STAFF WRITER

Nearly 55 years after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s death, the civil rights movement leader’s legacy continues to inspire progress toward social justice and equality.

Hedy Lemar Walls hopes people will reflect on the importance of finding shared moral values with others this Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Lemar Walls — the executive vice president for social responsibility for the YMCA of the North in Minneapolis — will be the keynote speaker at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast for the Northeast Suburbs Monday, Jan. 16, at Parkview United Church of Christ in White Bear Lake.

Parkview is hosting the event in partnership with White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church and Interfaith Action of Greater St. Paul. Doors for the event open at 6:30 a.m., and a free continental breakfast will be served at 6:45 a.m.

Lemar Walls will deliver her address at 7:15 a.m. and Minneapolis-based vocal ensemble Cantus will perform afterward. There will later be a linked broadcast of the 33rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King

Jr. Holiday Breakfast that will be taking place that morning in Minneapolis.

“One thing that he was very well known for was his strong values,” Lemar Walls said of King. “What we have to do as a people, I believe, is instead of focusing on the way people look or the way they dress or even the color of their skin, how do we move to a position of really wanting to engage and understand how others are feeling and seeing the world?”

“It may be different from us, yet we can all learn from each other.”

Lemar Walls is a Baton Rouge, Louisiana, native who lived in Minnesota for 48 years before moving to Florida in 2020.

After she earned her bachelor’s degree from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Lemar Walls’ mother insisted she continued her education by getting a master’s degree. Lemar Walls applied to several universities around the country and received a full scholarship from the Carlson School of Business at the University of Minnesota. That’s where she received her master’s degree in business administration.

She later went on to earn a doctoral degree in education in leadership from St. Mary’s University in Winona and a specialist degree in education administration from Minnesota State University in Mankato.

Lemar Walls recalled how people in her life told her

she should be grateful for living in Minnesota because they believed there would be more racial equality and opportunities for Black people there than in the South.

“That was not true,” Lemar Walls said, noting how most of the students of color at the University of Minnesota at the time were international pupils.

Therefore, she had to learn to navigate a new cultural setting surrounded mostly by white people. That was in contrast to the segregation she’d grown up in living in Louisiana, where most people in her social circles were

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Hedy Lemar Walls will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast for the Northeast Suburbs Monday, Jan. 16. She is the executive vice president for social responsibility for the YMCA of the North in Minneapolis.

Mikelson taking stage for 16th annual Janis Joplin tribute concert

BY RANDY PAULSON STAFF WRITER

WHITE BEAR LAKE — Jill Mikelson wasn’t ready to stop performing Janis Joplin’s music after she portrayed the legendary 1960s rock singer in the musical, “Love, Janis,” for 10 weeks in 2007.

That musical, which took place at the Ordway Center in St. Paul, inspired Mikelson and other area musicians to create an annual concert honoring the late singer: “Happy Birthday, Janis, A Tribute to Her Life and Music.”

The live music bash returns for its 16th year at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at First Avenue in Minneapolis after a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. The show typically falls in late January to coincide with Joplin’s birthday: Jan. 19.

“It's almost overwhelming because it's so exciting. I feel like the last few years have been really hard for SEE JOPLIN TRIBUTE, PAGE 13

TIM MCGUIRE | CONTRIBUTED

White Bear Lake resident Jill Mikelson and her fellow musicians perform at their annual “Happy Birthday, Janis” concert. The live show returns for a 16th year on Jan. 21 at First Avenue in Minneapolis after a two-year hiatus.

Senator addresses postal service delays

Amid reports of missing and irregular mail delivery in the Twin Cities and surrounding communities, the office of U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar reports that the Senator spoke with U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Minnesota-North Dakota District Manager Anthony Williams to raise concern about the ongoing issues and discuss solutions. She also sent a letter to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.

“Minnesotans rely on the Postal Service to receive their paychecks, access their prescriptions and stay connected to family and friends. This week I spoke with the U.S. Postal Service’s Minnesota-North Dakota District Manager Anthony Williams about solutions to fix the postal delays that have impacted the Twin Cities and surrounding communities, and I am also pushing Postmaster General Louis DeJoy for further assistance.

Among several factors, delivery is being affected by staffing shortages and I encourage everyone who is interested to apply

to join the U.S. Postal Service workforce and help ensure Minnesotans continue receiving reliable mail service,”  Klobuchar said.

Get to know new legislators

Constituents of Senate District 36 will have an opportunity to participate in legislative interviews with Senator Heather Gustafson and Representatives Brion Curran and Elliott Engen. The program sponsored by the League of Women Voters White Bear Lake Area will be held from 10:15 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 21, at the White Bear Lake Library.

The local legislators will discuss the issues faced by the state of Minnesota in 2023, their top three priorities and the legislation they plan to support in the coming session. Constituents may also engage in conversations with their elected representatives.

Senate District 36 includes the communities of Birchwood, Centerville, Circle Pines, Gem Lake, Lino Lakes, North Oaks, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake and White Bear Township.

A White Bear Lake City Council story that ran on page 12A of the Dec. 21, 2022, White Bear Press incorrectly stated that the council unanimously voted to give resident Nan Remus 60 days to clean up her property. The actual vote was 4-1; Council Member Kevin Edberg cast the lone no vote. Press regrets the error.

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Happy trails: where to ski & snowshoe this winter

Where there’s snow, there are eager Minnesotans waiting for the perfect moment to enjoy the fresh powder. The Twin Cities metro is rich in scenic landscapes where winter recreationists can hike, snowshoe, ski, sled and even skijor (ski with their dogs! What’s more Minnesotan than that?). Press Publications has compiled a list of some of the best skiing and snowshoeing trails to enjoy this winter.

Ramsey County

TAMARACK NATURE CENTER

5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township

Activities: Classic ski, snowshoe

Requires a ski pass; ranging from $6 for a daily natural snow pass to $80 for an annual all-access pass. Youth 12 years and under are free. This pass is valid in all Ramsey County parks. Ramsey County groomed trails are for cross-country ski use only. No snowshoeing, hiking, biking, skijoring, sledding or pets.

Ski and snowshoe rentals at Tamarack are $12 per person.

RICE CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL

Circle Pines

Activities: Cross-country ski, snowshoe, fat tire bike

This park is divided into several units with different usages. Rice Creek West is cross-country ski only, while the North division along with Long Lake Regional Park allows hiking, snowshoeing and fat tire biking. Rice Creek North is cross-country ski only. Find a map of trails at www.ramseycounty.us/residents under the Parks and Recreation tab.

WHITE BEAR LAKE

Activities: Cross-country ski

A local couple keeps a groomed classic cross-country trail off the southwest shore of White Bear Lake, free for any skier to use. The track occasionally changes according to snow/weather conditions, and lately there has been a lot of slush on the ice lately. White Bear locals can check Nextdoor.com to see ice conditions and marked areas where slush has been an issue.

Anoka County

CHOMONIX GOLF COURSE

700 Aqua Lane, Lino Lakes

Activities: Skate ski, classic ski

Anoka County Parks retired its cross-country skis this year—they were a bit too well-loved after nearly 25 years of service on the trails! In 2023, visitors will have to bring their own skis. All of the trails at Chomonix are ski-only, but the county recently purchased all brand-new snowshoes that are now available in its other parks for $5.

BUNKER HILLS REGIONAL PARK

550 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW, Andover

Activities: Skate ski, classic ski, skijor Bunker Hills is not renting cross-country skis this year, but snowshoes are still available for rent at $5 for up to two hours. Call ahead at 763-324-3330 to ensure rental equipment availability. Rental hours are Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

RUM RIVER CENTRAL REGIONAL PARK

17955 Roanoke St. NW, Ramsey

Activities: Skate ski, classic ski Rum River is not renting cross-country skis this year, but snowshoes are still available for rent at $5 for up to two hours.

COON RAPIDS DAM REGIONAL PARK 9750 Egret Boulevard, Coon Rapids

Activities: Skate ski, classic ski Coon Rapids is not renting cross-country skis this year, but snowshoes are still available for rent at $5 for up to two hours. Call ahead at 763-324-3320 to ensure rental equipment availability. Rental hours are Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

WARGO NATURE CENTER 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes

Activities: Snowshoe, kicksled Wargo has only about a mile of winter trail, which is perfect for beginner snowshoers and kicksledders. Equipment is $5 for up to two hours. Call ahead at 763-324-3350 to ensure rental equipment availability. Rental hours are Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Washington County

LAKE ELMO PARK RESERVE 1515 Keats Ave. N., Lake Elmo

Activities: Cross-country ski, snowshoe, skijor All Washington County Parks require a county ski pass, which can be purchased in person at a park office or pay station, or on the county website at www. co.washington.mn.us. Winter trails are also available at Big Marine Park Reserve, Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, Pine Point Regional Park and St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park.

AFTON STATE PARK 6959 Peller Avenue S., Hastings

Activities: Cross-country ski, snowshoe State ski pass is required for cross-country skiing; no pass required for snowshoeing. Hikers, walkers and people walking pets should stay off designated ski trails. Snowshoe rentals available for $6 per person.

WILLIAM O’BRIEN STATE PARK 16821 O’Brien Trail North, Marine on St. Croix

Activities: Cross-country ski, snowshoe State ski pass is required for cross-country skiing; no pass required for snowshoeing. Hikers, walkers and people walking pets should stay off designated ski trails. Snowshoe rentals available for $6 per person.

WILD RIVER STATE PARK 39797 Park Trail, Center City

Activities: Cross-country ski, snowshoe State ski pass is required for cross-country skiing; no pass required for snowshoeing. Hikers, walkers and people walking pets should stay off designated ski trails. Snowshoe rentals available for $6 per person. At Wild River State Park, cross-country skis are available for rent through a private concessionaire located at the park’s Trail Center. For rental rates or to reserve equipment, call Wild River Ski Rental at 651-257-0685.

Trail Etiquette:

There are many ways to enjoy winter trails, and no one wants their winter fun ruined by someone who doesn’t know the rules or follow them. Here are a few things to watch out for when visiting multiuse winter trails.

Most ski trails are groomed with a track for classic-style skiers, and sometimes a grooved path for skate skiers. Anyone hiking in boots or snowshoes should stay clear of these tracks.

Just like being in traffic, skiers should also be conscious of who is coming behind them, and step off the side of the trail if they need to stop. Some trails, like those at Chomonix and Bunker Hills, are ski-only.

Each park usually has its own rules for ski and snowshoe trails; it is best to check these before setting out on your adventure. Keep an eye on the weather; many parks post daily trail condition updates that are worth checking.

Most parks require a Great Minnesota Ski Pass. Passes are $10 daily, $25 for a year and $70 for three years. Passes can be purchased in person at park front desks, on the DNR website, or by phone at 1-888-665-4236. Washington and Ramsey counties no longer accept this ski pass, and require you to purchase a county-specific one, which can be done onsite or online ahead of time. Parks often require a vehicle pass as well. Be sure to check the trail maps and take a look at the requirements of each site before you get there!

Processing AI

This column was written with the help of ChatGPT-3 - a chatbot with 175 billion parameters. According to BBC Science Focus, ChatGPT-3 is a state-of-theart language processing Artificial Intelligence (AI) model. “Where we could spend hours researching, understanding and writing an article on quantum mechanics, ChatGPT can produce a wellwritten alternative in seconds.”

Some college students are using it to rewrite sentences or descriptions in papers, high school students could be using it to rewrite everything, and there is little a teacher or unknowing parent can do to prevent the use of AI in homework. AI has been in the headlines but I took an interest after our college-age daughter shared how groups were using it to write papers. AI is not new - what new is how complex it has become. Today Corporate America is using AI to write code, answer basic questions and manage and write reviews for hotel chains, airlines and online retailers. AI has been engaging in customer service and addressing bad reviews – by now we all may have interacted with a live chat box asking how it can help.

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Here at Press Publications, we can’t afford AI software to write stories. However, larger corporate entertainment and media publications and even some smaller papers have used it. One example where AI is often used is to write a sports story from box scores, saving a reporter’s valuable time. In that sense, AI could be a useful and efficient tool. Having AI write papers for college or high school students brings up the question of cheating. That’s not for me to decide, but what we all need to know is that AI is around us and will only increase its presence. As with any technology, AI needs guiding rules.

Ice dams

If you have noticed the beautiful icicles forming along your eaves, you may have ice dams building. They grow silently on the roof eaves and valleys of houses, causing water to back up under shingles. Sometimes it is because the home is lacking insulation or proper attic venting. We have fought ice dams on our homes. Ice rakes can be a solution, but our roof is too tall to rake from the ground in some areas, forcing me to climb up and manually remove the snow and ice. It’s extremely dangerous and I don’t recommend anyone doing it. If you’re struggling with icicles, especially those that have color, you should call an expert.

If you’re not able to afford a professional there are a few inexpensive methods people have shared with me. One is to use an ice melt product by filling a long sock or extra small nylon. Ice melt products come in the form of liquids, pucks, and granular. Consider air temperature and where it will be placed when choosing the right kind. If you have gardens or vegetation below, some ice melt products will kill plants or shrubs. Some are corrosive to metal and can be damaging to concrete. Magnesium chloride is considered a more environmentally-friendly option. Potassium chloride and calcium magnesium acetate are considered more pet-friendly. Once you choose your type of ice melt, make several logs by filling socks or nylons and toss them on the roof behind or on the ice dam to slowly melt it away. I have witnessed people using an axe or chisel to pound away at the ice dam, but this will damage your roof and is extremely dangerous. In extreme cases, heat tape can be installed on the ice dam areas to prevent damage by gently heating the snow and ice and preventing any build up. The best prevention of ice dams is a properly insulated roof and attics with ventilation to prevent the freeze- thaw buildup.

If you have an ice dam problem, its best to play it safe and call a professional. We have a several listed in our classified section. As with any contractor, get references, agree in writing to the services provided, how long it will take, and a price before they start. Ice dam removal is expensive but is often less than replacing drywall and painting after a leak happens. Check with your insurance carrier to see if your ice dams and water damage is covered.

Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.

They say you can’t go home again. In a lot of ways it’s true—so many things have changed since I last sat at a desk at Press Publications.

Back in Beartown

the territory of our managing editor Shannon Granholm. A big congratulations is due to Shannon and her husband Patrick—their son Royce Raymond Granholm was born Dec. 26. While Shannon takes the next few months off to recover and adjust to motherhood, I’ll be covering the Quad and Citizen desk.

Getting in Tune

Last time I was here, I hadn’t yet held wild birds in my hands, hiked more than a hundred miles on the Ice Age Trail, or obtained my graduate degree in environmental studies. And, of course, I also hadn’t yet lived through a global pandemic.

Jackie Bussjaeger

Before I left to pursue my degree in 2018, I was the editor of the Forest Lake and St. Croix Valley Lowdown publications. Afterward, I spent a few exciting field seasons demolishing buckthorn, seeding native prairies, leading nature camps and writing the odd freelance story for Press even when I was living in the mountains of Missoula, Montana.

Now, I find myself sitting in as the interim editor of the Hugo Citizen and Quad Community Press—normally

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It didn’t take TOO much arm twisting to persuade me to come back to Press once again. White Bear Lake is where I was raised, and coming back to Press Publications is a homecoming in many ways. But Press Publications is so much bigger than just the White Bear Lake community.

When you work at a newspaper, you get to do a little bit of everything, and take part in the community in ways you might not always experience as an average citizen. My time at Press is filled with unique memories created by the incredible human desire of people striving to help each other, create a healthy place to live, and have a lot a fun while they’re at it.

Some of my best memories include painting storm drains with the volunteers for the Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District, meeting

wolves at the Wildlife Science Center in Stacy, and quietly watching sandhill cranes and waterfowl in the lowland ponds of Hugo. A few times I cut down buckthorn with VLAWMO at Vadnais Heights City Hall, and once I helped middle schoolers unhook crappies on the ice of Centerville Lake. Just a few weeks ago I joined members of the Marine on St. Croix community for one of my favorite events of the year—the Christmas Bird Count, by now a holiday tradition in my life.

It is both familiar and strange to return to this corner of the world and reconnect with so many people and places. As the interim editor of the Quad and Citizen, I will have the pleasure of getting to know some areas of the community that are newer to me.

The world is a little different now, but the human drive to form communities worth living in is as daunting and wonderful a task as always. It will be an exciting prospect to experience it together over the next few months.

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Letter to my children

New Year’s is a time where many of us look back and reflect on strides we have made over the last 365 days. This year, much of my focus has been on you. You’re each another year older. Your personalities continue to develop, shaped by the many different trials and challenges you face as you make your way down the road of life.

As a parent, there are many responsibilities that I’m obliged to undertake. Loving you, of course, is first and foremost, and it’s as much a joy as a responsibility. But I also have the responsibility of being a teacher and guide to each of you, teaching you an array of values not just through my words but through my example also.

Now, I know that I’m far from perfect, but I hope I never stop striving to be the best version of myself that I can be, for that is the only way I can ever hope to be the kind of father that each of you deserve. I have spent many years making sure to remove the plank from my own eyes in order to see clearly. And I hope I will always possess the level of love and humility to do this well.

As you continue to grow, other things will begin to influence the values you hold. The close-knit familial circle will widen. This is why the many social issues of our time concern me, for they will unquestionably one day impact you in more ways than you’ll realize. So what I wish to impart to you is this: have faith. Faith in God. Faith in your family. And faith in

yourselves. The quality of your lives will be heavily influenced by the way you choose to face it. Cynicism is not a philosophy to live by, and divisiveness won’t bring you peace. Be courageous, bold, and resolute, with love and humility in your hearts.

And while I can try and prepare the road ahead for you, I’d much rather prepare you for the road. Here’s to a New Year!

Tim Klecker White Bear Lake

Popular election of House Speaker proposed

The debacle known as the selection of a House Speaker has been a strange combination of both drudgery and angst.

We saw the greatest democratic republic still in existence stumble through a multiday spectacle in which a few right-wing legislators exercised veto power to forbid the election of a Speaker in the 118th Congress.

We watched the first African American to lead a major party in Congress garner the largest number of votes to serve as Speaker.

But under the existing Rules of the United States House of Representatives, it took several days for a Speaker to be elected. Why?

Because a Speaker must command a majority of the

total House members voting.

And, after multiple votes, no candidate received the needed 218 votes to receive the Speaker’s gavel.

America had an entire half of an entire branch of its constitutional republic on hold.

We must adapt and overcome this flaw in government. We must, once more, perfect our Union.

We can do that by electing the Speaker in a national election.

The Speaker is simply too important to leave the choice to the passing internecine partisan squabbling within our two-party system. It’s time to bypass archaic vestiges of parliamentary procedures. We should elect a National Speaker at each quadrennial election.

Plainly, this will require a constitutional amendment—but by selecting a National Speaker we can avoid the netherworld of constitutional nonexistence the House now wanders through; we can assure there will be the structural basis to withstand transfers of power and party.

As our system now stands, personal fecklessness or weakness of a majority party leader leaves the Article I branch powerless and constitutionally useless.

We can do better. We can perfect our Union.

We the people can elect a Speaker to serve in the office the House members seemed so long incapable of filling.

Second snow sculpting spectacle set

BY RANDY PAULSON STAFF WRITER

Lowell Park in Stillwater will soon be home to sculptures of mind-boggling size and detail for the second year in a row.

Twelve teams from eight countries will brandish their ice chisels and creativity during the second annual World Snow Sculpting Championship, which will take place Wednesday-Sunday, Jan. 18-22.

The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce hosts the event in partnership with the City of Stillwater. This is the second of three consecutive years the Chamber has the right from event management company Winter Fun LLC to host the championship; the Chamber will have the right of first refusal afterward.

Similar snow sculpting events take place elsewhere around the world, but this is billed as the first world event of its kind. Winners at other competitions qualify to make it to the Stillwater championships.

“It’s a pretty big deal to have it here,” said Stacie Jensen, communications manager for the Stillwater Chamber.

The start of the sculpting — or the “tools up” time — will start at 9 a.m. Jan 18. Later at 4:30 p.m., an Olympic-style opening ceremony will officially usher in the sophomore Stillwater spectacle at the JX Event Center.

The sculptors will have until the afternoon of Saturday, Jan. 21, to transform their 10-foot cubic blocks of snow into frozen masterpieces. The sculptures will be judged before the first-, second- and third-place winners are announced during the closing ceremony in the park. The recipient of the People’s Choice Award likewise will be named.

Jensen said the Chamber learned a lot from its initial experience last year hosting a worldwide sculpting event and will make adjustments accordingly this year.

“The Chamber does a lot of the bigger community events that are here in Stillwater, but we've never done one of this size or scope. So this was a big learning curve for us,” she said.

One area of improvement will be better maintenance of the walkways in Lowell Park to cut down on slippery spots and mounds of hard-packed snow.

“You just never know what the weather is going to bring either, so it's kind of a minute-by-minute type of thing,” Jensen said.

of snow.

There will also be an expanded beer tent that will double as a warm house and place to get food. Similarly, more activities will be offered at Water Street Inn next to the park including an indoor marketplace made up of local businesses.

Jolting the local economy with a mid-winter business boost is a key reason why the Chamber sought to bring the World Sculpting Championships to Stillwater originally. Last year’s inaugural event attracted more than 40,000 visitors to town, who dined at restaurants and shopped at local stores in between admiring the snow art.

“It really gave those businesses and restaurants more business and traffic in the winter months when they were a little slower. I know the weekend of this event this past January, a lot of the businesses said they had record sales,” Jensen said.

Right after this year’s closing ceremony, the “World’s Coolest Block Party,” will burst into life in the park.

The free, three-hour bash will feature a DJ in the gazebo, a beer tent, concessions and a snow store open. Fire dancers from Foley-based Funtime Funktions will provide hot entertainment with three, 20-minute shows throughout the party. Meanwhile, Minnesota singer-songwriter and musician, Monique Smaz, will perform inside the Water Street Inn.

Jensen recalled last year’s block party and how snow began falling down right as the shindig started.

“It was like a snow globe feeling and just added to the whole vibe,” she said. “It was pretty awesome.”

The World Snow Sculpting Championship will conclude on Sunday, Jan. 22, with “Minnesnowta Nice Day,” a daylong event celebrating all things Minnesota. Among the festivities will be dancing, live music and appearances from Minnesota mascots.

Albert Turner Goins, Sr. White Bear Lake

Teams of sculptors at last year’s World Snow Sculpting Championship chisel away at their 10-foot cubes

COPS&COURTS

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS

The White Bear Police Department reported the following selected incidents:

• Officers responded to the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Dec. 28 for a disorderly customer. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate the male.

• Violation of a protection order was reported Dec. 28 in the 3500 block of Jerry Street.

• A verbal argument between two adults was reported Dec. 28 in the 4000 block of Lakehill Circle. No charges are present.

• Officers responded to the 4600 block of Highway 61 Dec. 28 to take a fraud report.

• A 42-year-old White Bear Lake resident was arrested and booked at the Ramsey County Jail Dec. 28 after a traffic stop in the 1200 block of Gun Club Road related to expired registration. The driver was also found to have two misdemeanor warrants and was cited for traffic-related offenses.

• Harassment was reported Dec. 29 in the 2000 block of Spruce Place.

• Telephone harassment was reported Dec. 29 in the 3600 block of Highland Avenue.

• Officer checked the 2000 block of County Road E Dec. 29 for a possible narcotics user.

• A 58-year-old White Bear Lake resident was arrested and booked at the Ramsey County Jail Dec. 29. He was pulled over during a traffic stop related to his taillights, but the officer later discovered his driver’s license was canceled as inimical to public safety.

• A traffic stop conducted Dec. 30 in the 2300 block of County Road E found a driver to be impaired. The driver was booked at the Ramsey County Jail for second-degree refusal.

• Violation of protection order was reported Dec. 30 in the 3500 block of Jerry Street.

• An officer was dispatched to the intersection of First and Birch Lake avenues Dec. 30 in response to a theft from an automobile. There was a loss of $200 and no suspects.

• Disorderly conduct was reported Dec. 30 in the 3500 block of Century Avenue.

• Bar security was requested Dec. 31 due to someone being involved in a fight in the 2100 block of Fourth Street.

• Disorderly conduct was reported Dec. 31 in the 1800 block of Park Street.

• Officers responded to a disorderly conduct call Jan. 2 in the 2000 block of Rishworth Lane.

• Officers responded to the 3100 block of Karth Road on Jan. 2 on a disorderly conduct call. They mediated the parties involved.

• Officers assisted with removing an unwanted guest near the 2000 block of Douglas Lane on Jan. 2. No citations or arrests stemmed from the incident.

• Officers responded to the 1700 block of Highway 96 on Jan. 2 on a disorderly conduct call. An unwanted male at the residence left on his own accord.

• Officers responded to the 2000 block of Douglas Lane on Jan. 2 on a disorderly conduct call.

• Officers responded to a burglary alarm Jan. 3 in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue. Officers found a single male had entered and taken cash from inside. An investigation continues.

• A male suspect was reported to have trespassed Jan. 3 in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road.

• Illegal dumping was reported Jan. 3 in the 3800 block of Oak Terrace. There is no suspect information.

• Disorderly conduct was reported Jan. 3 in the 2100 block of Roth Place.

• Disorderly conduct was reported Jan. 4 in the 1800 block of County Road F.

• Disorderly conduct was reported Jan. 4 in the 5000 block of Woodcrest Road.

• Theft of equipment was reported Jan. 4 in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road. There are no suspects.

• A 53-year-old White Bear Lake resident was arrested Jan. 4 for third-degree DWI in the 4900 block of Highway 61.

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS

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

Birchwood

• A Lake Avenue resident reported a phone scam Dec. 4.

• A White Pine Lane resident reported mail theft Dec. 8 and provided Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies a photo of the suspect vehicle.

• A motorist was cited Dec. 10 for speeding 60 mph in a 35 mph zone in the 100 block of Cedar Street. The driver admitted to speeding.

Dellwood

• A Many Levels Road resident reported an attempted phone scam Dec. 9, during which she gave away no money or account information.

Grant

• Deputies arrested a motorist for DWI at 10:04 p.m. Dec. 2 after they responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch in the area of Manning Trail N. and 115th Street N.

• An Irish Avenue N. resident reported the pole of her mailbox bent and scratched after being struck by a vehicle Dec. 3.

• A motorist was cited at 11:39 p.m. Dec. 3 on Highway 36 for driving after suspension, after deputies conducted a traffic stop for expired registration.

The driver was warned for having drug paraphernalia inside the motor vehicle.

• A resident in the 9000 block of Joliet Avenue N. at 7:12 p.m. Dec. 6 reported her Ring doorbell camera captured the image of a suspicious person who arrived in a dark-colored sedan and approached the front door. The mysterious individual, who was not dressed for the weather, didn't knock and appeared to be looking for something.

Mahtomedi

• A motorist was cited Dec. 2 in the area of Long Lake Road and Berwick Lane for speeding.

• A northbound motorist was cited Dec. 5 in the 1200 block of Mahtomedi Avenue for displaying license plate tabs that expired in June 2022. Motorists must pay a vehicle tax and display proof of payment with a current license plate tab, according to Minnesota statute 169.79.1.

Pine Springs

• A Jeep driver was cited Dec. 1 on westbound Highway 36 at the I-694 southbound ramp by westbound deputies in the left lane who were trying to make it safely to the center median to conduct traffic patrol. While traveling 57 mph in a 55 mph zone, deputies observed the Jeep approach from behind so rapidly that they could no longer see the Jeep's headlights

RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS

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

Vadnais Heights

• A vehicle parked in the Aster Meadow Apartments underground garage in the 4100 block of Centerville Road was reported broken into on Dec. 1; a purse was stolen from it. A debit card from the purse was used at Speedway locations in White Bear Lake and Vadnais Heights. Two other vehicles were reported damaged, but the owners didn't want to file a report.

• Mobile Mini Storage in the 900 block of County Road E on Dec. 2 reported chains on locks cut and locking mechanisms damaged on two outdoor storage units. It is unknown whether any contents were stolen.

• A couple reported being assaulted by an unknown male on Dec. 3 in the Walmart self-checkout line in the 800 block of County Road E. It all started when the male cut in front of complainants in line, and they had a few words for him. While loading their purchases into their car, the male returned and tried to grab one of their bags. As the complainants tried to defend their belongings, the male punched the female of the pair, causing her to fall against the vehicle.

• The city of Vadnais Heights on Dec. 4 reported criminal damage to its property after viewing video surveillance of a red SUV hitting a stop sign in the 500 block of Oak Creek Drive S.

• A Minneapolis woman, 20, was mailed a citation for misdemeanor theft after she escaped Walmart loss prevention

personnel in the 800 block of County Road E on Dec. 4. Four people attempting to push carts containing $1,447.20 in unpaid merchandise past all points of sale were stopped by loss prevention personnel. However, the four fled in a vehicle with a stolen license plate. The vehicle was the subject of a just-expired Keep Our Police Safe (KOPS) alert out of Mounds View. After deputies issued a new KOPS alert, the vehicle was found by the Edina Police Department on Dec. 5. The vehicle was towed to the Ramsey County impound lot, and the subject was identified by a video surveillance camera and mailed the ticket. The case is under investigation.

• A male was reported for trying to force a female into a vehicle at 11:55 a.m. on Dec. 5 in the area of Edgerton Street and Vadnais Blvd. After a welfare check, a KOPS alert was issued for the female, and her vehicle was stopped by Shakopee police on Dec. 5. Officers determined that the female was OK, and the KOPS alert was removed.

• A Vadnais Heights man, 66, was arrested on Dec. 5 in the 800 block of Belland Avenue for using a loaded handgun to threaten two Bloomington men who had been hired by the townhouse homeowner's association. Although the men tried to explain that they were legally on the premises to fix gutters, and the opened boxes of gutters and ladders were clearly visible on the ground, the suspect continued to advance toward the workers waving the weapon. A phone video one of the workers managed to take showed the suspect walking toward the workers with

in any of the squad's mirrors. After the Jeep sped around the squad in the right lane, deputies pulled the driver over and noticed the Jeep's tabs had expired in August. The driver, who has numerous traffic violations, was cited for traveling too closely and for displaying expired tabs. The driver maintained he was not traveling too closely.

• A Wisconsin motorist was cited for speeding 71 mph in a 55 mph zone on northbound I-694 at the westbound Highway 36 ramp by stationary deputies on patrol Dec. 3, who clocked him on radar and observed the vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and passing another vehicle. After the vehicle was slow to stop, deputies noticed the driver's glazed eyes and heavy odor of alcohol. The driver admitted to drinking alcohol but registered only 0.06 on the portable breath test. He was released due to his “good attitude.”

• A Minnesota motorist was cited Dec. 3 on westbound Highway 36 for driving after suspension, failure to provide proof of insurance and for speeding 73 mph in a 55 mph zone by deputies on stationary patrol, who clocked her on radar. The driver admitted her license was suspended and was unable to provide proof of insurance on lawful demand.

his finger on the trigger. The workers also managed to phone 911, and deputies arrived on the scene to disarm the suspect. On Dec. 8, deputies took custody of the firearm from that address. The suspect has been charged in Ramsey County Court on two counts of felony threatening violence with reckless disregard for risk.

• A Shoreview man reported on Dec. 7 that his vehicle had been broken into while it was parked in the Sucker Lake parking lot in the 20 block of County Road

F. The vehicle was rummaged through, but there was no indication that anything was stolen.

White Bear Township

• Residents in the 5400 block of Portland Avenue on Dec. 2 reported unauthorized use of their credit card for more than $1,700 in charges while it was still in their possession. The cards were canceled, and the case is under investigation.

• A White Bear Township man, 44, was arrested for assault late Dec. 2 in the 1700 block of Ridgewood Avenue after he struck his father in the face with an elbow. It all started when the father asked the subject to clean up an alcoholic beverage he'd spilled. The subject yelled, threw items around the kitchen and broke the vacuum cleaner.

• A White Bear Lake woman and a White Bear Township woman reported their vehicles broken into on Dec. 3 as they were parked in the Tamarack Nature Center lot in the 5200 block of Otter Lake Road. Nothing appeared missing from one, and a purse was stolen from the other. The credit cards were canceled promptly.

The Shoplifting Chronicles

The Crime Department unanimously agrees that no store has had the amount of drama that the Vadnais Heights Walmart on County Road E has had during the past year, according to Ramsey County Sheriff's Office incident reports. The crime desk extends a huge thumbs up to the store's loss prevention personnel, who have served valiantly on the front lines of a shoplifting war that keeps escalating.

• Self-checkout abuse: A St. Paul woman, 23, and a St. Paul man, 23, were both cited Jan. 30 for shoplifting from Walmart after the couple was seen not scanning items in the self-checkout and placing them into their cart. Loss prevention personnel stopped the suspects after they left the store and brought them to their office.

• Concealing items. A St. Paul woman, 32, was cited Aug. 16 at Walmart for misdemeanor theft after she was detained for concealing $70.22 in merchandise in a container and only scanning and paying for the container.

• Switching tags: A Roseville man, 39, was reported detained by Walmart loss prevention personnel in the 800 block of County Road E for shoplifting May 15 after he was observed switching tickets for lower prices and not scanning all his selected items at the self-checkout. After he passed all points of purchase and was detained, he fled, leaving behind $180.58 in merchandise before leaving in a silver sedan.

• A new way to trick the cash register: A Brooklyn Park woman, 42, was arrested for shoplifting Aug. 24 at Walmart and charged with gross misdemeanor theft of items valued at more than $500 after she was watched by store employees. First, she selected items, then scanned them with her cellphone and finally placed them in her shopping cart. She then left the store with $853.74 in items she didn't pay for.

• A combination of sneaky techniques: A St. Paul woman, 23, was cited May 31 at the store for misdemeanor theft after she was observed

under-ringing and concealing $96.55 worth of items at the self-checkout and passing all points of sale.

• Steal as much as you possibly can: A St. Paul woman, 41, was arrested Sept. 8 at Walmart for gross misdemeanor theft after she pushed a cart containing $703.51 worth of merchandise out of the store without paying. Because the theft amount was greater than $500, the consequences of her crime were bumped up to the next level of severity. The case has been forwarded to the city attorney for consideration of charges.

• Load up and keep going: The shoplifting chronicles continued on Feb. 1, as loss prevention personnel were unsuccessful in detaining a female who left the store with a full cart after she simply refused to return to the store. She left the cart filled with unpurchased items behind but kept a cosmetic bag filled with concealed items before walking away.

• Recruiting a team for the endeavor: Four female shoplifters at Walmart were reported April 21 for theft after loss-prevention personnel stopped them at the door with a cart containing a large amount of unpaid merchandise. When the shoplifters tried several times without success to take the cart from the employee's grasp, all four of them grabbed items, fled the store and sped away in a gray Ford Edge. No employees were injured or felt threatened during the incident.

• Getting young people to help you in crime: The Walmart at 11:03 p.m. April 16 reported a female shoplifter, accompanied by two juveniles, for under-ringing items at the self-checkout and passing all points of sale. As the suspects left the store, the female suspect assaulted loss prevention personnel when they tried to detain her. The suspects then pushed their cart to the parking lot, loaded items into a vehicle and left the area. The case is under investigation.

• Come from out of state to the Vadnais Heights Walmart: A 28-year-old woman from Wau-

bay, South Dakota, was arrested Oct. 21 at the Walmart for misdemeanor theft after she pushed a cart filled with $429.49 in merchandise she didn't pay for past all points of sale. On arrival at the law enforcement center, she was booked and released.

• Using a unique escape route: A Forest Lake man, 40, faces charges for concealing $461.71 in merchandise June 16 and leaving the Walmart through a storm drain grate. Loss prevention personnel identified the shoplifter and forwarded a report to the city attorney for consideration of charges.

• Try giving a fake name: A St. Paul man, 33, was arrested Oct. 16 at Walmart for giving deputies false information when he was being cited for shoplifting. Store employees had detained him for concealing and under-scanning $68.26 in merchandise and passing all points of sale. When deputies asked for his name to write out the citation, he gave the name of another man. When deputies discovered the subterfuge, they promptly arrested him. A computer search revealed the reason for the fake name — he had multiple warrants out on him from multiple counties.

Dump the goods and flee when caught

• A St. Paul woman, 24, and a juvenile female were arrested for theft June 20 at the Walmart after they were observed concealing items, passing all points of sale and fleeing loss prevention personnel when they were stopped. Deputies found one suspect hiding behind neighboring businesses, who then tried to flee by dumping the stolen merchandise on the ground. The other suspect was found hiding in the restroom of a neighboring business. Both females were issued trespass notices before being taken in. The adult was arrested for misdemeanor theft, misdemeanor possession of marijuana and gross misdemeanor of giving false information to police.

MLK JR. DAY: Breakfast event reminds community of King’s core messages

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morning in Minneapolis.

“One thing that he was very well known for was his strong values,” Lemar Walls said of King. “What we have to do as a people, I believe, is instead of focusing on the way people look or the way they dress or even the color of their skin, how do we move to a position of really wanting to engage and understand how others are feeling and seeing the world?”

“It may be different from us, yet we can all learn from each other.”

Lemar Walls is a Baton Rouge, Louisiana, native who lived in Minnesota for 48 years before moving to Florida in 2020.

After she earned her bachelor’s degree from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Lemar Walls’ mother insisted she continued her education by getting a master’s degree. Lemar Walls applied to several universities around the country and received a full scholarship from the Carlson School of Business at the University of Minnesota. That’s where she received

her master’s degree in business administration.

She later went on to earn a doctoral degree in education in leadership from St. Mary’s University in Winona and a specialist degree in education administration from Minnesota State University in Mankato.

Lemar Walls recalled how people in her life told her she should be grateful for living in Minnesota because they believed there would be more racial equality and opportunities for Black people there than in the South.

“That was not true,” Lemar Walls said, noting how most of the students of color at the University of Minnesota at the time were international pupils.

Therefore, she had to learn to navigate a new cultural setting surrounded mostly by white people. That was in contrast to the segregation she’d grown up in living in Louisiana, where most people in her social circles were Black like her.

“It helped me to understand, and really it opened me up to really begin to see people for who they really are and not for who I want them to be,” Lemar Walls said.

The Rev. Deborah Hasdorff at Parkview Church said the hope for the event is to remind community members of King’s core messages: equality, justice, nonviolence, love, individual conscience and service above self.

“Those are the core values of Martin Luther King that are important to us too,” Hasdorff said. “We want to lift those up and remind people in our community that there are churches and organizations that are working toward those goals.”

She added that she wants the community to know that there are churches, such as Parkview and the Unitarian Universalist Church, that are committed to diversity and social action.

The Unitarian Universalist Church has hosted the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast since

2010 and has collaborated with Parkview on other social justice-related events in the past. This is the first year that Parkview is the lead sponsor and host for the event.

“The theme of the event is ‘keep moving forward,’” said the Rev. Roger Bertschausen, interim lead pastor at the Unitarian Universalist Church.

“It’s the acknowledgment that we’ve come a long way in realizing King’s vision of a country where everyone is treated with inherent dignity and worth — and we have a ways to go. I always think that King’s celebration day is a marker of that and a reminder and a prod. It’s not about the one day but about what we do each day to move forward.”

King Lutheran Church 1660 Birch Lake Ave., White Bear Lake (Just off Hwy 96 & Otter Lake Road) 9 am worship in person & online at www.ctkwbl.org office@ctkwbl.org | 651-429-4828 752983

In-Person worship

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Minneapolis-based vocal ensemble Cantus will perform at this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast for the Northeast Suburbs Monday, Jan. 16, at Parkview United Church of Christ.

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Jaylani Hussein, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations Minnesota, speaks at the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast for the Northeast Suburbs. The event returns this year on Jan. 16 at Parkview United Church of Christ after having been called off the past couple years due to COVID-19.

FINANCIAL PLANNING

Set yourself up for financial success in 2023

Financial success can mean different things to different people, but for many it’s managing money in a way that offers a financially healthy future. From building your savings to creating goals for the future, here are some easy ways that you can set yourself up for financial success.

1. Always Pay Yourself First

When your paycheck is deposited into your checking account, it’s easy to focus on the immediate future: paying bills, buying groceries, or going to the movies on Friday night. But before any of that happens, it’s important to pay your future self first by setting money aside in savings.

By paying yourself and your savings first, you’re planning for the future and building a safety net. Savings are important for making future goals possible, like buying a car or a house, or taking a vacation. You can even create multiple savings accounts for different goals, and track your saving progress using tools like online banking or a mobile

app. Having money set aside in savings can also make it easier to deal with unexpected expenses, like an urgent car repair or a surprise medical bill. You can even have part of your paycheck automatically deposited into your different savings accounts, making it easy to pay yourself first!

2. Shop For The Best Rates

If you’re thinking about opening a new credit card, buying a house, purchasing a vehicle, or opening a personal or business checking or savings account, it’s important to look for the best interest rate. Finding a lower rate on a loan can save you from paying unnecessary interest and lower your monthly payments. A higher interest rate on savings and checking accounts also means your money earns more in interest.

Watching the interest rate is especially important when opening a new credit card. Store charge cards and even mainstream rewards credit cards can come with a high interest rate, and some have

costly annual fees. A local financial institution like a credit union may offer a credit card with lower interest rates and few or no fees that can help save you money over time. Be sure to read the fine print whenever opening a new account or taking on a new loan so you understand if the rate could change over time.

3. Check Your Credit Score

Credit scores help lenders determine your interest rate when purchasing a home or vehicle. Your credit score may also be reviewed when you apply for rental housing or certain job positions. Knowing your credit score can help you make accurate loan payment estimates. You’ll also be able

to take measures to keep your score healthy. Many financial institutions, including credit unions, banks, and credit card companies, share your credit score with you for free as part of their online banking service. You’re also able to request a copy of your credit score from each of the three credit reporting agencies (Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax) once a year for free without it impacting your credit.

4. Create And Stick To Your Goals

When you imagine yourself in the future, do you know how your financials will factor in?

Creating focused and achievable goals can help make your ambitions a reality. Looking at your different expenses for the month is a great place to start identifying goals. Determine what you’re spending your money on, decide whether it contributes to your future goals, and adjust your spending from there.

When setting goals, making them realistic is the key to success. If you know that you

spend $200 on restaurants and fast food each month, setting a goal of spending only $50 may make it difficult to stick to your budget. Start small and be sure to celebrate even the little wins!

5. Look Over Your Monthly Statements

A key part of staying financially fit is simply being aware of your transactions and balances! By looking over your monthly statements, you’ll be able to see your spending for the month, verify charges, and watch any loan balances go down as payments are made. Staying on top of your monthly charges also reminds you of recurring costs, such as streaming services or subscriptions, that you may no longer need. By cancelling unnecessary subscriptions, you can save money and work toward reaching your goals even faster. Try picking a couple of the suggestions above to start next month and work your way up to incorporating all five into your life. Before you know it, you’ll be finding success!

‘From Pieces to Peace’ event honors MLK Jr.

Renowned quilter Joseph Mallard will lead a program at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, as part of the church's commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

In the program titled “From Pieces to Peace: Quilts that Tell the Story of Wholeness from Diversity,” Mallard will display several intricate quilts and share thoughts of how faith inspires a dream of freedom for all people, using the metaphor of quilting as pieces that come together in a new wholeness. Quilters from the community will also be invited to display and tell the story behind their quilts.

Mallard’s tapestry-quilts consist of thousands of tiny stitches and hand-tied knots. The large format quilts typically take four to five years to complete. He teaches in classrooms, community centers, homeless shelters, libraries and universities. In 2022, he was artist in residence with the Children’s Defense Fund national youth program at the Freedom School

in Minneapolis. Mallard's feature quilts include his Tie Quilt, which chronicles the first four years of the Obama administration, and an embroidered denim jacket he presented to former President Jimmy Carter, which highlights key events of Carter’s political life.

“From Pieces to Peace” will be held at the church's Sanctuary Fellowship Hall, located at 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi. The event is free and open to the public. Details can be found at saintandrews.org/ inclusion.

Hear stories of the Holocaust

In recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Shoreview Community Center is hosting a session titled “Why the Jews?” with guest speaker Ken Engel on Friday, Jan. 27, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Engel will share the story of his parents who survived the Holocaust. As a member of a number of notable Holocaust-related organizations, Engel has trained thousands of survivors, children and

grandchildren of survivors, community activists and lay members on how to share their stories.

The event is free, but registration is requested by Jan. 17 at shoreviewcommunitycenter.com.

Rotary to sponsor students for youth exchange program

The Rotary Club of Arden Hills-Shoreview is looking for two local students to sponsor to Rotary’s Short-Term Youth Exchange Program in the summer of 2023.

Those interested in applying can contact ardenhillsshoreviewrotary@gmail.com. Details are available at the North Star Youth Exchange website, northstaryouthexchange.com. The deadline has been extended Jan. 30.

Board makes short work of housekeeping matters

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — Supervisors did their usual housekeeping chores during the first meeting of the new year.

Those chores included naming board members as advisory commission liaisons and making professional service appointments. The meeting on a snowy Wednesday, Jan. 4 (rescheduled due to the New Year’s holiday) lasted 25 minutes and included the following actions:

• Named Supervisor Steve Ruzek liaison to the park board and planning commission; Scott McCune to utility commission and public safety; and Ed Prudhon to economic development advisory board. Prudhon thanked resident volunteers who serve on the town’s advisory groups, noting the board relies on members’ expertise for making recommendations. “As a three-member board, we couldn’t do the work without them,” he said.

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• Reappointed Chad Lemmons as town attorney. Assistant town attorney is now Mark Norder after the Dec. 31, 2022 retirement of Patrick Kelly, who served the township as a partner with the firm for decades. The township plans to recognize his years of service with a plaque.

• Adopted resolution not to recognize Columbus Day as a holiday.

• Adopted resolution to recognize the Friday after Thanksgiving as a holiday.

• Agreed to participate in the I-35E corridor management team for 2023.

• Approved 2023 sealcoat project and authorized bidding.

• Named the White Bear Press official newspaper.

• Agreed that staff can schedule the abatement hearing for resident Lisa Love.

At the Dec. 19 meeting, Love requested exemption

from township ordinance No. 16 for two RVs parked in her driveway on Richard Drive, telling the board she uses the vehicles as regular transportation. That ordinance requires boats and RVs be parked in a side or rear yard from Nov. 1 through April 1.

After receiving an abatement order from the building inspector requesting compliance with the town’s RV parking regulations, she gave notice of appeal to the town clerk. A hearing will be scheduled later this month that gives staff time to coordinate a date with Love and administrative hearing officer Bill Short.

Commented Prudhon on the request, “I struggle with two motorhomes and (the fact) she has a licensed vehicle that she chooses not to use.”

Debra Neutkens

and regulations, and the council approved a proposal from the city's engineering firm, WSB, to develop sustainability policies, regulations and ordinances to implement the city’s 2021 sustainability plan. Costs are not to exceed $50,000. Metropolitan Council grant monies will finance $44,000 of the proposal, and city funds identified for funding ordinance amendments will finance the remaining $6,000.

ridor improvements, advocate for funding and provide feedback to the MnDOT project management team. However, the council has now reversed those roles; Schegel will serve as liaison and Brainerd as alternate.

The Mahtomedi City Council at its Jan. 3 meeting took the following action:

• At the first meeting of the year, the council conducted organizational business, such as reappointing Council Member Richard Brainerd as council president. The council president takes over the mayor's duties when the mayor cannot be present at a meeting. All other appointments to advisory commissions and surrounding government entities are also the same as in 2022. A check of the city website at www.ci.mahtomedi. mn.us will also show that the city's professional consultants remain the same as last year. The city's depositories will also remain the same as in 2022.

• Once again, the city has approved its Standing Rules of Procedure for City Council meetings.

• The newspaper you are reading has been designated as Mahtomedi's official newspaper. According to a market study, 86% of adults read their local newspapers. Mahtomedi's official business will appear in the White Bear Press, which has a circulation of more than 26,000.

• Property valuations for taxes payable 2024 will be sent out this

spring, so the council has scheduled the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting for 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, at City Hall. Property owners will have the opportunity to ask questions about their home valuations at that time.

• Another establishment in Mahtomedi will now be serving alcoholic beverages, after the council approved a new liquor license application from Red Luna Seasons at 114 Mahtomedi Ave., contingent on receipt of all necessary paperwork, such as the criminal background check and certificate of insurance. Other establishments around town that are renewing annual liquor licenses are Forster's Dugout Bar, Wildwood Tavern, Quinny's Pub, Liquor Barrel and Bella Ciao Ristorante.

• Although the city has relatively little personal vehicle use, it currently pays 0.625 cents per mile reimbursement to those who conduct city business using their own vehicles. But after the council approved the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) mileage rate, effective Jan. 1, it will now reimburse at the allowable 2023 federal rate of 0.655 cents per mile.

• It costs money to write ordinances

• The city has reupped with Northeast Youth and Family Services (NYFS) for another year after the council approved the 2023 agreement in the amount of $17,970. The 2023 costs have increased by 8.5% from 2022. NYFS is a nonprofit social service agency whose mission is to meet the unmet developmental needs of at-risk youth and families.

• Minnesota statute Section 161.36 authorizes the commissioner of transportation to accept federal monies on behalf of the state and any governmental subdivisions. Therefore, the council passed a resolution approving the execution of agreement for federal participation in construction (MnDOT Contract No. 1052222). The city has previously authorized the commissioner of transportation to be appointed as its agent to accept federal funds which may be available for eligible transportation projects.

• The Lake Links Trail will be lighted, now that the council approved payment to Killmer Electric in the amount of $88,555 for trail lighting. Due to supply chain issues, however, not all lighting has been installed. The wall lighting is expected to be completed this spring.

• At the Dec. 6 meeting, the council appointed Brainerd as liaison and Council Member Luke Schlegel as alternate to the Century Avenue Coalition, which will centralize communication, help advance cor -

• Council has a message for property owners who feed deer. There have been more than 15 deer hit by cars within the city this fall, said Public Works Director Bob Goebel. City staff has noticed that residents are back to feeding deer and, in some cases, have set out enormous trough feeders. The city reminds residents that feeding deer is illegal due to the increase in incidents of chronic wasting disease and the danger posed to motorists.

• City staff also warns parents that digging tunnels in plow drifts is dangerous due to possible collapse and the presence of plow drivers who are not able to see children as they conduct snow-clearing operations.

• City Engineer John Sachi advised the council that Washington County will conduct a speed study this spring on CSAH 12 and Birchwood Road before it considers installing a rectangular rapid flashing beacon at that intersection's crosswalk.

• As the council wrapped up its organizational business, council meetings were confirmed for the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. at City Hall. The three exceptions are for National Night Out in August, Election Day in November and Independence Day in July. The council next meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road.

LORETTA B. HARDING is a contributing writer for Press Publications. She can be reached at news@presspubs.com or 651-407-1200.

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Scott McCune took the oath of office from Administrator Pat Christopherson at the Jan. 4 township meeting.

CARTER JOHNSON | PRESS PUBLICATIONS Steve Ruzek is congratulated by Board Chair Ed Prudhon after his swearing in as supervisor.

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Mahtomedi City Council members Luke Schlegel, Jane Schneeweis, Mayor Judson Marshall, Richard Brainerd, and Lilly Melander.

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everybody,” Mikelson said.

Mikelson, who recently moved to White Bear Lake, described the “Happy Birthday, Janis” show as “heartwarming, powerful and magical” because of how it brings life and shows support to women rock ’n’ roll artists.

“That's part of who Janice was, as she kind of broke the barrier for women to be able to front a band and to put themselves out there,” Mikelson said.

Allman Brothers tribute band, The Brothers Almanac, will open the show with a 45-minute set. Afterward, Mikelson will take the stage alongside returning guest singers Katy Hays and Jacy Smith and rising Twin Cities vocalists Mae Simpson and Monique Smaz.

The lineup of other band members on stage with

Mikelson are mostly the same people who’ve performed in the “Happy Birthday, Janis” show since its inception. Mikelson said they are like family to her, and that this year’s show will therefore feel like a family reunion.

Although Mikelson didn’t start diving into Joplin’s music until 2007, she’s been singing since she was 3 years old, having gotten her start in church.

“Forty years later, I'm still singing, and I think part of it is that I was just born with this connection to music and that I love to perform and I love to share the gift that I was given,” she said. “I think the real part of that is what you get back from the audience, the connection that you are making.”

Besides admiring Joplin for how she paved the way forward for women rock singers, Mikelson also finds

inspiration in how Joplin flouted social expectations in her native Texas to pursue her dream of being a musical artist. For instance, she preferred listening to music by Black blues singers instead of the country music that would have been more popular at the time in Texas among white people.

Mikelson also noted how Joplin wasn’t popular with her peers growing up, and that they ostracized her for being different.

“She kind of just embraced that style of being who you are, no matter what anybody says. She grabbed onto that and said, ‘I don't care what anybody says. I'm going to do me,’” Mikelson said.

Mikelson believes there were two sides of Joplin. One side was who she was as a sensitive human who enjoyed art yet who sought love from others; the other side was who she was as a confident and energetic performer.

“Just because somebody looks like they have it all together or looks like they're famous or they should be so happy — that's not always the case. I think it's important to remember both sides of who she was,” Mikelson said.

The “Happy Birthday, Janis” show is Mikelson’s favorite night of the year, and is a departure from what she does as her full-time job working on content production at General Mills.

“This is just the fun part of my life,” Mikelson said of the annual Joplin concert. “Obviously, it's not my full-time job, so I really embrace it.”

IF YOU GO:

When: Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21

Where: First Avenue, 701 N. First Ave., Minneapolis

Details: An evening celebrating Janis Joplin’s music and artistry is returning to Minneapolis’ historic First Avenue. The live music concert is for audience members 18 and older who have valid government IDs. Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the door the night of the show.

1. In partnership with the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, White Bear Lake High School students joined the YMCA Youth in Government Model Assembly program. In this hands-on civic learning program, students became legislators, lawyers, judges, lobbyists, the media, or cabinet members and spent four days running a state model government in the Capitol Complex. — Contributed

Mahtomedi residents Stacy and Tim Stout and sons Jackson and Ethan were spotted in front of Victoria Falls in Zambia, Africa.

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White Bear Lake resident Jill Mikelson sings Janis Joplin’s hit songs during the annual “Happy Birthday, Janis” concert she’s been putting on for the past 16 years. The concert returns on Jan. 21 at First Avenue in Minneapolis after a two-year hiatus.

Moving massive amounts of snow

Above: A White Bear Lake Public Works driver guides his snowplow through piles of packed snow accumulation while recently clearing a sidewalk along County Rd. E on the south side of the city. City workers were kept busy following a series of near record-breaking days of heavy snowfall in the area.

At right: The moon rises over a mountain-like landscape created by sizable mounds of snow deposited along Lake Avenue near the marina docks.

Above: Zachary Johnson practices his climbing skills on a snow pile Lakewood Hills Park. The recent series of snowfalls were a chore to shovel and made driving a challenge, but also provided an excellent base for skiing, snowboarding and sledding once area residents were able to dig themselves out.

At left: Like “The Little Engine That Could,” a public works snowplow finally bursts through a final wall of heavy, packed snow while clearing a pedestrian path.

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For gifting and lifting the holiday mood, nothing compares to the joy of good food.

This year, as we savor seasonal fare, WE’LL BE GRATEFUL for local growers who care.

Raising a glass to another great year – let’s toast to employees who do great work here.

Now is the time to eat, drink and be merry, and make this year’s holiday cheer legendary.

Paul Lee Fink

Age 78. Of White Bear. Died peacefully on Dec. 23 after a long battle with declining health. Paul served in the Air Force and MN air national guard for 36 years; including as commander of 237th air traffic control flight and executive officer of the 133 airlift wing. He is preceded in death by parents Laverne and Vernon Fink; brother Fred. Survived by wife of 49 ½ years Margaret “Peggy” Fink; children David (Sarah) Fink, Katie (Tim) Prochnau, and Joshua (Sarah) Fink; grandchildren Graham, Bieatrice, Ingrid, and William Fink; Elijah, Hannah, Micah, and Sarah Prochnau; Kinsley Fink. Memorial service on Sat. Feb. 18th at 11 AM at STRAITGATE CHURCH, 638 E Franklin Ave. MPLS, MN. Visitation one hour prior. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Wildriverconcervency.org; Youth Sailing Resources (YSR); or Union Gospel Mission (St. Paul).

Larry F. Winczewski

Age 89, of White Bear Lake. Passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary; son Robert; brother Ted. Survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary Ann; children Ann (Matthew) Armstrong and Joe, Daughter-inlaw Corrie; grandchildren David (Hannah), Christina (Phil) Primeau, Travis and Mindi; great-grandchildren Taylor, Kayla, Joey, Logan and Jake; sisters-in-law Dorothy Winczewski, and Teresa Dietz; and many other relatives and friends. Larry was an Air Force Veteran, a retired supervisor at Ramsey County Public Works, and a member of the St. Paul Clown Club. He had a lifelong love of airplanes and sailing ships. Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, January 6, 2023 at St. Mary Of The Lake Catholic Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake, with a visitation one hour before Mass. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Arrangements with Honsa Family Funeral Home, 651-429-6172.

DEATH NOTICE

Rosemary Ogren

Age 86 , preceded in death by husband, Harvey. Survived by children Al, Brenda, Cathy and Dave; 5 grandchildren, as well as great-grandchildren and brother Marty. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial took place on Tues. Jan. 10th. Arrangements by Honsa Family Funeral Home

White Bear Lake ROTARY ACADEMIC ACHIEVER

Eileen Berger

Eileen Berger (Opatz) was born on May 3, 1926 in Sauk Rapids, MN. She graduated from Cathedral High School, St. Cloud, MN and was the first of her family to graduate from college. During World War II, she helped build C47 transport planes as a “Rosie the Riveter”. After graduation from the College of St. Benedict (1948), she taught in Big Lake and Forest Lake, MN. She married Gerald Berger in 1950 and was a stay-at-home mother to five children: Joan, Jay, Paul, Mark and Julie. During this time, she became an active alumnae of the College of St. Benedict as President and Class Representative for over 40 years. She and Gerry traveled the world, and even in her later years, she continued organizing trips abroad with her family.

For a number of years, she taught English as a Second Language to young women through the University of Minnesota. Her love of singing included church choirs and a long-time association with the Silver Harmony Singers in White Bear Lake.

For over twenty years she volunteered as a teacher and Religious Education Director, a cantor and lector at St. Jude of the Lake Parish in Mahtomedi. At age 50, she became a volunteer foreign student advisor at Lakewood Community College and made life-long friends from Iran, Saudi Arabia, The Gambia Nigeria, Germany, France, Japan, Korea and China. In addition to her family, her students were the biggest joy in her life. It was during this time that she earned a Master’s Degree at the University of Wisconsin/River Falls. She was on the first board of directors for the White Bear Center for the Arts and co-president when the organization hired its first director and moved to the Armory.

In 1989, at age 63, Eileen wrote the 50-year history of St. Jude’s Parish and learned to use the computer. During the following 25 years, she wrote the following family histories: Alex Opatz Family History, Stephen Sobiech Family History, Mary DeLa Hunt History, her three -volume autobiography and the George Berger Family History. In 2017, at age 90, she and her daughter Joan Berger Bachman, co-authored a conversational manual called If Only You Would Ask, a helpful tool to foster meaningful conversation with the elderly. After age 90, she continued teaching a group of beloved students from India, Ecuador and Mexico. During the remaining years of her life, she wrote poetry. Her other favorite activities included entertaining, teaching her children calligraphy and writing. She enjoyed playing tennis until age 91.

Preceding her in death was her husband Gerald, brothers Ralph, James and Jerry. Her descendants include her beloved children: Joan (John), Jay (Patricia), Paul (Mary Cecilia), Mark (Daria); 13 grandchildren: Anna, Sam, Maria, Natalie, Olivia, Lorna, Beau, Greta, Allegra, Luke, Michael, Lily and Adeline; and seven great-grandchildren: Jack, Caroline, Blake, Emma, Bella, William and John and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral mass will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, January 14, at Church of St. Pius X, 3878 Highland Ave, White Bear Lake. Visitation will be held from 4-7:30 PM on Friday, January 13, at Mueller Memorial, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake, and also an hour prior to the mass on Saturday. Private family interment. Memorials Preferred to the College of St. Benedict, Eileen Berger Scholarship Fund.

Estelle M. (Muraski) Schwab

Garret Siebe Roosma

Garret Siebe Roosma, 70, of Marco Island, Florida, formerly of Hugo, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at his home in the care of AVOW Hospice. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Emily Goodpasture Roosma. He is also survived by two sons and daughtersin-law, Colin and Laura of Croton-On-Hudson, New York and Ian and Kate of Bethesda, Maryland as well as four grandchildren, Calvin, Ravella, Bruce, and Remmy.

Garret was a graduate of Montclair Academy, Ohio Wesleyan University, and the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. His career in finance took him from The Amerada Hess Corp. to General Cable Corp., Butler International, The Hertz Corp., and Smarte Carte Inc. where he was Executive Vice President and CFO. He was an MBA, CPA, and CCM.

He was known for his love and devotion to his family, his chess playing, his love of music, and his wicked sense of humor. On Marco Island he could be found enjoying Monday morning chess at Marco Lutheran Church and every morning at the 7-Eleven men’s coffee gathering.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 21 at 11:00am at Marco Lutheran Church. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be made to AVOW Hospice of Naples, Florida.

Rick P. Paulson

12/29/1959-12/21/2022

It is with great sadness to announce Rick’s sudden passing. Rick was such an enormous part of everyone’s life and always made sure that we were all taken care of, including everyone in the town of Willernie where he was the City Engineer.

Rick is survived by his mother, Joyce Povolny and sisters,Debra, Betti (Mark), Dianna (Jim), many nieces, nephews,and a long string of friends that our family could not thank enough for all that they have done to help us get through this loss.

Preceded in death by his father Richard Paulson and brother Dwight Paulson.

Rick will live on in the hearts and minds of everyone that he interacted with.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held January 4, 2023 at ST. JUDE OF THE LAKE 700 Mahtomedi Avenue, Mahtomedi, MN. Arrangements by Honsa Family Funeral Home.

Dr. Joseph Martin Hallman

It is with sadness and great love that the family of Joseph Martin Hallman announces his sudden passing on January 1, 2023, at the age of 83.

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Lila Paradise is an exemplary student at Central Middle School. Lila not only has an incredible work ethic, but helps those around her feel successful in their work as well. She radiates positivity, even in the face of adversity. She challenges herself by taking advanced courses like, honors geometry and enriched geography. She excels in all of her coursework. Lila is passionate about reading and contributes great questions to the conversation.

Lila is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and is a member of Central Serves which is a group that does outreach and projects for the White Bear Lake community. Outside of school Lila is an avid soccer player.

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Estelle M. (Muraski) Schwab, age 87, of White Bear Lake, MN passed away January 2, 2023. Preceded in death by husband William; and parents Irene and Harold Muraski. Survived by children, Stephanie (Daniel) FitzPatrick, John (Kari), Anne-Denise (Larry) FitzPatrick and Mark (Michelle); 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandsons. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM on Friday, January 20th, 2023 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3878 Highland Avenue, Whit Bear Lake, MN, with visitation one hour before Mass. Rosary to begin at 10:45. Private family burial at Calvary Cemetery, St. Paul, MN. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to St. Pius X parish and or St. Pius X Appalachia Project. Arrangements with Honsa Family Funeral Home, 651-429-6172.

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents Anthony Francis Hallman and Anne Elizabeth Hallman. He is survived by his wife, Janice Ray Hallman, his children David (Brenda), Eric and Sara and grandchildren Charlotte, Graham, Megan, Elm and Isaac, and his siblings Anita, Michael, Anthony Jr and Luke.

Joseph will be lovingly remembered by many for his passion for playing bluegrass music on his guitar, his generous heart, his deep commitment to his family and loved ones, his (at times) irreverent and raw sense of humor and his relentless adoration of the Green Bay Packers. Joseph had a lifelong devotion to learning and scholarship, spending his career as a distinguished professor and scholar. Joseph started his career at Wheeling Jesuit College and then was affiliated with the University of St. Thomas for more than 40 years, first as a Professor of Theology and then as Emeritus Professor.

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SAFE, ACTUALLY NEVER 100% EVERAccording to the Minnesota DNR there really is no sure answer. You can't judge the strength of ice just by its appearance, age, thickness, temperature, or whether or not the ice is covered with snow. Strength is based on all these factors -- plus the depth of water under the ice, size of the water body, water chemistry and currents, the distribution of the load on the ice, and local climatic conditions.

This graphic from the DNR has guidelines for new, clear ice. If you’re venturing out on white ice, you should double the recommended thickness.

The DNR does not measure ice thickness on Minnesota lakes. Your safety is your responsibility. Learn more about ice safety at the DNR website: www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice

The mid-December snowstorm that dropped heavy, wet snow across much of the state significantly affected ice conditions. Slush adds weight to the ice and its effects can be unpredictable. When on the ice, please double check ice thickness for yourself and do not rely on tracks in the snow or secondhand information. Measure only the clear ice, not the slush or snow on top of it.

COYOTES ARE ACTIVE AROUND TOWN - Winter brings more coyote sightings. Beyond the white snow background making them easier to spot, the January/ February breeding season prompts more activity as last year’s juveniles are pushed out and these new adults are looking for their own territory to set up housekeeping. New pups are whelped in April or early May.

Animal Control and deputies do not respond to coyote sightings except when dangerous. More info:https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/ livingwith_wildlife/coyotes/index.html.

BUSINESS BRIEF

Urgency Room requests scheduled appointments

CITY OF GRANT ORDINANCE SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 2023-71

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE

FOR THE CITY OF GRANT, MINNESOTA

On January 3, 2023 the City of Grant adopted an ordinance amending its annual fee schedule (the “Ordinance”). The Ordinance restated the fee schedule for 2023, with no changes from the 2023 Fee Schedule.

A printed copy of the Ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at the office of the City Clerk or by standard or electronic mail.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on January 11, 2023.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

PUBLIC SAFETY ADDITION AND RENOVATION

The City of White Bear Lake is presently soliciting competitive “Prime Contract Bids” for Public Safety Addition and Renovation – Asphalt Paving ReBid. Sealed bids will be received electronically through Bid Express using the following link: https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/39702/home, free of charge to Contractors. No other agent is authorized to receive bids. Bids will be received until 2:00PM local time, on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at which time they will be publicly tabulated for review, please join us for a Zoom at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/KABidsWBLPublicSafety Meeting ID: 868 9930 3405

Passcode: 026184

Bidders are also invited to review the results online at https://www.krausanderson.com/subcontractors/bid-tabulations/.

All bids shall be on a lump sum basis. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 30 days after bid receipt without consent of the Owner. Each bidder shall accompany the Bid Form with a bid security as described in the Instructions to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in bids.

This project involves demolition of existing apparatus bay with new apparatus bay, new police car garage, renovations and alterations to existing building, and site improvements.

Direct communications regarding this Project to the office of the Construction Manager: Eric Quam (Eric.Quam@krausanderson.com) Kraus-Anderson Construction, 501 South 8th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404 Tel: 612-750-4100.

Obtain Bidding Documents, including the online bidding instructions, as well as Drawings and Specifications, via free electronic download by visiting https://app.buildingconnected.com/public/5757529c4425ca0a0029307b

Contact Rachel Struckman with any planroom downloading or ordering questions at 612-255-2378 or rachel.struckman@krausanderson.com to receive an invite. Kraus-Anderson will not be responsible for notifying individual parties who obtained documents without utilizing the Building Connected process through KA, when Addenda are issued.

Bidding Documents will be available for inspection at the office of the Construction Manager and the office of the Architect: Wold Architects & Engineers; as well as several Builder’s Exchanges: MHC Dodge Plans, MEDA, Mid-Minnesota, Brainerd Lakes, Rochester, Duluth, and MBEX.

Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 4 and 11, 2023.

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP

LEGAL NOTICE — BIDS WANTED

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received, publicly opened, and read aloud by representatives of the Town of White Bear, Minnesota, in the Administration Conference Room of the Town Administrative Offices, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110, in said Township at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, February 16, 2023, for furnishing all work and materials for the construction of 2023 Sealcoating Town Project PW-SM-23-01: 2023 BITUMINOUS SEALCOAT ON VARIOUS STREETS AND PARKING LOTS

Unless otherwise specifically indicated under the item description of the legal advertisement, all bids shall be subject to the following: No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of thirty-five (35) days after opening of bids. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities, and award bid in the best interest of the Town.

REMINDER – PLEASE PLACE YOUR GARBAGE &

RECYCLING CONTAINERS

IN YOUR DRIVEWAY –Garbage & recycling containers that are placed in the street run the risk of being damaged by snow from passing snowplows. Containers are to be put out on the day of your

DID YOU KNOW THERE IS A RIGHT WAY TO BURN WOOD Cold nights call for warm fies. But are you using your fireplace wisely? Here are a few simple tips for burning the right wood in the right way:

• Only burn wood that has been aged for at least six months.

Seasoned wood burns hotter, cuts fuel consumption & reduces the amount of smoke your fireplace produces.

• Use only clean newsppaer or dry kindling to start a fire. Never use gasoline, kerosene, charcoal starter or a propane torch.

• Don’t let your fire smolder overnight. it does little for heating & increases air pollution.

• Clean ashes from your fireplace. Excess ashes can clog the air intake vents of your fireplace, reducing efficiency. Dispose of ashes in a metal container, away from the house or any flammable material, to reduce risk of fire.

• Keep your chimney clean. A clean chimney provides a good draft & reduces the risk of a chimney fire. have your chimney inspected by a professional once a year.

Bidding documents, including proposal forms, specifications, plans, etc., may be obtained from: Mailed Pick-up

Administrative Offices Administrative Offices WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP 1281 Hammond Road 1281 Hammond Road White Bear Township, MN 55110 White Bear Township, MN 55110

Proposals must be placed in a sealed envelope marked “BID WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP 2023 BITUMINOUS SEALCOAT ON VARIOUS STREETS AND PARKING LOTS” and addressed to the Town Clerk/Treasurer, White Bear Township, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110.

Bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a cash deposit, a Bid Bond or certified check payable to the White Bear Township in the amount of at least 5% of the Base Bid amount.

Patrick Christopherson, Town Clerk/Treasurer

Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 11 and 18, 2023.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE

CERTIFICATE OF AMENDED ASSUMED NAME

Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes, the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting 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: Adaptive Care Providers Software

2. The address of the principal place of business is or will be: 3833 St. Regis Drive White Bear Lake, MN 55110

3. The name and address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name. (Only one signature is required by law.)

Note: if the business owner is a corporation, you must list the legal corporate name and the legal Registered Office of the corporation. Assisted Living Soft, LLC 3833 St. Regis Drive, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

4. This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name number 1096856400038 filed with the Secretary of State on August 20, 2019.

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: December 29, 2023

Signed: Peter J. Nelson, Chief Manager

Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 11 and 18, 2023.

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: Northeast Residence

2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 2539 County Road E East White Bear Lake MN 55110

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.

Hammer Residences, Inc. 1909 E. Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata MN 55391

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: January 3, 2023

Signed: John Estrem Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 11 and 18, 2023.

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: Northeast Residence, Inc.

2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 2539 County Road E East White Bear Lake MN 55110

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.

Hammer Residences, Inc. 1909 E. Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata MN 55391

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: January 3, 2023

Signed: John Estrem Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 11 and 18, 2023.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN PROCEEDINGS SUBSEQUENT TO INITIAL REGISTRATION OF LAND COURT FILE: 62-CV-22-3975

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

In the Matter of the Petition of LOANCARE, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company, in Relation to Certificate of Title No. 598897 issued for land in the County of Ramsey and State of Minnesota and legally described as follows: Tract I, Registered Land Survey No. 612

TO: ALL PARTIES WITH AN INTEREST IN THIS LAND, PARTICULARLY: OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY OF BRETT WILLIAMS, ELIZABETH WILLIAMS, AND BELVIDERE CAPITAL, LLC.

The Court will hold a hearing on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. This hearing will not be held in-person at the Courthouse. The hearing will be held remotely via Zoom, and appearances shall be by video unless otherwise directed. Due to Minnesota Supreme Court Order ADM208001, this Court will rule on the Petition in this case after administrative review of submissions and remote hearing.

YOU ARE ORDERED to show cause, if there is any, why this Court should not enter an Order as follows:

1. The mortgage recorded as Document No. 2721904 has priority over the mortgage recorded as Doc. No. 2649264 but not over the state tax liens recorded as Doc. Nos. 2696152 and 2696153.

2. Upon the filing of a certified copy of this Order in Court File No. 62-CV22-3975, the Registrar of Titles shall show by memorial on Certificate of Title No. 598897 that Doc. No. 2721904 has priority over the mortgage recorded as Doc. No. 2659264 but not over the state tax liens recorded as Doc. Nos. 2696152 and 2696153.

3. The Registrar of Titles shall carry forward the memorial of this Order until such time as Doc. No. 2721904 has been satisfied, released or removed by further Court Order.

If you wish to object to the entry of the Order set forth above or if you wish to attend the remote hearing, you must contact the Examiner of Titles office at least three (3) business days prior to the hearing date, and the Court will email you the Zoom link at least one (1) business days before the hearing. The Minnesota Judicial Branch uses strict security controls for all remote technology when conducting remote hearings. Visit our website at www.mncourts. gov/Remote-Hearings for more information on remote hearings.

Examiner of Titles contact information:

• Phone: 651-266-2886

• Email: 2ndExaminerofTitlesOffice@courts.state.mn.us

You must provide: your name, mailing address, email address, telephone number, and the court file number.

If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without further notice.

If any objection is filed, the matter will be a contested case and assigned to a judge.

If you DO NOT OBJECT to entry of that Order, you are EXCUSED from appearing at the hearing, and the Order may be entered without you.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that as applicable, this Order to Show Cause be served in the manner recommended in the Report(s) of Examiner on file herein.

BY THE COURT: Patrick C. Diamond, Judge of District Court Entry of this Order is recommended.

Wayne D. Anderson, Examiner of Titles

By N. Bissonette

Attorney for Petitioner: Katherine L. Wahlberg, #387001 7201 Ohms Lane, Suite 210, Edina, MN 55439 952-224-3644 Published two times in the White

collection & removed no later than 10:00 p.m. on the same day.

ADOPT A FIRE HYDRANT NEAR YOU THIS WINTER – Help keep your neighborhood safe this winter by adopting a fire hydrant near your home. You should start by removing any snow & ice from the hydrant as best you can & then clear a wide enough perimeter around the hydrant for firefighters to work (about 3 feet), & then clear a path from the hydrant to the street.

RAMSEY COUNTY DOG PARK IMPROVEMENTS COMING THIS SPRING/SUMMER IN THE TOWNSHIP – Ramsey County is proposing to implement the next phase of improvements to the off-lease dog park off of Otter Lake Road just south of County Road J. What for updates!

The Urgency Room in Vadnais Heights is making changes to its model of care by requesting that

appointments be scheduled for non-emergencies. The change is designed to help manage high volumes of patients with lower-acuity illnesses such as colds, flu, RSV, strep and COVID-19. Urgency Room doctors will still see patients with acute medical concerns or

conditions without an appointment.  Scheduled appointments can be made up to 12 hours in advance at www.urgencyroom.com.

Zephyr gymnasts, Bush champs at MGGOA gala

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS WRITER

Abbey Bush became the first Mahtomedi gymnast to win all-around at Minnesota Girls Gymnastics Officials Association and led the Zephyrs to just their second team title in an event where they’ve competed since the 1990s.

Bush, a senior, tallied 36.425 points, achieving a title that coach Debbie Driscoll noted has eluded numerous Zephyr state champions over the years. Bush won bars (9.275), took second in vault (9.35) and floor (9.225), and third on beam (8.575).

Top three teams among eight in the upper division at Park Center were Mahtomedi 135.85, Lakeville South 135.50, and Apple Valley/Eastview 129.5. Mahtomedi’s other first came two years ago.

Alix Fox placed eighth all-around (32.70), ninth on vault (8.45), and 11th on floor (8.725). Erin Steinman placed seventh on floor (9.10), 11th on bars (8.025)

BEARS SPORTS BRIEFS

BOYS HOCKEY

White Bear Lake is 9-2 after defeating Forest Lake 6-1 and Tartan 2-1, with Nolan Roed netting four of the eight goals. Against Forest Lake, Aiden Welch, Jack Stanius and Brady Borgestad scored in the first period, Roed twice in the second period and Borgestad again in the third. Leo Gabriel made 17 saves. Riley Middendorf had the goal for Forest Lake (3-6). The Bears peppered Tartan with 50 shots but Ben Bangura knocked away 48. Roed got two pucks past the hot Titan goalie, assisted by Grady Gallatin and Borgestad. Colin Thompson made 15 saves. Colin Kammerer scored on a power play for Titan (2-9).

BOYS BASKETBALL

Jack Janicki has returned to action after missing four games recovering from a labrum injury. The senior guard, who’s led the Bears in scoring since ninth grade, tallied 68 points in his first four games, of which the Bears won two. At Hamline’s Capitol City Classic, the Bears (4-4) lost to No. 7 Minnetonka 68-59, with Janicki sinking 16 points, Jeremy Kolb 11, and Wyatt Hawk 10. The Bears then handed Duluth East (7-1) its first loss 70-68 with Janicki netting 25 points, Misgen 17 and Hawks 10. The Bears made six 3-pointers, two by Zach Nelson off the bench.

East Ridge (5-4) defeated the host Bears 65-60 with Alex Mattes scoring 12 points and Cedric Tomes and Parker Wellman 11 each. Janicki hit 23 points and Misgen 11 (three 3-pointers). The Bears were 5-for-14 on free shots. White Bear topped Roseville 52-34 with Hawks laying in 24 points and Misgen 13. The Bears held the Raiders (73) to 22 points under their previous season low.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

White Bear Lake stymied Byron 64-45 and Rochester Century 41-32 in Rochester’s Rotary Holiday Classic. holding each to their low score of the season, then lost two conference games last week.

Against Byron (6-5), Heidi Barber notched 14 points, Nicky O’Brien 12, and Jordyn Schmittdiel 10. Against Century (8-3), Cami Bachmeier and Schmittdiel led with nine points each. East Ridge (11-3)

and 12th on beam (8.15). Kendall Hines was 10th on beam (8.20), Margo Bruner 12th on bars (8.00), Natalie Eisenhuth 12th on floor (8.70) and Addison Briske 16th on vault (8.30).

halted the Bears’ seven-game streak 65-52, led by Emily Christenson with 21 points and Grace Knupp with 17. Schmittdiel netted 14, Barber 12 and O’Brien 11. The Bears led Roseville 25-20 at halftime but stalled in the second half and lost 52-35. “It was a very physical game, and we we’re not able to deal with all the contact,” coach Jeremy Post said. Drew Johnson scored 18 on six three’s for Roseville (6-3). For the Bears, Barber and Addie Post each had nine points on three 3-pointers.

GIRLS HOCKEY

White Bear Lake lost three close conference games last week, to Woodbury 2-1, Forest Lake 2-1 and Stillwater 2-0. Liv Mishacoff had both goals for Woodbury (13-4), including an empty-netter with 56 seconds left. Their goalie Gracie Albright stopped 21 shots before Zoe Timmons scored on a power play with :25 left for the Bears. Forest Lake (6-10) got goals by Maddy Monette and Malia McKinnon while Taylor Thompson made 29 saves before the Bears again got a late power play goal, by Amanda Smythe with 1:33 left. Myah Krueger and Hunter Reardon scored for Stillwater (13-4), which held the Bears to 12 shots. Bear goalie Maya Marston made 28, 31, and 29 saves.

GYMNASTICS

White Bear Lake placed sixth of eight teams, scoring 129.80 points, in the Minnesota Girls Gymnastics Officials Association meet at Park Center. Gracyn Lehner placed fourth all-around with 34.65 points. Lehner, a junior, took fourth on floor (9.175), executing a difficult back 1.5 twist, back full twist, and a front handspring to front layout to a front pike. She was fifth on beam (8.50) sixth on vault (8.80) with a tuck Tsukahara. Addy Mueller placed ninth all-around (32.575) and fifth on bars (8.275), where she does a “bail” (body straight, half-twist to handstand). Josie Mlejnek took 12th all-around (31.70), placed ninth on floor (8.975) with a front handspring to full front and a back 1.5 twist, and 12th on vault (8.40).

NORDIC SKI

The White Bear Lake boys placed 38th of 56 teams in the Mesabi East Invitational, led by Evan Boxrud in 32nd place among 140 entrants. Andrew Klier was next in 96th place. The Bear girls placed 42nd of 57 teams, led by Ann Nachtsheim in 87th place. Duluth East was champion in for both boys and girls. This is the largest Nordic event in the nation.

The Zephyrs (3-0) beat Two Rivers 134.650 to 127.60 as Bush won all-around (35.6), vault (9.475) and bars (9.275). Fox was third all-around (33.025) and second on floor (8.775). Steinman took second on bars (8.35).

ZEPHYR SPORTS BRIEFS

BOYS BASKETBALL

Mahtomedi started conference play 2-0 last week, beating South St. Paul 71-68 at home and 102-57 over Two Rivers 102-57 there. The Zephyrs (5-2) led SSP 47-25 at the half and barely hung on. Cole Armitage sank 23 points, Owen Carlson 19 and Will Underwood 17. Against Two Rivers (2-7), the Zephyrs had their first 100-point game since December, 2018. Carlson netted 23 points, eight rebounds and six steals; Underwood 22 points, nine assists and nine rebounds; Armitage 18 points and seven assists; and AJ McCleery 13 points, nine assists and five steals. The Zephyrs shot a torrid 38-for-67, including 15-for-30 on three’s (with Underwood 6-for10). The Zephyrs lost to Class 4A’s No. 7 Minnetonka 77-68 at Hamline. Carlson notched 23 points (and six steals), Underwood had 17 and McCleery 13.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Mahtomedi came within seconds of upsetting Jordan but the No. 3 ranked Jaguars (9-0) nipped the No. 13 Zephyrs 75-74 in an expo at Byron. Jordan sank two free shots with six seconds left for the lead. Mya Wilson drove the length of the floor for a layup, drawing contact but no call, and the ball rimmed out. “Super exciting finish, but a bummer of a way to lose that game,” said Zephyr coach Erica Zizzo. For Mahtomedi (6-4), Anna Greene pumped in 24 points. Scoring 14 each were Sonya Potthoff and Ella Kletti (three 3-pointers).

The Zephyrs (6-4) beat Two Rivers 75-50 in their conference opener at

home. Wilson, an eighth-grader, poured in 27 points. Potthoff added 16 points and Kletti 11.

GIRLS HOCKEY

Roseville/Mahtomedi is 11-5 overall and 8-2 in conference after defeating Holy Angels 3-1 and Park 5-2, both at home. Against Holy Angels (11-2-1, ranked No. 2 in Class 1A), Ruby Eskin and Kylie Wiltse delivered power play goals and Kylie Jones scored short-handed. Lily Peterfeso made 21 saves, giving up a power play goal to Masyn Mullen. Against Park (7-8), the goals came from Sophie Martin, Jones, Eskin, Rylee Bogren (short-handed) and Rachel Fussy (empty net). Martin assisted on three goals and Peterfeso made 24 saves.

BOYS HOCKEY

Mahtomedi, ranked No. 4 in Class 1A, scored twice in the second period and held on to defeat Class 2A’s No. 5 St. Thomas Academy 2-1 there. Scoring for the Zephyrs (7-2) were Charlie Drage assisted by David Wolsfeld, and Seth Nelson assisted by Carter Haycraft.  Charlie Brandt made 25 saves.

The Zephyrs beat winless Chisago Lakes 8-2 on goals by Haycraft, Drage (two), Jonny Grove, Jimmy Egan, Corey Bohmert, Nelson and Max Egan.

NORDIC SKI

In the Mesabi East Invitational, the Mahtomedi girls placed 39th of 56 teams, led by Sarah Brings, who placed 32nd among 140 entrants. Abigail Brown was 82nd. The Zephyr boys placed 45th of 56 teams, led by Luke Vipond in 53rd place.

CONTRIBUTED

Zephyr gymnasts Lucy Otto, Margo Brunner, Madison Moeller, Abbey Bush, Erin Steinman and Kendall Hines posed with the MGGOA trophy.

BRENNAN SCHACHTNER CONTRIBUTED

Nolan Roed wielded a hot hockey stick last week.

Maya Marston’s goalkeeping has been a strong point on White Bear Lake teams through her four-year tenure. Marston stopped 44 of 48 shots in the Border Battle at Blaine on Dec. 27-29 to help the Bears (4-12) win two of three. Last week, the 5-foot-7 net minder thwarted 88 of 93 shots in three losses (2-1, 2-1, 2-0). The two-year captain has a .920 save percentage and 2.27 goals-against this year, and a combined .903 percentage the last three years. Coach Elsa Shorey cited Marston’s “huge saves” and “leadership in the locker room” for keeping the Bears in every game they play. Marston, who also plays lacrosse, serves as an “excellent role model in the classroom and the community,” the coach added.

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• Differentiated instruction.

• Hands-on learning.

• World language experiences.

• Focus on academic, social and personal development of all students.

• College-level courses and Career Pathways opportunities.

DENNIS LIDEKE | CONTRIBUTED

Dellwood resident Dennis Lindeke took this photo of a black-capped chickadee at his home feeder during the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 31. This bird is one of more than 1,300 black-capped chickadees observed on that date—the most populous species to appear in this year’s count, and a true winter survivor. To read more, visit www.presspubs.com or stay tuned for next week’s White Bear Press.

Thinking outside the blocks: Local companies talk snow cube creation

BY RANDY PAULSON STAFF WRITER

Snow doesn’t fall from the sky in 10foot cubes — not even in Minnesota.

While that’s fortunate for the general public, it also means considerable work goes into preparing the massive blocks for participants in the World Snow Sculpting Championship in Stillwater.

A dozen, 1,000-cubic-foot slabs of the white stuff will await the 12 sculpting teams for the artistic extravaganza set for Jan. 18-22 in Lowell Park.

Creating the edifices is a collaborative effort between construction contractor Market & Johnson and Midstate Landscaping and Excavating. Ski resort Afton Alps meanwhile supplies the snow.

After Afton Alps has finished making the snow, the frozen powder is loaded into concrete forms built by Market & Johnson. The process occurs during the two days before the championship event kicks off.

“We create two sides to each of the blocks, with forms that are then interconnected to create the full block,” said James Hanke, business development director for Market & Johnson. “Then the real important aspect of it that comes into play is how you load the snow into those blocks.”

That’s where Midstate comes in.

The excavating company first hauls the freshly created snow to Lowell Park in a dump truck, according to Midstate’s Operations Manager Chris Klein. Its skid loaders then dig into the snow pile and transfer perfectly clean

scoops of snow into the bucket of a wheel loader. The wheel loader finally dumps the snow into the concrete forms.

“They'll dump a bucket in and then the people are in there and they stop it down to get all the air voids out of it to ensure that it's nice and hard and there are no air voids,” Klein said.

The people he referred to are teams of six to eight volunteers from businesses and organizations in the community, some of which sponsor the sculpting championship.

They're using mostly their feet but also some other tools, and they're really making sure that snow is compact,” Hanke said. “When you're talking about 1000 cubic feet of snow, you're talking about 1000 cubic feet of snow with not a lot of air in between.”

According to Hanke, one team of stompers will be from First Resource Bank and the Stillwater fire and police departments will each field teams too. The latter two teams will compete to see which group can stomp down their snow the fastest.

“It's a lot of work to do, having done it and watching everyone do it last year,” Hanke said. “It's a lot of work, it's tiring but we try to make it as fun as possible and make sure everybody has a good time.”

Hanke and Klein anticipate building the blocks will go smoother than it did last year after having gone through the process once and learned from previous hiccups. In 2022, for instance, their companies initially attempted to transfer the snow into the concrete forms using a conveyor truck. When

they realized that wouldn’t work, they switched to using wheel loaders.

Once the cube-creating crews found their groove with the wheel loaders last year, however, Klein said it took them just a little more than an hour to complete one block. The completed cubes will then be ready for the sculptors on Jan. 18.

“We want them to sit there at least overnight to harden up a little bit, but we don't want them to sit there too long because then they start getting a little icy,” Hanke said.

Klein noted that he and Midstate owner Jason Anderson donated their time and effort helping with the blocks last year, which wound up being about a 12-hour endeavor.

“We really enjoyed it. It was fun doing something in your own community and giving back,” Klein said.

Hanke echoed that sentiment and pointed out how Market & Johnson’s office in Stillwater only opened recently for the Eau Claire, Wisconsin-based company.

“We've been involved in a lot of community events over there, and when this opportunity was presented to us, we were pretty excited about it and thought it would be fun,” Hanke said.

“I’ve just been really impressed with the number of people who have been involved, the amount of effort that people are willing to put in and most importantly, the amount of fun they're willing to have in the process.”

CONTRIBUTED

Molly Krakowski, Amy Vagle, Kathy Koerner, Matthew Stepaniak and Sara Jespersen were among the teams of people who helped stomp down snow into 10-foot cubic forms in the lead-up to last year’s World Snow Sculpting Championship in Stillwater.