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Former sheriff investigator allegedly pawned evidence by Kristine Goodrich Editor A former Ramsey County Sheriff investigator allegedly kept jewelry that he r ecovered while investigating theft cases in 2012 and pawned them after he retired earlier this year. Thomas Keith Rudenick, 56, of Hugo, was charged July 13 with a felon y count of theft and a g ross misdemeanor count of misconduct of a pub lic officer. Rudenick reportedly admitted to k eeping and la ter pawning recovered jewelry. He also reportedly admitted to pa wning a piece of investigative equipment that belonged to the sherif f's office. He did it, he alle gedly said, because of financial strain w hile going through a divorce. Rudenick retired from the sherif f's office in February, after 25 years with the de partment. His colleagues became suspicious w hen cleaning out his f ormer office. “During the inventory process, inconsistencies began to a ppear on how [Rudenick] had been handling recovered items fr om thefts,” states the criminal complaint filed Monday.

According to the complaint, a Ramsey County investigator learned that while investigating a 2012 theft case Rudenick had r ecovered jewelry from a pawn shop. The items were never placed into the sheriff property room. When contacted by the investigator, the owner of the je welry reported that the items were not r eturned to her. The investigator checked the Automated Pawn System (a database of metro area pawn shop transactions) and lear ned that Rudenick had pa wned the missing je welry at a Duluth pawn shop in February. The case was then turned over to a W ashington County Sher iff's Office detective to avoid a conf lict of interest. That detective investigated Rudenick's theft cases as far back as 2009 and allegedly found multiple other instances in which Rudenick pawned property that didn't belong to him. The complaint alleges that Rudenick kept jewelry recovered in two other 2012 cases and then pa wned the items in F ebruary and April of 2015. He also allegedly pawned a f orensic phone da ta machine that belonged to

the county. All of the alle ged repawned jewelry was recovered and a ppraised by a je weler to ha ve a total value of between $4,600 and $5,200, according to the complaint. A search warrant was ex ecuted on Rudenick's Hugo residence on J une 11. Three items tha t belonged to the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office — a printer and two recording devices — were found during the search. Rudenick reportedly claimed he had inadvertently taken those items home. While his home was being sear ched, Rudenick allegedly admitted to the W ashington County detecti ve that he had pa wned recovered jewelry and the phone de vice. According to the complaint, he told the investigator he was getting a di vorce and didn't have enough money to pay his bills, so he w ent through a box and f ound items to pawn. “I kne w better than tha t, I am not stupid,” he r eportedly said. Rudenick has made initial court appearances. His next appearance is sc heduled for Aug. 14.

Public safety Briefs Man charged after meth found in Willernie house Multiple bags of methamphetamine, a stolen police stun gun and other contraband were found inside a Willernie house earlier this month. An occupant with a criminal history is no w facing two felony drug charges. The Washington and Ramsey county sheriff departments and the Ramsey County Violent Crime Enf orcement Team and Washington County Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at 319 W arner Ave. S. on J uly 1. Inside, they f ound evidence of a dr ug distribution operation. According to the criminal complaint, searchers found a total of nearly 281 grams of methamphetamine. Some of the meth was hidden inside a pair of headphones. Blue pills, later identified as Viagra, were found in a light fixture. There also w ere digital scales , a large number of small plastic ba ggies and a syringe. Also found in the house was over $2,700 in cash, shotgun shells and rifle casing, and a T aser that had been stolen fr om the Elk Ri ver Police Department. Dustin Anthony Wittern, 32, was one of three people inside the r esidence and claimed the found items belonged to him. He was c harged the next da y with two counts of first-degree drug sale. Wittern was r eleased on bail. His next court hearing is Aug. 12. Wittern has a length y criminal history, including several drug possession convictions and two burglary convictions.

Drunk driver who crashed into tree pleads guilty A drunk driver who crashed and injured himself and his passeng er last winter in Vadnais Heights has pleaded guilty to a felony.

George Murphy Fontaine, 29, of East Grand F orks, was c harged with criminal vehicle operation. On J uly 2 he entered a Norgaard plea, which is a unique guilty plea made w hen the defendant reportedly cannot r emember the circumstances of the crime. According to the criminal complaint, Fontaine was driving a vehicle on Vadnais Lake Boulevard when he went off the r oad, crashed into a tr ee and slid into another tr ee the la te night of Dec. 6, 2014. F ontaine had to be extricated from the vehicle and was unconscious when he was tak en to a hospital. A female passeng er also was taken to a hospital. She had a br oken hip and five broken ribs. An empty bottle of vodka was found in the vehicle and Fontaine smelled of alcohol, according to the complaint. A blood test sho wed Fontaine had an alcohol concentration of 0.24. The passenger told deputies she and Fontaine had been sober for four months before they consumed multiple alcoholic beverages that night. Sentencing is sc heduled for Sept. 15. Fontaine has prior con victions in Ramsey County f or domestic assault and restraining order violation.

Another charge for man accused of stalking his ex A man has been ar rested once again for breaking into his ex-gir lfriend's White Bear T ownship home. A neighbor reported seeing a man br eaking into a house on Fifth Cour t July 8. Deputies found a man la ter identified as Marquise Lar on Rolbiecki, 21, of Fridley, hiding under a bed. Rolbiecki was c harged a fe w days later with restraining order violation. Rolbieki already has pleaded guilty to multiple charges and is f acing multiple pending c harges in alle gations he has been stalking his ex f or months. Among the alle gations, he r eportedly broke into her house in F ebruary and intentionally crashed his v ehicle into her vehicle in June. — Kristine Goodrich

Ramsey County Sheriff Reports The Ramsey County Sheriff ’s Office reported the following incidents: WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP • An unleashed pit b ull reportedly bit a passing do g on the bac k of the neck July 8 on Halper Place . The owner of the 9-month-old pit bull reported he had recently acquired the do g. The other dog wasn't seriously injured. • First r esponders were called to a possible heroin overdose July 9 on Bandlewood Road. A passeng er in a vehicle reported that the dri ver had pulled over and was in distr ess. The driver was OK w hen responders arrived. The Waite Park man, 24, was arrested for third-degree DWI. He had a prior DWI arrest in January. • A w oman was f ound dead in her home on Centerville R oad July 11. It appeared she had f allen down the stairs. It was the w oman's 61st bir th-

day. Her daughter f ound her when she came over for a bir thday visit. T he woman had last been hear d from on July 10. • Theft from auto was r eported July 14 in the 2700 block of Silver Fox Road. • Theft from auto was r eported on South Shore Boulevard July 14. • A man on Nor thwest Avenue reported July 14 tha t a fraudulent cell phone account was opened in his name. He realized the ID theft after receiving a collection letter. VADNAIS HEIGHTS • A scr een projector reportedly was stolen from a room at H.B. Fuller July 7 or 8. • A vehicle was stolen fr om the 3400 block of Montmorency Street July 9. The vehicle was r ecovered in Ma plewood later that day. • Theft from auto was r eported July

9 in the 3400 block of Edgerton Street. • A witness r eported a suspicious woman who appeared to be casing v ehicles July 10 a t 915 County R oad D. The woman was ar rested on a D WI warrant. • Theft from auto was r eported July 10 in the 100 block of County Road F. • Witnesses reported a man and a woman were fighting and the man assaulted the w oman July 11 a t 1175 County Road D. The couple was fighting over the f act that the man had f athered a c hild with another w oman. Cocaine was f ound in the man's v ehicle. The St. Paul man, 23, was arrested for assault, disor derly conduct and drug possession. • Theft from auto was r eported July 13 in the 4300 block of Heritage Drive. • A house in the 900 b lock of Pheasant Hills Dri ve was ransac ked July 14 and tw o juvenile suspects w ere

arrested. There was a pproximately $100,000 in damage, including smashed windows and electr onics and holes in walls. There was also flooding because drains had been intentionally plugged and faucets were left on. A fe w items also were stolen. Just prior to the home damage being discovered, two boys were detained for trying to steal BB guns fr om the Vadnais Heights W al-Mart. They also were in possession of items la ter determined to have been taken from the ransacked house. The White Bear Lake boy, 17, and White Bear T ownship boy, 15, were arrested and f aced multiple charges. A few days prior, the o wner of the Pheasant Hills Drive residence had reported someone tried to pry open his gun safe. The complainant said he suspected his teenage son's friends.

White Bear Lake Police Reports The White Bear Lak e Police Department reported the following incidents: THEFT • A person reportedly was robbed by known associates July 2 in the 4700 block of Centerville Road. • Women's shoes and a dia per bag containing ba by clothes reportedly were stolen from the unlocked trunk of a vehicle July 2 in the 3500 block of Century Avenue. • Theft from auto was reported July 2 in the 1700 block of Eugene Street. • Prescription medication reportedly was stolen from a residence in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road July 3. A potential suspect was identiﬁed. • Theft from auto reportedly occurred overnight July 3-4 in the 3500 b lock of Century Avenue. A Craftsman mechanics tool set, a h ydraulic jack and a ba g of disc golf gear reportedly were taken. • A gaming console reportedly was stolen from an unlocked residence in the 2000 block of Second Street July 5. • A 1998 Honda CR V was stolen fr om a parking lot in the 3600 block of Bellaire Avenue overnight July 5-6. The vehicle was recovered in the township later on July 6. • A toolbo x and ﬁ shing poles r eportedly were stolen from a garage in the 1400 block of Park Street July 6. • A cell phone reportedly was stolen from a hallway at the YMCA July 8. • A r eport of a r obbery and assault in volving juveniles July 8 on Cedar Avenue is under investigation. Cell phones reportedly were taken and Mace reportedly was used.

• A turquoise 1995 Honda Ci vic reportedly was stolen from the 3900 block of Hoffman Road the evening of July 9. The vehicle also reportedly was stolen on a prior occasion but was recovered. • $20 r eportedly was stolen fr om the r oom of a ne w resident at Cerenity Senior Care July 10. • A boat motor reportedly was stolen from White Bear Boat Works July 10. • An iPhone 6 r eportedly was stolen after its o wner left it in the woman's bathroom of a business in the 2100 block of Fourth Street the early morning of July 11. • A residence in the 4300 b lock of Cottage Park Road was burglarized July 13. Coins were stolen and the house was vandalized. Partial ﬁngerprints were collected. • A vehicle was stolen from the 3900 block of Highway 61 the evening of July 14. OnStar loca ted the vehicle at a Roseville shopping center. The vehicle's new tires and rims had been r emoved and r eplaced with older v ersions. • A bicycle reportedly was stolen fr om the 2400 b lock of Floral Drive July 15. ARREST/CITATION • A White Bear Lak e man, 30, was ar rested for DWI after police were called to a driving altercation July 6 in the 3400 block of Savannah Avenue. • A White Bear Lake woman, 51, was cited for careless driving, speeding and possession of drug paraphernalia July 11 on Bellaire Avenue. She tested 0.07 on a breathalyzer. • A suspicious occupied v ehicle in a bac kyard in the 4900 block of Morehead Avenue was r eported July 12.

The occupant, a St. Paul man, 31, was arrested for felony drug possession and a warrant. • A man stole a fire extinguisher from White Bear Royal Apartments and discharged it at someone through an open window July 14. The St. Paul man, 19, was arrested for misdemeanor assault, misdemeanor criminal damage to property and underage consumption. • Officers broke up a fi ght among several people July 14 in the 2200 b lock of Second Street. Property damage occurred during the incident. A White Bear Lak e man and a Br ooklyn Park man were arrested for inciting a riot. OTHER • A dog reportedly bit a person and another dog July 3 in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue. • A resident on Sun Terrace Circle reported that it appeared someone had tried to force open the front door of the residence overnight July 3-4. • A dog reportedly broke its leash and attacked another dog July 4 in the 4500 block of Lincoln Avenue. • A driver in the 1800 b lock of White Bear Avenue reported he encounter ed a man w hom he kne w and the man got out of his vehicle and threw a brick through the complainant's vehicle window July 4. T he alleged vandal then got back into his vehicle and drove off. • A report of juvenile boys using a pool without per mission was received at a little before 11 p.m. July 10 in the 3100 b lock of Glen Oaks A venue. The complainant also suspected the boys were using drugs. The pool was unoccupied when an offi cer arrived and no bo ys were found in the area.

Washington County Sheriff Reports The Washington County Sheriff's Ofﬁ ce reported the following incidents: • A juvenile was cited f or theft and shoplifting J uly 1 after he w ent behind the counter to steal an emplo yee's wallet and merchandise that included cigarettes at Freedom Valu Center on Wildwood Road.

• A St. Paul man, 29, was cited for shoplifting from the Freedom Valu Center on Wildwood Road on July 1. • A g arbage bin was r eported stolen July 1 from the 10000 block of Lansing Avenue N. in Grant. • A mailbox cluster was reported damaged July 3 on Mina Court in Mahtomedi. • Three $30 bottles of vodka were reported stolen July

3 from the Liquor Barrel on Century Avenue N. • A g as drive-off totaling $20 was r eported July 5 a t the Freedom Valu Center on Wildwood Road. • A trailer was r eported stolen J uly 8 fr om Total Transportation Corporation on Long Lake Road. • A Giant brand bic ycle was r eported stolen J uly 9 from the 100 block of Wildwood Avenue in Birchwood.

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Opinion ABOUT THE TOWN

HISTORY WILL BE preserved because the White Bear Township GENE JOHNSON Board of Supervisors made the decision on July 6 to continue plans for moving and restoring the old town hall to Polar Lakes Park in the township. There are a lot of details to be ironed out, but according to the Township Clerk, Bill Short, this could be accomplished without going to the taxpayers for funds. In 2008 Minnesotans passed a constitutional amendment establishing the Legacy Fund which in-part provides grants to communities for preservation of their history. This project may qualify. White Bear Township has a unique and rich history. The state and the township were first established in 1858 on the same day. Townships role of governing has been changing in Minnesota as cities become larger and the various governments merge together for efficiencies. However, White Bear Township has long been established as its own entity. Of course, they contract some services like fire protection and ambulance service with the city of White Bear Lake and the county in the case of policing. Township history needs to be preserved and shared with our young people growing up in and around the township. This was home to the Dakota and the Ojibway Indians for many years. From my recollection, there were four different railroads that passed through the township. Many of us remember the Northern Pacific and Soo Line. Stories have it that a still located at Otter Lake produced 200 gallons of whiskey a day. Jerry Spies made a name for himself in the township by building and sailing the 10 foot Yankee Girl alone across the Atlantic Ocean. Tom Weinhagen’s White Bear Water Ski Company produced skis for many years. The Bald Eagle Water Club was founded in 1953 promoting water safety and evolved into water skiing competition. Today two clubs continue. One is Midwest Ski Otters performing water ski shows Sunday evenings on Little Goose Lake. The other is Bald Eagle Waterski Shows with performances Thursday nights on Centerville Lake. At Polar Lakes Park, there are options like a solar energy field installation to serve the heat and lights year around for this museum building. The building would also need to have a basement for storage of the artifacts, space for exchanging displays and for exhibits which are being prepared for restoration. A climate-controlled room would be important for documents, pictures and books. The White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, under the leadership of Sara Markoe Hanson, is partnering with the township to manage the exhibits and building use. White Bear Lake has the Fillebrown House for its historic preservation of the 136-year-old lake cottage, but to date there is limited storage space for collection of artifacts of the city or township. One addition is the new Boatworks Commons community room where highlights of the local sailing industry are displayed. I take my hat off to White Bear Township and its current leadership of Bob Kermes, Ed Prudhon and Steve Ruzek for their vision and support in preserving and conserving history as well as providing an education of those who follow about their roots. — Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

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Priorities: tax relief, transportation Since the legislative session ended a month ago, I’ve been spending time visiting with the people of our district at community events, including our Independence Day festivities. We’ve been discussing what happened this legislative session, what didn’t happen, and what should be our priorities next session. The legislative session started with some great news. We had a $2 billion budget surplus and an economy that had just created 80,000 jobs the last year. In light of that, what ended up happening was a little disappointing. Most people know that the legislature needed a special session to ﬁnish our work and avert a partial state shutdown. The reason we needed a special session was due a lack of bipartisan compromise that led to three vetoes from Governor Dayton, most notably the K-12 education bill. Thankfully everyone was able to come to a bipartisan compromise where those three bills were improved and passed in a special session before the state shutdown. While the need for a special session was

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REP. PETER FISCHER unfortunate, it was good for the White Bear Lake School District. The House Republicans originally proposed to increase the amount to our schools for each student by $91 over the next two years. The agreement that came out of the special session increased that to $312 per student. That’s a critically important investment because we’re currently 24% below the funding levels we were at in 2003. This investment will help reverse the trend we’ve seen with increasing class sizes and cuts to programs. We were also able to pass legislation that I worked on to help transition our area from unsustainable groundwater use to more sustainable surface water use. That bipartisan legislation will help to recharge the water levels

in White Bear Lake. The parties were too far apart to pass a tax bill or do more than maintaining the status quo on transportation with a “lights on” bill. The disagreement over the tax bill was fairly simple. One side wanted to give permanent tax cuts to the owners of skyscrapers in Minneapolis and a one year tax cut that amounted to pennies a day to the middle class, while the other side wanted to focus tax relief on working families and home owners who pay property taxes. My initiative to raise the estate tax ceiling to $5 million had broad bipartisan support and would have likely been in any tax bill. Both sides also agreed that a serious, decade’s long investment in fixing our crumbling roads and bridges was necessary, but as with the tax bill, the parties were too far apart to agree to anything more than postponing the decision until later. With that said, I’m confident that we’ll reach an agreement and provide tax relief for homeowners, middle class working families, and also find a way to fairly fund the

transportation investments that Minnesota needs to keep our economy strong next session. I’ve heard many of you say that you want a balanced approach to budgeting, which I’ve worked for. That means the type of targeted tax relief I’ve spoken about, but also investments in areas that will educate our youngest learners, hold college tuition and debt down, fix our roads and bridges, maintaining incentives to lure businesses, and keep Minnesota a leader in job growth. Finally, stemming from discussions with veterans, I was asked to pass along this information on proper flag etiquette. The most common issue is displaying the flag in the dark without proper illumination. More on flag etiquette can be found at: www.vfw.org/flag. I’ll be sending an email updated with more details about flag etiquette and school district funding. To receive those, please sign up here: http://tinyurl.com/ GetFischer. —Peter Fischer represents District 13A in the Minnesota House of Representatives.

Help make community safer The White Bear Lake Police Department is proud to participate in National Night Out/Night To Unite on Tuesday, Aug. 4. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer, better place to live. The evening provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. Appearances will be made by police officers, firefighters and elected officials. For more information or to register a party, please contact Dispatcher Marco Barton, mbarton@ whitebearlake.org or Officer Isaac Tuma, ituma@ whitebearlake.org or by phone, 651-429-8511. White Bear Lake is a safe community in large part because of strong connections between the police and community members. The police department encourages citizen involvement and we offer the following opportunities: The Citizen’s Police Academy an 8-week course, instructed by White Bear Lake police officers, to become familiar with police work and produce informed citizens. The course will cover a variety of police and fire topics and procedures consisting of both classroom lectures and “hands on” law enforcement experiences. Topics that will be discussed include traffic enforcement, narcotics, criminal investigations,

COPS CORNER

PHIL HENRY emergency response and crime prevention. The 2015 CPA will run on Monday evenings from October 5thNovember 23rd. Contact Ofﬁcer Isaac Tuma for additional information or an application. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as ﬁre safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT volunteers can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. The White Bear Lake Police Department began a CERT program in 2015 and will host another training academy starting in March, 2016. Additional information can be obtained from Captain Dale Hager, dhager@ whitebearlake.org or 651429-8552. TRIAD is a national program, which embraces a

three-fold cooperative effort between the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the National Sheriff ’s Association and the American Association of Retired Persons to support crime prevention initiatives for senior citizens. The primary goal of this program is to reduce the criminal victimization of the elderly while enhancing law enforcement services to this growing segment of our population. TRIAD provides a platform for seniors to exchange information with the police to reduce unwarranted fear of crime. TRIAD membership is open to White Bear Lake and surrounding area Seniors age 60+. For more information, please call the TRIAD voicemail line at 651-407-5322 and a volunteer will return your call. Reserves: The City of White Bear Lake has a police reserve unit consisting of 20 uniformed, civilian personnel who volunteer thousands of hours each year. Reserve ofﬁcers assist the White Bear Lake Police Department during community events and activities, and during times of disaster. The reserve unit also assists the police department by patrolling the neighborhoods and parks, and providing prisoner transports. Contact Sergeant Jeremy Auren, jauren@whitebearlake.org or 651-429-8511, for details. — Phil Henry is a captain in the White Bear Lake Police Department.

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Calendar EVENTS THEN & NOW: DOWNTOWN WHITE BEAR - PART II When: 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, July 22 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Illustrated tour highlights many of White Bear’s popular businesses along Fourth Street, Third Street and Banning Avenue. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

FREE SUMMER MOVIE SERIES – ‘MADAGASCAR 3’ When: 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 22 & Thursday, July 23 Where: White Bear Township Theatre, 1180 County Rd. J Details: Free family ﬁlms shown on Wednesdays and Thursdays from June 17-August 20. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Contact: 651-653-3243 or mullerfamilytheatres.com

3D PRINTING When: 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Design and customize 3D buildings, ﬁgures, art and more using Sketchup, then make it with the Makerbot 3D printer. Contact: rclreads.org

MARKETFEST AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW When: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, July 23 & 30 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: July 23 is Public Safety night on 4th Street featuring local law enforcement and rescue. Lion’s Club is also collecting used hearing aides and glasses, 6-8:30 by the beam in front of the Armory. Each week over 140 food, merchandise and service vendors; children’s activities including a petting zoo, inflatables and more; two stages with live music each night; classic car show. Contact: marketfest.org

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When: 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug 1 Where: Lakeshore Players, 4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Mel Aanerud will provide a beneﬁt performance presenting the life, wit and wisdom of cowboy, vaudeville performer, humorist, newspaper columnist social commentator and 1920’s actor, Will Rogers. Tickets $10. Contact: 651-429-5674 or lakeshoreplayers.org

WHERE: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd Street

DETAILS: Hear the stories and see the images of Wildwood Park during its heyday. Free, but donations welcome.

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SIGNING When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, July 24 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Author of ‘Lost Jewels’ will talk about and sign copies of the book. Contact: 651-426-0918

SLICE OF SHOREVIEW DAYS When: July 24-26 Where: Island Lake Park, 3655 N. Victoria St., Shoreview Details: Carnival, parade, car show, art and food vendors, helicopter rides, Dock Dogs, petting zoo, live entertainment, ﬁreworks, golf tournament. Contact: 651-483-2416 or www.sliceofshoreview. com

FESTIVAL OF THE LAKES 5K AND 8K WALK/RUN AND FREE KIDS RUN When: Sat., July 25 Where: Centerville Details: Race, parade and ﬁreworks. Contact: 651-429-3232

FILLEBROWN HOUSE TOURS

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AFTERNOON WITH WILL ROGERS

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When: 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. Saturday, July 25 Where: 4735 Lake SUNSET KAYAK Avenue When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Details: Visit the 1879 Friday, July 24 lakeside cottage – a true Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave N, example of life during White Bear Lake’s resort Marine on St Croix Details: Paddle the calm era. $5/adults; $3/12 and waters of Lake Terrapin at under. WBLAHS members free. Reservations sunset, and possibly hear recommended. loons and see beavers. Contact: 651-407-5327 or Instruction and equipment provided. $10 members; $12 whitebearhistory.org non-members. FARM-CITY FUN DAY Contact: 651-433-2427 When: 12:30 -4:30 p.m. ext. 10 Sunday, July 26 Where: Miron Century DAVID FABIO BOOK Family Farm, 15250 Homestead Ave. N., Hugo Details: Day on the farm includes tours, milking demonstrations, hay rides, • Thank you for sending us news of your upcoming event. entertainment and free The calendar is reserved for lunch (while supplies last). secular-themed community events that are likely to appeal to readers throughout our coverage area, which includes: White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, Mahtomedi, Hugo, Grant, Birchwood, Dellwood, Willernie, Gem Lake, Pine Springs, Forest Lake, Wyoming, Wyoming Township, Columbus Township, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington, Lino Lakes, Stillwater, Lake Elmo, Oak Park Heights, Stillwater Township, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights and North Oaks. • Deadline for event submissions is the Wednesday prior to the following weeks publication. • Due to space limitations, there is NO GUARANTEE whether, when, or for how long submissions will be published.

free. Bring a blanket and picnic supper. Contact: 651-779-5818 or shakespeareandcompany. org

BIG WOOD BREWERY GOLF TOURNAMENT When: Monday, July 27 Where: Oak Glen Golf Course, Stillwater Details: Proceeds benefit Merrick, Inc., a local non-profit offering work options and activities to adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Tickets are $75 and include four person scramble, oncourse events, hole-inone contest, beer tasting and appetizers. Contact: bigwoodbrewery.com

TODDLER DRIVE-IN When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, July 27 Where: Wildwood Library, Mahtomedi Details: Toddlers ages 2-4 and caregivers decorate custom cars and climb in to watch a short

movie. Space limited; registration required. Contact: 651-426-2042

FUN WITH DUCT TAPE

WHITE BEAR LAKE ROTARY STRIVE SCHOLARSHIP RACE/TACO JOHN’S RUN BABY RUN

When: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday, July 27 Where: Wildwood Library, Mahtomedi Details: Teens can choose one of several projects and go wild with duct tape. Pre-registration required. Contact: 651-426-2042

When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 Where: Lion’s Park, 4200 Lake Ave. S. Details: 5K Run/walk and 10K run. $25 before July 29; $35 Race Day and after July 29 Contact: whitebearrotary.org

KITCHEN SCIENCE

DOG DAYS DOWNTOWN

When: 1:30-2:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 28 Where: Wildwood Library, Mahtomedi Details: STEM program with local author and “Kitchen Pantry Scientist” Liz Heinecke. Preregistration required. Contact: 651-426-2042

WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR When: 7 am-10 pm, July 29- August 2 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 N 140th St. Lake Elmo Details: Hundreds of exhibits, music, food, animals, rides, fun events. Contact: www. washingtoncountyfair.org

FREE SUMMER MOVIE SERIES – ‘PADDINGTON’ When: 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 29 & Thursday, July 30 Where: White Bear Township Theatre, 1180 County Rd. J Details: Free family ﬁlms shown on Wednesdays and Thursdays from June 17-August 20. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Contact: 651-653-3243 or mullerfamilytheatres.com

FARE FOR ALL EXPRESS When: 2-4 p.m. Friday, July 31 Where: First Lutheran Church, 4000 Linden St. Details: Open to everyone to purchase fresh fruit, vegetables and frozen meat packages at a discounted price. Cash, credit cards and EBT accepted. Contact: fareforall.org

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 1 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Stroll around downtown with a favorite 4-legged friend and visit businesses with a water bowl in front of their location and the Dog Days Downtown logo for treats and specials, and relax on a pet-friendly restaurant patio. Learn about pet adoption, rescue groups, dog training and proper pet grooming. Contact: downtownwhitebearlake. com

WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA RELAY FOR LIFE When: 6 p.m. Fri., July 31 to 6 a.m. Sat., Aug. 1 Where: White Bear Lake Area High School South Campus, 3551 McKnight Road Details: Typically more than 100 teams and 1,500 participate in a run/walk and stay overnight to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Contact: relay. acsevents.org

WHITE BEAR LAKE LIBRARY ICE CREAM SOCIAL When: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2 Where: White Bear Lake Library – reading and butterﬂy gardens Details: Ice Cream Social held rain or shine. Contact: rclreads.org

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AND NIGHT TO UNITE

When: Tuesday, Aug. 4 Where: Throughout White Bear Lake Details: National event designed to build SCHIFFELLY PUPPET SHOW neighborhood involvement When: 10:30-11 a.m. by bringing police and Friday, July 31 communities together, and Where: White Bear bring awareness to crime Lake Library Details: Comedy, original prevention and local law enforcement efforts. Plan puppet characters and a neighborhood party morals are added to classic and contact the police fairy tales creating an action-packed performance. department to schedule All ages; seating ﬁrst-come, a visit from the White Bear Lake Police and Fire ﬁrst-served. Departments. Contact: rclreads.org Contact: 651-429-8511 or mbarton@whitebearlake. SHAWN OTTO BOOK org or ituma@ SIGNING whitebearlake.org When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, July 31 PINE TREE APPLE TENNIS Where: Lake Country CLASSIC Booksellers, 4766 When: Aug. 6-9 Washington Square, White Where: Life Time Bear Lake Fitness, White Bear Lake Details: Author of ‘Sins Details: Featuring more of our Fathers’ will talk than 100 of the area’s top about and sign copies of players in annual mixed the book. doubles tournament, Contact: 651-426-0918

auctions, rafﬂe, to beneﬁt Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. Also 10K, 5K, fun run around Birch Lake on Sunday. Contact: www.ptatc. childrensmn.org

THEATER ‘THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ’ When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 24 & 31; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25 & Aug 1; 2 p.m. Sunday, July 26 & Aug. 2 Where: Lakeshore Players, 4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Classic story of Dorothy and friends adapted for and performed by the Summer Youth Players. Tickets $12/ adult; $10/kids, students & seniors. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org

‘HAMLET’ When: 7 p.m. Friday, July 24 and Saturday, Aug. 1 Where: Outdoor Theatre, Century College West Campus Details: A Shakespeare & Company production of the story of corruption, betrayal, incest and murder. Outdoor environment with no scenery encourages imagination and is similar to Shakespeare’s original theatre. Bring a blanket and picnic supper. Contact: 651-779-5818 or shakespeareandcompany. org

‘TWELFTH NIGHT’ When: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 25 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2 Where: Outdoor Theatre, Century College West Campus Details: Shakespeare & Company, Minnesota’s longest-running Outdoor Classical Repertory Theatre, is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary and kicks off with this comedy about a tangled knot of desires and dreams in the land of Illyria. Outdoor environment with no scenery encourages imagination and is similar to Shakespeare’s original theatre. Tickets for all shows are $15/adult; $13/seniors; 12 and under free. Bring a blanket and picnic supper. Contact: 651-779-5818 or shakespeareandcompany. org

‘THE MISER’ When: 7 p.m. Sunday, July 26 and 7 p.m. Friday, July 31 Where: Outdoor Theatre, Century College West Campus Details: Moliere’s comedy of stolen treasure, backstabbing, long lost heirs, and impossible endings comes to life in this Shakespeare & Company production. Tickets $15/adult; $13/ seniors; 12 and under

PAUL DOLS PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION When: Through July 23, during regular hours Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4871 Lone Ave. Details: ‘Community Reﬂections-Documenting Local Life with an Evolving Medium’ exhibition showcases the work of Paul Dols, who has photographed the White Bear area communities for more than 20 years as photographer/ photojournalist for Press Publications’ newspapers. Contact: 651-407-0497 or whitebeararts.org

ONGOING FARMER’S MARKET When: 8 am-noon Fridays, June 26 to Oct. 30 Where: Washington Ave. and 4th St., downtown White Bear Lake Details: Produce includes organic produce, natural meats and cheeses, honey, syrup, baked goods, plants and ﬂowers. Contact: 651-747-3650 or www.whitebearlake.org

DOG GONE READING When: 4:30-6 p.m. Thursdays, July 23, 30 Where: Wildwood Library, Mahtomedi Details: Children in grades K-7 can read to a certiﬁed training dog and its trainer for 15 minutes. RSVP required. Contact: 651-426-2042

MIDWEST SKI OTTERS SHOWS When: 6 pm Sundays throughout the summer Where: Goose Lake on Hoffman Road, White Bear Lake Details: White Bearbased team of 120 amateur skiers from metro area Contact: www.skiotters. com

BALD EAGLE WATERSKI CLUB SHOWS When: 7 pm Thursdays, through August Where: Centerville Lake in Centerville Details: Members of all ages perform waterskiing tricks. Club also performs at summer festivals throughout the state. Contact: 651-983-0161

REUNIONS WHITE BEAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1995 REUNION When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 1 Where: The Station, 2171 4th St., White Bear Lake Contact: Kim MacDonald at wblclassof95@yahoo.com or Amy Ross, amyross19@ yahoo.com

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Lawn watering now restricted, water rates soon increasing by Kristine Goodrich Editor BIRCHWOOD — Midday lawn watering is now banned, new lawn irrigation systems must have rain sensors and water rates are increasing. The Birchwood City Council adopted the new watering restrictions last week with the aim of conserving water. The new water rates that were also adopted July 14 were necessary, according to city leaders, to fund rising costs and replenish the water fund. Lawn watering is now prohibited between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. from May 1 to Sept. 30. Midday watering is often less effective due to high evaporation. All new irrigation systems must have rain and/or moisture senors with automatic shutoff capability. Fines will be charged to violators: $25 for the first offense, $50 for the second and $100 for each additional violation. The resolution states that the purpose of the new restrictions is “to conserve groundwater resources and prevent the wasteful and harmful effects of irrigation during the midday hours and during times when it is improvident to irrigate due to excessive moisture.” Water rates are increasing 15 percent. There is still a five-tier system in which the price per unit increases in each tier. Starting with the next bills, the price per unit ranges from

$2.30 to $4.03. The flat quarterly access fee for every customer also is increasing from $10 to $15. The costs to repair a record five water main breaks two winters ago put the water fund into a deficit, City Clerk Chris Mickelson noted. Revenues since have exceeded expenditures, bring the present deficit to $1,400. Meanwhile the city's ongoing costs also are increasing. The city of White Bear Lake, which supplies Birchwood's water, is expected to soon increase its supply charges by 10 percent. With the new costs and revenues, an annual surplus of around $4,000 is anticipated, assuming average water consumption and no more costly water main breaks. Once the water fund deficit is paid back, the goal is build up the water fund's balance to cover maintenance and repair projects. The target balance for the water fund has historically been $30,000, Mayor Mary Wingfield reported. In other Birchwood news, City Clerk Chris Mickelson is leaving and City Treasurer Mike Anderson was appointed his successor. After less than two years with the city, Mickelson resigned because he is moving to California. His last day is Aug. 14. Anderson will assume clerk duties beginning on Aug. 3. He will receive the same compensation as Mickelson. Anderson has been the city trea-

White Bear Lake Council Notes In other business July 14, the White Bear Lak e City Council approved: • A request by Holli Braasch/Spin Studios for a special home occupation permit to operate a photography studio in the basement of her single-family home at 5091 Kelly Court. Kelly Court is owned and maintained by White Bear Gardens Association, which prohibits members from parking on the street. Representatives of the association asked that a condition be set prohibiting on-street parking for clients due to traffic concerns, which council approved. Also, no signage is allowed. Councilman Kevin Edberg said a condo association that attempts to govern activities of persons who are not members "strikes me as weird." He asked City Planner Anne Kane if it is common for a homeowners association (HOA) to influence surrounding property? "I'm happy to report it's infrequent in my position," she replied. "I have not seen HOAs trying to enforce regulations on parties outside their scope." The situation is unique since Braasch

pays into a portion of the maintenance fee for access to her property, Kane added. • A request by Pam Preisler for a special home occupation permit to reestablish a single-operator beauty salon in a single family residence at 3862 Crestwood Place. • A request by Martin Cammack for a setback variance in order to move his garage to the north and install a concrete tab resulting in a 16-foot-long driveway and 30 percent rear yard cover at 2300 Mayfair Ave. • A request by Britta and Eric Hansen for a variance to replace an existing one-car garage with a twocar garage resulting in an 18-foot-long driveway and 35 percent rear yard cover at 4901 Stewart Ave. • A request by Katy Fick for a special home occupation permit to operate a massage therapy business in a single-family home at 2333 Mayfair Ave. • Heard first reading of an ordinance related to massage therapy establishments. Mayor Jo Emerson stated the ordinance was good. "It protects those who are

legitimate massage therapists and sends a message to those who are not that they are not wanted here," she said. It was noted in a memo to the mayor and council from the city manager that establishments that offer illegal services of a sexual nature under the guise of a massage therapy business have grown in suburban and rural areas. Minnesota is one of five states that does not license massage therapists, the mayor noted, so it falls to cities to license the businesses. There are 24 establishments offering therapeutic massage services in White Bear Lake. At least two massage businesses will be out of compliance once the ordinance is passed. Assistant City Manager Ellen Richter said those two have indicated their support and favor some sort of regulation. The draft ordinance allows existing businesses a grace period of three years to achieve the defined standards.

served as the food shelf’s interim director for the last few months. In addition to the director, the food shelf has one other full-time and three part-time staff. Approximately 110 volunteers also help with sorting, stocking, gardening and a variety of other tasks. Kish-Bailey spent her first week at the food shelf observing operations, meeting staff and volunteers and attending a meeting of leaders of food assistance programs across the region. The new director said goals she identified in her first week include establishing more community partnerships and inviting current and prospective community supporters to tour the food shelf facility on Whitaker Avenue. An immediate goal is maximizing the annual summer grant challenge sponsored by Hunger Solutions and by Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless. For all dollars raised in July, the food shelf will receive a partial matching grant; the more raised the higher the percentage match, up to $5,000. Summer is historically the time food shelves receive

the least monetary and food donations, largely because there are no schools and few organizations holding support drives. Summer also is when food shelves tend to have the most visitors, primarily because families need help while their children aren’t eating free school lunches. In June the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf distributed almost 45,000 pounds of food to 550 visitors. In the first half of 2015, the number of users and the amount of food distributed is 30 percent higher than the same period last year, according to Katie Brettingen, the food shelf’s operations and volunteer manager. The food shelf is open by appointment to residents who live in the White Bear Lake Area School District. Residents in need can visit once a month for a variety of food products, including fresh veggies grown by food shelf volunteers. Every Friday they also can come receive soon-expiring perishable items donated by area grocery stores. For more info see whitebearfoodshelf.org.

— Debra Neutkens

Food Shelf

Continued from page 1A From 2012 to 2014 the Blaine resident was program manager of Store To Door, a groceries delivery service for seniors. For more than six years prior to that, Kish-Bailey was program manager of Loves and Fishes, which served thousands of free meals each day at 10 sites. During her tenure she instituted healthier menus and a summer lunch program for families with children. Before taking a few years off, the mother of three also served short tenures with four other organizations: as a regional director of the Ignation Volunteer Corps, as a leader of a Minneapolis neighborhood association and as a volunteer coordinator for the Salvation Army and Catholic Charities. At the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf, there has been quite a bit of turnover in the executive director position in recent years. Ann Searles left in February 2014 after 2.5 years at the helm. Her successor, Julia Jergens, lead the nonprofit for less than a year. Renae Oswald-Anderson, who is a partner in a consulting firm that works with nonprofits,

A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. SUMMER SAFETY TIPS:

• Alcohol and swimming do not mix.

Grilling Safety:

• Enter water feet ﬁrst. Diving can be dangerous especially if you don’t know your surroundings.

• The grill should be placed well away from the house and deck railings, and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.

• Do not swim in the dark.

• Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill area.

• Take frequent breaks – every hour take a sun, water or bathroom break.

• Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grill’s surface and in trays below the grill.

• Keep the beach and water clean.

• Use sunscreen and drink plenty of water.

• Gas Grills: Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting it.

Thunderstorm Safety:

• Charcoal Grills: When you are ﬁnished grilling, let the coals completely cool before disposing in a metal container.

• Use a battery-operated NOAA Weather Radio for updates from local ofﬁcials.

• Never leave your grill unattended.

• Stay away from windows and doors, and stay off porches. • Avoid contact with electrical equipment or cords. Unplug appliances and other electrical items.

Beach Safety: • Learn to swim and know your swimming ability. • Swim near a lifeguard. • Keep children within arm’s length.

• Avoid contact with plumbing. Do not wash hands, take a shower, wash dishes, or do laundry. Plumbing and bathroom ﬁxtures can conduct electricity. • Do not lie on concrete ﬂoors and do not lean against concrete walls. • Avoid natural lightning rods such as tall isolated trees in an open area.

• Obey posted signs. • Pay attention to buoys and swim within them. • Stay out of water during thunderstorms. • Do not rely on swimming aids. • Do not swim immediately after a meal.

• Avoid hilltops, open ﬁelds, the beach or a boat on the water. • Take shelter in a sturdy building. Avoid isolated sheds or other small structures in open areas. • Avoid contact with anything metal.

Visit www.ci.white-bear-township.mn.us or call 651.747.2750 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110 surer for the last few months. He's a recent graduate of Hamline University graduate school and was an administrative intern for the city of Oakdale. Anderson will continue to also serve as treasurer for the near future. The plan is to later bring in the

city of Oakdale administrative intern as part-time treasurer. The next council meeting was rescheduled to Aug. 5. The council can't meet on its scheduled date of Aug. 11 because of the District 624 School Board primary election.

Sports Center Continued from page 1A The city does have time from a physical standpoint. The engineering report indicates low risk to operate the R-22 refrigeration system another two years. "It's not a system that's ready to just drop over," Sather said. The city is considering asking the Amateur Sports Commission for an extension before accepting the grant money. "I think we are doing the prudent thing in terms of use of public funds." The city plans to sit down with stakeholders and say, "look at the figures. Would you jump into this if only 24 percent of residents were using it?" One key stakeholder is the hockey association. "They indicated to us that in light of things going on at the Vadnais Sports Center, they would like to come back and buy more ice time," Sather said. "It remains to be seen if

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time slots they want are available. We need to fill slots less desirable." Something has started to occur with the ice arena business, Sather continued. Other entities are going to primary users saying this is your rate per hour, plus we are expecting a cash contribution for use of the facility due to growing capital replacement costs. Sather noted the city is waiting for Ramsey County to complete a study of its ice rink facilities before making any decisions. They are looking at measures other than just replacement, he said. Projects that reduce energy costs are also of interest to the city. City Council plans a workshop at 6 p.m. Aug. 18 at the sports center to discuss the future of the facility.

LOOKINGBACK

July 19-25, 2015

1915 Both rural routes from the White Bear Lake post office have been rearranged by the postal authorities in W ashington, to take effect on August 1st...These changes give rural service on Division, Bald Eagle and Stillwater avenues and on the Long road or N inth street... changes on Route 2 will give rural service on Eleventh street, Long avenue north from Eleventh to Park avenue, and on Park avenue to Spring Park Villa. 1940 Mahtomedi Food Center is doing a nice business. It was established a few weeks ago with grocery, bakery and meat departments. Paul C. Eide has the groceries, Mr . Antila the bakery and W . C. Gehrman the meats. Each week The Press issues circulars for the Food Market, quoting the lowest possible prices, and the people of Mahtomedi are showing their appreciation by giving the center a liberal patronage. 1965 The City of White Bear Lake played the starring role over KSTP-TV during the week of July 1017. Through the efforts of the City’s Chamber of Commerce the City was chosen by KSTP for this honor. The publicity aired by KSTP covered every facet of White Bear Lake

– Photo courtesy of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society

Mailman John Fournelle, ca 1924 life including the schools, the business community, the homes, summer life in White Bear Lake featuring the Bald Eagle W ater Ski Club and the Y outh Recreation Program.

would accommodate certain needs for both.

1990 Sailing fans are in for a treat July 27-29 when White Bear Y acht Club hosts the annual Inland Lake Yachting Association Class X regatta on White Bear Lake. The yachting association is comprised of approximately 50 yacht clubs, most of them in W isconsin, Minnesota and Iowa.

Fillebrown House T ours 4735 Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake Saturday, July 25th 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 PM. T ours last approx. 1 hour Visit our quaint 1879 lakeside cottage ... A true example of life during the resort era in White Bear Lake. The Fillebrown family occupied the house for most of its years as a residence and donated the house with its contents to the WBL Area Historical Society in 1978.

2005 City Council meetings in Gem Lake may be on the move. The city of 420 people currently has no City Hall. City Council meetings are held at Tousley Ford (a car dealership) on County Road E. Things could change quickly as Gem Lake and White Bear T ownship are planning to build a shared building that

Looking Forward to the Past Upcoming Historical Society Events

Tickets: $5 Adults, $3 12 and under, WBLAHS members FREE Reservations Recommended: 651-4075327 Tours also on August 8 & August 22

– Compiled by Gloria Tessier, Meg Todd and Sara Markoe Hanson at the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, 651-407-5327

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ROTARY CLUB

OfWHITE BEAR LAKE

The Rotary bear was designed and painted by Jill Schroeder.

Rotarians planting trees at the Rotary Nature Preserve in White Bear Lake. An annual Arbor Day event. The Rotary Club of White Bear Lake – “Building friendships and improving lives through hands-on projects in the White Bear area and around the globe.” Ever since its Charter in 1979 the Rotary Club of White Bear Lake has taken an active role in the White Bear Lake area and around the world by following through with the motto of Rotary International: “Service above self.” Through its avenue of community service the Club has locally demonstrated its commitment to the both Rotary International’s motto and the Club’s mission statement by organizing, participating and completing many projects including, but not limited to, the creation and development of the Rotary Nature Preserve at Birch Lake, planting hundreds of trees throughout the community, conducting clean-up activities in our parks

and lakeshore, participating in the reconstruction and beautification of Clark Avenue, restoring the caboose at Railroad Depot, hanging of flags in the downtown on special occasions and remodeling projects related to housing for developmentally disabled individuals, the formation of “Assisting Hmong Community” effort in 1980, annual participation in the Manitou Days Beach Dance, the establishment of the Annual BEAR’ly Open Golf Tournament in support of the local food shelf, hosting an annual senior citizen picnic, assisting other activities benefiting senior citizens and the recent establishment and operation of the Taste of White Bear Lake held each fall at the Pine Tree Apple Orchard as the Club’s primary fund raiser for the year. Through its avenue of vocational services, the Club is actively involved in supporting

area youth as demonstrated through its ongoing involvement with the Rotary Foreign Youth Exchange Program, the adoption and funding of the STRIVE Scholarship Program, participation in local mentoring programs, involvement in the CONNECT program fostering sound values for students, donation of computers and children’s furnishings to the White Bear Lake Library, and support for the South Campus Ambassadors program, local Boy and Cub Scout Troops and most recently with the chartering of a Rotaract Club for young adults in the area. Through its avenue of International Service, the Club extends our community’s hospitality to the world through the development of its literacy project in Jamaica, ongoing financial support of Rotary’s goal to eradicate polio world-wide, the establishment of an eye clinic in India, support of a Costa Rican vocational school, involvement in Rotary’s work to provide safe drinking water in India and Kenya, support of South African school libraries, and obtaining equipment for schools in Thailand, annually hosting young professionals from throughout the world through its Group Study Exchange Program, financing medical training for South American practitioners, the establishment of a relationship with a Rotary Club in Krasnoyarsk, Russia and educational and medical materials for several nations. Our Club’s Bear is the end product of the imagination and creativity of its members Jill Schroeder and Lisa Kovac-Michelson. Its symbolism is significant to the Club and our community and is intended to convey the story through pictures of what the Rotary Club of White Bear Lake is all about. This is done through the blending icons representing what the Club has accomplish over the past 36 years both throughout our local community as well as the Club’s out-reach through international projects and involvements. In taking the time to study our Club’s Bear it will be noted that we have used inspiration from patterns found in our locally heavy Scandinavian heritage as well as patterns found in Ojibwa tribal art. The colors of blue, mustard yellow, artichoke green, polar white, and a burst of tangerine and an accent of dark but neutral grey decorate our Bear and bring our commitment to the Club’s mission statement to life. In viewing the Club’s Bear be sure to take the

Rotarians building the boardwalk through the wetlands at the Rotary Nature Preserve in White Bear Lake. Rob Weber, Dale Grambush, Jim Metry, Reed Vanderzee, Brady Ramsay, Mark Burch, Ken Baltzer and Steve Carlson. time to look for icons representing many of the Club’s activities: *Strive Scholarships *A play ground in Krasnoyarsk, Russia *The 177 water wells in South Central India *A Farm tractor in South Africa *Street girls aid in Ghana Africa *Tree Planting in Rotary Park *Boardwalk at Rotary Park *Group Study Exchange *Rotary Youth Exchange *Rotary Open World Project *Taste of White Bear Lake *Area Food Shelf The Rotary Club of White Bear Lake is always looking for new members from our residential and business community who are seek an outlet to share their time, talents and service with like-minded individuals and community leaders. We meet at 7:30 every Wednesday morning at Rudy’s Redeye Grill on Highway 61 in White Bear Lake for breakfast and fellowship. We invite anyone interested in learning more about Rotary and our Club to attend as a guest. Additional information about our Club can be found at our website: www.whitebearrotary.org We look forward to seeing you there and many more years of service to the White Bear Lake area and around the world.

Left, runners after one of the Strive Scholarship races.

4th Annual Taste of White Bear Lake September 12, 2015, 2:00 p.m. Pine Tree Apple Orchard Tickets can be purchased online at www.tasteofwhitebearlake.com WIN $100 by voting for your favorite All-American Bears! Details on page 11A.

Taco John’s Strive Scholarship Race August 1, 2015, 8:00 a.m. Both 5K and 10K runs Register at www.whitebearrotary.org

All-American Bears Participating Nonprofits: White Bear Lake Area Historical Society • Explore White Bear • White Bear Lake Lions Club White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf • White Bear Area YMCA • Lakeshore Players Rotary Club of White Bear Lake • White Bear Lake Fire Department White Bear Lake Area Youth Hockey Association

Dinner with Santa December 21, 2015 The Dinner with Santa that features over 50 Santa’s from our Community CAMPAIGN SPONSORS

gifts • clothing • kids • home

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public notices CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF MINNESOTA 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: Marim-Bar 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 2044 Brewster Street, Apt 12 Saint Paul, MN 5108 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. Jeremy Raymond Johnston 2044 Brewster Street, Apt 12 Saint Paul, MN 5108 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: July 6, 2015 Signed: Cheyenne Moseley Published two times in the White Bear Press on July 15 and 22, 2015.

CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of Birchwood Village Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 207 Birchwood Avenue, Birchwood, Minnesota on, Tuesday, August 4, 2015, beginning at 7:00 p.m. to hear and make a recommendation to the City Council on the following request: A.Case No. 15-2-VB: A request by Jennifer and Jason Tell for a variance from the 40-foot municipal street setback requirement, in order to construct a deck in the rear of their property located within the setback, per Code Section 302.020.2. Legal description on ﬁle at City Hall, commonly known as the property located at 697 Hall Avenue. Unless continued by the Planning Commission, the Planning Commission recommendation will be considered by the City Council on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at the same time and place as listed above. Comments concerning this application may be presented at the public hearing or ﬁled with the City Administrator (651-426-3403) until 3:00 p.m. the day before the hearing. Each response will be considered before the Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the City Council. Chris Mickelson, City Administrator Published one time in the White Bear Press on July 22, 2015.

CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE 2015-06-01 AN ORDINANCE ADDING WATER CONSERVATION LANGUAGE TO CITY CODE WHEREAS, the City of Birchwood Village seeks to encourage and promote wise use of groundwater resources. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City Council of the City of Birchwood Village hereby adds the following language to City Code Section 201.440: MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM: CONSERVATION 1. Purpose. To conserve groundwater resources and prevent the wasteful and harmful effects of irrigation during the mid-day hours and during times when it is improvident to irrigate due to excessive moisture. 2. Irrigation Restriction. No person shall irrigate using the public water supply between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on any day from May 1 through September 30. This water restriction applies to all property within the City. 3. Excessive Moisture Detection. All new automatic irrigation systems must install rain sensors and/or metered moisture detection with automatic shutoff, using best available technology on their control systems at the time of installation. 4. Penalty. Failure to comply with this ordinance shall be subject to the following penalties: 1st violation $25.00; 2nd Violation $50.00; 3rd and subsequent violations $100.00. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval and publication as required by law. Adopted by the City of Birchwood Village City Council this 14th day of July, 2015 Chris MickelsonCity Administrator Published one time in the White Bear Press on July 22, 2015.

CITY OF MAHTOMEDI NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED BEE KEEPING ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Mahtomedi will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 3, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, to discuss a proposed bee keeping ordinance. Anyone having an interest in this matter is invited to attend this meeting. The proposed ordinance can be reviewed at City Hall. MARY SOLIE, CITY CLERK Published one time in the White Bear Press on July 22, 2015.

WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA ADVERTISEMENT FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Notice is hereby given by the School Board of Independent School District No. 624 located at White Bear Lake, Minnesota, that it will receive sealed proposals for the following: 2015 ISD 624 White Bear Lake Area Schools Request for Proposals for District-Wide Municipal Solid Waste & Recycling Services Hand delivered and time-stamped no later than: August 19, 2015 2:00 PM Local Time at the District Office, 4855 Bloom Avenue, Suite 309, White Bear Lake, Minnesota. White Bear Lake Area Schools is soliciting proposals from qualified proposers to select and contract with a firm to provide the School District: (1) hauling and disposal of municipal solid waste; and (2) collection, transportation and marketing of source separated recyclable materials in a single stream recycling system. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope or other container at the place and time indicated above. The proposer shall mark on the outside of the package with: (1) the name and address of the proposer; and (2) the title: “Proposal for WBLAS Municipal Solid Waste & Recycling Services.” White Bear Lake Area Schools will issue the Request for Proposals on July 22, 2015. Proposers may download the Request for Proposals from the School District’s website at: http://www.isd624.org/about/Additional-Resources.asp If proposers are having difficulty in downloading the documents, contact Dan Roeser, Building Operations Supervisor, at 651-407-7633 or daniel. roeser@isd624.org. Proposers are encouraged to attend a pre-proposal meeting on July 29, 2015 at 10:00 am. The School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals or parts of such proposals and to waive any informalities or irregularities in submitting proposals. No proposals shall be withdrawn subsequent to the opening of proposals without the consent of White Bear Lake Area Schools for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of closing proposals. Published two times in the White Bear Press on July 22 and 29, 2015.

WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOLS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF ELECTION Notice is hereby given that a primary will be conducted on August 11, 2015 for White Bear Lake Area Schools. The hours of voting in all polling places will be from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The following ofﬁce will be on the ballot. School Board Member – Three at-large seats Voting will take place at the following polling places. City of Birchwood Village 1 Birchwood City Hall 207 Birchwood Ave 55110 Gem Lake 1 Heritage Hall 4200 Otter Lake Rd 55110 Hugo 1 1 Hugo Fire Hall 5323 140th St N 55038 2 2B Oneka Elementary School 4888 Heritage Pkwy N 55038 3 3A Rice Lake Centre 6900 137th St N 55038 Lino Lakes 1 Lino Lakes Senior Center 1189 Main St 55014 4 Lino Lakes City Hall 600 Town Center Pkwy 55014 6 Living Waters Lutheran Church 865 Birch St 55014 Little Canada 2 Little Canada Elementary School 400 Eli Rd 55117 3 Little Canada City Center 515 Little Canada Rd E 55117 Maplewood 8 Ramsey County Library 3025 Southlawn Dr 55109 North Oaks 2 Presbyterian Homes Waverly Gardens 5919 Centerville Rd 55127 Vadnais Heights 1 Vadnais Heights Commons 655 County Rd F E 55127 2 Vadnais Heights Common 655 County Rd F E 55127 3 Vadnais Heights Commons 655 County Rd F E 55127 4 Vadnais Heights South Fire Station 3595 Arcade St 55127 White Bear Township

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Otter Lake Elementary School 1401 County Rd H2 E 55110 Eagle Brook Church 2401 Buffalo St 55110 South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church 2480 South Shore Blvd 55110 4 Heritage Hall 4200 Otter Lake Rd 55110 White Bear Lake 1 1 WBL City HallCouncil Chambers 4701 Highway 61 55110 2 1 White Bear Lake Armory 2228 4th St 55110 3 1 Sunrise Park Middle School 2399 Cedar Ave 55110 3 2 Sunrise Park Middle School 2399 Cedar Ave 55110 4 1 Golfview Building 2449 Orchard Ln 55110 5 1 St Stephen’s Lutheran Church 1965 County Rd E E 55110 You may locate your polling place at www.rcelections.org. A public test of the voting systems to be used in the primary will be conducted on July 31 at 1:00 p.m. at the Ramsey County Elections ofﬁce in Saint Paul. Complete information on voter registration and absentee voting for the primary is available at rcelections.org or by contacting Ramsey County Elections at elections@co.ramsey.mn.us or at 651-266-2171. Published two times in the White Bear Press on July 22 and 29, 2015.

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115 SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES JUNE 25, 2015 A Study Session of the Board of Education of the Mahtomedi Public Schools was held June 25, 2015, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Mahtomedi District Education Center - Teaching & Learning Center. CALL TO ORDER – Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chair Judy Schwartz. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE – Present: Mike Chevalier; Mary Jo Deters; Kevin Donovan; Julie McGraw; Lucy Payne; Judy Schwartz; and Superintendent Mark Larson, ex ofﬁcio. Also present: Rochel Manders, Director of Business Services and Lynne Viker, Director of Teaching and Learning and Support Services. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA – Payne moved, Donovan seconded, approval to amend the agenda by adding 5. A. Discussion of Labor Negotiations. Carried. McGraw moved, Chevalier seconded approval of agenda as amended. Carried. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS – A) Integration Program Update - Lynne Viker, Director of Teaching and Learning and Support Services informed school board members that the integration plan and budget were approved by the Minnesota Department of Education. Will be receiving $15,000 more in funding. Discussed some training pieces that will take place and the vacant director/coordinator position at North St. Paul-Maplewood- Oakdale. B) Instructional Leadership - Lynne Viker, Director of Teaching and Learning and Support Services, presented on the Mahtomedi Instructional Data Leadership Team. Viker discussed the 3-5 year plan for district focus and goals, elements of assessment literate, role of Instructional Leadership Team, action steps to increase staff assessment literacy, support and strengthen PLC teams, increase skills in data analysis and interpretation, select strategies of implementation that work, formative assessment, develop, implement, and analyze common assessments, and grading based on standards. C) 2015-2016 Projected Enrollment Update - Superintendent Mark Larson reviewed and discussed with school board members the updated 2015-2016 projected enrollment numbers. Also revisited the open enrollment waiting list and whether or not to approve more kindergartners and or 6th graders in July. Dr. Mike Neubeck, Mahtomedi Middle School Principal, discussed with school board members the target enrollment by grade and class sizes at Mahtomedi Middle School. Lynne Viker, Director of Teaching and Learning and Support Services, handed out grade 4 and 5 math and reading cohort percent in proﬁciency level. Also discussed district total enrollment, building capacities, and effect of more or less students on budget. D) Strategic Planning Update - Superintendent Mark Larson shared the Strategic Plan and Monitoring the District’s Strategic Plan documents in preparation for the July 13 planning retreat. At that retreat, the school board will agree on mission and vision statements. The belief statements remain unchanged. Larson asked the board to review handouts and be prepared to discuss at the retreat. CLOSE MEETING – Donovan moved, McGraw seconded, approval to close meeting. Carried. A) Discussion of Labor Negotiations Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.03. B) Discussion of Personnel Matter Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 13D.05, subd. 3(a) - Superintendent Evaluation. OPEN MEETING – Payne moved, Chevalier seconded, approval to open meeting. Carried. ADJOURNMENT – Chevalier moved, Donovan seconded, adjournment. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Submitted by: Lucy Payne, Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www.mahtomedi.k12. mn.us. Published one time in the White Bear Press on July 22, 2015.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115 SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES JUNE 11, 2015 A Regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Mahtomedi Public Schools was held June 11, 2015, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Mahtomedi District Education Center - Community Room. CALL TO ORDER – Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chair Judy Schwartz. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE – Present: Mike Chevalier; Mary Jo Deters (arrived 7:32 p.m.); Kevin Donovan; Julie McGraw; Judy Schwartz; Superintendent Mark Larson, ex officio; and Carter Hill, Student Representative. Absent: Lucy Payne. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA – Donovan moved, McGraw seconded, approval of the agenda. Carried. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA – School Board Chair Judy Schwartz noted the $104,000 in donations and expressed the school board/district’s formal thank you. McGraw moved, Chevalier seconded, approval of the actions recommended on the consent agenda. Carried. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITION – A) Student/ Staff/Community Recognition - The following students, staff, and volunteers were recognized by the school board and administration: Mahtomedi Middle School Student Council: Julie Brown and Ajah Williams. Mahtomedi Middle School Volunteers: LouAnn Hanson and Robin Thomford. Outstanding Young Band Director Award: Mike Moeller. State Adapted Bowling: Molly Thompson. REPORT FROM STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE – School Board Student Representative Carter Hill recapped the end of the school year and his year of being the school board student representative. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – A) Donovan moved, McGraw seconded, approval of the minutes from the May 14, 2015, regular school board meeting. Carried. B) Donovan moved, McGraw seconded, approval of the minutes from the May 28, 2015, school board study session. Carried. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS – A) The calendar of events was reviewed. B) Black Box/Broadcast Studio Update - Mike Moeller, Mahtomedi High School Band Director, reported on what classes the MAC Lab will offer: piano (keyboarding), guitar, and music and event broadcasting. The MAC Lab is a portable classroom that will be set up in the Black Box Theater next school year and can be moved for other events that need to take place in the Black Box. Interest in these classes is expected to grow so it is not known yet if the MAC Lab will stay in the Black Box or have to find new space for following school years. C) First Reading of Policies - For the policies in section 400 (Employees/Personnel), Superintendent Mark Larson reviewed new policies recommended by MSBA, changes to current policies, and policies that need no change. D) Second Reading of Policies - For policies in section 200 (School Board) and section 300 (Administration), Superintendent Mark Larson reviewed changes that were made at the first reading to policies 204 and 706. ACTION ITEMS – A) Approval of Preliminary Budget for 2015-2016 - Rochel Manders, Director of Business Services, reviewed with the school board the preliminary 2015-2016 budget. The funds the school board will be approving tonight and their projected June 30, 2016 fund balance are: General Fund - $4,361.705, Food Service Fund - $290,503, Community Education Fund - $518,541, Debt Service Fund - $275,916, and OPEB Debt Service Fund - $60,811. Donovan moved, Chevalier seconded, approval of the preliminary budget for 2015-2016. Carried. B) Approval of Resolution Relating to 2015-2016 Open Enrollment (Window #3) - Superintendent Mark Larson reviewed with school board members current enrollment numbers and what is being projected for 2015-2016. In February, 9 of the 282 open enrollment applications that were received by January 15 were approved under Sibling/ Employee Preference. Grades K-5 and 12 were closed. Of the 9 that were approved, 1 declined attendance. In April, 1 of the 49 applications received in Window #2, was approved under Sibling/Employee Preference. Also, 37 of the 126 applications on the waiting list, were approved. Grades K-5 and 12 remained closed. Of the 38 that were approved, 4 declined attendance. At this time, of the 15 applications received in Window #3, Larson recommended approving 5. Also, of the 131 applications on the waiting list, Larson recommended approving 9. Grades K-5 and 12 remain closed. McGraw moved, Deters seconded, approval of Resolution Relating to 2015-2016 Open Enrollment (Window #3). Carried. C) Approval of Policies - McGraw moved, Donovan seconded approval of the following policies: 101 - Legal Status of the School District, 101.1 - Name of the School District, 102 Equal Educational Opportunity, 103 - Complaints - Students, Employees,

Parents, Other Persons, 410 - Family and Medical Leave Policy, 413 Harassment and Violence, 414 - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse, 415 - Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults, 506 - Student Discipline, 522 - Student Sex Nondiscrimination, 524 - Technology Acceptable Use and Safety Policy, 616 - School District System Accountability, 806 - Crisis Management Policy. Carried. D) Approval to Repeal Policies - Deters moved, McGraw seconded approval to repeal the following policies: 425 - Staff Development, 430 - Employment of Coaches for Extracurricular Assignments, 431 - Noncontract Grievance Procedure - Licensed Personnel, 432 - Teaching Improvement Program (TIP), 434 - Instructional Assignments - Licensed Instructional Staff, 435 Transfer - Licensed Instructional Staff, 436 - Non-Licensed Job Description Review Process, 437 - Retirement Savings Options, 438 - Administrative Supervision and Evaluation of Teachers. Carried. ADJOURNMENT – Deters moved, McGraw seconded, adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m. Carried. Submitted by Kevin Donovan, Acting Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www.mahtomedi.k12. mn.us. Published one time in the White Bear Press on July 22, 2015.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: January 25, 2013 MORTGAGOR: Lukas Anderson, a single man. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 30, 2013 Ramsey County Recorder, Document No. 4382868. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Dated November 17, 2014 Recorded November 24, 2014, as Document No. A04533379. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100187500000560310 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: PHH Home Loans, LLC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1760 9th Street, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 15.30.22.14.0085 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The West 78 feet of the East 236 feet of that part of the North Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 15, Township 30, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota, lying North of the South 496 feet thereof. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $122,735.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $120,477.64 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: September 3, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Ofﬁce, Lowry Building / City Hall Annex, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, St. Paul, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on March 3, 2016, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: June 29, 2015 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30 - 15-004639 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published six times in the White Bear Press on July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12 and 19, 2015

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 09/14/2005 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $135,500.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Sylvia M Damato MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Provident Funding Associates, L.P. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 09/30/2005 as Document Number 1933858 in the Office of the County Registrar of Titles, Ramsey County, Minnesota ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to Provident Funding Associates, L.P. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 01/23/2013 as Document Number 2201350 in the Office of the County Registrar, Ramsey County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 202922140002 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The West 28 Feet of Lot 2, Ekberg’s subdivision, The East 32 Feet of Lot 3, Ekberg’s Subdivision, Ramsey County, Minnesota REGISTERED/TORRENS PROPERTY: Torrens Certificate No. 530142 STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 732 Hoyt Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55106 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Provident Funding Associates, L.P. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Provident Funding Assoc. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 1000179-3515080087-4 THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE: $131,627.00 THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Ramsey County, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 09/04/2015 at 10:00 A.M. PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on 03/04/2016, or the next business day if 03/04/2016 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: 07/15/2015 Provident Funding Associates, L.P., Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee Klatt, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published six times in the White Bear Press on July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5 and 12, 2015.

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Grant received Willow Lane Elementary received a $5,000 grant from State Farm Youth Service America. The grant will be used for two purposes: to create partnerships with outside organizations to increase STEM opportunities, and to establish a garden with native plants outside the school that will serve as both a gathering space and learning opportunity for the students who will care for the garden. The grant also provided funds for Principal Chris Streiff to attend a one-day professional development conference in Washington, D.C.

Open house Liberty Classical Academy is holding an open house, curriculum fair and presentation from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23. The private school is enrolling preK-12 for 2015-16. RSVP to admissions@libertyclassicalacademy.org or 651-762-3652.

Student News The following area natives were named to spring semester dean’s lists: Augustana College: McKenzie Mears and Anna Walsh College of Saint Benedict: Patricia Indrelie St. Cloud Technical and Community College: Sean Scott Longwood University: Marissa Duryee Normandale Community College: Taylor Prok University of Kansas: Ellen Whitney University of Wisconsin-Platteville: Sara Karp Carroll University: Sara Post University of Dubuque: Tanner Hinck and Hunter Brown University of Northwestern-St. Paul: Erika Mathison, Angela Putney, Mateusz Gralinski and Ceciley Pund Minnesota State Mankato: Aris Azziz Ututalum, Scott Murphy, Brandon Baker, Nathan Caswell, Brandon Cormier, Michelle Manivel, Jacob

Albin, Emily Beaulieu, Samantha Bogdanovich, Lauren Harris, Lindsey Harris and Joshua Leuzinge University of Wisconsin-Stout: Trevor Sobtzak, Julia Anastasi, Daniel Anderson, Carly Bonne, Erin Fleming, Rebecca Hillman, Matthew Hoffman, Beau Jernberg, Lauren Prami, Derek Troske and Sara Varberg Bethel University: Shannon Murphy, Thomas Tusa, Jordan Van Eps, McKenzie Van Loh, Paul Yaeger, Caroline Held, Halle McDonough, Kyle Prelgo, Amanda Voss, Briana Moses and Jordan Heser Bemidji State University: Thor Torgerud, Mark Schorn, Leah Billstrom and Jordyn Foley University of Wisconsin-River Falls: Robert Fox, Diana Hoff, Matthew Peterson, Mark Greseth, Crysta Lowell and Emily Vukelich

When her knees got bad, Karen Edwards had to give up hopping on and off moving trains. So she started driving them instead. An engineer for Union Pacific Railroad since 1989, Edwards calls herself a "pioneer" when it comes to the distaff side of driving trains. The White Bear Township woman throws out terms like "shooting the air," "doubling the hill," and "burning the rail" when describing her experiences on the job. Like the time she hit a motorcycle at a crossing. "This stupid guy was going to race the train but stalled his motorcycle on the tracks," Edwards recalled. "I'm thinking, 'I'm not shooting the air on this one.' He quite literally jumped in a 90 degree angle to get off the bike. It got tossed." Shooting the air, she explained, is a way of braking. "We have a certain amount of compressed air to use however we want to stop a train. It takes a quarter- to a half-mile to stop at 30 mph depending on how heavy you are. Once the air is gone, we're SOL if we need to stop before it's recharged." Edwards also hit a cow once. "I felt so bad I went and found it," she said. "It was curled up in the grass with a broken leg. I tracked down the owner and stayed there until he came and got it. The farmer was mad but I told him it wasn't our fault his cow got out." A Wisconsin native, Edwards was 27 when she "sobered up" and moved to the Twin Cities. She was already working for the railroad then as a switch person, a job she loved. A switchman, or switch person as she calls it, puts the cars together to make a train. As cars are moving, she would hop on, pick up the "pin lifter" with her foot to release a car and step off. "I jumped on and off trains for 11 years; hence my knees went bad. But it was fun." At least it was fun after she got the hang of being a switchman. Her first year, she sprained both ankles, broke her wrist and got a black eye. "I used to use the word switch person to bug my co-workers," Edwards said. "They tried to call me a switchette one day. 'I am not a diminutive of anything,' I told them. They never did it again." When the company realized a looming shortage of engineers, jobs opened to people who worked in the rail yard, which was like the first time in history, Edwards said. Usually only road conductors became engineers back then.

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Karen Edwards of White Bear Township considers herself a pioneer when it comes to female train engineers. want to stall. It causes a big, big problem." Edwards said she got the job with the railroad by chance. "I went to MN Job Service to apply for an American Can job. The guy asked me if I ever thought about working for a railroad. I said, 'yes, all little girls grow up dreaming of working for the railroad.' He told me my attitude would serve me well on a railroad. Three weeks later I was in training." Something the township resident likes about her career choice is the freedom "to have any personality you wanted." "Maybe not so much now with all the rules and regulations and more supervision, but there was a time we could be outspoken," Edwards said. "If I had to be in an office with fluorescent lighting and be pleasant to everyone every day, I would have had lots of jobs." Rail workers make good money, she added, and many are college educated. Starting pay is $45,000 to $60,000 and engineers can make six figures. The Union Pacific engineer, twice divorced, moved to the township in 2007 after spending time in the community with some female friends. She liked the area so much, she bought a house. In her spare time, Edwards enjoys gardening and riding her trail horse. She has no plans to retire. After 70, engineers are required to take an annual physical but can continue working. Edwards figures she'll be one of those guys. "The guys they pry off the engine with their dead hand clutching the reverser."

Of 43 who applied in 1989, she was the only woman. Edwards was also the lone woman in '78 when she started working in the yard. "Five had tried it and all quit within six months," she said. What made her different? "I'm stubborn and I thought it was fun. I liked being outside at night. A lot of women wouldn't feel comfortable at 2 a.m. but I love watching the moon." Her days as an engineer are mostly spent in the yard shuffling cars from one track to the next. It is different than a road engineer, whose basic day is putting on 100 miles. She has run the gauntlet, though, with 5,000 h.p. locomotives and shared a story about "burning the rail" on one of her road trips. "I was coming up the steep hill into Hudson, Wisconsin. We never had enough power on that hill. I was chugging up the hill at 5 mph and praying I wouldn't stop. Then someone pulled a car onto the crossing with the headlights facing me. We can never tell if they're stuck. People get loaded and stuck on the tracks all the time. So I'm going slower and slower and the car's not moving, so I notch it down. Then within a quarter mile, the car drives off. I thought 'if I stall, I will be so mad.' Stalling is not dangerous, but you have to do something called 'doubling the hill.' You have to set air to keep from rolling backwards. If you use the engine to hold the train on the hill, you start to grind holes on the rail. It makes a divot and it's called 'burning the rail.' There is a lot the conductor has to do if I stall. He gets out and has to walk the train tying hand brakes on the wheels. Cars have to be left and and retrieved later. We don't

District 624 School Board Notes Additional action taken by the White Bear Lake Area School Board at its July 13 meeting included: • Approved a health and safety budget for 2015-16 of $580,000. The levy-funded budget funds certain building maintenance and inspections and equipment, such as fire marshal inspections and indoor air quality improvements. A district contribution of nearly $3,500 to the Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School health and safety budget also was approved. • Accepted $8,000 in donations, including $3,000 from the city of Gem Lake to Willow Lane Elementary and $1,200 from Redeemer Lutheran Church to purchase furniture for the Reading Buddy program at Willow Lane Elementary. • Approved the following retirements: Sunrise student supervisor Teresa Boland, retroactive to May; high school industrial technology teacher Daniel Destrache, Normandy Park and Vadnais pupil support assistant Jeanne Backstrom and South Campus cook Roxanne Ellinger, retroactive to June; Central administrative assistant Debra Sehr, on Aug. 27; and Sunrise custodian Daniel Arnsdorff, on Sept. 4. • Approved resignations of Vadnais kindergarten teacher Danielle Cotts and South Campus social studies teacher Matthew Dymoke, effective on June 8; and Sunrise Principal Robert McDowell, effective on July 24. McDowell, who

came to the district in 2010, is leaving for a position in the Stillwater School District. • New hires included Michael Turitto as transportation coordinator with a salary of $88,000, Bridget Lehn as nutrition services coordinator with a salary of $78,000, and Tara Jebens-Singh as Community Education adult programs with a salary of nearly $61,000. • Set the board meeting calendar for 2015-16. The board will continue to hold its regular meetings on the second Monday of each month. Study sessions are the fourth Monday of each month, excluding December, June and July, when there will be no workshops. • Scheduled a special board meeting for 7:30 a.m. Aug. 13 to canvass the results of the primary election for school board. Ten candidates are running for three board seats. The primary will narrow the field to six candidates who will advance to the general election. • To make it easier for community users, the superintendent advised that the district is consolidating its multiple school and community services and recreation online payment systems into a single system. — Kristine Goodrich

School district’s summer projects include lockers, LED lights, heating/cooling upgrades, synthetic field While the artificial turf field at South Campus might be the most talked about, it is one of many construction projects occurring at White Bear Lake Area School District facilities this summer. District building and grounds staff gave a synopsis of summer projects to the school board last week. For the South Campus field, new lights have been installed and earthwork and other ground preparations have been completed. In June seniors helped with some of the prep work on their senior service day. Installation of the turf was scheduled to begin last week and should be complete on or around July 28.

Other notable summer work includes: • Substantial heating and air conditioning system upgrades are underway at Otter Lake, Lincoln and South Campus. • The South Campus tennis courts are being rehabbed. • Renovations in the Hippodrome were recently completed ahead of schedule. The project included a new floor and ice cooling system and dehumidification system. • Roof repairs are occurring at all buildings. • Masonry and window repairs are progressing on schedule at Otter Lake. • Sunrise has new lockers and new exterior doors.

• Central has new carpet in the band and choir rooms and the offices at Central and Sunrise soon will have new carpet as well. • In the board room at the District Center, repainting and upgrading of technology equipment was scheduled to begin this week. • The special education bathrooms at North Campus soon will receive accessibility improvements. • To save energy, new LED lights are being installed at many district facilities and some South Campus hallway lights are being updated with motion-activation sensors. — Kristine Goodrich Your

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Backyard beekeeping broached by Kristine Goodrich Editor MAHTOMEDI — Beek eeping might soon bee per mitted in backyards across the city. The Mahtomedi En vironmental Commission supports the idea and drafted an or dinance with restrictions for the City Council to consider . Council members discussed the proposal last week and scheduled a public hearing for their Aug. 2 meeting. An inquiry from a beekeeper interested in moving to Mahtomedi prompted the discussion. The Environmental Commission and the city planner de veloped proposed restrictions after stud ying the or dinances of nine other cities tha t allow beekeeping, including Stillwater and White Bear Lake. Prospective beekeepers would have to obtain a permit from the city. City planning consultant Erin P erdu advised that the issue that yielded the most discussion among the Environmental Commission members was w hether to oblige applicants to obtain neighbor consent. A few cities, including White Bear Lak e, require consent from all or a majority of neighbors. The commission and planner sug gest Mahtomedi

do the same as Still water: Neighbors within 150 feet are mailed a notice of an a pplication and invited to voice any objection. If any objection is fi led, the City Council reviews the a pplication and objection and makes a determination. While reviewing the proposal July 7, the City Council asked the the city attorney to draft prospective additional language giving the council some criteria for deciding whether to grant a contested permit. Consent would be required from the property owner if the applicant is a r enter, or from the adjacent r esident if the applicant lives in a duplex. If uncontested, the proposal is to give city staff authority to a pprove beekeeping permits. The permits would be valid for five years. They would not be transferable if the property is sold. Additional proposed regulations include: • Applicants must ha ve completed a beek eeping class. A class at the University of Minnesota, Century College or T hree Rivers Park District automa tically qualifies. Another comparable course will be considered. • There is a maximum of four hives. • Only properties with a single-family home or a duplex can have hives. There is no lot size minimum.

Obituary Notices Gordon Phyllis L. Gordon, age 89 of White Bear Lake, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at the Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia. Memorial service is Saturday, July 25, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Parkview United Church of Christ, 3737 Bellair e Ave., White Bear Lak e, with R ev. Fredric Hinz and R ev. Deborah Hasdorf f officiating. A g athering of family and Gordon friends is one hour prior to the ser vice at church. Interment in the Ev ergreen Memorial Gardens. Phyllis was bor n on January 31, 1926 and g rew up in South St. Paul. She was the daughter of David and Emma (Holmstrom) Turnblom. Raised in a home filled with a lo ve and a ppreciation for music, Phyllis was an accomplished pianist and v ocalist with a beautiful soprano voice. She attended college before marrying Bennett Gor don in 1948. T ogether they had six c hildren, living first in Detr oit Lakes and then moving to Calif ornia in the ear ly 1960s. They returned to Minnesota in 1968 and fi nished raising their family in Nor th St. P aul. Phyllis was a lo ving and dedicated mother who worked tirelessly to provide all she could f or her children. She loved to play bridge and was a ferocious reader. She passed to her children a love of reading. She was an excellent cook and was constantly trying new recipes on her family! An adoring f an of classical music, she was a longtime season tic ket holder of the MN Or chestra and cultivated this enjo yment of classical music in all of her c hildren. Phyllis and Bennett w ere married more than 66 y ears and to gether they created a le gacy of a loving, strong and devoted family. She was

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Pam and Rick Johnstone work Cup and Cone’s Marketfest booth every Thursday selling $3 ice cream treats for selected charities.

Treats for a cause Every week at Marketfest, Cup and Cone owners Rick and Pam Johnstone scoop up ice cream treats in an effort to raise money for local nonproﬁts. They call it 1 T reat, 1 Cause and they had raised $2,500 as of July 10. The goal is to raise $1,000 each week. Last Thursday, donations went to the American Cancer Society and the week prior, proceeds were presented

blessed with ﬁ ve wonderful grandchildren and took advantage of every opportunity to spend time with them. Phyllis will be dearly missed by all who loved her and will be r emembered for her lo ving touch, curious mind, thought pr ovoking conversations and sharp wit. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Bennett Gordon and daughter Gwen Gordon. Phyllis is survi ved by her lo ving children: Gary (Sylvia) Gordon of Waconia, Gayle Gordon (Kurt Hinz) of Winona, Gregg Gordon of St. Paul, Gretchen (Randy) Reinke of Elmwood, Neb., Glenda (Mark) Schuneman of White Bear Lake; grandchildren Ana Gordon and ﬁ ancé Noel Peterson, Erik Gordon, Emily Hinz, Kyle Schuneman, Anna Reinke; brother David Turnblom of Inver Grove Heights; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Arrangements are with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia.

McElmury Robert McElmury Age 78, of White Bear Lake Preceded in dea th by son, Dan. Survived by four children, Mary Sue (Brent) Millard, Michael (Kristin), Richard (Tanya), and Jennifer (Ryan) Manning. There are eight grandchildren and his br other, Kenneth (Diane). Visitation was J uly 16 a t Mueller Memorial with a private interment at McElmury Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Mueller Memorial served the family, to leave a message of condolence please visit www .MuellerMemorial.com or call 651-429-4944 for further information.

to Northeast Youth and Family Services. Proceeds from this week's Marketfest, July 23, go to Solid Ground. Cup and Cone is making 333 special tr eats not usually on the menu. This week, they'll be dishing up ice cr eam and Oreo cookies on a stick and root beer ﬂoats on a stick. "It's an oppor tunity for our customers to try ne w stuff," Rick said. "We donate the treats and time and e very dollar goes to the organization of the week." The idea was a colla boration between the husband and wife team. Pam is a cancer survivor (she was also 2015 White Bear Lake Teacher of the Year), which provided the inspiration behind the idea. "We are so appreciative of the community gathering around us, we thought it was a great opportunity to say thanks," Rick said. It was also a c hance to have a date night, he added. "W e both work the booth and the kids go to their g randparents' house. It gives us a chance to get out." The Cup and Cone booth is by Washington Square through the end of Marketfest.

Boatworks grand opening Boatworks Commons is planning a grand opening 5-8 p.m. July 22. T here will be ca tered refreshments, games on the plaza green and short discussions on the past, pr esent and future of the site by the former owners, the building developers and city leaders. The 85-unit apartment complex at 4495 Lake Ave. S. is 70 percent leased, according to a press release. More info can be found at www.boatworkscommons.com.

• The hives must be located at least 10 feet away from all property lines and at least 25 feet away from neighboring homes. • The hives must be in the backyard. If the property does not have an obvious backyard, the code enf orcement ofﬁcer must OK the hive's location. • Hives must be on removable frames and cannot be larger than 20 cubic feet. • A 6-f oot tall “ﬂ yaway barrier” (a fence , wall or dense vegetation that funnels the bees upward instead of outward) is usuall y required if the hives are less than 20 feet from a property line. • A water source must be kept within 10 feet of the hives. • Warning signs must be placed near the hives. • Beekeepers that intend to sell their honey must obtain a home occupation permit. • Permit applicants must pay a $30 fee. • Permit recipients must allo w inspection b y city staff to verify they are in compliance with the regulations. • If there is a violation, the beekeeper has 10 days to correct the issue or the city could issue a citation and/ or revoke the permit.

Death Notices Loetterle Beverly Jeanine Loetterle, 83, of White Bear Lak e, died July 13 of pancreatic cancer. Service was J uly 20 at South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

O'Brien Sarah Ward Stoltze "Sallie" O'Brien, 85, of White Bear Lake, died in an accident J uly 9 while hiking on the North Shore of Lake Superior. A memorial music program and reception is planned 2 p.m. Sept. 13 at the University Club in St. Paul.

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Pet oxygen masks donated First responders with White Bear Lake's Fire Department are receiving two animal rescue oxygen mask kits through a donation from Invisible Fence Brand. The donation is part of a national effort called Project Breathe to equip ﬁ re stations across the United States and Canada. An estimated 40,000 to 150,000 pets die each year in ﬁres, according to a press release regarding the donation. Most succumb to smoke inhalation. The specially designed o xygen masks ena ble rescue squads to administer o xygen to a stric ken animal. The presentation by Ben Hanson, o wner of Invisible Fence North Star, was made to Ca ptain Joel Schmidt last Thursday, July 16 at station No. 1.

Golf tournament sponsor Mahtomedi Liquor Barrel is sponsoring the Zac hary NF Research fund golf tournament Aug. 3 at Dellwood Country Club. The annual event is held by the Bartz family in memory of Zachary, who died of neuroﬁbromatosis in 2013 at the age of 11. The disease causes tumors of the central nervous system that can become malignant. To enter, go to zac harynfresearchfund.com. The $150 fee includes a lunch buffet, green fees, golf cart, gourmet dinner, and prizes. $40 of each entry fee in the tournament goes to the Zachary Neuroﬁbromatosis Research Fund. For more info, call Greg Bartz at 612-414-5708.

Vadnais Heights City Council Notes Action taken by the Vadnais Heights City Council on J uly 15 included: • Accepted a $20,000 donation from the Vadnais Heights Lions Club f or a pr ospective skateboard park. City leaders are exploring b uilding a small skate park. • Accepted $1,500 fr om the Vadnais Heights Ar ea Community Foundation to help fund disaster r eadiness kits. The Health and Public Safety Commission plans to distribute bags with a fe w supplies

and a list of other r ecommended supplies citiz ens should acquire and k eep on hand in case of an emerg ency. A total of more than $2,800 has been dona ted for the initiative. The first distribution will take place a t Night to Unite parties. • Approved preliminary and final pla ts for the pr operty occupied by Perkins Restaurant. The new plat reflects that City Center Dri ve and Talmage Lane no w occupy portions of the property. The

city planner advised that Perkins is planning a interior and exterior remodeling project and a par king lot r econfiguration in the near future. • Canceled the pending abatement order for the property behind 3696 Edg erton Street. The fire chief reported that cleanup of the property has been completed. Mayor Marc Johannsen pledged that “the city is going to be muc h more vigilant in making sure this [accumulation of visible junk on a pr operty] doesn't

happen again anywhere in the city.” • The city engineer advised that the Minnesota De partment of Transportation plans to c lose Goose Lak e Road on or ar ound Aug. 1. A portion of the r oad near the I-35E bridge will be c losed for approximately 14 months while the bridge is rebuilt. • Councilman Bob F letcher advised that an Oak Cr eek Drive South r esident reported that oak wilt is infecting trees in r esidential back-

yards and in the adjacent Saint Paul Regional Water Services property. • The city administra tor reported that the ci vil trial has been postponed in the case filed a gainst the city b y former sports center manager Mark Bigelbach and his companies. The trial was set to begin on J uly 20 b ut was postponed by the judg e until Aug. 31. — Kristine Goodrich