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News inside See inside for the following news items: downtown business owners survey finds more parking is top desire, Mahtomedi City Council OKs resident beekeeping, White Bear Town Board approves town hall relocation funding, Ramsey County manager proposes tax levy increase, Zappa’s Sporting Goods is closing, and a White Bear Lake resident talks about excavating old outhouses in search of artifacts.

A White Bear Lake man allegedly claims he fatally stabbed a family friend because the friend was choking his brother. Robert Darren Derks Olson, 47, died inside a house on Crown Hill Court on Aug. 6. Joseph James Derks, 21, was charged Aug. 7 with second-degree homicide. Derks' brother and a witness corroborated Derks' defense that Olson was choking his brother. Derks allegedly accidentally stabbed his 17-year-old brother in the leg during the incident; he was taken to a hospital but his injury wasn't lifethreatening, according to a White Bear Lake Police Department statement. The criminal complaint outlines the alleged details of the dispute and stabbing: Police officers responded to a 911 call of an injured man and “blood everywhere” and found Derks, his injured brother and four others outside. Derks reportedly confessed

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he had stabbed a family friend later identified as Olson because Olson wouldn't stop choking his brother. Officers found Olson in a basement bedroom in a pool of blood. He had a weak pulse but died before paramedics arrived. He had a large wound across the back of his head and neck as well as smaller cuts across his neck and back. Derks gave the same account to officers on scene and in a later interview, according to the complaint. He said he came over to his family's house at his brother's request because Olson was refusing to leave the house. He brought a friend and a knife and a club with him. When he arrived, Derks said he found Olson choking his brother on a bed. Derks reportedly admitted he stabbed Olson repeatedly until Olson let go of his brother, accidentally also stabbing his brother in the process. The brother told police that his father called and asked him to kick Olson out of the house. But Olson allegedly refused to leave and became angry. The teen went outside and called his brother for help. After he came back inside Olson began to choke him, he said. He yelled for his girlfriend to get a knife, to which Olson reportedly responded by choking him harder. The 17-year-

Development takes name from nearby water tower by Debra Neutkens Regional Editor

Public notices See pages 4B-6B for public notices, including Gem Lake hearings on the 2016 budget and the proposed watermain extension along County Road E.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE — The vacant farmstead owned by the late Jarmila Lande will soon be razed. Long gone are the horses she kept on the acreage sandwiched between the interstate and Centerville Road. A city water tower perches on her former property, which shares a sizable wetland and a billboard oriented toward southbound I-35E. A two-phase development called Tower Crossings has been proposed for the 8.4-acre site that will consist of retail and residential at 4650 Centerville Road across from Cub Foods. Plans also include the purchase of excess municipal property around the city's water tower. Longtime city attorney Roger Jensen remembers Lande well. "I used to take my son over to her farm to pet the horses," he said. "He's now 42, so that was at least 30 years ago. She boarded a

few horses to claim 'green acres' for property tax purposes. She did that for years. She was a crusty old gal but sweet, too. She'd come to City Council meetings and tell off the council because her property was being chewed up by public entities." Once a much larger farm that extended east to Birch Lake, the Federal Highway Administration divided Lande's property into two pieces in 1970 when I-35E was constructed. In 1985, the city divided the western piece for its water tower, acquired through eminent domain, which included a 30-foot connection to Centerville Road. "The state took a big chunk of her property for the highway," Jensen noted. "Then the city took some for the water tower and more for White Bear Parkway. When Centerville Road was widened, they took more of her land. It did allow her to stay on the farm, which is what she really wanted.

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old said he thought Olson was going to kill him. His brother arrived and stabbed Olson until Olson let go, he said. The girlfriend said she witnessed the dispute, saw Olson begin to choke her boyfriend and heard him ask her to get a knife. She went outside after Derks arrived but said she heard her boyfriend scream about being stabbed and heard Olson say “You killed me. You killed me.”

A neighbor and an acquaintance of Olson told police they witnessed Olson and the 17-yearold arguing outside and Derks and a friend arrive with weapons. The neighbor reported seeing the 17-year-old break items outside the house and take a large socket wrench with him inside.

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Crown Hill Court and Grand Avenue were roped off for several hours Aug. 6 while investigators were on scene.

Lost Purple Heart returned by Kristine Goodrich Editor A series of coincidences involving a long-lost Purple Heart has a White Bear Lake woman wondering if there is such a thing as coincidences. Two decades after her mother found a Purple Heart in a dump, Tami Heart returned the medal to its rightful family. The lost medal was given in memory of a young World War II soldier lost at sea. Heart and her mother had no idea that the honoree of their mysterious medal grew up in the very same house that became their summer getaway on the Iron Range. Happenstances a few years ago lead to that revelation and to the identification of the lost soldier's relatives. Heart's mother was looking for discarded treasures in a Grand Rapids area dump in the mid-1990s when she found the Purple Heart and its case in a box of clothing. Heart isn't positive but believes it was the dump in Swan River, near the family cabin in Wawina. The medal was engraved with the name Wiljo Matalamaki. Heart's mother had never heard that surname so she tucked the medal away for safekeeping. Heart's mother died in 2000 and Heart inherited the cabin and the Purple Heart. Heart logged onto to the Web and found out a little about Matalamaki. "I found a group photo of his squadron and learned that he died in World War II in 1944 when his plane went down," she wrote. “His body was never recovered and he was only 22 years old. That was the extent of information on the Web back then." Later Web searches revealed that Sgt. Matalamaki was an engineer with the Army 8th Air Force 429nd Bomb Group's 856 Bomber Squadron. On June 20, 1944, his crew was in a B-24 bomber en route to bomb German oil refineries when it was shot down over the Baltic Sea, according to www.492ndbombgroup.com. Further online searching by Heart found just one distant relative of Matalamaki. That relative wasn't interested in claiming the Purple Heart. So Heart kept the Purple Heart and made sure Matalamaki's sacrifice was not forgotten. She brought the medal to

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A photograph of Wiljo Matalamaki, with his Purple Heart and case that were found in a dump and returned to his family last week. the White Bear Lake VFW many Veterans Days and Memorial Days and “told anyone who would listen” about Matalamaki, she said. “I never knew Wiljo but he started to feel like family to me. I was very attached to his Purple Heart,” she said. The connection grew stronger during a visit to her cabin in 2013. With no electricity or running water, it is a rustic retreat built in the late 1800s. Heart knew that her mother had purchased the cabin from a woman nicknamed Bullwhip because she used a whip to fend off danger. She did not know who built the structure or who had been its early occupants. It was her getaway in the middle of 40 acres of woods with no neighbors in sight. Then one day she locked herself out of her retreat and trekked to the nearest neighbor seeking assistance. That neighbor provided her quite the revelation (“the shock of my life,” she said) when he referred to her cabin as the “old Matalamaki house.” The old man advised that Wiljo, his parents and his siblings had once lived in her cabin.

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Ramsey County Sheriff Reports The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: GEM LAKE • Four golf carts reportedly were stolen from the Gem Lake Golf Course overnight Aug. 3-4. A hole was cut in the fence near where the carts were stored behind the clubhouse. • A man was arrested for drug possession and being a felon in possession of a firearm after he was stopped for erratic driving at County Road E and Hoffman Road at 12:30 a.m. Aug. 4. The man had a loaded gun, multiple baggies of marijuana, a marijuana grinder and other paraphernalia and four pills that the man admitted were Oxycodone. WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP • A catalytic converter was cut off a vehicle in the Heraeus Medical parking lot July 29. • A garage in the 5000 block

of Otter Lake Road was burglarized the morning of July 29. Welder tools and cable were taken. A casino players card was left behind and an investigator was attempting to contact the owner of the card. The homeowner thought he might have left the door open. • A Cortec Corporation representative reported July 30 that someone had used a company account to purchase three unauthorized cell phones. The attempted theft was discovered and the order was canceled before the phones were shipped to the requested Kentucky address. • Theft from auto was reported in the 2300 block of Leibel Street on July 30. • Theft from auto was reported July 31 in the 5200 block of Lakeview Avenue. • A theft was reported Aug. 1 in the 5300 block of Bald Eagle Boulevard. • A vehicle was stolen from a garage on Bald Eagle Point Aug. 1. The homeowner reported hearing a horn honk,

saw a dark vehicle speed off and then saw his 2015 Chevy Traverse being driven away. The homeowner later realized that an unlocked vehicle in the driveway had been rummaged through; inside that vehicle was a garage door opener. The stolen Traverse was recovered in Minneapolis. It contained a number of items that didn't belong to the vehicle's owner. It was suspected that the items had been stolen; they included electronics and insurance papers that were returned to its owner, who lives in the township. • Three incidents of theft from auto were reported Aug. 1: in the 5400 block of Franklin Avenue and two in the 5600 block of Jenni Lane. • A Chevy pickup reportedly was stolen from a driveway in the 5200 block of Northwest Avenue overnight Aug. 1-2. • A resident in the 5600 block of Centerville Road reported Aug. 3 that someone had attempted to force open a back door to an outbuilding that he

uses for his business. • A vehicle reportedly was stolen from the 5300 block of Grand Avenue Aug. 4. The owner said he left the keys inside the 2001 green Chevy Suburban while he briefly went inside the house. VADNAIS HEIGHTS • Deputies responded to a fight between two men at Mad Jack's July 29. Neither of the men, ages 63 and 61, wanted to press charges. The older man was bleeding from the head. • An employee of the Barnett dealership reported July 30 a man traded in a vehicle and purchased a newer one June 16 and it later was learned the traded-in vehicle had a lien against it. The man, who is a Vadnais Heights resident, was not returning the dealership's phone calls. • A trailer containing tools reportedly was stolen from a business in the 4200 block of Centerville Road July 29 or 30. The trailer and tools reportedly were valued at over $8,000.

• St. Paul man, 22, was arrested for DWI Aug. 2 after he was stopped for driving erratically on I-694 at Rice Street. He tested 0.11 on a breathalyzer. • Seven incidents of theft from auto were reported Aug. 3: at Xperience Fitness, in the 4100 block of Hemlock Lane, 100 block of Primrose Court, two in the 3900 block of Woodview Court and two in the 3900 block of Woodview Drive. • A St. Paul woman, 34, was arrested on a felony warrant after a deputy checked on a suspicious vehicle at 4 a.m. Aug. 4 in the 3800 block of Tessier Trail. A passenger had a small amount of marijuana that was seized and the passenger was released without charges. • Two incidents of theft from auto were reported Aug. 4: in the 600 block of Clearbrook Lane and 100 block of McMenemy Circle.

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• Police were called to a disturbance and soon after also a theft report Aug. 4 in the 1900 block of Rishworth Lane. • A wallet containing nearly $700 reportedly was stolen from the 3600 block of Hoffman Road Aug. 5. A juvenile was involved. • Check fraud was reported Aug. 6 in the 4400 block of Highway 61. • A cell phone reportedly was stolen from the 2100 block of Orchard Lane Aug. 6. ARREST/CITATION • A driver was cited for underage consumption after a traffic stop on White Bear Avenue on Aug. 2. The driver tested 0.03 on a breathalyzer. • Two people were cited after a traffic stop for speeding Aug. 2 on County Road E near Jerry Street. The driver, a Brooklyn Park woman, 20, was cited for DWI after she tested 0.08 on a breathalyzer. The passenger, a White

Washington County Sheriff Reports The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents: • Fishing gear was reported stolen from a boat in the 300 block of Lakewood Lane in Birchwood on July 27. • A construction trailer containing numerous tools was reported stolen July 27 from a job site in the 900 block of Joliet Avenue N. in Grant. • A computer, tablet and cell phone were reported stolen July 27 from a vehicle parked on Hall Avenue in Birchwood. • Managers at Namco Manufacturing of Minnesota on 60th Street N. in Grant on July 30 reported stolen checks produced and cashed in California. • Two thefts were reported July 30 on Wedgewood Drive in Mahtomedi. A bicycle reportedly was stolen from the 500 block and numerous tools were reported stolen from a work vehicle. • Three bicycles were reported stolen July 31 from a garage in the 400 block of Lake Avenue in Birchwood. • A Hugo man, 22, was cited for failure to drive with due care and possessing marijuana in a motor vehicle Aug. 2 on Jamaca Avenue N. and 115th Street N. in Grant.

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Bear Lake woman, 20, was cited for underage consumption. • A Minneapolis man, 41, was arrested for third-degree DWI and giving a false name Aug. 3. He was stopped on Brooke Court and tested 0.11 on a breathalyzer. • An officer checked a vacant building in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue and found a man who appeared to have been living there for awhile. The man, 33, was arrested for trespassing. • A St. Paul man, 30, was arrested for DWI Aug. 5 after he was stopped at Highway 61 and Fourth Street and tested 0.16 on a breathalyzer. • Officers responded to a report of an argument in the 3800 block of Van Dyke Street Aug. 6. The complainant then fought with officers and resisted arrest. The 57-year-old man was booked for obstructing the legal process.

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OTHER • A vehicle window was smashed overnight July 30-31 in the 3600 block of Webber Street. • Police were called to a report of a fight Aug. 2 in the 2000 block of Fourth Street and found a man restraining a man whom he believed was stealing from a vehicles. The suspect was intoxicated and denied the allegation. No charges were filed. • A Dell Court resident reported his ex-girlfriend posted his phone number on a social media site with a request for people to send him explicit text messages. A report was sent to the city prosecutor for possible criminal defamation charges. • A road rage incident ended in a parking lot in the 1600 block of Ninth Street Aug. 6. The altercation was mediated without charges.

Romance series set in White Bear A series of new romance novels is set in White Bear Lake in the 1920s. Prolific author Lauri Robinson has penned four novels in The Daughters of the Roaring Twenties series. She is holding a book signing at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16 at the Barnes & Noble in HarMar Mall in Roseville. The books are published by Harlequin and are about the four daughters of a prohibition-era bootlegger. The Big Lake author said she chose White Bear Lake as the setting for the series because of its gangster history. Sara Markoe Hanson from the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society provided research assistance. More info about the author and her books: www.laurirobinson.blogspot.com.

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1. Stabbing victim identified, suspect charged A man with a criminal history was stabbed to death Thursday. A White Bear Lake man has been charged with his murder. White Bear Press > Featured + Mobile 2. Deck the hall for Centennial’s Coach Kruse Neil Kruse is inducted into the Minnesota State High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Quad Press > News + Mobile 3. Mahtomedi again is top state test performer - More District 832 students passed state standardized tests last spring than any other district in the metro, and likely the entire state. White Bear Press > News + Mobile 4. Pony athletic standouts, teams named to Hall of Fame - Four new inductees and three athletic programs have been named to the 2015 St. Croix Valley Sports Hall of Fame. Lowdown (SCV) > News + Mobile 5. 5K for fallen Lino Lakes officer finally ‘coming home’ - Silvera Memorial Run returns to Lino Lakes for Blue Heron Days. Quad Press > News + Mobile See Press Publications’ website www.presspubs.com for stories from the White Bear Press, The Citizen, Vadnais Heights Press, Shoreview Press, Quad Community Press, The Lowdown-Forest Lake Area and The Lowdown- St. Croix Valley Area.

National Water Quality Month “A c k n o w l e d g i n g the physical realities of our planet does not mean a dismal future of endless sacriﬁce. In fact, acknowledging these realities is the ﬁrst step in dealing with them. We can meet the resource problems of the world -- water, food, minerals, farmlands, forests, overpopulation, pollution -- if we tackle them with courage and foresight.” – Jimmy Carter I like the above quote from Jimmy Carter because it encourages all of us to have the courage and foresight to tackle the resource problems on our planet, and in our communities head-on. It is with this vision and hope for the future that I proudly serve on the Legislative Water Commission. Growing up in Minnesota, in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, I, like many of us, took water for granted. But as DNR reports and news media stories suggest, and lake homeowners know all too well -- water is a precious resource that can all too easily be contaminated and used up. August is National Water Quality Month, so I thought I’d take this opportunity to discuss what’s happening with water quality issues

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CHUCK WIGER here in Minnesota. This past legislative session we spent a lot of time discussing water quality issues. In our corner of the northeast metro, homeowners around White Bear Lake have been concerned about low lake levels for years. This session several bills were passed that take action on multiple fronts. The Environment and Energy bill passed in Special Session included a $100,000 appropriation for two studies of the White Bear Lake area that look at two possible solutions. The ﬁrst study will look at the cost feasibility of augmenting White Bear Lake from the Sucker Lake Chain of Lakes. Current cost estimates for augmentation have a huge range, anywhere from $15 million to $55 million. Part

of the goal of the study is to narrow that range and get a better idea of what the actual end price tag would cost. The second proposed study looks at the feasibility of building a wastewater treatment facility for communities surrounding White Bear Lake. The argument is that these communities are exporting all of their wastewater which ends up in the Mississippi River. Advocates for augmenting the lake are hoping these studies will give them better cost estimates so when it comes time to put together a bonding bill, their chances of being included in the ﬁnal bill will be better. The E-12 Bill that passed in Special Session also included a $150,000 appropriation for the Race 2 Reduce program which teaches kids in the local k-12 system about water conservation. This money will help the program expand and reach more kids and their families. The more people learn about water conservation techniques, the more communities can have a direct hand at controlling and maintaining both water quality and water levels.

This session also saw the creation of a technical advisory committee, which is charged with providing the scientiﬁc and engineering expertise necessary to provide our region with an adequate and sustainable water supply. This committee will allow White Bear Lake and the surrounding communities the opportunity to build a long-term plan for our area’s water resources. Looking ahead – there is hope on the horizon. The Minnesota DNR is expected to develop new protocol and a recommended protected elevation for the commissioner’s review by May of next year. The US Geological Survey will also be releasing a report on the project in November of 2016. To my constituents, I understand the frustration with the timeline of solving some of our water usage and quality problems. It is my hope that together we can learn how to use the best conservation methods, and build a strong and smart infrastructure system to protect this valuable resource long into the future. — Sen. Chuck Wiger represents District 43 in the Minnesota State Senate.

Save the ﬁsh, then eat them You may not always know where you are, but your phone does. By now, most of us have noticed that our smart phones are extremely effective at tracking our whereabouts. Beginning this summer, you might even be surprised to ﬁnd your phone giving you a reminder as you pull into a local boat launch – clean your boat, before and after getting on the water, to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Aquatic invasive species are plants and animals, not native to Minnesota, that threaten the health of our rivers, lakes and streams and cause millions of dollars of problems for local communities. Well known invasives include zebra mussels, carp, Eurasian watermilfoil, and curly-leaf pondweed. Once introduced to a body of water, they typically spread quickly and are expensive and nearly impossible to remove. To prevent the spread of aquatic invasives, the law requires all boaters to clean and drain boats, trailers and other equipment after coming out of the water, and to dispose of unwanted bait, including minnows, in the trash. Last year, the Minnesota Legislature allocated funding to counties to implement aquatic invasive prevention and education activities. Washington County was allotted $202,392, which they have passed through to several local entities for projects in

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ANGIE HONG 2015, including herbicide treatment of invasive Eurasian watermilfoil in Big Marine, Long, Jane, Demontreville and Olson Lakes, herbicide treatment and cutting of flowering rush on Forest Lake, and watercraft inspectors to monitor boat launches and water access points during summer boating and fall waterfowl hunting. In addition, the Washington Conservation District is working with partners to improve signage at popular boat launches and educate boaters and waterfowl hunters about what they can do to prevent the spread of aquatic invasives. That’s where the telephone location technology comes in handy. Public service announcements are being targeted to mobile devices near popular water bodies in the county to catch the attention of visitors, as well as local residents. If you check the weather while you’re out fishing on Big Marine Lake, you might see a banner ad urging you to “Save the fish..and then

eat them.” Click to conﬁrm, “Yes – I cleaned my boat today,” and you’ll be directed to a webpage with information about aquatic invasive species and a list of infested water bodies in the county. Taking it one step further, people can even upload a picture to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #SavetheFishMN to help spread the word and be entered into a contest with prizes from local businesses. In addition to funding immediate actions to address the threat of aquatic invasives, Washington County is also supporting the St. Croix River Association, which recently hired a full-time invasive species coordinator and is working with governmental and community partners in Minnesota and Wisconsin to create an aquatic invasive species plan for the entire St. Croix River Basin. The plan will include detailed strategies for prevention; research and monitoring; control of new and existing infestations; and evaluation. For more information about aquatic invasive species in Minnesota, go to http://www.dnr.state. mn.us/invasives/aquatic. — Angie Hong is an educator for East Metro Water, which includes the watershed districts, Washington County and the Washington Conservation District. Contact her at 651-330-8220 x.35 or angie. hong@mnwcd.org

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dren's hockey game or a football game. We had the flexibility to schedule around things. Our kids also learned a lot about life and business working here and we gave a lot of high school kids jobs over the years. I'm happy to have helped in their development. I wouldn't trade it for the world."

Zappa's closing its doors Zappa's Sporting Goods owner Fred Zappa is calling it quits. After 14 years serving White Bear Lake and surrounding communities, Zappa is taking a new job with an insurance company and liquidating his inventory. A social media post said he and wife MaryBeth were able to fulfill their dream of owning a business and the years spent selling sporting goods leave them with many fond memories. "An opportunity has arisen that we cannot pass up and we have decided to take our lives in a new direction," Zappa said. A liquidation sale is underway at the store, 5966 Hwy. 61 N., and doors will remain open until all merchandise is sold. Zappa admitted his location wasn't the greatest. "It's a long story why we built here 10 years ago," he said. "There was a project in motion in 2004 to build a hockey arena southeast of our property by Benson Airport. A White Bear Lake man was going to donate the property for two sheets of ice. We thought it would be a great area to move to with the arena and the new homes being built in the township. We pulled the trigger before they did and the project fell apart. It was a perfect storm with the economy and housing bust. It's been a struggle from this location." The store owner added it's undecided if MaryBeth will continue the embroidery business. The building will be sold or leased. "We want to thank all our loyal customers and the many friends we have encountered over the years," Zappa said. "It's been a great 14 years. And we never missed our chil-

Vacancy filled on downtown corner The Olive Branch Oil & Spice Company has moved into the former Floral Trunk space on Banning Avenue. Co-owners Bruce Bushey and wife Janet Richards moved into the space Aug. 1. "Everybody was screaming about the dentist taking up the [retail] space and Floral Trunk leaving, so I got first in line," Bushey said. "I looked at it as a perfect opportunity. We wanted to expand to bring more product in from around the world, add classes and private tastings and it was twice as big." The White Bear residents opened their store three years ago on Fifth Street but feel the corner spot offers better exposure, "especially to day-trippers." They also own a second store in Woodbury.

Merrick now recycles surgical instrument wrap A successful “blue wrap” recycling program created and operated by the Minnesota Waste Wise Foundation has been turned over to Merrick Inc. of Vadnais Heights. The program was the first of its kind in the nation. Blue wrap is a polypropylene material used to wrap surgical instruments for sterilization at health care facilities. Prior to program launch in 2010, blue wrap was not being recycled in Minnesota. The Minnesota Waste Wise Foundation, an affiliate of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, began collecting and recycling the material in a pilot project in 2009 with Fairview Health Systems and PPL Industries. The partici-

pating hospitals collected more than 30,000 pounds of the woven material during the first year. The program was awarded the 2010-2011 Governor’s Award for Pollution Prevention. To date, 19 health care facilities participate in the program, and in 2014, nearly 146,000 pounds of blue wrap was recycled. Merrick took over the program Aug. 1. “We are excited to add this material into our existing operation that provides meaningful work for 28 clients that process and bale more than 800,000 pounds of plastic annually that would otherwise go into local landfills,” said John Wayne Barker, executive director of Merrick Inc. Barker said they will be looking to expand the program once the transition is completed and the current participating health care facilities are satisfied. Merrick Inc. is a nonprofit corporation that provides employment and life enrichment services to 375 clients with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Fashion show tickets Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Aug. 12 for the fashion/ style show sponsored by Goodthings and Indulge salon. The event is Thursday, Sept. 17 at The Armory in downtown White Bear Lake. Tickets are $50 for a reserved seat, drink ticket and special gift; or $75 for a VIP ticket that includes a front row seat and wine tasting pre-show. Call 651-797-6440 for more info.

Letters to the Editor bling within our city. Myself, as a 20-year volunteer citizen in my city would say, “I hear a big sucking sound as our charitable dollars goes to White Bear.” We must support our nonprofit service organizations. Otherwise, taxes/ government will take the place of charitable giving/ helping. Please show up at this meeting and voice your support or call or email your local leaders and let them know which policy you’d prefer them to follow: Helping the less fortunate or subsidizing youth sports athletics? Editor's note: The White Bear Lake Area Hockey Association has applied to assume operation of the pull tab booth at Jimmy's Food and Drink. The Hockey Association, with the support of Jimmy's ownership, would You force out the Vadnais Heights Fire Relief Association. The application meets all of the city's requirements.

Charitable gambling Sharon Henschell VADNAIS HEIGHTS — Our City Council has a significant policy decision to make. On Aug. 19, our City Council will decide on an application for a White Bear youth athletics association to take the place of a Vadnais Heights charitable gambling service organization. I’m a supporter of free market, free society and government should not pick winners and losers. But perhaps there is a bigger question before our City Council? Historically, Vadnais Heights service organizations have been the primary operators of charitable gambling in our city. Data shows they have primarily supported the health, welfare and safety of our city by helping people with disabilities, seniors, the food shelf, etc. The original intent of our gambling laws and regulations would support the notion to “help the less fortunate.” Others would suggest youth sports athletic associations are equally allowed to conduct charitable gam-

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40th annual Vadnais Heights Heritage Days

WILDWOOD BOOK CLUB When: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Read the book and join the discussion. This month’s selection is “Ordinary Grace” by William Kent Krueger. Krueger will be the speaker at the 2015 MahtoREADi event held in November. The club is free and open to the public. No registration required. Contact: 651-426-2042 or co.washington.mn.us

BEARPOWER FAMILY FITNESS NIGHT

WHEN: Aug. 13-16

WHERE: Primarily Community Park, 641 E. County Road F. in Vadnais Heights

DETAILS: Booya, medallion hunt, senior picnic, Lions Pig Roast, Magic Bounce Fun Zone, free old-fashioned games, kiddie parade, 10K, 5K, 1K run, bingo, car show, ﬁreworks, Grande Parade and live music.

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the park, Shawn Silvera Memorial 5K run, Quad Chamber business expo and art fair. Contact: www. blueherondays.org

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When: 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 Where: Community Park, 641 E. County Road F, Vadnais Heights Details: Free showing of ‘Despicable Me’. Popcorn, root beer, and water for sale. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and bug spray. A Heritage Days event sponsored by F & M Bank. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights. com

MINNESOTA STARWATCH PARTY When: 9-11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 Where: Big Marine Park Reserve, 17495 Manning Trail N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Family program to get to know the constellations, hosted by Mike Lynch of WCCO. Visitors will use large reflecting telescopes to view the more distant parts of the universe. No registration required. Participants receive star maps and constellation charts. Contact: co.washington.mn.us

BLUE HERON DAYS When: Aug. 14-16 Where: Lino Park, 7850 Lake Dr. and throughout Lino Lakes Details: Street dance, parade, inflatables, kiddie carnival, petting zoo, business expo, family picnic, movie in

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When: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Road F Details: Monthly food distribution for lower-income Vadnais Heights residents. No preregistration required. Proof of residency required. Contact: Paul Schirer, 612-245-9259

HISTORICAL SOCIETY SCRAPBOOKING CROP When: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 Where: White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 4th St. Details: Enjoy a fun day with friends working on your scrapbook or craft of choice. $30 members/$35 nonmembers includes donuts, coffee, lunch, dinner, snacks, door prizes and more. Preregistration required. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.com

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

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When: 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 Where: Lakewood Hills Park Soccer Fields Details: Wear swimsuits and bring squirt guns, water bottles sponges and anything else to get people wet during the Ultimate Water Fight. Contact: kevin.tocko@ ymcatwincities.org

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ILYA and its links to White Bear Lake. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.com

RAINGARDEN WORKSHOP When: 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 Where: Vadnais Heights Fire Station, 3595 Arcade St. N., Vadnais Heights Details: Raingardens beautify a yard, provide habitat for native pollinators, and help stop polluted water from running into lakes, streams and wetlands. Participants learn basics and how to install a raingarden on their property. Grant money may also be available for property owners within the VLAWMO watershed boundary. Contact: 651-204-6074 or Kristine.jenson@ vlawmo.org

FREE SUMMER MOVIE SERIES – ‘THE BOOK OF LIFE’ When: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 & Thursday, Aug. 20 Where: White Bear Township Theatre, 1180 County Rd. J Details: Free family films, rated PG, shown on Wednesdays and Thursdays from June 17-August 20. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Contact: 651-653-3243 or mullerfamilytheatres. com

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FILLEBROWN HOUSE TOURS When: 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 22 Where: 4735 Lake Avenue Details: Visit the 1879 lakeside cottage – a true example of life during White Bear Lake’s resort era. $5/ adults; $3/12 and under. WBLAHS members free. Reservations recommended. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

WHO WERE THE FILLEBROWNS? When: 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Hear the story of the Fillebrown House, its residents and its many uses, as well as how it became a community landmark. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

When: 8 a.m. – noon Saturdays, through Sept. 26 Where: Triangle Park, Mahtomedi Details: Farmers and artisans sell home-grown and homemade items. – Submitted photo Live music. Contact: www. Park, 641 E. County Road facebook.com/ F, Vadnais Heights Mahtomedi Details: Free concert is AreaFarmersMarket part of Vadnais Heights Heritage Days. MIDWEST SKI OTTERS SHOWS Contact: When: 6 p.m. Sundays cityvadnaisheights.com throughout the summer ‘FREE AND EASY Where: Goose Lake BAND’ CONCERT AND on Hoffman Road, White FIREWORKS Bear Lake When: 7-11 p.m. Details: White BearSaturday, Aug. 15 based team of 120 Where: Community amateur skiers from Park, 641 E. County Road metro area F, Vadnais Heights Contact: www. Details: Free concert skiotters.com is part of Vadnais Heights Heritage Days. BALD EAGLE WATERSKI Enjoy a fireworks display CLUB SHOWS at dusk. When: 7 p.m. Contact: Thursdays, through cityvadnaisheights.com August Where: Centerville ‘WILDCAT COMBO BAND’ Lake in Centerville CONCERT Details: Members of all When: 1:30-4:30 p.m. ages perform waterskiing Sunday, Aug. 16 tricks. Club also performs Where: Community at summer festivals Park, 641 E. County Road throughout the state. F, Vadnais Heights Contact: 651-983-0161 Details: Free concert is part of Vadnais Heights Heritage Days. Contact: cityvadnaisheights.com

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CLASS REUNION

When: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 WHITE BEAR LAKE CLASS Where: The Fillebrown OF 1950 When: Aug. 25 House, 4735 Lake Ave., Where: Gulden’s, 2999 ACT HAPPY WORKSHOP White Bear Lake Highway 61, Maplewood When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Details: Annual free COMMUNITY PICNIC Saturday, August 15 concert on the lawn of When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Lakeshore the historic Fillebrown Saturday, Aug. 15 Players, 4820 Stewart House. Bring a picnic Where: Grant Town Ave., White Bear Lake supper and lawn chair. Hall, 8380 Kimbro Ave. Details: Dr. Act Happy Contact: 651Details: Residents are (Dr. Dale Anderson) gives 407-5327 or www. invited to learn about a presentation with tips whitebearhistory.org the charter and meet the on how to help laughter LEAGUE OF WOMEN commission members. 2015 TOWNSHIP DAY VOTERS/WHITE BEAR ST. MARY OF THE LAKE make a dramatically Hot dogs, chips, cookies CELEBRATION AREA ANNUAL KICK-OFF SUMMER FEST AND positive impact on your and beverages provided. When: Sat., Sept. 12 PICNIC MARTIN ZELLAR CONCERT life. For all ages; no Additional informational Where: Polar Lakes When: 5:30 p.m. When: 6-10 p.m. registration required. meeting held at 7 p.m. Park, 1281 Hammond Thursday, Aug. 20 Saturday, Aug. 22 Coffee and light snacks at Thursday, Aug. 20 at Oak Where: Waverly Where: St. Mary of the Road, White Bear 10 a.m. Hill Church, 9050 60th St. Gardens Picnic Pavilion, Lake Ball Field, 4690 Bald Township Contact: N., Stillwater. Details: Free concerts, 5919 Centerville Rd., Eagle Ave. lakeshoreplayers.org food, arts and crafts, North Oaks Details: Martin Zellar YMCA SPLASH & DASH kids’ activities, exhibits, Details: The public is and the Hardways When: 9:30 am Sat., fireworks. invited to attend to learn perform a concert for Aug. 15 Contact: www.cimore about the programs all ages. $15 per person Where: Lino Lakes white-bear-township. and events for the coming at gate or in advance YMCA, 7690 Village Dr. mn.us year. $6 donation. online; free for children BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE Details: Swim/run Contact: 651-493-0686 MUSIC IN THE PARK 14 and under. Festival event open to kids ages CORNFEST SERIES opens with Bo Riddley 5-12. When: 3-10 p.m. TACKLE BACK-TOWhen: 6 p.m. Sunday, and a variety of food, ice Contact: 651-259-2121 Saturday, Sept 12 SCHOOL STRESS Aug. 16 cream, snacks, beer, wine or www.linolakesymca. Where: St. Jude of the When: 6:30-8 p.m. Where: Hockey rink, and pop. org Lake, 700 Mahtomedi Thursday, Aug. 20 Birchwood Village Contact: 651-429-7771 Ave., Mahtomedi Where: Washington Details: Six member or stmarys-wbl.org 10TH ANNUAL SHAWN Details: Kids games, County Historic band, Any Day Now, SILVERA MEMORIAL RUN teen zone, great music, Courthouse, 101 West performs classic rock/ LAKE COUNTRY CHORUS When: 8 a.m. Sat., Aug. great food and the best Pine St., Stillwater OPEN HOUSE country and favorite 15 sweet corn around. Details: Learn how to When: 7:30-9:30 p.m. songs from the 60’s to Where: Lino Lakes Contact: 651-426-3245 recognize signs of stress Tuesdays, Aug. 25 and today. City Offices/YMCA or www.stjudeofthelake. ans anxiety and explore Sept. 15 & 22 Contact: Details: 5K run/walk org ways to help your kids Where: Redeemer cityofbirchwood.com in honor of fallen Lino manage their stress as Lutheran Church, 3770 Lakes officer Shawn they head back to school. ‘SIX TO MIDNIGHT BAND’ Bellaire Ave., White Bear CIRQUE ZUMA ZUMA Silvera. 50-yard Daisy When: 7:30 p.m. CONCERT Presented by the Youth Lake Dash for kids 10 and Friday, Sept. 18 When: 6-10 p.m. Service Bureau. $5 Details: Meet the under at 9 a.m. Part of Where: Chautauqua Friday, Aug. 14 registration. members, learn a new 2015 Blue Heron Days Fine Arts Center, Where: Community Contact: ysb.net song, try harmonizing Contact: www. Details: AfricanPark, 641 E. County Road on a tag, and learn about blueherondays.org or style Cirque du Soleil F, Vadnais Heights KATHLEEN WESTBERG Lake Country’s 47-year www.shawnsilvera.org BOOK SIGNING Details: Free concert is history in the White Bear performance with When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. acrobats, tumblers, part of Vadnais Heights Area. THE STORY OF THE jugglers, contortionists, Heritage Days. Contact: 651INLAND LAKES YACHTING Friday, Aug. 21 Where: Lake Country dancers and comedians. Contact: 645-7222 or info@ ASSOCIATION Booksellers, Washington cityvadnaisheights.com Q & A follows lakecountrychorus.org When: 6 p.m. Monday, Square, White Bear Lake performance. Aug. 17 Details: Maplewood ‘SPLATTER SISTERS’ Contact: 651Where: White Bear CONCERT resident signs copies 269-9888 or www. Lake Library, 2150 2nd When: 1-2 p.m. of her memoir, ‘Dying wildwoodartistseries.com St. Saturday, Aug. 15 Details: Historian Tom is Weird: A Journey of Where: Community Enlightenment’. Hodgson talks about the

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Polar Lakes Park pot of money in demand by Louise Ernewein Contributing Writer WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — The township's pot of gold in the form of revenue from its two interstate billboards is the focus of some serious interest from Polar Lakes Park groups these days. The township revealed one month ago that it receives $90,000 annually from its two billboards located on the I-35E border of Polar Lakes Park. Although that subject came up mid-discussion about potential funding sources for the relocation and renovation of the old Town Hall, it appears others were listening. At the Aug. 3 White Bear Town Board meeting, supervisors approved theoretically using some of the billboard cash to move the old Town Hall from its current site on Hoffman Road to a new location in Polar Lakes Park, where it would be renovated for a new generation of users and history buffs. Just a few minutes later, Ben Anderson, vice president of White Bear Soccer Club, stood to address them on that same pot of money. "The revenue from the billboards is of interest to us as something that could be used for improvements," said Anderson. "The soccer association is excited to see there might be additional funding sources for projects we might want to be partner-

ing on." Specifically, he said, the soccer club would love to see lighting improved at the soccer fields, as there had been a number of issues which, at times, had resulted in canceled games. "We have been working with the township to get electricians out there when needed, but we just want to make sure there are operating facilities and we aren't turning away game opportunities for our members," said Anderson. He added the 1,100-strong soccer association dreamed of bringing tournaments to White Bear Township and reliable lighting was a key factor in any making such hope a reality. Earlier in the meeting, Public Works Director Dale Reed had highlighted another Polar Lakes Park project about to get started that coincidentally will be paid for in part by that same Polar Lakes Park fund. In the conclusion to a two-year project, the grass infields for baseball fields 1 and 3 will see drain tile installed, turf replaced, the pitcher's mound rebuilt and re-grading of the infield performed. "It's player safety, No. 1," said Reed speaking after the meeting. "If you are a pitcher and the mound is in bad shape, you can slip or trip or get a ball in the face." He said there had also been issues with ground settling and standing water which, although to be ex-

pected as the fields had been constructed 15 years ago, had resulted in a number of game cancellations. After similar improvements had been made to the outfields last year, the decision was made to move forward this year with the infield upgrade as well. Although board supervisors said they were appreciative of Anderson's presence at the township meeting and his comments, they indicated they were committed to the vision — and the financing — for the old Town Hall. "This has been going on for years," said board Chairman Bob Kermes. "A dollar has not been spent yet, but we are getting closer. There are a number of uses identified for this building ... and it does have some historical significance." Supervisors authorized engineering firm TKDA to prepare plans and specifications to move the old Town Hall and provide construction administration for a fee of nearly $8,000. They also approved the designation of five potential funding sources for the approximately $200,000 project, none of which would include citizens' tax money. Anderson pointed out he was supportive of the park plans overall. "We want to help contribute to that [grander vision]," he said. "We love the park and just want to see it getting used and being beneficial for all members."

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This is a front entry perspective of the Tower Crossings senior housing project. She was able to support herself through the money she received from the condemnations." Lande died in 2008 at the age of 89. The Lande property was platted in 2012 to "memorialize a number of government actions over the years" that carved the original homestead into four separate tracts, noted Anne Kane, community development director. A company called Division 25 LLC purchased the two western parcels from the Jarmila Nechville Lande estate in November 2014. Their project consists of two phases: Phase One is a 112-unit senior facility and Phase Two is 40,000 square feet of retail space. The applicant is John Johannson on behalf of Division 25 LLC in partnership with Oppidan Investment Company, the same entity developing White Bear Marketplace on the old Kmart property. Senior housing will be built on the northern 4.8acre piece with the southern piece, 2.4 acres, developed for

retail. The 1.2-acre piece acquired from the city will be used for a shared access road opposite the northern access drive to Cub Foods. A traffic signal will be installed at the intersection when conditions warrant in the second phase. It was also noted that the development has the potential to provide a walkable neighborhood in an area designed to be auto-oriented. Staff recommended a more direct pedestrian connection be provided between the senior residential facility and future retail building. A retail tenant has not yet been secured for the commercial component. The applicant is proposing to install underground infiltration/filtration systems underneath its parking lots to handle stormwater. Under the current proposal overflow would be routed to the large wetland, but the city's engineering department is questioning if the site is suitable for infiltration. The applicant has had

initial discussions with representatives of Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO) regarding the wetland impact and mitigation plan. At this point, the developer plans to provide setbacks and buffer areas around a larger wetland at the northeast corner but impact the smaller wetland to the south. The plan will be subject to review and approval by VLAWMO. In its recommendation to approve, staff told commissioners the project complies with the Comprehensive Plan with regards to future density and offers to bring a high quality development that will be professionally managed by Ebenezer. The city has long supported the creation of senior housing. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the project 6-0 last month subject to conditions. The City Council was expected to hear the proposal at its Aug. 12 meeting (after press time).

Mahtomedi City Council Notes The Mahtomedi City Council took the following action at its Aug. 3 meeting: • Approved code amendments to allow residents to raise bees on their properties and a policy governing granting and rescinding of beekeeping permits. Prospective beekeepers must have training and must meet stipulations on the number, size, placement and care of their hives. The city administrator or a designee will decide whether to grant permits and has the authority to revoke permits due to noncompliance with the conditions or other “habitual nuisance.” When the city receives a permit application it will notify surrounding property owners. If neighbors file any objection, the city administrator or a designee will hold a meeting with the applicant and objector and attempt to mediate the concern. An applicant or objector who disagrees with the administrator's ruling can appeal to the council. The one resident who spoke at the public hearing indicated she and her husband plan to seek a permit. “We are really excited,” Virginia Green said. “We are trained and we are ready to bring bees in.” Green suggested the council limit neighbor notification to neighbors who would be within a few hundred feet of the prospective

hives. Her Lincolntown Avenue property is deep and narrow and abutted by a large number of properties, she said. The city attorney advised that the state standard is to notify all neighbors within a 350-foot radius of the applicant property. • Approved hire of two new Fire Department members who will work as EMTs. Laura Matus and Robert Burkel are both already certified paramedics. Burkel might complete training to also become a firefighter in the future. • Recognized Fire Department members for reaching milestone years of service: Chris Dettinger, 15 years; and Tim Albrecht and Tony Byerly, 10 years. • Discussed but took no action on a complaint from a resident regarding the flying of unlighted flags along Mahtomedi Avenue and Highway 12 on some holidays. Navy veteran Dennis Sanders objected, saying that flags are left up overnight without lighting, contrary to standard flag etiquette. He told the Press after the meeting that he requested the local American Legion take their holiday flags down at night or only affix the flags to light poles. — Kristine Goodrich

Stabbing Continued from page 1A The woman who knew the victim said Olson was supposed to give the ailing father of the family a ride to an appointment, but Olson was late and didn't have enough gas in his vehicle. The woman said she was waiting for Olson outside when the stabbing occurred. She reported that Derks, his brother and his friend emerged from the house covered in blood and told her they were going to claim that Olson tried to rob them. Derks' first court appearance was after press time Aug. 10.

Court records show Derks has prior misdemeanor convictions for theft, marijuana possession, underage consumption and obstructing the legal process. Olson also had a criminal history, including convictions of aiding and abetting murder, burglary, vehicle theft and drug sale and possession. White Bear Lake Police Department records show officers have been called to 2571 Crown Hill Court 50 times in the last five years, mostly on extra patrol requests and disturbance reports.

Purple Heart Continued from page 1A A year later, descendants of Matalamaki found her. Wiljo's nephew, Randy Heikkila and his wife were having a family reunion in the area with their children and grandchildren and they wished to see the old homestead. Heart gave them a tour of the cabin and learned more about the young man whose Purple Heart she cherished. Wiljo was the youngest child of a Finnish couple. His father died before he was born. He and his four older siblings were born and raised in her cabin. His brother also was killed during WWII. His mother lived there into her golden years. Heikkila did not know who had possessed the Purple Heart after his grandmother or how it might have ended up at the dump. The Purple Heart was at Heart's White Bear Lake home during their visit, so she couldn't immediately give it to Wiljo's nephew. She likely wouldn't have given it if she had had it. She first needed to know that its recipient would cherish it as much as she did, she said. Heart and Heikkila exchanged emails for the next several months. Heikkila sent photographs of his ancestors, finally giving Heart a face to go with the name she had known for so long but

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Tami Heart at Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel. knew little about. She brought the photo and the medal with her to her cabin one weekend. “I imagined [Wiljo's] mother, Emma, sitting upstairs as I was doing, holding the same Purple Heart. I imagined her crying over losing her youngest child to war,” Heart wrote. “I'm 50. She would have been around my age. I feel like we're all connected. Emma would have been relieved to know that her son's Purple Heart is no longer in a dump but miraculously back home where it belongs.” In emails Heart made plans to give the Purple Heart to Heikkila during the Aug. 9 church service at Fort Snelling Memrial

Chapel. The date and location was chosen because the nondenominational church was observing Purple Heart Day. Many of Wiljo's ancestors were in attendance. Heart admitted before the ceremony she was finding it hard to let the medal go. “I'm ready. I think the reason my mom found it is so I could return it,” she said. She believes God had a hand in her mother's discovery and her own opportunity to reunite the medal with family. “All those seemingly little meaningless events, God has a way of weaving them together to create miracles,” she said.

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August 9 – August 15, 2015

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Waterskiing on White Bear Lake, ca. 1970 1915 It is coming soon. In fact it is almost here. White Bear Lake Chautauqua – begins August 19 – with an array of platform talent that would do credit to any community. Congressman Len Root of Wisconsin, The Avon Sketch Club, The Bourchier Grand Opera Company, George Gibbons Yarrow of New Jersey… 1940 Jim Hane suffered a loss of more than $300 a few days ago when he lost 17 hogs through poison which found its way into city garbage. Mr. Hane has for several years had the contract removing the city garbage. He is able to give the city this service at a very low rate because he feeds the garbage to about 100 hogs. Householders have been warned frequently not to place poisons, glass bottles, bottle caps, matches or other things in the garbage which might be injurious to hogs and so far there has been no trouble. This is quite a loss to Mr. Hane as his hogs which were killed weighed about

100 – 450 pounds, and he was about to make a shipment…. 1965 The appliance dealer sweepstakes promotion which has been in effect in the area since June 21 has been completed. Mrs. DeWayne Johnson, 1958 Garden Lane, who registered at the Montgomery Ward store here, was the winner of a Signature No Frost refrigerator freezer… 1990 Within four days, 1979-1983 he had two heart attacks, a triple bypass and a section of his heart removed due to an aneurysm. Recently, at 52, Don Kolesar and his wife Cheryl, of Gem Lake, were featured on the Regis and Kathy Lee show, July 30, to give testimony on how their life has changed since he survived his heart complications…. 2005 In the early 60s, Doug and David Washburn learned to water ski using their father’s boat on White Bear Lake. More than 40 years later, the two plan to use the same lake to teach

their two nephews the sport of water skiing. And they will do it using the same boat. Oliver Washburn, Doug and David’s father, built the boat in 1954. He constructed the boat on his own time and with no help.

Looking Forward to the Past Upcoming Historical Society Events Scrapbooking Crop, Saturday, August 15th 10am10pm White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 Fourth Street Enjoy a fun day with friends working on your scrapbook or craft of your choice. Cost: $30 members/$35 nonmembers includes donuts & coffee, lunch, dinner, snacks, door prizes; and more! All proceeds benefit the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society and our ongoing efforts to preserve the stories of our community. Pre-register online www. whitebearhistory.org or call 651-407-5327.

– 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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Outhouse archaeology: Pro procures privy prizes by Michele Miron Editor If Mark Youngblood knocks on your door wanting to investigate your backyard, you may want to answer in the affirmative. The White Bear Lake resident, 52, is an expert in finding historic artifacts on residential properties — with a specific slant. The longtime treasure hunter knows how to locate old privy pits, excavating the sometimes-valuable vintage bottles and antiques buried there before restoring the landscape to its original state. Sure he gets grimy, but only from dirt. Over hundreds of digs, Youngblood has encountered only two pits that contained less-decomposed matter. In return for the right of way,

If you go: ‘Outhouse Archeology’ When: 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16 Where: Warden’s House Museum, 602 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Free. Presenter Mark Youngblood on his 30 years locating and excavating 19th and early 20th century privies and outhouses for historic artifacts.

the homeowners keep part of the findings as mementos related to their home's history. These days Youngblood, who works as a selfemployed metal scrapper by day, is in it for the thrill of the hunt and the chance to find specific collectors' items on his bucket list. The mother lode? That would be a vintage bottle bearing a White Bear Lake embossment. He discusses his hobby in a presentation at the Warden's House Museum in Stillwater Sunday, Aug. 16. Youngblood estimated he's completed nearly 1,000 digs throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois, 70 to 80 so far this year. Helping him gain permission through multiple property owners is that he and Princeton-based accomplice Brian Mann are somewhat well known in the field after being featured in regional media outlets. His favorite finds through the years? “The ones I like best are worth more to me than money. There have been several one-of-a-kind bottles. But recently I've been into early soda bottles I found in Menomonie, Wisconsin and coffin whiskey bottles — that refers to the shape of the bottle — embossed with the proprietor's name.” Bottles aren't the only treasures in the pits, considering latrines were the all-purpose disposal sys-

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These bottles were found Aug. 1 near Menomonie, Wisconsin.

tems of the day. Youngblood has found dentures, breast pumps, glass buttons, doll's heads and worn-out shoes, some of which likely fell in accidentally back then. Youngblood was bitten by the bottle collecting bug shortly after moving to White Bear Lake at around age 7. Collecting aluminum cans for profit in the woods near Dellwood, he began to find interesting vintage bottles and collectible beer cans. Eventually the Mariner High School grad moved on to scavenging at construction sites and dumps like one formerly off Highway 96. When workers dredged White Bear Lake circa 1977, he followed trucks to a nearby dump site and retrieved vintage treasures including bottles, license plates and a porcelain advertising sign. Another pickers' dream back in the day: the lakeshore off Lions Park, where customers at the former auto license bureau once routinely chucked old plates into the lake. After he got hooked he learned to quickly identify the nature and age of old bottles and began to amass his personal collection, selling some on eBay or Craigslist or at shows including the Minnesota Antique bottle, Advertising, and Stoneware Show and Sale in Bloomington each March. About 30 years ago he heard about fellow pickers making finds in long-abandoned and decomposed old privy holes, and decided to try it himself. Identifying likely sites can be a science in itself, he noted. Homes built prior to 1900 are the most likely to have had outhouses, but hidden treasure troves often exist near new homes built on old lots. Old residential maps help, as does talking with neighbors or noting new homes built in older neighborhoods. Some folks are understandably uneasy about letting a stranger dig up their yards, but once they view his “before and after” dig photos and/or see neighbors' fruitful digs they often change their minds, he said. These days, 10 to 15 percent of Youngblood's digs are by homeowner request; the rest usually involve knocking on doors for permission. To get started, he and accomplice Brian Mann of Princeton made their own tools, steel poles of four to eight feet with beads on the bottom, used to probe potential sites for the holes that might reveal artifacts. He soon learned to seek depressions in lawns, and

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Mark Youngblood searches in a pit July 11 near Red Wing. to feel the difference when his probe hits softer dirt, glass or other materials. Some sites have had up to seven different pits. The digging itself doesn't happen without a strong likelihood of a pit, and he checks with power companies first to avoid buried lines. The dig itself involves sectioning off surface grass or sod onto a tarp, excavating the hole with hand shovels (usually making at least a 4-by-4-foot opening), carefully removing any artifacts, then refilling the hole and replacing the surface. A typical dig lasts several hours. The artifacts are shared with the property owner, and valuable bottles can be sent to Youngblood's contact, who cleans off the effects of age via a mechanical “tumbler.” Lately, he said, homeowners have been particularly interested in the century-old heirloom seeds he finds underground that are native to the site; they can be used to grow new kinds of vegetables and flowers. While Youngblood has lately been conducting lots of digs in Menomonie, he said Stillwater, Bayport and Hudson are among his favorite digging sites. Stillwater pits are sometimes empty because the city once had a “dipping” service that removed outhouse contents, but the North Hill can often still yield great finds, he said. This time of year finds him conducting digs a couple times a week, but the local history buff spends winters conducting research, trading online and monitoring two Facebook sites he founded . To answer the question everyone has, no, the sites are almost

never still fecal-ridden. In two years, Youngblood has encountered only two pits that contained undecomposed matter because they were surrounded by clay. Because he's not the only privy digger these days, some sites he checks out have already been professionally searched. That doesn't deter him from trying again elsewhere. He pointed to a recent Menomonie excursion in which he dug up 70 pits that yielded 70 old bottles, 50 of which he gave to the homeowner. “It's the thrill of finding the unknown, another bottle I don't have, or something cool,” he said of the appeal. “We do that quite a bit.” The digs themselves often become entertainment for the residents, he noted. “Several people sit around, pull up lawn chairs and watch us dig. A 9-year-old girl in Menomonie was on her hands and knees, looking down and watching us dig the whole time.” — Michelle Miron is editor of The Lowdown

Interested in a dig? Youngblood seeks old privy pits to dig in Minnesota and Wisconsin, particularly near White Bear Lake houses built in 1900 or earlier. The digs are free if the property owner is willing to share the findings; otherwise, a fee is charged. Contact him at 651-329-0815 or myoung6766@aol.com.

Saving water one drop at a time Ramsey County manager proposes 3 percent tax increase Ramsey County's manager is proposing a biennial budget that increases spending an average of 2.5 percent and property taxes by 2.8 percent each of the next two years. County Manager Julie Kleinschmidt presented her budget proposal for 2016 and 2017 to the Ramsey County Board last week. She proposes $641 million in spending in 2016 and $655 million in 2017. Compared to the current budget, that's an $18.2 million (2.9 percent) increase in 2016 and a $14 million (2.2 percent) increase in 2017. A synopsis of the budget proposal is below. Detailed budget documents can be found at www.co.ramsey. mn.us. Public hearings will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Ramsey County Courthouse and at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30. Saint Paul Central High School. The County Board will adopt a maximum 2016 tax levy on Sept. 22 and is scheduled to vote on a final 2016 budget and tax levy and a preliminary 2017 budget on Dec. 15. Proposed revenues • This year, approximately $270 million (43 percent) of total revenues are raised through a property tax levy. The 2016-2017 budget proposal calls for an overall average levy increase of roughly $8 million (2.8 percent) each year — to $278 million in 2016 and $287 million in 2017. Ramsey County's property tax levy has not been increased since 2013. • Nearly $172 million (27 percent) of total revenues are federal and intergovernmental grants and transfers. These revenues are forecast to increase by an average of about $2 million per year — to $174 million in 2016 and $176 million 2017. • About $129 million (21 percent) of total revenues are from charges for service. This amount is projected to increase to $131 million in 2016 and $136 million in 2017.

• The remaining $52 million (9 percent) of revenues are from other sources. This amount is projected to increase an average of $2.4 million per year. This includes use of $9.6 million out of the county's reserve fund in 2016 and a reserve drawdown of $7.4 million in 2017. Expenditures A number of new or expanded initiatives are proposed in 2016 and 2017: • Expanded child protection services and additional child protection workers • More probation officers and expanded probation support services • Additional Veterans Services personnel • Additional Boys Totem Town staff • Expanded child support services in the County Attorney’s Office • Additional sheriff deputies for facility security and administrative support • A multilingual community outreach program for the Emergency Communications Center • An initiative to address lead abatement and other household hazards in homes • A new Shoreview library with expanded space and hours • Facility and access improvements at Lake Owasso Park • Additional youth programming at Tamarack Nature Center • Road resurfacing projects (funded by the wheelage tax) • Expanded early voting options for the 2016 general election — Compiled from county press release and budget documents

ter savings. Volunteers staffThe drawing for ing the Marketfest the Kohler dual booth for the Lake flush toilet donated Level Resolution by Ferguson Bath, Committee this year Kitchen & Lighting figure their giveGallery, Mahtomedi, aways will save milwas won by a Hugo lions of gallons of woman. The shower water from the aquiheads were won by fer over the next few Hallman visitors from White years. Bear Lake, Florida, WyoThe committee is part of the White Bear Lake Con- ming and St. Paul. Paul "The servation District whose Plumber" Carlson donated mission is to help resolve the the labor to install the toilet. Hallman said they also lake's low water level. Member Janice Hallman distributed 40 toilet leak demanned the booth during tection kits; 53 water wheels four Thursdays in July and to promote residential inprovided some figures for the door/outdoor water conserwater saving tools they gave vation; 45 children's water conservation activity books away: • 770 bathroom faucet aera- and the new zebra mussel tors at 9,200 gallons per year information brochures from (GPY) estimated water sav- WBLCD. She thanked everyone ings each, or 3.68 million galwho worked to make the lons per year. • One dual flush toilet, and Marketfest booth a success, four low-flow shower heads, with donations of water savfor 47,700 GPY estimated wa- ing fixtures, materials, labor,

and staffing time. "What really makes this effort so worthwhile is that the water savings achieved by the White Bear Lake Conservation District and the city of White Bear Lake continue to accrue yearly, because the faucet, shower, and toilet fixtures are permanent," Hallman said. "From Marketfest 2013 to Marketfest 2016, the estimated accumulated water savings is 18.84 million gallons. From 2016 to 2017 and every year following, estimated yearly water savings will be 10.48 million GPY, even if we stop any further permanent water-saving fixture distributions. That is the measurable value of all our work, along with raising awareness of water conservation and keeping the public informed of the latest information on the situation with White Bear Lake." — Debra Neutkens

Student News The following area natives were named to spring semester dean’s lists: St. Catherine University: Anna Callahan University of Notre Dame: Eric Gebeke Pine Technical and Community College: Alec Zielinski Dunwoody College of Technology: Nathan Hruby Creighton University: Brian Boerner, Elizabeth Shevik and Austin Smith University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: Emily Boosalis, Ryan McMahon, Haley Akermark, Harry Barrett, Kelsey Bocklund, Lindsay Buhl, Brittany Daubenspeck, Rebecca Deitz, Eleanor Erickson, Mandy Huang, Christopher Jennen, Jack Kreiser, Michael Lee, Meghan McCoy, Stephanie Noonan, Madeline Phelps, Hunter

Slack, Jane Storey, Madeline Storrar, Jessica Sweet, Joseph Viavattine, Albert Wu, Jamey Boerjan, Karl Breustedt, Jill Dusterhoft, Jerome Evenson, Zachary Hubinger, Robyn Hullsiek, Gabriel Johnson, Vincent Kancans, Megan Kratzke, Regina Kurandina, Samantha Nelson, Carly Neren, Moriah Otto, Kathleen Stalsberg, Maxwell Twum, Ryan Burke, Olivia Shepler, Andrea Wennen, Mark Agre, Emily Sevcik, Nicholas Larson, Angela Boreen, Madeleine Kuennen, Ellie Meyer, Christopher Zink, Katharine Bartel, Grace Bloom, Meera Damodaran, Katelyn Freeman, Matthew Freeman, Madeline Hansen, Daniel Kilgore, Michael McCabe, Louis Mielke, Elizabeth Rush and Christine Walz

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Sports Snyder on course to accept PGA challenge By Mark Aguirre Contributing Writer KOHLER, Wisconsin — Weather conditions at Whistling Straits Golf Course in Kohler, Wisconsin are usually extremely fickle. On the shores of Lake Michigan there's no telling what Mother Nature will conjure up and toss at the field of the best golfers in the world, who gather for the 97th PGA Championship beginning Thursday. One thing is certain, however — a Zephyr warning is in the offing. The Snyder clan and friends of Brent Snyder will be on hand to cheer on the accomplished golfer set to play at the 7,800-yard monster. The event marks the first major PGA tournament for Snyder and his brother and caddie Kyle, a fellow Mahtomedi High graduate. They grew up in Stillwater, and Brent played and worked at Stillwater Country Club and Oak Glen in Stillwater in his early days. After working for his business

degree at the University of Denver, Snyder joined the PGA in 2009. Since then he has worked at Troy Burne Golf Course in Hudson, Wisconsin with Dave Tentis, a Troy Burne PGA head professional and White Bear Lake Area High School grad. It's an understatement to say Snyder is excited about the opportunity to play in the prestigious PGA test. A qualified success Snyder was one of 20 competitors of 312 who earned a berth in the field thanks to a top-20 finish at the PGA National Championship, an event which concluded July 1 at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. He nailed down the berth with a needed par on the final hole. "I've played Whistling Straits a few times, including one day last week," he offered. "You always want to do the best you can, and if you weren't planning on or thinking you could make the cut, you probably shouldn't be there." He's paired with Tyrrell Hatton and Brendon Todd for the first two days.

Snyder divides his time between playing in tournaments, giving lessons and working with clients at his Troy Burne Golf Course base. He was the 2013 Minnesota PGA Player of the Year. "I'll have a game plan (for Whistling Straits), then do my best to follow it," he said. "I'm driving to the course (Aug. 2). It will be my brother and our wives, my mom and dad, my sister, and some of my clients. We've rented a house and are looking forward to a fun week." Snyder will return to help clients following the journey to Whistling Straits, and said he's always available to help golfers of any age improve their game. Contact him at www.brentsnydergolf.com. – Submitted photo

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Sports McCain’s tour includes stops at Dellwood, winner’s circle By Mark Aguirre Contributing Writer MINNEAPOLIS —The list of places Andrew McCain has lived in his mere 21 years on this planet reads like the agenda for "The Amazing Race." Texas, Florida, Maryland, Colorado, Australia and northern Minnesota are some of the stops. He is subleasing an apartment in Dinkytown this summer and playing and practicing at Dellwood Country Club. "A buddy of mine plays at Dellwood and introduced me to the course," he said. "I'll play there throughout the summer. Everyone has been so nice to me at Dellwood." He's played tournaments with varying results this summer, capped on the high side with a victory in the 2015 Minnesota

State Open at Mendakota Country Club in Mendota Heights July 23-25. McCain out-dueled former Minnesota Gopher Clayton Rask down the stretch in that event. He finished at 10-under, and carded a final round two-under par 70 for a 206 total over the three days. Rask fired a final round 73 to finish one stroke behind. Rask did pocket the winner's check of $8,500, but the still-amateur McCain departed with the sought-after championship hardware. "I hadn't been playing very well this summer, but I sure played well that week," offered McCain. "The greens were soft and receptive, and I was patient." He has also been patient about turning pro, but that may change soon. "I'd like to go to PGA Tour qualifying school and play on the Web.com tour or Canadian Tour, and hopefully some day on

the "regular" PGA tour," he said. He has a bagfull of options. "It really depends on how I'm playing," he added. "I could remain an amateur, or go back and play in Australia and spend some time with my coach." Those are lofty goals for a young man, but success hasn't clouded what he believes is the real bottom line. "I’d rather be known as a good person who can also play golf, rather than just a good golfer," he said. "Life is about much more than just golf. I think I've learned a lot about life from my 10-year old brother who has Down syndrome. I know at the end of the day, golf is not what will define my life." Down the road, he also hopes his life includes time in his recently adopted state. "We were here when my mom had a job assignment near the Boundary Waters, and spent time there and in St. Paul," he said.

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White Bear archers rank in world tourney NASHVILLE, Tennessee — At the 2015 National Archery in the Schools Program World Tournament in Nashville July 23-25, four members of the White Bear Lake Archery Team finished among the top 10 percent in the world, while another was in the top 20 percent.

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Parking tagged as No. 1 obstacle downtown by Debra Neutkens Regional Editor WHITE BEAR LAKE — Hands down, the biggest beef downtown merchants have is customer parking. A recent survey by Main Street Inc. asked business owners what changes could help attract day-trippers to downtown. The top response was "more accessible parking." That was followed by "more retail shops" and a

"larger selection of merchandise." Parking is a complaint that's been voiced before. "Some think parking is a problem and some don't," said Reed Vanderzee, owner of Auto Glass Express and chairman of the city's Economic Development Corporation (EDC). "If everyone agreed, we'd do something to fix it, but we don't have that kind of support in the community." Still, the Mainstreet Inc. survey provides im-

portant information to the EDC, Vanderzee noted, which is prompting a look into alternatives to expand parking. A public ramp would be on the list of fixes. A possible location for a ramp mentioned at the June EDC meeting is the US Bank lot on Second Street, although nothing has been proposed or endorsed, Vanderzee said. EDC member Mike Brass told the board he has shown the site to a potential developer who was

A promotion sheet prepared by the EDC provided the following 2014 demographics for White Bear Lake: • Resident population is 23,994 • Trade area population is 437,176 • Median age is 41 • Total households is 9,945 • Average household size is 2.35 • Median household income is $66,779 • Households with income $75,000 + is 40% • Traffic count at Hwy. 61 & 4th Street is 33,000 per day

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concerned with the visual appearance of the backside of the Ciresi building to the north. He also relayed some history behind the often-full municipal parking lot at Third Street and Banning Avenue. Back in the early ’60s, several business owners, including Brass' father Bob, who owned the Ben Franklin Store on Fourth Street (now Goodthings), understood the importance of urban renewal. He was among a group who lobbied to build the parking lot, which meant tearing down an old feed mill, a house and other businesses. That lot was part of White Bear's pitch to become an All America City in 1965. The younger Brass said he's convinced downtown will need a parking ramp, it's just a question of when. Vanderzee agrees it's time to get the decision "off dead center." "We've had the same discussion since 2011," he said. "Enough people are concerned that we need to look at it. If not the EDC,

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It had been getting a bit dry lately so the rain on Thursday and Friday, August 6-7, was welcomed. I totaled .63” with heavier totals recorded north of my White Bear Station. Another passing shower occurred Sunday afternoon, August 9. It was just enough to put a damper on afternoon plans, but skies cleared quickly and it was a pleasant evening. Overall, temperatures stayed in check but the dew point reached into the upper 60’s, making extraneous outside work a bit sweaty. Looks like we’re in store for some typical August weather for the next week. Astronomy Note: The Perseid shower peaks on Friday, August 14, but will be visible this week. Look up in a northerly and slightly eastern direction. Frank Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake. Weather data and observations are from his weather station and trips around the area. Frank can be found on the internet at WeathermanWatson.com.

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who will take up this cause?" The EDC chairman admits they don't have a solution to the parking problem, as yet. "We're just trying to determine where we'd get the most support. And who will pay for it? It might be [that] everyone continues to ignore it. People may not even own cars in 10 years." Parking aside, the Mainstreet survey also asked what type of business will have the greatest impact on enhancing shopping and dining. The top choice? A boutique, followed by a tie for shoe store and food co-op. The next closest thing on the wish list was a florist. Businesses singled out in the survey for wooing to White Bear included a Duluth Pack-type or REI store, a Trader Joe's, shoe repair, more variety of dining such as ethnic or local organic foods, and a bike store. Red Wing or Schuler Shoes, a store like River Valley Co-op in Stillwater, Whole Foods, and Patina were also suggested in the survey. Vanderzee said the EDC is in the process of making calls on other shopping districts in efforts to recruit businesses to

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Bear banners adorn light poles in the downtown district. White Bear Lake. "We can't name names, but some weren't mentioned in the survey that may be interested in expanding to our community." The Mainstreet survey also indicated 40 percent of current business owners plan to expand within two years. Downtown shoppers seemed to agree with the merchants. Results of a Mainstreet survey asking the major disadvantages of downtown shopping showed "lack of parking" first, followed by "high prices" and "lack of selection" third among the 206 who responded.

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Sue Herlund, 73, of White Bear Lake, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord Jesus on August 1, 2015. She is survived by husband Ken; three sons: David, Jon and Scotty, one daughter, Shelley; three grand and six great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 14 at Redeeming Love Church, 2425 White Bear Ave., Maplewood. Visitation 10 a.m. at the church.

William “Bill” O. Ney Jr., age 98, of Rochester, formerly of Mahtomedi, died on Thursday, August 6, 2015, at Meadow Lakes Senior Living in Rochester. Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2015, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes with Chaplain Lincoln Engelbert officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes is located at 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN 55901; 507- 2893600. www.ranfranzandvinefh.com

Lee (Harriet) Schulenberg, of Sun City Center, Florida, formerly of White Bear Lake, died Aug. 5. Funeral service was Aug. 8 at Honsa Family Funeral Home, White Bear Lake. Interment Lakeview Cemetery.

Sever Robert L. Sever, 89, of White Bear Lake, died Aug. 5. Bob was proud of his military service in World War II as a member of the 102nd Infantry Division and was a Purple Heart recipient. Private burial at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

Larsen Charles George Larsen, 92, of White Bear Lake, died Aug. 7. He is predeceased by his parents, Christ and Lillian Larsen; his brothers, Reuben and Leonard; and his wife Eunice. Survived by wife, Roxanne Wieken Larsen; sons, David (Marj) and Donald (Gail); daughter, Charlene Imgrund and step-son Ken Wieken. Also survived by grandchildren, Samantha and Charles Imgrund, Chris (Heather) Larsen, Jenny, and Kevin and Keith Wieken; great-grandchildren Dylan and Ryan, and Jasmine Wieken; brother Harold and many nieces, nephews and friends. Chuck served in the Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1945, as a member of the 8th Air Corps, 445th Bomb Group, 703rd Bomb Squadron. He was stationed at an airfield in Tibenan, England as an armorer on a B-24. After his discharge, Chuck married Eunice Berg in June, 1945. He worked at the Army Ordinance Arsenal plant until 1958, then went to work for the St. Paul Post Office until his retirement in 1982. Chuck and Eunice were married for 42 years until her death in January 1987. He provided loving care to her during her final illness. In December of 1988, Chuck married Roxanne and in 1989, they moved to White Bear Lake. Chuck was very involved in his church as an usher, greeter and head of the transportation team and could always be found in the kitchen at the pancake breakfasts. Bowling and golf were his lifetime hobbies. Memorial service is 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12 at Arlington Hills Lutheran Church, 1115 Greenbrier St. Interment Union Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the church.

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Winship Karen Berg Winship, 85, died Aug. 5, 2015. Private family funeral.

Eldridge Charles M. Eldridge, 86, of North Oaks, died July 31. A celebration of life was held Aug. 5 at House of Hope Church, St. Paul.

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Ettesvold Michael David Ettesvold, 36, of Hugo, died Aug. 7. Survived by parents David and Jill of Mahtomedi, brothers Joseph and Alex. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 at First Lutheran Church, 4000 Linden St., White Bear Lake. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Honsa Family Funeral Home. Interment Lakeview Cemetery.

Jeans Gregory Daniel Jeans, 55, of Mahtomedi, died Aug. 2. Memorial service was Aug. 7 at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi. Interment Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis.

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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: (Be You)tiful Photography 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 770 Willow Grove Lane Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 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. Rachael L. Halvorson 770 Willow Grove Lane Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 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: August 3, 2015 Signed: Rachael Halvorson Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 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: 5/25/2005 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $158,209.06 MORTGAGOR(S): Rodney J. Rodriques and Jean M. Rodriques, Husband and Wife as J/T MORTGAGEE: Beneficial Loan and Thrift Co. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 6/1/2005 as Document Number 3859945 in the Office of the County Recorder, Ramsey County, Minnesota ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 7/8/2015 as Document Number A04563779 in the Office of the County Recorder, Ramsey County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 26.29.22.23.0141 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY IN RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 27, BLOCK 3, HAZEL PARK DIV. 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF ON FILE OR OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA. ABSTRACT PROPERTY STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1825 Case Ave. E, Saint Paul, MN 55119 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Beneficial Loan and Thrift Co. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: None TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: N/A THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE: $188,130.14 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 preforeclosure 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, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 10/6/2015 at 10:00AM PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55102to 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 6 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 4/6/2016, or the next business day if 4/6/2016 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: 8/13/2015 U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust, 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 August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 9 and 16, 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: July 30, 2008 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $189,905.00 MORTGAGOR(S): James B Roth (Unmarried) MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for U.S. Bank N.A. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 100021278928090567 SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association LENDER: U.S. Bank N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Ramsey County Minnesota, Registrar of Title, on September 30, 2008, as Document No. 2052412. ASSIGNED TO: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Dated: October 15, 2014, and recorded October 23, 2014 by Document No. T02515712. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Unit No. 1408, Common Interest Community Number 538, Irvine Park Towers II, Ramsey County, Minnesota PROPERTY ADDRESS: 291 7th St W #1408, St Paul, MN 55102 PROPERTY I.D: 01.28.23.14.0382 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: One Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Eight and 84/100 ($185,728.84) 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 above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM on October 1, 2015 PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey County City Hall, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, St. 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), their personal representatives or assigns is 6.00 months from the date of sale. If Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. Section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Section 580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on April 1, 2016, or the next business day if April 1, 2016 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. “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: Au-

gust 12, 2015 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Randall S. Miller and Associates, PLLC Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgage/Mortgagee Canadian Paciﬁc Plaza, 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 2050 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 952-232-0052 Our File No. 15MN00256-1 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. A-4536574 08/12/2015, 08/19/2015, 08/26/2015, 09/02/2015, 09/09/2015, 09/16/2015 Published six times in the White Bear Press on August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 9 and 16, 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: 7/19/2006 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $129,440.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Rebecca S. Wald and Darin Wald, Wife and Husband MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Minnesota Funding Group DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 8/14/2006 as Document Number 3970167 in the Office of the County Recorder, Ramsey County, Minnesota ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for the PrimeStar-H Fund I Trust DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 2/11/2015 as Document Number A04543723 in the Office of the County Recorder, Ramsey County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 33.29.22.24.0089 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 14 in Block 86 of Leffman’s Subdivision of Block 86 and 87 of Lyman Dayton’s Addition to St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. A.P.N. 33.29.22.24.0089 ABSTRACT PROPERTY STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1008 E 3rd St, Saint Paul, MN 55106 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Minnesota Funding Group RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Statebridge Company TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 1003822-0500809246-3 THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE: $147,250.07 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 preforeclosure 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: 9/8/2015 at 10:00AM PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, St. 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 6 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 3/8/2016, or the next business day if 3/8/2016 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: 7/8/2015 Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for the PrimeStar-H Fund I Trust, 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.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA STATEMENT OF NET POSITION DECEMBER 31, 2014 Governmental Activities Assets Cash and investments Interest receivable Accounts receivable, net Taxes receivable Special assessments receivable Intergovernmental receivable Internal balances Prepaid expenses Capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation: Land and improvements Buildings and improvements Other improvements Furniture and equipment Infrastructure Distribution \ Collection system Work in progress Total assets Liabilities Interest payable Accounts payable Contracts payable Accrued wages payable Intergovernmental payable Deposits payable Unearned revenue Noncurrent liabilities: Due within one year Due in more than one year Total liabilities Net Position Net investment in capital assets Restricted for stormwater Restricted for debt service Unrestricted Total net position Total liabilities and net position

30,913,233 37,672 290,706 170,428 5,431,457 284,708 (899,949) 80,108

Business-Type Activities $

1,341,507

Total $

1,593,720 363,688 25,793 899,949 149,066

9,088,512 8,139,832 729,496 2,090,736 39,306,596

32,254,740 37,672 1,884,426 170,428 5,795,145 310,501 229,174

490,275 1,231,814

9,578,787 9,371,646 729,496 2,837,242 39,306,596 1,790,949 11,098,934

746,506 1,790,949

11,098,934 $

106,762,469

8,633,267

115,395,736

26,104 829,806 114,899 436,748 1,529 1,300 44,313

379,289

26,104 1,209,095 114,899 436,748 10,207 33,410 44,313

8,678 32,110

1,075,000 4,050,324

6,580,023

420,077

7,000,100

70,454,106 31,033 192,389 29,504,918 100,182,446 106,762,469

4,259,544

74,713,650 31,033 192,389 33,458,564 108,395,636 115,395,736

The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 12, 2015.

3,953,646 8,213,190 8,633,267

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public notices 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.

LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: American Residential Mortgage, LP RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2677 South Shore Boulevard, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 24.30.22.44.0007 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 38, Block 1, Bellaire, White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $400,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $506,899.87 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: August 4, 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 five (5) weeks from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives pursuant to prior mortgage postponement 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 September 8, 2015, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None Dated: June 3, 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 - 15-002950 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published six times in the White Bear Press on June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2015. NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 580.07, the foregoing foreclosure sale is postponed until September 29, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the Sheriff’s Office, Lowry Building / City Hall Annex, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, St. Paul, MN, in said county and state. Dated: August 6, 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 - 15-002950 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 12, 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: 10/01/2004 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $370,313.71 MORTGAGOR(S): Donald B. Jorovsky and Jo Ann Matson, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: ¬Beneficial Loan and Thrift Co. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 10/26/2004 as Document Number 3802724 in the Office of the County Recorder, Ramsey County, Minnesota ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 06/11/2015 as Document Number A04559969 in the Office of the County Recorder, Ramsey County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 20.30.23.32 0057 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT 1, BLOCK 2, PIKE LAKE CHANNEL ADDITION ABSTRACT STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1459 12th Terrace NW, New Brighton, MN 55112 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Beneficial Loan and Thrift Co. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans TRANSACTION AGENT: None THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE: $41,665.14 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: 09/15/2015 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 03/15/2016, or the next business day if 03/15/2016 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: 07/22/2015 U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust, 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 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2015.

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 8, 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 8,2016 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: July 7, 2015 Green Tree Servicing LLC 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 8 - 15-002794 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published six times in the White Bear Press on July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19 and 26, 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: November 24, 2004 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $88,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Louella M Kromrey, a single woman MORTGAGEE: Spectra Financial, Inc. SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association LENDER: Spectra Financial, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Ramsey County Minnesota, Recorder, on January 20, 2005, as Document No. 3826297. ASSIGNED TO: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Dated: November 24, 2004, and recorded January 20, 2005 by Document No. 3826298. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Unit 111, Fleur Royale, a Condominium Ownership No. 79, Ramsey County, Minnesota PROPERTY ADDRESS: 183 Little Canada Rd Unit 111, Saint Paul, MN 55117 PROPERTY I.D: 06.2922.42.0021 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: Seventy-Nine Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Two and 40/100 ($79,222.40) 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 above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM on October 1, 2015 PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey County City Hall, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, St. 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), their personal representatives or assigns is 6.00 months from the date of sale. If Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. Section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Section 580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on April 1, 2016, or the next business day if April 1, 2016 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. “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: August 12, 2015 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Randall S. Miller and Associates, PLLC Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgage/Mortgagee Canadian Paciﬁc Plaza, 120 South Sixth Street, Suite 2050 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 952-232-0052 Our File No. 14MN00283-1 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. A-4537038 08/12/2015, 08/19/2015, 08/26/2015, 09/02/2015, 09/09/2015, 09/16/2015 Published six times in the White Bear Press on August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 9 and 16, 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: 11/05/2010 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $131,479.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Elizabeth P. Pace MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Select One Mortgage, Inc. A Wisconsin Corporation DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 12/21/2010 as Document Number 2130076 in the Office of the County Registrar of Titles, Ramsey County, Minnesota ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to Planet Home Lending, LLC DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 03/10/2015 as Document Number T02531571 in the Office of the County Registrar, Ramsey County, Minnesota TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 25.29.23.12.0138 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 18, Block 17, Auerbach & Hands Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota REGISTERED/TORRENS PROPERTY: Torrens Certificate No. 583160 STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1144 Virginia Street, Saint Paul, MN 55117 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Select One Mortgage, Inc. A Wisconsin Corporation RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: First Mortgage Corp. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100052550307754480 THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE: $131,206.62 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: 09/03/2015 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 03/03/2016, or the next business day if 03/03/2016 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 Planet Home Lending, LLC, 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 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12 and 19, 2015.

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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: Twin City Importers 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 3610 Highway 61 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Barnett Companies, Inc. 3430 Highway 61 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 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 24, 2015 Signed: Jack Mayeron, Secretary and General Manager Published two times in the White Bear Press on August 5 and 12, 2015.

CITY OF GEM LAKE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING There will be a Public Hearing at the August 18th City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting to discuss the proposed draft budget for 2016. The City Council Meeting is scheduled for 7:00 P.M. at 4200 Otter Lake Rd, Gem Lake. 08/03/2015 Robert L Uzpen, Mayor Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 12, 2015.

CITY OF GEM LAKE NOTICE OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING CORRECTION There will be a special City Council meeting to be held on Thursday August 13th. This is an open meeting to the Public. The city council will be discussing the Water Project. The City Council Meeting is scheduled to meet at 7:00 P.M. at 4200 Otter Lake Rd, Gem Lake. 7/22/2015 Robert L Uzpen, Mayor Published two times in the White Bear Press on August 5 and 12, 2015.

CITY OF GEM LAKE NOTICE OF HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Gem Lake will meet in the Council Chambers of the Heritage Hall at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 13th, 2015 to consider the extension of a municipal water main along County Road E between Hoffman Road East in White Bear Lake and Scheuneman Road in Gem Lake by the City of Gem Lake in 2015 pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 429.011 to 429.111. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement will be heard at this meeting. Robert Uzpen, Mayor Published two times in the White Bear Press on August 5 and 12, 2015.

CITY OF MAHTOMEDI WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 2015-03 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MAHTOMEDI CITY CODE, CHAPTER 3, SECTIONS 3.01 AND 3.02, ADDING SECTION 3.11 RELATING TO THE KEEPING OF BEES, AND AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE A BEEKEEPING PERMIT FEE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAHTOMEDI ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section One. Amendment. Chapter 3, Section 3.01, of the Mahtomedi City Code is hereby amended to include the following definitions: “Colony” means an aggregate of bees consisting principally of workers, but having, when perfect, one queen, drones, brood, combs and honey. “Hive” means the receptacle inhabited by a colony that is manufactured for that purpose. “Honeybee” means all life stages of the common domestic honey bee, apis mellifera. African subspecies and Africanized hybrids are not considered to be honeybees for the purposes of this Chapter. Section Two. Amendment. Chapter 3, Section 3.02, subdivision 1 of the Mahtomedi City Code is hereby amended to read as follows. The underlined text shows the proposed additions to the section and the struck out text shows the deleted wording: Prohibition. No person may keep within the City any of the following: Any wild animal; Any hoofed animal; or Any farm animal;. or Any hive or other facility for the housing of bees. Section Three. Enactment. Chapter 3, Section 3.11, of the Mahtomedi City Code is hereby adopted as follows: 3.11 KEEPING OF BEES. Certain Beekeeping Permitted. It is the purpose and intent of this section to permit the keeping of honeybees as a hobby, subject to the regulations contained hereinafter. It is recognized that the ability to cultivate one’s own food is a sustainable activity that can also be a rewarding pastime, and that gentle strains of honeybees can be maintained within populated areas without causing a nuisance if carefully managed. It is the purpose and intent of this section to permit the keeping of bees in such ways that is not a nuisance or detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare. Permit Required: No person shall keep, maintain, or otherwise care for bees within the City without first obtaining a beekeeping permit. Conditions. The keeping of honeybees is permitted, pursuant to a permit issued under this section, subject to the following conditions: No more than four (4) colonies may be kept on any one property. Honeybee colonies shall be kept in hives with removable frames, which shall be kept in sound and usable condition. Each hive structure shall not exceed twenty (20) cubic feet in volume. A convenient source of water shall be available within ten (10) feet of the hives at all times that the colonies remain active outside of the hive. An adjacent lake or pond shall not constitute an acceptable convenient source of water. No wax comb or other material that might encourage robbing by other bees shall be left exposed outdoors. Such materials shall be stored in sealed insect-proof containers or placed within a building. Beekeeping equipment shall be maintained in good condition and unused beekeeping equipment shall be protected to prevent occupancy by swarming honeybees. Hives shall be continuously managed to provide adequate living space for their resident honeybees to control swarming. In any instance in which a colony exhibits unusually aggressive behavior, it shall be the duty of the permit holder to promptly take appropriate action to address the behavior. No honey may be sold from the property where the hives are located unless a home occupation permit has been issued for the property. Hives must be located at least ten (10) feet from all property lines and at least twenty-five (25) feet from a principal building on an abutting lot or a public sidewalk. Hives may not be located in a front yard. A flyaway barrier shall shield any part of a property line that is within twenty (20) feet from a hive. The flyaway barrier shall be six (6) feet in height and shall consist of a wall, fence, dense vegetation or a combination thereof such that the bees will fly over, rather than through it to reach the hive. If the adjoining property is undeveloped, with no trails or sidewalks located within twenty (20) feet of the property line, a flyaway barrier is not required. Each hive shall be posted with a “Warning: Bee Hive” sign consisting of letters at least four (4) inches tall. Permit Process: An applicant shall complete an application form provided by the City. The application shall include a site plan depicting the property and showing the location, size and type of the hives. Applicants shall complete a beekeeping training course prior to issuance of a permit. Proof of completion of the required training course shall be provided at the time of permit application. The curriculum of the beekeeping course shall be similar to that of the beekeeping courses offered by the University of Minnesota, Century College, or the Three Rivers Park District Permit holders shall submit a new application to the City following issuance of a beekeeping permit if the permittee proposes to increase the number of colonies located on the property. Applicants who are not the owner of record of the property where honeybees will be kept shall provide evidence of the property owner’s consent to the beekeeping activity on the property. Notice that an application for a beekeeping permit has been submitted shall be mailed to all record owners of property located within three hundred fifty (350) feet of the property lines of the property where the beekeeping is proposed to occur. If there are no objections received within ten (10) days of mailing the notices, the permit application will be processed by City Staff. If written objection to the issuance of the beekeeping permit is received by the City within ten (10) days of the mailing of the permit application notice, the City Administrator shall hold an informal hearing with the applicant and objector pursuant to the City’s beekeeping permit policy prior to issuing or denying the permit application. Any person who wishes to appeal the issuance or denial of a beekeeping permit may appeal the issuance or denial of the permit pursuant to the process outlined in Section 11.01, subd. 8.24 of the City Code. Beekeeping permits shall expire five (5) years after issuance unless sooner revoked. A beekeeping permit is non-transferable and shall only permit the keeping of bees by the permit holder at the location listed on the permit. Right of Entry for Inspection: City Staff may enter and inspect any property for which a beekeeping permit has been issued following notice to the property owner at any reasonable time for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this section. Violation and Penalties: If a violation of the terms of this Section or the beekeeping permit is found, the City shall give written notice thereof to the permit holder. If the violation is not remedied within ten (10) days of the date of the notice, a misdemeanor citation may be issued and/or the beekeep-

ing permit may be revoked following notice and a hearing before the City Administrator. Section Four. Amendment. The fee schedule for the City of Mahtomedi is hereby amended to include the following fee: Beekeeping Permit $30 Section Five. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its publication as provided by law. Passed in regular session of the City Council on the 3rd day of August, 2015. CITY OF MAHTOMEDI Jud Marshall, Mayor Attested: Mary Solie, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 12, 2015.

CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vadnais Heights City Planning Commission will meet and conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 800 E. County Road E, to consider applications submitted by Linda McGinty of Motors Management Corporation on behalf of The Luther Company, LLLP for the rezoning from Commercial Three (C3) District and Industrial (I) District to Planned Unit Development (PUD) of four parcels; a Planned Unit Development; and a Site Plan Review for the redevelopment and expansion of the Luther Automotive site. The project will involve the demolition of the multi-tenant industrial building at 1451 Willow Lake Boulevard and the White Bear Subaru building at 3505 Highway 61, and the construction of a new 50,500 SF building on the SW portion of the parcel. The White Bear Acura building at 3525 Highway 61 will remain open. The four existing parcels would be combined to create a PUD for, ultimately, two buildings to be located on one site with shared parking, display, and access. The property is located at 3505 Highway 61, 3525 Highway 61, and 1451 Willow Lake Boulevard, Vadnais Heights, Ramsey County, Minnesota. The legal descriptions of the properties involved are as follows: Parcel 1: Tracts A, B, & C, Registered Land Survey No. 256; Parcel 2: Tract D, Registered Land Survey No. 256; Parcel 3: Tract E, RLS No. 256; and Parcel 4: That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 30, Range 22, described as follows: Commencing at the point of intersection of the South line of City View Garden Lots and the centerline of White Bear Road; thence West along the South line of said Addition 231.63 feet to the Westerly right-of-way line of the present State Trunk Highway 61, which is the point of beginning of the property to be described; thence West along the South line of said Addition 516.37 feet; thence South at right angles 330 feet; thence East at right angles 425.80 feet to the Westerly right-of-way line of the present State Trunk Highway 61; thence Northeasterly 341.41 feet along said right-of-way line to the point of beginning and there terminating. Anyone wishing to be heard in regard to this matter will be given an opportunity at this time. The application is available for public review at City Hall during normal business hours. Questions or comments should be directed to Carie Fuhrman, Planning and Community Development Director, at 651-204-6027 or carie.fuhrman@cityvadnaisheights.com. FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS Kevin P. Watson, City Administrator Dated: August 6, 2015 Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 12, 2015.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of White Bear Lake Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, Minnesota on Monday, August 24, 2015 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to hear and make a recommendation to the City Council on the following requests: A. Case No. 15-15-V: An application by Carisa and Steven Vermeersch for a variance from the 25% maximum rear yard cover limit per Code Section 1302.030, Subd.4.i.2.e in order to replace the existing one-car detached garage with a two-car detached garage, increasing the rear yard cover to 33.5% for the property located at 1915 Birch Lake Avenue. B. Case Nos. 15-16-V: An application by White Bear Woods Apartments to request a sign variance per Code Section 1202.140, Subd.2.a, to allow a second freestanding sign for the property located at 4800 Centerville Road. The new single-faced, 35 square foot monument sign would be located at the southeast corner of Centerville Road and Birch Lake Blvd. N. Unless continued by the Planning Commission, these cases will be heard by the City Council on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at the same time and place as listed above. Comments may be presented at the public hearing or ﬁled with the City Clerk until 4:30 p.m. on the Friday before the hearing. Each response will be considered before the Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the City Council. If there are questions concerning these applications, please call the City’s Planning and Zoning Ofﬁce at (651) 429-8561. Ellen Richter, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 12, 2015.

RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITIES Ramsey County releases solicitation opportunities on Onvia DemandStar its official web site as an alternative method of public notice pursuant to Section 331A.03 of the Minnesota Statutes. Individuals may go to the Onvia DemandStar section of the Ramsey County Purchasing Webpage www.co.ramsey.mn.us/ba/procure.htm to access registration information. SOLICITATION: RFB-PRK8258-KR OPENING DATE: 09/03/15 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS S.P. 062-090-002 Minn. Proj. No. TA 6215(141) BID OPENING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 03, 2015 Ramsey County will receive sealed bids for Bid PRK-8258 Rice Creek North Regional Trail Extension until 2:00 PM Central time, Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Ramsey County Procurement, Suite 210, City Hall/Court House, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102. Immediately thereafter, all bids will be opened publically and read aloud in the City Hall/Court House, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 Work includes construction of approximately 1.2 miles of bituminous bike trail, two prefabricated pedestrian bridges totaling 241 LF and one prefabricated boardwalk totaling 413 LF. Bidding documents, including the Bid Form, Drawings, and Specifications, will be available to be downloaded from Onvia DemandStar at http:// www.demandstar.com/. A bid bond in the amount of 5% is required. Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations. All prospective Bidders/respondents are hereby cautioned not to contact any member of the Ramsey County Staff or officials other than the specified contact person in the Request for Bids document. Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations. READ CAREFULLY THE WAGE SCALES AND DIVISION A OF THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECT THIS/THESE PROJECT/PROJECTS The Minnesota Department of Transportation hereby notifies all bidders: in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act), as amended and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, it will affirmatively assure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded maximum opportunity to participate and/or to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award; in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 230 Subpart A-Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal and Federal-Aid Construction Contracts (including supportive services), it will affirmatively assure increased participation of minority groups and disadvantaged persons and women in all phases of the highway construction industry, and that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be provided to all persons without regard to their race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.08 Unfair discriminatory Practices, it will affirmatively assure that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.36 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules for Certificates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid Certificates of Compliance. If you are not a current holder of a compliance certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and intend to bid on any job in this advertisement you must contact the Department of Human Rights immediately for assistance in obtaining a certificate. The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors: “It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, section 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based on this specification or any modification of it. A copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency.” “It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will require affirmative action requirements be met by contractors in relation to Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an affirmative action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation of its certificate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 363A.36, Subd. 2 and 3).” Ramsey County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. A minimum goal of 6.1% Good Faith Effort to be subcontracted to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. PRE-SOLICITATION-RESPONSE CONFERENCE: PARKS & RECREATION DEPT, LONG LAKE REGIONAL PARK, LARGE PICNIC PAVILION, 800 PARK DRIVE, NEW BRIGHTON, MN 55112. AUGUST 20, 2015, AT 10:00 A.M. CST. SOLICITATION: RFP-ISDP2011R-KB OPENING DATE: September 03, 2015 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS PROPOSALS FROM QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS FOR AN ELECTRONIC PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS SYSTEM FOR ITS CLINICAL SERVICES AND CORRECTIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMS PROVIDED AS A SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE SOLUTION AND MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS RFP. THE PURCHASE WILL INCLUDE A SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION AND SERVICES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES, HOSTING SERVICES, SUPPORT SERVICES, TRAINING AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. THE SYSTEM WILL BE USED IN BOTH A TRADITIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH CLINIC WITH SCHEDULING AND BILLING PRACTICES AND ALSO IN A CORRECTIONAL HEALTH ENVIRONMENT AT FOUR (4) COUNTY CORRECTIONS FACILITIES. SOLICITATION: RFB-ATTY4332-KR OPENING DATE: AUGUST 27, 2015 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: LEGAL PROCESS AND COURIER SERVICES TO SERVE AND FILE LEGAL DOCUMENTS SUCH AS SUBPOENAS, MOTION PAPERS, AND APPELLATE BRIEFS. SOLICITATION: RFB-PUBW16931-KB OPENING DATE: 9/10/2015 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS A CONTRACTOR TO PERFORM ROUTING AND SEALING OF BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT CRACKS AND TRAFFIC CONTROL ON VARIOUS COUNTY ROADS. SOLICITATION: RFB - COMGR1734/KB OPENING DATE: 8/27/2015 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS QUALIFIED FIRMS, HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS DEBRIS MANAGEMENT CONTRACTOR TO ESTABLISH A PRE-NEED, PRE-EVENT CONTRACT TO PROVIDE EMGERGENCY DEBRIS MANAGEMENT AS SERVICES AND OTHER SERVICES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS AND EVENTS AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE COUNTY. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 12, 2015.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014

Function/Programs: Governmental activities: General government Community development Public safety Public works Parks and recreation Interest on long-term debt Total governmental activities (See Note 1) Business-type activities: Water Sewer Refuse Ambulance Pioneer Manor License Bureau Total business-type activities Total government

Charges for Services

Expenses $

1,384,582 2,200,583 6,009,046 3,032,841 1,513,999 203,444 14,344,495

1,501,481 2,356,471 1,269,935 1,303,816 231,469 601,184 7,264,356

Net (Expense) Revenue and Changes in Net Position

Program Revenues Operating Grants and Contributions

541,463 466,380 1,159,578 1,895,274 827,130 4,889,825

1,130,956 2,266,411 1,266,393 1,467,576 374,610 966,451 7,472,397

Capital Grants and Contributions

928,094 1,000 40,000

33,632 575,637 3,142 2,360,768 231,770

969,094

3,204,949

Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 12, 2015.

Business-Type Activities

(809,487) $ (1,158,566) (3,918,232) 1,224,201 (415,099) (203,444) (5,280,627)

Total $

(370,525) (90,060) 48,872 163,760 143,141 365,267 260,455

52,414

$ 21,608,851 $ 12,362,222 $ 1,021,508 $ General revenues: Property taxes levied for general purpose Property taxes levied for tax increments Grants and contributions not restricted to specific programs Investment income Gain on sale of capital assets Internal transfers Total general revenues and internal transfers Change in net position Net position - beginning Restatement of beginning balance (See Note 16) Net position - beginning, restated Net position - ending

The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.

Governmental Activities

3,204,949

(5,280,627)

4,640,168 461,269 1,532,454 435,659 6,646 929,620 8,005,816 2,725,189 98,543,151 (1,085,894) 97,457,257 100,182,446 $

(809,487) (1,158,566) (3,918,232) 1,224,201 (415,099) (203,444) (5,280,627)

(370,525) (90,060) 48,872 163,760 143,141 365,267 260,455

260,455

(5,020,172) 4,640,168 461,269 1,532,454 435,659 6,646

(929,620) (929,620) (669,165) 8,882,355 8,882,355 8,213,190

7,076,196 2,056,024 107,425,506 (1,085,894) 106,339,612 108,395,636

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