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Young adults who said yes to drugs warn teens

BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

A cheerleader and a football player — young students who saw years of their lives destroyed by a momentary lapse of reason when confronted by heroin.

“That was the one drug I said I would never try,” Aubrey Lee, a graduate of Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge recovery center, told a class of health students at the White Bear Lake Area Learning Center this month. “It changed the entire course of my life.”

Lee overdosed for the first time at age 15. Not long before, she had been an Apple Valley cheerleader. Family separation and her father's drug use had caused her to experiment with alcohol and weed. When she was found out and kicked off her cheer squad, she lost hope and began to rebel more. When out with friends skipping class, they pulled out heroin and she felt she couldn't say no because she didn't want to be the odd one out, she said.

That choice led her to spend the rest of her teen years in 11 treatment centers.

When she turned 18, she decided to try meth instead of heroin since so many friends were dying of heroin overdose.

“I lost everything,” she remembered. “I was homeless on the streets.” At 19, she ended up in jail.

A bit further to the west in Chaska, Sam Schultz spent his high school years playing football and partying.

He thought adults had lied about how bad drugs were when he was in middle school because drinking and smoking weed just added to the party atmosphere.

His world came crashing down when he dropped out of college. He was upset he had followed his girlfriend to North Dakota State University in Fargo without considering where he had wanted to study, so he made a quick decision one day and left.

Back home in Chaska, he found a new group of friends, who introduced him to heroin. He hated it but kept doing it.

Eventually, he started feeling sick like he had the flu. He was surprised when a friend convinced him he would feel better if he used more heroin.

“I smoked some and I immediately felt better,” he said. “All of a sudden I realized I was addicted to heroin.” Then

Solar garden proposal taking heat in Grant

BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR

A piece of property owned by Joyce Welander is one of maybe three parcels in Grant suitable for a community solar garden.

A renewable energy company called U.S. Solar approached her more than a year ago asking if she'd be interested in leasing her land for a 1 megawatt commercial array. Welander said yes; the city said no.

But the retired dairy farmer, who says she can use the income, is not giv-

ing up so easily.

She went knocking on doors this summer to gather more than 200 signatures in support of a solar garden on her Manning Avenue property.

Her efforts with U.S. Solar began in June 2017 when an application was filed to amend the city's zoning ordinance for community solar gardens.

The company agreed to collaborate with city staff to draft a model ordinance since Grant had nothing on SEE SOLAR GARDEN, PAGE 9A

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Joyce Welander lives on a century farm in Grant. She wants to lease a piece of it for a community solar garden.

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A royal wave for the homecoming crowd White Bear Lake Area High School Homecoming Queen Andrea Thompson and King Casey Keeling wave to the crowd while riding through downtown White Bear Lake during the annual Homecoming Parade Friday, Oct. 5. Find more photos on Page 1B.

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Familiar face among French horns A French horn player who will perform Sunday, Oct. 21 with the President's Own United States Marine Band graduated from the high school next door to the venue.

Greta Houk, now Master Sergeant Greta Richard, graduated from Mahtomedi High School in 1992. She's been playing French horn since sixth grade under the direction of band teacher Tim Olsen, who picked the instrument for her. Houk enlisted in the Marine Corps after being accepted as a member of the “President's Own” United States Marine Band in June 2000.

Her mother, Viv Houk, said her daughter is very excited about doing a concert back home and visiting her alma mater. Greta's husband, Patrick Richard, plays trumpet and bugle in the Army Old Guard Drum and Fife Corp.

The Marine Band performs at 4 p.m., offering a unique blend of traditional concert band and contemporary wind ensemble music that has thrilled audiences at the White House and across the United States for nearly two centuries.

According to Gunnery Sergeant Brian Rust, office of communications, this is their 100th concert tour.

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It is not a requirement to be a Marine prior to the audition, but the person must enlist and meet qualifications for four years of service. Upon winning the job, they report directly to Washington, D.C. Richard auditioned after earning a dual bachelor's degree in music education and performance in 1997

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Founded in 1798, the “President’s Own” Marine Band was permitted to go on tour when John Phillips Sousa was its 17th director in 1881. Sousa directed the band until 1892. The band has performed for every U.S. president since John Adams.

from Ithaca College in New York. In 2000, she earned a master's degree in music performance from Southern Methodist University of Dallas. Prior to joining “The President’s Own,” Master Sgt. Richard performed with the Natal Philharmonic Orchestra in Durban, South Africa, the Dallas Wind Symphony and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

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Have you noticed?

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ITHOUT A DOUBT you have noticed the mid-term elections are around the corner.

Pick up a newspaper. Turn on the TV. Listen to the radio. Go to your cell phone.

There are political ads everywhere and they are getting a little annoying.

There are a lot of claims, there are a lot of promises, there are a lot of attacks, and not everything you hear, see or read is truthful.

One solution would be to vote absentee right now and then be prepared to ignore all the so-called misinformation that comes your way. Use your TV About the remote to mute the ads. Turn your radio off. Delete e-mails.

Town Some newspapers and radio stations test ads as to whether Gene Johnson they are true or false, as well as those serious claims and attacks that take place.

More and more election information, signs, ads, etc. avoid indicating the party that they plan to caucus with or represent. Why are they afraid to be labeled?

Just remember, voting is still a privilege and you owe it to yourself to learn all you can about the candidates. Then, like most people, you are likely to follow a party line which may be a tradition in your family.

Some will claim to be independents, like I prefer to be.

But as you know from reading this column over the years, I prefer less government.

If people can work they should, and our government should be transparent and accountable to the voters.

In reality it has grown out of control. It’s very difficult to have the government trying to manage health care when they haven’t been able to manage the post office, student loans, pension funds and numerous other areas.

When you are deciding on a candidate to vote for, think about the issues that we face as a state and nation.

Health care seems to be number one on people’s minds. With changes mandated by the federal government, thus requiring many insurance companies to change their health insurance plan, there is a lot of scrambling going on in the marketplace.

If you are employed by a large corporation, you are probably well cared for under those corporate programs. If you are in small business, there may not be any program offered.

If you are a senior on Medicare, the out-ofpocket costs can get quite high. Supplement programs vary, but the premiums for the most part continue to rise, sometimes up to 20 percent a year.

Another issue is that there are more jobs available than applicants. Some of it has to do with lack of training or education.

In Minnesota, we don’t have enough facilities and trained people to help those with various types of mental illnesses. At one time we put them in state institutions. Later we tried putting them into group homes still without the adequate care. We need to provide more facilities and qualified care for people with special needs who can’t live independently.

On the national level, we have an infrastructure that’s deteriorating faster than it can be upgraded in many areas. We have growing costs of college education and college debt.

Minnesota is a remarkable state for voter turnout. Learn all you can, and then vote absentee or at the polls in November.

Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

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Need to curb high cost of prescription drugs

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mericans spend more money on prescription drugs than people in any other country.

According to a Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll, one in four people say they or a family member has not fi lled a prescription, cut their pills in half, or skipped doses because of cost.

No one should have to choose between putting on the table Legislator food or paying for their prescriptions.

Lingo Why are prices Chuck Wiger so high? It isn’t a simple answer.

There have been some amazing breakthrough medications introduced over the last several years. These developments mean a better quality of life for many people living with serious conditions like Hepatitis C. However, many of these new specialty medications also have significant costs. At the same time, we are seeing examples of inexplicable cost increases for medications that have been around for years like insulin, or epinephrine used to treat severe allergic reactions.

There is also lively debate about the role of pharmaceutical industry players like pharmacy benefit managers. The question is whether they add value or simply drive prices higher.

This should not be a partisan is-

sue. At the Legislature, we can work together to make sure every Minnesotan can afford the cost of life-saving medications. For example, there was broad support last session to strengthen the law that ensures pharmacists are allowed to tell you when the price of a medication is actually cheaper than your co-pay if you simply pay out-of-pocket. This proposal ultimately failed after it was wrapped into the supplemental budget bill and was vetoed.

Another issue attracting much attention is the tragic rise in opioid overdose deaths. We must find a way to promote moderation and fund treatment. Last session’s “penny-a-pill” initiative did not win approval.

Curbing prescription drug prices won’t be easy, but it’s a battle worth fighting. The pharmaceutical industry is used to having things a certain way, but if we are going to bring down costs, we have to be willing to look at all the options.

Lack of federal action on prescription drug prices in recent years means states have stepped in to fi nd solutions. We are seeing lots of good ideas springing up around the country like protecting consumers from sudden and unreasonable price increases and holding drug companies accountable for their actions. Some states have been successful in getting meaningful legislation passed while others are facing difficult legal challenges from the pharmaceutical industry. We need to continue applying pressure at the state as well as the federal level to

get some of these good ideas going here in Minnesota.

Even though progress at the federal level has been slow, the conversation hasn’t stopped. It has been encouraging to see lawmakers in Congress and the President recently state that addressing high prescription drug costs is a priority. Congress can have a huge impact on increasing transparency and competition in the market and limiting the negative impacts of things like pharmaceutical advertisements.

While my colleagues and I keep working toward reducing the costs of your prescriptions, here are a couple good things to know that might help you save time and money when it comes to your health care: Minnesota law requires health care providers to give you a good faith estimate of the costs of services you are receiving. You can request this information in advance so you can plan for any expenses or even find a more affordable alternative.

All Minnesotans have access to a website operated by the Minnesota Hospital Association that lets you compare their average costs for treating patients based on diagnosis as well as for certain outpatient procedures. http://www.mnhospitals. org/data-reporting/minnesotahospital-price-check/hospitalreport.

Chuck Wiger is State Senator representing District 43.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

C did t b Candidate brings i ffresh h approach to Legislature I am supporting Ami Wazlawik for our next state representative in District 38B and I’m excited at the prospect of being represented by someone who lives in and loves our White Bear Lake community.

Our own lake has shown us the urgency of protecting our water resources and being wise stewards of our environment. Ami understands that that situation is part of a larger issue. Protection of our natural resources, energy conservation, the development of alternative energy sources and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions are interconnected issues that require holistic solutions. For instance, Ami wants to ensure that renewable energy benefits both the environment and the people living in our district. She cares about making sure that community solar is accessible to every resident in our community because she knows it will save them money and make our energy system more sustainable.

Minnesota is outpacing our neighboring states in clean energy growth, and legislators like Ami will make sure the benefits are shared by all.

Just last legislative session, current leadership tried to strip money away from projects to preserve the quality of our state’s wild rice fields and reduce erosion of our over 10,000 lakes. With leaders like Ami, these initiatives won’t gain traction.

For too long, legislators in St. Paul have ignored the needs of those in the White Bear Lake area. Ami will bring our unique concerns to the Legislature.

She will bring a fresh approach to governing and build coalitions with members of all ideological stripes to protect our environment, deal with the problems that arise, and craft innovative solutions to benefit our beautiful state.

Lisa Brock White Bear Lake

I stand with Colin Kaepernick Regardless of what we think the consequences should be, I think many of us agree that Mr. Kaepernick has a legal right to protest what he sees as the racial injustice growing in our country. He sees many people of color in the USA living under terrible conditions and feels a state of emergency exists for them. Taking a knee during our national anthem is his silent protest to exercise his freedom of speech and to further our country’s promises of liberty and justice for all. He feels he is standing up for the principles our country was built on.

I personally would not kneel during the playing of the anthem. But Mr. Kaepernick has that right.

And other citizens have the right to disagree with his protest. But what do the common people like you and me gain when Mr. Kaepernick is told he should leave his country and then that he is disrespectful, degrading and disgusting? What messages do these words send to our neighbors, families and, for that matter, the citizens of the world? Some people may gain temporary power and wealth by fomenting discord, but never us common people. We pay for it.

Without respectful dialogue, there will never be the understanding and unity we need to live together in strength and peace so that we can strive for justice and liberty for all.

Traditions, like standing for our beloved national anthem, give us meaningful connections. But circumstances and times change for each of us and so do the values we place on the things we hold dear. In my estimation, traditions certainly are not of more value than speaking your mind clearly and standing up for injustice. This I believe.

Wayne Grundstrom White Bear Lake

Spa owner not only guilty party The “Spa Shutdown” article (“Spa shut down, owner arrested for sex trafficking,” Sept. 26) highlights the arrest of the spa owner, accused of running a prostitution ring. “Detectives observed a steady flow of male customers” over a yearlong investigation.

Some male customers were even interviewed, and one even said he’d tip for sexual services. So, none of the male customers were arrested? After a year?

And no photos published of them, either? And so, in this article, the female is the only one who gets shamed with her name and photo in the paper. I thought prostitution was illegal for the customers, too, or did I miss something?

Barbara Wojcik White Bear Lake

Levy pays for students out of district Awhile back John Decker wrote (Letters to Editor, Sept. 5, 2018) stating his views about the upcoming school levy for the Mahtomedi School District. Everything he said in the first three paragraphs was true, and I agree with “Great teachers, programs, great environment for children to learn.”

The last paragraph he wrote, I disagree with. We

till have h diff t views i d opinions i i d still till can still different and and have a civil conversation about our views. It is about (the levy) paying for outside-the-district children.

The state only pays so much for each student to attend school in each district. We as taxpayers make up the difference between state aid and actual cost to educate each student. Outside-the-district students only bring the state aid portion. Everyone knows state aid to schools needs to be raised. I believe schools should be fully funded. How? Put a 3 percent sales tax on clothing as a starter and designate these funds to the schools. But this all has to happen at the Capitol. The district’s open enrollment is one of the highest at 28 percent. You do the math.

This levy is all about paying for outside-the-district students, period. This is one reason I am voting no on the levy and I would like people to have all the facts before deciding how to vote.

Another reason I am voting no and running for school board is going over the financial information I found out last year, administration had a study done on pay scales for the top five Minnesota district salaries. They took the average and adjusted their salaries with a nice increase. Ask questions, you might be surprised. Couple months later, the new budget director hired tells the board there must be budget cuts. Programs were cut, and nine full-time teachers lost their jobs. When the levy fails, the first thing they said they will do is cut teacher positions, but administration received raises. Why? As citizens in District 832, we need to support the new superintendent. This is not her mess and she is going to have to make some tough decisions after the levy fails. Remember, other people failed us, not the new superintendent.

Mr. Decker: I am not telling you or anyone how to vote. Everyone needs to educate themselves regarding the purpose of this levy, which if everyone reviews will also be a huge impact to all residents as well.

Gary Baumann School Board Candidate Mahtomedi

Behavior in ‘best tradition of patriotism’ In response to “Think twice in defense of Kaepernick” (Letters to Editor, Sept. 26): Wrapping oneself in the flag and reciting meaningless political slogans is a feeble way of participating in citizenship. Good citizenship also does not require us all to sing the same tune. Real democracy needs us to be informed about the world around us, and act accordingly. The founding fathers made the assumption that we would have an educated population to make correct choices. Being involved in our community and building bridges between us means doing a lot more than wearing a hat.

In looking at old photos of the civil rights protests of the ‘60s, a placard is seen which states, “I am a man.” Why would any person need to state this?

Because well into the 1960s, local laws still tried to maintain the fiction of “separate but equal.” The obvious inequality of treatment throughout this country came down to the question of whether black people were entitled to be treated as full human beings and thus, the reminder that I am indeed, a man.

Black Lives Matter is also such a reminder. The frequent shootings of unarmed black men by the police around the country communicates the idea that black lives are actually very expendable. This is hardly a recent development and only because of undeniable digital evidence has it been a subject that the general population has been forced to face.

Despite this evidence, few officers are ever convicted for these crimes.

Colin Kaepernick is behaving in the best tradition of American patriotism, which is to peacefully make a gesture that forces us to discuss injustice happening at this point in time. I have seen or heard nothing to suggest he is mocking or disrespecting the United States. He is speaking out and has sadly paid a high price by exercising this right. His right to play professional football and be very well paid is not due to the generosity of benevolent white team owners. The fact that he was a well-paid athlete is simply a function of economics that values his very rare gifts. Additionally, many of the players of the NFL will have short careers and will pay the ultimate price in brain damage, both for their love of the game and for our entertainment.

Lee Wolfson Mahtomedi

Support candidates who support gun laws With early voting under way for the Nov. 6, 2018 elections, I encourage everyone to cast your ballots for candidates supporting gun sense laws in Minnesota. I support these candidates so my son will never have to be afraid for his life to go to school. Recent polls have shown that large majorities of Minneso-

t i supportt off gun sense measures iincluding l di tans are in red flag laws and background checks for all gun sales. The nonpartisan House Public Information Services Office polled State Fairgoers this summer and found nearly 90 percent of those polled support background checks on all gun sales. A poll by SurveyUSA showed that 87 percent of Minnesotans support temporarily blocking a person from having guns if there are clear red flags that they pose a serious risk of harm to themself or others. We have local and statewide candidates ready to help pass these laws. On or before Nov. 6, vote for Ami Wazlawik for Minnesota House and Tim Walz for governor. Both candidates support the gun sense measures Minnesota needs and wants.

Marissa Kirby-Stofferahn White Bear Township

Endorsement for county commissioner I am endorsing Julie Ohs for the Washington County Commissioner seat for District 2. Since filing for the commissioner seat this past spring, Julie has committed herself to attending many functions and has been meeting with as many people as she possibly could in all of the eight communities. Julie has attended activities such as Music in the Park in Birchwood, and the recent dedication of the Bell Tower, to meetings in Landfall on the Gold Line, attending St. Andrews’ Block Party in Mahtomedi, visiting the Discovery Center in Oakdale, several Gold Line meetings, Oakdale Concerts in the Park, Oakdale Vet Fest, Family inflatables, Suicide Run 4K and the Washington County Blues Festival to name just a few.

Julie has attended many of the weekly County Commissioner meetings and visited city council meetings in all eight communities, either in person or via webstreaming. She is aware of each of the communities’ agendas, concerns, wants and needs.

Julie has public service experience serving on the Woodbury City Council since 2006. Julie is the current chair of the Woodbury Yellow Ribbon Network and volunteers on numerous local issues affecting public safety, water quality, homeless issues, etc.

I am confident that Julie has the experience and skills that are needed to be the advocate for everyone residing in Birchwood, Landfall, Mahtomedi, Oakdale, Pine Springs, White Bear Lake, Willernie and Woodbury. I have spent a great deal of time campaigning with Julie, and I am very impressed with her skills. Julie is honest, sincere and ethical.

I trust Julie to be the voice for all of us in District 2 at Washington County. Julie is well prepared to represent us as Washington County Commissioner for District 2.

Cheryl Anderson Birchwood Village

Support Mahtomedi school levy Please join me in supporting the levy request for Mahtomedi Public Schools.

First and foremost, I am supportive of this request because of the value I place in strong schools and investing in our children. As a dad and a Realtor, I also support this request because of the importance school districts have on home values.

Having helped families realize their dreams buying homes in our community, I have seen firsthand the importance that buyers place in this school district. It’s a priority that comes up when I consult with buyers stating “the needs” of their next home. The excellent reputation of Mahtomedi Public Schools drives a huge demand for families looking to live in a community with strong schools, from families in adjacent districts and from across the metro.

This demand has a direct connection to what our homes are worth. Prospective buyers are willing to pay more to live in the Mahtomedi School District.

This goes for both families with children in search of better schools, and those looking to live in a community that invests in itself. Residents within the boundaries of Mahtomedi schools are lucky to be able to experience the quality education and programming from the district; this demand increases the home values. Like other assets we value, we need to invest in it to keep it strong. Households within the district receive increased property values, whether those households have kids or grandkids that attend our schools or not.

I support the levy request and I appreciate that the district is using a conservative tiered approach (asking for three smaller amounts over the course of 10 years) rather than one large amount all at once.

Investing in our children and community is a great investment, and I hope you’ll join me in voting yes for the levy on Nov. 6.

Chris Petersen Mahtomedi SEE LETTERS, PAGE 14A

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Thefts from motor vehicles up this summer

BY SARA MARIE MOORE VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR

WHITE BEAR LAKE — Reports of thefts from motor vehicles increased across the city this summer.

There were 78 reports of thefts from motor vehicles between Memorial Day and Labor Day, according to the White Bear Lake Police Department. There were 46 last summer. In 2016, there were 51 calls and 33 in 2015.

White Bear Lake Police Cpt. Dale Hager noted the significant increase from prior years could be due to a single night when a car thief targeted the city.

“Most likely, the differences could be due to one person (or team of people) who were busy during one evening,” he noted. “When you are dealing with crime numbers as low as White Bear Lake has, one person on one night can skew the numbers significantly.”

Burglary, auto theft and criminal damage to property crimes calls decreased this summer. There were 44 between Memorial Day and Labor Day in 2018, a drop from the 53 reported in 2017.

There were 16 auto thefts reported this summer and 22 last summer. Criminal damage to property reports decreased to 42 this year compared to 57 last year.

To minimize risk of theft from motor vehicles, the White Bear Lake Police Department encourages residents to lock their car doors and keep valuables out of sight.

“It is important to understand that theft is a crime of opportunity,” stated Sgt. John Vette. “Persons who steal from vehicles often go 'window shopping' by looking through several cars before finding a valuable item to take.

Some thieves simply check to see if any doors are unlocked and easy to open. To

“Although it may seem inconvenient at times, it is strongly recommended that valuables be taken out of vehicles when they are parked and that you leave your doors locked at all times — even in your own driveway.”

Sgt. John Vette White Bear Lake Police Department prevent your vehicle from being broken into, we recommend you not keep any valuables in the vehicle or within sight.

Even bags or briefcases left behind in the backseat could entice culprits to conduct a window 'smash and grab,' as they may believe valuables are contained within the item. Although it may seem inconvenient at times, it is strongly recommended that valuables be taken out of vehicles when they are parked and that you leave your doors locked at all times — even in your own driveway.” Vette also encourages residents to keep garage doors shut, even during daytime hours.

Residents can report suspicious activity to the police department.

Signs to watch for are people looking into several parked cars or sitting in a vehicle at night. “If you see juveniles violating curfew late at night or early in the morning, and they appear to be biking or walking slowly through a neighborhood, this could be suspicious

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Reports of thefts from vehicles increased this summer across the city of White Bear Lake.

Calls have more than doubled since 2015, when 33 calls were made. This summer, 78 reports were made.

as well,” Vette noted. “Consider installing motion sensor floodlights on your garage or front porch, and take note of the make, model or license plate of suspicious vehicles that enter your area.”

Residents can also prevent thefts from

motor vehicles by getting to know their neighbors. “By doing so, everyone on your block can help look out for one another, which may help deter crime,” Vette said.

RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff's Offi ce reported the following incidents:

Vadnais Heights • Counterfeit $100 bills began turning up like political ads in your mailbox the night of Sept.

26 at Target in the 900 block of County Road E. Suspects passed the bogus bills in three separate departments. One suspect was identified on video. An investigation continues.

• A local man in the 600 block of Belland Avenue was awakened in the pre-dawn hours of Sept.

28 by noises outside his residence. When the 62-year-old looked out the window, he was able to breathe a little easier when he saw a shadowy fi gure running away. Deputies found screens removed from neighboring homes and possible window damage. An investigation continues.

• A vehicle with an iPhone inside was stolen the morning of Sept. 29 from a gas station parking lot in the 1000 block of County Road E. The victim was able to ping his phone in the vehicle, and he confronted the suspect. The suspect agreed to return the phone and the vehicle, if there were no charges. The vehicle and phone were returned and theft charges were not pursued.

• An adult male, collared for shoplifting at Target the evening of Sept. 29, ran away from loss prevention personnel at the store and drove off.

License plate information was noted, and the investigation continues.

• A suspect consuming food items at a convenience store in the 3200 block of Highway 61 the morning of Sept. 30 thought he had eaten the evidence. The store video was the evidence, however, and the 62-year-old homeless man was cited for the $16.90 theft.

• Things didn’t go as planned for the local man at Walmart on County Road E the morning of Sept. 30. The 50-year-old shoplifter was cited for the theft of $98.52 worth of sporting goods and hardware items.

• A package valued at $20 was delivered the afternoon of Oct. 1 to the front steps of a residence in the 3900 block of McMenemy Street. A thief picked it up.

White B Whit Bear T Township hi • A prowler busied himself in the pre-dawn hours of Sept. 24 with a gun and a bat, damaging a residence in the 5700 block of Otter View Trail.

A window of the house was shot with BB pellets and then worked over with a ball bat. Homeowners could not explain why they were targeted. The criminal damage to property, a felony, was estimated at $501.

• A “friend” called a woman in Hugo on Sept.

25, asking her to come over to his place on Buffalo Street to give a male a ride to St. Paul. She agreed, but while they were on their way to St. Paul, the rider told the woman to get out or he would put her in the trunk. She got out. Her vehicle was later stopped by St. Paul police and the driver was arrested.

• A shoplifter, “uncooperative and swearing,” was nabbed pushing a cart fi lled with $156 worth of unpaid merchandise the afternoon of Sept. 25 out the door of Cub on Meadowlands Drive. The 53-year-old St. Paul woman was cited for theft. She was also wanted on a gross misdemeanor warrant for her arrest and was booked into jail.

• A woman arrived at the dog park in the 5700 block of Otter Lake Road the afternoon of Sept. 26, leaving her purse in the back seat with entirely predictable results. When the Shoreview woman and her dog returned, they found her rear window smashed and the purse gone. Her credit cards were later used in Washington County. A suspect was identified and the investigation continues.

• A man called 911 the morning of Sept. 26 after seeing an older vehicle tearing up the sod in the 1200 block of Hammond Road. The loss was later estimated at $500.

• A 12-year-old boy punched a female teacher in the face Sept. 28 at the Bellaire Education Center in the 2500 block of County Road F. He was released to a parent and referred to a diversion program.

• A 24-year-old “extremely intoxicated” woman was arrested the evening of Sept. 30 in the 4500 block of Grace Street after she pushed and scratched her mother on the face and

leg. Deputies noted the bloody scratches on her mother and also damage to a door caused by the daughter, according to the police report. The daughter was arrested on a felony domestic assault charge (she has two previous domestic-related convictions) and booked into jail.

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Still searching The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office is still looking for Nathan Edberg, who disappeared from White Bear Lake on April 14, 1999. If you have any information, call 651-266-7320.

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

Grant • A resident in the 10000 block of Jody Avenue N. on Sept. 25 reported receiving a phone call from a male saying that her grandson needed help and to send money. The complainant didn't fall for the scam. • A May Township woman, 40, was cited Sept. 28 on 75th Street N. and Lake Elmo Avenue N. for seat belt violation after Washington County Sheriff's deputies on patrol observed her unbelted at the red light.

Mahtomedi • A resident in the 400 block of Mahtomedi Avenue reported a utility truck snagged a power cable Sept.

24 while backing out of a driveway. Xcel Energy was summoned to the scene. • A purse containing $850 in cash, prescription medications, car keys, a checkbook and credit cards was reported stolen Sept. 24 from a home in the 400 block

of Griffin Court. The complainant thinks her friend, a West St. Paul woman, 40, took it. Follow-up will continue. • A construction crew foreman reported a trailer containing a skid loader was stolen Sept. 24 from a construction site near the intersection of Ash Street and Park Avenue. • A Mahtomedi man, 33, was arrested at 5:13 p.m. Sept.

24 in the 800 block of Stillwater Road for domestic assault and making terroristic threats to a Mahtomedi woman, 32. • A motorist from the 90 block of Mahtomedi Avenue in the evening of Sept. 24 reported damage to the front end of his vehicle while it was parked on Wildwood Road. • A St. Paul man, 25, was cited at 12:52 a.m. Sept. 26 on Mahtomedi Avenue and Dahlia Street for driving after revocation after deputies conducted a random license plate check and pulled him over for speeding. The motorist told deputies he was speeding because he was going downhill. He also received a written warning for going downhill too fast. • A White Bear man, 26, is suspected of stealing a credit card belonging to a Ramsey County resident after sur-

veillance video showed him using the complainant's card at the Freedom Valu Center in the 1000 block of Wildwood Road Sept. 26. • A resident in the 900 block of Warner Avenue N. on Sept. 27 reported a license plate stolen from her vehicle. • A Grant woman, 40, was issued a written warning Sept. 28 on westbound Stillwater Road and Warner Avenue for failure to stop at the stop sign. • A Lakeville woman, 38, reported two Lakeville males for throwing her down the stairs and out of a house in the 80 block of Pine Street Sept. 28, after she tried to get in the middle of their argument. The woman, who suffered bruises to her leg, arm and back, said the trio had been on a drinking binge all night. • A Lake Elmo girl, 17, was cited Sept. 28 on Wildwood Avenue for seat belt violation. • An Elko man, 32, was arrested at the stroke of midnight Sept. 29 in the 100 block of Park Avenue for domestic assault and fifth-degree possession of scheduled narcotics after he went after a Mahtomedi woman, 36.

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following incidents: • Theft of mail was reported in the 2000 block of Birch Street Sept. 28. • Theft of a package worth $500 was reported in the 4100 block of McKnight Road Sept. 28. • A White Bear Lake resident was cited for theft of merchandise in the 2600 block of County Road E Sept. 28. • A resident found a car side window shattered overnight in the 2000 block of Fifth Street Sept. 28. • An injured goose was reported near the Manitou Island Road bridge Sept. 28.

The crippled goose was still functioning and fled from an officer on the water. • Shoplifting was reported in the 3100 block of Century Avenue Sept. 29. • A vehicle was reported rummaged

through overnight in the 3300 block of Highland Avenue Sept. 29. • An assault was reported in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Sept. 29. • Theft was reported in the 3100 block of Century Avenue Sept. 29. • Criminal sexual conduct was reported in the 3500 block of Century Avenue Sept. 30. The investigation is ongoing. • A Vadnais Heights resident, 29, was arrested for second-degree DWI test refusal near Arcade Street and County Road E Sept. 30. • A woman in the 2600 block of Sumac Ridge reported she invited two men she didn't know over to her house and they stole about $1,200 in cash from her purse before fleeing in a vehicle Sept. 30. • An attempted theft of a catalytic converter was reported in the 2600 block of

County Road E Sept. 30. Damage to the vehicle will cost about $1,000 to repair. • A White Bear Lake resident, 30, was arrested for second-degree DWI near Otter Lake Road and Scheuneman Road Sept. 30. • A 25-year-old driver was arrested for third-degree DWI near White Bear Avenue and Spruce Place Oct. 1. • A ladder was reported stolen from a driveway in the 1700 block of Linden Curve Oct. 1. • A 23-year-old driver was arrested for fourth-degree DWI near County Road E and Auger Avenue Oct. 1. • A 33-year-old man was arrested for criminal damage to property in the 3600 block of McKnight Road Oct. 2. • A burglary and damage worth $500 were reported in the 1300 block of High-

way 96 Oct. 3. • Burglary was reported in the 3500 block of Century Avenue Oct. 3. • Theft of a catalytic converter worth $500 was reported in the 3700 block of Highway 61 Oct. 3. • Theft of a license plate was reported in the 3500 block of Century Avenue Oct. 3. • Criminal damage to property worth $400 was reported in the 1700 block of Ninth Street Oct. 4. • A resident in the 4700 block of Centerville Road found an unknown man in her apartment Oct. 4. The same thing occurred three weeks ago. Officers returned the man to his apartment in the building. • Criminal damage to property worth $400 was reported in the 4900 block of Division Avenue Oct. 4.

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Round 1 nets regional trail feedback from end users

BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR

WHITE BEAR LAKE — Sticky notes had comments like “bridge” or “connections to public transport” at strategic spots on a map of the downtown area and points north. It's all part of Ramsey County's effort to gather public feedback on the Bruce Vento Regional Trail extension.

Leading a discussion Oct. 4 in the Public Safety Training Room was Scott Yonke, director of planning and development for the county. He emphasized that the Bruce Vento Trail is meant to move people regionally. That means it should meet a standard width of 10 feet — too wide to run adjacent to downtown railroad tracks.

That's a problem for keeping a trail parallel to Hwy. 61.

“We would love to put the trail along the tracks downtown, but there is no room with an active rail line,” Yonke said.

Instead, the county is proposing a route along Bald Eagle Boulevard (Corridor D) all the way to its namesake lake. The route would then wind along the lake to Taylor Avenue (Corridor E) or divert to Hugo Road on the way to County Road J (Corridor F).

Avid bicyclist Jim Muellner, White Bear Township, said the route was too “circuitous.”

“I have ridden through thousands of towns and this route (avoiding downtown) doesn't make sense to me,” he told Yonke. “It adds about 5 miles. We need to solve this problem and get through the downtown. It's a no-brainer. If you follow this circuitous route, you're taking your life in your hands.”

The county planner admitted, “we are having difficulties solving that issue. That's why we're here tonight. We are looking for a solution that uses public right of way.”

“Pinch points” along a downtown corridor are part of the problem, Yonke said. “We don't have the flexibility in the downtown section. It's narrow.” Specific areas that get particularly tight lie between Second and Fourth Street.

Lake Links Co-chair Mike Brooks suggested negotiations with the strip mall to run the trail behind the train depot at Fourth to avoid the pinch point on that block. His co-chair on the Lake Links trail project, Steve Wolgamot, suggested removing the ends of the train depot to let bicyclists ride right through it. That may not sit well with the Area Chamber of Commerce, which has its office in the historic depot.

Diverting the trail from downtown defeats its purpose, some said. Scott Eggert maintained that people want to get to town. “Even if you did all this work, I wouldn't take it,” he said, referring to Corridor D. Yonke agreed more dialogue is needed. “That's why we're here,” he said.

The meeting was one of two scheduled to find one preferred trail alignment between Hwy. 96 and County Road J, a 3-mile section in the cities of White Bear Lake and White Bear Township.

A second meeting is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at the White Bear Lake Public Safety Building, 4701 Hwy. 61. Representatives will present a refined corridor based on input from the first meeting.

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Up to 10 corridors are being considered between Hwy. 96 and County Road J. Those proposed avoid the downtown area, something trail users are rallying against.

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Studying the corridor map are Garrett Schure of White Bear Lake, left, Brett Smith of White Bear Township and Jesse Farrell, assistant city engineer. Smith said he bicycles 4,000 miles a year. Schure is an avid inline skater.

ADDICTION: Graduates of prevention program spreading truth to area teens FROM PAGE 1A

came jail, a big deal for a football player from a private school. “Six months ago, I was in anthropology class in school,” he remembered.

He celebrated his short-term treatment program graduation from Hazelden with a beer. Two days later, he was back to heroin and soon back to jail. He called his parents.

“My mom said, “It is so good to hear your voice,'” he recalled, which was a shock because he expected to be chided. “They just wanted to know I was alive. They were planning my funeral.” His mom had heard of Teen Challenge and the 13-month treatment program was what he needed.

Schultz, now 24, and Lee, 20, are on staff with Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge's Know the Truth prevention program since graduating and staying sober.

They are part of a team that visits 160 Minnesota schools per year to share what saying yes to drugs can do to your life. They reach 60,000 students per year, Schultz said. The

IF YOU GO:

Know th K the Truth T th will ill be b partt off th the Whit White Bear Lake Area Schools mental health series from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, at the White Bear Lake District Office, 4855 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lake.

Presenters will visit Bethel University from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 3900 Bethel Drive, Arden Hills.

goal of the Know the Truth program is to prevent drug addiction. The majority of Americans who struggle with addiction began using drugs, smoking or drinking before age 18, according to Teen Challenge.

Know the Truth will also give special presentations for students and families at White Bear Lake Area Schools District Center and Bethel University this fall.

“In addition to working in the schools educating students about the risks of using drugs and alcohol, we inform parents, teachers and community members about the most current drug trends, signs to look for, and ways to intervene if necessary,” said Tracee Anderson, direc-

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Heroin is an opioid that is typically injected into a vein. However, it can also be smoked, inhaled or snorted.

tor of prevention and community engagement at Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge.

The events will give community members a chance to learn about current substance use trends through hands-on experiences with Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge’s interactive exhibit, “Cracking the Code on Teen Substance

Use.” The Bethel University forum will also include a drug take-back event. Participants will learn how to safeguard their medicine cabinet and be given the opportunity to properly dispose of any unused or unwanted prescriptions.

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SOLAR GARDEN: Sun has not set FROM PAGE 1A

the books regarding solar.

The Planning Commission approved the amendment 5-1 but that's as far as commercial solar got in Grant.

City Council nixed the request, but OK'd roof-mounted, residential solar.

Councilman Tom Carr justified the 3-2 thumbs down vote last fall by saying a "solar power plant" is not conducive to Grant's rural character, and violated the city's Comprehensive Plan.

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This 8-acre garden near Wrenshall is the same size as Welander started a Welander’s. The solar garden panels proposed on her properpetition drive to drum up ty would have a maximum height of 10 feet. support for community solar. She intends to present the list of names to council before the year is up with hopes of swaying the majority the other way.

"I am writing this letter about something that I think is unfair and requires attention," Welander began in her letter to petitioners. "Since 2016, I have been working with U.S. Solar to host a landscape-screened, 8-acre community solar garden on my 64-acre century farm. The project would turn sunlight into electricity without traffic, odor, noise or visibility impact to the rural character of Grant.

"This private investment in pollinator friendly habitat improves nearby agricultural production, reduces runoff and enables pollinators like bees and monarchs to thrive," she wrote.

Welander contends that dedicating land to clean energy production preserves the land and improves soil and water conditions, traits that are in tune with Comp Plan Goal 2, which seeks to preserve and protect agricultural land. She adds that the "much-needed income" paid by the solar company would allow her to keep the remaining acreage of her farm in agriculture "and not in housing."

The octogenarian noted in her petition that Carr recommended the city reject community solar in favor of more residential development. "It is no secret that Mayor (Jeff) Huber and Council member Carr are both Realtors," she stated.

Welander added that her research could not find one example of inconsistency between community solar and Grant's Comp Plan. "More broadly, I could not find one good reason why I should not be allowed to host this 8-acre community solar garden," she said. "It saddens me to admit that Grant has built a reputation of dysfunction."

A resident since 1961, Welander is familiar with how Grant's government works. She sat on the first Planning Commission, serves as the city's fire marshal, led 4-H for 55 years and chaired the Grant Heritage Preservation Committee. She also sits on the Washington County Fair Board. Her late husband Art was a councilman.

Few properties would qualify under standards for community solar systems considered in the failed resolution. A half-mile buffer, 20-acre minimum and primary frontage and access on a county or state road were among requirements. Screening would be determined case by case.

In its resolution denying the application, the city called the amendment language "cursory in nature" and "not in the best interests of Grant."

U.S. Solar Chief Operating Officer Reed Richerson said the company believes their application was denied without good reason.

Findings of fact in the motion to deny the community solar piece could be challenged in court, he said.

The company was also miffed that it wasted time and resources helping the city draft an ordinance.

"We paid a bunch of money for residential rooftop solar to be allowed. That is not what we do. We feel like we got money stolen from us," he said.

Councilman Larry Lanoux, one of two who voted in favor of Welander's application last fall, warned of potential legal trouble. "The Planning Commission approved solar gardens with one dissent," he observed. "One wonders how anyone could be against solar gardens. If we forbid the application, I think we'd invite litigation."

Talk of litigation was enough to set the mayor's blood to boil. "I don't like to be threatened," Huber stated at the November meeting. "We are doing what we're doing for the vast majority of residents."

Minneapolis-based U.S. Solar has been developing small scale community gardens in Minnesota for four years. The company develops, finances, owns and operates the gardens. They built a 3-megawatt project near Sartell; a 5-megawatt array in Corcoran and Sauk Rapids and currently are constructing six 1-megawatt projects in Chisago County and four 1-megawatt projects in Carver County.

The electricity generated by 1 megawatt of solar power is enough for 225 homes. The power goes directly to Xcel Energy in this case. Anyone in Xcel's service territory can subscribe to receive solar credits on their statement. According to U.S. Solar, residents can save 15 percent on energy bills.

"There is a ton of interest from individual subscribers," Richerson added. "We don't actively market until we have approval on a project."

Project Development Manager David Watts attended the council meetings in 2017 to answer questions. He explained to council that a solar garden is like a conservation program. "It keeps land viable at the end of the 25-year life. This is not a commercial or industrial use. There is no traffic, no offices, shopping malls, noise or supper clubs.

We are helping prioritize ag land over residential. Like farming, we cultivate the sun."

Carr disagreed, saying he didn't view solar energy production as agriculture. "It's not a garden or farm. I don't think it fits Grant. In the right areas, it's a good product.

For us, I don't see it."

After their application was shot down, U.S. Solar has been ruminating on its next move. It was Welander who got the ball rolling again.

"Joyce has decided not to sit around anymore," Watts said. "Her story seems to exemplify the dysfunction that so many Grant residents are unfortunately familiar with.

We're hoping the petition will cause the city to act more appropriately and fairly."

The co-applicants are going back to square one next month to begin the process over again, starting with the Planning Commission.

"If the council is reflective of the community, the vote should be 5-0; that is our goal," Richerson said.

"We are taking a step back to build support and get the word out. We want to make it known to Grant that this is an opportunity to do the right thing; to allow a landowner the right to do something on her land that is not harmful to anyone."

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HYDRANT FLUSHING HAS BEGUN - During the next few weeks White Bear Township Public Works will be flushing hydrants & watermains throughout the Township. Some residents may experience discoloration in the water. Residents can open their lowest level cold water faucet to clear the line. It is not advisable to wash clothes if the water is discolored.

free prizes, fun activities & family-friendly costumes. Fright Farm tickets are $12 for all ages & Low Scare tickets are $6 for all ages.

YOU THOUGHT THEY WERE JUST LEAVES DIDN’T YOU – WELL THINK AGAIN – As you know, rainfall & storm water runs through streets & gutters which ends up in our lakes & streams. When the streets are lined with leaves, phosphorus is leached out of the leaves RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S ENSURE YOU & becomes the nutrient-rich food that algae ARE SERVED 24/7 – The Ramsey County need to grow in those lakes & streams. You can Sheriff ’s Office personnel always enjoy make a difference by just doing a few simple things: “meeting” you out on Facebook, Twitter, & Mulch fallen leaves into your lawn with a lawnmower Instagram & sharing news & information.

Gather fallen leaves out of the street & storm drains There is one thing though that we ask you to NOT share with us on our social media platforms – reports of Time your raking to just before your trash/yard waste pick-up day to minimize the time leaves are on the curb crimes & suspicious activity.

Also Remember: Each week, we receive social media messages & posts from Republic Services, the Township’s refuse & recycling provider, our community members who want to report crimes. Often the posters say they’ve chosen to post instead of call because: will pick-up yard waste at the curb on the day of your refuse pick-up through November 30th (weather permitting). Make “I don’t want to bother you.” sure you place leaves in compostable paper or plastic bags.

“I’m not sure of the protocol for calling you.”

OR “It’s not an emergency.”

You can transport leaves & tree waste to the Ramsey County Remember that we are here to serve you, help you stay safe, Compost site on Sherwood Road. Hours of operation are provide you with resources, & respond when you need us.

You are not bothering us by requesting our help. Our trained Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11:00 – 7:00 & Saturday 9:00 police & fire dispatchers are available to take your calls 24/7 & – 5:00 & Sunday 11:00 – 5:00 – Just A Reminder the Paper Compostable Bags are NOT Accepted at the County Sites provide timely & appropriate responses. if you use them to transport the yard waste you must dump The takeaway from all of this?

For emergencies, issues that need immediate police response, them out & bring them back home. or to report crimes or suspicious activity, don’t post, DO call.

• A cup of coffee takes 55 gallons of DO call 9-1-1 for emergencies & issues that require immediate water to make, with most of that H2O police response used to grow the coffee beans DO call 651.767.0640 for non-emergencies in Ramsey County • It takes about 100 gallons of water to grow & process a single pound of cotton, RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S FRIGHT & the average American goes through about 35 pounds of FARM HAUNTED HOUSE OPENING – The Fright Farm opened last Friday, October 5th new cotton materials each year. & will be open every Friday & Saturday night during the month of October from 7-11 p.m. & on Wednesday, October 31st. Don’t forget about the Low Scare event on Sunday October 28th from noon-4 p.m. This is a tamer version of the haunt that includes

Visit www.whitebeartownship.org or call 651.747.2750 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110

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Grand opening The new Lunds & Byerly’s on Centerville Road opened Oct. 4 to a large crowd. Store Manager Al Garnter emceed the event, which included a few words from Lund’s CEO Tres Lund, Mayor Jo Emerson and a check presentation to Giving Gardens founder Chris Harms as part of its community giving campaign. Garnter, who received a national Store Manager of the Year award from the Food Marketing Institute, also introduced the managers of each department.

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Chamber recognizes area movers and shakers MAPLEWOOD — As it does every year, the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce honored several businesses and persons with achievement awards Oct. 2 at Keller Golf Club. Among the honorees: Business of the Year. JL Schwieters Building Supply Construction Inc. of Hugo was selected as this year's recipient. The award goes to a business that contributes to the local economy in an outstanding manner with proven business savvy. Accepting the award was John Schwieters, who founded the company in 1980 as a supplier of carpentry and framing services to national builders. The company was a pioneer in the computer-directed production of prefabricated housing components in a controlled indoor environment. He told the group he comes from a Melrose farm family of 12.

When he moved to the Twin Cities, John used his homegrown carpentry skills and business sense to start a company that employs about 240 people. Another 100 will be added with a new roof trusses and flooring expansion in Hugo that opens in 2019. Some of the company’s carpenters earn more than $54 an hour, Schwieters said.

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Chamber Chairman Adam Hennen, of Olsen Thielen CPAs, presented the annual awards, including one to attorney Sheila Kelly, Volunteer of the Year.

Chamber Chairman Adam Hennen said he was “incredibly pleased that JL Schwieters is receiving this award. They are a role model for businesses, expanding their Hugo production facilities and deepening their roots in the DEBRA NEUTKENS | PRESS PUBLICATIONS DEBRA NEUTKENS | PRESS PUBLICATIONS White Bear Lake DEBRA NEUTKENS | PRESS PUBLICATIONS Township Clerk/Treasurer DEBRA NEUTKENS | PRESS PUBLICATIONS Andrea Loppnow accepted area. Their busiKevin McFarlane was honBill Short was surprised the recycling award ness success and John Schwieters accepted the Business of the Year ored as Business Person of with the Legacy of Excelon behalf of Hallberg commitment to the Year. lence award.

Engineering. our communities award. has brought an abundance of employment opportunities ber's mission and growth. Kelly is also ac- was cited as a key leader in the revitalizato the area.” tive in her church, St. Mary of the Lake, tion of the Sports Center.

Fireworks fans may not know Schwiand served in the U.S. Navy, holding a Workplace Waste Reduction & Recyeters has quietly underwritten the cost top-secret clearance. cling Award. This award went to Hallof the Fourth of July fireworks for years Business Person of the Year. berg Engineering in Vadnais Heights. in White Bear Lake. John also played an Venburg Tire Service owner Kevin The 44-employee company has eliminated active role in saving critical freight rail McFarlane received this award, which plasticware in its cafeteria and now has service to his company and other employcelebrates an individual who contributed all-compostable products in its efforts to ers in Hugo's Bald Eagle Industrial Park to the local economy in an outstanding reduce waste. Trash volume has been cut when the aging spur was threatened with manner. He is a third-generation owner of in half. A dishwasher was also purchased abandonment. the business started by his grandfather, to eliminate the need for throwaway Legacy of Excellence. This award Keith Venburg, in 1968. McFarlane is eating utensils. went to retiring White Bear Township chair of the chamber golf tournament and Debra Neutkens Clerk/Treasurer Bill Short. Short was described as a modest leader who helped grow the township from a population of 5,000 to 12,000. Hugo City Administrator Bryan Bear said Short is one of the most positive people he's ever met and has had an impact on many people. Town Supervisor Steve Ruzek said every decision Short makes is in the best interest of the township.

Volunteer of the Year. This award went to Sheila Kelly, a White Bear Lake attorney who started her own practice in 2010. She is an individual who showed an outstanding commitment to the cham-

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Loon Chronicles III: Follow the feathers Another weather challenged week on White Bear Lake. We managed to find one morning with a hint of sunshine and moderate winds. We went for it, but almost came home empty handed. The colors are definitely starting to pop. Unfortunately, all the rain has made it difficult to enjoy the turning colors.

The eastern section of Manitou Island is starting to dazzle. We spotted one lonely Red-necked Grebe making its way down from Canada, most likely en route to the Atlantic Ocean. As many as 2,000 Rednecked Grebes have been counted in the 18,000 birds that pass Whitefish Point on Lake Superior. The Coots remain in a constant state of agitation and their flocks just keep expanding. They like to spend most of their time in the bullrushes in the War Zone or Alcove. We just about gave up on spotting any Loons, until Len suggested following some white feathers, which turned out to belong to a pair of juvenile Loons that were totally consumed in their morning preening. Loons, which have very dense bones, have to spend countless hours keeping their wings lubricated in order to stay buoyant. During the preening process, they often leave a trail of discarded feathers. Lucky for us.

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OBITUARY NOTICES

Gloria Gl i Ruth R hB Baloga l Gloria Ruth Baloga, age 86, died September 23, 2018.

Born September 1, 1932 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Paul and Clara (née Stahnke) Beck. Gloria graduated from Harding High School, St. Paul in 1950 and from Charles T. Miller Nursing School in 1951. Married Steve Baloga in 1955. She worked as a nurse in various hospitals, clinics and most recently at the White Bear Lake Care Center.

She loved family and friends. She enjoyed classical music, duplicate bridge, travel and good cuisine. She collected recipes and inspirational quotes and always saw the best in people.

Gloria had three siblings, Paul (deceased), Clarice (deceased) and Elaine Most. She had four children, Stevan (deceased), Lynn, David and Mark. Survived by grandchildren, Taylor, Madeline, Caroline, and Daniel.

Celebration of Gloria’s life will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3770 Bellaire Ave., White Bear Lake.

DEATH NOTICE

Lois Kirk Kluegel Lois Kirk Kluegel passed away Sept. 14 at St. Andrew's Village in Mahtomedi. Memorial service is 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at St. Andrew's Village.

Gordon Erlandson Gordon Erlandson, October 19, 1938 - September 19, 2018. Survived by loving wife of 60 years Corrine; his sons, Scott (Julie), Douglas (Gwen), and Dan (Andrea); 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Lover of nature and the cabin. Gentle natured, steady and generous, hunter, fisherman and craftsman. Services were held.

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Floyd Delano Snidarich Age 81 of White Bear Lake Floyd Delano Snidarich of White Bear Lake, MN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 14, 2018.

Born on December 9, 1936 to Jerry and Alta Snidarich of Eveleth, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by wife Jennie Snidarich of White Bear Lake. His sisters Geraldine Mallaro and Marjorie Wolk of Eveleth. Floyd and Jennie have four children; Jerry (Sherry) Snidarich, John (Gail Tasch) Snidarich, Peggy (Kevin) Streier, and Jennie (Chad Larson) Bonngard. Floyd enjoyed spending time with his nine grandchildren: Kayc (Ryan) Kincade, Brandie Snidarich, Carrie (Mitch Gotschall) Snidarich, Eric (Jenny) Snidarich, Hannah Snidarich, Maxine (Mike Orzechowski) Streier, Nick (Kylie) Bonngard, Jared (Emmy) Snidarich and Taylor (Cody Klein) Bonngard. Floyd has six great-grandchildren, whom he loved so much; Lucas, Noah, Shayla, Carter (“Little Floyd”), Ruby, and Kairi. Floyd loved life and spending time with family.

Floyd was a longtime member of the American Legion Post 168 of White Bear Lake. There he enjoyed the camaraderie and made many lifelong friends; particularly the friendly rivalry he shared with Dan Lingofelt. Floyd was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, October 12, 2018 from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at the Mueller Memorial Center in White Bear Lake. Following the service, food and drinks will be served for a celebration of life at the White Bear Lake American Legion Post 168.

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September - May SUNDAY WORSHIP Traditional - 8:30 am Education/Coffee - 9:30 am Contemporary - 10:30 am

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Worship on the Farm Bruentrup Family Farm 2170 E. County Road D Maplewood, MN Meal 5:30 pm Worship 6:30 pm 3770 Bellaire Avenue, White Bear Lake 651-429-5411 rlcwbl.org

3878 Highland Avenue White Bear Lake • 651-429-5337 www.churchofstpiusx.org Masses: Mon.-Fri. 8 am • Wed. 6:30 pm First Sat. 8 am, Sat. 4 pm Sun. 8:45am & 10:30am, 7:30pm • Reconciliation: Sat. 5pm and 6pm

Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m.

Sanctuary

Contemporary Worship Saturday 5 p.m.

Sunday 8:45 & 10:15 a.m.

Great Hall NURSERY AT ALL SERVICES ST. ANDREW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 900 STILLWATER ROAD, MAHTOMEDI WWW.SAINTANDREWS.ORG 651-426-3261

FALL WORSHIP STARTS SEPT. 16!

9-10am traditional 10:45-11:30am band-led/casual Nursery available for both

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First Christian Church of St. Paul (disciples of Christ) Mahtomedi, Minnesota

Monday & Wed-Fri: Mass at 9 a.m.

Tuesday: Mass at 6 p.m. a.m.

Saturday: Mass at 5 p.m.

Sunday: Mass at 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m.

700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi 651-426-3245

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Masses: Saturday – 5:00 PM Sunday – 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 AM

650 Wildwood Road Mahtomedi, MN 55115 www.fccstpaul.com 651-779-3330

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Chruch

CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL

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Worship time: Sundays 10am 9:00 am Sunday School & Adult Education 10:15 am Worship 11:15 am Fellowship time

Church 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake Parish Life Center/School 4690 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake

South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church South Shore Blvd. at Bellaire Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 651-429-4293 LCMS Pastor Bob Gehrke Pastor Dan Bodin

LAKEWOOD WORSHIP CENTER L Sunday School and Fellowship at 9:00 am Family Worship Service at 10:30 am Lts. Michael & Erin Metzler, Pastors 2080 Woodlynn Ave. , Maplewood • 651-779-9177

Worship Saturday 5:30 p.m.

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UPCOMING EVENTS INSTALLING TURF ALTERNATIVES

When: 6-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 10 Where: White Bear Lake City Hall, 4701 Hwy. 61 Details: One hour presentation overviews the benefits and options before providing step-by-step instructions to establishing water- and pollinator-friendly perennial ground covers. $5 fee.

Contact: turfalternatives.eventbrite.com

SCHOOL VIOLENCE PREVENTION

When: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 10 Where: White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple Street, Mahtomedi Details: The Gun Sense Action Group at WBUUC sponsors a forum featuring Dana Montgomery, a representative from Sandy Hook Promise, that highlights programs for school-aged children. Free and all are welcome.

Contact: 612-709-9344

WHITE BEAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1954 BIRTHDAY PARTY

When: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 Where: White Bear Country Inn, 4940 Hwy. 61 N. Details: $15 menu choices and cash bar.

Contact: Joyce, 651-3873537

Stonich will discuss and sign copies of her new novel “Laurentian Divide.”

Contact: 651-426-0918

FARE FOR ALL

When: 2-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12 Where: Community of Grace Church, 4000 Linden Street, White Bear Lake Details: Open to NYFS TASTE OF everyone to purchase NORTHEAST fresh fruit, vegetables and When: 5:30-8 p.m. frozen meat packages at Thursday, Oct. 11 a discounted price. Cash, Where: Vadnais Heights credit cards and EBT Commons, 655 East Coun- accepted. ty Road F Contact: fareforall.org Details: Enjoy a samBEAR LEGACY pling of sweet and savory treats, listen to live music FUNDRAISER EVENT When: 6 p.m. Friday, and bid on hundreds of Oct. 12 silent auction items at Where: Vadnais Heights fundraiser for NorthCommons, 655 E. County east Youth and Family Road F Services. Tickets $30 in Details: Social hour, advance (recommended); dinner, program, live and $40 at the door.

Contact: 651-379-3422 or silent auction. Benefits White Bear Lake Area nyfs.org Educational Foundation.

LEAGUE OF WOMEN Contact: wblaef.org

VOTERS MEETING

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 STRATEGIES FOR Where: White Bear RAISING TEENS IN A Lake City Hall, 4701 Hwy. DIGITAL WORLD 61 N., White Bear Lake When: 6:45-8 p.m.

Details: Topic of disWednesday, Oct. 10 cussion is “Minnesota’s Where: Hill-Murray Redistricting Process.”

School, Nicholas Center Contact: 612-618-2502 or Staff Lounge, 2625 Larpen- lwvmn.org/local-leagues/ teur Ave., Maplewood white-bear-lake-area Details: Presentation AUTHOR VISIT on how parents can teach When: 10 a.m. Friday, healthy habits to teens in Oct. 12 an increasingly digital Where: Lake Country world. Free; RSVP. Contact: 651-777-1376 or Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White hill-murray.org Bear Lake Details: Author Sarah

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THE STORY OF THE WHITE BEAR LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT

When: 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Hear how things have changed over the decades and how some things have stayed the same as we celebrate over 130 years of the White Bear Lake Fire Department.

Contact: whitebear history.org

HOME SELLING SEMINAR

When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 Where: Country Inn and Suites, 3505 Vadnais Center Drive, Vadnais Heights Details: Ideal Credit union hosts a Home Education Seminar series to help participants make the most of buying or selling a home. Reservations required.

Contact: idealcu.com

RUN FOR THE APPLES 5 MILE RUN/WALK AND KIDS 1/3 MILE FUN RUN

When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Road, White Bear Lake Details: Event in its 23rd year, includes run/ walk through the orchard followed by apple treats for all participants.

Contact: 651-653-7401 or

Punkinmania

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WHEN: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct.

DETAILS: Pumpkins for sale, inflat-

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ables, petting zoo, games for kids, food much more. Sponsored by the Wildwood Lions Club and Kramer-Berg American Legion Post 507.

WHERE: Triangle Park, Mahtomedi

CONTACT: wildwoodlionsclub.org

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LADIES OF THE LAKE QUILTING SHOW

When: Noon-4 pm, Oct. 20 & 21; and Oct. 27 & 28 Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Road, Dellwood Details: Beautiful quilts on display.

Contact: 651-429-7202; pinetreeappleorchard.com

PREVIEW POP UP EVENT

When: 1-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21 Where: White Bear Country Inn, 4940 N. Hwy. 61, White Bear Lake Details: Learn about all that White Bear Makerspace (A DIY space open to the community) will offer to the community once it opens the doors.

Contact: 651-245-6400 or whitebearmakerspace@ gmail.com

munity. For students and groups looking for service projects and adults and families looking for ways to get involved.

Contact: 651-653-3126 or whitebear.k12.mn.us

BRUCE VENTO REGIONAL TRAIL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MEETING

When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 Where: White Bear Lake Public Safety Building, 4701 Highway 61 Details: Learn about Ramsey County Parks & Recreation study to find an alternative trail alignment out of the rail right-of-way, Highway 96 to County Road J. Contact: co.ramsey. mn.us

SCARE IN WHITE BEAR

When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 Where: West Park, COMMUNITY White Bear Lake VOLUNTEER FAIR Details: HallowWhen: 6-8 p.m. Monday, een-themed 5K and Fun Oct. 22 Run along scenic Lake Where: WBLAHS North Ave. Coat drive and postCampus Cafeteria race costume awards at Details: Learn about Manitou Grill. volunteer opportunities Contact: trifitnesswbl. in the schools and comcom

KIDS WORLD OF FUN

When: Saturday, Oct. 27 Where: Majestic Pines Community Church, 930 Mahtomedi Avenue, Mahtomedi Details: Parents and kids through sixth grade.

Candy, popcorn, games, prizes, moonwalk, box maze. Costumes encouraged.

Contact: 651-653-4950 or majesticpines.com/kwof

TAMARACK TRICK OR TREAT

When: Register for times at 3, 3:20, 3:40 or 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Non-spooky event includes games, hand-pressed cider, encounters with live animals, and costumes characters handing out treats along the prairie loop trail. Registration required; $7.50/child, $3.50/ adult.

Contact: 651-407-5350 or parks.co.ramsey.mn.us/ tamarack

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MYSTERY PLAY AND THRILLER WORKSHOP

When: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 18 and Friday, Oct. 19 Where: First Presbyterian Church, 4821 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: Students can explore a variety of performing arts skills in this workshop hosted by Steppingstone Theatre over MEA break.

Contact: steppingstone theatre.org

Art STUDIO COFFEE & OPEN STUDIO: ARTIST TO ARTIST

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50th Fabulous Family Day WHEN: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 WHERE: White Bear Center for the

trucks, live music, art activities, games, and time capsule dedication. Free for all ages.

Arts, 4971 Long Ave.

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Music EBONY IVORY & SPRUCE TRIO: MUSICAL FRENEMIES

When: 7:30-9:30p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 13 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Charles Kemper has arranged a delightful program of pieces by friendly rivals: Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland; Frederic Chopin and Franz Liszt; Robert & Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms; Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel; Darius Milhaud and Dave Brubeck; Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman.

Contact: 651-429-5674 or lakeshoreplayers.org/ concerts

THE SALVATION ARMY CHICAGO STAFF BAND

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 Where: North Heights Church, 1700 Hwy 96 W., Arden Hills Details: Performance by

UNITED STATES MARINE BAND

When: 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21 Where: St Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Blvd., Mahtomedi Details: Unique blend of traditional concert band and contemporary wind ensemble music which has thrilled audiences at the White House and across the United States. Free admission, but tickets required.

Contact: wildwood artistseries.com

TRICKS AND TREATS WITH THE MIGHTY ORGAN

When: 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28 Where: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Family-friendly organ concert featuring organist Bill Chouinard.

Kids encouraged to wear non-violent costumes for kids parade through the

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VADNAIS HEIGHTS FARMERS MARKET

and scarves at B3 preview event Thursday night.

When: 2-6 p.m. WednesTickets $30 advance or $40 days, through Oct. 17 at the door includes hors Where: Helene Houle d’oeuvres, wine and music; Medical Center parking Saturday event open to the lot, 1155 E. Co. Road E public, with happy hour Details: 30 selling specials 4-6 p.m. spaces with produce grown Contact: 651-439-7434 or within 50 miles of St. Paul. communitythreadmn.org Contact: 651-485-9532; HARVEST FEST & GIANT cityvadnaisheights.com

BABY & ME STORYTIME

When: 9:45-10:15 a.m.

Mondays Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Storytime for ages 6-23 months and a caregiver. Limited to 15.

Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org

FAMILY STORYTIME

When: 10:30-11 a.m.

Fridays Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Stories, songs and fingerplays to enhance early literacy skills for children ages 2-5.

Contact: 651-486-2200 or www.rclreads.org

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY FLASHLIGHT NIGHT IN THE CORN MAZE

PUMPKIN WEIGH-OFF

When: Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 13 & 14; time varies Where: Lowell Park, 201 Water Street, downtown Stillwater Details: Giant pumpkin weigh-off, chili cook-off, carving exhibitions, games, music, pumpkin regatta, tractor pull, street dance.

Contact: harvestfest stillwater.com

ANNIE’S SWEDISH COFFEE PARTIES

When: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 13 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, Details: 20880 Olinda Trail N, Scandia Details: 3-course coffee party and tour of five historic buildings. $15/person; reservations required.

Contact: 651-433-5054 or gammelgardenmuseum.org

When: 1 & 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 & 20; 7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 11 & 18; 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: Musical based on the book series by Mo Willems. Adults $20; Children $10.

Contact: lakeshore players.org

When: Last entry 9 p.m. AUTUMN COLORS AT ARCOLA MILLS Friday, Oct. 12 and SaturWhen: 1-5 p.m. SaturWhen: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. day, Oct. 13 days and Sundays; 10-11 Saturday, Oct. 13 Where: Waldoch Farm, a.m. and 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays, 8174 Lake Drive, Lino Where: Arcola Mills, Wednesdays & Thursdays, Lakes 12905 Arcola Trail N, through Oct. 21 Details: No fright, only Stillwater Where: Pine Tree Apple fun. Bring a flashlight.

Details: Admire fall Orchard, 450 Apple Orcolors, tour the mansion, Contact: 651-780-1207 or waldochfarm.com chard Road, Dellwood walk the trails, and see anDetails: Wagon rides tique cars on display and BAUBLES, run continuously. photography exhibit.

BANGLES & BLING Contact: 651-429-7202 Contact: arcolamills.org When: 5:30-8 p.m. Thurspinetreeappleorchard.com day, Oct. 11 and 10 a.m.-6 CORN MAZE p.m. Friday, Oct. 12 When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Contact: 651-226-4289

When: 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Fridays, Sept. 7-Dec.14 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Avenue Details: Come for coffee and discuss art, artists, techniques and trends; stay for open studio and make art from 10-12:30. For adults, experienced beginner to advanced. Free with registration. Bring snacks.

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Contact: 651-762-9141 or www.saintandrews.org

Theater ‘ELEPHANT & PIGGIE: WE ARE IN A PLAY!’

When: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 Where: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Blvd., Mahtomedi Details: Free screening of the new documentary film about anxiety disorders and mental health panel. Register online.

Contact: 651-735-9534 or ysb.net/event

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When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, through Oct. 26 Where: Washington Avenue and 4th St., downtown White Bear Lake Details: Products include organic produce, natural meats and cheeses, honey, syrup, baked goods, plants and flowers.

Contact: 651-747-3650 or whitebearlake.org

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LOOKING BACK Week of October 7 – October 13, 2018 Culled from the archives of the White Bear Press at the resource library of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society.

1918 For sale – nice strong raspberry plants. Cuthbert, queen of all raspberries. Doz. 20 cents; per hundred $1.25 – L. C. Heckel, 132 Birch Lake Avenue…

1943 Bud Markeson arrived in White Bear last night for a two day visit with his parents. He is stationed at Ft. Lewis, Washington….Pvt. Richard Reibel, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Reibel, left Thursday night to return to duty at Camp Roberts, California after a short furlough…

1968 Chamber of Commerce members heard a talk last Tuesday on the proposed discontinuation of bus transportation between White Bear Lake and St. Paul, as well as a discussion on new concepts on mass transportation. Speaking at the luncheon was Councilman Dean Fenner, a member of the Twin Cities Area Metropolitan Commission and John Doolittle, Jr. Executive Director. Because they do not have enough passengers and are operating at a loss, the Twin City Transit Co. has asked the Public Service Commission for permission to drop service on the lines to White Bear

Lake, Stillwater and Har Mar. In a survey taken last May, an average of 364 passengers used the buses between WBL and St. Paul.

1993 Huge steel wheels and the Northern Pacific No. 1285 caboose await the move to their fi nal resting place adjacent to the old White Bear Lake Depot on Highway 61.

The move completed a monthslong undertaking to keep the historic red railcar in the city…The small, green and deteriorating apartments on White Bear Lake at 4510 and 4520 Highway 61 have been targeted by the city to be razed and replaced with a public park.

Looking Forward to the Past Upcoming Historical Society Events The Story of the White Bear Fire Department Monday, October 15th 6-7pm at the Ramsey County Library, White Bear Lake Branch, 2150 2nd St. Since 1888 the White Bear Fire Department has provided fi re protection to the residents of our area. Join us to hear how things have changed over the decades and how some things have stayed the same as we celebrate over 130 years of the White Bear Lake Fire Department.

FREE event but donations are welcome. Presented by the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society in partnership with the Ramsey County Library-White Bear Lake.

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Levy decision an important one Dear 832 residents: We have an important decision to make about the future of education in our community.

I ask that you vote YES in favor of the school levy this November, as it is crucial to the continued success and improvement of Mahtomedi schools.

I am a lifelong resident of Mahtomedi, attending Mahtomedi K-12. Growing up here I have been the recipient of the generosity and support of the community to the schools. I grew up watching my parents and their friends play an active role in MAEF, on the school board, and in previous levies. It was never a question that the community stood behind us students.

I now have three young children in the district, and I hope that they grow up to know the same support, generosity, and encouragement from their neighbors as I had.

Strong schools and strong communities go hand in hand. Please vote YES! Sarah Johnson Mahtomedi

Referendum essential to vibrant district To District 832 residents: We have lived in Grant for almost 20 years and have three graduates of Mahtomedi High School. Our children also attended Wildwood, O.H. Anderson and the Mahtomedi Middle School. All three of our children have realized the benefits of their District 832 education in college, graduate school and life.

We have seen the positive impact that an excellent school district has on its students.

District 832 has consistently delivered outstanding results at the same or lower cost versus other districts.

Mahtomedi’s cost per student compares favorably to neighboring districts and further reductions in state funding cannot be offset with budget cuts. As a finance professional and member of the district’s finance subcommittee, I have reviewed the district’s past and proposed budgets. I believe this referendum is essential to maintain a vibrant District 832.

A vibrant District 832 benefits all of us. As all homeowners know — their home value benefits significantly from 832’s strong reputation. This referendum is an investment in our community, with the tangible benefit to our home values. It is in each of our interests to preserve the equity we have built in partnership with our schools.

The facts support that this referendum is essential to our community and will benefit all residents regardless of personal circumstance. Please support the referendum with your vote in the upcoming elections.

Fred Neher Grant

Let’s show a little decency to each other With the retirement of Rep. Matt Dean, our city is choosing a new individual to represent us at the Capitol. Over the last several weeks, I have read letters to the editor written in this paper which are deceitful and bordering on indecency. This is not how we should behave.

Slamming or belittling the candidate from the “other side of the aisle” does not make you a better person, does not make your comments more accurate, and does not usually reflect the truth. If all of us in this emotional, tense political time in our history could just step back, see both sides, and see what is actually happening, with a sense of open-mindedness and a true sense of decency, perhaps our country would be better and we could find solutions to issues. It’s wrong that decency is a virtue that has lost its value. But … if we could just use facts, history and past government experience to help guide us in our decisions and thoughts in political races as well as in our lives, wouldn’t this be a more peaceful, compassionate way to behave and get along with others?

I call for us all to have a little bit of that lost virtue … decency.

Laurie Carlson White Bear Township

Becker-Finn has concrete ideas I watched the League of Women Voters debate for state representative for Vadnais Heights. I thought Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn was knowledgeable and had concrete ideas for solving issues. It is important to me that Minnesota makes plans for the long term, so our children can live healthy, productive lives.

First of all, I'm a reading buddy and I can see the improvements in reading with all-day kindergarten. Rep. Becker-Finn wants to increase investment in pre-kindergarten programs, which I think is an important way to advance Minnesota's workforce of the future.

Secondly, climate change is real, and we Minnesotans know this from personal experience. Rep. Becker-Finn

thinks Minnesota should be active in reducing the impact of climate change on our children by increasing renewable energy. She also facilitated the use of Volkswagen settlement funds for greener buses to reduce emissions.

We need to protect kids from gun violence and Rep. Becker-Finn wants to move our state forward in the gun debate with universal background checks for gun purchases.

Families need ways to keep health insurance affordable and Rep. Becker-Finn thinks more families should be able to buy into Minnesotacare as an option for reducing health insurance costs.

Join me in voting for Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn to ensure our children are healthy now and have options in the future.

Margaret Seibel Vadnais Heights

‘Legal costs through the roof’ After two years on the Grant City Council, I’ve seen near constant harassment of city staff by Councilmen Larry Lanoux and Loren Sederstrom. Our administrator has taken the brunt of the harassment, but by no means all of it. The engineer, planner, attorney and code enforcement have all been subjected to belittling treatment and constant accusations and complaints. I ran for office because these two councilmen had promised to fire all our staff, and I could not let that happen. These are good people doing a tough job.

These two councilmen were removed from the Mahtomedi Council Chambers by sheriff deputies in 2016.

Sederstrom was ticketed in August by sheriff deputies after trying to push his way into an active fire scene in Grant. As a result of the never-ending harassing lawsuits filed by these two, our legal costs are through the roof. I would encourage you to view the recent July and August City Council meetings, available at http://www. cityofgrant.us/streaming. Draw your own conclusions as to the source of dysfunction that continues to plague our great city. I trust your judgment. Thank you and please vote Election Day Nov. 6.

Denny Kaup Grant City Council

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3. On Oct. 6, 44 volunteers from Scout Troop 89, Pack 89, and Pack 151 picked up trash along Hwy. 244 in Mahtomedi and along Jamaca in Grant. Seventeen bags of trash and one abandoned lawn mower were collected. — Jim Schuster 4. Volunteers loaded pumpkins Oct. 6 for Wildwood Lions annual Punkinmania Saturday, Oct. 13 at Veterans Memorial Park in Mahtomedi. Participants included Wildwood Lions, Mahtomedi

Fire, River Valley Lions Leo members, the Mahtomedi Archery Club and the Mahtomedi Hockey Team. Nearly 2000 pumpkins were loaded on five wagons in 45 minutes. — Joel Schilling 5. White Bear Lake Firefighter Mike Barnard poses with his grandsons Hudson and Elijah Barnard during the fire department open house Saturday, Oct. 6. Barnard has served with the department for 25 years. — Paul Dols

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A celebration of school spirit Above: White Bear Lake Area High School theater students sing and cheer from a float as they roll through downtown during the annual Homecoming Parade Friday, Oct. 5. They were among several student teams, clubs and organizations that were represented during the event.

At right: Many of the participants in the BearPower Family Walk/ Run wore the traditional school colors of orange and black in recognition of homecoming.

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Bears homecoming humbling against Woodbury

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

It was the kicking phase of the game that kicked the White Bear Lake Bears in the butt Friday evening.

The Woodbury Royals handed the Bears a 33-15 homecoming loss, just after the Bears had slipped into the rankings at No. 10. The Bears are now 4-2 and Woodbury 5-1.

“Our specials were bad and we were out-coached and out-played,” assessed Bear coach Ryan Bartlett. “We ran the ball badly, and they were tougher than us. I was extremely disappointed overall. Hats off to Woodbury, they played great.”

The Bears have been steady most of the season, but

not so on this evening, right from the start.

Brice Peters fumbled the opening kickoff out-ofbounds at the three yard line — it was a tricky, twisting kick on a misty evening — and Cooper Anderson shanked a punt, giving Woodbury the ball at the Bears 24 yard line. Andrew Kramer darted 13 yards to score.

The Bears were even at halftime 7-7 but Kramer took the opening kick of the second half 94 yards for a touchdown. Then came Drew Pearson’s 29-yard punt return to set up a short field goal. The Bears started at their own 10 after a penalty on the kick return — then gave up a safety on a high snap over the punter. The Royals capped a 19-point third quarter with Brock Rinehart’s 29-yard run.

Highlight for the Bears was a perfectly executed 73-

yard touchdown on Anderson’s downfield pass that hit Kevin Boeing in stride. That was followed by Andrew Kleist’s two-point conversion run that pulled them within 26-15. The first-half Bear touchdown was a one-yarder

by Zach Griebel.

The Bears were held to 71 yards in 23 rushes and were stopped twice on fourth-and-one plays, one of them at the five. Peters led with 36 yards in six carries and had a 47-yard kick return.

Anderson completed 13 of 25 passes for 149 yards. Boeing had four catches for 89 yards. Meanwhile, Charlie Wilson, Woodbury’s backup QB, rushed for 97 yards and a two-yard TD after their starter had a leg injury.

The Bears will play Cretin-Derham Hall (3-3) at St. Thomas University on Friday, Oct. 12.

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Zephyr kickers tie for first MEC title with strong finish

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At the end of a grueling week, the Mahtomedi soccer team had enough gas left in the tank to collect a muchprized reward last week: a share of the conference championship.

The Zephyrs went overtime to defeat St. Thomas Academy 2-1 in the conference finale on Friday afternoon — their fourth game in five days — to capture a share of the Metro East Conference title.

The No. 6 ranked Zephyrs (13-2) lost to No. 2 Blake 2-0 on Monday, then beat three conference rivals, Hill-Murray on Tuesday, Hastings on Thursday and St. Thomas Academy, all 2-1.

“We’ll have about a week off now, so we should be fine again by (sectionals),” said coach Dominic Isaac.

Mahtomedi tied North St. Paul, each with 7-1 records.

Hastings and St. Thomas Academy were each 6-2.

Mahtomedi’s loss came against North, whose loss was against STA. “North and St. Thomas have been so dominant since the Metro East started,” said Isaac. “It’s great for the kids to do this.”

About the busy week with four close games and a championship on the line, Isaac said, “There was not a lot of opportunity to send in backups. Anybody would start to get worn out (by Friday).”

The Zephyrs kept the pace slower than usual in the first half and trailed 1-0 on a free kick by STA’s Jacob Mathews. They pulled even early in the second half

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Matt Mulcahy, shown here during a previous match, and his cohorts on the defensive corps held firm in a 2-1 win over St. Thomas Academy on Friday.

Section 4A. Mahtomedi, defending state champion, is second. Both will open Oct. 13 after getting a bye.

Mahtomedi wrapped up second, beating Hastings 7-0 on Thursday, and closed the regular season tying Benilde-St. Margaret’s 2-2 Saturday. Six players had goals against Hastings: Lily Johnson (two), Lauren Heinsch,

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as Gavin Goralnick drilled a free kick into the net.

That’s how it stayed until 40 seconds left in the second overtime. Helio DeLaTorres got the game-winner with a header off a corner kick from Elliott James.

Isaac praised his defense for withstanding about 15 combined corner kicks and throw-ins. Anchoring that group were Josh Bates (goalie), Matt Mulcahy, Connor Stoker and Anthony Palmer.

Against Hastings, James got the game-winner with four minutes left, booting it 25 yards on the run off a feed from Goralnick. Ian Fosdick had the first goal.

Against Hill-Murray, Goralnick delivered both goals.

The Zephyrs, ranked No. 6 in Class A, are seeded first in Section 4A and will have a bye before their first game Oct. 13.

Two area softball players will be inducted into the Minnestoa Softball Hall of Fame Nov. 2. The Minnesota Sports Federation announced that 19 individuals, including 17 who were players or are still playing, will be inducted. The list includes Norm Setnicker, a player/coach/umpire from Mahtomedi and Jim Milanovich, a player/manager from White Bear Lake.

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Zephyr girls lose to Pioneers, place 2nd in conference Mahtomedi girls soccer lost to their arch rival to finish second in the Metro East Conference last week, and will take a 9-5-1 record into playoffs.

The No. 4 ranked Zephyrs fell to No. 2 Hill-Murray 2-0 on Oct. 2 in the showdown for the Metro East Conference title.

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Jim Milanovich, left, and Norm Setnicker are joining the Hall of Fame.

Mickenzie Mireault, Anna Wagner, Sonia Meyer and Rachel McCleery, while Audrey Sexson assisted on two. Against BSM, Heinsch delivered both goals.

Hill-Murray finished 7-0, Mahtomedi 6-1, and Simley 4-2-1 for the top three spots among eight teams.

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Zephyr grinders pummel Forest Lake 49-12 Mahtomedi’s offense was relentless — four touchdown passes, mixed with 327 yards rushing — in a 49-12 victory over Forest Lake on Friday evening.

J’vonne Hadley snagged three touchdown passes from Jake Arlandson, who completed 10 of 18 passes for 141 yards.

Hadley scored from 12, 35, and 13 yards out. Arlandson also hit Michael Hershey for a five-yard TD. The Zephyrs have 14 touchdown passes (12 by Arlandson) against just one interception this season.

Erik Bjork carried 23 times for 172 hards, including a one-yard TD, and caught two passes for 19 and 30 yards.

Reserves closed with scoring with Josh Praml’s 44-yard run and Hunter Hall’s four-yarder. Praml had 64 yards in four carries.

Forest Lake’s Shawn Smith completed eight of 17 for 79 yards with a 35-yard touchdown to Brian Bodenave. Troy Pleskie had a 20-yard touchdown run.

Mahtomedi (5-1) will host Tartan (4-2) next Friday.

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White Bear Lake girls cross country closed the regular season with a thirdplace finish among 19 teams at the Alexandria Lions Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 6. The Bears leader was junior Maddie Verkerke in seventh place with a personal best 19:02 at Arrowhead Golf Course. Natalie Andres placed 15th (PR of 19:20), Maggie Blanding 27th, Olivia Schwintek 33rd and Melanie Pankow 40th. Top five teams were Stillwater 62, Marshall 95, White Bear Lake 122, Willmar 130 and Highland Partk 151.

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White Bear swimmers 4th in true-team section

White Bear Lake boys soccer lost its last two conference games to Stillwater and Park, each by 4-0, last week, and finished 1-6-1 in conference. The Bears, struggling offensively with just eight goals in 14 games, are 2-10-2 heading into sectionals. They played at Stillwater Tuesday evening.

The White Bear Lake swimmers placed fourth of five teams in the Section 4AA true-team meet won by host Stillwater on Saturday. Grace Johnson was the Bears point leader, placing third

Bear boys CC places 5th in strong field at Alexandria White Bear Lake boys cross country closed the regular season with a fifthplace finish in a formidable field of 19 teams at the Alexandria Lions Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 6.

No. 7 ranked Mounds View won with 64 points, followed by No. 2 Stillwater 85, No. 11 Red Wing 123, Highland Park 127 and No. 5 White Bear Lake 158.

Tryg Solberg, Bear senior, led the way, placing 13th in 16:18, followed by Max Nelson 17th, Logan Tanttu 38th, Trevor Locke 43rd and Isaac Maruyama 47th.

“We ran well today,” said coach Dan Kovacich, noting that this lineup had not run together since the season opener in late August. “I am pleased with how the guys performed, especially from those coming back from injuries.”

Next for the Bears will be the Suburban East Conference meet Oct. 16 at

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in the 50 freestyle (25.89) and seventh in the 100 freestyle (57.59). In diving, Gianna McLeod placed seventh and Hannah Wickstrom eighth. Ainsley Durand finished eighth in the 500 freestyle.

Placing ninth were Mackenzie Petty (200 free), Lacy Siedschlag (butterfly) and Sydney Beck (backstroke).

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White Bear Lake girls soccer scrapped to a 1-1 tie against No. 4 ranked Stillwater last week, with goalie Ella Janicki stopping eight of nine shots, then closed the regular season with a pair of 7-0 wins, over Park-Cottage Grove and Spring Lake Park. Anna Racine scored a goal in each game. Kayla Anderson had four goals for the week, Lauren Eckerle three, Erika Townley two, and Bailey McCoullough, Charlee Adam, Bella Heckmann and Katie Timmons one each. The Bears were 5-2-1 in the Suburban East for fourth place. East Ridge (7-1) was champion. The Bears are seeded fourth in Section 4AA and will host No. 5 St. Paul Central on Thursday, Oct. 11.

East Conference meet Oct. 16 at Tanners Brook Golf Course in Forest Lake.

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Gavin Goralnick delivered three goals and an assist to help the Mahtomedi soccer team nab three 2-1 conference wins last week and tie for the Metro East title. The senior midfielder leads the Zephyrs (13-2) in scoring with 12 goals and eight assists. Goralnick played with Minnesota Thunder through 10th grade. Joining the high school team last year, he was more of a defensive mid as a junior, but, freed up this year to attack, Goralnick “really took off,” coach Dominic Isaac said.

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Four decades and still playing fantasy football together

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Dennis Kaping first heard about this new fantasy football thing when he was a young Navy veteran playing a lot of slow-pitch softball. Intrigued, he spread the word among fellow Vikings fans he knew from softball, and before long 10 of them started a fantasy football league.

That was 41 years ago, and their league is still going — with six of the original 10 and four others who’ve played almost that long. The first entry of league winners on a scuffed-up trophy they’ve kept all these years is 1978.

“We are good friends, even outside of the league,” said Kaping, when asked about the uncommon longevity of this group. “We have a lot of fun together and we tease each other a lot. We are serious about wanting to win, though.”

They call themselves Monday Night Morons, and the trophy is topped by the back end of a horse, so, yes, it’s a loose group. They pick their teams on Labor Day and meet each Monday evening to compare notes, watch the game and stuff themselves with chow provided by that week’s host.

Charter members are Kaping, Richard Nordstrom, Tom Tschida, Fred Halberg, Randy Danielson and Ken Florian. Kaping, of White Bear Township, and Nordstrom, of Gem Lake, are local men, and the rest are from neighboring suburbs.

Rick Hunting has played for 40 years, Ron Hopkins 38 years, Joe Engstrom 33 years and Jerry Danielson 31 years. (Halberg and Jerry Danielson team up, and are the reigning champs.) Another longtime player, John Palkowitsch, passed away in 2012. His son Brett occupies that spot now.

Fantasy football means collecting a lineup of NFL stars, and earning points based on their weekly performances. The concept appears to have originated in 1962 when a trio associated with the Oakland Raiders (a co-owner, PR guy and sportswriter) wrote up a set of rules. Fantasy football is now a major industry, but did not start to catch on widespread until the 1980s, so the Morons were among the first.

A WCCO connection planted the seed for this group, Kaping said.

“Larry Peck, a guy I went into the Navy with on the buddy plan, was working for ’CCO. One of their reporters, I can’t remember if it was Ralph Jon Fritz or Mark Rosen, told Larry about fantasy football after hearing about it from New York writers, while covering a Vikings game there. Larry told me about it. He was with us at first, too, but he got out when he got married.”

MNM used to hold a “draft” of players, but for many years now have made it an auction instead, as is the case with most leagues. Each player gets 200 bucks in pretend money. This year, Todd Gurley of the Rams commanded the top price after leading the NFL with 19 touchdowns last year. Kaping bagged him for $58. New Viking quarterback Kirk Cousins was a hot commodity, nabbed for $30 by Randy Danielson. The most-coveted QB as usual was Aaron Rodgers of the (otherwise) much-hated Packers who fetched $50 from Brett Palkowitsch.

“All the guys like to have a Viking on their team and will pay 10-12 more dollars for them,” Ken Florian explained. Adrian Peterson commanded top dollar through his career here. Currently, receivers Stefon Diggs, Kyle Rudolph and Adam Thielen are other prize picks.

Members pay a $140 entry fee each year. The top three get payoffs at the end of the season, and they have a breakup party.

Kaping is regarded as the shrewdest player of the bunch, as evidenced by his nine championships.

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Gathering at Ken Florian’s house in Roseville on Sept. 17 were (front, from left) Joe Engstrom, Fred Halberg, Ken Florian, and Randy Kaping, and (back) Tom Tschida, Richard Nordstrom, Randy Danielson, Ron Hopkins, and Jerry Danielson. Not present were Dennis Kaping, Rick Hunting, and Brett Palkowitsch.

Hunting is next with seven.

“The guys tease me because I’m already studying the players by the first of June,” said Kaping, who scrutinizes fantasy football magazines, web sites and radio and TV programs. (Even NFL Network has a fantasy show.) Always trying to keep a step ahead, Kaping had more than $200 to spend at this year’s draft. “Last year, when I was out of (contention), I sold some of my players to guys who were still trying to win it,” he said.

Kaping started a “cheat sheet” in the 1980s with a friend who’s in advertising. Clearly ahead of their time, they compiled stats, projections and recommendations, and actually advertised in Sports Illustrated and Wall Street Journal. They took in $64 and $59, minus advertising costs, in two seasons.

“At the time, I don’t think many people knew what it was,” he chuckled. “Some guys who do that now are millionaires.”

There was one bright spot — among the few orders in the mail was one from married Hollywood actors Bradford Dillman and Suzy Parker.

“I told my wife, look who we got an order from!

That was our claim to fame.”

Four decades of Monday Night Football adds up to about 650 games they’ve watched together.

One particularly memorable game occurred in 1980 (Dophins vs. Patriots) when the world learned that John Lennon had been killed by a deranged fan.

“Howard Cosell announced it. That was sad,” Kaping said. Among other classics the guys watched were Tony Dorsett’s 99-yard run (“against the Vikings!”

Florian groused), Bo Jackson obliterating the brash linebacker Brian Bosworth, rookie Randy Moss destroying the Packers, and Joe Thiesman’s gruesome broken leg.

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Dennis Kaping, league founder and most frequent champion, pours over fantasy football material at his home in White Bear Township.

Over the years, viewing habits have changed, of course. These guys were around 30 when it started.

Now they’re around 70.

“Back in the day, we’d buy four cases of beer, and we’d run out,” said Jerry Danielson. “Now, we just get a six pack, and about 10 bottles of water. And by the third quarter, we are dozing off.”

Local Twin Cities Marathon runners listed OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Casting Out Doubt 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1773 Garden Lane St. Paul 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.

Timothy Hutchinson 1773 Garden Lane St. Paul 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 22, 2018 Signed: Timothy Hutchinson Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 10 and 17, 2018.

Twenty-four White Bear Lake residents and seven Mahtomedi residents were among the 7,157 runners who finished the Twin Cities Marathon on Sunday morning, Oct. 7.

Charlie Field, 21, had the best time of the local group, 3:40:39.

Leading the women was Abigail Miles, 22, with 3:47:08.

Champions of the 26.2-mile race from the Uptown Minneapolis lakes to the State Capitol in St. Paul were Elisha Barno of Santa Fe, N.M., in 2:11:58 and Sinke Biyadgilgn of Washington, DC, in 2:34:04.

Following are the local runners, listed alphabetically:

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Women Beth Anderson, 38, 5:23:08 Tara Clark, 34, 3:54:06 Amy Coulter, 54, 4:10:02 Kelsey Coulter, 25, 4:11:51 Tracey Dutcher, 50, 5:29:19 Liza Kapisak, 36, 4:01:28 Hallie Matuza, 44, 4:10:18 Brinkly Nadeau, 25, 4:01:00 Katie Olson, 30, 5:43:22 Sarah Sandell, 36, 4:56:00 Samantha Stang, 36, 4:01:28 Ranell Tennyson, 39, 4:43:06 Men David Coulter, 53, 4:42:28 Michael Dutcher, 49, 4:05:21 Joshua Fink, 33, 4:43:52 Scott Mevissen, 59, 4:04:35 Dan Perlick, 50, 4:49:51

Ross Piper, 40, 5:05:15 Benjamin Sapp, 29, 5:29:06 Max Schaefer, 17, 4:14:40 Scott Schaefer, 49, 4:33:04 Dustin Stoltz, 32, 5:43:14 Matt Swanson, 32, 4:10:18 Jacob Thompson, 32, 3:47:05

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Women Meera Damodaran, 22, 4:46:52 Melissa Malinowski, 49, 3:49:24 Abigail Miles, 22, 3:47:08 Men Charlie Field, 21, 3:40:39 Joseph Sellwood, 32, 4:18:14 Earl Skrip, 45, 5:28:01 John Wachlarowicz, 60, 5:08:12

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ACADEMY FOR SCIENCES AND AGRICULTURE AFSA HIGH SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Academy for Sciences and Agriculture (AFSA), #4074, currently serves students in grades 7-12 at their existing school location at 100 Vadnais Boulevard in Vadnais Heights, and students in grades 5-6 at another facility located at 1194 County Road C in Maplewood. AFSA, through its affiliated building corporation, Academy for Sciences and Agriculture Building Company (AFSABC), is proposing the acquisition and renovation of an office building located at 2925 Country Drive in Little Canada. The 30,000 square foot structure would be renovated to provide educational space for grades 5-8 and would also provide sufficient space for AFSA’s expansion to serve PreK-4th grades students.

The total project cost for the acquisition and renovation of the 2925 Country Drive facility is estimated to be $2,800,000. Additional bond proceeds will be utilized to refinance AFSABC’s 2004 bond issue associated with the Vadnais Heights site and other financing-related costs as follows:

The project costs will be financed by revenue bonds issued by the City of Vadnais Heights. AFSABC will be responsible for the annual debt service payments associated with the revenue bonds and will, in turn, lease the facility on a long-term basis to AFSA. The charter school will use lease aid under Minnesota Statutes, section, 124E.22 and unrestricted general fund dollars to fund the annual lease payments.

AFSA has supplied enrollment and operation cost projections showing they will have sufficient pupils and financial resources to fund the lease cost associated with the proposed projects. The charter school board believes the proposed projects are in the best interest of the charter school and address both current and long-term facility needs.

REVIEW AND COMMENT STATEMENT Based upon the department’s analysis of the charter school’s required documentation and other pertinent information from sources of the Minnesota Department of Education, as required under Minnesota Statutes, section 124E.13, subdivision 4, and Minnesota Statutes, section 123B.71, the Commissioner of Education is providing a positive review and comment for the proposed projects.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE Persons desiring additional information regarding this proposal should contact the administrative office of Academy for Sciences and Agriculture, #4074.

Dr. Brenda Cassellius, Commissioner August 16, 2018 Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 10, 2018.

CITY OF DELLWOOD GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE Notice is Hereby Given, That a General Election will be held in the City of Dellwood on Tuesday, the sixth (6) day of November 2018, 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices: Mayor – two year term Two Council Members – four year terms Special Council Seat to expire January 2021 POLLING PLACE: Mahtomedi District Education Center 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue Mahtomedi, MN Joanne Frane, City Clerk Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 10 and 17 2018.

CITY OF GRANT GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE NOVEMBER 6, 2018 City Election on November 6, 2018: Two Council Members – four year terms Location for Voting Oak Hill Church 9050 60th Street N Stillwater, MN 55082 Hours for Voting 7:00 am to 8:00 pm Kim Points, City Clerk Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 10 and 17, 2018.

CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Vadnais Heights Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 800 East County Road E, to consider Rezoning, Planned Unit Development, Site Plan, and Preliminary Plat applications, submitted by Tyr Development, LLC., for the purpose of constructing two, 70-unit apartment buildings.

The legal description of the property involved is as follows: That part of Lot D, EXCEPT the East 282.5 feet thereof, and those parts of Lots E, F, G and H, Block 1, Davidson’s 1st Subdivision, according to the recorded plat thereof, Ramsey County, Minnesota, and that part of Lot 9, Davidson’s Fifth Subdivision, Stockdale Farms, according to the recorded plat thereof, Ramsey County, Minnesota, lying easterly, northeasterly, easterly, northerly, and easterly of a line described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of said Lot 9; thence South 89 degrees 35 minutes 53 seconds West, assumed bearing, a distance of 450.98 feet along the south line of said Lot 9, the point of beginning of said line; thence North 00 degrees 01 minutes 35 seconds East a distance of 101.57 feet; thence North 74 degrees 55 minutes 42 seconds West a distance of 137.30 feet; thence North 00 degrees 01 minutes 35 seconds East a distance of 117.22 feet; thence South 89 degrees 44 minutes 37 seconds West a distance of 487.41 feet; thence North 00 degrees 01 minutes 35 seconds East a distance of 574.06 feet to the north line of said Lot D and said line there terminating. Torrens Property This parcel is located at 4107 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

Anyone wishing to be heard in regard to this matter will be given an opportunity at this time. The application materials are available for public review at City Hall during normal business hours. Questions or comments should be directed to Nolan Wall, Planning/Community Development Director, at 651204-6027 or nolan.wall@cityvadnaisheights.com.

FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS P. Watson, Administrator Dated: October 4, 2018 Publshed one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 10, 2018.

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: RFP-SSD534-KR OPENING DATE: NOVEMBER 01, 2018 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT (“SSD”), SEEKS TO CONTRACT WITH A MINIMUM OF ONE AGENCY AND A MAXIMUM OF TWO WHO WILL PRO-

VIDE OBRA LEVEL II SCREENING SERVICES AND DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENTS FOR RAMSEY COUNTY RESIDENTS SEEKING ADMISSION TO MEDICAID-CERTIFIED NURSING FACILITIES. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: 4000 METRO SQUARE, 121 7TH PLACE EAST ST. PAUL, MN 55101 (CONFERENCE ROOM A). OCTOBER 18, 2018. 9:00 A.M. CST. SOLICITATION: RFP-SSD777-KR OPENING DATE: NOVEMBER 01, 2018 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS PROPOSALS THAT IDENTIFY FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN IN THE HOUSEHOLD, SINGLE ADULTS OR COUPLES WITHOUT CHILDREN, AND UNACCOMPANIED YOUTH WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT IMMINENT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS IN RAMSEY COUNTY AND THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND/OR DIRECT ASSISTANCE, RESOLVE THE HOMELESSNESS OR THREAT OF HOMELESSNESS AND PROMOTE STABILITY AND HEALTH. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: 90 WEST PLATO BOULEVARD, LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM, ST. PAUL, MN 55107. OCTOBER 15, 2018. 9:00 A.M. CST. SOLICITATION: RFP-SSD1344-KR OPENING DATE: OCTOBER 25, 2018 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS TO CONTRACT WITH A MINIMUM OF ONE AGENCY AND A MAXIMUM OF TWO WHO WILL PROVIDE PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE (PCA) FACE-TOFACE RE-ASSESSMENTS FOR RAMSEY COUNTY RESIDENTS SEEKING PCA SERVICES. THE SELECTED VENDOR(S) WILL UTILIZE CERTIFIED PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES (PHN) TO CONDUCT THE RE-ASSESSMENT AND THEN BILL THE STATE DIRECTLY FOR THESE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (MA) REIMBURSABLE SERVICES, PER MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS) AUTHORIZATION. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: 4000 METRO SQUARE, 121 7TH PLACE EAST, SAINT PAUL, MN 55101 (CONFERENCE ROOM B). OCTOBER 11, 2018. 10:00 A.M. CST. SOLICITATION: RFB-SHRF12324-KR OPENING DATE: NOVEMBER 29, 2018 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS BIDS FROM QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS TO FURNISH ALL SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL AND LABOR FOR THE DELIVERY, INSTALLATION, WARRANTY, FUTURE REPAIR, TRAINING OF NEW FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT AND THE REMOVAL AND RECYCLING AND/OR LAWFUL DISPOSAL OF EXISTING FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT AT THE RAMSEY COUNTY ADULT DETENTION CENTER LOCATED AT 425 GROVE STREET, SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101. THE RESULTING MASTER CONTRACTS MAY BE USED TO PROVIDE SERVICES COVERED UNDER THIS SOLICITATION FOR COUNTY FACILITIES ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER: 425 GROVE STREET, SAINT PAUL, MN 55101, TRAINING ROOM A (SECOND FLOOR). OCTOBER 23, 2018. 9:00 A.M. CST. SOLICITATION: RFP-PRK13050-KR OPENING DATE: NOVEMBER 01, 2018 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT, SEEKS A QUALIFIED DESIGN CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES FOR FUTURE TAMARACK NATURE CENTER FACILITIES. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: TAMARACK NATURE CENTER, 5287 OTTER LAKE ROAD, WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP, MN 55110. 10/12/18. 10:00 A.M. CST. SOLICITATION: RFB-HWAD0289/KB OPENING DATE: OCTOBER 25, 2018 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS BID RESPONSES FROM QUALIFIED DISTRIBUTORS OF ERGONOMIC FURNITURE TO BE RQUESTED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 10, 2018.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE 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: June 18, 2015 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $275,000.00 MORTGAGORS: Thor J. Heinen MORTGAGEE: Pioneer Bank DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: July I, 2015 at Ramsey County, Minnesota.

DOCUMENT NUMBER: A04563115* *Corrected by Corrective Mortgage, dated June 18, 2015, filed August 4, 2015 as Document No. A04568620. Corrective Mortgage was recorded to correct the legal description on original Mortgage recorded as Document No. A04563115.

ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE: None TRANSACTION AGENT: None TRANSACTION AGENT MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: None PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2340 and 2356 Charles Avenue, St Paul, MN 55114.

TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 29.29.23.43.0060 and 29.29.23.43.0061 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The Northerly 80.12 feet of the Easterly 22.52 feet of Lot 49 and the Northerly 30 feet of Lot 50, all in Hewitt’s Outlots First Division, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $ 238,323.25 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; 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 abovedescribed property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: October 30, 2018, at 10:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office Civil Process Unit, 25 West 4th Street, Suite. 150, St. Paul, MN 55102 To pay the debt 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 representatives or assigns.

If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2019.

Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 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. 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.D32, 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: 09/04/2018 Stacey R. Edwards Jones JONES LAW OFFICE 212 Madison Avenue, Suite I 0, Mankato, MN 56001 (507) 385-4488 Published six times in the White Bear Press on September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2018.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE 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: 08/24/2012

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ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $176,900.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Thomas M. Vadnais and Cathy J. Vadnais, husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Flagstar Bank, FSB DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 09/10/2012 as Document# 4355949 in the Office of the County Recorder, Ramsey County, Minnesota The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Caliber Home Loans, Inc. Assignment dated: 06/20/2018 Assignment recorded: 07/05/2018 Assignment recording information: Document No. A04716627 All in the records of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, MN..

TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 23.30.22.22.0124 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 8, Block 30 Ramaley’s Park, White Bear Lake, according to the recorded plat thereof on file and of record in the Office of the County Recorder, Ramsey County.

Abstract Property STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1855 Hinkley St, Saint Paul, MN 55110 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Flagstar Bank, FSB RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE IS: $168,798.01 AS OF 10/12/2018.

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: 11/30/2018 at 10:00 AM 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 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 05/30/2019, or the next business day if 05/30/2019 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: N 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. Publication to begin the week of: October 7, 2018 - October 13, 2018 Caliber Home Loans, Inc., Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee The Sayer Law Group, 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 October 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7 and 14, 2018.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE 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: 08/26/2016 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $206,196.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Jason M. Bauer, an unmarried man MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mortgages Unlimited Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 08/30/2016 as Doc No. T02566923 in the Office of the County Registrar of Titles, Ramsey County, Minnesota The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Aurora Financial Group, Inc. c/o Freedom Mortgage Corporation Assignment dated: 06/06/2017 Assignment recorded: 06/26/2017 Assignment recording information: Doc No. T02590192 All in the records of the County Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota.

TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 303022220051 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 11, Block 4, Vadnais Highlands, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

Torrens Certificate No.613593 STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 105 Suzanne Ave., Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Mortgages Unlimited Inc. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Freedom Mortgage Corporation THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE AS OF 10/31/2018, is $231,790.36.

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: 11/28/2018 at 10:00 AM 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 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 05/28/2019, or the next business day if 05/28/2019 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. Publication to begin the week of: 10/05/2018 - 10/21/2018 AURORA FINANCIAL GROUP INC., Mortgagee/Mortgage Assignee The Sayer Law Group, 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 October 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7 and 14, 2018.

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The Starry Night depicts Vincent van Gogh’s view from the Saint-Paul de Mausole asylum.

Did we miss the month of October? It seems someone has flipped the calendar and we’ve gone right into November, temperature-wise. Except for our one brief day of 69º last Wednesday, Oct. 3, I’ve recorded highs mainly in the 40’s.

Temperatures we would expect the first week of November.

Along with the much cooler than normal temperatures, it has been gloomy and wet. We’ve had little sun and I’ve measured rain every day except on Saturday, Oct. 6. Nature Note: Fall colors are peaking north with nice color showing here in the metro and St. Croix River Valley. Astro Note: Oct. 11: Jupiter south of moon in evening.

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Come prepared with documentation for REAL ID ST. PAUL — A REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card will not be required for domestic air travel for two years, but Minnesotans who choose to apply for one will need to bring in more documentation than is required for a standard driver’s license.

The additional documentation required by federal law ensures the new licenses and ID cards meet minimum federal security standards established by Congress in 2005 under the REAL ID Act. To apply for a REAL ID, Minnesotans will need to present the follow-

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POLITICAL BRIEFS Upcoming candidate forums The League of Women Voters is holding a candidate forum for Grant City Council at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Mahtomedi City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road.

A forum for Vadnais Heights mayor and City Council is 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at Vadnais Heights City Hall, 800 E. County Road E. Citizens are encouraged to submit questions in advance to lwvwbl@lwvmn.org.

Watch for voter's guide Press Publications will be publishing its Voter's Guide in the Oct. 17 White Bear/Vadnais Press newspaper.

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Olivia Fleming swims the breaststroke portion of Mahtomedi’s medley relay win against Simley at the White Bear Lake YMCA on Sept. 27.

Early voting information Ramsey County voters who wish to cast their ballots absentee before Election Day can find information on early voting locations or how to vote by mail at www. ramseycounty.us/residents/elections-voting/voters/ vote-election-day. Starting Oct. 30 through Nov. 5, voters can go to early voting locations in the county, regardless of where they live. Locations include the White Bear Lake library, 2150 Second St., Ramsey County Public Works, 1425 Paul Kirkwood Ave., Arden Hills and Shoreview City Hall, 4560 N. Victoria St.

Mahtomedi swimmers have 5-0 record The Mahtomedi swimmers have won all five dual meets this season. The Zephyrs out-stroked South St. Paul 95-76 last week, on the heels of wins over Hill-Murray, Henry Sibley, North St. Paul, and Simley. Coach Mike Goldman reports that the leading scorers are senior Olivia Fleming (sprints); sophomores Loren Anderson (backstroke, butterfly), Ryann Buttke (medley, breaststroke), Clare Fritsch (freestyle), and Sky Clowser (butterfly, distance); and freshmen Liz Hansen (breaststroke, freestyle), Marin Severs (freestyle), and Alina Ramirez (sprints, backstroke).

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Teacher of the Year gives students hope Michlyn Newman, kindergarten teacher at Wildwood Elementary, was named the Mahtomedi Teacher of the Year for 2018-19.

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Minnesota replaces No Child Left Behind with North Star program The Minnesota Department of Education recently recognized 526 public schools across the state as top performers in multiple areas of progress in school performance.

Among them were eight in White Bear Lake Area Schools and three in Mahtomedi Public Schools recognized in various categories. The state is now measuring a school’s progress based on how well students from minority groups perform.

The recognition is a key part of the state’s new North Star accountability system that aims to create more equitable and well-rounded learning opportunities for all students across the state. Using data from the five key indicators that make up North Star— achievement and progress on state reading and math tests over time, progress toward English language proficiency, graduation rates and consistent attendance — the state is better able to identify and learn from schools that consistently perform at high levels across multiple domains.

The new program replaces the decades-old system based solely on test scores in favor of the North Star accountability system that places equity at the center of school support and recognition.

“For over 20 years, we have relied far too much on test scores as the sole measure of school performance,” said Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius. “This misguided approach has resulted in a status quo that has not only skewed the perception of how our schools are doing but has narrowed and limited opportunities for students to experience a rich and well-rounded education.”

Data released also guided the state in prioritizing 485 schools that will receive varying levels of support over the next three years.

Under North Star, Minnesota will prioritize the highest level of comprehensive support to 47 schools working to improve across multiple measures, and 147 high schools with graduation rates below 67 percent overall or for any individual student group. Schools prioritized for comprehensive support will work with the state’s Regional Centers of Excellence, with experts working hand-inhand with school leadership teams to assess the unique challenges and needs facing educators and students in a given building.

Center staff provides specialized support to schools in areas including support to English learners, equity, graduation, implementation, math, reading and special education. More targeted support will be provided to 157 schools that may need to focus on a single-student group or may need support on just some of the measures.

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The new North Star accountability system was developed over the past two years in partnership with thousands of Minnesotans and dozens of community organizations to satisfy and align requirements of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the state’s World’s Best Workforce law (WBWF), which focuses on supporting districts in meeting locally determined goals. For the fi rst time, the state will identify and provide system-level support to 50 districts and charter schools.

No Child Left Behind included unrealistic goals Under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, states were required to label schools in varying degrees of failure, based on the narrow view of student proficiency on standardized tests. Facing public shaming and the threat of closure — and unrealistic goals and timelines — schools received little in the way of support to make real, systemic changes that could yield positive results for students. Minnesota became a leader among states in developing a more coherent accountability system when the federal government approved Minnesota’s NCLB flexibility waiver in 2012, followed by the adoption of a state accountability plan — the World’s Best Workforce — that requires school districts to annually align their budgets and improvement strategies to common statewide goals.

In December 2015, President Obama signed ESSA, and it was enacted as the nation’s new pre-K through grade 12 federal education law. ESSA replaced NCLB, empowering states to develop systems and policies that place a sharp focus on equity and continuous improvement for all students.

The Minnesota Department of Education spent two years working closely with a diverse group of stakeholders, including consultation with Minnesota’s 11 unique sovereign Tribal Nations, to shape the state’s ESSA plan, which resulted in North Star’s creation. The U.S. Department of Education approved Minnesota’s plan in January 2018.

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Every public school in the state is accountable under North Star, unlike previous systems that limited accountability efforts to the approximately 50 percent of schools receiving federal Title I funding.

Under North Star, schools already demonstrating success on the five key measures will be recognized annually with badges for their websites, allowing them to celebrate and share their accomplishments with their students, families and the greater community.

ESSA requires that all states look beyond test data — more than student proficiency on a test at a single point in time — to offer a more comprehensive understanding of what is happening in schools.

“Testing has always been a part of teaching and learning, but over the last two decades, we have wrongly defi ned student success based solely on standardized tests, and our children’s access to rich and engaging learning environments has suffered because of it,” Cassellius said. “We are putting testing into its proper place by using it as one piece of important information alongside other data that, together, shine a bright light on a school’s quality or a student’s experience.”

Parents and community members can review North Star data

LOCAL SCHOOLS RECOGNIZED AS TOP PERFORMERS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: White Bear Lake Area High School – South Campus — four-year graduation rate: Asian, multiracial White Bear Area Learning Center: seven-year graduation rate — overall, special education Birch Lake Elementary — Progress toward English language proficiency Lakeaires Elementary — Consistent attendance: Asian Lincoln Elementary — Consistent attendance: Hispanic Oneka Elementary — Consistent attendance: Asian Otter Lake Elementary — Progress toward English language proficiency Vadnais Heights Elementary — Consistent attendance: Asian, English learners ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Mahtomedi Middle School — Math progress: overall, Hispanic, multiracial, English learners, free or reduced lunch students; Reading progress: overall, Hispanic, black, multiracial O.H. Anderson Elementary — Consistent attendance: black Wildwood Elementary — Consistent attendance: Hispanic

Source: Minnesota Report Card for schools and districts by visiting the Minnesota Report Card at rc.education.state.mn.us.

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A genuine thank you to all the brave souls that showed up on a chilly Saturday morning to run The Shortest Marathon in W.B.L. They came with big smiles and in a party mood! It was a huge success again with our donations of over $11,000 to the White Bear Emergency Food Shelf. That will put a lot of nutritious meals on the tables of those less fortunate that need temporary help.

Thank you to volunteers: Our Mayor, Jo Emerson for leading us off, Ron Carpenter, Peggy & John Parenteau, Mary Burfeind, Mary Dee Auger, John Smith, Tim Bauman, Sheryl & Bob Cunningham, Lyle & Yvonne Gatzmeyer, Marlene LaRue and Lois Harvey. What great troopers they are!

Thanks go to the sponsors of the shirts: Donatelli’s Restaurant, Kim Bennett Ins. Agency, VFW Post 1782, and Abbott Paint and Carpet. Thanks to the food vendors that donate all the giveaway foods: Mueller Mortuary for the White Castles, Mike LaBelle Reality for the water , Grandma’s Bakery for the doughnut holes, Gary LaRue for the ice cream bars, and Caribou Coffee on Highway 96.

My thanks also for the promotion and support to the staff at the food shelf, Carter, Patty and Paul of the White Bear Press, Fr. Talbot & Casey Green at St. Mary’s Church.

With the generosity of all these people, we can give generously to the worthy cause of the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf.

MANY THANKS TO ALL OF YOU! — Gloria Carpenter, organizer

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Mahtomedi students participated in a sunflower contest sponsored by the Mahtomedi Garden Club.

Sunflower contest yields tall results Participants of the Mahtomedi Garden Club Sunflower Contest recently gathered at Veterans Memorial Park in Mahtomedi to show off their award-winning sunflowers. First-place winner, Maria Schlegel, had the tallest sunflower at 144 inches. In second place were Ava and Lily Lockbaun at 134 inches. First-place winner for the largest seed head diameter was Maria Schlegel at 16 inches. Henry Graetzer took second place at 15 inches.

First- and second-place winners receive cash prizes, and all participants receive Dairy Queen coupons donated by the Mahtomedi Dairy Queen. Third- and fourth-graders at St. Jude of the Lake and O.H. Anderson schools are invited to participate in this annual sunflower growing contest. Last May, Hugo Feed Mill Manager Steve Marier supplied “Mammoth Russian” seeds for the contest.

Lincoln Elementary third-grader Ray Strobel organized a pancake breakfast to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities. This year, he will host a spaghetti dinner.

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nated a Cooking for Kids Pancake Breakfast, where he raised approximately $2,000.

White Bear Lake Area High School student Sabrina Bush completed her Girl Scout Gold Award project by serving local elementary students. Sabrina reflected on what it was she loved to do when she was a student at Matoska International Elementary School. For the last nine months, Sabrina has collected, organized and codified fun and engaging math activities and resources for students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

This week, Sabrina presented "math stations" to each of the nine extended day programs throughout the district. The math stations include games and puzzles to challenge students at all grade levels. The requirements for the Gold Award are similar to those of the Eagle Scout Award, where candidates must identify an issue, investigate it thoroughly, create a service project plan and take action.

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White Bear Lake Area High School senior Sabrina Bush will receive her Girl Scout Gold Award for preparing elementary math activities.

Ray Strobel, a third-grade student at Lincoln Elementary, is combining his cooking and caring skills by hosting a Cooking for Kids Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest. The event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the White Bear Lake American Legion Post 168. He hopes to raise $4,000 this year.

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Student anxiety documentary screening The documentary “ANGST: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety” will be shown from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 11, at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in the sanctuary, 900 Stillwater Road. The event will be followed by a mental health panel. It is hosted by St. Andrew’s Church in partnership with Mahtomedi Public Schools, White Bear Lake Area Schools and the Youth Service Bureau. It is free to attend. Register at ysb.net/ event.

‘Mayor for a Day’ essay contest The 2018 “Mayor for a Day” essay contest is now open to all future leaders in fourth, fifth or sixth grade. The contest, hosted by the League of Minnesota Cities, invites students to share how they would improve a city service or program. All essays must be handwritten, original works and postmarked to the League by Oct. 12. Three winners will be selected and awarded $100 each, and three additional essayists will receive honorable mention. Winning essays will be published in Minnesota Cities magazine. Winners only will be notified by Dec. 1. To download an entry form and view contest rules, visit lmc.org/mayorforaday.

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DONATE YOUR CAR truck or boat to Heritage For The Boats & Blind. Free 3-day Accessories Thrifties vacation, tax deductible, free 1994 Grumman 16' 30 Schwin Le Tour Rd Bk towing, all paperwork HP Evinrude, roller $99 651-484-3904 taken care of trailer, $2650 reg.serv 844/220-9501 WBL 651-253-2271 Good runner 2004 Thank you Jesus & 14v Lund 15h o/b nice Honda Accord EX St. Jude for prayers fishing set up Home/Office 313K miles $2500bo answered. B.S. fl & carpet; Lowrance 651-983-1037 Depth-finder; stereo, Printer for Sale trailer with l/t lic $1650 Xerox Phaser 7500 612-599-1729 DT. Upgraded 2 GB Suntracker Ram $1800/make Bassbuggy 18ft ponoffer 651-653-0811 toon with 25 hp motor, DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIED snap-on covers, trailer, and lift $5900 LINE ADS 651-429-3319

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FREE PUBLIC EVENT (Family Friendly)

Heartfelt Treasures Vendor, Craft & Gift Show

357 Windsor Lane Oct. 12-13, Fri 3-7, Sat 10-3

Over 30 Vendors and Crafters

Purses, bags, key chains, tissue holders, towels, hand painted pillows, t-shirts, dresses, MN Wild, Gopher & Vikings fleece wear, Alcohol Ink tiles, stained glass lanterns, Christmas cards, much more.

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Saturday, October 13th 10:00am - 3:00pm FOREST LAKE VFW th 556 12 Street SW Forest Lake, MN

FREE Door Drawings Throughout Day! (No purchase Necessary, 18+ to win)

Autumn Craft Fair. Oct 13, 9:00-2:00, at Hope Christian Church, 4911 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview.

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Employment • Employment • Employment• Employment Part Time Classified Inside Media Sales Press Publications is seeking a professional, self-motivated, results oriented, outbound-call sales hunter to become part of our sales team.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Master the understanding and value of all product offerings and the process involved in selling print and digital advertising solutions.

• Demonstrate the ability to apply needs-based selling to prepare advertising campaigns to meet client objectives and close sales.

• Establish new advertising leads and prospects to build a qualified sales list.

• Solicit help wanted orders with outbound telephone sales calls and emails.

• Build client relationships with HR directors, close sales, achieve individual and group sales goals.

• Track and enter leads, sales and client creative into software systems.

• Work well and communicate with entire team and clients to effectively reach goals.

To apply please contact Patty Steele Director of Sales and Marketing at Press Publications.

Email marketing@ presspubs.com or call 651-407-1213 for more information.

Masterson Staffing is looking for Warehouse Workers in Centerville.

Temp to Hire full time positions. 1st shift 6:30am to 3pm $12.00 per hour.

Apply at 7924 University Ave Fridley MN 55432 or call 763-571-6090

CABINETMAKERS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE:

• CABINETMAKERS –MINIMUM OF 2 TO 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE PREFERRED, ABLE TO BUILD STORE FIXTURES FROM SHOP DRAWINGS, CUT BILLS, ALSO HAVE AN EXCELLENT KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE WITH ALL WOODWORKING TOOLS. • ASSEMBLY – SANDING WOOD, LAMINATING, FILING LAMINATE, SOME KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE WITH WOODWORKING TOOLS (EXAMPLE: TABLE SAW, ROUTERS, NAIL GUNS, ETC.), BE COOPERATIVE AND ABLE TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS MADSEN FIXTURE & MILLWORK, INC. LOCATED IN FOREST LAKE, MINNESOTA, IS A STORE FIXTURE MANUFACTURER. WITH OUR CURRENT WORK LOAD AND CUSTOMER BASE WE ARE LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE DEDICATED AND LOOKING FOR LONG TERM EMPLOYMENT. WE HAVE MULTIPLE EXPERIENCED CABINETMAKING AND ASSEMBLY POSITIONS AVAILABLE. THESE INDIVIDUALS NEED TO BE FLEXIBLE IN WORKING OVERTIME WHICH IS COMMON IN THIS TYPE OF INDUSTRY. WE OFFER A BENEFIT PACKAGE. OUR WAGES ARE VERY COMPETITIVE AND BASED ON EXPERIENCE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN WORKING FOR A COMPANY THAT BELIEVES IN A GREAT PLACE TO WORK AND PRODUCING AN EXCELLENT PRODUCT FOR OUR CUSTOMERS, PLEASE COME IN FOR AN APPLICATION, PRINT OR EMAIL AN APPLICATION FROM OUR WEBSITE, OR FAX YOUR RESUME TO US. MADSEN IS ALWAYS TAKING APPLICATIONS SO COME IN AND FILL ONE OUT.

MADSEN FIXTURE & MILLWORK, INC. 921 15TH STREET SW POST OFFICE BOX 12 FOREST LAKE, MN 55025 (651)982-6220 PHONE • (651)982-6211 FAX E-MAIL: info@madsenfixture.com • www.madsenfixture.com

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LOCAL DELIVERIES FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE: • SHIPPING/DRIVER – MINUMUM OF 2 YEARS LOCAL DELIVERIES, ABLE TO LIFT 100 POUNDS, EXPERIENCE WITH BLANKET WRAP SHIPMENTS, LOADING TRUCKS, CLEAN DRIVING RECORD, BE PERSONABLE TO REPRESENT MADSEN FIXTURE & MILLWORK, INC. ORGANIZED, POSITION WILL REQUIRE FLEXIBILITY IN WORK SCHEDULE FOR DELIVERIES AND PICK UPS AS WELL AS OTHER GENERAL LABOR DUTIES THAT MAY BE NECESSARY. DRIVER WILL NEED TO PASS A DOT PHYSICAL AND BE ABLE TO BE BADGED AT THE AIRPORT. CDL LICENSE NOT REQUIRED. MADSEN FIXTURE & MILLWORK, INC. LOCATED IN FOREST LAKE, MINNESOTA, IS A STORE FIXTURE MANUFACTURER. WITH OUR CURRENT WORK LOAD AND CUSTOMER BASE WE ARE LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE DEDICATED AND LOOKING FOR LONG TERM EMPLOYMENT. THESE INDIVIDUALS NEED TO BE FLEXIBLE IN WORKING NECESSARY OVERTIME WHICH IS COMMON IN THIS TYPE OF INDUSTRY. OUR WAGES AND BENEFIT PACKAGES ARE VERY COMPETITIVE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN WORKING FOR A COMPANY THAT BELIEVES IN A GREAT PLACE TO WORK AND PRODUCING AN EXCELLENT PRODUCT FOR OUR CUSTOMERS, PLEASE COME IN FOR AN APPLICATION, DOWNLOAD AND PRINT FROM OUR WEBSITE OR FAX YOUR RESUME TO US. MADSEN IS ALWAYS TAKING APPLICATIONS SO COME IN AND FILL ONE OUT.

MADSEN FIXTURE & MILLWORK, INC. 921 15TH STREET SW POST OFFICE BOX 12 FOREST LAKE, MN 55025 (651)982-6220 PHONE • (651)982-6211 FAX E-MAIL: info@madsenfixture.com • www.madsenfixture.com

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Employment • Employment • Employment• Employment Rudy’s is hiring!

FT & PT available!

Banquet set up, Banquet Servers, Hosts, Night Cooks, Bussers Apply in person 4940 N Hwy 61, WBL

Senior Software Engineer- R&D (Arden Hills, MN) Design, develop & maintain EP Recording System used to record & display real-time EP procedures.

Requires BS & 5 yrs exp. Other qualifications required.

To apply, send resume to Boston Scientific Corporation, Attn: Lisa Weiskopf, Boston Scientific Corporation, 3 Boston Scientific Drive, Arden Hills, MN 55126

Help Wanted-Drivers LINSMEIER TRUCKING A MN based company is now hiring Owner Operators to pull hopper bottom in the upper Midwest. Home weekends. Call 320/382-6644

Snow Removal PT Flex positions for men & women

We have a FT teaching position and PT aide openings $17-$19 per hour Paid within 3 days Call Love To Grow On 763-792-4428 or email Call Bill @ ltgo@usfamily.net.

651-490-9755 Check us out on Facebook.

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amilawn@aol.com Snow removal needed $20 + per hr. to remove snow from Maht. owner's driveway after snowfall using occupant furnished snowblower and shovels. Driveway and apron approx. 100' long. Call 612-720-4133 or 651-777-0142.

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Starting wage $17.50/hr • We offer Profit Sharing • Train with us for FREE to earn your Commercial Drivers license • Serving local families for over 60 years • Year round work available

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Now Hiring Direct Support Professionals $250 Sign on Bonus, Paid training/Starting $13/hr Medical, Dental, 401K, paid personal leave CLO is looking for you, We have full-time, part-time, and relief positions available.

Community Living Options provides 24 hour residential care and supervision to adults and children with intellectual developmental disabilities, mental health and medical challenges.

40+ family style homes from Stillwater to Hinckley.

Community Living Options For an interview call Polly @ 651-237-1087 Visit our website to submit a job application at clo-mn.com

PROJECT MANAGER ASSISTANT

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: • PROJECT MANAGER ASSISTANT –MINIMUM OF 1 YEAR EXPERIENCE WITH KNOWLEDGE OF RETAIL STORE FIXTURE MANUFACTURING. SELF STARTER WHO CAN HANDLE MULTIPLE PROJECTS AND DETAILS. UNDERSTANDING OF SHOP DRAWINGS, JOB COSTING, MATERIAL BREAKDOWNS, BIDDING PROCESSES, CONTRACT AND CLOSEOUT DOCUMENTS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ORDERING, OFFICE OPERATING COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND VARIOUS OTHER DUTIES THAT MAY ARISE.

MADSEN FIXTURE & MILLWORK, INC. LOCATED IN FOREST LAKE, MINNESOTA, IS A STORE FIXTURE MANUFACTURER. WITH OUR CURRENT, UPCOMING WORK LOAD AND CUSTOMER BASE WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN INDIVIDUAL THAT IS DEDICATED AND LOOKING FOR LONG TERM EMPLOYMENT. THIS INDIVIDUAL NEEDS TO BE FLEXIBLE IN WORKING OVERTIME WHICH IS COMMON IN THIS TYPE OF INDUSTRY. WE OFFER A BENEFIT PACKAGE. OUR WAGES ARE VERY COMPETITIVE AND BASED ON EXPERIENCE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM, THAT VALUES YOU AS AN EMPLOYEE, AT A GREAT PLACE TO WORK, AND PRODUCING AN EXCELLENT PRODUCT FOR OUR CUSTOMERS, PLEASE COME IN FOR AN APPLICATION, PRINT OR EMAIL AN APPLICATION FROM OUR WEBSITE, OR FAX YOUR RESUME TO US. MADSEN IS ALWAYS TAKING APPLICATIONS SO COME IN AND FILL ONE OUT. MADSEN FIXTURE & MILLWORK, INC. 921 15TH STREET SW, POST OFFICE BOX 12 FOREST LAKE, MN 55025 (651)982-6220 PHONE • (651)982-6211 FAX E-MAIL: info@madsenfixture.com www.madsenfixture.com

ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY I - CRIMINA CRIMINAL Administers and enforces the laws of the State of Minnesota and its political subdivisions. The attorney in this position may be assigned to prosecute all levels of crime committed in Chisago County, including misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor and felony matters, as well as traffic and other petty misdemeanor offenses. The attorney will possess a working knowledge of the law and will exercise independent judgment to reach just and equitable outcomes, while upholding the laws and Constitutions of the State of Minnesota and United States of America.

The attorney will be expected to manage a full case load by reviewing reports for charging; drafting criminal complaints and other legal documents; performing legal research; and appearing on behalf of the State at preliminary hearings, jury and/or court trials and other contested hearings.

Graduation from an accredited law school with a JD degree and admission to the Bar of the State of MN. 1-3 years experience as a practicing attorney, preferably as a prosecutor or in other areas related to criminal law or the public sector. (Other related experience may be considered in lieu of length of time as practicing attorney if directly related to criminal prosecution or the criminal justice system in Minnesota.) $67,309 TO $91,104 DOQ. Apply at www.chisagocounty.us. Deadline 10/26/2018. Resume required.

ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY – CIVIL We are seeking to fill this position January 1, 2019 The attorney in this position will be assigned to the Civil Division and will primarily handle child protection-related matters, particularly Children In need of Protection or Services (CHIPS), termination of parental rights (TPR), and related matters and administrative hearings. The attorney may also be asked to handle a variety of other civil matters. The attorney will possess a working knowledge of the law and will exercise independent judgment to reach just and equitable outcomes, while adhering to the laws and upholding the Constitutions of the State of Minnesota and United States of America. The attorney will be expected to manage a full caseload regarding the health, safety and welfare of children coming to the attention of Chisago County Health and Human Services.

Graduation from an accredited law school with a JD degree and admission to the Bar of the State of MN. 1-3 years experience as a practicing attorney, preferably in areas of civil-juvenile law in the public Sector. (Other related experience may be considered in lieu of length of time as practicing attorney if directly related to CHIPS or the criminal justice system in Minnesota.) $67,309 TO $91,104 DOQ. Apply at www.chisagocounty.us. Deadline 10/26/2018. Resume required.

Sports Coordinator Press Publications is looking for a part-time sports coordinator. The position involves coordinating sports copy for respective papers on Monday mornings from outside writers, compiling seasonal sports previews and handling emails to sports desk.

Email resume and letter of interest to reporter@presspubs.com.

Now Hiring Assembly Line/ Warehouse Worker!

Available Shifts: 1st Shift ~ 7AM-3:30PM or 8AM-4:30PM (M-F) 2nd Shift ~ 3PM-11:30PM or 4PM-12:30AM 3rd Shift ~ 11PM-7AM (M-F)

Walk-ins welcome

4000 Pheasant Ridge Dr NE, Blaine, MN 55449 (Please enter door 6) Call our office at 612-244-9449 for more information

Job Fair!

Oct 16 2018, 8-4PM Street Fleet 2978 Cleveland Av n Roseville, MN 55113 The holiday season is quickly approaching $ $ Earn Extra Income $ $ Drive your Car, SUV or Minivan for Street Fleet *Work whenever you have spare time* *Make extra cash delivering Freight, not people* *Easy and simple to get started* Requirements Must Be 21 years old Must have your own vehicle Come in to learn more and get an On the Spot Interview

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Youth Carriers Wanted Would you like your child to learn responsibilities by helping the community?

How about getting them a paper route?

Must be at least 11yrs old.

Please contact the circulation department 651-407-1241

Heavy Duty Mechanic Job Site Repair Mahtomedi, MN

We are currently seeking an Experienced, Self-motivated Mechanic.

Job Requirements: • Must have at least 4 years Mechanic experience with Semi’s • Must have Strong diagnostic skills • Driver’s License and CDL • Must have own tools Background check required We offer great pay, paid holidays, health & dental, & 401K, vacation time.

Scheduled work hours will be approximately 5PM-1:00AM. Monday-Friday Pay based on DOE Email resume to: marlin@jobsiterepair.com or Mail to: Job Site Repair 12015 Brockton Lane N Rogers, MN 55369

Unbox Your Potential Interested in a fast-paced job with career advancement opportunities? Join the FedEx Ground team as a package handler.

Package Handlers $15.00 - 16.50 to start Compensation • Multiple pay increases within the first six months of employment • Tuition reimbursement program • Career advancement opportunities • Weekly paycheck/direct deposit

Qualifications • Must be at least 18 years of age • Must be able to load, unload and sort packages, as well as perform other related duties Full-time and flexible schedules available in some locations.

For more information, please visit

GroundWarehouseJobs.fedex.com FedEx Ground is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer (Minorities/Female/Disability/Veterans) committed to a diverse workforce.

Fiscal Operations Representative This position will conduct data analysis, contracting and grants management services and facilitate special projects of interest within Health and Human Services. You will act as the claims and payments resource and collect money for all areas of potential agency claims.

You will negotiate various contracts on behalf of Chisago County with vendors. Bachelors in Business Mgmt, or Public Health or Human Services. 4 years’ experience. We prefer a Master’s Degree.

Deadline to apply is October 12, 2018. Apply at: agency. governmentjobs.com/ mnmeritsystem/default.cfm. Click on Job Posting 245-OC. You must test by midnight on October 14, 2018 to qualify.

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WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — Several residents attended the Town Board meeting Oct. 1 to bring the board’s attention to needed asphalt repairs on Parkview Drive.

Parkview Drive, which was constructed 20 years ago just west of Portland Avenue, has only had asphalt skin patching as far as repairs since 2011, Town Engineer Larry Poppler said during the meeting. Asphalt skin patching is where a thin layer of asphalt is spread over an eroded area to keep it from deteriorating until there’s a more permanent solution, such as a mill and overlay.

Representatives of the Parkview Village Townhome Association claimed the skin patching repairs turned the road into “a disaster” and ruined the looks of the neighborhood.

Town Board Chair Bob Kermes said staff is working on a pavement management plan to review every street in the township, identify problem areas and create a schedule for street repairs and replacements.

He pointed out that the board approved a motion Sept. 17 for TKDA to prepare the pavement management plan in an amount not to exceed $36,800 for the planning, funding and communication of street improvement projects, with funding from the 505 improvement fund.

Poppler said Parkview Drive is rated 2.36 on a scale of 5, which is in the range for a mill and overlay. Below 2.2 would be more of a reconstruction or reclamation, he added.

Residents said they were pleased to hear that a pavement management plan was in the works.

The plan is expected to be done by end of the year.

In other action at last week's meeting, the board: • Extended a public hearing for 5858 Centerville Road. Supreme Outdoor Advertising and SMC requested that the businesses be allowed to put in two double-sided outdoor advertising signs. The notice for the public hearing was not submitted in time to be

Law professors join the fray as friends of the court ST. PAUL — A trio of law professors have become friends of the court by fi ling a brief of amicus curiae regarding the lake level lawsuit.

The three professors are aligned with the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy and fi led Sept.

19 on the side of the White Bear Lake Restoration Association, plaintiffs in the legal case against the Department of Natural Resources. More specifically, the professors fi led on the side of the respondents, since the 6-year-old case is now in the hands of the Court of Appeals. The DNR is the appellant in the appeal. The city of White Bear Lake and White Bear Township are co-appellants.

Four neighboring cities impacted by the court order, along with the state Chamber of Commerce, fi led briefs of amicus curiae in August on behalf of the appellant and co-appellants (“Lake level lawsuit: another hearing, another stay,” Sept. 19).

The opening statement of the amicus brief describes the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy as a nonprofit founded in 1974 whose mission is to use law, science and research to preserve and protect the state's natural resources and the health of its people. It has worked to protect environmental statutes such as the Minnesota Environmental Rights Act, or MERA, and the public trust doctrine at issue in the appeal.

The three professors, all with expertise in environmental law, include Mehmet Konar-Steenberg, Mitchell Hamline School of Law; Colette Routel, Mitchell Hamline School of Law; and Bradley Karkkainen, University of Minnesota Law School.

In the introduction of their 6,200-word brief, the amici (those submitting the brief) implore the court to “heed the legal principles” when assessing the

appellants' arguments. “The legal interpretations appellants advocate would fundamentally undermine Minnesota's bedrock environmental laws,” they state.

The professors accuse the appellants of “seeking to eliminate or at least neuter, the public trust doctrine, a common law doctrine which has required the state to protect Minnesota's waters 'as a trustee for the people, for public use' for over 100 years.”

Attorneys for the plaintiff in the case, joined early on by the White Bear Lake Homeowners Association, fi led its brief Sept. 12 with the Court of Appeals.

The plaintiff accuses the DNR of authorizing increases in groundwater appropriation permits since 1980 that have harmed the aquifer below White Bear Lake. The DNR's actions, they claim, are in violation of MERA. Noted in the document: From 2003 to 2013, the lake lost more than a quarter of its total volume, bottoming out at a historical low of 918.84 feet.

U.S. Geological Survey experts and DNR witnesses agreed, said attorneys for the respondents, that climate and DNR-authorized groundwater pumping are the two direct and material causes of the lake's low water levels.

The DNR's appeal followed court-ordered relief that banned lawn irrigation, set limits on per capita use and required at least a partial switch to surface water for municipal use.

Attorneys for the plaintiff, with the firms Ciresi Conlin LLP and Robins Kaplan LLC, asked the appeals court to affi rm the judgment of the trial court.

Once a date has been set to hear oral arguments, the Court has 90 days to render a decision.

Debra Neutkens

published ahead of the hearing.

• Heard an update from Poppler on the Three Oaks development, located east of Centerville Road and north of County Road H2. Utilities are finished and the contractor is preparing for the street work. Work was done to remove bituminous along Centerville Road and paving was done on Friday.

Updates are posted daily to the township website.

• Continued a hearing to Oct. 15 for a solicitor license request for Happy Hippie Homes LLC. The board needed more information about what the solicitation would be for. If approved, the license would take effect Oct. 29.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS Rush Line project leaders holding meet, greet A meet-and-greet on the Rush Line project is planned from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, and 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, at the Ramsey County Library in White Bear Lake. Rush Line project staff will be available one on one and for small group discussions about the bus rapid transit project, including the potential station in downtown White Bear Lake. There is no formal presentation.

Light refreshments will be provided. Additional opportunities to provide feedback and engage with staff and project leaders will be forthcoming later in October and November. More information on the project is available at rushline.org.

Free community baby shower Community members are invited to a free community baby shower at Normandy Park Education Center from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16. At this event, parents can learn ways to support and nurture their infant's health and development, win door prizes and receive additional information from community resources.

Gathering event benefits Dwelling Place The 2018 Grateful Gathering is coming to downtown White Bear Lake. Hosted by Women United Together in Christ, the Nov. 3 event, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Manitou Event Center, includes a fashion show featuring Frank Murphy, Carlise and J. Hilburn, brunch, guest speaker Rev. Jacquie Leveron, and vendors. Proceeds benefit The Dwelling Place, a Christian nonprofit that helps women and children recovering from domestic abuse. Tickets are $45 and available at www.wu-mn.org. Seating is limited to 150. The deadline to purchase is Oct. 18.

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