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Vadnais Council OKs Bluebird Grove PUD BY CYNTHIA SOWDEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

One by one, Vadnais Heights residents filed up to the front of the City Council chambers to once more voice their opposition to a proposed development in an area bounded by McMenemy Road and Bear Avenue. This time, however, developer Martin Harstad prevailed. In a unanimous vote, the council agreed to change the zoning for the area from R1 residential to a planned unit development (PUD) for Bluebird Grove, allowing Harstad to begin the process of recording the plat once the council’s approval has been published. It was an uphill battle for Harstad, who walked through the tract several times with City Council members, city staff and neighbors, sussing out their concerns about a piece of land that is what he terms a “valley.” The final proposal puts 21 homes on six privately-owned lots. After working with the city and Vadnais Lake Area Management (VLAMO), Harstad came up with a plan that he believes will fix drainage problems in the area and preserve an existing wetland. Part of the plan includes digging up a portion of that wetland and making it deeper. There will

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South Shore road, trail design nearing final turn YOU SHOULD KNOW:

RAMSEY COUNTY — When South Shore Boulevard and its parallel trail are constructed, flooded yards should be a thing of the past. "If there’s one unifying theme of concern from property owners, it’s drainage," noted Greg Brown, a Kimley-Horn civil engineer hired by the county to help design the project.

For more information on the project, go to the Ramsey County’s website: tinyurl.com/kheyemxz There is also a link on the site to the YouTube recording of the virtual open house. "The new roadway is designed to be a drainage/ gutter system," Brown explained. "It isn’t like that today. Much of the roadway runoff goes into adjacent yards." At the county’s last open house on the 1.5-mile project late last month, Brown

and Project Manager Joey Lundquist presented the latest refinements to the road and trail design and answered questions from the community. As reported in the past, plans for South Shore include a twoway road with a multiuse trail from White Bear Avenue to McKnight Road, and a one-way

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with a trail from McKnight to County Road F. The trail, separated from the road by a boulevard, connects White Bear Avenue in the city to East County Line Road in the township as part of the Lake Links Trail system around the lake. Both the new road and trail will fit within the existing

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After early morning rain showers subsided, the sun emerged in time for high school sailors to maneuver their boats around a course on White Bear Lake during the 2019 Art Johnson Regatta Saturday, Oct. 19. The White Bear Sailing School hosted more than 100 participants representing teams from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois at the annual two-day event.

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ACTION ALERT! FROM THE NO RUSH LINE COALITION

A public forum on the Rush Line BRT project will be held Tuesday October 19th, 2021, at 6:30 pm at Kellerman’s Event Center, 2222 4th Street, White Bear Lake. The forum will be hosted by White Bear Lake City Councilmember Bill Walsh and will include a presentation from the No Rush Line Coalition, a citizen group opposed to the proposed project. This forum is an opportunity for citizens along the route to share their views on the project. Local elected ofﬁcials will be invited to listen to citizens voice their opposition or support for the proposed bus line in advance of a municipal consent vote to be held by the White Bear Lake City Council on November 23, 2021.

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OCTOBER 13, 2021

Time for term limits

ORE AND MORE people are advocating term limits for those serving on Capitol Hill in Washington. Many people once they are elected focus on making financial benefits for themselves rather than what’s best for the American people. We have term limits for the president and for many state legislators, governors and mayors. Why not for the senators and representatives in Congress? Surveys show a high percentage of Americans want the terms limited. Once you are elected to Congress, there is a lot of pressure put on the individual senator or representative to follow party lines with loyalty or lose position or appointments to various committees. To be truly independent and stand for what you are elected on and serve the best interests of the American people becomes nearly impossible. Politicians and their friends in lobbying organizations will have nothing to do with term limits. In order to accomplish term limits, it About the may take a petition of the American people to bring this as an amendment to the Town Constitution. Gene Johnson It’s time to consider term limits to affect the positive future of America. WHY IS THERE THER never a headline that says, “Government program ends as its intended goal has been achieved.” Quote from Oleg Atbashian APRIL ZIEMER, EDITOR of the Amery Free Press in Amery, Wisconsin writes in her column: Did you know, if a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle; if the horse has one front leg in the air, the person died as a result of wounds received in battle; if the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes? THE SEASONS ARE changing and people in Minnesota and Wisconsin look forward to it. Signs of fall are hunters and their dogs getting excited and harvesting is well underway. The summer heat and drought was hard on the yields of corn and beans and has affected popular hunting areas. Docks and boats are being pulled which gives a firsthand look at the lower water levels. Children are back in school, for the most part with masks, and the medical people are continuing to encourage vaccinations as well as flu shots. A third vaccination is also being encouraged. MORE AND MORE people who have had vegetable gardens are doing canning. That also includes fruits they are harvesting and purchased. It all helps the budget as food prices inflate. HEARD ON THE street: “97% of the wine purchased in the U.S. is under $14.00 a bottle.” HIGH SCHOOL AND college football is underway. These are exciting events in our local communities. For the pros, the Vikings and Packers are off to troubling starts. It may take more than patience to get through this season. IN MY LIFETIME I have never seen a time when our society was so divided and hostile to each other. There is a lot of anxiety going on with Covid and the Delta variant. We seem to continue to get conflicting reports from the Centers for Disease Control and our government. Unemployment is high and so is the demand for employees. Shortages of staff are showing up in restaurants, supermarkets and all types of offices and manufacturing facilities. The people shortage is causing long waits on phone lines. You need to plan to take a day off if you want to get an airline ticket or information by phone. The bonus employment compensation is ending and some people will be prompted to return or find a job. The high cost of child care is making some families think twice on whether or not they should have two incomes. Many employers are allowing their employees to continue working at home. Restaurants are losing business and cutting hours and days open. Many signs in restaurants remind customers they are short of staff and they need to be patient. STATE, COUNTY AND local elections are coming up shortly. This newspaper will provide information so you have a better idea of who you want to vote for. Voting is important. Every vote counts so be informed. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

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Woodland stewardship & what to do with leaves

wo roads diverged in the wood, and so, I took one on the ﬁrst day and another the second. On the third day, I cut a path through the prairie. There I found aster in shades of pink, purple and white, cloaked in dogwood, with a garland of Virginia creeper. By then, a fourth day had passed and I no longer recalled the way out of the wood. Ages and ages hence, they will wonder what ever came of that girl with Movers & the red hair who like to talk Shakers so much. I went off into Angie Hong the wild on a beautiful fall day. And that was what made all of the difference. Fall has now completely, absolutely and ofﬁcially arrived in a blaze of scarlet leaves, fortypound pumpkins, and cinnamon spice. The changing colors turn our gaze upward and cause many Minnesotans to ponder the forests and the trees. What to do with leaves What if someone told you that you could skip raking your leaves this fall? It turns out that raking leaves off of your lawn can actually be counterproductive. “The leaves have organic matter in them,” explains Sam Bauer, Executive Director of the North Central

Turfgrass Association. “You’re adding good organic matter to your soil when you’re not picking them up.” Instead of raking, Bauer recommends that you mow your lawn a few times as the leaves are falling to break them up into little pieces that will decompose more rapidly. If you have a very heavy coating of leaves, you may need to remove some and add them to your gardens or compost pile, but the rest can be shredded and left where they are. In garden and woodland areas, fallen leaves create important habitat for small animals, including salamanders, toads, luna moths, and fireflies. A blanket of leaves also helps to maintain soil moisture and protect plants during the winter. The one place we don’t want leaves, is in the road. Leaves contain high amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus, which can contribute to algae blooms when these nutrients leach out into stormwater that flows to rivers, lakes, wetlands and streams. In other words, rake the road, not your yard. Managing woodlands for resiliency Our local woods and forests exist in a constant state of change. As the Twin Cities region grows, farms give way to houses and new roads appear, bisecting the land. Each new edge creates an opening for invasive species such as buckthorn and garlic mustard to creep in. Warmer winters allow new pests to thrive and changing

climate patterns create winners and losers among our favorite trees. October offers opportunities to learn more and get involved in efforts to create more resilient woodlands. • Woodland Workshop: Wednesday, October 20 (67:30pm): The East Metro Water Resource Education Program and Wild Rivers Conservancy of the St. Croix and Namekagon will cohost a free online seminar for woodland landowners. Speakers Danielle Shannon (Michigan Tech University – Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science), Tara Kelly (Washington Conservation District) and Kristina Geiger (Minnesota Land Trust) will talk about managing invasive species, improving habitat for wildlife, and protecting natural areas from development. Register online at tinyurl.com/ woodlands2021. • Volunteer event: Saturday, Oct. 23 (9:30am-noon) in Lake Elmo: Friends of Sunﬁsh Lake Park is seeking volunteers to help cut buckthorn and re-seed native plants at Sunﬁsh Lake Park There will be a lunch of buckthorn-roasted hot dogs, chili, chips, cookies, coffee, and cider. RSVP to George Johnson at gjohnson2020@gmail.com or 651-757-5610. Angie Hong is coordinator East Metro Water Resume Educator Program. She can be reached at eastmetrowater.org

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PAID LETTER A record of success

Doug Biehn has done an excellent job representing us on the White Bear Lake City Council. Doug has worked hard to make White Bear Lake one of the rare local governments that can boast both a low tax rate and a high level of services. Our city has the second-lowest property tax rate of comparably sized Minnesota cities and a 94% satisfaction rating in a recent survey of residents. Doug’s attention to detail and strong work ethic is one of the reasons for this success. We are lucky to have Doug Biehn working so hard for us in Ward 2. I hope my neighbors will join me in voting to reelect Doug Biehn to the White Bear Lake City Council. Brett Barett White Bear Lake

PAID LETTER Vote candidate who is ‘for something’

The people of White Bear Lake will elect a new mayor next month and Don Mullin is clearly the best choice. Career Pathways has been Don’s passion on the school board, and we are a stronger community because of it. Career Pathways has provided many students with a direction and purpose that has helped them succeed in school and life. These pathways into the trades and business will help the students succeed into the future. As our mayor, Don Mullin will continue to provide pathways that will supply our local businesses with much needed employees. Our young people will be able to start their adult lives in White Bear Lake and keep our community vibrant. It is refreshing to see someone who seeks public office because they are for something, not against something. We seem to live in a world where naysayers get the attention and the voices of creative, hardworking people are not heard. Don will be the effective mayor White Bear Lake needs. Linda and Ed Nelson White Bear Lake

PAID LETTER Candidate brings business expertise

Deb Beloyed has served on the White Bear Lake Area School Board since 2018 and is the type of leader the community needs. She brings a valuable perspective and expertise as the former vice-president of a $20 million outsourced management company and the founder of an executive recruiting enterprise to her role on the district finance advisory committee and to board discussions on the budget. She also serves on the Worlds’ Best Workforce committee and the White Bear Lake Area Education Foundation. As a former board member, I had the honor of working with her on the board for two years. She is thoroughly prepared for each meeting, having done prior research and is therefore able to ask probing questions regarding a range of issues. She understands that the role of a board member is governance, and not administration. She is willing to have difficult discussions, listens and is always respectful during deliberations. Her decisions are based upon the needs of students and she understands that educational equity means that every student has access to the resources they need and appropriate support to ensure that every child has an equal chance for success.

Please join me on Nov. 2 and reelect Deb Beloyed to the White Bear Lake Area School Board. Ellen Fahey White Bear Lake

PAID LETTER Elect parents for school board

The decision for White Bear Lake School Board is very simple but also very serious. The teacher’s union endorsed four candidates for the board this year. If they win, four of the six members of the WBL School Board will be current or former teachers. While a teacher’s perspective could be helpful to the board, having one employee group dominate board decisions will not be good for students, parents and taxpayers. That’s why I’m supporting Lisa Lukachek, Luke Michaud, Greg Hilgers and Bill Mahre. They are parents, grandparents, business owners and parents. Did I mention parents? They will return sanity to school board meetings and allow the public to have a voice, even if it gets uncomfortable. They will reject the critical race theory agenda that divides kids by the color of their skin. They will look out for the taxpayers as we continue to spend the unprecedented tax levy on construction and remodeling of our schools. WBLCan4SB.org Bill Walsh White Bear Lake

PAID LETTER New face on school board

As our Mahtomedi School District emerges from the pandemic and begins to rebuild the strong academic framework that once helped our district achieve the ranking of Minnesota’s No. 1 school district, we need to have strong leaders in place on our school board. The Mahtomedi students, staff and community deserve a board member with the skills, ability and vision to help restore academic excellence to our schools and community trust to our school board. The candidate uniquely positioned to help meet these goals is Paul Donna. Paul Donna is a strong business leader whose public finance work with municipalities and school districts around the state of Minnesota provides him with the community knowledge and fiscal background to lead well. Paul’s vast public sector work experience, as well as his longtime residency within the district, position him well to understand the pressing needs of our community. Currently, a lack of trust exists between parents and school leadership, stemming from the school board making decisions without considering vital input from parents and students. The Mahtomedi community demands excellence from its schools, and Paul’s vision for successful leadership includes seeking input from the very community he represents — working with parents, staff and students to problem-solve and develop solutions together. The Mahtomedi community can be strong and united and meet the unique needs of every student in a rigorous academic environment, just as it has done in the past. Without needed change, Mahtomedi will no longer be a destination location for families looking for rigorous academic instruction. Once claiming the No. 1 Minnesota school district ranking in 2015, Mahtomedi now does not crack the top 10. Legacy families will continue to outsource their children’s education to neighboring

private schools, knowing that a commitment to academic excellence is no longer a focal point of Mahtomedi Schools. I am convinced Paul Donna is the most qualified candidate to help return Mahtomedi schools to a place of excellence. It’s time to put a new face on the school board. I encourage you to read Paul’s resume at Facebook @voteforpauldonna and get out and vote for Paul. Robert Lieberman White Bear Lake

PAID LETTER Vote for recognized business leader

Bill is a recognized leader in the business community who has inspired people of diverse backgrounds and skill sets to perform at a top level. He has led struggling companies to thrive and has done that by creating a positive atmosphere among people at all levels and abilities. White Bear Schools are experiencing declining standardized test scores now for several years running. Math and reading scores are down going back to pre-COVID. This situation will affect the students of the White Bear district in their ability to successfully navigate the future, whether they chose a pursuit in the trades or in college and beyond. Bill Mahre has the experience to face the tough issues and develop a strategy from a broad perspective as he has shown through 40 years of leadership in business. Bill has my vote on Nov. 2. C. Ryan Solberg Hugo

PAID LETTER District makes national news again

Do you know what CRT is? Critical race theory, an academic movement of U.S. civil rights scholars and activists who seek to critically examine the intersection of race and U.S. law and to challenge mainstream American liberal approaches to racial justice. And it is being used here in White Bear Lake. Its purpose is to widen the gap between the different ethnic groups in our society. It is being used to continue the belief that we are not all equal and to pit everyone against each other, not to help unify the schools and the community. When students are taught every day that some groups are better than others and have more privilege than some, it can only serve to further the discourse between the ethnic groups. Included in CRT is the removal of incentive grading of student performance. As superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak states, “Grading can be one of the largest areas in which systemic racism and inequities are perpetuated.” Therefore, no longer will Sunrise Park Middle School issue any F’s to students and grades will not include behaviors, attitude, tardiness to class or whether the assignment was turned in late or on time. It is being considered racist to grade a student who works hard for a good grade versus the student who does not. No student fails, no matter their effort, attendance or performance. We used to send our children to school to be challenged to learn and better themselves, but not anymore in the White Bear Lake District. If you want rampant spending, curriculum not approved or reviewed by the community or parents and some of the poorest student performance in the state, then vote for the incumbents in the upcoming school board. If you want to see change, student improvement

and better student and community relations, then vote in new members with a brighter vision for the White Bear Lake School District. John Schommer Hugo

PAID LETTER Do not need a unionendorsed board

It is a local election year in White Bear Lake. This year you get to vote for four school board candidates. Have you researched who is on the ballot yet? Leading up to the election, you should take the time to research your local school board candidates and understand who they are and how they represent your child, your family and taxpayers in our community. After all, that is who the school board is responsible for representing: kids, families and taxpayers! Some things to consider as you make the decision of who you will vote for: • A union-backed board is a terrible idea. Unions already have representation: their local union board, their state and national union as well. • The school board is literally the way to get community and parent voices to the table. If the board "representatives" are beholden to the union that endorsed and supported them, your voice is silenced. Not all teachers’ voices or input gets represented in this union decision, either. • Policies, spending, goals, transparency, collaboration and agendas will all be geared toward what benefits teachers. We like to believe teachers care about the students, but that’s not always the case with the top of the union higher-ups. • Be concerned about a union-backed board and keep the priorities that matter in check. • Four candidates running, Jessica Ellison, Deb Beloyed, Chris StreiffOji and Kathleen Daniels are supported by the White Bear Lake Educators, Local 7286. You can find it at the bottom of their signage. Matthew Holmstrom Hugo

PAID LETTER Bring district to former glory

I am writing to express my support for Paul Donna, who is running for the Mahtomedi School Board. I don’t know about you, but I moved to this area almost 30 years ago because of its schools. At the time, if you wanted your children to receive the very best public education in the Twin Cities, you would choose between Edina and Mahtomedi. What you might not realize is that our schools have been decimated over the recent years due to the change in focus away from excellence in education. Per US News and World report, Mahtomedi High School is now ranked 12th in the state. Just a few years ago, the math scores, as reported by the US News and World Report, were around 80%; today, that score is 62%. This means that 38% of Mahtomedi High School students do not meet math proficiency requirements as measured by the MN Comprehensive Assessment. The decline over the past few years has been dramatic. If you want to refocus our schools on excellence, I recommend voting for Paul. I had volunteered with Paul for many years at the Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation (MAEF) and always appreciated his thoughtful and knowledgeable leadership. Today, he serves as the president of SEE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, PAGE 10

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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:

Birchwood • An unknown motorist was cited Sept. 7 in the 700 block of Hall Avenue for failure to drive with due care after he was observed entering Birchwood Village from Birchwood Road at the speed of 36 mph in a 20 mph zone.

Grant • A key fob to a Cooper mini was reported found Sept. 7 in the 10000 block of 60th Street N. Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies entered the key fob into evidence. • A Minnesota motorist was cited Sept. 7 on Manning Avenue N. and 80th Street N. for stoplight violation and failure to provide proof of insurance after deputies on patrol observed his eastbound vehicle on 75th Street N. approach the red light at Manning Avenue and turn left. His maneuvers just prior to the turn included signaling to turn right and

moving into the right lane before signaling left and cutting across all the traffic lanes to turn left on the red light. The driver will be mailed the citation due to printer failure in the squad. • A driver with an attitude was cited Sept. 8 in the 6000 block of Lake Elmo Avenue N. for hands-free cell phone violation after deputies observed him holding the phone in his right hand as he passed them. Deputies could see the phone’s screen illuminated, indicating the phone was actually being used at that moment and not just stored in the hand. The driver told deputies he was on his way to a job and had just received a text message requesting his ETA. Deputies noted that the driver’s admission was captured on body camera, after he disputed with them and demanded to be given a break. • An unidentified motorist was arrested at 6:56 a.m. Sept. 10 in the 6000 block of Lake Elmo Avenue N. for gross misdemeanor driving after revocation and failure to provide proof of insurance following a

traffic stop for following too closely to another vehicle. During the stop, deputies conducted a mobile data computer (MDC) check of the registered owner and discovered his license had been revoked for having had numerous convictions within the past 10 years for failure to provide proof of insurance.

Mahtomedi • A juvenile brandishing an Airsoft gun was reported at 7:19 a.m. Sept. 9 on Warner Avenue N. • A motorist was cited Sept. 9 in the 100 block of East Avenue for speeding 42 mph in a 25 mph zone. • An abandoned Mongoose bike was reported found Sept. 9 near the creek on the side of Wildwood Road. The bike appeared to have been left for some time, considering its broken chain and brakes stuck in the locked position. Deputies took the bike to the law enforcement center after confirming that it had not been reported stolen.

Pine Springs • The driver of a white SUV was cited Sept. 5 on westbound Highway 36 at I-694 for speeding 73 mph in a 55 mph zone by deputies on stationary patrol in the center median, who clocked him on radar at 911 feet. Although the odor of alcohol was present on the driver and two passengers, and the driver admitted to having a drink, he was released because the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test came up negative. The driver’s attitude was described as good. • A motorcyclist was cited Sept. 6 in the 6000 block of Hilton Trail N. for driving after revocation and verbally warned for no motorcycle endorsement, speeding and failure to provide proof of insurance.

Willernie • A motor vehicle was reported stolen Sept. 5 from a Kimberly Road address. • A motorist was cited Sept. 8 on Stillwater Road for failure to drive with due care after he was pulled over for speeding 42 mph in a 30 mph zone.

POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • A civil issue was reported in the 2100 block of 7th Street Oct. 1. • A road rage incident occurred in a parking lot in the 4300 block of Lake Avenue Oct. 1.

• Officers responded to a juvenile incident in the 2100 block of Division Court Oct. 1. • Officers responded to a dispute in the 2300 block of Cedar Ave. Oct. 1.

• A purse was reported stolen in the 2200 block of 3rd Street Oct. 1.

• A traffic stop in the 3900 block of Linden Street led to the arrest of a man for an outstanding warrant Oct. 1. His passenger was cited for possession of marijuana.

• A catalytic converter was reported stolen in the 1900 block of Webber Street Oct. 1.

• A driver fled after hitting a tree in a single vehicle accident in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road Oct. 1.

• A wallet was stolen in the 2000 block of Spruce Place Oct. 1.

• A resident in the 1700 block of Birch Lake Avenue reported theft Oct. 1.

• Officers responded to a report of a vehicle and trailer blocking the intersection od South Shore Blvd. And McKnight Road Oct. 1.

• Officers assisted a business in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Oct. 2 with a disorderly person who refused to leave.

• Fraud was reported in the 3600 block of Rolling View Drive Oct. 1.

• Theft was reported in the 3500 block of Century Avenue Oct. 2.

• Theft was reported in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road Oct. 1.

• A storage locker was reported burglarized Oct. 2 in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road.

• Officers responded to a disorderly person in the 4900 block of Woodcrest Rd. Oct. 1.

• A man was arrested following a domestic disturbance in the 1600 block of 9th Street Oct. 2.

• Harassment was reported in the 4600 block of White Bear Parkway Oct. 2. • Fireworks were reported in the 1900 block of Orchard Lane Oct. 2. • Officers observed a stolen vehicle parked near a gas pump in the 3100 block of Century Avenue Oct. 2, and arrested the two occupants. • Officers responded to a domestic incident in the 2000 block of Dotte Drive Oct. 3. • Officers responding to a 911 call in the 5000 block of Morehead Avenue Oct. 3 arrived and found the suspect vehicle had fled. • Theft was reported in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Oct. 3. • A vehicle crashed into a building Oct. 3 in the 2000 block of County Road E. • A trailer was stolen in the 2200 block of 11th Street Oct. 3. • Officers mediated a property dispute between a couple in the 1500 block of Park Street Oct. 3. • Multiple incidences of burglary at a storage unit facility in the 1800 block of

Buerkle Road were reported Oct. 3. • A suspicious incident involving narcotics was reported in the 3700 block of Kenny Lane Oct. 3.

• Officers mediated a verbal dispute in the 4000 block of McKnight Avenue Oct. 5. • A vehicle was stolen in the 1500 block of County Road E, Gem Lake Oct. 5.

• Officers responded to a complaint of loud music in the 1700 block of 9th Street Oct. 3.

• Officers mediated a verbal argument between two women in the 3500 block of Century Avenue Oct. 5.

• A St. Paul man was arrested for felony theft in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road Oct. 3.

• Harassment was reported in the 3500 block of Emerald Drive Oct. 5.

• A license plate was stolen in the 1700 block of County Road E Oct. 4. • Checks were stolen from a vehicle in the 1700 block of Cedar Avenue Oct. 4. They were eventually cashed. • Fraud was reported in the 4500 block of Lake Avenue Oct. 4. • Check fraud was reported in the 3600 block of Scheuneman Road Oct. 4. • Burglary was reported in the 1700 block of County Road E Oct. 4. • A stolen vehicle was recovered in the 3400 block of Willow Avenue Oct. 4. • Catalytic converters were stolen in the 1700 block of County Road E Oct. 5.

• A stolen vehicle was recovered in the 2000 block of County Road E Oct. 6. • Officers responded to a civil problem in the 4800 block of Stewart Avenue Oct. 6. • Theft of cash occurred at a business in the 4900 block of Highway 61 Oct. 6. • A catalytic converter was stolen in the 3100 block of McKnight Road Oct. 6. • Juveniles incidents were reported in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue Oct. 6. • A narcotics complaint was reported in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Oct. 6. • A North St. Paul man was arrested for outstanding warrants following a traffic stop on White Bear Avenue Oct. 6.

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFS Reports of criminal activity at Homecoming questionable Social media posts following the White Bear Lake Homecoming game Friday night alleged that the locker room of the opposing team had been vandalized and that players’ items were stolen. The Press contacted the White Bear Police Department, who confirmed that they were not called and did not take a report of the incident.

White Bear Township man sentenced on drug charges Adam John Bernier, 41, of White Bear Township, has been convicted of fifth-degree drugs and sentenced to a stay of adjudication and three years of probation. According to the criminal complaint, on July 2, 2020, a Woodbury Police Officer was patrolling through the Extended Stay Hotel parking lot, located at 10020 Hudson Road in Woodbury. The officer observed a vehicle and

a subsequent license plate check revealed the car’s registered owner was Bernier, who had an active warrant. Bernier was arrested and a subsequent search revealed a blue box in his pants pocket that contained a bag of a substance that appeared to be methamphetamine. The substance had an unpackaged weight of .57 grams and later tested positive as being methamphetamine. During probation, Bernier must comply with the standard terms of

probation and submit to random drug testing. Bernier also has to pay a $100 fine. North Oaks man dies in car crash Vince Glasgow, of North Oaks, died in a one-vehicle car accident Saturday, Oct. 9. The crash happened about 8 p.m. near W. Pleasant Lake Road and Lawton Lane in North Oaks. The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office gave no further information and the crash is currently under investigation.

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BALD EAGLE AREA ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING

LUNCH AND TABLE GAMES

When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13 Where: Boatworks Commons, 4495 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake Details: Guest speakers are Steve McComas from Blue Water Science and TJ DeBates from the East Metro DNR. Contact: 651-983-3684 or baldeagleassn.org

COURTHOUSE BY CANDLELIGHT

FOREST BATHING

MERRICK, INC.’S EMPOWER LUNCH When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Road F Details: Free event highlighting Merrick’s services in the community and inspiring guests to support their mission to empower adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Gues speaker is former Minnesota Viking Matt Birk. Contact: merrickinc.org/ empower

When: 7, 7:45 and 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14. Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, Third and Pine Streets, Stillwater Details: Walk the halls of the courthouse bu candlelight and see areas typically closed to the public, including the basement, sheriff’s residence, and 1900’s jail. Ages 10+; registration required, $10/person. Contact: 651-275-7075 or co.washington.mn.us/parks

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES

When and where: 1-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14 and Friday, Oct. 15 at the White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 4th Street; and 12:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15 at Culvers, 4485 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights. Details: The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage that is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country. Donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets are needed. Make an appointment online or by phone. Contact: 1-800-RED-CROSS or redcrossblood.org

GALACTIC COWBOY ORCHESTRACANCELED VADNAIS HEIGHTS COMMUNITY FOOD PROGRAM

When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Pioneer games, cider

ST. MARY OF THE LAKE RUMMAGE SALE

When: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23 Where: White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 4th St. Details: Annual rummage sale to benefit church. $5 bag day on Saturday.

RUN FOR THE APPLES

When: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Rd. F Details: Food distribution for residents in need, hosted by the Vadnais Heights Lions Club. Contact: 612-245-9259 or cityvadnaisheights.com/ foodshelf

FALL FESTIVAL

When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct 17 and 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township Details: Based on the Japanese art of Shinrin-yoku, program includes a meditative, immersive walk that uses carefully crafted activities to awaken all senses and reclaim wholeness. Registration $35. Contact: 651-243-1772 or moderndayvalkyrie.com

When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23 Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Road, Dellwood Details: 5 mile run/walk benefits White Bear Rotary’s Strive Scholarship. $35 registration before Oct. 8; $45 race day. Contact: whitebearrotary.org

“WILLY WONKA, JR.”

When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29; 2 and 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30; 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31

Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Children’s Performing Arts actors perform adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Tickets $15/adults; $8/students and seniors. Sensory-friendly, pay-what-you-can performance at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28. Contact: childrensperformingartsmn.org

BEAR SCARE FUN RUN

When: 9 a.m. registration Saturday, Oct. 30 Where: Otter Lake Elementary, 1401 County Road H2 Details: Three routes include The Skeleton Skip, a half-mile run on school grounds; Terrifying Two Miler, one-way Otter Lake to Lincoln Elementary; and the Freaky Four Miler, Otter Lake to Lincoln and back. Registration $20/runner or $15 by Oct. 14, includes t-shirt. Proceeds benefit both elementary schools. Contact: whitebear.ce.eleyo.com

TRUNK OR TREAT

When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 30 Where: South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church, 2480 South Shore Blvd., White Bear Lake Details: Outdoor event with hay rides and treats. Costumes welcome. Contact: sstwbl.org

HAUNTED HISTORY TROLLEY TOURS

When: various times, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 14-29 Where: Stillwater Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Main St. Details: Tour Stillwater by trolley with live actors telling true stories of the city’s haunted past. $42 ticket includes tour, cocktails, movies, scavenger hunt, bonfire, s’mores, and prizes. Contact: 651-280-7299 or mywahooadventures.com

WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMER’S MARKET

When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, through Oct. 29 Where: Clark Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets Details: More than 50 vendors selling produce, plants and flowers, baked goods, meats, jams and jellies, dog treats, and more. Contact: whitebearlake.org

VADNAIS HEIGHTS FARMERS MARKET

TRICK OR TREAT ON MAIN STREET When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 Where: Downtown Stillwater Details: Kids can dress up and trick or treat at participating businesses.

ONGOING EVENTS

When: 2-6 p.m. Wednesdays, through Oct. 13 Where: County Road E and Highway 61 (3585 Highway 61, Frandsen Bank parking lot) Details: Thirty selling spaces with locally-grown produce, flowers, baked goods, and other items. Contact: stpaulfarmersmarket.com

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When: noon Wednesday, Oct. 13 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights Details: Bring a bag lunch and play table games with friends. Coffee provided. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com

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OBITUARIES

Phyllis Jane Watters If the amount of kindness and love a person shares with the world is a measure of success, then Phyllis Jane Watters has been successful beyond all measure. It is with sadness that we report that early the morning of September 29, 2021, she left this world. Yet, she had a strong spiritual faith and was in accord with nature, recognizing that “To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” Phyllis was born on October 5, 1924 in Sac County, Iowa, the daughter of Norwegian farmers, Anne and Oscar Williams. Firmly planted in Iowa’s deep, rich and fertile topsoil, and nurtured by her hard working and loving parents, she grew into a beautiful, intelligent, independent young woman.. The first in her family to go beyond high school, she attended Buena Vista College in nearby Storm Lake. She obtained her associate degree in teaching, and after graduating, she taught 6th grade and Junior High for two years. Upon the end of World War II, she decided to return to school again, this time settling in at Iowa State University and working to complete her bachelor’s degree in home economics. At Iowa State, she met a lanky young man with an engaging smile. His name was Robert Watters. An engineering student, Robert (Bob) had served in the US Army. Like her, he had grown up on an Iowa farm and had learned the value of hard work, but he also knew how to have fun, and he made her laugh. In 1948, they were married. In the years after their marriage, Phyllis and Bob had three children: two sons and a daughter. By the mid 1950’s, they had moved from Iowa to Minnesota residing in St Paul. After a short stint in Indiana, they returned to the Land of 10,000 Lakes making White Bear Lake their home for many years. While living there Phyllis dedicated herself to her family and community. Her homemaking skills were beyond compare: She was an excellent chef, baker (oh, the desserts!), seamstress, gardener, accountant, and was as skilled in each of these disciplines as any professional in the field. Not only did her family reap the benefits of her labor, her community did as well. She volunteered for the PTA, as superintendent of the Sunday school at Christ the King Lutheran Church; was a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader. Whenever someone needed help, Phyllis was always the first to lend a hand. Like seeds planted in Iowa soil, her family grew and thrived; And her community was improved by the love and sunshine that she brought to it. Phyllis and Robert eventually moved from Minnesota to the Woodinville/Bothell area in Washington State to spend time with their two grandchildren, Elizabeth and Colleen. Phyllis was their biggest fan, never missing a school function or a soccer match, and often finding a way to have the two girls over to the house for snacks and, oh yes, those desserts! She always made sure that the entire family would gather at least once each year, no matter how far they might be spread apart. She cherished those times: catching up on the latest news, listening to stories, cheering on an impromptu wiffle ball game, joining together in wonderful meals (and desserts!), and laughing a lot. Love begets love. The love and goodness that Phyllis shared with family was—and is—shared with others. One of her favorite biblical passages comes from a letter written by St. Paul to the nascent Christian church in Corinth. “Love bears all things,” he wrote, “believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.” To Phyllis love was what connected the generations, like the cycle of seasons, or the yearly planting and harvesting of crops from the Iowa soil. Phyllis was preceded in death by her mother Anne Williams (nee Axdahl), father Oscar Williams and brother Arnold Williams. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Robert Clarence Watters; daughter Shelley Watters (Steven Malmberg); sons Ronald Watters (Katherine Daly) and Gary Watters (Susan nee Callahan); and granddaughters Elizabeth and Colleen Watters.

DEATH NOTICE

Philip James Eckhoff, Sr. OD

Age 97, of Forest Lake formerly of White Bear Lake Son of Rev. Philip John and Emily Eckhoff. Born June 19, 1924 entered into eternal life on September 28, 2021. U.S.M.C., February 1943 – September 1945. South Pacific, V/12 Candidate, 40-year optometrist of White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Preceded in death by former wife Cleo; son Philip James Eckhoff Jr. Maryland. Survived by wife Alice Eckhoff; children Kathleen (Tom) Yeager, Patricia (Frank) Biagi, W. Nile (Patti) Eckhoff, Fred (Jennifer) Eckhoff, Krystan (Bill) Putney, Barbara (Charlie) Welch, Vicki Abtin, Lisa Slawson, Mary (Greg) McGlothin, John (B.J.) Peterson, Tom (Ginni) Peterson, Mark (LuAnn) Peterson; daughter-in-law Renee Christensen; brother-in-law Kermit Ericsson, MD, 23 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Philip was a very active member in the Twin Cities Model A Club. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Community of Grace Lutheran Church, 4000 Linden Street, White Bear Lake, with a visitation one hour before the service at church. Due to Covid-19 the family requests that all guests wear masks during the services at church. Private Interment Mount Bloom Cemetery, Tiskilwa, Illinois. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to your local American Legion.

Brooke Marie Shearen

Age 26. Mass of Christian Burial 11AM Saturday, October 16th at ST. MARY OF THE LAKE CHURCH, 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, WBL. Visitation 4-8PM Friday at HONSA FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2460 East County Road E, WBL, 1 hour before Mass at church. www.honsafamilyfuneral.com

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Residents get a financial break after roads built BY CYNTHIA SOWDEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Folks along Otter Ridge Circle and Peterson Road can breathe a little easier now that road construction is done. The White Bear Township Board lowered the assessments on properties along those streets after receiving final costs from Larry Poppler, town engineer. The numbers were presented at the board’s Oct. 4 meeting, which included public hearings on the two projects. The cost to redo Otter Ridge Circle had been pegged at $156,500, with individual annual assessments of $7,500 per parcel, or $750 per year, spread out over 10 years with a 3.5% interest rate. Because the work on Otter Ridge was bid with work planned on Peterson Road, the township was able to

realize cost savings of $56,253. Board member Steve Ruzek suggested passing some of the savings along to the residents. After consulting with Town Planner Tom Riedesell, they passed a motion to reduce the assessment to $5,000 per parcel payable over 10 years at a 3% interest. It was the same story for Peterson Road residents, who were faced with a much bigger bill. Peterson Road was the last gravel road in White Bear Township. The project, which had been estimated at $1.1 million, included the installation of sewer and water as well as curb, gutters and pavement. Six homes were connected to the sanitary sewer. Homeowners along the road were looking at a $40,000 special assessment. Board Chair Ed Prudhon, who

lives on Peterson Road, recused himself from the board’s discussion. With cost savings of more than $250,000 on the project and the opportunity to use some federal funds for sewer and water construction, Ruzek and Scott McCune felt the township could afford to ease some of the residents’ financial pain. After some calculations, they came up with $24,000 payable over 15 years at 3% interest. The top layer of blacktop was expected to be applied to both streets Oct. 5, and two remaining power poles were to be removed. Power lines in the area are now underground. Cynthia Sowden is a contributing writer for Press Publications. He/she can be reached at news@presspubs. com or 651-407-1200.

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The making of a winemaker BY NOELLE OLSON STAFF WRITER

AFTON — After his dreams of going into the Air Force were crushed by a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) accident when he was 17 years old, Cody Kaye didn’t know what to do with the rest of his life. “I was a passenger in a serious rollover in an UTV, and I almost died,” Kaye said. “Children’s Hospital said it was the worst concussion they’d ever seen. I missed my senior year of sports and it was devastating for me. I was on bed rest for over five months and I started thinking that I haven’t accomplished anything in my life.” Kaye, of Afton, grew up in a big yellow house and his love for that home prompted him to start a business in 2014. He planted a vineyard on his parents’ land and called it Yellow House Vineyard, in honor of the home he grew up in. Nestled away in its own microclimate between a tree farm and one of Afton’s three Bissell’s

Mounds, which are made of limestone, the vineyard sits on a little over 2 acres. Kaye planted two varieties of grapevines — Frontenac blanc and Marquette. “The Marquette grape is hard to grow, and my vineyard’s topsoil is eroded limestone left over from the ice age, which is the the most desirable,” Kaye said. Kaye learned a lot about how to grow the Marquette grape from Afton resident Larry Headrick. “He has a Marquette vineyard and has been producing Marquette grapes for about 12 years. He is a mentor to me, and he knows what he is doing,” Kaye said. After graduating from St. Thomas Academy following his accident, Kaye attended the University of Minnesota and took viticulture classes (the process of growing grapes) and majored in applied economics. Currently, he is taking finance classes to learn the business side of things. Now 26 years old, Kaye aspires to be the winemaker and vineyard manager as well as the owner of

Yellow House Vineyard. “I wanted to build a building to produce the wine, but lumber prices went sky high, and I also want to purchase more land to build my business.” he said. Kaye said when COVID-19 hit, he couldn’t find people to pick the grapes, so he hired a commercial harvester, Jamieson Lindquist of Grand Cordon LLC. “It took us only six hours to harvest the grapes compared to about 500 hours if we would have handpicked them,” he said. The drought this summer hasn’t affected Yellow House Vineyard — Kaye had already installed a 100% drip irrigation system in his vineyard. “When I started it, people laughed at me,” Kaye said. “In terms of how it runs and operates, it acts like a sprinkler in your yard and it runs off a garden hose, so I don’t have to worry about the grapes not getting enough water.” Kaye learned quickly that making wine is not just following a recipe, but done through trial and error.

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Cody Kay proudly displays the grapes from his vineyard.

“I made so many mistakes in the beginning, but I didn’t know what I was doing. I’m learning along the way that patience is the key. Otherwise, I would have been done four years ago,” he laughed. Kaye said he’s gotten compliments on his wine and has many recipes in mind for the future. Eventually, he’d like to host on-site events at his secluded vineyard. He’s anxious to start selling his wine, but has hit a few road

bumps along the way. “It’s just taking a little long to get approval from the city. They don’t want anything too crazy of a change,” he said. “I’m so passionate about this, and I don’t consider this a job at all — and my ultimate goal is have the the first winery in Afton.” Staff Writer Noelle Olson can be reached at 651-407-1229 or lowdownnews@presspubs.com.

Therapy dog bridges disconnect between law enforcement and citizens BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR

Over the course of her career, Rookie, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever, will greet and impact thousands of lives. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is likely one of the first agencies in the state to have a certified therapy dog paired with a law enforcement officer working in the field. Rookie is a part the WCSO’s Crisis Response Team, an initiative that was launched in October 2020. “Whether it’s meeting a preteen with emotional concerns or a veteran struggling with daily life, Rookie provides a friendly tail wag and head for them to scratch, which helps them focus on the help we are able to provide,” said Rookie’s handler, Detective Matt O’Hara. Where it all began The idea to add a therapy dog within the agency originated as a way to improve health and lower stress within the workplace. Last April, the agency started to research the idea and found several law enforcement agencies across the nation that had successful therapy dog programs that went beyond their four walls and helped the community. A retired deputy told the sheriff’s office about Freedom Service Dogs (FSD) of America, a nonprofit organization that custom-trains dogs for people in need. FSD trains dogs to serve veterans with posttraumatic stress as well as clients with disabilities. (See freedomservicedogs. org for more information). After several emails, phone calls and a few virtual meetings with FSD staff, O’Hara traveled to the FSD training facility in Colorado in June to meet Rookie and see not only if he was a good fit for Rookie, but if Rookie would be a good fit for the WCSO. O’Hara and Rookie are FSD’s first team to serve in law enforcement. “The meeting was only a few hours long, but we knew we had found the perfect dog,” O’Hara said.

O’Hara then returned to Colorado in July for a week of training. O’Hara said the training was mainly for him, as Rookie is his first certified therapy dog. Rookie, however, had already been training for her mission since she was a young pup. Amanda Vallo, FSD director of client services, said O’Hara is and continues to be an amazing part of the team. “He really was the one who had the forethought and vision for how this team would work and has already been putting that vision into practice,” she said. “(During the placement process) he was able to give a specific example of a woman in the community who was making an inordinate number of non-emergency 911 calls. Matt has reported that with the arrival of Rookie, that number has been greatly reduced. A Rookie visit is now the service she needs.” What Rookie does Rookie tags along with O’Hara on crisis follow up visits with people who are experiencing a mental health crisis, homelessness or a substance/ chemical abuse issue. “We’ll go out and visit with them, try to work on finding resources for them and get them connected to the help that they need,” O’Hara explained. “We have the connections with social workers, hospitals, to be able to ensure that the people that we are working with are getting the help they need and not slipping through the cracks.” Having Rookie there can help people open up. “Talking about somebody’s mental health can be extremely stressful for somebody, and the addition of Rookie kind of gives us something else to talk about as we go through that,” O’Hara explained. “We can talk a little bit about what’s going on in their life, what we can do to help and they get to hang out with a dog for a while.” Rookie also makes her rounds to law enforcement staff and will visit inmates and possibly schools in the future. Rookie is also around for crime victims who visit the sheriff’s office. O’Hara recalled that while he and Rookie were making their rounds at

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the Washington County Fair, every day they would stop and visit one of the ride operators. It didn’t take long, but the operator opened up about his struggle with homelessness and was touched by his interactions with Rookie. “He said that dog changed his life,” O’Hara said. “It just really bridges that gap and that disconnect in between law enforcement and the citizens.” Since Rookie was originally trained as a service dog, she is really in tune with how people are feeling. If she notices someone is anxious, she will put her paw on their foot or rest her

head on their lap or in their hands. Rookie knows both verbal and hand commands, and her reward is food. “When she is working with me, she is always looking for her next treat,” O’Hara explained. When Rookie is not on the job (wearing her vest), she goes home with O’Hara and does everything any other dog would do — That is, except going into the kitchen, where she has a bad habit of counter surfing. Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5

MAEF. In case you don’t know, MAEF is the largest nongovernment organization supporting our schools and providing scholarships to our students. Paul has the knowledge, the experience and the focus needed to bring the district back to its former glory. Marina Morris Mahtomedi

PAID LETTER Candidate will answer to parents, taxpayers

If you believe the school board should answer to students, parents and the taxpaying community and not the teacher’s union, vote for John Ficcadenti. If you don’t want to be silenced or turned away at a school board meeting and believe in full transparency, vote for John Ficcadenti. If you believe masks to be optional for district students, vote for John Ficcadenti. If you believe that academic excellence, not "woke," divisive agendas should be the primary focus of the school board, vote for John Ficcadenti. If you believe all students should be treated with respect and be treated equally, vote for John Ficcadenti. I have had many opportunities to speak with John one on one, and his message is strong and consistent. If you vote for John, you will know exactly what you’re getting. I know he will lean in to the issues that I believe are most important and will be 100% transparent. He isn’t part of a "packaged" deal with any other candidates. He is willing to work with all others, he will listen and he will compromise, but he will remain true to his core values and beliefs. He is exactly what the White Bear School Board needs. Gina Howard Stillwater

PAID LETTER Vote for candidates who support masks

We are grateful to the League of Women Voters for presenting a forum of the candidates for White Bear Lake Area School Board. You can view this forum at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vko6FFWLiNE. This video is well worth one’s time, as the stark differences among candidates is apparent from the first question onward. The first question is about the school district’s efforts to mitigate the spread of Covid 19 by requiring face coverings within school buildings. For some time we have heard news reports that in the US, one in four Covid patients is a child, and

recently it has been reported that in Minnesota, ICU beds for children are in extremely short supply because of the high number of Covid cases among children. Certainly this is a time to follow the guidance of the CDC, the Minnesota Department of Health, and the American Academy of Pediatrics, all of whom advise mask-wearing in schools at this critical time to keep our children, their teachers, and staff safe and in their classrooms. From my listening to the forum, five candidates for School Board stood out for their support of the district’s mask mandate: Deb Beloyed, Jessica Ellison, Christina Streiff Oji, Kathleen Daniels, and Lisa Beecroft. Though one can only vote for four candidates, I will be choosing from among these five very qualified candidates because of their thoughtful and well-reasoned responses to the many questions raised during the forum, including fiscal responsibility and attending to the learning needs of every student in our district. Be sure to vote by early voting, absentee, or in person on November 2. Lisa Wersal Vadnais Heights

PAID LETTER Re-elect committed candidate

I am writing to strongly urge you to vote for Jessica Ellison in the upcoming White Bear School Board election. The fact that she is even willing to run again is an incredible testament to her commitment to the success of all children in White Bear Public Schools. The lack of civility and consideration for public safety by some of those in attendance at school board meetings is embarrassing for our community. We need leaders like Jessica Ellison who understand not only the critical role that public education plays in our community and country, but also have a deep understanding of the complexities that exist in making the education system an effective one. I am a public school teacher and care deeply about the success of each child who walks through the doors of our schools each morning. But I’m not writing this letter for them. I’m selfishly writing this letter and endorsing Jessica Ellison for my son Henry, who started attending Matoska Elementary this year. He was born with just about every advantage a person living in our great country can have. I have heard folks say that the types of initiatives that Jessica Ellison has supported take resources away from some and give to others. I’m here to say that in my experience, that is simply false. Equity programs in public schools benefit all students, not just those typically marginalized by society. Whether it be socioeconomic background, color of skin, sexual orientation or simply aspirations for life, each child is different and should be treated as such. If we don’t take equity seriously, we are failing all of our kids. The goal of public education serves to bring all students the social, emotional and academic success that will

set them up for successful lives and healthy civic engagement. Jessica’s background and passion make her uniquely positioned to continue to lead our district forward, making sure that each and every student is given what they need to put them on a path for success. Please join me in supporting Jessica Ellison on Nov. 2. Mike Lundberg Birchwood Village

LWV updates procedures

The League of Women Voters - White Bear Lake Area volunteers work hard to provide voters with information to make informed choices. We seek to have all active candidates whose names are on the ballot participate in forums answering questions of concern to voters. LWV members contact candidates on the ballot for all local races multiple times over the months it takes to organize a forum. The recent Mahtomedi School Board forum presented us with a situation that has not happened in our in-person forums before 2020 or in our 2020 zoom forums. As a result, we have updated our procedures so that each candidate will be asked immediately prior to the forum by the moderator whether they are an active candidate. If the answer is no, the candidate will not participate in the forum. We appreciate the commitment of our communities to engage in democracy and encourage all who are eligible to vote on November 2. Heidi Boyd White Bear Lake Voter Services, League of Women Voters, White Bear Lake Area

Plastics problem

I know I am shocked when the news shows huge islands of plastic garbage floating in the ocean, and I’m sure anyone who sees this visual thinks, “We need to do something!” (or maybe they think, “I’m glad I don’t live by an ocean!”). There is so much more to our plastic problem than meets the eye, and it is impacting all of us. Microplastics in the environment is a very real issue facing the world, and it’s something you can’t even see and maybe don’t know exists. Microplastics have been found in the highest mountains, in our food supply and even our bodies. You might want to reconsider drinking water from that easy grab-and-go plastic bottle. Join Northeast Metro Climate Action at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, to learn more about plastic — how it all began, where we are today and what we can do to cut our dependence. To join, simply type the following Zoom link into your browser: tinyurl. com/uPlastics NorthEastMetroClimateAction.org.

CHURCH BRIEF Community of Grace hosts Justen Overlander Actor and producer Justen Overlander, a Minnesota native, will speak at Community of Grace Lutheran Church this November. Overlander will screen one video from

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COMMUNITY BRIEF the online series “The Chosen,” a first-of-its-kind multiseries about the life of Jesus Christ. Overlander collaborated with director Dallas Jenkins to produce the crowdfunded series that will be available for free online through channel

VidAngel. As a school teacher turned actor and director, Overlander has yearned for a career in film. Meeting Jenkins has helped make this possible, and the two have been working on “The Chosen” ever since. Overlander shares

his story with the White Bear community at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16. All are invited to attend. Community of Grace Lutheran Church is located at 4000 Linden Street, White Bear Lake.

Take a lesson with Paul Cordes Paul Cordes, creator of the play-by-ear method known as the Cordes Method, will teach a music lesson at Lakeshore Players Theatre on Monday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. The lesson is for adults who play piano as well as those who play a band or orchestra instrument. Sign up for the event by calling 651-429-2316 or 651-4787424.

PURPLE LINE BRIEFS Public Forum Planned for Rush Line Bus Project A public forum on the Rush Line BRT project will be held in advance of the City Council vote in November. The forum will be hosted by White Bear Lake City Council Member Bill Walsh at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19 at Kellerman’s Event Center. It will include a presentation from the No Rush Line Coalition, a citizen group opposed to the project. The public forum is a chance for citizens to voice their opposition or support for the line in advance of a municipal consent vote to be held by

the White Bear Lake City Council on Nov. 23. Municipal consent votes are held by cities along the route. “I’ve been asking for a citywide conversation on this project since the beginning, and it’s finally happening,” said Walsh. “The people I’ve talked to in White Bear Lake have many concerns about the Rush Line, especially what it will do to the city’s best asset — our small-town feel.” The forum is an opportunity for citizens along the route to share their views on the project. Local elected officials will be invited to listen.

Rush Line renamed METRO Purple Line The Rush Line Bus Rapid Transit Project is now the METRO Purple Line. The inclusion of the planned 15-mile transit route into the regional METRO system occurs as the project nears completion of the environment analysis phase led by Ramsey County. The Purple Line will be a 15-mile route connecting the communities of Saint Paul, Maplewood, Vadnais Heights, Gem Lake, White Bear Township and White Bear Lake, connecting people to destinations such as Union Depot and downtown

Saint Paul, Regions Hospital, Hmong Village, Phalen Regional Park, St. John’s Hospital, Maplewood Mall and downtown White Bear Lake. Construction may begin in early 2024, leading to the start of service in late 2026. In 2020, the cities of Saint Paul, White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights and Maplewood passed resolutions of support for the project’s preliminary design plans.

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New superintendent focuses on individual student needs BY NOELLE OLSON STAFF WRITER

After 15 years of working for Northeast Metro Intermediate School District 916, Dr. Val Rae Boe has was named the new superintendent in July of the district after former Superintendent Connie Hayes retired. Boe started teaching special education in the district in 2006 and felt she was making a difference with her students in the classroom. Through the years, she expanded into leadership roles, including working at the district office as the director of education. “I came to 916 because I wanted to work with the students that we serve,” Boe said. “My desire as

an educator is to provide individualized services to students that have significant impacts on their ability to access learning.” Boe grew up in rural Minnesota on a farm nine miles west of Milan. Her graduating class had only 28 students, and she was involved in basketball, track and choir. After high school, she went to Concordia College in Moorhead and earned her bachelor’s degree in education. Then, she received her master’s degree in special education at Southwest State University and her doctorate at St. Thomas in educational leadership. Boe said special education is her life’s work. Her research focused on

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turn to their home school — that’s our ultimate goal with students.” Boe said students are referred to Northeast Metro 916 from 13 member school districts — Mounds View, Centennial, White Bear Lake, Forest Lake, Stillwater, Mahtomedi, Roseville, Columbia Heights, Fridley, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale, South Washington County, Spring Lake Park and St. Anthony-New Brighton. “We provide every student that we serve an individualized education plan (IEP), and we serve the most educationally vulnerable students,” Boe said. One of Boe’s top priorities as superintendent is equity. She said she knows equity work requires engagement, leadership, partnership and collaboration, and she looks forward to collaborating with families, students, staff and member district partners to create educational communities that uphold

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the fundamental values of human rights and racial equity. Boe said that in terms of equity, the goal is to meet every student’s needs and help them grow to be the best person they can be – whether it’s the student’s heritage or students with disabilities. “That is what our building

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4. 1. Mary Burfeind, Gloria Carpenter and Peggy Parenteau celebrated the Gloria’s Shortest Marathon Saturday, September 11. The annual event, established by Gloria and now in it’s 9th year, raised $11,405 for the White Bear Area Food Shelf. — Submitted

2. Butch and Barb Rogers found a prime spot to watch their grandson, Homecoming King Gavin Rogers, roll by with Homecoming Queen Addie Bachmeier during the parade in downtown White Bear Lake last week. — Paul Dols 3. Brooke Shelstad and Tiffany from PAI Commerce in White Bear Lake show off their painted rocks while Brooke’s mother, Jackie Shelstad, looks on. — Submitted

4. White Bear Lake High School Class of 1954 reunited for lunch at Rudy’s in September. Classmates in attendance were (back row, l-r): Gene John son, Jim Ramberg, Floyd Patraw, Pat Atkins Warzecha, Joan Nielsen Kerrick, Judy Matschke Wolfgram, Joyce Anderson Perron, JohnVinck, Margaret Ek Benike, Darlene Miller Barott, and Donald Halvorson; (seated, l-r): Richard Vail, Joanne Schwartz Torseth, Gail Breneman Trusty, Corinne Anderson Holasek, and Carol Anderson Houck; (front row): Gail Lemire Vail, Marlene Tourville Houle, Diana Hansen Lutz, Joan Labossier Chilefone, and Sharron Pelletier Vail. — Submitted 5. Parker Burshten of Hudson has been doing free magic shows in the courtyard between Cup-n-Cone & Caribou for the last few weeks. He performs from 5:30 until dusk on Thursday evenings. Learn more at facebook.com/Therealparkerwilliam/ — Submitted 6. Edina Realty-White Bear Lake recently honored local first responders with a gratitude BBQ luncheon. Representatives of all first responder departments in White Bear Lake, along with county and state sheriff’s departments were in attendance. — Submitted

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SOUTH SHORE BLVD: Road project, trail addition expected to begin next spring FROM PAGE 1

Avenue intersection, for example, the right turn lane onto Old White Bear will be removed to make room for catch basins. • A gateway element requested by the city will be added at White Bear Avenue to acknowledge the beginning of a new trail segment. • Parking bays will be added along the north side near Snyder Bay and both sides of Bellaire Beach. This was added as a result of community input. • Trail lights along White Bear Lake’s section. The township opted out but Brown said conduit will be installed anyway in case lights are wanted in the future. • Complete replacement of the township water main system, including services to each home along the way. • A drainage project at the curve on the far east end. The county is working with the

Rice Creek Watershed District to install a water quality drainage project. “A lot of water runs into the lake from this area,” Brown said. The county hopes to include the watershed initiative before the whole project goes out for bid first quarter of 2022. • Speed limit will be posted 25 mph. • Power lines will remain overhead, at least for now. Brown said they’ve had conversations with Xcel Energy and cable companies regarding buried utilities, and it’s too expensive. “It’s over a million dollars for the whole corridor,” he said. “We’re not against it, but the project isn’t going to cover those costs. Property owners would have to pay for it.” Greg Bartz, who represents Lake Links on the project committee, lives on the east end of South Shore. He’d like to see the power lines buried but understands it

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

COURT FILE NUMBER: 62-PR-21-882 CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (WITHOUT A WILL) In re the Estate of: Randy William Heltzer, Decedent. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been ﬂled with the Probate Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following: Penny Lorean Heltzer 8180 Eastwood Road, Mounds View, MN 55112-5904 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as Personal Representative or may object to the appointment of the Personal Representative. Unless objections are ﬂled pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the Personal Representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred. Date: September 23, 2021 Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Self-Represented Litigant: Penny Lorean Heltzer 8180 Eastwood Road Mounds View, MN 55112-5904 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 6 and 13, 2021.

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COURT FILE NUMBER: 62-PR-21-919 CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In re the Estate of: Elizabeth Frances Fucini, Decedent. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an application for informal probate of the abovenamed Decedent÷s Last Will dated May 6, 2003 has been ﬂled with the Probate Registrar, and the application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following: Bianca Fucini 3686 Glen Oaks Avenue

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wouldn’t be cheap. “I’ve polled my neighbors and people are receptive to having them buried, but we haven’t heard the final price tag yet,” he said. Bartz intends to ask Xcel to fine-tune the numbers. • Driveway access doesn’t change. Homeowners on the

north side will cross the trail. • The boulevard will be planted with a no-mow or low-maintenance grass mix that grows only 8 inches high. Residents who abut the boulevard will be responsible for maintenance. No trees will be planted on the boulevard.

White Bear Lake, MN 55110 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are flled pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will, or to the appointment of the personal representative, must be flled with this court, and will be heard by the court after the flling of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred. Date: September 22, 2021 Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Self-Represented Litigant: Bianca Fucini 3686 Glen Oaks Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 13 and 20, 2021.

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COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-21-841 NOTICE AND ORDER FOR REMOTE HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In re the Estate of: Shirley Rose Wyttenback, Decedent. IT IS ORDERED AND NOTICE is given that on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. a hearing will be held using remote technology by this Court on the petition for formal adjudication of intestacy, determination of heirship, and for the appointment of Jeremiah Wyttenback, whose address is 1053 Beech Street, St. Paul, MN 55106 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration. Information on how to participate in the remote hearing can be obtained by calling the Court at 651-266-8145. Any objections to the petition must be flled with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are flled or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. If objections are flled, another hearing may be scheduled. Any charitable beneflciary may request notice of the probate proceeding be given to the attorney general pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 501B.41, Subdivision 5.

• Trail maintenance will be up to the municipality. • For drainage reasons, curbing is not surmountable like that on Lake Avenue, except near bays. Those areas will have surmountable curbs for crossing turtles. Bartz feels the project is coming together

nicely. “There’s been no pushback, really. People are receptive and the county has done a good job communicating with residents,” he said. “We’re excited to get this started.” The project is expected to start April 2022.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by mailing a copy of this Notice and Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing date to all interested persons and persons who have ﬂled a demand for notice. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Date: October 5, 2021 BY THE COURT: Michael F. Upton, District Court Administrator By: Kimberly Smith. Deputy Court Administrator Self-Represented Litigant: Jeremiah Wyttenback 1053 Beech Street St. Paul, MN 55106 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 13 and 20, 2021.

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COURT FILE NUMBER : 62-PR-21-862 CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (WITHOUT A WILL) In re the Estate of: Paul James Tischler, Decedent. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been ﬂled with the Probate Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed Laura Ueland, 6746 Redwood Avenue, Lino Lakes, MN 55018 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as Personal Representative or may object to the appointment of the Personal Representative. Unless objections are ﬂled pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the Personal Representative has full power to administer the Estate, incuding, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. State. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator withing four (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred. Dated: September 13, 2021 Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Self-Represented Litigant: Laura Ueland Published two timed in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 13 and 20, 2021.

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Hydrant Flushing Weather permitting, City, crews will continue hydrant flushing, this week in the area north of County Road F and the week of October 18, for the area south of County Road F. This schedule may vary a few days either way. Please keep cars away from hydrants in these areas between the hours of 8 am and 3 pm. Cloudy or discolored water may be present while hydrant flushing is taking place. There is no health risk with this water, and the cloudiness should clear up by letting your taps run. If you have any questions, please call Public Service Supervisor Ken LaCasse at 651.204.6053.

Scarecrow Trail Local businesses, organizations, and residents are invited to build a scarecrow. There is a Trophy for the People’s Choice scarecrow! No fee to participate! An entry form is due no later than October 20, to be eligible for the People’s

Choice competition. o Entrants must set up their scarecrow display on Monday, October 25 between 11 am and 6 pm and must remove them on November 1. In-ground posts will be supplied for each scarecrow; entrants are responsible for securing their scarecrows on site. All content must be appropriate for all ages and audiences. Entries will be given roughly a 10’ x 10’ space. For more information, contact Katie Everett at katie. everett@cityvadnaisheights.com Trail Design Concepts Ramsey County is leading a study to identify trail design concepts for Vadnais Boulevard between Rice Street and County Road E in Vadnais Heights and Little Canada. There are two open houses coming up for the public to learn more and provide feedback: in person on Tuesday, October 26 from 4:30 – 6:30 pm @ City Hall and

Wednesday, virtual on Wednesday, October 27 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. Visit ramseycounty.us for more info.” Halloween Party Friday, October 29 in Community Park, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. We’ll kick off with a costume parade through the Scarecrow Trail at 5:00 pm. Join us for free games and goodies on the softball field until 7:00! Treat bags will be provided by Vadnais Heights Fire Relief Association. Vote for your favorite Scarecrow entry - there will be a trophy for the People’s Choice! This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Nonperishable food items and monetary donations to the Vadnais Heights Community Food Program will be collected (optional).

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BLUEBIRD GROVE: Council agrees proposed development should proceed FROM PAGE 1

be three holding ponds in the development that will take runoff that typically ponds there and channel it to places where it can safely drain away. Council Member Greg Urban noted that the development will actually be less dense than what is required by the Metropolitan Council and is spelled out in Vadnais’ 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

He said he is not a fan of a trail that would be built in the future, but noted that it was required to get watershed approval. “You’re getting 90% of what you wanted,” he told audience members. Council Member Steve Rogers, who spoke before the vote, noted that neighbors had asked at a previous meeting if anyone on the council was listening. “I was listening,” he

said. “It’s very clear that the people on Bear Avenue North do not want this development. I get that. But the Johnson estate contacted Mr. Harstad, and they made a private real estate transaction.” He went on to say Harstad doesn’t need to pursue a PUD; he noted that the developer could plat the property any way he pleases as long as it followed city ordinances.

“I think this development is going to be successful,” he said. He concurred with Urban’s assessment that Harstad’s latest iteration of the development is “the best plan we’ve had so far.” Cynthia Sowden is a contributing writer for Press Publications. She can be reached at news@presspubs.com or 651-407-1200.

Manufacturer tells story of the tradition of tree trimming in new children’s book BY NOELLE OLSON STAFF WRITER

Danny Mishek never thought about being an author, but he liked telling stories. “I always liked telling stories and my dad told me I should start writing them down and write a book; but I’d rather tell stories the oldfashioned way — verbally,” Danny said. Danny, of Little Canada, is the President of VistaTek in Stillwater, a family business formerly located in Vadnais Heights. He is now a published author with his first self-published book, “The Christmas Tree Story.” The children’s book is about the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree and how a family creates a tree together and puts a fresh holiday canvas on the tree each year. “Everyone has their own tradition of decorating their Christmas tree and they’re all different. My goal was to highlight the tradition without saying there’s a right or wrong way,” he said. “You’re unpacking your life and each each ornament becomes a memory. The kids like seeing ornaments that they’ve made or received throughout the years. I tried to capture that in this book — to show the importance of the family, tradition, sharing and caring.” It all started with Danny’s 2021 New Year’s resolution to give up social media for 30 days, and he found himself having nervous energy and more free time. He went to Target, bought a few books and started reading. “I gave up social media because of the division of the

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election, the world pandemic, and the social unrest in Minneapolis and I had to back away from all the darkness. I went to Target, bought a few books, and started reading,” he said. It got him thinking about writing a children’s book. He started writing down ideas and eventually the book was complete. Danny’s wife, Amy, suggested he have someone edit the book, and Danny initially didn’t think he needed to. He ended up giving it to Roseville High School English teacher, Tess Ormseth, for editing and feedback. “She sent me back three edited copies and I realized that I am a much better talker than a writer,” he laughed. “It also really made me appreciate high school English teachers.” Originally, he was going to print 20 books to give to his immediate family as Christmas gifts. “I thought it would be something cool to give to my kids to know that they were an inspiration to me, as well as my wife, parents, grandparents, and siblings,” he said. But when he asked his business coach,

Sarah Stern, to read the book and give her honest opinion, she told him to print more than 20 copies and share it with the world. Danny met the the book’s illustrator, Megan Shumway, online and sent her some family photos as “inspiration” to incorporate into the book. “She did a great job capturing the detail of my writing through her illustrations and it truly means a lot to me,” he said. Danny said when his children, son Colten and daughters Arabella, Monterey and Kalifornia, read the book, they told him they thought it was amazing. “When my son was half-way through reading the book he said to me, ‘Dad, I want to see the pre-edited version,’” Danny said. Danny noted one reason he wrote “The Christmas Tree Story” was to honor his grandma Elva, who passed away five years ago. He also recalled a sad moment that happened along the journey.“Darby, my curlyhaired brown dog, had to be put down on the same day the books were delivered on September 15. He got his

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Danny Mishek holding his ﬁrst published book “The Christmas Tree Story” at VistaTek in Stillwater.

wings and is immortalized in the book along with Grandma Elva,” he said. People can buy the book locally at Avalon on Grand, Red Balloon Bookshop, Rose Floral, Tremblay’s Sweet Shop, Wagner Greenhouses & Garden Center, and the White Bear Yacht Club. Von Maur will also sell the book in all of their locations. They can also be purchased at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target and on Danny’s website at www. dannymishek.com.

“To write this was a tremendous experience. I thought the journey was about writing the story but now that I’m sharing the story, the journey has become so much more,” Danny said. “The journey now is about people who’ve said to me, ‘I got my book and I read it to my daughter and she wanted me to read it four more times before bedtime.’ It just melts my heart that a family is bonding by reading the book.”

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Purple Line bus project hits ‘key milestone’ BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER

ST. PAUL — The Purple Line bus-rapid transit (BRT) project, formerly known as the Rush Line, received a nearly $40 million shot in the arm last week from the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners. The board committed funding to move the $445 million project into the next development phase under supervision of the Metropolitan Council. Before making the motion to support the project’s next stage, Ramsey County Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt, a White Bear Lake resident, provided some Rush Line history. She recalled meeting in a downtown coffee shop with a Washington County counterpart in 1997 to talk about public transit in the east metro, which was "nonexistent at that point," she said. "We called people together the next year and by the end of 1998, Rush Line had been formed," Reinhardt recalled. At that time, the terminus was Rush City and the mode of transportation was rail, not road. "I remember talking to folks about the Regional Rail Authority right of way and the Bruce Vento Trail and wanting to make sure people understood from the beginning the trail and rail could co-exist. Our commitment has never changed." When asked back then how long it would take to build, Reinhardt estimated 30 years. "Guess what, by the time this is built, it will be close to that," she said. The commissioner pointed out that immense change has occurred along the 15-mile route during the decades, especially the medical facilities and housing development. "You wouldn’t recognize it," she said of the corridor. "It has changed and I believe for the better." Calling the Oct. 5 board action a "momentous occasion," Reinhardt iterated that the bus line is a "vital link" for residents and businesses in the east metro. She also

thanked its many supporters, noting a "key milestone" had been reached. "We are incredibly excited to move this forward," the commissioner said. The county’s commitment allows the Metropolitan Council to seek entry into the federal grants program, which will provide about 50% of the capital costs. Ramsey County will cover the rest. "Based on today’s estimated costs, the Purple Line is expected to qualify for (federal) funding," said Reinhardt said, adding "the federal government will not fund the project unless everything is lined up." Commissioner Nicole Frethem, who represents Vadnais Heights, Gem Lake and White Bear Township, thanked Reinhardt for moving the BRT forward. "This is an important piece of infrastructure and a smart investment. The planning isn’t done yet; we will make sure this project is the right size and scope, but my communities will benefit," she said. "I’m thrilled it’s coming to our community. This is the critical piece for those who care about expanding public transit." The five-phase BRT project is currently finishing up its environmental assessment phase. Upon completion, with receipt of an environmental decision and acceptance into the project development phase of the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Investments Grants Program as a New Starts project, Rush Line BRT will transition to the Met Council and be rebranded as the Metro Purple Line BRT project. Project leadership is expected to transition from the county to the Met Council in late 2021 or early 2022. It will be the fourth BRT line, following the Red, Orange and Gold lines. Project development is the first phase of FTA’s New Starts Program, which lasts up to two years. That is followed by engineering and construction phases lead by the Met Council. Bus service is expected to start late 2026.

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Football: Bears ride O-Line to homecoming win over Anoka BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

A strong opening kickoff by Anoka pinned White Bear Lake on their own 11-yard line at homecoming Friday night. However, the Bears offensive line opened a big hole on the first play and Matt Sloan barged 49 yards between right guard and tackle. Five plays later, the O-Line launched Anthony Lewis-Royal on a 23-yard touchdown, the first of his four in the game. The Bears went on to pile up 328 yards on 59 rushes, and 150 yards passing without giving up a sack, in a 34-14 win over Anoka, which came in with a 4-1 record. “Our line has been insane. They’ve done that all year,” said quarterback Connor Gerrell, who completed 11 of 15 passes, two for touchdowns caught by Lewis-Royal and Nick Svir.

Lewis-Royal carried 28 times for 153 yards and three touchdowns. Sloan had 63 on six carries, Matthew Currier 44 in ten carries and Rayshaun Brakes 37 in eight totes. Up front are center Tyler Anderson, right guard Zach Bohrod, left guard Jack Kovisto, right tackle Jeremiah Peterson, left tackle Theron Cartier, and tight end Nick Svir. Their position coach is Nick Devet. Behind them, the Bears are averaging 211 yards rushing per game and 4.9 yards per carry. “Our offensive line has been very consistent, never too up or too down. They are so calm and so steady,” coach Ryan Bartlett said. “They have developed a good rhythm, they work well together and trust each other.” A huge homecoming crowd — the Bears grandstand was packed and fans lined the fence from end zone to end zone — served as inspiration.“I

told (the team) it’s great to play before a big crowd like that and play well like they did,” Bartlett said. Lewis-Royal scored on a 23-yard screen pass from Gerrell late in the first quarter for a 14-0 lead. He capped two more drives with a two-yard TD in the second quarter and a threeyard TD in the third quarter. The 5-foot-6, 215-pound senior has scored 15 of the Bears’ 24 touchdowns. Asked about being the go-to guy, he grinned sheepishly, “I like it, but I feel a little guilty sometimes about other guys not getting them.” He also got two of the Bears’ four sacks in his extra role as a third-down pass rusher. Svir set up Lewis-Royal’s last TD with a 23-yard catch from Gerrell early in the third period. Then Svir notched his own first varsity TD on a 26-yard catch, bowling over a defensive back on the way.

Anoka quarterback Jacob Deutschman came into the game with 1,374 yards and nine touchdowns passing, but the Tornadoes never got untracked as the Bears had probably their best defensive game. Notching tackles-for-loss were Lewis-Royal, Zachary Pratt, Chris Heim, Nick Asper, Jontay Vaulx, and Michael Delaney. “We wanted to put some pressure on him and stop their rollout game, and we did,” said Bartlett. He credited the Bears JV, especially the receivers, for scout team play. “We had a great week of practice,” he said. Deutschman threw to Keenan Rodriguez for a 10-yard touchdown after hitting him for a 40-yard gain. The Bears led 34-7 before Anoka got a 65-yard run by Wesley Lawver against the backups. The Bears will play at Osseo (4-2) on Friday.

BEAR SPORTS BRIEFS Boys soccer: Bears ﬁnish 5th in SEC with two wins White Bear Lake won its last two conference games, over Cretin-Derham Hall 2-1 Tuesday and Forest Lake 1-0 Thursday, and finished fifth among nine teams in the Suburban East. Mounds View was champion with a 7-2 record, followed by East Ridge and Woodbury, each 6-1-2, Stillwater 6-2-1 and the Bears 5-2-2. Snow Ball, senior forward, delivered the game-winner against CDH (3-12) with three minutes left, pouncing on a ball that slipped through the goalie’s hands. Gavin Rogers had the first goal. Against Forest Lake (1-15), senior midfielder Joe Wallek delivered the lone goal, his first of the season. The Bears (8-3-3 overall), seeded fifth in Section 4AAA, will play at No. 4 Woodbury on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The winner faces East Ridge or Cretin-Derham Hall on Saturday.

Katelyn Beulke is an offensive force for the Mahtomedi girls soccer team that finished the regular season 11-2-1 and tied for the Metro East championship. The 5-foot-5 junior forward has generated 14 goals and 13 assists for the season, including five and six in two conference wins last week. Beulke was all-conference as a sophomore, notching seven goals. “Katelyn is great under pressure and has a deadly shot,” coach Dave Wald assessed. “She is a very intelligent forward who knows how to read a defense. If opponents try to shut her down, she knows how to get other players involved, with her passing and her off-ball runs.”

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Girls soccer: Bears turn back Cretin, Forest Lake; tie for 2nd White Bear Lake finished Suburban East play tied for second place after beating Cretin-Derham Hall 3-1 Tuesday and Forest Lake 7-0 Thursday. Stillwater was champion with a 7-0-2 mark. Mounds View and the Bears were each 7-1-1. Scoring against CDH were Hailey Highland, Becca Smith and Jenna Maloy. Against the Rangers, Nicole Moore and Sydney Johnson each booted two goals, and Lauren Eckerle, Paige Swanson and Izzy Zimmerman one apiece. Addi Bachmeier was in goal for both wins. The Bears are No. 2 seed in Section 4AAA (behind Stillwater) and will host Tartan on Wednesday, 7 p.m. The winner meets East Ridge or St. Paul Central on Saturday.

Boys x-country: Bears 6th, Mattson 2nd in Alex meet The White Bear Lake boys finished sixth of 27 teams in the Lions Invitational at Alexandria on Saturday, led by senior Ernest Mattson, who placed a close second. Suburban East Conference teams dominated. Top six were Mounds View (SEC) 91, Roseville Area (SEC) 125, Edina 132, Highland Park 133, the Bears (SEC)169 and Stillwater (SEC) 180. Top three individuals were Mounds View’s Elliott McArthur (15:59.3), Mattson (16:01.7) and Roseville’s Jimmy Olson (16:06.8). The Bears also had sophomore Luke Williams in 15th (17:01), senior Michael Hoffman 37th (17:26), and freshmen Isaac Kolstad 57th (17:56.1) and Vaughn Larson 58th (17:56.3) among 181 runners. “We worked really hard the last two weeks and a lot of kids had sore legs,” coach Dan Kovacich said. “We (coaches) told them the work they have done will pay off in the end.”

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Mahtomedi’s Driscoll, Myhre named to MSHSL Hall of Fame A pair or Mahtomedi gymnastics luminaries, Debbie Driscoll and Mindy Myhre, will enter the Minnesota State High School League Hall of Fame together, in a group of 12 inductees, the organization announced in a press release last week. Driscoll, Mahtomedi gymnastics coach for 43 years, has made the Zephyrs a perennial power since the 1970’s with 10 state Class A championships, seven state all-around champions, and 42 state event titles. She has accumulated 36 conference championships and 28 section championships.

Myhre is the only gymnast in state history to capture four all-around championships, from 1991-94, plus nine other state golds in individual events, among 20 state medals counting silvers and bronzes. She anchored three Zephyr team state championships, then helped the Minnesota Gophers win a Big Ten crown. She currently lives in Stillwater. “I am very excited to share this with Mindy,” Driscoll said. “Mindy was an amazing gymnast. It is difficult to win one state championship but Mindy was able to win four in a row.”

Driscoll is already a member of two state coaches’ Halls of Fame, along with the University of Minnesota Gymnastics Hall of Fame for lifetime service. Driscoll and Myhre will be inducted Sunday, April 24, 2022 at a venue to be announced. Joe Mauer, former Minnesota Twins star from Cretin-Derham Hall, is in the group of inductees, as is Stillwater swimming coach Brian Luke. Bruce Strand Debbie Driscoll

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lined up three times, with the Zephyrs jumping offside each time, trying for a block. Finally, from the two, Love Adebayo ran for the goahead touchdown. Adebayo carried 25 times for 117 yards, with a pair of two-yard touchdowns, The Cadets limited the Zephyrs to 183 yards, including passes of 34 yards from Brandt to Ramsey Morrell and 33 yards from Jordan Hull to Brandt. Hull carried 23 times for 67 yards, Nicholas Beiersdorf eight for 23 and Brandt seven for 21. Mahtomedi’s defense was solid against a team averaging 37 points coming into the game. Corey Bohnert made 10 tackles, Cody Dvorak and Hull eight each and Woods six. Making tackles-for-loss were Hull, Woods, Jonathan Harvey, Will Harris and Caden Donahue. Gavin Greeder recovered a fumble. Mahtomedi will host Simley (4-2) on Friday.

Football: St. Thomas (6-0) foils Zephyr bid on ﬁnal play 18-13 Mahtomedi’s bid for an upset of St. Thomas Academy was foiled when the undefeated Cadets scored on the final play, after a series of Zephyr miscues, to beat the Zephyrs 18-13 in Mendota Heights on Friday night. The Zephyrs (4-2) erased a 12-0 deficit with a 94-yard kickoff return by Gunnar Woods in the third quarter and a two-yard touchdown by quarterback Charles Brandt in the fourth quarter. Their extra-point kick failed after the first touchdown but Joey Heinsch made the second one for a 13-12 lead. Mahtomedi stopped the Cadets on downs at the Zephyr 42 with 2:10 left, but immediately fumbled and the Cadets recovered. The Cadets moved into field goal range and

Volleyball: Mahtomedi has 1-1 week The Mahtomedi Zephyrs have a 9-9 record after beating St. Anthony Village 25-15, 25-10, 28-30, 25-9 and losing to Tartan last week. The Tartan score was 19-25, 25-21, 25-20. Tennis: Zephyrs advance in section Mahtomedi rolled past North St. Paul 7-0 and Centennial 6-1 in the first two rounds of Section 4AA last week. The No. 2 seeded Zephyrs (15-4) faced Roseville in the semifinals on Monday while No. 1 Mounds View faced Stillwater. The finals were held Wednesday. See presspubs.com for results. Singles and doubles will be held Thursday and Tuesday at Stillwater.

Cross country: Zephyr boys 3rd, girls 4th at Simley Invitational The Mahtomedi boys placed third of 11 teams, and the girls fourth of eight teams, in the Simley Invitational on Friday. For the Zephyr boys, Ryan Malvey placed 11th (17:50), Lucas Granec 16th (17:59), Chris Benson 17th (18:04), Mackinley Commander 18th (18:07), and Wyatt Siess 23rd (18:20). For the girls, Sarah Brings was sixth (20:57), Gabby Fox eighth (21:08), Makayla Fischer 22nd (22:04), Claire Wirka 23rd (22:07), and Greta Liner 35th (23:49). The Woodbury boys and girls both won. Boys soccer: Zephyrs have 3-0 week, share crown with Pioneers The Mahtomedi Zephyrs are co-champions of the Metro East Conference, posting three road wins to close the regular season last week. No. 5 ranked Hill-Murray and No. 6 Mahtomedi each went 7-1 in conference and No. 10 Two Rivers 6-1-1 (Mahtomedi lost to Two Rivers and beat Hill-Murray, also a section rival.) The Zephyrs (14-2 overall) beat North St. Paul 2-0 Tuesday on goals by Leonardo De La Torre and Joseph Padelford, assists by Charles Drage and Lucas Yee Yick, and seven saves by goalie Cavanaugh Bruner. The Zephyrs beat Hastings 7-0 with goals by Yassin Hussein (two), Kyle Schmidt (two), De La Torre, Drage, and Connor Gillet. They beat Totino-Grace 2-0 Saturday with De La Torre booting both goals. Mahtomedi is No. 1 seed in Section 4AA and will host Fridley on Wednesday, 7 p.m., with semifinals Saturday and finals Tuesday.

California dreaming: Local man bikes the Pacific coast BY NOELLE OLSON STAFF WRITER

Austin Dircks has loved biking since he was a kid. This summer, he turned his dream of biking across the country into reality. Reaching top speeds of 41 mph, 27 year old Dircks, of Shoreview, biked 94 miles a day for 19 days on a solo trip through the states of Washington, Oregon and California. “I have watched the Tour de France since I was 7 or 8, and I learned about long-distance bike riding. I found this specific route from Canada to Mexico along the Pacific coast many years ago. As I got in more shape over the years, I thought, ‘I could do this,’” Dircks said. “I set my schedule to do it last summer, but with COVID and nothing open, I delayed it for this summer, and it worked out perfectly.” He started his trek in Blaine, Washington at the Canadian border on his titanium Lite Speed bike. He rode south through the states of Washington, Oregon and California and ended up in Tijuana at the Mexican border.

“I wanted to go solo because I didn't want anyone to wait for me or for me to wait for anyone else,” he said. Throughout the trip, Dircks camped or stayed at hotels. He also found places to stay by couch surfing on an app called Warm Showers. “People offer up floor space, couch space, a place in their yard to throw a tent, or whatever they are able to provide anybody. They specifically host bicyclists coming through their town,” Dircks said. “It was really cool, and I got to meet some really interesting people.” Somewhere around the Monterey area at Carmel-by-the-Sea, Dircks met up with another biker who said he had lost his phone along the trail a couple of miles back. Sure enough, while putting his phone back in his pocket after a quick call, Dircks looked down and saw the other biker's lost phone. “What are the odds?” Dircks said. He was ahead of schedule, so he rode back and found the biker and gave him back his phone.

“We ended up riding together for about an hour, and then I went to camp for the night,” Dircks said. “About an hour and a half later, he pulled up to the same campsite and we ended up riding together the next day.” During the trip, Dircks encountered a road with a very narrow shoulder over a 50-mile stretch. It took him six hours to complete the distance due to the two-lane road, traffic, cracks in the road. It was simply quite dangerous. “It was intense, and the worst 50 miles of the trip and my entire life,” he said. He didn't encounter any severe weather during the trip. Temperatures ranged between 55 and 75 degrees. He noted that he only had three flat tires when it was raining. “I had maybe an hour of rain during the entire trip, and a tailwind largely the entire way,” he said. The hardest ride of the trip (and his life) was from Anchor Bay to San Francisco. “It was nearly 127 miles and 10,000 feet of climbing,” Dircks said. “It was cool because I went through Sonoma Valley and

wine country on the way there and it was really pretty, but the whole time I was thinking, ‘I can't do this anymore,’” he laughed. Dircks explained that there were two trains of thought throughout the trip — pre-San Francisco and post-San Francisco. “I was trying to get to San Francisco as fast as I could to spend as much time with a college buddy I don't see much anymore, and after I left San Francisco, it became a grind to get to San Diego because there were so many hills that it would get demoralizing at times,” he said. Dircks describes riding over the Golden Gate bridge as the windiest experience of his life. “I could put my entire body weight into my right side and the wind was holding me up,” he said. At one point during his trip Dircks found he had lost 17 pounds. “I could not eat food fast enough, and one day I ate four cheeseburgers. I basically ate my way through San Francisco,” he laughed. “I would stop at a local brewery at the end of each day

and have a beer or two throughout the trip.” His girlfriend, Kandice O'Grady, met him at the border in San Diego. Overall, Dircks said he biked approximately six to 10 hours each day and climbed around 89,000 feet of hilly terrain. When he finished the trip, the first thought that came into his mind was, “What's next?” “It would be fun to do something west to east like San Diego to Portland, Maine,” he said. His favorite part of the trip was learning how to actually camp. “There's something to be said for carrying everything you need to survive for three weeks,” he said. Dircks said the scenery was beautiful throughout the entire trip, including a spectacular sunset in San Diego. He noted that the hard parts of the trip are the most memorable. “To sum up the trip to one thing, it would be how simple it was for three weeks in terms of an existence,” Dircks said. “I just wanted to get away from real life and just ride. It was a childlike sense of freedom.”

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vadnais Heights Planning Commission will meet and conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 800 East County Road E, to consider Variance and Site Plan applications submitted by Mary Buerkle for a proposed building expansion and remodel. The legal Parcel Identiﬂcation Number is 343022310021, Ramsey County, Minnesota. The subject parcel is located at 3350 Highway 61 North, Vadnais Heights. Anyone wishing to be heard in regard to this matter will be given an opportunity at this time. The application is available for public review at City Hall during normal business hours. Questions or comments should be directed to Nolan Wall, Planning and Community Development Director, at (651) 2046027 or nolan.wall@cityvadnaisheights.com. FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS Kevin P. Watson, City Administrator Dated: October 13, 2021 Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 13, 2021.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vadnais Heights Planning Commission will meet and conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 800 East County Road E, to consider Rezoning, Final Planned Unit Development and Site Plan applications submitted by Saturday Properties, LLC for a proposed multi-family residential development. The legal Parcel Identiﬂcation Number is 283022340006, Ramsey County, Minnesota. The subject parcel is located at 0 Goose Lake Road, Vadnais Heights. Information concerning the proposed development can be viewed here: https://www.cityvadnaisheights.com/849/Saturday-Properties-Apartments Anyone wishing to be heard in regard to this matter will be given an opportunity at this time. The application is available for public review at City Hall during normal business hours. Questions or comments should be directed to Nolan Wall, Planning and Community Development Director, at (651) 2046027 or nolan.wall@cityvadnaisheights.com. FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS Kevin P. Watson, City Administrator Dated: October 13, 2021 Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 13, 2021.

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ORDINANCE NO. 751 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR 3904, 3910, 0 MCMENEMY STREET AND 0 BEAR AVENUE SOUTH, AND FOR PORTIONS OF 3920 AND 3922 MCMENEMY STREET,

RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF ELECTION 2021 GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 2, 2021 Notice is hereby given that a general election will be held on November 2, 2021 for candidates seeking election to municipal and school board ofﬂces. The following ofﬂces will be on the ballot: MUNICIPAL Falcon Heights • City Council Member (2 seats) Saint Anthony • City Council Member (2 seats)

White Bear Lake • Mayor • City Council Member (Wards 2, 4) Saint Paul • Mayor • City ballot question

School District I.S.D. 282 - Saint Anthony — New BrightonArea (3 seats) I.S.D. 621 — Mounds View Area (3 seats) I.S.D. 622 — Maplewood — North Saint Paul Area (2 school district questions) I.S.D. 623 — RosevilleArea (3 seats and 2 school district questions) I.S.D. 624 — White Bear LakeArea (4 seats) I.S.D. 625 — Saint PaulArea (3 seats for 4-year term, 1 seat —Special Election — for 2-year term) I.S.D. 832 — MahtomediArea (1 seat — Special Election — for 1year term and 1 school district question) The following polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 2, 2021. Arden Hills 1 Presbyterian Church of the Way 3382 Lexington Ave N 55126 2 Bethel College-Anderson Center 2 Pine Tree Dr 55112 3 North Heights Lutheran Church 1700 Highway 96 W 55112 Blaine 1-9 Mounds View Community Center 5394 Edgewood Dr 55112 Falcon Heights 1 Falcon Heights City Hall 2077 Larpenteur Ave W 55113 2 Falcon Heights United Church of Christ 1795 Holton St 55113 Gem Lake 1 Heritage Hall 4200 Otter Lake Rd 55110 Lauderdale 1 Lauderdale City Hall 1891 Walnut St 55113 Little Canada 1 Roseville Area Middle School 15 County Rd B2 East 55117 2 Little Canada Elementary 400 Eli Rd 55117 3 Little Canada City Center 515 Little Canada Rd E 55117 Maplewood 1 Edgerton Elementary School 1929 Edgerton St 55117 2 Edgerton Elementary School 1929 Edgerton St 55117 3 Gladstone Community Center 1945 Manton St. 55109 4 Wakeﬂeld Park Com. Building 1860 Hazelwood St 55109 5 Maplewood Community Center 2100 White Bear Ave N 55109 6 Redeeming Love Church 2425 White Bear Ave N 55109 7 First Evangelical Free Church 2696 Hazelwood St 55109 8 Ramsey Co. Library — Maplewood 3025 Southlawn Dr 55109 9 Maplewood Middle School 2410 Holloway Ave 55109 10 East Metro Public Safety Training Ctr 1881 Century Ave 55109 11 Beaver Lake Education Center 1060 Sterling St. N 55119 12 Carver Elementary School 2680 Upper Afton Rd 55119 13 Lutheran Church of Peace 47 Century Ave S 55119 Mounds View 1 Mounds View Community Center 5394 Edgewood Dr 55112 2 Mounds View Community Center 5394 Edgewood Dr 55112 3 Mounds View Community Center 5394 Edgewood Dr 55112 4 Mounds View Community Center 5394 Edgewood Dr 55112 New Brighton 1 New Brighton Community Center 400 10th St NW 55112 2 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 835 2nd Ave NW 55112 3 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 835 2nd Ave NW 55112 4 United Church of Christ 1000 Long Lake Rd 55112 5 New Brighton Community Center 400 10th St NW 55112 6 United Church of Christ 1000 Long Lake Rd 55112 7 Gracepoint Church 2351 Rice Creek Rd 55112 8 Gracepoint Church 2351 Rice Creek Rd 55112 North Oaks 1 North Oaks City Hall 100 Village Center Dr 55127 2 North Oaks City Hall 100 Village Center Dr 55127 North Saint Paul 1 River of God Church 2490 7th Ave E 55109 2 North Presbyterian Church 2675 Highway 36 E 55109

FROM RESIDENCE ONE (R-1) TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PUD) The City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights does hereby ordain: I. The Ofﬂcial Zoning Map of Vadnais Heights, as referenced in Chapter 38, Article III, Division 1, Section 38-69 of the City Code, is hereby amended in the following respects: The following land is to be entirely rezoned to Planned Unit Development (PUD) District and is subject to certain conditions included as part of the Development Agreement for the proposed development on the parcels legally described as follows: 3904 McMenemy Street (PID 293022230008): Lot D, Block 3, Davidson÷s 1st Subdivision, except the North 15 feet and also except the East 640 feet of the West 993 feet, lying south of said North 15 feet thereof, Ramsey County, Minnesota. AND 3910 McMenemy Street (PID 293022230006): Lot C, Block 3, DAVIDSONS 1ST SUBDIVISIONS STOCKDALE FARMS, Ramsey County, Minnesota. EXCEPT The West 484 feet thereof. AND The North 15 feet of Lot D, Block 3 DAVIDSONS 1ST SUBDIVISIONS STOCKDALE FARMS, Ramsey County, Minnesota AND 0 McMenemy Street (PID 293022230007) and 0 Bear Avenue South (PID 293022230009): Lot D, Block 3, Davidson÷s 1st Subdivision, except the North 15 feet and also except the East 640 feet of the West 993 feet, lying South of said North 15 feet thereof, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Torrens Property II. Portions of the following land are to be rezoned to Planned Unit Development (PUD) District upon recording of the proposed Minor Subdivision and Preliminary/Final Plat and are subject to certain conditions included as part of the Development Agreement for the proposed development on the land legally described as follows: 3920 McMenemy Street (PID 293022230005): The South 90 feet of the East 192.73 feet of the West 484.00 feet of Lot C, Block 3, DAVIDSONS 1ST SUBDIVISIONS STOCKDALE FARMS, Ramsey County, Minnesota. AND 3922 McMenemy Street (PID 293022230004): The East 192.73 feet of the West 484.00 feet of Lot C, Block 3, DAVIDSONS 1ST SUBDIVISIONS STOCKDALE FARMS, Ramsey County, Minnesota, EXCEPT the South 90 feet of said Lot C. Torrens Property III. All of the real property described in this Ordinance is to be re-platted as Lots 1-16, Block 1, and Lots 1-5, Block 2, BLUEBIRD GROVE. IV. This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced from and after its passage

3 Cowern School 2131 Margaret St N 55109 4 Richardson School, Gym 2400 17th Ave E 55109 Roseville 1 Roseville Covenant Church 2865 Hamline Ave N 55113 2 Roseville Covenant Church 2865 Hamline Ave N 55113 3 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 2561 Victoria St N 55113 4 North Heights Lutheran Church 2701 Rice St N 55113 5 Corpus Christi Catholic Church 2131 Fairview Ave N 55113 6 Ramsey County Library 2180 Hamline Ave N 55113 7 St. Christopher Episcopal Church 2300 Hamline Ave N 55113 8 Central Park Elementary 535 Cty Rd B2 W 55113 9 Roseville Lutheran Church 1215 Roselawn Ave W 55113 10 Galilee Evangelical Lutheran Church 145 McCarrons Blvd N 55113 Saint Anthony 1R The Landings at Silver Lake Village 2551 38th Ave NE 55421 1H Autumn Woods 2600 Kenzie Ter 55418 2H St. Anthony Community Center 3301 Silver Lake Rd 55418 Shoreview 3115 Victoria St N, Roseville 55113 1 Lutheran Church of Resurrection 2 Shoreview Community Center 4580 Victoria St N 55126 3 Shoreview City Hall 4600 Victoria St N 55126 4 Shoreview Community Center 4580 Victoria St N 55126 5 Incarnation Lutheran Church 4880 Hodgson Rd 55126 6 Lake Johanna Fire Dept Station No.3, 5545 Lexington Ave N 55126 Spring Lake Park 1R Mounds View Community Center 5394 Edgewood Dr 55112 Vadnais Heights 1 Vadnais Heights Commons 655 County Road F E 55127 2 Vadnais Heights Commons 655 County Road F E 55127 3 Vadnais Heights Commons 655 County Road F E 55127 4 Vadnais Heights South Fire Station 3595 Arcade St N 55127 White Bear Township 1 Otter Lake Elementary School 1401 County Road H2 E 55110 2 Lakeshore Players Theatre 4941 Long Ave 55110 3 South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church 2480 South Shore Blvd 55110 4 Heritage Hall 4200 Otter Lake Rd 55110 White Bear Lake 1-1 White Bear Lake City Hall Council Chambers, 4701 Highway 61 55110 2-1 Ramsey County Library — White Bear Lake, 2150 2nd St 55110 3-1 Sunrise Park Middle School Gym 2399 Cedar Ave 55110 3-2 Sunrise Park Middle School Gym 2399 Cedar Ave 55110 4-1 WBL Alternative Learning Center 2449 Orchard Ln 55110 4-2 (Wash. County) - WBL Alt. Learning Ctr., 2449 Orchard Ln 55110 5-1 St. Stephen÷s Lutheran Church 1965 County Road E E 55110 Saint Paul Ward 1 1-1 Bethel Christian Fellowship 1466 Portland Ave 55104 1-2 Jimmy Lee Recreation Center 270 Lexington Pkwy N 55104 1-3 St. Stephanus Lutheran Church 739 Lafond Ave 55104 1-4 St. Stephanus Lutheran Church 739 Lafond Ave 55104 1-5 Maxﬂeld School 380 Victoria St N 55104 1-6 Jimmy Lee Recreation Center 270 Lexington Pkwy N 55104 1-7 Unity Unitarian Church 733 Portland Ave 55104 1-8 Martin Luther King Recreation Ctr 271 Mackubin St 55102 1-9 Jackson School 437 Edmund Ave 55103 1-10 Rice Street Library 1011 Rice St 55117 1-11 Ravoux High Rise 280 Ravoux St 55103 1-12 Martin Luther King Recreation Ctr 271 Mackubin St 55102 1-13 Martin Luther King Recreation Ctr 271 Mackubin St 55102 1-14 Mt. Airy High Rise 200 Arch St E 55130 1-15 Rice Street Library 1011 Rice St 55117 1-16 St. Stephanus Lutheran Church 739 Lafond Ave 55104 Saint Paul Ward 2 2-1 Summit Church 845 Summit Ave 55105 2-2 Linwood Recreation Center 860 St Clair Ave 55105 2-3 Awaken Community Church 506 View St 55102 2-4 West 7th Community Center 265 Oneida St 55102 2-5 Palace Community Center 781 Palace Ave 55102 2-6 Montreal High Rise 1085 Montreal Ave 55116 2-7 Salvation Army 401 7th St W 55102 2-8 Landmark Center 75 5th St W 55102 2-9 Central Presbyterian Church 500 Cedar St 55101 2-10 Central Presbyterian Church 500 Cedar St 55101 2-11 Landmark Center 75 5th St W 55101 2-12 Humboldt High School 640 Humboldt Ave 55107 2-13 St. Matthew÷s Parish Hall 490 Hall Ave 55107 2-14 Humboldt High School 640 Humboldt Ave 55107 2-15 El Rio Vista Recreation Center 179 Robie St E 55107

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and publication. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, this 5th day of October, 2021. Heidi Gunderson, Mayor ATTEST: Kevin Watson, City Administrator Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 13, 2021.

RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA

PUBLIC NOTICE SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITIES Ramsey County releases solicitation opportunities on DemandStar its ofﬂcial web site as an alternative method of public notice pursuant to Section 331A.03 of the Minnesota Statutes. Individuals may go to the DemandStar section of the Ramsey County Purchasing Webpage www.ramseycounty.us/ businesses/doing-business-ramsey-county/contracts-vendors/how-contractramsey-county to access registration information. Ramsey County is accepting only electronic RFB and RFP responses submitted through DemandStar. Public openings are conducted digitally, as a video conference. See the link above for details. SOLICITATION: RFB-COR37466-KR OPENING DATE: 10/28/2021 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT, SEEKS BIDS FROM QUALIFIED VENDORS TO FURNISH AND DELIVER BULK LUNCH MEAT ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS TO THE RAMSEY COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (RCCF). Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 13, 2021.

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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 certifles: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: K2 Product Strategies 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 292 Sturgis Street, Saint Paul MN 55102 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. K2 Moxie LLC 292 Sturgis Street, Saint Paul MN 55102 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certiflcate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certiflcate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certiflcate under oath. Dated: September 22, 2021 Signed: Cheyenne Moseley Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 13 and 20, 2021.

Saint Paul Ward 3 3-1 Temple of Aaron 616 Mississippi River Blvd 55116 3-2 Nativity Church-Steiner Hall 1938 Stanford Ave 55105 3-3 Lumen Christi Catholic Community 2055 Bohland Ave 55116 3-4 Highland Park Community Ctr (Hillcrest Rec), 1978 Ford Pkwy 55116 3-5 Jie Ming Academy 1845 Sheridan Ave W 55116 3-6 St. Luke Lutheran Church 1807 Field Ave 55116 3-7 Macalester/Plymouth United Church 1658 Lincoln Ave 55105 3-8 Nativity Church-Steiner Hall 1938 Stanford Ave 55105 3-9 Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 700 Snelling Ave S 55116 3-10 Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 700 Snelling Ave S 55116 3-11 Highland Park Senior High School 1015 Snelling Ave S 55116 3-12 Mt. Zion Temple 1300 Summit Ave 55105 3-13 Edgcumbe Recreation Center 320 Griggs St S 55105 3-14 Highland Park Senior High School 1015 Snelling Ave S 55116 Saint Paul Ward 4 4-1 Langford Recreation Center 30 Langford Park 55108 4-2 Luther Sem. Olson Campus Cntr 1490 Fulham St 55108 4-3 Seal High Rise 825 Seal St 55114 4-4 Merriam Park Recreation Center 2000 St Anthony Ave 55104 4-5 Merriam Park Recreation Center 2000 St Anthony Ave 55104 4-6 McNeely Hall — St.Thomas University2060 Summit Ave 55105 4-7 Groveland Recreation Center 2021 St Clair Ave 55105 4-8 Hancock School Recreation Center 1610 Hubbard Ave 55104 4-9 Bethlehem Lutheran Church in the Midway, 436 Roy St N 55104 4-10 Ramsey Middle School 1700 Summit 55105 4-11 Holy Childhood Church 1435 Midway Pkwy 55108 4-12 Como Park-Streetcar Station 1224 Lexington Pkwy N 55103 4-13 Hamline High Rise 777 Hamline Ave N 55104 4-14 LEAP High School 631 Albert St N 55104 4-15 Galtier School 1317 Charles Ave 55104 Saint Paul Ward 5 5-1 North Dale Recreation Center 1414 St Albans St N 55117 5-2 North Dale Recreation Center 1414 St Albans St N 55117 5-3 Front Ave High Rise 727 Front Ave 55103 5-4 Washington Technology School 1495 Rice St 55117 5-5 McDonough Community Center 1544 Timberlake Rd 55117 5-6 Saint Bernard-Parish Hall 187 Geranium Ave W 55117 5-7 St. Paul Music Academy 27 Geranium Ave E 55117 5-8 Mosaic Christian Community 540 Wheelock Pkwy E 55130 5-9 St. Patrick÷s of St. Paul 1095 Desoto Street 55130 5-10 Hope Community Academy 720 Payne Ave 55130 Saint Paul Ward 6 6-1 Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church 1669 Arcade St 55106 6-2 First Covenant Church 1280 Arcade St 55106 6-3 Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 1390 Larpenteur Ave 55109 6-4 Divinity Lutheran Church 1655 Cottage Ave E 55106 6-5 Duluth-Case Recreation Center 1020 Duluth St 55106 6-6 Arlington Hills Community Center 1200 Payne Ave 55130 6-7 Edgerton High Rise 1000 Edgerton St 55130 6-8 Boys and Girls Club 1620 Ames Ave 55106 6-9 Hazel Park Recreation Center 945 Hazel St N 55119 6-10 Iowa High Rise 1743 Iowa Ave E 55106 6-11 Hayden Heights Recreation Center 1965 Hoyt Ave E 55119 6-12 Hazel Park Academy 1140 White Bear Ave N 55106 Saint Paul Ward 7 7-1 Dayton÷s Bluff Recreation Center 800 Conway St 55106 7-2 Parkway Middle School 1363 Bush Ave 55106 7-3 Our Saviour÷s Lutheran Church 674 Johnson Pkwy 55106 55106 7-4 Mounds Park United Methodist Church 1049 Euclid St 7-5 Mounds Park United Methodist Church 1049 Euclid St 55106 7-6 East Side Community Center 1526 6th St E 55106 7-7 Wilson High Rise 1300 Wilson Ave 55106 7-8 Progressive Baptist Church 1505 Burns Ave 55106 7-9 Hazel Park Congregational Church 1831 Minnehaha Ave E 55119 7-10 Eastern Heights Elementary School 2001 Margaret St 55119 7-11 Conway Recreation Center 2090 Conway Ave 55119 7-12 Battle Creek Recreation Center 75 Winthrop St S 55119 7-13 Highwood Hills Elementary School 2188 Londin Ln 55119 A public test of the voting system to be used at the general election will be conducted at 9:00 a.m. on Oct. 22, 2021 at the Ramsey County Elections Offlce, located at 90 W Plato Blvd. To see your sample ballot or flnd your polling place, visit mnvotes.org. For more elections and voting information, contact Ramsey County Elections Offlce at elections@ramseycounty.us or 651-266-2171. Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 6 and 13 2021.

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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:01 a.m. with the following members present: Carter, Frethem, MatasCastillo, McDonough, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Vice-Chair McGuire. Also present were Ryan O÷Connor, County Manager, and Sam Clark, Civil Division Director, Ramsey County Attorney’s Ofﬂce. AGENDA of September 28, 2021 was presented for approval. Motioned by Reinhardt, seconded by McDonough. Unanimously approved. MINUTES of September 21, 2021 were presented for approval. Motioned by Ortega, seconded by MatasCastillo. Unanimously approved. COVID Update - Presented by County Manager Ryan O÷Connor, Sara Hollie, Director —Public Health, Dr. Lynne Ogawa —Medical Director and Laura Anderson —Deputy Incident Commander — Public Health. Discussion can be found on archived video. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS Veterans Services —Grant Award from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs for County Veterans Services Operational Enhancement Grant. Motioned by MatasCastillo, seconded by Reinhardt.

Unanimously approved. (B2021-208) Emergency Communications - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems Replacement for Ramsey County 800 MHz Radio Towers and Primary and Secondary Emergency Communications Data Centers. Motioned by Frethem, seconded by MatasCastillo. Unanimously approved. (B2021-209) ORDINANCE PROCEDURES Information and Public Records - Proposed Enterprise and Administrative Services Department Ordinance Waive the First Reading. Motioned by McDonough, seconded by MatasCastillo. Unanimously approved. (B2021-210) Information and Public Records - Proposed Enterprise and Administrative Services Department Ordinance —Set the Public Hearing Date. Motioned by Reinhardt, seconded by MatasCastillo. Unanimously approved. (B2021-211) COUNTY CONNECTIONS —Presented by County Manager, Ryan O÷Connor. Discussion can be found on archived video. OUTSIDE BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS — Discussion can be found on archived video. BOARD CHAIR UPDATE —Presented by Chair Carter. Discussion can be found on archived video. ADJOURNMENT — Vice Chari McGuire declared the meeting adjourned at 10:22 a.m. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 13, 2021.

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Fall: Celebrate the season by visiting area apple orchards The mornings have a crispness in the air that signals the fall season is upon us. What better way to celebrate the new season than visiting some local apple orchards? There are several in the area that offer different varieties of apples, produce and other goods, as well as entertainment. Pine Tree Apple Orchard Pine Tree Apple Orchard is located near Pine Tree Lake in

Dellwood. The first apple trees were planted in 1904. Art and Dickey Jacobson purchased the orchard in 1958. The orchard is located at 450 Apple Orchard Road. The large orchard spans more than 300 acres. In 1963, the Jacobsons purchased an additional orchard in Preston. The orchard is currently growing 25 varieties of apples. A full list can be found on the website at pinetreeappleorchard.com.

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Apple season, which starts in mid August, lasts all the way through March. Starting in September, Pine Tree Apple Orchard offers a variety of entertainment, including pony rides, wagon rides, a corn maze and pickyour-own pumpkins. In addition to apples, there are bakery products, fresh cider, gifts and more on offer. The salesroom building is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. Outdoor activities have different hours. See pinetreeappleorchard. com for more information. Recipe: Apple Pancakes Recipe from pinetreeappleorchard.com Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt

3 Tgranulated sugar 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/3 tsp baking soda 1 egg 3 T butter, melted 1/4 tsp vanilla 1 cup milk 1 cup apples, peeled and grated Directions: 1. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and nutmeg in mixing bowl. 2. In a separate bowl, mix baking soda, egg, butter, vanilla, and milk. 3. Combine both mixtures stirring only until blended. Fold in grated apple. 4. Bake on hot, lightly greased griddle. 5. When batter is full of holes, turn to brown on other side. Turn pancakes only once while cooking. The recipe makes seven 8-inch pancakes.

Applecrest Orchards Applecrest Orchards is located at 7306 24th Ave. N. in Hugo, right on the border of Lino Lakes. It has been around since 1985 and had a few different owners. Current owners Chris and Shelli Ellis purchased the orchard in November 2019. The 10 1/2-acre property boasts about 1,400 trees surrounding an 1884 farmhouse. Starting in August, the orchard is open from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the weekends, or by appointment. Food trucks are often on site every weekend during the fall season. Apples and some other goods and produce from Applecrest Orchards are also sold at area farmers markets. For more information, visit applecrestorchards.com.

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Circle Pines resident Mildred Rivera Severseike finally got to meet her pen pal. She’s been writing to her since she was in the fourth grade — almost 50 years ago. Severseike was born and raised in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. While in elementary school, her fourth grade teacher was friends with a fourth grade teacher in Michigan, and the two decided to do an exchange of names. Each student was paired with a student in the other teacher’s class. “At my school they were teaching us English, so part of the reason we were doing this pen pal thing was to practice our grammar and our English in letter writing and also to learn from another culture,” Severseike explained. She was paired with Carla Heck from Pleasant Lake, Michigan. The two started writing letters in the early ‘70s. In the beginning of the relationship they wrote back-andforth frequently. “It was fun to write to someone and find out about each other,” Severseike said. “In the beginning, it was more about learning each other’s cultures and learning about what life was like over there and over here, whereas later it was more of ‘What are you doing now? How’s your family? What’s the new thing that happened in your life this year?’” She added, “Kudos to teachers. Teachers do things that impact students for the rest of their lives … It is nice to see friendship and positivity in this world. I learned about another culture. I practiced my English. I made a friend. These are all good things.” Heck said, “I loved learning about Puerto Rico and her culture, that was added bonus. It was a way to learn something about another part of the country that we had no idea about.” Throughout their high school and college years, the communication became less frequent as their lives got busier. They never lost contact with each other and always made sure to exchange addresses any time they moved. Heck recalled living in Mexico for a few years, and Severseike happened to save one of Heck’s letters from that time. Severseike also held onto letters over the years that had important milestones in them, like one where Heck shared the news that she was expecting a baby.

Severseike eventually moved to the U.S. to attend Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. There she met her husband, Jeff, who was from Minnesota. Both women got married shortly after college and started to have families of their own. For the past decade or so the two have mainly kept in contact via handwritten Christmas letters and photographs with yearly updates. As technology evolved and connecting became easier with the advent to email, text messages and social media, the two preferred to keep communicating via letters. “When you write a letter, your handwriting is part of you. It’s so personal. I enjoy writing … When I really want to express my heart, I handwrite because I feel like that’s me,” Severseike explained. “There is nothing like new stationery, a new pen and writing your thoughts out to a friend.” Heck added, “It takes the right kind of people. You need to be a person that is committed to the other person in kind of a unique way … You have to value it.” The thought of meeting in person has always been in the back of both of their minds. In fact, several years ago, Severseike sent a newspaper article to Heck about two longtime pen pals who were finally able to meet in person. Severseike said, “Maybe this will be us someday.” Around five months ago, Heck contacted Severseike via text message and informed her that she was planning a fall trip to Chicago and was thinking about making a stop in Minneapolis. On Sept. 18, they met each other for the first time in a hotel lobby in Minneapolis. “I was so nervous,” Severseike recalled. “I told my husband on the way there, ‘I feel like I’m going on a first date or something.’” After a long embrace, the two sat down, in the company of their husbands, Jeff and Larry, and reminisced about the long friendship and looked at old letters and photos they had sent each other over the years. After that, the Severseikes took the Hecks on a tour of Minneapolis. They visited the Sculpture Garden, Basilica of St. Mary, Saint Anthony Falls, Stone Arch Bridge and Minnehaha Falls, all while teaching them some history of Minnesota. “We were being ourselves; it didn’t feel uptight at all. It felt like we were really

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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 certifles: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: The Sayre Law Group 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 3900 Northwoods Drive, Suite 335 Saint Paul, MN 55112 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. Sayre Law Group PLLC 3900 Northwoods Drive, Suite 335 Saint Paul, MN 55112 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certiflcate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certiflcate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certiflcate under oath. Dated: October 1, 2021 Signed: Lori J. Ludke Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 13 and 20, 2021.

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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 certifles: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Soma Studios 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 79 13th Avenue NE Studio 212 Minneapolis MN 55413 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. Soma Co 1720 Chatham Ave Arden Hills MN 55112 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certiflcate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certiflcate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certiflcate under oath. Dated: September 22, 2021 Signed: Joe Krienka Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 13 and 20, 2021.

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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 certifles: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Inversion Nation 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 79 13th Avenue NE Studio 212 Minneapolis MN 55413 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. Soma Co 1720 Chatham Ave Arden Hills MN 55112 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certiflcate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certiflcate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certiflcate under oath. Dated: September 22, 2021 Signed: Joseph Krienka Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 13 and 20, 2021.

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BOARD NOTES SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 The regular meeting of the School Board of Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District was held on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at Bellaire School and the following business was transacted. Meeting Called to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Forsberg at 6:01 p.m. Roll Call of Attendance Members present: Knisley-12, Palmer-13, Forsberg-16, Kinsey-282, Sager-621 (joined at 6:03), Yener-622, Shaw-623 (joined at 6:06), Chapman-624, Keto-831, Donovan-832, and Hockert-834. Also present: Superintendent Val Rae Boe. Members absent: Starck-14 and Schwartz-833. Approval of Agenda Chair Forsberg made a change to 8.01, Consent Agenda, removing the hiring of Mark Kumlien, Executive Director of Finance, as it is listed as Action Item 9.03. Adopted the agenda as posted, limited discussion to the approved agenda, and accepted the list of items proposed for consent adoption. Board Calendar Dates - Wednesday, September 29, 2021 — School Board Retreat at 4:30p.m. - Wednesday, October 6, 2021 — School Board regular meeting at6:00 p.m. Questions and/or Comments from Citizens Present on Non-Agenda Items None. Presentation: 916 Education Foundation Erick Lehet, president of the 916 Education Foundation, shared information regarding its membership drive, gala, and golf tournament. Erick shared that during the 2020-21 school year, just under $80,000 was given back to Northeast Metro 916 staff and students in a variety of ways. An email containing membership information will be sent to School Board members inviting them to participate for the 2021-22 school year. First Reading of Board Policies The school board conducted a ﬂrst reading of policies related to equal employment opportunity (401), disability nondiscrimination policy (402), protection and privacy of pupil records (515), student medication (516), student disability nondiscrimination (521), hazing prohibition (526), student, parental, family, and marital status nondiscrimination (528), assessment of student achievement (618), investments (705), student activity accounting (713), public data requests (722), and distribution of materials on school district property by non-school persons (904). Superintendent÷s Report Superintendent Boe commented on the following items that were included in her written report: (a) Thank You to our 916 School Board; (b) Monitoring COVID; (c) Welcome Back Events for 916 Staff; (d) Stafﬂng; (e) 916 Leadership Updates; (f) Union Negotiations; (g) Legislative Update; (h) BoardBook;

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(i) Program Tours; and (j) Partnership Connections. Approval of the Consent Agenda Approved the consent items, accepted as part of the approval of the agenda, consistent with the recommended actions presented by the administration. Approval of Minutes Payment of Bills and ACH Payments Personnel (Employment, Resignation, Eliminate Position, Adjust Hours/ FTE, Reassignment/Transfers, Leave of Absence, Individual Contracts, New Positions) Donations Acceptance of Grants Approval of Joint Powers Agreement with MN State Colleges and Universities and Century College Approval of School Board Policies Adopted the following policies: 413 Harassment and Violence 414 Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse 506 Student Discipline 522 Student Student Sex Nondiscrimination 524 Technology Responsible Use and Safety 524.1 Social Media 723 Electronic Signatures to Conduct Offlcial Business 807 Health and Safety Policy 808 COVID 19 Face Covering Policy Approval of Canvas Health Agreement to Provide Mental Health Services The purpose of this agreement is to facilitate the delivery of mental health and related services to students attending Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate District programs. These services are provided through the School-Linked Mental Health Grant and delivered by Canvas Health therapists in our school programs. Approved the agreement between Canvas Health and Northeast Metro 916 to provide mental health and related services to students enrolled at Northeast Metro 916 for the period of September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022 in the amount of $183,976.35. Approval of Contract with New Executive Director of Finance Mark Kumlien has spent the last 11 years in school flnance as the Assistant Director of Finance with Hudson School District. Prior to joining Hudson schools he was a controller with Northwire Inc in Wisconsin and account manager for State Street Corporation in Boston MA. He holds a master÷s in school business management from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater and a bachelor÷s degree in business management from Viterbo University. Mr. Kumlien will join Northeast Metro 916 on September 13. Approved the contract with Mark Kumlien, executive director of flnance, at an annual salary of $160,000 prorated for an effective start date of September 13, 2021. Withdrawal of Agreement with St. Francis School District for Provision of Educational Services at Cambia Hills Northeast Metro 916 entered into an agreement with St. Francis School District on September 5, 2018 to provide education services on behalf of St. Francis School District for those students placed at the Cambia Hills of East Bethel Program. On August 4, 2021 the Board approved the Dissolution of Agreement with Cambia Hills of East Bethel due to program closure. The District provided notice to the Superintendent of St. Francis School District on June 21, 2021 of the intent to withdraw from the agreement. Authorized the administration to withdraw from the agreement with St. Francis School District for provision of educational services on behalf of St Francis School District at Cambia Hills of East Bethel effective June 11, 2021. Approval of Phone System Replacement Northeast Metro 916÷s phone system, flrst deployed in 2009, reached endof-life last year. After COVID delayed the replacement of the system, and after review and demonstration projects with three cloud-based phone providers, we have now chosen a new cloud-based phone system, 3CX, as a replacement. This project includes three parts, a yearly cloud service cost, including management and support, of $25,800, a yearly phone and fax interconnection service cost of $5,989.68, both with flve year terms, and a one-time phone hardware cost of $30,634.97. The total flrst year cost of the phone system project will be $62,424.65. Approved the three attached quotes through the vendors SVOIP, VIOP Supply and TELNET totaling $62,424.65. Resolution to Adopt Health and Safety Measures for 2021-22 The District is engaged in the ongoing evaluation of health and safety measures in our programs beyond the masking requirements set forth in Board Policy 808. The health and safety protective measures go beyond the typical measures that we use for staff and students that are covered in our current policies and procedures. The proposed resolution provides the necessary ‡exibility that the District needs to make swift decisions in the rapidly changing COVID landscape. The resolution gives the administration the authority to move ahead with the necessary planning for health and safety measures that provides the maximum level of safety for staff and students. Approved this resolution as written and presented. Board Forum Member Keto shared that he was nominated by a peer on the Forest Lake school board and appointed as a MSBA Area 15 Delegate and will be attending the Delegate Assembly on December 2 & 3. Member Forsberg stated there are still seats open on the Personnel and Metro ECSU committees. She asked Board Members to contact her if they are interested in fllling the seats on these committees. Member Sager, Member Kinsey, Member Shaw, and Member Chapman shared that they will not be running for School Board and their flnal meeting will be in December. Member Forsberg thanked them for their years of service. Closed Sessions Discussed Security brieflng Discussed Labor Negotiations Strategy Meeting Adjourned Adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 13, 2021.

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

COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-21-950 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re: Estate of Marie A. Cassidy, Decedent. Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was flled with the Registrar, along with a Will dated July 20, 2018. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Margaret E. Cassidy, whose address is 278 East Sanborn Street, Winona, Minnesota 55987, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent÷s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be flled with the Court, and any properly flled objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are flled, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the per-

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sonal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent÷s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Date: September 30, 2021 Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Steven E. Badciong (MN# 223773) Libera Knapp, P.A. 125 Center Street Winona Minnesota 55987 Telephone: (507) 452-3246 Facsimile: (507) 452-3521 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 6 and 13, 2021.

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

CASE TYPE: PROBATE COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-21-827 NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In re the Estate of: Rajesh Subbiah, Decedent. A Petition for formal adjudication of intestacy, determination of heirship, appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors has been flled with this Court. No Will has been flled. If no objections are flled, Shashikala Rajesh, whose address is 5916 Fernwood Street, Shoreview, MN, 55126, will be appointed as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the Petition must be mailed or flled in the electronic flling system, together with the court flling fee, to Ramsey County Probate Court, 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., Room 170, St. Paul, MN 55102 prior to the hearing. If proper, and no objections are flled, the Petition may be granted. If objections are flled, another hearing may be scheduled. No telephone conference will be required unless there are questions. Any charitable beneflciary may request notice of the probate proceeding be given to the attorney general pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 501B.41, Subdivision 5. IT IS ORDERED AND NOTICE IS GIVEN that a default hearing has been scheduled on October 26, 2021 at 10:45 a.m. by this Court. No appearances are required. Objections must be flled instead of made personally. Due to Court Order ADM20-8001 of the Minnesota Supreme Court, this court will rule on the Petition in this case after administrative review of submissions without appearance unless an objection is flled. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that notice shall be given by: publication once a week for two consecutive weeks in a legal newspaper in the county where the hearing is to be held, the last publication of which is to be at least ten (10) days before the time set for hearing; and mailing via U.S. Postal Service a copy of this Notice and Order at least fourteen (14) days prior to the hearing date to all interested parties and parties who have flled a demand for notice. NOTICE OF FURTHER GIVEN that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT: Date: September 27, 2021 Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator By: Kimberly Smith, Deputy Court Administrator Attorney for Petitioner: Name: Gregory A Ludvigsen Firm: Ludvigsen÷s Law Offlces Address: 7770 Glenda Ct, Apple Valley, MN 55124 Attorney License No.: 0064890 Email: gregoryludvigsen@live.com Telephone: 651-587-0089 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 6 and 13, 2021.

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

COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-21-942 NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) In Re: Estate of Matthew Karl Swanholm a/k/a Matthew K. Swanholm, Decedent. Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was flled with the Registrar. No Will has been presented for probate. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed John S. Swanholm, whose address is 2098 Stanford Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55105, to serve as the personal representative of the Decedent÷s estate. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be flled with the Court, and any properly flled objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are flled, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the Decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Decedent÷s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Date: September 27, 2021 Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator BUTTS, SCHNEIDER AND BUTTS, LLP Spencer C. Butts, MN# 392116 155 South Lake Street Forest Lake, MN 55025 Telephone: 651-464-6162 x7 Facsimile: 651-464-8180 E-mail: spencerbutts@lakesidelawyers.com ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 6 and 13, 2021.