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WHAT’S HAPPENING: Halloween party at Community Park and more PAGE 4B
Pumpkin competition blossoms into yearly tradition
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A sign in the excavated dirt indicates the new White Bear Area High School will open Fall, 2024.
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Hugo resident Jeff LeClair tries to outdo himself, and his father Mark LeClair, when it comes to pumpkin weight each year. Jeff is pictured with his children 7-year-old Hunter and 3-year-old Brynley. BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR
Every year, a father and son try to outdo each other in weight — that is, when it comes to growing pumpkins. For the past five years, Hugo resident Jeff LeClair has tried
to grow a pumpkin that not only beats his previous year’s pumpkin, but eventually his father Mark LeClair’s pumpkin. Mark has been honing his pumpkin growing skills for quite some time, but son Jeff said he hopes it eventually gets to the point where “the student can outteach
the teacher.” Mark, a Maplewood resident, started growing pumpkins back in 2001 as part of a contest with his brother-in-law to see who could grow the largest pumpkin. “It has just grown from there,” Mark explained.
“Our students, staff and community members are seeing firsthand the phases of construction we talked about at length with the community in the fall of 2019. We are grateful to district residents for seeing both the need and the vision, and for supporting the bond referendum,” said Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak, White Bear Lake Area Schools superintendent. “Much has been planned and built in the two years since that time, and we are excited to successfully complete all of the construction phases in the summer of 2025.” The first project to be completed in the fall of 2020 was the creation of a secure office and vestibule area at the district’s. The second phase of the ALC, which is scheduled to be completed during summer 2023, will include renovations to create a learning commons/flexible learning space, kitchen improvements and mechanical upgrades. SEE SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION, PAGE 8A
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Council greenlights cleanup at Talmadge Circle BY CYNTHIA SOWDEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The Vadnais Heights City Council passed resolutions Oct. 19 seeking grants for soil contamination remediation at Talmadge Circle. Saturday Properties plans to build a 223unit apartment building called Walden at that location. Although the city is applying for the grants, the developer will provide the matching funds.
Saturday Properties seeks $30,000 from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED); $700,000 from the Metropolitan Council’s tax base revitalization account; and $182,000 from the Ramsey County Environmental Response Fund. The planned unit development (PUD) features a six-story building that will provide a mix of studio, alcove, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Talmadge Circle is east of I-35E and East County Road E, near Speedway.
The council also OK’d a feasibility study for the 2022 rehabilitation of Oakcrest Drive, South Oak Drive and a nearby cul-de-sac. Jesse Farrell, city engineer, said these streets generate the most complaints from drivers. He said many people use them to get to other roads. The feasibility study is required by Minnesota law so the city can make special assessments on adjoining properties. The study will also take a tree inventory and include the refurbishing of a parking lot.
Farrell said the public works department will reach out to neighbors to tell them about this project and get their input. The go-ahead allows the department to begin design work. Farrell said his goal is to start looking at projects a few years ahead to allow more time for planning. 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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A Triple Crown Tuesday for siblings The Gregory family of Vadnais Heights had a memorable day in sports for the Mounds View Mustangs on Tuesday, Oct. 9. Senior twins Elizabeth and Maximus helped their respective cross country teams win the Suburban East Conference championships in the afternoon at Tanners Brook Golf Course near Forest Lake. Amelia, a sophomore, helped the
soccer team beat Maple Grove 2-0 for the Section 5AAA championship in Maple Grove in the evening. “Max and I ended up going straight to Maple Grove after our race,” Elizabeth said. “Unfortunately, Amelia didn’t get the chance to watch us run, because her (team) bus left too early.” Elizabeth, a co-captain, was the Mustangs No. 2 runner and placed ninth overall as they captured the program’s first conference title since 1995 at Tanners Brook Golf
Course. Max, who played soccer previously, switched to cross country this year, recruited by his twin. He joined a strong lineup, worked his way into the top five and placed 22nd as they won the SEC by a wide margin. “Max has seen the incredible running community we have at Mounds View through my experiences with it,” Elizabeth said. “He joined track last spring and loved it, so this fall he joined cross country.”
Amelia plays a center back on the soccer team, part of a dominant defensive corps that’s posted 15 shutouts in 19 games heading into the state tournament. A soccer player since age four, Amelia never took up distance running. However, all three are teammates on the school’s trap shooting club team, which has fall and spring seasons. The twins are captains. Amelia is also in Nordic Ski, and Elizabeth plays golf.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thanks for editorial on term limits
How refreshing! The subject of term limits for politicians in the Oct. 13 issue of the WB Press, raised by Gene Johnson, again is being discussed. This is no longer taught in our public schools, but “way back when” you served as a congressperson or a senator a few terms and returned to your civilian vocation. It was called public service. But along the way it has evolved into a “career.” Ever wonder why so much money is spent today campaigning for higher elected office? When you win, you have elbowed your way to front of the public trough. This allows you to radically improve your personal financial status. And while you are at it, you can exercise your own partisan activist views to manipulate and corrupt our culture. Represent your constituents or yourself? Boy, that becomes a difficult decision. Too many of us have abdicated our role as citizens, requiring us to become more knowledgeable about multiple key current events to help us make voting decisions, graduating from single-issue politics, but instead saying to ourselves … my great grandparents voted for the (blank) political party, as did my grandparents, and my parents, so I will also. And that (blank) political party knows your attitude and capitalizes on it. Party loyalty is a real negative for our country. As that loyalty grows, we are unwittingly consuming ourselves. It is corrosive, corrupt, divisive and self-serving. Many career politicians do not have respect for the efforts of the individual and the fruits of their labor being confiscated in the form of increasingly higher taxes. Politicians see that confiscated income as “theirs,” and they squander it to help keep their jobs. When was the last time you heard a politician sincerely say thank you? Politicians cause problems, campaign to solve those problems, but never quite get around to solving those problems. And we keep sending them to Washington every election cycle. Shame on us! It is up to us impose term limits … at the voting booth. Tom Acheson Maplewood
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Mr. Coleman, thank you for the opportunity to express my views with the intention of answering your questions posed to me in your Oct. 20 letter. The political heat surrounding the issue of mask mandates makes it challenging to have a coherent conversation about the science. There are many health care experts, including within the
CDC, with different opinions on the effectiveness of masking. In addition to the virus transmission arguments, the social impact and mental wellness of our children from wearing masks should be considered. The combination of these factors, along with consideration of vaccination rates and other school district mask policies, is why I do not believe a one-size-fits-all approach via a mask mandate makes sense. Parents should be allowed to consider their own health experts opinions and apply what is best for their child. My role as a public finance professional is not that of a financial advisor, but as an investment banker who underwrites or purchases the municipal bonds a school district sells into the capital market. My public finance background and experience will be an asset to the Mahtomedi Schools. In my business, we are prohibited from being engaged by an organization for which an employee is an elected official. Academic excellence across all levels of learning should be the laser focus of Mahtomedi schools. We should strive to retain and hire the best teachers and support their efforts so that they are able to maximize student learning and help our children reach their unique potential. I am fortunate to have met with a great number of Mahtomedi school district residents over the last 45 days. The two most common concerns I hear is the number of families who have chosen to move their children out of district and the lack of value placed on their voice. I will strive to return Mahtomedi to a destination school district and ensure effective communication among the community, school board and teachers so that we can identify and solve problems together. I would be honored to represent the voices of district residents on the Mahtomedi School Board. Paul Donna Mahtomedi School Board candidate
No Rush Line
Last night, we had a public forum on the Rush Line (bus line) into downtown White Bear Lake. City officials from all the cities along the route were invited, along with county, regional and Met Council representatives. No one came except Bill Walsh, White Bear council member from Ward 2, who hosted the event. It was held at Kellerman’s Event Center. We had over 200 people show up. That was more than expected. The meeting went from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and many speakers explained why the Rush Line was not a good fit for White Bear Lake. Too bad the decision-makers didn’t care enough to be there to hear what the “people” want.
Toward the end of the night, a gentleman came in the hall and wouldn’t sign the log, but flashed a Met Council ID and said, “I’m not even supposed to be here. This meeting is nonsense!” Who told him not to come to the forum? I assume the Met Council, or maybe the White Bear Lake City Council? There must have been a mandate to “no show” from somewhere to try to make the forum unsuccessful. It didn’t work! The Met Council is an appointed group chosen by the governor. They have gone as far as raising taxes to finance certain developments. Isn’t that taxation without representation? It used to be “of the people, by the people, for the people.” It now seems to have become “of the Met Council, by the Met Council and for those who want to be on the Met Council!” Darwin Demeny White Bear Lake
Support for Rush Line
I am excited to have the Rush Line BRT in White Bear Lake. I felt like someone had to say it, because the No Rush Line folks are loud and organized, but that doesn’t mean they are the majority or in the right. Without the Rush Line, White Bear Lake will be disconnected from the rest of the Twin Cities. Why stay in our hotels, visit our shops or eat at our restaurants if you can’t get here easily? How do you keep a quaint downtown going? Bring in customers (who won’t use up limited parking space). Otherwise, they will go to Maple Grove or Woodbury on their mass transit lines. With the Rush Line you can go to a downtown St. Paul/Minneapolis stadium to watch a game, drink a few beers, and eat a hot dog without finding (expensive) parking or driving home unsafely. People suggest spending money on point-to-point transit. How many Metro Mobility-like buses would it take to provide this service for everyone? You complain about 86 buses in a day – how about 1000 buses running around the city, as you suggest. Try Uber or a taxi instead. People say the Bruce Vento Trail is being ruined, then why is it being extended through White Bear Lakeon my street? The updated trail will have lanes just for buses and lanes just for bicycles. They do not share lanes, there will be greenery between them, keeping bicyclists safe. The Bruce Vento Trail is being improved for bicycles, not destroyed. People complain about the money being spent by Ramsey County. The County will spend that money whether we get the Rush Line or not. Don’t you want your share of the money? We pay taxes, so we should get some of the benefit, not just St. Paul or Maplewood or other parts of the County. We deserve our fair share.
The Rush Line BRT is what we need if we want to keep White Bear Lake a vibrant community and a destination in the Twin Cities. I will let my city officials know I support it! Justin Kelly White Bear Lake
Proposal problematic for residents
We object to the option for a oneway on East Bald Eagle Blvd. to make way for the Bruce Vento Trail. A one-way on E. Bald Eagle Blvd. would create significant problems for residents living on the boulevard and adjoining neighborhoods. Of greatest concern and a primary objection to making the boulevard a one-way is the ability of emergency vehicles such as ambulances and firetrucks to quickly reach addresses on the boulevard. They would have to zig-zag through neighborhoods on one half of their route. School bus routes would also be impacted. The boulevard has long blocks with few side streets. Residents of the few accessible streets should get ready to experience the traffic the boulevard now supports. The oneway would suddenly drive traffic into previously quiet adjoining neighborhoods as residents attempt to find their way to downtown White Bear Lake, Highway 61 or simply try to get home. Expanding the roadway to accommodate the trail is unacceptable. It means cutting into front yards of lakefront homeowners. Some are already close to the roadway and others are steep banks that would require very high retaining walls. At the Boatworks Commons meeting the landscape architect could not give a firm answer as to how far the trail would cut into yards. On the illustrations it was ten feet. At least thirty trees within two to four feet of the pavement would have to be cut down, tragically ruining the aesthetics of the area. A one-way boulevard has been previously explored by the Township and rejected each time. The same reasons for rejecting it in the past are still valid today. Representatives from the Department of Transportation spoke at meetings saying DOT studies on one-way streets found that two lanes suppress speeding making walking and biking safer compared to oneway streets. No oncoming traffic on one-way streets let drivers feel more confident going faster, not slower, making it less safe. We oppose a one-way on E. Bald Eagle Blvd. or widening the roadway. The Bruce Vento Trail needs a different route that doesn’t include damaging neighborhoods. Katharine and Patrick Churchill White Bear Lake
POLITICAL BRIEFS Livingston announces run for SD 43 Longtime North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School Board Member Nancy Livingston has announced that she will run for the Senate District 43 in 2022. She will be seeking the DFL endorsement. The seat is currently held by Sen. Chuck Wiger, who announced this month that he will not be running for re-election. In addition to serving on the District 622 School Board for 21 years, Livingston works as Sen. Wiger’s legislative assistant. Her past jobs include 25 years as a Pioneer Press reporter, covering mostly education, and 13 years as community relations director at Century College. She is a past member of the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Rotary Club and is past president of the White Bear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. “I am ready to carry on Sen. Wiger’s legacy of hard work and service,” said Livingston. “My priorities
will be addressing issues that matter to people in the district – education, the environment, health care costs, equity, public safety.” Nancy and her husband, Tim Van Ness, have lived in North St. Paul for 43 years. They have three adult children and nine grandchildren.
Stofferahn announces bid for House seat Justin Stofferahn announced today his intention to run for the House District 38B seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives currently held by retiring DFL State Representative Ami Wazlawik. “As a passionate member of the White Bear community, I am looking forward to this new opportunity to serve,” said Stofferahn. “We face unprecedented challenges and divisions when it comes to creating economic opportunity for Minnesotans and ensuring access to great schools and affordable healthcare. If I am fortunate enough
to represent our area at the State Capitol, I will work hard to bring people together around our shared values and build a better future for all members of our community.” At the BlueGreen Alliance, Stofferahn works on policies that will strengthen supply chains and create the next generation of domestic green manufacturing jobs. Previously he fought for investments in public safety, economic development and transportation on behalf of rural communities across Minnesota, and worked to overhaul the state’s tax code at the Minnesota Department of Revenue. He currently serves on the advisory board of the Minnesota Main Street Alliance, Giving Gardens, and the White Bear Township Economic Development Advisory Board. Justin lives in White Bear Township with his wife Marissa and their two young children.
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RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township:
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• A KOPS alert was issued for a vehicle involved in a shoplifting incident Oct. 8 at the Vadnais Heights Walmart. A male in his 30’s was seen filling a cart with merchandise and handing items through a fence to a female, who loaded them into a waiting silver Dodge. • A St. Paul man, 44, was arrested on a felony warrant for domestic assault Oct. 9 on County Road E and Arcade Street following a computer check during a routine traffic stop. • A Little Canada woman reported a firearm stolen Oct. 9 after she had left a clear plastic purse containing the gun in a shopping cart in the Walmart parking lot. When the victim returned, the purse was still there, but the firearm was missing. The weapon was entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. • A catalytic converter was reported stolen Oct. 9 from a Honda Element parked in the 3400 block of English Street. • A Vadnais Heights man, 22, was arrested for DUI Oct. 10 following a vehicle versus tree accident in the 3900 block of Stockdale Drive. The driver tried to leave the scene and enter a house, but was stopped by witnesses. He failed field sobriety tests and registered a blood alcohol content of 0.15.
• A Centerville man, 60, was arrested Oct. 11 on Highway 61 and I-694 for panhandling at that location after being repeatedly told he would be taken to jail if he persisted in doing so. • A Crystal man, 39, was arrested at 1:08 a.m. Oct. 11 in the 3400 block of Rice Street for being in the possession of a vehicle stolen from a Plymouth man, after deputies responded to the report of a slumper and conducted a computer check. • A St. Paul woman, 40, was cited for shoplifting from the Walmart in the 800 block of County Road E at 11:02 p.m. Oct. 11 after the known shoplifter with a trespass order in place was caught by loss prevention employees and relieved of the items she was trying to steal. A Minneapolis woman, 28, was cited for shoplifting at the store earlier that evening. A Circle Pines man, 33, and a North Branch woman, 33, were banned Oct. 14 from the Walmart for shoplifting. • A Little Canada man reported his pickup truck with key inside stolen Oct. 13 from a work parking lot in the 400 block of Highway 96. The vehicle has been entered into the NCIC database, and the case is under investigation.
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• A West St. Paul man reported the Tonneau cover and various lawn equipment stolen from his pickup truck Oct. 11 while he was inside the movie theater in the 1100 block of County Road J. The victim confronted the suspect, who helped return the items before fleeing the area.
• A Wisconsin man on Oct. 12 reported a pickup truck with its spare key in the center console stolen from an employee lot in the 2300 block of County Road J. Following an NCIC database alert, Washington County Sherifif’s Office deputies recovered the vehicle on Oct. 13. • A Minneapolis man, 43, was arrested Oct. 14 on Highway 61 and Buffalo Street for motor vehicle theft after he was pulled over for running a red light by deputies in their unmarked squad. During the traffic stop, a computer check revealed that the Porsche he was driving had been stolen from a Maplewood dealership lot while the keys were still inside. • A resident in the 5200 block of Elk Street reported being bilked out of $6,000 Oct. 14 following a phishing email scam claiming an unpaid PayPal bill. The victim purchased gift cards to "correct" the bank account discrepancies. • Deputies received several criminal damage to property reports from overnight Oct. 16-17, one of which involved an unlocked vehicle in the 2500 block of Blue Bill Circle that sustained damage from a fire extinguisher sprayed into it, as well as severed seatbelts and broken CD’s. • A fuel trailer loaded with diesel fuel was reported stolen over the weekend of Oct. 16-18 after it was dropped off at a construction site in the 4800 block of Constellation Drive. The vehicle was recovered by Maplewood police at 10:19 p.m. Oct. 18.
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:
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• A juvenile motorist was arrested for DWI at 1:02 a.m. Oct. 2 on Dellwood Avenue after being pulled over for expired registration. During the traffic stop, Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies noticed signs of impairment and conducted standard field sobriety tests (SFST’s). When the youth registered a blood alcohol content of 0.04 on the Datamaster breath test (DMT), he was cited for underage consumption and underage consumption while operating a motor vehicle. He was booked and released to a sober party.
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• An assault between two high school seniors was reported at 3:38 p.m. Sept. 27 at Mahtomedi High School in the 8000 block of 75th Street N. • Deputies conducted three traffic
stops Sept. 28-29 for hands-free cell phone violation. The stops occurred on Lake Elmo Avenue N. and 75th Street N., in the 11000 block of 75th Street N. and on Highway 36. • Deputies conducted a traffic stop Sept. 29 on Highway 36 for tabs that expired in June 2021. They pulled another driver over that same day for speeding 71 mph in a 55 mph zone in the 10000 block of 75th Street N.
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• A Griffin Court resident on Sept. 26 reported finding dog feces in her car. Deputies advised the complainant to look into installing a security system. • A Stillwater Road resident reported theft from a motor vehicle Sept. 26. • A burglary in progress was reported at 4:17 p.m. Sept. 27 on Old Wildwood Road. • Deputies recovered a set of license plates Sept. 28 on Wedgewood Drive and Loretta Lane. The plates had not yet been reported as stolen, so deputies advised the registered
owner about where he could pick up the plates. • A walker in Katherine Abbott park on Long Lake Road reported finding three heavily damaged cell phones Sept. 28 near one of the lakes inside the park. Deputies took custody of the phones and submitted them into evidence. • A Stillwater Road resident on Sept. 29 reported her ex-boyfriend for threatening her and saying he would hire someone to beat her up. Deputies gave the complainant information on obtaining a harassment restraining order (HRO) and offered extra patrols. • A Woodland Court resident at 4:58 p.m. Sept. 30 reported a neighbor for yelling at her children when they got off the school bus, as part of ongoing verbal disputes with different neighbors. On Sept. 21, the complainant reported another neighbor for throwing a water bottle at her son and found herself in a dispute when she went to talk with that neighbor. After the complainant said she wanted the confrontation
documented, deputies advised the neighbors to stay away from each other. • A Griffin Court resident on Sept. 30 reported two unwanted juveniles who came to the residence to look for her son following an armed robbery of her son earlier in the week.
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• A white GT mountain bike was reported found Sept. 27 in front of a business on Stillwater Road. After the bike’s serial number was not found on the missing/stolen list, Deputies took the bike to the evidence room for safekeeping. • A restaurant owner on Stillwater Road reported finding a key fob for a 2019 gray Chevrolet Silverado with attached dealership tab outside the business Oct. 1. The owner told deputies she would keep the item locked away in the restaurant in case the owner returned. Deputies then checked the area for a stranded vehicle matching the reporter’s description but were unable to locate the vehicle.
WHITE BEAR LAKE SHERIFF’S REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • An iPad was stolen from an address in the 3900 block of Jay Lane Oct. 14. • License plates were stolen in the 3100 block of Manitou Drive Oct. 14. • Criminal damage to property was reported in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road Oct. 14. • A road rage incident was reported at the southbound exit ramp at the intersection of Highways 96 and 35E Oct. 14. • Harassment was reported in the 2100 block of Roth Place Oct. 14. • An online romance scam via Snapchat was reported in the 4600 block of Centerville Road Oct. 14. • A report of suspicious vehicles in the parking lot of a business in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road Oct. 15 led to the arrest of a Shafer man for a felony domestic assault warrant. • A dispute was reported in the 1700 block of Birch Lake Avenue Oct. 15. • A trespass form was served in the 3500 block of McKnight Road Oct. 15. • Burglary of an attached garage at an apartment complex in the 4000 block of Bellaire Avenue was reported Oct. 15. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested for a misdemeanor trespass warrant after officers
found him standing in the median and yelling at passing vehicles in the area of Interstate 694 and White Bear Avenue Oct. 15. • Officers responded to a dispute in the 4700 block of Miller Avenue Oct. 15. • A catalytic converter and license plate were stolen in the 3100 block of McKnight Road Oct. 15. • Juveniles were reported for driving erratically at White Bear Lake Area High School-South Campus Oct. 15. • A resident in the 4700 block of Campbell Avenue reported that her boyfriend pointed a firearm at her during an argument Oct. 16. • A cell phone was stolen in the 2000 block of County Road E Oct. 16. • Fireworks were reported in the area of Otter Lake Road and Highway 96 Oct. 16. • A city-owned fence was damage in the 2400 block of Orchard Lane Oct. 17. • A storage unit in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road was burglarized Oct. 17. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested for burglary, possession of Methamphetamine, and attempted assault on an officer in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue Oct. 17. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested for an outstanding misdemeanor domestic assault warrant in the 2100 block of Birch Street Oct.
17. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested for a misdemeanor theft warrant following a traffic stop in the 4300 block of Lake Avenue S. Oct. 17. • A stolen vehicle with a stolen license plate were recovered in the 5000 block of Morehead Avenue Oct. 17 following a report of suspicious activity. • A bicycle was stolen in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue S. Oct. 18. • Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 1500 block of Park Street Oct. 18. • A vehicle was broken into in the 1700 block of 4th Street Oct. 18. • Burglary was reported in the 4700 block of Centerville Road Oct. 18. • Violation of a no contact order was reported in the 2100 block of Birch Street Oct. 18. • A woman was arrested for a felony warrant in the 1700 block of Birch Lake Avenue Oct, 18. • Burglary was reported in the 5000 block of Lake Avenue Oct. 18. • Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road Oct. 19. • Theft was reported in the 1600 block of 9th Street Oct. 19. • A mailbox was damaged overnight Oct. 20 in the 3400 block of Bellaire Avenue. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 4500 block of Lake Avenue Oct. 20.
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MAHTOMEDI TIDBITS • The street improvement process begins all over again for next year, after council passed a resolution receiving the feasibility report of the consulting engineer and calling for a public improvement hearing on the 2022 street improvement project. The potential streets for that project include: Warner Avenue from Stillwater Road to Maple Street; Maple Street from TH 244 to Warner Avenue; and Locust Street from TH 244 to Warner Avenue. The estimated cost of the project is $1,055,000, which includes construction and overhead costs. A public hearing on the proposed improvements will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16. • The property owners at 29 Birchwood Road can now build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) after council approved a conditional use permit to allow a 728-square-foot two-story detached garage. The ADU will be located on the upper floor on an existing 345-square-foot garage. • Two property owners on Park Avenue will now be able to subdivide a 240-square-foot parcel of land with lakefront access without having to go through the regular subdivision process, after council waived compliance obligations. City staff recently became aware of an obscure provision in the subdivision code that allows council to waive the requirements of the subdivision ordinance when appropriate, Rybak said. “Because the parcel is too small to allow for any type of development, and splitting such a small parcel through the regular subdivision process would require variances and cause hardship, the city is waiving the process while maintaining the intent of the subdivision code,” she said. • Another property owner, at 240 Dwinnell Avenue, will be allowed to buy a portion of adjacent city land under the same
“The hunt results show just how mobile they are.” Two more deer hunts remain on the schedule during the weekends of Nov. 5-7 and Dec. 10-12. • The city has completed a survey on manganese levels in city drinking water, Goebel said. The findings showed that two of four city wells contain more than the recommended level of manganese, a natural element occurring in rocks and minerals. A certain amount of manganese is healthy and necessary, but too much manganese (more than 100 parts per billion) is not, he said. Residents impacted by the wells will be notified, although the findings are not cause for alarm. Small children and pregnant woman should refrain from drinking this water, but a functional water softener will take care of the problem, Goebel said. • Residents in the eastern part of the Historic District are preparing to fulfill their financial obligation for street improvements completed this past summer, after council conducted the public assessment hearing for the project. The complete roadway reconstruction and miscellaneous storm sewer and utility improvements have been completed on the following streets: Spruce Street from TH 244 to Tamarack Street; Rose Street from TH 244 to Tamarack Street; Quail Street from TH 244 to Briarwood Avenue; Tamarack Street from Spruce Street to Quail Street; and East Shore Avenue from TH 244 to Juniper Street. Costs for Phase 4 – East of the Historic District Improvement Project were $1,580,000. Assessments financed 18.2% of the costs, or $288,208.88. The assessments will be levied on buildable tax parcels either abutting or served by the improvements. The city will finance the remainder of the project through various enterprise funds.
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subdivision provisions waived in the lake access subdivision case used to build a new septic system to replace his failing system. As there was not enough space on the applicant’s land to build a new septic system, he was allowed to buy a piece of city land for the new system after the city land was subdivided. Council voted unanimously to move forward the item that required a 4/5 vote. • The city has to pay all its bills for the construction projects it contracts out, and that’s just what council did after approving construction pay voucher No. 8 (final) for the Bevins Bichner and Talahi Utility Extension Project to Park Construction Company in the amount of $69,837.50 and construction pay voucher No. 5 to T. A. Schifsky and Sons in the amount of $172,658.34 for Phase 4 of the East Historic District improvements. Council also approved change order No. 3 in the amount of $41,578.45 to T. A. Schifsky and Sons for Phase 4 East Historic District improvements. The change order is for the work consisting of hauling and disposing of contaminated material encountered on Quail Street when crews were building the road. The change order of $41,578.45 is a 2.8% increase over the original contract amount of $1,486,872.
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• Mahtomedi property owners should always pay attention to regulations in the city code when considering any changes to their property structures. The city of Mahtomedi regularly updates the city code and did so again at the Oct. 19 City Council meeting. Council approved amendments to four ordinances in sections 11.01 and 11.02 regarding subdivision regulations; swimming pools; placement, height and design of structures; and shoreland alterations. For example, the city will now accept the riparian (lakeshore) definition of a front yard, to allow swimming pools in the defined front yard of a lakeshore property, which is on the side of the property facing the lake. The city will now allow a 4-inch gap in fencing that prevents children from entering a pool area. These and other changes came about based on discussions with the Planning Commission, City Planner Hannah Rybak said. Some of the previous definitions were difficult to enforce or needed to be made consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. “Ordinances are not meant to be stagnant, but be corrected or improved,” Rybak said. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the amendments at its Oct. 13 meeting. • For lovers of beautiful landscaping in the city, a good news report has resulted from the Oct. 14-16 deer harvest on three city-owned properties throughout Mahtomedi. Bow hunters removed 11 deer from city property. Five deer were harvested on property near Birchwood Village; five in Katherine Abbott Park and one on the north end of town, said Public Works Director Bob Goebel. One bow hunter reported seeing 20 deer in one place, he said. “Last winter’s survey said most of the deer were on the north end of town,” Council Member Jeff Ledermann said.
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SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION: Improvement projects, new facilities on track FROM PAGE 1
Elementary school projects that were constructed last year and completed before the school year began this fall included renovations to the media center, the addition of specialized learning spaces and upgrades to safety/security at Lincoln Elementary, Matoska International IB World School, Vadnais Heights Elementary and Willow Lane Elementary. A small classroom addition was added to Matoska International and a new fullsize gymnasium addition was included in Lincoln’s construction project. Construction crews also completed the transportation department’s new home, a facility that houses transportation staff and the district’s fleet, just before the school year. District vehicles are maintained and managed at the new site, located in Hugo. Moving to this new location allows for expansion of the unified high school campus onto the former bus garage site. Additionally, the WBLAHS South Campus Phase 1 addition of a new gymnasium was completed before students came back in September. This gym, along with the one newly built at Lincoln, helps to address the need for community gymnasium space. The project also features a new entrance, vestibule, storage and walk-in freezer in the kitchen. The new space also includes privacy restrooms that are open during home events at the WBLAHS Stadium. “Our construction crews have been terrific at staying on schedule and on budget, even in these times of building supply shortages,” said Tim Wald, assistant superintendent for finance and operations. “Their efforts and partnership have kept us on track.” Cranes and strategically placed piles of dirt adorn other district sites currently under construction, especially at projects that broke ground this summer. Preparatory work for the additions and renovations that will create a unified White Bear Lake Area High School at the current WBLAHS North Campus site is going strong. The extensive excavations for the field house, the stadium and activities areas, and the classroom additions are impressive. Groundbreaking also took place recently for the Phase II project at South Campus, which will be converted to a middle school when the new unified WBLAHS on the current North Campus site holds all students grades 9-12. The project includes new classrooms, renovations to some areas of the current building to include flexible learning spaces, and mechanical and security upgrades. A new front office space addition will accommodate a change to make the front entrance of the building open to McKnight Road rather than to the parking lot on the south side of the building. Construction on the new elementary school, located just north of the Hugo Post Office along Highway 61, also has been moving along nicely. The building, which will have the capacity to house 720 students in grades K-5, broke ground in spring 2021 and is on track to be completed in time for students to attend in fall 2022. At that time, Oneka Elementary will also have a change in grading structure to serve students in grades K-5. The facility plan calls for Hugo Elementary to be converted to a northern Early Childhood Center in the future. During the 2021-22 school year, projects will continue through the design and construction process and be finished before fall 2022 at Birch Lake, Lakeaires and Otter Lake elementary schools. Projects at the three elementary buildings include small additions, updated classrooms and media centers, and safety/security upgrades.
Students enjoy the new gym at Lincoln Elementary School.
Transportation Center groundbreaking ceremony.
Aerial shots show the field house under construction at the new high school campus.
When the facilities plan is complete, every elementary classroom in the district will have benefitted by the addition of new flexible furniture. Three elementary buildings were slated in Phase I of the furniture project and are currently experiencing the flexibility and choice it affords students in their learning. Phase II will include the remainder of elementary schools, which will receive their new furniture next summer. Moving forward, flexible furniture will be added to classrooms in the district’s early childhood, middle school and high school programs as items are needed. “Knowing all of our students learn differently, we are being purposeful about building learning spaces that are versatile,” said Steve Asper, director of technology and innovation. “We’re
Officials gather at the South Phase2 groundbreaking.
able to create adaptable learning environments through both creative design and flexible furniture. That design principle of ‘space adaptability and flexibility’ is the catalyst to create a culture where students co-design their learning spaces, supporting the district’s vision of student agency.” The referendum projects that remain on the docket include classroom additions at Oneka Elementary and renovation of the current District Center to create additional classroom space for Central Middle School. Both school buildings will also see updated classrooms and media centers and safety/security upgrades. The final piece of the comprehensive facilities plan will be completed in 2025 when the current Sunrise Park Middle School is renovated and converted
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for use as a home to the district’s Early Childhood Center, District Office, Senior Center and Transition Education Center. This construction project will begin after the middle school has moved to the current South Campus site in 2024. Community members are invited to follow along with the district’s progress virtually. Project updates, detailed project presentations and photo/video footage of the projects are available on the Building Our Future page of the district’s website, isd624.org/ BuildingOurFuture. Contributed by Marissa Vette, director of communications and community relations for White Bear Lake Area Schools.
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Halloween Party Friday, October 29 in Community Park (641 East County Road F). 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Costume parade through the Scarecrow Trail at 5:00 pm and will have free games and goodies on the softball field until 7:00! This event is free and open to the public.
Volunteer Needed for Open Position on the Planning Commission The City is seeking a resident to fill an open position as an alternate member on the Planning Commission. The Commission advises the City Council on issues relating to development-related topics, including the Comprehensive Plan, reviewing and recommending modifications to the City’s Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, and considering all development plans and subdivisions. The Commission meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chambers.
Mail or deliver your letter of interest to City Hall, 800 East County Road E, or submit it via email to nolan. wall@cityvandiasheights.com. Deadline to apply, November 1. For more information, contact Planning/ Community Development Director Nolan Wall at 651204-6027.
2021 Vadnais Heights Lions Club Foundation Holiday Toy/Food Drive The City and the Vadnais Heights Lions Club Foundation sponsor the annual Vadnais Heights Lions Toy/Food Drive, as well as our community needs programs, which benefit our lower income residents. The distribution of food and toys will be on Saturday, December 18th at the Vadnais Heights Commons. Proof of residency (driver’s license/photo ID, copy of utility bill) is required when picking up food. The Community is invited to drop off donations of non-perishable food, toys, or age-appropriate items for older children up to the age of 13 at City Hall from
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8 am to 4:30 pm on weekdays through Thursday, December 9th. Other collection sites: Cities Credit Union, Frandsen Bank & Trust, and F&M Bank during normal business hours. If you wish to select toys for your children, we strongly encourage you to pre-register. Registration can be completed at November 20th Food Distribution at the Commons. Those who pre-register will be given priority access from 9 am to 10 am. Unregistered participants will be able to access the distribution site from 10:00 -11:00 am. Grandparents are welcome to come at 11:00 am. If you cannot register on either of those dates, please contact Sue Woehrle at smwoehrle44@gmail.com. Monetary donations are always welcome and appreciated. If donating by check, make it payable to the Vadnais Heights Lions Club Foundation and mail it to: V.H. Lions Toy/Food Drive, 800 East County Road E or drop it off at City Hall
Visit www.cityvadnaisheights.com or call 651.204.6000. City Hall Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
GIANT PUMPKINS: Son tries to squash father’s record FROM PAGE 1A
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Even though Jeff and Mark LeClair try to outdo each other when it comes to pumpkins, they are always willing to help each other too when needed.
A couple years in, Mark was having a problem with a disease affecting his pumpkins, so he reached out to the St. Croix Growers Association. Intrigued by their helpfulness and kindness, Mark decided to join the club, and has been an active member ever since. He volunteers at the club’s annual Stillwater Harvest Fest. Jeff was always a bit fascinated by his father’s growing skills, but didn’t have the opportunity to join in the fun until he purchased his own home and had space to make a garden. He also thought it would be a way to make his dad proud. “Life gets so busy, that sometimes you need things like this to keep the connection,” Jeff explained. “That’s the most important thing, keeping a strong relationship with my dad. He did HVAC work and I manage a grocery store, so this gives us something in common that we can talk about.” Mark added, “It’s really cool that my son took an interest in this. Any time you can spend time with family, it is great.” This year, Mark broke his record for the largest pumpkin
yet, but he fell just short of his goal of 1,000 pounds. “I want to break that 1,000 (pound) mark. That’s one of my goals before I move on,” he explained. Two years ago, Mark grew a 954-pound pumpkin, and this year one of his pumpkins weighed in at 985 pounds. Jeff also beat his record set last year at 618 pounds. His pumpkins weighed in at 702 pounds and 594 pounds. “Every year I’m improving and learning from some of my mistakes. Each year we try something different, whether it is a different kind of fertilizer, a different breed of seed,” Jeff explained. “My goal for every season is I just want to beat the previous weight from the previous year.” Although Mark and Jeff use the exact same seeds, they often have very different experiences each growing season. Mark begins growing the pumpkins indoors in late March or early April and then in May, depending on weather, the plants are transported into their outdoor gardens. This year, Jeff suffered a setback. There was a late
freeze; despite being covered, his plants were still damaged, so he had to start from scratch. Jeff couldn’t help but think how much bigger his pumpkins could have grown if he wasn’t three weeks behind schedule. Mark recalled a year where pea-size hail damaged his crop. Over the years, he has had several deer jump fences to graze on his pumpkins. Jeff said he hasn’t had too many issues with deer because of the 7-foot fence he puts up around his garden, but he has had issues with rabbits — a problem he solved with the addition of chicken wire. “If you start your pumpkins in the middle of April, if you can make it to the middle of October, no matter how big your pumpkin is, that’s a feat all by itself,” Jeff said. Mark may have a little bit more of an edge in the competition because he is retired and has more time to “baby” his plants. “You can see it. We both used the same seed, and he was able to grow (a nearly) 1000-pound pumpkin,” Jeff explained. “I have two young kids that are my priority, so the pumpkins kind of
get put on the back burner.” Another challenge is space limitations. Both of them have a limited garden size. Jeff said if it were up to him, his whole backyard would be dedicated to pumpkin growing. Even though it is a competition, Jeff and Mark both help each other whenever needed. They especially rely on each other when it is time to weigh and display the pumpkins. That’s where the “poor man’s lift” (as Mark calls it) comes in. Because Jeff and Mark both live in residential areas, they can’t rely on tractors to help move the pumpkins. Several years ago, Mark created a tripod with an electric winch, cables, pulleys, seatbelts and wood. Mark said the lift could likely lift up to 2,000 pounds. Most years, Mark takes his pumpkins to the Harvest Festival before displaying them in his front yard. Jeff has also taken his pumpkins to the Harvest Festival, but did not do that this year. The giant pumpkins have become an integral part of their front yard decorations. “The kids in the neighborhood
get a huge kick out of it,” Jeff said. “I have had kids come up to me who remember last year’s weight … Everyone is always looking for the big pumpkins and wondering how big they got this year.” Mark added, “I put them at the end of driveway for Halloween and the people that come by year after year to take pictures, sit on the pumpkins … They come up to the house and want to know more about them.” Mark also gives out seeds to those who are interested in trying to grow their own pumpkins. Perhaps next year, Jeff will inch just a little bit closer to Mark’s pumpkins, and Mark will inch a little bit closer (or surpass) the 1,000-pound mark. “We are a competitive family,” Jeff said. “I want to get to the point where the student can outteach the teacher. I haven’t been able to do that yet, but I’m getting closer.” Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.
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1. The Oct. 13 Press story about local band The Grasshoppers prompted White Bear resident Joe Benson to find old photos from a performance that took place at a residence on South Shore Blvd. in the summer of 1965. — Contributed by Joe Benson 2. Eric Larson, Varien Lindemann, Dylan Larson, Josh Larson, Steph Molitor and Marshall Lindemann pose with the pumpkins they collected in the patch at the top of the hill during a recent outing at Pine Tree Apple Orchard. — Paul Dols, Press Publications
3. A Press reader and parent of a carrier from Mahtomedi came up with a unique idea to bring awareness to the local paper, and the Press answered. “Support Local Journalism” yard signs are available to residents who make a “support journalism’ level donation through our subscription campaign. — Carter Johnson, Press Publications 4. Andrew Klier leads a pack of junior varsity runners, trailed by Austin Porter, Grant Evans and Andrew Greene during the “Mile Under the Lights” event hosted by the White Bear Lake boys cross country team. The annual
event showcases the cross country program to JV and Middle School kids. — Contributed by team 5. Each year, the White Bear Lake Lion’s Club gives dictionaries to students in the local schools. Back row, L-R: Jo Fleming, Paul Kowitz, Rene Shepard, Lynn Farley, and Robert Lundberg; Front row: Doug Shepard and Carol Farley — Contributed
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White Bear chief named Fire Officer of Year up for shortfalls in u ffunding. In the midst of this ttransition, Peterson lled a departmentwide sstrategic planning effort tto plot the course for tthe coming years and sset expectations for the new mode of operation. n IIn years 2019-2021, Peterson represented P tthe fire department on tthe core planning team CONTRIBUTED ffor the addition/remodel of the Public Safety Building, a project that is expected to break ground in 2022. City Manager Ellen Hiniker, who nominated Peterson for the award, said, “In short course, nearly everything that was ripe for change in the fire department has been successfully implemented. As a result, response times to all calls has decreased by at least half.” Added Hiniker, “Chief Peterson has worked patiently, consistently and tirelessly over the last four years demonstrating great leadership, knowledge and passion for the profession and dedication to public service. I was honored for the opportunity to nominate him for the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Fire Officer of the Year Award. I cannot imagine anyone more deserving.” Peterson was recognized at the MSFCA Awards Banquet Oct. 22 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.
STUDENT NEWS Local students selected for Honor Band Festival Mahtomedi High School students Hannah Coy, Michael Conzemius, Helen Atkins and Peter Olsen have been selected to participate in the 33rd Annual Bjorling Honor Band Festival at Gustavus Adolphus College. The festival includes 130 high school musicians from 40 high schools across Minnesota. Students were selected for this honor out of hundreds of applicants. Students will work with faculty in master classes, experience performances from several ensembles at Gustavus, and rehearse and perform a concert with other high school musicians. The concert takes place November 1 at 7 p.m. in Christ Chapel. It is free and open to the public.
BUSINESS BRIEFS White Bear auto shop gives free oil changes to veterans Nov. 13 Trinity Automotive in White Bear Lake and Blaine will host its eighth annual Veterans Day free oil change event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. Veterans are invited to reserve an appointment for a free oil change. This year, Trinity Automotive is looking to beat its previous record of 65 oil changes. Any veteran who receives a free oil change is also invited to enjoy a free meal while they wait for their car. Trinity Automotive has two locations, Blaine and White Bear Lake. The White Bear Lake location is located at 2382 Leibel St. (Suite 101), and the Blaine location is located at 10841 Mankato St. NE. Appointments are
required and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Owner David Cochran said, “My father was in the Navy, and I was in the Marines from ‘97 to 2002. My wife Jessica’s brothers were both in the Marines, her grandfather was in the Army, and was at the Battle of the Bulge and also served in the Korean War. All that is to say that we understand the sacrifice service members make. We want to honor and serve those who honored and served our country, so each year we do free oil changes for veterans on Veterans Day.” To make an appointment, call the White Bear Lake location at 651-242-2886 or the Blaine location at 763-343-9813.
Press Publications welcomes new staff writer Corinne Stremmel is the newest staff writer here at Press Publications. Originally from Brookings, South Dakota, Stremmel found herself in Minnesota after deciding to attend Gustavus Adolphus College where she majored in English and Communications. Stremmel was editor-inchief of her college newspaper “The Gustavian Weekly” and wrote for Gustavus’ alumni magazine, “the Gustavus Quarterly.” She has held internships with the “Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine” and “605 Magazine.” After graduating college last spring, she moved to Minneapolis to pursue a career in journalism.
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The Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association (MSFCA) has selected White Bear Lake Fire Chief Greg Peterson as its 2021 Fire Officer of the Year (population over 10,000). Peterson was appointed fire chief of the White Bear Lake department in September 2017. Since his appointment, he has thoughtfully navigated significant operational changes. In May 2018, for example, the city transitioned its in-house 911 dispatching services to Ramsey County’s Emergency Communications Center. This involved a complete overhaul of the department’s response protocols, changes that were seamless under Peterson’s leadership. Later in 2018, the fire department began to transition from a mostly part-time, paid-on-call model to a 24/7 staffed combination model that relies on 12 full-time positions supplemented by part-time duty crews. This involved the creation of entirely new operational protocols to replace longstanding traditions and policies. Additionally, both stations were retrofitted for sleeping quarters, a pay structure was created and a significant recruitment and hiring process was instituted. Peterson was intimately involved in each of these tasks, including his personal involvement in some of the demolition and construction work, where he stepped in to provide labor to make
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OBITUARIES John L. LeMay (Jack) 86 of White Bear Lake. Passed away peacefully on October 6. Preceded in death by parents William & Olive LeMay, brother Bill and sister Peachie(Hall) sons Larry & Jeff. Survived by wife Marlene of 65 years, Shelly (Tim), Mark (Michelle), Lori (Gordy), Tom (Sally), Charlie, Kathy (Steve), Kris (Bill). 17 grandchildren & 9 great-grandchildren. Jack worked at 3M for 40 yrs. Served in the Minnesota National Guard for 8 yrs. He was a 1953 graduate of White Bear Lake High School. A life-long member of St.Mary’s Of The Lake Catholic Church. He was an avid deer hunter and fisherman. Jack loved his family, friends, good food coupons & making gifts for all (especially his wooden birds). Special thanks to all who helped in caring for Jack in his final days. Mass Nov.24 at St. Mary’s Of The Lake Catholic Church 4741 Bald Eagle Ave. White Bear Lake at 11 a.m. Visitation 1 hr. prior to mass. Luncheon to follow at Kohler Hall. Donors choice for memorials.
Agnes (Halley) G. Lavorato Agnes G Lavorato (Halley), age 100 and a half years, of White Bear Lake, died peacefully on Saturday October 16th, 2021. Born on April 8th, 1921 in Centerville, Minnesota to parents Arthur and Clarice Halley, she was 8th out of 10 siblings who grew up on the family farm. After graduating from Harding High School, while living with her older sister Lillian, she went on to attend business college in St Paul. She began her career following graduation, working at the Twin Cities Arsenal during WWII, for Sears & Robuck, and at a fortuitous job as a cashier in a movie theater on the East side of St Paul. It was there she met a handsome Italian usher named Albert Lavorato. They were married on Dec. 27, 1941, spent 60 years together, and had one daughter Jeannie. Agnes’ work continued throughout her adult life and focused on accounting. She retired from the Roseville School District’s Superintendent’s Office after more than 30 years. She was also very active within her church community and with civic responsibilities. She spent years preparing taxes for seniors with AARP, and was the resident tax expert for obscure tax questions. She served as an election judge for Ramsey County, and was an avid volunteer for Ramsey County Friends of the Library. An active parishioner of St Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in White Bear, she volunteered for funeral services, as a prayer partner, and attended daily Mass for over 60 years. Most of all she loved and actively supported her family. As a young person, she spent all of her time with her siblings, and once married, she organized basement card parties, family picnics in Hugo, and time at their cabin on Mille Lacs Lake with family members and friends. Agnes and Albert’s daughter Jeannie married Larry Meyer, and moved to California where they had two girls – Rachel and Michelle. Agnes and Albert loved West Coast visits and holidays, and spent much of their time and love with their granddaughters. In her spare time, Agnes enjoyed bowling leagues, golf, hours of card playing with family and friends, marshmallow fights, trips to Mille Lacs and California, and travels around the country and abroad. Agnes also enjoyed a dedicated routine for a morning cup of coffee and a sweet roll with her WB coffee group over the last 30 years of her life. Her support of her family extended to nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and was marked by unconditional generosity, tolerance and love. She also found great pride and joy in her great granddaughters Emily Kunst and Josephina Hills. Arrangments MuellerMemorial.com ~ 651-429-4944
Eric Kurt Witzel Eric Kurt Witzel, 45 of White Bear Lake, MN. Passed away Thursday, October 14 surrounded by his family and friends. He leaves behind his wife, Ellen, and 3 children, Maggie, Addison and Mason; his parents, Gary and Marie; family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 29th at Eagle Brook Church in White Bear Lake, 2401 Buffalo Street, White Bear Lake. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. and will be followed by a service at 11 a.m. All are welcome. Memorials preferred. Holcomb Henry Boom Purcell www.holcombhenryboom.com 651-482-7606
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Injection students who attend Aesthetics Academy in Vadnais Heights are (from left) Kirsten Jennissen, Laura Swenson, Ilse De La Torre and Jasmin Rosas. Aesthetic injector and instructor Miya Swenson is in the front.
Richard (Dick) Dale Edwards Richard “Dick” Dale Edwards, 85 of White Bear Lake. Born August 19, 1936, Kansas City, Missouri. Passed away on October 19, 2021 at Ramsey County Care Center. Adopted by his parents Ralph and Naomi (nee Yeakley) Edwards as an infant. He lived in Hays, Kansas, until 1974. Relocated to White Bear Lake, Minnesota. He worked as a class A Boiler Engineer most of his life. Preceded in death by his parents; 2 infant brothers; and his sister Betty; second wife Glenna (nee Callester) Edwards. Survived by Special Friend Angel Stafsholt; children Rick Edwards; Chris Edwards; Melinda (Chuck) Fagnan; and Patricia (John) Madore; 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Also first wife and mother of his children, Barbara Edwards. A gathering to celebrate his life to be held on Thursday, November 4, 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Honsa Family Funeral Home, 2460 East County Road E, White Bear Lake.
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Aesthetics Academy opens in Vadnais Heights BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER
“Aesthetics is a booming industry,” says Austin Altenburg, director of Aesthetics Academy in Vadnais Heights. The academy opened this October and classes began last week. The academy adopts a different concept than what comes to mind when one thinks of “aesthetics.” It differs from other schools like Aveda Institute (which specializes in mainly cosmetology) by focusing on skin care and advanced aesthetic services like Botox and laser hair removal. The Altenburg family was in the aesthetics business for 16 years prior to opening Aesthetics Academy. Altenburg explained that the school started out of a need for quality educational programs for aesthetic services. “We wanted to provide good options for training, and we figured, let’s use our experience to provide quality education.” For those looking to apply, there are two types of students at Aesthetics Academy: skin care professionals and medical professionals. Those interested in learning more about skin care can start with beginner’s courses like Fundamental Esthetics. The school also accepts students who are already estheticians and cosmetologists who want to advance their skills. For those looking to pursue the medical professional route, Altenburg explained that many current medical professionals turn to aesthetics when they’re looking for a career change. “Some medical technicians working in hospitals with COVID patients are ready to look to do something different that’s fun and exciting and dynamic. It’s a totally different job. Even dentists and eye doctors are interested in integrating aesthetics as part of their practice.” While some might relegate aesthetics to just lip fillers and wrinkle prevention, Altenburg said that dermal fillers can be used for all types of medical treatments, including any disfiguration after a hip replacement. Alternburg explained that aesthetic procedures have become more normalized compared to 10 years ago, when getting Botox was considered taboo. As these procedures have become more common, there’s more of a need for well-educated students to perform the procedures. Aesthetics Academy student Michelle Barker has been an esthetician for 20 years and has seen how the technology has grown. For Barker, her education at the academy is another tool in her toolkit so she can stay up to date with the way the industry has advanced over the years. Barker said one of the main reasons she decided to attend the academy was for flexibility. “I’m a single mom, so I wanted a really flexible schedule. They just want to make sure you can be the best you, and that flexibility has really encouraged me.” Students can expect small class sizes for a more personalized experience, plus opportunities for hands-on experience. And hands-on experience requires willing clients. For those looking for aesthetic treatments, Aesthetics Academy offers discounted prices for those who are interested in getting aesthetic procedures at a fraction of the cost and performed under the supervision of trained professionals. The new school offers an opportunity for the community to take advantage of these services while fulfilling a need to educate those interested in learning more about the growing industry. For more information about Aesthetics Academy, visit aesthetics-academy.com.
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OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE
CERTIFICATE AND ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION FOR A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY I, Steve Simon, Secretary of State of Minnesota, do certify that: The following business entitly has duly complied with the relevant provisions of Minnesota Statutes listed below, and is formed or authorized to do business in Minnesota on and after this date with all the powers, rights and privileges, and subject to the limitations, duties and restrictions set forth in that chapter. The business entity is now legally registered under the laws of Minnesota. File Number: 1259770900028 Minnesota Statutes, Chapter: 322C Article 1. Name of Limited Liability Company: Julie A Hair Care L.L.C. Article 2. Registered Offlce Address: 2769 Longview Dr. N. St. Paul, MN 55109 Article 3. Desired Duration of LLC: Perpetual Article 4. Name and address of Organizer(s): Julie Brovitch 2769 Longview Dr. N. St. Paul, MN 55109 Dated: September 29, 2021 Signed: Julie Brovitch Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press October 20 and 27, 2021.
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE
CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifles: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Burton Charles Photography 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 290 Earl Street Saint Paul MN 55106 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. Burton C Bilharz 290 Earl Street Saint Paul MN 55106 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 6, 2021 Signed: Cheyenne Moseley Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press October 20 and 27, 2021.
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE
CERTIFICATE OF AMENDED ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes, the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifles: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: State Farm Specialty Products 2. The address of the principal place of business is or will be: 222 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60606 3. The name and address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name. (Only one signature is required by law.) Note: if the business owner is a corporation, you must list the legal corporate name and the legal Registered Offlce of the corporation. 10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 750 Rosemont, IL 60018 4. This certiflcate is an amendment of Certiflcate of Assumed Name number 1517578-2 flled with the Secretary of State on September 22, 2005. 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 6, 2021 Signed: Kathleen A. Sturgeon, Secretary Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press October 20 and 27, 2021.
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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 https://www.ramseycounty.us/businesses/doing-business-ramsey-county/contracts-vendors/ how-contract-ramsey-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: RFP-PUBW25308-/KB OPENING DATE: 11/18/2021 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS PROPOSALS FROM QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE SOFTWARE AND IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES FOR AN ONLINE PERMITTING SOFTWARE SYSTEM FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF RAMSEY COUNTY PERMITS. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: VIA ZOOM LINK IN SOLICITATION DOCUMENT. 11/04/2021. 2:00 P.M. CT. SOLICITATION: RFP-COMGR3225R-KR OPENING DATE: NOVEMBER 18, 2021 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE COMPLIANCE & ETHICS OFFICE, SEEKS A POLICY MANAGEMENT TOOL THAT PROVIDES AN EASILY SEARCHABLE AND NAVIGABLE CENTRAL REPOSITORY AND ENABLES REVIEW AND APPROVAL WORKFLOWS, VERSION CONTROL, ARCHIVING, POLICY DISTRIBUTION AND TRAINING, AND EMPLOYEE ATTESTATION OF POLICIES. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 27, 2021.
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE COUNTY MANAGER ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners that a public hearing will be held on November 9, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers of the Ramsey County Court House (located at 15 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102), with regard to amendments to the Ramsey County Administrative Ordinance in order to afford the public an opportunity to comment on the ordinance amendments. Food establishments, public swimming pools, hotels, manufactured home parks, solid waste haulers and facilities, hazardous waste generators and facilities, and other businesses are regulated by county ordinances. The Ramsey County Administrative Ordinance broadly sets the rules for enforcement and penalties of all other county ordinances. Under the current administrative ordinance, the flrst penalty for breaking the rules is a misdemeanor citation. This includes a flne and is considered a crime. The person who receives the misdemeanor citation then has a criminal record. Ramsey County is proposing to add a step of enforcement as an alternative to a misdemeanor (criminal) citation. The proposed step would be an administrative (civil) citation; it includes a flne only and would not be considered a crime nor create a criminal record. Materials related to this proposed change and the community engagement feedback compilation and analysis can be found at: https://www.ramsey
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county.us/your-government/ordinances-regulations/public-healthordinance-changes. Persons who intend to testify are requested to sign-up by emailing chiefclerk@co.ramsey.mn.us prior to November 9, 2021 or may contact the Chief Clerk — County Board at (651) 266-8014. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 27, 2021.
2109 County Road D East, Maplewood, MN 55109 Attorney License No: 0389106 Telephone: (651) 771-0050; FAX: (651) 771-0850 Email: letty@tuftlaw.com Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 20 and 27, 2021.
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021 The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. with the following members present: Frethem, MatasCastillo, McDonough, McGuire, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Chair Carter. Also present were Ryan O÷Connor, County Manager, and Sam Clark, Civil Division Director, Ramsey County Attorney÷s Offlce. AGENDA of October 12, 2021 was presented for approval. Motioned by McGuire, seconded by Reinhardt. Unanimously approved. MINUTES of October 5, 2021 were presented for approval. Motioned by McGuire, seconded by Ortega. Unanimously approved. PROCLAMATION Social Services —Licensed Family Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. Presented by Commissioner MatasCastillo. Brian Theine, Manager of Family Support Programs in Social Services, provided comments and accepted the proclamation on behalf of Ramsey County licensed family child care providers. Discussion can be found on archived video. Social Services - Foster Care Provider Appreciation Day. Presented by Commissioner McDonough. Brian Theine, Manager of Family Support Programs in Social Services, provided comments and accepted the proclamation on behalf of Ramsey County foster care providers. Discussion can be found on archived video. COVID Update - Presented by County Manager Ryan O÷Connor, Sara Hollie, Director - Public Health. Discussion can be found on archived video. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS Human Resources —Single Source Agreement with Deloitte Consulting LLP for Employee and Retiree Beneflt Consulting Services. Motioned by Ortega, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved. (B2021-217) Emergency Communications - Ramsey County Emergency Communications Center Security Camera System Replacement.. Motioned by Ortega, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved. (B2021-218) Community and Economic Development - Termination of Abatement Agreement for the Land O÷Lakes Expansion Project. Motioned by Ortega, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved. (B2021-219) Property Tax, Records and Election Services - Repurchase of a Tax-forfeited Property Located at 1008 Carroll Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104-5414. Motioned by Ortega, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved. (B2021-220) POLICY ITEMS Public Health - Presentation: Minimum Floor Price on Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco in Ramsey County. Presented by Sara Hollie - Director, Public Health and Selena Salfen —Health Educator, Public Health. Discussion can be found on archived video. Public Health - Minimum Floor Price on Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco in Ramsey County. Motioned by MatasCastillo, seconded by Frethem. Unanimously approved. (B2021-221) County Manager÷s Offlce, Health and Wellness Administration and Safety and Justice - Presentation: American Rescue Plan Act Funds for Violence Prevention Initiatives. Presented by County Manager Ryan O÷Connor, Kathy Hedin, Deputy County Manager —Health and Wellness, and Scott Williams, Deputy County Manager - Safety and Justice. Discussion can be found on archived video. 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 —Chair Carter declared the meeting adjourned at 11:12 a.m. CLOSED MEETING Pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 13D.03, the County Board met in a closed meeting, which was not open to the public. Re: Sheriff÷s Offlce Budget Appeal The Closed Meeting was called to order at 11:20 a.m. with the following members present: Commissioners Frethem, MatasCastillo, McDonough, McGuire, Ortega, Reinhardt and Chair Carter. Also present: Ryan O÷Connor, County Manager; Scott Williams, Deputy County Manager, Safety and Justice Service Team; Alex Kotze, Chief Financial Offlcer, Finance; Jenny Groskopf, Enterprise Risk Manager, Finance; Mee Cheng, Director of Administrative Services and Chief Clerk, County Manager÷s Offlce. Also present: Angela Brandt, Attorney, Larson King, LLP. The Board directed County Staff to proceed as discussed during the closed meeting. The Closed Meeting was adjourned at 12:15 p.m. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 27, 2021.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT, DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION
COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-21-1019 NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CARL F. BERGER (a/k/a CARL F BERGER) (a/k/a CARL F BERGER JR) (a/k/a CARL F BERGER, JR) (a/k/a CARL F. BERGER JR.) (a/k/a CARL FREDERICK BERGER) (a/k/a CARL FREDERICK BERGER JR) Decedent It is Ordered and Notice is given that on November 16, at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held using remote technology in this Court at 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent, dated July 24, 2003, (”Will‘), and for the appointment of Leandra G. Berger, whose address is 1285 Roselawn Avenue West, Roseville, Minnesota 55113 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. 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. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) 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. A charitable beneflciary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 501B.41, subdivision 5. Information on how to participate in the remote hearing may be obtained by calling the Court at 651-266-8145. Dated: October 15, 2021 Benjamin Linker, Deputy Court Administrator Attorney for Leandra G. Berger Letty M-S Van Ert Tuft, Lach, Jerabek & O÷Connell, PLLC
COURT FILE NUMBER : 62-PR-21-876 CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In re the Estate of: Sharon Mae Kruger, 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 July 1, 1993 has been flled with the Probate Registrar, and the application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed Barbara K. Born, 120 Demont Ave. E, Apt. 316, Little Canada, MN 55117 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 20, 2021 Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Self-Represented Litigant: Barbara K. Born 120 Demont Ave. E, Apt. 316 Little Canada, MN 55117 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 20 and 27, 2021.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, RAMSEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION
COURT FILE NUMBER : 62-PR-21-981 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Helen R. Gatheridge, Decedent Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent÷s Will, dated April 10, 2015, and (”Will‘), has been flled with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Charlotte Gatheridge, who address is 7126 14th Avenue S., Richfleld, Minnesota, 55423 and Myrna Mibus, whose address is 2001 Ontario Drive, Northfleld, Minnesota, 55057, 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. A charitable beneflciary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 501B.41, subdivision 5. Dated: October 15, 2021 Laura J. Stevens, Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Paul D. Funke, Hansen Dordell 3900 Northwoods Drive, Suite 250, St. Paul, MN 55112 Attorney License No: 0395366 Telephone: (651) 332-8710; FAX: (651) 482-8909 Email: pfunke@hansendordell.com Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 27 and November 3, 2021.
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COURT FILE NUMBER : 62-PR-21-925 CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In re the Estate of: Mary A. Curry, 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 October 16, 2017 has been flled with the Probate Registrar, and the application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed Julie Dawn Romine, whose address is 2618 Charlotte Street, Roseville, MN 55113, 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: October 6, 2021 Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Self-Represented Litigant: Julie Dawn Romine 2618 Charlotte Street, Roseville, MN 55113 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 27 and November 3, 2021.
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NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE PRESENTATION EXPLORES WHITE BEAR LAKE’S
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“WILLY WONKA JR”
Hanifl Performing Arts Center, Oct. 29 - 31 Tickets at childrensperformingartsmn.org The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. It is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth and a perfect show for this Halloween weekend!
WHITE BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS “INTO THE WOODS” Nov. 12 - 20 White Bear Lake HS Theater Tickets at https://sites.google.com/isd624. org/musical-theatre/into-the-woods The Brothers Grimm hit the stage with an epic fairytale about wishes, family and the choices we make.
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ovember is Native American History Month, and White Bear Lake happens to be a community rich in its Native heritage, past and present. This month, the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society will delve into the lasting impact of the Native American communities in a virtual presentation on Native American heritage. The program will be presented by White Bear Lake Area Historical Society Executive Director Sara Markoe Hanson and Lakeshore Players Executive Director and WBLAHS board member Rob Thomas. In Dakota, Thomas is known as Wokiksuye Yuha Mani, which translates to “Walks with Memories,” a name given to him by his grandmother who was born among the Santee Dakota Tribe of Nebraska. “The White Bear Lake area has an incredible history and, like everywhere on this entire planet, there were some wonderful things and some things we may not be proud of that we should acknowledge and discuss,” Thomas said. “We become a more enlightened community, a more inclusive community and a stronger community when we understand our history and understand some of the context surrounding it.” White Bear Lake has records of human occupation stretching back hundreds of years. One of the most notable examples was the presence of at least 10 Indigenous burial mounds beside the lake, which will be featured in the presentation. The lake was well known as a seasonal resource for the Dakota and Ojibwe people who hunted and fished on its shores and was marked as a point of significance on early maps of the region. But the burial mounds would seem to indicate that ancient people resided in the area at least semi-permanently, Hanson said. “It’s significant to me that there were that many; usually that means there’s a village in the vicinity,” she said. Although these sites are rooted in ancient history, it’s important to emphasize that the legacy of Native American residence thrives in
modern White Bear Lake. “So often we think of Native Americans as an interesting piece of history from long past, but we’re still here and we’re still around,” Thomas said. “We’re practicing our culture on a daily basis, incorporating it into our everyday lives.” Historically, there was a very strong Dakota presence in the region, but today there are members of many different Indigenous tribes and countless cultural backgrounds who call this community home. “I’m excited at using history and context to re-engage anyone who’s interested in the discussion of how each and every one of us is affected by the disconnect from the land that used to be stewarded by Indigenous People,” Thomas said. “My hope is that, after hearing our presentation, they’ll look at life with a slightly different lens and fresh perspective that when we talk about Native Americans, we’re talking about living people that exist right here in our community today.” From the iconic white bear mascot to local names like “Mahtomedi” and “Matoska,” the identity of the community has been shaped by Native American residents in many ways; some that haven’t yet been fully explored. “It’s the lake that’s the magic that has drawn people here, whether it’s vacationers or Native Americans who want to be close to the water to use for fishing, swimming, or boating. We’re several hundred years into things, but we certainly aren’t the first and I’m sure we won’t be the last,” Hanson said. Programs like this one always open the door to new views on history, Hanson said. Part of the appeal is bringing members of the community together and learning from their personal stories to help add to rich knowledge and culture of White Bear Lake. The Native American Heritage presentation will take place virtually at 6 p.m., Nov. 22. Anyone can sign up using rclreads.org; visit whitebearhistory.org to learn more.
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t 12 years old, local performer Mavyn Allen already has several theater roles and at least two film credits to her name. Mavyn has been acting and singing onstage since second grade, when she gave her first performance in the Children’s Performing Arts Legacy Program. Currently, Mavyn attends Chisago Lakes
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White Bear Center for the Arts Nov. 13, 1-3pm During National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), writers from around the globe commit to writing 50,000 words of a novel in 30 days. To support you on your writing journey, WBCA will sponsor two virtual write-ins during the month of November. Class ID: NW01 For more info, visit whitebeararts.org
WRITING WORKSHOP WITH MARCIE RENDON
White Bear Center for the Arts, Nov. 16 & 18, 6-8pm Marcie Rendon, White Earth Anishinabe, will conduct a writing workshop that will
focus on writing prompts and reading of each other’s work; with a focus on character development and character driven storylines. CLASS ID: A2M2 For more info, visit whitebeararts.org
“WHITE CHRISTMAS”
Hanifl Performing Arts Center, White Bear Lake Nov. 18 - Dec. 12 Tickets at lakeshoreplayers.org Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. A great show to put you in the holiday spirit.
MAHTOMEDI HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS “CHICAGO” Nov. 18 - 21 Chautauqua Theater Tickets at zephyrfinearts.org/Theatre/
NORDIC PEG DOLL CLASS WITH KRISTIN CAMP
White Bear Center for the Arts, Nov. 20, 1-3:30pm Create a Nordic peg doll, starting with the raw wood doll itself. The felted and embroidered embellishments (hat and apron) can be made in class, taken home to finish in your own style, or purchased in the classroom. CLASS ID: 91FE For more info, visit whitebeararts.org
“ELF, THE MUSICAL JR”
Lee Performing Arts Center, Forest Lake, Dec. 10 - 19 Tickets at childrensperformingartsmn.org Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. This is a must see family friendly show this holiday season.
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LAKESHORE PLAYERS RETURNS TO IN-PERSON PERFORMANCES
After nearly two years of closing the curtains on live performances, Lakeshore Players Theatre will return to in-person shows at the start of its 69th season. “During the pandemic, we were faced with the choice to shut down completely or to get creative and figure out a way to continue to provide entertaining and enriching content to our community when they needed it the most,” said Executive Director Rob Thomas. “We chose to continue programming. Though we’re proud of what we were able to accomplish during that time, we’ve been longing for the day we could gather our community together again to safely experience live theater.” The health and safety of the audience is top of mind as the theater returns to more normal operations. This means that guests will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or produce a negative COVID-19
Middle School as a seventh grader. For her, performing is all about having fun, enjoying the process and making great memories with friends. Her acting chops landed her a role in film titled “Edge of Insanity” released in 2021, as well as a Minnesota-based feature film titled “The Ballad of Travis Hunter.” She has also been cast in a fantasy web series called “Hidden Falls.” In the meantime, she’s appeared on stage as Elsa in “Frozen Jr.,” and in CPA’s production of “Shrek Jr.,” and keeps busy with rehearsals for competition dance
test taken with 72 hours before attending an indoor performance. Guests are also asked to stay masked when indoors. Lakeshore staff and performers are all fully vaccinated. “We’ll continue to monitor recommendations of the Minnesota Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control and will make policy changes accordingly,” Thomas said. “In the meantime, our staff is busy getting ready to welcome our community back to their community stage.” The season will launch with the holiday classic “White Christmas,” opening Nov. 18. Later in the season, Lakeshore will present “Clue,” “An Evening with Ella & Harold,” “Death of Salesman,” and the popular “10-Minute Play Festival.” Visit lakeshoreplayers.org to learn more about COVID-19 protocols and the 2021-2022 theater season.
line. Fellow actors have voted her “most likely to be on Broadway,” which is indeed her hope for the future. She considers her mother, Carissa Allen, one of her most important influences. “My mom helps me throughout all of my performances and she makes sure to get everything done,” Mavyn said. “She’s just my biggest supporter.” Although Mavyn is a few years away from graduation, she knows her goal is to attend a performing arts school that will one day put her on Broadway.
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Southeast area projects complete BY CYNTHIA SOWDEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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People who live along Homewood and Lakewood Avenues in White Bear Township can once again enjoy the silence — the improvement projects along those streets are substantially complete. With the arrival of cooler temperatures, mailbox installations,
front yard resodding and the final layer of blacktop were all the work that remained as of the Oct. 18 township board meeting. The project was expected to wrap up the last week of October. There were more drainage issues than anticipated, and the township added more storm sewer pipes
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and catch basins than originally planned. Even so, the township was able to realize a cost savings, thanks to competitive pricing. The original estimate came in at $ 3.8 million; final costs are expected to total $ 3.5 million. Those savings will be passed on to homeowners. Special assessments had originally been pegged at $11,000 per unit; payments would have been spread over 10 years at 3.5% interest. The township board was able to take some of the sting out of the assessments. Now, 142 households will pay $ 9,000 over 10 years at 3% interest. Homeowners can avoid the interest charges if they pay the entire assessment within 30 days.
Fast forward from 1915 to present and continuing the tradition of a Halloween Dance at our location in White Bear Lake. Join us as we once again make history as we host our 10th Annual Halloween Party at Kellerman’s Event Center with live music and dancing. We may not be able to charge a dollar per couple any longer but we guarantee you will get your money’s worth and make new memories.
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White Bear Press – October 21, 1915 Let yourself and friends come together on Halloween night and dance in the Auditorium by the candle’s light. Saturday evening, Oct 30th. Refreshments. Tickets $1 per couple. Invitations for the dance have been sent out, but if you did not receive one it was because your name was overlooked and we take this opportunity to invite you. —The White Bear Auditorium Association
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Scaring up some Halloween fun Above: Jill Thompson, Marc Wojcik and Nicole Rasmusson got into the spirit of the recent Scare in White Bear running event with makeup and costumes. The early evening event in White Bear Lake included a torch-lit 5K run along Lake Avenue and a weanie roast at Memorial Beach.
Above: A ghostly, animated sentinel stands near the shoreline of White Bear Lake. The figure is one of the new additions to an extensive Halloween display along Lake Avenue, curated by Gary and Mark Christianson, that has been expanded into a Halloween trail featuring music, animated characters and theatrical lighting.
At right: Visitors check out an elaborate Halloween display near the pedestrian trail along Lake Avenue.
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BEAR SPORTS BRIEFS Cross country: Bear boys 4th in SEC meet The White Bear Lake boys placed fourth in the Suburban East Conference meet Oct. 19, at Tanners Brook Golf Course near Forest Lake. The Bears had two all-conference runners in senior Ernest Mattson, who placed fourth 15:50.63, and sophomore Luke Williams in 10th with 16:19.81. Bear senior Michael Hoffman was 28th (17:03.25), senior Sador Wondeson 37th (17:23.89) and freshman Isaac Kolstad 39th (17:26.90). Mounds View was team champion. Forest Lake’s Daniel Vanacker was individual champion in 15:26.39.
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White Bear Lake, playing its first section championship since 2012, lost to top-seeded Stillwater 2-0 on Tuesday, Oct. 19, in Stillwater. The No. 4 ranked Ponies (13-3-2) captured their fourth straight section title while logging their 11th shutout, and second against the Bears. The No. 8 ranked Bears finished 13-5-1 after ending a string of six straight section semifinals losses by beating East Ridge 3-2 in overtime. “This was a great team to coach,” said John Dierkhising, co-coach with Dave Ashley. “I am glad they got to experience the section finals. I think next year we will be a favorite in the section if we can stay healthy.” The losses all came against four state qualifiers, all seeded in the top four at state, Dierkhising said. “We are disappointed we couldn’t make it to state, but we had a great season. We just were a level below (those teams),” Dierkhising said. “We only had one junior on varsity this year and started seven or eight freshmen and sophomores. Taking on senior/junior heavy teams like Stillwater, Centennial and Rosemount will help for next season and beyond.” Ten seniors bowed out, including four-year starter Eckerle. “My teammates and I had a blast playing White Bear soccer,” said Eckerle, whose next team will be South Dakota State. “This year especially, the team bonded super well and everyone got along. I was very lucky to play with many talented girls over my four years.”
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Cross country: Girls 7th in SEC The White Bear Lake girls placed seventh in the Suburban East Conference meet Oct. 19 at Tanners Brook. Lily Schneider placed 31st (20:51), Katelyn Porter 33rd (21:05), Ally Mattson 38th (21:21), Maia Nebo 40th (21:22) and Maggie Blanding 41st (21:30). Mounds View was team champion. Halle Mestery of East Ridge was individual champion in 18:06. Tennis: Bears conclude season The White Bear Lake tennis season ended at section individuals play Oct. 4. Alexina Erickson in singles, and Tally Domschot/Joey Sunder and Alex Reiland/Maggie Blanding in doubles all had a first-round win and lost in the second round. Swimming: Bears tie Park in fina e The White Bear Lake swimmers, after losing their first seven dual meets, tied Park of Cottage Grove 92-92 in their finale on Oct. 19. Park won nine of 12 events but the Bears had more depth. Bear sophomore Lucy Borofko won the 100 freestyle (56.59) and backstroke (1:06.13). The Bears won the 400 freestyle relay with Lily Jenkins, Kaisa Brown, Emma Masso and Borofka (4:11.66). Two of the top divers in the conference dueled with Park’s Caitlyn Greenwalt (1:03.95) edging the Bears’ Gianna McLeod (236.70).
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Football: Bears thump Totino-Grace 35-14, head into playoffs 6-2 BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
A blocked punt and a long interception return helped White Bear Lake pummel Totino-Grace 35-14 in a game where the offense didn’t generate much offense Friday night in Fridley. The Bears capped a 6-2 regular season, their first winning season since 2012, and now will pursue their first playoff win since 2014. In the Class 6A playoffs, the Bears, seed 4th in their quad-
rant, will host No. 5 Lakeville North (3-5) on Friday at 7 p.m., with the winner facing No. 1 Eden Prairie or No. 8 Coon Rapids the following Friday. Class 6A is divided into Gold and Maroon divisions with Gold having tougher schedules, reflected in the seedings. Chris Heim, junior linebacker, blocked an Eagle punt in the second quarter, giving the Bears a short field, and Connor Gerrell hit Rayshaun Brakes for a 33-yard touchdown, making it 14-0. With the Bears up 28-7 in the
fourth quarter, senior safety Mike Delaney swiped a Nick Ruhonen pass near the sideline, turned a corner and sped 95 yards untouched to the end zone, along with a convoy of teammates. That was Delany’s second defensive TD in as many weeks; he scored against Osseo after yanking the ball from a halfback. Totino-Grace (1-7) held the Bears to 219 yards (131 rushing, 87 passing) and made things interesting by controlling the ball deep in Bears territory for most of the
third quarter. With an 11-yard touchdown pass from Ruhonen to Adam Molitor, they pulled within 14-7. The Bears responded with a 21-point fourth quarter. Two short TD drives were set up by their defense, before the exclamation point by Delaney. The Eagles threw a touchdown pass against the subs in the final minute. The Bears held the Eagles to 57 ground yards in 23 plays, counting three quarterback sacks. Toluwalope Oyekunie, Sloan and Damarion Pollard
had sacks, and Oyekunie made three tackles-for-loss in all. Anthony Lewis-Royal gained 89 yards in 27 carries, with one- and two-yard touchdowns, giving him 20 for the season. Sloan had 27 yards in four totes, with an 11-yard touchdown, his first. Gerrell completed seven of 12 for 87 yards with one interception. Brakes caught four for 69 yards and his eighth TD. Michael McCormack was 5-for-5 on conversions. Gerrell also had a 61-yard punt that was downed on the one-yard line.
ZEPHYRS SPORTS BRIEFS and pulled into a final third-place tie in the Metro East Conference. Two Rivers and Simley were each 8-2 in conference, Mahtomedi and North St. Paul each 5-2, Hill-Murray 3-4, Tartan 3-5, Hastings 1-8 and South St. Paul 0-8. The Zephyrs, 13-13 overall, are seeded No. 2 in Section 4AAA behind Chisago Lakes, and will host No. 7 Harding on Wednesday. The winner will face No. 3 Hill-Murray or No. 6 St. Paul Johnson on Friday at high seed. Zephyrs Swim and Dive Midseason Update by Zoe Roettger The Mahtomedi girls Swim & Dive team’s season continued at the Woodbury Pumpkin Invite Sept. 25, originally scheduled with four teams but two withdrew. Woodbury won the all-varsity dual-meet. First place finishers for the Zephyrs were: Skylar Gillow Clowser (200 Yard Freestyle); Elizabeth Hansen, Ella Matson, Gillow Clowser, and Abigail Wright (200 Yard Freestyle Relay); Emmerson Buckley (100 Yard Backstroke); Hansen (100 Yard Breaststroke) – setting meet records for these 4 events at the competition. On Sept. 30 the Zephyrs dominated over the North St. Paul Polars, with the varsity team winning 8 of their events with a final score of 99 – 60. Mahtomedi defeated the Simley Spartans Oct. 7, 97 – 73 with the varsity team taking first in half of their events. An Oct. 14 home meet was their last dual match-up of the season with the Zephrys beating the Hill Murray Pioneers 100-78. Stay tuned as the season continues into True Team competitions and Sections, and then wraps up at the State meet.
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Tennis: Munson is section runner-up for 4th state trip Mahtomedi sophomore Annika Munson qualified for the state tournament for the fourth straight year by placing second in the Section 4AA singles tournament on Tuesday, Oct.19. Munson reached the finals with three wins over two days, getting past Spring Lake Park’s Katerina Siskova 6-0, 6-2 in the semifinals. Roseville’s Nicole Ridenour edged Munson 7-5, 7-6 (7-3) in the final. She will take a 20-4 record into the state singles Thursday and Friday at the University of Minnesota. Mari Meger was 2-2 in singles, and Nina Vander Louw/Campbell Albers were 2-2 in doubles, each placing fourth. Sonya Potthoff/Kate Hoffman won two of three matches.
Volleyball: Zephyrs (13-13) tip Simley, get No. 2 section seed The Mahtomedi Zephyrs beat cochampion Simley 25-22, 25-13, 27-25 in their conference finale Oct. 19
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Boys soccer: Zephyrs blank H-M, advance to state tournament The Mahtomedi Zephyrs are headed for the state tournament after turning back Hill-Murray 2-0 for the Section 4AA championship at home Tuesday, Oct. 19. The top-seeded Zephyrs (17-2) got eight saves from goalie Cavanaugh Bruner in the shutout of the No. 2 Pioneers (15-3). Yassin Hussein booted one goal and assisted on the other by David Wolsfeld. Kyle Schmidt assisted on Hussein’s goal. Pioneer goalie Owen Dinzeo stopped seven of nine shots. The Zephyrs, ranked No. 3 in Class 2A, middle of three classes, have won nine straight, including six shutouts and one forfeit win. Zephyr goal leaders with 11 apiece are Hussein, Schmidt and Leonardo De La Torre. Mahtomedi will play their eighth state tournament and first since 2016. The Zephyrs have nine section titles but there was no state tournament in 2020. The Zephyrs are seeded No. 2 and face Cloquet-Esko-Carlton on Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., in Irondale. Other pairings are No. 1 Orono vs. Byron, No. 4 Willmar vs. No. 5 Worthington, and No. 3 Holy Angels vs. St. Cloud Tech. Semifinals will be held Nov. 3 at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Cross country: Zephyr girls are MEC champions; boys are 3rd The Mahtomedi girls cross country team had five of the top 12 runners and captured Metro East Conference championship on Tuesday. While the girls placed first among five teams, the boys were third among nine teams, at St. Croix Bluffs in Hastings. Zephyr freshman Gabby Fox placed second in 20:42, followed by junior Makayla Fischer in third (20:43), sophomore Sarah Brings fifth (20:54), junior Claire Wirka sixth (20:59) and junior Anna Thompson 12th (22:21), all making all-conference. Mahtomedi had 28 points, Two Rivers 38, Hastings 95, Simley 110 and Hill-Murray 120. Simley freshman Megan Gillerud was individual champion in 20:24. The Zephyrs, coached by Jim Driscoll, picked up their first conference title since 2015. They were a close second (via tiebreaker) in 2019. Four seniors led the Zephyr boys as Ryan Malvey placed ninth (17:45), Lucas Granec 11th (17:55), Mackinley Commander 12th (17:56) and Chris Benson 16th (18:14). Wyatt Siess, a junior, was 17th (18:15). St. Thomas Academy was champion and had the individual winner in junior Emmett Wolf (16:16). The Cadets had 54 points, Two Rivers 57, Mahtomedi 65, Simley 120, Hastings 129, Tartan 176, North 189, HillMurray 198 and South St. Paul 207.
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Girls soccer: Zephyrs gain state after shootout with Totino-Grace The Mahtomedi Zephyr girls celebrated a section soccer championship win twice Tuesday, Oct. 19 at home, and the second one was for real. In regulation, the Zephyrs (14-2-2) had scored an apparent last-second game-winner on a rebound off a free kick and broke into a delirious celebration, but the officials conferred for a minute, then ruled that the clock had run out. The Zephyrs went to a shootout against Totino-Grace (11-5-2) and won it 4-2, officially defeating the Eagles 2-1 for the Section 4AA crown. The shootout participants hugged at midfield and were quickly enveloped by the rest of the squad. Mahtomedi, ranked No. 3, will make its 16th state appearance. They’ve won nine Class A state titles and this year will play in Class 2A (middle of three) in a new three-class system. Seeded third by the coaches, the Zephyrs face Mankato West on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in Eden Prairie. Other pairings are No. 1 Benilde-St. Margaret’s vs. Alexandria, No. 4 St. Francis vs. No. 5 Cloquet-Carlton, and No. 2 Holy Angels vs. Byron. The semifinals will be held Nov. 4. The Zephrys trailed 1-0 before Beulke knotted the score in the 67th minute with a 20-yard shot on the run into the corner of the net, her 18th goal of the year.
Two grueling 10-minute suddendeath overtimes went scoreless. Goalie Paige Janssen dived to knock away a strong shot by the Eagles in the first OT. In the shootout, T-G made its first two, but their third sailed over the bar and the fourth was stopped by Janssen. Meanwhile, Mahtomedi’s Jessica Searles, Anabel Hillstrom, Beulke and Lily Lindquist all buried their shots.
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Football: Zephyrs top Packers 35-12 and enter playoffs 6-2 The Mahtomedi Zephyrs finished the regular season with a 3512 victory at South St. Paul on Wednesday evening and will take a 6-2 record into sectionals. The Zephyrs were seeded first in Section 4, Class 5A and will have a first-round bye before hosting the winner of North St. Paul vs. CretinDerham Hall. Jordan Hull carried 18 times for 114 yards, including a 59-yard run, and scored one touchdown. Nicholas Beiersdorf carried 10 times for 73 yards and scored twice. Jonathan Harvey had six carries for 35 yards, and Corey Bohmert seven for 33. Quarterback Charles Brandt scored on both his carries, from four and two yards. He completed all four passes for 96 yards. Michael Barry caught two passes, for 59- and 19-yard gains. Gunnar Woods had two catches for 18 yards. The Zephyrs held the Packers (2-6) to 169 yards, all on the ground. Billy Arlandson made 10 tackles and JP Johnson eight. Cody Dvorak had a quarterback sack.
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When: 4-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29 Where: Pillars of White Bear Lake parking lot, 4650 Centerville Rd. Details: Free trick or treating event for children. Contact: 651-762-6121
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Halloween Party When: 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29 Where: Community Park, 641 County Rd. F, Vadnais Heights Details: Party outside under the lights and costume parade through the Scarecrow Trail. Free games and treats. Food shelf donations accepted. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com
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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
SOUTH SHORE TRINITY 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
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.
LAKEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER TRUNK OR TREAT
When: 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 Where: Lakewood Community Center, 2080 Woodlynn Ave., Maplewood Details: Candy, games, prizes, food and music for the whole family in the Salvation Army parking lot. Contact: 651-779-9177
ONE NIGHT WITH ELVIS
When: 8-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 Where: The Village Inn & Stadium, 3600 Hoffman Rd., White Bear Lake Details: See performance by Elvis tribute artist Everett Howie Atherton. $5 per ticket goes to WBL Police Association. Contact: 612-790-6104 or onenightwithelvis.com
KOWALSKI’S STRIVE 10 MILER, 5K
When: noon Sunday, Nov. 7 Where: Boatworks Commons, 4495 Lake Ave. S. Details: 10 mile run around White Bear Lake; also 5K course. Registration $25 before Oct. 31 Contact: midwestevents.com
FOREST BATHING
When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov 7 and 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21 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
MAHTOMEDI MUSIC FACULTY CONCERT When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7 Where: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, Mahtomedi High School Details: ISD832 music teachers join together in presenting a varied and entertaining concert to raise money for extra musical activities in their classrooms and the Kelly Spaulding Scholarship Fund. Tickets $20/adult; $15/seniors; $12 students. Contact: 651-605-1124 or wildwoodartistseries.com
LPT BOOK CLUB
When: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8 Where: Online Details: Sign up to read portions of the book, or watch the readings. November’s book selection is “Holmes & Watson” by Jeffrey Hatcher. Online and in-person book club events will alternate. Contact; lakeshoreplayers.org
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When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29 Where: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Family-friendly concert by Bill Chouinard on the 1927 IV/108 Casavant/Schantz organ, replete with special lighting and video effects. Children’s costume parade in the Sanctuary (non-violent costumes). Pizza sold by the slice prior to concert at 5:30 p.m.; refreshments and treats follow performance. Contact: 651-426-3261 or saintandrews.org
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
When: 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 500 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Public invited to discuss ideas for a bicycle and pedestrian trail along Highway 96 on the North Shore
of White Bear Lake. Opportunity to view and discuss Lake Links’ visualizations of a possible trail alignment and to discuss options. Contact: lakelinks.net
ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB
When: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Hike along paved trail and and downtown streets, approx. 3 miles. Contact: stpaulhike.com
NORTHEAST RESIDENCE VIRTUAL EVENT
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9 Where: nerinc.org/virtual-open-house Details: John Estrem, CEO of Northeast Residence taked participants through “ a day in the life” of staff members who assist in the organization’s group homes for adults and children with developmental disabilities in the Northeast Metro.
VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK
When: 6:10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10 Where: Zoom Details: Bestselling author, librarian, literary critic, and devoted reader Nancy Pearl regularly speaks about the importance and pleasure of reading at libraries and other groups around the world. Members of the Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries’ Board will also provide updates from the organization and announce the winner of the inaugural Ruth Palmer Award during the virtual event. $50 per household; $25 for Friends members. Proceeds benefit Ramsey County Libraries. Register online. Contact: rclfriends.org
2ND ANNUAL JINGLE BEAR ONLINE AUCTION
When: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10 through 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 Where: Online, whitebearrotary.org Details: Funds raised will support local and global Rotary projects in the coming year. Preview the auction items on the website.
ONGOING EVENTS SCARECROW TRAIL
When: Through Oct. 31 Where: Community Park, 641 County Rd. F, Vadnais Heights Details: See hand-built scarecrows during park hours. Free. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.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
NORTHSTAR WATERMEDIA NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION When: Through Nov. 4 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Juried art exhibition featuring 50 selected paintings by local and regional artists. Contact: northstarwatermedia.com
“WATER FLOWS, LIFE BLOOMS” EXHIBITION
When: Through Nov. 11 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: See work by Japanese artist Mayumi Amada in the WBCA’s new Ford Family Gallery. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts. org
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Cup and Cone to close early Citing staffing concerns, Cup and Cone announced it will close early this year. The establishment will close for the season on Saturday, Oct. 30. Opening Day 2022 is planned on March 9.
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Speakers Tim David and Bill Walsh BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER
WHITE BEAR LAKE — The question on most opponents’ minds seemed to be, "How did the Rush Line project get this far?" About 200 people, mostly anti-Rush Line, attended a public forum last week called by City Council member Bill Walsh at Kellerman’s Event Center. One by one, residents stood up to criticize the $474 million rapid transit bus route often described as a "boondoggle." The councilman is fighting to stop the 89 buses that will travel from St. Paul to downtown White Bear Lake every weekday. "The project doesn’t fit White Bear Lake, and it doesn’t fit our historic downtown," stated Walsh, who said he’s trying to convince fellow council members to adopt a similar sentiment. Joining Walsh to kick off the forum was Tim David, a 50-year resident who leads the No Rush Line Coalition, a group created about five months ago to stop the mega bus project. They are not opposed to public transportation. David acknowledged the larger-thanexpected crowd, noting "it shows how important this project is up and down the corridor." "The county and Metropolitan Council have done their road shows. Now it’s our turn to talk about who we are," he said. "Many still say they don’t know what Rush Line is about." David gave a quick recap, noting that the rapid transit project involves 89 buses Monday through Friday (178 round trips, with fewer buses on the weekend) running from St. Paul to
White Bear Lake with an estimated ridership of 5,600 people per day. The 64-foot articulated diesel buses will stop 21 times along the 15-mile route. The fleet will eventually transition to electric vehicles "in the years ahead," he was told. There will also be a six-mile impact on the Bruce Vento Trail, which will be reconstructed to accommodate a bus lane. Changes to the regional trail struck a chord with avid bicyclist and longtime resident Jim Muellner, who questioned if the county will restore the damage it does if ridership numbers are not achieved. He added he doesn’t understand why a bike trail is being polluted with bus fumes. Former Maplewood Mayor Diana Longrie noted that the trail is an ecological greenway and a safe corridor for wildlife. "Once we put buses and a concrete freeway through the woods, drivers won’t see the wildlife in the dark," she said. Other longtime residents who took turns voicing their concerns included Historical Society member Joan Michaud. She got emotional as she talked about volunteering as a bus tour guide taking visitors around "our beautiful town." "White Bear is special," Michaud said. "I beg those in charge of politics, don’t ruin it, please." Coalition member Greg Lees read a letter from Frandsen Bank president Kevin Whelan, who wrote that White Bear’s unique small-town charm will be "irreparably harmed" by Rush Line. The Vadnais Heights banker pointed out that the project will cost $31.6
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Gem Lake voted "no" to the project in 2020. Mayor Gretchen Artig-Swomley said at the time that her small city "felt alone in the fight" regarding Rush Line. "We came out against this from the very beginning," she said. "The plan does not make sense. Gem Lake has two houses within walking distance of a station." The mayor felt the project creeped forward "under the radar." "They’d ask if we wanted blue seats or green in the stations, but never if it was a good idea," she said. "From the beginning, we were concerned about ridership." Ridership numbers for metro BRT lines show a 43% drop first quarter 2021 over 2020, according to a Star Tribune article that reported ridership numbers were devastated by the pandemic. Artig-Swomley said she finds it "appalling" that the "massive opposition" to the project is going unheeded. "It makes me very sad," admitted the mayor. For the county’s part, literature dated October 2021 on frequently asked questions and common misconceptions was provided on tables at the forum. The material can be found at rushline.org. Public input has served to improve the BRT project, Reinhardt said in her email. As it transitions as the Purple Line to the Met Council, she iterated her commitment to the project, "and the mobility, access and economic opportunity it will provide for the East Metro and the region." The name change to Purple Line appeared to be confusing to some. When asked the question, David replied that the coalition refuses to accept the Purple Line terminology. "We still refer to it as Rush Line," he said. "The Metropolitan Council has a policy that when a BRT goes operational they give it a name. This is not operational. We think they are trying to accelerate the rebranding it to get away from the Rush Line name, which has such a bad view in public opinion. We think it’s inappropriate. We won’t call it the Purple Line." At the forum’s close, David said the coalition is asking elected officials to pause the project and re-assess ridership estimates that will likely impact design and cost and to conduct a cost/benefit analysis. The coalition is also working with Congressman Tom Emmers’ office to talk to the right people at the Federal Transit Administration, which approves funding. "It’s not too late to stop the project," he said. "The Rush Line BRT is still a proposal to the federal government at this point. We have deliberate tactics that we are pursuing. We have action items. Most important right now is to mobilize you folks to contact your elected officials."
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WHITE BEAR LAKE — Dock length in Commercial Bay will remain at 300 feet. Both the city and Tally’s Dockside asked the White Bear Lake Conservation District to amend its ordinance and allow 345-foot docks. Tally’s owner Keith Dehnert did not speak at a public hearing on the matter Oct. 19, but sent a letter to the board saying he needed an extension because the elevation change from his building to the water requires a 30-foot ramp to accommodate wheelchair access. The ramp requires an extension out into the lake. Low water depth at the water’s edge was also cited as a reason for longer docks. Docks of White Bear owner Brian McGoldrick, Tally’s neighbor, pointed out that the DNR has a provision in its handbook regarding access to navigable waters when lake levels are low, which they’re not now. The marina operator asked the district board to abide by what the DNR allows. "Whatever is on their permit for length is what you should have," he maintained, adding that marina benefits should be tied to assets. According to McGoldrick, White Bear Shopping Center owns 78% of Commercial Bay’s shoreline. Docks of White Bear, a tenant, owns 40% of the slips. In his letter to the board, Dehnert mentioned a new dock placed by Docks of White Bear at the end of Whitaker Street prior to the July Fourth holiday that he said obstructs navigation to Tally’s gas dock. The dock is very close to the authorized dock usage area (ADUA) property line extension near the shoreline. "This dock should not be allowed in this location," Dehnert wrote the board and cited an ordinance that states "no dock shall be so located to obstruct navigable waters." Board members did not bring up Tally’s beef about the dock. They did discuss the possibility of having no limit on length or doing what McGoldrick suggested and leaving it up to the DNR. The city has the longest dock at 331 feet. Its DNR permit allows 288 feet. "You’ve been very patient with Commercial Bay," Counsel Alan Kantrud told the board. "Basically, everyone there has docks beyond 300 feet." White Bear Lake Director Mike Parenteau pointed out that dock length is the only way to control the number of boats in the bay. Obviously, the longer the docks, the more slips marina operators can rent. "They would just keep adding slips if there was no limit," he said. "There are almost 500 boats in there now, and it gets pretty congested." Before water levels dropped, the 300-foot maximum was fine, observed Mahtomedi Director Mark Ganz. "Now that water levels are up, it’s not OK anymore.
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"For example," Ganz explained. "If a marina licensed for 100 slips has 105 boats (counted by drone), they are warned. If a second drone flyover again counts 105 boats, the marina is penalized five slips, or 95, the next two years." The board will review penalty language drafted by counsel at its November meeting. In other business Oct. 19, the board: • Heard "bad news" from Kantrud that the "aggressive" DNR conservation officer assigned to the area, Ryan Hanna, took a supervisor job at Whitefish Chain of Lakes. "They haven’t figured out how to backfill that position for us," noted Kantrud, who said a new officer should be in place next year. • Heard a comment from Ganz that he’s noticing private docks with three or four pontoon boats attached. "I find it odd," he said, "since residents aren’t allowed to let people use their docks. I don’t know why someone would need that many pontoon boats." Ganz said he wanted to mention it for the listening public. • Heard from Parenteau that phragmites treatment around the lake was successful. A September survey found 13,600 square feet needing treatment, which was done Sept. 28. A $976 Anoka County grant paid for treatment.
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White Bear Lake Area Schools is hiring Full Time Reserve Teachers (Job 5809) to provide a broad range of teaching services; assist students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning in accordance with each student’s ability; and use a variety of teaching and learning methods at various levels to a targeted audience. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Principal on a paid on call basis. medical, single dental, life and LTD eligible position. Applicants should have a bachelor’s equivalent combination of education and experience.
White Bear Lake Area Schools is hiring Substitute (Reserve) Teachers (Job 2962). Subs will provide a broad range of teaching services; assist students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning in accordance with each student’s ability; use a variety of teaching and learning methods at various levels to a targeted audience. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Principal on a paid on call basis. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in any content area and be able to provide a valid MN Teaching License or Short Call License Verification.
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We experienced our first frost this past week. I dipped down to 29º on Friday morning and woke to a yard full of frost. This was one of my latest frosts on record. Saturday morning I volunteered at Run for the Apples 5 mile run and it was plenty frosty that morning as well. The sun was out and winds were light and the crisp morning didn't deter 300 runners. The next run I'll be at is the Strive 5K/10 mile on November 7. Sign-up via White Bear Lake Rotary online or just show up. We start at Boatworks Commons. Lots of fun. I'm looking for pictures for my 2022 Weather Calendar. Send me a link or a photo at watsonwx@aol.com.
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