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BY THE NUMBERS • Veterans are at 57% higher risk of suicide than those who haven’t served. • There were 6,146 veteran suicides in 2020. • Over 125,000 veterans have died by suicide since 2001. • Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in veterans under age 45. • The suicide rate for veterans is more than 50% greater than for non-veteran adults.
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want to be when you grow up?” and he responded, “A Marine.” “I’m 100% certain a lot of it had to do with seeing pictures of my dad in the uniform, him talking about it,” Arcand said. “I mean there’s something appealing about a challenge, they have a certain type of reputation about them.” Arcand enlisted as an
WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — Citing shutdowns, environmental and regulatory woes, and loss of market share, Water Gremlin has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is working to sell the company. “Chapter 11 will also provide an appropriate forum for definitively resolving pending litigation related to the company’s past use of the solvent TCE in its manufacturing process,” the company said in a press release. That pending litigation involves 95 civil claims served against Water Gremlin last January. The lawsuits accuse the company of causing cancer and other chronic illnesses as a result of its previously documented emission of trichloroethylene (TCE), a chemical it stopped using in 2019. Company President Bradley Hartsell blamed the lawsuits, the result of a “years-long claimant-seeking campaign by one law firm,” for compelling Water Gremlin to file Chapter 11. “It is my belief that the debtors (Water Gremlin Company and WG Holdings Inc.) could have accomplished a restructuring outside of bankruptcy if not for the tort claims (the plaintiffs’ separate wrongful act complaints),”
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Dan Arcand knew he wanted to be in the military, specifically the Marines, at the age of 3.
Local veteran hopes to impact veteran suicide rate BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
Dan Arcand, of Hugo, is a 20year veteran. As a Marine who was deployed six times, he has been to a lot of funerals. “The reality is that with multiple combat deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan, I’ve lost more friends to suicide than I have to combat,” he said. “My second chapter is trying to make
an impact on the veterans suicide rate.” Arcand, 38, says he knew he wanted to be in the military, specifically the Marines, at the age of 3. His father, Scott Arcand, served in the Marines for three years. Several other family members have also served in the military. He recalled when he was in preschool and his preschool teacher asked him, “What do you
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just watched one of the most entertaining Minnesota Vikings games I’ve ever seen against the Atlanta Falcons. I didn’t have high hopes for this game. Like many of us fans, I didn’t know what was going to happen. That’s what I love about football. Anything can happen — good or bad. When the Vikes lost Kirk Cousins to a seasonending achilles injury during the Green Bay Packers game, things seemed bleak. Cousins was having an MVP season. The Vikings quarterback has been sacked and hit so many times throughout the years and the time he gets a season ending injury is from non contact. Only in Minnesota. Rookie quarterback Jalen Hall started the game against the Atlanta Falcons. In the first drive, he got a Noelle’s concussion and was out for the game. In comes Josh Dobbs. I never heard Notes of him until he was traded to the Vikings on Halloween. With only four Noelle Olson days to prepare, he had to come in and work his magic. At first, it was a little wonky when he was sacked in the end zone (which was a safety) and he fumbled a couple of times. But he didn’t let that frazzle him. He got a running touchdown and led the Vikings to a game-winning drive with a little over two minutes to play. Dobbs was also the leading rusher for both teams with 66 yards. Skol Nation has something to be proud of with this rejuvenated Vikings team. After starting 0-3, the Minnesota Vikings have won four out of their five last games. With so many starters out with injuries, the team isn’t letting that bring them down. If anything, they are playing as a team and the support they give each other is evident on the field. Also, Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores has turned the defense around and they are looking fantastic! This is a wellcoached NFL team. I watched coach Kevin O’Connell’s speech in the locker room after the game and you can see the camaraderie of this Vikings team. They rose above dire circumstances and never gave up. The Vikes next play the New Orleans Saints at home. I can’t wait to see how many fans will be wearing number 15 jerseys. Welcome to Minnesota, Josh Dobbs!
God speed Mr. Bremer
Dick Bremer has been the voice of the Minnesota Twins for 40 years. It was announced that he will not be back next season and will go into a special assistant role. I met Dick when I was in high school at church. He was my brother’s confirmation teacher and the sportscaster who worked at Spectrum Sports, which covered the Minnesota North Stars and Twins. When he found out I was going to St. Cloud State University to study mass communications, he asked if I wanted to take stats for him in the booth for the St. Cloud Husky hockey games. Of course, I said “yes” and that was the only year that Herb Brooks was the head coach of the team. Dick is one of the nicest people and he has the iconic broadcast voice. I will miss his knowledge of the game and wish him the best. Thanks for the memories.
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Veterans Day is Saturday, Nov. 11. This day is to honor and remember military veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. For years I would take my uncle Del out to lunch on Veterans Day. He was a Vietnam Vet and passed away last year. This was the only time Del would talk about the war and tell me stories about his time in Vietnam. He is missed. I would like to thank all of the veterans out there for their service and sacrifice … freedom isn’t free. Noelle Olson is the editor of the White Bear Press and Vadnais Heights Press
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n response to the Oct. 25 article, “First gummy shop opens in White Bear Township,” I would like to make a cautionary statement. I would like to clarify the difference between cannabinoids and cannabis. As the article states, the board approved the first edible cannabinoid product license for Northway Tobacco 2 LLC. What that means is that the shop will be able to sell Movers & hemp-derived such Shakers products as Delta 8, Delta 9, Delta Heather 10 and THC-P, Bacchus which are all psychoactive cannabinoids, meaning they affect the mind and/or behavior. As the White Bear Township attorney said, “There will be no licenses for cannabis until Jan. 1, 2025, pursuant to state law.” I wish the quote would have stopped there, but it continued to quote Lemmons as also saying, “So it’s not an issue to worry about for a while.” This is not true. The article says that the “license is for cannabinoids, not cannabis.” That is true — licenses for selling cannabis,
a/k/a marijuana, will not be available until Jan. 1, 2025. But what I want parents, teachers and our youth to understand is that hemp-derived cannabinoids that are all legal and for sale in Minnesota since July 2022, are not benign and they do pose a danger to the developing brain, which is not complete until the age of at least 25. Here is a quick lesson on cannabis and cannabinoids. Cannabis is a genus of flowers. Cannabinoids are found in the cannabis plants. Because they come from plants, they are called phytocannabinoids. Many different phytocannabinoids are found in cannabis, and there are many different species of cannabis. The two main species that people talk about are hemp and marijuana. What is the difference? Hemp contains primarily the phytocannabinoid CBD, which is not psychoactive. Hemp must contain less than 0.3% THC. THC is a phytocannabinoid that is psychoactive and that gets users high. Marijuana contains greater than 0.3% THC. Interesting fact: Today, most marijuana is now anywhere between 18-25% THC — so much stronger than the “weed” that was around in previous generations. This newly licensed store and several
other stores say they sell cannabinoids. What they don’t explain is that manufacturers of hemp-derived CBD products have the ability to create psychoactive products through an extraction process. By running large quantities of hemp (CBD) through an extraction machine and combining it with a solvent, CBD is chemically altered into THC, which is psychoactive. CBD-derived THC is a synthetic cannabinoid. It is not natural by any means, and no studies have been done with these products by the FDA to ensure safety. They are not regulated. Many of the products that CBD stores are selling are psychoactive. Delta 8, Delta 9, Delta 10, THC-P and HHC are all intoxicating and psychoactive and have detrimental effects on the developing brain that is not complete until the age of 25. So, I would suggest this is an issue to worry about. Just because it is legal, doesn’t mean it is safe. Heather Bacchus and her husband Randy are founders of “Be Extraordinary, Be You!” an organization dedicated to informing and educating parents, youth and young adults on the harmful and damaging effects of cannabis, marijuana and THC on the developing brain.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Last week the CEO of America’s Newspapers submitted an Op-Ed to our local press titled “Local newspapers matter to their communities”. I wholeheartedly agree with Dean Ridings’ point that local community newspapers are important to provide much-needed news and information and should have trusted professional journalists who provide Barbara Clark us unbiased news. Vadnais Heights Community Action One local news story which Network deserved to be front page news, or at a minimum at least a follow-up
BUSINESS BRIEFS 96 East; the Hugo office located at 14602 Everton Avenue North; and the Stillwater office at 5795 Minnesota Avenue North. Toy donations appropriate for children over the age of 13 are especially encouraged. At the conclusion of the drive, the Salvation Army will distribute the toys to families in the area. Monetary donations are also accepted in the offices and online at rcu.org/ToyDrive.
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Royal Credit Union and The Salvation Army have partnered to present “Giving Never Melts Away,” Royal’s annual toy drive. New and unwrapped toys for children of all ages are being accepted at all Royal locations during regular business hours through Nov. 30. Royal offices in the local area include the White Bear Lake office at 1400 Highway
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) received the Courage Award from Tracy’s Kids for her work to address childhood cancer and for sharing her experience with stage 1A breast cancer. Tracy’s Kids is a nonprofit organization that offers art therapy to help support young cancer and blood disorder patients and their families. “It’s an honor to receive the Courage Award from Tracy’s Kids. Every kid deserves a happy, healthy
As of Oct. 1, 2023, all Minnesota residents are eligible to earn a drivers license regardless of immigration or citizenship status. Imagine that, with a drivers license a person is able to register to vote in our elections. Millions of illegals have crossed our borders and Minnesota wants to make sure we don’t have unlicensed drivers on our roads. That is rich! With this so-called administration in the swamp, all the laws on the books have been thrown out. I am a legal immigrant; my family came to this country following the rule of law. My father had a job waiting for him, a sponsor in case we were not able to make it on our own, and a place to live. We did not crawl across the border in the dead of night to come into this country to be on the dole. We learned the language, went to school, worked, paid taxes and became U.S. citizens legally. Citizens of Minnesota, pay attention who you vote for, the consequences are too great! Annemarie and Jim Foley White Bear Lake
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Did you know a full one-third of the food produced on this planet is thrown out? The waste is so much more than food; just think of the land (50% of U.S. land!), water (80% of all U.S. fresh water consumed!), people and energy it took to produce and ultimately make it to your house — so much misuse of our natural resources that we cannot spare in our current climate. You might be thinking, “How could I possibly make an impact?” Well, actually, this area has been determined to be number one in the way households can help the environment. Taking steps to eliminate food waste in your home will save you money, at a bare minimum. Composting the food that you have to throw is an important aspect too — as food sent to landfills sends methane into the atmosphere causing pollution — where composting creates a product that enriches the soil, helping our environment. We are lucky here, as
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Two new Winter Village buildings will soon be for sale at Medicine Chest. The 2023 additions are historical replicas of the Fire Station and the Medicine Chest Pharmacy. The new models are expected to be available mid-November. Previous historical models of iconic local buildings are also available. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Winter Village buildings is donated to
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the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. Medicine Chest is located at 2187 Fourth Street, White Bear Lake.
Allina Health announces its new surgery center in Vadnais Heights is now welcoming patients. The Allina Health Surgery Center – Vadnais Heights is a multispecialty center that will expand access to surgical services for residents in the northeast metro, including general surgery, hip surgery, joint replacement, knee surgery, orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, podiatry and ear, nose and throat care (ENT). Future plans at the location include the addition of two surgical robots. A Stryker Mako Robotic AssistedArm assists surgeons performing knee and hip replacements. The da Vinci Surgical System is a robotic surgical system that uses a minimally invasive surgical approach for a variety of surgical procedures. The new surgery center is located at 1155 County Road E East.
Ramsey and Washington counties provide composting sites and are close to rolling out household pickup. This is also a great issue for our local and state politicians. They can make laws to eliminate organics in landfills through food rescue and recovery, directing excess food from restaurants and grocery stores to hungry mouths when possible and our composting sites when not possible. Many states already have laws on their books addressing these issues. So I hope next time you begin meal planning, you’ll shop and prepare with all this in mind.
report on, was the arrest of our state Rep. Brion Curran who serves on our Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee and was arrested and charged with two gross misdemeanor DWI charges. According to court documents, she refused a roadside sobriety test and stated she was driving home from St. Paul but she actually was 50 miles north in Harris, Minnesota. On Oct. 11, Rep. Curran posted a $12,000 bail. Voters have a right to know how well their elected official is doing as it relates to on-thejob performance. In my opinion, our local journalists could do better when picking and choosing who and what news they want readers to read about.
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Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Vadnais Heights Community Action Network winter clothing drive. We had so many donations they filled two cars. What an amazing caring and generous community we live in. Thank you for sharing your warmth with others so we can all enjoy winter.
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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Police Department reports the following selected incidents: • An officer took a report of a hit and run accident in a parking lot Oct. 25 in the 5000 block of Division Avenue. • Complainant wanted advice on how to better protect himself against harassment om Oct. 25 stemming from an address in the 1800 block of Birch Street. • A report of disorderly conduct Oct .25 that occurred in the 2100 block of 12th Street was taken via phone call. • A theft occurred Oct. 25 in the 4400 block of Highway 61. $100 loss. Unidentified suspect. • Officers arrested a 47 year-old White Bear Lake resident for DWI Oct. 25 in the 4600 block of Carolyn Lane. The female was booked at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center without incident. • An officer took report of a vehicle taken without permission Oct. 25 in the 4700 block of Centerville Road. • Officers did a welfare check Oct. 26 in the 2000 block of Dotte Drive. Upon arrival, officers learned that criminal damage to property had occurred. Charges were declined by the victim. • An officer helped a stranded motorist Oct. 26 near the intersection of Highway 61 and White Bear Avenue. • An officer dispatched to take report of a missing person Oct. 26 in the 3200 block of Jerry Court. • A report of harassment Oct. 26 in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue S.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS
• Officers responded to a homeless individual acting erratically Oct. 27 in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue. • Disorderly conduct was reported Oct. 27 in the 1300 block of Highway 96. • Officers responded to a report of disorderly juveniles Oct. 27 in the block of Eugene Street. Juveniles were gone when officers arrived. • Officers received a disturbance complaint Oct. 27 in the area of Orchard Lane and Buckbee Road. • Officers assisted the Maplewood Police Department on a disorderly conduct call Oct. 28 because they were busy with a high priority call. • An officer took a report of criminal damage to property Oct. 28 in the 3700 block of Saint Regis Drive. • Officers were dispatched to a disorderly conduct incident Oct. 29 in the 1300 block of Highway 96. • A report of a hit-and-run accident (motor vehicle versus mailbox) Oct. 29 in the 1500 block of 9th Street. • Report of a hit-and-run accident Oct. 30 in a parking lot in the 4600 block of White Bear Parkway. • A boat and trailer were stolen Oct. 31 in the block of Orchard Lane. $16,000 loss. No suspects. • Credit card fraud was reported Oct. 31 in the block of Kenny Avenue. • Officers responded to a domestic assault call Oct. 31 in the 3100 block of Glen Oaks Avenue. A White Bear Lake woman was arrested for misdemeanor domestic assault. Noelle Olson
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reports the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:
Birchwood
• An online harassment restraining order (HRO) violation was reported on Wildwood Avenue Oct. 4. • A resident living near the abandoned house on Cedar Street reported people coming and going from the home in turnstile fashion Oct. 7 when no one should have been at the home at all. Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies advised the neighbor that they were well aware of the ongoing issue and had made the caretakers aware of their liability in not securing the residence. • A Birchwood Avenue resident reported the cross member at the top of her fence suddenly bent in two different spots Oct. 7. The complainant could not determine whether the bending was natural or human-induced.
Dellwood
• Deputies on patrol on Apple Orchard Road and Lacosta Drive at 3:40 a.m. Oct. 1 happened upon a lone male walking along the railroad tracks and learned that his brother had “dropped him off” after they’d had an argument. The male said he didn’t know where he was or how to get home, though he had a charged up phone on his person. Deputies provided the male with a courtesy transport to Sun Ray shopping center.
• A proverbial low-hanging branch was reported Oct. 6 on Augusta Lane.
Grant
• Deputies conducted two traffic stops in the 9000 block of Manning Avenue N. on Oct. 5. One stop was for speeding 72 mph in a 55 mph zone, with a citation likely issued. The other stop was for use of a cell phone while driving, which also likely ended with a citation due to it being the second time for this violation.
Mahtomedi
• Woodland Court residents reported the outside pane of their rear sliding door broken on Sept. 27. • Two suspicious males were reported loitering around the neighborhood of Wildwood Beach Road and Ash Street just after midnight Sept. 28. The males were also walking into driveways while appearing to scope out houses. • An unidentified individual was arrested on a felony warrant out of Hennepin County at 10:57 a.m. Sept. 28 on Quail Street, after deputies were dispatched to the scene of an unwanted party at Lakeshore Treatment facility. • A suspicious pile of glass reported in a Birch Street driveway late Sept. 29 turned out not to be caused by a burglary but the result of a tree falling into a window during a storm. There were no signs of any attempt to burglarize the home by either thieves or the tree. • Deputies on patrol reported
finding the abandoned BP gas station in the 3000 block of Century Avenue wide open at 3:25 a.m. Sept. 30. Deputies entered through the open door and didn’t find signs of anyone inside. • Suspicious fireworks and a loud party reported at 9:34 p.m. Sept. 30 on Iris Street turned out to be a small group of neighbors sitting serenely around a bonfire. The small gathering seemed so reasonable to deputies that they didn’t even approach the scene to make contact with the group. • A motorist was cited Sept. 30 on Stillwater Road and Derby for disobeying a stop sign onto Stillwater Road. • An unidentified motorist was arrested for DWI at 9:54 p.m. Sept. 30 on Hallam Avenue S. after deputies responded to an accident involving a vehicle that became disabled by hitting three parked cars. • Multiple old and broken bicycles were reported found Oct. 1 in the 3000 block of Century Avenue. On arrival, deputies found only one decrepit bike and left it near the building. • Deputies cited a motorist Oct. 1 on Stillwater Road and McGregor Avenue for failure to stop for a stop sign. • A motorized wheelchair was reported found, then gone again, Oct. 2 on Hickory Street. • A wheelchair was reported stolen Oct. 3 from a Hallam Avenue address. Loretta Harding
RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS in the yard had apparently been set on fire. After an intoxicated male living at the address was unable to say how the cushion came to be in the yard or how it got set on fire, Vadnais Heights deputies transported him to the hospital for observation. • A White Bear Lake woman, 34, • A renter in the 4200 block of was cited Sept. 24 in the 1100 block Bridgewater Terrace on Sept. 30 of County Road E for disorderly reported her landlord for accusing conduct after she became unhappy her of stealing his license plate. The with the medical advice she received renter told deputies the landlord was for her daughter. She was also issued crazy and she did not steal the plates. a trespass notice for yelling, using Furthermore, all her belongings profanity and throwing things at were packed and she was moving people. out immediately. Deputies offered to • A Vadnais Heights man reported his assist her if she needed. vehicle stolen overnight Sept. 26-27 • A truck was reported damaged at from outside an apartment complex 1:04 a.m. Oct. 1 while it was parked in the 1000 block of County Road E. in a business lot in the 1200 block After the vehicle was entered into of Willow Lake Blvd. Witnesses the National Crime Information reported seeing two people damaging Center (NCIC) database, it was the truck. discovered to have been taken • An adult male, 28, was arrested on by someone in Minneapolis who a felony warrant at 2:38 a.m. Oct. believed he was lawfully borrowing 1 on I-35E and I-694 by deputies it. The vehicle was then returned to on routine patrol who conducted its owner. a random license plate check. The • A woman in her 30s was reported for successful traffic stop was notable, walking out of a liquor store in the because the felony warrant was for 1100 block of County Road E with a fleeing a police officer in a motor bottle of tequila Sept. 28. As deputies vehicle. were investigating the theft, another • A Vadnais Heights man, 48, was call came over their radio about a arrested Oct. 1 in the 1200 block of woman matching the description of County Road D for violating an order our suspect stealing from another for protection (OFP). In addition nearby business. to being where he shouldn’t have • After deputies were dispatched out to been, the suspect also threatened his the scene of a fire in the 900 block of ex-wife during the visit that wasn’t County Road D at 10:36 p.m. Sept. 28, supposed to take place. they discovered that a couch cushion
The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office reports the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township:
• Teens were reported at 10:33 p.m. Oct. 1 in the 3200 bock of Ridgewood Avenue for driving while under the influence and posting videos of their behavior on social media. • Multiple 911 callers reported several females for fighting at 1:50 a.m. Oct. 2 near the 1000 block of County Road D. During an investigation, deputies discovered that one of them had thrown a brick through the window of a vehicle parked in the area. • A resident in the 700 block of Garceau Lane on Oct. 2 reported a loan taken out in her name without her authorization. • A Vadnais Heights man reported his motor vehicle stolen Oct. 2 from the 1100 block of Willow Lake Blvd., along with his keys and credit cards.
White Bear Township
• A resident in the 3900 block of Parkridge Drive reported an intoxicated neighbor for confronting her children at a park Sept. 24 with inappropriate language and threats. • A resident in the 5300 block of Eagle Street on Sept. 26 reported her neighbor for stealing her mail, as part of a recurring issue. • A resident in the 2500 block of County Road F on Sept. 26 reported her ex-husband for placing a tracking device on her vehicle. The case is under investigation and has been sent to the city attorney for review. • A resident in the 2600 block of Shore Blvd. on Sept. 27 reported being
swindled out of several hundred dollars by an online scammer who claimed to be a law enforcement officer and threatened him that a warrant would be issued for his arrest if he didn’t pay. Deputies emphasized that law enforcement would never contact people to make such a warning. • A resident in the 4200 block of Fisher Lane on Sept. 30 reported being out $500 after she tried to buy a washer and dryer set on Facebook Marketplace and transferred the money to the “seller”. Unfortunately, the washer and dryer never materialized. Loretta Harding
CALENDAR BRIEF Adult synchro team hosts edge class
The Leather & Laces Adult Synchronized Skating team will host an adult edge class with Brent Bommentre from 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Vadnais Heights Sports Center/TCO Sports Garden, located at 1490 County Road E East. Bommentre, with partner Kim Navarro, is a two-time United States bronze medalist in ice dance and two-time world team member. The class is open to all adult skaters with experience, but space is limited. To register, visit tinyurl.com/3cfyvvt7 .
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Ted Cardozo
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93, passed away on November 3rd at his home on White Bear Lake. Ted graduated from Colorado College in 1951. With his brothers Ralph and John, he managed the family business, Cardozo’s Furniture of Saint Paul. After they sold the business, he focused on his real passion of outdoor sports. In addition to being an avid athlete and outdoor enthusiast, he inspired others to embrace his competitive spirit. Although born with severe myopia, Ted’s vision impairment did not slow him down in life. After receiving a pair of skis at the age of three, he soon developed a love of downhill and cross-country skiing. He competed in downhill ski racing in his early years and continued to compete in cross-country skiing well into his 70s. He served as president of the North Star Ski Touring Club, where he helped develop publicly funded crosscountry trails throughout the East Metro area, taught ski technique to club members of all ages, and led group ski tours to the Alps and the Colorado Rockies. Some of his most memorable experiences were back country ski trips through the Alfred A. Braun Hut System with his friends. Once the snow melted, Ted could usually be found pursuing one of his other outdoor endeavors, including sailboat racing on White Bear Lake, bicycling, kayaking, and rollerblading. He also completed several triathlons. In his 80s, he was still cycling alongside his wife Joyce. In his later years, after vision-loss precluded reading, he spent hours a day listening to books on tape, courtesy of the National Library for the Blind. Preceded in death by son Ted Jr., parents Frances and Ralph Jr., brothers Ralph III and John. Survived by his wife of 68 years, Joyce; children Marly Cardozo (Mark Litvack) and Ross (Donna) Cardozo; and grandson Forrest Cox. Memorials would be appreciated to State Services for the Blind, 2200 University Ave., #240, St. Paul, MN 55114. Private burial. Hodroff-Epstein 612-871-1234 www.hodroffepstein.com
age 87, of White Bear Township. Mass of Christian Burial 11am Friday, November 10, 2023 at CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X, 3878 Highland Avenue, WBL. Visitation 4-7pm Thursday, November 9 at HONSA FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2460 East County Road E, WBL. Arrangements, Honsa Family Funeral Home 651-429-6172.
Muriel R. Pollock
(nee Metz) Age 96 of White Bear Lake, formerly of Coon Rapids. Muriel was the successful owner of Acorn Handicrafts. She is preceded in death by her infant granddaughter, Jennifer Troup and daughterin-law, Mary Pollock. Muriel is survived by her children, Ron (Lee), Jackie (John) Troup, Russ, Joanne (Jim) Kohler and Teri (Craig) Carpenter; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and other extended family members and friends. A funeral Mass will take place at 11am on Tuesday, November 14th at St. Mary of the Lake Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake. Visitation begins 1 hour prior to Mass at church. Burial will take place at Epiphany Cemetery in Coon Rapids. MuellerMemorial.com 651.429.4944
White Bear Lake area resident and local vocal performer Jennifer Grimm will make her debut in the upcoming world premiere of “I Am Betty” at the History Theatre in St. Paul. The show is a musical that explores Minnesota’s fictional icon Betty Crocker and the roles of women over the last 100 years. “I Am Betty” opens Nov. 25 and runs through Dec. 23. For ticket information, go to historytheatre.com.
Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless (OYH) Foundation has provided a $7,000 grant to the White Bear Area Food Shelf to help replenish the organization’s Emergency Fund. Through this discretionary fund, households can request up to $500 every 18 months to help with expenses such as car repair, rental assistance, tools for work and other emergency needs. Learn more at whitebearfoodshelf. org.
CHURCH BRIEFS Eagle Brook opens 12th location
Centerville-based Eagle Brook Church welcomes the community to attend services at its new Maplewood location beginning the weekend of Nov. 18 and 19. Services will be on Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 9 and 11 a.m. every week. The Maplewood campus is the megachurch’s 12th location in Minnesota. It is located at 2220 Edgerton Street, in the building that previously housed LifePoint Church.
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According to Eagle Brook’s website, attendees can “expect a 60-minute experience including a time of worship and a biblical message, engaging kids spaces, and a community of people you can get to know and grow with.” For more information about the church or service times, go to eaglebrookchurch.com.
Celebrating authors
Redeemer Lutheran Church will be celebrating its past and present authors following the 9:30 a.m. service on Sunday,
Nov.12. The celebration in the atrium will begin with introductions and a display of the works that vary from faith works, hobby interests, historic insights and even cartoons that make people smile. Current authors will be on hand to answer questions, share their creative passion and encourage others to tell their story. For more information call Redeemer Lutheran Church 651-429-5411. The church is located at 3770 Bellaire Ave. in White Bear Lake.
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Church Directory Find the church that fits your needs.
Christ the King Lutheran Church
651-429-7771 Opt 1
1660 Birch Lake Ave., White Bear Lake
www.stmarys-wbl.org
787263
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Church: 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake Parish Life Center/School: 4690 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake
CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X
Daily Mass Tuesday, 6:00 pm, Wednesday & Friday, 9:00 am Thursday, 9:00 am (Jun - Aug), 9:15 am (Sep - May) Weekend Masses Saturday, 4:30 pm. Sunday, 9:00 am. CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL Sunday, 11:00 am. Sacrament of Reconciliation: www.stjudeofthelake.org Friday 7:45 - 8:45 am Saturdays 3:30 - 4:30 pm 651-426-3245 | 700 Mahtomedi Avenue, Mahtomedi By appointment
St.Jude OF THE LAKE
Sundays
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9am Traditions Worship 10:45am New Crossing Worship 10am Online ALL ARE WELCOME! Check our website for holiday hours wblumc.org 1851 Birch Street WBL 55110 White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church
A Welcoming & Inclusive Faith Community
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Sunday Services | In-Person & Online | 9 & 11am: https://wbuuc.org/sunday-worship office@wbuuc.org | www.wbuuc.org |
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5th and Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake • 651-429-3381 • www.fpcwbl.org 5th and Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake • 651-429-3381• www.fpcwbl.org
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2175 1st Street, WBL 55110 | 651.429.5351
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10:15 am in-person Worship Livestreaming on and Live-streaming on YouTube: YouTube:FPCWBL FPCWBL
office@ctkwbl.org | 651-429-4828 St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church
3878 Highland Avenue White Bear Lake • 651-429-5337 www.churchofstpiusx.org Masses: Sunday 9:30 AM & 6:30 PM, Monday, Thursday, & Friday, 8:00 AM, Wednesday 6:00 PM, Saturday 4:00 PM Reconciliation: Wednesday 5:00-5:45 PM, Thursday 8:45-9:15 AM, Saturday 3:15-3:35 PM, Sunday 6:00-6:20 PM
9 am worship in person & online at www.ctkwbl.org.
752983
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Masses: Saturday - 5:00 PM Livestream Sunday - 9:00 & 11:00 AM
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Sunday 9:30 AM worship in person/online Adult Bible Study 8:30 AM Christ the Servant Lutheran Church 3676 Centerville Rd Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 www.cslcvh.org | 651-429-6595
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2425 White Bear Avenue • Maplewood • 651-777-5200
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Worship: Sunday, 9am & 10:30am Wednesday, 6:30pm Daily prayer meetings and Spiritual Growth classes throughout the week. Call the church office for more information.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CASE TYPE 2: CONDEMNATION COURT FILE NO. 62-CV-22-5698 JUDGE GREWING NOTICE OF HEARING County of Ramsey, Petitioner, v. Tarah Conroy, Bonnie Enstad, Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS), Minnesota Department of Human Services, State of Minnesota, Dept. of Revenue, City of Maplewood – City Clerk Maplewood, Fundamentals Company, LLC., Nasue LLC, Bayview Associates, JLV Assets Acquisition, LLC., O’Reilly Auto Parts, GGB Investments, L.P., Larp, LLC., Frandsen Bank & Trust, Little Caesar’s, Subway, Klever Nails, Miller Tax Service, Hillcrest Center, LLC., MinnWest Bank, T-Mobile, Best Steakhouse, Twin Cities Pizza, H&R Block, Barber Shop, Tobacco, John Thomas Sherman and Louise Catherine Sherman, as trustee of the Sherman Family Trust dated June 20, 1984, Protective Life Insurance Company, a Tennessee Corporation, Walgreens, 1685 White Bear Associates, LLC., MUY Pizza Minnesota LLC, Kayla Niccum, Guaranteed Rate, Inc., Torin Porcher Gustafson, Servion, Inc., Kent R. Wilcox, Karen Wilcox, Citibank, N.A., Caleb J. Fernholz, Mortgages Unlimited Inc., Pro Operam Sub VI, LLC., North Star Bank, Susan Q. Allhiser, Ideal Credit Union, David R. Hulke, Cynthia J. Hulke, Frank D. Zaiger Jr., Brenda M. Morris, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Catherine Lucile McKenzie, Mary Beth McKenzie, Julie Anne Peterson, Sara Mae Ruhnow, BMO Harris Bank N.A., Bridge SFR IV Seed Borrower, LLC, Commonwealth Annuity and Life Insurance Company c/o Global Atlantic Financial Company, Athene Annuity and Life Company (AAIA Modco), Athene Annuity and Life Company (AAIA Non-Modco), Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company (AADE Non-Modco), VOYA Insurance and Annuity Company (VIAC), American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company (AEL), Michael A. Schaeppi, Kimberly A. Schaeppi, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Amanda Sophia Axtell, Prime Mortgage Corporation, Riley N. Kessel, Bell Bank, Naocha Sees, LLC., Sunrise Banks, N.A., U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Unison Restaurant and Banquet LLC, NS Retail Holdings LLC, Ayvaz Pizza, LLC and all other parties unknown having any claimed right, title or interest in the premises herein, together with the unknown heirs or devisees, if any, of the parties that may be deceased, and including. unknown spouses, if any, Respondents. IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN LAND TO THE RESPONDENTS HEREIN ABOVE NAMED: You, and each of you, are hereby notified that on the December 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. via ZOOM before the Honorable Judge Sara Grewing, Petitioner will present to the above-named court a Petition now on file herein for condemnation of certain land for highway purposes. Parties wishing to appear at the remote hearing at 10:00 a.m. on December 6, 2023 can join by logging into zoom.us/join or by telephone (audio only/toll-free) at 1-833-568-8864. After connecting, enter the following Meeting ID and Passcode: Meeting ID: 1610393027 Passcode: 430793 If you plan to appear by ZOOM or telephone, please notify the petitioner’s attorney listed below in order to receive a copy of any proposed exhibits and orders provided to the court. You are not required to notify the petitioner’s attorney, but failure to do so may prevent you from having access to the exhibits and proposed orders submitted. The object of the Petition is to acquire by “quick take” condemnation under the right of eminent domain the real property interests as described in the Petition. The lands desired and proposed to be taken are situated in Ramsey County, Minnesota, and are described in the Petition, together with the names of all persons appearing of record or known to Petitioner to be the owners of said land or interested therein including all whom Petitioner has been able by investigation and inquiry to discover, together with the nature of the ownership of each as nearly as can be ascertained. At the hearing, the County of Ramsey will ask the Court for an order permitting payment to the respective owners or deposit with the Court an amount equal to Petitioner’s approved appraisal of value of the parcels described in the Petition, thereby transferring title and the right to possession of the property to the County of Ramsey effective December 18, 2023. Furthermore, the County of Ramsey will ask the Court to ascertain the allocation of funds so deposited and to establish a procedure for the withdrawal of those funds. Neither payment to the respective owners nor deposit with the Court shall prejudice or affect the right of a respective party to apply for additional payment in this proceeding. Finally, the County of Ramsey will ask the Court to establish procedures by which commissioners shall hear all allegations and proofs of persons interested herein. A party wishing to challenge the public use or public purpose, necessity, or authority for a taking must appear at the court hearing and state the objection or must appeal within 60 days of a court order, and a court order approving the public use or public purpose, necessity, and authority for the taking is final unless an appeal is brought within 60 days after service of the order on the party. Furthermore, a party wishing to be heard as to the appointment of the commissioners who will ascertain the amount of damages must appear at the court hearing. Any person not appearing at the hearing, or otherwise filing a notice of appearance with the district court, may not be notified of further hearings or actions related to the Petition. Dated: October 26, 2023 JOHN J. CHOI, Ramsey County Attorney By: /s/ James A. Mogen James A. Mogen, Assistant Ramsey County Attorney 121 7th Place East, Suite 4500, St. Paul, MN 55101-5001 (651) 266-3121 james.mogen@ramseycounty.us Attorney Reg. No. 0309266 Attorneys for Petitioner Published three times in the Vadnais Heights Press on November 1, 8 and 15, 2023.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT, DISTRICT COURT
CASE TYPE 2: CONDEMNATION COURT FILE NO. 62-CV-23-4827 JUDGE GREWING PETITION County of Ramsey, Petitioner, v. Tarah Conroy, Bonnie Enstad, Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS), Minnesota Department of Human Services, State of Minnesota, Dept. of Revenue, City of Maplewood – City Clerk Maplewood, Fundamentals Company, LLC., Nasue LLC, Bayview Associates, JLV Assets Acquisition, LLC., O’Reilly Auto Parts, GGB Investments, L.P., Larp, LLC., Frandsen Bank & Trust, Little Caesar’s, Subway, Klever Nails, Miller Tax Service, Hillcrest Center, LLC., MinnWest Bank, T-Mobile, Best Steakhouse, Twin Cities Pizza, H&R Block, Barber Shop, Tobacco, John Thomas Sherman and Louise Catherine Sherman, as trustee of the Sherman Family Trust dated June 20, 1984, Protective Life Insurance Company, a Tennessee Corporation, Walgreens, 1685 White Bear Associates, LLC., MUY Pizza Minnesota LLC, Kayla Niccum, Guaranteed Rate, Inc., Torin Porcher Gustafson, Servion, Inc., Kent R. Wilcox, Karen Wilcox, Citibank, N.A., Caleb J. Fernholz, Mortgages Unlimited Inc., Pro Operam Sub VI, LLC., North Star Bank, Susan Q. Allhiser, Ideal Credit Union, David R. Hulke, Cynthia J. Hulke,
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Frank D. Zaiger Jr., Brenda M. Morris, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Catherine Lucile McKenzie, Mary Beth McKenzie, Julie Anne Peterson, Sara Mae Ruhnow, BMO Harris Bank N.A., Bridge SFR IV Seed Borrower, LLC, Commonwealth Annuity and Life Insurance Company c/o Global Atlantic Financial Company, Athene Annuity and Life Company (AAIA Modco), Athene Annuity and Life Company (AAIA Non-Modco), Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company (AADE Non-Modco), VOYA Insurance and Annuity Company (VIAC), American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company (AEL), Michael A. Schaeppi, Kimberly A. Schaeppi, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Amanda Sophia Axtell, Prime Mortgage Corporation, Riley N. Kessel, Bell Bank, Naocha Sees, LLC., Sunrise Banks, N.A., U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Unison Restaurant and Banquet LLC, NS Retail Holdings LLC, Ayvaz Pizza, LLC and all other parties unknown having any claimed right, title or interest in the premises herein, together with the unknown heirs or devisees, if any, of the parties that may be deceased, and including. unknown spouses, if any, Respondents. IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN LAND TO: THE DISTRICT COURT ABOVE NAMED: The County of Ramsey brings this Petition and respectfully states and alleges: I. That this proceeding is taken pursuant to law in the name of and on behalf of the County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, by John J. Choi, the duly elected, qualified and acting County Attorney, at the request of the Board of County Commissioners of Ramsey County, as shown by County Board Resolution No. B2021-040, dated February 16, 2021, a certified copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof. II That the County of Ramsey also deems it necessary, expedient, and for a public use and purpose to obtain by “quick take” condemnation under the right of eminent domain the respective, permanent easements and temporary construction easements in the lands as described in this Petition, together with all structures, trees, shrubs, grass and herbage to be damaged thereby. III In the attached Exhibit B, where “fee title” is identified, the interest being conveyed is fee simple title. IV In the attached Exhibit B, where a “permanent easement” is identified, the interests being conveyed include all rights necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of all public right-of-way and utility uses now known or adopted in the future. Such rights include, but are not limited to, the right: to remove and use all plants, trees, ground cover, and natural growth now existing, or later planted or grown; to permanently grade or alter the grade of the land, and to remove and use all earth and other material not reasonably necessary for lateral and subjacent support; to limit or allow the location, number, and related characteristics of access from the remainder property to the public right-of-way; to store equipment or supplies; to access, both ingress and egress, from the most reasonably convenient rights-of-way; to remove any physical improvements or fixtures that interfere with its use as a public right-of-way; and to exclude from the area any use or improvement that conflicts with the rights conveyed herein. Reasonable and convenient access from the remainder to the adjacent right-of-way will be maintained. V In the attached Exhibit B, where a “temporary easement” is identified, the interests being conveyed include all rights of possession and use, for a limited period of time, necessary or incidental to support the related construction project, including the right: to stage equipment or supplies; to access other portions of the construction project; to make minimal permanent alterations to the grade of the land that do not substantially impact the remainder; to remove (and restore in substantially similar condition) any plants, ground cover, or physical improvements; to access, both ingress and egress, from the most reasonably convenient rights-of-way; and to install any temporary improvements. Reasonable and convenient access from the remainder to the adjacent right-of-way will be maintained. The term of the temporary easement shall be for 24 months beginning March 1, 2024, and ending February 28, 2026, or for 24 months from the date when granted pursuant to order of the district court, whichever is later. In addition, the interests identified in this paragraph include the option of the Petitioner to extend the temporary easement for up to two six-month terms to be held consecutive to the original term and to each other at the monthly rate determined for the initial term. VI Personal property not specifically identified as being acquired, including, but not limited to, fencing, irrigation systems, pavement, curbing, or signage, or trees, shrubs, plants, or ground covering, is not included in this petition, except to the extent the above rights provide for the removal, replacement, use, or repair of such property. It is the intention of the Petitioner to address any claim of damage related to personal property destroyed, removed, lost, or otherwise damaged, but not repaired or replaced in substantially similar condition, in accordance with applicable relocation laws, including Minn. Stat. § 117.50 - .56 or the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto. VII That the purpose for which said interests in land described in this Petition are being acquired is for the widening, addition to and realignment of White Bear Avenue for the purpose of public travel and transportation and related uses. VIII The taking in this matter is to obtain rights sufficient to support the construction and maintenance of a public highway, including related facilities. Unless specifically identified, pre-existing utility, pipeline, access, and other easements or interests shall remain in full force and effect and shall only be impaired to the extent necessary for the County of Ramsey to construct and maintain a public highway, and related uses, on the land being acquired. For any parcel being taken by this condemnation proceeding that is subject to pre-existing utility, pipeline, access, or other easements or interests, the County of Ramsey shall work as needed with the easement holder to adjust facilities to accommodate the construction or to adjust construction plans to minimize related damages. IX It is the intent of the Petitioner that reasonable access, in at least one direction, to the main thoroughfare will be maintained for any remaining interest of a property from which a permanent or temporary easement is taken. X Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, should tests or evaluations undertaken by or on behalf of the County of Ramsey indicate the possible presence of pollutants, contaminants, or hazardous substances on any of the property described in this Petition, the County of Ramsey reserves the right to defer effecting the transfer of the interest to any of the property as described herein for a reasonable time until the County of Ramsey can evaluate whether it wishes to proceed with the taking, abandon these proceedings and dismiss the Petition as to said property, or otherwise respond to such information. Further, the County of Ramsey reserves the right to recover costs of cleanup and testing and all other damages resulting from the presence of pollutants, contaminates, or hazardous substances on the property described herein, from all potentially responsible parties in a separate legal action. XI That a party wishing to challenge the public use or public purpose, necessity, or authority for a taking must appear at the hearing of this Court at which the County of Ramsey, as Petitioner, shall present this Petition to the Court and state the objection or must appeal within 60 days of a Court order. XII. That the land in these proceedings to be taken are situated in Ramsey
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County, Minnesota and are more particularly described in attached Exhibit B which is made a part hereof. The names of all persons appearing of record or known to the County of Ramsey to be the owners of said land, or interested therein, including all whom the County of Ramsey has been able by investigation and inquiry to discover, together with the nature of the ownership of each, as nearly as can be ascertained, are set forth on attached Exhibit B. XIII The County of Ramsey hereby moves the court for an order transferring title and possession of the parcels described herein prior to filing of an award by the court appointed commissioners, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 117.042. WHEREFORE, the County of Ramsey prays for an order of this Court as follows: 1. Adjudging that said taking is for a public purpose, is necessary, and is authorized by law; and 2. It be further adjudged that the County of Ramsey is entitled to take and hold such property for the public use pursuant to the Notice of Intent to Take Possession, on file with this Court; and 3. Appointing three disinterested commissioners, and at least two alternates, to ascertain and report the amount of damages that will be sustained by the several owners on account of the taking; fixing the time and place of the first meeting of the three commissioners; prescribing their compensation; establishing procedures for the disbursement of funds deposited with the district court; establishing procedures by which commissioners shall hear all allegations and proofs of persons interested herein; and requiring the commissioners to file their report with the District Court Administrator within 365 days from the date of the order appointing the commissioners unless said time be further extended by order of the Court; and 4. For such other and further relief as may be proper and pursuant to law. Dated: October 26, 2023 JOHN J. CHOI, Ramsey County Attorney By: /s/ James A. Mogen James A. Mogen Assistant Ramsey County Attorney 121 7th Place East, Suite 4500 St. Paul, MN 55101-5001 (651) 266-3121 Attorney Reg. No. 0309266 Attorneys for Petitioner ACKNOWLEDGMENT The undersigned hereby acknowledges that costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorney and witness fees may be awarded pursuant to Minn. Stat. Section 549.211 to the party against whom the allegations in this pleading are asserted. EXHIBIT A RAMSEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION B2021-040 Sponsor: Public Works Meeting Date: 2/16/2021 Title: 2021 - 2025 Transportation Improvement Program File Number: 2021-037 Background and Rationale: In order to qualify for state and federal funding and to proceed with construction projects, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners must approve the Public Works 5-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP is a planning document and funding estimates identified in the TIP are reflected in the County’s Capital Improvements Program Budget. Similar programs havebeen developed each year since 1988. The Public Works Department, annually, prepares the TIP using a collaborative process whereby the County solicits projects and input from area municipalities. Project inclusion in the TIP is based on a cooperative dialogue with municipal and state partners, along with technical analysis and consideration of funding opportunities. While funding limits will continue to challenge program delivery, communication and engagement with municipal partners ensures local needs and prioritiesare examined and addressed to the extent possible. Projects included in the TIP are also looked at through the lens of the Ramsey County All Abilities Transportation Network (AATN) policy, which prioritizes the most vulnerable users (i.e. pedestrians, bicyclists, people with disabilities) first. The design, construction and right of way costs identified in the TIP are estimates based on best practices in the industry. The funding landscape for transportation projects can be volatile and the ultimate delivery of the TIP is dependent on future funding levels. Partnering on projects with area communities, bordering counties, the Minnesota Department of Transportation and other state agencies will continue to be a critical way for Ramsey County to get the most from our available funds. Recommendation: The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners resolved to: 1. Adopt the 2021-2025 Public Works Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). 2.Authorize the County Engineer to prepare plans and agreements for all projects identified in theTIP, and to issue solicitations in accordance with County policies and procedures and the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s list of “Pre-Qualified Vendors by Work Type”. 3. Authorize the County Engineer to execute Right of Way Plats and Certificate of Surveys for Highway projects that require the determination of existing right of way for the delineation and /oracquisition of property, for planning studies or disposition of excess County property. 4. Authorize the County Manager to enter into contracts and agreements, and execute change orders and amendments to contracts, supplemental agreements, and agreements related to theexpenditure of TIP Project Funds utilizing County State Aid, Federal, and participating funding associated with the construction of the approved projects in the 2021-2025 or a previously approved TIP in accordance with the County’s procurement policies and procedures. 5. Authorize the County Engineer and County Attorney to acquire temporary easements, permanent easements, fee title, and enter into Limited Use Permits with the State of Minnesota for projects in the 2021-2025 TIP, or previously approved TIP, by negotiation or condemnation. 6. Authorize the County Engineer to approve negotiated settlements for up to $100,000 over theCounty’s appraised value per parcel for temporary and permanent easements and fee title. 7. Authorize the County Manager to approve and execute purchase agreements, settlements, closing documents, Limited Use Permits, and other related real estate documentation associated with County Board approved acquisitions of real property. 8. Authorize the County Manager to approve and execute cooperative agreements and maintenance agreements with cities, counties, the State, and other governmental agencies for their participation in projects listed in the 2021-2025 Public Works TIP or previously approved TIP. 9. Authorize temporary cash loans from the County General Fund to the Road and Bridge Capital Improvement Program fund and the Wheelage Tax fund for costs of projects listed in the 2021-2025 Public Works Transportation Program, or previously approved TIP, and for maintenance project expenditures occurring before bond or wheelage tax proceeds are receivedpending receipt of Federal, County State Aid Highway, State, participating funds. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner McGuire, seconded by CommissionerMatasCastillo. Motion passed. Aye: - 7: Carter, Frethem, MatasCastillo, McDonough, McGuire, Ortega, and Reinhardt By: Janet Guthrie Attest: /s/ Mee Cheng Chief Clerk - County Board, Mee Cheng Date Certified CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE.
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CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE. EXHIBIT B PARCEL 6 TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Over, under and across the West 25.00 feet of the North 12.00 feet of the South 61.50 feet of the West 100 feet of the South 435 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE ¼ of SW ¼) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Twenty-Nine (29), Range Twenty-Two (22), according to the government survey thereof, Ramsey County, Minnesota. PIN: 142922340086 ADDRESS: 1909 Larpenteur Ave. E, Maplewood, MN 55109 NAME NATURE OF INTEREST / (Reference Information) Tarah Conroy Fee Owner Bonnie Enstad Shared Driveway Easement Holder Nationstar Mortgage LLC Mortgagee (Loan #: 2520526) Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS) Mortgagee Nominee Minnesota Department of Human Services Jan Curran Special Recovery Unit Minnesota Department of Human Services Possible Medical Assistance lien State of Minnesota, Dept. of Revenue Office of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison State lien (2x) (Individual Income Tax) (Letter ID: L0346602944) (Account ID: 160053248) (Lien number: 614085) (Lien number: 642438) City of Maplewood Possible Special Assessments County of Ramsey Taxing Authority PARCEL 20 TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 20 (TE 20), RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 36 – C.S.A.H. 65 – WHITE BEAR AVENUE AND C.S.A.H. 30 – LARPENTEUR AVENUE, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. PIN: 142922330013 ADDRESS: 1804 North St. Paul Rd. E, Maplewood, MN 55109 NAME NATURE OF INTEREST Fundamentals Company, LLC Fee Owner Nasue LLC Fee Owner Bayview Associates Fee Owner JLV Assets Acquisition, LLC Easement Holder O’Reilly Auto Parts Tenant City of Maplewood Possible Special Assessments County of Ramsey Taxing Authority PARCEL 21 PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Over, under and across Parcel 21, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 36 – C.S.A.H. 65 – WHITE BEAR AVENUE AND C.S.A.H. 30 – LARPENTEUR AVENUE, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 21 (TE 21), RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 36 – C.S.A.H. 65 – WHITE BEAR AVENUE AND C.S.A.H. 30 – LARPENTEUR AVENUE, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. PIN: 142922330014 ADDRESS: 1706 White Bear Ave. N, Maplewood, MN 55109 NAME NATURE OF INTEREST JLV Assets Acquisition, LLC Fee Owner GGB Investments, L.P. Mortgagee Larp, LLC Easement Holder Fundamentals Company LLC Easement Holder Nasue LLC Easement Holder Bayview Associates Easement Holder City of Maplewood Possible Special Assessments County of Ramsey Taxing Authority PARCEL 22 PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Over, under and across Parcel 22, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 36 – C.S.A.H. 65 – WHITE BEAR AVENUE AND C.S.A.H. 30 – LARPENTEUR AVENUE, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 22 (TE 22), RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 36 – C.S.A.H. 65 – WHITE BEAR AVENUE AND C.S.A.H. 30 – LARPENTEUR AVENUE, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 22A (TE 22A), RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 36 – C.S.A.H. 65 – WHITE BEAR AVENUE AND C.S.A.H. 30 – LARPENTEUR AVENUE, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. PIN: 142922330021 ADDRESS: 1690 White Bear Ave. N, Maplewood, MN 55109
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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Modern Marbles 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 38 E OAKS RD NORTH OAKS MN 55127 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Wendy Andrea Sherwood 38 E OAKS RD NORTH OAKS MN 55127 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: October 26,2023 Signed: Wendy Sherwood Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on November 1 and November 8, 2023.
NAME Larp, LLC Frandsen Bank & Trust JLV Assets Acquisition, LLC Little Caesar’s Subway Klever Nails Miller Tax Service City of Maplewood County of Ramsey
NATURE OF INTEREST / (Reference Information) Fee Owner Mortgagee Easement Holder Tenant (1688 White Bear Ave. N, Maplewood, MN 55109) Tenant (1690 White Bear Ave. N, Maplewood, MN 55109) Tenant (1694 White Bear Ave. N, Maplewood, MN 55109) Tenant (1696 White Bear Ave. N, Maplewood, MN 55109) Possible Special Assessments Taxing Authority
PARCEL 23 TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 23 (TE 23), RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 36 – C.S.A.H. 65 – WHITE BEAR AVENUE AND C.S.A.H. 30 – LARPENTEUR AVENUE, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. PIN: 232922220121 ADDRESS: 1670 White Bear Ave. N, St. Paul, MN 55106 NAME NATURE OF INTEREST / (Reference Information) Hillcrest Center, LLC Fee Owner MinnWest Bank Mortgagee T-Mobile Tenant (1680 White Bear Ave.) St. Paul, MN 55106 Best Steakhouse Tenant (1676 White Bear Ave.) St. Paul, MN 55106 Twin Cities Pizza Tenant (1668 White Bear Ave. N St. Paul, MN 55106 H&R Block Tenant (1666 White Bear Ave. N) St. Paul, MN 55106 Barber Shop Tenant (1664 White Bear Ave. N) St. Paul, MN 55106 Tobacco Tenant (1662 White Bear Ave. N) St. Paul, MN 55106 City of Maplewood Possible Special Assessments County of Ramsey Taxing Authority PARCEL 28 PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Over, under and across Parcel 28, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 36 – C.S.A.H. 65 – WHITE BEAR AVENUE AND C.S.A.H. 30 – LARPENTEUR AVENUE, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 28 (TE 28), RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 36 – C.S.A.H. 65 – WHITE BEAR AVENUE AND C.S.A.H. 30 – LARPENTEUR AVENUE, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. PIN: 222922110154 ADDRESS: 1665 White Bear Ave. N, St. Paul, MN 55106 NAME NATURE OF INTEREST NS Retail Holdings LLC ATTN: Kirk Klatt 2021 McKinney Ave. Suite 1150 Dallas, TX 75201 Fee Owner Protective Life Insurance Company, a Tennessee Corporation Mortgagee Walgreens Tenant City of Maplewood Possible Special Assessments County of Ramsey Taxing Authority PARCEL 42 TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 42 (TE 42), RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 36 – C.S.A.H. 65 – WHITE BEAR AVENUE AND C.S.A.H. 30 – LARPENTEUR AVENUE, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. PIN: 152922440085 ADDRESS: 1685 White Bear Ave. N, Maplewood, MN 55109 NAME NATURE OF INTEREST 1685 White Bear Associates, LLC Fee Owner Ayvaz Pizza, LLC ATTN: Scott M. Owen 4415 Hwy 6 Sugarland, TX 77478 Tenant City of Maplewood Possible Special Assessments County of Ramsey Taxing Authority PARCEL 56 PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Over, under and across Parcel 56, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 36 – C.S.A.H. 65 – WHITE BEAR AVENUE AND C.S.A.H. 30 – LARPENTEUR AVENUE, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 56 (TE 56), RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 36 – C.S.A.H. 65 – WHITE BEAR AVENUE AND C.S.A.H. 30 – LARPENTEUR AVENUE, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. PIN: 152922440002 ADDRESS: 1789 White Bear Ave. N, Maplewood, MN 55109
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS DUININCK GOLF Duininck Golf invites prospective bidders to submit bids to supply irrigation materials for new irrigation systems to be installed at Goodrich Golf Course and Manitou Ridge Golf Course. This is a bid to supply all wholegoods (Toro/Rain Bird) including spare parts and contingency sprinklers/QCV’s, HDPE 4710 DR13.5 piping for each of the complete projects. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams on November 10th, 2023, at 11:00 am CST. Use the following link to join the meeting. Meeting ID: 295 664 934 877 Passcode: cB88Aq Download Teams | Join on the web Or call in (audio only) +1 651-964-2752,,270758848# United States, St. Paul Phone Conference ID: 270 758 848# SEALED BIDS ONLY. Bids are required to be received in a sealed envelope. Bids shall be received at the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Office by November 29th, 2023 by 3:00pm. Bids received after this date and time will be returned unopened. Bids that are not sealed, filled out properly, or are not on the appropriate scope documents are subject to rejection. No telephone, emailed or faxed bids will be accepted. Bids shall be addressed to: Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department, Attn: Ryan Ries, 2015
NAME Pro Operam Sub VI, LLC North Star Bank City of Maplewood County of Ramsey
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PARCEL 57 PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Over, under and across Parcel 57, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 35 – C.S.A.H. 65 – WHITE BEAR AVENUE and Parcel 57, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 36 – C.S.A.H. 65 – WHITE BEAR AVENUE AND C.S.A.H. 30 – LARPENTEUR AVENUE, as the same are on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 57 (TE 57), RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 36 – C.S.A.H. 65 – WHITE BEAR AVENUE AND C.S.A.H. 30 – LARPENTEUR AVENUE, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. PIN: 152922440001 ADDRESS: 1799 White Bear Ave. N, Maplewood, MN 55109 NAME NATURE OF INTEREST / (Reference Information) Susan Q. Allhiser aka Sue Q Allhiser Fee Owner Ideal Credit Union Mortgagee (Loan #: 46363716) Ideal Credit Union Home Equity Second Mortgage City of Maplewood Possible Special Assessments County of Ramsey Taxing Authority PARCEL 60 PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Over, under and across Parcel 60, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 35 – C.S.A.H. 65 – WHITE BEAR AVENUE, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 60 (TE 60), RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 35 – C.S.A.H. 65 – WHITE BEAR AVENUE, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. PIN: 152922410013 ADDRESS: 1831 White Bear Ave. N, Maplewood, MN 55109 NAME NATURE OF INTEREST / David R. Hulke Fee Owner Cynthia J. Hulke Fee Owner City of Maplewood Possible Special Assessments County of Ramsey Taxing Authority PARCEL 64 PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Over, under and across Parcel 64, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 35 – C.S.A.H. 65 – WHITE BEAR AVENUE, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 64 (TE 64), RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 35 – C.S.A.H. 65 – WHITE BEAR AVENUE, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. PIN: 152922410009 ADDRESS: 1871 White Bear Ave. N, Maplewood, MN 55109 NAME NATURE OF INTEREST / (Reference Information) Julie Anne Peterson Fee Owner Sara Mae Ruhnow Fee Owner Servion, Inc. Mortgagee BMO Harris Bank N.A. Mortgagee (XXXX882380) City of Maplewood Possible Special Assessments County of Ramsey Taxing Authority PARCEL 66 PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Over, under and across Parcel 66, RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 35 – C.S.A.H. 65 – WHITE BEAR AVENUE, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. TEMPORARY EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: Over, under and across Temporary Easement Parcel 66 (TE 66), RAMSEY COUNTY HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 35 – C.S.A.H. 65 – WHITE BEAR AVENUE, as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota. PIN: 152922410007 ADDRESS: 1895 White Bear Ave. N, Maplewood, MN 55109 NAME NATURE OF INTEREST / Bridge SFR IV Seed Borrower, LLC Fee Owner Commonwealth Annuity and Life Insurance Company c/o Global Atlantic Financial Company Athene Annuity and Life Company (“AAIA Modco), Athene Annuity and Life Company (AAIA Non-Modco) Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company (AADE Non-Modco) VOYA Insurance and Annuity Company (VIAC) American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company (AEL) c/o Athene Asset Management LLC Mortgagee City of Maplewood Possible Special Assessments County of Ramsey Taxing Authority Published three times in the Vadnais Heights Press on November 1, 8 and 15, 2023.
Van Dyke St., Maplewood, MN 55109 BID OPENING. A public bid opening will be held at the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation office, 2015 Van Dyke St., Maplewood, MN 55109, at 3:00 pm, Wednesday, November 29th, 2023. Bidders may attend virtually per the link below. Meeting ID: 219 207 691 638 Passcode: nYuqtE Download Teams | Join on the web Or call in (audio only) +1 651-964-2752,,955087306# United States, St. Paul Phone Conference ID: 955 087 306# Bidders may request the plans and specifications from Duininck Golf. Email Tyler at Tyler.Grove@duininck.com Electronic files will be available at no charge. Bid Security in the amount of 5 percent of the amount of the Bid must be submitted and accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Materials will be purchased and stored for upcoming irrigation installation projects at Goodrich Golf Course in 2024 and Manitou Ridge Golf Course in 2025. Published three times in the Vadnais Heights Press on November 1, 8 and 15, 2023.
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Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue Details: In program titled “Refugees and Immigrants: Pathways to Citizenship,” Micaela Schuneman will discuss the process of welcoming new Americans, understanding the categories of immigrant, refugees, humanitarian parolees, and asylum seekers, and the challenges of becoming a US citizen. Free and open to the public. Contact: lwv-wbla.org
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US MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION When: 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 Where: VFW Post 1782, 4496 Lake
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Saturday, Nov. 11 & 18; Thursday, Nov. 16; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12 Where: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, Mahtomedi High School Details: Mahtomedi Drama Club performs musical similar to the movie, suitable for audience ages middle school and up. Tickets online. Contact: zephyrfinearts.org
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Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: From Paul Bunyan to the Hodag, author and lecturer Chad Lewis leads a program filled with tall tales of the Lumberjack traditions, superstitions, and legends. Contact: anokacountymn.gov/2586/CentennialLibrary
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16, Friday, Nov. 17 & Saturday, Nov. 18; Matinee show at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 Where: White Bear Lake Area Schools Community Auditorium, 4855 Bloom Avenue Details: White Bear Lake Area High School’s fall musical is “Little Shop of Horrors.” The comedy follows Seymour, a downon-his-luck florist and his co-worker Audrey who find themselves in an epic battle that will determine the fate of the human race, after Seymour discovers a mysterious — and voracious — plant. The matinee is free for senior citizens; however, tickets will need to be reserved. Contact: Find complete information at www. isd624.org/theatre.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MEETING When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday,
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FALL MUSICAL: ‘LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS’ When: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, Saturday, Nov. 11, Thursday, Nov.
Post 1972, 4496 Lake Avenue Details: The VFW Post 1782 members and Auxiliary will be hosting a brief ceremony and complimentary lunch. The ceremony will be at Veterans Memorial Park (adjacent to Keep-Zimmer VFW Post 1782). They will serve a complimentary lunch to veterans and one guest of their choosing starting at 11:30 am after the conclusion of the ceremony.
STAR OF THE NORTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts
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Fellowship Hall, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi Details: Explorer Lonnie Dupre discusses his recent visit to the polar Inuit villages to find out how their culture had changed due to climate and modernization since his last visit 20 years ago. Contact: saintandrews.org
MANY FACES CULTURAL FOOD SHOWCASE When: 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15 Where: Mahtomedi Middle School Cafeteria Details: Learn about cultural foods and sample recipes. Community members welcome; RSVP.
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Bear Lake Details: Community members can stop by for an informal chat with Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak. Contact: isd624.org
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Kick off the holidays by shopping locally at downtown retailers and restaurants.
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Long Lake Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Hike on paved trails, through Katherine Abbott Park grvel trails, and some hills. Treats follow at Quinny’s Sports Pub. Contact: stpaulhike.com
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Optimizing the late autumn sunshine Above: Trailside Steel representatives take advantage of some recent sunshine and relatively moderate temperatures to make progress on the new textured green steel roof that is being installed on the White Bear Lake VFW building. The project is expected to be completed by Veterans Day.
Above: Trailside Steel, LLC owner and Vietnam War veteran Don Broscoff holds a display showing hundreds of soldiers still listed as Missing in Action (MIA). He brought the MIA display to the VFW where it will be on temporary display while the roof project is in progress. At left: A magnifying glass offers a closer (and sobering) look at photos of the many soldiers who never came home and are still missing.
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infantryman and actually left high school early to head to boot camp. During his 20-year military career he was deployed six times. Back in 2010, while he was in between deployments, Arcand launched a nonprofit called American Spartan to help veterans who were wounded in action. That nonprofit ran until 2017. Arcand explained that the nonprofit wasn’t needed anymore, since there were so many other resources out there for wounded veterans. Then in December 2022, Arcand officially launched another nonprofit called Peace for Warriors that aims to help veterans recover from PTSD and moral injury symptoms by providing international outreach opportunities. In July 2023, Arcand retired as a gunnery sergeant. Arcand has PTSD himself. He guesses he probably had it as early as 2005, but he didn’t seek treatment for it until his
son was born in 2018. “It’s everything from just not being able to sleep, to times where I’ve been walking through a shopping mall and I swear I see a dead friend,” Arcand explained. “You are driving down the road and you’re worried that you are going to hit a bomb.” The idea for Peace for Warriors came from a conversation Arcand had with his girlfriend, Danielle Bare, on their first date. By the age of 27, Bare had volunteered in over 10 countries. Arcand himself went on one noncombat deployment to west Africa. “I was telling her that story and about how I have had a lot of friends kill themselves because of PTSD. I said, ‘I wish I could figure out a way to help,’ and she asked if I had ever thought about volunteering.” Peace for Warriors recreates the “deployment” cycle for a sense of familiarity but, instead of combat, they volunteer to help those in need.
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“We structure the trip as if it’s a deployment. So, we do a training brief before we go overseas with everybody; when we are on the trip, we do mission briefings every morning, debriefs every evening … there is a rank structure in place,” Arcand said. “You don’t have to worry about getting shot in the back. It’s just going and helping people and putting a smile on the kids’ faces.” The trips will last around 30 days, and will hopefully have 12 to 20 veterans, Arcand said. Peace for Warriors is planning its first trip to the Philippines in March 2024. Arcand said the organization hopes to do two trips in 2024. “The real treatment for me is just being involved and making sure that my buddies are okay. The community is
the real treatment,” Arcand said. “I just want to stop going to funerals.” Kayla Leland, 26, serves as the nonprofit’s director of health services. Leland met Arcand through her husband, who served in the Marines with him. She is originally from Iowa, but now resides in Arizona. The mission of Peace for Warriors hits close to home for Leland because when she was 6 years old, her father committed suicide. He was also a Marine and suffered from PTSD. “You can’t really understand that at 6,” Leland explained. She added that she didn’t really find closure with what had happened until a few years ago. “I recognize how tough that can be on a family … Having been through
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White Bear Lake man bikepacks down under BY NOELLE OLSON EDITOR
After retiring from the University of Minnesota in May, Paul Bolstad decided to go on an adventure “bikepacking” in Australia. “About 15 years ago I transitioned to bicycling from running and my knees were complaining too much after runs,” Bolstad said. “I backpacked in my youth, and we take annual BWCA trips, so it was an easy transition to bikepacking where you bike with camping gear, mostly on gravel roads and trails.” Bolstad, a 30-year resident of White Bear Lake, and his wife Sheryl have friends in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. “It seemed natural to visit them at each end of a trip, and ride while camping in between,” Bolstad said. “I’ve been a few times up to and around the Arrowhead, and thought a longer trip would be fun once I retired.” The ride is approximately 840 miles and includes 58,000 feet of climbing. Bolstad completed it in 16 days. “I didn’t take the most direct route in part because I wanted to visit friends in Canberra along the way and I wanted to have as much of the route as practical through National Parks and Forests without being too steep or long,” he said. “I tried to include passing through a small town every two or three days at least, to not have to carry too much food or water.” A glitch in the trip happened when Bolstad ripped a sidewall on his back tire in the middle of nowhere. His brandnew backup tube was defective.
White Bear Lake resident Paul Bolstad is ready to hit the trails. “I brought an emergency tire boot which ended up not working, but was able to ‘MacGyver’ a fix with some rubber plugs and duct tape I’d brought,” Bolstad said. “I was a bit surprised it held, but it saved me a 15-mile walk, pushing the bike.” Bolstad said the landscape in Australia is beautiful and largely unpopulated. It is the size of the continental U.S. with less than one-tenth the population. “The animals and plants are sometimes something out of a Dr. Seuss book,” he said. “I’ve seen echidnas, a kind of egg-laying porcupine, emus, a sort of Australian ostrich, and kangaroos and wallabies every day. A bit startling to see a 5-foot tall kangaroo jump with ease over a 6-foot tall fence.” He also said the trip was a great
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Environmental Protection Agency proposes nationwide ban on TCE The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a national ban on trichloroethylene (TCE), the toxic chemical known to cause certain types of cancer and other serious health issues. A recent news release announced the proposal as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s mission to protect the public from cancer-causing chemicals. The EPA is following Minnesota’s lead by banning all uses of TCE, commonly found in cleaning and furniture care products, degreasers, brake cleaners and tire repair sealants. Minnesota lawmakers banned the use of TCE in 2020. The law was a culmination of effort by a White Bear lobbying group, called the Neighborhood Concerned Citizens Group (NCCG), that worked with area legislators. Their mission is to hold Water Gremlin accountable for polluting the air with TCE around its township plant. The chemical is responsible for much of Water Gremlin’s current legal and financial woes after the company admitted to spewing levels of TCE above its legal limit for 17-plus years, paying millions in fines and penalties to the state (see separate story on bankruptcy). The company used TCE to degrease lead battery terminals. In its announcement, EPA said the action, taken under the Toxic Substances Control Act, is meant to protect people from health risks by banning the
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manufacture, processing and distribution of TCE for all uses. The proposed rule would take effect in one year for consumer products. Most commercial and industrial uses would be phased down over a longer period. “The science is loud and clear on TCE,” said EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe. “It is a dangerous toxic chemical and proposing to ban it will protect families, workers and communities.” For decades, communities have suffered from adverse health effects due to TCE contamination, EPA stated in the release. The chemical is commonly found at Superfund sites as a contaminant in soil and groundwater. EPA found that TCE causes liver cancer, kidney cancer and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. It also causes damage to the central nervous system, liver, kidneys, immune system and reproductive organs, and is harmful to fetal development. According to the Oct. 23 release, “EPA also found that people living near facilities where TCE is made and used are at higher risk for developing these health conditions.” NCCG member Sheri Smith calls the EPA proposal “impressive news.” “When you think the four of us who started NCCG were instrumental in getting a TCE ban passed in 2020 in Minnesota, this is a really big deal,” said Smith, who lives near Water Gremlin. “I feel particularly proud today of what we’ve accomplished.”
I saw a lot of sullen faces with last weeks snow. While it made a mess ofMonday morning’s commute and a damper put on Halloween, we all knew it wasn’t going to stick around. The 3” snow also didn’t mean you were getting out of raking leaves. This past weekend there was a lot of yard work being done. There is still time to put it off for another week for you procrastinators, but change of seasons is being felt with frosty mornings and ice on area ponds. Winter is not here yet as upcoming temperatures should be seasonable. I’m not enjoying the earlier sunset. What about you? Astro note: Nov. 11 look for Venus and the waning crescent moon in the eastern sky before sunrise. Side note: I’m finishing my 2024 Weather Calendar. Visit my website and order early. WeathermanWatson.com.
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Chloe is a standout student for many reasons. At school, Chloe’s past and present teachers describe her as a hardworking and kind hearted individual. Her perseverance and growth mindset not only help her achieve success, but also offer guidance and influence for her peers. When she is not at school, she spends her time doing gymnastics, art, and jiu jitsu. Chloe is also a member of Birch Lake’s Student Council program. Her creativity and determination make her an accomplished agent of change. Chloe inspires her siblings, her peers, and her teachers to approach each day with kindness and positivity.
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Dan Arcand, of Hugo, is a 20-year veteran. As a Marine who was deployed six times, he has been to a lot of funerals. “The reality is that with multiple combat deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan, I’ve lost more friends to suicide than I have to combat,” he said. “My second chapter is trying to make an impact on the veterans suicide rate.” Arcand, 38, says he knew he wanted to be in the military, specifically the
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BY THE NUMBERS • Over 150 people die every day from overdoses related to synthetic opioids like fentanyl. • Rates of overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids other than methadone, which includes fentanyl and fentanyl analogs, increased over 22% from 2020 to 2021.
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“Put it on a bus.” That’s how it all started. Lisa Lounsbury is a licensed marriage and family therapist, board certified art therapist and board-approved clinical supervisor. She is also the founder of Art Lab RX, a mobile mental health counseling agency that specializes in art therapy services and wellness programs. Lounsbury was working in corporate America in sales, but didn’t find it to be fulfilling. When she lost her job in 2008, she
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Students at Centennial Middle School (CMS) are adding the finishing touches to their fall play, “Princess & the Pea,” before the premiere later this week. CMS will perform “Princess and the Pea” Nov. 2 through Nov. 4 at the CMS auditorium. “Princess and the Pea” is a literary fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a princess who is tested to CONTRIBUTED become a wife to a lonely Katherine Knutson plays the prince. CMS’s adaptation queen in the middle school’s of the show was written upcoming prodution “The by Ryan and Tina North, Princess and the Pea.” Twin Cities theater producers, actors and playwrights. written by (them), “We have done a couple of shows they understand and we love their work and how goals of school theand write to meet the needs and “Plus, this ater,” said Eric Webster, play co-director. on an old take script is just so fun and such a great classic story.” notice about One thing audience members might costumes are also the show is the set and props. The newly purchased. keep expanding our “As a production team, we just this year we have collaboration with each other, and to the amazing some really cool set elements thanks Kris Schmidt,” talents of our set and props designer, amazing work some Webster said. “She has just done for people to see what for this show. We are so excited she has created.” cast and crew. Eighty-five students make up the Tangren said the Co-directors Webster and Laurie of eighth graders show has a “very talented class” to grow as who they are excited to watch continue SEE CENTENNIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL,
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John Patrick’s heartwarming comedy, “The Curious Savage,” is coming to Mounds View High School Nov. 9 - 12. The play tells the story of Mrs. Ethel P. Savage. Upon her husband’s death, Mrs. Savage inherits $10 million, then plans to establish a fund to support dreamers with whimsical aspirations. Her stepchildren strongly disagree, so to prevent her from sharing their family’s wealth, they have her committed to a sanitarium. It is there that Mrs. Savage, played by Anja Horsman, finds kindness in the residents of “The Cloisters.” “This play is an engaging experience that presents the true importance of charity and kindness in a world that is often motivated by greed and dishonesty,” says Horsman, a senior at Mounds View High School. “It’s an honor to play the role of such a logical and humorous woman.” The Mounds View High School Theater Company is under the direction of Matthew van Bruggen, who has worked with several theater arts organizations, including the Minnesota Fringe Festival and Hennepin Theatre Trust. Before accepting the role as district performance facilities manager for Mounds View, he was the assistant theater director at Irondale High School. More than 130 members strong, the Mounds View High School Theater Company produces
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A popular event is the trunkor-treat. Adults and teens will decorate the trunks of their cars, and members of the public are free to move around the parking lot to each vehicle to gather up candy. It provides a safe, familyfriendly way for children to go trick-or-treating, dress up in their costumes and enjoy Halloween. St. Odilia Church, located on Victoria Street, will be hosting its own trunk-or-treat event. The church has held the event since 2013, when it was created by the Worship and Community Life Council. “The council heard about other
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Hartsell wrote in his declaration of support for the Chapter 11 petition. The affidavit describes factors that precipitated the commencement of the filing and the need for relief. “The enormous cost of defending the claims, coupled with the risk of adverse outcomes in the litigation necessitated filing for Chapter 11,” Hartsell said. The company has been looking at options going forward since forming a restructuring committee last May. Its job was to make recommendations on matters related to the tort claims and explore possible restructuring and potential sale. A firm was retained to market the company’s assets and as of the petition date of Oct. 27, is “evaluating multiple compelling offers from interested parties to acquire substantially all of the assets of its U.S. and European divisions.” Water Gremlin’s parent company, Japan’s Okabe Co. Ltd., is not part of the sale.
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Founded in a township garage in 1949, Water Gremlin makes lead battery terminals and fishing sinkers. About 178 people are employed fulltime at its manufacturing plant, 4400 Otter Lake Road. For years, Water Gremlin used the solvent TCE to degrease metal parts as part of its battery terminal coating process. In 2018, the company self-reported that it illegally spewed tons of the toxic chemical into the atmosphere, eventually taking corrective action months later that involved removing TCE from the facility. The company agreed to pay the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency more than $7 million in fines and civil penalties in 2019 for its pollution violations, the second largest in state history. Remedial measures were also required before the company could resume coating operations. As a side note, the Environmental Protection Agency
recently proposed a nationwide ban on TCE (see separate story). A drop in market share in its battery business is partially to blame for the company’s dismal financial situation. Hartsell writes in his declaration that despite Water Gremlin’s “quick and aggressive response,” which was to discontinue use of TCE in 2019, “the sensationalized headlines and media reports that followed led to a significant drop in market share that the company previously enjoyed.” In 2018, Water Gremlin’s battery terminal products accounted for about 80% of the U.S. market. Manufacturing shutdowns caused customers to look elsewhere for battery terminals, which resulted in lower overall orders, even after operations fully resumed, Hartsell said. Water Gremlin also experienced a perfect storm of decreased demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he added. Court filings showed Water Gremlin has experienced an overall decline in annual net sales the last five years: sales were $57.8 million in 2018; $53.2 million in 2019; $43.4 million in 2020; $50.8 million in 2021 and $46.8 million in 2022. The company’s 30 largest unsecured creditors are owed almost $24 million, with most of that debt, $21.6 million, owed to Mizuho Bank of New York. Other listed creditors include Eagan-based Gopher Resource, an environmental services provider owed $516,000; Ramsey County, owed $240,000 in property taxes; Xcel Energy, $150,000; and Masterson Personnel of Plymouth, $51,000. The company owes White Bear Township nearly $28,000 for unpaid utilities and UnitedHealth Group almost $11,000. The list does not include the more than 90 individuals asserting what Water Gremlin calls, “contingent, unliquidated, disputed claims based on tort allegations.”
that provides optimal compensation for all creditors who are determined to be entitled to compensation.” Attorney Dean Salita, of Schmidt & Salita Law Team in Minnetonka, is representing the 95 plaintiffs seeking damages from Water Gremlin. Thirtyfive of the suits are wrongful death cases and 60 are cancer or chronic illness cases for alleged exposure to TCE. They want compensation for pain and suffering, medical bills, wage loss and death. After learning of the Chapter 11 filing, Salita called upon Okabe Co. and Water Gremlin to treat his clients fairly and “ensure they are justly compensated for their cancers, illnesses and resulting medical expense and the destruction and devastation Water Gremlin’s conduct has caused them and their families. “The victims also implore the bankruptcy court to hold these companies accountable and ensure companies’ assets are fairly allocated to compensate our clients, the cancer survivors and victims,” Salita said. Hartsell wrote in his court petition that results of a public health assessment prepared by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) are in “stark contrast” to the claims asserted against the company. “The MDH stated, among other things, that although it is possible that past exposures to TCE in air near the facility may have been sufficient to increase the risk of health effects in a small number of the most exposed individuals … TCE exposures may be too low to cause any observable health effects for most, if not all, people who lived or were regularly near the Water Gremlin facility,” Hartsell wrote. “Additionally, MDH analyzed cancer rates in the area surrounding the facility for the relevant years and
found that ‘overall cancer rates in the study area were found to be virtually identical to cancer rates in the sevencounty Twin Cities Metro area.” Hartsell pointed out in his declaration that the cases have not, as of Oct. 29, been filed in court. One of the 95 plaintiffs is Steve LaLiberte, a township resident in his late 60s. He was diagnosed in 2015 with multiple myeloma, a type of cancer in bone marrow plasma cells. LaLiberte had to quit working as a self-employed technology worker during his cancer treatment, which meant his income dropped from “a healthy six figures to zero within three years of being diagnosed.” Only certain cancers are induced by TCE, LaLiberte said, which is why his wife did not make the list. She was treated for uterine cancer, which does not appear to be TCE-related. He didn’t say what he’s asking in damages, but it’s based on income loss. “I was forced into early retirement in 2016. I want seven years of income that I lost,” LaLiberte said.
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Water Gremlin is seeking to maintain business-as-usual operations that include payment of wages and benefits to employees as normal course. The company said it intends to pay suppliers in the ordinary course for goods received and services rendered after the filing. “A sale is the most advantageous path forward for our stakeholders, and one that will help Water Gremlin achieve its full potential,” Hartsell said. “During this process, we will remain focused on serving our customers with the same level of excellence and as committed as ever to our talented workforce and the White Bear community.”
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The Water Gremlin president said there was an attempt to engage in mediation with the claimants after the suits were served, but the meeting was canceled at the request of the claimants’ counsel and has not been rescheduled. “The debtors (Water Gremlin) contemplate that they will now engage in mediation with the tort claimants in the context of these bankruptcy cases as the debtors seek to achieve a fair and efficient resolution of the litigation and reduce costs and uncertainty related to the litigation that imperiled the debtors’ going concern businesses,” Hartsell declared. “The debtors will pursue an asset sale and confirmation of a plan
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BOARD RETREAT NOTES SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 The School Board Retreat for Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District was held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. at Bellaire School and the following business was transacted. Meeting Called to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Forsberg at 4:33 p.m. Roll Call of Attendance Members Present: Knisely-12, Palmer- 13, Starck-14, Forsberg-16, Oknesvad-282, Yener-622, Clark-623, Daniels-624, Theisen-831, Payne-832, Dols-833 and Hockert-834. Members Absent: Westerman-621. Also present: Dr. Val Rae Boe, superintendent. Approval of Agenda Adopted the agenda as presented, with the change listed above, limited discussion to the approved agenda, and accepted the list of items proposed for consent adoption. Board Development Activities School Board and Cabinet Members participated in a Breakout EDU, or Escape Room, designed to encourage teams to work together and solve several puzzles. Superintendent Boe stated that this retreat is focused on building relationships and community with each other. She stressed in our unique school district, the connections and relationships between Board Members, Cabinet Members, School Administrators, and staff are the foundation upon which effective decision-making is built. Meeting Adjourned Adjourned the meeting at 5:53 p.m. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on November 8, 2023.
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BOARD NOTES OCTOBER 4, 2023 The regular meeting of the School Board of Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District was held on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at Bellaire School and the following business was transacted. Meeting Called to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Forsberg at 6:03 p.m. Roll Call of Attendance Members Present: Knisely-12, Palmer- 13, Starck-14, Forsberg-16, Oknesvad-282, Westerman-621, Clark-623, Daniels-624, Theisen-831, Payne-832, Dols-833, and Hockert-834. Members Absent: Yener-622. Also present: Dr. Val Rae Boe, superintendent. Approval of Agenda Adopted the agenda as presented, with the change listed above, limited discussion to the approved agenda, and accepted the list of items proposed for consent adoption. Board Calendar Dates • Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - School Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. • Thursday, November 9, 2023 - AMSD and Brightworks Annual Conference at Minneapolis Marriott Northwest from 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Questions and/or Comments from Citizens Present on Non-Agenda Items None. Presentation: First Reading of Board Policies The School Board was presented with the first reading of the policies: Policy 427: Workload Limits for Certain Special Education Teachers, Policy 507: Corporal Punishment, Policy 532: Use of Peace Officers and Crisis Teams to Remove Students with IEPs from School Grounds, Policy 613: Graduation Requirements, Policy 620: Credit for Learning, Policy 709: Student Transportation Safety Policy. Multi-Tiered Systems of Support: CAREI Review for Northeast Metro ISD 916 Last year, 916 entered into a two-year agreement with the Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI) to review the MultiTiered Systems of Support. Dan Naidicz, assistant superintendent, shared some of the key findings from the extensive study and the seven recommendations that were given. He shared that the next steps include establishing and communicating district-wide MTSS expectations/non-negotiables and connecting them to the district vision, focusing on consistency of Tier 1 practices across the district and reviewing the MTSS structure with respect to academic achievement of the MTSS. Delegates to the Annual School Board Conference Each year, 916 provides an opportunity for two School Board Members to attend a National School Board Conference. NSBA will be held in New Orleans on April 6-8, 2024 and COSSBA will be held in Dallas on February 22-25, 2024. AESA also holds an annual conference in December that may be of interest to Board Members. Chair Forsberg ask Board Members to consider the opportunity and contact Rachel Anderson for details. Superintendent’s Report Superintendent Boe commented on the following items that were included in her written report: (a) Member Highlights; (b) Recruitment; (c) Caregiver Advisory; (d) SRO Update; (e) Staff Highlight and (f) Celebrating the Impact of 916’s Strategic Actions (916 Mahtomedi Academy). Approval of the Consent Agenda Approved the consent items, accepted as part of the approval of the agenda, consistent with the recommended actions presented by the administration. Approval of Minutes Payment of Bills and ACH Payments Personnel (Employment, Re-hire, Resignation/Termination, Eliminate Position, Adjust Hours/FTE, Leave of Absence, Reassignments/ Transfers, New Positions) Donations Retirements (10+ Years) Accepted the resignation of Therese Hubbard, Education Assistant Specialist, who provided the district with 28 years of service. Her retirement date is 10/13/2023. Approval of School Board Policies
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Approved the following policies which were presented for a first reading at the September 6 School Board Meeting: Policy 425: Staff Development, Policy 514: Bullying Prohibition Policy, Policy 526: Hazing Prohibition, Policy 602: Organization of School Calendar and School Day, Policy 806: Crisis Management. Approval of E-Learning Take Home Chromebooks In preparation for the district’s approval of E-Learning days, the technology department is deploying a supply of “take home” Chromebooks and wifi hotspots for a number of students in the district who do not have access to computers or the internet at home. We have submitted and received tentative approval for Federal ECF Grant funding this entire project, however in the unlikely event that we do not receive reimbursement, funds have been built into the Technology budget to cover this project. Approved the quote from CDW-G for 170 Chromebooks and licensing in the amount of $60,860.00. Board Forum Chair Forsberg spoke about the MSBA Delegate Assembly Meeting scheduled for December 1 and December 2. She stated there will be a virtual Pre-Delegate Assembly Meeting in November that Delegates are encouraged to attend. She also said Board Members could be a delegate through 916 if their Districts do not have any more spots open. Chair Forsberg shared that AMSD on Friday would include a presentation by PELSB and several student speakers. Meeting Adjourned Adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on November 8, 2023.
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PUBLIC NOTICE SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITIES Ramsey County releases solicitation opportunities on DemandStar as an alternative method of public notice pursuant to Section 331A.03 of the Minnesota Statutes. Individuals may go to the “How to Contract with Ramsey County” section of the “Doing Business with Ramsey County” webpage at ramseycounty.us/ContractWithRamsey to access registration information. If you are new to DemandStar, please follow the DemandStar registration instructions on the “How to Contract with Ramsey County” webpage. Access to all Ramsey County documents is free if the instructions that are posted are followed. You may call 651-266-8072 or email ProcurementTeam@ramseycounty.us if you need assistance. Ramsey County is accepting only electronic Request for Bids (RFBs) responses submitted through DemandStar. Public openings are conducted digitally, as a video conference. See the link above for details. To view current solicitations, please go to: https://bit.ly/3W8XWan SOLICITATION: RFB-PRMG29736-KB OPENING DATE: 11/30/2023 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, SEEKS MULTIPLE CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE CARD ACCESS AND CAMERA SECURITY SYSTEM MATERIALS, INSTALLATION, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE FOR RAMSEY COUNTY FACILITIES. SOLICITATION: RFB-COMGR3701-SK OPENING DATE: 11/30/2023 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY (THE “COUNTY”), THROUGH THE COUNTY MANAGER DEPARTMENT, SEEKS A RESPONSE FROM LEGAL NEWSPAPERS FOR THE PUBLICATION OF A VARIETY OF NOTICES FROM THE COUNTY. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on November 8, 2023.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT, DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION
COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-23-943 NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of Jean Eileen Knoll, Decedent. IT IS ORDERED AND NOTICE is given that on November 28, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. a hearing will be held for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent, dated April 10, 2014, under Minn. Stat. § 524.2-513, (“Will”) and for the appointment of Jeffrey Alan Knoll, whose address is 2418 Gisella Boulevard, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. If objections are filed, another hearing may be scheduled. Any charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceeding be given to the attorney general pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 501B.41, Subdivision 5. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by mailing a copy of this Notice and Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing date to all interested persons and persons who have filed a demand for notice. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Information on how to participate in the remote hearing can be obtained by calling the Court at 651-266-8145. Date: October 27, 2023 BY THE COURT Michael Upton, Court Administrator ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER: Prescott Pearson & Tande, PA Matthew M. Tande, MN# 0388339 443 Old Highway 8 NW, Suite 208, New Brighton, MN 55112 Telephone: 651-633-2757; Facsimile:651-633-7562 e-mail: mtande@prescottpearson.com Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on November 1 and 8, 2023.
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COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-23-947 NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (WITHOUT A WILL) In re the Estate of Amelia A. Sullivan, Decedent TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given than an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Probate Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following:
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Renae Karol, PO Box 32025, Minneapolis, MN 55432 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 filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the Personal Representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred. Attorney for Personal Representative PAUL DAY FUNKE Attorney License No.: 395366 Funke Law 3820 Cleveland Ave N Suite 500, St Paul MN 55112 Telephone: 612-332-8700 / Paul@funkelawoffice.com BY THE COURT: Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Date: October 23, 2023 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on November 1 and November 8, 2023.
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COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-23-913 NOTICE OF REMOTE HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of: Robert E. Grahek, a/k/a Robert Edward Grahek, Decedent NOTICE is given that on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. a hearing will be held using remote technology by this Court on the petition for formal adjudication of intestacy, determination of heirship, and for the appointment of Wendy Grahek, whose address is 10301 176th Street W., Lakeville, MN 55044, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration. Information on how to participate in the remote hearing can be obtained by calling the Court at 651-266-8145. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. If objections are filed, another hearing may be scheduled. Any charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceeding be given to the attorney general pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 501B.41, Subdivision 5. NOTICE SHALL BE GIVEN by publishing this Notice as provided by law and by mailing a copy of this Notice at least 14 days prior to the hearing date to all interested persons and persons who have filed a demand for notice. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT: Michael F. Upton, District Court Administrator Benjamin Linker, Deputy Court Administrator Date: October 27, 2023 Attorney for Petitioner: Amy R. Mason, Esq. (#0347760) MILLER & STEVENS, P.A. 92 Lake Street S. Forest Lake, MN 55025 amy@millerstevens.com 651-462-0206 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on November 8 and 15, 2023.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT, DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION
COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-23-863 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of: Maxine Lessard a/k/a Maxine V. Lessard a/k/a Maxine Violet Lessard, Decedent Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated September 7, 2000 (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Lisa Lessard, whose address is 5550 137th St. N., Hugo, Minnesota, 55038, as personal representatives 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 filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 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 appointment of the Personal Representatives must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. 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 beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 501B.41, subdivision 5. BY THE COURT: Michael F. Upton, District Court Administrator Laura J. Stevens, Registrar Date: OCtober 4, 2023 Attorney for Petitioner: Heather Balgaard Monroe Moxness Berg 7760 France Avenue South Suite, 700 Minneapolis, MN, 55435 Attorney License No: 392077 Telephone: (952) 885-5999 Email: hbalgaard@mmblawfirm.com Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on November 8 and 15, 2023.
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RAMSEY COUNTY BRIEFS Proposed property tax notices
Ramsey County property owners will receive their 2024 proposed property tax notices in mid-November. This notice estimates the amount of taxes property owners will pay in 2024 if the county, cities, school districts and other taxing jurisdictions approve their respective budget proposals.
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Residents, businesses and other stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback on the proposed Ramsey County 2024-25 budget and property tax levy. The first public hearing was on Sept. 19. The second public hearing will be held on Dec. 6 at the Maplewood Community Center. Learn more and sign up to speak at the public hearing at ramseycounty.us/PublicHearings.
Property tax refund info
If you’re a homeowner or renter in Ramsey County, you may qualify for one or more property tax refunds from the state of Minnesota. Visit the Department of Revenue property tax refund page at bit.ly/40pJuwX for details and a full list of refund programs.
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Sean Hjelle, Mahtomedi graduate pitching in the San Francisco Giants organization, had four call-ups to the Giants this summer while spending most of the season with their Triple A team, the Sacramento River Cats. Hjelle, 26, a 6-foot-11 right-hander who played basketball and baseball for the Zephyrs, has been a pro since 2018 when he was drafted out of the University of Kentucky. He struggled at both levels except for an encouraging stretch in his last callup in September, when he allowed no runs in seven innings over three games against Arizona, San Diego and Los Angeles. Against the Dodgers, he struck out four in 3 2/3 scoreless frames. The strong finish brought his earned-
run-average down from 8.59 to a final 6.52. Overall, in 15 games with the Giants, he threw 29 innings, allowing 38 hits, 25 runs (21 earned) and 13 walks, while striking out 31, and was CONTRIBUTED credited with two wins against one Sean Hjelle loss. With Sacramento, Hjelle was 3-7 with a 6.00 ERA in 93 innings, allowing 102 hits and 40 walks, striking out 70. In 2022, Hjelle made his first appearance with the Giants, posting a 1-2 record and 5.76 ERA in eight games, striking out 28 in 25 innings.
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Bears elated with 6th-place finish at state CC BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
White Bear Lake earned a sixth-place finish in the state cross country meet-better than expected- led by Luke Williams in 22nd place and Vaughn Larson in 27th place. Coach Dan Kovacich was delighted. “We were slated to finish 12th or 13th out of 16 teams,” said Kovacich noting that the Bears, who were third in their conference and second in their section, outran three teams who beat them previously, Stillwater, Eden Prairie and Rosemount. “The boys did exactly what we talked about as a staff; they went out harder and they hung on.” The 21st-year coach called it “the biggest surprise I’ve had” since the Bears’ first state trip in 2007. Williams, a senior, repeated as an all-stater (top 25), moving up three places from last year with a time of 15:53.7. Larson, a junior, missed all-state by just two places, finishing in 16:01.3. Bear junior Isaac Kolstad was 42nd in 16:16.4, sophomore Max Popp 72nd in 16:35.5, senior Rylee Murphy 125th in 17:06.6, freshman Graham Newlander 127th in 17:08.0, and sophomore
Joseph Rogers 158th in 18:01.4, among 160 qualifiers. Kovacich cited Larson, Kolstad and Popp for “breakout performances,” with Popp 30 seconds under his section time. Williams wasn’t happy with 22nd place. “I was hoping to be in the top 15, but it just wasn’t a good day,” he said. “The race started off great, but then I fell back from the front pack at about a mile and a half.” He was elated by the team performance, though. “All of my teammates had a great race. No one expected us to finish so high as sixth place in the state. We even beat Stillwater, our section champion.” Wayzata was team champion at Les Bolstad Golf Course in Falcon Heights with Minnetonka second. The Suburban East Conference was well represented, boasting both individual champions — Roseville Area’s Robert Mechura (15:04) and Forest Lake’s Norah Hushagen (17:27) — and three of the top eight boys teams, with Mounds View third, the Bears sixth and Stillwater eighth. Team scoring was Wayzata with 63, Minnetonka 101, Mounds View 122, Edina 127, Bloomington Jefferson 162, White Bear Lake 185, Eden Prairie
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White Bear Lake boys at the start: Luke Williams (120), Vaughn Larson (115), Max Popp (118), Isaac Kolstad (114), Graham Newlander (117), and Rylee Murphy (116). Not visible was Joseph Rogers (119).
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Zephyrs return to state volley tourney “With so many new players, we had a rocky start to the season,” said Silvia Graetzer, one of the returning starters along with Kaili Malvey, both juniors. “It was cool to see the underclassmen gain confidence. Around mid-season, I thought, ‘This team is going to state.’ And we’ll be even better next year.” Graetzer, six-foot middle blocker, spiked 19-for-25 with 16 kills and served 15-for-15 with three aces. Malvey, outside CONTRIBUTED hitter, spiked 23-for-26 with 12 The Mahtomedi High School girls volleyball team celebrates their section 4AAA kills and went 15-for-16 serving with three aces. Her soaring title. jump serves proved hard to We felt that we owned the match, handle. BY BRUCE STRAND Claire Crothers, sophomore we owned the court.” SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR libero, served 18-for-19 with With two starters back from three aces and made 30 good last year’s 25-7 team that went Mahtomedi will play in the passes with just three errors. state volleyball tournament this 0-2 at state and mostly juniors Sahar Ramaley, sophomore and sophomores on the court, week, for the second straight outside hitter, spiked 24-for-30 season, with a young lineup that the Zephyrs started this season with 12 kills. Katie Hergenrader, 3-7 before finding their groove. could get there again next year. soph serving specialist, was 16They’ll take a 17-13 mark into The Zephyrs fended off St. for-16 with seven aces. the state Class 3A tourney Paul Como Park in the Section Como Park (14-15) was sparked starting Wednesday at the Xcel 4AAA finals, 25-16, 16-25, 25-21, by the hitting and blocking of 25-10, at home in a noisy, packed Energy Center. dynamic sophomore Ellery Mahtomedi will open against gymnasium. Tennison. The No. 4 seeded Delano (28-2) at 7 p.m. Other “At the beginning of the year, Cougars upset No. 1 Chisago pairings are Marshall (27-5) vs. this is what we set out to do, Lakes (20-10) in the semifinals. DeLaSalle (15-15), Detroit Lakes go to state,” said coach Tia No. 3 seed Mahtomedi beat two (25-7) vs. Grand Rapids (22-9) Schlundt, after they shook off a below-.500 teams to reach the and Byron (23-4) vs. Monticello second set loss where they were (19-11). Marshall and Delano are finals. outscored 20-3 in one stretch. seeded 1-2. “We came in confident tonight.
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Lieberman leads Zephyr state CC group BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Mahtomedi had its full girls team and two boys competing in the Class 2A division of the state cross country meet at Les Bolstad Golf Course in Falcon Heights. Zephyr senior William Lieberman placed 39th in 16:39.2, moving up 58 spots from 97th place last year. Matthew Studenski, a junior, was 128th in 18:11.4 among 160 state qualifiers. The Zephyr girls, who qualified as JON NAMYST | CONTRIBUTED section runner-up, William Lieberman nears the finish finished last of line at Les Bolstad Golf Course. 16 teams. Eighthgrader Vanessa Rogosheske was 104th (20:56), junior Gabby Fox 128th (21:58), sophomore Sylvie Lavigne 142nd (22:19), junior Ruby Grinstead 154th (23:11), and eighthgrader Brooklyn Erickson 155th (23:32).
BEARS SPORTS BRIEFS Bear girls trio runs at state
White Bear Lake had three girls in the state cross country meet Saturday at Les Bolstad Golf Course in Falcon Heights. Bear senior Rosie Sommars placed 110th in 20:32, junior Amelia Nachtscheim 124th in 20:46, and eighth-grader Logan Bailey 137th in 21:00, among 160 state qualifiers. Wayzata was team champion. Forest Lake’s Norah Hushagen was individual champion in 17:27.
Mahtomedi Football Michael Barry has been instant offense for the Mahtomedi football team in two playoff games, after missing the regular season with a wrist injury. Already a strong rushing team, the Zephyrs now have a deep receiving threat in Barry, a 6-foot-1, 160-pound senior. He has scored touchdowns on five of his seven catches from quarterback Charlie Brandt, from five, 70, 40, 22 and 19 yards. As a junior he caught 24 passes for 581 yards and six touchdowns.
Johnson wins Dellwood Pros Duel
Dellwood Golf Club head pro Clayton Johnson won the club’s Pros Duel, shooting even par 72. Cory Moran shot 76, Scott Springer 78 and Sam Long 79. Club members contributed to the purse totaling about $8,000. Among those, Ryan Frantzen and Ken Kasprisin won the drawing for an unlimited guest pass for 2024.
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