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The school board meeting halted abruptly last Monday when Jessica Ellison, sitting in for board chair Don Mullin, called a fiveminute recess after members of the audience drowned the room in applause and cheers for a public forum speaker.

This reaction to the speaker was a violation of two newly instituted addenda approved earlier in the meeting, stating—among other conduct rules—that clapping, cheering, booing and vocalizing approval or disapproval is prohibited conduct during the public forum.

Participation in the public forum has increased over the last few months, especially with regard to the district’s racial equity work. Tensions have run high over the controversial topic. The addenda are meant to “ensure that board meetings are able to continue in a manner that is safe, appropriate, consistent and productive,” said Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak.

The addenda state that the purpose of the public forum is to provide input directly to the school board about issues that fall within the school board’s authority, and clarify that it is not a time for speakers to address the community or audience.

“Time for public comment at regular school board meetings is not a requirement of the law; it is something the school board chooses to provide,” Kazmierczak said.

The board will also require that those who wish to speak submit a written or phoned-in request by 3 p.m. the day of the meeting.

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Landmark gazebo re-dedicated Above: Mayor Jo Emerson and White Bear Lake Area Historical Society Director Sara Markoe Hanson spoke to a crowd that gathered last weekend around the Erd-Geist Gazebo in Matoska Park for a re-dedication ceremony following the completion of a rehabilitation process that was made possible by the generous donation from an anonymous donor. Originally built in 1883, the Geist family donated the gazebo to the White Bear Lake Women’s Club in 1973 and it was restored and dedicated at its current location. In the late 1990’s the structure again needed attention and a fundraising effort was launched to get it back in shape.

The current structure utilizes new materials and construction technology designed to weather the elements over time and according to a plaque at the site, “keep it preserved for future generations to appreciate.”

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The first step was to listen—the next step is to lead.

The second event in a four-part series titled “Community Conversations on Race” was held July 29 at Vadnais Heights Commons, inviting members of the community to share their experiences and discuss issues and solutions related to racial justice in White Bear Lake.

The series is hosted by Many Faces in partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center. Many Faces is a collaboration of White Bear Lake-area organizations that aim to build a welcoming and equitable community for all residents. Partners within the group include the city of White Bear Lake, White Bear Lake Area Schools and the White Bear Center for the Arts, among others.

The first session, held in June, gave community members a chance to share their stories and listen to firsthand experiences from marginalized community members.

The second session focused more on how to learn from hearing those kinds of stories and make meaningful connections across the community.

“We took a deeper dive bringing in people that serve in organizations that assist and look to help individuals in our area in different sectors, whether it be food, shelter, housing or mental health,” said Tim Maurer, director of community services and recreation for White Bear Lake schools, and one of the event organizers.

The series is meant to provide a welcoming space for members of the community to listen, ask questions and connect with others to build a more inclusive White Bear Lake.

“Some people may want to continue their education, other people might leave that fourth session at the end and want to volunteer with Many Faces or join Hugo Diversity Strong,” Maurer said.

White Bear Lake resident Levi Reynolds attended the July 29 session and shared some of his impressions from listening to fellow community members and engaging in small-group discussion.

“You see people in different stages of accepting what’s going on in society,” he said. “Some people are well aware there’s racial issues—they’re living it. Other people are aware of it conceptually but don’t see it themselves day to day, so it’s a little bit slower of a sink-in. What I was seeing at the meeting was resources for people at all of those different stages being shared.”

This included book recommendations and ways to become more active in racial justice, such as volunteering and campaigning in elections.

“It’s always essential to understand the definition of racism,” said Marcellus Davis, director of equity and engagement at White Bear Lake Area Schools. “If we’re not looking at racism from the same definition, how can we have a conversation?

If we’re only looking at individual racist acts and you didn’t see it, you may say there’s not racism. If you’re not looking at how racism is embedded in systems and communities, you’re not going to see. I think that’s what we’re dealing with. To think that in 2021 this community, this entire country, is devoid of racism, that’s arrogance.”

Education is a large part of the conversation. A lot of community attention has been focused on the school district’s efforts to respond to racial inequity within the schools in the last few months. Not every family is prepared on how to have conversations about race with their children, but an upcoming Many Faces program will focus on how parents can begin conversations about race with their children.

“It’s my responsibility as a parent to make sure I can address that with them and help them navigate that,” Maurer said.

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Summer camp memories

eading north to pick up 5 boys from camp brought back fun memories from my own camp experiences. Trout Lake Camp is located in Pine River on Trout Lake, part of the Whitefish Chain. The camp has been expanding since its inception in the mid-1940’s.

Today the camp offers countless activities from zip lines, rope courses, water sports, shooting sports, and a plethora of games, arts and crafts.

This year kids were bussed to and from their cabins from a new, centralized drop-off station, making it easy to follow Covid protocols by keeping parents and whole families from walking Publisher’s around camp. To think someone had the vision it took to buy this site and build a camp. My father View talks about the work trips he was Carter Johnson invited to join to help fix up at the camp in the 50’s and 60’s. Its fun to know that 3 generations of my family has attended Trout Lake Camp.

Today’s facilities are a lot nicer, but the lifelong memories and friendships built are the same.

Plan a camp experience for your family or kids at one of the many camps available from your church, YMCA, or scouts. You can even sign up to try winter camping at some camps, too.

School boards and city councils A balance is needed in local government.

Several of our communities have school boards or council seats up for grabs, and the candidates have filed to fill them. City council and school board seats should be non-partisan positions – though lately that seems to have been forgotten.

This is a critical time in our communities. We need a balance of thought and people who represent a mix of business and community leadership.

These positions should attract those who have experience and a vested interest, not candidates motivated by personal gain, vendettas or a power trip. We need to stop the personal attacks and allow the local elected leaders to do their jobs.

Press Publications will once again publish a comprehensive voters guide toward the end of September. We anticipate lively community discussion through letters to the editor on our opinion pages. In an effort to keep chain letters to the editor out of our opinion pages and publish letters that are authentic and representative of the community, we will continue to implement a nominal fee for political endorsement and anti-endorsement letters.

Invasive species Minnesota is not new to invasive species but our lakes and river systems continue to be affected by many varieties - purple loosestrife, zebra mussels, Emerald Ash Borer, jumping worms, mustard seed, and buckthorn to name a few. From our Great Lakes to the more than 10,000 lakes, our neighborhoods, gardens and forests are under attack. It’s up to us to do our part. Clean,dry and sanitize your boats and trailers, boat lifts and docks if you plan to move them to another lake.

Be careful when splitting plants or working in multiple gardens. Be mindful about transporting firewood and branches. Its up to us to keep the good fight. This year at the Press we were hit by Emerald Ash Borer concerns. We met with an arborist and began the process of revitalizing our property with more hardy, disease-resistant trees for future generations to enjoy. If you meet with an arborist about invasive species, consider a long range plan for your property, as you maybe surprised by tips and tricks they have.

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innesotans rely on our system of roads, bridges, transit, rail, air, ports and bike and pedestrian infrastructure every day as we travel to places like work, school and health care services and as we benefit from the delivery of goods. Our state’s economy is directly impacted by the transportation system with agricultural, mining, forestry, health care and manufacMovers & turing industries all relying on Shakers modern highways and bridges to Margaret move products and people. That’s Donahoe why the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed by the US Senate on a 69-30 bipartisan vote is so important for Minnesota.

With thousands of miles of roads, thousands of bridges, bus and rail systems all across the state, ports and waterways and airports that are aging while demand on these systems continues to increase, we’ve been falling behind in maintaining our state’s transportation system. We have important projects waiting to be built in critical corridors like I-94, I-35, I-494, TH169, US Highway 212, Highway 23 and Highway 8. MnDOT has estimated a funding gap of $18 billion over the next 20 years between available

highway funding and the estimated repair and improvement needs.

Local governments are responsible for most of the miles of roadway in our state and there are local road projects totaling more than $500 million waiting for funding to improve safety and traffic flow.

Deficient bridges continue to be an issue in Minnesota. In the coming years, we’ll be facing a “bridge bubble” as major bridges like the Blatnik Bridge in Duluth need replacement. Hundreds of local bridges will fall into the deficient category in the coming years, straining local budgets if additional state and federal funds are not provided.

For Minnesota, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act would provide critical federal dollars to help the state and local governments maintain and improve our transportation system. For roads and bridges, the bill would provide about $4.5 billion over 5 years for Minnesota and $302 million for bridge repair and replacement – an increase over the previous five-year plan known as the FAST Act of $1 billion. That level of funding will create new jobs in the design and construction industry and help our state recover from the pandemic.

For transit in Minnesota, the bill increases funding from levels from $121.6 million in 2021 to $172 million by 2026 – a total of $820 million over the coming five years. That would allow the state to provide much better transit service all across Minnesota and could help with new bus rapid

transit lines that provide access to important destinations with modern, convenient transit service.

The Senate plan also includes additional funding for rail projects – both passenger rail and freight rail, funding for ports and waterways, aviation projects and funding to meet future needs like electric vehicle charging infrastructure as well as providing dollars to make our infrastructure more resilient as well as more equitable and sustainable for the future.

Passage of this major investment in our infrastructure in the Senate is key but the job is not done. The House of Representatives also needs to vote to support this five-year infrastructure plan and get a final bill to the President’s desk. The current surface transportation authorization act – the FAST Act – was passed back in 2015 and will expire September 30th. Enactment of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will mean a new five-year plan will be in place that will allow needed projects to move ahead, ensuring more job creation, more economic development and a safer transportation system for all Minnesotans.

We urge all of our Minnesota congressional members to support this critical legislation, following the bipartisan work of the Senate in making compromises, and ensuring the bill is signed into law.

Margaret Donahoe is Executive Director, Minnesota Transportation Alliance.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Distractions at meeting

I believe that each child should have an education that imparts honesty about who we are, integrity in how we treat others and courage to do what's right. Whether we’re Black or white, Latino or Asian, Native or newcomer, we want our kids to have an education that encourages them to dig deeper into who we are, where we came from and what we're capable of being.

In our public schools, our kids deserve age-appropriate and accurate history lessons, helping them become the critical thinkers we need to make this a more just, prosperous and equitable country. They must have the tools and guidance to honestly face and understand our past and present in order to create a better future. This is what makes White Bear Lake Area Schools’ Equity Action Plan developed by students, parents/guardians, staff and community members so critical to advance.

I’ve been concerned by the misinformation presented by some members of the audience in the public forum portion of recent school board meetings in White Bear Lake. At the school board meeting on Aug. 9, they deliberately broke the rules of the meeting, forcing the chair to close the public forum early, depriving the board of hearing more speak in favor of the Equity Action Plan, and distracting us from supporting an education that enables each child to think critically, evaluate evidence and draw reasoned conclusions.

These skills are vital to our community, nation and world. I urge members of our community to reject fear, engage in critical thinking and

participate in respectful dialogue about our school district’s Equity Action Plan in order to strengthen our schools and community.

Joe Crowe White Bear Lake

Equity plan helps everyone

What a joy it was, to see our Minnesota Hmong community celebrate the achievement of Sunni Lee in her successful run for the Gold Medal in the summer Olympics.

Sunni’s hard work and ultimate success was supported by legislation that insisted upon equal treatment under the law. Fifty years ago the sports world was pretty wellconfined to men’s athletics. Women were invisible, our talent hidden in intramural sports relegated to elementary school gyms after school.

Men’s games and matches were highlighted on Friday nights. Title IX, the federal legislation outlawing discrimination in women’s sports, was the target of deep resentment among those who loved the game— and the world—as it was. From Sunni Lee to the US Women’s Soccer team, we see the result of the considerable effort and commitment it took to bring equity to our children.

I attended Monday evening’s school board meeting and saw a bit of history played out as members of the community questioned the intention of the Equity Action Plan created by parents, community members, teachers, and administrators. The Equity Audit Report of July 2020 revealed troubling stories and data regarding the school experience of some children in our district.

I appreciate and support the

intentional work taken up by the school district to strengthen the bonds between teachers and students, students with each other, and the district to the wider community.

Everyone belongs here. Everyone gets to succeed. I imagine a world fifty years from now that will include many Sunni Lees from all parts of our flourishing community. I believe our own Equity Action Plan will help make that happen.

Kathryn Lien Birchwood

It’s not over

In the August 11 story about Water Gremlin, “Air permissions permit still being negotiated,” we were disappointed to see that Water Gremlin seems to be deploying a sleight-ofhand strategy with its goal to regain community trust.

The 2019 Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTap) annual report highlights its TCE Reduction Program and says: “... tDCE is a regrettable substitution.”

Yet, this article directly quotes Water Gremlin as maintaining that MnTap recommended and stands behind the use of tDCE as a replacement for TCE. From our own work with MnTap, we know they positioned tDCE as a shortterm fix to the now banned chemical, TCE. Of note, in the past 18 months, there have been new health guidelines developed for products that contain tDCE, as it has almost as many issues as TCE. With regard to the delay of the permit, Water Gremlin makes it sound as though the MPCA is dragging its feet. Maybe. The delays are in large part because our publicly funded state

agencies are conducting the extensive modeling that has had to be redone numerous times as Water Gremlin makes more changes in its operation.

This modeling work would normally be done (and paid for) by the company.

Thank you, taxpaying citizens, for making sure we are safe.

It’s also interesting that Water Gremlin did not mention the UVbased coating they are shifting one of their lines to. They have told the MPCA and community that this one line should reduce tCDE use by 25% alone and that they hope to shift other tDCE production lines to this new UV method. While this method is promising, it does raise concerns about particulate matter emissions.

Finally, we know many think the Water Gremlin issue is all over. That’s understandable. Collectively, we expect regulatory agencies to protect us and we expect local companies to be good corporate citizens and do the right thing. But, it’s not over. Water Gremlin has not, for any length of time, proven it can operate safely. The last stipulation agreement resulting in $325K in fines was issued April 2021 for violations documented during inspections between Nov. 7, 2019, and Feb. 6, 2020. For a company that has documented violations over several decades, we need to see that it has truly committed to operating safely and show that it is able to do so for an extended period of time.

Feel free to reach out to MnTap directly. They are friendly scientists who speak in layman’s terms. They have talked with our community previously and have been a great resource for NCCG. Leigh Thiel White Bear Lake

COMMUNITY BRIEFS SCC dispels rumor The Press received a recent tip that the Ramsey/ Washington Suburban Cable Commission (SCC) was on the brink of dissolution. However, SCC's response to an inquiry from a Press reporter says otherwise.

“Thank you for reaching out and for your inquiry about the future of SCC. This is a rumor. There are no plans to disband the commission, and no member communities have indicated an intent to withdraw,” an unidentified SCC representative wrote in an email. “In fact, we are in the process of redefining the focus for the commission and brainstorming with member communities on how their needs and those of their subscribers may best be served. This is an exciting time, as we prepare SCC to meet the current and future needs of our communities.”

At the Aug. 10 White Bear Lake City Council meeting (page 10), Assistant City Manager Rick Juba reported SCC has experienced budget cuts, including the elimination of five full-time programming positions.

SCCTV provides video productions of local sporting events, plays, concerts, high school graduations, community and news events within its nine member cities in the northeast metro. For more information about SCC, visit scctv.org.

Foundation deadline approaching The Vadnais Heights Area Community Foundation's (VHACF) deadline for 501(c)(3) charitable organizations to apply for grants is Aug. 31, 2021. Any 501(c)(3) within the Mounds View and White Bear Lake Area school districts are eligible to apply. VHACF is a nonprofit charitable trust that focuses on supporting education, families in need and the health and welfare of our community. If your organization is interested in applying for a grant, please go to vhacf.org/grants/ for more information.

Current conditions could increase risk of Naegleria fowleri As Minnesota experiences hot and dry weather this summer, Washington County Public Health and Environment is sharing an important reminder about the risks of Naegleria fowleri when swimming. Naegleria (nigh-GLEER-E-uh) is an amoeba commonly found in warm freshwater and soil. Only one species of Naegleria infects people — Naegleria fowleri. It causes a very rare but severe brain infection called primary amebic meningoencephalitis (or PAM). This infection, which is often fatal, happens when Naegleria gets into the nose and travels to the brain.

While infections with Naegleria fowleri are rare, they usually occur when it is hot for prolonged periods of time, which results in higher water temperatures and lower water levels. Infections can also increase during heat waves. Washington County has experienced two

deaths in children related to illnesses from PAM in the past. Swimmers can reduce the risk of PAM by limiting the amount of water going up the nose. When taking part in water-related activities in bodies of warm freshwater: • Avoid warm freshwater when the water temperature is high and the water level is low; • Avoid putting your head under the water; • Hold your nose shut or use nose clips; and • Avoid digging or stirring up sediment.

People should seek medical care immediately whenever they have a sudden fever, headache, stiff neck and vomiting, particularly if they have been in warm fresh water within the previous two weeks. For more information, see health.state.mn.us/diseases/naegleria/index. html or co.washington.mn.us/597/Special-Topics.

County board approves right of way purchases for future road projects The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of right of way for two future roadway projects in the county, including CSAH 12 (Wildwood Road) in Mahtomedi. The project will include pavement replacement, signs and road striping, improved pedestrian crossings, a signal at Wedgewood Drive, a multipurpose off-road trail on a portion of Wildwood Road on the south side, and a culvert replacement within the causeway. The right of way estimate is approximately $660,000, and is funded by State Aid, local funds and funds received from the jurisdictional turnback of Trunk Highway 244 from the Minnesota Department of Transportation to Washington County.

Donate during August for a chance to win fair tickets Amid the ongoing challenges of recruiting blood donors during the COVID-19 pandemic, Memorial Blood Centers (MBC) is facing a shortage of blood and platelet donations. The need for blood is constant, but due to the pandemic many drives have been canceled or postponed. To replenish supplies for Twin Cities’ hospitals, trauma centers and air ambulance bases, more healthy donors are needed at blood drives and donor centers in the coming weeks.

As a thank you, all presenting donors through Aug. 26 will be entered in for a daily chance to win Minnesota State Fair tickets. More than 50% of the blood supply was lost when community blood drives were canceled due to COVID-19 this year, and the supply remains low (less than a three-day supply of all blood types). Blood drives are resuming, with additional precautions at all donation sites; appointments are preferred to help maintain social distancing, and donors are required to wear a face mask or face covering.

In general, you may be eligible to donate if you are: • In good health • 17 years or older, or 16 with written parental

consent (PDF available on mbc.org) • At least 110 pounds • Free of antibiotics for 24 hours, unless taken for preventative reasons • Symptom-free for at least 72 hours following a cold or flu Visit mbc.org to find your nearest drive or donor center, or to make an appointment at one of the public blood drives. You can also call 1-888-GIVE-BLD (888-448-3253).

Mental health awareness at the State Fair Mental health awareness at the State Fair is back. The event, which features about 60 mental health organizations from across the state including the Minnesota Psychological Association, is an opportunity for all Minnesotans to raise awareness about mental health, which is more important now than ever before as we continue to recover from negative impacts of the global pandemic.

Enjoy awareness-raising activities at every booth, many of them geared for youth and families, or help with a collaborative community art project. Stage performances begin at 8:30 a.m. with a Native American drum circle.

Additional stage performances will include a panel on mental health facilitated by MPR’s Angela Davis at 11 a.m., musical acts, DOGYA with therapy dogs, and more.

The event is freewith fair admission and will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30, at Dan Patch Park, located next to the Grandstand. To learn more about this important and fun event, go to namimn.org, call 651-645-2948, or visit facebook.com/MentalHealthAwarenessMNStateFair/today.

Dates set for 22nd Annual North Oaks Rummage Sale The North Oaks Children’s Hospital Association Guild II rummage sale will take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19 at the Shoreview Arena, Highway 96 and Victoria Street in Shoreview.

Shoppers will find deals on furniture, household items, toys and games, holiday decorations, books, sports equipment, bikes, clothing, linens, electronics, instruments, pictures, tools, décor and more. All sales proceeds benefit programs at Children’s Minnesota.

In 2019, the last year of the sale, more than $200,000 was raised, and the Guild has contributed more than $2 million to Children’s Hospital Association over the past 51 years.

Early bird admission from 7-9 a.m. Saturday is $5, and then admission is free. Many items are marked half-price on Sunday. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. They ask that no strollers are brought due to safety concerns.

For more information, visit northoaksrummagesale. org.

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RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township:

Vadnais Heights • Ramsey County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) deputies on Aug. 1 recovered an abandoned vehicle in the Kohler Meadows Park lot.

The vehicle belonged to a Shakopee man and was stolen out of St. Paul.

• A White Bear Lake woman, 34, was arrested for shoplifting Aug. 1 at the Vadnais Heights Walmart in the 800 block of County Road E and banned from the store.

• A St. Paul woman, 35, was arrested on a gross misdemeanor warrant out of Dakota County just after midnight Aug. 2 in the 100 block of County Road F. • A St. Joseph woman reported theft from her auto Aug. 2 as it was parked in the Sucker Lake south lot on County Road F. • A Shoreview woman reported the rear license plate stolen off her

vehicle Aug. 3 as it was parked outside the Dollar Tree in the 900 block of County Road E. • A St. Paul man, 35, was arrested on a warrant Aug. 4 in the Walmart parking lot in the 800 block of County Road E. He was also taken in for possessing narcotics and receiving stolen property after a citizen recognized him as being involved with the previous theft of his auto and contacted deputies.

The subject has been charged.

• A Louisiana couple reported toolboxes with tools, a container of miscellaneous equipment, a computer bag and personal items stolen from their vehicle overnight Aug. 4-5 as it was parked in the Fairfield Inn and Suites lot in the 1100 block of County Road E. The back window was broken in for access.

• A River Falls, Wisconsin, man and an East Bethel man reported tools stolen from a construction site in the 1000 block of Centerville Circle overnight Aug. 4-5.

• A resident in the 900 block of Heritage Court reported ongoing fraud Aug. 5. Consultations were held between victim and family, with assistance sought from county resources.

• A St. Paul woman, 27, was cited for shoplifting Aug. 5 at the Vadnais Heights Walmart in the 800 block of County Road E and released.

A Minneapolis woman, 52, was also cited for the same offense at the same time and place and "trespassed" from the business.

• A 19-year-old man from an undis• closed address was arrested Aug. 5 in the 1000 block of County Road E on a felony warrant out of Washington County.

• A catalytic converter was reported stolen overnight Aug. 5-6 from a Toyota Highlander parked on the street in the 3800 block of Labore Road.

• A Brooklyn Park man, 33, was arrested on a Hennepin County felony warrant Aug. 6 in the 800 block of County Road D after

deputies responded to a shoplifting report. In addition to the warrant, the subject was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and for giving false information to police. A St. Paul woman, 26, with him was cited for misdemeanor theft, trespassed and released.

White Bear Township • A pair of truck license plates was reported stolen overnight Aug. 4-5 from the 2600 block of Richard Drive. The RCSO said that truck license plates were potentially stolen from approximately 20 other locations in the northeast metropolitan area.

• Mail theft was reported over the weekend of Aug. 5-7 in the 5900 block of Otter View Circle.

• A resident in the 1400 block of Pinefield Court on Aug. 6 reported outgoing mail stolen. The complainant closed his checking account as a preventive measure.

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • A Ham Lake man was arrested for disorderly conduct following a fight in the 2100 block of Fourth Street Aug. 1.

• A verbal dispute was reported in the 2700 block of Cedar Avenue Aug. 1.

• A victim sustained minor injuries following a domestic strangulation incident in the 1700 block of Fourth Street Aug. 1. A White Bear Lake man fled the scene before officers arrived and is wanted for probable cause felony domestic assault and felony terroristic threats.

• A bicycle was stolen from in front of a business in the 1800 block of County Road F Aug. 1.

• A woman reported her boyfriend for violation of a harassment restraining order in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road Aug. 1.

• Harassment was reported in the 3500 block of McKnight Road Aug. 1.

• Officers responded to disorderly conduct between neighbors in the 4100 block of Hazel Street Aug. 1 and advised them to cease contact.

• A homeowner having a party in the 2300 block of Elm Drive was advised

about a noise complaint Aug. 1.

• Officers responded to criminal damage to property in the 1900 block of Eugene Street Aug. 2.

• Officers assisted a business in the 2600 block of County Road E with questions about how to serve a customer with a notrespass order Aug. 2.

• A disturbance was reported in the 1700 block of Birch Lake Avenue Aug. 2.

• A suspect fled on foot following a theft incident in the 4300 block of Lake Avenue S. Aug. 2.

• Officers responded to a dispute in the 3600 block of

Hoffman Road Aug. 2.

• Officers assisted a citizen who was upset about the lights at a business in the 4500 block of Lake Avenue Aug. 2.

• Burglary, vehicle theft and financial card transaction fraud was reported in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Aug. 3.

• A noise disturbance was reported in the 3500 block of Century Avenue Aug. 3.

• A handicap placard was stolen from a vehicle in the 3400 block of Willow Avenue Aug. 3.

• A Gem Lake woman was arrested for DWI and test refusal in the 4300 block of

Lake Avenue Aug. 3.

• Theft was reported Aug. 3 in the 1100 block of Little Fox Lane, Gem Lake.

• A window of a vehicle in the 4000 block of Bellaire Avenue was broken in an attempted theft of speakers Aug. 4.

• Theft was reported in the 4500 block of Centerville Road Aug. 4.

• A driver with a license restriction was involved in a crash in the 3400 block of White Bear Avenue Aug. 4.

• Officers responded to a disorderly man yelling in a parking lot in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road Aug. 5.

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Observant car theft victim spots thief VADNAIS HEIGHTS — As a result of his victim's observation skills, a St. Paul man, 35, faces up to 20 years in prison and/or a maximum fine of $250,000 for felony possession of more than 20 grams of narcotics. He also faces up to five years of additional prison time and another maximum fine of $10,000 tacked on for motor vehicle theft.

On Aug. 4, a man spotted a vehicle he thought was involved in the recent theft of his own vehicle. The man followed the vehicle and called the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office when the suspect vehicle pulled into the Vadnais Heights Walmart. When deputies arrived on the scene, they located the suspect vehicle, bearing license plates that had been reported stolen from the east side of St. Paul. The vehicle itself had also been stolen out of Minneapolis. The vehicle's proper license plates were found inside the vehicle.

When deputies entered the store and found the driver of the suspect vehicle, he tried in vain to evade them inside the store and was arrested. The suspect, who also had a warrant out for his arrest, tried to tell deputies he had borrowed the vehicle from a friend, who he refused to name, and didn't know it was stolen.

The suspect did admit, however, that the fanny pack he was wearing contained methamphetamine.

The defendant has prior felony convictions for auto theft in 2002, third-degree criminal sexual conduct in 2006, and kidnapping and terroristic threats in 2008.

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WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS cited July 15 on Lake Avenue for speeding 28 mph in a 20 mph zone.

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

Dellwood • The driver of a red truck towing a 12-foot trailer was cited July 16 on Dellwood Road and Lake Avenue for hands-free cell phone violation by deputies in their unmarked squad car, who way back on southbound Manning Avenue observed him holding a cell phone in front of his face as he manipulated the screen with his thumb. The driver may or may not have noticed that he turned west on Lake Elmo Avenue N., because he certainly didn't notice Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies positioning themselves in his side mirror trying to pull him over until he got all the way to Dellwood. The subject apologized and said he didn't see deputies because he was distracted. Deputies didn't exactly say, “Uh, duh,” but did

Birchwood • A Wildwood Avenue resident on July 11 reported receiving an email trying to induce her to purchase gift cards and send the information to sender's email. The complainant didn't fall for the con.

• A Wildwood Avenue resident reported tools stolen from a vehicle overnight July 11-12. Another Wildwood Avenue resident also reported items stolen from a vehicle overnight.

• A motorist was cited July 12 on northbound Century Avenue for failure to present proof of insurance after being pulled over for speeding 55 mph in a 35 mph zone. He was verbally warned for speeding and failing to present a driver's license.

Another motorist was

advise the driver that was the very reason they were trying to pull him over. The driver said he was on the phone to see where he was going, although he would have known that had he looked up once in a while.

Grant • An eastbound motorist was cited July 11 in the 10000 block of 75th Street N. for speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone by westbound deputies in their unmarked squad, who clocked him on radar. The driver told deputies he didn't see the speed limit sign because he was looking down at his radio and didn't notice he was going that fast until he looked up. He was, therefore, also verbally warned for inattentive driving.

• A motorist eastbound in the 11000 block of 75th Street N. was cited July 11 for semaphore violation after north-facing deputies parked on

the shoulder of Lake Elmo Avenue N. in their unmarked squad observed him turn right in front of them without stopping first. The driver told deputies he knew why they stopped him and that he saw deputies parked on the shoulder. However, his answer to why he didn't stop at the light was that his car had low acceleration, and he wanted to get a head start.

• When deputies conducted a traffic stop on a speeding motorist at 12:32 p.m.

July 13 in the 10000 block of 75th Street N., she told them she was speeding because her husband had just phoned her to alert her that all the doors at their home were open when he got there. Deputies followed the driver home and confirmed that a burglary had occurred and that she didn't simply leave all the doors wide open herself.

• A resident in the 8000 block of 60th Street N. reported that she'd left

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Deputies sprang into action, conducting field sobriety tests on the driver, as well as a search of the vehicle and passengers. They seized the remaining pot and paraphernalia to be destroyed and verbally warned everyone about the contraband.

Mahtomedi • An Edgecumbe Drive resident reported items stolen from an unlocked vehicle overnight July 11-12.

• A Woodland Drive resident on July 13 reported receiving a phone call trying to obtain the last four digits of his Social Security number. The complainant provided that information and nothing else. Although the complainant experienced no loss at this time, deputies advised him to watch his accounts for fraudulent activity.

Pine Springs • Five motorists were cited for speeding

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Brian Paul Elliott

A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, August 21, 2021, 1-4 pm

Brian Paul Elliott – Age 48, White Bear Lake, Minnesota & Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was born on August 18, 1972, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Wilma and Wilbur Elliott. Brian grew up in White Bear Lake and attended Birch Lake Elementary, Central Middle School, and White Bear Lake Area High School.

Brian had a very happy and playful childhood including fishing with his dad, friends, and family; creating forts in the nearby field, being a Boy Scout, and spending time at the family farm in Wisconsin with his many cousins and grandparents, George and Opal Paffel (Sanders).

Brian enlisted in the Army shortly after high school and took great pride in his growth during this time.

From an early age, Brian possessed a sense of adventure and a desire to soar high above the sky, leading to his eventual career as a pilot following his time in the Army. Brian made his dreams a reality and took great pleasure in being a pilot; blue skies and tailwinds were his favorite flying conditions.

Brian’s flying led him to Pennsylvania where he met Maria Petrilak and together they had a beautiful baby girl in 2008, Grace Marie, lovingly known as “Junior.” While his travels took him far and wide, he always loved coming back home to Minnesota with Grace for subs at Cup and Cone, everything-on-a-stick at the State Fair, and family holidays where he would make his famous mashed potatoes (and would never share the recipe with the rest of us!). Brian’s greatest pride and joy was spending time with his “junior,” Grace, and they enjoyed many trips to Hershey Park, vacations on cruise ships, and local thrifting and garage sales.

Sadly, he was unexpectedly and tragically taken from us far too soon on Monday, August 9 as a result of a motorcycle accident.

Brian will be forever missed and held in the memories and hearts of those he is survived by; daughter, Grace Elliott; mom, Wilma Zenk; sister, Deb (Bruce) Wakefield; sister, Cristy (Todd) Bloch; brother, Mark (Becky) Elliott; sister, Cheryl (Jim) Lewis; nephew, Josh (Kristi) Wakefield, great nephew & niece, Logan & Gwen Wakefield; niece, Haley (Bobby) Foulkes; nephews & niece, Austin, Carson, & Sari Elliott; niece & nephew, Savannah & Corey Vaughn and many other extended family and friends.

He is preceded in death by both sets of his grandparents; dad, Wilbur Elliott; and nephew, Matt Wakefield.

A celebration of life will occur on Saturday, August 21, at Parkview United Church of Christ, 3737 Bellaire Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. Visitation begins at 10:30 am, service at 11:00 am with reception to follow. Masks will be required at the church. A live online viewing option will be available; link to be provided later. Private burial at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the family for Grace Elliott’s college fund.

Please join us for an informal gathering to share our memories of Pat Oven.

Deborah Gail Annunziata (nee Leonard) Deborah Gail Annunziata (nee Leonard), age 69, formerly of White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

We lost our precious Debbie on August 6, 2021 after a long battle with breast cancer. She is survived by her daughters, Jolie (Scott Krinke) Klarich, Lisa Kay (John Gomez) Smith; granddaughter, Scotti Jo (Adam Kieger) Krinke; her beloved great grandchildren who loved their “GG”, Jeffrey Kieger, Elena Kieger; siblings, Sharon Giese, Wayne Leonard, Philip Leonard. Debbie was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Jacqueline, husband, John Annunziata; mother, Vila Leonard.

Debbie grew up in White Bear Lake and was a corporate trust officer at US Bank for over 20 years.

A special thanks to Debbie’s dear friends, Gail Frame, Jen Wolf, Cari Brahs, Sherry Schumacher.

A celebration of her life will be held from 1:004:00 p.m., Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Brookside Bar and Grill, 140 Judd Street, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Marci Labore Samuelson Born March 12, 1925 – died October 7, 2020.

Children Steve, Scott and Sandra invite you to celebrate her life on August 19th, 2021 at Saint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

10:00 – 11:00am visitation, 11:00 mass with lunch to follow. We look forward to visiting with you! Our mother continues to send her love to all. She wishes us Peace and Joy.

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Ralph Ebbott (4/8/1927-5/30/2020) A Memorial Service for Ralph will be held at Parkview UCC (3737 Bellaire Ave) on August 28th at 10:30. The Ebbott Family will gather to share stories, sing, and fondly remember our dear Dad. If you are able to join us, please RSVP to ebbott@comcast.net.

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Water safety mistakes are largely predictable, preventable

BY ROY HEILMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

It’s no secret that 2020 was a banner year for participation in outdoor activities, including everything water-related. That was good news for certain industries and our overall well-being. One negative consequence, however, was a marked rise in boating-related accidents and deaths.

According to the U.S. Coast Guard’s 2020 Recreational Boating Statistics

summary document, published this June, the U.S. recorded 767 boating fatalities, 154 more than in 2019, and the most in the past 20 years.

Minnesota saw 16 deaths, six more than 2019, and the most since 2016.

That kind of statistic is exactly what people like Eric Bradt work day in and day out to prevent. Cmdr. Bradt has been with Ramsey County Water Patrol for over a decade and has seen the many safety mistakes that put people’s lives at risk. Unsurprisingly,

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The first he is quick to cite is that with the increasing popularity of stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), he is encountering many SUP users without personal flotation devices (PFDs). Paddleboards are considered watercraft in Minnesota, and users are required to have PFDs, as they are with boats of all kinds. “A lot of them will have the PFD strapped to the front,” he says, but points out that in a wind, a paddleboard—and the attached life jacket—will quickly be out of reach upon capsizing.

The second significant infraction Bradt says is encountered by the Water Patrol also revolves around PFDs. State law requires “children under 10 years old to wear a properly fitted life jacket while a boat is underway” (not tied up or docked).

But as with paddleboarders, many boaters seem not to know.

While they have the power to issue written warnings and citations, Bradt explains the Water Patrol won’t always exercise that power. “We don’t like to issue citations.” That’s when education often comes into play.

Depending on the circumstances, boaters are often given a verbal warning and are informed of the applicable laws. The DNR supplies the Water Patrol with many copies of the current Boating Guide (Minnesota boating laws), which they dispense as needed. Brandt says, “We like to do a lot of education,” noting that it is usually received well. “Generally, people on the water are very cooperative.”

One thing Bradt says the Water Patrol has “very little tolerance” for, however, is boating while impaired (BWI). He knows alcohol is a variable in accidents that can be controlled.

“If you can curb the alcohol, you can

reduce the problems,” he noted.

This is true not just in Minnesota, but nationwide. The aforementioned Coast Guard report states that “Alcohol use is the leading known contributing factor in fatal boating accidents.” As stated in the Minnesota Boating Guide, “The alcohol concentration for impaired operation is 0.08,” the same for driving motor vehicles. Bradt would like to see people separate boating and drinking altogether.

When it comes to people swimming in unsafe circumstances, Bradt says, “Fortunately, we haven’t seen a lot of that,” explaining that more people flocking to beaches in a year with less lifeguard coverage is a bad recipe.

Still, he has observed instances of children swimming unattended and adults distracted by cell phones.

Again, Water Patrol members will engage in education to address such safety concerns.

Educating the public about boating laws and safety principles goes a long way toward preventing accidents—if taken to heart. Overall, Bradt offers just a few safety tips which address most of the problems he routinely encounters. “The big thing is to have the PFD.” He also advises swimmers and boaters to limit alcohol, swim safely and know how to operate their watercraft.

Though water patrols make the rounds every day during summer, they depend to an extent on the public to be their eyes and ears on area rivers and lakes. Bradt urges people not to hesitate when they observe dangerous or reckless behavior: “If you see something, don’t be afraid to call us.”

The Ramsey County Water Patrol Unit can be reached at 651-490-4511.

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will be promoted to captain to allow 24/7 on-site supervision of shift duties and call response.

Starting salary is $73,287.

• City-initiated text amendment to zoning code allowing interim use permits in the B-5 zoning district.

The amendment allows professional uses to exceed the 30% rule for first-floor square footage in the B-5 district for two years.

• Acceptance of another $25,000 donation from the Lions Club for an All Abilities Park.

The money comes from gambling proceeds earmarked for the special park at Lakewood Hills.

To date, the club has donated $300,000 to the park improvement fund to construct the project.

• Acceptance of $2.7 million in funding from American Rescue Plan Act. City staff will work with the mayor and city attorney to make recommendations to council for future expenditures that qualify for use of the funds. The city has four years to spend the money.

• Request by Tjernlund Products for a conditional use permit (CUP) at 1601 Ninth St. The company wants to allow establishment and operation of a U-Haul truck rental facility in addition to its existing office, manufacturing and warehouse operations on 9 acres at its corporate headquarters.

Two neighboring property owners expressed concerns about negative impacts of the operations, especially traffic. The applicant, Andrew Tjernlund of Hugo, confirmed that the primary purpose for the U-Haul partnership is to enable interior storage of U-Boxes, a new business venture similar to PODs off-site storage. The facility will not be open on weekends or after 4 p.m. on business days.

The Planning Commission recommended approval of the CUP request.

• Award of a $5,500 grant to Frassati Academy for purchase of school playground equipment.

City policy allows a contribution of 25% of a project's cost, not to exceed $8,000 per year, to be granted to schools seeking assistance. Frassati is the only school asking for a grant.

In other business, council members heard an update from Juba regarding the Ramsey Washington Suburban Cable Commission (RWSCC).

Nine municipalities are members of a joint powers agreement with RWSCC as a means for management of cable franchises. Renegotiations have meant budget cuts for 2021, including elimination of five full-time programming positions.

Northeast Youth & Family Services President and CEO Tara Jebens-Singh gave an annual update on services the Shoreview-based nonprofit agency provides. It supports low-income, underinsured and uninsured youth, families and adults with community-based, trauma-informed, mental health services in partnership with 15 municipalities and three school districts.

In 2020, the city granted $43,450 to the nonprofit, receiving, in turn, $212,000 worth of services, according to Jebens-Singh. So far in 2021, the city contract for services totals $76,000. Of that, $51,000 went to mental health, senior chore and youth diversion programs and $25,000 to community advocacy programs.

"The city's investment opens doors for community members to access quality services in their neighborhood," she said.

In 2020, 108 people received mental health services. The nonprofit operates two outpatient clinics, one in White Bear Lake and the other in Shoreview.

The agency also received $10,000 in CARES Act funds and $20,000 from COVID funding.

Future plans call for a return to more in-person mental health counseling, continuing a telehealth option, expanded senior services and culturally responsive care.

She also thanked council for its continued support.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE — City Council approved the following at its Aug. 10 meeting: • Advertisement for the city manager position.

The city contracted with David Drown Associations (DDA) in June to facilitate recruitment and hiring of a new city manager following the announcement by Ellen Hiniker that she is leaving the position at end of year.

DDA Management Consultant Liza Donabauer met with the mayor, council and staff last month to gather input toward production of a position profile, which was then fine-tuned last week.

Salary range was listed at $120,804 to $163,440.

Council Member Doug Biehn felt the range was too wide. DDA's Mark Casey, attending the meeting with Donabauer, said the upper end of the range is where the market is for a city of White Bear's size.

The application deadline is Sept. 10. Selected candidates will be interviewed Oct. 20.

• Authorized the mayor and city manager to execute a 10-year lease agreement with the hockey association.

Five racquetball courts at the city-owned Sports Center will be converted to dry-land shooting and strength training rooms.

While the area will no longer be available for racquetball and wallyball, staff believes the space will be better utilized. A staff memo indicated that converting the courts will further the city's existing partnership with the hockey association and consequently lead to more ice rental in the future.

Rent for the converted courts is $2,000 per month the first year, then increases by 3% each year.

Also noted, rent well exceeds the current monthly revenue received from court rental.

"It's come to the point investment is needed in that space, and this is one way to get that done," said Rick Juba, assistant city manager, filling in for Hiniker, who was absent. "We get to further our partnership with the hockey association. We view it as a win-win."

• Heard a first reading of a request to change the zoning district classification of two properties on Rolling View Drive, site of Level Up Academy.

The school is buying the property from Rock Point Church. The second reading is set for Sept. 14. Two building additions are also planned, including a gymnasium, totaling 15,450 square feet.

• Memorandum of Understanding with the union representing full-time firefighters to incorporate a pay structure for shift lead positions in the fire department. Three current full-time firefighters

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LUNCH AND TABLE GAMES When: noon Wednesday, Aug. 25 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Road Details: Short meeting followed by table games of choice.

Bring a bag lunch and a friend.

Contact: 651-653-3121 or whitebearseniorprogram.org

VADNAIS HEIGHTS MUSIC IN THE PARK When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25 Where: Bear Park, 475 Bear Avenue S. Details: Good for Gary performs a free outdoor concert for the community.

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Pops on the Porch When: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19 Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Listen to Big Band music by the Moonlight

Serenaders on the front lawn of the Fillebrown House.

Brink a blanket, chairs, and picnic. Free; donations welcome.

Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

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When and Where: 2-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18 at the White Bear Armory, 2228 4th Street; 12:30-6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 18 at the Mahtomedi Fire Department, 800 Stillwater Rd.; 1-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23 at St. John in the Wilderness, 2175 1st St., White Bear Lake Details: The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage that is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country. Donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets are needed. Make an appointment online or by phone.

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When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Aug. 21, 21, 27 & 28 and Sept. 3 & 4; 2 p.m. matinees Saturdays and Sundays, Aug. 21, 22, 28 & 29; Sept. 4 & 5 Where: Maplewood Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue Details: Ashland Productions presents the story of a young woman's search for her birth father, set to the music of ABBA. Cast includes local youth. Tickers $18-$20.

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RHYTHM STREET MOVEMENT When: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, Northern Lights outdoor stage, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Performance of high-energy musical and dancing. General admission tickets $25; VIP tickets also available. Arrive before 6:30 and bring a lawnchair.

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MANY FACES COMMUNITY CONVERSATION SERIESSESSION 3 LEAD & ACT When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Road F Details: Participants will take what they learned from the second session and begin to develop action steps on how to eliminate racism in communities. Part of a 4-part series that addresses racism and how to create a more welcoming and inclusive community for all. Attending all sessions is not required to participate.

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BALD EAGLE AREA ASSOCIATION ANNUAL DINNER When: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19 Where: Dellwood Country Club, 29 E Highway 96 Details: Join neighbors and friends at the annual BEAA Fundraising Dinner to support the efforts to keep Bald Eagle Lake clean and beautiful for the community. Food, fun games, and silent auction. $75/ person.

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AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 20 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Local author Allen Evans will sign copies of his newest book “Killer Blonde.” Linda Norlander will also be there to sign copies of her new Cabin by the Lake Mystery, “Death of a Starling.” Call to reserve a book.

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FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY When: 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, Aug 20 Where: White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 E. County Road F, White Bear Lake Details: Community events with food trucks and outdoor games. Food by The Big Cheese and Maui Wowie. Live music by Ukulele Bear. Rain or shine; bring a lawn chair. Indoor seating also available at White Bear location.

Contact: whitebearseniorprogram.org

“FAME: THE MUSICAL” When: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20, 21 & 22 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center Northern Lights outdoor stage, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: First co-production with Children's Performing Arts and Lakeshore Players Theatre. Tickets $15 general admission; bring lawn chairs. Sensory-friendly preview Thursday, Aug. 12 is “pay-what-you-can” performance.

Contact:childrensperformingartsmn.org or lakeshoreplayers.org

VADNAIS HEIGHTS COMMUNITY FOOD PROGRAM When: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Road F Details: Monthly food distribution for residents operated by the Vadnais Heights Lion's Club.

Contact: 651-746-4158 or cityvadnaisheights.com/foodshelf

SKYLARK FOR SENIORS CONCERT When: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21 Where: The Pillars of White Bear Lake, 4650 Centerville Road Details: Free concert featuring group of sopranos, mezzosopranos, tenor, baritone, and bass-baritone.

Contact: 651-762-6121

SPELMANSSTAMMA When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail N., Scandia Details: Celebrate the Swedish tradition of the immigrant fiddle with live music including ASI Spelmanslag and Lillalag, the Twin Cities Nyckelharpalag, Laulu Aika, Ross Sutter, the Pikkukajava duo, and the Upper Midwest Folk Fiddlers. Pack a picnic lunch; beverages and ice cream available for purchase. Free, but registration required.

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BLUEGRASS & LEMONADE IN THE SHADE When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail N., Scandia Details: Free concert in the museum's shaded backyard, featuring Peter Gibson and his band Rarely Scene, playing acoustic bluegrass. Bring a lawn chair and an instrument to play along. Lemonade provided. Event is cancelled in case of rain.

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BIRCHWOOD MUSIC IN THE PARK When: 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22 Where: Tighe-Schmitz Park, Birchwood Details: The Fabulous Fairlanes perform a cappella DooWop music from the 50's and 60's, and newer selections.

Free and open to the public. Bring a lawn chair and picnic.

Contact: cityofbirchwood.com

LAKESHORE PLAYERS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug 26; 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27; 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: Performance by Free Fallin', the Tom Petty tribute band on Aug. 26; singer-songwriterpianist Scottie Miller brings in a new production of“Poetry-Piano” on Aug. 27; the Dee Miller Band performs blues on Aug. 28. Ticket prices vary, see website for details.

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DISCOVERY WALKS: PRAIRIE WILDFLOWERS When: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: See what's blooming in the summer season. Free; registration required.

Contact: ramseycounty.us/residents/parks-recreation/ tamarack-nature-center

MINNESOTA STARWATCH PARTY When: 8:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. Details: Mike Lynch, WCCO Radio meteorologist, hosts event where participants can see Jupiter and Saturn, as well as star clusteras and constellation through giant telescopes, and hear some of the stories behind them. $5/person; registration required. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, snacks and bug spray.

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ONGOING EVENTS WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMER'S MARKET When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, through Oct. 29 Where: Clark Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets Details: More than 50 vendors selling produce, plants and flowers, baked goods, meats, jams and jellies, dog treats, and more.

Contact: whitebearlake.org

MAHTOMEDI FARMERS MARKET When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, through Oct. 2 Where: Veteran's Memorial Park, Mahtomedi Avenue and Stillwater Road Details: Vegetables, flowers, and other goods from local vendors. Community Resource table.

Contact: mahtomedifarmersmarket@gmail.com

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

Contact: stpaulfarmersmarket.com

MIDWEST SKI OTTERS SHOWS When: 6 p.m. Sundays, June 13 through Aug. 29 Where: Little Goose Lake, Highway 61 and County Road F, White Bear Lake Details: Free, family-friendly waterski shows all summer.

June 13 is show opener. No shows July 4 and 25.

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WOMEN WON THE RIGHT TO VOTE-NOW WHAT? When: 6-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23 Where: Online via Zoom Details: Learn about the local women who have made in impact on the political scene since the passage of the 19th amendment. Register by calling 651-724-6001 (#2).

Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24 Where: Vadnais-Sucker Lake Park, parking lot on County Road F East Details: Hike paved and dirt trails; approximately 3 miles and lasts an hour.

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When the Aug. 9 meeting resumed after recess, Ellison warned the audience the board would end public forum if any further violations occurred. The board was able to hear three more speakers before the audience again erupted into applause, causing the board to formally end the forum. This response was prompted by the statement of an incoming eighth grade student, who felt that her education about racism in school prompted division among her classmates and made her uncomfortable.

Board Member Melissa Thompson remarked on the incident during the board forum, commending the student’s courage for speaking in front of the large crowd.

“I can’t imagine what she went through to find the courage to come here and say what she wanted to say to us, to then have it end so abruptly because adults could not control themselves,” Thompson said.

“Whether or not the applause was deserved for her bravery, that is not the way that public forum happens …

I would suggest that the adults in our community look to our children as a

guidance of how to behave when you are in a school building.”

The full text of the addenda can be found online in the school board packet for the Aug. 9 meeting on the ISD 624 website.

In other action, the board: • Heard an academic programming update for the 2021-2022 school year from school principals across the district, including the virtual Distance Learning Academy.

• Approved a resolution of intention to issue general obligation alternative facilities refunding bonds.

• Approved a three-year agreement with Republic Services to provide municipal solid waste and recycling services for the district, effective Sept. 1, 2021.

• Accepted a school waste reduction and recycling grant from Ramsey County in the amount of $190,000.

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Edina Realty hosts “Can you Spare a Pair?” donation drive The White Bear Lake office of Edina Realty is sponsoring “Can You Spare a Pair?,” a drive to collect socks and underwear for boys and girls.

Donations will be given to Solid Ground, a local nonprofit that helps families and individuals emerge from homelessness.

The event runs Tuesday, Aug. 17 through Tuesday, Sept. 7. Donations of news socks and underwear, as well as cash donations, can be dropped off at Edina Realty's office, 2137 4th Street, White Bear Lake, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

“Over the years, the White Bear Lake Edina Realty office has held events and fundraisers that have resulted in donations of nearly $200,000 to support our local non-profits,” says Travis Peltier, office manager.

Solid Ground helps families in suburban Ramsey and Washington Counties build the strong foundations they need to emerge from homelessness into a brighter future. They currently run eight programs, housing nearly 570 women, men and children annually.

“Families moving into Solid Ground are often fleeing difficult situations that cause them to leave their personal belongings behind,” says Dylan McDonough, volunteer and community engagement manager for Solid Ground. “By teaming up with Edina Realty to host a drive for brand new, unused socks and underwear, we'll help prepare the children in our programs for going back to school.”

Royal Credit Union to acquire Lake Area Bank Royal Credit Union, headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lake Area Bank, which has offices in White Bear Lake, Forest Lake, Hugo, Stillwater and Lindstrom.

Royal Credit Union is a federally insured credit union serving over 230,000 members in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Anyone who lives or works in the 16 Minnesota counties served by Royal can open an account or apply for a loan. Minnesota counties include Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Olmstead, Pine, Ramsey Scott, Sherburne, Wabasha, Washington, Winona and Wright.

According to a statement, the acquisition will offer Royal “the opportunity to enhance office accessibility to it's current Minnesota membership, as well as serve additional members.”

Under the terms of the agreement, RCU will assume approximately $500 million in assets in the transaction, which is anticipated to occur in the first quarter of 2022.

Lake Area Bank is a privately-owned bank established in 1915 in Lindstrom, Minnesota.

“Royal is excited for the opportunity to bring our value proposition and commitment to making a positive impact in the lives we touch to expanded areas in Minnesota,” says Brandon Riechers, Royal Credit Union President and CEO. “Lake Area Bank is a family-owned financial institution that has served the community for over 100 years. Royal's values-driven and relationship-based approach to financial management made this acquisition a good fir for our credit union.”

For more information about Royal Credit Union, go to rcu.org.

Racquetball prodigy Kaiser takes over state No. 1 ranking

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Ava Kaiser, Lake Elmo teen racquetball ace, recently achieved a longtime goal of being ranked No. 1 overall in the state, after placing second in singles and first in doubles in 16-and-under at nationals.

Kaiser, 16, took over the top spot from Vallana Perrault of Zimmerman, who had held it for about 20 years. Kaiser had been No. 2 for two years.

“It means a lot. So much. I have worked for this for a long time,” said the Mahtomedi High School junior-to-be, who will now likely be top-seeded for Minnesota events.

Kaiser beat Perrault in Sept.

2019, but had not faced her since then, due in large part to Covid cancelations, and in racquetball’s system of ranking players, you have to beat the No. 1 twice to supplant her.

However, it counts if you beat someone ranked higher

nationally than that player, which Kaiser accomplished at the USA Racquetball Junior Championships in Des Moines, July 14-18. That was when she beat her friend and doubles partner Kareena Mathew of Oregon, in the 16U semifinals, 15-9, 15-8.

Kaiser then lost in the finals to Naomi Ros, a former Team Mexico player now living in San Antonio 15-5, 15-12. Kaiser and Mathew were doubles champions, capped by a finals 15-4, 15-0 rout of California twins Arya and Esha Cyril, a team that’s beaten them in the past.

Playing in national tournaments since age seven, Kaiser has nabbed 11 state and national titles in singles and doubles, along with seven bronzes in world competitions (three in singles, four in doubles). Those figures are estimated by her mother Rhonda, who does her best to keep track.

Ros beat Kaiser once before, in a close match when they were in 12Us.

Kaiser’s current national ranking is 36th, or 64th if you count foreign players competing in the USA, where most of the professionals compete.

Next for Kaiser is the U.S. Open at Target Center, starting Aug. 30, where she will move up the pro ranks for the first time.

“I will be a little nervous, but I’m confident I can hold my own,” she said.

Racquetball has always been her lone sport. She said she likes tennis and swimming, too, and would like to go out for the school teams, but both are fall sports, and the racquetball schedule is heavy in the fall.

Kaiser started at about age six, tagging along with her father, Rick. Back then, there were only boys to play against, and they always beat her.

“I hated losing to boys! I told myself, one day — one day — I’ll show you. And that day arrived,” she beamed. “They don’t beat me now.”

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White Bear water skier earns place on Team USA

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Bears, Zephyrs start fall practices; openers announced White Bear Lake fall sports teams began practices for the 2021 season began Monday, and the first team in action will be the Bears girls tennis team, hosting Hill-Murray on Tuesday, Aug. 24. Opening on Thursday, Aug. 26 will be the girls swim team at the conference relays in St. Paul Park; boys soccer hosting Hill-Murray; and girls soccer at St. Louis Park. The volleyball team will open at a Hopkins tournament Saturday, Aug. 28. The football team will open at home against Blaine on Thursday, Sept. 2. The boys and girls cross country teams get under way at Rosemount on Friday, Sept. 3.

Mahtomedi teams also began practices on Monday.

The Zephyr girls tennis team will play in a Stillwater tournament Friday. Opening on Thursday, Aug. 26 will be boys soccer at Duluth Denfeld, the girls swimmers in the conference relays at Simley, and the volleyball team at Burnsville. Girls soccer will open Friday, Aug. 27 at Rochester Mayo. Opening on Friday, Sept. 3 will be boys and girls cross country at Rosemount, and the football team at Apple Valley.

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Caroline Grubs earned a third place finish and a personal best in the National Show Show Ski Championships last weekend in Janesville, WI.

said. “I threw out the highest (difficulty) tricks I could do. I did a A Ten-Eighty, which is three rotations, and one called the Stuffed Pretzel, where you go in different directions, 540 degrees.”

The first two Team USA practices were held Monday and Tuesday in Janesville. They will meet again during spring break and in October.

Grubs, in junior and senior high, was a cold-and warm-weather athletic standout. Along with performing with the Ski Otters in the summer, she was an alpine ski standout in the winter, competing on varsity six years and earning multiple all-conference honors.

What those sports have in common is the high degree of body control and fearlessness required.

Grubs thrives on coaching, as well. “I love being able to help support the team, and to give back by coaching other teams,” she said.

A member of a coaching group, Grubs gives clinics and lessons to individuals and teams. She coached several members of the regional team champion, Little Crow Ski Team of New London.

On Aug. 7, Grubs and Kristi Skillings, the club’s show director, headed the Midwest Ski Otters third annual adaptive water ski clinic. A video clip can be viewed at https://fb.watch/7ap8TOG37G/.

Otters doubles team places 2nd at show ski nationals A veteran water skiing duo with Midwest Ski Otters captured a region championship and national runner-up finish.

Ryan Hoops and Sarah Yost, both of White Bear Lake, placed first in Strap Doubles at the Midwest Regional Show Ski Tournament in Aberdeen, South Dakota July 23 to qualify for nationals.

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At regionals, while Caroline Grubs won the Swivel championship (separate article), teammates Christy Prentice and Ally Nelson placed second and third.

Prentice then placed 10th at nationals.

The Ski Otters also had the second-place team, Mike Aretz and Abby Wurtinger, in Strap Doubles at regionals. They placed eighth in the national meet.

Midwest Ski Otters, in its 26th year, has about 75 members.

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White Bear Lake coach Ryan Bartlett supervised a drill by his offensive unit early Monday morning as the Bear football team resumed its tradition of starting its first practice at a minute after midnight on the first day of fall sports practices.

Caroline Grubs was eight years old and had been a water skier for two years when she first saw Team USA perform. She instantly had a mission. “I knew right then I wanted to be part of that,” she said.

The 19-year-old White Bear Lake graduate achieved that goal with an excellent performance at the Midwest Regional Show Ski Tournament in Aberdeen, South Dakota, in late July. She followed up with more laurels at the national meet last weekend.

Grubs, going into her sophomore year at Rollins College in Florida, will be one of 35 Team USA members in the next world meet in October, 2022 in Florida.

Midwest Ski Otters of White Bear Lake is her club. Several members earned trips to the 46th Indmar Division 1 Show Ski National Championships and competed Friday in Janesville, Wisconsin.

After winning the Swivel category at regionals, Grubbs was elated to garner third place with a personal-best score of 17.46 in the national competition. Brea Imse of Illinois won with 18.0.

“I definitely did my best,” Grubs

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Weather tidbits Brought to you by WeathermanWatson.com The smoke has cleared, the sky is back to it’s blue color and we enjoyed some much cooler morning temperatures along with much less humid weather this past week. Daytime highs still reached into the 80’s and it looks like we’ll reach near 90º this week, with the State Fair now less than a week away. I haven’t seen much evidence that fall is right around the corner other than back yard gardens are producing nice tomatoes, not so much my garden but friend Rick’s is. The lack of rain is still a concern. Weeds still continue to outpace what grass I still have growing. We’re definitely testing to see if the grass is dormant or dead.

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WEEKLY AVERAGES AUG 18 - AUG 24, 2021 Frank Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake. Weather data and observation are from his weather station and trips around the area. Frank can be found on the internet at WeathermanWatson.com.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CITY OF GEM LAKE MN HUNTING & DISCHARGE OF WEAPONS ORDINANCE NO. 124B August 11, 2021 The Gem Lake City Council will consider amendments to the Gem Lake Hunting & Discharge of Weapons Ordinance No. 124B, Sections 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.15 and the addition of 4.1.12. There will be a public hearing on September 21, 2021 at the City Council Meeting. The City Council meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at 4200 Otter Lake Rd, Gem Lake. Meeting location is subject to change due to rising COVID-19 cases in Ramsey County. Please visit our website at www.gemlakemn.org closer to the meeting date for any possible changes.

Gretchen Artig-Swomley, Mayor Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 18, 2021.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of White Bear Lake Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, Minnesota on Monday, August 30, 2021 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to hear and make a recommendation to the City Council on the following requests: A. Case No. 21-1-SHOP: A request by Barbara McIntyre for a Special Home Occupation Permit, per Code Section 1302.120, in order to operate a dog grooming business out of the home at the property located at 3696 Glen Oaks Avenue.

B. Case No. 21-17-V: A request by Dan Louismet for a 72 square foot variance from the 120 square foot maximum allowed for a second accessory structure, per Code Section 1302.030, Subd.4.i.2.c, in order to keep a 192 square foot shed at the property located at 1980 3rd Street.

C. Case No. 21-9-CUP: A request by Dang Properties for a conditional use permit, per Code Section 1303.140, Subd.4.e, for open and outdoor storage as an accessory use in order to keep a 40 foot by 45 foot fence enclosure at the property located at 921 Wildwood Road.

D. Case No. 21-4-Z: A City-Initiated text amendment to Zoning Code Section 1302.120, Subd.3.e to allow special home occupations to be renewed through the administrative variance process.

Unless continued by the Planning Commission, items A through C will be heard by the City Council on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.

Unless continued by the Planning Commission, item D will be heard by the City Council on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 and Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

Comments may be presented at the public hearing or flled with the City Clerk until 4:30 p.m. on the Friday before the hearing. Each response will be considered before the Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the City Council. If there are questions concerning these applications, please call the City÷s Planning and Zoning Offlce at (651) 429-8561.

Kara Coustry, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 18, 2021.

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6. Feet together, weight transfer. This is done without a ball, and best done with a driver. Stand with your feet together. Take the club back to the top of your swing. At the same time as you start your downswing, step towards the target with your left foot. Finish your swing, standing tall and facing the target.

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Ordinance No. 83-6-666, adopt a title and summary of a proposed ordinance to be published in lieu of lengthy entire ordinances, and WHEREAS, in addition to adopting a title and ordinance summary, the Council shall direct the City Clerk to: 1. Have available for inspection during regular offlce hours a copy of the entire ordinance.

2. Post a copy of the entire ordinance at the White Bear Lake Branch of the Ramsey County Public Library.

3. Receive an affldavit of publication of the title and summary from the offlcial newspaper.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of White Bear Lake City Council hereby adopts the aforementioned title and summary for approved Ordinance No. 12-8-2049 as listed below: CASE NO. 21-1-Z: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE MUNICIPAL CODE AT SECTION 1303.160 AS IT RELATES TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF INTERIM USE PERMITS IN THE B-5 CENTRAL BUSINESS ZOING DISTRICT The text amendment creates a provision to establish Interim Use Permits to allow ”professional uses‘ to exceed the 30% rule for linear and present of flrst ‡oor square footage in the B-5 District on a temporary basis, but in no case shall extend for a maximum of two years.

FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of White Bear Lake City Council hereby directs the City Clerk to provide the inspection and publication requirements as listed above.

The foregoing resolution, offered by Councilmember Biehn and supported

by Councilmember Edberg, was carried unanimously on August 10, 2021.

Jo Emerson, Mayor ATTEST: Kara Coustry, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 18, 2021.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110 ABBREVIATED MINUTES JULY 12, 2021 Abbreviated Minutes-complete information available from the Superintendent÷s offlce or online at www.isd624.org.

A meeting of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Monday, July 12, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 112 at District Center, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. This meeting was open to the public and a recording is posted on the website. PROCEDURAL ITEMS 1) Chair Mullin called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2) Roll Call - Present: Arcand, Beloyed, Chapman, Ellison, Mullin, Newmaster. Absent: Thompson. Ex-Offlcio: Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak. 3) Pledge of Allegiance. 4) Beloyed moved and Newmaster seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 5) Chapman moved and Arcand seconded to approve the consent agenda consisting of: a) Approval of minutes for regular Board meeting on June 14, 2021; b) Payment of invoices based upon a random sample, all of which met the standards and guidelines as set by the School Board; c) Passage of resolution regarding acceptance of gifts with thank you letters directed to the donors; d) Approval of fleld trips; e) Passage of resolution to approve personnel items; f) Approval of quarterly investment update.

Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. PUBLIC FORUM: Dianna Delaney, Antonio Nerios, Rebekah Bradfleld, Jeanna Hinderer, Tami Comstock, Diane Smith, Teresa Eberhardt, Cheryl Prindle, Avery Severson, Kathy Berlin, Sara. INFORMATION ITEMS 1) Student Recognition - Students were recognized for State Awards honors and congratulated by Dr. Kazmierczak.

2) Superintendent÷s Report - Dr. Kazmierczak spoke about Marketfest and Summer Programs. He concluded with information about the Summer Meal Program. DISCUSSION ITEMS. OPERATIONAL ITEMS 1) Chapman moved and Arcand seconded to approve the action on 10 Year LTFM Plan. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 2) Newmaster moved and Chapman seconded to approve the action on the Resolution Approving the 916

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LTFM Plan. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 3) Arcand moved and Beloyed seconded to approve the action on Renewal Membership in the Minnesota State High School League for 2021-2022. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 4) Ellison moved and Beloyed seconded to approve the action on Designation of Identifled Offlcial with Authority for the MDE External User Access Recertiflcation System. Voice vote: Ayes, all.

Nays, none. Motion carried. 5) Chapman moved and Newmaster seconded to move the School Board Committee and School Liaison Assignments agenda item to August. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 6) Ellison moved and Beloyed seconded to approve the action on Resolution Establishing Dates for Filing Affldavits of Candidacy. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 7) Beloyed moved and Arcand seconded to approve the action on Resolution Relating to Election of School Board Members and Calling the School District General Election. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 8) Ellison moved and Chapman seconded to approve the School Board Policies: a) Policy 410, Family Medical Leave Act and District Leaves of Absence; b) Policy 416, Drug and Alcohol Testing, and Policy 416, Forms; c) Policy 495, Leave of Absence; d) Policy 608, Instructional Services - Special Education; e) Policy 729, Post-Issuance Debt Compliance; f) Policy 999, Partnerships, Policy 999, Addendum A, and Policy 999, Appendix A. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. BOARD FORUM. ADJOURNMENT - Arcand moved and Mullin seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. Submitted by: Jessica Ellison, clerk.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 18, 2021.

RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED 2022 BUDGET, LEVY AND WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT CHARGES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE That the Rice Creek Watershed District Board of Managers has scheduled a public hearing to present and receive comments on the District÷s 2022 proposed budget and levy, which include Water Management District (WMD) local charges for the Ramsey County Ditch (RCD) 4 WMD and Anoka County Ditch (ACD) 53-62 WMD, on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in the Shoreview City Council Chambers, 4600 North Victoria Street, Shoreview, Minnesota.

The proposed 2022 budget is $8,195,045. The proposed total levy for the District is $5,458,494. The RCD 4 WMD proposes to collect charges of $113,231. The ACD 53-62 WMD proposes to collect charges of $169,154. The ACD 53-62 WMD has not yet been established, and charges will not be certifled until establishment has been ordered. Charges for the RCD 4 WMD are being collected as previously ordered. RCWD, 4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive, Suite 611, Blaine, MN 55449. 763-398-3070 Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 18, 2021.

VADNAIS LAKE AREA WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (VLAWMO) NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR ADOPTION OF MINOR PLAN AMENDMENT AUGUST 25, 2021 The Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO) Board of Directors will be holding a public meeting at their regular August 25, 2021 meeting for the hearing and adoption of minor amendments to its 2017-2026 Comprehensive Water Management Plan (CWMP). The August 25, 2021 VLAWMO Board meeting will take place at the Vadnais Heights City Hall Council Chambers, and will begin at 7:00 PM. A full copy of the VLAWMO CWMP with draft minor amendments is available on the VLAWMO website, www.vlawmo.org, and paper copies are available to the public, upon request.

Questions should be addressed to Phil Belflori, Administrator, by email and phone: phil.belflori@vlawmo.org. 651-204-6073.

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Teenage ace, 15, snags national title in pool

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Pool is the family sport in the Meyman household in Shoreview, and their only child has taken it and run with it.

Kennedy Meyman, 15, recently won national competitions in back-to-be weeks — the nine-ball 16U title in the Billiard Educational Foundation Junior National Championship in Las Vegas on July 27-30, and the eight-ball 15U title VNEA Junior Pool Championships in Erie, PA, on July 21-25.

“The one in Las Vegas is the biggest one,” said Meyman. The BEF is a national championship event, in which she placed third in 2018 in New Orleans and second in 2019 in Las Vegas, both while competing in 14U. “And now first,” she said. There was no 2020 tournament.

Meyman is ranked No. 2 in the country for 18U in the Junior

International Championship tour after seven tournaments.

She won one in Virginia and placed third in Illinois. Next is an event in Ohio, Aug. 27-29.

“We are doing a tour of the country,” said Kelly Meyman, her mother, cheerfully.

Kelly said she SUBMITTED and husband Kennedy Meyman is touring the country for big tournaments and won the most important one in Las Vegas.

Robert have always played a one of her six sponsors. (There’s no It’s a fun way to spend high school lot of pool and Kennedy joined in when years, Kennedy acknowledged. prize money.) Kennedy also plays she was about 11. Kennedy attended in a league at Shooters Billiards in “The competition is super fun, and I a private school until the past year Burnsville. get to travel and see the country, and when she started home-schooling to Asked what it takes to be a pool meet people from all over.” accommodate all the traveling, Kelly ace, she said, “Spending a lot of time Kennedy’s home base is TNT said. playing, and focus, and discipline.”

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Aug. 19

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4-7 pm

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Aug. 19

Captain Dan’s Music Jam

5-8:30 pm

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Aug. 20

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Aug. 21

Andrew Spreck & Robert Colbert

1-4 pm

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Aug. 22

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Aug. 22

Yoga in the Vines

10-11 am

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Aug. 22

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1-4 pm

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Aug. 22

Henna & Sip

3-5 pm

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Aug. 22

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Aug. 22

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Aug. 22

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1-4 pm

Dancing Dragonfly

Aug. 24

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5:30-8:30pm

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Aug. 25

Charcuterie Workshop:The Board Loon

6:30-7:30 pm

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Aug. 26

Captain Dan’s Music Jam

5-8:30 pm

Roma’s Restaurant

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1-4 pm

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Aug. 29

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2 - 5pm

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Aug. 29

Yoga in the Vines

10-11 am

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Aug. 29

Music with Two Dollar Tight Blues

3-6 pm

Roma Restaurant

Aug. 29

Yoga by the Vines

11 am

Dancing Dragonfly

Aug. 29

Acoustic Sunday

1-4 pm

Dancing Dragonfly

Aug. 29

Music with Billy Johnson

1-4 pm

Dancing Dragonfly

Aug. 29

Music with Two Right Brains

1-4 pm

St. Croix Vineyards

Aug. 29

Wine and Canvas Painting Party

3-6 pm

St. Croix Vineyards

Aug. 29

Yoga in the Vines

10-11 am

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Aug. 29

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3-6 pm

Rustic Roots

Sept. 1

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5:30-8:30pm

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Sept. 2

Captain Dan’s Music Jam

5-8:30 pm

Roma Restaurant

Sept. 3 – 5

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11am – 5pm

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Sept. 4

Yoga

11am – 12pm

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Sept. 5

Music with Tim Cheesebrow

1-4 pm

Dancing Dragonfly

Sept. 5

Yoga by the Vines

11 am

Dancing Dragonfly

Sept. 5

XAYMACA Reggae Sunday

3-6 pm

Roma Restaurant

Sept. 5

Music with Kevin Gerdes

3-6 pm

Rustic Roots

Sept. 7

Music: Tuscany Trio

5:30-8:30pm

7 Vines Vineyard

Sept. 8

Music: Rockin Woody Music

5:30-8:30pm

7 Vines Vineyard

Sept. 9

Captain Dan’s Music Jam

5-8:30 pm

Roma Restaurant

Sept. 10

Art at the Winery

6 - 8:30 pm

Dancing Dragonfly

Sept. 11-12

Grape Stomp

Noon-4:30 pm

St. Croix Vineyards

Sept. 11

Music with Funktion Junction

1-4 pm

St. Croix Vineyards

Sept. 12

Music with Katia Cardenas Trio

1-4 pm

St. Croix Vineyards

Sept. 12

Music with Tyler Herwig

3-6 pm

Rustic Roots

Sept. 12

Music with Matt & Laurel

1-4 pm

Dancing Dragonfly

Sept. 12

Music with Two Dollar Tight Blues

3-6 pm

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