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Community newspaper readers ‘very likely’ to vote Newspaper readers are voters, and the annual readership survey of more than 1,000 people from rural and urban communities across the country once again validated that point. The survey — conducted annually by Susquehanna Polling and Research of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania — found that 85% of community newspaper readers said they are “very likely” to vote in elections in 2020. Further, respondents rated community newspapers as the most trusted source of information about candidates running for public office. On a scale of 1 to 10, respondents rated how much they trusted a source’s information when it came to learning about candidates for public office. (A score of “1” means you don’t trust them at all, while 10 means you trust them a lot.) Results: Community newspapers rated an average of 5.77 — 6.23 among readers — topping all mediums National network TV news — 5.13 Cable TV news shows — 4.60 Talk radio or satellite radio programs — 4.31 Metropolitan newspapers that cover major cities and suburbs — 4.29 Direct mailings from candidates or political parties — 3.73 Facebook or Twitter — 2.92
National Newspaper Week highlights importance of a free press The California Publisher reported the inception of National Newspaper Week, in which “the entire press can organize in a united front to impress American readers with the reliability, integrity and enterprise of their newspapers.” The annual week-long celebration of America's newspapers started against a backdrop of global instability and political tension. In Europe, the Nazi Regime was rapidly expanding its
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When it comes to seeking out information about candidates for public office at the federal, state or local level, 68% of respondents turn to national network TV news “very or somewhat often,” closely followed by community newspapers (61%) and cable TV news programs (58%). Less than half of the respondents seek out direct mailings from candidates or political parties (42%), talk radio or satellite radio news programs (38%), metropolitan newspapers that cover major cities and suburbs (33%) and Facebook or Twitter (29%) for information. “Overall, great news for local community newspapers,” said National Newspaper Association (NNA) Vice President Matt Adelman, publisher of the Douglas (Wyoming) Budget. “(The results) show Facebook and even direct mail have far less impact and readership than the political consultants insist, especially on the trustworthy scale where our newspapers rank about even with national news programs, but far ahead of the rest of the pack.” The survey also found community newspapers are the leading source for shopping decisions and advertising content. For instance, 79% Results: of respondents agree Community newspapers: 24% community newspaSocial media platforms: 17% pers “provide valuable Direct mailings: 14% local shopping and adIn-store promotions: 12% vertising information.” Local TV stations 10% Further, 24% of responRadio ads: 4% dents rate community Cable TV ads: 2% newspapers as their Metro newspapers: 1% go-to source for local purchasing decisions, beating out all other mediums. Kate Richardson
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Trail volunteers clean up Dellwood paths Pedestrians looking for a pleasant walk through Dellwood have a fresh new option, thanks to volunteers from the Lake Links Association, a citizen-led nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting safe routes for active mobility through the communities surrounding White Bear Lake and beyond. Volunteers picked up dozens of bottles and cans and other trash strewn along walkways in Dellwood, some there for years. Many of the areas are heavily covered with brush and have been a natural place for litter to accumulate. The crew worked along three of the five footpaths along Dellwood Avenue: the Linden Avenue footpath, the Benson Neighborway and the Burlington Northern path. Linden, which runs from south of Ordway Road nearly to Meadow, lies entirely on MnDOT right of way. The Benson Neighborway, on private land with access permitted by Joe and Taffy Benson, runs from south of Meadow almost to the Yacht Club. The Burlington Northern path, extending from Dwinnell to beyond Echo Street, is former railroad right of way now owned by the city of Dellwood. The two other major nonmotorized paths along the avenue are the 1925 sidewalk on the lake side between the Yacht Club and peninsula and the low-traffic alternative route of Peninsula Road, which follows the lake on its south side. The sidewalk was built as part of the construction of Dellwood Avenue nearly a century ago in 1925. Lake Links is continuing to work for funding to complete the formal trail along these routes, but people may wish to try these informal paths for a beautiful walk in the woods, away from traffic. All three are still rough. As always, Lake Links wishes to express thanks to the city of Dellwood for its resolution of support for the trail project. For more information on the trail project, see lakelinks.net. Submitted
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s your local newspaper, our goal during the election cycle is to present readers with the most comprehensive information about the local election through our Voters’ Guide and letters to the editor. I know a number of you pointed out errors, which were corrected in the following week’s paper. I will not ask you to vote for Trump or Biden, because our paper doesn’t cover the national election. Our focus is at a local level. I’m asking you to vote for who you believe is right for our communities. It doesn’t matter what side they Publisher’s are on. What matters is if you believe they will make the View right decisions at a local level the local people. Carter Johnson forIfus, you missed the candidate profiles in our Voters’ Guide, visit our website at presspubs.com. The Voters’ Guides were published in the September 16 issues of the White Bear Press and Vadnais Heights Press. These are the most comprehensive candidate profiles available in our area. Share them with your family and friends. Get informed and get out to vote. Paid letters to the editor A couple of years ago we put into play another level of transparency with a new requirement for political endorsement letters during the election. Both positive and negative letters needed to be accompanied by a $25 payment and we labeled these letters in the paper as paid letters to the editor for the benefit of our readers. For years our newsroom sifted through the ugly battle that comes during an election. People are passionate, which is great. However, campaign volunteers put enormous amounts of stress on our team with letter-writing campaigns. Something had to be done about it. Our staff saw candidates handing out letters at city council meetings for people to submit. This last week, we had two situations where people had submitted letters and wanted to have multiple signatures listed, yet those individuals were not aware they were endorsing a candidate. Also twice this week two different candidate campaigns called in to pay for letters written by their constituents. We also had a letter-writer suggest that the “paid letter” heading makes it seem like the letter writer is being paid to write the endorsement letter, rather than paying to have the letter published as an advertisement in the local paper. I’m so thankful we implemented this level of transparency for our community and our readers. I believe the vast majority of our letters are written by our readers in their own words who are genuinely passionate about their candidate or local topics. For those readers who have made calls, expressed concerns in writing and even requested a refund of a voluntary subscription because you disagree with our election guidelines for letters, I ask you one thing -- reach out to your candidates and ask about their letter to the editor campaigns versus killing the messenger. Those of you out there who support this next level of transparency, I seek your support in subscriptions. I seek your support so we can continue to produce a quality newspaper that reflects the community where we work, live, play and raise our families.
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n a year of fighting a global pandemic, historic protests for racial equality, and the rapidly approaching presidential election, America needs journalists to bring them critical reporting. The events of this year have led to significant increases in traffic to news publisher websites, as Americans look to local journalists to inform them about the news and events in their communities. People trust and appreciate their local news publishers. But publishers are also losing tremendous advertising revenue because of the pandemic. And at a time when the public wants and needs Movers & quality news information Shakers and more than David Chavern ever, the major tech platforms still refuse to compensate most news publishers, even while they pay creators for the ability to distribute music and lots of other kinds of content. Combined, these challenges have left numerous publishers across the country in danger of shuttering before the end of this election cycle, with even more disappearing before the next crisis.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PAID LETTER Elect someone who listens
I have had the pleasure of knowing Elliott Engen over the past decade and in that time it’s become clear that his concern for our community runs deep. As such, I wholeheartedly support his run for state representative. I was a part of a very competitive vetting process when Elliott first won his party’s endorsement. He was the underdog, and new to politics, but passionate and well-researched on every topic. Elliot won the hearts of those in the room who would have otherwise dismissed an ambitious young man ready to take on so much. In a time that there seems to be more divisiveness than ever, it is important to elect someone who will listen to constituents, no matter what side of the aisle they are on, and reach logical and reasoned policy decisions. I’ve had some great discussions with Elliott, and I encourage you to do the same before submitting your vote or heading to the polls. It is my belief that Elliott sincerely understands the primary core of what is right for our district: the care and restoration of our basic community needs during this pandemic, the backing of our local law enforcement and the attention to detail it will take to address a budget deficit our state will be forced to confront. I encourage you to join me in making the best decision for our community: Support Elliott Engen for state representative on or before Nov. 3. Chris Olson White Bear Lake
PAID LETTER Reason for hope
I support Elliot Engen for state representative of our White Bear Lake community. Elliot grew up on my block, played in my yard, skated on my rink and regularly interacted with my family. He comes out of an honest, hardworking, Christian home. I have witnessed his maturation and I suggest you meet him. You will find accountability, intelligence and love of God, neighbor and country. Elliot has witnessed the self-indulgence and entitlement that can plague a society. He knows the key to success is discipline. He promotes personal and communal responsibility and he is committed to freedom by supporting law and order. Elliot is passionate about the small businesses that make our White Bear Lake community unique. He demonstrates a strong desire to make decisions for the good of all, not the individual. His perspective is unique and valuable. Give Elliot a chance to bring people together. He is the kind of young person we can derive hope from. Brian Bonin White Bear Lake
PAID LETTER Chamberlain has earned our support
This letter is written to support our senator, Roger Chamberlain. He has served the constituents of Senate District 38 with his heart and his wisdom. When it was learned Water Gremlin had violated Minnesota Pollution Control air emissions standards, the citizens were rightfully angry and concerned. Sen. Chamberlain listened to the community, and with all parties, to solve a serious problem. He put politics aside, worked with community members, MPCA and others to author a ban on use of trichlorethylene, a carcinogen, in manufacturing. It was passed and signed by the governor. There was no hesitation in Roger’s actions: he led the negotiations and
worked across the aisle to make this a community win. Roger has rightfully earned our support on Nov. 3! Craig Johnson Lino Lakes
PAID LETTER Reelect Chamberlain
My state senator, Roger Chamberlain, in SD38 has earned my strong support for reelection. I admire his dedication to serve all taxpayers and families, avoiding partisan rancor. Roger has earned my trust as the Senate's Tax Committee Chair. He prioritized working families by leading passage of tax relief, including a rare cut in the income tax rate. As a senior, I especially appreciate that most Social Security Minnesota income taxes were eliminated. Sen. Chamberlain also successfully advocated for roads and bridges funding, without raising gasoline taxes and license tab fees as others had proposed. Sen. Chamberlain's support for schools has gone beyond the increase in per-pupil funding to include funding for school safety improvements. Even before the Communist Chinese COVID-19 reached Minnesota, Senator Chamberlain worked for bipartisan solutions to deal with the crisis, including that individuals without health insurance get free COVID screening, testing and treatment. Health care providers and first responders were guaranteed workers’ compensation insurance if they contract the virus while performing their jobs. Our state senator's philosophy is that government must protect and empower us, not make our life more difficult. We know Sen. Chamberlain's dedication to serve the families of SD38 and that his record of achievements is stellar. Let's reelect Roger Chamberlain in Senate District 38! Brian H. Davis Lino Lakes
PAID LETTER Candidate focused on health care
This COVID season, it was necessary to get one of my sons tested for coronavirus to manage the safety of my father, who was staying with us. We aren't taking our health for granted. In the midst of this scare, I confidently took my son to a testing site, knowing that our health care insurance would cover any necessary payment for this visit and followup, not only because of the federal government mandate, but because we are fortunate to have comprehensive insurance. This has not always been our situation. We have utilized COBRA, negotiated individual coverage through the Minnesota payer market, and had various levels of coverage through employers that have ultimately influenced our health care as some offices, doctors, or hospitals have been effectively "off limits" to us. When your child is sick and needing care, being stymied by coverage is particularly awful. With four kids, we have been in most of the major area hospitals and have struggled during trying times to understand what our insurance plan covers. In the meantime, I've taken the opportunity to lay out some of these struggles with my neighbor House candidate Elliott Engen. Health care in Minnesota is a particular interest of his, one he has and is spending a great deal time researching and studying. I've found him engaging to talk with, possibly because as he has more recently been in the college atmosphere, he is primed to approach issues from an educational perspective
— listening, learning, discussing, debating various ideas and their pros and cons, synthesizing what works and seeking out other positive solutions. He isn't about rhetoric; he is about workable solutions. He is particularly interested how new innovations, such as telehealth, can help increase accessibility and help expand the market and lower costs, as well as other methods of simplifying the access to care. We discussed how he could impact these issues should he gain the trust of this district. I encourage you to seek him out for discussion. I think you will find yourself hopeful for the future of Minnesota and the White Bear area. Heidi Hughes White Bear Lake
crowd public space. We need people of character that put others first and foremost: it is foundational to what the community of Birchwood is. In Birchwood we like to keep it simple, not stupid. That is why I've paid to have this letter of endorsement published in hope that our little community can do the people's work efficiently and responsively. Please vote for Ryan Hankins, Mark Foster and Mary Wingfield in the upcoming city election. I encourage Birchwood residents to read each candidate's profile and be informed this November. We have a tremendous community. Let's celebrate giving, not taking, this election cycle. Thank you for your time and consideration. Jonathan Fleck Birchwood
PAID LETTER Vote for the ‘givers’ in Birchwood
PAID LETTER Vadnais Heights needs new leadership
As a lifelong resident of Birchwood Village, and as a current sitting Birchwood City Council member, I encourage our residents to vote for Ryan Hankins and Mark Foster for City Council and incumbent Mayor Mary Wingfield for mayor. The ethos of our little city encourages "givers" and discourages "takers". We have a slate of candidates this election cycle that are easily separated by this rather simplistic characterization. The candidates that I endorse are members of our community that are "givers." These are the folks who volunteer out of a sense of duty, not to populate a committee or a council to drive their own agenda or protect their own turf. From membership on the Planning Commission to membership on our Utilities Commission, Foster and Hankins have exhibited leadership and wisdom over the years of service that this community is built upon. Mayor Mary Wingfield is perhaps the most dedicated mayor in Birchwood history. Her tireless efforts and straight-up, bottom-line approach has permitted Birchwood to flourish debt-free while incrementally expanding accoutrements like pickle ball courts and responding to the demand for more kayak racks, all while keeping the sewer service and water flowing efficiently and economically. Her wisdom has saved Birchwood millions, while requiring service providers to respond with value-oriented solutions. Public administration is growing ever more complex. For a city our size to survive into the future, we must elect folks who are for the greater good while being responsive to citizen concerns. Brevity and drilling down to the real issue driving the conversation is a value to embrace while we carry on leading. I've witnessed this personally with the three candidates I encourage voters to elect this cycle. As a Birchwood City Council member, I've received lengthy letters written by two of the other candidates that are all about themselves. One proud candidate, with a PhD in education, will write pages peppered with basic grammatical errors about how a kayak will make a swimming beach unsafe. Or advocate for the closure of the only swimming beach in Birchwood this summer, in the very year it has been a relief valve for dozens and dozens of families. Of course, it's a door away from his home. While another candidate, next door, who has been in this community a few years, takes a confrontational approach complete with signature drives — all while taking pleasure in rattling sabers ad nauseum. His most recent want is an improvement to the park within a stone’s throw of his home on the lake. We don't need folks populating the council that build walls on public land and plant trees that
I first met the Vadnais Heights City Council on May 19 during the “Open to Public” portion of the council meeting. I was representing community members disgusted by the secret resolution they wrote in April calling for removal of COVID-19 restrictions. All five members voted for it, which is concerning since they hid it from the public, admitted later that business leaders didn’t ask for it and, most importantly, were willing to put our city at risk during a pandemic. What happened during that meeting was appalling. I would invite you to search YouTube for “Vadnais Heights City Council May 19, 2020” and see for yourself. What strikes me with this council is the contrast between their public front and what they do behind the scenes. Patricia Youker ran as a neighbor protesting a housing development, then voted for it when she got into office. Greg Urban uses his position to prop up his political beliefs and advocate for his business interests. Let’s talk about the two people up for reelection: Whenever we need Heidi Gunderson to step up and be a leader, she drops the ball. Bob Morse wants us to think he’s an independent public servant but has yet to vote no on a single vote. Both are campaigning on a Community Engagement Committee that hasn’t met once. Both allowed a beloved restaurant to be replaced by another liquor store. Both approved another housing development. Neither seems to be interested in listening to the voters. Per usual, Morse and other members are belittling residents on social media now. They want you to think our city is fine and that it’s a group of neighbors causing trouble when, in fact, City Council is the group causing division in our city. Morse and Gunderson need to be voted out. Heather Gustafson Vadnais Heights
PAID LETTER Stout for Mahtomedi School Board
Stacey Stout has been an excellent member of the Mahtomedi School Board. As a lifelong resident and graduate of Mahtomedi, I am very appreciative of Stacey’s work to ensure that the district’s academic excellence remains strong and graduates are prepared for post-secondary success. A strength of Mahtomedi is the engaged community. As an elected board member, Stacey is very engaged in board meetings and asks thoughtprovoking questions. She welcomes input from parents and the community to encourage collaboration and innovation. Stacey has a pragmatic approach to finding solutions for needs SEE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, PAGE 11A
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RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township:
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• The owners of nine vehicles parked in a garage in the 1200 block of County Road D Circle reported their door windows broken and the vehicles rummaged through overnight Sept. 1920. The case is under investigation. • Numerous items, including a TV, power tools and DVDs, were reported stolen Sept. 20 from a storage rack in an underground garage in the 1200 block of County Road D. The case is under investigation. • A motor vehicle was reported stolen sometime between Sept. 17 and Sept. 21 from Integrity Autosource, Inc. in the 3600 block of Talmage Circle. After the vehicle was entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) data base, the vehicle was recovered Sept. 23 by Wyoming police with its license plates missing. • A motor vehicle was reported stolen Sept. 22 from White Bear Lincoln in the 3400 block of Highway 61 after it was taken for a test drive and never returned to the dealership. The thief had used false identification to procure the vehicle. After the vehicle was entered into the NCIC, an investigation identified a possible
suspect and is active. • A family domestic was reported at 12:38 a.m. Sept. 23 at a multihousing complex in the 1000 block of County Road D. After both parties were separated, a report was submitted to the county attorney to review possible charges. • A small bag with a crystal-like substance was reported found late Sept. 24 in the 1000 block of County Road E and turned into evidence at the patrol station to be destroyed. • Payless Shoes in the 900 block of County Road E on Sept. 25 reported two males for showing up at the store and stealing four pairs of shoes before leaving in a stolen vehicle. The case is under investigation. • A White Bear Lake man, 34, was reported at 10:24 a.m. Sept. 26 for carrying a rifle into his son's hockey practice at the TCO Sports Garden in the 1400 block of County Road E. The incident has been referred to the city attorney.
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• Residents in the 5800 block of Red Pine Boulevard at 4:33 a.m. Sept. 22 reported a burglary in which thieves stole their vehicle from the garage along with a purse, car keys and phones from the residence, after they were awakened by text messages for bank credit card alerts. Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies located
the vehicle driving south on Highway 61 from Fourth Street. The driver sped away from deputies and started a pursuit that lasted 16 minutes and covered 23 miles. Deputies stopped chasing when the vehicle began driving in the opposite lane of traffic. The vehicle later was found unoccupied in St. Paul. • A Hudson, Wisconsin, man reported the front passenger side window of his vehicle cracked while it was parked Sept. 22 at the Bald Eagle boat launch in the 5700 block of Hugo Road. • A resident in the 3900 block of Bellaire Avenue at 12:11 a.m. Sept. 23 reported a suspicious female for urinating in his yard. Deputies on the scene found medication left in the street and placed it into property. • A catalytic converter was reported stolen Sept. 24 from a vehicle parked during the day in a church parking lot in the 4600 block of Greenhaven Drive. • A laptop, cash and credit card were reported stolen Sept. 25 from an unlocked vehicle parked in the 2600 block of Arbor Drive. The credit card was used unsuccessfully at Target. The case is under investigation. • A Minneapolis woman was arrested without incident at 5:43 a.m. Sept. 25 in the 1200 block of County Road D Circle for assault following a dispute over a motor vehicle.
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:
Manning Avenue N. for hands-free violation after Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies in their unmarked squad car observed her looking at a cell phone while they were both stopped at the light. The driver apologized and said she was reading a message.
Birchwood
• A driver was warned Sept. 6 on Wildwood Avenue for failing to stop at a stop sign. • A wallet was reported found Sept. 7 on Birchwood Avenue and returned to its owner.
Dellwood
• A resident on Dellwood Avenue reported theft from a motor vehicle Sept. 6.
Grant
• A motorist was cited at 4:33 a.m. Sept. 9 on eastbound Highway 36 and Lake Elmo Avenue for speeding 79 mph in a posted 65 mph zone. • A resident in the 10000 block of Kimbro Avenue N. reported credit card fraud on Sept. 10. • A female motorist was cited Sept. 10 in the 7000 block of southbound
• A wallet was reported found Sept. 10 in the 6000 block of Jasmine Avenue N. and returned to the address listed on the driver’s license.
Mahtomedi
• Shoplifting was reported Sept. 7 in the 1000 block of Stillwater Road. • A Minnesota driver was cited Sept. 7 on Grove Street and Mahtomedi Avenue for speeding 55 mph in a 45 mph zone by northbound deputies, who clocked the vehicle at 65 mph. • An East Avenue resident reported theft from a motor vehicle overnight Sept. 7-8. A resident on Juniper Street and another resident on Park Avenue each reported thefts from their motor vehicles overnight Sept. 11-12. • An individual being transported
by the Mahtomedi Fire Department on Stillwater Road Sept. 9 reported losing his wallet during that service. • A Wedgewood Drive resident on Sept. 9 reported the theft of a catalytic converter. • A Woodland Drive resident on Sept. 10 reported receiving a scam voicemail warning her that she would be arrested if she didn't call the given number within 24 hours. The complainant recognized the scam and just wanted it reported. • A vehicle was reported damaged overnight Sept. 11-12 on Wildwood Road. • A Minnesota man was cited for what deputies described as “several violations with his actions” early Sept. 12 after he turned north onto Century Avenue from Long Lake Road. Deputies had run a random computer check on his one license plate and discovered the plate didn't match the vehicle on record. The vehicle was a Chevy, while the computer said the vehicle should have been a
Jeep. The driver explained at 11:59 p.m. that he had just purchased the vehicle from a tow company and had paperwork. The driver also told deputies he put another license plate on the vehicle so he could drive it. Due to the late-night purchase of the vehicle, the subject also didn't have insurance for the vehicle. As the driver was almost at his destination, he was told to park the vehicle and walk the rest of the way.
Pine Springs
• A Minnesota motorist was cited at 11:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the ramp to westbound Highway 36 from northbound I-694 for speeding 79 mph in a 55 mph zone by deputies on stationary patrol, who clocked him on radar at 311 feet. Deputies pulled over four additional motorists at that location between Sept. 10-12.
Willernie
• A Wildwood Road resident on Sept. 6 reported the theft of a license plate registration sticker. The sticker was later recovered by the Hastings Police Department.
WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents:
block of Lake Avenue Sept. 25.
• Theft from a vehicle totaling $1,000 was reported in the 3600 block of Linden Ave. Sept. 24.
• Officers responded to an unwanted party at a residence in the 2700 block of Spruce Place Sept. 25.
• A residential burglary resulting in a loss of over $1,500 occurred in the 3500 block of Century Avenue Sept. 24.
• Items were stolen from an unlocked vehicle overnight Sept. 25 in the 2000 block of Orchard Lane.
• Two unknown suspects attempted to steal from two vehicles in the 2700 block of Sun Terrace Sept. 24.
• A man was cited for misdemeanor assault in the area of Interstate 694 and White Bear Avenue Sept. 25.
• A rental vehicle in the 1800 block of County Road F was not returned and later recovered unoccupied in another state Sept. 24.
• Officers assisted a citizen with concerns in the 2500 block of Manitou Lane Sept. 25.
• Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 4200 block of Hazel Street Sept. 24. • Items were taken from an unlocked vehicle in the 2100 block of Lilac Lane Sept. 24. • A woman was found concealing items in a store in the 4300 block of Lake Avenue Sept. 24, and asked to leave. • A man was cited for an alcohol violation near the intersection of County Road E and Hoffman Road Sept. 24. • Theft from a boat was reported in the 4600
• Officers assisted a resident with questions in the 2000 block of Cedar Avenue Sept. 25. • A counterfeit $100 bill was passed in the 1300 block of Highway 96 Sept. 25. • A man was arrested on a felony warrant following a disorderly conduct situation with a woman in the 4900 block of Highway 61 Sept. 25.
• A Ford Taurus was stolen from the 1800 block of Birch Street Sept. 26. • A person refusing to wear a mask inside a business in the 4300 block of Lake Avenue Sept 26 also refused to leave when asked by management, and then got into an altercation with several customers. • Harassment between roommates was reported in the 3500 block of Century Avenue Sept. 26. • A White Bear Lake woman was cited for possession of an open bottle of alcohol near Highway 96 and Otter Lake Road Sept. 26. • A Maplewood man was arrested for domestic assault in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Sept. 26. • A vehicle was tampered with in the 3400 block of McKnight Road Sept. 27. • Golf clubs were stolen from a vehicle in the 1900 block of Florence Street Sept. 27.
• Officers mediated a disorderly conduct incident in the 3600 block of East County Line Road Sept. 25.
• A Maplewood man was arrested for DWI after being pulled over for a seatbelt violation in the 3500 block of White Bear Avenue Sept. 27.
• A man was arrested for DWI in the 4900 block of Campanaro Lane Sept. 26.
• A vehicle was stolen in the 4000 block of Highway 61 Sept. 28.
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PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Dad brings gun to hockey camp
A White Bear Lake man, 34, was reported at 10:24 a.m. Sept. 26 for carrying a rifle into his son's hockey practice at the TCO Sports Garden in the 1400 block of County Road E, Vadnais Heights. According to the Ramsey County Sheriff's office, the subject reported being concerned for the safety of the children whose parents weren't allowed in one of the rinks to watch, due to COVID-19. The Sheriff's Office said the man was not threatening anyone and had no criminal history. Neither did he have a permit to carry a fi rearm, which is a misdemeanor violation in Minnesota. He was not arrested, but the case has been referred to the Vadnais Heights city attorney to decide charges. The White Bear Lake Area Hockey Association said in a letter to participating families, “The association has zero tolerance for weapons of any kind on the premise of any hockey event. Any person who carries a weapon...will be banned from all rinks, no exceptions.” The association is also working with local rink owners to ensure that proper signage is displayed at the rinks. Amy Johnson
71% of youth believe substance use has increased during COVID-19 Know the Truth (KTT), the substance use prevention program of Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge, is adapting its curriculum for the 2020-21 academic year. In addition to incorporating information on the latest youth substance use trends such as vaping, the program is also addressing the specific needs of Gen Z and adding virtual capabilities. Schools now have the option to host in-person presentations, live virtual presentations or virtual presentations that students can access at any time. “Every year our presenters speak at more than 160 high schools and middle schools throughout the state, reaching an estimated 60,000 students,” says Mika Nervick, prevention program coordinator for Know the Truth. “While we will no longer be in person at every school, our
virtual capabilities are allowing us to reach even more students across the state, including in outstate Minnesota, where we have not been able to hold presentations previously.” Prevention education is proving to be more important than ever during the twin crises of COVID-19 and social unrest. In a survey of youth conducted over the summer, Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge found that 71% believe that youth substance use has increased during COVID-19. Additionally, over half of youth reported using or considering using substances to cope with mental health struggles and 47% have used or thought about using a new substance since the start of the pandemic. Since the Know the Truth program began more than a decade ago, it has seen significant success
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Six private wells out of 50 sampled this year had detectable levels of the chemical 1,4-dioxane, according to a Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) update released Sept. 23. Concentrations in all six wells were below the MDH health risk limit (HRL) for drinking water of 1 part per billion and are not of health concern. Additional confi rmation sampling is recommended. The source of the 1,4-dioxane is not known, according to the agencies. The chemical was detected in groundwater on Water Gremlin property at concentrations greater than the HRL in December 2019; however, the distribution of the 1,4-dioxane in private wells makes the source unclear, particularly for wells at the south end of the sampling area. Additional data collection and analysis is required to better understand the occurrence and movement of 1,4-dioxane
in the area. In April, MPCA directed Water Gremlin to sample additional private wells within a one-mile radius of its White Bear Township facility. The company's environmental consultant, Wenck, sent letters to 97 residents at priority locations requesting access to collect and test their well water. Forty-four well owners provided access, including some that were sampled in January/February. Three of 11 wells had detectable levels at that time, all significantly less than the HRL of 1 ppb. MDH staff also collected samples at the same time from eight homes to verify testing results. The public health lab reported the same results as the lab used by Water Gremlin. MPCA will determine locations of the next round of residential well sampling. From press release
6TH ANNUAL NORTHSTAR NATIONAL JURIED ART EXHIBITION
When: Oct. 3-Nov. 13 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi Details: The Northstar Watermedia Society’s annual exhibition featuring 58 local and national artists from 18 states. Exhibition can be viewed during library hours and also online. Contact: northstarwatermedia.com
CORN MAZE
When: 1-4 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Oct. 25 Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Road, White Bear Lake Details: Maze takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Last entry at 4 p.m. Contact: 651-429-7202 or pinetreeappleorchard.com
FRASSATI 5K AND FAMILY FUN RUN/ WALK FOR KIDS AND EDUCATION
When: Oct. 8-10 Details: Annual fundraiser will not be in-person this year; families instead have the flexibility to complete their run/walk anytime between Thursday, October 8, and Sunday, October 11. 5K registration $30; Family Fun Run/Walk $15. Learn about race options and register online. Contact: 651-429-1777 or cbo.io/bidapp/ index.php?slug=fca
OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES: DEE MILLER BAND
When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, west parking lot, 4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: Performance by “The Duchess of Blues” and her band. House opens at 5:30 p.m. Tickets $28 VIP; $23 general admission. Bring a lawn chair. Shuttle parking provided at WBLAHS North Campus; see website for parking instructions. Contact: tickets@lakeshoreplayers.org
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When: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 Where: Community of France Lutheran Church parking lot, 4000 Linden Street, White Bear Lake Details: Socially distanced, family-friendly, drive-thru event with candy Han did out in sealed bags. Costumes encouraged. Food shelf donations will also be collected. Contact: 651-429-5349 or gracepeople. church
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When and where: Zoom- White Bear Lake Unit meets at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8; Mahtomedi unit meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12 Details: Members will research local candidates’ positions on various policy issues, and then join in a discussion to compare these with official LWV positions. Request link on website, “program-unit meetings” page. Contact: lwv-wbla.org
BOOK DISCUSSION
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 Where: Online Details: White Bear Center for the Arts leads discussion of “A Garden of BlackJoy: A Book of Global Poetry” curated by Keno Evol. Registration required; suggested donation $5. Contact: whitebeararts.org
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
When and where: 2-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights Details: People of all races and ethnicities are needed to give blood. The Red Cross is testing blood, platelet and plas-
ma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. Make an appointment in advance. Contact: 800-RED-CROSS or redcrossblood.org
POWER OF HOPE EVENT
When: Noon-1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 Where: Online Details: Virtual fundraiser for TreeHouse, an organization working to end homelessness among teens with a program in Mahtomedi. Program features Keynote Speaker Mauri Melander Friestleben, Principal of North High School and subject of the celebrated documentary “Love Them First,” and enceed by KARE 11 anchor Julie Nelson. Contact: treehousehope.org/woh
BRING IT HOME
When: 6:15 p.m. VIP; 7 p.m. program Friday, Oct. 9 Where: Zoom Details: Virtual fundraiser for Solid Ground features entertainment by Jearlyn and Billy Steele from the world-renown musical family, auction items and an inside look at the families served. Free to attend; optional VIP ticket is $50 and includes admission to “Cocktail Zoom” and prize drawing. Contact: solidgroundmn.org
BEAR BIKE FOR YOUTH SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES
When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 Where: Birch Lake Elementary School, 1616 Birch Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: 50-mile bike ride to support families in need to participate in youth sports and activities through the White Bear schools’ Community Services and Recreation Department, organized by WBLAHS alums. Map of the course available at bit.ly/30QQQN0; ends at Big Wood Brewery. Donation of $100 per participant encouraged. Contact: gf.me/u/yktiai
BIKE EDUCATION AND SAFETY EVENT
When: 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 10 Where: 164 Wildwood Avenue, Birchwood Details: Bike safety event hosted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Department. The road will be closed for the duration of the event. All are welcome. Contact: cityofbirchwood.com
VIRTUAL LET’S MAKE STUFF
When: 3-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13; 6:307:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 & 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26 Where: Virtual classes Details: Creative class for adults. Class size limited; registration required. The Wacky World of Mail Art on Oct. 13; Iris Paper Folding on Oct. 22; and Sashiko Stitched Coasters on Oct. 26. Contact: 651-275-8500 or WashCoLib.org/ Events
CRIMINAL LEGAL ADVICE CLINIC
When: 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Oct. 14, 21 and 28 Where: By phone Details: Free half-hour consultation with a local volunteer attorney on a range of topics including traffic tickets, criminal process, expungement, DANCO orders, etc. E-mail to schedule and appointment. Contact: LawLibrary@co.washington. mn.us
HALLOWEEN MOON PARTY
When: Programs every half hour, noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Moon games and other activities at Discovery Hollow, story walk, and up close visits with animals. $8/child; $6.50/adult. Call to register. Contact: 651-266-0360
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Seed money helps community nonprofits thrive BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER
Spending the day at Como Zoo and Conservatory is something some of the participants at PAI could never do before. Now, thanks to a grant from the Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation (GWBLCF), daily excursions for the nonprofit’s participants aren’t limited by time or distance. Money from the foundation’s Community Partners Fund was used to create a special Community Cares Room that accompanies program participants on community outings that can last all day. The innovative mobile care room ensures program participants have access to a secure, discreet and respectful space, as well as the equipment and supplies needed to address critical care needs. PAI Development Director Amy Dauplaise said the $4,000 grant provided “seed money” that led to more grants from the Christopher and Dana Reeves Foundation and others to finance the van. It might be the only care room like it in the country. “I cannot express enough how grateful we are from the support we got from the White Bear foundation,” Dauplaise said. “It was the first grant we received in support of this project; not the largest funder, but it was the first, and pivotal in terms of securing larger grants to get this completed. Once we got the seed money, it was a vote of confidence for others to grant remaining money. They like to see some skin in the game.” The development director wants people to know that any contribution, no matter the amount, helps lead to additional opportunities for funding. “A combined impact makes a big difference for a nonprofit,” Dauplaise said. “It’s the collective power we have as a community to support organizations that makes an impact.”
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Larry and Laura from PAI participated in Disability Advocacy Day at the capitol in February thanks to the organization’s new Community Cares Room. The special mobile unit, a converted van purchased from Newtrax, was made possible with seed money from the Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation. Dale, Katie and Terri used the van at the capitol rally.
The next round of the foundation’s Community Partners Fund program runs through Oct. 23. Since it was established in 2017, the fund has awarded $123,500 in grants to 47 community organizations. The PAI care van is among 72 projects and programs the fund has supported in the last three years. Residents who would like to join in supporting local organizations are encouraged to contribute to the fund. Bottom line, the fund supports local groups that are addressing important needs in the community and enriching people’s lives, said foundation Executive Director Dave Swanson. Contributions can also support a specific field of interest such as the arts, the environment, human services and education. Another project making a positive impact involves Hearts and Hammers. Volunteers for the Roseville-based nonprofit have helped revitalize five homes in White Bear Lake thanks to money from the community foundation. Hearts and
Hammers assists low-income homeowners with exterior work at no cost so they can safely stay in their affordable home. Executive Director Randi Prebil said two grants awarded by the foundation in 2019 and 2020 drew their attention to White Bear Lake. “The funding allowed us to move into this area and help more homeowners,” she said. Swanson pointed out the Hearts & Hammers grants were shining examples of a way to bring services to the White Bear area from an outside organization. Another group that benefited from seed money is Children’s Performing Arts (CPA). COVID-19 put its 2020 sensory-friendly project on hold. A production planned months earlier focused on providing access to theater. “We were working with NewTrax and Solid Ground to make it happen. Then COVID hit,” said Kari Bullion, executive director. The show was completely revamped to a virtual online program free to the community.
YOU SHOULD KNOW Anyone wishing to contribute to the Community Partners Fund can find more information on the foundation website at greaterwblfoundation.org.
“CPA asked us if we would allow the change,” Swanson said. “We felt the foundation should be flexible to modify the grant given the impact of the pandemic.” Bullion noted the foundation could have delayed the grant but didn’t. “They worked hard to support organizations knowing we all needed it because of COVID,” she said. For more information on these grants and how to donate, visit greaterwblfoundation.org. Also new to the Community Partners Fund in 2020 are grants to offset 2021 operating expenses for nonprofits. Like the fund for projects and programs, grant amounts range from $1,000 to $5,000.
Cleaner ditch means cleaner lake: Bald Eagle benefits from $329K grant BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER
Bald Eagle Lake is getting cleaner. Thanks to a Clean Water Fund Grant, that trend will continue. Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) is using a $392,000 grant to design and install a pump-operated, iron-enhanced sand fi lter near Four Seasons Park in White Bear Township. The fi lter treats formerly untreated stormwater before it reaches the lake. The system diverts runoff from Ramsey County Ditch 11 (RCD11), removes phosphorus, sediment and other pollutants, and discharges the cleaner water back into the ditch. The township provided land for the regional water quality project and the watershed district the money to construct, operate and maintain it. Total cost will be about $500,000. The district board budgeted for the project so residents will not see a property tax increase. What they will see is an improvement in water clarity. RCWD Project Manager Kyle Axtell explained that RCD11 was originally constructed to provide agricultural drainage, as the large wetland tucked between Highways 61 and 96 used to be farmed. This is no longer the case, but RCD11 still serves as the outlet for stormwater flows from this area, and for White Bear Lake now that its surface elevation has reached the outlet. “People may not be aware that a large area of the Hwy. 61 commercial corridor in downtown White Bear Lake also flows north through MnDOT’s storm sewer and dumps into RCD11,” Axtell said. When White Bear Lake is flowing through its outlet, as it did for much of 2019,
RCWD Project Manager Kyle Axtell at the site of the water filtration project in White Bear Township.
that water also flows into Bald Eagle Lake via RCD11. “The discharge from White Bear is barely a trickle now,” he added. The improvement project has been a long time coming to the Ditch 11 watershed, noted the project manager. “Much of this area was developed and redeveloped before modern stormwater treatment requirement rules were put into place. That water went completely untreated.” The project is expected to reduce downstream phosphorus loading into Bald Eagle by 43 pounds annually. “There’s been a lot of progress in the quality of Bald Eagle Lake the last few years,” Axtell noted. “It’s really come a long way in a short time.”
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The sand filter project involves Ditch 11, which flows under Hwy. 61 and the railroad tracks adjacent to the highway, and through a residential neighborhood in White Bear Township until it empties into Bald Eagle Lake.
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Rustic Roots Winery now open in Scandia What began over a year ago has now culminated for Andrea and Greg Sandager. Rustic Roots Winery is open to to the public, the latest business venture for the pair as they own Abrahamson’s Nursery as well. Rustic Roots Winery is located at 20168 St. Croix Trail in Scandia, which is located across the highway from Abrahamson’s Scandia location. The pair officially bought the farmland last July with the purposes of making it a winery. Last summer was preparation of the land for planting the 11,000 vines currently in the ground. This winter and summer have been about remodeling what was a residential home into a storefront. As of now, the business will feature nine varieties of wine – four white, four red and one rose in assorted sweet and dry flavors. COVID-19 guidelines have thrown a wrench into indoor seating, but the pair said there’s plenty of room to enjoy the wine along with local beers, hard cider and other non-alcoholic options on three patios. Or one is certainly welcome to bring a blanket and spread out on the property. Reservations aren’t required, but feel free to call them at 651-433-3311 and availability can be answered. They said tours aren’t available right now, but are on the horizon. Hours of operation will be 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays-Wednesdays and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays. For more information, visit rusticroots.wine or call 651-433-3311. Submitted
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Andrea and Greg Sandager with some of the 11,000 vines they planted at Rustic Roots Winery in Scandia.
NAMES IN THE NEWS
New university president The Installation Service for Bethel University’s sixth president Ross Allen was held at Benson Great Hall at Bethel University on Oct. 2, with a limited number of attendees due to COVID-19. Allen and his wife, Annie, met as students at Bethel. They live in White Bear Lake and have four adult children.
Local physician honored with MMA Award
David Thorson, MD, a family physician based in White Bear Lake, recently received the Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor given by the Minnesota Medical Association. Thorson has served as chair of the MMA Board of Trustees from 2009 to 2014, and as president in 2015, and is a former president of the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians. He has also served as the team physician for the Saint Paul Saints, the United States Ski Team, the United States Freestyle Team, Mahtomedi High School and the Twin Cities Marathon.
Hazelden CEO announces retirement
Mark Mishek, CEO of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, has announced he will retire in 2021 when a successor is found.
Birchwood administrator steps down
Tobin Lay has resigned his position as City Administrator-Clerk for the city of Birchwood. The City Council will interview three finalists to replace him at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13. The interviews will be broadcast live on the cable channel and streamed live on Facebook for the community to view. More details can be found at cityofbirchwood.com/ publicnotices.
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In 2004, Ben Pratt opened Ingredients Café with a vision: creative, local, sustainable, high quality and unpretentious food in a casual environment. They have been a serious player in the local restaurant scene ever since. “We take food seriously,” says Ben. They also offer a great wine by the glass selection, which isn’t always easy to find in the area. “Our employees are like family,” says Ben. There is no front or back of the house, they’re all one team. Regulars will all recognize the smiling face of Rebecca greeting you from behind the bar when you arrive. In fact, Rebecca operates a small farm north of White Bear Lake that supplies a lot of the fresh produce the restaurant uses. Many of the staff has been with Ingredients since the beginning, a testament to their passion for the restaurant and its vision. The restaurant has been a loyal supporter of the community over the years with regular participation at the annual Taste of White Bear Lake and other festivals, along with many donations of gourmet dinner parties to
local charitable organizations. Before Covid-19 they were doing a very robust lunch trade and their themed Wine Dinners were extremely popular as well. They recently opened back up for lunch (11 a.m. daily) and hope to continue offering the Wine Dinners once they feel it’s safer to do so. Live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday is still a staple for the restaurant, with local favorites like Joe Cruz and Jennifer Grimm (every Thursday), Tim Brown and others. The restaurant is open Tuesday thru Sunday at 11 a.m.. Curbside pickup is available from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visit ingredientscafe.com for information.
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When you look up the word “success” in the restaurant dictionary, you will find Acqua White Bear Lake. Husband and wife team Daron and Nicole Close met and fell in love while working for the highly successful D’Amico Group in Minneapolis. After managing several D’Amico properties successfully, they searched for the right location to open and operate their own restaurant. In 2009, their dream became a reality when they came across the quaint old house for rent on Craigslist wherein the restaurant now operates in the Marina Triangle. Growing up in Roseville and White Bear Lake, Daron was well aware of the need for a higher quality of dining in the area they decided to take the risk. With creative Italian fare, unique craft cocktails and an imaginative wine selection, it wasn’t long before Acqua was the hottest restaurant in the area even recognized among the Top 50 Italian Restaurants in the country. Deciding to build on their success, the couple opened a second location in Forest Lake along with three Meet Markets, Pi Pizzeria, The Grill at Forest Hills, MIZU Japanese. Over
the past two years they have scaled back a bit to maintain their quality and focus on their White Bear Lake brands including managing Cabin 61 and Admiral D’s. When Covid-19 hit they pivoted quickly establishing curbside take-out, delivery and grocery to help generate the revenue necessary to keep them afloat. A Server Relief Fund was created, and 10% of all gift cards sold was donated to help their staff through the transition. The community rallied with support, raising over $15,000. Nicole and Daron are immensely grateful for their opportunities. They credit the city’s investment in the Marina Triangle district as well as the incredibly supportive community as keys in achieving growth and maintaining their success.
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We want to stay open for you. Have you supported your favorite restuarant this week? As many businesses re-open following efforts to slow the COVID-19 pandemic, they need the community’s support now more than ever to survive. Join the effort to ReGrow White Bear as we cultivate growth, community and awareness to create a vibrant, bright and thriving White Bear Lake area.
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PAID LETTER Young, not irrelevant.
We keep hearing how imperative it is for young adults to get involved in the political process to understand how decisions are made and impact our lives. I have known Elliott Engen for many years and in our discussions, I recognize his firm grasp of policies currently on the books, as well as those within reach. I’ve raised two amazing young men and am in the final stretch of preparing my daughter for adulthood. I have encouraged each of them to seek out opportunities to do something meaningful and to do it with passion. I look at Elliott Engen and see a young man doing exactly that. His understanding of our local government, his appreciation of our community and his desire to make improvements best suited to our area is why he has my support. We can be cynical and decide that youth is a detriment — but not me. When I meet people like Elliott, I do not believe for a moment that youth is wasted on the young. Elliott has the energy and talent to put words into action, and I trust him with my vote. And let’s not fool ourselves: Youth is not to be confused with inexperience. Elliott and his fiancée, a published author and small-business owner herself, have a vast array of experience. Whether it was working for a local small business growing up or assisting our city’s prosecution department in adulthood, I have watched Elliott’s own resume expand and develop. I am grateful, as I realize these achievements were not for himself alone, but for the good of our community. I am voting for Elliott Engen’s principled, innovative and transparent platform, and invite you to do the same. Jan Johnson White Bear Lake
PAID LETTER Morse makes community better
One of the refreshing aspects of the Vadnais Heights City Council race is that candidates run without being under the umbrella of a particular political party. Our family has had the pleasure of living close to the Morse family for over 10 years, so we’ve been able to experience how committed Bob is to making our community a better place! Multiple requests to the city for a streetlight to be placed in our neighborhood park due to safety concerns were received and rejected. Thankfully, when Bob began his role with the City Council, he was successful in getting a light installed. As a result, there is a decrease in suspicious activity. In addition, Bob has enjoyed volunteering for many years to serve on a panel of judges for a local high school scholarship. He is meticulous and impartial in evaluating each student’s qualifications and enjoys being on the panel of judges to recognize outstanding young people. Please join us in casting your vote for Robert Morse so that he can continue to share his light on the Vadnais Heights City Council. Dawn Tiefert Vadnais Heights
PAID LETTER Vote for climate champions Rogers and Goebel
The signs of climate change are no longer just on our coasts, they are in our backyard.
The Star Tribune ran a story on 9/20/2020 titled “With Climate Change, Minnesotans Fight for Homes & Cabins on a Runaway Lake.” It’s a story about one of our beautiful 10,000 lakes, Lake Shamineau, 20 miles west of Brainerd, that has risen so high it’s swallowing all the cabins and homes on it. Why is this happening? Climate change is causing more rain and because of development of all the surrounding land, the water has no place to go. Now these homeowners are looking at a multimilliondollar pumping project to save their homes. Recognizing the impacts of climate change and focusing now on prevention, mitigation vs. disaster recovery makes so much more sense from a cost and health standpoint. Don’t give up and say it is too late to deal with climate change. We can all make a difference personally and at the local level. Minnesota has a GreenStep Cities program, a free program that helps cities achieve their sustainability and quality of life goals. Unfortunately, our current Vadnais Heights City Council has decided not to participate in this program even though our surrounding neighbors have been participating for years (White Bear Lake, Arden Hills, Mounds View, Mahtomedi, Shoreview). When local Vadnais Heights residents requested the council look into the participating in the GreenStep Cities program in early 2020, the response received was, “At this time, we are not sure it is a program that will work for VH … we will be taking a wait and see approach.” We don’t have time to wait and see, the impact of climate change is happening daily right in our backyard. It is time we have a City Council that makes climate change a priority. There are two candidates running for council who are climate champions: Steve Rogers and Erik Goebel. These two candidates have been endorsed by Northeast Climate Action (www.northeastclimateaction.org). I urge all Vadnais Heights residents to vote for climate on your ballot this year, up and down the ballot. Judy Lissick Vadnais Heights
PAID LETTER Time for change in Birchwood
It is time for a change, and Birchwood residents have a great opportunity to vote for Mike McKenzie for mayor of Birchwood. We have known Mike for more than 25 years. Mike has the experience and the qualities to serve our community well. He is sincere and honest, understands management and knows how to apply these qualities to city governance. He will work hard to manage Birchwood efficiently and fairly. It is time for new leadership — leadership that will serve all Birchwood residents equally well. We urge you to vote for Mike McKenzie for mayor of Birchwood — it is time for a change. Judy and Gerry Duffy Birchwood
Reduce speed limits
My neighbors and I are concerned about the rising incidence of vehicles that are speeding excessively on the residential streets of Mahtomedi, including on Old Wildwood Road. We are concerned for the safety of our children, the residents who live on these roads as well as the neighboring community that use the roads for recreational purposes. The Minnesota state Legislature authorized cities to set their own speed limits on its streets without the authorization of the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The Legislature changed the definition of a residential roadway, which has the effect of allowing cities to adopt a speed limit of 25 mph without any engineering review. The change in definition of a residential roadway expands the ability of cities to designate such streets at 25 mph. Changing the speed limit on such a street no longer requires a traffic study by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, nor does it require an engineering analysis by the city. Per the new legislation, cities may adopt the 25 mph speed limit by council action provided the roadway meets the definition.
The American Automobile Association (AAA) Foundation for Traffic Safety found that the average risk of severe injury for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle reaches 10% at an impact speed of 16 mph, 25% at 23 mph, 50% at 31 mph, 75% at 39 mph, and 90% at 46 mph, according to a study performed by the AAA in 2011. The average risk of death for a pedestrian reaches 10% at an impact speed of 23 mph, 25% at 32 mph, 50% at 42 mph, 75% at 50 mph, and 90% at 58 mph. The residents that live in Mahtomedi and the neighboring community that utilize the streets for recreational purposes are calling on the city of Mahtomedi to reduce the speed limit on residential streets to 20-25 mph. Please reach out to the Mahtomedi City Council and let them know if you are in support of reducing the speed limits on our streets. A special thanks to Mahtomedi City Council Member Steve Wolgamot for supporting the safety measures currently being taken. Brett Peterson Mahtomedi
Will football be played safely?
The Minnesota State High School League has reinstated two sports for fall 2020. Lots of people are very excited about this. I, too, would be happy if my grandson could safely play football during his first year in high school. There is only one problem: nobody is showing how that “safely” part is going to happen. Yes, the professional and college teams have started to play — so why not our kids? Everybody wants “normal,” the kids want to have fun, it’s great for the community, etc. Consider these things — the professional teams are about money, the college teams are revenue generators for their institutions. I’m hoping that restarting high school football isn’t about revenue. More importantly, what about the safety? The pros and the colleges have the resources for daily testing of everybody involved — are the high schools doing that? Many of the pros and the colleges are maintaining a “bubble” — are the high schools doing that? What is the mask policy for coaches, staff and athletes? Who will enforce that policy? We have heard nothing from the Minnesota State High School League. Do they think each district, or school, should make its own rules? What happens when two schools with widely varying policies meet? We have heard nothing from our local school district, or the high school — only a vague “all state recommendations will be followed” — without stating what that means in action. So, no decision at the state league level, no decision at the school district level, no decision at the high school level. The decision falls to each parent, and that decision has to be based on no information! This is unacceptable and a failure at all of those levels to do the jobs for which they are taking public money. Don’t start these sports until you have found, and shared, ways to make it safe. Mary Kaeding White Bear Lake
Vote for more than name recognition
In the Sept. 23, 2020 Vadnais Heights Press, there was a letter to the editor from a Sandy Waterman, “Appreciate Voter’s Guide”. Good letter, and I, too, appreciate the voter’s guide. The voter’s guide is nice, but here is a fact from the last Vadnais Heights City Council election. I believe there were eight candidates running for two City Council openings. The League of Women Voters held a candidate forum. Six of the eight candidates attended. The two candidates who did not participate won the election. This in no way is to imply that the people who did win are not worthy or that they aren’t doing a good job. The point is that when it comes to local elections, things like name recognition and other factors not directly related to qualifications may play a bigger role than the responses provided by the candidates. Just saying, don’t try to read too much into it. Ronald Garceau Vadnais Heights
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in our district and is committed to the efficient use of school funding. Stacey brings a unique set of skills to the board. She is the mother of two middle school boys and a seasoned attorney. She has a passion for education equity and works on behalf of all students. I feel confident that our children are well-served in this district and I support Stacey in her reelection to the Mahtomedi School Board. Joe & Allyson Sellwood Mahtomedi
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,1'(3(1'(17 6&+22/ ',675,&7 12 :+,7( %($5 /$.( 01 NOTICE OF BID LINCOLN ELEMENTARY ADDITION Independent School District No. 624, White Bear Lake, Minnesota, is presently soliciting competitive “Prime Contract Bidsâ€? for Lincoln Elementary Addition. Sealed bids will be received electronically through Bid Express usLQJ WKH IROORZLQJ OLQN KWWSV ZZZ ELGH[SUHVV FRP EXVLQHVVHV KRPH, free of charge to Contractors. No other agent is authorized to receive bids. Bids will be received until 30 ORFDO WLPH RQ 7XHVGD\ 2FWREHU DW ZKLFK WLPH WKH\ ZLOO EH SXEOLFO\ WDEXODWHG IRU UHYLHZ SOHDVH MRLQ XV IRU D :HbEx KWWSV WLQ\XUO FRP ,6' %LGV/LQFROQ Bidders are also invited to review the results online at KWWSV ZZZ ELGH[SUHVV FRP EXVLQHVVHV KRPH. All bids shall be on a lump sum basis. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after bid receipt without consent of the Owner. Each bidder shall DFFRPSDQ\ WKH %LG )RUP ZLWK D ELG VHFXULW\ DV GHVFULEHG LQ WKH ,QVWUXFWLRQV WR %LGGHUV 7KH 2ZQHU UHVHUYHV WKH ULJKW WR UHMHFW DQ\ RU DOO ELGV DQG WR ZDLYH any irregularities in bids. 7KLV SRUWLRQ RI WKH SURMHFW LQYROYHV SUHFDVW J\PQDVLXP DGGLWLRQ LQFOXGLQJ GHPROLWLRQ RI H[LVWLQJ VWUXFWXUH VLWH UHPRYDOV XWLOLWLHV HDUWKZRUN &08 SDUWLWLRQ ZDOOV J\PQDVLXP HTXLSPHQW ZRRG J\P Ă RRULQJ IRRG VHUYLFH HTXLSment, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. 'LUHFW FRPPXQLFDWLRQV UHJDUGLQJ WKLV 3URMHFW WR WKH RIĂ€FH RI WKH &RQVWUXFWLRQ 0DQDJHU $QG\ 7KRPSVRQ andy.thompson@krausanderson.com) .UDXV $QGHUVRQ &RQVWUXFWLRQ 6RXWK th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404 7HO Obtain Bidding Documents, including the online bidding instructions, as ZHOO DV 'UDZLQJV DQG 6SHFLĂ€FDWLRQV YLD IUHH HOHFWURQLF GRZQORDG E\ YLVLWLQJ www.isqft.com. Contact Kari Aufrere with any planroom downloading or orGHULQJ TXHVWLRQV DW RU kari.aufrere@krausanderson.com to receive an invite. Kraus-Anderson will not be responsible for notifying individual parties who obtained documents without utilizing the isqft process through KA, when Addenda are issued. %LGGLQJ 'RFXPHQWV ZLOO EH DYDLODEOH IRU LQVSHFWLRQ DW WKH RIĂ€FH RI WKH &RQVWUXFWLRQ 0DQDJHU DQG WKH RIĂ€FH RI WKH $UFKLWHFW :ROG $UFKLWHFWV DV ZHOO DV VHYHUDO %XLOGHU¡V ([FKDQJHV 0+& 'RGJH 3ODQV 0('$ 6W &ORXG 0LG 0LQnesota, Brainerd Lakes, Rochester, Duluth, and MBEX. $ 3UH %LG FRQIHUHQFH ZLOO EH KHOG DW WKH IROORZLQJ ORFDWLRQ DQG WLPH ‡ /LQFROQ (OHPHQWDU\ 6FKRRO th 6WUHHW :KLWH %HDU /DNH 01 7KXUVGD\ 2FWREHU # 30 ,QGHSHQGHQW 6FKRRO 'LVWULFW 1R :KLWH %HDU /DNH 0LQQHVRWD Published two times in the White Bear Press on September 30 and October 7, 2020.
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OBITUARY NOTICES
Patricia R. (LaBelle) Barett
Beatrice Mae Bruvold Kotz
Patricia R. (LaBelle) Barett, 90, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully at The Pillars of Oakdale on September 27th. Preceded in death by husband of 63 years, Kenneth. Survived by children Terri Barett, Lori Duffney, Brett (Lisa) Barett; grandchildren David (Andria Williams) Johanson II, Britta (Eric) Hansen; Katie, Charlie, and Tanner Duffney; Jack and Ben Barett; six great-grandchildren. Mom was kind, positive and laughed easily. She enjoyed nothing more than a good Reader’s Digest. We’ll miss the comfort of her homecooked meals that brought us all together. A special thank you to the staff at The Pillars of Oakdale for their tender, compassionate care of mom and for providing us with a home-away-from-home for the past six months. Mom, you were stronger than you knew. A Memorial Service will be at 11:30 AM on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at HONSA FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2460 East County Road E,, White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Visitation will be from 9:30 AM–11:30 AM. Private family interment in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Hugo,, Minnesota. arrangements with Honsa Family Funeral, 651-429-6172.
Beatrice Mae Bruvold Kotz, age 90, died peacefully at home in White Bear Lake on September 26, 2020. Bea was born on August 15, 1930 in Comertown, Montana to Peder and Mary Inga Bruvold. After her father’s death in 1933, her family moved to Kensington, Minnesota. Bea earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Minnesota and her Master of Arts degree at Hamline University. She married Arthur Kotz in 1955, and together they lived in Falcon Heights, Minnesota, Madison, Wisconsin; and then White Bear Lake, and spent time at their cabin in Lutsen, Minnesota on the shore of Lake Superior, and at a winter home in Green Valley, Arizona. Bea was an exceptional mother, teacher, and artist. She was very proud of her Norwegian heritage, and became somewhat of an expert on the Kensington Runestone, and gave many lectures on the subject. Bea was preceded in death by her daughter, Kristen Elaine Kotz, and by her 6 sisters (Mimi, Pearl, Emma, Yvonne, Janice, and Mary Jean), her brother Reynold, and 5 older half siblings. Bea is survived by her loving husband, Arthur Rudolph Kotz, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota. She is also survived by two sons and a daughter, Arthur and Denise Kotz, David Kotz, and Kimberly and Michael Marlowe, as well as 6 grandchildren, and her brother, Peder and Emily Bruvold. Much loved, she will be dearly missed by many. Family will be holding private services. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Northstar Watercolor Society via the Beatrice Mae Bruvold Kotz Memorial at GoFundMe. For more information visit muellermemorial.com.
Robert I. Ward Age 93, formerly of White Bear Lake Passed away peacefully on September 29, 2020. Preceded in death by wife Caroline “Caddie�; and son Christopher. Survived by sister Eleanor Stephenson of San Diego; son Andrew of Bloomington; daughter Amy (David) Brimmer of Yardley, PA; 8 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. He worked 25 years at 3M in public relations, then built Business Writers Unlimited as a freelancer. A gifted photographer and lover of nature, a volunteer with the Hazelden Foundation and the Gideons. Private interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Virtual memorial to be held at a future date. Arrangements with Honsa Family Funeral Home, 651-429-6172.
Delores Ann “Dee� (Greene) Long November 27, 1934 – September 21, 2020 Delores Ann “Dee� (Greene) Long, age 85, passed away peacefully in Tempe, Arizona, on September 21, 2020. Dee was born on November 27, 1934, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Preceding her in death were her parents, Charles and Helen (Nalezny) Greene, her husband, Joseph Long, and her two brothers, Ronald Greene and Clyde Greene. At the age of 18, Dee was crowned Miss White Bear Lake and she went on to represent the City and surrounding area at the St. Paul Winter Carnival. In 1955, she married her husband, Joe, and together they raised four children: Laurie, Lisa, Linda and Larry. Dee enjoyed life at the Lake; she also loved cooking, playing tennis, and entertaining for family and friends. In the early ‘80’s, Dee and Joe moved to the warmth of Scottsdale, Arizona, and it was there that she started her catering business, “Delights by Dee.� While Dee so enjoyed the dry heat of the desert, it came as no surprise when she managed to find a home on a lake in Tempe, and immediately went out and bought a pontoon boat. Hailing from the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,� you couldn’t take her far from water! Dee is survived by her sister, Jackie (Curt) Wenzel; her four children, Laurie (Tom) Constable, Lisa (Rick Amsden) Long, Linda Plemmons, and Larry (Betsy) Long; her six grandchildren, Stefanie, Daniel, Michael, Mark, Madalyn and Jake; along with many nieces and nephews. A private memorial service will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at a date to be determined.
White Bear Lake Area Church Directory
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Online worship is available at saintandrews.org Saturday at 5 p.m. (Contemporary)
Sunday at 9 a.m. CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X
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Church 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake Parish Life Center/School 4690 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake
OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL
www.stjudeofthelake.org
Monday & Wed-Fri: Mass at 9 a.m. Wed-Fri: Mass at 96 a.m. Tuesday: p.m. Saturday: Mass at 5 p.m. Sunday: Mass at 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. 700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi 651-426-3245
Sundays
5pm | Outdoor Contemporary Worship
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6pm | Livestream Evening Prayer
Links to our livestream can be found on our website www.stjohnwilderness.org
(Depot Church in Hugo) St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church
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South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church 2480 South Shore Blvd. White Bear Lake, MN 651-429-4293 Pastor Bob Gehrke Pastor Dan Bodin
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In person worship Traditional Worship Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Sundays at 8 a.m. in the sanctuary. Contemporary Worship 1st and 3rd Sunday, 9:45 in the Sanctuary. Lakeside Worship (weather permitting) at 9:45 a.m. the 2nd and 4th Sundays beginning June 14 thru August at Bellaire Lakeside Beach. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. In event of rain, worship will be held in the sanctuary. www.sstwbl.org
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Sunday at 10:15 a.m.
ST. ANDREW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 900 STILLWATER ROAD, MAHTOMEDI WWW.SAINTANDREWS.ORG 651-426-3261
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Masses: Saturday – 5:00 PM Sunday – 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 AM
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Coach: Ryan Bartlett (9th year)
Coach: Mike Alexander (4th year)
Assistants: Dustin Holman (defensive coordinator), Marc Braeger (defensive line), Adam Holman (middle linebackers), Cody Braeger (outside linebackers), Jeremy Post (cornerbacks), Keith Lockwood (offensive line, tight ends), Nick Devet (offensive line), Jesse Reynolds (running backs), Mark Domschot (wide receivers) …. Bartlett is offensive coordinator
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Last year: 3-6 overall, 2-4 conference Captains: Jeff Odamtten (senior free safety/running back, punter, kicker), John McBride (senior tight end), Branden Berwald (senior quarterback), Spencer Oxton (senior cornerback/running back), Mason Fike (senior center) Returning starters, offense: Berwald, Fike, McBride, Odamtten Returning starters, defense: Oxton, Odamtten, Spencer Sommers (senior cornerback) New starters, offense: Alex Lockwood (junior wide receiver), Anthony Lewis (junior running back), Dimitri Hatzis (senior guard), others yet to be determined New starters, defense: Nico Brown (senior defense end), Will Neuendorf (senior defensive end), others yet to be determined Punt/kick returners: Odamtten, Oxton, Alex Lockwood (junior), Rayshaun Brakes (sophomore) Fast facts: Berwald passed for 1,032 yards and 8 touchdowns, with 2 interceptions, in 2019 … Top rusher back is Odamtten (153 yards, 2 touchdowns) … Receivers all graduated … Backup quarterback is Connor Gerrell (junior) Coach on team: Strengths: “Experience and quarterback and balance. We have 11 really solid guys.” … Defense: “We have more length this year and we have tweaked some scheme things that will allow us to play faster.” …. Main concerns: “Lack of prep time and experience. We lost a lot of starters, and without the traditional practice time and scrimmages, I think all head coaches are holding their breath.” …. Prospects: “I think we are progressing well, and should be a team that has a lot of competitive games.”
SCHEDULE Friday, Oct. 9 — at Stillwater, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 — Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 — at East Ridge, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 — Roseville Area, 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 — Lakeville North, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 — at Woodbury, 7 p.m.
Team captains: not yet determined Returning starters: Sammie Steffens (junior outside hitter), Kendra Gustafson (senior outside hitter) In the mix: Lizzie Nelson (senior libero), Annika Olsen (sophomore setter), Ellie Messerschmitt (junior middle hitter), Aisha Doumbia (junior middle hitter), Kylie Gustafson (freshman right side hitter) Fast facts: Just two varsity players return from last year … First time in Alexander’s tenure that underclassmen outnumber seniors. Coach on team; Offense: “We should have an extremely fast offense with a ton of weapons and a setter capable of finding hitters.” Defense: “We should have great speed on defense and play an effective organized defensive set.” Main concerns: “We are young and hungry but have limited experience on the varsity stage.” Prospects: “Talent-wise, I would put us at the top of the middle of the pack. With the new format in our conference this year it’s a great opportunity to get some wins.” Coach on pandemic challenges: “The girls are getting used to wearing masks around practice when not actively participating in a drill. We also physically distance when not playing, so huddles and small group conversations look quite a bit different. Overall, the players have adapted well and I don’t foresee there being any major setbacks due to the pandemic and safety guidelines.” SCHEDULE Thursday, Oct. 8 — Mounds View, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 — at East Ridge, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14 — Irondale, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 — Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 — at Roseville Area, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 — at Forest Lake, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 — Stillwater, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 — Woodbury, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 — at Park of Cottage Grove, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 — Cretin-Derham Hall, 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9 — Roseville Area, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 — Forest Lake, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 — at Irondale, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 — at Mounds View, 7 p.m.
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The Mahtomedi girls soccer team, ranked No. 4 in Class A, battled to a 0-0 tie against Henry Sibley on Tuesday last week and defeated Hastings 2-0 on Friday evening, improving to 5-1-1. Against Sibley, whom they’d beaten 2-1 earlier, the Zephyrs could not get anything past Warrior sophomore goalie Sydney Potter. “They have a very good goalie, in my opinion the best in the conference,” said Zephyr coach David Wald, “and they sit eight players back (on defense).” Against Hastings, sophomore Katelyn Buelke scored both goals — in the 15th minute off a crossing pass from Cambelle Waldsburger, and with 10 seconds left in the game with a feed from Annabel Hillstrom. Stella Grabow was in goal and made three saves. The Zephyrs played Hill-Murray at home Tuesday and hoped to line up another game Friday to close the regular season, Walz said. The team sat out three
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Mahtomedi boys soccer picked up two shutout victories last week, 5-0 over Tartan on Wednesday and 2-0 over North St. Paul on Saturday, both at home. (Scoring details not available at press time.). The Zephyrs (6-2) have four shutouts while allowing just five goals in eight games. They will close Metro East Conference play today (Wednesday) at Henry Sibley. Sectionals start Thursday, Oct. 15. Bruce Strand
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Winter sports seasons were given the go-ahead last week by the Minnesota State High School League, with their schedules decreased by 30 percent of contest dates, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The starting dates for winter sports activities are as follows: Nov. 9, dance; Nov. 23, boys hockey and boys basketball; Nov. 30, adapted floor hockey, alpine skiing and Nordic skiing, wrestling, boys swimming and diving, girls hockey; and Dec. 7, gymnastics and girls basketball.
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Two of the best tennis teams in the state, Mahtomedi and Mounds View, head the 16-team field for the Section 4AA tournament that will conclude their season. The MSHSL has canceled all fall state tournaments due to the pandemic, an announcement made Thursday. Mounds View is seeded first and Mahtomedi second. Both are unbeaten. Mounds View beat Mahtomedi in the finals last season after Mahtomedi won the regular season matchup. They did not meet this regular season, which was restricted to conference matches due to the pandemic. Mahtomedi was to open Monday in the quarterfinals against the winner of White Bear Lake vs. St. Anthony Village. The semifinals will be held Monday, Oct. 12, and the finals Wednesday, Oct. 14. Matches are held at high seeds. Stillwater is seeded third, Centennial fourth and Roseville Area fifth.
games due to a COVID-19 situation and have only been able to make up one of them, against Hill-Murray, to whom they lost 1-0. The section tournament, starting Thursday, Oct. 15, will end the season, with no state tournament this year due to the pandemic.
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White Bear Lake girls soccer lost its duel for first place with Stillwater 2-0 last week in the regular-season finale, but will meet the Ponies again in championship games once and possibly twice. In the conference tournament implemented this year, due to pandemic rules limiting all teams to conference-only opponents, the Bears nipped a strong Mounds View squad 1-0 on Friday evening — earning a rematch with the Ponies that was held Tuesday evening. (See presspubs.com for that report.) That game will determine the official Suburban East Conference championship. And the No. 4 ranked Ponies, No. 7 Bears, and Mustangs all play in Section 4AA too, so there could be third matches for each. “The conference tournament was derived from the AD’s since we get 11 regular season games and only have nine conference games,” explained John Dierkhising, co-coach with David Ashley. “This would allow for a final four tournament that would crown a conference champion.” Stillwater finished the conference schedule 8-0-1 with the Bears 7-2-0 and Mounds View 6-1-2. The Bears won the conference last year and Stillwater won the section.
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Maren Schoeberl (19) and Jordan Schmittdiel (24) of the Bears hemmed in Stillwater’s Maddie Purdle.
Sophie Steblay scored for Stillwater in the 25th minute and Lexi Huber made it 2-0 in the 69th minute. Stillwater’s defenders herded the Bears out of shooting range throughout the night and the hosts had no strong shots on goal. Pony goalie Hadley Johnson made five saves. The Bears’ Tristian Lehner and Haley Vokaty each stopped three of four shots.
“We get a unique chance to avenge our regular season loss against them,” said Dierkhising. “We made a couple bad defensive mistakes that cost us. We match up really well with them, and need to make sure we keep them in check and don’t give them anything easy. It should be a good game.” Mounds View, meanwhile, is 6-2-2, with both losses to the Bears, the other also being 1-0. The Mustangs are the only team Stillwater did not beat; they tied 1-1. Nicole Moore got the lone goal against the Mustangs, five minutes into the second half. Lauren Eckerle started the sequence with a well-placed low shot to Charlee Adam, who was screening standout goalie Lauren McAlpine. When the ball hit a Mustang defender, Moore pounced and booted it into the net. Mounds View put furious pressure on the Bears the rest of the way but Lehner made nine saves in the half. Vokaty played the first half as the two Bear goalies split time as usual. Stillwater beat Woodbury 1-0 to advance to the finals. Stillwater has outsdo4ed opponents 37-4, the Bears 26-5 and the Mustangs 13-4. SEC fi nal standings — Stillwater 8-0-1, White Bear Lake 7-2-0, Mounds View 6-1-2, East Ridge 6-31, Woodbury 6-3-0, Cretin-Derham Hall 3-5-2, Park of Cottage Grove 3-5-1, Roseville 3-6-1, Irondale 1-80, Forest Lake 0-10
Blanding doubling her fun, boosting Bears in CC, tennis BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Maren Schoeberl, senior co-captain for White Bear Lake soccer, is the defensive anchor on a 8-2 team with six shutouts. A three-year starter, Schoeberl took over the key center defense spot this year. “She plays the whole game, and is excellent at keeping the play in front of her, meaning we don’t give up many breakaways,” said co-head coach John Diekhising. “We have only given up five goals, which is by far the least amount in a season during my 15 years at WBL.” Schoeberl is also difficult to beat as an onball defender, utilizing her size and strength, the coach said. Undecided on a college sport, she will also a lso be a hockey captain this winter.
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White Bear Lake boys soccer lost to Stillwater 3-1 at home Tuesday evening in the final regular season finale and to Mounds View 2-0 there Thursday in the first round of conference playoffs. Gavin Rogers tallied the Bears’ goal in the first half against Stillwater. Carson Arco knocked in two goals for Stillwater. The Bears (2-7-2) will start the Section 4AA tournament Wednesday, Oct 14. SEC final standings — East Ridge 7-2-0, Woodbury 6-2-1, Mounds View 4-1-4, Roseville 4-4-1, Forest Lake 3-6-1, White Bear Lake 2-5-2, Irondale 2-6-1, Park 1-9-0
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Maggie Blanding has been one of the top runners in a strong White Bear Lake cross country program for five years. There was one problem: she also really enjoys tennis, another fall sport. This fall, with schedules for all sports shortened due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Blanding took advantage by playing both during her junior year. And not surprisingly, doing well in both. “I decided just a little before the season,” said Blanding, after she and Abby Franta won their No. 1 doubles match 6-0, 6-0 against Forest Lake last week. “It was OK with her (CC coach Patricia Percival).” Percival, tennis coach Marla Zitelman and activities director Brian Peloquin all gave the go-ahead to this unique situation under the circumstances. Blanding was paired with Franta, a senior co-captain, at the top doubles slot from the first meet, and they have posted a 7-4 record. She is usually the No. 4 runner on the CC team that’s won all its meets this season. As an eighth-grader she won the section championship and made allstate with a 19th-place finish. “I’ve always known that Maggie was an outstanding tennis player,” Percival said. “I also knew it was a difficult decision for her each fall to have to choose between two sports that she loves and is very accomplished at.” Percival said she had no idea how long the CC season would be or if there
would be section and state meets, so it was an easy decision. “I just really wanted Maggie to have the chance to compete in two sports that she loves. And we have been able to make the meet and practice schedule work.” A coach for three decades, Percival said she’s never had an athlete competing on two school teams at the same time. Occasionally a prep athlete will also have a club team, she said. Blanding, also an all-stater in alpine skiing with a 14th-place finish as a sophomore, is just a “natural athlete,” observed Zitelman. “Maggie is a hard worker and is very quick on the court. She was definitely one of our strengths this year that gave us a slight edge in our matches.” Blanding has attended most tennis practices, with CC meets only on weekends so far. “She does her runs at another time if we have a match,” Zitelman said, “and if she misses any practices, she seeks out a time to hit tennis balls at White Bear Lifetime.” The coach figured Blanding’s skills and Franta’s varsity experience would blend well and they would motivate each other. That’s what’s happened. Asked if they knew each other beforehand, Franta said, “Enough to say hello, but that’s all.” But they’re a tight tandem now. Blanding, who had just played recreationally before, said it’s been “really fun” to play high school tennis. As for whether it would work out again next year, if schedules return to normal, she said she’d have to wait and see.
White Bear Lake tennis went 1-1 in the Suburban East Conference tournament last week, beating Park of Cottage Grove 5-2 Tuesday, and losing to Forest Lake 4-3 Thursday, both at home. The Bears (5-6) started Section 4AA Monday against St. Anthony Village. Against Park, the Bears got singles wins from Ellia Groeneberg 6-3, 5-7, 6-0 at No. 3 and Kaylee Zimmerman 6-0, 6-1 at No. 4 and swept the doubles. Maggie Blanding and Abby Franta won 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 at No. 1; Betsy Marier and Alex Reiland won 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 at No. 2; and Joey Sunder and Tally Domschot won 6-4, 6-1 at No. 3. Against Forest Lake, whom they beat 4-3 earlier in the season, Zimmerman prevailed 1-6, 7-6
(3), 12-10; Blanding/Franta won 6-0, 6-0; and Sunder/Domschot won 6-2, 6-3. Alexina Erickson and Mia Haskins lost at 1 and 2 singles each match.
Bear swimmers lose to Mustangs, Raiders
The White Bear Lake swimmers lost to the Mounds View Mustangs 93-82 and the Roseville Raiders 103-72 last week. Winning individual events for the Bears (0-7) against Mounds View were Lucy Barofka (50 free, 26.91) and Gianna McLeod (diving, 210.65). Top finishes against Roseville were Borofka and Xiaoyun Liang placing 2-3 in both the 50 and 100 freestyles, McLeod second in diving (217.9), Emma Masso second in butterfly, and Gabby Perron and Emma Pierce 2-3 in the 500 free.
Bear CC teams will both compete for SEC titles
Both White Bear Lake cross country teams will compete for the championship in the Suburban East Conference meet slated for Wednesday, Oct. 7, at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park near Hastings. Under pandemic rules, races are limited to three teams, so only the top three seeded teams can compete for the championship. Coaches voted on the seedings. The Bear boys (6-1 in twoand three-team meets) will compete with Roseville Area and East Ridge. The Bear girls (6-0) go against Stillwater and East Ridge. The girls will run at 2:15 and the boys at 5:15 at conference.
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Many businesses were affected by COVID-19 and the shutdown that ensued. Some are still feeling the weight of the changes that had to take place to open back up again. Teresa Lorenz is the owner of Lorenz Dance & Tumbling Studio, located in Lino Lakes at 479 Apollo Drive. She has spent more than 45 years of choreographing and teaching dance in the northern suburbs. Lorenz opened her fi rst studio in 1996, but she began teaching long before that. As a preteen, she began helping at her mother’s studio, Rosann’s School of Dance. “Right out of high school, I began coaching high school gymnastics at Centennial. I was also teaching for myself, renting out different places until I found the building in Lino Lakes,” Lorenz said. Lorenz has had a studio in both Lino Lakes and Hugo, but about two years ago she found a larger building in Lino Lakes, so she merged the two studios. “I could never fi nd a building with enough space. I was literally looking (for) almost 20 years. I jumped on it. It’s been great to have a bigger space at one location,” Lorenz said. She said she is especially grateful to have the new location this year to help deal with all of the changes that have needed to be made due to COVID-19. “It’s been a nightmare, to be honest. I can’t be the only one complaining because I know a lot of small businesses are trying to hold it together,” Lorenz said. Lorenz talked about the struggles she faced as a small business. Classes
were unable to happen in the studio and shows were canceled during the state-mandated shutdown in the spring. Lorenz said it was difficult to pay the lease at the time. “Some of us got help but not everyone qualified for the programs,” Lorenz said. Lorenz has two sisters that also have their own dance studios in the Twin Cities area, and they faced similar challenges. “I’m a smaller studio, so I normally have about 250 students. But right now, I’m down about 40 percent,” Lorenz said. She said a lot of students who compete returned, as well as those who had been coming for years, but she didn’t get as many new people as she typically would in a normal year. Lorenz gets students from Lino Lakes, Blaine, Centerville, Forest Lake, Hugo and New Brighton. Classes take place five nights a week, beginning soon after school gets out. She teaches dance to students ages 3 to 18 and also offers tumbling classes. Lorenz shared that they had held some practices outdoors at Lino Park. Once restrictions were lifted, she said some students were able to partake in two competitions, both with many restrictions. “Practices outside saved us so we could continue to stay in shape and be ready with our routines,” Lorenz said. Now classes are happening back in the studio, but several changes had to be implemented. “We’re taking all of the precautions. We’re wearing masks and social distancing the best we can. We also disinfect between each class,” Lorenz said.
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Lorenz said they are taking new students through October. Anyone who wants more information can visit the studio’s new website at lorenzdancetumblingstudio.com Carol Anderson, longtime instructor and owner of 4th Street Dance in White Bear Lake, has faced similar challenges. Anderson is in her 37th year of ownership and has never had to face the challenges she has with COVID-19. The studio shut down in March, along with much of the state. “We Zoomed all of our classes and had a recital over Zoom where the kids got dressed up and invited their grandparents to watch. We did our best to make it fun,” Anderson said. Classes just recently started up again when the new school year began. Of
course, several changes had to take place fi rst. “The classrooms are all marked with 6-foot squares so kids can stay in their areas. No parents are allowed in the studio for kids over the age of 7. Every classroom is cleaned and sanitized between each dance class,” Anderson said. Masks also need to be worn in the lobby area and in the classrooms. To reopen was a heavy cost. Anderson shared that it cost about $10,000 just to be able to operate again. “Every room had to be outfitted with an air purifier. That’s not free. An additional outdoor covered area had to be provided for kids waiting outside for a ride. An in-studio monitor to make sure kids are following social distancing in the hallways and keeping their
mask on. We pretty much have a parking lot attendant,” Anderson said. Numbers are down this year. Anderson thinks it’s because so many students faced canceled shows and competitions last season. She thinks some are waiting to see how the start of this season goes. “They don’t want their hearts broken again and I feel for them,” Anderson admitted. Still, Anderson is glad that the studio is open once again. She knows others weren’t so lucky. “It’s either put up or quit. There was a couple studios that closed their doors,” Anderson said. “As long as everyone is following the rules, we’re doing just fi ne. The kids are adapting and parents are being wonderful.”
County parks close for deer hunts Ramsey County Parks & Recreation, in partnership with the Metro Bowhunters Resource Base, will conduct controlled archery deer hunts this fall throughout the county parks system. The county has determined the most humane and efficient way to control deer herd populations within the park system and surrounding urban areas includes archery and sharpshooting. Research has shown that alternative methods can be costly and result in prolonged death. Daylong hunts will be conducted at the following local parks on select dates in October, November and December: • Poplar Lake County Park Oct. 9 - 11 and Oct. 31 - Nov. 1 • Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes Regional Park Oct. 9 - 11 and Oct. 31 - Nov. 1 • Battle Creek Regional Park Oct. 12 - 14 and Nov. 2 - 4 • Vadnais-Sucker Lakes Regional Park Oct. 26 - 28 and Nov. 16 - 18 • Rice Creek North Regional Trail Oct. 26 - 28 and Nov. 16 – 18 • Turtle Creek Open Space & McCullough Park Nov. 20 - 22 and Dec. 4 - 6
Two separate hunts will be held at each location. Each hunt period is three days long; the second hunt occurs two to three weeks after the fi rst. During the hunts, entire parks or portions of parks will be closed. The Battle Creek and Bald Eagle-Otter Lakes off-leash dog areas will be closed during the hunts; the Rice Creek North off-leash dog area will remain open. Major paved trails through the Rice Creek North Regional Trail and Vadnais-Sucker Lake Regional Park will remain open for park users. Signs will be posted at common entry points in parks identifying open trails and areas where park visitors are requested to stay out. Archers for the 2020 hunts have already been selected and permitted to participate. Archers interested in participating in future hunts should visit mbrb.org. Learn more about deer management and controlled hunts within Ramsey County at ramseycounty. us/residents/parks-recreation/ habitats-natural-resources-management. Press release
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Bumps in road lead retirees back to olive oil business BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER
When the former owners of the Olive Branch Oil & Spice Company learned the store was closing in May, they packed up their RV and headed back to White Bear Lake. It was an abrupt change of plans for Bruce Bushey and Janet Richards, who left in 2018 to become full-time gypsies. They had sold the business at Banning and Fourth Street, their house, furniture and cars, and had donated many of their possessions. Then they hit the road in a 38-foot fifthwheel pulled by a 1-ton truck, intending to see the country — state by state — for the next five to 10 years. They managed to visit 15 states in less than three. Their favorite state, by far, was Alaska. But more on that later. Plans were cut short when the couple learned the current owners were letting the store go. The Woodbury location had already closed months earlier. Their landlord urged them to return to keep the store running. “He told us White Bear needs an olive oil store,” Bruce recalled. “If it was any other place, we doubt we’d have done it. We would have walked away.” “We really missed the community,” admitted the couple, who owned a house in White Bear Lake for 25 years before taking the lifestyle leap. The road taught them to be resourceful and flexible. “You can plan but you have to be OK with changing those plans,” Janet said. “The road might be closed, the weather bad or there’s a bear chasing a moose in front of us.” They were never afraid, although it was “frightening to let go of society’s expectations,” she added. “There is a stigma of being homeless, but we’re not, we’re just houseless.” Full-time RV-ing requires a “very organized existence,” Janet observed. “Everything you carry needs a purpose. We had to simplify our lifestyle. It was very freeing.” Asked if they would do anything different, Bruce answered first. “I would have listened to myself when I was sick.” He had been battling an upset stomach with antacids a year ago when the pain got so bad while visiting friends in New York City that he went to a hospital emergency room. The indigestion turned out to be cancer of the bile duct. That’s where Janet brings up the “luck” they experienced during their many adventures. A better word might be providence. By chance, or perhaps providence, the attending physician was a renowned liver surgeon. The doctor immediately detected early stages of jaundice and scheduled emergency surgery to remove a 2-centimeter tumor.
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While Bruce spent weeks in the hospital, Janet camped out in a New Jersey parking lot owned by an old classmate she fortuitously found on Facebook. That forced her to drive and set up the RV all by herself — another lesson learned that both people must know how things work. Today, the cancer is gone and Bruce is 90 pounds lighter. As for the summer spent in Alaska, they were “awestruck by nature every day.” “It should be seen in an RV,” Bruce said. To prepare for the drive to the 49th state, they searched tips on Facebook from other RVers. They heeded one in particular for maneuvering the infamous Alaskan highway. Before they left, they equipped their trailer with 8,000-pound axles to sustain any road condition they encountered. Their truck, however, didn’t fare as well. On a return trip from Prudhoe Bay, on a bumpy dirt road riddled with potholes, the drive shaft broke. They were stranded 150 miles north of Fairbanks where they had left their trailer. That’s when they learned about Alaska Nice. “Everyone who drove by (and there weren’t many) stopped and asked if we had food and water. A trucker took our daughter’s phone number and as soon as he got cell service, called her in Colorado. She called our insurance company and a tow truck. It took 12 hours to get to us.” Do they have advice for people who want to RV full time? “Do it,” Bruce said.
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Will they return to the road? “Yes,” they replied simultaneously. “Did we say that together fast enough?” Bruce asked. “We’re not done yet. There is so much more to see.” And by the way, they shared that they saw their combined four children and eight grandchildren more than they did in Minnesota. Still, they are happy to be back in the
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community and are working hard to restock the store with its many flavors of oils and vinegars. Their knack for pairing oils and vinegars in recipes is back, too. “COVID has made people discover the joys of eating at home again,” Bruce noted. “That helped our decision.” New this round is a chocolatier sharing a third of the space selling no-sugar-added confections. Called Luv, the business is a welcome addition to the Olive Branch, they say, as it will let them focus more on core products. A downside to the timing of their new venture is the season. “We have to buy winter clothes again,” Bruce said. They gave their cold weather gear away before they left — at least everything but their thermal underwear. And no, they won’t be living in the trailer. They’ve rented an apartment in White Bear. The couple agree they’re ready to take on the challenge and “settle down a bit,” Bruce said. “We feel we are needed here. We have a talent for this, and we are holding on to hopes that White Bear still wants us. We call our return Second Chance 2020.” A grand opening at the store is planned in October.
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Sustainable Safari: Up close and personal with animals BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR
Do you want to hug a kangaroo, cuddle a fox, pet a porcupine or feed a grape to a ringtail lemur? Those are just some of the many experiences guests will find at the Maplewood Mall. Sustainable Safari, formerly known as Cock-A-Doodle-Zoo, moved into the Maplewood Mall last year on Black Friday but had to shut down March 15 when the mall closed its doors because of the pandemic. The zoo is located on the second floor at the southwest end of the mall, near where Sears used to be. Former White Bear Lake residents Bob and Mishelle Pilz, who now live in Scandia, have been in the business for around 20 years. Bob has filled the roles of the dreamer, creator, carpenter, educator and more and Mishelle is the marketer. How did he get into the world of exotic animals? “I bought a camel,” said Bob. “I found out you could get access to crazy animals legally, and it took off.” Bob was in the real estate business until the housing market crashed in 2008, which caused him to reevaluate and dream up another career. “We started doing petting zoos. We had tons of crazy animals. It was like my little Michael Jackson Neverland Ranch. We started bring the animals out and no one else was doing that, so it just took off.” Throughout the years Cock-A-Doodle Zoo has become well known around the state for its wildlife shows at day care facilities and schools and petting zoos at
various city festivals (including Marketfest), county fairs and the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Bob’s dream has always been to have a location, which needed to be indoors because of Minnesota’s harsh winters. “I was walking through the Mall of America (MOA) for my daughter’s 11th birthday (she’s 21 now), and it just hit me like a baseball bat. This is where we have to go, indoors,” Bob recalled. After several years of negotiating back and forth with MOA and some very big numbers, they decided to try out the concept at Maplewood Mall. On June 15, when the business reopened after being closed down three months, it opened with a new name: Sustainable Safaris. The business’s mission is to educate the public on planetary sustainability through the use of live animals in a safe and up-close way. President/CEO David Harvey, who has been involved in the business since 2017, said you can’t share the sustainable message until people become more familiar with the animals. “In the city, most of these folks have never seen a kangaroo. They couldn’t pick out a goat from a donkey,” he said. Harvey said he has walked around the mall several times with a kangaroo and has been asked if he is carrying a reindeer, donkey, rabbit or camel. “It’s all about education. There are some pretty cool animals that are out there, and until you can have an upclose-and-personal interaction with an animal, it is hard for somebody to be excited or want to hear a message about
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sustainability,” he explained. “We need to make sure that these animals are going to be here for their own grandkids and their grandkids.” Bob added, “I’m a Christian, I’m a believer in Christ and I love the beginning story. It thrills me to be the steward of these animals and help create a place that is safe to learn about them and get up close to them.” Sustainable Safari currently has around 140 animals, not including the
206 parakeets. Some of the most popular animals include the kangaroo, Fennec fox and alligators, but there are also wallabies, raccoons, goats, alligators, lemurs, porcupines, emus, badgers, deer, llamas, bunnies, capybaras and more. For the price of a general admission ticket, you can touch, pet, feed and interact with almost 90% of the animals. There are typically three wildlife shows a day. Safari tours and tokens can also be purchased for more up-close experiences, like sitting on a couch with a baby wallaby. “I want them to have a good experience with an animal that they have never met, learn something new about an animal they have never met,” Harvey explained. In addition to its new home at the Maplewood Mall, the business still offers a traveling experience wildlife show at senior centers, schools, day care and YMCA facilities etc. Many of the cleaning protocols and business operations have not changed during the pandemic because they were already in place. In addition to the $40,000 ventilation system that cycles the air every six minutes, handwashing stations and hand sanitizer were already in use. The business has always had strict cleaning protocols in place, too. For more information about Sustainable Safari, visit sustainablesafari.net. Lead Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
Mahtomedi schools budget and levy to increase BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Owners of average-sized homes in Mahtomedi should expect to see an increase in their school district taxes of approximately 2.36% when they receive their property tax statements from the county this November. Following a presentation from Jeff Priess, director of finance and operations, the Mahtomedi School Board at its Sept. 24 meeting approved the preliminary 2020 payable 2021 levy certification at the maximum allowable level. School districts are required to certify their preliminary levies to their county auditor and the Department of Education by Sept. 30. The board will certify the preliminary levy at the maximum allowable level to provide the opportunity for minor calculation and
technical changes without requiring subsequent board action. The deadline for the school district to certify the final adopted levy to the Washington County auditor and to submit the certificate of truth-in-taxation compliance to the Minnesota Department of Revenue is Dec. 28. The total levy for payable 2021 is $15.2 million, compared with $14.8 million for the previous year, a 2.15% increase, or an increase of about $319,000. The district’s debt service increased by about $37,700 from last year. Debt service for 2020 and 2021 both amounted to slightly more than $5 million. One of the drivers of the levy increase is the increase in property value. The increase in property value does not provide additional revenue, however, but reduces state aid while increasing the levy portion, Priess said in his PowerPoint presentation. According to figures provided by Washington
County, home values in Mahtomedi increased by 4.31%, Priess said. A home valued at $250,000 for 2020 taxes will increase in market value in payable 2021 to $260,775. The $1,397 that home paid in property taxes last year will increase by 2.36% to about $1,430 — an additional $33 in taxes. A home valued at $500,000 for payable 2020 will increase in market value for payable 2021 to $521,550. The $2,794 that home paid in property taxes last year will increase by 2.36% to $2,860 — or an additional $66 in taxes. The 2021 levy will fund the 2021-22 school year, Priess said. The annual truth-in-taxation hearing is scheduled for Dec. 10, during which the final specific dollar amount will be certified. That dollar amount may be less than the preliminary figure certified in September, but not more than that.
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first adopted in 2009, has undergone several changes and was last revised in 2018. The two new policy changes will receive their second reading at the Oct. 22 meeting and be formally adopted on Nov. 12.
• Conducted the first reading of Policy No. 422, dealing with policies incorporated by reference. The policy updates the name change of policy No. 522 in the policy reference manual. To avoid undue duplication, the district provides notice in the reference of the following policies which also apply to employees. In May, the U. S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights released the final rule amending Title IX regulations. These regulations, which went into effect on Aug. 14, are the first Title IX regulations applicable to sexual harassment and deal with complaints by both district students and employees. The extensive regulations have required districts to revise their policies and procedures regarding sexual harassment and ensure that administration and staff are trained on the new requirements.
• Approved the superintendent and school board goals for the 2020-21 school year, following a presentation from Superintendent Barb Duffrin. This year’s three goals are: to foster organizational capacity through the COVID-19 pandemic to pursue district mission and objectives; create trusting and reciprocal learning relationships with the district, the Mahtomedi-area community and state leaders; and to support a proactive budget process that adapts and evolves over time to the needs of the community and aligns the district mission and objectives. The board will revisit these goals in January to see how well it is executing them.
• Conducted the first reading of policy No. 522 — Title IX Sex Nondiscrimination Policy, Grievance Procedure and Process. This new policy name replaces that of policy No. 522 — Student Sex Nondiscrimination, following the final rule amending Title IX regulations by the U. S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. This policy,
• Following a presentation from Tony Pierce, director of Student Support Services, approved policy No. 597 — Tele-related Services Policy. Approval of the policy will allow the district to meet criteria to receive third-party billing revenue for tele-related services, in response to new service delivery methods resulting from COVID-19
measures. Services provided to students include consultation, evaluation and service delivery in the areas of occupational therapy, physical therapy, mental health, school psychology, speech/language pathology and social work. At end of the pandemic, the district will consider returning to the normal method of billing for these services. Due to the need to move more quickly to seek reimbursement, the board waived its own policy of conducting two readings before formally enacting a policy. • Following a presentation from School Board Chair Lucy Payne, approved the Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA) legislative resolutions with modifications. • Heard the superintendent’s report from Duffrin and a viewed a PowerPoint presentation of the 2020-21 learning model change process with regard to the fluid impact that health safety measures brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic will have on education. The model contains charts that inform current learning model operations; indicators that inform a learning model change; a process for learning model change; the operational impact of change and a calendar of the processes for the fall semester. With
this plan, the district will continue to obtain feedback and closely watch COVID-19 case numbers to determine any changes to the learning model moving forward. At present, the schedule suggests a return to the in-person learning model for elementary school students after the Thanksgiving break. • Heard a report from Student Representative Ismail Bah, a senior at Mahtomedi High School. Bah is active in cross country and track and will try Nordic skiing for the first time. In her introduction of Bah to the board, Duffrin relayed that Bah said he wanted be the voice of the students. Bah reported on the starting dates of schools throughout the district. He also noted that the Minnesota State High School League, which originally voted to cancel girls volleyball and boys football until spring, this past week revoked that order to start football and volleyball this fall. • Discussed the board member calendar for October and November. The board next meets at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct 22, at the District Center Community Room, 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue. Loretta Harding
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Loon Chronicles V: Welcome back coots!
THE COOTS ARE BACK AND SHOULD KEEP THE EAGLES AT BAY FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. THE CHICKS ARE THRIVING AND SPENDING MOST OF THEIR TIME FISHING, AS THEY PREPARE FOR THEIR FIRST MIGRATION SOUTH.
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Now is the time to learn. We’re in the middle of a pandemic and a civil rights movement during what is quite possibly a historic moment occurring in all of our lives. What should we do? Educate ourselves and learn. All over the nation new conversations are being held on race, equality and more. Our sleepy suburbs are no exception. There are classes available in White Bear Lake for those interested in educating themselves. This is nothing new for White Bear as they have held
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Those interested in taking the available classes or learning more can call the district office or sign up on their website. “We just hope that people find what they’re looking for when they take these classes,” Maurer said. A complete list of classes is available both in the district’s catalog and on their website including some classes that are coming up rather quickly. “In the next few weeks we have one (class) in September and one in October,” Maurer said. Those looking for more information on the classes and the latest updates can check out their Facebook page, “Many Faces of White Bear Lake,” at facebook.com/ ManyFacesWBL.
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