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ReGrowing our businesses BY KATIE LEIBEL CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The public health emergency across the nation has hit businesses hard, especially restaurants. As seating capacities have been limited for safety reasons, restaurants have struggled to make ends meet. This has led to a new movement headed by both the city of White Bear Lake and the White Bear Lake Economic Development Corporation (WBL EDC). “There was a general concern about the future of the restaurants in White Bear Lake,” said Reed Vanderzee, president of the WBL
EDC. “When they reopened, they had to adhere to strict rules and regulations. We formed a committee to say, ‘Okay, what can we do to help restaurants amid the pandemic?’” The group reached out to city officials and asked for support in keeping restaurants open through the winter when they expect to be facing the most challenges. “We have a responsibility to advise the city to fi nd support economically,” Vanderzee said. The city gave grant money to help the ReGrow committee with its work and has been supportive of the group’s efforts. The committee began its work by sending a survey
to White Bear Lake residents about their restaurant habits. “We surveyed the community, and I asked them questions like, ‘What is your dining like now? What is your plan in the wintertime?’ The survey got almost 700 responses,” Vanderzee said. The survey found, not surprisingly, that the number one reason for not eating out is fear of COVID-19. One question asked respondents whether they would want to spend more money at their favorite restaurant if they knew its business was suffering. The answer was a resounding yes.
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A different sort of meals on wheels BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER
Carry-out delivered weekly to seniors and families in need is not only helping participating restaurants but filling a gap for a White Bear Lake nonprofit transporting the food. When the pandemic hit, Newtrax found itself facing the same challenges many organizations faced: a greatly reduced demand for service, noted Executive Director Mike Greenbaum. Started in 2011 to provide a more efficient transportation system for its founding organizations, Merrick and PAI — which serves adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities — Newtrax grew to serve senior communities, businesses, other nonprofits and local schools to expand services that benefit the community. One of those innovative services is a hugely successful meal delivery program launched just six weeks ago. Credit for the new program goes to Newtrax Transportation Coordinator Scott Olson. He got the idea after working with Loaves and Fishes to deliver 800,000 meals to families impacted by the pandemic through 28 YMCAs. "We thought, ‘How do we do something here with prepared meals to stimulate growth with restaurants and provide meals for seniors in need?’" Olson said. "Local restaurants get an extra boost and
Early voter lineup At right: Election Judge Sue Jeffers checks the situation outside the White Bear Lake library Monday morning just prior to the start of the last day of early voting Nov. 2. A crowd of voters were lined up down at least two blocks along Second Street, above, before being allowed into the facility in small groups, because of COVID-19 precautions that also included the use of masks and social distancing.
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Another trail segment completed Members and friends of the Lake Links Association celebrated the opening of the Birchwood Road segment of the trail Oct. 18 in Mahtomedi. Board member Ian Harding hefted his bicycle over his head for the photo op. Other masked attendees are unidentified. The Minnesota Legislature just approved a $3.6 million appropriation to help complete the 10-mile Lake Links Trail around White Bear Lake. The money will fund a trail segment in Dellwood and trail elements along MN 96.
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White Bear Lions take on ambitious park project BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER
A multiphase mission to build an all-abilities park is the largest service project the White Bear Lions Club has ever tackled. Adding up the wish list items for the Lakewood Hills park puts the price tag around $750,000. But Lion Paul Kowitz prefers not to put a dollar amount on the project. "The more we raise, the more we can do," said the 35-year member who is spearheading fundraising efforts. The special park will provide an all-inclusive place where children can play regardless of physical ability or disability. In Kowitz's words, "the park will provide a playground setting that any child can attend without being challenged." "Lakewood Hills Park has a beautiful playground now, but children in wheelchairs can't go on pea rock or children using crutches or wearing leg braces can't climb on jungle gyms," the Lion explained. "We feel there's a need." Phase One of the multiyear project would involve an adjacent playground with a pervious but solid surface and all-abilities apparatus. The first phase is estimated to cost $300,000 to $400,000. A second phase would involve an environmental area and improved pathways to large ponds at the park. A specially designed floating dock would allow access to anyone who
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wants a closer look at nature. That phase would tack on another $200,000 or so. The third phase would be located in the open area of the park between the ballfields and playground. Envisioned are picnic tables and a splash pad. The price tag again would be about $200,000. Kowitz admits the scope of the project is growing. "It's pie in the sky; a long-term goal,
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but we consider this a legacy project that will be done in phases based on demand and public generosity," he said. The Lions have already put $75,000 in a city escrow account for the park and will add another $25,000 by end of year. Most of the money comes from charitable gambling, which is just starting to recover. COVID put a huge damper
on the club’s fundraising with the cancellation of the Bear Water Run, the March Lions musical at Central and loss of concessions at Bear football games. He figures they lost 50% of their gambling revenue when restaurants were forced to close. The club sells pull-tabs at three White Bear locations: Beartown, the 617 Lounge and Carbone's Pizza.
The project has no timeline, but Kowitz wants the word out now. "If we don't announce it, people will be spending money on other things," he said. Shortterm, the Lion is hoping, with generous community support, to break ground for phase one in 2021.
WHITE BEAR LAKE CITY COUNCIL NOTES WHITE BEAR LAKE — City Council conducted the following business at its Oct. 27 meeting:
• Ordered preparation of a feasibility report for the 2021 mill and overlay project.
• Approved resolution certifying delinquent charges related to the municipal utility system assessment. The fi nal certification listing has 459 accounts delinquent with a balance due of $284,800. That compares with 547 delinquent accounts in 2019 with a balance due of $348,246. Those account holders have until Nov. 20 to pay the balance due and avoid having the amount added to their 2021 property taxes.
• Authorized agreement with Ramsey County for election services through 2026. The county is charging $141,400 for the fi rst two years of the contract, citing cost increases.
Election judges got a salary hike, earning $15 per hour, and exponential growth in early voting activities account for the increase. Staff is confident the cost is justified, according to the memo in council's packet. Debra Neutkens
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• Approved resolution certifying delinquent 2020 private property assessments for recovery of city expenses.
Paul Bruggeman of Bruggeman Builders cited unavailability of building materials due to COVID-19 as reason for the extension request. He hopes to proceed with the townhome project in spring.
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Are you thankful?
HE PANDEMIC IS taking its toll on people in America and around the world. Loss of income, loss of family members, schools and education interrupted, businesses closing, relationships and vacations interrupted. People are discouraged, anxiety has set in, an increase in mental illness is being reported and excessive alcohol and drugs are being used to cover the despair. The government has provided a number of stimulus packages to help the economy, but more will be needed before it is restored. Corruption and waste will find its way into all of these programs and the federal government is likely to be larger than ever. Don’t despair. Our Heavenly Father is still on the throne and cares about About the each one of us. From Eugene Peterson’s Town Message, Colossians 3:15(MSG) becomes clear. Gene Johnson 17 Have faith, give thanks. “Let the peace of Christ keep you in tune with each other, in step with each other. None of this going off and doing your own thing. And cultivate thankfulness. Let the Word of Christ—the Message—have the run of the house. Give it plenty of room in your lives. Instruct and direct one another using good common sense. And sing, sing your hearts out to God! Let every detail in your lives— words, actions, whatever—be done in the name of the Master, Jesus, thanking God the Father every step of the way.” THANKSGIVING DINNER WITH families and friends may be different to protect ourselves from the spread of the virus. If you can’t be together, fi nd ways to communicate and talk about what you are thankful for. Many won’t have adequate housing or food this season or the income to survive. Many organizations are working hard to meet these needs, but they need contributions from those of us who can provide. Our family is very thankful for all of our readers and our advertisers and subscribers who are keeping our community newspapers strong and relevant. Thank you for your support. We are here to communicate and to help people know of services and supplies that are available through so many generous people and organizations. This year there will be more demands, but people are stepping up to the plate. Be aware of your neighbors. Check in on them. Let’s find ways to respect and love each other. We are all created equal in God’s image. THE MONTH OF November brings us Veterans Day, a time to honor those who have served our nation, protected our freedom and the many who gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives. It’s a good time to talk to children and grandchildren about Veterans Day and what it means to the freedoms we enjoy. Thank you, veterans, for all you have done to preserve the freedoms of this great country. IF YOU ARE into Thanksgiving trivia, a turkey can run 25 miles per hour. The fi rst Thanksgiving in 1621 lasted three days of celebration, food and games, but they did not have pumpkin pie because there were no ovens in those days. Eighty–eight percent of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving with their family. Eleven percent of Americans are food insecure. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.
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tate funding addresses community needs, including the completion of the Lake Links Trail Mission accomplished! Top priority for the legislature last spring was to pass a capital investment/public works initiative. Commonly known as the “bonding bill”, the package provides state investment for capital projects throughout the state. When COVID-19 arrived, a large bonding bill investing in public assets became even more important as an economic stimulus to create jobs. After months of hard work and countless hours of tough negotiating, the legislature recently passed a $1.37 Legislator billion bonding bill. The measure Lingo passed on a bipartisan vote, 63-3 in the Sen. Chuck Senate, and 100-34 Wiger in the House. Taken together with the funding that’s included for our state highways and affordable housing, more than $1.87 billion in new investment is included in the bill. Projects range from wastewater treatment to research labs at our colleges, state parks and trails to public safety facilities, roads and bridges to repairing state dams. The initiatives included are critical to the health, safety, and quality of life to communities throughout the state.
that is the backbone of our state. One local project that will improve access and safety is the $1.5 million in investment for the Interstate 35 East and County Road J interchange. This is an important project that will help reduce congestion and provide a boost for local commerce. Plaudits to the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce for their leadership in advocating the importance of the project. Additional bonding provides investments that address major needs facing Minnesota. Approximately $100 million will be going to Housing Infrastructure Bonds to increase the state’s affordable housing stock. Approximately $300 million will be going to Trunk Highway Bonds, to help maintain roads and bridges throughout the state. Despite these investments, with over $5 billion in requests, many well-deserving projects will still need funding going forward. As we continue to recover from the effects of the coronavirus, this economic stimulus will help our economy recover and get thousands of Minnesotans back to work. I’m proud to have voted yes to support our community, and to have worked with my colleagues across the aisle to make sure we got this done. Sen. Chuck Wiger represents Senate District 43. He can be reached at sen.chuck.wiger@ senate.mn or 651-296-6820.
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I was also able to push hard to get projects for our area included in the final bill, and I am proud to say we were successful. One of my priorities since entering the legislature has been improving outdoor opportunities for our area, most notably to complete the final segment of the Lake Links Trail. Finishing this segment will make real a vision to put in place a safe, non-motorized trail inter-connecting multiple communities in two counties around White Bear Lake. This project is a vital part of the region’s biking and walking planning. It will provide access to state and regional trails. And, when it’s all in place, someone using the trail will be able to reach the lake via any of the identified 40 public access points. Kudos to the advocates with the Lake Links Trail Association who have been stalwart advocates for the trail. Getting as far as we have on this project speaks to the leadership of passionate volunteers such as Steve Wolgamot and Mike Brooks, co-chairs of the nonprofit Lake Links Association. It has been an honor to work with them. Thanks especially to their tireless work, we successfully secured the $3.6 million in funding that will complete the trail! More information about this great trail and the hard work of the volunteers who made it happen is available here: lakelinks.net/. Another important area of need in any bonding bill is the critical road and bridge infrastructure
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letter to Mayor Emerson I ask the Rush Line Policy Advisory Committee (PAC), chaired by Mayor Emerson, to take a fresh look at the reasons, logic and challenges of the Rush Line. In the article, it noted that 60% of the 471 respondents to the online station design survey noted they use mass transit “at least sometimes.” I would like to challenge the PAC to consider that “at least sometimes” is not a good enough reason to continue moving this plan forward. “At least sometimes,” based on the identified categorization, would equate (in my estimation) to using this mode of transportation less than once a month, on average. Reviewing the results provided shows that 80% (377) of the respondents do not consider using this transportation, even a few times a month. White Bear area made up 32% of the 471 respondents, meaning that 68% of the overall respondents are from other areas. Is this the type of ridership information that warrants continuation of such a project, especially into downtown White Bear Lake? This project is estimated to cost $420 million to $470 million. The cost is extreme to provide a solution for a problem that doesn’t seem justified. Mayor Emerson, as chair of the PAC, I ask you to take this opportunity seriously and reconsider the reasons and extent of the Rush Line. Work with the rest of the PAC members to reassess this task you are undertaking. Ask questions, listen to the answers, review with renewed rigor the information in front of you and consider the next steps of this process. Will the next steps be to continuing to move forward with a project that many don’t think makes sense? Or will the next steps be to really consider the information in front of the PAC and stop the current Rush Line plans? Strong leadership is required in these situations. Strong leadership involves the ability to rethink, reconsider and be willing to step back and even stop something because the information doesn’t support it. Mayor Emerson, please show your strength. Cindie Bloom White Bear Lake
Honor diverse and global perspectives in our schools Last year, nearly 100 Mahtomedi students, staff and community members came together to create a shared mission for our school district. One of the guiding principles adopted was to establish a culture that seeks out and honors diverse and global perspectives. Last week, the Student Leadership Council (SLC) at Mahtomedi High School held its annual “This is Us Week” — a student-led initiative intended to highlight different perspectives and experiences of the student body through student voices. Following the unrest this summer, the SLC wanted to focus on perspectives of students of color at Mahtomedi High School. As a longtime Mahtomedi resident, I was disappointed to hear that talking about diversity and race in our high school prompted more than 20 parents to protest their disapproval of what they called “radical indoctrination” at the next school board meeting. I watched the videos made by the students that were shown and discussed during the school day. I was impressed with what the articulate young men and women had to share. The videos presented rational, solution-focused, mature conversations about real-life situations that these students had experienced. There was no fi nger-pointing, anger or hatred of any kind. The student testimonials were humbling for me to watch and prompted self-reflection about how I can do better in my words and in my actions. Perhaps other adults in our community could use the videos for self-reflection as well. I applaud our student leaders—those who started the conversation and those who had the courage to share their stories. Change doesn’t come about on its own. As a community, it is important that we work harder to achieve our shared mission to seek out and honor diverse
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Fly your flag on Veterans Day Most of our holidays celebrate a special event, but Veterans Day recognizes service to our country. When Francis Scott Key wrote the “Star Spangled Banner” more than 200 years ago, he called America “The land of the free and the home of the brave.” Those words are as true today as they were then. Throughout the nation’s history, soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines and coast guardsmen have bravely answered the call to defend our freedom, to aid our friends and allies and to turn back aggressors. We can never fully repay our debt of gratitude to the millions who died or were wounded in battle, but we can recognize the millions of veterans still living today. On Veterans Day, it is our privilege to say thank you to all America’s veterans, to let them know that we appreciate them for their sacrifices. The price of freedom is high. We cannot afford to forget those willing to pay for it. On Veterans Day, we honor America’s veterans for keeping this nation “The land of the free and the home of the brave.” Fly your flag on Nov. 11! Commander Leo Cooke Auxiliary President Mike Rush White Bear Lake VFW Post 1782
Thank you, White Bear Township, RCWD As a lake association board, we wanted to formally thank the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) and White Bear Township for their investment in the water quality of Bald Eagle Lake. It was the land donated by White Bear Township and the exceptional effort of the RCWD that made it possible to get the $392,000 grant used in constructing the pump-operated, iron-enhanced sand fi lter near 4 Seasons Park. We are encouraged that this project is expected to reduce downstream phosphorus running into our lake by 43 pounds per year. Our lake association members have regularly paid dues to help us afford weed treatments, boat launch inspections and other water quality projects, so lakeshore homeowners are invested in Bald Eagle Lake as well. We appreciate that no contribution was required from homeowners for the Ditch 11 improvements. RCWD has partnered with us on many projects in the past several years, and we appreciate and admire its expertise and guidance to improve the water quality of the lake. In 2016, the district coordinated a large project with the help of many funding sources, including our lake association (via a special taxing district), the city of Hugo and Oneka Ridge Golf Course. The alum treatments and the other 2016 projects have had a significant and noticeable impact on water clarity. The two SAFL baffles installed last summer with the oversight of White Bear Township engineers are expected to realize a 55% reduction in downstream sediment deposits. We’ve come a long way from the 1980 murky, algae-fi lled lake! In 2017, we passed the requirements for nutrients, algae and clarity for the fi rst time since measurements began. We are also grateful for the RCWD shoreline restoration and rain garden matching grants program. RCWD approved four shoreline restoration projects, three of which will also receive matching grant funds from the Bald Eagle Area Association. We appreciate the ongoing support of White Bear Township and the RCWD to maintain and improve the beautiful natural resource we have in Bald Eagle Lake, and look forward to an ongoing working relationship with those entities in our efforts to maintain Bald Eagle Lake water quality. Carole Moore Bald Eagle Area Association
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Leon Zacho
Age 84, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away in his sleep October 30, 2020. Visitation 4-8 p.m. November 5 at Roberts Family Life Celebration Home, Forest Lake. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. November 6 at The Church of Saint Peter, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake with visitation from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment at Calvary Cemetery - Forest Lake.
Zacho, Leon, 86, of White Bear Lake, Passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Obituary and service information to be announced. Mueller Memorial- White Bear Lake, MN- www.muellermemorial.com.
LaVerne M. Armbruster LaVerne M. Armbruster, 93, passed away October 26, 2020 at Hugo MN. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, she is survived by her husband of 70 years, Kernel L. Armbruster (Hugo MN), daughter Jenny (Jeff) Snyder ( Normal IL), granddaughters Kelly Snyder ( Wilmington DE) and Kristina (Kurt) Ramsey (Richmond VA). LaVerne was born and grew up in St Louis,MO, where she later attended and graduated from Washington University. It was there that she met her lifelong sweetheart, Kernel, and they were married June 9, 1950. They later moved to Cincinnati OH, and then to the Twin Cities, where she and Kernel built a beautiful home on Bald Eagle Lake where they lived for over 40 years. A long time member of First Presbyterian Church of White Bear Lake, LaVerne was very involved in volunteering there and loved her church family very much. She also volunteered for many years at Goodwill. She enjoyed entertaining, being a member of the Bald Eagle Women's Club, knitting, gardening, and traveling to many places throughout the world. Naniboujou Lodge, on the shore of Lake Superior, held a special place in her heart. She loved visiting with her beloved granddaughters and enjoyed lots of happy memories with them. Also, her dear pets, and the backyard birds and squirrels at home brought her much joy. We will never forget the twinkle in her eye, her giggle, and her loving, caring spirit. A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff of Keystone at LaValle Fields for taking such great care of LaVerne. A private family graveside service was held at Union Cemetery, White Bear Lake. Memorials preferred to First Presbyterian Church of White Bear Lake. To leave a message to the family visit johnsonpeterson. com. Services intrusted to Johnson Peterson Funeral Home 651-429-7661
Michael Arnold Bessem Michael Arnold Bessem, born January 29th 1984. He passed away the 28th of September 2020 at the age of 36. Preceded in death by his father Arnold Bessem and mother Linda Lawin (Barnhart). Survived in death by sister Kathy Hay (Tim Carlson), brother Aaron Lawin (Lindsay Lawin), and step father Gary Lawin. Michael graduated from White Bear Lake High School class of 2002. He was very compassionate and would not hesitate to help others. His kind heart, warm smile and sense of humor will be dearly missed. A celebration of life will be held Sunday November 8th at the Hugo Legion from 2pm-5pm. 5383 140th St N. Hugo, Mn. Masks will be required and Covid-19 guide lines will be in place. Some attending are at higher risk, so the family asks for your cooperation with Covid safety guidelines.
Rosemarie Frucci Age 93 Of White Bear Lake Birchwood Preceded in death by husband John; daughters Kathleen Phillippi, Luella Carlson; son Gregory Winter; brother Wynard Finstad. Survived by children Robert (Connie) Winter, Frank (Maxine), Susan (Dan Hintz) Klehr-Hintz, Jocko (Cid), Patrick (Kelly), Rocco (Jorrie); daughterin-law Diane Winter; 42 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Jean Finstad; and many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff at White Pines Senior Living. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM TUESDAY, November 10, 2020 at ST. JUDE OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 700 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi. Visitation 4-8 PM SUNDAY, November 8, at HONSA FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2460 E County Road E, White Bear Lake. Interment Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Mahtomedi. SEE MORE OBITUARY NOTICES, PAGE 8
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RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township:
Vadnais Heights • A Shoreview woman walking in the park reported two windows on her vehicle smashed Oct. 18 while it was parked in the Snail Lake lot on Vadnais Blvd. The vehicle had been rummaged through, but nothing of value was stolen. • A St. Paul man was arrested on a felony warrant Oct. 19 in the 4400 block of Centerville Road. • A Grand Rapids man, 48, was arrested at 1:22 a.m. Oct. 19 in the 1100 block of County Road E for misdemeanor domestic assault following an altercation. The front desk of the multifamily dwelling phoned Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies after the suspect requested new sheets because he bloodied the old sheets when slapping his girlfriend. • A Burnsville man, 28, was arrested for DWI at 1:29 a.m. Oct. 20 on County Road E and I-35E following a traffic stop for excessive speed and poor driving conduct. The motorist failed the field sobriety tests. • A St. Paul man was arrested Oct. 21 in the 800 block of County Road E for driving after cancellation due to unsafe behavior, following a traffic stop. • A West St. Paul man reported his vehicle stolen Oct. 22 from a hotel front entrance in the 1100 block of County Road E after he’d left the keys in it to head to the bathroom inside the hotel.
• A St. Paul man, 66, was cited Oct. 22 for shoplifting from the Walmart in the 800 block of County Road E. Loss prevention observed him take part in “receipt shopping,” which is to use a receipt found in the parking lot to look for items on the receipt in the store. He then brought those items to the service desk to exchange them for cash. He was also observed not scanning all his items during self-checkout. The shoplifter was “trespassed” from the scene.
• A Stillwater man was arrested at 1:17 Oct. 25 in a hotel in the 1100 block of County Road E on a disorderly conduct warrant and for fifth-degree drug possession after deputies were on the scene of an unrelated report of jewelry theft of a wedding guest who had left her room door propped open. While deputies were reviewing surveillance videos and registration information, they located the suspect with an active warrant and searched his room.
• A resident in the 900 block of County Road F reported his neighbor Oct. 23 for surrounding his Trump sign with barbed wire.
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• An Arden Hills woman on Oct. 23 reported being held up at “gunpoint” while at work in the 800 block of County Road E. The would-be robber handed the employee a note demanding money and suggested the presence of a gun. The male then left the building empty-handed. • Deputies recovered a vehicle stolen out of St. Paul Oct. 24 after they checked on an unoccupied vehicle with the driver’s window broken out in the 700 block of Berwood Avenue W. The vehicle was towed by Twin City Towing. • A St. Paul man, 37, and a St. Paul woman, 29, were arrested at 1:49 a.m. Oct. 24 in the 1100 block of County Road D on felony warrants after deputies were dispatched out on a disorderly conduct call in which a woman refused to leave the premises. As deputies were taking her away, she ratted out her boyfriend, who also had active warrants.
• A St. Paul woman was arrested Oct. 19 in the 5900 block of Otter Lake Road on an outstanding warrant after deputies were dispatched out on a welfare check of a person whose phone pinged at the address. After she was located and identified, she was arrested. • A Little Canada man, 30, was stunned with a stun gun and arrested Oct. 19 in the 1000 block of Meadowlands Drive for being in receipt of a stolen vehicle and fleeing police, and having several warrants. The arrest followed a two-minute, 2.7-mile pursuit after deputies tried to pull the subject over in White Bear Lake. The subject was eventually stopped with a pursuit intervention technique. Prior to being jailed, he was first transported to Regions Hospital. His passengers, a St. Paul woman, 41, and a Minnepolis woman, 19, were also arrested for possession of controlled substance. • Minnesota Construction Services in the 4000 block of White Bear Parkway reported one of their vehicles stolen overnight Oct. 22-23. The vehicle has been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
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:
Birchwood • A Birchwood Avenue resident on Oct. 6 reported political signs stolen. • A stop sign violation traffic stop was conducted Oct. 9 on Birchwood Avenue and Cedar Street.
Dellwood • A DWI traffic stop was conducted Oct. 4 on Dwinnell Avenue. • An Evergreen Road resident on Oct. 7 reported political signs stolen.
Grant • A business in the 6000 block of Lake Elmo Avenue N. reported that someone had entered the shop at the rear of the building and had stolen numerous tools sometime over the weekend of Oct. 3-5. There are no suspects.
• A resident in the 6000 block of Lake Elmo Avenue N. on Oct. 5 reported a trailer stolen. • A resident in the 11000 block of Irish Avenue N. reported a political sign stolen Oct. 10. • A resident in the 7000 block of 99th Street Circle N. reported an attempted Xcel Energy scam Oct. 10; no money was lost.
Mahtomedi • A resident in the 1000 block of Summit Avenue reported theft from motor vehicle Oct. 4. • A Dunbar Way resident reported someone rummaged through his unlocked vehicle overnight Oct. 4-5 without damage to the vehicle or anything taken. Extra patrol was requested, however. • A Warner Avenue N. resident on Oct. 4 reported a political sign stolen. • A motorist was warned for driving through the St. Andrew's Church parking lot on Stillwater Road Oct. 7,
following complaints from the church. • An unidentified individual was arrested on a warrant Oct. 7 on Stillwater Road. • A male was arrested for DWI at 3:01 a.m. Oct. 9 on Mahtomedi Avenue after deputies observed the vehicle parked in a lot while the male was asleep inside. • A motorist was issued multiple citations Oct. 9 in the 1500 block of Tamarack Street for displaying expired registration and for a broken windshield. • A Wildwood Road resident on Oct. 10 reported an attempted burglary.
Pine Springs • A Minnesota woman was cited Oct. 8 on westbound Highway 36 and Hilton Trail N. for emergency vehicle move-over violation and for failing to have a licensed driver in the vehicle while driving on her learner's permit. Deputies on the right shoulder with all their emergency lights fully activated observed her drive extremely close to them without slow-
ing down, even though an empty lane was available next to her. The driving student said she didn't know about the Ted Foss law. • A Minnesota driver was cited Oct. 9 on westbound Highway 36 at I-694 for speeding 75 mph in a 55 mph zone by deputies on stationary patrol, who clocked him on radar at 979 feet. A field sobriety test was conducted on the driver and showed negative impairment. Another Minnesota motorist was also cited a few moments later at the same location for speeding 76 in that speed zone. • An unidentified driver was arrested at 3:05 a.m. Oct. 10 on westbound Highway 36 at the I-694 ramp for DWI after being pulled over for speeding. During the traffic stop, deputies observed signs of impairment and conducted a field sobriety test on the driver who performed poorly with a 0.186 pbt level. The vehicle was towed for forfeiture and the driver was booked and held for second-degree DWI test refusal at the jail.
WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • A package stolen sometime in August was reported Oct. 22 in the 2400 block of Elm Drive. • Officers mediated a disturbance in the 2700 block of Cedar Avenue Oct. 22. • Burglary was reported in the 4000 block of Bellaire Avenue Oct. 22. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested for misdemeanor domestic assault in the 3400 block of White Bear Avenue Oct. 22. • A man who was exhibiting unusual behavior in the 3200 block of Highway 61 Oct. 23 was arrested for three outstanding warrants and 4th degree assault after assaulting officers. • Drug paraphernalia was recovered in the 2700 block of Cedar Avenue Oct. 23. • A two vehicle accident with minor injuries occurred in the area of Highway 61 and County Road F Oct. 23.
reported Oct. 23. • Theft from a vehicle in the 3400 block of Fair Oaks Court was reported Oct. 23. • A St. Paul man was arrested for felony DWI, felony damage to property, felony assault, attempt to disarm a police officer, driving with a canceled license, and open bottle Oct. 23 on Highway 96.
• Officers mediated a situation with a disorderly nurse who wouldn't stop mopping the floor in the 5000 block of Woodcrest Road Oct. 26. • A vehicle was stolen in the 2400 block of Mayfair Avenue Oct. 26.
• A Faribault man was arrested for driving without a license in the 3100 block of Karth Road Oct. 23.
• Theft from a vehicle in the 3500 block of McKnight Road occurred Oct. 26.
• Officers responded to a dispute in the 2100 block of 1st Street Oct 24.
• A woman was arrested for a 5th degree controlled substance violation in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Oct. 26.
• A woman was arrested for violation of an Order of Protection in the 2700 block of Spruce Place Oct. 24. • A man who assaulted his wife in the driveway and was subdued by bystanders was arrested for domestic assault in the 4700 block of Campbell Avenue Oct. 25. • A cell phone was stolen in the 2100 block of 4th Street Oct. 25.
• A car was broken into at a business in the 3800 block of Highway 61 Oct. 23.
• A suspicious vehicle complaint near the 3500 block of Century Avenue led to the arrest of a man in possession of a stolen vehicle and methamphetamines Oct. 25.
• Officers responded to a male harassing a female in the 3800 block of Highland Avenue Oct. 23.
• A White Bear Lake woman was arrested for an active drug warrant in the 4700 block of Highway 61 Oct. 25.
• A tenant/resident dispute was reported in the 1700 block of 5th Street Oct. 23.
• Two vehicles rolled over on the on-ramp to Interstate 35E from Highway 96 Oct. 25. Neither driver was injured.
• Theft from an auto in the 1500 block of Park Street was
• A person was arrested for domestic assault in the 3200 block of Glen Oaks Avenue Oct. 26.
• A Forest Lake man was arrested for DWI in the area of 5th Street and Karen Place Oct. 27. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested for the burglary of a detached garage in the 1100 block of Goose Lake Road, Gem Lake Oct. 27. • A golf car was damaged after being driven into a fence in the 1400 block of County Road E, Gem Lake, Oct. 27. • Three political yard signs were reported stolen in the 2300 block of Floral Drive Oct. 27. • Fraudsters were reported Oct. 27 using a business address in the 4800 block of White Bear parkway as a return address for sending out fraudulent checks. • Several vehicles were broken into in the 4400 block of White Bear Parkway Oct. 27.
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With new guidance, move to distance learning an ongoing debate The White Bear School Board delayed an Oct. 26 decision to move the district's middle schools and high school from the hybrid learning model to distance learning. The board met again Monday, Nov. 2 (after Press deadline) to consider new guidance from the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Department of Health that allows school districts to more strongly weigh district data in addition to county data. The Mahtomedi School Board also met Nov. 2 to consider changes to their learning model based on the new guidance. Both White Bear and Mahtomedi school districts have a “COVID-19 Dashboard” feature on their websites to share updated internal data and data provided by the counties. The COVID-19 Dashboard for White Bear Schools can be viewed at isd624.org/departments/communications/ fall-2020/covid19-dashboard; a link to the Mahtomedi School District COVID-19 Dashboard is on the district's homepage at mahtomedi.k12. mn.us. Prior to the issuance of the new guidance, White Bear primarily used information for the 14-day case rate per 10,000 and daily statistics available for Anoka, Ramsey and Washington counties to consider changes to learning models. The county metrics the district received on Oct. 22 indicated the rates fell within the range recommended for secondary students to move to distance learning. Similarly, the 14-day case rate per 10,000 in Washington County used in the Mahtomedi School District's decision-making also indicated that secondary students should switch to distance learning. Case rate numbers in all counties are expected to increase in the coming weeks. Monday's Mahtomedi School Board meeting can be viewed in the school board meeting archives on the district's website, mahtomedi. k12.mn.us. A video link to the White Bear School Board meeting can be accessed at www.isd624.org/about/school-board/meeting-materials. Amy Johnson
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DFL rallies at Matoska Park Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was joined by Betty McCollum, U.S. Representative for Minnesota’s 4th congressional district, Tina Smith, United States Senator, and other DFL party representatives during a pre-election rally at Matoska Park in White Bear Lake Monday morning, Nov. 2
COMMUNITY BRIEFS The Vadnais Heights Area Community Foundation recently approved grants to local nonprofit organizations in an effort to assist neighbors in need and enhance the community culturally. Grants were made to the Children's Performing Arts Center to help produce and maintain classes digitally; TSE Inc. to purchase sensory kits for developmentally and intellectually disabled individuals; the White Bear Senior Center to provide assistance to seniors for foot care and wound care costs that have significantly increased due to the pandemic; Newtrax for purchasing and delivering meals from restaurants to local seniors; and the Shoreview YMCA for children's learning programs in the summer and fall. The VHACF is an endowment fund supported by donations from citizens and businesses in Vadnais Heights to strengthen the community. As giving has decreased during the pandemic, the VHACF encourages individuals and businesses to make a donation on Give to the Max Day, Nov. 19. To learn more or to donate, go to givemn.org/story/Vadnais-Heights-Community-Foundation.
The Charter Commission meets periodically to consider suggested amendments to the City Charter and to determine whether current ward boundaries evenly distribute registered voters. Interested residents can apply online at whitebearlake.org/bc/page/charter-commission. To request an application by mail, residents can call the Second Judicial District Court at 651-266-8253, or pick one up in person at the Ramsey County Courthouse, 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
local control. Other elements in the trail are already completed or funded or are expected to be completed with minimal investment required.
Church seeks diaper donations Donations of diapers for the 2020 Diaper Drive at Community of Grace Church are being accepted through Nov. 25. Diapers, as well as monetary donations, may be dropped off at the church from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Community of Grace is located at 4000 Linden Drive, White Bear Lake. For more information, call 651-429-5349 or go to communityofgrace.church.
Funding approved for Lake Links Trail The Minnesota Legislature approved a $3.6 million appropriation to complete the 10-mile Lake Links Trail around White Bear Lake. It provides $2.6 million for a trail segment in Dellwood and $1 million for trail elements along Highway 96 on the north shore of the lake in White Bear Lake and White Bear Township. The legislation, part of the state bonding bill, provides for grants to the individual communities involved, so the project will be subject to
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SUNDAY ARTS MARKET When: Sundays, 1-4 p.m. Where: white Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Artist booths selling gifts, teaching artists and demonstrations. Weather permitting. Contact: whitebeararts.org
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
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE When and where: 12:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 at St. Jude of the Lake Catholic Church, 700 Mahtomedi Ave.; 12:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9 at Culver's, 4485 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights; and noon-6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 at Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E County Road F Details: The Red Cross is testing blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. Prizes available for donors. Make an appointment in advance. Contact: 800-RED-CROSS or redcrossblood.org
“DISQUIETUDE” VIRTUAL RECEPTION AND EXHIBIT When: Through Nov. 20 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, whitebeararts.org Details: Curated by Leslie Barlow, online art show is a collaboration between her and six artists from the artist collective and program Studio 400. Runs through Nov. 20 with a possibility of in-person, scheduled viewings. Contact: whitebeararts.org
HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE When: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 Where: Normandy Park Education Senior Center, 2484 E. County Road F,
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LPT BOOK CLUB When: 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9 Where: Link to sign up at lakeshoreplayers.org Details: Sign up to watch local participants read the play “Calendar Girls” by Tom Firth on Zoom. Readings are free and open to the public. New play read aloud each month.
MINNESOTA WATER STEWARDS INFO SESSION When: 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 Details: Attend a free informational session to learn more about how to become a Minnesota Water Steward with the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization. Contact: 651-204-6070 or minnesotawaterstewards.org/info-sessions
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS GENERAL MEETING When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 Details: Zoom meeting with guest speaker Andy Aoki, Professor of Political Science at Augsburg University, on the topic of “Assessing Election Implications.” Free and open to the public. Register at eventbrite.com and choose “League of Women Voters White Bear Lake Area MN” or “Assessing Election Implications.” Contact: lwv-wbla.org
VETERAN'S DAY BREAKFAST When: 8-10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 Where: Pillars of White Bear Lake, 4650 Centerville Road. Details: Free, drive-through breakfast includes hot breakfast sandwich, hashbrowns and orange, and memoribilia. Call to RSVP by Friday, Nov. 6. Contact: 651-762-6121
INTRO TO GENEALOGY When: 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 Details: Virtual introduction to ge-
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WHITE BEAR LAKE WINTER FARMERS MARKET When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Dec. 12 and Jan. 9 Where: Tamarack Nature Center parking lot, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Local farmers and vendors with items including veggies, eggs, cheeses, micro greens, meats, maple syrup, jams, jellies, sauces, sauerkraut and other ferments. Also gift options such as hand crafted soaps and local specialty goods. Contact: forksinthedirt.com
swag basket, $50-$125. Silent auction begins Nov. 7. Registration required to join auction and games. Contact: childrensperformingartsmn. org/masque
“RACIAL JUSTICE-LISTENING AND LEARNING” When: Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 Where: Zoom; sign up at scvfoundation. org Details: Conversations of the Valley program about identifying, resisting and responding to racism with a panel led by Jason Jackson, Diversity & Inclusion Consultant for HealthPartners, Inc. Free event.
28TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS AT THE COURTHOUSE
When: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 Where: Pine Point Park, 11900 Norell Ave. N., Stillwater Details: Learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croix Valley home and contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys. Bring binoculars and dress for hiking and weather. Free with a parks vehicle permit; registration is required. All ages. Contact: co.washington.mn.us/parks
When: 3-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20; 10 a.m.4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21; and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 Where: Washington County Historical Courthouse, Details: Wander through the decorated Courthouse for a one-hour session and visit with vendors of unique, hand-crafted items, tour exhibits and the old county jail, and take photos in the holiday display. Friday evening event includes live harp music and door prizes. Advance registration required due to limited capacity. Contact: 651-275-7075 or co.washington. mn.us
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When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 Details: Online meeting hosted by the St. Croix Valley Death Cafe, a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives, or themes. Registration required. Contact: 651-275-8500 or washcolib.org/ events
When: 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26 Where: Old White Bear Avenue N. Details: Annual Thanksgiving Day run/ walk includes 5K and Kids Fun Run options; limited to 225 participants. Race day registration at 7:15 a.m. Post run celebration at Carbones. Contact: mmraces.com
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When: Saturday, Nov. 14 Details: Online event with videos throughout the day beginning at 9 a.m.; in-home dinner, virtual drop-ins, program with games and live auction. Options for famliy meals with or without
When: noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 6 Where: Franconia Sculpture Park, Details: Weekend-long holiday market and bazaar with gifts by local artisans and vendors, and ice skating rink. Contact: franconia.org
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Floyd Alvin Johnson Floyd Alvin Johnson, age 89, of Holmen, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2020, at Bluffview Memory Care in Holmen, Wisconsin. Floyd was born in Buffalo, Minnesota, to the late David and Agnes Johnson on November 10, 1930. He grew up on a farm near Little Falls, MN. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the Army from 1951-1953. He proudly served in the Korean War in 1951. After his time in the Army, he fulfilled his dream of going to college. To pay for college, he alternated semesters by working construction, then attending a semester of college. He took pride in his college degree in Political Science from the University of Minnesota. After college, he went to work for the Federal Government as an IRS Agent in St. Paul, MN. He dedicated over 30 years to this career until his retirement in 1994. An equally important job and passion was Floyd’s leadership in the Chapter 29 National Treasury Employees Union in St. Paul. He had many roles, including President. It was there that he could do what he loved best; negotiate and advocate for fair treatment of all employees. He enjoyed heated negotiations and had the determination to keep the pressure on until he knew that he was satisfied with the results for fellow employees. He married Lornell(Melcher) in 1962 and they enjoyed 58 years of marriage together until her death in February, 2020. Together, they raised two children and many pets in Mahtomedi, MN. Several years after Floyd retired, they moved up to Danbury, WI, where he could be in the woods, free of the hustle and bustle of city living. It was up north where they
continued to be an influential role in the lives of their grandchildren, Tanya and Michael. Anyone who knew Floyd will miss his determination, stoicism, passion for Democratic politics, endless stories at the dining room table, infectious laugh, sense of humor, and his love of red wine and baked goods. He will also be remembered for how much he helped others, his generosity of his time, advice, and skills. He could build, fix, and design anything he needed. He was a very proud dad, grandpa, and great grandpa. He didn’t miss a game, concert, or performance of his children or grandchildren. His family looked up to him and respected his patience, intellect, and work ethic. Floyd is preceded in death by his wife, Lornell, parents, David and Agnes , and five older siblings, Olive, Erling, Constance, Violet, and Wilfred. Floyd is survived by his son, Gregg(Tracey Martinez) Johnson of Webster, WI, daughter, Stephanie(Mic) Bauer of Holmen, WI., grandchildren, Tanya Johnson, Michael Johnson(Abby), Ian Bauer, and great-grandsons, Dom and Derek Vadner. Floyd requested to be buried in the Minnesota State Veteran’s Cemetery in Little Falls, MN. His family will honor him with a graveside ceremony in the spring. The family would like to thank the caregivers at Bluffview Memory Care in Holmen, WI as well as the staff at Amery Memory Care in Amery, WI for the love and care they showed Floyd over the past two years. Floyd was a lifelong admirer of Hubert H. Humphrey. This quote is symbolic of what Floyd stood for as a human being: helping others. “...the moral test of government is how it treats those who are in the dawn of life...the children; those who are in the twilight of life...the elderly; and those who are in the shadow of life…the sick...the needy… and the disabled.”--Hubert H Humphrey
Donald B. Regan Age 91, of North Saint Paul. Founder and Chairman of Premier Banks. Peacefully and prayerfully surrounded by family on Oct. 23. Full Notice to follow. Bradshaw www.bradshawfuneral. com 651-439-5511
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Would you, could you, with a fox? Sustainable Safari says ‘yes’
Kaila Smith and her 1-year-old son Dwight, of Richfield, feed a kangaroo at Sustainable Safari, formerly known as Cock-A-Doodle-Zoo. Red kangaroos are from Australia and are one of the largest marsupials living today. When the babies are born they are about the size of a jelly bean, but they can grow to be over 6 feet tall.
President/CEO David Harvey feeds a couple of emus. Harvey has been with Sustainable Safari since 2017.
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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
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An employee of Sustainable Safari gives some love and attention to an African crested porcupine, one of the largest porcupines in the word. When the babies are born they are about the size of a baking potato. Their quills are soft at birth, but harden in the first few days of life.
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
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.
This baby fennec fox can be found in Africa. Fennec foxes are the smallest foxes in the world. When the babies are born, they weigh about as much as two double A batteries. Their ears are oversized to help dissipate heat from their bodies.
“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.
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Bernard Rappa said he and wife Diane are giving great-granddaughter Mila her first lecture on family, loyalty and trust — three words inscribed on the canoe paddle.
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A response wasn’t expected when Bernard Rappa sent a letter to the White House accompanied by a rather unusual gift. In his letter addressed to Vice President Mike Pence, the 84-year-old Grant resident explained that he was sending a canoe paddle, “probably the most treasured possession I have,” as a gift to President Donald Trump. Thinking the leader of the free world received “all kinds of stuff,” Rappa figured he was being clever by mailing his paddle to Pence and asking the VP to pass his gift on to his boss. It worked. Trump responded on White House stationary thanking Rappa for his “words of support and the wonderful gift.” “This patriotic paddle is testament to the generous spirit of proud Americans,” Trump wrote. “Our country has a long history of drawing on faith and I commend your efforts to instill the values our sacred Nation holds dear.” The letter was signed in black felt pen. Rappa is sure the signature is original because the ink bled through to the back of the paper. He intends to frame the letter. The retired 3M engineer thanked Pence for his leadership in “quelling the fears brought on by the China virus.” He wrote that “you and our President have been directed by God and the two of you have accomplished so much good for our country and the American people.” Rappa also admitted he was giving up the paddle reluctantly. “This canoe paddle has been in my possession through the early years of my marriage,” he said in the letter. “We used it many times with our five boys on vacations canoeing the lakes and streams of Minnesota and Wisconsin. As our family matured and the boys went off to college, this beaten up and worn paddle was retired. It represents many wonderful times and life experiences for us.” He went on to explain that his brother in law, a World War II and Korean veteran, painted the eagle on one side. “A beautiful rendition of what our country stands for,” Rappa wrote. “Proud, strong and unwavering.”
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This led the committee to want to help instill a sense of safety and responsibility in restaurants and the community. Committee members created a pledge for restaurants to make to help community members feel safe. It included language stating that the restaurant was complying with state-set standards for operation amid the pandemic. So far, 51 White Bear Lake restaurants have taken the pledge. “We take our craft very seriously and have always considered ourselves very lucky to be able to showcase our passion for food, beverage and service in a clean, safe environment,” said Daron Close, an owner of Acqua and MIZU and manager of Cabin 61 and Admiral D’s. “Now, more than ever, the safety of our guests and our staff is our top priority.” Bill Foussard, owner of Rudy’s Redeye Grill and White Bear Country Inn, echoed those thoughts. “We are working hard training our team members on all required and suggested guidelines by the CDC and the Minnesota Department of Health,” said Foussard. “We believe in following the protocols, which will keep our guests and team members safe and keep our team members employed. We stress to our guests and team members to do what is right to allow us to continue operating. If we’re shut down, we’re putting a lot of wonderful people out of work.” The committee is also promoting local restaurants and assisting them with making changes. They are working to help restaurants improve their takeout and delivery systems and are putting takeout-only parking spaces in White Bear Lake to ensure people are able to get in and get out in a timely fashion. “The committee and the city have been a huge help and shoulder to lean on. I don’t feel as if I have to navigate this all on my own. I have a family that will listen, understand and help me figure it all out,” said Celine Carlson, owner of Keys Café. The committee is submitting profi les on many restaurants to the local newspaper as well as posting about them online. “We have already seen the effects of this committee,” said Dan Brown, general manager of Brickhouse. “We have people coming in or calling who have seen the articles and want to help support Brickhouse through these winter months.” The committee also has held some photo sessions to show unity among restaurant owners and rallies to get people excited and empower them to forge onward. “Most importantly, they are communicating the fact that all of these food establishments are doing everything we can to provide a safe, sanitary and still enjoyable experience,” Brown said. All restaurant owners interviewed agreed that this committee is doing important work for them. “The White Bear Lake dining scene is such a diverse and strong asset to our community,” said Close. “This group has been able to give us a great amount of support and confidence to continue to grow during uncertain times. Through our discussions, we can all save time by not making individual mistakes or missteps that can cost us time and money, both of which are very limited for us all right now.”
“Some of us could easily slip through the cracks and give up or not be able to handle it on our own,” Carlson said.
A flashback to March Back in March, community members were unable to open their businesses amid the lockdown, and many businesses suffered as a result. “It’s been very challenging,” said Rudy’s Redeye Grill’s Foussard. “On March 20, 2020, we laid off 130 associates. We were down to about 12 team members to operate both Rudy’s and White Bear Country Inn. We communicated by email each week to all team members and we had an incredible group that worked handling whatever job needed to be accomplished.” Since then Rudy’s Redeye Grill and Rooftop has installed a UV blue light LED fi ltration system for all public areas in Rudy’s and the White Bear Country Inn. This system was first installed in the kitchen to keep the cooks safe as they work sideby-side on the hot line. “As we researched and learned more, we installed it in Rudy’s Redeye Grill, the event center, lobby, offices, pool, atrium area, as well as both kitchens,” Foussard said. Since the pandemic began, most banquets, meetings and weddings have canceled except small trainings or meetings of up to 20 people. “When everything was shut down, Rudy’s provided room service, curbside pickup and delivery. We’ve been fortunate with Rudy’s Rooftop being outdoors, and the weather has been good for outdoor dining. Rudy’s Rooftop is now closed due to winter being just around the corner,” Foussard said. In compliance with mandates, 100 seats have been removed from Rudy’s Redeye Grill, which has proved to be challenging. Foussard said the restaurant has been fortunate to have the sales they’ve had. Others described the pandemic as a rollercoaster for their business. “It’s honestly much different today than it was in March,” said Carlson of Keys Café. “The fi rst couple of months were all about keeping busy (with no business) all alone (no employees). I’m grateful to the city to have had a patio and that the state opened us up 50% on the inside.” She noted that one of the biggest hurdles for her business has been battling the unknown. “Will the news tell everyone to stay home, or the government shut us down? Will I or a staff member get COVID, shutting us down for a week or two? I’ve never lived under the conditions where I have absolutely no control over my business,” Carlson said. Despite admitting it is a hard time for everyone, other restaurant owners said they were lucky in the accommodations they were able to provide for guests. “Since COVID hit, Brickhouse has performed very well,” Brown said. “The start was rough with only being able to provide takeout, but with the support of the community we were able to persevere. Once restaurants were allowed to open back up in June, we had a great outdoor dining season.” Close echoed these thoughts. “We consider ourselves very fortunate and are really doing well. This was without a doubt (some) of the most beau-
tiful summer weather we have seen in years. Outdoor dining was in extreme demand, and we are quite lucky that all of our locations have spacious patios allowing safe social distancing.” Both Close’s restaurants and Brickhouse struggled at the beginning of March as many others did. “We had to fi nd ways to remain profitable and maintain a safe environment while also employing and motivating our team who all could have made more money not working on unemployment,” Close said. He noted that his restaurants shifted to curbside pickup the day after everything closed. “We added hard-to-fi nd grocery and convenience items to help our guests limit their visits to the store and have access to staples. We changed our hours and the menus at all locations, adding additional pickup options. We added delivery services, set up online ordering for curbside pickup, changed reservation platforms, modified staffi ng, added many new cleaning systems and employee health screenings,” Close said.
Winter is coming Despite the advantages many restaurants found when the city allowed outdoor seating in the streets, restaurants are bracing for a long winter. “All we ask is that you put your faith in us as much as you feel comfortable. That might be dining in, ordering curbside pickup, giving holiday gift cards, helping us with online reviews or just calling or emailing to say hi,” Close said. Restaurant owners are asking community members to continue to support them throughout this tough season through takeout, curbside, delivery, in-person dining — whatever they can do to help. “This is important, because we have already seen so many businesses close due to this pandemic; without the support from our community, we would see many more shutting down,” Brown said. They are also grateful for the committee’s support. “The effort by this committee, led by Reed Vanderzee, is incredible,” said Foussard. “It’s providing a unified effort by many of our White Bear restaurants and bars to work together and share the message that we are all following CDC guidelines regarding distancing, wearing masks, washing our hands, using sanitizer, as well as training our associates on COVID-19 safety procedures. As a unified voice, we’re able to share the message with our local residents that we are safe, and (that) we are following procedures to help them feel comfortable coming into our restaurants and bars.” “They have been a huge help in bringing the White Bear Lake restaurant community together. It has been such a relief to have open discussions with our local restaurant owners and managers,” Close said. Restaurants are banding together to demonstrate their safety and responsibility amid the pandemic. Now they are asking the community to support them and their efforts to keep everyone they serve and employ safe. “They simply must continue to support all the businesses in whatever way they are most comfortable,” Carlson said. For more information on the ReGrow committee’s work, the pledge and much more, visit the ReGrow’s website at https://regrow-wbl.com/.
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NEWTRAX: Expanding services to deliver meals, help restaurants FROM PAGE 1
we create consistent shifts for Newtrax drivers.” The program is gaining momentum, Olson stated. The program transported more than 1,250 meals in just over a month and, thanks to financial support from the city of White Bear Lake, it has expanded to serve an additional 455 meals to families in the district who are facing financial hardships. Ten area restaurants are participating in the program, so far. The businesses are guaranteed a profitable price per meal, which recently was increased thanks in part to a $20,000 financial infusion from the city, care of the federal coronavirus relief act. The program has also attracted financial support from the Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation, Vadnais Heights Area Community Foundation, the cities of Mahtomedi and Vadnais Heights and the White Bear Lake Area Education Foundation. The biggest surprise? Residents who receive meals are donating what they can to the program to broaden its reach. Pioneer Manor Housing Manager Sherry Spurlock said an unexpected response is that residents who aren’t in need donate for someone who is, and surprise them with a meal. “It’s a pay-it-forward kind of thing,” she noted. Another positive is that seniors “who have been deep in isolation are leaving their apartment to get a meal. So there’s a bit of socialization, too,” added Olson. VFW manager Sheila Parato calls the program “a win-win.” “We’re providing residents with nutritious comfort food that brings a taste from home and restaurants are getting a revenue boost. Times are challenging for the VFW. We didn’t get our usual summer revenue to fall back on. This will help,” she said. Greenbaum pointed out that Newtrax was founded on collaboration and, once again, this innovative program demonstrates that mindset. “The generosity of our fantastic community has again been highlighted through this program,” he said. “From the individual donations, the flexibility of our staff, efforts of area
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restaurants, the financial support of local governments and the outreach of the school districts, we continue to be reminded daily of the opportunities that present themselves when we work together in collaboration.” Anyone wishing to contribute to the program can reach out to Newtrax at 651-846-9301.
The VFW kitchen made 167 spaghetti bake meals with bread stick and side salad for distribu distribution to district families last Wednesday. Manager Sheila Parato calls the Newtrax program a win-win for both residents and restaurants.
Community programs get extra shot of COVID relief WHITE BEAR LAKE — The Newtrax carry-out delivery program is getting another $20,000 from the city's COVID relief fund. Last week, the City Council agreed to divvy up $50,000 from unused nonprofit grant relief. The extra money is being reallocated to several nonprofits in addition to Newtrax, including $10,000 each to the food shelf and YMCA for costs and services related to the pandemic. Of the $20,000 allocated to Newtrax, $10,000 is earmarked for COVID expenses and $10,000 is for the meal delivery program, which supports local restaurants and residents (see separate story). "The (Newtrax) program is really growing legs," observed Tracy Shimek, the city's housing and economic coordinator and funding administrator. "It's an exciting and innovative program to be part of." The increase will help expand frequency of meal deliveries and the number served. Council was reminded that the city received $1.918 million from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act this year. In August, a grant allocation plan was approved that included funding for businesses, nonprofits and residents. Also approved was a personal protection equipment (PPE) reimbursement grant
for churches, a mental health support program and the Newtrax meal delivery program. At the Oct. 27 council meeting, staff recommended a few changes to the fund, which were approved: • $1.49 million in public safety personnel expenses will be submitted as qualified expenditures for September reporting. New guidelines issued by the Treasury Department allow governments to presume payroll for public safety employees through Nov. 15. • Transfer an amount equal to the above from the general fund to the economic development fund for future COVID-related expenses. Placement in this fund provides for administrative flexibility in the timing and distribution of funds to support programs established by the council. Specifically, it allows continuation of the $250,000 emergency housing and child care assistance program into 2021 and extends the timeframe for access to mental health services through Northeast Youth & Family Services (NYFS). The city's CARE relief program regarding NYFS now allows for flexibility in use of the $30,000 allocated. Council approved $10,000 for pandemic-related expenses and $20,000 for mental well-being programming and marketing expenses. • A transfer of $106,000 of the relief fund to the ambulance
fund. The infusion offsets lost revenues resulting from a 10% reduction in billable calls during the stay-at-home order. Also noted by Shimek is a reduction in relief allocation to places of worship. The original $25,000 was reduced to $17,000, or $1,000 each, to the city's seven churches for PPE. The total committed to community support grants from the relief fund to date is $903,076. That amount also includes liquor license rebates totaling $14,620; the Regrow campaign totaling $33,000 and $62,500 for outside party program administration. City expenses that tap the relief fund total $841,150 to date, which includes the ambulance fund increase. The total of both city and community monies is $1,744,227. That leaves $173,773 still unassigned from the $1,918,000 in federal aid. Staff recommends that money be held through the end of the year. "We want to hold fast to the remaining dollars," said City Manager Ellen Hiniker. "There is still shifting to business relief programs. We'll have a better idea end of year." Council agreed. Dollars have not yet been assigned to Cerenity, St. Johns and Regions Hospitals, as discussed in August. Debra Neutkens
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Grundhofer’s Old Fashion Meats ready to expand facility BY BRUCE STRAND CONTRIBUTING WRITER
HUGO — Spencer Grundhofer is a good example of a guy who has built a successful career without spending a dime on college. He learned the meat cutting profession strictly via on-the-job training and ventured out on his own in 2007, opening Grundhofer’s Old Fashion Meats. His business on Forest Boulevard North in Hugo is doing well enough, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, to expand the facility. The Planning Commission and City Council recently gave the go-ahead for a 2,450-square-foot addition to his building. “I started at Nadeau’s Star Market in Hugo, right across from Hugo Feed Mill, boxing custom meat in freezers after school,� said Grundhofer, 48, who attended White Bear Lake High School at the time. “It was me and Larry Nadeau, one of my best friends. His dad, Leon, was the owner. I started receiving a paycheck in 1984, washing the machines and doing general cleanup. Years later, I learned how to cut meat from Jerry (Nadeau) and Dan Nadeau, also sons of the owner.� He worked for the Nadeau’s until 1999, then for Festival Foods as a journeyman meat cutter, through November 2006. Figuring it was time to make his move, he spotted a facility built in 1950 that formerly housed a machine shop
and office space. “I found this building, and I said, ‘You know, I think this will go,’� he said. “Nadeau’s had sold out by then, and I certainly didn’t want to step on their toes. At that point it was game on, and through a lot of hard work, we built the business.� Grundhofer’s website states the company takes pride in developing a wide array of brat and beef stick flavors, with their gummy bear brat by far its best seller. Grundhofer says he’s the main innovator, but employees are encouraged to be creative as well. There’s a cash reward for anyone’s brat flavor idea that sells 100 pounds or more. He has around 15 employees, including a nephew who will eventually take over the business when he retires. Grundhofer’s Old Fashion Meats currently consists of 1,400 square feet of retail area in the front and 1,400 square feet for processing in the back. There’s a second 2,000-square-foot building for storing spices and equipment. The addition, slated to begin construction in late October, will be used for processing and for cooling; the cooler will take up 1,000 square feet. The addition will be located between the two existing structures and will connect them. When the pandemic descended in March, spawning stay-at-home orders and other major precautions, like all
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business owners Grundhofer was worried. But it turned out that demand for his services and products only increased. “We are having a record year,� Grundhofer said, “because, with restaurants closed, people are cooking at home more. I think we are hitting a new era. People are discovering that by cooking at home you can feed more people on less money. It was busy at first, and then went crazy busy.� More concerning is the pandemic’s impact on the agrifood chain: crowded meat processing plants have been shut down for stretches of time or are operating at reduced capacity because plant workers are vulnerable to the virus as they work in close proximity to one another. Grundhofer gets raw materials from three suppliers and has always been able to find products in at least one of them. “When I did, I bought a lot. Instead of two cases, I’d buy 12. It was a tough go. Nobody knew what would happen. They are all open now, but I still have a problem getting pork products for brats.�
SCHOOL BRIEFS Donate new and used clothing to The Closet The Closet, a program operated by the White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation, provides clothing and other items to local families in need. The program is accepting donations from 2-4 p.m. on Thursdays in November and December. Items most needed at this time are snow pants and boots for youth in grades K-5; girls leggings and tops for K-5 and middle school; boys athletic pants and tops for K-5 and middle school; and new socks and underwear for all ages. The drop-off site is located at the Area Learning Center, south door, 2449 Orchard Lane. Those who are not able to drop off items during Thursday hours can schedule an appointment by sending an email to info@wblaef.org.
Century College receives grant for STEM scholarships The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Century College an $825,000 grant to support the retention and graduation of high-achieving, low-income students who are pursuing an academic degree and career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. The award is part of a collaboration between Century College, Normandale Community College and Minneapolis College and led by Augsburg University. The collaboration has a combined budget of $5 million and will provide scholarships to students of up to $7,500 per year as well as internships and research experiences over a five-year period starting
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of MinneVRWD XQGHU DQ DVVXPHG QDPH KHUHE\ FHUWLĂ€HV 7KH DVVXPHG QDPH XQGHU ZKLFK WKH EXVLQHVV LV RU ZLOO EH FRQGXFWHG LV JandL Pet & House Sitting Services 7KH VWUHHW DGGUHVV RI WKH SULQFLSDO SODFH RI EXVLQHVV LV RU ZLOO EH 4915 Morehead Ave White Bear Lake MN 55110 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Lynne S Arnold 4915 Morehead Ave, White Bear Lake MN 55110 Jon M Walker 4915 Morehead Ave, White Bear Lake MN 55110 , FHUWLI\ WKDW , DP DXWKRUL]HG WR VLJQ WKLV FHUWLĂ€FDWH DQG , IXUWKHU FHUWLI\ WKDW , XQGHUVWDQG WKDW E\ VLJQLQJ WKLV FHUWLĂ€FDWH , DP VXEMHFW WR WKH SHQDOWLHV RI SHUMXU\ DV VHW IRUWK LQ VHFWLRQ DV LI , KDG VLJQHG WKLV FHUWLĂ€FDWH XQGHU RDWK 'DWHG 2FWREHU 6LJQHG /\QQH 6 $UQROG Published two times in the White Bear Press on November 4 and 11, 2020.
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of MinneVRWD XQGHU DQ DVVXPHG QDPH KHUHE\ FHUWLĂ€HV 7KH DVVXPHG QDPH XQGHU ZKLFK WKH EXVLQHVV LV RU ZLOO EH FRQGXFWHG LV Abdell Cleaning Services 7KH VWUHHW DGGUHVV RI WKH SULQFLSDO SODFH RI EXVLQHVV LV RU ZLOO EH 2UFKDUG /DQH White Bear Lake MN 55110 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. 2OLYH -R\ &DUWHU 2UFKDUG /DQH :KLWH %HDU /DNH 01 Theresa Kumbah Fahnbulleh 2UFKDUG /DQH :KLWH %HDU /DNH 01 Ruby Viaboh Carter 2UFKDUG /DQH :KLWH %HDU /DNH 01 , FHUWLI\ WKDW , DP DXWKRUL]HG WR VLJQ WKLV FHUWLĂ€FDWH DQG , IXUWKHU FHUWLI\ WKDW , XQGHUVWDQG WKDW E\ VLJQLQJ WKLV FHUWLĂ€FDWH , DP VXEMHFW WR WKH SHQDOWLHV RI SHUMXU\ DV VHW IRUWK LQ VHFWLRQ DV LI , KDG VLJQHG WKLV FHUWLĂ€FDWH XQGHU RDWK 'DWHG 2FWREHU 6LJQHG 2OLYH -R\ &DUWHU Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 28 and November 4, 2020.
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this academic year. Century College will focus efforts on recruiting, retaining and supporting a cohort of STEM students to ensure a successful transition through STEM transfer pathways to four-year universities. In addition, the project will include an education research component led by the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. The goal of the research is to increase the academic success of students through effective mentoring. “This project will provide a tremendous opportunity to support students pursuing an education and career in STEM fields. This support is timely as it aligns with Century College’s strategic plan that focuses attention on reducing equity gaps and strengthening structural opportunities for increased access to success,�
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CITY OF DELLWOOD PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be conducted before the 'HOOZRRG 3ODQQLQJ &RPPLVVLRQ RQ 7XHVGD\ 1RYHPEHU DW S P 7KH PHHWLQJ ZLOO EH KHOG RQ OLQH &RQWDFW &LW\ +DOO DW IRU LQIRUPDWLRQ RQ DWWHQGLQJ WKH PHHWLQJ RU YLVLW WKH &LW\¡V ZHEVLWH DW GHOOZRRG XV Purpose of said hearing would be to consider the request from Kevin Hart, 53 Peninsula Road, for a variance to the side yard setback requirements and to H[FHHG WKH PD[LPXP JDUDJH VL]H &RQWDFW &LW\ +DOO DW WKH QXPEHU DERYH LI you have questions or wish to review the application materials. Joanne Frane, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 4, 2020.
CITY OF DELLWOOD PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be conducted before the 'HOOZRRG 3ODQQLQJ &RPPLVVLRQ RQ 7XHVGD\ 1RYHPEHU DW S P 7KH PHHWLQJ ZLOO EH KHOG RQ OLQH &RQWDFW &LW\ +DOO DW IRU LQIRUPDWLRQ RQ DWWHQGLQJ WKH PHHWLQJ RU YLVLW WKH &LW\¡V ZHEVLWH DW GHOOZRRG us. Purpose of said hearing would be to consider the request from Jim Kelly, 'HOOZRRG $YHQXH IRU D PLQRU VXEGLYLVLRQ WR FUHDWH D SDUFHO RI ODQG QRW meeting the dimensional standards for a new lot due to it lacking frontage on a public right-of-way and not meeting suitable soil requirements. Contact City Hall at the number above if you have questions or wish to review the application materials. Joanne Frane City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 4, 2020.
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said Angelia Millender, Century College president. “Receiving this grant is a testament to the significant value of higher education institutions working together to create intentional bridge opportunities to four-year institutions and our future workforce in high-demand STEM fields.�
Learn about Liberty Liberty Classical Academy is hosting a fall open house at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10. The school is currently enrolling students in grades 1-12 for in-person learning, five days a week. The event is an informational overview held on campus at 3878 Highland Avenue, White Bear Lake. Interested families must RSVP at libertyclassicalacademy.org/fall-2020open-house.
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF MAHTOMEDI SCHOOL BOARD VACANCY Notice is hereby given that the Mahtomedi School Board is accepting appliFDWLRQV WR ÀOO DQ RSHQ VFKRRO ERDUG VHDW E\ DSSRLQWPHQW ,QWHUHVWHG FDQGLGDWHV VKRXOG FRQWDFW WKH 0DKWRPHGL 6FKRRO 'LVWULFW 2IÀFH DW 0DKWRPHGL $YHQXH 0DKWRPHGL 01 RU FDOO IRU LQIRUPDWLRQ RQ WKH DSSOLcation process. Applications are due by noon on Monday, November 9, 2020. )RU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ YLVLW www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 28 and November 4, 2020.
WHITE BEAR MINI STORAGE NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL PROPERTY This is notice of intent to sell property located in units F25 and F30 at White Bear Mini Storage. If Camille Reich fails to pay the balances in full E\ 1RYHPEHU DW $0 DQ 2QOLQH $XFWLRQ ZLOO EH KHOG 1RYHPEHU 12, 2020 at www.storageauctions.net at 9AM. The units appear to contain household items. Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 28 and November 4, 2020.
WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF HEARING REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A 225 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION ONTO THE EXISTING LIQUOR STORE IN THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Town Board of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, will meet at Heritage Hall in said Town on Monday, November 16, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m. to consider the request of the granting of a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a 225 square foot addition onto the existing liquor store in the area lying and being in the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, described as follows: /RW 5REHUW * 0DFND\¡V %DOG (DJOH *DUGHQ /RWV VXEMHFW WR KLJKZD\ DQG H[FHSW WKH 6RXWK IHHW WKHUHRI +LJKZD\ ² %DOG (DJOH /LTXRU
and to hear and pass upon objections and recommendations, if any, and to conduct any and all business incident thereto. Given under my hand this 19th day of October, 2020. PATRICK CHRISTOPHERSON, Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 4, 2020.
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Minnesota students in the class of 2020 earned an average composite score of 21.3 on the ACT college entrance exam. This score placed Minnesota first among the 17 states where 90% or more of students took the exam, despite a 0.1 point drop in average composite score from the 2019 results. Nationally, 49% of 2020 high school graduates took the ACT, earning an average composite score of 20.6. The majority of the class of 2020 took the ACT by fall 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic. It is too early to determine how the pandemic will affect ACT testing and scores of future graduating classes. “Minnesota’s future depends on the success of our students today and I’m proud of the accomplishments of the class of 2020,� said Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker. “We must continue to find ways for our school communities to support all of our students, especially as we work to tackle the disparities in our education system that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. No matter the uncertainties of our present, together we will work to ensure that students of all backgrounds across our state are
ready for what’s next in their lives after high school, whether that’s career or college.� Thirty percent of Minnesota’s class of 2020 met all four ACT college-readiness benchmarks, which is 4 percentage points higher than the national average. Additionally, 77% of Minnesota students who graduated in 2020 were likely to attain the Silver, Gold or Platinum ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate, compared to 70% nationally. To reach a Silver, Gold or Platinum ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate, students must earn a composite score of 17 or higher on the ACT. Overall, ACT scores for Minnesota’s student groups have remained very close over the past five years, meaning gaps between student groups remain the same. ACT annually releases the Condition of College & Career Readiness report, and includes ACT score results from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. National and state ACT Condition of College & Career Readiness 2020 reports are available on the ACT website at act.org. Submitted
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Instead of holding its annual “Candy Buy-Back� program after Halloween this year due to COVID-19, Signature Orthodontics is launching a “School Give-Back� program. For every student who begins orthodontic treatment, Signature Orthodontics will donate $25 to their school's PTO. The program will
Governor Tim Walz (D) and former Minnesota Governors Mark Dayton (D), Tim Pawlenty (R) and Jesse Ventura (I) launched a nonpartisan Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign calling for civility and decency around the election. In the PSA, the group encourages Minnesotans to vote, express conďŹ dence in Minnesota’s safe and secure voting system, and explain why results may not be ďŹ nal on Election Night. View the PSA at mn.gov/governor/news.
Poppy Fun Fashion arrives Poppy Fun Fashion opened Oct. 29 at 2193 Fourth Street in White Bear Lake. Hours are 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday.
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The Bear cross country team assembled at the TCRC XC Challenge. From left are Nate Tobec, Luke Williams, Zach Thomas, Ernie Mattson, Tony Perfetti, Trevor Locke, Ben Mclaughlin, Michael Hoffman, and Sage Durdle.
Bear boys 7th in unofficial state CC meet
Savoring the chance to run against the top teams in the state, the White Bear Lake boys placed seventh of 20 invited teams in an unofficial state meet Friday. “The boys ran their best race of the season,” said Gary Wilson, who coached them as a club team the last two weeks in a volunteer capacity because paid coaches are not allowed to coach after the regular season. Prior Lake was champion in the TCRC XC Challenge’s large school division with 89 points, followed by Stillwater 109 and Wayzata 143 for top three among 20 invited teams. The Bears were seventh with 182. Mounds View was eighth and Roseville 12th as the Suburban East Conference had four of the top 12 teams along with the individual champion, Ethan Var-
gas of Stillwater in 15:54. Twin Cities Runners Club organized the event after the MSHSL called off all fall state competitions due to concerns about the pandemic. Trevor Locke, a senior, led the Bears, placing 20th (16:22), and junior Ernie Mattson was right behind in 22nd (16:23). Zachary Thomas was 51st (16:47), Luke Williams 56th (16:49), Ben McLaughlin 59th (16:49), Michael Hoffman 103rd (17:25), and Tony Perfetti 109th (17:29). Wilson related an anecdote provided by Mattson. In the last kilometer, the Bears’ No. 2 runner heard someone scream “ERNIE, GO-OO-O!” which he said spurred him on. “It was after the race that I realized the person behind that scream was my captain, Zach Thom-
Bear girls 9th in TCRC state invitational
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The White Bear Lake girls cross country team placed ninth among 20 teams in an unofficial state meet on Friday hosted by Twin Cities Running Club at Island Pines Golf Course in Atwater. Melanie Pankow led the Bears, placing 31st (19:03), ending a stellar career. Claire Schneider was 81st (19:52), Lily Schneider 85th (19:58.1), Anna Ryan 86th (19:58.4), Natalie Andres 92nd (20:07), Maggie Blanding 108th (20:38), and Madelyn Bystrom 127th (20:59) The girls were grateful for the chance to run in the TCRC XC Challenge after official state competitions for fall were canceled due to the pandemic.
as, racing just a hundred meters behind me,” Mattson told Wilson. “The strength he had to motivate his teammates while suffering through his own race perfectly embodies who we are as a team.” Thomas ran a personal best by 30 seconds despite not feeling for the last two weeks, Wilson noted. The Bears graduated five of the top seven from last year’s state seventh-place team and came back with another strong year. Coach Dan Kovacich, who attended the Atwater meet said, “I could not be more proud of what these young men did this year.” Bruce Strand
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“We heard about it a couple days before our section. It was a very good opportunity for us, to run one more race,” said Pankow, who’s run in four MSHSL state meets. “It definitely would have been weird not to have a state meet. Running there was different from other state races but we were very excited to be there. I think we did pretty well as a team.” The Bears were coached by Mike Andres, one of the parents. Their normal coach is Patricia Percival. The top three teams were Edina with 79 points, Minnetonka 117, and Highland Park 128. The Bears were ninth with 310 among 20 invited teams. Analee Weaver of Stillwater was individual champion in 17:04.
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Irene was born in Kansas where she met and married Keith. They spent 40 happy years together until his death and raised their four children in WBL: Carol (Pat) McFarlane, Keith (Gail), Kendra (Tom) Bakken, Kristine (Jeff Mack) Powell. She now has 7 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Lucky in love again, she spent 21 years with Jerry Forbes of Cincinnati. She’s enjoyed living in numerous states, traveling the world, spending time with new and old friends and family, keeping active, and hunting for “treasures”. A steadfast, thoughtful friend to many, she is truly a blessing to all who have the fortune to know her. Cheers to you Mom, May your beautiful love light continue to shine for many more years!!
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Lizzie Nelson, senior, tosses up the ball for a serve against Woodbury.
Bears volleyball 1-6, making strides
Bear football moved to Tuesday
White Bear Lake has a 1-6 mark in volleyball after losing last week to Stillwater 25-18, 25-21, 25-22 on Tuesday and Woodbury 25-22, 25-21, 25-18 on Thursday, both at home. “We are taking it one day at a time,” coach Mike Alexander said. “The girls are working hard, and when they improve in one area, there’s always another area they need to improve.” Most of their games have been close. The schedule is more daunting this year because it’s all conference matches during the season being shortened due to the pandemic. “We have a very strong conference,” the coach said. Last year, the Bears were 0-9 in the Suburban East and 9-7 otherwise. Their lone win this year came against Irondale.
White Bear Lake’s home football game against Roseville Area, scheduled for this past Friday, was moved to Tuesday, announced activities director Brian Peloquin. (See presspubs.com for a report on the game.) The Bears had to postpone a game at East Ridge the previous Friday after a player tested positive for COVID-19. Peloquin said the East Ridge game has not been rescheduled at this point. The Bears (1-1) will have two games after that, vs. Lakeville North at home Saturday, Nov. 7, and at Woodbury on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Bruce Strand
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The Mahtomedi Zephyrs improved to 3-1 with a 34-0 rout of South St. Paul at home on Saturday afternoon. “The kids played well and we took what they gave us defensively,” said coach Dave Muetzel. “I liked that we were very consistent.” Johnny DeVore connected with Ethan Loss for a pair of touchdown passes, from 25 yards in the fi rst quarter and 35 yards in the fourth quarter. DeVore was 9-for-17 for 152 yards and no interceptions. In his second term at QB, the 6-4, 210-pound senior has thrown for 716 yards and nine touchdowns with no interceptions in four games. “Johnny is a big, strong kid. He has really fi lled out. He has a good arm and he gets us where we want to go,” Muetzel said. “But it all starts up front. Our line has played well. They have gotten better each week. And we have good receivers.” Loss caught four for 94 yards and intercepted a pass on defense. Dominick Livingston caught four for 64 yards.
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f you love golf and want to improve, winter is actually the best time to make changes in your swing. In the summer, players become so results focused that making changes in your swing is just too difficult. I like indoor simulators because you get instant feedback. The basics you want to know are clubhead speed, face anat impact, Tee Time gle club path and angle of Betsy approach. You can buy your Larey own launch monitor and build a hitting station at your house or go to one of the indoor studios in the St Paul area. If you want to do it at home, you’ll need a 10ft ceiling height. There’s a new indoor facility in White Bear Lake that opened last year, Element Indoor Golf. Think Top Golf but on a smaller scale and indoors. What I like about it is the hydraulic floor tilts so you can simulate different lies. They also feature different mats including fairway, rough and sand. The practice green features a variety of lies, and separate chipping mats which you don’t see very often. They also have a bar and typical golf course fi nger food.
Jordan Hull punched into the end zone twice, from three yards each time, in the second and third quarters. Hull toted the ball 24 times for 131 yards. Tony Neubeck added 30 yards on for carries. Kyle Oswald was 4-for-5 on extra point kicks and punted for times for a 38-yard average. The Zephyrs held the Packers (2-2) to 62 yards passing and 81 yards rushing. Neubeck, at linebacker, made seven tackles (four solo), two tackles for loss, and one quarterback sack. Billy Arlandson had six tackles (three solo) and a sack. Ian Wilson made six tackles (five solo). In this time of pandemic, the squad is grateful to suit up during this short, belated fall season. “We are happy with what we’ve got. Every time we play a game and every time we practice is a good thing,” Muetzel reflected. “And we have been able to avoid getting sick.” Their lone loss was in four overtimes to St. Thomas Academy (4-0) a week earlier. Two regular-season games remain, at North St. Paul on Saturday and at home against Tartan on Thursday.
Zephyr volleyball is 2-2, had 2 postponed
Mahtomedi volleyball had two matches postponed last week, and the Zephyrs have not played since beating Hastings 25-23, 25-23, 22-25, 25-13 on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Matches against Tartan and Henry Sibley were postponed and not yet rescheduled. Aaron Forsythe, activities director, said COVID-19 was the cause of the postponements but could give no more details. The Zephyrs (2-2) were to resume play on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Simley. In the win at Hastings, Jenna Elbers delivered 10 kills and Elizabeth Moseley nine. The team uncorked 19 service aces, with seven by Camryn Petersen, six by Moseley and five by Erin Noel. Moseley also notched nine kills and 15 digs. Bruce Strand
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Oneka Ridge Golf Club in Hugo has added another simulator this year, and offers a variety of leagues to play in. Last year they had 44 teams plus a junior program. What I like about Oneka is they have a trackman launch monitor which is the best one out there. They also offer Callaway club fitting with a full demo cart. If you’re looking for lessons, I’d go with Jon Reigstad. Jon has his own studio in downtown St Paul. His website is mngolfandentertainment.com. Jon and I run the Keller Girls Golf Academy, and he continues that program on Saturdays in the winter. I wanted to mention if you’re interested in video lessons, I teach in the winter from Florida. I use the V1 Golf app, which costs $5. You video your swing, send it to me and I provide you with a detailed voice-over video lesson. Even if you don’t want a lesson, it’s the best golf app for video swing analysis. Don’t forget, your swing is only as good as your body. I’ll write another column with suggestions on golf fitness training that you can do from home. Betsy Larey is an LPGA Professional who has been working with adults and juniors for over 20 years. You can reach her directly at betsylareygolf@gmail.com or call 651-470-2297.
Century College addressing pandemic concerns, carrying on
Regarding student enrollment: “The pandemic has not materially Impacted Century’s overall enrollments for the academic year, summer and fall combined. Enrollment to date, summer and fall, is ahead of this time last year.” The only area affected, he said, was new student enrollment disaggregated for fall, which is down from last year, primarily due to inability to bring new
Regarding mode of instruction: “Face to face courses normally offered by Century were converted to alternative delivery formats, including online and hybrid. Career and technical education courses are primarily being offered face to face, with some (classes) adding online components in order to reduce the number of students on campus.” Regarding changes to faculty, administration or maintenance staffing, Stumme said there has been no change. Pandemic concerns were addressed with the development of a comprehensive guidebook called “Return to Campus Plan — Fall 2020,” that followed applicable executive orders and policies issued by Minnesota Department of Health, Centers for Disease Control, and the Minnesota state system office, Stumme said. This
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and other information can be found on the college web site — www.century.edu/COVID19. Health and safety measures outlined included a daily screening self-assessment, requirement of face coverings, social/physical distancing standards, campus space modifications, and cleaning and sanitizing protocols. “In addition, we are monitoring key indicators of changes in community transmission within a COVID-19 Decision Framework developed by Minnesota State to inform our decisions regarding ongoing mitigation strategies.” Asked what concerns have been expressed by staff, faculty, students and parents, Stumme said no concerns have been expressed. “Century made early decisions, and factored in the health and safety of students and employees at every level.”
WHITE BEAR LAKE CROSS COUNTRY Melanie Pankow, White Bear Lake cross country captain, was the first Bear into the chute every meet this season, capped by her 31st-place finish in 19:03 at the Twin Cities Running Club’s unofficial state meet Friday at Island Pines Golf Course in Atwater, leading her team to a ninth-place finish. The 5-foot-3,117-pound senior placed sixth in the section meet (19:44) and fourth in the conference meet (19:17). She has run in five state meets with the Bears. Her all-time best time for 5,000 meters was 18:38 as a junior at Nike Regionals in Sioux Falls.
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Congratulations to this years VHEDC Award recipients!
Liz Moscatelli, VHEDC Executive Director and Vadnais Heights Mayor Heidi Gunderson.
VHEDC Business Leader Award honoring Gerry Urban.
VHEDC Board Member Kyle Sommer presenting Rising Star Award to Molly Weibel.
Rising Star Award Winners - Michael McGarthwaite, Molly Weibel, Erik Goebel, Jennifer Bennett and Meghann Welch.
If you would like to watch the virtual awards dinner presentation, go to VHEDC.com
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L-R: Fresh Paint Owner Larry Zack, Business Achievement Award; Right4 Your Business Owner Cindy O’Donovan, Keith Warner Standard of Excellence Award and Newtrax Executive Director Mike Greenbaum, Community Partnership Award.
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WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
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Local restaurant owners make Safe Dining Pledge to you
Paul Dols | Press Publications
White Bear Lake restaurants care deeply about the safety of the residents, workers and their guests. The Safe Dining pledge is a shared commitment to taking the precautions necessary for all of us to stay safe following the recommended public health guidelines.
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We took the pledge: King’s City Kowalski’s Leann Chin Lunds & Byerly’s Manitou Grill & Event Center Margaux’s Table McDonald’s Meet Market Mizu Japanese PLNT BSD Pagoda Restaurant Pino’s Pizza & Pasta Pizzeria Pezzo Rudy’s Redeye Grill Sam Thai Stadium Sports Bar & Grill Subway Taco John’s The Alchemist The Anchor Coffee House VFW Post 1782 Vegan East WBL Pizza Man Washington Square Bar & Grill White Bear Bar
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617 Lounge Acqua Restaurant and Wine Admiral D’s American Legion Ban Thai Beartown Lounge & Restaurant Big Wood Brewery Black Sea Brickhouse Food & Drink Burger Bar Cabin 61 Carbone’s Pizza Caribou Coffee Casa Lupita Cobblestone Café Culver’s Cup & Cone Dairy Queen Don Julio Donatelli’s Restaurant Grandma’s Bakery Ha Long Bay Ingredients Cafe JJ’s Bierstube Keys Café