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Veteran recalls time in US Army, Vietnam BY NOELLE OLSON SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR
“You realize very quickly that you are in a different world, and you learn to be very adaptable,” Vietnam Veteran John Abbott said about his time in Vietnam. Abbott, of Shoreview, was drafted into the Army after he graduated from Brown University in 1968. “I volunteered to go to Officer Candidate School (OCS), and one of reasons I did it was I thought maybe the war would be over by the time I graduated,” he said. “The first memory that I have of the Army was the traumatic induction process.” Abbott said basic training at Fort Dix in New Jersey was a time of soul-searching and pain. “When we faltered, we felt the same shame as when we were belittled and screamed at by our drill sergeants,” Ab-
bott said. “I remember hearing the ice break as we jumped into our shooting pits. We had to stand in freezing water during our rifle firing practice.” After basic training, Abbott went to Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri for combat engineer training. “We were shamed a little less, but the training was a lot harder,” he said. “I recall that our final challenge was a three-day mission to build a floating bridge over a wide river. We marched 5 miles through snow to get to our campsite.” He continued, “The problem was, the bridge could not be built because the river was frozen. The senior sergeant ordered men with sledgehammers to be strapped to a floating platform. After they broke the ice away, the rest of us began to build the floating bridge.” Abbott then headed to Fort Benning in Georgia for OCS.
“It was the most demanding and character-building six months of my life,” he said. “After graduation, I became a commissioned second lieutenant in the infantry.” Vietnam At the end of 1971, Abbott received orders to go to Vietnam. “It was when we walked out of the aircraft at Tan Son Nut airport out of Saigon that I knew I was in another world,” he said. “The clawing heat and the rancid smells were overwhelming.” Abbott spent his first week in Vietnam at a training school to learn the history, culture and language of the Vietnamese people. Then he was sent to Da Nang to join a mobile advisory team (MAT). “I spent 10 1/2 months in free-fire zones in Vietnam,” he said. “The first
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Art to tell of trauma, healing BY RANDY PAULSON STAFF WRITER
WHITE BEAR LAKE — When words failed to convey the emotions she felt following a traumatic incident in her youth, Michelle Hoge turned to her lifelong passion for painting. The 55-year-old White Bear Lake artist will showcase her collection of canvas creations at an open house exhibit from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, in her upstairs studio in the Getty Cowork building. Hoge’s exhibit, titled, “Finding Me: PTSD, Trauma, Addiction, Recovery,” visually depicts her feelings following a near-fatal physical assault she experienced when she was 18 years old. Her artwork also illustrates her ensuing post-traumatic stress disorder and yearslong addiction to alcohol and drugs. “I was able to express my feelings on paper when it's not always easy to talk about,” Hoge said. “So many people are suffering from PTSD and addiction, and I just want to give people hope.” She studied fine arts at the College of Associated Arts in Saint Paul and then at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design in Minneapolis but did not complete her degree. Hoge said she was still in shock from the assault at the time. Hoge’s paintings include dark-toned self-portraits and brighter landscape pictures that capture scenes from her travels across the country. Some of those sites include Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa
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Flying fish sighting While most other local residents found shelter indoors, Mitch and Tatiana Hill took advantage of the recent extremely windy conditions and successfully launched and flew their flexible and resilient fish-shaped kite at Wedgewood Park in Mahtomedi. Wind gusts in access of 50 mph were reported at the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport. The high winds and cooler temperatures signaled the end to a string of warm, above average early November days. Meteorologists are predicting rain, snow showers and closer to average temperatures leading into November.
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VETERAN: 2 Bronze Star Medals earned in Vietnam FROM PAGE 1
This Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, celebrate those who have served by attending a local event to honor veterans and their families.
• Drive-thru free veterans breakfast
8-10 a.m.-Harbor Crossing, 4650 Centerville Road, White Bear Lake-Veterans can drive thru the parking lot to receive a free breakfast sandwich, hashbrowns and orange juice. RSVP-651762-6121 or vseidl@preshomes.org
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9:30-11 a.m.-White Bear Senior Center, 2484 E County Road F-Honoring the men and women who served our country with coffee and sweets, and a brief presentation at by VFW Post 1782 at 10 a.m.-651-653-3121
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11 a.m.-2 p.m.-VFW Post #1782, 4496 Lake Avenue S., White Bear Lake-Veterans and a guest receive a meal compliments of the VFW Auxiliary. Donations of non-perishable food items for food drive requested-vfwpost1782.org
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11 a.m.-2 p.m.-American Legion Post 39, 2678 E 7th Ave., North St. Paul-Guaranteed to bring back memories of dining in the mess hall, veterans will receive free lunch of chipped beef on toast and fruit cup. Family members can order from menu. Open to the public-651-354-0064
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5 p.m.-Veteran’s Memorial Park, Mahtomedi-Join members of American Legion Kramer-Berg Post 507 and other veterans and family members for a celebration honoring service men and women. The Mahtomedi High School Choir will perform National Anthem.
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five, I had led MAT I-28 around the outskirts of Da Nang. The last 5 1/2 months, I had been leading my present MAT I-20 in Quang Nam province.” Abbott received two Bronze Star Medals during his year of service in Vietnam. One medal was for: • Distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with the military operation against a hostile force. • Exhibiting sound judgment and a sense of urgency, which earned him the respect of both Vietnamese and American personnel. • A degree of maturity far beyond his years. • His keen awareness of the problems inherent in a combative environment. The other medal was for heroism in connection with military operations against hostile forces. A summary of the incident: “While accompanying the 101st Regional Force Battalion on an operation, a booby trap was detonated, severely wounding four Regional Force soldiers walking immediately behind Lieutenant Abbott. Simultaneously, the unit came under intense enemy fire. The soldiers of the 101st, in an effort to maneuver and suppress the enemy fire, accidentally detonated another booby trap, this time killing and wounding seven Regional Force soldiers, including the acting commander, the battalion S3 and other staff members. The troops, seeing their commander fall and under extremely heavy fire, started to falter and become disorganized. Abbott, momentarily shaken by the death of his close friend and counterpart, immediately took command of a critical situation and physically relocated approximately 20 Regional Force soldiers who laid down a base of fire while he exposed himself to both intense enemy fire and booby traps in order to rescue wounded soldiers in the midst of a grass fire
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ignited by the second booby trap. After assisting the medic and doing what he could for the wounded, he proceeded to reorganize the command group and arrange a medical evacuation for the dead and wounded.” Abbott said this battle is one he will remember for the rest of his life. One of the happiest moments in Abbott's life was when got out of the Army and returned home to Minnesota. “I was hugged by my family, I felt my mother's tears of happiness on my cheek, I felt my dog Taffy's cold nose and warm tongue on my hand,” he said. “I was back in my real world.” With only his army duffel bag, Abbott headed to Australia to get his Master of Business Administration at New South Wales University. He met his wife Lynne at the Whiskey a Go-Go in Kings Cross in 1972. The two were married in December of that year. The couple have three children — Briodi, Kris-
ti and Lauralea, and eight grandchildren. They lived in Australia for 48 years while running a consulting company. Since Abbott had family in Minnesota, the couple traveled back and forth from Australia to the U.S. for visits. He sold his company and is retired. He spent time in White Bear Lake before moving to Shoreview. Abbott, a 1964 graduate from Mounds View High School, said some of his favorite memories were sock hops, theater club performances, serving as class president and playing goalie for the high school hockey team. “I still keep in contact with many of my classmates,” Abbott said. “As I reflect back on my life, I realize that many of the best examples of leadership that I have experienced were not on the battlefields of Vietnam or in executive offices of multinational businesses, but on the frozen ice of the outdoor hockey rink of the Mounds View Mustangs.”
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Willernie American Legion Post 507 to honor Vets A Veterans Day ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Memorial Park (formerly Triangle Park). The event will be hosted by American Legion Post 507. The Mahtomedi High School choir will perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America.” American Legion Post 507 is looking for new members. Post 507 3rd District Commander and Adjutant Gary Richardson said anyone who has served
one day of active duty in the military is eligible to become a member. Since Post 507 does not have a restaurant, they have charitable gambling at Frigaard's Bar, located at 307 Stillwater Road and Roma Restaurant & Brewery, 310 Stillwater Road, both in Willernie. Funds raised are donated to many organizations in the area. Post 507 meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the barber shop, 319 Stillwater Road, in Willernie.
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Contests announced for student writers, artists White Bear Center for the Arts is launching two annual contests for high school students to share their talents with the larger community. The Write Now! High School Writing Contest is an opportunity for students to submit their original writing in one of five categories: poetry, short story, persuasive essay, creative nonfiction and spoken word. The contest is free to enter. Winners will receive cash prizes, the chance to be part of WBCA's literary magazine, “Repose,” and recognition at an awards ceremony later in the spring. Submissions are being accepted now through Feb. 15, 2023. Students in grades 9-12 from throughout the Northeast Metro area are also invited to showcase their work in the High School Visual Arts Contest. Students can submit work in a variety of media including, but not limited to, painting, drawing, photography, ceramics and sculpture. Entry is free and young artists will have the opportunity to have their work professionally displayed in the Ford Family Gallery. Cash prizes will also be awarded. Submissions for the High School Visual Arts Contest are open now through March 31, 2023. For more information or questions about the contests, call WBCA at 651-407-0597 or go to whitebeararts.org.
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Name recommendations are currently being accepted for consideration related to Sunrise Park Middle School, which will close its doors on Cedar Avenue and be relocated to the McKnight Road site that was once home to Mariner High School and is currently home to White Bear Lake Area High School - South Campus. Recommendations will be accepted through Nov. 28. Find additional information and the submission form as a District News post on www.isd624.org.
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MORAL EXCELLENCE COMES about as a result of habit. We become just by doing just acts, temperate by doing temperate acts, brave by doing brave acts.” Aristotle
Taking an inventory of our habits and where we can improve can be difficult. Questioning a spouse or good friend would give us a good start. For parents, remember it starts when children are very young. INFLATION IS AFFECTING every one of us with higher costs, primariAbout the ly gasoline and heating fuel. But the grocery store prices are also shockTown ing. I think every one of us finally reGene Johnson alizes we are paying for the price of excess government spending. They are borrowing and printing trillions of dollars. This is based on a research fellow, E. J. Antoni of The Heritage Foundation. It’s very difficult to survive when the rate of inflation continues over 8%. Americans are going to have to be concerned about interest rates on debt. That’s going to climb as we go on. That will undoubtedly slow the sale of homes and perhaps even limit the size of homes that people can afford to finance. Over the last five years it is estimated that mortgages have gone up 80%. In many cases, people won’t be able to afford homes, which we have always considered important in this country. We have a large part of our population owning homes which helps in growing their net worth. It’s not just home loans that will cost people more, but credit cards, auto loans and student loans are all part of the debt mix. The question we don’t know is how is this going to be for the holiday shopping mix? The country needs a balanced budget. If it were balanced, these interest rates would not have been going up as fast. We need more cooperation with Congress, the president and the feds. The way we are going is a viscous circle and we have a huge problem in controlling this inflation. SOME WISDOM FROM Steven Covey. “Every human has four endowments—self-awareness, conscience, independent will, and creative imagination. These give us the ultimate human freedom … the power to choose, to respond, to change.” I THINK IT is dangerous in America when the far left and the far right try to reset our country with our economy and our way of life. I receive information from Hillsdale College and an article by Michael Rectenwald in an issue of their Imprimis described the economy goals of the great reset as “capitalism with Chinese characteristics—a two-tiered economy with profitable monopoly and the state on top and socialism for the majority below.” We need balance in our government and we need to respect the way our Constitution developed a way of life that has been successful when there is a large middle class. We are now in a major cultural shift and some of these ideals and values appear to be eroding. The Hillsdale College report indicated that during the COVID-19 pandemic, support for socialism among 16 to 23 year olds jumped to 49% and socialism also increased in popularity among all ages. That’s another reason why we need to be conscious of what’s going on in the classrooms. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.
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n behalf of our students and staff at Mahtomedi Public Schools, I want to thank the Mahtomedi area community for the many ways they are engaging in our schools this fall. We have a dedicated community that cares about our school district and acts as a partner in educating our children. On Oc7 and 14, Movers & tober our families and area businesses Shakers supported our elementary Barb Duffrin PTO Fun Run events with over 200 volunteers and raised over $30,000 for our elementary schools. On October 10, over 150 people attended the community Fab Lab 11th Anniversary Celebration. Attendees included students, district residents, families of current students and alumni, as well as Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation (MAEF) board members and donors. The event included a rocket launch, a program with speakers, showcases of clubs, tours of the Fab Lab, and videos from Mahtomedi
alumni and Fab Lab partners. On October 26, MAEF hosted a Rise and Shine event where students and staff showcased how our community and MAEF donors havesupported students to pursue their passions at our schools. The students’ exceptional learning stories showcased student agency, excellence, and impacting the greater good. We heard stories from students about developing a patent-pending engineering design, advocating for peers, developing and presenting research on antibodies for COVID-19 treatment, and peer mentoring opportunities. I encourage you to visit www. maefgives.org and watch these incredible student stories. Our partnership with our community includes a shared sense of care and investment in our district. Recently, we released our 2022 Annual Report which you can find on our website and includes the achievements we made during the 2021-22 school year. We are proud ofhow our district balanced academic excellence and wellness for our students. We value the opportunity to build connections, share with you the teaching and learning in our schools, and hear your
feedback and ideas. We invite the community to join us for upcoming engagement events in November. District community members can see first-hand the teaching and learning projects that highlight our district and building-level strategic plans at our Zephyr Learning Showcase on November 17 from 6:15-6:45 pm before the School Board meeting at the Mahtomedi District Center. On November 28 at 5 p.m. and November 29 at 10 a.m., we will continue our Dessert & Dialogue series at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church and the topic will be belonging. If you are looking for more of an informal opportunity to connect and chat with our Mahtomedi School Board members, you can join us for Coffee & Conversations on December 8 and February 23 from 6:15-6:45 pm at the Mahtomedi District Center. There are many ways you can get engaged and involved with our schools. You can find a list on our website athttps://www. mahtomedi.k12.mn.us/engagement Barb Duffrin, Superintendent, Mahtomedi Public Schools
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Alarm sounding on climate The darker periods of our history still persist and linger in varying degrees throughout the world, while one potential consequence of our modern age poses a sum of these darknesses for future mankind if left unabated – a consequence whose alarm has sounded for many decades by the scientific community. Namely that of a warming planet. Albeit these consequences are already in force today, they are sure to get worse and made manifest in legion of form if we fall asleep at the helm. The author does not intend whatsoever to instill fear in any way, it is only that poverty, disease, starvation, massive numbers of refugees, human-trafficking, droughts, floods, fires, war, coastal areas around the world inundated by ris-
ing water, along with many areas of the planet left uninhabitable are of a world that will not yield to what the best research has to offer. For those who don't believe, we have known about carbon and its ability to change the earth's temperature since the 19th century. Starting with Joseph Fourier, who made calculations for what the world should feel like absent a greenhouse effect. Furthermore, several studies attempting to discover how much published climate science research states that climate change is influenced by humans found that about 97% of climate experts agree that humans are contributing to climate change. If you're still not convinced, read or watch “Merchants of Doubt” by Naomi Oreskes. It details how the fossil fuel industry hired the same people and used the same tactics as big tobacco when they
had attempted to hoodwink the public into thinking that smoking did not cause cancer. So, in short, we must ensure our children live in a world compatible with their needs, free from the pain and suffering climate change is sure to bring if we do nothing. Though doing our individual parts is helpful, it is equally helpful that we vote conscious of how our elected officials feel about climate change. Together, we really can effect positive change and help create a healthy world through electing politicians that care about the environment. Matthew Helgeson White Bear Lake
Former hockey star pens book about a player's dream Q: Tell us a little about yourself. A: I’m a former high school and college hockey player and current White Bear hockey coach who has written a picture book. Which I know on the surface seems like it might not be a natural fit, but I’ve also worked in children’s publishing for the past 15 years, so I know what goes into making a good story. Q: What inspired you to write this book? A: I am entering into my fourth season coaching and have had the opportunity to coach two of my three kids — my two girls. Stepping onto the ice for the first time can be daunting. What can you expect? What will your teammates be like? What will you do? This book should alleviate some of those first-time jitters while also (hopefully) making readers laugh. Q: Provide a brief overview of the book. A: A hockey player arrives at his first hockey practice and starts to imagine his life as a hockey star. Q: What do you hope readers will gain from “I’m Going to Be a Hockey Star?” A: Dream big!
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Q: Who are your favorite authors? A: That’s an impossible question for me, as there are too many to name. In terms of picture books, I love Mac Barnett for his humor and Dan Santat for his ingenuity. Q: Where can Press readers find the book? A: The book releases Nov. 8 and can be preordered online wherever books are sold: Indiebound, Target, Barnes & Noble and Amazon. I know some local bookstores are picking it up too, like Red Balloon in St. Paul and Wild Rumpus in Minneapolis. Q: Is this your first book? A: With a background in children’s publishing, this is not the first book I’ve authored or had my hand in. But it is definitely the one to date that is closest to my heart! Q: Do you have any plans for future works? A: I have a couple picture books I’m working on in my spare time (which admittedly I do not have much of now that it’s hockey season), as well as some ideas for longer books that I hope to write one day. I’ve had several people ask me when I’m going to write a companion to this book that stars a little girl, so I’ve also been thinking a lot about what that would look like. Q: Anything else you would like to add? A: The story may feature a little boy as the main character, but the team reflects the diversity of hockey today — I made sure of that! My hope is that all future hockey stars will see themselves
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• Residents in the 11000 block of Isleton Avenue N. on Oct. 9 reported an attempted scam using the Target Circle app. Scammers pretend to be Target Circle representatives to trick members into handing over vital financial and personal information. • Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies conducted a traffic stop Oct. 10 in the 9000 block of 75th Street N. for speeding and hands-free cell phone violation. • An unidentified individual was arrested on a warrant Oct. 14 in the 11000 block of Julianne Avenue N. • Deputies conducted a traffic stop Oct. 15 for crossing the solid double yellow centerline while passing in the 7000 block of Manning Avenue N. • A male was arrested for trespassing Oct. 15 in the 9000 block of 75th Street N.
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• An unidentified individual was arrested on a warrant at 1:57 a.m. Oct. 10 in the 7000 block of Hilton Trail N. after deputies responded to a report of someone hindering traffic. • Five juveniles previously banned from an establishment
in the 1000 block of Wildwood Road were reported Oct. 10 for being on scene again. • Residents on 69th Street N. on Oct. 11 reported two loans fraudulently taken out in their name. • A motorist was arrested at 11:44 p.m. Oct. 11 in the area of Quail Street and Mahtomedi Avenue after deputies responded to a vehicle stopped in the road, impeding the flow of traffic. During the traffic stop, deputies ran the license plate number of the vehicle's registered owner through their mobile computer database and discovered the driver's status. The tabs on the vehicle had also expired. • A Minnesota motorist was cited Oct. 12 on southbound Mahtomedi Avenue at Spruce Street for displaying license plate tabs that expired in 2019. • Loretta Lane residents on Oct. 14 reported a credit card account opened in their name at Bank of America. • Scrap was reported stolen continually from a Wildwood Road address at 3:26 a.m. Oct. 15. • A vehicle hit-and-run reported at 10:05 p.m. Oct. 15 on Long Lake Road turned out not to have been a hit-and-run, because the vehicle was not actually hit, after all. Deputies had already arrived on scene when the complainant realized that fact.
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• A westbound motorist was cited for driving after revocation at 1:01 a.m. Oct 15 on Highway 36 over Hilton Trail N., after deputies conducted a traffic stop for expired registration.
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RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township:
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• An Anoka woman, 56, was arrested for DWI Oct. 11 in the 300 block of Highway 96, after patrolling Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies northbound on Rice Street observed her vehicle having trouble staying in its lane and almost driving into the ditch twice. During field sobriety testing, the driver registered a blood alcohol content of 0.36. She has been charged in Ramsey County Court with three gross misdemeanor offenses: DWI, driving after cancellation and test refusal. • An unknown woman was reported for shoplifting Oct. 11 at the Walmart in the 800 block of County Road E, after she tried to walk out of the store with $508.96 in merchandise she didn't pay for. She was stopped, and loss prevention employees recovered the items. She fled in a blue Nissan Altima without license plates. • A shotgun was reported found Oct. 12 in the 300 block of Bankers
Drive and turned over to deputies. • A Vadnais Heights man, 31, was cited for violating an order for protection (OFP) Oct. 12 following an incident in the 1000 block of County Road D. After a Keep Our Kops Safe (KOPS) alert was issued, the suspect was arrested by Blaine Police. • A resident in the 3800 block of Edgerton Street reported a burglary overnight Oct. 12-13, following a forced entry through a detached garage service door. Two bicycles were stolen. • A St. Paul woman reported losing her wallet at the Target store Oct. 13 after she left it behind in a shopping cart. It was not there when she returned for it 10 minutes later. • A landlord in the 400 block of Walker Drive reported $19,000 worth of items stolen from his home Oct. 13 after he returned home from evicting a tenant and found the items missing. • A Pine City man, 58, is suspected of leaving the scene of a hit-andrun accident in the 800 block of County Road E Oct. 14 after witnesses observed his red pickup truck back into another vehicle in a parking lot. The sub-
ject was seen exiting his truck to view the damage before leaving the scene. After witnesses identified the suspect, an insurance request form was mailed out to him. • A resident in the 4200 block of Thornhill Lane reported the license plate stolen from his vehicle Oct. 14, after he discovered it missing while he was at the post office. When he returned home, he saw the screws lying on the ground where he had last parked. The plate was recovered by Woodbury Police four hours later. • A Maplewood woman, 26, was cited Oct. 15 at the Walmart for being caught concealing $151.73 in merchandise and passing all points of sale. A trespass notice and misdemeanor theft citation were mailed to the suspect's address.
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• Residents in the 5200 block of Bald Eagle Blvd. E reported a parked vehicle, street signs and a dock damaged overnight Oct. 14-15, apparently by a vehicle that hit them. Gray Tesla bumper parts were found on the ground in the area.
WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • A Farmington man was arrested for obstruction in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Oct. 27. • Attempted auto theft was reported in the 1500 block of Park Street Oct. 27. • A shoplifter hit an employee and then fled in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Oct. 27. • Theft was reported in the 3500 block of McKnight Road Oct. 27. • Harassment was reported in the 2100 block of Roth Place Oct. 27. • Fraud was reported in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road Oct. 27. • An abandoned boat was recovered in the 1400 block of Birch Lake Blvd. Oct. 27. • Online fraud was reported in the 4800 block of Sandra Lane Oct. 28. • A citation was issued for code enforcement in the 3900 block of Van Dyke Street Oct. 28 because a subject was using a camper as a dwelling. • Fraud was reported in the 2400 block of South Shore Blvd. Oct. 28. • Theft was reported in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road and the 2100 block of Orchard Lane Oct. 28. • Officers responded to a disorderly person in the 3500 block of Rooney Place Oct. 28. • Loitering juveniles were reported in the 2000 block of County Road E Oct. 28.
• Officers mediated a dispute in the 1700 block of Highway 96 Oct. 29. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested on a gross misdemeanor warrant for possession of a controlled substance in the 3100 block of Century Avenue Oct. 29. • A report of shots fired in the 3800 block of Hoffman Road Oct 29 was unfounded. • Theft was reported in the 1000 block of Highway 96 Oct. 29. • Officers investigated criminal damage to property in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Oct. 30. • Officers responded to a noise disturbance and a disorderly male in the 3600 block of Highland Avenue Oct. 30. • Harassment was reported in the 2000 block of County Road F Oct. 30. • Burglary was reported in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Oct. 30. A man was located in the area and told to stay away from the property. • Theft was reported in the 2100 block of Orchard Lane Oct. 30. • Trespassing was reported in the 3600 block of Bellaire Avenue Oct. 30. A White Bear Lake man was cited for trespassing in the same area the following day. • Officers assisted with a dispute in the 1700 block of Ninth Street Oct. 30. • Theft was reported in the 3400 block of Willow Court Oct. 30.
• Domestic assault was reported in the 4100 block of Hoffman Road Oct. 30. • Officers responded to a disorderly man in the 2500 block of Spruce Place Oct. 30. • Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Birch Street and Highland Avenue but were unable to locate anyone. • A Vadnais Heights man was arrested for DWI in the 1500 block of Goose Lake Road Oct. 30. • Golf clubs were stolen from a garage in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue Oct. 31. • Two men were trespassed from a business in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Oct. 31. In a separate incident, credit cards were reported stolen later that day at the same address. • A license plate was stolen in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road Oct. 31. • Officers responded to a dispute in the 5100 block of Long Avenue Oct. 31. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested for domestic assault and controlled substance violations Nov. 1 in the 1700 block of Highway 96. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 2100 block of Fourth Street Nov. 1. • A man was trespassed from a complex in the 4000 block of Bellaire Avenue Nov. 1. • Shoplifting was reported in the
2100 block of Fourth Street Nov. 1. • Fraud was reported in the 4600 block of Carolyn Lane Nov. 1. • Officers responded to a civil issue in the 2000 block of Floral Drive Nov. 1. • A vehicle was stolen in the 3500 block of Century Avenue Nov. 2. • Officers responded to a civil problem in the 5000 block of Woodcrest Road Nov. 2.
PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF Donate to Holiday Food Drive, see Santa The White Bear Lake Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and the White Bear Lake Police are collecting food for the White Bear Lake Food Shelf. Specific items requested are holiday baking ingredients such as flour, sugar, and sprinkles, as well as single-serve food items. Donations can be dropped in the lobby of the White Bear Police station from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. The police station is located at 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake. Along with food donations, bring the family for a visit with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 1 to 4 p.m.
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Hopkins Schoolhouse Committee given a bit more time for plan BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
HUGO — The volunteer committee that has been tasked with developing a plan for the old Hopkins Schoolhouse has been granted a bit more time before it reveals what it has been working on over the last several months. About six months ago, the City Council tasked the Hopkins Schoolhouse Committee with finding community volunteers to research what could be done to the schoolhouse and how it could be funded. Efforts would likely save the building from being demolished. The council gave the committee a six-month deadline. City Administrator Bryan Bear explained that the group of volunteers has been meeting regularly over the past six months, but needs a bit more time. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED “They have spent a tremendous amount of time The Hopkins Schoolhouse Committee has two more months working on this project to come up with a solution,” before it has to report back to the City Council on its plans Bear said. “We (City Clerk Michele Lindau and for the old schoolhouse located off of 170th Street N. and I) think that the group has made some very good Highway 61 in Hugo. progress. They are organized; they have a plan that is not quite ready to present, but it is coming together. I would hate to have the council review this plan before patch for a hole on the roof. Bear explained that the patch would involve some plywood as well as tarps. it is quite ready … A couple more months feels like It would require ongoing maintenance and only be a the right answer.” “temporary fix.” The patch would be funded both via Bear didn’t give many specifics about the plan, but funds raised by the committee as well as an in-kind said it involves transforming the schoolhouse into a donation from the contractor who will perform the heritage center, and its possible use as a recreation work. hub. Bear said the toughest part for the committee has been coming up with funding sources, whether that be donors and/or grants. STAY UP TO DATE Mayor Tom Weidt said he had no problem giving the committee a bit more time to continue its efforts. “I’m To stay up to date on the Hopkins Schoolhouse Restoglad to hear that there is some progress being made ration Committee’s work for the old schoolhouse, join and some ideas out there,” he said. the “Hopkins Schoolhouse & Heritage Center” group Ultimately, the City Council asked the committee on Facebook or to report back around Dec. 31. The council also gave Daily Mass visit hopkinsschoolhouse.org Tuesday, 6:00 pm, Wednesday & Friday, 9:00 am its blessing for the committee perform a temporary Thursday,to 9:00 am (Jun - Aug), 9:15 am (Sep - May) Daily Mass Tuesday, 6:00 pm, Wednesday & Friday, 9:00 am Thursday, 9:00 am (Jun - Aug), 9:15 am (Sep - May) Weekend Masses Saturday, 5:00 pm. Sunday, 9:00 am. CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL Sunday, 11:00 am. Sacrament of Reconciliation: www.stjudeofthelake.org Friday 7:45 - 8:45 am Saturdays 3:30 - 4:30 pm 651-426-3245 | 700 Mahtomedi Avenue, Mahtomedi By appointment
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Bear added that the decision to allow the patch would not influence the council’s decision on whether it decides to demolish the building. Council Member Dave Strub suggested the committee consider some signage on site while the project is happening. He noted it could generate more interest in terms of volunteers and donors. “If it has been sitting empty and nothing is happening and all of a sudden something is happening, you might just get some eyes on the place and be able to attract some more committee members or more sponsorship,” Strub said.
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The City Council will allow the Hopkins Schoolhouse Restoration Committee to temporarily patch the roof to prevent further water damage to the old Hopkins Schoolhouse. Precise Exteriors LLC in Hugo has agreed to install the cover/patch on the roof for cost, saving the project an estimated $2,500.
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When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: ECFE hosts event for parents of children birth-12 months with presentation on infant massage, refreshments,and free gift. Registration required. Contact: mahtomedi.ce.eleyo.com
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Area police departments use power of social media
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Several area police departments have found social media to be a great tool to help find the homes of lost dogs.
These days, social media newsfeeds can be filled with a lot of negativity. However, some area police departments won’t let that stop them from using the power of the online tool for something positive. A couple of years ago, the White Bear Lake Police Department (WBPD) started posting photos of lost pets, mainly dogs, on its Facebook page in hopes of finding their owners. Chief Julie Swanson explained that the department was utilizing a provider in Maplewood to bring lost pets home too, but the facility closed down. The department then signed a new contract with St. Paul Animal Control, which was quite a bit farther away than the previous provider. “As a result, we started posting the dogs, because the reality is that most people go looking for their dog as soon as it's missing,” Swanson said. “We are always looking for things to post, to have fun with the public, and just having fun with the dogs, because we all love dogs.” The department now contracts with the Woodbury Humane Society. Before bringing lost pets there, however, the department checks to see if the pet has a microchip, tags or if the dog is licensed with the city. If all of that fails, the department will immediately
post a photo of the dog and where it was found on Facebook. On average, Swanson says the department sees about 30 lost dogs a year. Of those, almost all of them are reunited with their owners. In fact, she said most of the dogs are reunited with their families quickly. “It’s been tremendous,” she said. “It doesn't usually take more than an hour to get a pet back to someone.” In the rare cases that it takes a bit longer to find the owner, the department will keep the dog in its care for up to 12 hours before bringing it to the humane society. If the dog is anxious, sick or injured, the department will transport them right away. “Sometimes social media can take a turn with comments … People need to recognize that we all are animal lovers, we care about them and we are taking good care of them. If we had to bring them at the humane society, it's because that's what was best for the dog,” Swanson explained. Centennial Lakes Police Department (CLPD) is another organization that often posts lost dogs on its social media. “We get an unbelievable response,” CLPD Chief James Mork said. “People just absolutely go crazy for looking for lost dogs. It seems like it has worked over and over and over again.” Although reuniting lost pets with their owners is
not the department’s primary mission by any means, Mork says the department has “kind of found a niche.” CLPD has also found that it is typically a pretty quick turnaround once word gets out. “We realize that for a person that has a pet, that’s a big part of their family,” Mork said. “A lot of the officers are pet owners, so we are thrilled when we can get that member of their family back to the rightful owner. It’s fantastic.” In fact, last year when CLPD posted a photo of a couple of puppies that were located in the community and the owner ended up not being interested in keeping them, two CLPD officers ended up adopting the puppies themselves. “They still have them to this day,” Mork said. Lino Lakes Public Safety Director John Swenson said the vast majority of found dogs that the department posts on its social media have a positive resolution. In addition to the lost dog posts, the department sees high traffic on other posts involving dogs. Such a post about their K-9 Argos, always does well too. “Anything dog related just blows up,” he said. Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
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1. The top men’s and women’s finishers in the Scare in White Bear 5K were Brian Johnson with a time of 17:17, and Kerri Luecke with a time of 24:49. — Contributed 2. The gas station at Highway 61 and County Road F was torn down to make way for a new car wash. — Contributed 3. Michael Haycraft of Mahtomedi shot an elk from 270 yards near Bozeman, Montana. — Contributed 4. Jaxon Miller sells popcorn outside of Ace Hardware with help from his dad, Matt. The popcorn sale is the annual fundraiser sponsored by Scouts, BSA that supports activities and camping opportunities for local scouts. — Contributed 5. Steve Ritt topped off a fishing trip to Lake of the Woods by catching a 51” musky. — Contributed
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AGING GRACEFULLY ‘Live while we are living’
Whether you’re age 90 or 46, it shouldn’t be considered odd to provide insight on aging gracefully. For Sagrid E. (Eleanor) Edman, the retired founding chair of the well-known Bethel University nursing program, living today doesn’t seem much different. “I don't know what it means to turn 90 or age gracefully,” she said “I am pretty much the same as I always was — noisy about what I care about or think is important. I keep up with the news — discouraging in its political nastiness and vitriol. “I am both a blunt speaking former New Yorker and a caring Christian who wants to make the world a better place. I am a former nurse professor and educator who wants to 'fix everything and everybody — but
can’t stop. Most of it we have no control over at all.”
“Aging gracefully is not just a term meant for old people. Aging, whether you loathe it or love it, has been happening to you since the day you were born.…
• Choose your attitude • Have a core purpose
Leigh Stocker She offers the following tips for aging gracefully: 1. Accept the change that is aging; it is inevitable. 2. Prepare for life with a sense of humor: there’s going to be a lot of weird stuff happening to our bodies as we age that if we don’t laugh about, we will cry about. 3. Make sound decisions now and ask for forgiveness for those not so sensible decisions made in the past.
4. Be authentic: accept and be proud of yourself. Remember the most attractive quality one can have is self-confidence. 5. Do things that make you happy: be selfish sometimes. My selfish happy time consists of listening to music and having dance parties in my kitchen. Of course, it drives my husband crazy because he can’t hear Gold Rush on the TV but oh well; once in a while I need to do something to make me happy. And I figure he can DVR it. Edman, who earned her doctorate at the University of Michigan, said has learned several important lessons along the way. “Don't say no unless you have to or it is dangerous. And ask all the questions you can think of before you make a major change or decision. If you don't you will find in the chaos that follows, the Unintended Consequences of
a poorly thought out issue. And finally, ask, will it make a difference in five years?” Leigh Stocker suggests aging gracefully is often used as a euphemism for "looking old, but still holding on" or "showing signs of aging, but still moving forward with life." “Today I am 46. 46 is not so bad. In fact, I love it. To me 40 was the age at which I thought that I would finally feel like a successful adult. And I did.” Stocker says “Aging gracefully is not just a term meant for old people. Aging, whether you loathe it or love it, has been happening to you since the day you were born.… The goal is to live while we are living; be full of joy, laughter, and forgiveness. The goal is to love and be loved and to make a difference to someone.” “We should not fear growing older. We are among the lucky ones,” Stocker said.
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knows you can't usually 'fix' someone who doesn't want to be fixed.” Meanwhile, Leigh Stocker is a 46-year-old who doesn’t hesitate to discuss aging gracefully. In her column in the New York Times, the director of marketing for a senior living facility provides advice in the form of nine points. “I think I am completely qualified to talk on this subject,” she said. “I remember myself at 10, 20 and 30. I see the aging process in myself now at 46 (my wrinkles and gray hairs), I saw the changes in my parents and my grandparents,” she said. “I am qualified because I have seen aging from the very beginning, at birth, all the way through to the very end, at death. As we age our bodies change, our faces change and our abilities change. These are things we
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MAHTOMEDI CITY COUNCIL NOTES The Mahtomedi City Council at its Nov. 1 meeting took the following action: During 2023 construction season, Juniper Street, east of East Avenue to the cul-de-sac, will receive a new base, new curb and gutter and new pavement. Residents petitioned the city to improve the street, which was in poor condition, said City Engineer Nick Guillaumes. The estimated overall cost is set at $406,000, using $220,000 from the Street Improvement Fund, $81,000 from the Storm/Utility Fund and $105,000 in special assessments to adjacent property owners. Bids for contract will take place this winter, with construction completed over the summer. The assessment hearing is set for October 2023, following construction. Property owners will be assessed according to the 2023 fee schedule. After a public hearing, council passed a resolution ordering the Juniper Street reconstruction project by authorizing preparation of final plans and specifications, the advertisement for bids and preparation of preliminary proposed assessment roll. The city plans to spend $1.4 million over the next five years to improve its parks and $17.7 million to improve its infrastructure, after council heard a presentation and conducted the annual public hearing on the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan and Parks Capital Improvement Plan. Formal approval of the plan is scheduled to be given Dec. 6 when council approves the Final 2023 Budget. Park improvements
for 2023 will amount to $650,000 and include the Dahlia Street trail extension for $40,000; the Wedgewood Park pickleball court for $100,000; the Briarwood trail extension for $420,000 and the Katherine Abbott trail extension for $90,000. Capital improvements for 2023 that amount to $700,000 include the regular 2023 street improvements for $400,000; the Lincolntown Storm Sewer Project for $250,000 and the Storm Sewer Pond Maintenance and Drainage Project for $50,000. Pine Springs residents can shed their worries about snow removal this winter after council approved a request from the City of Pine Springs for 2022-23 snow plowing and de-icing service along Warner Avenue. The roadway from O. H. Anderson Elementary south to 62nd Street and 62nd Street east to Hilton Trail will be cleared of any snow and/or ice that does stick to the pavement. The total cost to Pine Springs is expected to be in the $2,200 to $2,500 range. With this long time bartering of services arrangement, Mahtomedi will take care of winter and Pine Springs will provide summer maintenance for the south end of Oakdale Drive. Last May, a hail storm pounded Mahtomedi and caused substantial damage to municipal buildings. After the city's insurance adjuster determined that six roofs need replacement, city staff solicited quotes. The low quote of two came from Balanced Build, LLC in the amount of $94,150.41, and council awarded the roof
replacement contract to them. All costs will be reimbursed by the city's insurance, except for the $5,000 deductible. Property owners at 887 Wildwood Beach Road have their Certificate of Title, and the city keeps its right of way easement, after council passed a resolution approving the Execution of Stipulation for Entry of Final Order and Decree of Registration and an Order Establishing and Fixing Boundaries and Establishment of Judicial Landmarks. Council filed an objection in the registration action involving the real property, to ensure the recognition and protection of its existing street and drainage utility easement located on the property, said City Attorney Bridget Nason. It is not uncommon for a municipality to sue a property owner to maintain its easements when the property owner files to have the property registered as a Torrens property. With Torrens Property, the owner is issued a Certificate of Title, which forgoes the need for a chain of title and assures the owner that no one else has any claim, such as a lien, on the property. Once a Torrens title is registered, no one can gain adverse possession rights against the title. The opposite, Abstract Title, is a “book” of all deeds, mortgages and other documents relating to a particular piece of land and is the most common type of recording in rural counties. Ownership of an abstract property depends on a continuous 40-year chain of title, so that every deed and mortgage over that time must be
reviewed to determine whether anyone other than the deed owner has a claim to the property. Council passed a resolution setting a public hearing on the proposed vacation of a drainage and utility easement at 331 Park Ave. for Dec. 6 at 7:00 p.m. Council previously approved a minor subdivision of the Park Avenue property. However, in order for the owner to develop the property as proposed, the city must vacate an existing drainage and utility easement, for which the public hearing is required. Look for the second annual A Scow holiday light display in Veteran's Park to start Nov. 12, after council gave its owner, Gene Altstatt, the green light to display it until Jan. 15 or later. “As long as the earth isn't too soft and it doesn't create ruts, it can stay,” Public Works Director Bob Goebel said. A vacancy on the Advisory Commission has been filled, after council appointed Thomas Collins to the Environmental Commission. His term will run through March 31, 2025. The council next meets at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15 at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Rd. Loretta B. Harding is a contributing writer for Press Publications. She can be reached at news@presspubs.com or 651-407-1200.
PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE
PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of White Bear Lake will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers to consider the adoption of a proposed ordinance establishing a fee schedule for services, penalties, permits and licenses of the City of White Bear Lake. All persons who desire to be heard on these matters will be given the opportunity at this meeting, or people may submit written comment to clerk@whitebearlake.org. Caley Longendyke, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press, November 9, 2022.
CITY OF MAHTOMEDI
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT (PERPETUAL STORM SEWER AND MAINTENANCE EASEMENT) Notice is hereby given that the Mahtomedi City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at Mahtomedi City Hall, Council Chambers, 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, Minnesota, at 7:00 p.m. to consider a proposed vacation of a perpetual utility, storm, sewer, drainage, irrigation and maintenance easement (drainage and utility easement/perpetual storm sewer and maintenance easement) located on real property legally described as follows: The South 50 feet of Lot 8, and all of Lots 9 and 10, except the South 35.10 feet of said Lot 10, all in Block 1, FOREST HEIGHTS, Washington County, Minnesota. which drainage and utility easement is legally described as follows: A strip of land 16.00 feet in width over that part of Lot 9 and the South 50.00 feet of Lot 8, Block 1, Forest Heights, Washington County, Minnesota, the centerline of which is described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said South 50.00 feet of Lot 8, Block 1, Forest Heights; thence on an assumed bearing of South 00°00’00” East a distance of 46.10 feet to the actual point of beginning of the centerline to be described; thence South 87°05’56” West a distance of 76.62 feet; thence North 73°52’38” West a distance of 62.31 feet; thence South 75°53’58” West a distance of 100.46; thence North 83°34’46” West a distance of 26.02 feet and there terminating. Said 16.00 foot strip of land is to be extended by its full width from the East line of said Block 1 to a line drawn through the point of termination, bearing North 06°25’14” East. Published two times in the White Bear Press on November 9 and 16, 2022.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115
MINUTES SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held September 22, 2022, beginning at 7:00 PM.- CALL TO ORDERMeeting was called to order by Chair Stacey Stout at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE- Present: Paul Donna, Julie McGraw, Lucy Payne, Kelly Reagan, Stacey Stout, Barb Duffrin, Superintendent ex-officio. Kevin Donovan was not present. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA- Reagan motioned, Donna seconded; Approval of Agenda. Carried 5-0. ACTION ITEMS- A.) Approval of Donations/Grants from August Totaling $14,404.00. School Board Chair Stacey Stout stated all donations and grants are greatly appreciated. The use of these funds will be to further the mission of the school district and are used towards the wishes of the donor. B.) Approval of Preliminary 2022 Pay 2023 Jeff Priess, Director of Finance & Facilities, informed the school board of their yearly approval of the proposed property tax preliminary levy for 2022 for pay 2023. Priess discussed that the levy is apprised of voter approved and discretionary levies. For pay 2022, the levy change will go down $198,783.49, most of it will be in the general fund because of constant adjusting levies due to factors including enrollment from prior years. Pay 23 will contain adjustments form Pay20 thru Pay 22 with finalization of numbers from MDE (Minnesota Department of Education). McGraw motioned, Payne seconded; Approval of Preliminary 2022 Pay 2023 levy at the maximum authorized amount. Carried 5-0. C.) Approval of MSBA Legislative Proposal - School Board Vice Chair/ Clerk Kelly Reagan proposed to the school board a Legislative Proposal resolution to require Minnesota PSEO institutions and school districts to collaborate on student success by sharing timely, relevant educational data but not limited to: mid-term progress, final grades and attendance. Reagan motioned, Payne seconded; Approval of MSBA Legislative Proposal. Carried 5-0. D.) Approval of School Board Goals - School Board Chair Stacey Stout discussed with the school board goals that were apprised during the September 8, 2022 study session; broken down into Board Processes, Engagements and Professional learning. Discussion from the board centered around the goals being more clarified, as there was some confusion on how they were written. Donna motioned to have the Approval of School Board Goals tabled, Reagan seconded. Carried 5-0. Approval of School Board Goals tabled. Reagan
motioned to recess for 5-minutes, Payne seconded; to recess for 5- minutes. Carried 5-0. Meeting recessed at 9:15. Meeting reconvened at 9:20 p.m. E.) Approval of Superintendent Goals - Superintendent Barb Duffrin asked for the school board for Approval of Superintendent goals that included Exceptional Learning Experiences, Engagement and Strategic and Long-term Planning captured during the September 8, 2022 Study session. McGraw suggested having a Legislative Action Committee for both the Superintendent and School Board goals. Payne motioned, McGraw seconded; Approval of Superintendent Goals. Carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT- Donna motioned, Reagan seconded; adjournment. Carried 5-0. Meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Submitted by: Kelly Reagan, Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 9, 2022.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115
MINUTES OCTOBER 13, 2022 A Study Session of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held October 13, 2022, beginning at 7:00 PM.- CALL TO ORDER- Meeting was called to order by Chair Stacey Stout at 7:01 p.m. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE- Present: Paul Donna; Kevin Donovan; Julie McGraw; Lucy Payne; Kelly Reagan; Stacey Stout; and Superintendent Barbara Duffrin, ex-officio. Also present: Jennifer Reichel, Director of Teaching & Learning; Jeff Priess, Director of Finance and Operations; Adam Gemuenden, Building & Grounds Manager; Alice Seuffert, Communications Specialists; and Leslie Lovas, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent & School Board. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA- Lucy Payne moved to approve the agenda with flexibility to change as needed. Donovan seconded; approval of agenda. Carried 6-0. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS- A.) Facilities and Turf Replacement - Adam Gemuenden, Facilities and Maintenance Manager, presented the school board an overview on the O.H. Anderson facilities project. B.) 2023-2024 School Calendar- Jennifer Reichel, Director of Teaching and Learning, presented the school board with the 2023-2024 School Calendar for families. C.) Engagement -Alice Seuffert, Communications Specialist, gave an update to the school board on the new engagement opportunities. D) School Board Goals - School Board Chair Stacey Stout reviewed a revised version of the School Board goals. ADJOURNMENT- Donovan motioned, McGraw seconded; adjourned. Carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m. Submitted by: Kelly Reagan, Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www. mahtomedi.k12.mn.us Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 9, 2022.
WEST OAKS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
NOTICE OF INTENT RUNNING OF AN AERATION SYSTEM ON BALD EAGLE LAKE The West Oaks Homeowners Association hereby gives notice of its intention to install and operate an aeration system in public waters located at their dock site situated on the northwest side of Bald Eagle Lake starting on or about December 16th, 2022 until ice out. Published two times in the White Bear Press on November 9 and 16, 2022.
WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 624
NOTICE OF BID Bids close at 2:00 P.M. (local time) on Thursday, December 1, 2022 ISD #624, White Bear Lake Area Schools, sealed bids for construction of the 2023 HVAC Replacement Project at Hugo Elementary School in Hugo, Minnesota will be received at the District Office of the White Bear Lake Area Schools at 4855 Bloom Avenue, Room 309, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, Attention: Dan Roeser, until 2:00 PM (local time) on Thursday, December 1, 2022, in accordance with the specifications set forth herein and the “other” terms, conditions and instructions to the specifications. At that time, all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in room 206. All bids received after the time stated will not be considered. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail or on the handling of mail by employees of the school district. Whether the bid is sent by mail or by means of personal delivery, the bidder assumes responsibility for having their bid clocked in on time at the place specified. Fax or telephone amendments will not be accepted at any time. Bidders shall submit bids in duplicate on the forms provided in the Project Manual. No oral, facsimile or telephone bids or modifications of bids will be accepted. All sealed bids are to be labeled with the project name. The Project consists of the Mechanical/Electrical and Architectural /Structural work (General Construction) required to replace the HVAC system identified in the plans and specifications at the Hugo Elementary School. You may view and order bid documents by going to the Franz Reprographics website at www.franzrepro.com , and selecting the Franz Public Plan Room. Please login with your email address and password or Register if this is your first time in the Plan Room. Select the project from the list of public projects. Once you have selected the project, please review the Bid Details for information on ordering documents.
Each bidder shall submit with the bid, a cashier’s check or bid bond, made payable to White Bear Lake Area Schools, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the maximum amount of its bid. All vendors entering into a contract with the District for $10,000 or more are to provide a Labor and Material Payment and Performance Bonds for 100% of the contract. Bonds must be furnished within 10 days of notice of award of the Contract. Contract is subject to compliance with the applicable Schedule of Prevailing Wage issued by the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry. Provide all State required Responsible Contractor Forms with your bid. There will be a pre-bid meeting and walk through on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 3:30 PM at Hugo Elementary School. Bids may not be withdrawn for thirty (30) days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids without the consent of the White Bear Lake Area Schools. The School Board reserves the right to accept any bid, to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities and informalities in the bidding procedures, and to act in its best interest. WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOLS (ISD#624) 855 BLOOM AVENUE, WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55110 Published two times in the White Bear Press on November 9 and 16, 2022.
WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF HEARING ON REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF THREE BUILDINGS AT UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS LLC IN THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Town Board of Supervisors of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, will meet at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road, in said Town on Monday, November 21, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. to consider the request of the granting of a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of three buildings in an area lying and being in the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, described as follows: Except the northwesterly 25 feet more or less, and except the southwesterly 25 feet of that part of the Southwest ¼ of Section 23, and part of the Southeast ¼ of Section 22, lying southeasterly of the Minneapolis branch centerline and northwesterly of the northwesterly line of the Duluth Branch South Bound and northeasterly of connection spur, all in Section 22 and 23, Township 30, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota, (4141 Hoffman Road) 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 3rd day of October, 2022. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PATRICK CHRISTOPHERSON, Town Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 9, 2022.
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF HEARING ON REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW CO-LOCATING OF ANTENNA EQUIPMENT IN THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Town Board of Supervisors of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, will meet at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road, in said Town on Monday, November 21, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., to consider the request of the granting of a Conditional Use Permit to allow co-locating of antenna equipment in the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, lying and being in the area described as follows: Subject to Hoffman Road over the southeasterly 50 feet of that part of the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of the southeasterly of the north point of the railway right-of-way and northwesterly of the centerline of old south 61, now Hoffman Road as established in documents 850355, Parcel 39, all in Section 23, Township 30, Range 22 (4151 Hoffman Road) 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 7th day of November, 2022. PATRICK CHRISTOPHERSON, Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 9, 2022.
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Cruz, California; Scottsdale, Arizona; Venice Beach, Florida; and waterside depictions of White Bear Lake. She said the self-portraits reflected her dark mental state and feeling of being lost, whereas the brighter paintings portray her happier headspace. Hoge recalled having recurring nightmares she described as “violent” and “grotesque” in the wake of her assault. To cope with the trauma, she developed alcoholism and used several drugs. “I think I did it to numb the pain,” she said. Hoge didn’t know what PTSD was back then and noted the disorder still wasn’t well understood by professionals. Once she was diagnosed with PTSD, however, Hoge was better able to work through her trauma with a therapist as well as activities such as kickboxing and yoga. “My therapist had suggested, ‘Get back into your art.’ I had, during the bad addiction times, not done a lot of art,” she said. Painting has been one of Hoge’s favorite hobbies since she was about 6 years
old. She remembered how she would paint animals as a child and how she received a paint set for Christmas one year. The road out of addiction wasn’t a linear one for Hoge. She relapsed multiple times in between periods of sobriety, though she marked her 10th anniversary of being sober this year. She hopes people who come view her art — especially if they are struggling with similar issues as she had — that there are many healthy ways to get through dark periods of life and that there is always hope. “I wanted to encourage people that come in to view my work and just talk about it,” Hoge said. “There are many different ways of getting through your troubles, that’s for sure.” Hoge also takes requests for commissioned artwork. She can be reached at michellehoge@ gmail.com or at her website, michellehoge.com.
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White Bear Lake artist Michelle Hoge points out her many original paintings, including landscape scenes and self-portraits. She will showcase them in a free art exhibit 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, in her upstairs studio in the Getty Cowork building.
MAHTOMEDI SCHOOL BOARD NOTES Superintendent Barb Duffrin gave the first-quarter financial update in the absence of Jeff Priess, director of finance and operations. By Sept. 1, the district received 33.28% of its revenue for the year, compared with 33.74% as of that date in 2021. On the opposite side of the ledger, the district spent 16.08% of its budget by Sept. 1, compared with 16.78% in September 2021. In addition to reconciling budget and revenue expectations, the report also provides the board with the latest projections for yearend fund balances. The totals are up to date as of Sept. 30 and show no expected reportable negative budget variations. The board conducted the first reading of the following policies; action on most of them is expected to take place at a subsequent meeting: Policy 209, dealing with development, adoption and implementation of policies; Policy 410, which addresses family and medical leave; Policy 415, on mandated
reporting of maltreatment of vulnerable adults; Policy 515, on the topic of protection and privacy of pupil records; and Policy 524, which concerns technology acceptable use and safety. These policies will all be acted upon in November and December. In general, the reason for the changes stems from state or federal legislation or Minnesota School Board Association policy changes. The board unanimously voted to approve changes and updates to three policies impacted by recent state and federal law changes regarding cannabis and THC. Approval came immediately following the first reading of Policy 416, which deals with drug and alcohol testing; Policy 417, concerning chemical use and abuse; and Policy 418, addressing drug-free workplace drug-free school, because of the urgency to have them ready. It's important to have the changes in place after only one reading for the safety of schools, Director
Julie McGraw said. “Other districts already had approved the changes before school started,” she said. Before the board unanimously approved the school board’s goals as presented by Board Chair Stacey Stout, McGraw reminded the board that the body will be made up of new members who will be implementing the goals, and that they and the community need to have a good understanding of the board's work. The goals are made up of three focus areas: exceptional learning experiences, engagement and strategic and long-term planning. The district received $4,516.30 in donations during the month of September, which the board formally accepted. Highlights included $1,413.42 from the Parent Teacher Organization for new staff support for seating options at O. H. Anderson Elementary and $1,000 from Spartan Kids for the grant giving back fund for
Mahtomedi Middle School. More than 150 people attended the 11th annual Fab Lab celebration, said student representative Kaia Ramaley, who also recognized student athletes competing in state tournaments, the National Honor Society Halloween Blood Drive and the Student Leadership Council Rake-a-Thon. Director of Community Education Kate Anderson presented a certificate of recognition to Kermit Boyum for his leadership with the Mahtomedi Middle School Lego League Robotics teams during the past year. In her report, Duffrin alerted the public about upcoming district community engagement opportunities: the Roundtable Conversations with Principals at 6 p.m. Nov. 1 at O. H. Anderson; Dessert and Dialogue at 5 p.m. Nov. 28 and 10 a.m. Nov. 29 at St. Andrew's Church; Coffee and Conversations at 6:15 p.m. Dec. 8 and Feb. 23 at the District Center; and the Zephyr
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As students in a school that’s had great success in most sports, the Mahtomedi volleyball team is thrilled to make its own mark this year. The Zephyrs secured their school’s first-ever state volleyball tournament trip by turning back St. Paul Como Park 19-25, 25-18, 25-18, 25-16 in the Section 4AAA finals. They also captured MHS’s first conference title. “Our school definitely has sports that we excel in, and having volleyball move up in those ranks is super fun,” said leading hitter Kat Arnason. “It’s been such a joy seeing more and more students fill our stands and come out to support the team.” JON NAMYST The No. 5 seeded Zephyrs We’re going to state! The Mahtomedi Zephyrs whoop it up after beating Como Park for the section crown. (24-5), coached by Jaden Burns, will play their initial state game against No. 4 Grand played together since seventh Margaret’s vs. Monticello. Mead, Grace Hansen, Kylie Rapids at 5 p.m. Wednesday grade. It’s Camryn Petersen’s “Given that it’s the last year Poul, Clara Schimnowski, at Xcel Energy Center. Other fourth year starting, the for 10 of us on the team, being Kaia McKeown and Anusha Class 3A pairings are No. 1 able to make such a commotion third for Arnason and Abby Khandpur; junior Caroline Marshall vs. DeLaSalle, No. 2 Bruggeman and the second in Class AAA is really Burge; and sophomores Silvie Kasson-Mantorville vs. Detroit for Ellie Mustar. Also statespecial,” Arnason said. Graetzer and Kaili Malvey. Lakes, and No. 3 Benilde-St. bound are seniors Meghan Most of the seniors have “I am still in awe about the
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Luke Williams’ stomach was not agreeing with him Saturday at the state cross country meet, but he managed a 25th-place finish to make all-state. The White Bear Lake junior had captured the section championship on Oct. 27 — just the second Bear to do so in at least two decades — and led a contingent of seven boys and girls in the state Class 3A meet. Williams churned up the killer hill at the end of the St. Olaf course and hit the finish line in 15:59.1, grabbing the final all-state slot (top 25). “I felt good until the first mile, when my stomach started hurting,” he said. “I usually eat the same things for the two days before a race, but could not RON ENGH do that this time, since it was an overnight trip, and it Luke Williams wore his gold affected my race. I was hoping to be in the top 20, but medal at the sectional. it was not a good day.” He referred to a carb-load ritual of pasta two nights before, a burrito the night before and oatmeal the morning of the race, that he had to change, with adverse effects. But he still jumped 63 places from last year. Katelyn Porter, a senior, placed 53rd among 160 girls in 19:43 for the next-best Bear finish, while junior Rosie Sommers finished 83rd (20:00) and eighth-grader Clara Kolstad 117th (20:33). The other Bear boys at state were sophomore Isaac Kolstad placing 114th (17:16), sophomore Vaughn Larson 116th (17:16), and senior Dru Pingale 138th (17:40). The Bears will return four of their top seven in 2023.
“We are going to get you, one of these years.” That’s the good-natured pledge Holy Angels girls soccer coach Dave Marshak said he’s been making to Mahtomedi coach Dave Wald, his friend and colleague, in recent years at coaching events. That year has come for Holy Angels as the No. 2 ranked Stars toppled No. 1 Mahtomedi after a lengthy shootout in the Class 2A finals at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Zephyrs had won the last four state tournaments. “We had a slogan this year: ‘Slay the Dragon.’ That’s what we did, we slayed the dragon, finally,” Marshak said. This was just the second loss in 12 championship games for the Mahtomedi program. “We are disappointed, of course,” said Wald. “But we have a lot to be proud of for this season, and hats off to Holy Angels.” Regulation time ended 1-1. Two 10-minute overtimes went scoreless. The shootout lasted seven rounds, with the Stars prevailing 6-5. The Holy Angels goal came from their goalie, Chloe Sandness, on a free kick from midfield, in the sixth minute, lofted right down the middle. Zephyr goalie Stella Grabow got her outstretched hands on the ball but it glanced into the net. This wasn’t
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Seven turnovers and an injured quarterback led to White Bear Lake’s season-ending 30-0 loss to Lakeville South in the second round of playoffs. Two quarterbacks gave up five interceptions. The Bears also lost two fumbles, while the Cougars had no turnovers. Lakeville South (8-2) scored 21 points in the second quarter. Carson Hansen, who has 17 rushing touchdowns, scored three times on passes from Jacob Royse from 31, 33 and 38 yards. Other than that burst, the Bears, who finished 7-3, had a good defensive effort, including 12 tackles-for-loss. “Defense was outstanding,” Bear coach Ryan Bartlett said. “We made
Lakeville South go to the pass game, which was the goal. They threw three balls up for grabs, and they had a great player who made three great plays. Other than those plays, our ‘D’ stifled them.” Royse was 4-for-7 for 136 yards. Hansen rushed 17 times for 123 yards. Owen McCloud made two interceptions and a fumble recovery. Gavin Knutson, Bear senior quarterback, concluded an excellent season on a low note, completing eight of 13 for 71 yards with two interceptions before getting sacked and suffering a dislocated shoulder. Michael Delaney, standout defensive back, took over at quarterback. The Bears had to pass, and he went 7-for-20 for 84 yards, throwing three interceptions, with Reese Volk returning one for a touchdown.
Zephyrs run at state meet The Mahtomedi girls placed 16th in the state Class 2A cross country meet on Saturday at St. Olaf College, after qualifying as Section 4AA runner-up. Zephyr senior Sarah Brings placed 60th (20:06), sophomore Gabby Fox 103rd (21:07), seventh-grader Vanessa Rogosheske 105th (21:05), senior Greta Liner 143rd (22:50) and seventh grader Brooklyn Erickson 151st (23:42). John Gibbens, a senior, placed 41st in the boys race with 16:54, and their other individual qualifier, junior William Lieberman, was 97th (17:21).
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a fluke; Sandness has made three of those this year. Kaitlyn Moltzan scored for Mahtomedi in the 58th minute, burying a rebound shot from left of the net. A blast by Katelyn Beulke had been smothered by Sandness, but the ball got away from her. In the shootout, one Mahtomedi missive was stopped by Sandness, and their last one hit the bottom of the crossbar. Holy Angels had one shot over the net but drilled the other six. The clincher came from Briarleigh Dahl, sophomore defender, who also marked Beulke, named Miss Soccer in Class 2A, the whole game. The Zephyrs generated some intense pressure on the goal in the second half. “We all wanted this, so, so bad,” said Anabel Hill-
strom, senior co-captain. “We reminded ourselves at halftime that this was all we have left. We had to give it all we’ve got.” Holy Angels lost to Mahtomedi in the semifinals in 2021 and 2018, and in the 2008 finals, Marshak’s second year coaching. But not this year. They finished 20-2 with 15 shutouts, including four at section and state before the finals. Mahtomedi, which finished 18-3, posted its 16th straight win in the semifinals Wednesday, over No. 3 ranked Benilde-St. Margaret’s 2-0. Hillstrom and Aynslea Ulschmid delivered the goals, Beulke assisting on both. They allowed just one shot on goal in the game. Four Zephyrs were named to the all-tournament team — Beulke, Ulschmid, Moltzan and defender Emily Muetzel.
Zephyrs earn section crown; get rematch with Cadets Mahtomedi repeated as section football champion beating St. Paul Central 20-0 at home - giving the Zephyrs a rematch with the only team that’s beaten them this season. After capturing the Section 4, Class 5A title, the Zephyrs (9-1) will open state Class 5A playoffs against St. Thomas Academy on Saturday, noon kickoff, in Woodbury. The Cadets are 10-0, including a 28-14 win at Mahtomedi on Oct. 6. Corey Bohmert rushed for 198 yards with touchdowns of 35 and one yard. His season totals are 1,934 yards and 25 TD’s. Quarterback Charlie Brandt was injured early after completing two of three passes for 25 yards. Sam Garry
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Duane Roger Bengtson 89, Korean , and former War veteran White Bear Lake resident , passed peaceful away ly Septemb 2022. er 18, Duane grew up the younges t children of thirteen North of on “The Prairie” His first Mankato, MN. love was and after radio attended high school he school. broadcasting He became on-air announc an er, copy, sold wrote perform ad time, and ed Iron River, technica l work at radio Statione MI. station WIKB d in Japan, States Army Duane served 1956. It was during the in the Korean there War from United electric accounti he first learned 1954 to Forces, accounti Sandra Far East,ng machine branch ng in in Japan, Account of the Armythe Hoschett (Sandi) Marie s Office. saying at e warm climates He enjoyed the time - Loving (Frieler) “I’ve always being mother, and that I’ve grandmo preferre got them friendly people, place like d both here, and daughter ther, sister, home.” but frankly,it appears After his Bear Lakeand wife of White there’s no discharg Duane married e at the peaceful passed away rank of ly, childhoo Adams. her family surrounded by He continue d neighbor Specialist, on Saturday Fairmon LaReine October t, MN then d in radio at 8th, 2022. working KSUM in KYSM was born Sandi accounti at KSUM, he chosein Mankato. While and had June 11th, 1956 ng career to pursue a Universi painting passion for an ty while and attended Mankato say that working making. and jewelry he would State full time. She loved it wasn’t have continue He would creating later d in radio, family, enough to support especial art for her family, which would except his and ly her children on to work LaReine grow to and grandch as an accounta five children ’s than twenty-f ildren. Sandi by her mother . nt, He ending went ive Departm years for with more father Orval Lola Frieler,was proceeded in death years as ent of Revenue, the State of Minneso and Frieler, (Kendra serving Supervis children is survived ), out-of-sta or of Corpora many of those ta (Kristin Natia Wilcek (Mat), Sean Lillibridby her te ), grandch te Auditing Duane hadoffices. Toby Lillibridge Owen, Gavin ildren of seven a heart Boy Scout ge and Parker, Jade (Dylan), (Teresa) leader for for service, and Autumn , siblings taught Bethel served as his sons’ Takemot Gary Frieler (Sue), David Frieler, troop. o (Eric) Bible Study as a Second and husbandPhilip Frieler, Visitatio for adults He also Cori the AmericaLanguage. Duane Phillip and English October n and Celebrati Hoschett n 20th, on of Life was Legion, Mankato 2022 4:30 e. VFW, and a member of Thursda Jimmy’s . After moving PM-7 PM y, Event Center, Lake, Duane Swedish the Club of Vadnais of the Ramseyserved on and family to White Heights, was elected Bear MN County proud of Presiden his Swedish Cable Commis t family genealog sion. heritage and became He was After retiring,ist. Mariell the with the Duane Eppolito Michaud Cable Commis continue Lionmob d his participa Septemb (nee Pope) born sion, voluntee ile driver, er tion Robbins 16, 1948. a year of dale Seniorserved as Memberred as After traveling Commis of the expired slow decline, with peaceful Duane was wife LaReine sion, and enjoyed 12, 2022. ly August . preceded Claus and in death Preceded Ida (Zobel) brothers Bengtson by his parents her husbandin death by , seven sisters, of Mankato is survived Gene EppolitoMichael and one , six by wife grandda children LaReine and parents ughter. (Adams) Mary and her St. Paul, Michael (Carol) Bengtson He Pope of Ellis Susan (Anders) Bengtson White , Wyomin Bear. She is survived g, Bengtson of North SD; AmeliaMN; Charles by her bother William Bengtson Norwig of Bengtson C. (Erik) Haltson Katelynn Pope, niece of Minneto of Brandon, two great-gra of Crystal, nka, MN; (Chris), A. Salmon MN; five Heidi ndchildr grandne nephews grandch Harvey, phew en, and . many nieces ildren, and nephew A memoria Mariell Kyle W. and l service and her be held Pope. service to honor at industry husband worked Duane’s 2022 at 11 ELIM Lutheran Pizzeria . Operatin life will in the food am with Church at a few after at on a repast Paul. locations g their Ma and Chester followin October 22, on the Eastside Pa Bird Valley, MN. g immedia In her memory In lieu American Legion, tely of St. donation their love , she asks Golden s be made of flowers, the that everyone Cities. family requests to Union requeste to family and Gospel Mission friends express d with hugs. husband that she be laid Twin , to rest quietly She service. next to her parents with her with an informa l
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Benson, Madelyn Sophie, e 79 Heights, of Vadnais MN entered heaven into on Oct. 6, 2022. was a devoted She daughter sister, aunt and teacher., Born in Fairmon Jan. 10, 1943. She t, MN on in Lake Benton, grew up Rosevill MN and e, MN. Graduat from Alexand er Ramseyed HS ‘61, St. Cloud State College ‘65 Educatio BS Elementary n, and Colorado State College Greely MS Educatio teacher n. She worked as and g an elementa Bear Lake program coordina ry tor in the education create the School District White High Potentia for 37 years. She Assessm l ent and helped worked Evaluati Program and coordina for two years for on for the district. ted DC. In retireme the NEA She nt she enjoyed travel and in Washing ton, time with ancestry researching her her . Lloyd andShe was preceded family’s Scandin family, Sophie Benson. in death avian deeply missed by parents She is survived niece Kristen by her brother John (Barb) and (Terry) (Kristyn MacVey, ) Benson, nephew Benson Benson and great David and Memoria many relatives nieces Eva and Elin and friends. Covenan l Service Oct. 22, 11 AM, t Church, Burial following 61 Main Trimont in Trimont the serviceStreet, Trimont , MN. at followed Church. by a light Cedar Hill Cemeter Memoria Area Educatio ls preferred lunch at the Covenany to the n Foundati donor’s t choice. on (wblaef.oWhite Bear Lake Arrange rg) or causes of Trimont ments by Kramer , MN. Family Funeral Home,
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One of the oldest lifelong resident s of Mahtom left us peaceful edi ly join the love of histo Maryann life, , on October 2022. 4, Survived daughter by his loving Barbara and caring Olmsted son Tom Lodahl. Grandch Tim Olmsted ildren , Mary (Troy) Shoemak er, Amy Olmsted , Kellsey Kyle Lodahl and Lodahl. Great grandch ildren Allie Gorder, Ashley Austin (Lexi) Gorder, Gorder Celebrat and Funeral ion of Life was Alex Gorder. Home. October 13 at Sandber
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Lloyd Robinson, April 18, 1937 – November 3, 2022. Survived by beloved wife, Phyllis; sister, Merle Kane (Mort); son, Jeffrey (Carol); daughters, Laurie Robinson Perez, Amy Robinson Ikelheimer (Doug); and seven grandchildren - Ariel, David, Rachel, Benji, Eli, Geri, Ellie. Preceded in death by brother, Russell; parents, Rae and Fred Robinson; in-laws, Eva and Bill Goldenberg; and brother-in-law, Herb Goldenberg. Lloyd was a US Army Captain, a graduate of the University of Minnesota Business School and a President of the Highland Park Business Association. He was an integral part of his synagogue community, a leader in the men’s fashion clothing business and known far and wide for his friendly smile and genuine warmth. He was a part of so many people's lives by sharing his musical talents at weddings, funerals, outdoor High Holiday services, parties, and in the car. He had a song for every friend and every word - always humming a tune. No one who heard him sing Sunrise Sunset with Phyllis at a wedding will ever forget the love that he put into it. Sharing joy, love and enthusiasm was Lloyd’s essence. From the cabins in Wisconsin to the shores of White Bear Lake, from Seattle to Colorado to Illinois, he was everybody’s Zayde/Papa - his nurturing and support will be greatly missed…even the really, really bad “Dad jokes”. Funeral service was Sunday, November 6th. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to The Marlene Goldenberg Leadership Development Fund affiliated with the Minnesota JCC or to the donor’s favorite charity. Hodroff-Epstein 612-871-1234 www.hodroffepstein.com
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Shirley Margaret Kimball (née Roby)of Mahtomedi, also of Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake and Hutchinson. Born March 24, 1932 in St. Paul, Shirley went to her heavenly home on November 1, 2022, at age 90. Preceded in death by parents Barbara and Edmond Roby, sisters Ruth Tracy, Rae Baber, Lorraine Kehl and Jean Drohman, Roby brothers Ed, Bob, John and Dick; and by granddaughter and goddaughter Angie Kimball. Survived by loving husband George M. Kimball, children Joe (Julie Kramer), Steve (Susan Jenkins), George E. (Shen Fei), Mary Benson, and Jenny Nadeau (Kile). Also survived by 15 grandchildren: Joey Kimdon (David), Katie Kimball, Nick Kimball (Gannet Tseggai), James Kimball, Jess Miehe (Richie), Paul Kimball (Sophie), Becca Engberg (Seth), David Nadeau (Allysa), Alex Kimball (Kelly), Daniel Nadeau (Brinkly), Andrew Kimball, Huan Shenyu, Davin Benson, Craig Kimball and Shaela Kimball; and 19 great-grandchildren: Aria and Arbor Kimdon, Barlow Kimball, Alice and Charlie Kimball, Helena, Isaac and Ariam Kimball, Lucy, Pearl and Sage Miehe, Averie, Ella and Ivy Engberg, Elsie, Nora and Harvey Nadeau, and Ada and Finn Nadeau. Shirley attended St. Andrew’s Grade School, St. Agnes High School, St. Paul Diocesan Teachers College, Maryknoll Convent in St. Louis, and the College of St. Catherine. She retired from the State of Minnesota Department of Revenue. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. Memorials preferred to St. Mary of the Lake Church, Lakeview Health Foundation (Hospice), or St. Andrew’s Village (senior living). MuellerMemorial.com 651.429.4944
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Fentanyl test strips are a harm-reduction tool to prevent a drug overdose and are legal to possess, carry and distribute in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is used medically to treat severe pain. Illicitly manufactured fentanyl is driving an increase in drug overdose deaths, both nationally and in Minnesota. Overdose deaths in Minnesota involving synthetic opioids, including fentanyl and fentanyl analogs, increased by 81% — 298 to 539 deaths — from 2019 to 2020. Ramsey County Public Health has a syringe-exchange program at Clinic 555, located at 555 Cedar St. in St. Paul, where individuals can get free fentanyl strips. “I really believe these test strips are saving lives,” said Jessie Saavedra, opioid prevention coordinator for Ramsey County Public Health. “People are taking time and slowing down by checking their drugs and are not in a rush to do them.” Saavedra started working in the syringe exchange program at Clinic 555 in 2018. “At that time we were giving them out, but very scarcely,” he said, “mainly because we weren't seeing fentanyl in the streets as much as we started to see in 2019 and 2020.” According to Saavedra, in 2021 more people were asking for fentanyl test strips at Clinic 555 because they knew fentanyl was beginning to show up in more of the drugs they were using. “Most of the drugs that are being sold on the street are laced with fentanyl and, unfortunately, when they are using the drugs, they are getting used to the fentanyl,” Saavedra said. “That's what's so scary about this, and that's why having these fentanyl test strips as a harm-reduction tool is helpful. It's not the answer, of course, but it's just another tool.” Saavedra noted that xylazine, a drug used as a horse or cattle tranquilizer, is becoming more common. “It's not as prevalent here in Minnesota as it is in Chicago or Pennsylvania, but it is here,” Saavedra said. “If you're using fentanyl cut with xylazine, it makes the fentanyl last longer. It's a to-
tally different kind of high and it makes you pass out. And the worst part is that Narcan (overdose reversal medication) is not effective on xylazine.” He continued, “The particles are so small in fentanyl and xylazine that it doesn't take much to overdose on.” Saavedra said he estimates that Clinic 555 distributes approximately four to five packs per day. “If you see 30 people, probably 90% of those individuals are going to take the test strips.” Fentanyl test strips detect the presence in both opioids and nonopioids, but may not detect all fentanyl. Their accuracy is dependent on how people use the test strip. “They are not as accurate as they could be, but they are if you use them right,” Saavedra said. “For example, if someone is using a baggie to put their dope in and they're only testing the right side of the baggie, the fentanyl could be on the left side of the baggie.” According to Saavedra, fentanyl test strips are being developed to be more accurate. “Hopefully, when that new technology comes out, it's the same cost or cheaper, and we can get those out to individuals just like we're doing now,” he said. “If we could give out magic pills to get everybody to stop using, that would be ideal,” Saavedra said. “Access to treatment and access to care is the number one thing that is the best tool for anybody.” The 555 Clinic is open from 1 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Free fentanyl test strips can also be accessed from one of the providers listed below: • Steve Rummler Hope Network, https://steverummlerhopenetwork.org/. • Rainbow Health Syringe Service Program, https://rainbowhealth.org/ community-resources/syringe-exchange/. • North Point Health and Wellness Syringe Service Program, https:// www.northpointhealth.org/harm-reduction-testing-services. Laura Perkins, public information manager for the Washington County Sheriff's Office, said Washington County does not distribute free fentanyl test strips at this time.
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