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Night to Unite: Grill and chill at Five Star

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America’s Night Out Night to Unite, also known as National Night Out, happens annually on the first Tuesday of August. This year that falls on Aug. 2. Night to Unite is a nation-wide program, which aims to strengthen neighborhood spirit, improve police-community relationships and spread awareness of crime prevention. Neighborhoods celebrate by organizing events and activities such as block parties and cookouts, visits from law enforcement and fire departments, and outdoor light displays. To learn more about what is happening in your neighborhood, check with your local police department, Sheriff’s office, or city website.

Night to Unite is all about building community and building trust.

For the first time, the Five Star community in Vadnais Heights is having a Night to Unite celebration from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Five Star Mobile Estates playground, located at 200 Mayfair Road.

Five Star Office Manager Heather McCarthy, maintenance worker Tony Salo, and resident hosts Kari Rogers, Kerry Weir and Lucretia Kirby are working together to plan the Night to Unite celebration.

“We want to do something to bring our community together,” Rogers said.

“National Night Out is the perfect way for us to get to know our neighbors.”

Rogers decided to take the lead and organize a Night to Unite party. She started by contacting local businesses and registered the event with the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office.

“I am hoping that the Vadnais Heights Fire Department can make a stop at the party,” Rogers said.

The party will have musical entertainment, hot dogs, chips, Hawaiian Punch, door prizes, games and crafts.

Rogers said residents can bring their outdoor chairs, portable tables or picnic blankets. “People can also bring their favorite dish, treat or snack to share.”

Door prizes include a dragon kite, splash pad, hacky sacks and bean bag toss.

There will also be gift certificates from Donatelli’s, Cub Foods, Subway, Jackson Chiropractic and Culver’s. Rogers noted that there will also be coupons from Mansetti’s Pizza & Pasta.

The drawing will be held at approximately 6:30 p.m.: participants must be present to win.

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School’s capital project levy renewal will be on ballot in November

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purchased according to the district's curriculum replacement cycle.

• Transportation: Purchase additional buses and vans for student transportation.

“We have a replacement cycle for all of our transportation vehicles, and some of the fleet's getting pretty old,” Johnson said. “So it's important that we continue to maintain that so we have safe vehicles out on the streets.”

School board member Kathleen Daniels said she is glad that the the capital projects levy renewal is a flat rate, and that it makes sense to her and will be good for the district.

“We know that inflation in all of

these areas has really gone up in 10 years, or even in the last couple of years, so I appreciate that the district is mindful that they're going to keep that rate flat,” Daniels said. “Also, I think about how important these areas are to our students and our families.”

Information about the district’s capital projects levy is available on the district’s website at isd624.org/ capitalprojectslevyrenewal.

In other board action, the district is extending its agreement with First Student as its primary provider in transportation, with an increase of 5% for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year and 3% for the 2023-2024 school year.

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The White Bear Lake Area Schools District (WBLAS) School Board is asking district voters to consider renewing the existing capital projects levy in a special election Tuesday, Nov. 8.

According to Andi Johnson, director of finance, the capital project levy is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2023.

The renewal of the levy is projected to generated $2.6 million annually for an additional 10 years beginning in 2024.

“This levy is really critical for us to

be able to meet all of our capital needs throughout the district,” Johnson said at the July 11 school board meeting.

“We're really focused on four areas of spending.”

Funding will be used for: • Safety and security: Maintain and increase safety and security measures throughout the district.

• Technology and related services: Provide classroom technology, software and computers for students. Related services include the maintenance of equipment and technology staff.

• Textbooks, curriculum materials and equipment, and musical instruments: These items would be

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Get to know us: Exhibitions: WBCA’s recently renovated building hosts three gallery spaces: the Ford Family Gallery, the Exhibition Hall and the Studio Hall. All exhibitions and opening receptions are free and open to the public. Currently, you can view Picking Up the Pieces in the Ford Family Gallery. This is an exhibition with the Minnesota Mosaic Guild, featuring work by their members.

Established in 2004, the Minnesota Mosaic Guild (MMG) was formed to promote the art of mosaic, foster exploration and experimentation in the media, provide educational opportunities in mosaic and share and celebrate the diversity of experience and knowledge in the media.

Picking Up the Pieces showcases work from MMG members, with 2D and 3D work on display, as well as different representations of “white bears.”

WBCA hosts new exhibitions like Picking Up the Pieces every year, as well as annual exhibitions that are open for submissions including the Northern Lights Juried Art Exhibition, the High School Visual Arts Contest, the Into Nature: Plein Air Exhibition and the Members’ Exhibition. Stop by and visit their gallery anytime the building is open. Plan your visit and view online shows at WhiteBearArts.org/exhibitions.

Classes: WBCA offers art classes for all ages and abilities, from the absolute beginner to advanced students. Mediums include painting, clay, fiber, jewelry, movement, writing, cooking and much more.

Maybe you took clay classes in school and want to give it another try, or maybe you’ve never held a paintbrush and you’re looking to try something new. WBCA has a class for you, even if you don’t consider yourself an “artist.”

From June to August, WBCA hosts Imagine Art Summer Classes for Youth, with programming for ages 3-18. This is a fun time when the building is filled with kids creating art and exploring the outdoor campus. This year, WBCA was fortunate enough to receive funding through the Minnesota Summer Academic Enrichment Program (SAEP) offered through the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. This program provides stipends to cover the cost of tuition for low-income students in grades 3-11 to attend Imagine Art summer classes for youth.

You can find a full list of classes in WBCA’s quarterly printed catalog and online at WhiteBearArts.org/classes.

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White Bear Center for the Arts: How we got our space Travel down Highway 61 near downtown White Bear Lake and you’ll see the purple lights of White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA) shining from the road. WBCA, a local nonprofit art center, is a space where you can learn new skills, broaden your understanding of art and create community. The art center has a rich history in White Bear Lake. The roots of the art center can be traced back to Edna Imm, an art teacher in White Bear lake in the 30s and 40s who brought together groups of artists for classes. In the 1960s, a teacher named Sister Florentine saw the burgeoning artist scene in White Bear Lake, started by Edna Imm, and decided to organize it.

She created the White Bear Arts Council in 1968, along with artists such as Polly Shank, Nels Femrite and Frank Zeller. They operated as the Arts Council for thirty years, primarily hosting events like the Northern Lights Exhibition, the WriteNow! Contest and the Sandcastles and Creatures Contest.

After hopping from building to building, the arts council needed

a permanent home, and in 1997 they moved into the Armory in Downtown White Bear Lake. There, they changed the name to White Bear Center for the Arts and began teaching classes for kids and adults.

With deep roots already in the community, WBCA began to grow.

Artist and teacher Frank Zeller developed the Arts in Elementary program, which brings art classes into local schools. The art center developed its clay program and began hosting events that allowed fellow White Bear artists to get to know each other. As they expanded, there was a need for more classroom space, and in 2013 the art center moved into its current location on Long Avenue.

Almost immediately after their new move, their parking lot was filling to capacity every day, and clay classes were bursting at the seams. In 2020 WBCA underwent an expansion of the building, adding on gallery, classroom and retail space, as well as an extended outdoor campus. They reopened in October of 2021 and have been settling into the new space.

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People of all ages and abilities are encouraged to come to the White Bear Center for the Arts to try a variety of creative endeavors.

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An open house to view concepts, share feedback and learn about the road reconstruction project on Otter Lake Road scheduled for 2024 will be held at Podvin Park from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug 4. Podvin Park is located at 1700 Ninth Street, White Bear Lake.

Improvements to Otter Lake Road include replacing pavement and adding a new sidewalk and/or trail from Highway 96 to Fourth Street.

The project team will also have a booth at Marketfest near the corner of Fourth and Banning Streets from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 28.

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As part of National Endowment for the Arts Big Read White Bear Lake, The White Bear Center for the Arts requests applications from local and regional artists and researchers for the NEA Big Read Arts and Research Program. This program invites selected artists and scholars to embark on a four-monthlong investigation of how bear stories, images and folktales have shaped community, cultural and personal identity.

Two artists and two scholars will be selected to participate in the Arts and Research Program. Selected artists and scholars will receive a $250 stipend to support their work. Access to the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society archives is also available. Applications are due by Sept. 15. Apply at whitebeararts.org/ big-read-arts-research-call-for-applicants.

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County Road J from Centerville Road to Otter Lake Road, including the Interstate 35E interchange, is scheduled for reconstruction in 2024. A two-week virtual engagement period is taking place through July 31. Those interested in providing feedback about the proposed improvements can view a StoryMap online and connect virtually with Ramsey and Anoka County project staff on Thursday, July 28 from noon to 1 p.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. Details and a meeting link can be found at ramseycounty.us/residents/roads-transportation/future-road-projects/future-road-construction-projects/county-road-j-i-35e-interchange.

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After selling a company and taking a break from his long career in the tech industry, White Bear resident John Sheehan started biking. When the pandemic hit, he biked even more and began fixing bikes.

He liked it so much that he enrolled at Minneapolis Technical College for the Bike Repair and Assembly program and intended to find work at a local bike shop. When a storefront in White Bear Lake opened up, he decided to open his own business instead.

Roam Bike Shop is a full-service bike shop that sells a full range of bikes for all interests, abilities and ages, including mountain bikes, gravel bikes, cruisers, fitness bikes and some e-bikes. They are able to service all kinds of bikes, as well.

Sheehan said he felt White Bear needed a bike shop because it is a good biking community with access to several trails. “White Bear needed something by White Bear, and for White Bear,” he said.

Sheehan says interest has been steady and inventory is good. He typically has 50 or more bikes on the floor. “Stock is good for entry-level and mid-range bikes. I am able to get new bikes in for most categories.”

The public is invited to check out Roam Bike Shop at a Grand Opening Party Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 30. The event will include live music, food and treats provided by local businesses, activities, and prizes. Roam Bike Shop is located at 2200 Third Street, White Bear Lake. Learn more at roambikeshop.com.

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Oldies & Goodies Vintage Boutique and Bakery Bar recently opened in downtown White Bear Lake's Avalon Building. The shop combines the passions of owners and sisters-in-law Amber and Amy Puschinsky, who sell vintage clothing and accessories from the ’70s to the 2000’s along with bakery treats such as macarons, cake jars and cakesicles. Amy's Sweets n Such also takes custom orders.

Oldies & Goodies is located at 2179 Fourth Street, Suite 2E, and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Check it out on Facebook @oldiesandgoodiesmn.

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How many Minnesotans read newspapers?

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innesota is home to 14,000 lakes, 12,000 loons, 135,000 seasonal lake cabins and 3.9 million newspaper readers. Really?

Really. Every month, 86% of Minnesota adults read newspapers’ print and online issues, according to a new Minnesota Market Study conducted by Coda Ventures.

The study measures media usage and purchase behavior of Minnesota adults across urban and rural zip codes (see ad on page 7 in this issue).

The 3.9 million Minnesota newspaper readers number might not come as a surprise to you. After all, you are reading a newspaper right now. You are in the majority of Minnesotans who value your newspaper’s local news and ads.

Who are these 3.9 million Minnesota newspaper readers? Coda reports: Above the • 78% are under age 65, • 68% are homeowners, Fold • 77% believe they have a responsibility to Matt McMillan shape the future of their communities, • 77% vote in local elections, 84% vote in state and national elections, • 80% believe newspaper advertising is important, • 69% take action as a result of newspaper advertising, • 57% use newspapers to decide which products to buy, • 72% have lived in the community 5 or more years, • 91% of the people who contact elected officials/community leaders, and • 92% of the people planning to attend local events such as festivals, fairs, concerts, sports and bars Minnesotans said they rely on local newspapers as their primary source of news and information about schools, local government, high school sports, local entertainment, candidates/ballot issues, crime and safety.

Minnesotans rely on newspapers for local advertising, too.

Most, 69%, said they take action on newspaper ads.

Minnesotans set a high bar in many areas. Think about it. The Gopher State has the nation’s greatest voting participation rate, not to mention an impressive variety of Paul Bunyan statues and the largest ball of twine collected by one man.

Minnesota’s lofty newspaper readership and action taken on newspaper ads is impressive. It makes sense readers who vote want to learn about local elections, learn about candidates running, and learn about local issues from a trustworthy local news source. Wise candidates and businesses buy ads in these same news pages where 80% of its readers believe newspaper ads are important.

Minnesota is home to 275 newspapers. Unlike other states, every one of Minnesota’s 87 counties has a newspaper. Most counties have multiple newspapers. And many newspapers are hiring. Really? Check out www.mna.org/member-classified to see dozens of current job openings.

However, some U.S. and Minnesota cities don’t have a community newspaper. Studies find cities and counties without a community newspaper pay higher taxes because no reporters are watching local governments, have lower voter turnout, have fewer candidates running for office and more partisanship.

Minnesota’s 3.9 million newspaper readers could fill up U.S. Bank Stadium’s 73,000 seats 53 times and still have a waiting line. Picture 53 U.S. Bank Stadiums. That’s a lot of readers. And Minnesota newspaper readers nearly double the 2 million Minnesota State Fair goers.

The pandemic was tough for many businesses. But Minnesotans desire for local news and shopping grew. Many newspapers saw a 30% bump in online readers seeking local health and school news. During the same pandemic period, a good number of Minnesota newspapers also grew subscriptions. Community members, like you, felt a need or desire to support their hometown and hometown newspaper. That rally to local news and taking action on newspaper ads is likely reflected in these strong survey results. How strong?

Imagine 3.9 million other Minnesotans – just like you – who care. You are the power behind your community. You are the power of community newspapers. Together, we are the power of healthy communities. Really.

Helping home and business owners invest in clean water

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hen it comes to homeowner nightmares, an aging, cracked pipe connecting your home to the city sewer line is right at the top of the list. Tree roots grow into the cracks, which can restrict the flow of sewage from your property, even causing backups in your basement. It’s an expensive, messy problem.

However, a new law passed by the Minnesota Legislature is making it possible to help homeowners businesses Movers & and address this problem.

Shakers Leaking sewer lines cost everyCharlie Zelle one money and endanger public health. Cracked pipes allow rainwater and groundwater to get into the sewer system, which requires the Met Council to treat water that doesn’t need to be treated. Once it’s in the pipes, it can’t be separated out. Severe storms can overload the wastewater system, causing costly backups or sewer overflows into rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

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assist private property owners with sewer repairs. It’s a big deal, because in the past we weren’t allowed to spend public money for private property repairs. In this legislation, lawmakers have concluded there is a compelling regional argument for ensuring our wastewater system remains efficient.

Local officials will help design the grant program We’re forming a community task force to design and implement a grant program. City and township officials will help us determine how best to set up the program so that they, in turn, can develop local programs to get the funds to homeowners and businesses.

Making the right investments in our homes, businesses, and the important clean water infrastructure we have in place will ensure that our region has clean water for generations to come.

Charlie Zelle is chair of the Metropolitan Council. The Minnesota Legislature has charged the Metropolitan Council with planning for the seven-county metro area and operating Metro Transit, the region’s wastewater treatment system, and the region’s largest housing agency.

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We operate the wastewater treatment system for the seven-county metro area. We have been working with cities for years to find leaks and repair aging public sewer lines underneath our streets, as well as separating stormwater and wastewater systems.

Those investments have paid big dividends. Our regional system is keeping up with a 12% increase in population, without costly capacity upgrades. That has helped keep our wastewater treatment rates 35% lower than the national average for comparable wastewater systems.

As a region, we’ve invested more than $7 billion in our wastewater treatment system.

To keep that investment working effectively we have to make sure all the pipes that feed our 9 wastewater treatment plants are in good condition. From the moment you flush, to the time it gets to one of our plants, it’s important to keep outside water from getting in.

As much as 80% of the clear water that leaks into our wastewater treatment system is from aging private sewer pipes, and improperly connected sump pumps, downspouts, and foundation drains. That’s why the new law is so important. It will allow us to create a grant program to

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PAID LETTER Gun laws not enforced, need more police I would like to respond to some of the points in the letter submitted by Lisa Wersal and Louis Asher.

Gun control is an important concern. If the laws on the books were enforced, it would do wonders to reduce gun violence.

We have universal checks, but people who are known to be unstable are not being reported to the proper authorities. We need more police officers so they can find and apprehend those who are acquiring weapons that are getting into the hands of bad actors.

As to the subject of climate change, keep in mind the climate has been changing since the Big Bang. Remember, this area was once covered in glaciers. You can not tell me dinosaur flatulence caused the ice to melt. When it comes to pollution, the manufacture of an electric vehicle produces huge amounts of carbon dioxide. When the car needs to be disposed of, the batteries, we have to remember, are extremely toxic. No doubt climate change is real and there are things we can do to protect the environment, but we can not stop climate change.

As a member of the defense subcommittee why haven’t we heard that Congresswoman McCollum is urging President Biden to give or sell weapons to Ukraine, such as aircraft that were available early on, or longrange weapon systems which are much needed to support their cause?

If she is such an advocate for education, why is this country so

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far behind the rest of the world, yet we spend more money than any other country on education?

Why are 1619 theory and CRT being taught in schools? Our school’s curriculum is clearly based on Marxist, Leninist ideologies.

There is much more I could say, but I'll stop here hoping what I’ve said will be food for thought.

Patrick Kenny White Bear Lake

PAID LETTER Vote for better public safety I am a minority living in Vadnais Heights and public safety has become a big concern for me and my family. A few months ago, my catalytic converter was stolen from my car sitting in my own driveway. Most recently, I read about anti-semitic flyers being distributed in Highland Park, a suburb with a strong Jewish population. As a Jew, this action scares me a lot. Even mentioning I am Jewish in this editorial makes me nervous.

I have also read about white supremacy groups leaving flyers and bags of rice in the surrounding communities of Lino Lakes and North Oaks.

What is fueling this level of hatred towards others? I want to live in a community that works together to build a safe environment for everyone. I want to live in a community that values all opinions and does not discriminate against anyone who might be different.

Our current local leadership in District 36 has done nothing to help address racism and

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discrimination. He has been our Senator for 10 years and clearly things have gotten worse. His actions speak much louder than his rhetoric. In 2021, he voted NO on two hate crime bills. One was his NO vote against training law enforcement to identify and respond to hate crimes. The other NO vote was on an amendment that would prohibit law enforcement officers from affiliating with white supremacist groups.

Now we see where his lack of leadership has taken us as a community.

I will be voting for Heather Gustafson for Senate this fall; she supports allocating appropriate resources and funds for public safety. I want to feel safe in my neighborhood again, and I feel Heather will be the best candidate to stand by our community and deliver on her promises.

Liz Stein Vadnais Heights

Employees' kindness made difference Dear people of White Bear Lake: we live in days of chaos and fear, and each day we experience lawlessness.

On July 7, I was at the stop sign on Fourth Street, just outside the Manitou Grill.

A man was tapping on my window; of course, my first thought was, “I am being hijacked.”

I rolled down the window and the man, an employee of Manitou Grill, graciously informed me that I had a flat tire and told me to park my car. He and a coworker then proceeded to change my tire that had a large piece of metal protruding from it. They were

efficient, kind, gracious — and mechanical.

I offered to pay them and they refused. I left with a positive attitude about White Bear Lake and Manitou Grill employees and will look at the world in a new way. Yes, we have problems, but we have many people who sacrificially give to others and expect nothing in return. I drove down the highway singing and praising God for providing two angels to help me.

Thanks to the two employees of Manitou Grill who made a positive difference in my life. I am blessed.

Phyllis Baltes New Brighton

Not all rights mentioned in Constitution Much is being made of the fact that the word “abortion” is not in the Constitution. However, other words we consider to be rights are also not found therein. The right to an abortion is supported by the U.S. Constitution in other ways, regardless of whether the word “abortion” appears in the document.

The Ninth Amendment states, “The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.” Therefore, people retain rights even though not all rights are specifically mentioned.

The Fourteenth Amendment states, “No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process

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of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.”

Therefore, women have the right to liberty, the right to engage in actions, including obtaining an abortion, without control or interference by the government.

The Fourteenth Amendment also says individuals have a right to due process which pertains to those rights not listed specifically in the U.S. Constitution, but which are recognized as an important part of an individual’s liberty. Privacy rights have been included in the interpretation of this amendment as being an inherent right.

In addition, this Amendment says that “no state shall…deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” Therefore, if men have the right to reproductive procedures, so should women.

Another argument is found in the First Amendment, which provides for Freedom of Religion, the right to live by one’s beliefs without fear of religious persecution. Because the debate about abortion is based in religious/moral opinions, there cannot be a governmental view that prohibits or overrides a person’s right to live their life according to their own religious/moral beliefs, at least until the pregnancy is viable. When the life/health of the mother is threatened, decisions should be treated like other medical emergencies and medical professionals, rather than the government should be trusted to make them.

Louise DiCesare Mahtomedi

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honey, syrup, baked goods, plants and flowers.

Contact: 651-747-3650 or whitebearlake. org

MAHTOMEDI AREA FARMER'S MARKET

When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through Oct. 1 Where: Veteran's Memorial Park Details: Local growers, artisans, and community resource table.

Contact: mahtomedifarmersmarket@ gmail.com

MARKETFEST

When: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, July 28 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Free family festival includes more than 150 retail and food vendors, live music, children’s activities, farmers market, classic car show. Last event of the season.

Contact: marketfest.org

PIZZA PICNIC

When: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 28 Where: White Bear Lake United Methodist Church, 1851 Birch St. Details: Enjoy brick over pizza baked by the Bread Ministry, live music and games for all ages. All are welcome to this community event.

Contact: 651-429-9026 or wblumc.org

AUTHOR VISIT

When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, July 29 Where: Lake Country Bookseller, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Local author Jamie Stoudt will sign copies of his novels, “Don't Get Caught,” “Back Again,” and “Donna Carlasccio.”

Contact: 651-426-0918

“DEVISING DYSTOPIA” SHOWCASE

When: 6 p.m. Friday, July 29 and 1 p.m.

Saturday, July 30 Where: Lakeshore Players Theatre, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Summer Youth Players perform a brand-new play inspired by the dystopian aspects of fantasy and sci-fi.

Tickets $10.

Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org

SUMMER TUESDAYS

28TH ANNUAL WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA RELAY FOR LIFE When: 6-11 p.m. Friday, July 29 Where: White Bear Lake Area High School South Campus, 3551 McKnight Road Details: Typically more than 100 teams and 1,500 participate in a run/ walk to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Live music, food, kids activities, online auction, and stories from survivors.

Contact: relay.acsevents.org

BIRCHWOOD MUSIC IN THE PARK

When: 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 31 Where: Tighe-Schmitz Park (hockey rink), Birchwood Details: Grimm & Cruz play Bluegrass, Latin, Jazz, and original compositions.

Contact:cityofbirchwood.com

BEARS NIGHT OUT

When: 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2 Where: Podvin Park, 1700 9th St., White Bear Lake Details: Free community picnic hosted by the WBL community services and recreation includes food trucks, youth enrichment sample classes, DJ music, inflatable obstacle course, and visits

with the police and fire departments.

Prize drawing for those wearing a WBL Rec t-shirt. Register online.

Contact: whitebear.ce.eleyo.com

WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR

When: Aug. 3-7 Where: 12300 N. 40th St., Stillwater Details: Thousands of exhibits, live music and entertainment, motor sports, rides.

Contact: washingtoncountyfair.org

TACO JOHNS'S RUN BABY RUN 5K & 10K

When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 Where: Boatworks Commons, 4495 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake Details: Flat and fast course along the Lake Ave. Trail. Registration $25 early bird; $35 race day. Includes t-shirt and awards. Proceeds support STRIVE Scholarships at White Bear Lake Area High School.

ONGOING EVENTS WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMERS MARKET

When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, through Oct. Where: Clark St. between 2nd and 3rd Streets, downtown White Bear Lake Details: Produce includes organic produce, natural meats and cheeses,

When: 5-9 pm Tuesdays in July and Aug. Where: Lowell Park, Downtown Stillwater Details: Free family event includes market vendors, food, music, stage performances; family movie at dusk.

Contact: summertuesdays.com

MIDWEST SKI OTTERS SHOWS

When: 6 p.m. Sundays beginning second Sunday in June throughout the summer Where: Goose Lake on Hoffman Road in White Bear Lake Details: White Bear-based team of 120 amateur skiers from metro area Contact: skiotter.com

BALD EAGLE WATERSKI CLUB SHOWS

When: 7 p.m. Thursdays, mid-June through August Where: Centerville Lake in Centerville Details: Members of all ages perform waterskiing tricks. Club also performs at summer festivals throughout the state.

Contact: baldeaglewaterskishows.com

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

Vadnais Heights

• A niece was arrested June 24 in the 900 block of Vadnais Drive on gross misdemeanor warrants out of Washington County for fifth-degree narcotics, after deputies were dispatched out to a disorderly conduct call and request to help remove the niece from her aunt's residence.

When Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies arrived, the niece claimed to have swallowed three to seven grams of heroin and was transported to Regions Hospital.

• A middle-aged woman of medium height was reported for concealing items at the Walmart in the 800 block of County Road E and trying to leave the store with them. When she was approached by loss prevention personnel, she threw the items at store employees and yelled at other customers as she walked through the parking lot.

• A Forest Lake man, 40, was cited June 24 at the Walmart for disorderly conduct after this known shoplifter tried to lift merchandise. He escaped the store, but deputies located him in traffic and pulled him over. He was trespassed from the Walmart and cited for driving after revocation and failure to provide proof of insurance.

• A Mankato woman, 25, was cited June 25 at the Walmart for misdemeanor theft after she was observed switching price tags, placing the items into a large bin and leaving the store without paying. The store recovered 35 items totaling $194.88. The shoplifter was also trespassed and released.

• A resident in the area of Vadnais Drive and Vadnais Lane reported being

assaulted at 2:37 a.m. June 26 after he heard vehicles speeding back and forth with people shouting and went outside to check on the commotion. He helped three youths trying to catch a dog, after shouting for the vehicle to slow down. Immediately, a physical confrontation ensued among four people.

One adult male was taken to hospital for evaluation.

• A license plate was reported stolen June 27 from the 900 block of County Road D after the Woodbury Police Department checked on a vehicle stolen from St. Paul and discovered the plate on it to have been stolen, switched out and left on the vehicle.

• A White Bear Township woman reported the catalytic converter stolen from a Chevrolet Equinox parked in a lot at Sucker Lake Regional Park.

• A Maplewood man reported an amber emergency light stolen from the roof of his vehicle parked in the Walmart lot sometime between 3:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. June 28.

• A Burnsville man, 21, was reported June 28 for violating an order for protection in the 1100 block of County Road D. • A bicycle was reported stolen from outside the Walmart June 29 while the victim was inside shopping.

• Famous Footwear in the 900 block of County Road E reported two males for grabbing four pairs of Nike Shoes, valued at $300, and running from the store on June 30. They left the area in a white SUV.

White Bear Township

• A resident in the 2600 block of South Shore Blvd. on June 29 reported a $6 check taken from the mailbox and cashed after it was altered to be made out for $484. The victim was given an incident number so that the bank could conduct an investigation.

A possible suspect exists.

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFS He made her fear for her life

A Vadnais Heights man, 65, faces up to five years’ imprisonment and/or a maximum $10,000 fine if convicted of threatening violence with reckless disregard. His sentence could be increased if he is also convicted of another charge: domestic assault by strangulation. That charge carries a maximum three-year jail term and/or fine of up to $5,000.

At 10:23 a.m. July 12, Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the scene of a domestic. There they met the victim, 25, who said her husband, the defendant, had choked her. She had visible red marks on her neck.

The victim related how her husband brought home the wrong formula for their infant and she volunteered to go buy the correct kind. However,

when she reached for his wallet to get the money, her husband pushed her up against the wall and choked her with both hands.

The victim couldn't breathe and felt close to losing consciousness. When her husband then yelled that he was going to kill her, she feared for her life. Just short of rendering his wife unconscious, he then drove away from the scene.

Deputies found out that the subject had assaulted his wife two other times that she didn't report. The victim said that when she was pregnant, her husband choked her until she lost consciousness. On another occasion, he threw her down a flight of stairs.

Later that day, the suspect turned himself in to law enforcement.

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WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:

Birchwood

• Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies on daily patrol in Birchwood took a complaint June 29 about drivers headed the wrong way through the barricade sector in the 700 block of Hall Avenue and causing a risk of head-on collisions. Deputies advised the complainant that the traffic control barricade been an ongoing issue and to contact City Hall. As of that date, no “one-way” signs were displayed in advance of the barricade, and the only sign displayed at the barrier itself was a “wrong way” sign.

Grant

• Theft from motor vehicle was reported June 28 in the 11000 block of 60th Street N.

Mahtomedi

• Deputies on patrol at 12:17 a.m. June 26 located two juveniles in their vehicle in Katherine Abbott Park in the 1000 block of Lincolntown Avenue and verbally warned them about being in the park after hours. The parents were notified and the juveniles sent home.

• A boater on White Bear Lake received a written warning June 26 for allowing a passenger to ride on the transom while the boat was underway.

• Deputies on directed patrol for road construction detour traffic conducted three traffic stops during the morning of June 27 for motorists violating stop signs on Wedgewood Drive and Jesse James Lane.

• An unidentified person was arrested at

2:57 a.m. June 28 on a felony burglary warrant out of Washington County and on multiple warrants out of Ramsey County after deputies received a tip that the suspect was at an apartment complex on Stillwater Road.

• An unidentified motorist was arrested at 2:02 a.m. June 29 in the area of Century Avenue and Wildwood Road for driving after cancellation due to behavior inimical to public safety, after deputies were called out to the scene of possible road rage.

• Deputies on road construction detour patrol cited a motorist June 29 on Long Lake Road for speeding. On July 2, they cited another motorist at the same location for the same offense.

• Two motorists in the 400 block of Wildwood Road were cited less than 10 minutes apart July 2 for barricade violation by deputies on detour patrol.

• Deputies on water patrol issued written warnings to four different boaters July 2. The violations included not having a contrasting color for registration, not having a working horn, failure to display any registration at all, operating a personal watercraft after hours, operating personal watercraft within 150 feet of the shoreline and for operating with docking lights.

Pine Springs

• Deputies conducted a traffic stop June 26 on I-694 and Highway 36 for speeding and discovered the driver had a Hennepin County warrant.

Willernie

• A Warner Avenue resident on June 27 reported her son's friend for stealing cash from her.

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • Officers responded to a dispute in the 5000 block of Woodcrest Road July 13.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue July 13.

• Officers assisted a citizen in an electric wheelchair in getting home July 13 in the 900 block of Wildwood Road.

• Officers responded to a civil matter in the 1900 block of Spruce Place July 13.

• Officers responded to a juvenile incident at McCarty Park July 14.

• A vehicle was stolen in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road July 14.

• Officers assisted State Patrol with a vehicle pursuit by deploying stop sticks on Interstate 694 July 14.

• Officers responded to a report of a man trespassing in the 1300 block of Highway 96 July 14.

• Officers made a warrant arrest in the 2200 block of Sixth Street July 14.

• Harassment was reported in the 3100 block of McKnight Road July 14.

• Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 1700 block of Ninth Street July 14.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 3700 block of Linden Avenue July 14.

• Officers responded to a noise complaint in the 4700 block of Sharon Lane July 14.

• Theft was reported in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue July 15.

• Officers responded to a dispute in the 2100 block of Fourth Street July 15.

• A burglary was reported in the 2500 block of Blomquist Avenue July 15.

• A business in the 4700 block of White Bear Parkway reported check forgery July 15.

• A bicycle was stolen from a detached garage in the 2200 block of Tenth Street July 15.

• A breach of trust incident was reported in the 2200 block of Birch Street July 15.

• Criminal damage to property was reported in the 2700 block of Cedar Avenue July 16.

• A White Bear Lake woman was taken into custody for an outstanding warrant in the 3500 block of Dell Street July 16.

• Officers responded to a domestic incident in the 3500 block of Auger Avenue July 16.

• Theft and lewd and lascivious behavior were reported in separate incidents in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road July 16.

• Officers responded to a fireworks complaint and disorderly conduct in the 3500 block of Oak Terrace July 16.

• A Fridley man was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle and 5th degree drugs in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road July 17.

• Officers interrupted an in-progress auto theft in the 3500 block of Century Avenue July 17. No suspects have been identified.

• A vehicle was stolen in the 4300 block of Lake Avenue S. July 17.

• A bicycle was stolen from a garage int eh 3600 block of Willow Lane July 17.

• A vehicle was stolen in the 3500 block of Century Avenue July 18. It was recovered in St. Paul.

• A vehicle stolen July 18 in the 1700 block of County Road E was recovered and the suspects were arrested.

• Officers responded to a custody dispute in the 4800 block of Bloom Avenue July 18.

• Disorderly conduct between relatives was reported int eh 2400 block of Jansen Avenue July 18.

• Disorderly conduct involving a pellet gun was reported July 19 in the 3800 block of Grand Avenue.

• Verbal disorderly conduct was mediated by officers int eh 3900 block of Hoffman Road July 19.

• A theft complaint in the 1000 block of Highway 96 resulted in the arrest of two individuals for possession of a controlled substance July 19.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 4700 block of Campbell Avenue July 19.

• An Oakdale man was arrested in a driveway in the 4000 block of Gisella Blvd. after fleeing officers in a motorcycle pursuit July 19.

• Fraud was reported in the 3100 block of McKnight Road N. July 19.

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Total Digital Readers (3,171,000)

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PUBLIC NOTICE SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITIES Ramsey County releases solicitation opportunities on DemandStar its official web site as an alternative method of public notice pursuant to Section 331A.03 of the Minnesota Statutes. Individuals may go to the DemandStar section of the Ramsey County Purchasing Webpage www.ramsey county.us/businesses/doing-business-ramsey-county/contracts-vendors/ how-contract-ramsey-county to access registration information.

Ramsey County is accepting only electronic RFB and RFP responses submitted through DemandStar. Public openings are conducted digitally, as a video conference. See the link above for details.

SOLICITATION: RFP-PUBW26754-KB OPENING DATE: AUGUST 11, 2022 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR TO PERFORM FULL DEPTH RECLAMATION, MILLING, BITUMINOUS PAVING, GRADING, SITE RESTORATION, SIGNING AND STRIPING. SOLICITATION: RFP-SSD12933-KD OPENING DATE: AUGUST 25, 2022 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, SEEKS TO AWARD CONTRACTS TO MULTIPLE QUALIFIED AGENCIES OR INDIVIDUALS TO PROVIDE GUARDIANSHIP/CONSERVATORSHIP AND RELATED LEGAL SERVICES. PRE-SOLICITATION RESPONSE CONFERENCE: 90 WEST PLATO BLVD., ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55107. AUGUST 8, 2022. 1:00 P.M. CT. SOLICITATION: RFP-PH555-24568-KB OPENING DATE: AUGUST 18, 2022 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS PROPOSALS FROM ELIGIBLE CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR RAMSEY COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN. THE GOAL IS REDUCING/ELIMINATING THE INITIAL AND LONG-TERM CONSEQUENCES BY PROMOTING SAFETY AND REMOVING OR REDUCING BARRIERS TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE SERVICES PROVIDED SHALL INCLUDE SAFETY PLANNING, CRISIS INTERVENTION, CASE MANAGEMENT, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, GROUP COUNSELING AND EDUCATION, TEMPORARY SHELTER, ASSISTANCE WITH PERMANENT HOUSING, EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION, CLOTHING, FOOD, LEGAL SERVICES AND SAFE EXCHANGES. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on July 27, 2022.

RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE COUNTY MANAGER ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2022 The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:02 a.m. with the following members present: Carter, McDonough, McGuire, Ortega, Reinhardt, and Chair MatasCastillo. Absent: Frethem. Also present were Ryan O’Connor, County Manager, and Sam Clark, Civil Division Director, Ramsey County Attorney’s Office.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT – Read by Commissioner Reinhardt.

AGENDA of July 12, 2022 was presented for approval. Motioned by McDonough, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved.

MINUTES of June 28, 2022 were presented for approval. Motioned by McGuire, seconded by Ortega. Unanimously approved.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM Human Resources - Designation of a Position to Unclassified, Unrepresented Service in the Financial Assistance Services Department in Accordance with the Personnel Act, Minnesota Statute 383A.286, Subdivision 3.

Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by McDonough. Unanimously approved.

(B2022-157) Human Resources - Designation of two Unclassified, Unrepresented positions in the Public Health Department in Accordance with the Personnel Act, Minnesota Statute 383A.286, Subdivision 3. Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by McDonough.

Unanimously approved. (B2022-158) Human Resources- Terms of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters 320 Chief Correctional Officer’s in the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office for the Year 2021. Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by McDonough. Unanimously approved. (B2022-159) Information Services - Agreement with Nearmap US, Inc. for Aerial Imagery and Web Services. Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by McDonough. Unanimously approved. (B2022-160) Parks & Recreation - Agreement with Duininck Inc., for Part 1 Design-Build Services for Golf Course Capital Investments Project. Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by McDonough. Unanimously approved. (B2022-161) House Stability - Joint Powers Agreement with City of Saint Paul for the Transfer of Housing Trust Funds for the Purpose of Supporting Interfaith Action. Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by McDonough. Unanimously approved.

(B2022-162) Safety and Justice, Medical Examiner - Joint Powers Agreement with Washington County to provide Medical Examiner Services. Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by McDonough. Unanimously approved. (B2022-163) Public Health - Public Health Water Gremlin Settlement Fund Special Project. Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by McDonough. Unanimously approved.

(B2022-164) Public Works - Ramsey County 2022 Counties Transit Improvement Board Funding Obligation. Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by McDonough. Unanimously approved. (B2022-165) Property Tax, Records & Election Services - Absentee Ballot Board for 2022. Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by McDonough. Unanimously approved. (B2022-166) Community Corrections - Appointments to the Corrections Advisory Board.

Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by McDonough. Unanimously approved.

(B2022-167) Public Health - Appointments to the Community Health Services Advisory Committee. Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by McDonough. Unanimously approved. (B2022-168) Board of Commissioners - Appointment to the Disabled Veterans Rest Camp Board. Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by McDonough. Unanimously approved. (B2022-169) Communications & Public Relations - Appointment to the Extension Committee. Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by McDonough. Unanimously approved. (B2022-170) Parks & Recreation - Appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by McDonough. Unanimously approved.

(B2022-171) Human Resources - Appointments to the Personnel Review Board. Motion

by Reinhardt, seconded by McDonough. Unanimously approved. (B2022-172) Library - Appointment to the Ramsey County Library Board. Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by McDonough. Unanimously approved. (B2022-173) ORDINANCE PROCEDURES Public Health - Ramsey County Smoking and Commercial Tobacco Use Ordinance – Adopt the Ordinance. Motion by Ortega, seconded by McDonough. Unanimously approved. (B2022-174) COUNTY CONNECTIONS - Presented by County Manager, Ryan O’Connor. Discussion can be found on archived video.

OUTSIDE BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS – Discussion can be found on archived video.

BOARD CHAIR UPDATE – Presented by Chair MatasCastillo. Discussion can be found on archived video.

ADJOURNMENT – Chair MatasCastillo declared the meeting adjourned at 9:37 a.m.

CLOSED MEETING Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 13D.05 subdivision 3(b) in order to discuss legal strategies for the litigated case of Sullivan v. Ramsey County, the

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Ramsey County Board will meet in a closed meeting, which is not open to the public.

In Re Sullivan v. Ramsey County The Closed Meeting was called to order at 1:31 p.m. with the following member present: Commissioners Carter, McDonough, Ortega and Chair MatasCastillo. Also present: Ryan O’Connor, County Manager; Sam Clark, Director of Civil Division, Office of the Ramsey County Attorney; Rebecca Krystosek, Assistant County Attorney, Office of the Ramsey County Attorney; Scott Williams, Deputy County Manager, Safety and Justice Service Team; Susan Earle, Deputy Financial Manager, Finance; Kyle Mestad, Director of Administration Division, Office of the Ramsey County Sheriff; and Mee Cheng, Chief Clerk - County Board, County Manager’s Office. Also present was the following outside counsel: Donald Lewis, Nilan Johnson Lewis PA. The Board of Ramsey County Commissioners authorized the Office of the Ramsey County staff to proceed as discussed in this closed meeting. The closed meeting was adjourned at 1:53 p.m.

Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on July 27, 2022.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT, DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION

COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-22-574 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard Leroy Kuchera, aka Richard L. Kuchera, aka Richard Kuchera, Decedent Notice is given that an amended application filed on July 8, 2022 for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated February 11, 2015, (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The amended application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Patricia L. Kuchera, whose address is 11733 Emery Village Drive North, Champlin, Minnesota, 55316, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent.

Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: July 8, 2022 Laura J. Stevens, Registrar Dated: July 8, 2022 Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Mary E. Shearen Best & Flanagan 60 South 6th Street, Suite 2700 Minneapolis, MN, 55402 Attorney License No: 195753 Telephone: (612) 339-7121 Email: mshearen@bestlaw.com Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on July 20 and 27, 2022.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT, DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION

COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-22-556 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re: Estate of Olive Ellen Morgan, Decedent Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated June 9, 1997, Codicil dated April 16, 2015. The Registrar accepted the application and informally appointed Martin Patrick Morgan, whose address is 1401 Skiles Lane, Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112, to serve as the personal representative of the Decedent’s estate.

Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of ther personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection.

Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the Decedent.

Notice is further given that, subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: July 6, 2022 Laura J. Stevens, Registrar Dated: July 6, 2022 Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Self-Represented Litigant: Martin Patrick Morgan 1401 Skiles Lane, Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on July 20 and 27, 2022.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION

COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-22-612 ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In Re the Estate of: DEBORAH SPRING GLASGOW, Deceased.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: It is Ordered and Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of August, 2022, at 10:15 a.m., a remote hearing will be held in the above-named Court at St. Paul, Minnesota, on the petition of Dawn Urman for formal adjudication of intestacy, and for the appointment of Dawn Urman, whose address is 12931 Nightingale St. N.W., Coon Rapids, Minnesota 55448, as personal representative of the estate of the above-named decedent in unsupervised administration, and that any objections thereto must be filed with the Court.

That, if proper, and no objections are filed, a personal representative will be appointed to administer the estate, to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses, and sell real and personal property, and do all necessary acts for the estate.

Notice is further given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against said estate are required to present same to said personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred.

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NOTICE SHALL BE GIVEN by publishing this Notice as provided by law and by mailing a copy of this Notice at least 14 days prior to the hearing date to all interested persons and persons who have filed a demand for notice.

Information on how to participate in the remote hearing can be obtained by calling the court at (651) 266-8145.

Dated: July 13, 2022 Kimberly Smith, Deputy Court Administrator Attorney for Petitioner KURT ROBINSON, ESQ. Jefferson Center, Suite 101 607 N.E. Highway 10 Blaine, MN 55434 (763) 785-2556 Atty. I.D. No. 173320 KRobinlaw@gmail.com Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on July 20 and 27, 2022.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION

COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-22-515 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Linda Ann Peterson, Decedent Notice is given that an amended application filed on June 27, 2022 for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated December 15, 2020, (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The amended application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Damian Peterson, whose address is 2659 16th Ave East, North Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55109, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: June 27, 2022 Laura J. Stevens, Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Heather Gilbert Gilbert Law PLLC 4856 Banning Ave White Bear Lake, MN, 55110 Attorney License No: 0392838 Telephone: (651) 340-6942 Email: heather@gilbertlawpllc.com Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on July 20 and 27, 2022.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION

COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-22-601 NOTICE OF REMOTE HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In re the Estate of: Mary J. Disch, Decedent.

NOTICE is given that on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. a hearing using remote technology will be held by this Court for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Decedent’s last will dated March 19, 2012, and for the appointment of Julie Nelson, whose address is 50825 Boxwood Avenue, Rush City, MN 55069 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration.

Information on how to participate in the remote hearing can be obtained by calling the Court at 651-266-8145.

Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. If objections are filed, another hearing may be scheduled.

Any charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceeding be given to the attorney general pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section §501B.41, Subdivision 5.

NOTICE SHALL BE GIVEN by publishing this Notice as provided by law and by mailing a copy of this Notice at least 14 days prior to the hearing date to all interested persons and persons who have filed a demand for notice.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

BY THE COURT: Date: July 12, 2022 Michael Upton, Court Administrator Kimberly Smith, Deputy Court Administrator Attorney for Petitioner: D. Sherwood McKinnis, #176898 McKINNIS & DOOM, P.A. 200 3rd Avenue NE, Suite 300, Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 552-7777 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on July 20 and 27, 2022.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Ethan Stromquist Photography 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 335 Oakwood Terrace Vadnais Heights MN 55127 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business.

Ethan Stromquist Hale I 335 Oakwood Terrace Vadnais Heights MN 55127 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

Dated: May 25, 2022 Signed: Ethan Stromquist Hale Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on July 27 and August 3, 2022.

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Number of Domestic Animals

No person shall keep more than three domestic animals (of which no more than two shall be dogs) on the same premises, unless a kennel license has been obtained, except that a litter of domestic animals may be kept for a period of six months from birth without a kennel license.

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for the event include yard Yahtzee, giant Connect Four ring toss, hopscotch, outdoor chalk, poster-making, a bubble station and more.

Everything is free of cost to all residents, including the drawing.

Rogers said there will be a food shelf and school supply drive at the event.

“People can bring a nonperishable food item or school supplies to donate if they are able,” Rogers said. “Also, everyone will receive a goody bag that night.”

At dusk, Kirby is planning to bring her telescope to the playground and have an astronomy lesson for anyone interested in looking at the stars.

“This is the perfect opportunity to meet our neighbors,” Rogers said. “As a community, we need to get out and talk to each other.”

For more information, contact Kari Rogers at kari. rogers.mn@gmail.com or 651-207-5924.

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Lucretia Kirby (left) and Kari Rogers are leading the Night to Unite event at Five Star Estates

Shoreview Press Editor Noelle Olson can be reached at shoreviewnews@presspubs.com or 651-407-1229.

Will the Purple Line come to Bridgewood Raingarden Debut Mahtomedi?

BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

After the White Bear Lake City Council voted in March to nix the Metropolitan Council's plans to build a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) station within the city as the turnaround point for the Purple Line, project movers and shakers turned to Mahtomedi for approval of a possible Plan B. Representatives from the Metro Transit Purple Line BRT presented a revised proposal to the Mahtomedi City Council at its July 19 meeting.

The Purple Line BRT would start at Union Depot in downtown St. Paul and end at one of three places in the north metro.

The terminus could be in Vadnais Heights between Highway 61 and I-35E, at the Maplewood Mall Transit Center or at Century College.

The White Bear Lake City Council at its March 8 meeting found a terminus at Century College to be acceptable if the bus route followed the shoulders of eastbound I-694 and turned north onto Century Avenue.

The new terminal at Century College would serve both campuses and use the footprint of Line 219 currently in use today.

A new Purple Line station could also be built at Century Avenue and Long Lake Road.

The Purple Line BRT, as proposed, would be a 15-mile long route with 11 dedicated guideway miles, 21 stations, three parkand-rides, a fleet of 17 electric buses and an estimated 6,900 daily riders.

Metro Transit Purple Line Project Director Craig Lamothe said that the Purple Line BRT would be a dedicated BRT. Essential features would include a dedicated right of way, as bus-only lanes make for faster travel and avoid mixed traffic congestion.

Passengers will pay for their fares at the station, instead of on the bus. BRT vehicles will also receive priority at intersections.

The raised-platform boarding will allow wheelchairs, strollers and carts to board with minimal delays.

Construction is expected to begin in 2024 or 2025.

Purple Line BRT representatives presented their proposal to council and asked the city to appoint a primary and alternate representative for meeting sessions and to conduct business outreach. For the latter, the city would name businesses that Metro Transit officials could contact about a possible Century College terminus.

In the end, council did instruct staff to write a letter requesting membership in the corridor management committee with the Metropolitan Council to support the route modification of the Purple Line BRT. The city will also appoint representatives to those meetings.

Before the Purple Line portion of the meeting was over, however, council posed many questions to Lamothe and Liz Jones, the project’s community outreach and engagement lead.

Council Member Jane Schneeweis twice asked Lamothe about safety issues, after Lamothe's first answer came back rather unclear. “The big issue for me is how do we ensure safety and allay fears of the community?” Schneeweis said.

Council Member Luke Schlegel challenged Lamothe by noting that the city of White Bear Lake had six years to consider the Purple Line BRT proposal, whereas Mahtomedi has only six months. “White Bear Lake said 'no', so now we're going to sneak it into Mahtomedi?” he wondered.

To the first question, Lamothe said that the project was “pretty far along” and coming up, so “we will have to try and work a little faster.” To the second question, Lamothe said that the Purple Line BRT “would graze the city.”

In August, the Purple Line will conduct public comment on what organizers call “the Universe of BRT Route Modifications” and “feasible BRT route modifications technical evaluation.”

For more information and to find opportunities to provide commentary, local residents can visit the website www.metrotransit.org/purple-line-project.

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Christy Bartlett and Nick Voss (above) of the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization along with members of the parks commission and the public celebrated the debut of the new raingarden at Bridgewood Park at a recent open house.

The raingarden and others like it provide valuable space for stormwater treatment and storage. When built upstream from lakes, wetlands, and creeks such as Lambert Creek, raingardens support the function and longevity of their connecting waterways and waterbodies. This raingarden takes stormwater from the Bridgewood Park parking lot and as far as Bridgewood Terrace, which is estimated at 185,720 gallons of water per year – equal to 4,643 bathtubs. The raingarden captures stormwater and puts it into the ground sooner than it would otherwise, so it reduces excess sediment and nutrients such as phosphorus from entering into the Lambert Creek system. This helps create a more balanced watershed and helps remedy common water quality issues at their upstream source.

Learn more about the project and Lambert Creek at vlawmo.org/ projects.

Submitted by Nick Voss VLAWMO Education and Outreach Coordinator

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FUR PETS SAKE Introducing a new pet to your household

BY ELLA ROBERTS PRESS INTERN

When considering bringing home a new pet, the transition may be somewhat stressful. A pet will need time to adjust to its new home and an animal that displays a happy, playful attitude at the shelter may act wary and fearful in a new environment. Introducing a pet to their new family members in the right way is crucial for building positive relationships and safety for all.

Sarah Bhimani, internal communications and content producer with the Animal Humane Society (AHS), advises potential pet owners to really consider what bringing home a new pet means and its responsibilities. While having a pet is really exciting, it also involves expenses that many may not consider or budget for such as veterinary care, food and other supplies for many years depending on the duration of the pet’s life. Bhimani also recommends receiving permission and support from roommates and or a landlord depending on the person’s living situation.

The AHS recommends watching for cues about how the pet is feeling. If a new pet seems timid, moving slowly or just sitting in the same room doing something else may be helpful and encourage the pet to come to the owners. If a pet is full of energy and ready to play, the human society recommends getting out the toys right away, however pets can be both scared and full of energy. An owner will have to learn how to modify

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Some animals respond very well to an expanded living area. Others become frightened and retreat. If owners notice their pet seems more nervous they may need to slow down the introduction process to match comfort level. Every animal is different. Get to know what the pet prefers and try to support those preferences. their actions to make a new pet feel welcome. The care an owner takes with their own behavior in early days will pay off in the future as the pet learns that their owner is someone to trust.

When adopting from a shelter, it’s important to remember the animal has been in a cage or kennel

1. Give your pet time to adjust 2. Watch for cues about how your pet is feeling

for days or weeks before arriving at a new home. To have the run of an entire house can be overwhelming, especially if it happens too fast. Bhimani says a sanctuary space may be helpful for the first two days while the pet is getting acclimated to their new environment. This would be a smaller space that is set up with a bed, food, water and toys that will allow the pet time to decompress and to get used to their surroundings. From there, the owner can let them out to explore bigger areas of the home. If the pet seems more nervous when given more access to the house, slow down the introduction process to match comfort level. Every animal is different.

If there is already a resident pet in the household, AHS has multiple resources on its website about how to do proper introductions. Depending on the animal, new owners may need to approach introducing the pet in different ways. https://www.animalhumanesociety. org/adoption/introducing-new-pet-your-household If owners have any questions related to pet care or behavior, AHS has a pet helpline available for post adoption support. Here they can get recommendations or referrals to different resources in the community or if they have a specific behavioral question, they can speak with one of the trainers to try and troubleshoot it over the phone. The helpline is available for any pet owner.

Call the Pet Helpline at 952-HELP-PET (952-435-7738) or send them a message https://animalhumanesociety. wufoo.com/forms/ztau8b30t9s68e/

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WHITE BEAR LAKE — Trouble getting his pontoon out of its slip on music nights compelled a boat owner to complain to the Lake Conservation District.

“Everything was fine until this year,” said Steve Smith, a downtown business owner who has rented a slip at Docks of White Bear for years. “To my surprise, it appears Tally’s reconfigured its docks.

Why they did that I can only speculate.

I know there are issues between the two marina owners and now boat owners are getting caught up in it.”

Smith complained to the district board that Tally’s docks curve right, leaving little room to turn in and out of his slip.

If a boat is tied to their dock, he can’t maneuver at all. On concert nights, when boats double park, he doesn’t even try.

“I get it, Tally’s is a fun place to be. It’s in their best interest to have this configuration. But it chokes off boats on our side. They have to know that.”

Smith recalled a verbal altercation he had with a Tally’s patron who was tied to public cleats on the dock closest to him.

“I asked if he’d move his boat and he just looked at me. He had no intention to move. So I had to sit there. This is affecting me and at least 10 other boats. I felt I needed to bring it to your attention,” he told the board.

“They’re making it unrelaxing, unjoyful, for those of us who have boats on that side (of the marina),” Smith said. “A

business should not profit at the expense of someone else’s pleasure.” The answer to the problem, he suggested, is for Tally’s to point its docks straight out to the middle of the lake.

District Chair Bryan DeSmet thought the matter was resolved after an earlier complaint. “Maybe that isn’t the case,” he said.

District Counsel Alan Kantrud reminded the board that Smith’s “formal complaint” requires investigation. “If an owner is working beyond their permit, we need to verify it,” he said.

The district has authority to issue a misdemeanor for permit violations, according to Kantrud. It can also levy a civil fine.

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Along with her powerful swing, rocket arm and light-footed grace, it’s the sparkly hair that opponents sometimes noticed about Jordyn Meyer.

“Sometimes I have glitter still in my hair, from going from skating to softball,” explained the 2022 White Bear Lake graduate who is a rare athletic combination of softball slugger and accomplished figure skater.

When players asked about the glitter, she would shrug sheepishly, “It’s a thing I do.”

Softball rubs off on skating too, she added. “Sometimes when I go from softball to skating, I’ll have ‘eye black’ still on my face.”

The 6-foot Meyer belted eight home runs, batted .333 and drove home 26 runs for the Bears this spring, including a game-winning three-run blast in the first round of state. She was one of the main reasons the Bears posted a 22-5 record, won conference and section crowns, and placed fourth in Class 4A. Meyer is headed for

Division I softball at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, on a scholarship.

She’s been a figure skater for much longer, starting at age five — she started fastpitch softball at age 12 — and her love of skating continues even after the competitions are done. She still skates two or three mornings a week at White Bear Sports Center, her home rink, with coach Lynn Hanson.

“It’s such a challenging, yet rewarding, sport,” Meyer explained. She is “addicted” to keep trying new jumps, spins, or whatever the next element may be.

“When I’m on the ice, I have this feeling where nothing else matters, and I’m so relaxed. There’s nothing else like it. I love the sense of freedom while skating.”

Her softball teammates, well aware of her other sport, had fun mimicking her moves. “It’s entertaining,” she chuckles, “to watch them trying my latest ice jump.”

Meyer achieved an eight rating on a scale of 10 in freestyle in the Ice Skating Institute (ISI). She competes in several ISI events each year. She has also competed in US Figure Skating (USFS) events.

Her signature moves are a cartwheel which she’s been throwing for years and the “illusion,” a windmillstyle spin on one skate. Top achievements, she said, include medaling in six or seven events at New Ulm on multiple occasions and the 8 rating which few skaters attain.

Meyer credits figure skating for helping make her a better softball prospect. “They liked my flexibility and versatility,” she said about college coaches. “Skating definitely

helps leg strength, which is beneficial for both catching and hitting. It also increases my overall balance and flexibility, which helps in all aspects of the game.”

A typical school day for Meyer was rising at 4:30 to 4:45 a.m. for skating practice, then classes, a softball practice or game, then homework in the evening. She logged a gradepoint-average over 4.0 and graduated with honors.

Meyer made all-conference twice and Star-Tribune All-Metro second team as a senior. Her junior year, she hit .290 with four home runs and 14 RBI’s.

That prodigious physical ability apparently skipped not one but two generations.

Her mom, Gina. and dad, Tom, just dabbled in high school sports, Gina said, (she in dance, Tom in basketball and baseball). However, great grandpa Frank Meyer was a good enough pitcher to play pro ball in Iowa.

Jordyn’s grandpa told her tales about Frank, who had the same long, lanky frame.

Meyer was recruited for college ball as a catcher.

That’s her position on her summer team, Minnesota Force, which plays tournaments around the Midwest.

With the Bears, however, she played third base as a junior and shortstop as a senior, sparkling at each with her mobility and arm.

Pitcher Chloe Barber teams up with her sister Heidi, also a tall, outstanding backstop. Meyer would catch the second game when they had double headers. On the Force, Meyer is the regular catcher for Chloe, as Heidi plays one age group lower.

Throwing to second base is an exceptional skill; she’s cut down 6 of 12 would-be base-stealers this season on the club team and has

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recorded a “pop time” (from when the ball hits her mitt until she gets it to second base) of 1.66 seconds. The average D-1 time is around 1.80.

Meyer will leave home Aug. 13 to begin her college softball adventure and major in exercise science.

And she’s hoping to find a skating rink in Omaha, too.

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Jordyn Meyer, skating at a New Ulm event.

Austin Luecke of White Bear Lake recently placed third/fourth in the US Open for the World Axe Throwing League which aired on ESPN2.

Luecke, who qualified by placing in the top 24 in the same event in 2021, won his first five matches at the Big Axe Club in the Minneapolis City Center on July 17.

“That’s what got me on ESPN,” said Luecke. He was one of the final four from a field of 64, and ESPN2 was filming the semifinals and finals. Luecke lost his semifinal to a Wisconsin athlete.

“I was actually pretty surprised to do this well,” said Luecke, whose previous best finish was 11th in 2020.

That’s because he was laid up for two months in mid-winter due to rib injuries and a concussion suffered in a snowboarding accident. He got back into league action in mid-April.

“My throwing style changed a lot, due to lingering concussion symptoms,” said Luecke, whose axe has a 24-inch handle and 3 1/2 pound overall weight.

Luecke, who was in football and track at White Bear Lake, is a manufacturing engineer for Boston Scientific. He has been throwing for 4 1/2 years.

Luecke made his own axe handle which got a lot of attention, too, he said. He wood-carved, dyed, painted and wood-burned it. The head, meanwhile, was ground and modified by Jason Kraus, owner of Northstar Forge.

High school coach 4th in World Masters Athletics Championship White Bear resident and White Bear Lake High School cross country/track coach Melissa Gacek competed for Team USA in Tampere, Finland at the 2022 World Masters Athletic Championships, securing 4th place in the road 10K race, 5th place in the 1500 meter final, 6th for 8K cross country, and 4th for the 4x400 relay.

World Masters Athletics (WMA) is the worldwide governing body of masters athletics which includes track and field, cross country and road running events. Team USA took 2nd overall with 342 medals. Over 4600 athletes from 90 countries participated in the games.

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Gacek’s career highlights include winning several marathons, hundreds of road races, holding several Minnesota State Age Records, and competing in the Olympic Marathon Trials in 2004 and 2008. She was an All-American at University of St. Thomas, won gold at the World Championships in the 5000 in Toronto in 2019, has been the National Champion at the Master's 15K Championships, the Master's Half Marathon Championships and runner-up at the Master's Mile Championships. Last fall she completed the epic run at the Grand Canyon “Rim to Rim to Rim” covering the entire canyon, approximately 45 miles in one day.

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CUSTOM WOODWORKS

Tom Schneider, owner of Schneider Custom Woodworks, has lived in the area for 30 years. He started his company in the spring of 1996. S.C.W. does residential and commercial cabinetry, custom kitchens, home theaters, custom built ins, hutches, bath vanities, basement/commercial bars, tables, booths, cashier counters, and cabinets. They install millwork such as base and case trim, banisters, handrails and steps.

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Water Gremlin’s air permit open to public comment The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has placed the major amendment to the Water Gremlin air permit on a 30-day public notice and public comment period.

The draft permit can be reviewed and comments made until 4:30 p.m. Aug. 20.

MPCA’s webpage at www.pca.state.mn.us/air/water-gremlin provides information about the permit, the upcoming public informational meeting, and how to provide comments online, via Smart Comment.

An informational meeting is scheduled for 6-9 p.m. July 28, at Century College. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. in the Lincoln Mall (Century College East Campus) with a onehour open house to allow for one-to-one conversations with MPCA staff. At 7 p.m., in nearby Room E2315, there will be a short presentation by MPCA staff about the draft air permit amendment followed by a question-and-answer session.

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