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The amateur archeologist unearthed several interesting specimens recently at a dig near an old house under renovation on Murray Avenue. Included among the booty were intact bottles from Schmidt, Hamm’s and Yoerg’s breweries in St. Paul and a bottle embossed with “Kickapoo Sagwa Stomach Liver and Kidney Renovator.”
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Mark Youngblood uses tools like shovels and trowels to excavate outhouse pits. He starts with a slender, 5.5-foot-long steel probe to feel for glass or soil that is different from the surrounding area and maps out the spot from there. His best find was a St. Paul Bottling Works soda bottle. (above)
You could call Mark Youngblood a bottle diviner of sorts. Instead of divining for water, he probes for glassware and other artifacts. And he does it around turn-of-the-century privy sites. Seems the outhouse hole was a favorite place to dispose of household trash back in the day.
A Google search indicates Kickapoo Indian Medicine (as etched on one side of the bottle) was registered in the U.S. Patent Office in July 1882. The indications, or uses, for the medicinal product as provided on its packaging: “Cures Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Heartburn, Depression, Neuralgia, Female Disorders, Liver Complaint, Constipation, Indigestions, Rheumatism, Impure Blood, Jaundice, Bilious Attacks, Fever and Ague, and all Diseases of the Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and the Blood.”
Outhouse archeologist digs up more than dirt
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The White Bear Lake Conservation District wants ‘no parking’ signs posted at Tally’s southernmost dock to avoid space conflicts with the neighboring marina.
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Youngblood collects, swaps and sells bottles and other relics he’s uncovered in digs near homes built pre-1910. He figures he’s excavated about 1,800 pits around Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois, a hobby that started decades ago when he discovered an old Glass bottles embossed with the names of local brewing companies are a favorite find. The more local the company, the more valuable the object.
WHITE BEAR LAKE — To solve the problem of unhappy boaters at one ma rina, a neighboring marina has been told to place ‘No parking’ signs on its southernmost dock. Public cleats must also be removed on the south side of the dock to dissuade visitors from mooring. Those conditions were placed on Tal ly’s Dockside owners after a boat owner renting a slip from Docks of White Bear next door complained to the White Bear Lake Conservation District (WBLCD) board (“Tight quarters make for unhappy boaters in Commercial Bay,” July 27). He couldn’t get his pontoon out on music nights at Tally’s and felt ignored when people double-parked at the dock were asked to move. WBLCD Director Mark Ganz, chair of the lake utilization committee, said a letter was drafted with help from district counsel Alan Kantrud and mailed to Tally’s owners Aug. 16. The letter asked the owners, Keith and Jan Dehnert, to remove cleats on the south side of the dock and to post signage. The letter also requested their main dock be straightened, per the original diagram approved by the board and “not be banana shaped,” Ganz added. The Mahtomedi director informed the board at its Aug. 16 meeting he had talked to Rick Juba, assistant city man ager, about the dock, which sits in front of public right of way. The authorized dock usage area (ADUA) at the end of Whitaker Street is leased to Tally’s by the city. He was told the dock can be used for servicing boats only in the ADUA and not for parking. “That dock is used for nothing but parking,” Ganz said. “We have photos of boaters parking four deep. It is caus ing an Boardissue.”members were also alerted to complaints involving jet skis rented to the public by a company already offering pontoon and runabout rentals at Matoska Park. “It’s a VRBO (vacation rental by own er) for boats, and they’re getting popu lar,” Ganz said. He pointed out that the rental company did not obtain approval for jet skis. He promised a phone call to the owners telling them to ‘cease and desist’ until WBLCD receives proof of liability
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When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept 10 Where: White Bear Senior Center, 2484 E County Rd F Details: Annual community Flea Market / Garage Sale in our parking lot. Be a seller for $20 or be a shopper and enjoy local treasures from sellers and our Craft Corner Gift Shop. A food truck will be onsite for lunch. Contact: 651-653-3121 GRAPE STOMP When: Noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 and Sunday, Sept. 11 Where: St. Croix Vineyard, 6428 Manning Ave., Stillwa ter Details: Grape stomping, tours, live music, food trucks, and wine. Free admission. Contact: 651-430-3310 or scvwines.com
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, honey, syrup, baked goods, plants and flowers. Contact: 651-747-3650 or whitebearlake.org
When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through Oct. 1 Where: Veteran's Memorial Park Details: Local growers, artisans, and community re source table. Contact: mahtomedifarmersmarket@gmail.com
RECONNECT: 2022 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES When: 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 Where: White Bear Lake United Methodist Church 1851 Birch St. Details: Outdoor music-based worship concert includes the music of Simon and Garfunkel with Super Duos with Pat Balder on Aug. 14; the Magic of Disney music with Trish Sisson and Jay Soulen on Aug. 21; and coun try music through the decades with Hitchville on Aug. 28. Free and open to the community. Bring a blanket or chair. Contact: 651-429-9026 or wblumc.org
When: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3 Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, Pine and Third Streets, Stillwater Details: Explore areas of the Historic Courthouse typ ically closed to the public, including the basement, dome, and 1870's jail. Held the fitrst Saturday of the month, May-Oct. $10; registration required. Contact: 651-275-7075 or co.washington.mn.us/hc
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COMMUNITY NIGHT OF FUN When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 Where: Eagle Brook Church, White Campus, way 61 and Buffalo St. Details: Free event for Contact: 651-429-9227 or eaglebrookchurch.com
AUTHOR VISIT When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26 Where: Lake Country Bookseller, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Allan Evans will sign copies of his new novel “Class Clown”. Contact: 651-426-0918
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TASTE OF WHITE BEAR LAKE When: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Orchard Rd., Dellwood Details: Sample food and beverages from 30 local restau rants, specialty shops, breweries and distilleries. Live music and activities. Signature fundraiser for White Bear Lake Rotary Club. Tickets $40/person. Contact: tasteofwhitebearlake.com
WATER BALL When: 6-9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29 Where: 7 Vines Vineyard, 101 Highway 96, Dellwood Details: Annual fundraiser for H2O for Life features fine wines, catered appetizers, live and silent auction items, and live music from Hall & Söl. Guest speakers include Mark Domschot, teacher and coach in the White Bear Lake School District, and Aubree Klein, 2022 H2O for Life Fellow and senior at Mounds View High School.
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BEAR WATER RUN When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Where: Ramsey County Beach, 5050 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Lions Club annual fundraiser offers 10 mile and 20 mile options around White Bear Lake. USATF cer tified course with beverage stops every two miles and food at end of race. Registration $50 for 10-mile run; $55 for 20-mile run by Sept. 7. Contact: whitebearlions.org/bear-water-run/ FALL FLEA MARKET
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GOLDEN ACRYLICS LECTURE AND DEMO When: 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Sept. 9 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Presentation provides information about a vari ety of GOLDEN acrylics and the inherent possibilities of acrylic materials. Open to all levels. Free with reg istration. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org
families includes food, music, face painting, games and inflatables.
SKIMIDWESTOTTERS 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
SENIOR CENTER OPEN HOUSE When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 Where: White Bear Senior Center, 2484 E County Rd F, WBL Details: Adults 50+ are invited to explore the center, learn about weekly activities, and enjoy coffee and treats. Group leaders will be present to talk about their group and what they do. Contact: 651-653-3121
CHICKEN AND CORN FEED When: 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 Where: White Bear Lake VFW, 4496 Lake Ave. S. Details: $14/person includes ½ chicken and all-you-caneat corn supports the VFW Auxiliary. Contact: vfwpost1782.org
“It’s obviously true the trails are wonderful for property values, for exercise, for the sense of community and togetherness within the towns that surround the lake. All of those things are wonderful. But we do think it's a little more fundamental than that. For the very young and the very old, the ability to move around without a car … is a really important thing. For children, it's how they establish their independence. For seniors like me, it’s a significant way how we preserve and extend our independence. If we as a society don’t make it possible for people to move around, I don’t think we've done our job well.”
Scheduled For Steve Wolgamot Visitation is 10-11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7 at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi. Memorial service follows with Pastor Michael Carlson officiating.
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Community leader, Lake Links co-founder dies at 75 Steve Wolgamot was an avid water skier, a passion he shared with his children and grandchildren, and many others in the community
Steve Wolgamot, co-founder of the Lake Links Association, passed away Thursday, Aug. 18, after a heroic battle with brain cancer. From serving on the Mahtomedi School Board and the City of Mahto medi’s Planning Commission and City Council, to founding the Mahtomedi Basketball Association and co-found ing the Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation, to serving on St. Andrew’s church council and the White Bear Center for the Arts board, and more, Steve touched countless lives in one way or another. But one of his most treasured initiatives, and one to which he dedicated much of his energy in recent years, was advancing safe, nonmotorized travel in and around the communities surrounding White Bear Lake.In2017, he and regional bicycle advocate Mike Brooks co-founded the Lake Links Association with the goal of completing a safe route for pedestrian and bicycle travel around the lake. The 10-mile trail had been a community vision for nearly two decades. With the proposed route passing through two counties and five local jurisdictions, the task seemed impossi ble. But thanks in large part to Steve’s unique combination of legal, technical, and political acumen; gentle but per sistent personality; and unique ability to share his vision, the effort garnered the support of all five communities, as well as $7.87 million in funding from the Minnesota Legislature. Today, with the key South Shore segment of the trail under construction and final segments elsewhere getting closer to falling into place, it is rapidly moving toward reality. Through ups and downs, hills and valleys, periods of promise and periods of discourage ment, it was impossible to give up on the dream with Steve’s words echoing: “We will get this done!” Services
A group of Lake Links Trail supporters gathered to officially dedicate a portion of the trail near the Mahtomedi District Education Center as “Wolgamot Way” last summer.
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A night at movies?the Acouple weeks ago I was visiting some of my college friends in St. Peter, and like many twenty-somethings, were racking our brains for something exciting to do. Just as we had reached a full hour of sitting in si lence and watching Bob’s Burgers, my friend suggested that we drive 10 minutes to the closest movie theater in Mankato to see Jordan Peele’s latest alien thriller, “Nope.”Aside from the fact that I would personally never opt to see a horror movie, going to see a movie struck me as a weird proposal. I hadn’t been “to the movies” in two years. It was way before the pandemic, maybe in December of 2019 that I saw the “Mr. Rogers” movie with my mom. At the time, going to the movies didn’t feel as foreign of a concept. I remember going to Cinema 8, Brookings South Dakota’s premier and only movie the ater, which had recently gone through a major renovation. It was already around the time that the popularity of going to theaters was starting to decline, and theaters were looking for ways to bring inReclinedaudiences.seats, temperature control, plush leather and surround sound tried to lure audiences to the big screen, but despite all the bells and whistles, I just don’t get the appeal. Why would I go out to see a movie when I can watch the same movie on Netflix in my bed wearing my sweatpants whenever I want? Covid probably killed the traditional movie theater for me. As streaming services became a household com modity in the 2010s, going to the movies stopped making sense to me. And really, I don’t blame consumers. A single movie ticket is around the same price as one month’s subscrip tion to However,Netflix.Idon’t think that streaming is the alterna tive to movie-going. Netflix lost 200,000 subscribers in the last quarter, their largest loss in over ten years. As the recession drags on, people are going to find other, cheaper ways of watching content. “Going to the movies” used to be an activity to fill Friday and Saturday nights. People counted going to movies as a hobby, but now seeing a movie in a theater is probably the last item on my list of fun activities. When we did actually go out of the house to see “Nope,” I was reminded that theaters do have some qualities you just can’t experience at home. One of my friends who went to see “Dr. Strange” described it as “a movie you have to see in theaters” because of the sheer wall of sound in the film. Perhaps that’s the way the movie theater business will stay popular, by counting on big action-packed block busters with incredible sound editing that need to be experienced in a theater. But that’s just not my type of movie. Remember I was seeing quiet, serene “Mr. Rogers” with my mom, not the latest Marvel flick with whooshing surround sound. I’m just not the right customer for movie theaters. However, though I’d never suggest it as an activity, if I were asked “do you want to see a movie?” I’d probably end up saying yes.
When our defendupmembersservicesignedtosacrificeandournation, there was no waiting line. And when they come home, there shouldn’t be a waiting line to access the care they need. I have always believed that when we ask our young men and women to fight for our nation, we make a promise to take care of them when they home.returnDuringtheirdeployments,AmericanservicemembersinIraqandAfghanistanwerestationednearburn pits used to destroy waste, including old batteries, aerosol cans, and tires. In the years following their service, many of them developed illnesses ranging from asthma to seri ous forms of cancer. For far too long, these veterans have not received the level of treatment theyFromdeserve.2007to 2020, the De partment of Veterans Affairs denied 75 percent of disability claims related to burn pit exposure on the basis that they were not “service-related conditions.” Yet for our ser vice members, veterans, and many health care workers who treated them, the connection was clear. I think about Captain Rafael Barbosa, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer after being exposed to burn pits while serving in the military. He and his wife Amanda have since become key advocates for veterans exposed to toxic substances.There’salso the tragic death of Amie Muller of Woodbury who served in Minnesota’s National Guard. She served two tours in Iraq and was sta tioned right next to one of the most notorious burn pits. Amie passed away in 2017 at age 36, nine months after being diag nosed with Stage III pancreatic cancer, leaving behind her hus band, Brian, and their three children. Amie’s story made it clear to me that we must do everything in our power to ensure service members and veterans exposed to burn pits can get the care they deserve. In the years since, I have led and worked on several bills to address both the immediate and future health needs of service members and veterans exposed to toxic substances during their service. And I fought to make sure some of those solutions were included in the landmark SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act, which was just signed into law.With this legislation, we can finally turn the page on those infuriating stories about sick veterans who were forced to jump through hoops to prove the obvious: their illnesses were connected to their ser vice. Treatment for conditions related to their toxic exposures will now be covered free of charge, and previous claims that were denied will be identi fied and reevaluated. As a nation and as a state, we have an obligation to support those who never hesitated to put their lives on the line when our country was at risk. I am committed to continuing to ensure that we fully repay the debt owed to the valiant service members who have sacrificed so much to protect our freedom.
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SteveNorthOlingerOaks Swans are back What a pleasure it is to have the swans back on Cen terville Road between Highway 96 and County Road H2. My wife, two young sons, and I enjoy driving by and checking up on mom and dad swan and their two gray cygnets. They have sparked some wonder ful family conversations about birds and nature in Minnesota. We hope they summer in our neck of the woods for summers to come!
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Brion was raised to value community service and further the common good. This is evident in her choices for her professional life. She currently works as a senior human resources generalist, serving our neighbors with developmental disabilities at North east Residence Inc. She has also served as a Chisago County Sheriff’s deputy, and in White Bear Lake as a reserve officer, a reserve sergeant and a 911 dispatch er. In these roles, she has gained skills in community engagement, maintaining calm leadership, assessing needs and problem-solving. She brings with her a passion for public safety and a desire to find creative solutions to keep our communities safe. What’s more, she is a strong supporter of workers’ rights, voters’ rights, reproductive rights, protecting our environment, maintaining the integrity of our democracy, and strong public education. Get to know Brion by visiting her website https://www.brioncur ran.com. I encourage you to join me in electing Brion Curran to serve in the Minnesota House representing District 36B.
Environmental conservation is a fundamental part of Minnesota's values and culture. In our state, we have abundant freshwater and rich biodiversitywhich are constantly under threat due to habitat loss, toxic chemicals, dangerous mining practices, poor air quality, climate change, and more. To protect those Minnesota values, this fall my vote will be for Heather Gustafson. Heather is our neigh bor, a parent, a teacher, and is committed to combat ing climate change, protecting our environment, and preserving our natural resources for generations to come.Our current senator, Roger Chamberlain, is out of touch with our values, especially when it comes to cli mate change. Chamberlain voted against increasing the state’s efforts to combat climate change. He also voted against acknowledging that humans are the leading cause of climate change. (More than 99.9% of peer-reviewed scientific papers agree that climate change is mainly caused by humans.)
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The Inflation Reduction Act includes major incen tives to industries and individuals to combat climate change, which is good for our planet and for our wallets.Thebill includes tax credits for installing home solar panels, efficient heat pumps and water heaters, purchasing electric induction cooktops and improv ing home insulation. I have already benefited from state and federally legislated tax credits for putting solar panels on my home.As a result, my electric bills are often $0, even while traditional utility prices have continued to increase. Clean energy leads to good jobs. My solar panel in stallation company is always hiring. Minnesota could be a leader in training and hiring people to plan, design and install solar projects, for example. As the Nov. 8 election nears, please support candi dates for the Minnesota Legislature, governor and for U.S. Congress who are willing to lead on clean energy and combating climate change. It’s good for your wal let and your planet.
While the DFL continues to message on “com mon-sense” gun control, it may be beneficial to re mind them that under their leadership, violent crime has risen by 40% since 2018. Aggravated assaults are up by When63%.far-left candidates propose legislation like red-flag laws, what they don’t understand (or maybe they do and don’t care) is that they have failed to enforce the current 17 laws on the books in Minnesota that keep firearms out of the hands of criminals.
I’m a senior citizen and I want everyone to know that we seniors care deeply about many issues in our society.Ibelieve our schools need a strong advocate to help educators with smaller class sizes and numerous other problems.
I believe something drastic has to be done to stop people who think shooting or stabbing people is the answer to their problems. I believe we need to eliminate the sales of AK15 ri fles (or other types of military guns used in a war) to any civilian because they can’t be used to shoot birds orIanimals.believewe should not have Social Security taxed.
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I strongly believe the government has no business telling women what they can and can’t do with their bodies.Ibelieve Heather Gustafson is the person that can help solve these problems as well as many others.
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Darin Schluender White Bear Township A valiant effort A big "thank you" to all the volunteers who helped out last Thursday in preparation for the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society's 34th Annual "Pops on the Porch” outdoor concert at the historic Fille brown House. From the volunteer cleaning crew who prepared the house inside and out, to Cup and Cone for providing the sub sandwiches to feed the band, and the Moonlight Serenaders musicians who have performed pro bono for over 30 years. Bless you! The thunder crashed and the rain poured down just as I was ready to introduce the band. Our spirits were not dampened, however, and we look forward to seeing you next year!
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EV's more efficient This letter is in response to Tim Klecker's letter of Aug. 17. When folks ask me how long it takes to charge my EV, I answer, "about five seconds. When I get home, I plug it in and walk away." Statistics show that about 95% of EV charging happens at home. Only when taking long trips will an EV owner need to use public charging. So the argument that we will need stations with 144 chargers is simply not true. It is the gasoline car users who are inconvenienced by stop ping at gas stations. Have you seen the lines at Cost co? Also, the average EV takes about 30-45 minutes to charge from 20% to 80% on a fast charger (DCFC). The writer might be thinking of level 2 chargers that you find at hotels and grocery stores that take a few hours for a full charge. Overall, EVs are so much more efficient than gasoline cars that our energy use will drop significantly as we transition to EVs. Have you noticed EVs don't have a front grille? That's be cause they aren't wasting half of their energy creating heat that needs to be vented.
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Our country is quickly becoming socialist. Of course, everyone knows socialism has its roots in Marxism. Which is practiced by many liberals and people on the left. Including current candidates. No where in history has anything positive derived from a country replacing democracy rooted in individualism to one rooted in the subjective, all knowing state. As I read two paid letters in the August 10th editorials, I saw that the authors treated Ms. Gustafson and Ms. Strom like saviors. Both are very liberal can didates, working together to take down voices and representation in Senate District 36. By the way, Ms. Szalapski, do you think that all voters and residents in Senate District 36 rejoice in Neo-Marxism? I have not encountered any, in fact. From teaching Kin dergartners to question their gender, advocating for “post-birth abortion” ( i.e., infanticide) and pushing divisive Critical Race Theory in our schools, the cur rent DFL is no longer based in reality. There is more than one line of thought on these issues. That’s a rather shallow way of thinking, that all voters want the things you are voting for and that your candidates believe in. America was formed as a free, independent democracy, by the people, for the people. A balance of beliefs and governing is an inte gral part of society. Not a “one party rule all” model, which socialism embraces. I will vote for balance, common sense and a dedication to serve the public. I will vote to save our democracy. I will vote for Elliot Engen and Roger Chamberlain. Both of them have a great deal of experience in and out of the political arena. Both of them are hardworking, have been involved in transparency and honestly in dealing with rational, open minded voters and constituents ( regardless of how liberal leaning citizens try to twist and warp the truth) have good past experiences with other legislators and have worked extremely hard to keep a common sense voice amongst all the negative chatter that’s going on. Neither of them bad-mouth ing and belittling their opponents. As the authors of the editorials seem to enjoy doing. While the current left continues to slander, cancel and spread constant negativity, I’m choosing to em brace candidates that have solutions to issues instead of conducting a never ending blame tactic to absolve the current Biden/Walz administration of their fail ures.
August 2022 Carrier of the Month
Cathy Crea White Bear Lake
Heather is a teacher who understands the many needs of students. She supports using our budget surplus for addressing issues such as after-school programs, work study programs and mental health resources. She supports using the budget surplus to make common-sense tax cuts helping seniors, small businesses and middle-income families. I strongly believe if we elect Heather, we will finally get something done in our Legislature.
Instead of recognizing that their soft-on-crime policies have failed, they want to go after law-abiding gun owners with “solutions” like red flag laws, which strip away our constitutional rights to due process. I’ve had it with the DFL’s false-promises and feelgoodOursolutions.once-vibrant Twin Cities are nothing short of a lawless landscape. There were 779 carjackings in Minnesota in 2021, and we watch now as Minneapo lis is set to beat its record-high homicide rate for the third year in a row. This wave of crime and lawless ness is on you, DFL. Bottom line, if you want safe streets, safe schools and less gun violence, vote Republican.
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Our newly configured Senate District 36 has brought forth three outstanding candidates: Heath er Gustafson for Minnesota Senate, Susie Strom for House in District 36A, and Brion Curran for House in District 36B. As other letter-writers have highlighted the qualifications of Gustafson and Strom, I would like to focus on the skills and abilities of Brion Cur ran. (Minnesota House District 36B includes Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, Gem Lake, Birchwood Village and parts of White Bear Township.)
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WHITE BEAR POLICE REPORTS
• A Gem Lake man was arrested for criminal operationvehicularfollowing an ATV accident with injuries in the 1100 block of Goose Lake Road Aug. 5.
• A North St. Paul man was arrested on a felony drug war rant and for posses sion of a handgun by an ineligible person, possession of ammu nition by an inel igible person, and carrying a handgun without a permit af ter an officer on pa trol pulled him over for multiple traffic violations. He also lied about his name but his license was in his pocket and proved his identity.
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An unidentified motorist was ar rested for DWI at 1:46 a.m. July 30 on Highway 96 at ST 244, following a traffic stop for speed. Deputies conducted standard field sobriety tests during the stop. Grant • Deputies conducted a traffic stop at 1:46 a.m. July 28 in the 10000 block of 75th Street N.
• Officers responded to a disorderly group in the 3900 block of Linden Street Aug. 4.
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An unidentified motorist was arrested on a Washington County warrant at 10:59 p.m. July 21 at the intersection of Neptune Street, following a traffic stop for expired registration. A mobile data com puter check revealed the warrant and also showed that the driver was suspended.
• An Oakdale man, 31, was arrested for interfering with a 911 call at 4:20 a.m. July 20 by the Centennial Lakes Police Department, after a Keep Our Police Safe (KOPS) alert was issued on him following an assault report at a business in the 5900 block of Highway 61. He was reported for entering a White Bear Lake woman's place of work, beginning an argument with her, smacking the phone out of her hand when she tried to call 911, and threatening other employees at the store. He fled, but was located eight hours later by CLPD who turned him over the deputies.
• Theft was reported in the 2200 block of South Shore Blvd. Aug. 4.
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• Deputies conducted seven traffic stops resulting in verbal warnings between July 27-30 at the follow ing locations: Stillwater Road at Hilton Trail, Hilton Trail at 72nd Street N., Glenmar Avenue and Stillwater Road, Stillwater Road and East Avenue, in the 100 block of East Avenue, in the 1700 block of Briarwood Avenue and in the 100 block of Hickory Street. Each of the traffic stops occurred between 11:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. •A motorist was cited at 11:39 p.m. July 29 on Lincolntown Avenue and Wildridge Road for speeding and running through a stop sign.
• A Little Canada woman reported her vehicle stolen at 3:55 a.m. July 24 from a gas station in the 3200 block of Highway 61, after she gave an acquaintance and two others a ride to St. Paul and stopped for gas. When the victim returned from inside the store, the vehicle was gone. It was later recovered in Roseville with only a passenger in the car. The suspects are two females and a male of indeterminate ages.
• A disorderly man was reported in the 3600 block of McK night Road Aug. 8.
• Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies on stationary directed patrol cited a westbound motorist at 4:22 p.m. July 26 in the 700 block of Hall Avenue for petty misdemeanor driving the wrong way through the portion of Hall Avenue designated as one-way only.
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• A resident in the 900 block of Vadnais Drive on July 23 reported a bowl with cookies and a Tupperware container of food missing from the counter of her unlocked home when she returned from running errands.
• Fraud was reported in the 4300 block of Cottage Park Road Aug. 4. A cell phone was reported stolen in the same area the following day.
• A vehicle was stolen from a commercial lot in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Aug. 4.
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• Trespassing was reported July 28 on Birchwood Avenue.
• A rooster in the 700 block of Hiawatha Avenue was reported July 25 for crowing for the past three weeks. The rooster's owner assured animal control officers that the rooster would be removed by the following weekend.
• An Oakdale woman, 57, was cited July 26 at the Walmart for shoplifting, after she concealed several items that she didn't pay for and under rang more merchan dise at the self-check-out. When she was detained by Walmart security, she admitted to the theft. A St. Paul woman, 36, was cited July 27 at the store, after she was seen under ringing items and apprehended by security personnel as she left the store. She was also issued a trespass notice.
• Officers responded to a report of an unwanted person in the 5100 block of Long Avenue Aug. 3.
• Burglary was re ported in the 2600 block of County Road E Aug. 9. Harassment was reported in the 200 block of Spruce Place Aug. 10. A dispute among family members was mediated in the 2400 block of Jansen Avenue Aug. 10. Officers assisted with a domesticated pigeon in the 2300 block of Cedar Ave nue Aug. 10.
• Fireworks were reported Aug. 5 in the area of Eugene Street and Second Avenue, and the 1900 block of Florence Street. A St. Paul man was arrested on an outstanding felony burglary warrant in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Aug. 6. A patron was as saulted in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Aug. 6.
• Deputies conducted two traffic stops between 12:09 a.m. and 2:05 a.m. July 28 on Stillwater Road at Warner Avenue N. and Stillwater Road at Trim Place, respectively.
• Deputies on stationary directed patrol cited another motorist at 5:34 p.m. July 26 in the 700 block of Hall Avenue for petty misdemean or driving the wrong way on a one-way road, after they observed him headed westbound on the eastbound portion of Hall Avenue. They also issued a verbal warn ing for failure to provide proof of insurance.
• A resident in the 2600 block of Arbor Drive on July 28 reported unauthorized purchases made on his credit card. A resident in the 1300 block of Jonquil Lane on July 29 reported a fraudulent purchase made on her credit card, after she received an e-mail informing her of an order she didn't make. The victim canceled the credit card and obtained possible suspect information.
• A Shoreview man reported his vehicle and phone stolen July 24 from outside a business in the 1000 block of County Road E while he went inside the store and left the vehicle running. A witness described the suspect stealing the ve hicle as thin, 30-40, with an odd, bald ing-type of haircut.
• Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop at 11:12 p.m. July 23 in the area of Willow Lake Blvd. and Labore Road following a violation near Highway 61 and County Road E. The vehicle fled and crashed a short time later in the 3100 block of Labore Road. The driver escaped.
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• Officers investi gated an order of protection violation in the 4700 block of Banning Avenue Aug. 4.
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• Lottery tickets were stolen by a man who fled in a stolen vehi cle in the 1800 block of County Road F Aug. 6.
• A White Bear Lake man, 36, was arrest ed July 25 at the Walmart for threaten ing store employees with a firearm after they confronted him for shoplifting. Although he fled the scene, deputies stopped him following a short pursuit. As deputies recovered the firearm, they noted two children in the back seat. The suspect was taken into custody for second degree assault, felony possession of a firearm, fleeing police in a motor vehicle and child endangerment.
A resident in the 7000 block of 73rd Court N. on July 30 reported an Asian character spray-painted on the community mailbox and asked deputies about the existence of gangs in Mahtomedi or Grant. When the complainant was ad vised that deputies were unaware of any gangs in the area, the com plainant requested extra patrol through the area, just in case. Mahtomedi
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• Officers investigated mail theft stemming from the 3200 block of Century Avenue Aug. 3. A complaint involv ing juveniles was reported in the 2100 block of Fourth Street Aug. 3.
RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS
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• A resident in the 6000 block of Kel vin Avenue N. on July 29 reported receiving a scam phone call from a party claiming to be from Lex ington Law Firm and saying that someone had stolen her identity and was ruining her credit score. The complainant suffered no fi nancial loss or credit breach at the time of the report and has blocked the number.
• A habitual shoplifter, 23, was cited July 24 at the Walmart after he stole a can of “Red Bull” and fled on foot. Deputies located the male who admitted the theft and was issued a trespass notice.
• Tousley Motor Sports in the 1400 block of County Road F reported $500 in damage to a fence, after video surveil lance showed two people in motorcycle helmets and dark clothing attempting to break through a fence in the back of the property overnight July 23-24. The busi ness had reported a motorcycle stolen from the same area the previous day.
• Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 3100 block of McK night Road Aug. 10.
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township: Vadnais Heights
The White Bear Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • Criminal damage to property was report ed in the 4000 block of Gisella Blvd. Aug. 3.
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• A Columbia Heights man, 53, and a Shor eview man, 50, were cited for assault July 24 in the 100 block of Vadnais Blvd., after deputies responded to a disor derly conduct call in which one of the men said the other man assaulted him. During conversations with the men, deputies determined they assaulted each other.
• A dispute was re ported Aug. 6 in the 1800 block of Clar ence Avenue. Officers dispatched to do a welfare check on a man who was begging for money near White Bear Avenue and Orchard Lane Aug. 7 arrested the White Bear Lake man on four active felony warrants. A catalytic convert er was stolen over night Aug. 7 in the 3300 block of Bel laire Avenue. Merchandise and lottery tickets were stolen in the 2000 block of County Road E Aug. 7. A Forest Lake man was taken into custody as a domes tic assault suspect in the 3400 block of Willow Court Aug. 7. A woman was arrested for DWI following a hit-andrun report in the 1800 block of County Road F Aug. 7.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie: Birchwood
• Officers responded to a domestic in cident in the 3500 block of Glen Oaks Avenue Aug. 3.
• A catalytic convert er was stolen in the 4000 block of Hazel Street Aug. 8. Officers mediated a verbal domestic incident in the 3700 block of Kenny Lane Aug. 8.
An unidentified woman was arrested at 11:18 p.m. July 22 in the area of Stillwater Road and Mahtomedi Avenue after deputies observed her staggering around in the middle of the roadway and then in the fields.
• Deputies conducted four traffic stops between July 28-30 and is sued verbal warnings at the follow ing locations: Hilton Trail at 62nd Street N., southbound I-694 over Highway 36 and on Highway 36 at Demontreville Trail. All the stops occurred between midnight and 1:42 a.m. Willernie
• Two reports of trespassing were submitted July 19 and July 20, both on Stillwater Road and ac companied by requests for formal trespassing documentation.
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Robert E. Witte Robert E. Witte, 89, of White Bear Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at Dove Healthcare West in Eau Claire. Bob was born June 11, 1933, the son of William and Caroline Witte in St. Paul, MN. He graduated from Mechanic Arts High School in St. Paul, MN, and enlisted in U.S. Marine Corps and served during the Korean Conflict from 1951 until his honorable discharge in 1954. Bob married Marlys Heffern on September 11, 1954, in St. Paul, MN. He worked for U.S. Postal Service for 35 years until his retirement. Bob was an avid golfer during his retirement years. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Marlys in 2003; son, Michael; brother, Willard Witte; sister, Viola Daly. He is survived by his three children, Mark of St. Paul, MN, Cheryl (Terry) Kufner of Elk Mound, WI, and Robert (Mary) Witte of Mason City, IA; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at Elmhurst Cemetery in St. Paul, MN. Chippewa Valley Cremation Services –Celebration of Life Center in Altoona, WI is serving the family. To express condolences online please visit www.chippewavalleycremation.com.
Priscilla Michell Runquist
Dr. William H. Fairman Bill was born on October 3, 1931, in Buchanan, MI to George and Anna (Fullhart) Fairman. Bill grew up in Buchanan graduating from Buchanan High School in 1949. After high school he attended Michigan State College (University) where he received a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Speech Therapy. He went on to receive a Doctorate from Walden University. In 1952, Bill married Marilyn (Hewitt) in the First Presbyterian Church of Buchanan, MI. They have 5 children and were happily married for almost 70 years.Billwas a mover and shaker. Counted among the many boards and clubs he belonged to, he was a member of the Niles and Buchanan First Presbyterian Church, Niles Chamber of Commerce, Niles Rotary Club, Buchanan Lion’s Club and served as President on the Michigan State University College of Education Alumni Association.Throughout his successful career, Bill received numerous awards and accomplishments - too many to list. However, most notably were a special recognition by the State of Michigan for his dedication to the field of education and from Michigan State University for his outstanding contributions in Leadership and Service as President of the Michigan State University College of Education Alumni Association. After a long career in School Administration including Superintendent of Niles School system, he and Marilyn moved to Minnesota to retire and spend time with their Grandchildren. Bill’s real passion was playing and coaching basketball. Bill also enjoyed golf, tennis, walking, writing and “cheering on” his Alma Mater’s sports teams.William was preceded in death by his parents, George and Anna Fairman, brother Robert and sisters Arlis and Jeannine. William is survived by his wife Marilyn, son Bill and daughters Michele, Sharon, Judith, and Megan along with nine Grandchildren and two GreatGrandchildren.Condolencesmay be left on William H. Fairman’s online guest book at www.swemchapel.com. Visitation will be held from 10-11 am on Friday, August 26, 2022, at Swem Chapel, 301 W Front St, Buchanan, MI 49107 with funeral services held directly after at 11 am. Inurnment will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan. Joanna Rand Vail Joanna Rand Vail, born November 16, 1928 in Waltham, Massachusetts, died May 12, 2022. Long time resident of White Bear Lake and Mahtomedi, Minnesota. Nurse, political activist, DFL Fourth District Chair, and lobbyist. Preceded in death by Dr. David J. Vail, parents, Herbert and Pauline Rand, and brother, Herbert. Loving mother of David R. (Anne) Vail, Garrett M., Sara V. Palmquist (Daniel), and Michael W. Vail. Proud grandmother of seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A memorial service will take place on August 27, 2022 at 2 pm at White Bear Unitarian Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi, MN 55115. Note: Due to road construction on Maple St., plan an alternate route. To register to stream the service please use this https://bit.ly/joanna-vaillink:Memorials preferred to Vail Place; www.vailplace.org
Patricia Ann Markus
Priscilla passed away on May 19th, 2022 at the age of 94 while living at The Pillars of White Bear Lake MN. Funeral services will be held at First Presbyterian Church of White Bear Lake on Thursday, September 1st at 11:00 am. Note Change ofSheDate.was a loved member of the Pillars community for the past 3 years. Priscilla was born in Duluth MN to Thomas and Blodwen Michell. Priscilla graduated from Central High School, class of 1946. Following graduation, she attended UMD graduating with a degree in Kindergarten Primary and minor in Physical Education. Priscilla was a lifelong volunteer. She was an active member of the Junior Leagues of Duluth and St. Paul for many years where she worked with children, adults, and the next to new shop. As a member of Glen Avon Presbyterian Church in Duluth and the last 24 years at First Presbyterian Church of White Bear Lake, Priscilla served as an Elder, Deacon, Kitchen and Funeral Committee member, vacation bible school helper and wherever needed. Additionally, Priscilla was a PEO sister, Questers member, volunteer at the Neighbors Helping Neighbors thrift store, frequent bridge player and generous hostess. She was a blessing and supporter to so many. Priscilla will be remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandma and friend. She was a very creative, generous person sharing her time and talents with many. Mom loved any opportunity to be with people where she could talk about Duluth, antiques, her travels, birds, old friends, and family. We all are blessed to have shared years of memories and moments with Priscilla/Mom/Nana.Priscillaissurvived by daughters Michell Purdy (George), Mahtomedi, Betsy Harmon (Allen) Duluth, son Rick Runquist (Sheila), Woodbury, grandchildren: Mark, Andy, Sarah, Katie, Jenny, Peter, Melissa & Lauren and 7 great grandchildren. If you choose to send a memorial, please direct it to the charity of your choice.
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Patricia “Pat” Markus (Dufresne) left this earth to be with her heavenly father on August 16, 2022 after a 5 and a half year battle with pancreatic cancer.Patwas born the 10th child to Raoul & Agnes Dufresne on June 19, 1943 in Centerville, Mn. As a child in a large family, she learned the farm life quickly. She met the love of her life, John Markus, in 1957. They married on December 1, 1962 at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Together, they raised five children; JoAnne, John, David, Jeffrey, and Shawn.Patloved to spend her winters in Florida and her summers at the lake in northern Minnesota. She also enjoyed traveling, crocheting/knitting, baking, bowling, bird watching, visiting with family and friends, and especially spending time with her grandchildren.
Pat had many titles through the years; wife, mother, sister, friend, aunt, as well as chauffeur, hockey mom, den mother, Girl Scout Cookie Captain, and eventually grandmother, and great grandmother.Patwaspreceded in death by brothers Warren Dufresne, Clinton Dufresne, Gordon Dufresne, sisters Joyce LeMay, and Joan LaMotte. Pat is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, John Markus, and siblings Marlene LeMay, Raoul Dufresne (Sharon), Richard Dufresne (Jane), Cathy Anderson, James Dufresne (Lynn), children; JoAnne Ruhter (Randy), John Markus III (Sharee), David Markus (Connie), Jeffrey Markus (Tonya), and Shawn Markus (Tina), along with 18 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
A Catholic Mass is scheduled for Saturday, September 10, 2022 beginning at 10 AM at St. Genevieve Catholic Church 1683 Sorel Street, Centerville, Minnesota followed by the burial and funeral luncheon (in the parish community center).
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter. A Catholic Mass is scheduled for Saturday, September 10, 2022 beginning at 10 AM at St. Genevieve Catholic Church 1683 Sorel Street, Centerville, Minnesota followed by the burial and funeral luncheon (in the parish community center).
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Man charged with murder in teen’s fentanyl death
The Mahtomedi City Council at its Aug. 16 meeting took the following action: The city is lighting up signs — but with oversight, after council approved an ordinance amendment to Chapter 11.01, Section 10.7. Updated zoning now allows electronic changeable copy signs for nonresidential uses in a residential zone. For the past year, the city has received requests from several church es and the Mahtomedi School District to install an electron ic sign on their properties. Most churches and schools in Mahtomedi are located in the single-family residential zoning districts, so council felt it was not reasonable to amend the code to permit electronic signs outright. Currently, elec tronic display signs are only permitted in the B4, B5 and 1B Zoning Districts. There fore, staff has proposed an amendment that would allow electronic signs for nonresi dential uses within residential districts by conditional use permit (CUP). The city would then look at each property individually to determine whether an electronic sign would be appropriate and not negatively impact neighboring residential properties.
A Mahtomedi man, Jeremiah Eugene Palmore, 20, has been charged with third-degree murder, after he provided narcotics that led to the death of an Oak Park Heights girl. He faces up to 25 years in prison and/or a maximum fine of $40,000. A third-degree murder occurs without any intent of the accused to end the life of another person, but occurs anyway due the reck less disregard of another’s life. The victim may have been mur dered directly by these acts or as an indirect or unfortunate result. Drug-induced murders (commonly at the hands of a drug dealer) are included in the third-degree murder category. On May 12, 2021, an Oak Park Heights woman reported finding her daughter, 17, unconscious in bed, where she was pronounced dead.Pills stamped with “M50” found in the teen’s bra were sent to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for testing and were determined to contain 0.1 gram of fentanyl. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the teen’s death as caused by acci dental fentanyl toxicity. Oak Park Heights Police officers spoke with multiple witnesses who said the teen had previously struggled with narcotics and had often used “percs”, which are opioids such as Percocet or Vicodin. They also noted that, two days earlier, the victim had gone to meet the accused, who they said had a reputation for providing pills.One of the witnessess showed screenshots of the teen’s conversa tions with the accused on Snapchat, which included a discussion about buying three “percs” for $75. According to the criminal com plaint, the murdered teen and three others hung out on May 10 and stopped at the suspect’s home. Only the teen went inside and came out after 10 minutes. One of the witnesses said the teen didn’t seem herself after leaving the suspect’s home.
In a conversation with officers, the accused said the teen had stopped by his home and asked for “percs”, but he didn’t have any. He did, however, admit to buying pills that matched those found on the teen. When officers searched his apartment, they found a baggie containing pills that matched those found on the teen. But the accused said the pills belonged to his mother’s boyfriend. However, DNA found on one of the pills in the teen’s possession matched the suspect’s DNA, the complaint states.
The Planning Commission unan imously recommended that council adopt the proposed amendments.Theannual corn party is on, after council approved a re quest from St. Jude of the Lake Church, 700 Mahtomedi Ave., to hold a gambling event and to sell wine and beer at the annual Corn Fest celebration, scheduled for Sept. 10. The church will conduct a raffle and obtain a one-day tempo rary on-sale liquor license. The city is paying for its annual construction projects around town this summer, after council approved con struction pay voucher No. 8 in the amount of $80,851.59 to T. A. Schifsky and Sons Inc. for Phase 4 Historic District improvements. Council also approved voucher No. 2 in the amount of $125,568.85 to OMG Midwest for the 2022 street improvement project. The lot at 331 Park Avenue can be subdivided, now that council approved a request from Doug Johnson for a minor subdivision resulting in two lots at 331 Park Avenue.
Loretta Harding
The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend ap proval of the requested minor subdivision, subject to 11 con ditions, mostly involving sub mitting accurate paperwork for water, sewer and environ mental existingtionforUSArequestnowmayArcwoodfaceallowableforWilliamApprovedconsiderations.arequestfromandKrystanPutneyavariancetoincreasetheimpervioussurcoverageto28%at845Road.UsersofDISHWirelessreceiveabettersignal,thatcouncilapprovedafromCrownCastleInc.andDISHWirelessaCUPtoallowtheco-locaofnewequipmentonthetelecommunication tower at 2111 Briarwood Ave.
8 WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS AUGUST 24, 2022 www.presspubs.com Servicetimesaresubjecttochangeduringthecoronaviruscrisis.Contactyourlocalchurchorcheckchurchwebsitesforservicetimeandonlineserviceinformation.WhiteBearLakeAreaChurchDirectory Findthechurchthatfitsyourneeds. 748790St. Jude OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL Daily Mass Tuesday, 6:00 pm, Wednesday & Friday, 9:00 amThursday, 9:00 am (Jun - Aug),9:15 am (Sep - May) Weekend Masses Saturday, 5:00 pm. Sunday, 9:00 am. Sunday, 11:00 am. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Friday 7:45 - 8:45 am Saturdays 3:30 - 4:30 pm By appointment651-426-3245www.stjudeofthelake.org|700MahtomediAvenue,Mahtomedi 746632 9:00 am (Sep - May) 748564 743814 White Bear UniversalistUnitarianChurch A Welcoming & Inclusive Faith Community Sunday Services | In-Person & Online | 10am: https://wbuuc.org/sunday-worship o ce@wbuuc.org | www.wbuuc.org | 746613 South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church South Shore Blvd. at Bellaire Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 651-429-4293 LCMS Worship Saturday 5:30 p.m. Sunday 8 and 9:30 a.m. Sunday contemporary 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Dial-A-Devotion 651-429-0078 www.sstwbl.org We are Sharing, Caring, and Growing in Christ Pastor Bob Gehrke Pastor Daniel Keinath South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church 2480 South Shore Blvd. White Bear Lake, MN 651-429-4293 LCMS Pastor Bob Gehrke Pastor Dan Bodin We are Sharing, Caring, & Growing in Christ | We’d Love to Have You Come Join Us! In-Person worship Traditional Worship: Saturdays at 5:30pm and Sundays at 8:00am. Contemporary Worship: 1st and 3rd Sundays at 9:45am. Lakeside Worship: 2nd and 4th Sundays at Bellaire Beach at 9:45am. (weather permitting) Worship online at sstwbl.org/watch 748565 5th and Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake • 651 429 3381 • www.fpcwbl.org Sunday Worship Livestreaming on YouTube: FPCWBL Join us on Sunday: 10:15 am in-person Worship and Live-streaming on YouTube: FPCWBL 746616 Christ the King Lutheran Church 1660 Birch Lake Ave., White Bear Lake (Just off Hwy 96 & Otter Lake Road) 9 am worship in person & online at www.ctkwbl.org office@ctkwbl.org | 651 429 4828 748563 If it’s possible to get this in the Sept. 22 ’d appreciate it. THANK YOU! 1851 Birch Street WBL 55110 | wblumc org/links/livestream We invite the community! RALLY SUNDAY SEPT 26 10am worship & BYO picnic with The Barley Jacks 10am indoor (masks recommended) & online worship hi h ld h ept. 29 tmas. THANK YOU! 1851 Birch Street WBL 55110 | wblumc org/links/livestream 10:45am New Crossings All are welcome! Masks recommended indoors | 10am online worship 746617 If it’s possible to get this in the Se pt. 22 ’d appreciate it. THANK YOU! reet WBL 55110 | wblumc org/links/livestream he community! NDAY SEPT 26 & BYO picnic with arley Jacks r (masks recommended) & online worship This should start in the Sept. 29 Christmas. THANK YOU! reet WBL 55110 | wblumc org/links/livestream New Crossings welcome! mmended indoors | 10am online worship 10 am Worship A Christian community bringing God’s love to the world. Casual Worship (Bring your lawn chair or blanket) North lawn 6:00pm & Community BBQ Wednesdays 5:30pm 1965 East County Road. E, White Bear Lake, 651 777 www.StStephenWBL.org1107 747074 redeeminglovechurch.comWorship: Sunday, 9am & 10:30am Wednesday 6:30pm Daily prayer meetings and Spiritual Growth classes throughout the week Call the church o ce for more information. 2425 White Bear Avenue • Maplewood • 651-777-5200 rlcstpaul 748566 Masses: Saturday 5:00 PM Livestream Sunday 9:00 & 11:00 AM Church: 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue White Bear Lake Parish Life Center/School: 4690 Bald Eagle Avenue White Bear Lake 651 429 7771 Opt 1 www stmarys wbl org 746614 Sundays 8:00 am | In person Holy Eucharist 10:30 am | In person and Livestream Holy Eucharist *masks requ red at a l services* For more information visit www stjohnwilderness org St John in the Wilderness | Episcopal Church 2175 1st Street WBL 55110 | 651 429 5351 747070 CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X 3878 Highland Avenue White Bear Lake • www.churchofstpiusx.org651-429-5337 Masses: Sunday 9:30 am & 6:30 pm, Wednesday 6:00 pm, Thursday 8:00 am, Friday 8:00 am, Saturday 4pm Reconciliation: Wednesday 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Thursday 8:30 - 9:00 am, Sunday 6:00pm - 6:20pm 746615
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The Planning Commission voted unanimously to rec ommend approval, subject to seven conditions, including that the antennas be painted to match the existing tower antennas, any changes to the tower to be approved by the city of Mahtomedi, and any disused towers or portions of towers be removed within 12 months after operations at the siteCouncilcease. heard a presenta tion of Many Faces of White Bear Lake Area from Kevin Donovan, Lisa Pocrnich and Jackie Reis. Many Faces is a collaboration of nonpartisan organizations from the White Bear Lake communities to promote equity, diversity and inclusion. The present ers spoke of the benefits and expectations for organizations who become members of the collaborative.ThePurpleLine may be on its way to Mahtomedi; coun cil has appointed a liaison to attend the planning meetings, after council chose Council Member Luke Schlegel to serve on the Metro Purple Line Corridor Committee. Council Member Lilly Meland er will serve as alternate. The council next meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road. Loretta Harding is a contrib uting writer for Press Publi cations. She can be reached at news@presspubs.com651-407-1200.or
Second jobs can provide extra spending money, help pay bills
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One organization in the Twin Cities that seems happy to have employees take a second job is Major League Baseball’s Minnesota Twins. Consider one department: guest relations, which involves several duties. Individuals can be assigned to the ticket gates, or serve as an usher, elevator operator, or guard or overseer of escalators or stairwells.StacyGross is a 38-year-old from Coon Rapids whose full-time job is working as an art therapist for those with disabilities and brain injuries. Her second job is in guest relations with the Twins. She is a team leader at home games at Target Field. “It’s a little bit of fun money and a little bit of get myself money,” she said with a smile, adding like most of her fellow part-timers is the enjoyment of the sport. “I like baseball and I like people,” said Gross, who started working games in 2016. A graduate of Blaine High School and University of Minnesota-Morris, with a master’s degree from St. Mary of the Woods in Terra Haute, Indiana, she said she is in no hurry to give up her second job. “I want this job as long as it’s health-wise sustainable.” Likewise, for Kevin Gregory, 32, a maker of cables for a variety of companies like NASA, the military and medical professions and rock climbing. “I plan on doing this (guest relations) until they fire me or I die,” he said. “It’s a little extra spending money … helps me pay the bills.” He’s worked for the Twins for 12 years. “I love this job so much. All the friendly people you’ll meet, they’re like family,” he said.
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“At the end of the day, there are only so many credit cards you can load up and things you can avoid spending on before you come to the reality that maybe you have to pick up a second job,” Columbia Business School professor Mark Cohen told CBS MoneyWatch. “It’s about how much do you bring in every month, how much do you spend — if you’re in a deficit position, you have to find another job or an additional job.”
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BY ABE WINTER CONTRIBUTING WRITER With “Now Hiring” being one of America’s oft-used two words, it is clear that anyone wanting a second job shouldn’t have difficulty securing one. There are several valid reasons for taking on extra employment, most of them involving money for such contingencies as payment of bills, saving for a college fund, taking a vacation, buying gas and groceries, et al. If you are currently working two jobs, you aren’t among a small group. Far from it. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were more than 13 million in this country who were working at least two jobs back in 2013. That number is down to just under 8 million today, but might be increasing. With U.S. inflation racing ahead worker wages, a growing number of Americans are taking on second jobs to make ends meet. Megan Cerullo, writing for CBS Moneywatch said many people have already reined in spending where they can, while others have tapped their pandemic savings to cover the rising cost of food, gas, rent and other necessities. Yet the highest inflation in 40 years is weighing heavily on millions of households. Three-quarters of middle-income Americans say they don’t earn enough to pay for the cost of living, according to a recent survey.
••BerealisticaboutworkinghoursSetgoalsforyourjobsearch•Communicatewithemployers ••ConsidertelecommutingLookforsomethingdifferent•Exploreonlinejobplatforms •Useandexpandyournetwork • Take on freelance or contract work •Startyourownsidegig ABE WINTER CONTRIBUTED Stacy Gross gets ready for a game at Target Field. Her second job is that of a
Gail Johansen, 64, is a 1981 WisconsinLaCrosse graduate who worked as an accountant in the mechanical engineering department at the University of Minnesota for 38 “Thisyears. has been my retirement job since 1997,” Johansen said, adding that she has been a season ticket holder for 10 years. “Now I get paid to go to baseball games.” Her extra money has another purpose. “This is my travel money,” she said. “I have one continent to get to and I’m getting there.” That would be Antartica. Shari Ober of St. Paul is employed by the University of Minnesota Law School and has been allowed to work the day games at Target Field.“It’s a good complement (to my income), she said. “It’s enjoyable and interesting.” So enjoyable she’s done it since 2010. As for Jean Swanson, who has taught pre-K in Mahtomedi for 27 years, she uses her extra income for travel, recently going to Cooperstown, N.Y., for the Hall of Fame induction of former Twins Jim Kaat and Tony Olivia. “I could get by,” she said when asked if she really needed her second job. “I always say my teaching job pays the bills, but it’s nice to have that extra cushion of income.” Her fellow workers at Target Field make the job enjoyable because, she said, “it’s people from all over the Twin Cities.” Meanwhile, the “Now Hiring” continues to be visible in a lot of places. team
Amundson Boat Works built several classes of boats sailed in the early years of the ILYA and White Bear Yacht Club — A’s, B’s, and C scows. The Amundson Boat Works later built X boats and Y boats originally designed by Johnson BoatTheWorks.family history also indicates that Gus was very interested and involved in ILYA yachting — “He designed all of his boats and often stayed up late at night changing the design in an effort to improve them. He would attend
• Osito, a 23-foot sloop, sailed by C.M. Griggs, was the WBYC champion in the 23-foot class in 1892.
• Atilla, built for Harry T. Drake and Peter C. Stohr, raced in Class B in 1900 and won the Lake Geneva Yacht Club Regatta with three straight victories in the regatta and then won the ILYA championship.•Minnesota, a 38-foot Class A boat, owned by F.M. Douglas, J.H. Skinner and Cass Gilbert, sailed in the interna tional Seawanhaka Cup races in 1900 in Canada.•Alpha, sailed by Evan Reece [Rees], Jack Ordway, Carl Schuneman, Milton Griggs and S.G. Ordway, won the ILYA Class A at Oshkosh in 1904. Several of Amundson’s descendants still live in the area. There are three granddaughters: Abby Howe lives in Mahtomedi, Susan Lennartson lives in Stillwater, and Marcia Janasz lives in Minneapolis. Great-grandsons include David Amundson of Minneapolis and David Howe of White Bear Lake. Great-granddaughter Linda Gerber lives in Cottage Grove; and great-greatgrandsons include Bjorn Amundson of Minneapolis, Britt Amundson of Chaska, and Elliot Amundson of South St. Paul.
• Alerta, a 23-foot cat Class boat owned by Harry T. Drake and Alex M. Drake, won the WBYC championship in 1895;
• Aurelia, a scow-type, 23-foot catboat, built for W.B. Dean and sailed by Dr. Welch, won the 1897 Interlake Regatta with Minnetonka; • Xenia, owned by Harry T. Drake and Peter C. Stohr, won the Class B in the first ILYA regatta held in 1898; • Mahto, built for J.H. Skinner and sailed by L.P. Ordway, won the first ILYA Class A regatta in 1898; • St. Paul, a Class A boat, was sailed by L. P. Ordway representing WBYC at the ILYA regatta.
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While visiting Norway, Gus invited, and may have even recruited, John O. Johnson to come from Norway to work for him. He taught Johnson the boat building trade for three years, which gave him the valuable experience to initiate his legendary boat building career. Gus was one of the boat build ers instrumental in the development of scows. According to their family history, “Gustav built some of the first sailboats of the ‘Scow’ type which now sail on our Minnesota lakes” and his first scow was the Aurelia, a 23-foot catboat built in 1897. Howard Chapelle, in his “History of American Sailing Ships,” also stated, “Among the designers who played a part in the development of the scow were … Middle West designers Arthur Dyer, Gus Amundson, W.L. Davis and C.M.ThePalmer.”Rudder magazine wrote about Gus’ early boat, the Minnesota, in September 1900: – “Minnesota is an es pecially good-looking and well-turned boat, beside being an excellent piece of work, for which her builder and de signer, Gus Amundson, deserves much credit. … The bow is full but is very fair … and, while having a tendency toward the scow, is not extreme in any way.”
CONTRIBUTED Gus Amundson looks over a fleet of scows.
Gus Amundson inducted into ILYA Hall of Fame many of the inland lakes regattas to see how his boats did and to visit with the sailors.” Also, “Gustav attended practi cally all sailing regattas of the Inland Lakes Yachting Association to observe how their boats and the boats of other buildersDuringfared.”theheight of his career as a boat builder, his boat works built between 25 to 50 sailboats each year. During his career, he designed and built from 1,500 to 2,000 sailboats. Among the boats he built were several that were important to yacht racing and were WBYC or ILYA champions:
Bill Anderson shows off the rare white marble fireplace his dad built 50 years ago in his White Bear Lake home.
Rare marble tracked to White Bear Lake
A piece of Montana is featured in a White Bear Lake living room. The white marble is the last shipment mined in the Big Sky state. The mason who ordered the special western stone 50 years ago built a fireplace with the marble at the home of his son, Bill Anderson. According to Bill, his dad didn’t know it was the very last shipment of white marble to leave Montana until after it arrived. “It was the end of mining for the marble in Montana. That’s all there was,” he said. Anderson didn’t think much about the rare rock until he was recently contacted by the Montana Marble Association. “They were looking through old records and noticed the last shipment went to White Bear Lake, Minnesota. They had my address and wanted to know if we still have the fireplace. Well, I still have it,” replied Bill. His dad, Oliver Anderson, even received an award for “exceptional workmanship” after completing the laborious project. Bill described the fireplace as “an amazing structure. It has an exceptional look. I get lots of compliments on it.”
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A Dellwood business owner with a fondness for Ely has big plans for the city’s historic community center.Matt Stupnik, chief operating officer of a solar company called Cedar Creek Energy, recently pur chased the 85-year-old downtown landmark. Its $2 price tag has one condition: He has three years to complete plans to turn the build ing into a 22-room hotel. When Stupnik’s mother told him the community center was back for sale, his interest was piqued. He lived in Ely as a child and still has family and friends in the area. He remembers getting books at the com munity center’s library. His grandfather, an iron ore miner, played cards there and his dad attended high school dances in its rooftop auditorium. Ely is the gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, a tourist town known for its Blueberry Festival, the International Wolf Center and the North Amer ican Bear Center. “The downtown is being revital ized,” according to Stupnik, “and it doesn’t have enough hotel rooms.”
After contacting city officials and presenting his renovation ideas, Stupnik said people were receptive to the idea. “Previous agreements from other buyers fell through. They could see I have the wherewithal to pull the pieces together.”
Dated: August 15, 2022 Laura J. Stevens, Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Amy R. Mason, Esq. (#0347760) MILLER & STEVENS, P.A. 92 Lake Street S. Forest Lake, MN 55025 amy@millerstevens.com 651-462-0206 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 24 and 31, 2022 STATE OF MINNESOTA, RAMSEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FILE NUMBER: 62-PR-22-437 CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (WITHOUT A WILL) In re the Estate of: Richard J. Kaufman, Decedent. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an amended application filed on July 20, 2022 for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Probate Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The amended application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following: Chad D. Kaufman 847 22nd Avenue SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other person may be entitled to appointment as Personal Representative or may object to the appointment of the Personal Representative. Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. §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, emcumber, lease or distribute real estate. Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. §524.3-801, all creditors having claims againsst the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT – Read by Commissioner Ortega. AGENDA of August 9, 2022 was presented for approval. Motioned by Mc Donough, seconded by Frethem. Unanimously approved. MINUTES of August 2, 2022 were presented for approval. Motioned by Carter, seconded by Ortega. Unanimously approved.
Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Date: July 26, 2022 Self-Represented Litigant: Chad D. Kaufman 847 22nd Avenue SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 17 and 24, 2022
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION COURT FILE NO.: 62-PR-22-677 NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) In Re: Estate of Diane E. Martin, a/k/a Diane Elizabeth Martin, Decedent. Notice is given that an Amended Application filed on August 10, 2022 for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar and has been accepted. No Will has been presented for probate. The Reg istrar accepted the application and appointed ANGELLA MARTIN, whose ad dress is 800 Rice Street, #407, St. Paul, MN 55117, to serve as the personal representative of the Decedent’s estate. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as per sonal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal rep resentative. Any objection to the appointment of the 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 Unlessobjection.objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the per sonal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the Decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all credi tors having claims against the Decedent’s 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.
Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minne sota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Oppna Digital 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 2942 Rice Street Little Canada, MN 55113 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.Express Image Digital LLC 2942 Rice Street Little Canada, MN 55113 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 per jury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: August 4, 2022 Signed: Cynthia M Houle Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 24 and 31, 2022.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS Social Services - Detox Services Per Diem Rate Adjustments. Motion by Ortega, seconded by McDonough. Unanimously approved. (B2022-185) Community Corrections, Property Management - Community Corrections Consolidation Project at Metro Square. Motion by Ortega, seconded by Mc Donough. Unanimously approved. (B2022-186) Boards of Commissioners - Settlement Agreements in Sullivan v. Ramsey County (Court File No. 62-CV-21-651). Chair MatasCastillo read the board statement for this item. Discussion can be found on archived video. Motion by Carter, seconded by McDonough. Unanimously approved. (B2022-187) County Connections - Presented by County Manager, Ryan O’Connor. Dis cussion can be found on archived video.
ADJOURNMENT – Chair MatasCastillo declared the meeting adjourned at 9:41 a.m. Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on August 24, 2022.
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Local resident invests in historic Ely building
The building is on the National Register of Historic Places, so Stupnik worked with the state preserva tion office to learn what can and can’t be done to the building so he could obtain grants and credits. When his application was approved, the project qualified for state and federal money, or 40% of qualified rehabili tation expenditures. He is also following the National Park Service’s standards for reuse of historic struc tures.
“These buildings have a lot of history, and we want to do our best to keep the historical character,” Stup nikVacantnoted.for a decade, the building will be renovated into 22 large hotel rooms. Every room will be unique, with an abundance of natural light. There will be an event space with a stage for concerts and weddings with other amenities like a spa and salt room to follow. He figures the reconstruction will cost $4 to $5 million.Heplans to hire a general contractor to handle the renovation, since Stupnik and his wife Tori have no plans to move north. They bought a home in Pine Tree Hills about seven years ago where they live with their three daughters. Tori, a nurse anesthetist origi nally from Bemidji, has been instrumental in seeing the potential for the project, he said. Asked why he’s investing in the old community center, Stupnik said he wants to “bring some econom ic viability” to Ely, a town he loves. “Our friends and family are rooting for it. It could be big. I just want it to be successful.”
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For 3 years in a row, the Stockdale Stackers team of Mike Luger (left) and Sam Stephen have won the Heritage Days Bean Bag Tournament.
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RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE COUNTY MANAGER ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2022 The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9 a.m. with the following members present: Carter, Frethem, McDonough, Mc Guire, Ortega, Reinhardt and Chair MatasCastillo. Also present were Ryan O’Connor, County Manager, and Sam Clark, Civil Division Director, Ramsey County Attorney’s Office.
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Youngblood, White Bear Mariner Class of ’81, is selfemployed as a scrap metal and used appliance dealer. Most of his spare time is spent digging for buried treasure, which to him consists of items no one has heard of. “I want obscure stuff that few people knew existed,” Youngblood explained. He shares treasures with property owners, but most people don’t want the stuff. Some items have been donated to historical societies, some items find a place on a display shelf in his White Bear home and some are sold. He couldn’t name a favorite item, but rare soda bottles unearthed in a Menomonie dig have proved most valuable. A common question he’s asked is “Does it stink?” A century of natural composition has eliminated any smell or evidence of waste material, Youngblood said. “The bottom of an outhouse pit contains the ‘night’ soil. That’s where everything sunk in the pit. It contains glass and seeds that have been processed, if you get my meaning,” he added. “That’s where we dig more carefully.” The ‘we’ includes Youngblood’s digging buddy, Brian Mann. They will sometimes dig two to three pits a day. Bottles aren’t the only treasures in the pits, considering latrines were the all-purpose disposal systems of the day. Youngblood has found dentures, breast pumps, glass buttons, worn-out shoes and buckets of brass. The latter was likely brass stolen from the Pacific Northern Railroad in Brainerd that was thrown in the hole to hide the crime. “We pulled up big chunks of brass brake shoes, bushings and pipe fittings from trains. We learned that railroad detectives, called ‘dicks’, caught a guy stealing brass and he was fired. We think this guy heard about it and threw his brass down the pit. That paid for our gas back and forth to Brainerd,” Youngblood said. He also recalled a doll’s head he found in the late ’90s in Elk River that probably dated back to the early 1900s. Its owner was a great-grandmother, still alive, who said the find solved a longtime mystery from her childhood. Her cousin from Chicago had come to visit when her doll disappeared. She surmised that he broke it and threw it down outhouse anpit.unintentional time capsule,” Youngblood pointed out. always looking for the opportunity to explore a new site. Pre-1910 property owners who’d like to contact him about exploring their site for hidden Beer bottles and medicinal bottles were found in the recent White Bear dig. A bottle of Yoerg beer was among them. Founded in 1848 by German immigrants, Yoerg Brewing Company was Minnesota’s first brewery.
The Hallie Q. Brown Community Center food shelf began offering an online food ordering platform simi lar to Instacart. However, maintaining workers was a challenge.“Welost about 90% of our volunteers, and that work shifted from the volunteers onto the staff,” said Jona than Palmer, the center’s executive director. Participants were later asked to vote on which priorities included in the Farm Bill would best help their food shelves and their recipients. These votes provided Second Harvest Heartland a chance to share participants' insights with congressional representa tives.Priorities included raising the income threshold for who can qualify for SNAP, opening SNAP access to college students, expanding SNAP to immigrant communities and increasing access for the elderly. Kathleen Turner of Catholic Charities explained her vote to expand the SNAP income threshold. “In many cases, the food we have to get is going up 50% with inflation,” said Turner. Participants noted that many of the priorities in cluded in the Farm Bill need to be protected in order to reduce food insecurity in Minnesota. Listening sessions will wrap up Sept. 1. Second Har vest will begin synthesizing its findings and sharing them with members of Congress in the hope they will support the Farm Bill’s nutrition efforts in 2023.
Because such a large majority of the Farm Bill will be reserved for these food assistance programs, Second Harvest Heartland hopes to share the impor tance these programs with members of Congress and prevent legislators from targeting the bill’s nutrition title and reducing its proposed spending.
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BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER Eight listening sessions hosted by Second Harvest Heartland will take place over the next month as a way to share feedback from local food shelves with members of Congress as they renegotiate the Farm Bill in 2023. “We want to ensure hunger relief stakeholders have a chance to talk with staff members and members of Congress about how we can best use the Farm Bill to address food insecurity in Minnesota,” said Rachel Sosnowchik, public affairs specialist at Second Har vestTheHeartland.FarmBill lays out requirements and funding for federal programs related to agriculture, environ ment and nutrition. Hearings for the bill have already begun in Congress. The bill is typically renewed every five years and was first introduced in 1933 as part of the New Deal. The 2018 version of the bill contained wide-ranging legislation with 12 sections known as “titles,” which include commodity revenue supports, farm credit, trade, agriculture conservation, rural development, energy and domestic food programs. The 2023 version of the bill is a $427 dollar package, and 75% of those funds will be reserved for nutrition programs like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP).
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“We are regularly connecting with Congress members and want to give our other partners and stakeholders and clients a chance to be heard,” said Sosnowchik. “We will be compiling the findings for each district and share with each representative what their constituents are seeing.”
The listening session for Minnesota’s 4th Congres sional District took place at the White Bear Lake Library on Aug. 11. It was hosted by Miah Ulysse, principal of Ruted Solutions. Staff members representing Sen. Tina Smith and Congresswoman Betty McCollum were invited to hear recipients of food aid and directors of local and regional food shelves like the White Bear Area Food Shelf, Keystone Community Services in St. Paul, The Good Acre in Falcon Heights and the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center in St. Paul share their experience with hunger relief. During the session, participants shared how COVID-19 both helped and hurt the ways food shelves provided resources for their recipients. One recipient said she received food more quickly and efficiently as the pandemic went on. Delivering food to folks was typically reserved for the homebound, but food shelf directors said that the pandemic opened up a new focus on how food was delivered to their recipients.
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Above: A recent view along Clark St. between 2nd and 3rd Streets in downtown White Bear Lake shows a variety of locally grown produce on display including carrots, sweet corn, peppers and tomatoes. At left: Deborah, Jackson and Whitney Smith check out some of the craft items available during a recent Mahtomedi Area Farmers Market at Veteran’s Memori al Park. The markets contin ue on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon, through Oct. 1.
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Upcoming Events: White Bear Lake Area Highschool teacher tells the White Bear Center for the Arts why he loves being a member When and how did you first become involved with White Bear Center for the Arts? When I first connected with the art center, it was but single room on the second floor of the Armory. At the time, the art center was looking to make a stronger connection with the schools as it sought to grow arts programing in the community. It was the little engine that could, and did. To participate in that growth through the growth of my students has been one of the many joys of my teaching career. It has been incredibly inspiring to watch the White Bear community embrace the art center and for it to continue to grow and foster the arts in White Bear. Are there programs at WBCA that your family particularly enjoys? On a rainy evening this past May, my daughter Lisa and I were heading to WBCA to pick up her freshly glazed pottery. Upon arrival, we had to dodge hailstones to enter, but nothing could break her excitement. The finished works were a parting of the clouds for us both. She was so proud. The opportunity to throw clay on the wheel as an elementary student is one she would not have, if it weren’t for WBCA.
(Above) WBCA teaching artist Rajine Williams showcasing her artwork in the June 24th arts market (Left) Kevin Kroeber’s artwork for his class “Portraits in Watercolor” (Left) The 2021 Avenue of the Arts Festival featuring artists Alex Chinn ClariceandAllgood Shawn Gritzmacher and family stops for a photo in WBCA's Exhibition Hall.
The annual High School Visual Arts Contest is one of the highlights of the year for myself and my students. This spring, after a two year hiatus, as I entered the gallery, I once again saw students celebrating, parents taking photos and students dressed as if it were prom. But, one young lady quietly stood flush, in silence, as she peered at a Best of Show ribbon on the wall. Upon following up with her the day after at school, the young lady who took home the top prize only said, “I never thought I was capable of something like that.” What programs do you like making possible through your support of WBCA?
Every fall as we resume the school year, a fellow staff member inevitably asks when can we bring Wing Young Huie back? Wing is an internationally respected photographer, who our students and staff had the opportunity to work with as a result of a State Arts Board grant written as a collaboration between WBCA and White Bear Lake Area High School. During the 2016/2017 school year, Huie worked with 1,500 of our high school students to create art, photography, or use the written word in response to variety of prompts on how they view themselves, their school, and community. The project was entitled “What Do You See?” and resulted in the publication of a book of student work as well. How does WBCA benefit our community, or enrich one’s life? I am really looking forward to how the art center will continue to work with our schools in the very near future. As we ready ourselves for the “big move” into our new high school, we have already begun the process of dreaming what our future together a block away will look like. Who needs a bus for a field trip to the gallery, when you can walk across the street? What is something you think folks should know about WBCA? No matter age, income, or “talent” the art center is a very welcoming destination for all. Our family has benefited professionally and personally from youngest to oldest, no matter our abilities. Sometimes though, I think my daughter takes classes as a convenient excuse to visit the shop and check out any cute new earrings.
Portraits in Watercolor with Kevin Kroeber: Thursday, August 18, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. & Saturday August 20, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Using a photograph as a reference, you will learn a quick and easy method to paint a realistic portrait in watercolor. Some of the watercolor techniques you can expect to explore are watercolor mixing, glazing, backgrounds and value studies. Register online at whitebeararts.org/classes You can find a full list of classes in WBCA’s quarterly printed catalog and online at WhiteBearArts.org/classes.
Arts Market: Friday, August 26, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Join us for the final arts market of the season. Featuring work from local artists as well as from the Ann Tousley Luther Art Shop, this is the perfect opportunity to shop, relax and visit with friends. Visitors can browse ceramics, paintings, prints, jewelry and more.
Avenue of the Arts Festival: Saturday, September 10, 10:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. - Celebrate art during the Avenue of the Arts Festival! Stop by the grounds of the Hanifl Performing Arts Center or White Bear Center for the Arts anytime between 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. to experience art demonstrations, food trucks, artist booths, and interactive fun for the whole family.
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Mahtomedi tennis wins twice; other Zephyr openers on tap Mahtomedi’s fall sports season got under way with the Zephyrs tennis team winning two matches Friday in a Stillwater quadran gular. The Zephyrs beat St. Paul Harding 7-0 and had a clinching 4-0 lead on Rochester Century when rain halted play. In other openers, the Zephyr girls swim team has conference relays at Sim ley on Thursday, while the volley ball team will host Cretin-Derham Hall. On Friday, the defending state champion Zephyr girls soccer team will open at Rochester Mayo, and the boys soccer team, third in the state last year, will host Du
Eventful year for racquetballertop-ranked BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTER Ava Kaiser, Mahto medi senior-to-be who has been
Sudsy Monchik, former world top-ranked player, said, “Ava could one day be the best in the world. She already has many of the requirements to be a great champion. The necessities that you can’t teach.”
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BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTER Andy Paulson, former White Bear Lake state golf champion and Minnesota Gopher, captured the 2022 Dellwood Country Club championship this past week end.The 36-year-old Hugo resident shot 71 Saturday and 73 Sunday for an even par 144 total, edging Jordan Hawkinson by one stroke. Paulson won the 2004 state individual title and led the Bears to the state championship, then played four years for the Gophers. He was competing in the Dell wood tournament for the first time, having joined last year, when the club tournament was rained out. The champ assessed that he “just played steady golf, except for a couple holes.” He blew a three-stroke lead on the 12th hole Sunday but righted himself the rest of the way.
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Hawkinson, who led by three after the first 18 holes, finished with 68-77-145. Joey McNelis was third with 74-73-147 among 20 in the championship flight. Greg Wolf captured the Seniors championship with 77-77-154 while tying for fourth in the championship flight. Wolf, 58, secured his second seniors title with a par on 16 and a birdie on 17. Patrick Newman tied for fourth in the champion ship flight with 74-80-154. David Lage was sixth with 77-80-157. Tying for seventh were Jim Simon (76-82158) and Spencer Hutton (77-81-158). Lage was Seniors runner-up and Simon was third. Bob Graves won Flight 2 with 80-86-166, beating Bob Fidler in a playoff. Paul Edwards won Flight 3 with 8289-171. John Berken won Flight 4 with a 137 net. Rich Sames won Seniors Flight 2 with 91-80-171, in a playoff over Paul Edwards.
BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED Dellwood champion Andy Paulson embraced his two biggest fans, daughters Quinn and Rory, after the final hole Sunday.
DYLAN SHOEMAKER | CONTRIBUTED Ava Kaiser cranked up for a shot at a national doubles event.
CONTRIBUTED Caroline Grubs (swivel, above) and Ryan Hoops & Sar ah Yost (doubles) each placed 2nd in their respective disciplines at the 2022 Indmar Marine Engines D1 Show Ski Nationals in Rockford, Illinois. They advance to the 2022 IWWF World Water Ski Show Tournament on Oct. 21 in Winter Haven, Florida, and will represent Team USA as individual competitors. Additional National competitors in the swivel competition included Brooke Elfert (14th) and Esther Smith (15th), who also teamed up in the swivel pairs division and were awarded 7th place. All are members of the Midwest Ski Otters that perform shows during the summer months on Little Goose Lake in White Bear Lake.
The White Bear Lake fall sports season gets under way this week, starting with the Bears tennis team, which opened Tuesday against Hill-Murray, the first of three matches of the week. Lid-lift ers on Thursday will be boys soccer at Maple Grove, swimming at Stillwater (conference relays), and volleyball at Tartan. The girls soccer team will host Centennial on Saturday at 1 p.m. The Bear football season starts Thursday, Sept. 1, at Blaine. Cross country will open Friday, Sept. 2, at Rose mount.
being invited to speak at the National Masters Racquetball banquet by one of the owners of the International Rac quetball Tour. “I got to meet players I consider racquetball royalty.” Winner of six national age-group titles over the years, and a bronze med alist in seven interna tional events, Kaiser was named national Junior Player of the Month by the USAR in May. The or ganization asked for com ments about her from racquetball luminaries.
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RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES • Perform work safely • Operate flexographic printing and die cutting equipment, including setup • Handle materials in the pre-press, post-press, storage, and shipping phases • Ensure product quality control and monitoring • Ensure production targets are achieved • Track and report production output • Work cooperatively with others • Lead other press operators’ work assignments, training, etc. Knowledge, Skills, and Other Qualifications • Understanding of health and safety practices, programs, and regulations with a demonstrated history of working in a safe ty-minded culture • Proven work experience in press operation (flexographic printing preferred) • Strong attention to detail in performing all tasks, including produc tion and administrative • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a member of a team • Great communication skills Education and Training • High school diploma or equivalent preferred • Minimum 2 years’ experience as a press operator Benefits and Compensation • Base Salary Range: $25 — $35 per hour* • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays • Employee assistance program (EAP) • 401k • Life, AD&D, and disability insurance *Compensation information is a general guideline only. Actual compensation considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, work experience, education, and key skills. CoRe451ntals/mmercial
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION: Base pay of $22 - $30 per hour, plus shift differential* Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays Employee assistance program (EAP) 401k Life, AD&D, and disability insur information is a general guideline only. Actual compensation considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, work experience, education, and key skills.
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Frank Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake. Weather data and observation are from his weather station and trips around the area.
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Peninsula pig: A pearl among swine
“People are so enamored by the fact that there is a pig in the neighborhood,” Koughan said. Koughan has always been a huge animal fan. In addition to Mini Pearl, she also has two Alaskan malamutes, two ragdoll cats and a bearded dragon. They all co-exist pretty well; however, Mini Pearl is not always happy that the dogs won’t let her be the boss. “Animals are the most wonderful things on the planet, and we just need to appreciate them and have them in our lives, because life is short,” Koughan said.
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“You really need to be in the house and available for them … they can get into a lot of trouble,” Koughan explained. “They are a lot of work. They do need interaction; they need to be loved and they need to have a routine.” She added, “They are a little high maintenance and can be a pain in the (butt). It is like living with a constant 3-year-old for 20 years.” Mini Pearl has become quite famous on the peninsula. It is not uncommon for people to pull up to Koughan’s home in cars or on boats to try to get a glimpse of Mini Pearl and learn more about her.
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“I have some really wonderful memories and have had great times with my animals.”
BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR Pet pigs? They’re not for everybody. Dellwood resident Natalia Koughan has become known as “the pig lady,” and her pet pig Mini Pearl has become the “unofficial” peninsula mascot. Mini Pearl, 9, is a mix between a potbelly and a Juliana pig. At her heaviest, Mini Pearl weighed in at 220 pounds, but she has lost quite a bit of weight since adopting a healthy diet. Koughan is not sure what her pig’s actual weight is these days. “I was always infatuated by pigs as a young girl,” Koughan explained. She started reading books about people who had pet pigs. “They had the funniest stories, and it just sounded so fantastic. I was superintrigued by (the pigs’) intelligence.” Koughan got Mini Pearl from a breeder ineasy.trainingmakeswhichmotivated,arebreeze:wastrainingsointelligent,PigsweekswaswhenMissourisouthernshejust8old.arepottyapigsfood-“She will eat anything. She would eat bacon if you let her.” The only things she doesn’t like are garlic and onion. Mini Pearl is an inside pig,but goes outside to potty andOnegraze.reason a pet pig may not be for everyone is because they are extremely stubborn, need routines and can be emotional.
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ing music again After a two-year hiatus, Silver Harmo ny Singers invites new members to join. There are three rehearsals planned; the first is at 1 p.m. Sept. 6. The group will also go out weekly to group-living residential homes on a varied schedule. Rehearsals are held at at Parkview UCC Church, 3737 Bellaire Ave., White Bear Lake. Call Peg Feirtag at 612-867-2171 with questions.
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I am proud to support Brion Curran for the Minnesota House of Represen tatives in District 36B, which includes the communities of Birchwood Village, Gem Lake, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake and portions of White Bear Township. Brion is a good listener, leads with compassion and has vital experience working in law enforcement and disability services. She has deep roots in our community, and has been working hard to talk with voters over the past several months. Brion is the best candidate in the race, and de serves our support. Brion has a deep understanding of some of the most pressing issues facing our community and state, including public safety. As a reserve sergeant and former Sheriff's deputy in Chisago County, she understands what officers need to keep everyone safe. Brion will act as a bridge between our public safety institutions and the community, and will advocate for increased mental health support for first responders. She will also support programs and policies that have been shown to prevent crime, such as early childhood education, home-visiting programs, community mentoring and after-school programs, and school-based behavioral interven tionBrionprograms.hasworked for almost two de cades in disability support services and understands that we must do more to support community members with dis abilities. She knows that direct support professionals must be better compen sated for the necessary work that they do and will advocate for solutions to this and related issues from day one as our state representative. Brion has deep roots in our com munity. She was raised in a nearby suburb, is a lifelong member of Ameri can Legion Post 168 and has served as a reserve sergeant in the White Bear Lake Police Department and as a 911 dispatcher.BrionCurran’s background and experiences have provided her with the knowledge and skills that will make her a great state representative for our community. I hope you’ll join me in voting for Brion this fall!
North Star Elementary holds community open house A communitywide open house to cele brate the opening of the White Bear Lake Area School District's new elementary school, North Star Elementary, will take place from 3-6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25. Construction of North Star, located at 15198 Forest Boulevard North in Hugo, was made possible by community support of the 2019 bond referendum and is one of the projects listed in the district’s compre hensive facilities plan happening through out the district. Additional information and updates about the district’s compre hensive facilities planning projects can be found at isd624.org/BuildingOurFuture.
The Greater White Bear Lake Commu nity Foundation (GWBLCF) announces its 6th year of providing Community Partners Grants. This year, GWBLCF’s goal is to raise $75,000 to support nonprofit organizations and projects that directly serve the communities that share the shores of White Bear Lake-Birchwood Village, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, White Bear Lake, White Bear Township and Willernie. In the last five years, the GWBLCF has awarded $209,000 to more than 60 organizations through the grant. Local organizations can apply for a grant up to $5000. The grants help nonprofits remain viable and support their goals of making a positive impact in the greater White Bear LakeEveryarea.dollar contributed to the fund goes directly to local organizations. To make a donation, visit gwblcf.org/donate or email info@gwblcf.org for more information. The grant application window is Sept. 1- 30. Applications are available on the GWBLCF website. Grants will be awarded Dec. 1 at the GWBLCF annual celebration.
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Left with unanswered questions As a taxpayer, former state represen tative and concerned citizen, it grieves me to see where the DFL is taking our K-12 education system. Only 50% of Minnesota students are reading at grade level. And now the Dept of Education is ready to adopt new rules for teacher licensure that set Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) outcomes and not academics as the main teacher qualifications.Idecidedtolearn more about how the DFL candidate for state represen tative, Susie Strom, views education. Listening to the full interview she did on the Matt McNeill podcast, I must say I came away shocked at her lack of sub stance and her inability to articulate the issues surrounding education. I am left with many unanswered questions: What are Ms. Strom’s views on the trends we’re seeing in educa tion? Will she support the idea that all minority students are “oppressed” and all white students are “oppressors” (CRT)? Will she push our schools to be more gender-affirming, a philosophy that denies biological reality? Will she fight to raise academic stan dards or simply accept all the excuses why kids aren’t learning? Does she agree with the falsehood that America is a systemically racist country, there fore our educational standards have to beMaybere-written?Ms.Strom is uniquely qual ified to fight to protect our kids from these Marxist-rooted ideas. Maybe… but I don’t think there’s a prayer. After all, she’s a candidate endorsed by the Democrats and OutFront Minnesota, the teachers’ union. And they’re the very institutions pushing all the above!
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3. Supporters and friends of the White Bear Lake Area Community Foundation who gathered at the Manitou Island home of Si and Vicki Ford to hear about the GWBLCF’s programs were treated to a surprise performance by the Ski Otters. — Contributed Members of the Mahtomedi High School girls tennis team kicked off their season with a car wash fundraiser. — Paul Dols possible inclusion Spotted Around Town. Please email your best shot to whitebearnews@presspubs.com. Please include information about when and where it was taken and who is in the photo.
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2. Members of the White Bear Lake Lions Club present a check to Mayor Dan Louismet for $105,000 for the All-Abilities Park at Lakewood Hills. From left are Lions Paul Kowitz, Paul Williams and Carol Farley, and the mayor. To date the Lions have contributed $597,450. The Lion’s expect the rest of the donations to be received by the next city council meeting to achieve the $600,000 goal required to meet the grant request.
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Grocery doors are closed at the Fresh & Foods store Shoreview.“It’sasad deal after 22 years serving this community,” owner Kerry LarsonLarsonsaid.said the reason for the store closing is due to competition, the econo my and COVID-19. “The last five years have changed the market dramatically,” he said. “Sales just kept dropping to the point where it couldn’t sustain the store.” Fresh and Natural Foods is an in dependent, locally owned organic and natural full-service grocer. “We were really the ones who brought gluten-free and dairy-free foods to the market here in a large way because we recognized that was the cause of food allergies for a lot of people,” Larson said.When the store closed on July 29, Larson said there were a lot of tears andLarsonhugs.owns another Fresh & Nat ural Foods in Hudson, Wisconsin. “I want to thank those that did support us over the years and ask them to come support us in Hudson,” he said. “It’s imperative that small businesses get the support, or little gems like this are going to disappear. Wherever you have small businesses in your community, please support them.” For more information, go to www.freshandnaturalfoods.com/.https://
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