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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

What is domestic violence?

Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another. It includes physical violence, sexual violence, threats and emotional abuse. The frequency and severity of domestic violence can vary dramatically.

First step is talking about it

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

Candice Amundson spent eight years of her life living in constant fear. Once her child’s life was in danger, she knew she had to get out of that situation.

Amundson is one of the more than 10 million women and men that have experienced physical abuse by an intimate partner in the U.S.

First observed in October 1981 as a national “Day of Unity,” Domestic Violence Awareness Month is held each October to unite advocates across the nation in their efforts to end domestic violence. Communities and advocacy organizations across the country connect with the public and one another throughout the month to raise awareness about the signs of abuse and ways to stop it, and to uplift survivors by sharing their stories and providing additional resources to leaders and policymakers.

After about 10 months of dating a man, Amundson found out she was pregnant. In the beginning of the relationship she says he was verbally abusive, but never physically abusive. “It started out as name-calling,” she recalled. “But then it turned into control. He started controlling the finances, wanted control of where I was, what I was doing.”

Once Amundson’s child was born, she says he started being physically violent toward her, but never their son. “He would pull my hair, try to grab me, throw things and

BY THE NUMBERS

Minnesota

33.9% of women and 25.1% of men experience intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner rape and/or intimate partner stalking in their lifetimes. 14 people in Minnesota were murdered in domestic violence homicides in 2018.

the number of active protection orders in Minnesota between 2006 and 2015.

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Council divided on 6-story apartment

BY NOELLE OLSON SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR

Elevage Development Group LLC is proposing to rezone four commercial properties to allow for the construction of a six-story, 176-unit multi family residential development.

“The sites are a combination of parcels in the northeast quadrant of the Vadnais Boulevard/ Rice Street intersection bordering West Vadnais Lake to the east,” said Nolan Wall, planning/ community development director. “In total, it's about 2.6 acres. The applicant owns the entire site and also developed the McMillan (apart ment) building across the street in Shoreview.”

He said that the city has been working with the applicant as well as existing property own ers over the past several years to consolidate this particular site for potential redevelopment.

The City Council adopted an ordinance approving rezoning requests at 3470, 3500, 3508 and 3520 Rice Street. The council also adopted a resolution approving a conditional use permit and site plan review on the properties.

The vote was not unanimous — council members Greg Urban and Patricia Youker voted “nay.”

“A six-story building in Vadnais Heights is not right for the city, and people move to this city for its rural feel,” Urban said. “I think it would be a beautiful building to live in, but I'm concerned that it doesn't fit the character of the city, it sets a new precedent for future developments coming into the city and, because of the TIF request, it really doesn't do much for our tax base.”

City Council Member Erik Goebel said he respectfully disagrees with Urban.

“There's not a better site in the city in R3 District right now,” Goebel said. “This is not precedent-setting, and this location is very different than all the other locations we have around the city for development. We don't have any other properties like this. I think to say that

CONTRIBUTED

A rendering of the 6-story proposed apartment build ing in Vadnais Heights on Rice Street.

ALEXANDRA HOUSE CONTRIBUTED

Candice Amundson, a domestic violence survivor, shares her story and talks about how Alexandra House helped her.

Federal funding request moving forward

New Auto

OFFICE OF CONGRESSWOMAN BETTY MCCOLLUM | CONTRIBUTED Birchwood Village Mayor Mary Wingfield holds a box contain ing a U.S. flag that was flown over the nation’s Capitol. The flag was gifted to the city last week from Congresswoman Betty McCollum in celebration of the Community Project

request to repair outdated water infrastructure.

Village is keeping its proverbial fingers crossed that an important infrastructure project

federal

a year ago, U.S. Congresswoman Betty McCollum asked Mayor Mary Wingfield if the city faced any issues. The mayor informed her that the municipal lift station was at risk of permanent failure due to recent flooding. Wingfield added she considered the problem as regional, since the lift station was close to White Bear Lake.

The congresswoman advised the city to seek federal assistance. Long story short, the mayor filed the request and the city is shortlisted for a $480,000 infrastructure grant. Birchwood would pay 20% of the project cost.

The city’s request is now in the Interior Appropriations Funding Bill awaiting conference committee. “If all goes as planned, it should be included in the conference agreement for Fiscal Year 2023,” according to Amanda Yanchury, McCo llum’s communications director. “The continuing resolution enacted now goes until Dec. 16, so we’re anticipating a confer ence agreement will be finalized on or before then.”

Debra Neutkens

Familiar face at care center bids farewell

After 47 years at Cerenity Senior Care in White Bear Lake, Peg Black is retiring. She served in many roles during her long career at the care center: as nursing assistant, activities director, volunteer coordinator and, for the past 12 years, as development director.

Black was asked to take on the development role in 2009 as Cerenity was planning a $17 million renova tion and expansion project. Included in the project was construction of a transitional care unit with 40 private rooms for individuals needing short-term rehabilitation follow ing hospitalization. A successful fundraising campaign also allowed Cerenity to include a therapy gym and pool, chapel, café and gift shop, as well as other major renovations.

The longtime employee credits the campaign’s success to Fletcher Driscoll, a friend and Dellwood resident who helped raise community awareness about the need and benefits of the project. Major support also came from the Otto Bremer Foundation, McCarthy Bjorklund Founda tion, Manitou Foundation, Dellwood Foundation, Osilas Foundation, Hardenbergh Foundation, Richard M. Schul ze Foundation, Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation and a host of individual supporters.

Black found success in writing grants to help fund resi dent activities and arts programming, support renovation projects and assist employees in furthering their educa tion in health care.

Since 2019, the Minnesota Dual Training Pipeline Grant has awarded Cerenity-White Bear Lake funding that now totals more than $300,000 to provide financial support to employees wishing to obtain their LPN or RN degree. “This is a wonderful opportunity for staff to graduate with no college debt,” Black said. “It is also a great recruitment and retention tool for Cerenity-White Bear Lake.”

Recently, the Minnesota Department of Human Ser vices awarded a $350,000 grant to help continue the ren ovation project in Cerenity Residence. A matching grant from the Manitou Fund will help to fund renovations of an additional 10 apartments this year.

In total, Black has raised more than $3 million to enhance the lives of residents at Cerenity-White Bear

Restoration Continues

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Oct 14, 15 & 16

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Ian was devastating

THE FLORIDA SOUTHWEST coast was hit Wednesday, Sept. 28 by a Category 4 hurricane. Hurricane Ian was devastating.

The slow moving, wide storm sustained winds over 100 miles per hour and did extensive damage to Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel and Captiva Islands, and the city of Fort Myers. Adjoining areas were affected as well before it crossed the state to hit Orlando and move north into the Atlantic and back inland.

About the Town

Resorts, marinas, homes and area businesses were destroyed. The value is estimated at $50 billion. Thousands of people were made homeless, lives were lost and pets missing.

Our motor yacht, our win ter home for 19 years, was badly damaged when a 12 foot surge of water hit Legacy Harbour Ma rina at Fort Myers. Pilings and piers broke and boats ended up hitting each other. More than 20 boats in the marina sank.

Gene Johnson

The hurricane which took more than 100 lives is considered the most powerful to hit Florida.

This storm will take a long time to recov er from. The causeways to Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, and Pine Island blew out.

Our boat, Front Page, was on several television networks after the storm. As a result, many family and friends from across the country are sending comforting messages.

Do what you can to help those who lost homes and property. Recovery will be long. This has been and will continue to be another lesson in God’s creation - power and wind.

EMPLOYERS ALL OVER Minnesota, Wisconsin and elsewhere are finding it difficult to fill job openings. Some people blame it on the fact that people don’t want to work. Various kinds of unemployment government assistance may discourage job seeking. I’m not sure that’s the only cause.

I think we have undervalued our voca tional schools. We need training for all types of trades, whether it be automotive, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry work, etc. Some of those jobs will get your hands dirty and you may have to wear a uniform that has the company name on it, but they are good paying jobs and many of them are four or five days a week with no night or weekend work requirements.

Another observation I have made is a lack of people skills. Many of those we inter view have a very difficult time making eye contact or talking comfortably in conversa tion. Maybe they have had their face in the computer and television screens too long and lost people skills.

If you have a desire to work and can inter act with people, chances are you can learn the skill requirement for the job available.

Sometimes technology moves us forward, but also slows us down.

Maybe our readers have some ideas they would like to share. Letters to the editor always provide a good place to exchange ideas.

Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

Talking Breast Cancer with U of M

Even with progress in care and treatment, the Minnesota Department of Health categorizes breast cancer in the top five cancer causes of death for women in Minnesota. Thirty percent of new invasive cancers diagnosed in women are breast cancer. For men, breast cancer is considered rare, but there is increasing attention in the health care community to understanding the emotional support needed for those diagnosed.

Movers & Shakers

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, University of Minnesota Medical School expert Stuart Bloom talks about the subtle signs, risk factors and stigmas of breast cancer.

Q: What is breast cancer?

Dr. Bloom: Often, people hear the word ‘cancer’ and become understand ably distressed. They know it means something serious and sometimes life-threatening. The best way to under stand cancer is to recall that organs are made up of cells that do the job of that organ. For example, salivary cells make saliva, heart cells help the heart pump blood and breast cells make milk for a growing human. When the DNA of a normal cell mutates, it becomes a cancer cell. When this happens to a breast cell,

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the cancer cell no longer does its usual job. Instead, it makes copies of itself with out end. If left untreated, the cancer can develop the ability to spread outside the breast — metastasize — to other sites in the body, where it can cause real trouble.

Q: What are the subtle symptoms of breast cancer and what other health conditions are they familiar with?

Dr. Bloom: The truth is that most breast cancers are found on screening mammography, before they show any signs or symptoms at all. That is the most important point here. Sometimes, patients do notice a lump or redness, and these should always be brought to the attention of a health care provider.

Q: If someone is diagnosed with breast cancer, what should they know about the diagnosis?

Dr. Bloom: The good news is that the vast majority of breast cancers are curable. This is because they are found so early and the cancer cells have not had a chance to spread outside the breast. They are cured with local measures, such as surgery and radiation. Even if these cancer cells do microscopically spread, our adjuvant systemic therapies, such as chemotherapy, are usually effective enough to get rid of them.

How do we choose who gets what treat ment? There are many different subtypes of breast cancer, each with different biologies. We personalize the treatment to the specific kind of breast cancer a patient has.

Q: What stereotypes surround those diagnosed with breast cancer?

Dr. Bloom: One stereotype that can be difficult to dispel is that every breast can cer patient needs bilateral mastectomy — the removal of both breast tissues. The history of cancer care has been marked by overtreatment, including radical surgery and high-dose chemotherapy. As our understanding of cancer biology has grown over the last ten years, all of us in cancer care have been working to de-escalate the intensity of our therapies. Many women can be cured with minimal surgery and radiation.

Q: What are you doing in your research and clinical practice to further our understanding of breast cancer and patient relations?

Dr. Bloom: I try to get to know each patient personally, so they know I think of them as a fellow human being and not just a disease. I try to get as many patients living with breast cancer as pos sible on clinical trials. This allows them access to cutting-edge treatment, while at the same time, allowing us to acquire information that will be helpful to future patients with cancer down the road.

Stuart H. Bloom, MD, MSc, is an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology, Oncology and Transplantation (HOT) at the Medi cal School on the Twin Cities campus, who specializes in breast and prostate cancers. “Talking...with U of M” is a re source whereby University of Minnesota faculty answer questions on current and other topics of general interest.

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Your Sept. 28 editorial column on the Election Sea son made mention of the high number of letters to the editor during the season, with the comment "[W]e will publish all letters that meet our guidelines."

I can only wonder what those guidelines might be after reading the hate-filled, name-calling letter from Jill Bowman which, ironically, accused state Senate candidate Heather Gustafson of those very practices!

I was so astounded by the letter that I did a Google search for the VH4Change organization referenced in the letter, only to discover quite a different account (dated 08/04/2021) in the Star Tribune.

While citizens are entitled to their own opinions, they are not entitled to their own facts, and that letter did not deserve to be published. While social media, Fox “news” and Trumpian politics has greatly dimin ished the threshold of community standards, I hope you do a better job of pruning lies and half-truths from the pages of the White Bear Press.

Larry Satrom White Bear Township

Armory deal lacks transparency

I have been a proud business owner of multiple business in the building adjacent to the Armory for 43 years. We at Kellerman’s and the businesses in our central business district have worked and fought hard for a long time to have a thriving downtown that is unique in the metropolitan area. It’s something all White Bearites have pride in.

Why then, on an issue as important as how the landmark Armory is to be used to the greatest benefit of all of White Bear’s citizens, has the city stonewalled me and others’ detailed legal requests for information about the, frankly, very questionable transfer of that building to the Historical Society? The city had pre viously turned down offers from private parties who valued the Armory at $2 million, and they gave it away for $1 to an organization with no experience in devel opment or managing such a facility, located in an area where space for parking and development of any kind is at an extreme premium.

It's safe to say, judging from the city’s recent respons es to other private development proposals in the same area, that a very close and detailed scrutiny of plans for any proposal by this “buyer” should have been required at a bare minimum. Nothing remotely like this happened. Or, at least if it did, nobody in the city has shared that information with the public. Stated (and vague) good intentions by the Historical Society are, unfortunately, meaningless, given what’s at stake for the downtown in the coming few years.

The city’s stonewalling of requests for information and transparency seems to display an attitude by its staff that is, if not outwardly hostile, certainly indiffer ent to the needs of the business owners in this part of the city so vital for our community’s self-identity and survival. The first question that must always be asked is what, if any, impact this will have on parking and the access of citizens to their own downtown. Guaran teeing that a $2 million commercial structure stays off the tax rolls for the future with little or no public scrutiny of the new owner’s plans is a very bad policy.

Terry Kellerman White Bear Lake

Inclusion important for school district

Thank you for publishing the candidate guide in this paper to help community members make informed choices during this year’s election. I am paying close attention to the Mahtomedi School Board elections and want to also extend my gratitude to the League of Women Voters for holding our recent candidate forum. I strongly encourage everyone to watch the recording of this forum to hear directly from the candidates.

As a mom of two elementary-aged kids who are new to the district in the last couple of years, I was struck by a conversation during the forum concerning in clusion in our schools. While all candidates state that they support inclusion, specific actions must be taken to safeguard our community as a welcome and sup portive place for all. I have heard many stories about issues occurring in our schools that are heartbreaking — these include bullying of young children and others feeling unwelcome due to their perceived “differences.” I am incredibly curious to know exactly how many children are leaving or opting out of our district due to these issues, which only weakens our school district and our community’s potential.

Mahtomedi is known for excellent academics, but by some, unfortunately, it is also known for these problems. Inclusion involves more than saying we want all kids to feel welcome — it is about challenging our beliefs and our assumptions about differences. It involves learning how to open our hearts and embrace these very differences that new families and children bring to our district while continuing to build upon

the proud history of our community. The more we are able as a community to teach and to celebrate differing thoughts, skin shades and personal identities, the more prepared our children will be for the world beyond this district.

Kate Van De Velde Mahtomedi

Appreciate funding for transportation workers

I would like to thank Rep. Peter Fischer and the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce in advocating that transportation workers be included in front line worker pay. When recognizing that transportation workers were not included in the initial proposal, I reached out to Rep. Fischer and the WBACC to help advocate on behalf of this important cog in the wheel. Through their efforts, transportation workers throughout the state were able to rightfully share in this funding.

Public transportation workers all over the state helped to keep things moving during difficult times. Work that Newtrax drivers took on during the pan demic, which was emblematic of transportation work ers throughout the state, included:

• Starting in April 2020, Newtrax drivers delivered in excess of 1,000,000 prepared meals to individuals and families with food insecurity

• Worked with the St. Paul Public School district to distribute food to families who qualified for free/re duced lunch

• In partnership with the White Bear Area Com munity Foundation's More Than Meals Program, picked up “restaurant meals” at local restaurants and delivered them to senior communities and White Bear Lake and Mahtomedi school district families with food insecurities while these students were not in school

• Worked with Washington County to deliver over 400,000 lbs of food boxes and over 50,000 prepared meals from area food shelves to families in need

• Responded to a request by MnDOT to assist with COVID-positive rides to and from homes and transi tional care providers to health care facilities

• Provided shuttles for seniors to and from vaccina tion clinics

• Starting in the summer of 2020, slowly and gradual ly started transporting, in as safe a manner as possi ble, people with disabilities back to their day program sites and building to over 2/3 of those transported prior to COVID.

• When safely allowed, started providing group trans portation to seniors to assist with minimizing social isolation to seniors in our community to allow them to get back to grocery stores, retail establishments and other destinations of choice.

Mike Greenbaum Executive Director, Newtrax

servant and has two elementary-aged children in the district. Mark knows that the worth of each family in Mahtomedi has nothing to do with how long they have lived in the community, and will listen to all voices equally. He knows that all students deserve a safe, nurturing school that challenges them academ ically and prepares to learn and grow even after they leave Mahtomedi. With his level, unbiased voice, he will bring a fresh perspective to the school board. He vows to support teachers and involve parents with out inserting any type of political agenda into his work as a school board member. His goal is to work WITH Mahtomedi Public Schools rather than work AGAINST them by deliberately undermining the func tions of the school board and diminishing the accom plishments of the students and schools.

If you are looking for a candidate who can help lead the Mahtomedi School District with a strengths-based approach, I hope you will join me in voting for Mark Pollard on Nov. 8.

Andrea Kaltved Mahtomedi

PAID LETTER

Candidates pledge transparency

Elected officials need to engage, listen and respond to citizens of diverse backgrounds. They need to articulate and implement a forward-looking vision that considers significant demographic, economic and environmental changes. Our current Vadnais Heights mayor and City Council members have failed to meet these challenges. This fall, we should elect new individ uals who pledge to engage citizens as stakeholders with transparency and respect.

I support Mike Krachmer for mayor and Katherine Doll Kanne and Kelly Jozwowski for City Council. Mike promises a city government that is transparent, responsive, and inclusive. He will honor his campaign theme: Make every citizen count. He will foster con nections among citizens and government. Mike, Kath erine and Kelly support the city joining the GreenStep City Program as part of their vision for strengthening the environment and have pledged to advance diversi ty, equity and inclusion so that every resident feels wel come and has an opportunity to be heard. The three candidates have specific plans for improved, honest communication. Vote for these three key candidates.

Phillip Lewenstein Vadnais Heights

PAID LETTER

Former Representative supports candidate

I have known Heidi Gunderson for years. She has done a wonderful job as mayor of Vadnais Heights. I support Heidi because she is sensible and a public servant, not a politician.

PAID LETTER

Say no to negative candidates

I’m hearing negative talk about our Mahtomedi schools from some candidates for school board. In their eyes, the schools are declining. What we need are thoughtful leaders who are looking forward — build ing upon successes, adjusting where we’ve fallen short and marching confidently toward the future to make sure our Mahtomedi schools remain among the best in the nation.

Kevin Hiniker is that kind of candidate. He knows our kids need not only a toolbox of skills filled with the basics — reading, writing, math and science — but also the opportunities to become well-adjusted citizens with healthy social interaction and after-school activ ities. I say no to negative candidates, and yes to Kevin Hiniker for Mahtomedi School Board.

Tracy Uttley Mahtomedi

Vote for Heidi Gunderson for HD36B to serve the people of our community!

Carol McFarlane White Bear Lake Former State Representative 2007-2012

PAID LETTER

Vote for level-headed candidate

With the pandemic now in our rearview mirror, it’s time to redouble our efforts to ensure our students are on track with the top-notch, in-person learning for which our district is so well known. That’s why our household supports Kevin Hiniker for Mahtomedi School Board. Not only does he have years of experi ence in bringing people together to accomplish shared goals, he also has the kind of level-headed common sense we need moving forward.

Bob Pocrnich Mahtomedi

PAID LETTER Will vote for newcomer

As the November elections approach, there is a very important school board race in Mahtomedi. It can be difficult to decide who to vote for in a school board elec tion, especially when candidates' political affiliations are not on the ballot, sometimes leaving us with little to base our opinions on other than name recognition and who has more yard signs in the community.

I encourage everyone to do their research prior to election day. Mark Pollard is a newcomer and one you might know the least about. I urge you to consider him as one of your three votes. Mark moved to Mahtome di with his wife for the schools and the community, has a finance background with the heart of a public

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COPS&COURTS

RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS

The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Town ship:

Vadnais Heights

• A Minneapolis man, 36, was arrest ed on a warrant at 2:34 a.m. Sept. 5 in the 1200 block of County Road D Circle after deputies were called to the scene of an unwanted male conducting himself in disorderly fashion.

• A Bloomington man, 20, was ar rested for DWI Sept. 5 in the 3800 block of Centerville Road following a single-vehicle accident. The driver showed signs of impairment at the scene and a search warrant was issued for a blood draw and sam ple. Charges pend the results of the blood test.

• A North St. Paul woman on Sept. 5 reported her purse stolen while she was at Target in the 900 block of County Road E. One of her credit cards was used in Oakdale before she had a chance to cancel it. The case was turned over to another agency to follow up.

• A St. Paul man, 33, was suspected of motor vehicle theft as of Sept. 2 after he didn't return his rental vehicle to White Bear Lake Mitsub ishi in the 3400 block of Highway 61 when repairs to his own vehicle were complete. After the rental vehicle was entered in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database, Shakopee Police Depart ment recovered the vehicle on Sept. 6 and arrested the suspect.

• An Oakdale man reported a work van stolen over the long weekend of Sept. 2-6 from the 3200 block of Labore Road. After it was entered into the NCIC, it was recovered around noon Sept. 6 by St. Paul police.

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A North Branch man, 43, was tres passed Sept. 6 from the Speedway in the 1000 block of County Road E for disorderly conduct.

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The Walmart store in the 800 block of County Road E was again the scene of one arrest and six cita tions for theft during the week of Sept. 4-10. An Isanti woman, 25, was cited Sept. 4 at the Vadnais Heights Walmart for misdemean or theft after she was detained for concealing $164.99 in merchandise before passing all points of sale. She was also banned from the store before being released. A Maplewood woman, 47, was cited Sept. 6 at the Walmart for under-ringing $59.44 in merchandise at the self-checkout and passing all points of sale. She was also trespassed and released.

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS

The White Bear Police De partment reported the following selected incidents:

• Theft was reported in the 2000 block of Spruce Place Sept. 24.

• Officers responded to an intoxicated man at a busi ness in the 2200 block of Fourth Street Sept. 24.

• A St. Charles woman was arrested for DWI near Highway 61 and Buerkle Road Sept. 25.

• A disturbance was re ported in the 2400 block of Martin Way Sept. 25.

• Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 1700 block of County Road E Sept. 25.

• Harassment was reported in the 3600 block of Linden Avenue Sept. 25.

A Mahtomedi woman, 47, and a Mahtomedi man, 29, were both cited Sept. 6 at the Walmart for misdemeanor theft after they were detained for under-ringing $102.84 in merchandise at the self-check out. They were trespassed from the store and released. A Shoreview woman, 58, was cited Sept. 7 at the Walmart for shoplifting after she was caught under-ringing $111.71 in merchandise at the self-checkout and passing all points of sale. She was dismissed from the store in the manner of all shoplifters.

• A St. Paul woman, 41, was arrested Sept. 8 at the Walmart for gross misdemeanor theft after she pushed a cart containing $703.51 worth of merchandise out of the store without paying. Because the theft amount was greater than $500, the consequences of her crime were bumped up to the next level of sever ity. The case has been forwarded to the city attorney for consideration of charges.

• A St. Paul woman, 43, was cited for misdemeanor theft Sept. 8 at the Walmart after she took an item off a shelf, headed to the return desk and tried to “return” the item, worth $44.87, using an old receipt.

• A Hugo man, 51, was cited Sept. 9 in the Walmart parking lot following a parking dispute that continued as the parties approached the store.

A male performed a martial arts move and a female in a mobility scooter sprayed him. After a review of the store's surveillance footage, it was determined that the male had earned his citation for misdemean or disorderly conduct.

• Deputies assisted the Minnesota State Patrol in recovering a U-Haul vehicle that had fled from them Sept. 10. Deputies arrived in the 600 block of Belland Avenue only to find that the vehicle had stopped and its occupants had fled on foot. State Pa trol officers took over custody of the unoccupied vehicle at the scene.

• An unwanted firearm was reported found Sept. 10 in a cabinet in the 3500 block of Arcade Street. After deputies cleared the weapon's serial number from the NCIC database, they placed it into property for destruction.

White Bear Township

• Township Tobacco in the 1000 block of Meadowlands Drive reported a burglary at 1:07 a.m. Sept. 9, during which suspects shattered a glass door, entered the store and stole cigarettes before leaving the area in a grey hatchback sedan.

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS

The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie: Dellwood

•A motorist was cited Sept. 11 in the area of Dellwood Avenue and Yellow Birch Road for driv ing after revocation and fail ure to provide proof of insur ance. The license plates were impounded and the vehicle was towed. Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies cited another motorist Sept. 13 on Dwinnell Avenue for a moving violation.

Grant

• A business owner in the 6000 block of Lake Elmo Avenue N. on Sept. 11 reported that a store employee had found mon ey and a Minnesota driver's li cense near the establishment's dumpster.

• Deputies conducted a traffic stop Sept. 13 in the 6000 block of Manning Avenue N. for semaphore violation. They pulled another motorist over Sept. 15 in the 9000 block of Manning Avenue N. for speed ing 75 mph in a 55 mph zone.

A third motorist was cited for speeding at 3:11 a.m. Sept. 16 in the area of Dellwood Road N. and Kimbro Avenue N.

• A resident in the 6000 block of Ideal Avenue N. on Sept. 15 reported finding two full THCP+THC-H+Delta 11 live resin containers in his mail box. (The flavors were Straw berry Haze and Razzberry Kush). Because the containers were filled with THC, the complainant wanted deputies to dispose of them. Deputies placed the items in the evi dence room at the law enforce ment center.

• A resident in the 8000 block of 80th Street N. on Sept. 16 re ported $17,895.10 in fraudulent charges to his bank account.

Mahtomedi

• Deputies conducted a DWI arrest in the area of Century Avenue and Long Lake Road at 12:18 a.m. Sept. 12.

• Deputies recovered a stolen vehicle at 4:56 a.m. Sept. 12 following a two-car accident on Mahtomedi Avenue.

• An unidentified motorist was

cited for failing at his duty to drive with due care at 6:34 a.m. Sept. 13 in the 1300 block of Mahtomedi Avenue, after he was pulled over for speeding 47 mph in a 30 mph zone.

• A Forest Avenue resident reported a motor vehicle tampered with overnight Sept. 13-14.

• A fight between two groups of girls was reported at 11:23 p.m. Sept. 15 in front of a Stillwater Road address. Deputies arrived on scene and spoke with the girls involved. No injuries were reported.

• A wallet was reported taken from a motor vehicle parked on Woodland Court at 5:47 a.m. Sept. 17. A Frankland Street resident reported items taken from a motor vehicle at 6:38 a.m., after a window was smashed in for access. Another Frankland Street resident at 8:23 a.m. that same morning reported a motor vehicle had been tampered with.

Pine Springs

• A resident in the 6000 block of Warner Road reported an attempted fraud Sept. 13.

• Two bicycles were reported found Sept. 14 at the intersec tion of Hilton Trail N. and Viking Drive. After being run through the National Crime Information Center database, both serial numbers came back as not stolen.

• Two bicycles and two catalytic converters were reported left Sept. 15 in a no-dumping zone in the area of Viking Drive and Roscoe Road. The U.S. Postal Service employee who report ed the incident said the items had been sitting there for the previous three days. Deputies took the items to enter into evidence.

Willernie

• A vehicle was reported stolen Sept. 12 from a Kindross Road residence.

• Deputies conducted a DWI arrest Sept. 16 in the area of Warner Avenue N. and Stillwa ter Road.

• Multiple juveniles were banned from Skyline Cleaners on Still water Road Sept. 17 after they trespassed onto the roof of the business and fled on foot.

• Officers responded to an order for protection vio lation in the 3800 block of Saint Regis Drive Sept. 25.

• A vehicle was stolen from the 1500 block of County Road E Sept. 26.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue Sept. 26.

• Prescription fraud was reported in the 2700 block of County Road E Sept. 26.

• Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 4800 block of Bald Eagle Avenue Sept. 27.

• Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue Sept. 27.

• A White Bear Lake man was arrested for domestic assault in the 2200 block of

Southwood Drive Sept. 27.

• Officers responded to a report of kids riding bikes in a parking lot in the 4300 block of Lake Avenue S. Sept. 27.

• Theft was reported in the 4700 block of Washington Square Sept. 27.

• A noise disturbance and narcotics paraphernalia were reported in the 3600 block of Highland Avenue Sept. 27.

• Officers are investigating an ongoing incident of criminal sexual conduct in the 2300 block of Elm Drive. Two men were arrested after being caught in an in-progress burglary in the 4700 block of Center

ville Road Sept. 28.

• A bicycle was stolen from a home in the 3300 block of Ebba Street Sept. 28.

• A bicycle was stolen in the 2500 block of Spruce Place Sept. 28.

• Theft was reported in the 2000 block of Florence Street Sept. 29.

• Officers cited individuals for underage consumption in the 2000 block of County Road E Sept. 29.

• Officers responded to a noise complaint in the 4700 block of Sharon Lane Sept. 29.

• A vehicle was stolen in the 3900 block of Highway 61 Sept. 30.

• Trespassing was report ed in the 3800 block of St.

Regis Drive Sept. 30.

• A White Bear Lake man was arrested for DWI in the 5100 block of Long Ave nue Sept. 30.

Criminal damage to prop erty was reported in the 1700 block fo County Rd E Sept. 30.

• Officers responded to an assault in the 2700 block of County Road E Sept. 30. Officers dealt with a disor derly conduct incident in the 3600 block of Highland Avenue Sept. 30.

• Officers responded to an assault in the 4900 block of Bald Eagle Avenue Oct. 1.

• Officers responded to a dispute in the 4800 block of Centerville Road Oct. 1.

St. Jude of the Lake voted 'Best of' in 2 categories

BY CORINNE STREMMEL AND SHANNON GRANHOLM

St. Jude of the Lake is a big win ner for the Best of the Press 2022.

The Mahtomedi Catholic church won in two categories, best teach er and best church dinner.

“We’re just representing,” said Carrie Hackman, principal of St. Jude of the Lake Catholic School. “The community is outstanding, and the kids are incredible. It’s an honor to walk the journey every day.”

Chuck Scobba took the Best Teacher title in this year's con test. This year marks Scobba's 22nd year of teaching at the school. He has taught first, third and fourth grade during his time there, and currently teaches third grade.

He said what he has enjoyed the most throughout his career is watching the students grow and mature. He has also enjoyed keeping the relationships going years after the students are in his classroom. “It's always fun to be invited to their graduations and see that they are becoming good citizens for the commu nity and helping one another out,” he said.

Scobba also has a unique teaching style, in that he really likes to let the students be their own leaders. “I try to balance their interests and the things that they love to bring to the classroom as well as sharing my ideas,” he explained. “My style of teaching tends to be more front-loading the leadership and then sitting back and allowing them to be the leaders and

the teachers in the classroom … Once they have that self-esteem and that confidence, I let them grow in their learning as well as their teaching to others.”

Scobba said being chosen as “best teacher” was a pleasant surprise. “It's a wonderful honor to know that what you are passionate about doing is also being heard throughout the community,” he said.

Jill Ryan, a middle school science teacher at St. Jude of the Lake, was voted best teacher last year, and voted a finalist in the category this year.

“Well, it’s crazy and a bit over whelming,” Ryan said. “It’s very exciting, and I feel appreciated.”

Ryan, a science teacher, is known for her positive energy and hands-on approach to learning.

Ryan has introduced aquaponics to her students and has helped her students work with the Rice Creek Watershed District to learn more about conser vation and the local ecosystem.

“STEM is for everyone,” Ryan said.

Her accessible approach to science has made her a beloved teacher by her students and fellow teachers.

“I really think she was selected because of her energy. She exudes joy and passion for teaching. She loves to learn right along with her students,” Hack man explained. “Every grade level just loves to be around her. They feel successful in her class and like it matters for them to be there.”

Another of St. Jude of the Lake’s successes has been with its church dinners. Hackman said after a couple years of uncertainty due to the pandemic, the

church’s dinners have been one source of certainty in the community.

“The com munity comes together to make salads and help out. It speaks volumes that people want to be together,” Hackman said.

The church wants to make everyone feel welcome, and having a delicious dinner to share helps build a sense of belonging.

“We have dinners for new members, Lenten meals, our fish fry and our Cornfest. There, dinner is served, but you have menu items that really cater to every one’s palate, whether it’s a piece of fried chicken or corn on the cob or a burger or a piece of pizza,” Hack man added.

Hackman believes the church and school represent an important part of the Mahtomedi community, in cluding its volunteers and coaches, and its food shelf.

“It represents all of us in Mahtomedi. We’re a fami ly,” she said.

According to Hackman, St. Jude of the Lake is hap py to be in the community and continue to do what earned them the “Best of.”

First Church of Christ, Scientist October SUNDAY SERMONS

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Jill Ryan

Chuck Scobba

Barbara Crandell Wojcik

Our dear Barbara

passed away on October 4, 2022, age 68, with loving family at her side.

Barbara was born July 14, 1954 in Hinsdale, Illinois to Lynn and George Crandell. A graduate of Hinsdale High School, she attended the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire and then UW Stout, where she met the love of her life and future husband, Jim. Barbara and Jim moved to St. Paul in 1984 and then to White Bear Lake, MN in 1992. She leaves behind her adored family, husband Jim, son Harrison, and daughter Lillie (spouse Blake Foster), sister Leslie and brother Dean. She was a wonderful mother, friend, and leader in her community.

Barbara enjoyed the thrill of traveling and seeing the world. She loved art, design, and gardening. She was an avid reader and history buff. She realized her joy in historical research while working on a book about her uncle, a World War II bombardier. Her interest and enthusiasm resulted in Bud’s Jacket, a book she researched, wrote, and published with help from Jim.

Barbara lived through the stresses of treatment for breast cancer with grace and dignity, and with deep gratitude for her oncology treatment team at the U of M Masonic clinic. She enjoyed giving and receiving support of fellow metastatic cancer survivors, and requests that in lieu of flowers (which she loved), donations be made to Metavivor (Metavivor.org) which supports emotional needs and clinical research for persons living with metastatic cancer.

You are welcome to a Celebration of Life on Tuesday, October 18 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Manitou Event Center (2171 4th Street) in downtown White Bear Lake.

Rocky Kaupp

Richard George Kaupp Jr, affectionately known as “Rocky” by all who knew him, passed peacefully at home on August 29, 2022, at age 65. Although he was diagnosed with TTR Amyloidosis in 2012, and then cancer in 2021, Rocky never gave in, and he never gave up. He always led the best life he could, showing us all how to live with love, determination, optimism, and resilience. He was passionate about three things, his family, White Bear Hockey, and bass fishing, and he excelled at all three. He loved his wife of 43 years, Diane, his best friend. He taught his two boys to skate, play hockey, and to fish. But most of all he taught them about being good husbands and fathers. And Rocky adored his five grandchildren. He was a fixture of White Bear Hockey for many years, serving on the board and coaching youth hockey. He was also active with the Minnesota Bass Federation, again volunteering his time and energy. He took special interest in helping disadvantaged kids get the equipment they needed. Even after his cancer diagnosis, Rocky could be found riding his classy blue scooter all over White Bear Lake, to soccer games, softball games, wherever the spirit moved him, for as long as he could. Rocky was one of those guys you just don’t forget. His spirit lives on in the hearts of those who knew him. He is deeply loved and is deeply missed. May he rest in peace for a little while, then go fishing under blue skies and sunshine.Richard George Kaupp Jr was born on May 4 in St. Paul, MN. He was preceded in death by parents Janet and Richard Kaupp. He is survived by his wife, Diane Kaupp, sons Scott Kaupp (Amy), Michael Kaupp (Jessica), sister Victoria Barkhoff (Brad), his five grandchildren, uncle David Hutton and aunt Judy both of whom he loved dearly, and

many cousins. Rocky’s Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Bradshaw, 4600 Greenhaven Drive, White Bear Lake (one mile west of 35E). Gathering at 10:00am, service at 12:00pm with a reception following. 651-407-8300. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kaupp family, or the Amyloidosis Foundation (more information can be found at www.amyloidosis.org/ donate).

Sandra “Sandy” Jean Harvey

June 30, 1947 - October 6, 2022. Preceded in death by beloved husband, Gary; parents, James and Lorraine Croes; mother-in-law, Anna May Harvey and brother Gary Croes. Survived by loving sons, Michael (Julie) and Jason (RandiAnn); grandchil dren, Spencer, Lucas, MollyAnn, and Dayle; sister, Nancy (Jim) Emmons; sisters-in-law, Liz Croes, Chy (Don) Davis; niece and nephews, Brian, Aaron, Marnie, Jacob and many adoring friends. Sandy loved traveling with family and friends, but most of all, she loved making memories and laughing with her grandchildren.

Memorial Service 11:30am on Thursday, October 13th at Mueller Memorial, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake. Visitation beginning at 9:30am until the time of service. Because of Sandy’s love of animals, in lieu of flowers memorials preferred to Ruff Start Rescue, PO Box 129, Princeton, MN 55371. MuellerMemorial.com 651.429.4944

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White Bear Lake churches partner to form Table 2.19

BY CORINNE STREMMEL

St. Stephen Lutheran and Redeemer Lutheran are partnering together in a new way of doing church.

Their latest project, Table 2.19, is open to anyone who is looking for an alternative to traditional church.

“Church doesn’t have to look like what it looks like on Sunday mornings,” Melissa Whitman said.

Whitman is director of Children, Youth and Fam ily Ministry at Redeemer Lutheran and the youth director at St. Stephen Lutheran, and she has been looking for ways her churches can conduct outreach in the White Bear Lake community.

Whitman originally got the idea for Table 2.19 while attending a conference. She was looking for a way to create a feeling of community in a post-pandemic world. According to Whitman, many church-goers stopped attending services during the pandemic.

The name Table 2.19 comes from Ephesians 2.19, a Bible verse that centers around the idea of forming a community and family.

“It doesn't look like a normal church service. We will sit together and have a meal. The meal rep resents the Eucharist, which either we will make or have someone cater.” Whitman explained. “People will sit at the table and talk about Scripture, and a pastor or myself might lead some discussion.”

This new take on church is aimed at folks who may have been marginalized by the church in the past. The two congregations hope to create a welcoming community in a neutral space that isn’t a regular church. Table 2.19 meals will be held on Sunday eve nings at 5:30 at the Wild Bean coffee shop in Mahto medi instead of at their respective churches.

“Sadly, there are people who are just not comfort able being in a church,” said Pastor Julie Thompson of St. Stephen.

Whitman says that some millennials and Gen Z’ers may have seen mistreatment of LGBTQ+ folks and other minorities in their church. Table 2.19 hopes to take away any negative stigmas about going to church and promote a welcoming environment for all.

“We want to create a warm, welcoming space where people’s fundamental need to be part of a com munity, where people care about them, can be met in a casual, nurturing way and in a way that shows what Jesus has to offer,” Thompson added.

The churches have been soft-launching the meals

Mental health counseling for

since August and have received positive comments about how the project is going. The official hard launch of Table 2.19 will be Oct. 9.

Whitman believes that the partnership between St. Stephen and Redeemer Lutheran will result in a strong turnout.

“We’re two ELCA Lutheran churches a mile and a half apart. We are stronger together, and we’re trying to bridge the two churches and make a larger impact by doing stuff together,” Whitman said.

Other churches in the metro area have tried a sim ilar approach. Thompson cited one church in Colum bia Heights that tried a similar model.

The original program, Lydia’s Table, which is based in New York, is still operating today.

In the future, Table 2.19 hopes to take on different volunteer projects to give back to the community and help the project grow. For now, the churches expect 40-60 participants total but would be happy to see more as the project progresses.

“What we really hope for is that people find them selves in a community here,” Whitman said.

All meals are free and open to anyone who is inter ested in attending.

CONTRIBUTED

Pastor Juli Thompson of St. Stephen Lutheran Church enjoys dinner and conversation with a family from her congregation.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

LUNCH AND TABLE GAMES

When: noon Wednesday, Oct. 12

Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Road, Vad nais Heights

Details: Bring a bag lunch and play table games with friends. Coffee pro vided.

Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadna isheights.com/seniors

HAUNTED HISTORY TROLLEY TOURS

When: 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:15 p.m., 8:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, Oct. 13-28

Where: Stillwater Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Main St.

Details: Learn the history of Stillwa ter's haunted past told by creepy char acters aboard a trolley. $45 per person includes movies, scavenger hunt, bonfires, s'mores and prizes.

Contact: mywahooadventures.com/ haunted-history-trolley

BALD EAGLE AREA ASSOCIATION ANNU

AL MEETING

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13

Where: Boatworks Commons meeting room, 4495 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake

Details: Guest speakers will be Steve McComas from Blue Water Science and TJ DeBates from the East Metro DNR.

Contact: baldeagleassn.org

FALL INTO COLOR OPENING RECEPTION

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13

Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave.

Details: Celebrate the opening of the Minnesota Watercolor Society's exhibi tion. Free with registration. Exhibit in Ford Family Gallery through Nov. 4 Contact: whitebeararts.org

“DESCENDANTS: THE MUSICAL”

When: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14; 2 p.m. Sat urday, Oct. 15; 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16

Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, Details: Children's Performing Arts production includes Disney's favorite heroes and villians.

Contact: childrensperformingartsmn. org

VADNAIS HEIGHTS FOOD PROGRAM

When: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15

Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Road F

Details: Distribution of food to any fam ily in need and considered low income. May register day of event. Contact: 612-245-9259 or cityvadna isheights.com/foodshelf

FALL FOREST BATHING WALK

When: 9-11:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 16

Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd., White Bear Township

Details: Join Certified Forest Thera py Guide Cinde Morris at Tamarack Nature Center for a meditative and im mersive walk practicing the Japanese art of Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing). Engage in gentle activities that will deepen your sensory awareness and focus in a calming, regenerative way. Ourdoor program. Registration $30. Contact: moderndayvalkyrie.com/ book-a-walk

WHITE BEAR LAKE WOMEN OF TODAY

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18

Where: White Bear Meadery, 1320 County Rd. D, Vadnais Heights Details: Meet and greet event to learn more about the local civic organization that promotes community service, personal enrichment and fellowship opportunities without religious or po litical affiliation. Members come from surrounding areas; group meets 2nd Thursday of every month. Contact: wblwomenoftoday.org

FRANKENSTEIN: UNDER CONSTRUCTION

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 and Friday, Oct. 21; 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22; and 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23

Where: Lakeshore Players Theatre, 4941 Long Ave. White Bear Lake Details: Young artists break down the story of the familiar and scary novel. Tickets $15/adults; $10/child. Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplay ers.org

MEDICARE ANNUAL ELECTION SEMINAR

When: 2-3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21

Where: White Bear Senior Center, 2484 E County Rd F

Details: Hear about carrier specific updates to Medicare plans and look at your Medicare insurance and make sure you are well-covered. Medicare plans can be changed Oct 15 to Dec 7. Contact: 651-653-3121

RUN FOR THE APPLES

When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22

Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard, Dellwood

Details: 5 mile run through the or chard, strawberry fields and pumpkin patch, followed by treats and awards for each age group. Registration and t-shirt $35 before Oct. 16; $45 after and on race day. 1/3 mile kids fun run begins at 10:30 a.m.; $10 before Oct. 16 and $15 after and race day. Contact: whitebearrotary.org

SCARE IN WHITE BEAR

When: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22

Where: Memorial Beach, 4958 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: 5K and fun run on torch-lit paved path along White Bear Lake. Strollers and dogs welcome. Prizes for best costume. Halloweenie roast. Contact: 651-440-9625 or mmraces.com

THE HOLLYWOOD SONGBOOK, UN PLUGGED

When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 Where: Lakeshore Players Theatre, 4941 Long Ave. White Bear Lake Details: Cabaret-concert series creat ed by James Rocco in collaboration with Minnesota and nationally based performing artists and musical ar rangers. First in the series performs music from “The Jazz Singer” to “The Greatest Showman.” Tickets $35-$45. Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplay ers.org

WHAT'S IN A NAME-PART 3

When: 6-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24 Where: Zoom Details: Part 3 of a series about how lo cal streets and parks got their names. Registration by phone or online. Contact: 651-724-6001 ext. #2 or white bearhistory.org

Local Twin Cities Marathon runners listed

White Bear Lake, men

Ryan Adams, 40 (3:01:35); Michael Allen, 24 (3:20:35); Chase Bill, 21 (4:49:08); Jeff Fretwell, 39 (3:31:12); Paul Hostettler, 52 (6:16:59); Eric Kulzer, 35 (4:05:32); Jeff Lasch, 41 (4:04.39); Mike McGoldrick, 30 (4:07:16); Tyler Mc Mahon, 31 (3:58:30); Scott Meissen, 63 (4:27:05); Martin Odium, 36 (5:30:15); Jeffrey Ozanna, 41 (4:10:36); Ryan Pederson, 21 (3:53:48); Sam Peterson, 26 (3:49:03); Roman Sinopoli, 33 (4:54:00); Matt Swanson, 36 (3:21:09)

White Bear Lake, women

Whitney Anderson, 28 (3:58:14); Aubrey Bork Vannatta, 45 (3:41:35); Bren da Cunningham, 45 (3:49:07); Clare Kaźmierczak, 46 (3:22:18); Brandi Pottle, 43 (4:51:49); Kirsi Poupore, 38 (4:25:21); Christine Schlafke, 59 (4:58:53); Sarah Stevens, 27 (5:10:39); Kimberly Voight, 42 (4:46:37)

Vadnais Heights, men

Kyle Blackley, 28 (4:28:07); Jesse Heaton, 29 (4:25:48); Michael Hoff, 26 (3:20:14); Matt Lee, 24 (3:48:12); Chris Messerly, 63 (5:19:47); Bradley Miller, 16 (4:46:34); Steven Noel, 34 (3:27:32); Johnbosco Oyoo, 38 (6:00:05); Greg Stamp, 42 (4:00:04); Zac Villarreal, 27 (3:50:06)

Vadnais Heights, women

Xiaoling Dai, 50 (4:41:26); Sara Lewen stein, 28 (4:54:38); Nicole Miller, 42 (4:54:05); Amanda Stamp, 38 (5:13:21); Molly Stuhr, 42 (5:00:12); Casey Suszynski, 41 (4:21:42); Yeng Vang, 38 (4:17:44)

Mahtomedi, men

Michael Determan, 43 (2:53:01); Jacob Hagstrom, 27 (4:37:51); Ryan Haselman, 32 (4:06:21); Andrew Peper, 42 (3:49:19); Jason Smeared, 49 (5:31:44); Earl Skrip, 49 (4:16:12)

Mahtomedi, women

Alissa Anderson, 40 (3:55:05); Caitlin McCauley, 25 (2:49:18); Kelly Schultz, 41 (4:05.00)

cancer forms in the cells of

After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States. Breast cancer can occur in both men and women, but it’s far more common in women.

Substantial support for breast cancer awareness and research funding has helped create advances in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Breast cancer survival rates have increased, and the number of deaths associated with this disease is steadily declining, largely due to factors such as earlier detection, a new personalized approach to treatment and a better understanding of the disease.

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of breast cancer may include:

• A breast lump or thickening that feels different from the surrounding tissue Change in the size, shape or appearance of a breast

• Changes to the skin over the breast, such as dimpling

A newly inverted nipple

• Peeling, scaling, crusting or flaking of the pigmented area of skin surrounding the nipple (areola) or breast skin

• Redness or pitting of the skin over your breast, like the skin of an orange

If you find a lump or other change in your breast — even if a recent mammogram

was normal — make an appointment with your doctor for prompt evaluation.

Causes

Doctors know that breast cancer occurs when some breast cells begin to grow abnormally. These cells divide more rapidly than healthy cells do and continue to accumulate, forming a lump or mass. Cells may spread (metastasize) through your breast to your lymph nodes or to other parts of your body.

Breast cancer most often begins with cells in the milk-producing ducts (invasive ductal carcinoma). Breast cancer may also begin in the glandular tissue called lobules (invasive lobular carcinoma) or in other cells or tissue within the breast.

Researchers have identified hormonal, lifestyle and environmental factors that may increase your risk of breast cancer.

There are over 3.8 million

breast cancer survivors

States.

breast cancer or other cancers, your doctor may recommend a blood test to help identify specific mutations in BRCA or other genes that are being passed through your family.

Consider asking your doctor for a referral to a genetic counselor, who can review your family health history. A genetic counselor can also discuss the benefits, risks and limitations of genetic testing to assist you with shared decision-making.

Statistics (From nationalbreastcancer.org)

But it’s not clear why some people who have no risk factors develop cancer, yet other people with risk factors never do. It’s likely that breast cancer is caused by a complex interaction of your genetic makeup and your environment.

Inherited breast cancer

Doctors estimate that about 5 to 10 percent of breast cancers are linked to gene mutations passed through generations of a family.

A number of inherited mutated genes that can increase the likelihood of breast cancer have been identified. The most well-known are breast cancer gene 1 (BRCA1) and breast cancer gene 2 (BRCA2), both of which significantly increase the risk of both breast and ovarian cancer.

If you have a strong family history of

In 2022, an estimated 287,500 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the U.S. as well as 51,400 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer.

• Although rare, men get breast cancer too. In 2022, an estimated 2,710 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S. and approximately 530 men will die from breast cancer.

65% of breast cancer cases are diagnosed at a localized stage (there is no sign that the cancer has spread outside of the breast), for which the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancers. It is estimated that in 2022, approximately 30% of all new women cancer diagnoses will be breast cancer.

• This year, an estimated 43,550 women will die from breast cancer in the U.S. There are over 3.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.

PUBLIC NOTICES

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minne sota under an assumed name, hereby certifies:

1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is:

Wiens Real Estate Group

2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be:

11 East Pleasant Lake Rd

North Oaks, Minnesota 55127

3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business.

Kimberly Ann Wiens

11 East Pleasant Lake Rd

North Oaks, Minnesota 55127

I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of per jury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

Dated: September 1, 2022

Signed: Kimberly Ann Wiens

Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 5 and 12, 2022.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minne sota under an assumed name, hereby certifies:

1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Sophisticated Style

2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 4 Evergreen Ct North Oaks, MN 55127

3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business.

Ann Gaertner

4 Evergreen Ct, North Oaks, MN 55127

Patricia Eull

27 Larch Lane, North Oaks, MN 55127

I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of per jury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

Dated: September 15, 2022 Signed: Ann Gaertner, Personal Stylist

Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 5 and 12, 2022.

CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS

PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vadnais Heights Planning Commis sion will meet and conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 800 East County Road E, to consider variance and preliminary/final plat applications submitted by Newco Homes for a lot split at 3605 Edgerton Street.

Anyone wishing to be heard in regard to this matter will be given an op portunity at this time. The application is available for public review at City Hall during normal business hours and is posted online by the Friday preceding the Planning Commission meeting on the City’s website.

Questions or comments should be directed to Nolan Wall, Planning/Com munity Development Director, at: (651) 204-6027 or nolan.wall@cityvadnaisheights.com

FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS

Kevin P. Watson, City Administrator

Dated: October 12, 2022 Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 12, 2022.

NORTHEAST METRO 916 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA BOARD NOTES SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The regular meeting of the School Board of Northeast Metro 916 Intermedi ate School District was held on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at Bellaire School and the following business was transacted.

Meeting Called to Order

The meeting was called to order by Chair Forsberg at 6:03 p.m.

Roll Call of Attendance

Members present: Knisely- 12, Palmer-13, Starck-14, Forsberg-16, Ok snevad-282, Westerman- 621, Yener-622, Clark-623, Daniels- 624, Dono van-832, and Dols- 833. Members absent: Keto- 831, and Hockert-834. Also present: Dr. Val Rae Boe, superintendent.

Approval of Agenda

Adopted the agenda as presented, with the change listed above, limited discussion to the approved agenda, and accepted the list of items proposed for consent adoption.

Board Calendar Dates

• Wednesday, September 28, 2022 – School Board Retreat at 4:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, October 5, 2022 – School Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Questions and/or Comments from Citizens Present on Non-Agenda Items None.

Presentation: 916 Education Foundation

This presentation was cancelled due to a scheduling conflict by the pre senter from the Foundation.

Presentation: Standard Response Protocol

Jamin Wood, manager of facilities and operations, presented on the Stan dard Response Protocol created by the I Love U Guys Foundation. A team from District 916, along with two School Resource Officers and the Sergeant from Ramsey County, went to Colorado in July and participated in the four-day training. This team has been training staff at each site as the new school year begins. The Standard Response Protocol is a fresh look at our emergency re sponse protocols, replacing language that had been confusing and not univer sal with more simplified language. The five responses include Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter. This language is being shared with law enforcement, first responders, staff, students, and parents. When everyone is taught and uses the same language, the response and expectations are more consistent. Members of the team have been meeting with local law enforce ment and other school districts to share this simplified language and the free resources provided by the I Love U Guys Foundation. The team is also in the process of bringing out members from the I Love U Guys Foundation to pres ent to local law enforcement, 916 staff, and member districts this school year.

Superintendent’s Report

Superintendent Boe commented on the following items that were includ ed in her written report: (a) Member Highlight; (b) Intermediate Innovation Grant Update; (c) New Employee Orientation and Welcome Back; (d) Enroll ment and Services Update; (e) HR Update; (f) EAS Negotiation Update; (g) Launching our Color Brave Space Norms: and (h) and Superintendent Goals for 22/23 School Year.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

Approved the consent items, accepted as part of the approval of the agen da, consistent with the recommended actions presented by the administration.

Approval of Minutes

Payment of Bills and ACH Payments

Personnel (Employment, Resignation, Retirement, Eliminate Position, Adjust Hours/FTE, Leave of Absence, Reassignment/Transfers, New Positions) Donations

Retirements

Accepted the retirement of Desiree Woller, Education Assistant Specialist, who has provided the district with 31 years of service. Her retirement date is 6/9/22.

Approval of the 2021-22 Superintendent Evaluation School Board Chairperson Marilynn Forsberg will provide an overview of and comments about the 2021-22 performance evaluation of Northeast Metro 916’s Superintendent of Schools.

Accepted the 2021-22 performance evaluation for the Northeast Metro 916 Superintendent.

Approval of Building Construction Joint Powers Agreement between the City of North St. Paul and Career & Technical Center

The City of North St. Paul has agreed to joint construction of a single dwelling home at 2172 Eldridge Ave East, North St. Paul, with the Career & Technical Center Construction Occupations students under the supervision of Tom Spehn.

Approved the Building Construction Joint Powers Agreement with the City of North St. Paul for the project and location listed above for the 2022-23 school year.

Board Forum

Member Yener spoke about running for re-election and the importance of being proud of our schools and getting that message out there as it is in every one’s best interest for public schools to succeed.

Member Dols shared that the bond in District 833 failed. Currently they have ten schools that are at or over capacity.

Member Palmer shared that Columbia Heights is offering an Introduction to Education course at the high school this year.

Member Oksnevad shared that she attended A Long Now and encouraged others to read the book by Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen who presented that day.

Chair Forsberg shared that Dr. Bill Morris would be speaking at AMSD on Friday.

Meeting Adjourned Adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m.

Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 12, 2022.

RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA

NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF CONTRACT FOR DEED MINN. STAT. § 559.21

YOU ARE NOTIFIED:

1. Default has occurred in the Contract for Deed (“Contract:) dated October 5, 2018 and recorded on October 15, 2018, as Document Number A04731089 in the Office of the County Recorder of Ramsey County, Minnesota, in which 899 And, LLC, A Minnesota limited liability company, as Seller, sold to Patrick Theller, a single person, as Purchaser, the real property in Ramsey County, Minnesota, described as follows:

The South 28.5 feet of Lots 1 and 2, Block 11, E. H. Hawk’s Subdivi sion to Winslow’s addition to the Town of St. Paul, Minnesota Territory, according to the recorded plat thereof.

Together with an easement for driveway purposes over the West 10 feet of said Lots 1 and 2, excepte the South 28.5 feet thereof as re served in Document No. pp117276.

And, also together with an easement for maintenance of sewer line, as contained in Document No. 1615501.

2. The default is as follows:

Delinquent payments for the months of November 2020 through May 2021 and July 2022, August 2022 and September 2022, for a total amount of $9,480.00, plus interest and late fees; and Delinquent real estate taxes for the years 2019, 2020, 2021, and the first half of 2022 for a total amount of $8,420.56 (through September, 2022).

3. N/A

4. The conditions contained in inn. Stat. 559.209 have been complied with or are not applicable.

5. THIS NOTICE IS TO INFORM YOU THAT BY THIS NOTICE THE SELL ER HAS BEGUN PROCEEDINGS UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SEC TION 559.21, TO TERMINATE YOUR CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF YOUR PROPERTY FOR THE REASONS SPECIFIED IN THIS NOTICE. THE CONTRACT WILL TERMINATE 60 DAYS AFTER THE FIRST DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE UNLESS BEFORE THEN;

a) THE PERSON AUTHORIZED IN THIS NOTICE TO RECEIVE PAY MENTS RECEIVES FROM YOU:

1) THE AMOUNT THIS NOTICE SAYS YOU OWE, PLUS 2) THE COSTS OF SERVICE (TO BE SENT TO YOU); PLUS 3) $ TO APPLY TO ATTORNEY’S FEES ACTUALLY EXPENDED OR INCURRED; PLUS 4) FOR CONTRACTS EXECUTED ON OR AFTER MAY 1, 1980, ANY ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS BECOMING DUE UNDER THE CONTRACT TO THE SELLER AFTER THIS NOTICE WAS SERVED ON YOU; PLUS 5) FOR CONTRACTS, OTHER THAN EARNEST MONEY CON TRACTS, PURCHASE AGREEMENTS, AND EXERCISED OPTIONS, EXE CUTED ON OR AFTER AUGUST 1, 1985, $_______ (WHICH IS TWO PER CENT OF THE AMOUNT IN DEFAULT AT THE TIME OF SERVICE OTHER THAN THE FINAL BALLOON PAYMENT, ANY TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, MORTGAGES, OR PRIOR CONTRACTS THAT ARE ASSUMED BY YOU); OR

b) YOU SECURE FROM A COUNTY OR DISTRICT COURT AN OR DER THAT THE TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT BE SUSPENDED UNTIL YOUR CLAIMS OR DEFENSES ARE FINALLY DISPOSED OF BY TRIAL, HEARING OR SETTLEMENT. YOUR ACTION MUST SPECIFICAL LY STATE THOSE FACTS AND GROUNDS THAT DEMONSTRATE YOUR CLAIMS OR DEFENSES.

IF YOU DO NOT DO ONE OR THE OTHER OF THE ABOVE THINGS WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD SPECIFIED IN THIS NOTICE, YOUR CON TRACT WILL TERMINATE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD AND YOU WILL LOSE ALL THE MONEY YOU HAVE PAID ON THE CONTRACT; YOU WILL LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY; YOU MAY LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO ASSERT ANY CLAIMS OR DEFENSES THAT YOU MIGHT HAVE; AND YOU WILL BE EVICTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUES TIONS ABOUT THIS NOTICE, CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY.

6. The name, mailing address, street address or location and telephone number of Seller or of an attorney authorized by Seller to accept payments pursuant to this notice is:

Name: Susannah Torseth, Attorney for Seller Mailing Address: GALOWITZ OLSON, PLLC 10390 39th Street North, Lake Elmo, MN 5042 Street Address or Location where Seller or the Attorney will accept pay ment pursuant to this notice: GALOWITZ OLSON, PLLC 10390 39th Street North Lake Elmo, MN 5042

This person is authorized to receive the payments from you under this notice. s/s Susannah Torseth

Published three times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 12, 19 and 26, 2022.

RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA

PUBLIC NOTICE

SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITIES

Ramsey County releases solicitation opportunities on DemandStar, its official website, as an alternative method of public notice pursuant to Section 331A.03 of the Minnesota Statutes. Individuals may go to the ‘How to Contract with Ramsey County’ section of the “Doing Business with Ramsey County” webpage at ramseycounty.us/ContractWithRamsey to access registration information. If you are new to DemandStar, please follow the DemandStar registration instructions on the “How to Contract with Ramsey County webpage.” Access to all Ramsey County documents is free if the instructions that are posted are followed. You may call 651-266-8072 or email ProcurementTeam@ramseycounty.us if you need assistance.

Ramsey County is accepting only electronic Request for Bids (RFBs) responses submitted through DemandStar. Public openings are conducted digitally, as a video conference. See the link above for details.

Effective Oct. 1, 2022, Ramsey County will no longer be advertising in the newspaper, holding public openings, or requiring submissions through DemandStar for most Request for Proposals (RFPs). Individuals may go to the “Doing Business with Ramsey County” webpage ramseycounty.us/DoingBusiness for information.

SOLICITATION: RFB-COMGR3458-SK

OPENING DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 2022

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY (THE “COUNTY”), THROUGH THE COUNTY MANAGER DEPARTMENT, SEEKS A RESPONSE FROM LEGAL NEWSPAPERS FOR THE PUBLICATION OF A VARIETY OF NOTICES FROM THE COUNTY.

Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 12, 2022.

VADNAIS LAKE AREA WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION

PUBLIC NOTICE

VLAWMO is holding a public meeting regarding the Comprehensive Wa tershed Management Plan Minor Amendment during the October 26 regular Board meeting (7:00 pm, Vadnais Heights Council Chambers). The Plan and Amendment are available at our website: www.vlawmo.org.

Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 5 and 12, 2022.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, RAMSEY COUNTY

DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT

COURT FILE NUMBER: 62-PR-22-810

CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In re the Estate of: Ruth Marie Larson, Decedent.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an Amended Application filed on September 20, 2022 for informal probate of the above-named Decedent’s Last Will dated January 13, 1993 (“Will”) has been filed with the Probate Registrar, and the Amended Applica tion has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has in formally appointed Christine Marie Horwath, 7563 43rd Street North, Oakdale, MN 55128, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representa tive. Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to adminis ter the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Any objections to the probate of the Will, or to the appointment of the per sonal representative, must be filed with this court and will be heard by the court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.

Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred.

Date: September 20, 2022

Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator

Self-Represented Litigant: Christine Marie Horwath

7563 43rd Street North

Oakdale, MN 55128

Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 5 and 12, 2022.

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

COURT FILE NUMBER: 62-PR-22-670

CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In re the Estate of: Richard Davis Kennedy, a/k/a Dick Kennedy, Decedent.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby giv en that an amended application filed on August 15, 2022 for informal probate of the above-named Decedent’s Last Will dated February 18, 2014 has been filed with the Probate Registrar, and the amended application has been grant ed. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following:

Elizabeth Anne Kennedy

1770 Princeton Avenue

Saint Paul, MN 55105 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal rep resentative 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, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Any objections to the probate of the Will, or to the appointment of the per sonal representative, must be filed with this court and will be heard by the court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.

Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred.

Dated August 15, 2022

Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar

Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator

Self-Represented Litigant:

Elizabeth Anne Kennedy

1770 Princeton Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55105

Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 12 and 19, 2022.

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Weather permitting, City crews continue hydrant flushing this week south of County Road F. This schedule may vary a few days either way. Please keep cars away from hydrants in these areas between the 8 am and 3 pm. Cloudy or discolored water may be present while hydrant flushing is taking place. There is no health risk with this water, and the cloudiness should clear up by letting your taps run. During this time you should be cautious when doing your laundry, especially whites. If you have any questions, please call Public Service Supervisor Ken LaCasse at 651.204.6053.

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We are excited to be bringing back the Scarecrow Trail at Community Park this year. All are invited to enter a scarecrow creation and there is no fee to participate! We’ll have a trophy for each category (business, organization, resident), plus celebrate your award-winning scarecrow with lunch for the whole team ($150 max).

All entries will be considered for the Mayor’s Choice Award, too! The Scarecrow Trail is a fun way to connect with the community, including a costume parade through the scarecrows during our annual Halloween Party. Scarecrows will be on display from October 27 -November 2. An entry form is required by October 20 and can be completed on our website: cityvadnaisheights.com/scarecrow.

Put on your favorite costume, and join us for a party under the lights! We’ll kick off with a costume parade through the Scarecrow Trail at 5:00 p.m. Join us for free games and goodies on the softball field until 7:00 p.m. on October 28th! Treat bags will be provided by Vadnais Heights Fire Relief Association.

Elections and Voting

Information about early voting, absentee voting, candidates, etc. can be found by visiting Ramsey County’s elections website at https://www.ramseycounty.us/ residents/elections-voting.

Drop-Off Yard Waste at a Ramsey County Compost Sites for Free Leaves, brush, lawn clippings, may be taken to a Ramsey County Compost Site free of charge.

Food scraps are now accepted at Ramsey County Compost Sites in addition to the site at City Hall! Materials accepted include food scraps, non-recyclable paper products, coffee grounds, dryer lint and more. For more information, please visit the Yard Waste Collection page of the Ramsey County website.

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Raising awareness

would yell and scream,” she recalled.

She said the final straw was when he not only tried to strangle her, but less than a week later also tried to strangle their child. “I wasn’t pressing any charges at that time because I was afraid of what would happen if I did that, especially with his criminal history,” she explained. Her abuser was eventually sentenced with a felony for attempted strangulation and received a penalty of 60 days in jail.

It took Amundson many years to work up the courage to share her story with those she was close to and to seek help. “My body couldn’t take anymore of being in ‘flight’ mode. Blood pressure pounding, jumpy with every noise, nightmares and becoming a person that wasn’t me,” she said.

She confided in some people she was close to, who ultimately told her about Alexandra House, an organization that empowers victims of domestic and sexual violence and inspires social change through education, support and advocacy.

For eight months, Amundson attended a therapy program. Alexandra House was also able to provide her

other resources along the way, like helping her terminate her lease early with no penalties so that she and her son could stay safe.

“They were there for me whenever I needed it. I can’t imagine where I would be without them,” she explained. Amundson said Alexandra House really helped her to understand and recognize healthy relationships and how to spot red flags and abusive behaviors. In addition, she also learned to cope with victim shaming.

Alexandra House Director of Mission Advancement Tina Bronson says the pandemic has exacerbated relationship abuse. “Minnesota domestic and sexual violence programs are reporting record numbers of people reaching out for services, and those who reach out for services are reporting more severe violence, complex family needs and increased mental health issues,” Bronson said.

“At the same time, domestic and sexual violence’s most tragic outcomes — murder and severe injury — are on the rise.”

Several of Alexandra House’s programs have seen a significant increase in service requests. For example, calls to the 24-hour helpline were up

20% in 2021 from 2020.

Amundson offers the following advice for people who may find themselves in a similar situation: “Find somebody that you can trust, and talk to them and ask them for help, because I’m sure that person would like to do nothing more in the world than to help you. It might be somebody you least expect … That’s the first step, just start talking about it.”

People who have been affected by domestic, sexual or relationship violence are encouraged to call Alexandra House’s 24-hour helpline at 763-780-2330.

“A misconception is that our helpline is only for abuse survivors; however, our helpline is for family, friends, co-workers, neighbors — anyone who is a concerned person wanting to support victims/survivors but may not know how best to do that or if what they are witnessing is abuse or what resources could they share with someone,” Bronson said.

Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@ presspubs.com.

APARTMENTS: Council divided

the TIF District would essentially take money from residents currently is very nearsighted and not looking into the future. In the future, this will be a significant generator of revenue for the city.”

Youker called it a beauti ful project, but is concerned about its size.

“I had requested an addi tional shadow study to see what the whole year would bring,” Youker said. “We would have one resident that is going to be sunlight deficient for seven months out of the 12, and another one five months out of the 12. In my heart, I can’t say that this is the best fit for this commu nity at this time. If we could look at it at a lower height, maybe four stories instead of six, and review what that looks like.”

A public hearing was held at the Oct. 4 City Council meeting on a TIF resolution adopting a tax increment financing (TIF) plan and au thorizing an interfund loan for Elevage Development Group LLC.

According to Wall, the interfund loan component of the resolution is necessary if the city wishes to repay itself for any unreimbursed ex penses incurred in setting up the district once increment is available.

“The TIF report does include a summary that addresses the maximum budgeted amount of creation of this district over the life of it of 25 years that is approxi mately $23 million, and that increment collected cannot

exceed that without modifi cation of the district,” Wall said.

Wall noted that approval of the TIF plan does not approve an actual financial award or term on this pro posed project to this develop er. “That will come later,” he said.

Vadnais Heights resident Troy Kunzie spoke at the public hearing about con cerns of financial assistance being sought through the city’s business subsidy assis tance application process.

“Today’s memorandum states that the application review deadline has been extended another 60 days,” Kunzie said. “I am asking the council to table the proposed resolution and use these ad ditional 60 days to allow the Minnesota Office of the State Auditor full access to the city’s finances to perform an in-depth audit which could be used to answer these concerns before TIF subsidy assistance is granted for this project.”

The council approved the modification of the develop ment program for develop ment district No. 1, estab lishing a TIF district, and approved a tax increment financing plan. The vote was 3-2.

Since both the land use/ zoning applications and TIF plan were approved, the developer is also seeking tax increment assistance through a separate agree ment and action by the City Council at a future meeting, including conditions and principal funding amount.

Adding to the spectrum of fall colors

Above: Max Conway sprays color onto a graffiti design outside the White Bear Center for the Arts during a recent opening reception for the SPRAYFINGER exhibit currently on display in the Exhibition Hall.

At right: Aayah “Drago” Abdul-Wahid applies paint to a work in progress. She was among the featured artists demonstrating the techniques and expressive process of graffiti writing as an artistic concept.

Above: In a life balance exercise, participants hang leaves on a figurative tree with messages of something to do, or let go of, during a recent Autumn Equinox celebration.

At left: Visitors to the SPRAYFINGER opening event were encouraged to create paintings.

An opening reception for the Fall into Color watercolor exhibition is Thursday, Oct. 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Ford Family Gallery.

Zephyrs fall short in duel of unbeatens

The No. 4 ranked Mahtomedi Zephyrs fell to No. 2 St. Thomas Academy 28-14 in a duel of two 5-0 teams at home Friday evening. The Zephyrs (5-1) have another showdown coming up Friday at Simley (6-0).

Mahtomedi had been averaging 324 yards rushing but the Cadets, who’ve allowed just 41 points in six games, held the Zephyrs to 111 net ground yards.

Most of Mahtomedi’s offense came on long throws by Charlie Brandt to Michael Barry for 37, 47 and 46 yards. The first big catch set up Corey Bohmert’s 11-yard touchdown, but the Cadets stopped the Zephyrs at the 15 and 11 after the next two.

Down 21-6 late in the game, the Zephyrs got new life when Brandt took them down the field and hit Andrew Breien for a 23-yard touchdown with 4:24 left, with the same two connecting for a two-pointer, making it 21-14. However, Simon Hart blasted 47 yards for a Cadet touchdown and Jake Norman’s interception wrapped it up.

Hart also scored on two- and nine-yard runs while rolling up 164 yards in 24 carries. Love Adebayo caught a 25-yard scoring pass from Maximus Sims and totaled 117 yards in 13 rushes. Sims was 10-for-13 for 142 yards and no interceptions.

Brandt completed seven of 15 for 171 yards with two picked off. Barry had 130 yards on three catches, and Breien 41 on three catches. Bohmert gained 108 yards on 26 rushes.

Bears stampede at Anoka for 45-20 win

White Bear Lake ran wild for 486 yards in a 45-20 victory over the Anoka Tornadoes in Anoka, shifting gears a week after passing for 389 yards in a 35-28 loss to Stillwater.

“Anoka is not real big on the defensive line, so we thought we could run the ball. We were moving on the ground and we stuck with it,” coach Ryan Bartlett said.

“Our offensive line did a great job. The backs played well, too, but they got some pretty good lanes.”

The Bears O-Line had Jack Kovisto at center, Evan Vickstrom and Zach Board at guard, Jack Peterson and Joel Seifried at tackle and Josh Doghor at tight end.

Cole Sather, who hadn’t played since being injured in the first half of the opener, ran for three touchdowns, from two, 25 and one yard, while gaining 78 yards in 15 carries. Kesean Lipscomb was the workhorse with 29 totes for 196 yards, including a 25-yard touchdown. Rayshaun Brakes had a six-yard TD run while ram bling for 150 yards in 11 carries.

Michael Delaney notched a defensive touchdown, picking up a fumble and racing 31 yards. Eli Treichel, the Bears reliable kicker on extra points and kickoffs, attempted his first field goal and hit from 28 yards.

Gavin Knutson, after his huge passing game a week earlier, was 4-for-10 for 24 yards.

Anoka (1-5) was within 35-20 at halftime, getting a pair of scoring passes, but the Bears blanked them in

BEARS SPORTS BRIEFS

BOYS SOCCER

White Bear Lake closed Suburban East Conference play beating Forest Lake 2-0 on two second-half goals by Charlie Olsen, assisted by Karolis Kairys and Teagan Giese. The Bears were 4-4-1 in the SEC for fifth place among 10 teams. Stillwater was 8-1, Woodbury 7-1-1, and Cretin-Derham Hall and East Ridge 7-2. The Bears lost to CDH 4-2 with Olsen and Caleb Anderson scoring. Seeded sixth in Section 4AAA, the Bears (8-5-2 overall) face CDH again in the first round there Wednesday at 7 p.m., with semifinals Saturday.

GIRLS SOCCER

White Bear Lake closed the regular season last week with shutout wins over Cretin-Derham Hall 2-0 and For est Lake 5-0. Seeded No. 3 in Section 4AAA, the Bears (12-4) will host Tar tan on Wednesday at 4 p.m., with semi finals on Saturday. The CDH game was 0-0 until the 68th minute when Cami Bachmeier scored via a cross from Sydney Johnson, who found the net herself minutes later on a breakaway off a pass from Becca Smith. Autumn Maki made four saves. Scoring against Forest Lake were Smith, Emma Merriman, Bachmeier, Jenna Malloy, and Elizabeth Wallek, with Chloe

the second half. Chris Heim was one of the Bear defen sive leaders with three tackles for loss.

The Bears host Osseo (3-3) on Friday.

Tocko making three saves. The Bears tied for second in the Suburban East Conference. Stillwater was champion at 8-1 and the Bears, Mounds View and Woodbury were each 7-2.

GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY

White Bear Lake placed ninth among 24 teams in the Lions Invita tional at Alexandria. St. Paul Highland Park was team champion and had the individual winner in Luna Scorzelli in 17:52. For the Bears, Katelyn Porter placed 36th (20:17), Rosalie Sommars 48th (20:34), Lily Schneider 60th (20:46), Ami Nachtscheim 82nd (21:16) and Clara Kolstad 84th (21:19) among 167 runners.

BOYS CROSS-COUNTRY

White Bear Lake placed seventh among 27 teams in the Lions Invita tional in Alexandria. The meet was dominated by Suburban East Con ference teams with Stillwater first, Mounds View second, Roseville fourth and the Bears seventh. Chaska’s Nolan Sutter won in 15:34. For the Bears, Luke Williams placed 11th (16:16), Vaughn Larson 42nd (17:13), Isaac Kol stad 51st (17:20), Dhruva Pingale 57th (17:30) and Ryley Murphy 81st (17:57) among 186 runners. “It was a good day for us,” said coach Dan Kovacich,

noting that 23 of 27 runners had season bests or personal bests. “We are set up nicely for the conference.” The SEC meet will be held Tuesday at Tanners Brook Golf Course near Forest Lake.

TENNIS

White Bear Lake advanced to the Section 4AA semifinals beating North St. Paul 7-0 last Tuesday and Centen nial 5-2 on Thursday. “My nine seniors had their last home match. It was bittersweet,” reflected third-year coach Marla Menne (formerly Zitelman). “On to preparing for one of the top 10 teams in the state.” The Bears (14-7) faced top seed Mounds View on Monday, with the winner advancing to finals Wednesday. Winning twice last week were Ellia Groneberg, Kaylee Zim merman and Sabrina Thompson in singles, and Tally Domschot/Annika Norman and Anna Sommerhause/Ella Skeie in doubles. Nicole Murphy and Alex Reiland/Alexina Erickson won against North.

SWIMMING

Stillwater, perennial conference and section champion, defeated White Bear Lake 99-80 at the YMCA pool. Top fin ishes for the Bears were second places by Lily Jenkins in the butterfly and Lucy Borofka in the 500 freestyle.

BRENNAN SCHACHTNER | CONTRIBUTED Cole Sather eyes the end zone on one of his three touch down runs

BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED Mahtomedi’s Michael Barry gained 47 yards on a pass as STA’s Love Adebayo was about to tackle him at the 15.

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CCW FALL JEWELRY & CRAFT SALE

The St. Odilia Council of Catholic Women is hosting a Fall Jewelry & Craft Sale in our school gym. Sale dates: Saturday Oct 15 – Noon to 6:30 p.m. and Sunday Oct. 16 – 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come and shop our large selection of bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings, and pins. Handmade quilts, caps & mittens, blankets and more are handmade by the CCW crafters & quilters. Perfect items for gift giving! St. Odilia Church, 3495 N. Victoria, Shoreview, MN. 55126

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Lake Water Management Organization (VLAWMO), White Bear Township, WBLAHS, and area volunteers.

A pollinator garden is designed to contain native plants to provide food and shelter for bees, birds, and butterflies that pollinate plants that support the local ecosystem and food web.

The pollinator garden at the Historic White Bear Town Hall contains 14 different species, 147 plants and is just over 600 square feet in size.

Pictured left to right is St. Paul Garden Club Co-President Sandy Law, VLAWMO Board Director & WBLAHS staff member Dan Jones, VLAWMO Administrator Phil Belfiori, Minnesota Water Steward Katherine Doll Kanne, White Bear Township Board Supervisor & VLAWMO Board Director Ed Prudhon, and White Bear Lawn & Snow owner Joe Reil.

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PAID LETTER

Things to consider

Mid-term elections. Things to consider. On the subject of abortion. If this is a main concern of yours, put it out of your mind. It is in the Minnesota state Constitution and would require an amendment to overturn it. It is a fact that some candidates are adamantly against abortion, as am I. It is a moot point.

Why do University Avenue in St. Paul and Lake Street in Minneapolis look like the aftermath of a war zone? The atrocities that took place starting May 25, 2020, should never have gotten so far out of hand. The delay of deploy ment of the National Guard was inexcusable. Gov. Walz, who had a long career in the Guard and held the rank of Command Sgt. Major, should have known the Guard was supposed to be trained to step in and assist law enforce ment on very short notice. The delay cost the loss of life and property.

It appears little, if anything, is being done to rehabili tate the areas mentioned.

The governor wants to raise taxes while sitting on a $9 billion budget surplus. His idea was to give cash rewards to front liners of the COVID fiasco. That’s commendable, but they signed up for that job. What about all the people out there that volunteered their time anonymously giving time and spending their own money to help those in need?

There are many projects that need funding in the state.

Thanks to poor decisions made by our governor, our school students have suffered greatly by not being allowed to attend school in person, which was proved in many dif ferent ways to be safe. Now we have psychosocial issues, and math and reading scores have dropped.

Walz also wishes to institute so-called green energy rules such as no gas-fueled vehicles as well as other similar ideas as soon as 2030, without first finding and installing alternate forms of energy. Wind and solar will never come close to fulfilling the need.

Heather Gustafson, Brion Curran and Melissa Hort man appear to be in lockstep with the governor.

I urge you to look at Scott Jensen’s platform and his record as a state Senator very closely. You may not agree with every plank, but it clearly shows he is truly aimed in a direction that is good for all of us. Study Roger Cham berlain’s Senate record. He has done much that is clearly positive. Look at Heidi Gunderson’s record. It, too, shows she clearly looks out for the good of the people. Look at El liot Engen’s platform. Compare the candidates by looking at what they offer, not by what the pundits say.

Patrick Kenny White Bear Lake

PAID LETTER

Many have supported candidate

There is nothing more I can say that already hasn't been written in previous letters supporting the re-election of Kevin Donovan to the school board of District 832. Prior statements by intelligent, knowl edgeable people have highlighted Kevin's experience, dedication and accomplishments while serving on the board. I can only conclude that it would be a great loss to the school system if Kevin Donovan was not reelected. Please vote for Kevin so he may continue serving the Great School District of 832!

Lael Ramaley Mahtomedi

PAID LETTER

Takes responsibility seriously

Finally, a politician who doesn’t “go along to get along.” That politician is Sen. Roger Chamberlain, and we’re lucky we have a leader like this.

In early September, Sen. Chamberlain issued a report on his committee’s findings on the fraud in food pro grams for kids administered by the Minnesota Depart ment of Education (MDE). In his report, he brought to light the appalling failures at the agency that led to $250 million in fraud, the largest COVID relief fraud in the nation — the only such fraud, reported to date, in the entire nation.

PAID LETTER

Council failed in long-term planning

I took note of a letter recently written titled “Voters Beware,” written by Nancy Johnson, published Sept. 28. She mentions a “dangerous strategy taking over the VH City Council” and mentions three candidates in partic ular who are running for office. So, I checked out the platforms of the City Council candidates she mentions: Mike Krachmer for mayor and Katherine Doll Kanne and Kelly Jozwowski.

Their platform priorities focused on fiscal responsibil ity, dealing with our aging infrastructure, transparency and community engagement, safe communities, smart development and protecting the environment.

Nowhere did I see anything referencing CRT or de funding the police. Ms. Johnson also mentioned these candidates will raise taxes. I think she might have her candidates confused. Perhaps she is not aware our current council is planning for a tax increase for our city of around 13% for 2023. For years, our City Council has failed to do its job of long-term planning for our city. They have underfunded our infrastructure needs in the city and now we are all going to pay the price of a substantial tax increase not only this year, but for years to come, to ensure our vital city services are funded.

I want a City Council to focus on long-term planning for our community, listen to Vadnais Heights residents and pay attention to the environment.

I thank Ms. Johnson for pointing out these candidates.

Liz Stein Vadnais Heights

PAID LETTER Candidate supports Rush Line

Last spring, after 200 FBI agents executed search warrants across the state, Chamberlain’s committee held three public hearings in the Senate K-12 Education Committee and zeroed in on MDE’s stunning failure to do its fiduciary duty.

What Chamberlain’s committee uncovered was eye-opening. While MDE employees said they suspected fraud, they did almost nothing to identify and prevent any of the theft. They conducted “desk audits,” then even stopped doing that. They approved reimbursement for hundreds of thousands of meals served from vacant storefronts and third-floor apartments.

The U.S. attorney used the word “staggering” to describe the amount of fraud and how it was carried out. Nonetheless, MDE apparently missed all of it. MDE ac tually said its process worked. The fraud went one for 11 months. It began in May 2020 and continued until April 2021, when MDE finally notified the FBI.

Indictments have been brought against 47 defendants, who claimed they were serving food to needy children but instead were buying houses, luxury cars, resort property in Kenya, jewelry and international vacations.

Fraud was allowed due to laxness in government oversight. Thankfully, we have a state senator like Sen. Chamberlain who takes his responsibility seriously and is determined that on his watch, the bad apples will be rooted out.

Steve Gerlach Circle Pines

PAID LETTER

Key 3 will make community greener, welcoming

PAID LETTER

Abortion rights are on the ballot

Republicans in Minnesota (and across the country) have been trying to ban abortion for decades, but are now trying to convince us that abortion is safe here because it’s “in the Constitution.” That’s simply a lie, and they know it.

In Minnesota, we have a right to an abortion because of Supreme Court precedent from Doe v. Gomez (1995) when the court ruled that the right to privacy encompasses the right to an abortion.

Sound familiar? Of course. That’s how we had Roe for 50 years, too.

In Minnesota, the governor appoints Supreme Court Justices when there are vacancies. There’s no confirma tion vote like at the federal level, but Justices stand for statewide reelection every six years. Like Donald Trump got to appoint three justices to the federal Supreme Court, a Scott Jensen governorship could very well see the balance of our court shift, too. Entrusting the right to an abortion in Minnesota to a guy who just a couple of months ago said, “We’re going to ban abortions,” simply cannot be an option.

If you care about reproductive freedom and control over your own body, electing anti-choice Republicans who have been limiting and trying to ban abortion in Minnesota for decades can’t be an option either.

Personhood bills, waiting periods, heartbeat bans, requiring doctors to give patients false information and medically unnecessary clinic regulations have all been in bills at the Minnesota Legislature every year.

Just this year, in 2022, the Republicans in Minnesota put in their party platform that they support overturning Doe v. Gomez and banning abortion from the point of conception. If Minnesota sees Republican control of the House and the Senate, you can expect a constitutional amendment banning abortion on your next general elec tion ballot.

So, as you hear from candidates at the doors, on the phones and at forums, and see candidates for office claim ing that abortion is safe in Minnesota: It’s not. It never has been, and surely isn’t somehow MORE safe without Roe.

Jody Randall White Bear Lake

I am writing to express my disappointment in DFL state Senate candidate Heather Gustafson for her support of building the Rush Line through White Bear Lake. Her strong support of the project expressed in a recent candidate forum shows a lack of understanding of the needs of White Bear Lake residents. The project has been soundly rejected by the community from Republi cans, Democrats and Independents alike.

I believe instead we need someone who will listen to residents and fight for our interests at the Capitol. I am supporting Sen. Roger Chamberlain for state Senate be cause he has demonstrated a willingness to bring com munity members together from different backgrounds to advocate for our best interests. Sen. Chamberlain, unlike Heather Gustafson, opposed the Rush Line and helped stop it. He stood with the vast majority of resi dents against the Met Council’s costly plan and spon sored legislation to require the Met Council to secure City Council approval.

Sen. Chamberlain still advocated for improving our overall transportation system. He supports investing in our road and bridge infrastructure by providing a steady stream of funding through the rededication of the existing auto parts sales tax. The plan has a wide coali tion of support from both business and labor groups.

I don’t know what Heather Gustafson's plan is to im prove our transportation infrastructure other than her support of the costly Rush Line. A gas tax increase? Fee increases? Do nothing? She doesn’t list transportation as one of her priorities on her website or include any information on her position.

Transportation is an issue that should have nothing to do with partisan politics. It’s about listening to your con stituents about their needs, investing in smart projects that benefit the public and having the vision to make sure our infrastructure is properly maintained. I believe Roger Chamberlain understands this and has worked across the aisle for many years to get things done. I will be voting for Roger Chamberlain on Nov. 8.

Jill Fisher-MacIntosh White Bear Lake

The community that I love will (hopefully) be gaining three incredible new leaders this Election Day. The “Key 3”: Mayor candidate Mike Krachmer and City Council candidates Katherine Doll Kanne and Kelly Jozwowski will ensure that Vadnais Heights moves forward on be coming a greener city, make it a welcoming place for all residents and support our local businesses and economic development opportunities. Mike, Katherine, and Kelly have admirably stepped up to the plate to run for office, and I know that they are excited to continue getting to know all the residents of Vadnais Heights to get work done for them.

This group, alongside current City Council members Erik Goebel and Steve Rogers, want to make our city greener by taking advantage of existing Ramsey Coun ty and state policies to invest in renewable energy and more efficient buildings. Local government has a lot of power to support new green technologies and, as a resident, I’m excited to see what innovations they will support.

Ensuring we preserve the dignity of every resident of Vadnais Heights is something these candidates care about. They want to represent all members of our com munity equally, regardless of their income level, race, homeownership status, sexual orientation or gender. Vadnais Heights is a great place to live, and we need to invest our time and energy making it a welcoming place for all.

Finally, these three want to attract and support our local business community. Investing in the crucial corridors of County Road E and Centerville Road will keep our small business community thriving and healthy. Our residents deserve diverse places to eat, shop and play with their families — these three will make it happen.

I am excited to endorse Mike Krachmer for mayor of Vadnais Heights and Katherine Doll Kanne and Kelly Jozwowski for Vadnais Heights City Council. Vote for them by Nov. 8!

Brion Curran Vadnais Heights

Residents express concerns over boardwalks on Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park trails

BY NOELLE OLSON SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR

Public meetings don’t typical ly draw a large crowd, but it was standing room only at the Shoreview Community Center on Sept. 28 as the Ramsey County Parks and Recre ation held a community meeting on the 2022 Vadnais-Snail Lakes Region al Park Trail Improvements Feasibil ity Study.

Mark McCabe, the director of Ram sey County Parks and Recreation said that the feasibility study was done in response to resident's concerns about flooding in the area known as Wet land A. The master planning process determined the public’s desire to rees tablish the trail system within this section of the park.

Boardwalks were identified as the most likely means to make trail con nections, but with a desire to maintain as much bituminous trail as possible. Additional drainage efficiency work completed by the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD) has provided more refined data that will need to be considered for any future trail development within the park.

“The boardwalk option is about what's legally permitted and what would es sentially guarantee to a certain degree that there wouldn't be flooding in the future,” McCabe said.

Larry Swope, Shoreview resident and President of the RWMWD, lives on the trail and said his backyard has been flooded many times but doesn't believe a boardwalk is the best solution.

“The bottom line is putting a board walk in an area that is very natural is not something that people I've talk

ed to are in favor of,” Swope said. “A boardwalk is intrusive and changes the character of the area and they are not natural.”

The boardwalk proposed for the Snail Lake Trail would be 10 feet wide with a nine-foot clear tread width and flat, non-sloped profile. In locations where the boardwalk is 30-inches or less from the ground, no railing is needed. The boardwalk will have a 6-inch-wide curb on both sides to keep people from the boardwalk edge. If the boardwalk is more than 30-inches from the ground, a 42-inch railing is required for fall protection.

MaCabe said there is an estimate on a lengthy section of boardwalk which is estimated at $2 million.

“We don't have a plan that's moving forward into construction phase or anything like that,” MaCabe said. “We

do have the opportunity to modify plans and take what we heard from the meeting and try and see what we can to reduce the amount of boardwalk that we put in place.

“We heard the community saying that they would like very limited boardwalk or no boardwalk,” he added. “We are going back to the set of options that were looked at and seeing if we can modify those based on the feedback that we heard.”

For more information on the 2022 Vad nais-Snail Lakes Regional Park Trail Improvements Feasibility Study go to https://bit.ly/3ymbULy.

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

Bring yard waste to local collection site

Ramsey County operates yard collection sites that are free and open to all residents. Local sites include White Bear Township, 5900 Sherwood Road; Arden Hills, 1881 Hudson Road; and Mounds View, 8307 Long Lake Road. All sites ac cept leaves, grass and food scraps; White Bear Township and Arden Hills also accept trees, branches and shrubs. Washington County residents are eligible to bring yard waste to White Bear Township and Arden Hills. No commercial yard waste is accepted.

Hours through November are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Satur day; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun day. Collection sites are open on weekends only during December through March.

Student essay contest

White Bear Lake VFW Post 1782 and Auxiliary announce two national essay contests for local students. The Voice of Democracy contest is open to all students in grades 9-12. The theme is “Why is the veteran important?” The Patri ot's Pen essay contest is for stu dents in grades 6, 7 and 8 with the theme “My pledge to our veterans.”

For more information about the scholarships and to find the rules and eligibility and entry forms, go to vfw.org/community/ youth-and-education/youth-schol arships. Applications must be turned in to VFW Post 1782 by Oct. 31. The VFW is located at 4496 Lake Avenue S., White Bear Lake. Contact Joan at 651-426-2311 with questions.

PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES

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

COURT FILE NUMBER: 62-PR-22-737

CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (WITHOUT A WILL)

In re the Estate of: Bradley Aldridge Martin, Decedent.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an amended application filed on August 31, 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 informall appointed the following:

Margaret Jo Jessen

1382 Wellesley Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55105

as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as Personal Rep resentative 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, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred.

Dated: September 1, 2022

Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar

Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator

Self-Represented Litigant:

Margaret Jo Jessen

1382 Wellesley Avenue

Saint Paul, MN 55105

Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 12 and 19, 2022.

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

COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-22-695

AND ORDER

OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Matter of the Estate of Laura Jayne Mascotti, Decedent.

IT IS ORDERED AND NOTICE is given that on October 25, 2022 11:15 a.m. a no-appearance hearing will be held using remote technology in this Court at

Paul,

of

for the

of intestacy,

is 8160 38th St. N., Lake Elmo, MN 55042 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration.

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

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

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by mailing a copy of this Notice and Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing date to all interested persons and persons who have filed a demand for notice.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months af ter the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Information on how to participate in the remote hearing can be obtained by calling the Court at 651-266-8145.

BY THE COURT Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator

By: Benjamin Linker, Deputy Court Administrator Dated: 9/26/2022

Self-Represented Litigant: Patrick Conlin 8160 38th Street North Lake Elmo, MN 55042

Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 12 and 19, 2022.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT, DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-22-822

NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) Estate of Phoua Xiong Yang, Decedent

Notice is given that an Amended Application filed on October 4, 2022 for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Reg istrar. No will has been presented for probate. The Amended Application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Johnson Yang, whose address is PO Box 50, Bluff City, Arkansas, 71722, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir or other interested per son may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to adminis ter the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

priate petition and proper notice of hearing.

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

Dated: October 5, 2022

Laura J. Stevens, Registrar

Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator

Attorney for Personal Representative Paul D. Funke

Funke Law

3900 Northwoods Drive, Suite 250

St. Paul, MN, 55112

Attorney License No: 0395366

Telephone: (651) 332-8710

Email: paul@funkelawoffice.com

Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on October 12 and 19, 2022.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT, DISTRICT COURT

COURT FILE NUMBER: 62-PR-19-583

CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE

AMENDED NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (WITHOUT A WILL)

In re the Estate of:

David D. Doepner, Decedent.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS:

Notice is hereby given that an application for informal appointment of per sonal representative has been filed with the Probate Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following:

Carma L. Doepner

1220 Silverthorn Court

Shoreview MN 55126 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as Personal Rep resentative 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, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4)months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred.

Dated: 9/27/2022

Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator

Self-Represented Litigant: Carma L. Doepner

Silverthorn Court

Shoreview, MN 55126

Published two times in the Vadnais

and for the

of

Any objections to the appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appro

2022.

NOELLE OLSON | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

An area at the Vadnais-Snail Lakes trail where proposed boardwalks could be placed.

Experience aviation history in WWII bomber

A unique opportunity is coming to the Anoka County-Blaine airport Oct. 14-16. A World War II-era B-25 Mitchell bomber is visiting the area as part of a fundraising tour sponsored by the Experimental Aviation Association (EAA), headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Proceeds from ticket sales to ride or tour the vintage aircraft not only to support EAA’s mission to grow partic ipation in aviation, but also to support local EAA chapters.

Chapters based at Benson Airport in White Bear Township and the Forest Lake Airport will be providing vol unteers to help host the B-25, which requires a minimum 5,000-foot runway for flight operations and up to 2 acres of ramp space for ground operations.

The powerful twin-engine, twintailed bomber was used by all three major branches of the United States military and served in all theaters of WWII. It is the only military aircraft to be named after an individual, air power advocate and U.S. Army General Billy Mitchell.

YOU SHOULD KNOW

The B-25 is coming to Anoka County-Blaine Airport Oct. 14-16. To book a flight on this historic aircraft, go to www.FlyTheB25.org. Tickets are $400 online or on site. Ground tours are also available.

EAA provided a bit of history on the B-25, which became combat-ready in 1942, just in time for a daring plan after the devastating Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. That plan involved load ing 16 of the land-based bombers onto the deck of the USS Hornet aircraft carrier for a bombing mission over To kyo. There was a Minnesota connection in that plan. The bombers slated for the mission underwent modifications in secret in a maintenance hangar at Wold-Chamberlain Field (Minneapo

lis-St. Paul International Airport) in preparation for the attack. The April 1942 mission was led by famous avia tor James H. Doolittle. His select crew were known as the Doolittle Raiders. The successful mission was considered a major morale booster for the United States and one that earned the then-Lt. Col. Doolittle the Medal of Honor.

The B-25 bomber was also selected to escort Japanese forces that flew into Tokyo Bay to sign the surrender of the war aboard the USS Missouri. PostWWII, the Mitchell served in roles in the peacetime Air Force as personal transports and training aircraft. The last B-25 was retired from military service in 1960.

Tour Chair Don Shipp, president of Forest Lake EAA Chapter 1638, said the visit is a rare opportunity to see the warbird in real time.

“The Mitchell B-25 is important to our country’s history,” Shipp pointed out. “Helping people get up close to one honors that history. The B-25 is one of the most iconic images of the second World War.”

Benson Airport EAA Chapter 745 President Mike Hage iterated Shipp, noting, “This is a very unique oppor tunity for our local EAA to share a national treasure, an authentic WWII B-25 Mitchell Bomber, with the local community.”

Passenger flights take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 14-16; ground tours are also available from 2 to 5 p.m. Ground tour tickets are $10 for individ ual, $20 for family and free for active military/veterans and children under 8 with paying adult.

Flights last about one hour and include briefing, debriefing and 24 min utes of actual flight time.

EAA notes that the schedule for flights and ground tours can change due to weather or mechanical issues. Refunds will be issued for weather or maintenance cancellations that cannot be rescheduled to another day onsite.

Debra Neutkens

The Berlin Express was used as an executive transport for Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton post-World War II. It was also among the B-25s used in production of director Mike Nichols’ movie, “Catch-22”. EAA purchased the plane in 1971 and now uses it to honor WWII veterans and to inspire a new generation of aviation enthusiasts.

Olivia Yang, of Vadnais Heights, is one of 98 honorees to receive a 2022 Spirit Award from Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. Yang is a senior HR specialist. The award honors employees who demonstrate outstand ing commitment and dedication to the vision and mission of the statewide organization. Honorees are nominated by their supervisors. For more infor mation about Lutheran Social Service, visit lssmn.org.

Howard Juni, of White Bear Lake, is the recipient of the 2022 Alumni Ser

vice Award from the University of Min nesota Alumni Association. Juni grad uated from the U of M with a bachelor's degree in pharmacy in 1971, followed by a PharmD degree in 1974. The U of M cited Howard's “impressive career as a decorated pharmacy professional and business owner, while still staying actively engaged with his alma mater and the pharmacy community at large for over four decades.” Howard is Pres ident of the Church Council at Christ the King Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake

Staying sharp with community education

BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER

“No matter your age, learning is vital,” Director of Mahtomedi Community Education Kate Andersen said.

Retirees may be looking for ways to stay sharp and improve their brain health, and taking advantage of community education can be a great way to stay engaged mentally.

“It’s part of our role in community education to create lifelong learners,” Adult Programs and Facility Coordinator at White Bear Area Schools Jon Anderson said.

Retirees can take a number of classes through the White Bear Area schools, all geared toward different topics in retirement.

“Our most popular class is the 55 plus driver safety class which is run through the Minnesota safety council,” Anderson said. “Those who take the class also get a reduction in insurance cost.”

There are also classes to keep retirees connected online. These classes provide step by step instructions on how to use the latest technology and keep in touch with kids and grandkids.

“We have senior center technology classes for podcasts and social media. We can even show you how to use Uber, Snapchat and Twitter. It’s a lot of

basic stuff that most people don’t like to admit they have trouble with,” Anderson said.

For retirees that like to stay active and do some traveling, the White Bear Area Schools coordinate with a reputable travel agency that gives travel tips to a number of locations in the United States and Europe.

Mahtomedi Community Education knows that now is a crucial time for adult education

as pandemic

precautions

wane.

“As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, social connection for adults and retirees is pivotal for maintaining emotional, physical and mental health,”

Adult and Secondary Enrichment Coordinator at Mahtomedi Community Education Diana Wright said.

Adult education can be an enriching way to fill one’s time all while learning something new or trying an exciting way to exercise.

“Trying a new sport can keep people moving or even to promote people’s brain activity,” Anderson said.

Staying active and learning a new skill can be a great way to stay sharp as you age. It is also

important to stay connected with the community.

“Community Education is a convenient way to engage with your own community while learning new things,” Andersen said.

Those who are interested in their local community education can sign up on their respective school districts’ websites. WBLAS: https://whitebear.ce.eleyo. com Mahtomedi: https://www. mahtomedi.k12.mn.us.

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WHITE BEAR AREA SCHOOLS CONTRIBUTED

Seniors can enjoy a variety of classes through White Bear Lake Area Schools Community Education Program. Art tends to be a popular class topic.

MAHTOMEDI SCHOOLS | CONTRIBUTED Community education programs often offer day trips for seniors. One popular option is visiting the Chanhassen Dinner Theaters.

MAHTOMEDI SCHOOLS | CONTRIBUTED Seniors can play Bingo free one Monday a month through Mahtomedi Community Education.