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Dueling Grandmas shortbread is all in the family

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

There are few ways to appreciate family history better than through the taste of an old family recipe—something White Bear Lake resident Ken Velky understands well. Velky recently launched Dueling Grandmas Shortbread, a bakery devoted to the recipes of two very special family matriarchs.

Traditional shortbread is made of four simple ingredients: butter, flour, salt and sugar, reflecting its origins

among the staple ingredients of the British Isles. As a resident of the windswept Isle of Lewis off the coast of Scotland, it was a dessert well known to his Grandma Isabella MacKenzie.

For years, Velky baked Grandma MacKenzie’s shortbread recipe as gifts for friends and family. After he got married, he was introduced through his mother-in-law to another delectable shortbread recipe: Millionaires Shortbread, drizzled with homemade caramel and soft, rich chocolate. This recipe came from

Grandma Patricia McIntyre, whose roots were in Northern England.

Grandma MacKenzie’s simple recipe combined with the decadence of Grandma McIntyre’s Millionaire recipe elevated both to a whole new level of delectability.

Velky’s combination shortbread became so popular among his family that his niece even requested it in lieu of a cake at her wedding in October 2020.

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An assorted arrangement of cookies from Dueling Grandmas Shortbread, all variations on Grandma MacKenzie’s original recipe.

Students phase back into in-person learning

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Cool cats on the ice Wet snowflakes form water droplets on the camera lens as Ann Vaughn and Dena May put finishing touches on the snow sculptures they just completed on the frozen surface of White Bear Lake. The wet snow that fell late last week was just the right consistency for the construction of the interconnected sculptures the creators titled “Snow Kat and Kitten.� Find more photos online at presspubs.com.

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Grades K-2 are already back to in the classroom this week, and will be followed in two weeks by grades 3-5. White Bear Schools Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak updated the school board with the schedule for phasing into in-person learning at its Jan. 11 meeting, following new guidance from the office of Gov. Tim Walz. The school board held its first meeting of the year electronically due to Covid-19 safety precautions.

State government guidance advises that only three grade levels may return to classrooms at a time, separated by a two-week period. After Feb. 1, district elementary schools will hold full in-person learning five days a week.

Families can also choose to continue distance learning through the elementary Distance Learning Academy. Amber Walsh, dean of students at Central Middle School, will serve as principal.

Grades 6-12 will continue their distance learning programs for the time being, although Kazmierczak mentioned that the possibility or returning to in-person learning as soon as possible is

currently under discussion.

Vanessa House, a lead school nurse, was in attendance at the meeting and provided some information about upcoming Covid-19 vaccinations for educators. The latest information from the Minnesota Department of Health indicated that the vaccine has been distributed to nearly everyone in the Phase 1a category in Anoka, Hennepin and Ramsey Counties. Educators will have the option to receive the vaccine during Phase 1b, in the same priority group as adults 75 and older.

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Ice fishing

ishing on area lakes is in full swing. As hardcore fisherman are driving snowmobiles, ATVs and UTVs on the ice, there is still a warning that the ice is not safe enough for automobiles.

Many lakes had open water for weeks after the initial freeze, especially those that had disrupted ice from barge or boat traffic. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources although no ice is 100% safe, the general guidelines for ice fishing or general walking is 4 inches; for snowmobiles and ATV’s 5-7 inches; for small automobiles 8-12 inches; and for a medium pickup truck 1215 inches. If you’re unsure whether a lake is safe and frozen, don’t go.

Seek expert advice before going out on a frozen lake. Most lakes have known danger areas like channels, Publisher’s bridges, natural springs and rock bars. Ice thickness can also vary View from day to day. Always play it safe.

My grandfather had a little Carter Johnson four-man ice shack that was more like a two-man. He told stories of spear fishing monster pike but I never had the opportunity. On a lake in Cambridge I once joined a neighbor in his spear shack. The completely dark shack makes the water look like a high definition TV set, and the hole is cut to a 4050 TV size. The water and ice are the only source of light, giving a luminescent panoramic view of the lake bottom and whatever swims into view.

It was a totally unique ice fishing experience as decoys were used to attract fish to be speared.

With so much activity on the lakes by people cross country skiing, snowshoeing, kite snowboarding, snowmobiling and ice boating, it’s key to be aware of your surroundings. Remember, ice fisherman can have tip ups around them. When setting up to fish, give your neighbor room and don’t drill too close. As with any time you’re in nature, remember to leave no trace. Pack out everything you come in with. The ice fishing hole is not a trash can. Your beer cans, cigarette butts, wrappers and fishing line will wash up on a shore line and people have to spend a lot of time picking it up.

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Vaccines A number of friends have received the COVID-19 vaccine, most of them in the healthcare or public safety profession. They said it is just like other vaccinations they’ve had. One mentioned a mild headache and another mentioned a slight fever for a few hours. What a relief to hear that many of our local care centers and nursing home staff and residents, police and fireman, have been vaccinated with the first round. The vaccine rollout for everyone else in Minnesota has been slow. In the pages of our paper, we see too many obituaries that have come much too soon because of this virus. Let’s keep doing our part for those around us and the local economy when out by wearing a mask, washing hands and keeping social distance. We will get through this.

Supporting local business Throughout the pandemic, our family has tried to order take out a couple times a week and have dined in occasionally as well. Restaurants and local business have really struggled and may for a while longer as they continue to try to navigate this pandemic.

If you have any concerns while dining out, please share them directly with the restaurant’s owner or manager in person or in a letter or private e-mail.

The is not a normal time for local businesses. Many of our restaurants are short-staffed and may not be able to provide the high level of service they once did.

The same is true for other types of small businesses.

Putting a bad review out to your friends and family can really hurt and even put them out of business.

Give the owner or manager a chance to make it right rather than spewing a grievance around. You can even consider a call to a chamber of commerce or Better Business Bureau.

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y colleagues and I have been working hard since the 2021 legislative session began earlier this month.

While we’re hopeful that the end of the COVID-19 pandemic is near, we know many people need assistance to weather the next few months.

We’re committed to meeting these needs and ensuring that all Minnesotans can thrive when the pandemic ends.

Protecting the health, safety, and Legislator economic security of Minnesotans Lingo is our priority Peter Fischer this session.

House DFL legislators are championing legislation that would provide assistance to Minnesotans impacted by COVID-19, strengthen worker protections, protect those who live and work in longterm care facilities and people experiencing homelessness, support our students and ensure affordable child care is available to those who need it. These are concrete steps that we can take immediately to help address

the challenges Minnesotans are facing. After these urgent needs are met, we’ll start examining how we can best help our state and those who call it home recover and rebuild.

While addressing COVID-19 is our top focus, there is much more work to be done in other areas. This session, I plan to partner with people in our community to address a variety of state and local issues. For example, I’ll continue working with local high school and college students to advocate for redesigning Minnesota’s state flag. Our current flag includes racist imagery and doesn’t reflect the diverse, inclusive state that we aim to be. We’re seeing some momentum in this area as states across the country reexamine their symbols and question what they stand for, and I’m hopeful that we’ll make progress in Minnesota. I’ll also keep pushing to ban lead-based fishing tackle that’s toxic to our environment and wildlife. A local Girl Scout troop inspired me to start working on this issue last session.

I plan to keep working with Minnesotans to protect our communities from toxic chemicals. Last year, Minnesota became the first state to ban

trichloroethylene (TCE), the toxic chemical that the Water Gremlin facility emitted for more than a decade. This public health crisis highlighted the need for further change. I’m dedicated to closing loopholes and strengthening safeguards to ensure that polluters are held accountable and this doesn’t happen again in our area or in other communities.

The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the most daunting challenges that our state has ever faced, but I remain confident in our ability to overcome obstacles and build a stronger, more inclusive Minnesota. Over the past year, people across the state have come together to care for others, demand justice and create positive change in their communities.

The compassion and resilience that many have shown during these difficult times gives me hope for a brighter future, one where all Minnesotans have the opportunity to thrive. I look forward to working with you to make this vision a reality.

Rep. Peter Fischer represents District 43A in the Minnesota House of Representatives. He can be contacted at the Capitol by email at rep.peter.fischer@house.mn.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Unjustified attack Not sure what a recent letter attacking Carter Johnson for being more “green” was trying to accomplish. Carter wrote about using less energy and water, and reducing costs and pollution by his company and family. Maybe some folks enjoy polluting and wasting money, but Carter simply pointed out that he felt better reducing both. As Carter’s neighbor for most of the past 26 years, calling him smug and self-righteous couldn’t be further from the truth; he’s among the least judgmental people I’ve known over the past 60 years.

The letter writer appears to have a dubious grip on reality, given most of what he wrote. Rigorous life-cycle analysis by the U.S. National Engineering Council shows electric cars use half the energy of gasoline alternatives, even when factoring in mining, battery production and disposal. Half. Lazard, a large Wall Street analyst, says the electric advantage will only increase because unsubsidized costs of renewable power are now lower than electricity from coal and oil.

Improved air quality is an even bigger benefit. Air pollution is an

unappreciated drag on our health and economy. The U.S. National Institute of Health estimates that air pollution causes about 200,000 U.S. citizens to die about 10 years early each year. Said another way, air pollution causes more early deaths than Alzheimer’s disease, suicides, homicides, or all accidents.

Air pollution reduces lung function, increases heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and triggers asthma. Added treatment costs run into the billions each year, costs that will be reduced in direct proportion to electric motors replacing gas ones. Google “NIH air pollution” or “CDC air pollution” if you don’t believe it. Or open your car windows and spend an hour driving close behind a school bus or, better yet, riding a bicycle.

There is no shame in trying to be more frugal with his money and resources with safer, more reliable technology. As production scales up, prices will drop, and most of us will be “green” with electric cars. Then we’ll all be guilty of common sense, well, except for those intrinsically opposed to progress, or beholden to “alternative facts.”

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Surface water issues a problem Late Dec. the Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a decision upholding many of the fi ndings and orders of the Trial Court in the White Bear Lake case. The major fi nding was that the DNR is going to have to examine the water allocations for area cities. This could touch off another round of litigation and ultimately change the amount of groundwater cities can use.

This raises questions about what White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, Hugo and Mahtomedi have done to begin planning for the transition to the use of surface water.

This opinion seems to me to be another layer of cement on the top of the coffi n for their continued use of well water. The time/effort/money spent on this litigation has to be very significant. The likely result is that they are going to face the possibility of DNR restrictions on future allocations. That will mean that they can ask for a contested case hearing and that process alone will take months.

An unfavorable result in that process

can be litigated, and more time and money will be spent.

In the meantime, significant portions of Washington County are facing huge problems with 3M PFAS in their wells. Discussions reported in articles indicate that the St. Paul Regional Water System is being looked at by some of the municipalities as a solution. That resource has a lot of capacity, but it isn't unlimited. What happens if Oakdale and Woodbury contract for so much of the capacity that there isn't enough left for White Bear Lake and the township? Is the Met Council considering the creation of a new surface water system using Mississippi water to solve the problem?

Is anyone from White Bear Lake or the township even considering this, or are they so focused on the litigation?

All of these things were dealt with in detail in the litigation. But so far there has been no news about what White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, Mahtomedi and Hugo are doing to prepare.

Tom Weyandt White Bear Lake

Local man’s ‘Tape Ball’ documentary accepted for film festival

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Action at home plate at Home Sweet Home Park.

pitcher’s mound made of limestone. The bases are about 40 feet. There’s a five-foot chainlink outfield fence adorned with advertising signs from local businesses.

“The games are played by family and friends, nine to a side,” Nyquist said. “Everybody gets to play, not play to win, but let everyone have the best chance of a wonderful day. They (the Grams) are competitive and they try hard, but they never let winning come at the expense of other people’s fun in playing.”

Nyquist joined the fun 10 years ago at the invitation of Reggie Grams, a lifelong friend. He’s been a regular ever since, and approached the Grams in 2018 about making the documentary. “They were all in,” he said.

As the creative services manager for Northwest Media, Nyquist is familiar with production but had never struck out on his own before.

He spent a year figuring out how to proceed before he started filming. He has used all manner of cameras, including his cell phone. His premier achievement in the process was learning how to film with a drone, which involved earning a drone pilot’s license from the Federal Aviation Administration.

The result is a 65-minute film of “Tape Ball” action and interviews, narrated by himself. Permitting himself to dream a little, he said, “Oh, sure, I’d like it to be on PBS, or have Netflix pick it up.”

What he wants people to see is what the Grams family created as an inspiration to show what fun a family can have by doing something together. “And it doesn’t have to be a sport, it can be anything.”

The trailer for “Tape Ball” can be seen at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOe_Di-DjIo

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There’s a happy place nearby where a 38-year-old guy like Joe Nyquist can step into a batter’s box, hitch up his pants, clench his jaw, take mighty swing, and hit a towering home run over a fence.

“It makes you feel like you’re playing in the big leagues,” Nyquist said.

That’s why the White Bear Township resident spent two years making a documentary film called “Tape Ball” about the quasi-baseball experience created by the Joel Grams family at their rural home near Isanti.

Nyquist hopes to hit a homer with his Joe Nyquist first attempt at film-making, too. “Tape Ball” has been accepted for screening at the Black Hills Film Festival slated for Feb. 18-20 and he’s attempting to enter several other festivals over the next year and a half.

He got a good review already, from Joel Grams.

“Joe did a great job with the film. It was a tear-jerker for me,” Grams said. “He really captured the emotions of it.”

The term “tape ball” refers to the duct tape wrapped around a wiffle ball that makes the ball go farther when hit by a plastic bat in a playing field about one-third the size of a typical baseball park.

The Gram family started hosting ballgames 25 years ago when Grams’ four kids and their friends played pickup games ranging from four on four to nine on nine.

In recent years, with the kids grown, they still host a few dozen people for their annual Fourth of July Classic with three games over two days. “We also have a home run derby every year,” he said, “at the same time the major leagues have theirs.” One highlight for Grams was hosting his North Branch High School 40th class reunion — and he and his late-50’s friends turned back the clock to play a few innings.

Nyquist observed: “The remarkable thing about it is the culture that erupted out of this game. They really go to the nines with everything. They’ve got a scoreboard, a press box, announcers that come in, they’ve had a fly over. They have the national anthem. They’ve got a Hall of Fame. They took a fun little game and brought it to an amazing level.”

Joel Grams and his twin brother Jeff, now 59, grew up on a farm near North Branch, and, like many farm kids, used the open land to play ball games with friends.

That tradition continued in the next generation when Joel’s son Derrick, along with his cousin Reggie Grams and a couple friends, were fooling around with wiffle balls and got the idea to wrap duct tape around the ball.

Joel, who designs homes and oversees their construction, loved the idea, and from that innovation sprang plans for a ballpark on his land. After taking out 30 trees, they built “Home Sweet Home Park” (named after his business) with dimensions of 100 feet down the left-field line, 150 to center and 110 to right, all grass except for two batters boxes and a

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

Vadnais Heights • Employees at Buerkle Honda in the 3300 block of Highway 61 on Jan. 6 reported a vehicle stolen, following an inventory report and the discovery of a hole in the fence. The vehicle was entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database.

• A Duluth woman on Jan. 6 reported items taken by an acquaintance while she was staying at a hotel in the 1100 block of County Road E. • Shoplifting was reported Jan. 6 at the Vadnais Heights Target in the 900 block of County Road E, after known shoplifters were observed changing price tags, leaving the items at the checkout and exiting the store. After vehicle information was gathered, an investigation was launched.

• A 39-year-old Missouri City, Texas, man was arrested Jan. 7 in the 1000 block of County Road D for motor vehicle theft following a traffic stop during which two subjects were found to be inside a vehicle stolen from a Wayzata woman.

• An abandoned 1998 Honda Civic was reported found Jan. 9 in the 600 block of Spring Hill Road.

• A Vadnais Heights man reported his vehicle stolen at 9:44 p.m. Jan. 9 while it was parked with the keys inside in front of a convenience store in the 1000 block of County Road E. After Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies entered the vehicle into the NCIC, they gave the victim a ride home. The vehicle was recovered by the North St. Paul Police Department on Jan. 12 with persons inside. The driver was arrested and booked while two of the passengers were identified and released from the scene.

White Bear Township • A White Bear Township man, 20, was cited and arrested at 7:37 p.m. Jan. 4 in the 1300 block of Wagonwheel Court for making terroristic threats, after deputies responded to a domestic assault call.

• A catalytic converter was reported stolen Jan. 6 from a Toyota Prius parked in the 5500 block of Jenni Lane. No suspect information exists.

• A resident in the 1200 block of Greenbriar Court on Jan. 7 reported a package stolen from the front porch the day before.

• A White Bear Township man, 42, was arrested at 10:28 p.m. Jan. 8 in the 1800 block of Stillwater Street on a Ramsey County Sheriff's Office warrant after deputies were dispatched out to a disorderly conduct call involving a person no longer welcome at that address.

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

Birchwood • A Birchwood Avenue resident on Dec. 17 reported an internet crime.

Washington County Sheriff's Office deputes advised the complainant of ways to avoid future scams.

• A Lake Avenue resident on Dec. 17 reported ongoing disputes and harassment from a neighbor.

Grant • A Minnesota motorist was cited Dec. 21 on westbound Highway 36 for handheld use of a wireless device after westbound Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies observed her with the cell phone in her hand and the phone up to her right ear. The driver told deputies she had been on the phone

calling her daughter.

• The owners of two vehicles parked by the Gateway Trailhead at Jeffrey Avenue and Jamaca Avenue reported damage to their vehicles on Dec. 20 while they were using the trail.

Mahtomedi • An assault involving a knife was reported Dec. 16 on Gosiwin Avenue.

• A Mina Court resident on Dec. 17 reported a damaged mailbox. The box was owned by the USPS, which had already been notified of the damage.

• A stolen vehicle was reported Dec. 19 on Mahtomedi Avenue.

• A trespasser was cited at 12:32 a.m. Dec. 21 in the 3000 block of Century Avenue for that violation after he returned to a residence where he was not wanted. The complainant thinks he entered the

residence using a numeric code, as there were no signs of force. The male was cited and transported to Ramsey County detox after deputies found him by deploying a K-9 search officer.

• A resident on Wildwood Road on Dec. 21 reported a boat lift being moved by the condominium association. Deputies advised the complainant that the issue may have to be resolved through civil court.

• An East Avenue resident on Dec. 21 reported the theft of a catalytic converter.

• A motorist was cited Dec. 21 on Century Avenue and Wildwood Road for failure to carry a driver’s license or to insure his vehicle after deputies pulled him over for displaying expired tabs.

• A red Audi A4 company vehicle was reported stolen at 6:52 a.m.

Dec. 22 from a garage on Ivy Street after a garage service door was left

unsecured and a key fob left in the vehicle overnight. To add to the loss, Christmas gifts in the trunk were also stolen.

• Deputies on Dec. 22 recovered a vehicle stolen out of Ramsey County on Gosiwin Avenue.

• Burglary was reported Dec. 24 on Old Wildwood Road.

• A driver was cited Dec. 26 in the 4000 block of Wildwood Road for speeding 67 mph in a 45 mph zone.

The driver told deputies she was speeding because she was late for a COVID test.

Pine Springs • A motorist was issued a Lights On voucher Dec. 18 after being pulled over on eastbound Highway 36 at the Hilton Trail ramp for traveling with only fog lights and no headlights. The driver told deputies she didn't know what was going on with her lights.

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • A loud party in the 4700 block of Centerville Road had dispersed before officers could respond due to their call load Jan 3.

• Officers responded to a report of snowmobiles on the sidewalk in the 4900 block of Morehead Avenue Jan. 3.

• A Vadnais Heights man was arrested for DWI following a property damage accident at Centerville Road and Highway 96 Jan. 4.

• A domestic disturbance was reported in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road Jan 4.

• Fraud was reported in the 3500 block of Dell Court Jan. 4.

• A female victim in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road reported an assault Jan 5 that had occurred several days earlier.

• Theft was reported in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Jan. 5.

• A stolen U-Haul truck was located in the 1800 block of Seventh Street Jan. 6.

• Fraud occurred in the 2400 block of Hillside Road Jan. 6.

• On Jan. 6, Press Publications in the 4700 block of Bloom Avenue reported five fraudulent checks totaling $8,125.06 were cashed. An investigation is active.

• A neighbor dispute resulted in an assault in the 4800 block of Centerville Road Jan. 6.

• A White Bear Lake man was arrested for DWI

in the area of White Bear Avenue and Orchard Lane Jan. 7.

• Theft was reported in the 3700 block of St. Regis Drive Jan. 10.

• A verbal dispute was reported in the 5000 block of Division Avenue Jan. 7.

• A catalytic converter was stolen in the 4900 block of Highway 61 Jan. 11.

• Officers responded to a confrontation between customers at the gas pumps at a business in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road Jan. 7.

• A handgun was stolen from a vehicle in the 3800 block of Highland Avenue Jan. 11.

• A catalytic converter was stolen Jan. 7 in the 3100 block of Karth Road.

• A utility trailer and three snowmobiles were stolen from a driveway in the 2100 block of 12th Street after midnight Jan. 8. The trailer and two of the snowmobiles were recovered later in the day in Anoka County.

• A vehicle was stolen Jan. 8 in the 4900 block of Division Avenue.

• Officers responded to an ongoing dispute between neighbors in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road Jan. 8.

• A suspect has been identified in a Jan. 9 burglary in the 3500 block of Century Avenue.

• A stolen vehicle from Texas was recovered in the 4700 block of Highway 61 Jan. 9.

• A Minneapolis man was arrested for possession of drugs and possession of a fi rearm as a convicted felon after a traffic stop on McKnight Road Jan. 9.

• A man was arrested for DWI after crashing his vehicle in the area of Fourth Street and Sharon Lane Jan. 10.

• A Maplewood woman was arrested for DWI in the 4300 block of Lake Avenue S. Jan. 10.

• An enclosed trailer was stolen in the 1700 block of Buerkle Circle Jan. 11.

• A domestic assault incident in the 1800 block of Birch Street Jan. 11 led to the arrest of a 19-year-old White Bear Lake man.

• Hit-and-run accidents were reported Jan. 11 in the 2000 block of Fifth Street and the 2600 block of County Road E. • Officers responded to a report of an assault in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue Jan. 11. Three adult female suspects were charged with rioting in the third degree.

• A stolen vehicle was recovered in the 3700 block of Oakridge Lane Jan. 12.

• A bag of change was stolen from a vehicle in the 3700 block of Dennis Lane Jan. 12.

• Theft was reported in the 2300 block of Cedar Avenue.

• A suspect has been identified after fleeing officers in a vehicle following a traffic stop in the 4600 block of Shady Lane Jan. 13.

• A noise disturbance was reported in the 1500 block of Park Street Jan. 12 and 13.

• A dog bite was reported in the 4900 block of Washington Avenue Jan. 13.

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Reforesting at Yost Park Dozens of trees have recently been removed from Yost Park in White Bear Lake, in preparation for new ones to be planted in their place.

City Engineer Paul Kauppi said the majority of trees being cut down in Yost Park are the Ash variety infected with Emerald Ash Borer; others are dead or near the end of life. The area will be replanted with better tree varieties for greater diversity and long-term sustainability.

Kauppi said the city is looking at opportunities to enhance public spaces by planting 500 trees throughout the community that were donated by the Tree Trust, an initiative that came out of the Water Gremlin settlement. Reforested areas will be planted and maintained with help from volunteers.

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The victim said she had only a superficial conversation with the suspect. She said she recalled drinking a shot and beer purchased by her friend before going to the bathroom. When she returned there was another shot and beer waiting for her that she believes was purchased by the suspect or one of his friends. The victim said she recalls drinking both the beer and shot and not “really remembering anything after that.�

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BUSINESS BRIEFS Local chef buys restaurant White Bear Lake native and chef Joel DeBilzan recently purchased The Kenwood, a 75-seat restaurant located in the Calhoun-Isles neighborhood of Minneapolis. DeBilzan trained under nationally recognized restaurateur Ethan Stowell at his flagship Seattle restaurant, Tavolata Belltown, where he carved a passion for SUBMITTED Italian cuisine and Chef Joel DeBlizan is became the restauthe new owner of The rant's head chef. De- Kenwood restaurant in Bilzan plans to bring Minneapolis. new Italian influences to the menu while keeping some of the classic dishes. A grand opening is planned for spring.

Edina Realty donates to local organizations The Edina Realty Foundation announced that the White Bear Lake office recently awarded a total of $7,500 in grants to the following nonprofit organizations: Canvas

Health, Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf, Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, North St. Paul Area Food Shelf, Solid Ground, The Lift Community Development Corporation, White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation's Angel Fund, White Bear Area Food Shelf and White Bear YMCA. “Our primary purpose is to help people buy and sell homes,” said Lucia Borgen, foundation representative, Edina Realty White Bear Lake office. “But adequate shelter and basic needs are a major issue for some people in our community. We are proud to support these nonprofit organizations that help provide vital services to those who are struggling.”

Downtown shop has new mission Naptime Aromatherapy has added Bibles, devotionals and other Christian gifts to the retail offerings at their downtown White Bear Lake store. Owner Michelle Stangl said the new items were brought in to help customers find encouragement as a result of the pandemic.

“My hope for Naptime now is to spread the love and joy of knowing Jesus and to help encourage and give hope to those who walk through our doors- especially during these dark days,” said Stangl.

Located at 2168 3rd Street, Naptime Aromatherapy also sells jewelry, essential oils, organic bath and body care, lounge clothing and home décor.

Convenience store project remains on hold GEM LAKE — As an empty building makes way for a new Hy-Vee on White Bear Avenue North, Maplewood, property on another corner owned by the grocery giant continues to stand vacant.

“The project has not been abandoned,” assured Christina Gayman, public relations director at Hy-Vee headquarters in Des Moines.

“The Gem Lake location is still on our list of future projects, though I do not have a timeline to share,” she told the Press via email.

The Maplewood Hy-Vee will occupy the former Rainbow Foods on almost 13 acres in the Maple Ridge Shopping Center. It will have a pharmacy drive-thru, a liquor store and a 4,200-square-foot convenience store with fuel pumps.

The location is anticipated to open in spring/summer 2021.

The Gem Lake Hy-Vee project, announced in 2018,

is not a supermarket, but a 10,600-square-foot Fast and Fresh convenience store with seven fueling islands, a Starbucks and liquor store.

The Maplewood store worried Gem Lake Mayor Gretchen Artig-Swomley. “It made me wonder about our project,” she said.

The lack of activity on Hoffman Corner is “frustrating,” the mayor maintained. The company’s reply is always the same when she inquires: “The project is on hold.”

“I have to say though, they are a wonderful company,” added Artig-Swomley. “We raised concerns about the site, the garbage; things we were worried about. They were there the next day with a team of people cleaning up. It was taken care of immediately. I’m impressed when people pay attention to a complaint.”

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS The public is invited to join a special meeting of the White Bear Lake Rotary on Feb. 3. Former state Supreme Court Justice Alan Page will be the guest speaker, discussing the Page Education Foundation, the Education Amendment he is proposing with Neel Kashkari, and issues of equity in education. The meet-

ing begins at 11:15 on Zoom; Justice Page will speak at noon. Advance registration is required at whitebearrotary.org.

Be a Lake Links booster The Lake Links Association would like to connect with area residents who support creation of a safe nonmotorized trail around White Bear Lake.

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Horse racing approved for 2021 The Minnesota Racing Commission approved the dates for the 2021 Horse Racing Season. Running Aces racetrack will be open Sunday, May 16 through Sept. 18.

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St. Paul Hiking Club turns 100 Founded in January 1921 at the St. Paul Municipal Hiking Club through St. Paul Playgrounds, the first hike of the St. Paul Hiking Club was from Burns Avenue and English Street, which was the end of a spur for the Rondo and Maria streetcar route. The club formally organized in November 1923. The club continues to host weekly hikes throughout the Northeast Metro areas, including in many of the communities in the Press circulation area.

Because of pandemic health restrictions, a full celebration and re-creation of the first hike and the Club’s Centennial will be held in July 2021. For more information about how to join, contact stpaulhike.com.

Mortgage relief for qualifying homeowners The Minnesota Department of Commerce and Minnesota Housing are alerting homeowners who have federally backed mortgage loans and who are facing financial hardships to apply now for mortgage relief to avoid foreclosure.

The CARES Act passed by Congress in 2020 required federal agencies to allow homeowners with federally backed

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Snow sculptures wanted This week, get outside to build a snowman or other snow sculpture and enter in the White Bear Center for the Arts’ Family Snow Sculpture contest.

Photo submissions along with a title can be sent to wbca@whitebeararts. org by Jan. 22 to be included in a gallery of snow sculptures from around the community. Include a photo of the work in progress along with the finished creation.

The contest is free to enter and gift certificates will be awarded as prizes.

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Loan types that are federally backed and are therefore required to be provided relief include: • Conventional loans purchased or securitized by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac • Federal Housing Administration (FHA), including Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) • U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) • U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) loans, including direct and guaranteed loans.

The deadline for mortgage relief applications for certain mortgages has been extended to Feb. 28, 2021, but homeowners who may qualify should begin the process for application now. Call your mortgage lender or servicer immediately to determine if you are eligible for this assistance.

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Velky got to work producing 150 Millionaire shortbreads in time for the wedding, and realized that if he could make a batch that big once, he could keep on doing it.

So Dueling Grandma’s Shortbread was launched in late 2020.

The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic were only one more thing to deal with as Velky and his family worked to get their homemade shortbread kitchen up and running.

“There’s never been a good time and never will be a good time,” Velky said.

The shortbread packages are designed as perfect gifting items, making the holiday season a good time to start. The cookies are now produced out of a kitchen Velky has leased in Little Canada, while the business side of things happens in his home in White Bear Lake.

Velky has already developed several options for shortbread beyond Grandma McKenzie’s unadorned recipe and the chocolate-and-caramel-coated Millionaires. These include raspberry white chocolate, toasted almond and chocolate chip, with more to come.

“Grandma McKenzie’s shortbread is the perfect base to hold and to carry on these other fl avors; it lends itself beautifully,” Velky said. “That’s why I want to stay completely true to it. It’s four little ingredients, but how you put it together changes it from really good to excellent. It will always remain artisan and small batch, or it’s not the same product.”

Velky has received orders for his shortbread from across the U.S. There is a notable difference when it comes to the taste of small-batch, homemade shortbread, and customers notice, Velky said.

“When you eat it, you’re not eating a mass-produced product, and you know you’re not,” he said. Industrially produced shortbread is often overmixed, which necessitates the inclusion of cornstarch or corn syrup to make up for the toughness of the dough.

Dueling Grandmas is not the fi rst labor of love Velky has embarked upon; early in his career, he began a catering business with some college friends. After the business took off, the friends moved to the natural next step: owning a restaurant. But it didn’t pan out like Velky planned.

“It drained the business, and we ended up closing both the catering business and the restaurant,” he said. “That closed the fi nancial aspect of me doing it at that point in time. The day I left that business was the day I wanted to do it again, but life just meanders and takes its path.”

Velky was fortunate enough to once visit his grandfather’s old home on the Isle of Lewis. He described it as a harsh but beautiful environment. Both his grandmother and grandfather came from this island but didn’t meet each other until both had immigrated to North America.

Velky has few memories of Grandma MacKenzie. She died when he was young, but he recalls learning much about his family history from her four siblings, who spent most their lives plying the freighters on the Great Lakes.

Today, Dueling Grandmas Shortbread is a whole-family effort. Velky, his wife Catherine and their three children all assist in sharing their historic family recipes with the world.

Grandma Isabella MacKenzie, MacKenzie who brought her shortbread recipe with her from Scotland’s Isle of Lewis.

The Velky family (from left): George George, 18 18, Catherine Catherine, Ken Ken, Claire, 15, Julia, 18.

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The popular Millionaires cookies are named because their flavor is so rich that eating one “makes you feel like a millionaire.”

This recipe came from Northern England with Grandma Patricia McIntyre.

“People know and understand this is handmade, small batch, and we care,” Velky said.

“When people ask you what the most important ingredient, it feels kind of corny to say love. But it’s true. If you don’t care about what you make, it’s not going to be good. I hope people taste that when they eat it.”

Those interested in tasting Dueling Grandmas Shortbread themselves can put in an order on the website, www.duelinggrandmas.com or email Ken Velky directly at duelinggrandmas@gmail. com.

SCHOOL BOARD: Elementary students return in phases; audit findings addressed FROM PAGE 1

also failed to fi le its Other-Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust investment returns report and an unclaimed property report in a timely manner. There was also one contract for which withholding payment verification was not obtained. The school district is required to obtain multiple quotes for every project, which it did not do in one instance in the past year. Tim Wald, assistant superintendent for fi nance and operations, instantly recognized the occasion—a need for a specific kind of transport van—and admitted the school might have done a better job of reporting the reasons for the failure to obtain more than one quote.

These were more fi ndings than the audit usually reports in an average year, Eichten said, and more than the administration would prefer.

“The district is taking them seriously as well as issuing corrective action to eliminate the fi ndings moving forward,” he said. “We do not anticipate these fi ndings will be coming back again next year.”

Eichten also noted that a previous problem with internal controls for payroll processing had been resolved since the last audit.

Funds fluctuated this year, especially as Covid-19 changed day-to-day life in the schools.

Eichten reported significant declines in special revenue funds related to food services and community services. Health benefits claims were noticeably reduced, as people chose to forgo elective procedures during the pandemic.

“But the cautionary tale is that it might swing back the other way,” Eichten said—when things begin to stabilize, there may be a heavy influx of such claims.

In other action, the board: • Established officers for the new year. The board unanimously approved Don Mullin, Board Chair; Kim Chapman, Vice Chair; Jessica Ellison, Clerk; and Deb Beloyed, Treasurer.

• Approved bids for construction of a new elementary school in Hugo in the amount of $23,834,000. Construction on the school will

begin in spring and the school will open in September 2022.

• Approved an addendum to bus driver contracts that will provide 50 percent of their usual pay for their routes on days when they are not needed due to distance learning scheduling. 90 percent of their payment will be provided for special education routes on days when transportation is not needed due to distance learning. Drivers will receive 100 percent of their usual pay for days they physically run their regular routes.

• Designated the White Bear Press as the district’s official legal publication.

• Approved school calendar for 2021-2022.

• Approved a modification to middle school programming by synthesizing language arts and enriched language arts into one class offered to all.

• Approved a purchase agreement for a property located in proximity to North Campus and Central Middle School.

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Rise of the Robin: More birds staying through winter

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The song of the American robin—large, friendly redbreast of suburban lawns and back yards— has long been said to herald the arrival of spring.

For scientists who study long-term data, collected by community volunteers, the presence of the robin can signal much more, especially when it appears here in the winter.

Volunteers for the 2020 Audubon Christmas Bird Count observed 303 American robins during their survey in the Northeast Suburban area on Dec. 26. This area includes the communities of White Bear Lake, Dellwood, Hugo, Mahtomedi, Withrow, Stillwater, and Marine on St. Croix.

The volunteers adjusted well to the restrictions of Covid-19; staying socially distanced and never sharing a vehicle with others outside their household or immediate social pod. Despite the new rules, 42 route-patrollers and 18 feeder-watchers were able to participate in the count this year.

The international Christmas Bird Count tradition is more than 100 years old. It was established as a less deadly alternative to Christmas bird hunts: once a staple of family Christmas gatherings. Over the decades it has evolved into one of the longest and most consistent collections of bird observation data, providing insight into the trends and behaviors among populations, which in turn provide clues about the state of the environment around us. The bird count is an entertaining way to spend a winter afternoon, somewhat like a neighborhood scavenger hunt. But the CBC is also a numbers game. Over his years of involvement in the count, Northeast Suburban count coordinator Jim Howitz has become well versed in the trends and statistics that prompt scientific questions about which populations are changing, and why.

One thing has been clear from the decades of amassed data: birds such as the American robin are changing where they spend their winters.

“When I was a kid, you never saw robins in winter,” said Howitz. “Their species name is ‘migratorius,’ so they’ve been migratory since the time of Linnaeus, but they stick around now.

They use ornamental trees around yards, and during breeding season nest by your house and eat worms.”

This changing behavior is part of a much larger trend: robins are one among dozens of species that are pushing their winter range northward.

Climate change is likely a large factor, Howitz said—as winters become milder, more birds are able to stay in place without expending energy on a long migration south. Waterfowl may even do so to avoid hunting seasons in the warmer areas of the U.S. CBC volunteers also tallied a number of other species that aren’t usually found here in the winter months. Some sparrows, such as dark-eyed juncos, are known to stay through the winter, but on Dec. 26, counters observed song, chipping, and white-throated sparrows. Volunteers also found Wilson’s snipe, brown thrashers, and a varied thrush—a robin relative normally found in the Western U.S. Howitz said he expects it will be able to survive the winter, with the aid of ornamental fruit trees in the neighborhood.

While this diversity of species is exciting for volunteers to fi nd, it is just as important to pay

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The winter range of the American robin has been shifting northward for decades; today, it is not unusual to see robins in the coldest months of the year in Minnesota.

attention to what the counters don’t see. Over the long term, the CBC has recorded declining numbers of northern birds, which used to be seen in the Northeast Suburban area in abundance.

“We set the record for redpolls in 1977,” Howitz said. “We had more redpolls than anyplace else in North America, with 4,015 individuals. They come in these enormous flocks, and for a moment they can blot out the sky. Some years it’s just a handful, and this looks like a handful year. They may explode later in the year, sometimes you don’t see them at all and then in February and then you’re deluged with them. Winter is young.”

Some birders expected a winter irruption of northern fi nches this year, but the count volunteers saw no evening or pine grosbeaks as they hoped. The last pine grosbeak seen on the Northeast Suburban bird count was in 1989.

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be able to count on, and they’re not here,” Howitz said. “We’re picking up new birds like robins, wrens, titmice, and losing birds that aren’t coming this far south, like redpolls.”

Birds from the southern reaches of the state, such as wild turkeys and red-bellied woodpeckers, are traveling further north than they ever have before. This year, the CBC included a Carolina wren and two tufted titmice—species Howitz said we can expect to see more of as the climate continues to warm.

“Practically everybody was happy with what we found; most people were fi nding one or two things they don’t normally fi nd,” Howitz said.

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Certain city fees see cost hikes WHITE BEAR LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The price of ambulance rides is going up as the city works to keep the 24/7 service viable.

Federal laws limit the fees ambulance service providers can collect from Medicare patients. Since 72% of White Bearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s billable transports fall under this restriction, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a challenge to cover costs.

Plus, service providers continue to have a difficult time collecting fees from users with private insurance due to increasing deductibles, third-party denials and nonpayments by clients.

The ambulance fund operates like a private business, with revenues from user charges funding the fire departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operating and capital costs, noted a memo from the city manager to council members. The fund pays 80% of the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staffing costs with the remaining 20% assigned to the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget

in the general fund.

A â&#x20AC;&#x153;modest increaseâ&#x20AC;? of 3% was approved

by City Council at its Jan. 12 meeting to support the 2021 budget with plans to reevaluate the 80/20 cost share first quarter.

Councilman Bill Walsh asked what an ambulance ride actually costs, assuming the fee is a different figure. City Manager Ellen Hiniker said staff has not done an analysis on that number; rather, â&#x20AC;&#x153;we have done analyses based on the fees needed to keep operating.â&#x20AC;? Hiniker iterated that staff will revisit the matter with council in the near future.

Rates from 2020 and the proposed 2021 rates, which were approved, are shown in the accompanying table.

Two new fees to highlight among the changes approved by council are water usage rates and an infrastructure fee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no revenue source at present to

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help support our long-term investment in water infrastructure improvements in the years ahead,â&#x20AC;? Hiniker told council.

In the past, street reconstruction projects helped support the fund. Costs were wrapped up in those projects and, as they lessen, another source of revenue needs to be identified.

Residential water users will now see a $5 quarterly fee. It replaces the lake litigation fee, Hiniker pointed out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That fund was made whole at the end of 2020, so we no longer need to collect that fee,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Hiniker reminded residents that there was a $4 fee before the lake litigation. The additional dollar will pay for the water meter replacement program.

A stormwater management fee was also incorporated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As council recalls, we no longer have the same local government aid going into that fund,â&#x20AC;? Hiniker explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need a revenue source to replace that and to recognize future stormwater management costs.â&#x20AC;? That fee is $5 per quarter, or $20 per year.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE CITY COUNCIL NOTES WHITE BEAR LAKE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; City Council conducted the following business at its Jan. 12 meeting: â&#x20AC;˘ Approved second reading of ordinance establishing 2021 fee schedule.

Some of the changes include removal of certain business licensing provisions, including licensing of gas pumps, rubbish haulers, junk dealers, traveling shows and circuses, taxicab drivers and sale of Christmas trees. A $100 fee to regulate pyrotechnical displays will cover cost of inspections. Fines for open fires without a permit increased from $25 to $100, more than the $75 it costs to obtain a permit. Pioneer Manor residents will see a 2% increase effective April 1 and the Sports Center raised fees for ice time. Sewer rates jumped by 3% and refuse rates increased slightly to offset hauling and disposal contract increases. See separate story for other fee increases. â&#x20AC;˘ Agreed to contribute $50,590 to Northeast Youth and Family Services in 2021, an overdue budgeted increase of $6,000.

The nonprofit social service agency meets unmet developmental needs of at-risk youth and families within the community. The agreement includes $25,000 for a shared social worker who works on behalf of the cities of Roseville, Mounds View and White Bear Lake to assist the police department in its work with residents.

CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING VARIANCE REQUEST NOTICE is hereby given that the City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 28, 2021. The meeting will be conducted virtually using the Zoom meeting platform pursuant to the Governorás Executive Order regarding social-distancing and restrictions on gatherings. City Hall will not be open to the public but information about how to participate will be posted. The purpose of the public hearing is to hear and make a recommendation to the City Council on the following request: A. Case No. 21-01-VB: A request by Nadja Gale for a variance to City Code Sec. 301.050 B. Case No. 21-02-VB: A request by Cameron & Jessica Sigecan for a variance to City Code Sec. 301.050 B5 Comments concerning these applications may be presented at the public hearing or ďŹ&#x201A;led with City staff (651-426-3403) until 3:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.

Andy Gonyou, City Administrator Published one time in the White Bear Press on January 20, 2021.

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Published one time in the White Bear Press and the Vadnais Heights Press on January 20, 2021.

CITY OF GEM LAKE

NOTICE OF ELECTION GEM LAKE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL ELECTION FEBRUARY 9, 2021 Notice is hereby given that a special election will be held on February 9, 2021 for candidates seeking election to the Gem Lake City Council â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1 seat, term expiring Jan. 2, 2023.

The following polling place will be open to all Gem Lake voters from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Feb. 9, 2021.

City Manager Ellen Hiniker said the addition has proved "very worthwhile." â&#x20AC;˘ Accepted another $25,000 from the White Bear Lake Lions Club for the All Abilities Park.

So far, the club has donated $100,000 from gambling proceeds for the park, planned for Lakewood Hills behind the YMCA. Hiniker wanted to acknowledge the "extraordinary contribution" the club has made for the "not inexpensive," $200,000 project.

Mayor Jo Emerson said she "can't thank the Lions enough for their generosity. This will impact families' lives." â&#x20AC;˘ Approved purchase of capital equipment items totaling $1 million per the 2021 budget and capital improvement plan.

Among the purchases: watering tanker truck for parks - $105,000; multiuse truck with garbage capabilities - $165,000; tandem axle dump truck - $230,000; John Deere loader - $150,000; Olympia ice resurfacer for Sports Center - $115,000; water tanker truck to haul lime sludge from treatment plant to disposal site - $235,000. â&#x20AC;˘ Agreed to waive annual on-sale liquor license fees for bars and restaurants closed due to COVID-19. The amount equal to the revenue loss, or $87,000, will be transferred to the general fund from the economic

Gem Lake Heritage Hall 4200 Otter Lake Rd 55110 A public test of the voting system to be used at the general election will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Feb. 1, 2021 at the Ramsey County Elections OfďŹ&#x201A;ce, located at 90 W Plato Blvd. For more elections and voting information, contact Ramsey County Elections OfďŹ&#x201A;ce at elections@ramseycounty.us or 651-266-2171.

Published two times in the White Bear Press and the Vadnais Heights Press on January 13 and 20, 2021.

CITY OF DELLWOOD

ORDINANCE NO. 2021-01 REGARDING THE FEE SCHEDULE Section 1. The Dellwood City Code is hereby amended to include the following ordinance summarized below: The City of Dellwood amended Section 30.11 of the City Code to regarding the fee schedule to include fees related to animal control and right-of-way vacations.

Section 2. The full ordinance will be in effect on the date of this summary publication.

Section 3. The full ordinance is available for review during regular ofďŹ&#x201A;ce hours in the ofďŹ&#x201A;ce of the City Clerk.

ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELLWOOD THIS 12TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2021.

Joanne Frane, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on January 20, 2021.

CITY OF DELLWOOD

ORDINANCE 2021-02 AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 90.08 REGARDING DEMOLITION PERMITS THE CITY OF DELLWOOD ORDAINS: Section 1. Code Amended. That Section 90.08 is hereby amended to read as follows: 90.08 DEMOLITION PERMIT SITE PLAN. All demolition permits shall be accompanied by a site plan depicting the intended construction on the site of the property after demolition, if any. Such site plan shall be reviewed by the City and the applicant shall be informed of, and acknowledge receipt of, relevant general zoning information regarding the proposed post-demolition construction. Such information is not guaranteed to include every potential outcome and does not abrogate potential responsibilities for any permits or land use requirements.

Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon passage and publication.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELLWOOD THIS 12th DAY OF JANUARY, 2021.

Joanne Frane, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on January 20, 2021.

CITY OF MAHTOMEDI WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

AD FOR BIDS 2021 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that bids for the construction of 2021 Street Improvement Project will be received on-line through QuestCDN vBidâ&#x201E;˘ until Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. local time. Immediately following expiration of the time for receiving bids, representatives of the City of Mahtomedi will publicly view bids at an online bid opening meeting. Those

development fund reserves set aside for COVID relief.

That fund has $397,000 in reserve. â&#x20AC;˘ Designated the White Bear Press as the city's official newspaper. â&#x20AC;˘ Renewed legal counsel contracts. Prosecuting attorney Robb Olson was retained through 2022 at a yearly contract of $152,000 for 2021 and $154,000 for 2022. City attorney Troy Gilchrist was also retained. His firm, Kennedy & Graven, proposed no rate increase due to COVID, but council approved a monthly compensation increase of $65, to $3,265, plus a 2% hourly rate increase ($210 per hour from $205).

The city spent a total of $230,900 in legal services last year. â&#x20AC;˘ Heard from the city manager that a short public service announcement featuring the mayor is now online for viewing. The mayor talks about the city's new inclusive community initiative. Emerson joked that she did the video in one take. See it at: youtube.com/ watch?v=Sb2BkoIuvjg&feature=youtu.be â&#x20AC;˘ Heard Public Works Director Paul Kauppi remind homeowners that they are responsible for clearing sidewalks after light snow. The city plows sidewalks after 3 inches of snow.

Debra Neutkens

interested in viewing the online bid opening are welcome to join the meeting by logging on to https://zoom.us/join and enter: Meeting ID: 946 8086 2117 Passcode: 016891 The as-read on-line bid results will be available at www.questcdn.com following the bid opening.

The Project includes the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction complete in-place, of the following approximate quantities: 37,250 SY Mill Bituminous Surface (2.0â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;) 1,780 SY Full Depth Milling 4,210 TON Type SP 12.5 Wearing Course Mix (2,B) 150 TON Type SP 12.5 Wearing Course Mix (2,C) 200 TON Type SP 12.5 Non-Wear Course Mix (2,C) 150 LF 18â&#x20AC;&#x2DC; RC Pipe Sewer Class V 2 Each Install Hydrant & Valve 11 Each Replace Valve Box 30 Each Chimney Seal 11 Each Casting Assembly 900 LF Remove & Replace Concrete Curb & Gutter The provisions of MINN. STAT. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids of the City of Mahtomedi shall comply with the provisions of the statute.

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at www. questcdn.com. Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the website for a nonrefundable fee of $45 by inputting Quest project #7503262 on the websiteás Project Search page.

The website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All ofďŹ&#x201A;cial notiďŹ&#x201A;cations, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the website www.questcdn.com. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from other sources.

Bids will only be accepted via the electronic bidding service through QuestCDN. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any bids received without explanation. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days.

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualiďŹ&#x201A;cations, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

DATED: January 20, 2021

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL s/s Scott Neilson City Administrator, Mahtomedi, MN Published one time in the White Bear Press on January 20, 2021.

US STORAGE CENTERS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; WHITE BEAR

NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE Please take notice US Storage Centers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; White Bear located at 1828 Buerkle Road White Bear, MN 55110 intends to hold an auction of storage units in default of payment. The sale will occur as an online auction via www. storagetreasures.com on 2/9/2021 at 10:00am. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Brandon C Hugger; Stephanie Edison; Carlos Villalva. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 20 and 27, 2021.

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Waterfront will be missing familiar face Family and friends will miss Mike Mahmood’s booming laugh, his personal magnetism and generosity, and that propensity to greet everyone he meets with a hug and kiss on the cheek.

His obituary describes the White Bear Lake man as “well loved” and someone “with a big heart.”

Mahmood died unexpectedly the morning of Jan. 14. He was found unresponsive by a neighbor in his Boatworks Commons apartment after he didn’t answer his phone.

Son Beau Montgomery said his dad had heart problems and died of natural causes. He was 63.

As word spread, people gathered at Mahmood’s beloved restaurant, The Village Sports Bar at the Stadium, to grieve the untimely loss of their friend, their boss.

Mahmood has co-owned the Hoffman Road establishment for five years with Catherine and Terry Montpetit. The

property was sold a couple years ago to a housing developer but continues to operate on a year-to-year lease.

Restaurant manager Scott “Bones” Johnson said The Village was Mike’s “baby.”

“He always wanted it,” claimed Bones, who considered Mahmood his best friend. Explaining that Mike has been “stuck with him the last 15 years,” Bones said the two worked together managing or consulting for multiple Twin Cities establishments and had been involved with The Village on and off six different times.

Mahmood grew up in the restaurant business. His family owned The Lakeside Club in Mahtomedi, which closed last Valentine’s Day after 60 years. He bought The Shore Club at age 18 and ran it for a decade with Beau’s mother, Cindy Montgomery. He also owned or co-owned The Malt Shop and Hot Rock at Bandana Square, and The Rock in Maplewood.

When he wasn’t in the kitchen, Mahmood was often found shirtless mowing the softball field.

“He cut the grass every day — it was his Zen — and he never had his shirt on, saying he needed the Vitamin D,” Bones said. “He’d lose his mind over a weed.”

Mahmood’s favorite things were dining out, golfing and spending time with friends in his Mastercraft on White Bear Lake. He had two boats at the marina, in fact, reserving one for his family.

His last night was spent dining at Acqua, a favorite restaurant. He could be found there multiple nights a week after he left his day job at The Village.

Acqua owner Daron Close said he will miss his old friend.

“He was a warm, positive guy. He never had a bad day and wouldn’t tell you if he was,” Close said.

A couple years ago, Mahmood took Close and his wife Nicole to Las Vegas, treating them to a suite at the Bellagio.

“Vegas was his favorite spot. He was a generous person and took good care of everyone else.”

Bones agreed, noting Mahmood always wanted to be around people and treated everyone well.

An astute conversationalist, his dad could talk and find common ground with anyone, Montgomery added.

“He appreciated food and fun, in no particular order,” continued Mahmood’s son. “He had a laugh you could hear across the bar that made you smile; and those he loved, he loved with all his might. His children were his pride and joy, and he will be missed.”

Those who knew the restaurateur say Commercial Bay won’t be the same.

“Everyone I’ve talked to said they don’t know what it’s going to be like walking down the waterfront without Mike being there,” Bones said. “He brought a lot of energy to everyone.”

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Michael J. Mahmood September 7, 1957 January 14, 2021 Age 63.

Preceded in death by his loving parents, Albert & Marcella Mahmood; and daughter, Nicole Mahmood. Survived by children, Anthony (Elizabeth) Mahmood, Michelle (Lucas) Plumley, Beau (Amanda) Montgomery, Sydney, Dante, Dylan, and Aaden Mahmood; siblings, Craig (Carrin) Mahmood, Cheryl Mahmood, and Pattie Radzwill (Tom Horton); grandchildren, Bailey, Paisley, Reagan, Brody, Eli, Hazel, and Braxton; many nieces and nephews. Mike had the biggest heart and was loved by so many in the community. Private family service to be held this week.

There will be a Celebration of his Life from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at The Village Sports Bar at the Stadium, 3600 Hoffman Road, White Bear Lake on Sunday, January 31, 2021 for those wishing to honor Mike. 651-777-2600 sandbergfuneralhome.com

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Rose Marie (Polga) Bayuk

Rose Marie (Polga) Bayuk of White Bear Lake died Jan. 7.

Rose was featured in the Nov. 11, 2020 issue of the White Bear Press about her recent 105th birthday and her service during World War II. A service is being planned for April with burial at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

“WAIT UNTIL DARK” When: 7 p.m. Jan. 19-24; streaming Details: Watch Lakeshore Players from the comfort of home as they perform a rendition of the chilling tale of a blind housewife imperiled by a trio of men in her apartment. Tickets $18.

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DOWNSIZING AND DECLUTTERING When: 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 on Zoom Details: Free virtual program with AARP Minnesota to learn practical, easy-to-follow tips on downsizing and decluttering. Registration required.

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SKI OTTERS When: 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 23 or Feb. 6 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township Details: Ski play class designed to introduce children ages 4-7 to skis and snow fun. Games and activities are played without poles. Parent/guardian participation is requested for at least the first 15 minutes. $8.25/child/session; $7/ child/session optional ski rental. Regis-

Barbara Jean Schmidt

Janice Kohler

Beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt and Friend Courageously battled cancer and passed away at 1:11 AM on 1/11/2021.

Preceded in death by parents Ray & Mary Urban.

Survived by husband of 34 years, Kevin; children Laura & Tom; watchdogs Ladybug & Juniper; siblings Mary (George) Smith & David (Katie) Urban; honorary sister Cathy (Les) Stein; nieces, nephews, extended family & friends. Active member at St. Pius X church with the CCW, choir, Lectio and the Appalachia Project.

Barb was a very creative artist, she also was a longtime employee with the Red Cross and retired from St. Joseph’s Hospital. Memorial Mass held January 16th at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Memorial preferred to The Listening House, St. Paul. Arrangements made with MuellerMemorial.com- 651-429-4944

Janice D. Kohler of White Bear Lake, 88, passed away on January 10, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Private, family service will be held.

Mrs. Kohler was born Janice Darlene Hall in Conde, South Dakota on May 14, 1932 to Frank J. Hall and Sara Gleason Hall.

Mrs. Kohler was preceded in death by husband, Clifford M. Kohler; brothers, Jim Hall, Robert Hall, Don Hall, and Frank Hall, Jr; and sisters, Dorothy Levasseur and Charlotte Conlin.

She is survived by her children, Jim (Joanne) Kohler, Joe, Sr. (Mary) Kohler, Judy (Todd) King, Dave (JoEllen) Kohler, Rick (Mary Kay) Kohler, Kathy (Lee) Gatrell, Jeanne (Dave) Johnson, and Mary Lou (Mike) Plourde, as well as by siblings, Dick (Judy) Hall, MaryAnn Charpentier, Kathleen Hall, Steve (Patty) Hall, Jerry Hall, sister-in-law Donna Hall, sister-in-law Pat Hall, and sister-in-law Marcella (Marv) Cocchiarella.

Janice had 27 grandchildren and 39 Great grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.

Special thanks to The Waters of White Bear Lake, where she was loved and cared for, and especially to Zoe and Misty, who kept her laughing and looking her best. Thank you to Kindred Hospice care for providing guidance and support. Memorials are preferred to St. Mary of the Lake Church.

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a food truck. Dog sled rides available for a fee. Tickets available online or at the door; $15/adults; $10/kids. Kids 4 and under free. Dogs on leashes welcome.

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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE When and where: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 at Best Western Plus White Bear Lake, 4940 Highway 61; and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights Details: All blood donors will be entered into a drawing for two tickets to Super Bowl LVI., or a 65-inch television and gift card prize. Those who have recovered from COVID-19 are encouraged to donate convalescent plasma.

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WINTER FESTIVAL AT WILDLIFE SCIENCE CENTER When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 Where: 22830 Sunrise Road NE, Stacy Details: Dog-sledding demos, campfi res, visits with resident animals and

WINTER ICE CREAM SOCIAL When: noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 Where: Noth Lowell Park, Stillwater Details: Old-fashioned ice cream social is an annual event hosted by the Washington County Historical Society. Free ice cream, coffee and root beer floats; chili available for nominal charge.

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SNOW DAY When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St. Lino Lakes Details: Participants of all ages can partake in a variety of activities such as snowshoeing, ice fi shing, kick-sledding, fat tire biking, cross country skiing, winter crafts , live animals, and more. Free and open to the public; registration required.

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MAHTOMEDI SPORTS BRIEFS Hill-Murray tips Zephyrs 2-1 in duel of state puck champs In a season-opening duel of defending state hockey champions, the Hill-Murray Pioneers nipped the Mahtomedi Zephyrs 2-1 on Saturday evening at St. Croix Rec Center. The Pioneers were Class AA champions while the Zephyrs won Class A in 2020. Both play in the Metro East Conference. Nick Mountain's goal gave H-M a 1-0 lead. The Zephyrs tied it in the second period as Adam Johnson scored with assists from Ethan Peterson and JD Metz. The Pioneers regained the lead on Joe Palodichuk’s goal in the third period. Zephyr goalie Ben Dardis made 21 saves.

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Codytek, a senior defenseman, scored on a rebound 3:54 into overtime, assisted by Ty Bishop and Hamstad on a power play after the Bears killed off a Raider power play at Roseville.

Ethan Moerke’s goal with 2:05 left in the third period sent the game to OT. The Bears rallied from an early 2-0 deficit with Brady Borgestad notching two goals and Tyler Kotzmacher another. Bear goalie Jackson Kohnen stopped 25 of 29 shots. Bishop made three assists and Hamstad two.

Against Mounds View, Hamstad scored twice at TCO Sports Garden, the home ice for both teams. The senior forward gave the Bears a 3-2 lead on a deflected shot at 10:17 of the third period, assisted by Codytek.

Tyler Bishop got the clincher when he was awarded a goal due to tripping on a breakaway with an open net at 16:03. Charlie Olsen and Hamstad scored in the first period. Mustangs goals were by Ethan Elmes and Zack Schulte (power play). Kohnen made 25 saves and was 8-for-8 in the final period.

Danielle Madden, wearing the mask mandated this season, notches the Bears’ first basket of the season.

season opener Friday evening. The Bears made their first three 3-pointers and first seven free shots on the way to a 47-22 halftime lead. Lauren Eckerle tallied 19 points, three steals and three assists. Nevaeh Hughes added 13 points, Blessing Adebisi 12 points (shooting 6-for-9) and Danielle Madden eight points for the Bears.

Madden sank two layups in the first minute, the second of those after a steal. The team finished 17 for 24 on free shots with Eckerle 9 for 9 and Hughes 4 for 4. They were 7 for 23 on three’s. Gabby Caldwell led Irondale with nine points.

Bear swimmers lose opener to Woodbury White Bear Lake swimmers opened the season at home Thursday evening with a 93-82 loss to Woodbury.

The Royals won all 12 events. Placing second for the Bears were Aidan Cleary in breaststroke and Allen Parada Romero in 50 freestyle.

White Bear matmen are 2-2 in first week The White Bear Lake wrestlers split four matches in a pair of triangulars to open the season. The Bears were humbled by No. 1 ranked Stillwater 81-0, then nipped Mahtomedi 31-30, at Mahtomedi on Thursday evening. Eighth-graders Isaac Kolstad (106) and Christian Carlson (113) notched their first varsity wins against Mahtomedi. Dov Nathanson (120) won 6-5, Tyler Brock (138) won 15-6, and Kesean Lipscomb (145) and Matt Sloan (195) pinned their man. On Saturday at home, the Bears lost to Roseville 54-12, with Kolstad and Nathanson getting pins. The Bears beat North St. Paul 48-24, with pins from Kolstad, Sloan, Tommy Yoshida (220) and Dimitri Harris (285), plus forfeits.

Bears clip Irondale in boys hoops opener White Bear Lake boys basketball won its opener over Irondale 63-58, led by sophomore Jack Janicki with 28 points, on Friday evening at Irondale. Janicki also logged 11 rebounds, seven steals and four assists.

Kanye Raheem notched 16 points, five rebounds and four steals. Jack Misgen chipped in 10 points, Will Forsythe eight rebounds, and Alex Lockwood five points and tenacious defense. Marco Lapanta led Irondale with 15 points. About playing their first game wearing masks, coach Keith Lockwood said, “I believe playing with the masks takes its toll on our players' stamina, but it is a level playing ground with everyone required to wear them.”

Bears lose girls hockey opener to Mustangs White Bear Lake lost its season opener to Mounds View 2-0 at home Saturday, giving up two goals in the third period. Goalie Maya Martson stopped 29 of 31 Mustang shots. Mounds View’s Abbie Thompson rejected all 29 by the Bears.

Bear girls on target, rout Irondale in opener Hot shooting in the first half launched White Bear Lake girls basketball to a 78-36 win over Irondale in the

Will Underwood led with 30 points as Mahtomedi opened the boys basketball season with a 79-66 conquest of St. Thomas Academy on Friday evening in Mendota Heights. Underwood, sophomore guard, also snagged six rebounds. John Schaefer delivered 18 points and 13 rebounds, and Johnny Devore snagged 12 rebounds, each in their first varsity start. Kyle Oswald sank 15 points (two 3-pointers) and Ryan Maule eight.

“It was very exciting for everyone getting back on the court,” coach Keith Newman said. About the masks mandated this year, he said, “The players are getting more used to the masks, but the pace of the game — with St. Thomas pressing throughout — made bringing subs in quicker and more often a new reality.” Michael Kirchner led the Cadets with 18 points.

Mahtomedi girls top Tartan 67-28 in opener Twelve players scored for Mahtomedi as the Zephyrs cruised past Tartan 67-28 in the season opener at home Friday evening. Zoie Centers led with 21 points, shooting 7-for-10. Zoey Washington added 12 and Sonya Potthoff 10.

Zephyr girl skaters lose opener to Packers Mahtomedi lost its girls hockey opener to South St. Paul 3-1 on Friday evening at St. Croix Rec Center in Stillwater. The Packers outshot Mahtomedi 30-18 and scored on a power play and short-handed to take a 3-0 lead. Karen Miller scored for the Zephyrs with five minutes left in the game.

Zephyr wrestlers start 0-3, face two No. 1 teams The Mahtomedi wrestlers were humbled by a pair of No.1 ranked teams while also losing by a point to neighbor White Bear Lake to open the season. The Zephyrs lost to Class AAA’s top-ranked Stillwater 78-6 Thursday at home, and to Class AA’s No. 1 ranked Simley 81-0 there Saturday. They lost to the Bears 31-30 Thursday.

“Our schedule gave us perhaps the toughest start we have had at Mahtomedi,” coach Matt Oswald said. “I have a young squad this year so they are getting exposed to high level wrestling right away.” The lone win against Stillwater was a pin by sophomore JP Johnson at heavyweight. Against the Bears, the Zephyrs got pins by Hayden Schaefer at 132, Hunter Wood (first year wrestler) at 160, Ian Wilsey at 182, Erik Poppelman at 220, and Johnson at heavyweight. The highlight against Simley was No. 8 ranked Wilson battling No. 6 Landon DuVal, who led 5-4 when the two battled for a takedown in the third period and DuVal came out on top.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE — Coronavirus has been unlike anything Cerenity Senior Care’s Peg Black has seen in her 46 years on staff.

“COVID-19 is the worst thing I’ve ever seen,” said Black, Cerenity’s director of community development.

The care center managed to keep the virus away until fall 2020. “Then there were one or two cases, then eight and pretty soon, it was through the whole building,” Black recalled. The last two months of the year, the virus hit the facility hard.

“Everyone was confined to their room; families couldn’t visit. We were short staffed because people were out with COVID. It was a crummy Christmas; just like all of 2020,” stated Black.

Her 99-year-old mother, a Cerenity resident, got the virus right after Thanksgiving. She is recovering slowly, according to Black, and spends more time in bed. “Everything tastes terrible to her, even her favorite — corned beef on rye — so she’s not eating enough, which makes it hard.”

The good news is that everyone at Cerenity received their first dose of vaccine recently and the second shot is scheduled for Jan. 26. “We’re all anxious to have that done,” Black said.

Almost all the residents in long-term care got COVID, and half the staff.

Testing that was a once-a-week mandate became twice a week, with an exorbitant cost. According to Black, the center was spending $80,000 a week when testing was at its peak.

A second-floor transitional care unit was also remodeled to take only COVID patients.

The mood of staff during those dark days was “a constant state of grief,” Black said. “It has been difficult for our staff and families who lost loved ones. It’s been quite the ordeal.”

Three employees were hospitalized.

Some said it was the sickest they’ve ever been, and some said it felt like a bad case of the flu. Black tested positive in November, quarantined at home for 14 days, but was asymptomatic. “I was a lucky one,” Black said. “If I wasn’t tested, I wouldn’t have known I was positive. It’s the goofiest dang virus.”

The senior staffer is optimistic the worst is behind them.

“We are in our second week with no positive cases, and no one is in our COVID unit,” Black said last week.

“We are focusing on being able to admit new people and recover financially, mentally and spiritually. The vaccine is giving us hope of a more normal life here at Cerenity.”

Another bit of good news: The city plans to give Cerenity a $10,000 grant retroactively from its COVID relief fund. Calling the last couple months “tragic” for the care center, City Manager Ellen Hiniker informed council members Jan. 12.

“Cerenity did not participate in the first round of grants, as they qualified for other monies targeted for hospitals,” said Hiniker, explaining why the grant would be retroactive.

“However, they have experienced significant revenue loss due to COVID patient care after the second wave hit in November.”

Staff plans to bring the recommendation forward at the next council meeting.

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Towering bear makes calendar The city of White Bear Lake’s newly painted Centerville Road water tower landed sixth place in a “Tank of the Year” contest sponsored by Tnemec Company, earning a spot in the company’s 2021 calendar. The tower was designed by City Council member and graphic designer Dan Jones. Nearly 300 water tanks were nominated and more than 20,000 votes cast online from across the United States and Canada.

Vaccine pilot program launched Gov. Tim Walz announced Minnesota is launching a COVID-19 vaccine pilot program, partnering with local public health and school districts. These sites will initially serve adults 65 years of age or older, as well as prekindergarten through grade 12 educators, school staff, and child care workers. The community vaccination pilot program will be the foundation for mass vaccination clinics in Minnesota communities once the federal government increases vaccine supply. The nine pilot sites will launch this week with a small number of doses for eligible Minnesotans.

The announcement expands the priority populations eligible for a vaccine right now. Additional details on Phase 1b are dependent on decisions to be made by the federal government and will be available in the weeks ahead.

Vaccine-eligible Minnesotans can get a shot as supplies allow through either their healthcare provider or the pilot community vaccination sites. Regardless of location, appointments are required. Minnesotans are should not visit a healthcare provider or pilot site unless they have an appointment.

In consultation with state officials, healthcare providers are developing systems to let their 65-or-older patients know when they can start making appointments for a vaccine. Providers will contact patients with this information – people should not contact their providers directly.

Eligible Minnesotans will be able to schedule an appointment at one of the nine pilot sites, which will begin offering vaccines on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of this week. More information and appointment scheduling is available at mn.gov/vaccine.

There is a very limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine in Minnesota, and a small number of doses and appointments available at the pilot sites. All Minnesotans are encouraged to remain patient as more vaccine arrives in the weeks and months ahead.

“These new state sites will immediately provide more vaccines to some Minnesotans who are eligible for their shot,” said Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm. “More importantly, this pilot program will help Minnesota continue to build up a broad and multi-channel vaccine distribution system with our local public health, healthcare, and pharmacy partners for vaccine access once the federal government begins shipping a higher volume of doses.

Not every Minnesotan can get the vaccine right now, but we will be ready to give a shot to everyone who needs one once we have more doses on hand.”

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