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Sailing school starts late, pledges safe environment

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Sailors don’t have quite as much control of their outcomes as athletes in other sports do, but that’s OK with Kate Cox, who runs the local sailing school.

“What I love most about racing, and sailing in general, is the feeling that whatever happens isn’t always up to you,” she reflects. “You can only

control the race up to a certain point; beyond that, it’s Nature’s call.

“It makes you feel connected to the wind, water, weather, whatever is going on above.”

Even better, she said, is sharing the experience with your crew or skipper, usually a close friend or family member. Connection, to nature and your SEE SAILING SCHOOL, PAGE 11

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Racheal and Jeff Loeks sport their T-shirts with the message “Most People are Good.”

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Scenic Lake Links Trail bridge crossing Water flows under a covered bridge as a group of bicyclists travel along the Lake Links Trail in Mahtomedi. Members of the Lake Links Association have been working with state, county and city officials to complete remaining segments of a trail system to enable bicyclists to safely navigate around the perimeter of White Bear Lake. Organizers have scheduled the 4th Annual Lake Links Ride Around the Lake for Saturday, July 18. According to the lakelinks.net website, this year’s event will feature physical distancing and live updates on progress and plans along the route. Riders with smartphones will also be able to take part in a live demonstration of the new Mahtomedi history spur web-based phone app.

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Jeff Loeks believes in the power of a T-shirt.

When a woman he knew in hospice care passed away, her children told Loeks their mother wanted him to have $1,000 for his Special Teams Charity. The dying woman appreciated the work Loeks and wife Racheal were doing to help the homeless, among other causes.

So the White Bear Township couple put their head (and hearts) together and decided to spend the money on T-shirts. The simple message: “Most people are good.”

It’s the very same message his adoptive father preaches to his congregation in north Minneapolis and one that has stayed with Loeks. His adoptive parents, by the way, are African American.

“We want people to realize that we really don’t hate each other. That people are good, especially people in law enforcement and health care who are truly making a difference,” maintained Loeks, a former emergency room technician who now works security at Regions Hospital.

When the shirts were delivered, the first thing Loeks did was return to his old neighborhood to give one to a woman buy-

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“Torg” Long time White Bear Lake resident Donald R. “Torg” Torgerson, 83, died of dementia July 7, 2020, at Keystone Place at LaValle Fields in Hugo, Minnesota.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Susan; son Todd Torgerson; twins Scott Torgerson and Sonia Ginnell; daughter, Lori Pettine; ten grandchildren; and step-brothers John, Eric, and Steve Torgerson.

Donald “Torg” Torgerson was born April 30, 1937, in Long Beach, California, to Robert Smith and Maxine Torgerson.

As the child and step-child of U.S. Army soldiers, Don was raised in post-war Germany and Japan, and Fort Benning, Georgia, prior to his mother settling down in Mason City, Iowa, where he graduated from high school, and met and married the love of his life, Susan Merriman.

Don always had a strong work ethic. One of his favorite sayings was “When the going gets tough, the tough get going!” After his marriage to Susan in 1956, Don first worked at the University of Minnesota as an architectural draftsman for twelve years, while also working evenings in a Minneapolis sporting goods store, to support his growing family. He then shifted to 3M and eventually became a senior technical service representative, traveling throughout the US, Canada, and Latin America, and then extensively across the Asia Pacific theater in support of both 3M’s Green Light Safety Reflectives and Industrial Abrasives Divisions.

Always an avid outdoorsman and conservationist, Torg loved hunting (pheasants, quail, turkey, deer, antelope, elk, and even brown bear (once was enough he said!)), as well as sport shooting with longtime friends, fishing Minnesota’s lakes and streams, and spending many days afield training and competing with his several beloved Labrador retrievers. Torg staunchly supported Pheasants Forever, and was a long time member of the White Bear Lake Park Commission. In retirement, he continued his outdoorsy life, while also adding golf, exercise, and travelling across the states, and even western Europe, to see his children and grandchildren.

Don was definitely a people person who enjoyed meeting and making friends, old and new, conversations on virtually any topic, causes for animals and the outdoors, and supporting his WBL United Methodist church and faith. His family has memories galore, and will always celebrate his life.

His family wishes to extend a special thank you to the outstanding staff in the Sunny Cove memory care unit for their loving care and support to Don. At this time, due to COVID-19 restrictions, no service will be held.

Celebrations

Author events Lake Country Booksellers will host three book signing events on Fridays in July from 10-11:30 a.m. Annette Rugolo will sign copies of her book “Soul Whisperer: Releasing Lost Souls” on July 17; Thomas Rumreich will sign copies of his book “Unholy Communion” on July 24; and Mary Sebesta will sign copies of her Home Renovation Mysteries, “Deadly Flip” and “Fatal Flip,” on July 31. Lake Country Booksellers is located at 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake.

Enjoy the ‘Taste of White Bear Lake’ all summer The White Bear Rotary is offering passports to its annual fundraiser, Taste of White Bear Lake, a summerlong celebration of local restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops and other vendors. Passport holders will have access to free signature items, coupons and special promotions by restaurants and other local businesses now through Labor Day. Passports are $40 and will be mailed within five days of payment. Each passport will also provide admission to a celebratory event at Pine Tree Apple Orchard on Sept.

12. For a list of participating restaurants and to purchase a passport, visit tasteofwhitebearlake.com.

History programs online The White Bear Lake Area Historical Society will begin presenting its historical programs typically held at the White Bear Lake library in an online format. The first is “Washington Avenue: Then & Now,” where participants will see images and hear stories about White Bear's business district through the years at 6 p.m.

Monday, July 27. Programs are free and use Zoom. Register in advance at rclreads.bibliocommons.com/events.

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Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kimball of Hugo, MN announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Erin A. Kimball to Dylan G. Rehnke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Rehnke of Sartell, MN on August 29, 2020 at St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel, St. Paul, MN. Celebrant will be Father Daniel Bodin of St. Peter’s, Forest Lake, MN.

Pick up a complimentary cup of coffee curbside at the Pillars of White Bear Lake between 7:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Wednesday, July 23, and make a donation to the Walk to End Alzheimers.

The Nooks and Crannies tours at the Washington County Historic Courthouse in Stillwater are happen-

ing the first Saturday of the month now through October.

Explore the areas of the Historic Courthouse that are typically closed off to the public, including the basement and dome, and step inside the 1870s jail that housed women and juveniles. The history exhibits will be open for viewing at visitors’ own pace.

Tours are limited to six people to ensure proper social distancing, and face masks are highly encouraged.

The cost is $10 per person, ages 8-plus.

Reserve by calling 651-275-7075 or online on the Washington County website at co.washington.mn.us/ hc; Reservations are nonrefundable within 14 days of the program date.

Opera livestreamed Operatunity Theatre, a local opera company based in Stillwater, announces its second annual “Opera on the River” concert, which will be livestreamed from a private backyard overlooking downtown Stillwater on Saturday, Aug. 1. Concert headliners include Stillwater native Jack Swanson, an up-and-coming international opera star. Swanson was scheduled to star in Minnesota Opera’s premiere of “Edward Tulane,” an opera based on Kate DiCamillo’s book “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane,” before it was canceled due to COVID-19.

More information can be found at operatunitytheatre.org/ootr2020.

Other events: • White Bear Lake Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, Clark Street, between Second and Fourth Streets, White Bear Lake • Vadnais Heights Farmers Market: 2-6 p.m. Wednesdays, People's Bank, 3585 Highway 61, Vadnais Heights • Lake Links Bike Around the Lake: 8:45 a.m. Saturday, July 18, West Park, 2350 11th Street, White Bear Lake • Vocality Concert: 3 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 4671 Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake • Movie in the Park: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, Polar Lakes Park, 1280 Hammond Road, White Bear Township

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ecently I heard a new term – “COVID puppy.” One interesting thing that has come from the COVID-19 pandemic is the surge in pet ownership. We have several friends who got puppies this spring.

Some had been considering getting a puppy and figured it was a good time because they were working from home and had extra time to take it on. Or, perhaps the quarantine made people realize the importance of family, and what a better way to bring more joy to a family than to get a dog? From what I hear, the Humane Society has been busier than ever, and breeders have long waiting lists for puppies.

Unfortunately, we lost our Publisher’s family dog a few weeks ago.

Our beloved west highland View terrier, Molly, became sick gastrointestinal issues Carter Johnson with in January. We tried various treatments and different prescribed foods, which seemed to help for a little while, but then didn’t. She had just turned 10 in May, so it was a shock. We had hoped to have several more years with her.

It is devastating to lose a pet, as they are so much a part of our lives. We had not done all of our homework or preparation when we went “just to look” at a litter of westies on a farm in Clear Lake, Wisconsin all those years ago. Of course we left with Molly, which was a lifechanging decision we’ve never regretted.

Molly was fully a member of our family.

Westies are known for thinking they’re people. She defi nitely thought herself equal with our two kids, if not a step above. The kids sometimes wondered if we liked the dog better.

Molly brought us joy and entertainment.

She had an independent streak and a big personality - training was admittedly a major challenge. We brought her to training early on at Katie’s K-9 in Hugo. Katie took one look at her and told us, “Good luck with that one.” She wanted to be with us all the time. She was my companion whenever I worked on a project.

She loved the water and wouldn’t hesitate to jump in the lake for a swim or hop on the paddle board. She even went tubing a few times with the kids.

I take some solace in my belief that despite being ill, Molly had some of the best days of her life this spring during the quarantine. Everyone was home and she got tons of attention, walks and boat rides. She sat with me all day long as I worked from the front porch. I am thankful we were able to spend that quality time with her. She knew she was loved.

Our hearts go out to anyone who has lost a pet. We are thankful for the local veterinarian and staff who helped care for Molly and helped us get through the end.

Getting a puppy isn’t a decision to be taken lightly. If you’re not sure a dog is right for you, see if you could walk a few dogs in your neighborhood, spend time with a friend’s dog, or even offer to board a dog for the weekend and see how it goes. If you decide a dog is right for you, do your research on various breeds to make sure the breed will fit your family dynamic. Get references from a vet and friends on reputable breeders, or check out the many rescue programs in our area. Watch out for price gouging since demand is so high.

Keep in mind when you get to a point that you go to look at a puppy, you will almost certainly come home with one, so be prepared.

Pets are way more work and expense to raise, train, feed and care for than anyone lets on. But they are worth it.

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OVID–19 has impacted all aspects of our lives, most notably on children’s education. Distance learning was the temporary fall back to continue their education, but we now know it is not working for many kids, families and educators.

In short, kids need to be back in school this fall.

Most educators, parents, and kids agree on this point.

During the past several months, I’ve had many conversations with educators Legislator and parents. What I have learned Lingo about distance learning has Roger been eye-opening.

Chamberlain Educators and parents are concerned and frustrated.

A recent survey conducted by the Minnesota Department of Education showed that 64% of parents want their kids back in school. In addition, almost 53% said they had a bad or very bad experience with distance learning.

While there have been some issues with internet access for kids, most of that has been

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mitigated and we now have the information to fully address that issue. Some educators have said up to 30% of kids had not regularly logged into class sessions. And as many of us have learned, technology has helped but there are limits and only so much you can do via Zoom.

What we intuitively know to be true is supported by science and data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). On July 9, CDC Director Robert Redfield, said, “I’m of the point of view as a public health leader in this nation, that having the schools actually closed is a greater public health threat to the children than having the schools reopen.”

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On June 25, on their website, AAP stated, “The AAP strongly advocates that all policy considerations for the coming school year should start with the goal of having students

physically present in school. The importance of in-person learning is well-documented, and there is already evidence of the negative impacts on children because of school closures in the spring of 2020.”

Regarding health concerns, CDC Director Redfield added, “I don’t think we should go overboard in trying to develop a system that doesn’t recognize the reality that this virus really is relatively benign to those of us that are under the age of 20.”

That said, we understand we need to protect the vulnerable and those with underlying conditions. With that in mind, we must be flexible, one size does not fit all. Local leaders need to be empowered to make decisions that best meet the needs of their community.

At the Legislature, we will support families and local school officials. We will propose using existing COVID money to support schools and families during the transition back to full-time in classroom education.

For the well-being of our kids, we must move back towards normalcy. Kids need to be back in school, back in the classroom, back with their friends.

Sen. Roger Chamberlain can be reached at 651-926-1253 or sen.roger.chamberlain@senate.mn

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Require masks at grocery stores When I am out and about in the White Bear Lake area, for the most part, I am heartened by the number of people wearing masks in an effort to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

In Roseville over the weekend, I observed the same thing, and a number of stores there required patrons to wear masks. The one place where I observe a huge range of mask-wearers is in White Bear grocery stores.

This is one place where we tend to spend more time, looking for things on shelves, waiting in check-out lines, etc. and also one place where shoppers tend to dismiss social distancing in an effort to grab something off of the shelf. I am surprised that grocery stores do not require masks. In other states such as New Jersey and Illinois, wearing masks in grocery stores is mandatory statewide.

In Ramsey County, we have done an excellent job of stemming the pandemic. According to one of the New York Times data maps available online, which shows county-by-county data, Ramsey County has reached minimum to no growth in cases, which is heartening. If we could rely on more consistent mitigation measures, we could ensure that we defeat this virus in our county and maintain low to no growth in the weeks and months ahead. I hope your readers will consider that wearing a mask keeps others safe, which ultimately keeps them safe, too.

Brenda Sussna White Bear Lake

Thanks for positive editorials A big thank you Neal Philastre, Jerry Freeman and Thomas J. Biggs, M.D. for their editorials in the July 1 issue of the “White Bear/Vadnais Heights Press.”

Their letters on “Education is the foundation,” “Explore your belief system” and “Racism versus black-and-white responsibility” gave me a feeling of hope.

It’s nice to see some common sense applied to the problems of today. Thank you also to Press Publications for printing their editorials.

Bill Kolesar White Bear Lake

Oppose high-density housing The lead story in the July 1 White Bear Press titled "Property on County Road E catching developer's eye" was interesting but incomplete. The article states that there is an agreement in place for Inverwood LLC to purchase the property from Rockpoint Church. What is not included in the article is what Inverwood LLC is planning to

do with the property. Based on the information provided at the neighborhood meeting on June 2, 2020, Inverwood LLC is requesting an amendment to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan to change the future land use designation of the site from its existing guidance to a Neighborhood Mixed-Use designation.

This change would allow Inverwood LLC to develop high-density housing at this site.

The Inverwood LLC concept plan provided at the meeting indicated development of a 180-unit, high-density housing complex that would replace the White Bear Public School, playground and sports field currently on the site. It is estimated that the high-density housing complex would increase traffic in the area by approximately 360 cars per day. It is also worth noting that a large apartment complex already exists across the street from the site behind the US Bank branch office, and another apartment complex exists less than a block away from the site at the northwest corner of County Road E and Bellaire Avenue.

We raised our children in this White Bear Lake neighborhood and have enjoyed living here for many years. We are opposed to changing the future land use designation of this site to accommodate the development of another high-density housing complex in this area. The negative effect of this high-density housing development would be greatly felt in this neighborhood. We want to keep Level Up Academy's playground, which was recently installed with tax dollars and student fundraisers.

Local soccer and baseball teams use the sports field, as do neighborhood children. Families who attend Level Up Academy want to keep this high-quality White Bear Lake school here!

If you have an opinion on this topic, please contact Mayor Jo Emerson at: mayor@whitebearlake.org and Community Development Director Anne Kane at: akane@whitebearlake.org.

John and Diane Noll White Bear Lake

In defense of Sen. Chamberlain Sen. Roger Chamberlain (District 38) shared a June 17 tweet authored by an American of African descent. It read, “They canceled #AuntJemima.

America is going to continue to act retarded …”

If you read the entire message, the writer was angry he may no longer get to enjoy his favorite syrup. His use of the word “retarded” meant that it’s the kind of action someone, or in this case a company of limited intellectual understanding and awareness, would take. The senator didn’t change the tweet, he

didn’t add any personal embellishments. He simply shared it.

I would also like to point out the woman whose likeness was used for Aunt Jemima died wealthy with the knowledge she delighted many people of all colors at breakfast. She and the brand were truly iconic.

Ms. Jagiella’s claim that the Aunt Jemima brand is racist is total make-believe. Ms. Jagiella is practicing the “cancel culture” tactics of leftism. She is also upset that the senator resisted the urge to comment on the needless death of George Floyd. Excuse me, but Mr. Floyd's death, the rioting and destruction initiated by Black Lives Matter required no additional words or comments.

Sen. Chamberlain is the hardest-working elected representative of the people I have had the privilege of knowing.

I have spoken with the senator and I know with certainty he believes in the power of the human spirit; that somewhere inside all people, the fire of free will and desire for self-determination burns brightly. People want to get back to living their lives; they want to be safe in their communities.

Freedom of speech is a fundamental right. Sometimes it means hearing things we don’t like. The free exchange of ideas always leads to clarity, understanding and sometimes agreement. Let’s end the cancel culture and fake hurt feelings.

Scott Nintzel White Bear Township

Stats back case for Lake Avenue closure Thank you for your fantastic article concerning use of the Lake Avenue Trail. Paragraph two opens with, “An average of 1,140 people a day used the trail …” Wow! A trail that is roughly 10 feet wide is trying to accommodate more than 1,000 people per day. This only confirms what we trail users have already known for a very long time — the trail is grossly overused.

This pitiful 10 feet of width is trying to accommodate hikers ranging from 3- and 4-year-olds just learning to walk to seniors using walkers. But us poky pedestrians are only the tip of the iceberg. There are joggers, baby carriages and strollers, wheelchairs, skateboards, rollerblades, plus the many cyclists who range from tots-on-trikes to those who appear to be in training for the Tour de France.

And then there are what surely must be hundreds of dogs. This overuse has gone well beyond a mere nuisance and has become a public safety issue. There are accidents just waiting to happen.

Meanwhile, the solution is staring us in the face. Close the avenue to motorized vehicles! There is everything to be gained. Let’s

BUSINESS BRIEF Local chef launches virtual cooking classes Matt Ellison, a Birchwood resident who is a professional chef, found a way to get creative amid uncertainties in the restaurant business with the launch of virtual cooking classes.

Browns and Blues, named for the three brown-eyed and three blueeyed Ellison family members, offers three types of classes: customizable, kids and group. In a customizable class, customers consult with Ellison about the dish they want to learn

greatly enhance the enjoyment of the trail, while significantly improving safety. Getting rid of the cars and trucks will transform Lake Avenue into White Bear Lake’s crown jewel. Who knows — maybe eventually 2,000 people per day will be singing its praises!

LaWayne Leno Dellwood

Baby loon congrats Raise a toast and pass out cigars! Babies have been born!

Congratulations to Ellen and Len — and to the loon parents — on a successful hatch on the manmade nest. Your Herculean efforts to place those platforms in the exact spots for the loons have finally paid off. The highlight of my Wednesdays is catching up on the latest installment of the Loon Chronicles. Keep the loon news coming!

Jodene Malmsten White Bear Lake

No barriers to development In the paper today I read that some council members are suggesting to add housing to the art center, because there were a few houses removed for its expansion. If that is the case, with the high school expanding and no doubt removing a few houses, why not add a few apartments on it for homeless students?

While they are at it, maybe the Hanifl Theater could add a few rooms above for traveling actors. The point I am trying to make is they are complicating a simple addition to a blessing in our community.

Just because the demand for more space is needed, don’t attach an anchor to their effort.

Think about it!

James M. Muellner White Bear Lake

Complete projects during school year It just hit me that school should be starting in two months. I have no doubt that many people involved in education at the state and local levels have been meeting to devise ways for school to reopen in September. When do they pull the trigger on opening? What criteria will require closure if the virus spreads through the district? I imagine it must seem overwhelming.

How do children get safely bused to school? Is the classroom safe? Do we avoid the lunchroom? Yikes, what about bathrooms? What kind of training must we give our teachers before classes start? Will the day be filled with COVID protocol instead of learning? Will staggered days and hours make it nearly impossible for parents to go back to work?

What a difficult time this is.

Cases are skyrocketing in parts of the country. We are not going to be out of the woods anytime soon.

I had a crazy thought, possibly unworkable, and I have no expertise whatsoever. What if the White Bear school district decided to take a year to do all the projects approved by the voters last year? Get the school built and do all the upgrades so desperately needed in the other facilities. Make the district modern, safe and ready for this generation of kids to thrive.

And parents will know what to expect. They may find a way to adjust to a regular schedule better than an ever-changing one. Yes, it will be a difficult year. But the other option is also a difficult year.

Oh, but lose a year of learning? I suggest they mean lose a year of testing. Children will learn. They will not turn out stupid because they missed fourth grade. (Abraham Lincoln was largely self-educated.)

Maybe the district could extend school days on each end of summer to make up some loss, because now they will have facilities with air conditioning and ventilation. Some European countries only have six weeks of summer vacation and their children seem fine.

Mary Alice Divine White Bear Lake

Please wear a mask in public As a retired nurse manager, I would like to speak out for the hardworking front-line health care workers who risk their lives and the lives of their families taking care of people who have “the right not to wear a mask” during this international COVID-19 pandemic. It's true you have a right not to wear a mask; however, when COVID hits you (or those you may have exposed to COVID as an asymptomatic carrier), you will likely demand to have your life saved by the medical community. I respect your right to make your choice, but can you respect the fact that you are putting doctors, nurses, nursing assistants, respiratory therapists and their families at grave risk?

Where will you receive quality medical care if you have a heart attack, appendicitis or stroke while these exposed professionals are quarantined or recovering from COVID-19 — or dead? Claiming you have a right to not wear a mask in public seems very short-sighted. I hope that you, your friends and loved ones will survive your self-righteous thinking. Be grateful that health care workers understand the power of wearing a mask while they are caring for you!

Marie Mortek RN, MHA White Bear Township

NAMES IN THE NEWS to prepare and then cook together in a live one-on-one virtual setting. The kids’ class, for children ages 5-16, is structured and paced for the age level of the participants. Group classes, available for 3-10 people, offer an opportunity for family gatherings or team-building activities.

A 17-year veteran of Twin Cities kitchens, Ellison lost his job as culinary director for Bonfire and Axel's restaurants when they permanently closed due to the pandemic.

Visit brownsandblues.com to learn more.

Stillwater named top foodie destination USA Today named Stillwater one of the 10 Best Small Town Food Scenes in the country. For the “2020 USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel award,” a list of 20 nominee towns from across the country with a population under 25,000 was curated by editors and narrowed down over four weeks of online voting by readers. After the results were tallied, Stillwater ranked fifth as a must-visit destination for those who appreciate an excellent variety of food and drink.

Mask-making resident recognized White Bear Lake resident Shirley Bebensee was recognized by the Washington County Board of Commissioners July 7 for making homemade masks to address the COVID-19 pandemic. Bebensee, whose daughter is employed by Washington County, first made 15 masks for members of the county’s Human Resources Department, then donated another 150 masks for county employees. She went on to sew another 200 masks from preassembled kits for Washington County. Recently, she made some “special order” masks for public works crew members when other masks were found to be too small.

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

Vadnais Heights • A vehicle was reported stolen along with a purse containing keys to a house in the 400 block of Vadnais Lake Drive following a burglary at that address early June 29. The resident was alerted at 3:00 a.m. by a loud noise in the kitchen and startled the male intruder, who fled out the garage door. The thief had entered through an open garage door and open house door.

• The next door neighbor of the complainant of the previous sheriff report, located in the 400 block of Vadnais Lake Drive, reported an Apple watch stolen from her vehicle around 3:00 a.m. June 29. The Apple application later located the watch at a house in Minneapolis. The case is under investigation.

• A Northfield man, 33, was arrested June 29 in the 400 block of Vadnais Lake Drive for theft after deputies were dispatched to a theft in progress. The subject had reportedly stolen from 21 people from Vadnais Heights, Little Canada and Lakeland.

• A work bag was reported stolen from a vehicle parked overnight June 29-30 in the 30 block of Bridgewater

Drive after the rear driver side window was smashed in.

• A vehicle belonging to Vera Auto Sales was reported recovered July 1 in the 4200 block of Thornhill Lake, cleared by the White Bear Lake Police Department and returned to its owner.

• A Hastings man, 37, was arrested July 2 on Centerville Road and Greenhaven Drive on a felony drug warrant out of Cottonwood County after he was observed stumbling down the road without shoes and talking about dreams.

• Employees of MGM Wine & Spirits in the 1000 block of Highway 96 reported a series of liquor thefts July 3.

The suspects have been identified and their activities recorded by surveillance photos. The investigation is now active.

• A Stillwater man, 42, was arrested July 3 on Vadnais Blvd. East and Edgerton Street for driving after cancellation due to unsafe behavior after deputies were dispatched to look for two suspects armed with a rifle and scope. No weapons were found on the arrestee.

• A Minneapolis woman reported a purse stolen from her vehicle July 4 while she walked in Sucker Lake Park in the 4500 block of Rice Street. Thieves forced

down the rear passenger window and used the complainant’s credit cards later that day.

White Bear Township • A resident in the 4800 block of Greenhaven Road reported his vehicle’s rear driver side window broken in overnight June 27-28. Nothing was reported taken.

• A White Bear Township man, 45, was cited June 29 in the 5200 block of Latta Street for driving after revocation and no proof of insurance after deputies dispatched on a parking complaint recognized him driving down the street when he wasn’t supposed to be driving. The subject recognized deputies as well, and quickly tried to trade places with his passenger.

• A Burnsville man got his stolen motorcycle back after deputies recovered it abandoned July 1 on Parkway Ponds Lane and White Bear Parkway.

• A resident in the 3900 block of Lakewood Avenue reported her vehicle rummaged through as it was parked in her driveway July 2. Nothing was reported taken.

• A firearm was reported stolen July 2 from an unlocked vehicle in the 3900 block of Effress Road. It was entered into the National Crime Information Center.

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:

Grant • An unidentified motorist was cited June 22 on Manning Avenue N. and McKusick Road N. for stop sign violation and drug paraphernalia possession.

• A purse is missing after a car window was broken in June 22 in the 1000 block of Lincolntown Avenue.

• A Wedgewood Drive resident reported being unable to obtain a driver's license June 22 because another person had obtained an Ohio driver's license in his name.

• A fight was reported June 22 in the 1000 block of Park Avenue.

Mahtomedi • A neighbor dispute over kids in the hallway was reported June 22 at an apartment building on Wildwood Road. After the complainant wrote a letter to the neighbor demanding she explain herself, the neighbor showed up at the complainant's door pounding and name-calling. Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies advised the complainant to take out a harassment restraining order (HRO).

• Teens creating a disturbance in a parking lot on Hallam Avenue S. were reported at 9:44 p.m. June 22. Deputies arriving on scene asked them to leave, and they did.

June 24 reported a neighbor for mowing grass on his property.

• A resident at an unknown address reported receiving a fake email June 24 from Thailand claiming to be from Amazon. The complainant suffered no monetary loss.

• A Wedgewood Drive resident reported his neighbor's lawn service for possibly damaging his sprinkler heads June 25.

The complainant wanted to have the incident on record.

• Items were reported stolen June 25 from a work van in the 2000 block of Briarwood Avenue.

• Residents on Ashley Lane and Dahlia Street on June 23 reported false unemployment insurance claims filed in their names. On June 24, a resident on Pine Street reported the same scam.

• Domestic assault and robbery were reported June 25 on Stillwater Road and East Avenue by a suspect who fled on a bicycle. A Keep Our Kops Safe (KOPS) alert was issued.

• Propane tanks were reported stolen June 24 from Ridge Way.

• A business in the 3000 block of Century Avenue N. on June 26 reported an unknown male for stealing a $2 fountain pop.

• A resident on Wedgewood Drive on

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • A verbal dispute occurred in the 4900 block of Division Avenue June 26; parties were separated.

gree DWI June 27 in the 1800 block of County Road F. • A verbal domestic incident in the 3100 block of McKnight Road was mediated by officers June 28.

• Officers responded to an in-progress theft from an auto June 27 in the 2100 block of Birch Street.

• A person was evicted from a hotel room in the 4900 block of Highway 61 June 28 and later returned and was cited for trespassing.

• Theft of a lawnmower and trailer was reported from a business in the 1300 block of Highway 96 June 27.

• A Craigslist scam occurred in the 2500 block of Oak Court June 29.

Loss was $2,500.

• A resident in the 1900 block of Florence Street reported a neighbor for killing squirrels and dumping them in her yard as ongoing harassment.

• Loose change was taken when a vehicle was rummaged through in the 3500 block of Dell Court N. June 29.

• Theft was reported at a business in the 1400 block of Highway 96 June 27.

• A person passed bad checks at a business in the 4900 block of Long Avenue June 13. Loss totaled more than $800.

• Criminal damage to property was reported in the 1800 block of Birch Street June 27.

• A St. Paul man was cited for misdemeanor damage to property in a domestic dispute that occurred June 27 in the 3500 block of Century Avenue.

• A man was arrested for third-de-

• Mail theft was reported June 29 in the 4500 block of White Bear Parkway.

• A St. Paul woman was arrested in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue June 29 for driving a stolen vehicle and on outstanding warrants.

• A violation of an order for protection occurred in the 1900 block of Cedar Avenue June 29.

• A domestic incident was reported in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road June 30.

• Mail theft was reported June 30 in the 3700 block of Highland Avenue.

• A male FedEx employee was cited June 27 at his now former place of employment on Long Lake Road for assault after he hit a manager in the face over a paycheck. The male admitted to the deed and was “trespassed” from the property.

• A female boat passenger was issued a written warning at 8:04 p.m. June 27 on White Bear Lake for riding on the transom while the boat was underway.

Pine Springs • Property related to a theft from Skyline Cleaners was reported found June 22 in the 7000 block of 64th Street N. • A resident on Paddington Road on June 24 reported a construction company for damaging his lawn. After the complainant made contact with the business owner over the damage, deputies were no longer needed.

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF • Officers responded to a complaint of construction equipment blocking the road near Ninth Street and Johnson Avenue June 30.

• Checks were stolen from a mailbox in the 3800 block of Cranbrook Avenue June 30.

• A suspect under the influence of a narcotic caused a multiple vehicle crash near Otter Lake Road and Highway 96 June 30, then fled the scene on foot.

• A man was arrested for DWI and an illegal firearm in the 1800 block of Florence Street June 30.

• A man was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop at White Bear Parkway and Highway 96 July 1.

• A car window was smashed overnight and items stolen in the 4000 block of Bellaire Avenue July 1.

• A disturbance at a business in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road was reported July 1, and the party was asked not to return.

• Officers responded to a narcotics complaint in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue July 1.

• A man was arrested for a domestic abuse no-contact order violation in the 3900 block of Linden Street July 1.

Mail theft suspect charged A 33 year-old Northfield man has been charged with felony mail theft, an offense that carries a maximum sentence of three years in prison and/ or a $5,000 fine; motor vehicle theft, an offense that carries up to five years in jail and/or a $10,000 fine; and fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle, an offense carrying up to three years and one day in prison and/or a $5,000 fine.

During the afternoon of June 29, Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to Vadnais Lake Drive about a male who was reportedly stealing mail while driving a red Monte Carlo without plates. A witness on the street said he saw the suspect drive slowly by his house and stop at four nearby mailboxes. The suspect allegedly opened the mailboxes, reached in with his gloved hand and removed mail from at least one of the mailboxes.

When deputies arrived on scene and activated emergency lights, the suspect tried to flee by putting his car in reverse and accelerating eastward. Unfortunately for him, he hit a pine tree and couldn't move the vehicle.

A pile of mail belonging to 21 people from 16 different addresses was discovered on the front passenger seat. Also found was a bag containing flashlights, a window breaker and empty wallets.

A small black case containing gift cards and credit cards with different names was also found in the vehicle the suspect drove. The car's license plates were found under the front seat.

The Monte Carlo driven by the suspect had been reported stolen out of St. Paul after its owner had accidentally left the keys to her car on the floorboard.

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Chevalier moved, Schwartz seconded, approval of Policy 713-Student AcWLYLW\ $FFRXQWLQJ 5ROO &DOO 9RWH &KHYDOLHU $\H 'RQRYDQ $\H 0F*UDZ $\H 6FKZDUW] $\H 6WRXW $\H 3D\QH $\H &DUULHG & $SSURYDO RI WKH 0DKWRPHGL 3XEOLF 6FKRROV 6WXGHQW DQG )DPLO\ +DQGERRN 6XSHULQWHQdent Barbara Duffrin recommended approval of the 2020-2021 Mahtomedi 3XEOLF 6FKRROV 6WXGHQW DQG )DPLO\ +DQGERRN 6FKRRO %RDUG 'LUHFWRU .HYLQ Donovan suggested enhancing the Mahtomedi Public Schools NondiscrimiQDWLRQ 3ROLF\ LQ UHJDUGV WR HTXLW\ LQFOXVLRQ DQG VRFLDO MXVWLFH 6XSHULQWHQGHQW 'XIIULQ VWDWHG WKH KDQGERRN LV LQ HOHFWURQLF IRUP WR DOORZ IRU FKDQJHV $Q\ changes will be brought to the board for approval. Schwartz moved, Chevalier seconded, approval of the 2020-2021 Mahtomedi Public Schools Student and )DPLO\ +DQGERRN 5ROO &DOO 9RWH &KHYDOLHU $\H 'RQRYDQ $\H 0F*UDZ $\H 6FKZDUW] $\H 6WRXW $\H 3D\QH $\H &DUULHG ' $SSURYDO RI WKH /RQJ 7HUP )DFLOLWLHV 0DLQWHQDQFH /7)0 7HQ <HDU 3ODQ -HII 3ULHVV 'LUHFWRU RI Finance and Operations, requested approval of the LTFM Ten Year Expenditure Plan. Approval ensures participation in the LTFM program and the inclusion of the program on the Payable 2021 tax levy, with estimated funding of $1,308,820 for the 2021-2022 School Year. Donovan moved, McGraw seconded, approval of the Long Term Facilities Maintenance Ten Year Plan. Roll &DOO 9RWH &KHYDOLHU $\H 'RQRYDQ $\H 0F*UDZ $\H 6FKZDUW] $\H 6WRXW $\H 3D\QH $\H &DUULHG 7KH /7)0 7HQ <HDU 3ODQ ZLOO EH VXEPLWWHG WR 0'( ( $SSURYDO RI WKH 1 ( 0HWUR ,QWHUPHGLDWH 6FKRRO 'LVWULFW·V /RQJ 7HUP )DFLOLWLHV 0DLQWHQDQFH /7)0 %XGJHW -HII 3ULHVV 'LUHFWRU RI )LQDQFH and Operations, recommended approval of the annual Northeast Metropolitan ,QWHUPHGLDWH 6FKRRO 'LVWULFW ·V /7)0 %XGJHW 5HVROXWLRQ WR DXWKRUL]H WKH 6FKRRO 'LVWULFW OHY\ RI ZLWK 0DKWRPHGL ,6' ·V HVWLPDWHG VKDUH RI IRU Ã&#x20AC;VFDO \HDU &KHYDOLHU PRYHG 'RQRYDQ VHFRQGHG DSSURYDO RI 1 ( 0HWURSROLWDQ ,QWHUPHGLDWH 6FKRRO 'LVWULFW ·V /RQJ 7HUP )DFLOLW\ 0DLQWHQDQFH %XGJHW 5HVROXWLRQ 5ROO &DOO 9RWH &KHYDOLHU $\H Donovan-Aye, McGraw-Aye, Schwartz-Aye, Stout-Aye, Payne-Aye. Carried ) $SSURYDO RI WKH 3UHOLPLQDU\ %XGJHW -HII 3ULHVV 'LUHFWRU RI Finance and Operations, reviewed with the school board members the budget assumptions for enrollment, revenues/expenditures, and the preliminary 2020-2021 budget with a General Fund unassigned fund balance of approxiPDWHO\ 7KH IXQGV WKH VFKRRO ERDUG ZLOO EH DSSURYLQJ DQG WKHLU SURMHFWHG -XQH IXQG EDODQFH DUH *HQHUDO )XQG )RRG 6HUYLFH Fund - $288,825, Community Education Fund - $578,711, Debt Service Fund ,QWHUQDO 6HUYLFH )XQG 23(% 7UXVW )XQG ZLWK D WRWDO IRU DOO IXQGV RI 7KH JUDQG WRWDO SUHOLPLQDU\ EXGJHW UHYHQXHV DUH DQG WKH JUDQG WRWDO SUHOLPLQDU\ EXGJHW H[SHQGLtures are $57,233,233. Chevalier moved, Schwartz seconded, approval of the 3UHOLPLQDU\ %XGJHW 5ROO &DOO 9RWH &KHYDOLHU $\H 'RQRYDQ $\H 0F*UDZ $\H 6FKZDUW] $\H 6WRXW $\H 3D\QH $\H &DUULHG $'-28510(17 'RQRYDQ PRYHG 6WRXW VHFRQGHG DGMRXUQPHQW &DUULHG 0HHWLQJ DGMRXUQHG DW S P 6XEPLWWHG E\ -XOLH 0F*UDZ &OHUN $ IXOO YHUVLRQ RI WKH PLQXWHV DUH DYDLODEOH DW ZZZ PDKWRPHGL N PQ XV Published one time in the White Bear Press on July 15, 2020.

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Athletes try to stay positive about lost 2020 season

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Two pitchers from Mahtomedi were moving up the professional ranks last summer but are sitting out the 2020 season. The entire minor league system was shut down due to the pandemic.

They are Mike Baumann in the Baltimore Orioles chain and Sean Hjelle in the San Francisco Giants chain, both high draft picks.

The Press contacted Baumann recently to see how he’s handling it.

“My reaction was it’s an unfortunate situation for everyone, but I’ve been trying to stay positive and make the most of it,” Baumann said.

“Everyone’s health and safety are the most important things right now. I’m just thankful for all the people who are help-

ing us get through these tough times.”

The 6-4, 225-pound right-hander shared the Orioles’ Jim Palmer Minor League Pitcher of the Year award in 2019 with another player.

He posted a 6-2 record, 2.31 ERA and 65 strikeouts in 70 innings for Bowie in the Eastern League at the Class AA level, after starting the season in Class A and moving up in June. The highlight was his no-hitter with 10 strikeouts against Harrisburg (Pennsylvania) in July.

Drafted in the third round in 2017 after compiling a 16-8 record in three college seasons with Jacksonville (Florida), Baumann has moved up five pro levels and finished 2019 just two rungs below the major leagues.

He reported in February to the Orioles’ minor league camp in Sarasota, Florida.

“I was there for about three weeks

before they sent us home,” said Baumann. “Spring training was going well for everyone. There was a lot of excitement to get games underway, but at the time we were just intra-squadding.”

The NBA abruptly halted its season March 11 after a player tested positive for COVID-19, and the other pro sports and college sports followed suit like dominoes.

“When the news about the NBA came out, we didn’t really know what to expect,” Baumann related. “We just kept going about our business until told otherwise.”

They stayed only through that weekend.

“They shut down the facility and told us to stay around for a couple of days until they knew for sure that they were going to send us home.”

Baumann returned to his college town, Jacksonville, to keep up with workouts and throwing for most of the summer. A few weeks ago, the 2014 MHS graduate returned to his family in Minnesota.

“I was doing workouts in a garage and throwing at a local park. We had Zoom meetings organized by the organization to continue working on development.”

The minor league season was officially canceled June 30. The major league teams finally got on the field to practice in early July after a long labor dispute and are scheduled to start a 60-game season July 23.

Hjelle pitched in the same Eastern League, with Richmond (Virginia) last summer after moving up from Class A in early August. He was drafted by the Giants in the second round after three college seasons with Kentucky.

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than usual water safety duties.

The Public Works Department will install signage indicating that the dock is for lifeguard use only and that CDC guidelines such as social distancing will be expected. Signs will say that if CDC measures are not maintained the beach will be closed.

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A new Wildwood Library is reopening to the public July 20, exactly one year after the old library closed its doors.

The new library will reopen with limited capacity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visitors may enjoy picking up holds, browsing materials and using computers in the new building.

A grand opening celebration is tentatively planned for late August.

The 12,800-square-foot library features a children's room and teen space, a patio, a meeting room, three small study rooms and space for outdoor programs. It was also built with accessibility improvements, greater energy efficiency and an upgraded layout to improve staff efficiency. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The new Wildwood Library is an investment in the health and well-being of our community,â&#x20AC;? said Washington County Commissioner Stan Karwoski, District 2. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The library will be a beautiful space for our residents to gather, learn and grow.â&#x20AC;?

The former building, which had been built in 1990, needed substantial repairs and upgrades. In July 2019, county commissioners approved contracts to rebuild the library completely. Construction began in August. A portion of the project included storm drainage improvements funded in partnership with the city of Mahtomedi.

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Washington County Building Services staff members install solar charging stations outside the new Wildwood Library last week in preparation for the scheduled July 20 reopening of the facility.

"The new Wildwood Library is designed to meet the future needs of residents while also honoring and celebrating its historic connections with surrounding communities," said Commissioner Fran Miron, District 1.

Wildwood Library will initially reopen with the following modified hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and noon to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

For more information, see WashCoLib.org/Future.

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SAILING SCHOOL: Teaches lifelong lessons FROM PAGE 1

teammates, could be called “the essence of sailing,” she mused.

The White Bear Sailing School (WBBS), in its 64th year connecting kids with boats and the elements, is back in operation as of July 6.

It started a month late due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As with recreation programs, turnout is lower than usual, but the school is confident that it has made sailing safe, and is seeking to add students.

“We wanted to make sure we could properly socially distance and make a safe environment for our sailors before jumping into anything,” said Cox, whose title is waterfront director. “We think we have successfully done so.”

Protocols vary, depending on the class. All classes are held outside (in bad weather, they reschedule or use Zoom); students wear masks while using the pavilion; and boats are washed after each class each day.

To avoid crowding, the school cut adult group lessons along with several youth classes. Instead, several private lesson packages for adults, kids, and families are on offer. The main focus this summer is the racing classes, but the school also has a beginner Opti class for age 10 and up.

“We really don’t have to compromise our sport much to make room for the pandemic,” Cox said. “You can still have a safe and almost riskless summer here while having fun doing the sport.”

Natalie Water Seum, a board member, added, “We’re feeling great about this opportunity for children (and adults) to get outside in a safe and fun environment.”

She also cited “all the lifelong lessons that sailing teaches: responsibility, critical thinking, communication, water safety and quick thinking, just to name a few.”

Cox, who comes from a White Bear Lake sailing family and started at WBSS at age 6, is a graduate of Hobart and William Smith Colleges in New York State, where she had an excellent collegiate career. She was a first-team all-conference skippers as a junior, helped the Herons place third at 2018 nationals in Norfolk, Virginia, and competed at nationals three times.

WBSS is not just for sailors as competitive as herself, she noted.

“If you want to achieve the highest level and become a competitive racer, then that’s totally possible and great; and if you just want to have fun, and be able to sunset cruise around the lake, we can make that happen, too.”

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A WBBS student during a class on White Bear Lake.

Residents not happy over Peterson Road upgrade

Peterson Road in White Bear Township is the last gravel road in the township, and the folks who live along it would just as soon keep it that way. That’s what they told the township board during a public hearing at its July 6 meeting.

“My well and my septic tank work just fine. I don’t need sewer and water, and I don’t want to pay $40,000 for something I don’t need,” was a recurrent comment.

The township is considering a $1.1 million upgrade to the road, which stems off County Road H2 to the north between Centerville Road and I-35E. The project would include a sanitary sewer, water mains, stormwater collection and treatment, curbs and paving for 800-900 feet along the road.

Gravel road maintenance is listed on the town’s website as one reason the project is needed, as it “is different than pavement maintenance and requires special maintenance efforts.” Erosion, the need to add additional gravel surface materials, and traffic generated within

the Three Oaks development are also listed as reasons to pave the road.

Homeowners would be assessed 29% of the total costs: $15,000 for the street, and $12,500 each for the sewer and water mains, for a total of $40,000. The assessment would be amortized over 15 years at 3.5% interest. One woman said the price tag was “exorbitant.”

One man questioned why the township would pave only part of the road. “Why go halfway? Why not pave it all the way so everyone benefits from it?” he asked.

He added that his well and septic tank need repair, so he was in favor of the project.

Residents also questioned the need for a sidewalk on one side of the road.

“What’s with the sidewalk to nowhere?” asked one woman, who said other roads leading from H2 do not have sidewalks.

Township engineer Larry Poppler said eliminating the sidewalk from the project and widening the street from 28 feet to 32 would reduce the cost by 1 to 3%.

Others said paving the road would increase traffic along the street, and they pushed the board to find out who wanted Peterson paved. Board members admitted they wanted to take advantage of extremely low interest rates to put in sewer and water ahead of future development. “Let the developers pay for it, not me,” said one.

Board chair Ed Prudhon lives along Peterson Road. He handed the gavel over to board member Steve Rusek at the beginning of the public hearing and took his turn to speak after the others had finished. He pointed out that the cost of putting in a new well and septic mound is $40,000. “A well can go bad at any time,” he said.

He said he had changed his mind on a couple of things. “The sidewalk was part of the Comprehensive Plan. I see no reason to put that sidewalk in. I do see a reason, as a longtime public safety commission member, you gotta have a little bit wider road. People are going to walk

on the road. They’re going to come down from Pine Tree Hills, they’re going to walk on Peterson, they’re going to walk down Mehegan (Lane). You gotta make allowances for that.”

He said he will probably be affected more than anyone else by the project.

“I’m going to lose 20 x 700 feet of my property just to have that sewer come down my property line, but I’m willing to do that to make sure that my neighbors have sewer.” However, he said, “I can’t believe this improves our properties by $40,000. I can’t get over that number … I think the town can do a little better.”

Attorney Chad Lemmon noted that the township cannot assess more than the project increases the value of the individual properties. The plans will be revised and presented to homeowners at a neighborhood meeting, then brought to the township board for approval.

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Mahtomedi council hears updates from Sheriff’s Office

BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

After months of delay brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic upheaval, Washington County Sheriff Dan Starry stopped by the July 7 meeting conducted by the Mahtomedi City Council via Zoom videoconferencing to touch base and to provide updates.

On hand to provide more information were Chief Deputy Brian Mueller and Commander Doug Anschutz.

At the beginning of his presentation, Starry said he was shocked and sickened to see the video of George Floyd's death, and that it is the mission of his agency to bring peace, trust and comfort. To that end, the goal of the Washington County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) is to serve with fairness, respect and partiality, he said.

“Since 2009, we have trained our staff in crisis intervention (CIT), with 95% of deputies and corrections officers having attended a 40-hour CIT course,” Starry said.

The WCSO is a community-oriented agency and has held some 60 community engagement events throughout the county — including some events in Mahtomedi, he said.

Deputies took part in Coffee With a Cop at the Ox and Crow coffee shop, back-to-school celebrations, Night to Unite, and presentations at local schools, Starry noted.

All contract cities have deputies assigned to them so that their deputies get to know city staff and its citizens, the sheriff said. Deputies generally serve from three to five years, starting and ending each shift in the community they serve. Services spelled out in the contract with Mahtomedi include the support of the entire sheriff's office, such as the investigations and records units.

Deputies serving Mahtomedi, Birchwood, Dellwood, Pine Springs and Willernie work out of an office in the Mahtomedi public works buildings on Lincolntown Avenue.

The contract sergeant for Mahtomedi is Sgt. Brad Marquardt. Marquardt and deputies John Stringer, Carl

Rice, Tyler Jarrett, Ryan Corniea, Joshua Hutchins and Carl Rice comprise the team serving the city.

The WCSO pursues six tasks in Mahtomedi: enforcement projects, such as crosswalk compliance; a special enforcement team and special investigations unit to address community concerns quickly; DWI/traffic patrols; the speed trailer program; stealth speed box deployment; and crime prevention surveys and presentations.

For these services, the city pays $524,682.50 annually.

With its population of 8,294, Mahtomedi enjoys a per capita cost of $63.26. This rate of service compares favorably with the several hundreds of dollars paid per capita by neighboring cities for police coverage, Anschutz said.

In 2019, the WCSO recorded 109 serious crimes in Mahtomedi; 83 were thefts. During that same year in Mahtomedi, the WCSO saw a total of 5,247 calls for service. More than half, or 3,267 of them, were categorized as incidents. The WCSO issued 141 citations in 2019 in Mahtomedi, compared with 272 in 2018 and 395 in 2017.

The most dangerous intersection in Mahtomedi in 2019 was Hilton Trail and Stillwater Road, where six accidents took place.

“We are proud to be in Mahtomedi,” Starry said.

In other action, the council: • After discussing the septic system at 240 Dwinnell Ave., directed city staff to work with the property owner to eventually sell a portion of adjacent city-owned property to him, according to the drawing submitted by the landowner. The property owner hopes to acquire the city-owned land on which to build a new septic system, because his current system is non-compliant. The topography of his existing property doesn't allow for construction of a new compliant system.

Legal details of the sale will be worked out during negotiations.

• Discussed options to make Mahtomedi beaches safer (see separate brief).

• Approved the 2020-22 audit proposal from CliftonLar-

sonAllen. Fees will increase by 3.65%, or $1,350, for 2020, and then increase by 1.36%, or $525, for 2021 and 2022.

• Appointed election judges for the Aug. 11 primary election and Nov. 3 general election. Mahtomedi will have two precincts: Precinct 1 at the District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave., and Precinct 2 at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road.

• Rescheduled the Aug. 4 council meeting to Monday, Aug. 3, because of a conflict with National Night Out on Tuesday, and rescheduled the Oct. 6 council meeting to Monday, Oct. 5.

• Approved a request for a one-year extension of a conditional use permit (CUP) at 124 Juniper St., issued in June 2018. The CUP was granted to permit an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to be built on the property.

Council granted the first one-year extension when it issued the CUP in 2018. Work on the ADU has yet to begin, which triggered the need for the additional extension.

• Hired four paid, on-call firefighter/EMT's contingent on the successful completion of the required psychological and physical assessments and background check.

• Passed a resolution declaring the sufficiency of petition and setting a public hearing on the proposed vacation of a street easement and drainage and utility easement. Residents at 170 Bevins Lane and 175 Bevins Lane requested the vacation of the two easements. The city recently awarded a contract for public sewer and water to be installed in this area, so the easements were no longer needed. The public hearing on the proposed vacation will be held at 7 p.m. July 21 at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road and via Zoom at 1-312-62966799, meeting ID# 845 7597 4156, password 520722.

The council next meets at 7 p.m. Monday, July 21, at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, or by Zoom videoconferencing.

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At left: A sign posted at Mahtomedi Beach reminds visitors to observe physical distancing. The beach reopened last week with COVID-19 safety guidelines, including limiting the maximum capacity at the beach to 100 people.

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The MPUC may either approve or deny the requested changes, in whole or in part, and may approve a lesser or greater increase than was requested for any class or classes of service.

The MPUC will likely make its decision on our rate request in the first quarter of 2021. If final rates are lower than interim (temporary) rates, we will refund customers the difference with interest. If final rates are higher than interim rates, we will not charge customers the difference.

If you move before a refund is issued and we cannot find you, your refund may be treated as abandoned property and sent to the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Unclaimed Property Unit. You can check for unclaimed property at www.missingmoney.com. To make sure we can send you any refund owed, please provide a forwarding address when you stop service.

PUBLIC HEARINGS Administrative Law Judge Eric L. Lipman is holding public hearings on the Date Time company’s proposal. Any CenterPoint Energy customer or other person may 1:00 p.m. attend or provide comments at the hearings. You are invited to comment on Tuesday, July 28 the adequacy and quality of CenterPoint Energy’s service, the level of rates Tuesday, July 28 6:00 p.m. or other related matters. You do not need to be represented by an attorney Wednesday, July 29 5:00 p.m. to provide comments during the public hearings. To maintain appropriate physical distancing and prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, public Thursday, July 30 6:00 p.m. hearings will be held remotely (over the telephone for audio and over the internet for video). The hearings will begin at their scheduled time and adjourn after everyone has had an opportunity to share comments.

Bad weather? Find out if a hearing is canceled – call (toll free) 855-731-6208 or 651-201-2213 or visit mn.gov/puc.

You can participate in the hearing over the telephone. Or you can watch the hearing (without sound) over the internet. To see the public hearing panelists, and hear what they are saying, you must join the public hearing using both the telephone connection and the internet link. The video on the internet does not include sound from the public hearing.

To listen to the hearing and to be able to provide your verbal comments, follow the directions below to access the hearing over the telephone.

If you are interested in providing verbal comments on the proposed rate increase during the public hearing, you must join the hearing by telephone.

JOIN BY TELEPHONE An operator will assist you.

To watch the hearing over the internet on a computer or smartphone, follow the directions below (video only – no audio).

Date

Time Call Information

July 28, 2020 1 pm Phone: (866) 609-6127

Conference ID: 9995165

July 28, 2020 6 pm Phone: (866) 609-6127

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July 29, 2020 5 pm Phone: (866) 609-6127

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Navigate on your computer to: https://minnesota.webex.com If you wish to watch the video stream with audio, you will need to join by both phone and internet. Written comments may also be submitted during the comment period after the hearing. Follow the instructions below in this notice.

Please contact Charley Bruce at 651-201-2251 or charley.bruce@state.mn.us if you have questions on how to participate or have trouble accessing the public hearing using telephone or internet.

AFSA Open House Academy for Sciences & Agriculture (AFSA) will host a virtual open house for prospective families of students in grades K-12 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. July 16.

Staff will answer questions in a town hall format. Go to afsahighschool.com for login information.

The table below shows the effect of both the interim and proposed rate changes on monthly bills for residential, commercial and industrial customers with average natural gas use.

Customer Type (usage in therms)

Avg monthly usage in therms

Avg Avg monthly monthly bill: bill: current interim rates rates

Avg monthly bill: proposed rates

Residential 75

$55

$59

$60

Commercial/Industrial - up to 1,500/year

69

$57

$61

$63

- 1,500 to 5,000/year

249

$164

$172

$174

- 5,000 or more/year

1,519

$891

$929

$919

Small Volume Dual Fuel Sales Service - up to 120,000/year - 120,000 or more/year

3,896

$1,709

$1,783

$1,752

13,901

$5,861

$6,092

$6,092

$15,796

$15,968

$25,644

$25,804

Large Volume Dual Fuel Sales Service 38,836

$15,298

Large General Firm Sales Service 53,808

$24,796

Demand charge (per Peak Day) 3,490 Note: Figures above are rounded (to the nearest whole number).

EVIDENTIARY HEARINGS Formal evidentiary hearings on CenterPoint Energy’s proposal start on September 9, 2020, and will be held online. The purpose of the evidentiary hearings is to allow CenterPoint Energy, the Minnesota Department of Commerce – Division of Energy Resources, the Minnesota Office of Attorney General – Residential Utilities and Antitrust Division, and parties who have formally joined the contested case to present testimony and to cross-examine each other’s witnesses on the proposed rate increase.

If you wish to formally intervene in this case, as a party to the litigation, please contact Administrative Law Judge Eric L. Lipman, P.O. Box 64620, St. Paul, MN 55164-0620.

TO LEARN MORE CenterPoint Energy’s current and proposed rate schedules are available at: CenterPoint Energy 505 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 612-372-4727 or 800-245-2377 Web: http://www.CenterPointEnergy.com/RateCase Minnesota Department of Commerce 85 7th Place East, Suite 500, St. Paul, MN 55101 Phone: 651-539-1534 Web: https://www.edockets.state.mn.us/EFiling/search.jsp Select (19) in the year field, type (524) in the number field, select Search, and the list of documents will appear on the next page.

Questions about the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission’s review process?

Minnesota Public Utilities Commission 121 7th Place East, Suite 350, St. Paul, MN 55101 Phone: 651-296-0406 or 800-657-3782 Email: consumer.puc@state.mn.us Anyone with hearing or speech disabilities may call through their preferred Telecommunications Relay Service.

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YOU CAN SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS TO THE MINNESOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Comment Period Comments accepted through August 21, 2020, at 4:30 p.m.

• Comments must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the close date.

• Comments received after the comment period closes may not be considered.

Online Comments Visit mn.gov/puc and select the Comments icon on the top menu to go to the Public Comment page, where you will find a list of ways to comment.

U.S. Mail Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, 121 7th Place East, Ste. 350, St. Paul, MN 55101 For assistance in submitting comments, or if you have questions, contact the Commission’s Consumer Affairs Office at: Phone: 651-296-0406 or 800-657-3782 Email: consumer.puc@state.mn.us Be sure to reference Docket Number 19-524 Important: Comments can be reviewed by the public on the MPUC’s website, except in limited circumstances consistent with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. The MPUC does not edit or delete personally identifying information or any other information from comments received.

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Loon Chronicles V: Thank you for sharing White Bear Lake The chicks continue to delight and amaze us during our early morning visits. Their growth and development during the last two weeks is right on schedule. A few days after hatch, the Loon family ventured out of the cove and took up residence in the water ski course on the south side of the bulrushes. The chicks were sitting ducks! A big thank you to Mary Parenteau who passed the news on to her husband Mike and John Redpath. Within hours, Mike, John, and their crew moved the course to a new location, in a different section of the lake. We received a note that the skiers want to see the chicks make it and were happy to help. The Loon family still spends most mornings in the area near the old course. Thank you to all of the Facebook posters for sharing the good news and encouraging people to keep an eye out for the chicks.

Thank you to all the mindful boaters for giving the Loon family their space when watching them. It truly takes a village. The chicks are now receiving fish deliveries from their parents with ease, often on the first pass. The chicks are diving on their own and soon will be catching their own fish. Those sweet days of riding on their parents’ backs are over because the chicks are too big. After countless hours of watching their parents preen and trying to stay cool in the heat, the chicks have mastered their foot waggles and wing flaps. Preening is still a work in progress. We hope that this bit of good news brings you some comfort and puts a smile on your face in these challenging times.

THE LOON CHICKS ARE THRIVING. THEY ARE NOW TOO BIG TO RIDE ON THEIR PARENTS’ BACKS AND ARE TAKING INSTRUCTION FROM THEIR PARENTS ON HOW TO DIVE, PREEN, FISH, WAGGLE THEIR FEET, AND FLAP THEIR TINY WINGS.

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Online worship is available at saintandrews.org Saturday at 5 p.m.

(Contemporary)

Sunday at 9 a.m.

(Traditional)

Sunday at 10:15 a.m.

(Contemporary)

Sunday at 4 p.m.

CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X 3878 Highland Avenue White Bear Lake • 651-429-5337 www.churchofstpiusx.org Masses: Mon.-Fri. 8 am • Wed. 6:30 pm First Sat. 8 am, Sat. 4 pm

(Depot Church in Hugo)

ST. ANDREW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 900 STILLWATER ROAD, MAHTOMEDI WWW.SAINTANDREWS.ORG 651-426-3261

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church

Sun. 8:45am & 10:30am, 7:30pm • Reconciliation: Sat. 3pm

LAKEWOOD WORSHIP CENTER L Sunday School and Fellowship at 9:00 am Family Worship Service at 10:30 am Capt’s Michael & Erin Metzler, Pastors 2080 208 Woodlynn Ave., Maplewood • 651-779-9177

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Masses: Saturday – 5:00 PM Sunday – 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 AM Church 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake Parish Life Center/School 4690 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake

5th and Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake • 651-429-3381 • www.fpcwbl.org

South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church 2480 South Shore Blvd.

White Bear Lake, MN 651-429-4293

OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL

www.stjudeofthelake.org

Monday & Wed-Fri: Mass at 9 a.m.

Wed-Fri: Mass at 96 a.m.

Tuesday: p.m.

Saturday: Mass at 5 p.m.

Sunday: Mass at 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m.

700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi 651-426-3245

Service times are subject to change during the coronavirus crisis. Contact your local church or check church web sites for service time and online service information.

Pastor Bob Gehrke Pastor Dan Bodin

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Traditional Worship Saturday at 5:30 p.m.

Sundays at 8 a.m. in the sanctuary. Contemporary Worship 1st and 3rd Sunday, 9:45 in the Sanctuary.

Lakeside Worship (weather permitting) at 9:45 a.m. the 2nd and 4th Sundays beginning June 14 thru August at Bellaire Lakeside Beach. Bring your lawn chair or blanket.

In event of rain, worship will be held in the sanctuary. www.sstwbl.org

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Saturday Night Music: Radio King/Jeff Leiknes

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August 6

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Music: Garret Mcphae

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August 11 Summer Farmers Market

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August 15 Wine & Cheese Festival

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS AROUND TOWN

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4. Mahtomedi resident Richard Hansen “snapped” a photo of this snapping turtle while walking the path at Katherine Abbott Park. — Submitted

2. Three year old Hayden Jordan poses with a white bear while spending a day with her grandma, Sandy Matzdorf. She commented, “Geez, Grandma your town loves bears!” — Sandy Matzdorf

COVID-19 RELIEF AMOUNTS

Cities across the state are starting to receive funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The CARES Act established the Coronavirus Relief Fund and appropriated $150 billion to the fund. Local governments may be eligible for a share of the federal aid that Minnesota received.

The funds can only be used on COVID-related expenses and must be used by Nov. 15. Any funds that are not spent by that date will then be handed over to the county and, ultimately, the federal government.

Birchwood: Dellwood: Gem Lake: Grant: Mahtomedi: Pine Springs: Vadnais Heights: White Bear Lake: Willernie:

Change to Chill offers virtual well-being and mindfulness classes

3. Members of Parkview UCC participated in the “Stand Up To Racism” peaceful walk on June 27.

— Submitted

1. The Sorenson family on Oakridge Drive in Birchwood won the “Best Decorated House” award during the community’s 4th of July festivities. The decorating contest was one of several activities residents could participate in since the annual parade couldn’t be held this year. — Submitted

Cities receive CARES funding

5. Decorations were spotted on Eugene Street in White Bear Lake Wednesday, July 8. Happy birthday to Jacey. — Carter Johnson

Change to Chill by Allina Health will offer a free virtual well-being and mindfulness series running Thursdays, July 30 through Aug. 27 from 12-12:45 p.m.

This series is designed for both youth and adults who are navigating changes in their routine. Participants will learn new skills and tools

to better manage stress and anxiety so they can lead happier, more resilient lives in a changing environment.

Topics will include: Gratitude: Focusing on the Positive; The Powerful Practice of Self-Care; Staying Connected while Physically Distant; and Mindful Eating.

All classes will be offered live through Zoom meetings. To learn more about the offerings or register, visit changetochill. org/virtual-summer-series.

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summer when they are not receiving school lunches.

Due to a deadline extension, up to 150,000 families have until July 31 to apply for pandemicelectronic benefit transfer, (P-EBT).

The program is for families who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals. Up to $325 per child is available to spend on groceries.

Children may continue to receive meals at COVID-19 emergency food distribution sites, offered by schools and community locations, while receiving P-EBT benefits. For more information, or to access the application, visit mn.p-ebt.org.

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