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BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER WHITE BEAR LAKE — More questions need to be answered before an ordinance is imposed on the sale of edible cannabis products. City Council came to that conclusion and tabled a proposed interim ordinance that places a moratorium on the sale of certain THC products, which became legal July 1. The moratorium gives staff time to research the products and decide if it’s something the city wants to Minnesota’scontrol.new law allows THC products to be sold if certain requirements are met, including that there are not more than 5 mg of THC per dose and 50 mg per package. A purchaser must also be at least 21. There is currently no state-level license required to sell THC products. A moratorium will not stop consumers from buying out of state and having product shipped to White Bear Lake, said a co-owner of Nothing But Hemp, a downtown business that opened in 2019. It will likely force him to close, Steven Brown told council.Brown offered to partner with the city and educate staff and council about the 150 cannabinoids that come from the hemp plant. SEE CITY COUNCIL, PAGE 13
BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER BEAR LAKE — Under different circumstances, a residential irrigation ban would be in effect now that lake level has dropped below 923.5 feet.Municipalities within a 5-mile radius of White Bear Lake that provide water to residences have been informed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that lake levels have dropped below the elevation trigger established by court order. The 2017 order is stayed, however, while municipalities wait for hearings regarding water appropriation permits. “Most, but not all, of these permit holders have requested a contested case hearing, so we are asking them to voluntarily abide by the ban,” said Randall Doneen, DNR section manager for conservation assistance and regula tion. “For those permittees that did not request a contested case hearing, we are informing them of the need to im plement the residential irrigation ban.” When asked for a status update on the hearings, to be held before an admin istrative law judge, Doneen said the process is “going pretty slow.” “The DNR and attorney general’s office are doing what we can to move this along,” Doneen said. “The District Court recently clarified that the resi dential irrigation ban and per capita water use goals were only intended for public water suppliers. With that, some parties are attempting to settle and get removed from the contested case. No one has been removed yet. That has been the most activity as of late.” The list of permit holders contesting changes to their water appropriation include Hugo, Lake Elmo, Lino Lakes, Mahtomedi, North St. Paul, Oakdale, Stillwater, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake and White Bear Township. When the city of White Bear Lake was asked to voluntarily implement the residential irrigation ban, City Manag er Lindy Crawford directed staff to put banned court order at the current lake level. The order is stayed, however, as municipalities contest changes to water appropriation permits.
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Across my desk IAM PLEASED to learn of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline that is now nationwide. 988 is the three-digit phone number to connect directly to the lifeline for crisis care.Too many people experience suicidal crisis or mental health related distress and need care and help. In 2020 alone, the U.S. had one death by suicide every 11 minutes. For people age 10-34 years, suicide is the leading cause of death.This new network consists of more than 200 crisis centers that can help thousands of people overcome crisis situations every day. They are supported by local and state sources as well as the Department of Health and Human Services. Make a note of this number, 988, and have it readily avail able if your family needs it or you need to advise someone else. WITH INTEREST RATES rising, in part due to slow inflation, I am wondering why banks aren’t increasing the interest rates on savings accounts. Maybe it is because they don’t need the money. Consumer savings is a very high number and the banks will continue to make money on our savings. You will have to search far and wide to find rates on savings above 1%.
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USE OF LAKES in Minnesota and Wiscon sin is changing. At one time, in the 1950-60s, water skiing was the most popular sport. The next wave trending was surfboards, saucers, or a saucer with a chair or a five foot ladder. They were all challenges and sports providing enjoyment on the water. More aspects of water sports were possible as the horsepower increased. You see some water skiing on the lakes these days, but it doesn’t seem as prevalent. We see more wake surfing, where the ski boat can take on water in its stern tanks and create a large wake for the surfer. It’s not uncommon for some of the water craft to sell for between $100,000 and $200,000. The boats required for wake surfing also tend to be larger, safer, family friendly-boats. Larger boats can create a bigger wake and the drivers should learn techniques to keep the surf side wave directed toward the center of the lake, along with keeping distance from other boaters. Time will tell if we need more regulations on the lake. Adhering to current laws and common sense should help keep all water sports enthusiasts enjoying the lake. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Publications.Press
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I am offering this response to Patrick Kenny's letter to the editor, published on Aug. 10. Patrick brings to our attention a great question about the rise in carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere. Could it be caused by deforestation around the world? And, in comparison, what is the balance of carbon dioxide emissions from the burning of fossil fuels worldwide? I have also attempted to study this data. There is not enough space in a letter to the editor to share the data here, but I would be glad to share my data with him, any time, at his convenience. I am a retired chemical engineer, and worked in the oleochemicals industry for 45 years and in the biofuels industry for the last 14 years of my career. I would be glad to share the data with Mr. Kenny and anyone else who might be interested. Give me a call any time.
Gary Hukriede White Bear Lake PAID LETTER Laud Legislature's ‘no deal’ I have noticed over the last few weeks the abundance of letters scorching Sen. Chamberlain's (alleged) single-handed scotching of public education's requested raise, which letters thereby seek to raise votes for a political competitor (‘tis the season). The authors seem to be violating a rather generic campaign principle: advertise for your candidate, not the other. To me they were all elevating Sen. Chamberlain to the status of a Minnesota Manchin, one who could halt the agenda of a sitting governor and 200 other legislators. That's a powerful reason to vote for him, not against him, especially if someone were to have serious questions about any of the various aspects of public education. Second, to have questions about public education's fiscal house is not in and of itself anti-education. Bad parenting, questionable policy, incompetent teaching and streaming media drivel are far more powerful negative influences. Many are seeking alternative educational opportunities precisely because of some of these influences, not because of fiscal debates at the AndCapitol.lastly,I laud the Legislature for a "no deal" choice, rather than win/lose or lose/lose (to cite Stephen Covey). I think all Minnesotans prefer win/win. And to quote another sage, "It ain't over ‘til it's over ..." They're still talking at the Capitol, which means, among other things, that the educational budget hasn't been finalized. Mr. Chamberlain may still come through (or the DFL may agree with him), in which case at least some stone-throwers may have some 'splainin' to do. Jim Nash White Bear Lake
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Dennis & Sharon Doffing White Bear Lake Editors note: Tips go directly to carriers Hostage-taking must not feed homegrown prejudice Some short-sighted and mean folks are trying to diminish Brittney Griner’s right to be released from Russian custody. They argue that because she once criticized American-style racism, that somehow she is not entitled now to the full benefits of American citizenship. This is only a warmed-over version of the old canard from the Vietnam era: “America, love it or leave it.” But that has never been, nor should it be, the American way. From the days of the Founders to John Lewis and the march in Selma, Americans have known that our strength is in our inalienable right to dissent—in our unending and enduring ability to seek peaceful change. It is both our birthright and our heritage of freedom in a nation that protects not only its written ideals but the spoken conscience of its citizens. As President Lincoln said, it makes us “the last best hope on Earth” for freedom. We should deny a former KGB Colonel any possible suggestion that Brittney Griner will be abandoned to his kangaroo court verdict and nine long years in a Russian gulag because of her prior stand on racial injustice in her native land. Just think how gratifying it would be to President Putin to see America abandon the very bedrock principle that has allowed our democracy to thrive and endure: the right to dissent andPutindisagree.himself brooks not a murmur of dissent or criticism in his own totalitarian regime. In light of this, we must work to bring Ms. Griner home from Putin’s tyrannical imprisonment—in part because we as Americans not only tolerate dissent, but because we honor it.We need to bring Brittney Griner back home again.
Lisa Wersal Vadnais Heights Electric infrastructurevehicle I’ve seen a number of “opinion pieces” submitted to this section of the paper criticizing voting records of Republican candidates … and I thought it was time give a Votingperspective.onanissue is NOT about virtue signaling. The responsibility of our representatives is to take a holistic view of the issues and the proposed solutions. I know the environment and climate change are hot-button topics right now, but consider the following: Electric vehicles. Everyone’s pushing them as one of many solutions to the climate crisis. “If you don’t vote in line with that agenda, then you must be against it.” That kind of assertion is simply asinine and lacks deeper understanding of the issue. On average, a gas-powered vehicle takes about 10 minutes to fill up at the pump—about six cars per pump per hour. Comparatively, the average battery-powered vehicle takes anywhere from 1 to 2 hours to charge. To offset this impact, it would mean installing a minimum of six charging stations for every gas pump. A normal gas station with 12 pumps would therefore need anywhere from 72 to 144 charging stations to cycle through the same number of cars in the same amount of time, and doesn’t even begin to take into account that the drivers would have to wait for over an hour. Imagine the impact on infrastructure: the rows of power lines along our highways converging on enormous power stations every threequarters of a mile. And what powers those charging stations? It’s not wind or solar, and nuclear seems to be no one’s favorite option. These are the types of things a legislator has to consider when deciding if they are for or against a bill. This is the responsibility of their office. So, before anyone else considers writing smear pieces on certain candidates, I encourage you to ask yourself why your representative did or didn’t cast their vote. How many of them vote to try and score cheap political points on hot-button issues because it looks good on their record and buys your vote? Come this November, it’s time to think.
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The overturning of Roe v. Wade has allowed politicians to make decisions for women about their bodies and futures. Susie Strom, who is running to represent District 36A in the Minnesota House, is the only candidate in the race who believes women should be able to make their own reproductive health care decisions without government interference. She will oppose extreme laws that would ban nearly all abortions such as those enacted by states like Texas and Oklahoma. Republicans in the Minnesota House have made it clear where they stand, introducing a bill similar to the one that passed in Texas and publicly stating that they think a 10-year old girl who is the victim of rape should be forced to carry the resulting pregnancy to term. We need to elect representatives who value reproductive freedom and truly care about the health of Americans. Susie has promised to be a strong advocate for reproductive rights from her first day in office, and that is why I will be proud to cast my vote for her.
PAID ResponseLETTERto letter In response to Patrick Kenny’s letter on Aug. 10, I have spoken with Heather Gustafson on environmental issues and she supports the law passed in 2021 that would accelerate tree planting in Minnesota and continue the work of Jason Isaacson, who was the author of the tree planting bill. Heather also supports and understands the climate work of institutions such as NASA, NOAA, EPA and the IPCC, which all agree that burning fossil fuels is the leading cause of carbon dioxide buildup in the atmosphere. If you would like to see how the impact of deforestation compares to the impact of burning fossil fuels, go to Drawdown.org and watch the Climate Solutions 101 (unit 3) video on carbon sources. It concludes that burning fossil fuels is responsible for about 75% of carbon emissions; the other 25% is from a combination of other greenhouse gases and removal of carbon sinks (deforestation). Thus, the most effective approach to slow and hopefully stop the warming of our atmosphere is to transition away from burning fossil fuels as quickly as possible.Heather has received the endorsement of all the major environmental organizations in the state, unlike her opponent, Roger Chamberlain, who has consistently voted no on protecting Minnesota’s environment.
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Enjoy improvements at beach and park I was disappointed several years ago when the swingset was removed at Optimist Beach along White Bear Lake. It was a fabulous location for swinging, with stunning views of the lake. What's more, the overhead bar from which the swings were hung was higher up than many of the newer models, so the chains were longer, which afforded one a much wider arc while swinging. As you pumped yourself higher and higher, it felt like you could catapult yourself clear across the lake. So I was sad when it was removed.However, that was the first step in a series of renovations at the beach and the park across the street. We have watched as improvements and expansions were made to playground equipment at the park, and a new shelter was erected. On the beach side, impressive boulders have been added as a retaining wall, along with additional benches, a stone staircase and, most recently, the icing on the cake — a bright and delightful garden of perennial flowers. Though I still miss the swings, the addition of this vibrant, colorful garden has wooed my heart. I know we will be coming by frequently to enjoy its cheerful splendor.
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Knowing the unsettled times we are living in, with the policies and failures coming out of Washington, D.C., and many local state offices, thank God we have Roger Chamberlain working for us.Americans are struggling today with heavy gas prices, a depressed market and economy, a border bubbling over, and we are no longer safe in our own neighborhoods. More than ever, we need common-sense persons working real solutions who have a real conscience and concern for their fellow citizens. If only all legislators had these credentials, we would not be in the mess we are today. We must reelect Roger Chamberlain.
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The Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Lakeside Club located at 10 Old Wildwood Road in Mahtomedi just after 4:30 p.m. on Aug.10 after receiving several 911 calls reporting flames near the club. Charges have been requested for the two juveniles who have been identified in connection to the incident. There were no injuries report ed, and the investigation is ongoing and is considered open by Washington County. The Mahtomedi Fire Department and Minnesota State Fire Marshal are also investigating the incident. Due to the active nature of the investigation, no additional information can be released at this time.
6 WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS www.presspubs.com AUGUST 17, 2022 COPS&COURTS
• A Maplewood woman 23, was arrested on two war rants July 18 at the Walmart after she was detained for shoplifting by store em ployees, who observed her concealing $61.23 worth of merchandise and leaving the store. She was also cited for misdemeanor theft before being booked at the law enforcement center on her warrants.
• A catalytic converter theft was reported in prog ress at 4:37 a.m. July 18 on Tamarisk Road. When deputies arrived on scene, no suspects were on the premises and the catalytic converter was still partially attached. The owner had doorbell cam era footage of the incident, and deputies gave him their business card with the case number to help with further investigation. Grant
• Deputies on patrol recovered a vehicle stolen out of Min neapolis after they noticed the vehicle parked at the side of the road during routine patrol at 4:56 a.m. July 18 in the area of Lake Avenue and Park Avenue and ran its plate number. After confirm ing its stolen status, deputies arranged for the vehicle to be towed to the Twin Cities Towing lot.
• A motorist was arrested for DWI at 2:47 a.m. July 20 on Long Lake Road after he was pulled over for speeding and exhibiting driving conduct that clearly indicated something wrong with his driv ing faculties.
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS
• The first of 13 motorists was cited at 8:13 a.m. July 21 in the 700 block of Hall Avenue for violating the one-way ordinance. Ten additional motorists were cited before 11:49 that same morning at the same location for driving the wrong way along the oneway-only stretch of Hall Avenue. At its July 12 reg ular City Council meeting, the city of Birchwood passed a resolution to enter into a contract with the Washington County Sheriff's Office for direct ed patrol of wrong-way drivers on Hall Avenue.
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• A trailer was reported stolen July 20 from the 12000 block of Upper Heather Avenue N. Mahtomedi
• An attempted catalytic converter theft July 17 in the 1100 block of County Road D was reported to have dam aged multiple parts of a box truck and resulted in $5,000 worth of damage.
• A Vadnais Heights man, 72, was arrested July 19 in the area of Bibeau Court and Valento Circle for misde meanor violating an order for protection (OFP).
Preliminary data from 2021 showed a 35% increase in the total number of overdose deaths involving opioids since 2020 (an increase from 685 deaths in 2020 to 924 deaths in 2021). Drug over doses from nonopioids also increased from 2020 to 2021, including a 34% increase in overdose deaths involving methamphetamine (338 in 2020 to 454 in 2021) and 81% increase from overdose deaths involving cocaine (85 in 2020 to 154 in Many2021).ofthe opioid overdose deaths involved synthetic opioids, including fentanyl. These deaths increased from 560 in 2020 to 834 in 2021. Through anal ysis of death certificates, MDH found that fentanyl was involved in 90% of all deaths involving opioids. Fentanyl is a highly potent synthetic opioid. A dose as small as three grains of rice can be lethal. Fentanyl is becoming more com mon in illicit drugs, and is even laced in other drugs like cocaine or metham phetamine.Therisein fentanyl circulating in communities could be a contributing factor in the increase in overdose deaths. Resources like fentanyl test strips can help prevent overdose and are available through community part ners and local public health agencies. The naloxone finder website on the Know the Dangers website death.pdf.opioids/documents/prelim21overdosewww.health.state.mn.us/communities/incancanknowthedangers.com/naloxone-finder)(https://helppeoplelocatenaloxone,whichbepickedupatanytimeandkeptcaseofanoverdose.TOviewthefullreport,visithttps://
Minnesota public health officials reported a record number of overdose deaths in 2021, following an alarming pattern seen in many other states in recent years. According to a new report issued by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), most overdose deaths in 2021 were associated with fentanyl, a powerful drug that continues to become more common across the country. The 1,286 overdose deaths reported to MDH last year represented a 22% in crease from the 2020 total. On average, more than three people die every day from an overdose of any drug type. For the first time since 2014, there was a larger percentage increase in overdose deaths in Greater Minnesota (23%) than in the seven-county metropolitan area“This(20%).increase in drug overdose deaths is alarming, but there are things we can do about it,” said Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm. “One important step is to expand programs that make it easier for people to access naloxone — a medication that can reverse overdoses and save lives.”
• A St. Paul woman, 33, was cited for misdemeanor theft July 21 at the Walmart after loss prevention personnel observed her under-ringing $326.09 of merchandise at the self-checkout and trying to leave the store.
State reports record drug overdose deaths
White Bear Township • A Prescott, Wisconsin, man on July 18 reported the driver’s side door handle of his vehicle broken off by a known suspect as part of an altercation in the 5900 block of Highway 61 involving the reclamation of property.
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• An unidentified person was arrested July 17 on Stillwater Road for second-degree assault and for fleeing a peace officer.
• A White Bear Lake woman reported her wallet stolen July 21 from the Target store in the 900 block of County Road E after she left it on the counter inside the store.
Fire at Lakeside Club
• An Eagan man, 26, was arrested at 2:09 a.m. July 19 at the Kwik Trip in the 3200 block of Highway 61 for fifth-degree drug posses sion. He was also cited for fifth-degree assault, follow ing an incident at the Kwik Trip in which Ramsey Coun ty Sheriff's Office deputies observed two males physi cally fighting in the parking lot. After ignoring deputies' commands to stop, the two were finally separated with the help of two White Bear Lake police officers and two additional deputies. On separation, the two combat ants were determined to be unknown to each other prior to the altercation.
• A Kenwood Street resident on July 19 reported a suspicious couple at her home the previous day offering services for roof repair, as a result of the May 19 storm. The complainant told deputies she'd given the unknown male and female her name and phone number. Deputies advised her not to give out any more information should they return — and to call deputies if they did return.
• Tools valued at $2,400 were reported stolen from an Xcel work truck parked at a sub station in the 4200 block of Otter Lake Road overnight July 18-19.
RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS
• A St. Paul woman, 38, was cited for shoplifting July 17 at the Walmart in the 800 block of County Road E after she was detained by loss pre vention personnel for con cealing items and passing all points of sale. She was also issued a trespass notice and released from the scene.
• Tousley Motor Sports in the 1400 block of County Road E reported a 2007 Yamaha motorcycle stolen at 6 a.m. July 23, after security video showed a male climbing a fence and breaking open the ignition of the bike with the help of two other males. The suspect then pried open the fence and drove the motorcycle away. The crime scene was processed for fingerprints and DNA, and the vehicle entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database.
• A driver's license and credit card were reported stolen July 17 from Stillwater Road.
• Northeast Metro 916 School District in the 3500 block of Willow Lake Blvd. re ported criminal damage to property after employees discovered gas drained from the fuel tank of a transport van parked in the parking lot sometime between July 19-21. The tank will require replacement.
The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Town ship: Vadnais Heights
Dellwood
Surveillance video footage shows a male in a Minneso ta Vikings shirt, about 45, taking the wallet. The vic tim canceled and locked all her credit cards before any charges could be made.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported the fol lowing selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie: Birchwood
HERITAGE DAYS SENIOR PICNIC When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Road F Details: Social hour, information dis plays, and lunch by Donatellis served at noon followed by Live music and entertainment by “Elvis” and Bingo. $5/person. Advance registration only by Aug. 11. Contact: 651-204-6000 or isheights.com/HeritageDayscityvadna POPS ON THE PORCH When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music of the Moonlight Sereneders. Contact: whitebearhistory.org
AUTHOR VISIT When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug.19 Where: Lake Country Bookseller, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Maren Cooper will sign copies of her novel “Finding Grace”. Contact: 651-426-0918
VADNAIS HEIGHTS HERITAGE DAYS When: Aug. 15-21 Where: Community Park and Vadnais Heights Commons, 641 and 655 E. Coun ty Road F. in Vadnais Heights Details: Past events have included a medallion hunt, movie in the park, photo contest, senior picnic, Lions pig roast, kiddie parade, children's games and inflatables, bingo, car show, food and merchandise vendors, fireworks, live bands, Grande Parade, Booya, bean bag tournaments, softball tournaments, a water ball tournament between local fire departments, and more. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadna isheights.com
FRIDAYS WITH FIREFIGHTERS When: 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Aug. 19 Where: Fire Station, 2240 County Road E., White Bear Lake Details: Free event for families to learn safety education and visit with fire fighters.
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VADNAIS HEIGHTS FOOD PROGRAM When: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Road F Details: Distribution of food to any fam ily in need and considered low income. May register day of event. Contact: 612-245-9259 or isheights.com/foodshelfcityvadna MOVIES IN THE PARK When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 Where : Polar Lakes Park, 1280 Ham mond Rd., White Bear Township Details: Free, family-friendly outdoor event with music, entertainment, and a featured movie. “Encanto” on Aug. 20. Contact: 651-747-2750 or shipevents.org/movies-in-the-parkwhitebeartown
RECONNECT: 2022 SUMMER CONCERT When:SERIES4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21 & 28 Where: White Bear Lake United Meth odist Church 1851 Birch St. Details: Outdoor music-based worship concert includes the music of Simon and Garfunkel with Super Duos with Pat Balder on Aug. 14; the Magic of Dis ney music with Trish Sisson and Jay Soulen on Aug. 21; and country music through the decades with Hitchville on Aug. 28. Free and open to the communi ty. Bring a blanket or chair. Contact: 651-429-9026 or wblumc.org BIRCHWOOD MUSIC IN THE PARK When: 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21 Where: Tighe-Schmitz Park (hockey rink), Birchwood Details: The Fabulous Fairlanes play a cappella Doo -Wop music from the 50s and 60s and newer. Contact: cityofbirchwood.com
MIDWEST SKI OTTERS SHOWS When: 6 p.m. Sundays beginning second Sunday in June throughout the sum mer Where: Goose Lake on Hoffman Road in White Bear Lake Details : White Bear-based team of 120 amateur skiers from metro area Contact: skiotter.com
NORTH HUDSON PEPPER FEST When: Aug. 19-21 Where: Pepper Fest Park, 400 7th St. N, North Hudson Details: In honor of the community’s Italian heritage, festivities include Ital ian food, carnival, parade, live bands, bingo and contests. Contact: 715-386-0797 or pepperfest.org
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ROTARY CLUB OF WHITE BEAR LAKE RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE When: 1-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17 Where: White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 4th St. Details: Call 800-733-2767 or visit Red CrossBlood.org and enter WBL Rotary to schedule an appointment.
ONGOING EVENTS WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMERS MARKET When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, through Oct. Where: Clark St. between 2nd and 3rd Streets, downtown White Bear Lake Details: Produce includes organic pro duce, natural meats and cheeses, honey, syrup, baked goods, plants and flowers. Contact: 651-747-3650 or whitebearlake. org
FILE The Heritage Days Grande Parade will start at noon, Sunday Aug. 21.
Servicetimesaresubjecttochangeduringthecoronaviruscrisis.Contactyourlocalchurchorcheckchurchwebsitesforservicetimeandonlineserviceinformation.WhiteBearLakeAreaChurchDirectory Findthechurchthatfitsyourneeds. 747940OFSt.THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL Tuesday, 6:00 pm, Wednesday & Friday, 9:00 amThursday, 9:00 am (Jun - Aug),9:15 am (Sep - May) Weekend Masses Saturday, 5:00 pm. Sunday, 9:00 am. Sunday, 11:00 am. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Friday 7:45 - 8:45 am Saturdays 3:30 - 4:30 pm By appointment651-426-3245www.stjudeofthelake.org|700MahtomediAvenue,Mahtomedi 746631 9:00 am (Sep - May) 746569 743813 White Bear UniversalistUnitarianChurch A Welcoming & Inclusive Faith Community Sunday Services | In-Person & Online | 10am: https://wbuuc.org/sunday-worship o ce@wbuuc.org | www.wbuuc.org | 746613 South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church South Shore Blvd. at Bellaire Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 651-429-4293 LCMS Worship Saturday 5:30 p.m. Sunday 8 and 9:30 a.m. Sunday contemporary 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Dial-A-Devotion 651-429-0078 www.sstwbl.org We are Sharing, Caring, and Growing in Christ Pastor Bob Gehrke Pastor Daniel Keinath South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church 2480 South Shore Blvd. White Bear Lake, MN 651-429-4293 LCMS Pastor Bob Gehrke Pastor Dan Bodin We are Sharing, Caring, & Growing in Christ | We’d Love to Have You Come Join Us! In-Person worship Traditional Worship: Saturdays at 5:30pm and Sundays at 8:00am. Contemporary Worship: 1st and 3rd Sundays at 9:45am. Lakeside Worship: 2nd and 4th Sundays at Bellaire Beach at 9:45am. (weather permitting) Worship online at sstwbl.org/watch 746570 5th and Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake • 651 429 3381 • www.fpcwbl.org Sunday Worship Livestreaming on YouTube: FPCWBL Join us on Sunday: 10:15 am in-person Worship and Live-streaming on YouTube: FPCWBL 746616 Christ the King Lutheran Church 1660 Birch Lake Ave., White Bear Lake (Just off Hwy 96 & Otter Lake Road) 9 am worship in person & online at www.ctkwbl.org office@ctkwbl.org | 651 429 4828 746568 If it’s possible to get this in the Sept. 22 ’d appreciate it. THANK YOU! 1851 Birch Street WBL 55110 | wblumc org/links/livestream We invite t RALLY SUNDAY SEPT. 26 10am worship & BYO picnic with The Barley Jacks 10am indoor (masks recommended) & online worship hi h ld h ept. 29 tmas. THANK YOU! 1851 Birch Street WBL 55110 | wblumc org/links/livestream 10:45am Ne All are Masks recommended indoors | 10am online worship 746617 If it’s possible to get this in the Se pt. 22 ’d appreciate it. THANK YOU! reet WBL 55110 | wblumc org/links/livestream he community! NDAY SEPT 26 & BYO picnic with arley Jacks r (masks recommended) & online worship This should start in the Sept. 29 Christmas. THANK YOU! reet WBL 55110 | wblumc org/links/livestream New Crossings welcome! mmended indoors | 10am online worship 10 am Worship A Christian community bringing God’s love to the world. Casual Worship (Bring your lawn chair or blanket) North lawn 6:00pm & Community BBQ Wednesdays 5:30pm 1965 East County Road. E, White Bear Lake, 651 777 www.StStephenWBL.org1107 747074 redeeminglovechurch.comWorship: Sunday, 9am & 10:30am Wednesday 6:30pm Daily prayer meetings and Spiritual Growth classes throughout the week Call the church o ce for more information. 2425 White Bear Avenue • Maplewood • 651-777-5200 rlcstpaul 746571 Masses: Saturday 5:00 PM Livestream Sunday 9:00 & 11:00 AM Church: 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake Parish Life Center/School: 4690 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake 651 429 7771 Opt 1 www stmarys wbl org 746614 Sundays 8:00 am | In person Holy Eucharist 10:30 am | In person and Livestream Holy Eucharist masks requ red at a l services For more information visit www stjohnwilderness org St John in the Wilderness | Episcopal Church 2175 1st Street, WBL 55110 | 651 429 5351 747070 CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X 3878 Highland Avenue White Bear Lake • www.churchofstpiusx.org651-429-5337 Masses: Sunday 9:30 am & 6:30 pm, Wednesday 6:00 pm, Thursday 8:00 am, Friday 8:00 am, Saturday 4pm Reconciliation: Wednesday 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Thursday 8:30 - 9:00 am, Sunday 6:00pm - 6:20pm 746615
THE STORY OF THE WHITE BEAR ARMORY When: 6-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22 Where: Zoom Details: Hear the story of the Armory which has served the community in a variety of ways since 1922. Registration by phone or online. Contact: 651-724-6001 ext. #2 or white bearhistory.org ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23 Where: Ramsey County Beach, 5050 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Walk along the Lake. Ave. trail, approx. 3 miles. Contact: stpaulhike.com
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Other council notes
• Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak said senior commu nity members who are 65 years and older are eligible for a lifetime complimentary pass for admis sion to school activities. Contact Rachael Markuson at 651-407-7563 or go to ISD624.org/about/support to apply for the pass.
Babiash said action teams will meet throughout September and October to come up with specific results for each of the four strate gies. “They'll give more specifics on actual steps we need to take to make sure that these strategies can be realized.” The planning committee will reconvene on Nov. 2 to approve the work of the action teams. An update to the school board will be provided in late November and December.“Thisgroup (planning commit tee) truly is a representative of our community,” Babiash said. “Hav ing a multitude of different beliefs was a real affirming conversation for me to have and gave me a lot of hope for the future of White Bear Lake area schools,” she said.
• A community open house will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at the newly constructed North Star Elementary School.
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Strawberry short-take: Local farmers face shorter growing seasons CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER
FILE Hot temperatures and little moisture cause berries to ripen prematurely.
Warm days that overstay their wel come in September may feel like we’re getting a longer summer. However, these increasingly long, hot summers mean that Minnesota berry farmers are facing a shorter growing season. Kevin Edberg, owner of The Berry Patch in Forest Lake, saw his strawber ry growing season cut in half this year, shrinking from its usual four weeks to just“Parttwo.of it is that spring came very late this year,” said Edberg. “Most of the growing seasons have been two weeks later than normal.” Edberg, who has been farming for over 40 years, has seen the consequenc es of warmer summers on his berry yield.While the number of ideal growing days are fewer, there has also been a significant shift in when seasons arrive. This year’s prime growing sea son occurred two to three weeks later than normal, and that late spring that Edberg mentioned pushed back harvest times by several days for each of his crops.“The first raspberry harvest is typi cally the 4th or 5th of July, but this year it didn’t come until the 10th or 12th,” Edberg noted. Bill Jacobson of Pine Tree Orchard in White Bear Lake said his strawberry season lasts about 10 days total, com pared to past seasons, which last sever al weeks. Hotter than average tempera tures in June are the main culprit for the short strawberry season, he said. Hot temperatures and little moisture send a message to the berries that it’s time to ripen, so many berries are ma turing earlier than normal. Strawber ries hit a point of “thermal dormancy” at about 85 degrees, meaning that the berries cannot continue to grow once temperatures reach that limit. When berries ripen too soon, a yield’s total poundage tends to be smaller since berries haven’t had the time to de velop and increase in size. Not enough water also means smaller berries since the majority of a berry is water, accord ing to “WhatEdberg.we’ve seen persistently in the last five to 10 years is climate change, and it is man included,” said Edberg. “Those are the reasons we have water availability issues, and putting more carbon in the environment is causing thisLocalheat.”farms aren’t just facing hot ter summers. Snow can be a critical factor to the health of future berries. If there isn’t enough snow on the ground during winter, plant roots don’t receive the insulation they need to survive cold temperatures. While this doesn’t affect crops like corn and soybeans, berry plants are more vulnerable to the cool air, which can reach down totheir roots and kill off the plants. “Mother Nature throws us a curve ball every year,” said John Jacobson, Bill Jacobson’s brother and co-owner. “You get one year to figure out the solu tion to the problem, and then you get another problem the next year.” Farms have managed to stay ahead of the curve using new plant varieties, better hybrids and different growing methods.“TheUniversity of Minnesota has been a leader in creating hybrids. We’re a test orchard for the university, and they’re creating some nice varieties that don’t need as many acres and can produce more fruit more efficiently,” said John Jacobson. Other fruits, like apples, haven’t suf fered as much as fickle berries. Accord ing to the Jacobsons, the apple season has gotten a bit longer, though their prime growing season has shifted a bit. Pine Tree Orchard has looked for ways to diversify the way they grow their strawberries. Tabletop growing, a popular way of growing berries in Europe, is one way strawberry farmers can beat the heat when it comes to their more sensitive crops. “Climate change really makes my life hard,” said Edberg, who has invested in new irrigation systems that adhere to water limits. “It’s expensive, and I have to think about it more as an invest ment to deal with the variability of the climate.”Whileshort seasons and smaller yields have been a major growing pain, both The Berry Patch and Pine Tree Orchard have faced significant labor shortages since the onset of the pan demic.“Weput about 25% to 35% of what we worry about on the weather and the other 50% on the labor shortage and how we’re going to get enough people to run this place,” said Jacobson. Edberg has seen few high school and college students looking for summer berry picking jobs this year, but he feels hopeful that the labor shortage is just a temporary symptom of the pandemic. “One thing that I’ve been struck by is how appreciative my customers have been for the opportunity to come out and pick and be outside with their families,” said Edberg. “Maybe it’s a growing appreciation for where food comesThoughfrom.”the landscape of modern farming is rapidly changing, both farms are thankful folks still want to support their businesses. It's the farmers’ appreciation for their customers that continues to grow.
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9) Streiff Oji moved and Daniels seconded to approve the action on the 202223 Calendar Revision. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 10) Streiff Oji moved and Newmaster seconded to approve the action on School Board Policies, a) Policy 210, Conflict of Interest - School Board Members, b) Policy 413, Harassment and Violence, c) Policy 424, License Status, d) Policy 704, Development and Maintenance of an Inventory of Fixed Assets and a Fixed Asset Accounting System, and e) Policy 902, Use of School District Facilities and Equipment. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. BOARD FORUM. ADJOURNMENT - Daniels moved and Newmaster seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. Submitted by: Kathleen Daniels, acting clerk. Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 17, 2022.
The Washington County Board of Commissioners announces they will be accepting applications for the Valley Branch Watershed District Board of Man agers. Applicants must reside in the Watershed District. Cities or townships included in the Valley Branch Watershed are: Grant, Afton, Lake Elmo, Mahtomedi, Oakdale, Oak Park Heights, Pine Springs, St. Mary’s Point, Lake St. Croix Beach, Woodbury, Baytown Township and West Lakeland Township To receive an application, please call the Washington County Office of Administration at (651) 430-6015, or go online at: http://www.co.washington. mn.us/index.aspx?nid=300 Applications must be received by September 14, 2022. If you need assistance due to disability or language barrier, please call 430-6001 (TDD 430-6001) An Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Published two times in the White Bear Press on August 10 and 17, 2022.
Meet Clayton, the ‘Can Do’ Canine
“I’ve found that having a fa cility dog is kind of that sweet spot between working and just having a dog laying at my feet,” saidClaytonKane.has made a few appearances at Forest Lake’s Fourth of July events and will continue to help out at the Fri days with Firefighters event, an educational event for people of all ages so they can learn what first responders do. The next Fridays with Firefighters event will be from 10 a.m. to noon August 12 at the Hugo Fire Department, 5323 140th St N.,“He’sHugo.kind of there to be a spokesperson for us,” said Kane.Whether Clayton is helping in a demonstration with Kane or cuddling with a tired EMS worker, most of Clayton’s sup port comes from doing what he does best — just being a dog. Staff Writer Corinne Strem mel can be reached by calling 651-407-1226 or emailing downnews@presspubs.com.low
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110 MINUTES JULY 11, 2022
Abbreviated Minutes-complete information available from the Superinten dent’s office or online at www.isd624.org. A meeting of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Monday, July 11, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 112 at District Center, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. This meeting was open to the public and a recording is posted on the website PROCEDURAL ITEMS 1) Acting Chair Arcand called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.2) Roll Call - Present: Arcand, Daniels, Newmaster, Streiff Oji. Absent: Beloyed, Ellison, Thompson. Ex-Officio: Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak. 3) Pledge of Allegiance. 4) Daniels moved and Newmaster seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 5) Daniels moved and Streiff Oji seconded to approve the consent agenda consisting of: a) Minutes for regular Board meeting on June 13, 2022; b) Invoices based upon a random sample, all of which met the standards and guidelines as set by the School Board; c) Correspondence; d) Resolution regarding acceptance of gifts with thank you letters directed to the donors; e) Field trips; f) Resolution regarding personnel items. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. PUBLIC FORUM - Rebekah Bradfield. INFORMATION ITEMS 1) Superintendent’s Report - Dr. Kazmierczak spoke about the district Marketfest booth, Free Summer Meals, summer activities, and the Strategic Plan. He finished with information about 2022-23 Enrollment. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1) Capital Project Levy Renewal - the board discussed the timing of the capital project levy renewal. OPERATIONAL ITEMS 1) Newmaster moved and Streiff Oji seconded to approve the action on the Resolution Approving Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District’s LTFM Program Budget and Authorizing the Inclusion of a Proportionate Share of Those Projects in the District’s Application for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Long-Term Facility Maintenance Revenue in the amount of $25,815. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 2) Streiff Oji moved and Daniels seconded to approve the action on the 10-Year LTFM Plan. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 3) Newmaster moved and Daniels seconded to approve the action on the Official Depositories for School District Funds and Authorized Bank Accounts and Signatures. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried.
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4) Daniels moved and Streiff Oji seconded to approve the action on the Bid for Transportation. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 5) Newmaster moved and Streiff Oji seconded to approve the action on the Proposed Substitute Teacher Rate Change. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 6) Daniels moved and Streiff Oji seconded to approve the action on the Resolution for Membership in the MSHSL. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 7) Streiff Oji moved and Newmaster seconded to approve the action on Designation of IOwA. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 8) Daniels moved and Newmaster seconded to approve the action on the Resolution Relating To Renewing The Expiring Capital Project Levy Authorization Of The School District And Calling A Special Election Thereon. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried.
Much of Clayton’s job is just doing what dogs do best: being a lovable companion for his human friends when they need to decompress. But, “Clayton is a little different than some of the other dogs we train,” said Denise Yokom of Can Do
CONTRIBUTED Clayton’s friendly personality means he’s ready to greet EMS workers whenever they need to decompress.
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The agenda will include budget approval, past and future activity reports, update on the Otter Lake Road Improvement Project, and board member elections. Published two times in the White Bear Press on August 10 and 17, 2022.
CONTRIBUTED Clayton stretches out on a gurney to show that EMS workers are there to help.
CONTRIBUTED Cayton assists EMS, fire and police personnel in teaching the public about emergency services.
RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET, LEVY AND WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT CHARGES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE That the Rice Creek Watershed District Board of Managers has scheduled a public hearing to present and receive comments on the District’s 2023 proposed budget and levy, which include Water Man agement District (WMD) local charges for the Ramsey County Ditch (RCD) 4 WMD and Anoka County Ditch (ACD) 53-62 WMD, on Monday, August 22, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the Mounds View City Hall Council Chambers, 2401 County Road 10, Mounds View, Minnesota. Public participation using inter active technology will also be possible using Zoom. Please contact Theresa Stasica at tstasica@ricecreek.org 763-398-3070 for zoom instructions. In ad dition, by a declaration under Minnesota Open Meeting Law Section 13D.021, all meetings of the RCWD Board of Managers are in person and public while recognizing that a Manager may, based on advice from a health care profes sional, have a legitimate reason for not attending a meeting in a public place in person, such as COVID-19 exposure or infection, and in such circumstances may participate in the meeting remotely. The proposed 2023 budget is $8,344,087. The proposed total levy for the District is $5,745,009. The RCD 4 WMD proposes to collect charges of $78,730. The ACD 53-62 WMD proposes to collect charges of $156,959. RCWD, 4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive, Suite 611, Blaine, MN 55449. 763398-3070. Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 17, 2022. WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE VALLEY BRANCH WATERSHED DISTRICT
CITY OF GRANT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the City Council of the City of Grant, Washington County, Minnesota shall hold a public hearing on the 6th day of September 2022 at 7:00 pm using Zoom video conference and notice regarding call-in number and process to participate shall be posted on the City website at www.cityofgrant.us. The purpose of the hearing is to consider an application for an Interim Use Permit to allow for a firewood processing business located at 10151 75th St N, Grant, MN. Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 17, 2022.
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The City of White Bear Lake Planning Commission will hold a public hear ing in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, Minnesota on Monday, August 29, 2022 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to hear and make a recommendation to the City Council on the following requests: A.Case No. 2-1-SHOPa1: A request by Barbara McIntyre for a 3 year re newal of a Special Home Occupation Permit, per Code Section 1302.120, in order to continue operating a dog grooming business out of the home at the property located at 3696 Glen Oaks Avenue. B.Case No. 22-2-PUD: A request by Schafer Richardson for develop ment phase approval of a Planned Unit Development, per Code Section 1301.070, in order to construct 244 units of multi-family apartments in two buildings at the properties located at 3600 and 3646 Hoffman Road. C.Case No. 22-1-O: A request by the City of White Bear Lake for con sideration of the proposed land use designation of the Armory, per Code Section 1303.245, Subd.1.c, and rezoning from P – Public Facilities to B-5, Central Business for the property located at 2228 4th Street. Unless continued by the Planning Commission, these items will be heard by the City Council on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Comments may be presented at the public hearing or filed with the City Clerk until 4:30 p.m. on the Friday before the hearing. Each response will be considered before the Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the City Council. If there are questions concerning these applications, please call the City’s Planning Department at (651) 429-8561. Caley Longendyke, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on August 17, 2022.
Canines.Clayton, who is a yellow Lab, was raised and thoroughly trained by Can Do Canines in New Hope to be a facility dog at locations like M Health Fairview in Forest Lake. Clayton isn’t assigned to just one person like a service dog would be, but instead, Clay ton’s social personality makes him suitable to be a facility dog. As a social butterfly, he likes to work with a number of EMS personnel and also works with everyday people as a liai son between first responders and the public. “All dogs are trained the same. Then they specialize later in life as the dogs choose their career,” said Yokom. Since he was a puppy, Clay ton has learned basic obedi ence and socialization skills and is trained to open doors and retrieve medical supplies. When it was time for Clayton to pick his specialty, it was clear what Clayton wanted to do with his canine career. “He chose to work with people, so he works with many people, not just one person. He wants to do things with every body and do a lot of things for a lot of people,” said Yokom. After picking a career path, Clayton needed to be paired with the right handler for him. When Can Do Canines trainers match their dogs with a client, they consider each individual’s personality and how it might line up with one of their dogs. “It’s kind of like untangling Christmas lights every year to get the personalities right,” saidThatYokom.waswhen Clayton met Kevin.Forthe last eight months, Kane wanted to start a facil ity dog program at M Health Fairview Forest Lake, but the program kept getting side tracked. Kane later made a connection with the children’s family life coordinator, Anna Dressel, who was the handler for a facility dog named Rocket at the University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital. Dressel answered Kane’s questions and introduced him to Can Do Canines, where he was paired withClayton,Clayton.who lives with Kane, comes into work every day at the M Health Fairview base in Forest Lake to hang out with other EMS personnel and roam around the facility. Clayton offers passive therapy for EMS workers who constantly confront stressful situations in their jobs. “I keep coming to the simple fact that people love dogs,” said Kane. “It’s okay for a grown man or woman to love a dog and decompress in a way that might be more approachable with a dog.” The other part of Clayton’s job is to educate the public about what first responders do and to break down the barrier between the public and EMS. He and Kane attend kids’ safe ty camps to demonstrate what it would look like to start an IV or administer a tourniquet. “Especially for kids, it can be a scary time when someone is sick or injured,” said Kane. “When they see the dog get in the back of an ambulance, it opens up a dialogue. It makes it less scary, and kids can feel free to talk to us. It makes us moreClaytonapproachable.”knowswhen it’s time to be a goofball and play with his humans, but he also knows when to switch into work mode and take care of business.
BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER M Health Fairview’s newest facility dog, Clayton, takes his job very Thoughseriously.theyellow Lab’s day may be full of cuddles, head pats and belly rubs, he provides essential assistance to EMS staff who are dealing with the day-to-day stress of their“Everyone’sjobs. day is bright ened by just hanging out with Clayton,” said Clayton’s handler, Kevin Kane, an EMS worker at M Health Fairview.
The classic car show is a popular event at Heritage Days.
• Quinn Anderson built six picnic tables and a teaching platform for the Vadnais Heights Elementary Bears backyard outdoor classroom, and earned 45 merit badges.
• Carson Cooper built a gaga ball pit for Vadnais Heights Elementary, and earned 56 merit badges.
CITY COUNCIL: Moratorium tabled until September
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“What is new after the law?” the mayor asked Brown. “It took down the milligrams we were allowed to sell,” Brown replied. “I used to have higher milligram products that were Delta 8. We had to ship those products over 5 mg to our Florida locations.”CouncilMember Bill Walsh said he isn’t comfortable telling current hemp stores they can no longer sell something they could sell before a moratorium. “I thought we were grandfathering local businesses in with this,” he said. Council Member Dan Jones said the legislation is a “hot mess. Did we legalize pot? I don’t know. And let’s talk about the board of pharmacy (which enforces the law). They have 23 employees and no testing facilities. I don’t want it being sold on every corner. I don’t want the Wild West coming to town. That is my concern. I think we should table.” Brown said “lines were out the door” after the law changed. The mayor observed that something changed July 1 to attract them. “I don’t understand the chemical nature behind this, but now a lot of people want it.” Brown responded that it is due to mediaWalshcoverage.wondered if the change was because there is something new or are they new customers who learned about it from the media? Council Member Kevin Edberg said there is a lot of conflicting information and ignorance on the council’s part that requires study. “I’m on board with study, but I don’t want to conduct our study in a way that harms existing business,” he said. Mayor Louismet admitted he was more confused than when the meeting started. “My understanding is we’re only placing a moratorium on that which is sold after July 1. We have an ambiguity here. We need to get smarter on this.”
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According to the DNR, 17% of the state is experiencing abnormally dry conditions. A significant por tion of the severe drought zone is in the seven-county metro area. More ideas for water conser vation are available at tion.html.section/appropriations/conservastate.mn.us/waters/watermgmt_www.dnr.
• Approved a variance for 2503 Manitou Island. The existing home on the property, built in 1941, will be demolished and a new single-family home constructed. The height of the garage requires a variance. The applicant/owner is Michels Homes/ The Finnegan Realty Trust. together social media information that “strongly encourages” proper ty owners conserve water during thisConservationtime. measures being recommended include installation of water-saving fixtures and appli ances and limiting or eliminating nonessential outdoor water use.
• Aaron Ames designed and built a boardwalk for Vadnais Heights Elementary’s Bears backyard nature walk, and earned 36 merit badges.
Asked by Council Member Jones how the county asks GDO to take these cases, Olson replied, “we’re not asked. Probable cause is there to charge. They (the county) chooses not to, so we do it.” Olson added they’ve never turned a single drug case down and insinuated the position taken by the county attorney’s office was “political.” “Ramsey County isn’t a bad place to be a criminal,” Olson quipped. “It’s frustrating at times.”Munnens also noted a huge backlog of cases due to the pandemic and transition to the virtual platform Zoom for the courts. In-person court is coming back, but slowly. Jones said he hears from frustrated neighbors living next to an eyesore that doesn’t get resolved. Olson told him to “feed problem properties to us and we will do what we can to get it on the (court) calendar.”•Approved a variance for 2510 Manitou Island.
The DNR’s lake level gauge near Manitou Island shows a continual drop in lake level. On Aug. 10, recorded level was 923.26 feet. The lowest recorded level was 918.84 feet on Jan. 10, 2013.
• Lucas McGladdery designed, built, and installed four benches at St. John’s School in Little Canada, and earned 38 merit badges. The bounce house, obstacle course, hippo chow down game and other inflatables will be open from 12 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20 and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21.
“Inflatables will be free this year thanks to a generous donation by the White Bear Lake Area Hockey Association,” Everett said. “Tickets were required in the past.” Everett noted that Bingo is returning this year after a couple of years off. Merrick, Inc. will be hosting bingo under the big tent from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21 – $1 for 3 faces. The Vadnais Heights Lions will be at the picnic shelter all weekend with beer and Bloody Marys on Sunday morning. There will be free live music at the White Bear Acura Subaru Event Stage. Scheduled to perform are: • Janelle Burrell Band – 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20. • Audio Circus – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20. • Swingin on a Star – 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21. At 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, the Vadnais Heights Lions will host their annual Pig Roast fundraiser. The menu will include – pork sandwiches, chips, coleslaw, baked beans, pickles, pop, and water. On Sunday the Vadnais Heights Fire Relief Association will serve up their famous Booya beginning at 8 a.m. until it’s gone. For updated information go to the city’s website Days.http://www.cityvadnaisheights.com/459/Heritage-at
White Bear Township supervi sors decided not to implement any additional restrictions beyond what is already in its ordinances. “As the DNR pointed out in its memo to us, since we are still con testing the case, our compliance is not required,” said Town Adminis trator Pat Christopherson. “In the meantime, the board did task me with coming up with language to establish a residential irrigation ban to be in place when the final rulings are made.”
The matter was tabled until the second meeting inInSeptember.otherbusiness Aug. 10, council: • Heard a prosecution services update from Heather Monnens of GDO Law, the firm handling the city’s Monnensprosecutions.notedthatthe county attorney’s office is no longer prosecuting felony-level drug cases. That burden has fallen to municipalities who are taking the cases as gross misdemeanor offenses, since they don’t have jurisdiction to prosecute felony cases for the city. “This is a new policy,” Monnens said. “These are cases that we feel confident will secure a conviction.”“It’salittle concerning that we’re doing this,” added GDO attorney Rob Olson. “I don’t understand why we’re doing this now.”
Owners Tom and Nancee Bruggeman requested a height variance for a solid wall in order to install two entry monument features at the entrance of their driveway.
The annual Heritage Days festival will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 20-21 in Vadnais Heights. The weekend will be packed with activities, live music, and good food. Attendance is free and all are welcome. Saturday kicks off with a kiddie parade. Free goodie bags will be given to the first 50 kids in line. “We have several local organizations bringing activities out for kids day on Saturday,” said Katie Everett, recreation supervisor for the City of Vadnais Heights “We’ll kick the day off with a hero-themed kiddie parade at 11a.m.”
Saturday, Aug. 20 11 a.m. – Kids Day & Kiddie Parade CP 11:30 a.m. – Lions Pig Roast Begins (until gone) CP 12 - 5 p.m. – Scouts BSA Troop 212 Dunk Tank & Archery CP 12 - 8 p.m. – Heritage Days Market VHC 12 - 9 p.m. – Inflatables CP 1 pm Bean Bag Tournament CP 2:30 - 4 p.m. – Janelle Burrell Band CP 7:30 a.m. -10:30 p.m. – Audio Circus CP Dusk Dusk – Fireworks CP (approx. 9 p.m., weather dependent) Sunday, Aug. 21 8 a.m. Fire Relief Association Booya (until gone) CP 9 a.m. Men’s Softball Tournament CP 9 a.m. Outdoor Service KMP 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Heritage Days Market VHC 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cops ‘n Rodders Car Show CP 12 p.m. Grande Parade 12 - 5 p.m. Scouts BSA Troop 212 Dunk Tank & Archery CP 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Bingo with Merrick, Inc. CP 1 - 5 p.m. Inflatables CP 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Swingin' on a Star CP 3 p.m. Lions 50/50 Raffle CP Event Locations: BP: Bridgewood Park, 4224-1/2 Bridgewood Terrace CP: Community Park, 641 East County Road F KMP: Kohler Meadows Park, 365 East County Road F VHC: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 East County Road F
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“THC seems scary, but our customers take these products for health reasons, not to feel intoxicated,” Brown said, adding his business sells mostly to elderly people who are in pain, can’t sleep or are dealing with anxiety. The moratorium would apply to all cannabis products, which Mayor Dan Louismet said is something that needs clarification.
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The Grande Parade is at 12 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21. The route begins at Commerce Ct. and McMenemy St., following McMenemy St. south to County Road F, ending at Community Park. The Grand Marshals for this year’s parade are local Eagle Scouts from BSA Troop 212. Five members earned their Eagle Scout awards this year. They are:
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Dennis Clark Pettee Age 81 of White Bear Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2022 with his family by his side; his wife cared for him faithfully over his final days.Dennis was born Feb. 14, 1941 in St. Paul, MN, and spent his early years in Lakeland, MN, with his 3 older brothers and 3 younger daughters,byDennissisters.issurvivedhiswifeLuzM.;Michelle, Missy, Barb; son, Michael; and 4 grandchildren.Therewillbea Celebration of Life service at South Shore Trinity Church at 2480 South Shore Blvd., WBL, MN, 55110 on Aug. 27, 2022 at 11:30 AM (visitation 10:30-11:30AM). A luncheon will be served following the service.
Mavis R. Garrett Age 92 of Little Canada, born May 19, 1930 in Canby, MN to Ernest & Anna Ouverson, passed away August 5, 2022. Mavis retired from Unisys after 30 years as an Inspector. Cooking and embroidering sets of towels for her family and friends brought her so much joy. But most of all, she loved spending time with her family and was a faithful servant of the Lord. Mavis is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Tom; two sons, Bruce and Daniel and 12 siblings. She will be dearly missed by her daughters: Diane (Keven) Bodick, LuAnn (Joe) Nelson and Mary Jo (Joe) Huebner; grandchildren: Amber (Jon), Brooke (Cullan), Halley (Sean), Bailey (Brian), Jessica (Rob), Sam and Jack; nine greatgrandchildren; sister, Nina Benz and many other family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 19, 2022 with a visitation one hour before at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 1965 Co. Rd. E. East, White Bear Lake. Mavis will be laid to rest with her husband, Tom and sons, Daniel and Bruce at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to the church or donor’s choice.
Margaret Ann Roush Age 84 - Quilter Supreme of White Bear Lake. Passed away peacefully at home on August 9, 2022. Preceded in death by daughter Deborah Henry, granddaughter Laura Ann Roush, daughterin-law Anne Roush. Survived by husband of 64 years Jess, sons Dave (Jennifer), James (Robin); 6 grandchildren; 2 heldFuneralgreat-grandsons.serviceswereMonday,August15, 2022 at 1:00 PM at HONSA FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2460 East County Road E, WBL with visitation one hour before the service. Arrangements with Honsa Family Funeral Home. 651 -429-6172 / www.honsafamilyfuneral.com
A piece of Montana is featured in a White Bear Lake living room. The white marble is the last shipment mined in the Big Sky state. The mason who ordered the special western stone 50 years ago built a fireplace with the marble at the home of his son, Bill Anderson.According to Bill, his dad didn’t know it was the very last shipment of white marble to leave Montana until after it arrived. “It was the end of mining for the mar ble in Montana. That’s all there was,” he said. Anderson didn’t think much about the rare rock until he was recently contacted by the Montana Marble Association. “They were looking through old records and noticed the last shipment went to White Bear Lake, Minnesota. They had my address and wanted to know if we still have the fireplace. Well, I still have it,” replied Bill.His dad, Oliver An derson, even received an award for “excep tional workmanship” after completing the laborious project. Bill described the fireplace as “an amaz ing structure. It has an exceptional look. I get lots of compliments on it.”
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Michael Patrick Madden Michael Patrick Madden, 27, passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, at his home in White Bear Lake. He was a 2013 graduate of White Bear Lake Area High School. Preceded in death by grandparents, Bob and Diane Madden, Tom and Pat Benson. He is survived by his loving parents and sister, Kevin and Jill (Benson) Madden of White Bear Lake, and Carly Madden of Duluth, several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. A special thank you to his Aunt Pam and Uncle Bob Ashenmacher of Knife River, MN.Remembering who he was seems most important – he was kind, funny, loving, smart, silly, tenderhearted, insightful, compassionate and nonjudgmental, and a gifted writer. His passions were music, reading, writing, sports, and “Trailer Park Boys.”Michael will be missed by everyone who knew him. His family will love and cherish him forever. Memorial Service Thursday, August 18th at 5 PM at HONSA FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2460 East County Road E, WBL with visitation one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.Arrangements with Honsa Family Funeral Home. 651 -429-6172 / www.honsafamilyfuneral.com
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The order changed a bit for A-scows crossing the finish line last week. Taking first by a full lap was W88, the Lou is Hill/Pardee boat. Second went to C1 skippered by Tom Austin. W25 skippered by Lee Alnes took third. The race was delayed 30 minutes due to low wind but happened nonetheless. Due to waning daylight, there is only one race on Monday evenings in August.
David Allen Schimke Age 92 of White Bear Lake,BelovedMN.husband of Audrey for 70 years; children Mark (Linda), Barb Rinehart and Steve; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren. A decorated war veteran. Visitation was held 10 –11 AM with a memorial service that followed at 11AM on Monday, August 15, 2022 at 3770LUTHERANREDEEMERCHURCH,BellaireAvenue,White Bear Lake, MN. Private Family Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.Arrangements with Honsa Family Funeral Home. 651 -429-6172 / www.honsafamilyfuneral.com
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Strong showing by Mahtomedi boys, girls at Sweet 16 BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS WRITER
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coaches (theirs is Keith Newman) are not allowed to coach them after July. Owen Carlson, one of the top two scorers, along with Underwood, didn’t play Saturday due to a college visit and missed the Park Center game. The Mahtomedi girls lost to St. Michael-Al bertville (state Class 4A runner-up) 81-54 in the opener Saturday. The Zephyrs had a bye in the first round of consola tion because one team dropped out at the last minute. They came back strong on Sunday, defeat ing New Ulm 87-80 and Pequot Lakes 63-56 for the consolation champi onship, officially placing ninth. The champion was EdenParticipatingPrairie. were Ella Frazier, Tori Jespersen, Sophia Peer, Sonya Pot thoff, Savanna Stock ness, Presley Albers, Ella Prose and Grace Prose. They were coached by Sara Jesperson. (Their regular coach is Erica Zizzo).TheZephyrs earned consolation title medals despite missing two start ers due to other commit ments. Mya Wilson was attending a national elite camp in Florida. Ella Kletti was also in Florida for a college expo. They beat Pequot Lakes with just six players as the Prose sisters had club soccerPotthofftryouts.sank 24 points (5-for-6 on three’s) in the loss to STMA. Frazier had 24 and Potthoff 22 against Pequot Lakes as the team shot 66 percent onEditor'stwo’s.
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The Mahtomedi boys and girls basketball teams won five of seven games between them at the Pacesetter Sweet 16 on Saturday and Sunday, each bringing home medals.TheSweet 16, in its 31st year, is always the most power-packed summer tournament with leading teams from all four class es invited. It was played at College of St. Benedict. The Mahtomedi boys won three of four games, losing only to the eventual champion, Park Center, 77-68 in the second round Saturday after leading by double digits. The Zephyrs rout ed Pequot Lakes 78-41 Saturday, and Hopkins 89-54 and asDougAhmedCummins,BenBreien,Jamesage,GavinCarlson,Willmedals.day,gin-MillvillePlainview-El74-57Sunearningfifth-placeParticipatingwereUnderwood,OwenAJMcCleary,Been,ColeArmitTommyMuetzel,Ecker,AndrewRamseyMorrell,Carlson,CarstenAhmedandMaxHolley.Underwoodservedcoach.Highschool
Hurricanes reach state tournament
The Hugo Hurricanes, a 12-and-un der slow pitch team that has played together for six years, made the state tournament for the first time this year — and won it. The girls earned the USSSA trophy in Burnsville, capped by a 15-4 win over Golden Valley. Members are Ella Smith, Lily Peltier (pitcher), Abby Peltier, Bailey Spicer, Amelia Fischer, Julia Dum roese, Sarah Dormouse, Anna Lind holm, Leila Conlan, Ashlan Sampson, Avery Anderson, Sophie Anderson, Monroe Hogan, Megan Becker, and Ellie Smith. Coaches are Tracy Pelti er, Judy Melham, Jeff Dumroese, and Mary Lindholm. This group has won the league regular-season title four straight years and league playoffs three times. Coach Peltier comment ed: “I have won a few state tourna ments in my life, but nothing beats coaching with my mom (Melham) and putting first place medals around two of my daughters and a team I have loved coaching for so many years.”
The White Bear Lake Legion baseball team finished with a 9-7 record, under coach Cory Hazard. Kaden Johnson and Kyle Gibson were selected for the state Legion all-star game. Gibson posted a .381 batting average, .449 on-base-percent age, and .997 OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage). Johnson hit .362 with a .516 on-base-percentage and .963 OPS. The pitchers were Ben McCrady with 18.3 innings and a 2.29 earned-run-average; Connor Staley, 19.3 innings and 3.26 ERA; Noah Jacka, 17.3 innings and 3.65 ERA; and Matt Kaehler, 15.3 innings and 4.57 ERA.
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note: We previ ously stated that Mahto medi and Hopkins were the only schools with both teams at the Sweet 16, but Pequot Lakes also had both teams.
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AUGUST 17, 2022 WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS 23 www.presspubs.com Ole Savior and Julia M Parker 15,005 96.53%3.47%416,955 Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan PercentagesTotals(D)Candidates Darrell Paulsen and Ed Engelmann 703 59.08%40.92%1,015 Steve Patterson and Matt Huff PercentagesTotals(I)Candidates Chris Wright and L.C. Lawrence Converse 1,366 51.85%48.15%1,471 James McCaskel and David Sandbeck PercentagesTotals(I)Candidates Results for Governor & Lt Governor Joyce Lynne Lacey and Kent Edwards 21,317 89.31%6.60%288,492 Scott Jensen and Matt Birk PercentagesTotals(R)Candidates 4.10%13,232Bob “Again” Carney Jr and Captain Jack Sparrow Grassroots - Legalize Cannabis Legal Marijuana Now Results for Secretary of State Steve Carlson 108,123 72.52%27.48%285,394Steve Simon PercentagesTotals(D)Candidates Erik van Mechelen 110,940 63.15%36.85%190,153Kim Crockett PercentagesTotals(R)Candidates Results for State Senator District 33 Brian Baber 459 90.99%9.01%4,635Nancy McLean PercentagesTotals(D)Candidates 100.00%4,325Karin Housley PercentagesTotals(R)Candidates Results for State Senator District100.00%416,271Judy Seeberger PercentagesTotals(D)Candidates Tony Jurgens 3,047 60.75%39.25%4,717Tom Dippel PercentagesTotals(R)Candidates Results for State Senator District100.00%442,357Paul Babin PercentagesTotals(R)Candidates Nancy Livingston 1,476 47.62%26.69%2,634Tou Xiong PercentagesTotals(D)Candidates 25.69%1,421Leslie Lienemann Results for U.S Representative District 4 Amane Badhasso 10,557 83.40%15.17%58,043Betty McCollum PercentagesTotals(D)Candidates 1.43%997Fasil Moghul Jerry Silver 7,399 44.07%34.06%9,574May Lor Xiong PercentagesTotals(R)Candidates 21.88%4,753Gene Rechtzigel Results are in, next up: November The votes have been cast in the state’s primary election. Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flana gan (DFL) earned 96.53% of the votes compared to DFL opponents Ole Savior and Julia M. Parker, with 3.47% of the votes. For the Republicans, Scott Jensen and Matt Birk earned 89.31% of the vote compared to Republican opponents Joyce Lynne Lacey and Kent Edwards (6.60%), along with Bob “Again” Carney Jr. and Captain Jack Sparrow (4.10%).
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Grassroots- Legalize Cannabis candidates Steve Patterson and Matt Huff earned 59.08% of the votes compared to opponents Dar rell Paulsen and Ed Engelmann (40.92%). Legal Marijuana Now candidates James McCaskel and David Sandbeck earned 51.85% of the votes compared to opponents Chris Wright and L.C Lawrence Converse (48.15%). For the Secretary of State Republican candidates, Kim Crockett earned 63.15% of votes compared to opponent Erik van Mechelen (36.85%). For the DFL, Steve Simon earned 72.52% of the votes compared to opponent Steve Carlson (27.48%). For Attorney General, DFL candidate Keith Ellison earned 89.35% of the vote compared to opponent Bill Dahn (10.65%). For the Republicans, Jim Schultz earned 52.51% of the votes compared to opponents Doug Wardlow (34.77%) and Sharon AndersonWinners(12.72%).ofparty races will represent their party on the ballot in the general election Tuesday, Nov. 8. For nonpartisan offices, candidates with the most votes will be on the ballot for the general election.
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Lions make final donations official for special park
WHITE BEAR LAKE — A groundbreaking is the likely next step for the long anticipated all-abilities park at Lake woodCityHills.Council accepted the latest donation of $100,000 from the White Bear Lake Lions Club for the special playground at its Aug. 10 meeting. The large grant from Lions Club International will be used for safety sur facing and ceivedfromerBearconstruction.playgroundTheWhiteLionsaddedanoth$5,000tothecheckthesaleofbenches.Todate,thecityhasreatotalof$480,000 from the Lions for the project.LionCarol Farley said a $117,450 grant was also awarded for playground equipment, bringing the total donated to date to $597,450. Another $3,000-plus check will be given to the city by the club before the next council meeting, she added, bringing the total to $600,000, “which is the required amount, accord ing to our grant request.” Council Member Dan Jones commented that the money raised by the organization is “unbe lievable, especially after the flagpole. I don’t know what else to say but ‘wow’ and ‘thank you.’” Parks department staff have been meeting with a representative from the Lions Club to develop an equipment and trail layout, which will be located near the existing playground at Lakewood Hills (behind the YMCA). Farley said the club is waiting for word from parks staff on a lastWednesdaymeetinggroundbreakingpossibledate.Notethatthecouncilwasheldonanightduetoweek’sprimary.
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