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BY THE NUMBERS • Veterans are at 57% higher risk of suicide than those who haven’t served. • There were 6,146 veteran suicides in 2020. • Over 125,000 veterans have died by suicide since 2001. • Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in veterans under age 45. • The suicide rate for veterans is more than 50% greater than for non-veteran adults.

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want to be when you grow up?” and he responded, “A Marine.” “I’m 100% certain a lot of it had to do with seeing pictures of my dad in the uniform, him talking about it,” Arcand said. “I mean there’s something appealing about a challenge, they have a certain type of reputation about them.” Arcand enlisted as an

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — Citing shutdowns, environmental and regulatory woes, and loss of market share, Water Gremlin has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is working to sell the company. “Chapter 11 will also provide an appropriate forum for definitively resolving pending litigation related to the company’s past use of the solvent TCE in its manufacturing process,” the company said in a press release. That pending litigation involves 95 civil claims served against Water Gremlin last January. The lawsuits accuse the company of causing cancer and other chronic illnesses as a result of its previously documented emission of trichloroethylene (TCE), a chemical it stopped using in 2019. Company President Bradley Hartsell blamed the lawsuits, the result of a “years-long claimant-seeking campaign by one law firm,” for compelling Water Gremlin to file Chapter 11. “It is my belief that the debtors (Water Gremlin Company and WG Holdings Inc.) could have accomplished a restructuring outside of bankruptcy if not for the tort claims (the plaintiffs’ separate wrongful act complaints),”

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Dan Arcand knew he wanted to be in the military, specifically the Marines, at the age of 3.

Local veteran hopes to impact veteran suicide rate BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

Dan Arcand, of Hugo, is a 20year veteran. As a Marine who was deployed six times, he has been to a lot of funerals. “The reality is that with multiple combat deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan, I’ve lost more friends to suicide than I have to combat,” he said. “My second chapter is trying to make

an impact on the veterans suicide rate.” Arcand, 38, says he knew he wanted to be in the military, specifically the Marines, at the age of 3. His father, Scott Arcand, served in the Marines for three years. Several other family members have also served in the military. He recalled when he was in preschool and his preschool teacher asked him, “What do you

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just watched one of the most entertaining Minnesota Vikings games I’ve ever seen against the Atlanta Falcons. I didn’t have high hopes for this game. Like many of us fans, I didn’t know what was going to happen. That’s what I love about football. Anything can happen — good or bad. When the Vikes lost Kirk Cousins to a seasonending achilles injury during the Green Bay Packers game, things seemed bleak. Cousins was having an MVP season. The Vikings quarterback has been sacked and hit so many times throughout the years and the time he gets a season ending injury is from non contact. Only in Minnesota. Rookie quarterback Jalen Hall started the game against the Atlanta Falcons. In the first drive, he got a Noelle’s concussion and was out for the game. In comes Josh Dobbs. I never heard Notes of him until he was traded to the Vikings on Halloween. With only four Noelle Olson days to prepare, he had to come in and work his magic. At first, it was a little wonky when he was sacked in the end zone (which was a safety) and he fumbled a couple of times. But he didn’t let that frazzle him. He got a running touchdown and led the Vikings to a game-winning drive with a little over two minutes to play. Dobbs was also the leading rusher for both teams with 66 yards. Skol Nation has something to be proud of with this rejuvenated Vikings team. After starting 0-3, the Minnesota Vikings have won four out of their five last games. With so many starters out with injuries, the team isn’t letting that bring them down. If anything, they are playing as a team and the support they give each other is evident on the field. Also, Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores has turned the defense around and they are looking fantastic! This is a wellcoached NFL team. I watched coach Kevin O’Connell’s speech in the locker room after the game and you can see the camaraderie of this Vikings team. They rose above dire circumstances and never gave up. The Vikes next play the New Orleans Saints at home. I can’t wait to see how many fans will be wearing number 15 jerseys. Welcome to Minnesota, Josh Dobbs!

God speed Mr. Bremer

Dick Bremer has been the voice of the Minnesota Twins for 40 years. It was announced that he will not be back next season and will go into a special assistant role. I met Dick when I was in high school at church. He was my brother’s confirmation teacher and the sportscaster who worked at Spectrum Sports, which covered the Minnesota North Stars and Twins. When he found out I was going to St. Cloud State University to study mass communications, he asked if I wanted to take stats for him in the booth for the St. Cloud Husky hockey games. Of course, I said “yes” and that was the only year that Herb Brooks was the head coach of the team. Dick is one of the nicest people and he has the iconic broadcast voice. I will miss his knowledge of the game and wish him the best. Thanks for the memories.

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Veterans Day is Saturday, Nov. 11. This day is to honor and remember military veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. For years I would take my uncle Del out to lunch on Veterans Day. He was a Vietnam Vet and passed away last year. This was the only time Del would talk about the war and tell me stories about his time in Vietnam. He is missed. I would like to thank all of the veterans out there for their service and sacrifice … freedom isn’t free. Noelle Olson is the editor of the White Bear Press and Vadnais Heights Press

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n response to the Oct. 25 article, “First gummy shop opens in White Bear Township,” I would like to make a cautionary statement. I would like to clarify the difference between cannabinoids and cannabis. As the article states, the board approved the first edible cannabinoid product license for Northway Tobacco 2 LLC. What that means is that the shop will be able to sell Movers & hemp-derived such Shakers products as Delta 8, Delta 9, Delta Heather 10 and THC-P, Bacchus which are all psychoactive cannabinoids, meaning they affect the mind and/or behavior. As the White Bear Township attorney said, “There will be no licenses for cannabis until Jan. 1, 2025, pursuant to state law.” I wish the quote would have stopped there, but it continued to quote Lemmons as also saying, “So it’s not an issue to worry about for a while.” This is not true. The article says that the “license is for cannabinoids, not cannabis.” That is true — licenses for selling cannabis,

a/k/a marijuana, will not be available until Jan. 1, 2025. But what I want parents, teachers and our youth to understand is that hemp-derived cannabinoids that are all legal and for sale in Minnesota since July 2022, are not benign and they do pose a danger to the developing brain, which is not complete until the age of at least 25. Here is a quick lesson on cannabis and cannabinoids. Cannabis is a genus of flowers. Cannabinoids are found in the cannabis plants. Because they come from plants, they are called phytocannabinoids. Many different phytocannabinoids are found in cannabis, and there are many different species of cannabis. The two main species that people talk about are hemp and marijuana. What is the difference? Hemp contains primarily the phytocannabinoid CBD, which is not psychoactive. Hemp must contain less than 0.3% THC. THC is a phytocannabinoid that is psychoactive and that gets users high. Marijuana contains greater than 0.3% THC. Interesting fact: Today, most marijuana is now anywhere between 18-25% THC — so much stronger than the “weed” that was around in previous generations. This newly licensed store and several

other stores say they sell cannabinoids. What they don’t explain is that manufacturers of hemp-derived CBD products have the ability to create psychoactive products through an extraction process. By running large quantities of hemp (CBD) through an extraction machine and combining it with a solvent, CBD is chemically altered into THC, which is psychoactive. CBD-derived THC is a synthetic cannabinoid. It is not natural by any means, and no studies have been done with these products by the FDA to ensure safety. They are not regulated. Many of the products that CBD stores are selling are psychoactive. Delta 8, Delta 9, Delta 10, THC-P and HHC are all intoxicating and psychoactive and have detrimental effects on the developing brain that is not complete until the age of 25. So, I would suggest this is an issue to worry about. Just because it is legal, doesn’t mean it is safe. Heather Bacchus and her husband Randy are founders of “Be Extraordinary, Be You!” an organization dedicated to informing and educating parents, youth and young adults on the harmful and damaging effects of cannabis, marijuana and THC on the developing brain.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Last week the CEO of America’s Newspapers submitted an Op-Ed to our local press titled “Local newspapers matter to their communities”. I wholeheartedly agree with Dean Ridings’ point that local community newspapers are important to provide much-needed news and information and should have trusted professional journalists who provide Barbara Clark us unbiased news. Vadnais Heights Community Action One local news story which Network deserved to be front page news, or at a minimum at least a follow-up

BUSINESS BRIEFS 96 East; the Hugo office located at 14602 Everton Avenue North; and the Stillwater office at 5795 Minnesota Avenue North. Toy donations appropriate for children over the age of 13 are especially encouraged. At the conclusion of the drive, the Salvation Army will distribute the toys to families in the area. Monetary donations are also accepted in the offices and online at rcu.org/ToyDrive.

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U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) received the Courage Award from Tracy’s Kids for her work to address childhood cancer and for sharing her experience with stage 1A breast cancer. Tracy’s Kids is a nonprofit organization that offers art therapy to help support young cancer and blood disorder patients and their families. “It’s an honor to receive the Courage Award from Tracy’s Kids. Every kid deserves a happy, healthy

As of Oct. 1, 2023, all Minnesota residents are eligible to earn a drivers license regardless of immigration or citizenship status. Imagine that, with a drivers license a person is able to register to vote in our elections. Millions of illegals have crossed our borders and Minnesota wants to make sure we don’t have unlicensed drivers on our roads. That is rich! With this so-called administration in the swamp, all the laws on the books have been thrown out. I am a legal immigrant; my family came to this country following the rule of law. My father had a job waiting for him, a sponsor in case we were not able to make it on our own, and a place to live. We did not crawl across the border in the dead of night to come into this country to be on the dole. We learned the language, went to school, worked, paid taxes and became U.S. citizens legally. Citizens of Minnesota, pay attention who you vote for, the consequences are too great! Annemarie and Jim Foley White Bear Lake

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Did you know a full one-third of the food produced on this planet is thrown out? The waste is so much more than food; just think of the land (50% of U.S. land!), water (80% of all U.S. fresh water consumed!), people and energy it took to produce and ultimately make it to your house — so much misuse of our natural resources that we cannot spare in our current climate. You might be thinking, “How could I possibly make an impact?” Well, actually, this area has been determined to be number one in the way households can help the environment. Taking steps to eliminate food waste in your home will save you money, at a bare minimum. Composting the food that you have to throw is an important aspect too — as food sent to landfills sends methane into the atmosphere causing pollution — where composting creates a product that enriches the soil, helping our environment. We are lucky here, as

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Royal Credit Union kicks off toy drive

Terry Nyblom Vadnais Heights

Two new Winter Village buildings will soon be for sale at Medicine Chest. The 2023 additions are historical replicas of the Fire Station and the Medicine Chest Pharmacy. The new models are expected to be available mid-November. Previous historical models of iconic local buildings are also available. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of Winter Village buildings is donated to

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Attention collectors: Winter Village models arrive soon

the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. Medicine Chest is located at 2187 Fourth Street, White Bear Lake.

Allina Health announces its new surgery center in Vadnais Heights is now welcoming patients. The Allina Health Surgery Center – Vadnais Heights is a multispecialty center that will expand access to surgical services for residents in the northeast metro, including general surgery, hip surgery, joint replacement, knee surgery, orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, podiatry and ear, nose and throat care (ENT). Future plans at the location include the addition of two surgical robots. A Stryker Mako Robotic AssistedArm assists surgeons performing knee and hip replacements. The da Vinci Surgical System is a robotic surgical system that uses a minimally invasive surgical approach for a variety of surgical procedures. The new surgery center is located at 1155 County Road E East.

Ramsey and Washington counties provide composting sites and are close to rolling out household pickup. This is also a great issue for our local and state politicians. They can make laws to eliminate organics in landfills through food rescue and recovery, directing excess food from restaurants and grocery stores to hungry mouths when possible and our composting sites when not possible. Many states already have laws on their books addressing these issues. So I hope next time you begin meal planning, you’ll shop and prepare with all this in mind.

report on, was the arrest of our state Rep. Brion Curran who serves on our Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee and was arrested and charged with two gross misdemeanor DWI charges. According to court documents, she refused a roadside sobriety test and stated she was driving home from St. Paul but she actually was 50 miles north in Harris, Minnesota. On Oct. 11, Rep. Curran posted a $12,000 bail. Voters have a right to know how well their elected official is doing as it relates to on-thejob performance. In my opinion, our local journalists could do better when picking and choosing who and what news they want readers to read about.

Journalists pick and choose

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Vadnais Heights Community Action Network winter clothing drive. We had so many donations they filled two cars. What an amazing caring and generous community we live in. Thank you for sharing your warmth with others so we can all enjoy winter.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Police Department reports the following selected incidents: • An officer took a report of a hit and run accident in a parking lot Oct. 25 in the 5000 block of Division Avenue. • Complainant wanted advice on how to better protect himself against harassment om Oct. 25 stemming from an address in the 1800 block of Birch Street. • A report of disorderly conduct Oct .25 that occurred in the 2100 block of 12th Street was taken via phone call. • A theft occurred Oct. 25 in the 4400 block of Highway 61. $100 loss. Unidentified suspect. • Officers arrested a 47 year-old White Bear Lake resident for DWI Oct. 25 in the 4600 block of Carolyn Lane. The female was booked at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center without incident. • An officer took report of a vehicle taken without permission Oct. 25 in the 4700 block of Centerville Road. • Officers did a welfare check Oct. 26 in the 2000 block of Dotte Drive. Upon arrival, officers learned that criminal damage to property had occurred. Charges were declined by the victim. • An officer helped a stranded motorist Oct. 26 near the intersection of Highway 61 and White Bear Avenue. • An officer dispatched to take report of a missing person Oct. 26 in the 3200 block of Jerry Court. • A report of harassment Oct. 26 in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue S.

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• Officers responded to a homeless individual acting erratically Oct. 27 in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue. • Disorderly conduct was reported Oct. 27 in the 1300 block of Highway 96. • Officers responded to a report of disorderly juveniles Oct. 27 in the block of Eugene Street. Juveniles were gone when officers arrived. • Officers received a disturbance complaint Oct. 27 in the area of Orchard Lane and Buckbee Road. • Officers assisted the Maplewood Police Department on a disorderly conduct call Oct. 28 because they were busy with a high priority call. • An officer took a report of criminal damage to property Oct. 28 in the 3700 block of Saint Regis Drive. • Officers were dispatched to a disorderly conduct incident Oct. 29 in the 1300 block of Highway 96. • A report of a hit-and-run accident (motor vehicle versus mailbox) Oct. 29 in the 1500 block of 9th Street. • Report of a hit-and-run accident Oct. 30 in a parking lot in the 4600 block of White Bear Parkway. • A boat and trailer were stolen Oct. 31 in the block of Orchard Lane. $16,000 loss. No suspects. • Credit card fraud was reported Oct. 31 in the block of Kenny Avenue. • Officers responded to a domestic assault call Oct. 31 in the 3100 block of Glen Oaks Avenue. A White Bear Lake woman was arrested for misdemeanor domestic assault. Noelle Olson

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

Birchwood

• An online harassment restraining order (HRO) violation was reported on Wildwood Avenue Oct. 4. • A resident living near the abandoned house on Cedar Street reported people coming and going from the home in turnstile fashion Oct. 7 when no one should have been at the home at all. Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies advised the neighbor that they were well aware of the ongoing issue and had made the caretakers aware of their liability in not securing the residence. • A Birchwood Avenue resident reported the cross member at the top of her fence suddenly bent in two different spots Oct. 7. The complainant could not determine whether the bending was natural or human-induced.

Dellwood

• Deputies on patrol on Apple Orchard Road and Lacosta Drive at 3:40 a.m. Oct. 1 happened upon a lone male walking along the railroad tracks and learned that his brother had “dropped him off” after they’d had an argument. The male said he didn’t know where he was or how to get home, though he had a charged up phone on his person. Deputies provided the male with a courtesy transport to Sun Ray shopping center.

• A proverbial low-hanging branch was reported Oct. 6 on Augusta Lane.

Grant

• Deputies conducted two traffic stops in the 9000 block of Manning Avenue N. on Oct. 5. One stop was for speeding 72 mph in a 55 mph zone, with a citation likely issued. The other stop was for use of a cell phone while driving, which also likely ended with a citation due to it being the second time for this violation.

Mahtomedi

• Woodland Court residents reported the outside pane of their rear sliding door broken on Sept. 27. • Two suspicious males were reported loitering around the neighborhood of Wildwood Beach Road and Ash Street just after midnight Sept. 28. The males were also walking into driveways while appearing to scope out houses. • An unidentified individual was arrested on a felony warrant out of Hennepin County at 10:57 a.m. Sept. 28 on Quail Street, after deputies were dispatched to the scene of an unwanted party at Lakeshore Treatment facility. • A suspicious pile of glass reported in a Birch Street driveway late Sept. 29 turned out not to be caused by a burglary but the result of a tree falling into a window during a storm. There were no signs of any attempt to burglarize the home by either thieves or the tree. • Deputies on patrol reported

finding the abandoned BP gas station in the 3000 block of Century Avenue wide open at 3:25 a.m. Sept. 30. Deputies entered through the open door and didn’t find signs of anyone inside. • Suspicious fireworks and a loud party reported at 9:34 p.m. Sept. 30 on Iris Street turned out to be a small group of neighbors sitting serenely around a bonfire. The small gathering seemed so reasonable to deputies that they didn’t even approach the scene to make contact with the group. • A motorist was cited Sept. 30 on Stillwater Road and Derby for disobeying a stop sign onto Stillwater Road. • An unidentified motorist was arrested for DWI at 9:54 p.m. Sept. 30 on Hallam Avenue S. after deputies responded to an accident involving a vehicle that became disabled by hitting three parked cars. • Multiple old and broken bicycles were reported found Oct. 1 in the 3000 block of Century Avenue. On arrival, deputies found only one decrepit bike and left it near the building. • Deputies cited a motorist Oct. 1 on Stillwater Road and McGregor Avenue for failure to stop for a stop sign. • A motorized wheelchair was reported found, then gone again, Oct. 2 on Hickory Street. • A wheelchair was reported stolen Oct. 3 from a Hallam Avenue address. Loretta Harding

RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS in the yard had apparently been set on fire. After an intoxicated male living at the address was unable to say how the cushion came to be in the yard or how it got set on fire, Vadnais Heights deputies transported him to the hospital for observation. • A White Bear Lake woman, 34, • A renter in the 4200 block of was cited Sept. 24 in the 1100 block Bridgewater Terrace on Sept. 30 of County Road E for disorderly reported her landlord for accusing conduct after she became unhappy her of stealing his license plate. The with the medical advice she received renter told deputies the landlord was for her daughter. She was also issued crazy and she did not steal the plates. a trespass notice for yelling, using Furthermore, all her belongings profanity and throwing things at were packed and she was moving people. out immediately. Deputies offered to • A Vadnais Heights man reported his assist her if she needed. vehicle stolen overnight Sept. 26-27 • A truck was reported damaged at from outside an apartment complex 1:04 a.m. Oct. 1 while it was parked in the 1000 block of County Road E. in a business lot in the 1200 block After the vehicle was entered into of Willow Lake Blvd. Witnesses the National Crime Information reported seeing two people damaging Center (NCIC) database, it was the truck. discovered to have been taken • An adult male, 28, was arrested on by someone in Minneapolis who a felony warrant at 2:38 a.m. Oct. believed he was lawfully borrowing 1 on I-35E and I-694 by deputies it. The vehicle was then returned to on routine patrol who conducted its owner. a random license plate check. The • A woman in her 30s was reported for successful traffic stop was notable, walking out of a liquor store in the because the felony warrant was for 1100 block of County Road E with a fleeing a police officer in a motor bottle of tequila Sept. 28. As deputies vehicle. were investigating the theft, another • A Vadnais Heights man, 48, was call came over their radio about a arrested Oct. 1 in the 1200 block of woman matching the description of County Road D for violating an order our suspect stealing from another for protection (OFP). In addition nearby business. to being where he shouldn’t have • After deputies were dispatched out to been, the suspect also threatened his the scene of a fire in the 900 block of ex-wife during the visit that wasn’t County Road D at 10:36 p.m. Sept. 28, supposed to take place. they discovered that a couch cushion

The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office reports the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township:

• Teens were reported at 10:33 p.m. Oct. 1 in the 3200 bock of Ridgewood Avenue for driving while under the influence and posting videos of their behavior on social media. • Multiple 911 callers reported several females for fighting at 1:50 a.m. Oct. 2 near the 1000 block of County Road D. During an investigation, deputies discovered that one of them had thrown a brick through the window of a vehicle parked in the area. • A resident in the 700 block of Garceau Lane on Oct. 2 reported a loan taken out in her name without her authorization. • A Vadnais Heights man reported his motor vehicle stolen Oct. 2 from the 1100 block of Willow Lake Blvd., along with his keys and credit cards.

White Bear Township

• A resident in the 3900 block of Parkridge Drive reported an intoxicated neighbor for confronting her children at a park Sept. 24 with inappropriate language and threats. • A resident in the 5300 block of Eagle Street on Sept. 26 reported her neighbor for stealing her mail, as part of a recurring issue. • A resident in the 2500 block of County Road F on Sept. 26 reported her ex-husband for placing a tracking device on her vehicle. The case is under investigation and has been sent to the city attorney for review. • A resident in the 2600 block of Shore Blvd. on Sept. 27 reported being

swindled out of several hundred dollars by an online scammer who claimed to be a law enforcement officer and threatened him that a warrant would be issued for his arrest if he didn’t pay. Deputies emphasized that law enforcement would never contact people to make such a warning. • A resident in the 4200 block of Fisher Lane on Sept. 30 reported being out $500 after she tried to buy a washer and dryer set on Facebook Marketplace and transferred the money to the “seller”. Unfortunately, the washer and dryer never materialized. Loretta Harding

CALENDAR BRIEF Adult synchro team hosts edge class

The Leather & Laces Adult Synchronized Skating team will host an adult edge class with Brent Bommentre from 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Vadnais Heights Sports Center/TCO Sports Garden, located at 1490 County Road E East. Bommentre, with partner Kim Navarro, is a two-time United States bronze medalist in ice dance and two-time world team member. The class is open to all adult skaters with experience, but space is limited. To register, visit tinyurl.com/3cfyvvt7 .

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Ted Cardozo

Kenneth G. Nordby

93, passed away on November 3rd at his home on White Bear Lake. Ted graduated from Colorado College in 1951. With his brothers Ralph and John, he managed the family business, Cardozo’s Furniture of Saint Paul. After they sold the business, he focused on his real passion of outdoor sports. In addition to being an avid athlete and outdoor enthusiast, he inspired others to embrace his competitive spirit. Although born with severe myopia, Ted’s vision impairment did not slow him down in life. After receiving a pair of skis at the age of three, he soon developed a love of downhill and cross-country skiing. He competed in downhill ski racing in his early years and continued to compete in cross-country skiing well into his 70s. He served as president of the North Star Ski Touring Club, where he helped develop publicly funded crosscountry trails throughout the East Metro area, taught ski technique to club members of all ages, and led group ski tours to the Alps and the Colorado Rockies. Some of his most memorable experiences were back country ski trips through the Alfred A. Braun Hut System with his friends. Once the snow melted, Ted could usually be found pursuing one of his other outdoor endeavors, including sailboat racing on White Bear Lake, bicycling, kayaking, and rollerblading. He also completed several triathlons. In his 80s, he was still cycling alongside his wife Joyce. In his later years, after vision-loss precluded reading, he spent hours a day listening to books on tape, courtesy of the National Library for the Blind. Preceded in death by son Ted Jr., parents Frances and Ralph Jr., brothers Ralph III and John. Survived by his wife of 68 years, Joyce; children Marly Cardozo (Mark Litvack) and Ross (Donna) Cardozo; and grandson Forrest Cox. Memorials would be appreciated to State Services for the Blind, 2200 University Ave., #240, St. Paul, MN 55114. Private burial. Hodroff-Epstein 612-871-1234 www.hodroffepstein.com

age 87, of White Bear Township. Mass of Christian Burial 11am Friday, November 10, 2023 at CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X, 3878 Highland Avenue, WBL. Visitation 4-7pm Thursday, November 9 at HONSA FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2460 East County Road E, WBL. Arrangements, Honsa Family Funeral Home 651-429-6172.

Muriel R. Pollock

(nee Metz) Age 96 of White Bear Lake, formerly of Coon Rapids. Muriel was the successful owner of Acorn Handicrafts. She is preceded in death by her infant granddaughter, Jennifer Troup and daughterin-law, Mary Pollock. Muriel is survived by her children, Ron (Lee), Jackie (John) Troup, Russ, Joanne (Jim) Kohler and Teri (Craig) Carpenter; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and other extended family members and friends. A funeral Mass will take place at 11am on Tuesday, November 14th at St. Mary of the Lake Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake. Visitation begins 1 hour prior to Mass at church. Burial will take place at Epiphany Cemetery in Coon Rapids. MuellerMemorial.com 651.429.4944

White Bear Lake area resident and local vocal performer Jennifer Grimm will make her debut in the upcoming world premiere of “I Am Betty” at the History Theatre in St. Paul. The show is a musical that explores Minnesota’s fictional icon Betty Crocker and the roles of women over the last 100 years. “I Am Betty” opens Nov. 25 and runs through Dec. 23. For ticket information, go to historytheatre.com.

Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless (OYH) Foundation has provided a $7,000 grant to the White Bear Area Food Shelf to help replenish the organization’s Emergency Fund. Through this discretionary fund, households can request up to $500 every 18 months to help with expenses such as car repair, rental assistance, tools for work and other emergency needs. Learn more at whitebearfoodshelf. org.

CHURCH BRIEFS Eagle Brook opens 12th location

Centerville-based Eagle Brook Church welcomes the community to attend services at its new Maplewood location beginning the weekend of Nov. 18 and 19. Services will be on Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 9 and 11 a.m. every week. The Maplewood campus is the megachurch’s 12th location in Minnesota. It is located at 2220 Edgerton Street, in the building that previously housed LifePoint Church.

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According to Eagle Brook’s website, attendees can “expect a 60-minute experience including a time of worship and a biblical message, engaging kids spaces, and a community of people you can get to know and grow with.” For more information about the church or service times, go to eaglebrookchurch.com.

Celebrating authors

Redeemer Lutheran Church will be celebrating its past and present authors following the 9:30 a.m. service on Sunday,

Nov.12. The celebration in the atrium will begin with introductions and a display of the works that vary from faith works, hobby interests, historic insights and even cartoons that make people smile. Current authors will be on hand to answer questions, share their creative passion and encourage others to tell their story. For more information call Redeemer Lutheran Church 651-429-5411. The church is located at 3770 Bellaire Ave. in White Bear Lake.

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Christ the King Lutheran Church

651-429-7771 Opt 1

1660 Birch Lake Ave., White Bear Lake

www.stmarys-wbl.org

787263

772611

Church: 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake Parish Life Center/School: 4690 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake

CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X

Daily Mass Tuesday, 6:00 pm, Wednesday & Friday, 9:00 am Thursday, 9:00 am (Jun - Aug), 9:15 am (Sep - May) Weekend Masses Saturday, 4:30 pm. Sunday, 9:00 am. CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL Sunday, 11:00 am. Sacrament of Reconciliation: www.stjudeofthelake.org Friday 7:45 - 8:45 am Saturdays 3:30 - 4:30 pm 651-426-3245 | 700 Mahtomedi Avenue, Mahtomedi By appointment

St.Jude OF THE LAKE

Sundays

777298

8:00am In-person Holy Eucharist 10am In-person & Livestream Holy Eucharist

stjohnwilderness.org

9am Traditions Worship 10:45am New Crossing Worship 10am Online ALL ARE WELCOME! Check our website for holiday hours wblumc.org 1851 Birch Street WBL 55110 White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church

A Welcoming & Inclusive Faith Community

785865

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

787260

Children 5 years to 5th grade may participate in Children’s Church during worship.

2175 1st Street, WBL 55110 | 651.429.5351

788496

763244

Sunday Worship Join us on Sunday:

10:15 am in-person Worship Livestreaming on and Live-streaming on YouTube: YouTube:FPCWBL FPCWBL

office@ctkwbl.org | 651-429-4828 St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church

3878 Highland Avenue White Bear Lake • 651-429-5337 www.churchofstpiusx.org Masses: Sunday 9:30 AM & 6:30 PM, Monday, Thursday, & Friday, 8:00 AM, Wednesday 6:00 PM, Saturday 4:00 PM Reconciliation: Wednesday 5:00-5:45 PM, Thursday 8:45-9:15 AM, Saturday 3:15-3:35 PM, Sunday 6:00-6:20 PM

9 am worship in person & online at www.ctkwbl.org.

752983

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Masses: Saturday - 5:00 PM Livestream Sunday - 9:00 & 11:00 AM

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Sunday 9:30 AM worship in person/online Adult Bible Study 8:30 AM Christ the Servant Lutheran Church 3676 Centerville Rd Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 www.cslcvh.org | 651-429-6595

757558

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. 789728

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785863

2425 White Bear Avenue • Maplewood • 651-777-5200

784462

Worship: Sunday, 9am & 10:30am Wednesday, 6:30pm Daily prayer meetings and Spiritual Growth classes throughout the week. Call the church office for more information.

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Zephyr service project launched for the holidays As the holidays approach, the Mahtomedi community has an opportunity to help others through the Zephyr Service Project, a districtwide initiative from Mahtomedi Public Schools. Mahtomedi students and staff are invited to participate by collecting items for the Holiday Gift Assistance Program until Dec. 8. The needs in the school community continue to grow each year, with significant demands for holiday gift support. The Zephyr Service Project allows the school community to work together and use age-specific strengths and interests to serve others. The desired collection items are noted below, according to school and program. • Early Childhood, Preschool and Wildwood Elementary School students and staff – new children’s and young adult books. • O. H. Anderson Elementary School students and staff – toys and puzzles • Mahtomedi Middle School students and staff – Financial donations. Students can bring cash or checks to their Zephyr Time class. Checks should be made out to Mahtomedi Middle School. Middle

school students will be shopping for clothes, pajamas, blankets and nontoy needs. • Mahtomedi High School and Passages students and staff – gift wrap and gift bags. • Districtwide staff – gift cards. Items can be brought to the school’s front office and left in donation boxes or at the designated location. The donated items will then be assembled into family packages for the Holiday Gift Assistance Program. Families needing holiday gift assistance can apply through Nov. 30. To be eligible for the Holiday Gift Assistance Program, parents must have a child enrolled in Mahtomedi Public Schools (Early Childhood, Grades K-12, and Passages). Siblings of students enrolled in Mahtomedi Public Schools who are babies or toddlers are also eligible to receive gifts through this program. Gift distribution will take place Dec. 18-22. Note that the gifts will be wrapped. Information about the Holiday Gift Assistance Program and the Zephyr Service Project is available on the district website at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us. Loretta Harding

Staying safe on cold water is everyone’s responsibility Some people in Minnesota have put away their boats for the year, but plenty of others will squeeze out every bit they can of the open-water season, whether they’re chasing game, targeting fish or paddling lakes and rivers. To anyone on or around the water this fall, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources offers this reminder: Your safety is your responsibility. With water temperatures consistently dropping, unexpected falls into the water are more likely to end in tragedy because even strong swimmers can become incapacitated quickly in cold water. Coupled with fewer people on the water to potentially help in an emergency, it’s vital that people take steps to ensure their safety. While more boating-related accidents happen during the busy summer, a higher percentage of cold-water incidents are fatal and survival rates drop drastically. “The water this time of year is unforgiving,” said Capt. Adam Block, DNR boating law administrator. “Taking safety precautions is the best way to ensure a day on the water doesn’t turn tragic.” The easiest and most effective way to stay safe and survive a fall into the water

is to wear a life jacket (foam is better than inflatable during the cold-water season), not just have one along. People can reduce the likelihood of a fall overboard by distributing weight evenly in the boat and abiding by the manufacturer’s weight limits. Having a means of communication is important, too, as is making sure other people are aware where you’re going and when you plan to return. Changes in weather that result in shifting winds and storms can also lead to a treacherous situation, so it’s vital for anglers and hunters to keep an eye to the sky. In addition to staying safe on the water, people who are hunting should always follow the four rules of firearms safety: Treat each firearm as if it is loaded; always control the muzzle of your firearm; be sure of your target and what is beyond; and keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until you’re ready to shoot. For more information, including how to survive a fall into cold water, visit mndnr.gov/ safety/boatwater/cold-water.html. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

COMMUNITY BRIEF Annual White bear Lake Lions toy drive The White Bear Lake (WBL) Lions Club will be collecting toys and monetary donations for it’s toy drive. The Lions Club has been operating and managing the WBL toy distribution

for 20 years. The program is designated to help families in the 624 School District with toys that might otherwise not be able to afford Christmas for their families. The club collects toys and funds from various organizations including the school district.

Volunteers come from the WBL Lions, Wildwood Lions, American Legions, the VFW and its auxiliaries. The WBL Food Shelf collects the names of families who need the help. For more information, go towhitebearlions.org.

PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES BIRCH LAKE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

AERATION NOTICE AN AERATION SYSTEM CREATING OPEN WATER AND THIN ICE IS INSTALLED AND WILL BE OPERATED ON BIRCH LAKE IN WHITE BEAR LAKE STARTING December 1, 2023. The system is located in the south central area of Birch Lake and approximately 300 feet from shoreline. Published two times in the White Bear Press on November 8 and 15, 2023.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115

MINUTES SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 A Regular meeting of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held September 21, 2023, beginning at 7:00 PM.- CALL TO ORDERMeeting was called to order by Chair Stacey Stout at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE- Present: Ryan Domin; Paul Donna; Lucy Payne; Jenny Peterson; Kelly Reagan; and Stacey Stout. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDADomin motioned, Peterson seconded. Payne motioned, Donna seconded to amend the agenda by adding item number #11. H. MSBA Delegate Assembly Resolution. Carried 6-0. Motion to approve the amended agenda. Carried 6-0. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA - Domin motioned, Peterson seconded; Approval of the Consent Agenda. Carried 6-0. ACTION ITEMS – A.) Approval of Donations/Grants from August 2023 Totaling $8,776.57. Reagan motioned, Domin seconded; Approval of Donations/Grants from August 2023 Totaling $8,776.57. Carried 6-0. B.) Approval of Preliminary 2023 Pay 2024 Levy Certification - Superintendent Barb Duffrin introduced Mahtomedi’s new Director of Business Services, Tim Erickson. Erickson explained his presentation is about the 2024 fiscal year that stakeholders pay in 2024-2025, and it is preliminary as numbers are changing as the Minnesota Department of Education is updating the Levy consistently. The final Levy will be approved in December at the Truth-in-Taxation presentation. For this presentation, the state of Minnesota sets the levy certification timeline for school boards to certify the proposed property tax levies to the home county auditor by October 2, 2023. Erickson explained the voter-approved levies, including the operation referendum, Capital Projects (Technology), and Building Improvement levy. By law, discretionary levies such as the Long-term Facilities Maintenance are not voter-approved. Erickson compared last year’s final Pay 23 to the proposed Pay 24, showing fluctuation. The general fund is down by $154,771.63; Community Education is down by $101,520.78. Debt service is up, but the Levy is up at about $190,823.46. Erickson explained the Levy change drivers are enrollment; Erickson also displayed examples of Market Value increases that could impact Property tax. Erickson also presented to the board that when they approve the preliminary tax levy, they approve it at the maximum to allow for changes to be made without subsequent School Board action. Donna motioned, Domin seconded; Approval of the Preliminary 2023 Pay 2024 Levy Certification. Carried 6-0. C.) Approval of Superintendent Goals Superintendent Duffrin discussed the feedback regarding the Superintendent goals. Duffrin explained that PR means Progress report, some language was changed in the timeline, including being visionary on the Strategic Plan. Those changes are in the document and Duffrin advised the School Board for approval or any changes needed. Payne motioned, Donna seconded; Approval of Superintendent Goals. Carried 6-0. D.) Approval of School Board Goals -School Board Chair Stacey Stout addressed the board regarding the School Board goals. Stout mentioned that it mirrored the Superintendent’s goals. Stout mentioned the goals as Data; measuring Data; Trust and Partnership; regarding having engagement opportunities with the community, and Funding; ensuring the School Board are wise with the use of the dollars for the district. Domin motioned, Peterson seconded; Approval of School Board Goals. Carried 6-0. E) Approval of Superintendent Contract. Domin motioned, Payne seconded; Approval of the Superintendent Contract. Carried 6-0. F.) Policies That Require One Reading. Superintendent Duffrin reviewed the group of policies that were discussed at the Policy Committee and the September 7, 2023 Study Session. They are policies with minimal changes due statute and do not affect Mahtomedi practice. 1. Policy 424 – License Status; 2. Policy 513 – Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design; 3. Policy 532 – Use of Peace Officers and Crisis Teams to Remove a Student with IEP’s from School

Grounds; 4. Policy 602 – Organization of School Calendar and School Day; 5. Policy 604 – Instructional Curriculum; 6. Policy 708 – Transportation of Nonpublic School Students. Peterson motioned, Domin seconded; Approval of Policies that require one reading. Carried 6-0. G.) School Board Meeting Calendar - Superintendent Duffrin reviewed the 2024 School Board calendar that have been moved to the first and third Monday starting in July 2024. Duffrin advised the School Board that some meetings have been moved to Tuesday, due to holidays or non-meeting days. Duffrin wants the School Board to consider the conflicts; including City Council Meetings, School Board Conflict and MAEF meetings. Peterson motioned, Domin seconded; Approval of the 2024 School Board Meeting Calendar. Stout motioned, Domin seconded to Amend the 2024 School Board Calendar omitting Tuesday and Committees meetings. Carried 5-1. Motion to approve the amended agenda. Carried 5-1. H.) MSBA District Delegate assembly - School Board Director Lucy Payne presented to the School Board a proposal to the MSBA Delegate Assembly to move toward policies and practices that allow for high schools to redesign credit-bearing learning experiences for students within the individual context of each district. If approved, this will go to the Delegate Assembly, who will vote on it and tell the government relations team that this is a stand they are taking.Reagan motioned, to submit resolution with support of the School Board; Stout seconded. Carried 6-0. ADJOURNMENT - Donna motioned, Peterson seconded; adjournment. Carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. Submitted by Kelly Reagan, Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 8, 2023.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115

STUDY SESSION MINUTES OCTOBER 12, 2023 A Study Session of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held October 12, 2023, beginning at 7:00 PM.- CALL TO ORDER- Meeting was called to order by Chair Stacey Stout at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE-Present: Ryan Domin; Paul Donna*; Lucy Payne; Jenny Peterson; Kelly Reagan; and Stacey Stout.*The School Board Meeting was held in person with Superintendent Duffrin and the School Board located in the District Office Community Room at the District Office, 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue, Mahtomedi, MN 55115. In accordance with MN Statute 13D.02, Other Entity Meetings by Interactive Technology, Mahtomedi School Board Member Paul Donna will attend via interactive technology for personal reasons. Paul Donna will be at 2450 Brindle Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17110 for the duration of this meeting. Also present: Barb Duffrin, Superintendent; Paul Aplikowski, Wold Architects & Engineers; Jennifer Reichel, Director of Teaching and Learning; and Leslie Lovas, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and School Board APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA- Peterson motioned, Domin seconded. Chair Stacey Stout asked for a motion to amend the agenda to add the 2024-2025 Family Calendar for review as 4C. Peterson motioned, Domin seconded. Roll call vote: Domin - aye; Donna - aye; Payne - aye; Peterson - aye; Reagan - aye; and Stout - aye. Motion carried 6-0. Motion to approve the amended agenda. Roll call vote: Domin - aye; Donna - aye; Payne - aye; Peterson - aye; Reagan - aye; and Stout - aye. Motion carried 6-0. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS- A.)Facilities Update- Superintendent Duffrin presented to the board the ongoing Facilities Task Force meetings. Duffrin wanted to bring the School Board up to speed on the conversation around the conditions of the buildings and space. Duffrin discussed with the School Board what prompted the review, including space for extracurricular activities, limited learning spaces, improved security entrances, traffic flow, and the updates needed at the Chautauqua Fine Arts Center. Duffrin then spoke about a tentative timeline they are following and the desired results for the Facilities Master Plan that will be recommended to the School Board. Paul Aplikowski, Wold Architects, then spoke to the School Board about the planning process and the listening sessions held with Principals and staff from facilities, physical education, career education, tech, and others. Aplikowski then had the School Board review the draft criteria sheets that describe the needed improvements from the Facilities Task Force, including academic spaces, safety and security, Athletic spaces, O.H. Anderson, and maintenance and mechanical needs. Aplikowski did inform the board that recommendations are at face value and not all will make it through recommendation. A tax slide was shown showing

the impact if a bond was passed at different bond amounts and the estimated tax increase based on a $500,000 home. Aplikowski then spoke to the board regarding the preliminary solutions for each school and displayed a slide comparing athletic facilities to other districts. Aplikowski ended with questions from the School Board. B.) Engagement Sessions - Superintendent Duffrin asked the School Board to discuss how they would like to accomplish their School Board Goals for the year. Duffrin said this was a good time to establish and attempt how they would like to schedule their professional learning and how Duffrin can assist in the planning. The discussion was around having a School Board member present at PTO events like the fun fair representation at the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. There was also a desire to have more information on what the School Board can and cannot do either on the School Board website landing page or other format. School Board Director Ryan Domin wanted to bring back Coffee and Conversations so the community can discuss open topics along with Dessert and Dialogue. There was also discussion about having a School Board Newsletter or updates to the School Board site. Duffrin wrote down the ideas and advised she will come back with dates and recommendations. C.)2024-2025 Family School Calendar - Dr. Jennifer Reichel, Director of Teaching and Learning, presented the 2024-2025 Family School Calendar to the School Board. Reichel reviewed how the calendar committee followed their guiding change document and how contractual obligations, contact hours, statutory language, and bargaining contracts impact the calendar. Reichel told the board how they tried to articulate beyond those obligations and create a calendar based on student learning and professional development. Reichel asked the School board to look at the calendar and ask questions. School Board questions revolved around Spring Break, MEA days, and the last day of school. The School Board asked Reichel to look into the potential of moving the spring break earlier, moving the Teacher Professional Day on Oct 7 to Oct 21, and addressing the concerns of ending on June 11 instead of June 6 with the hope of graduation on June 7 instead of June 14. ADJOURNMENT - Domin motioned, Peterson seconded; adjourned. Roll call vote: Domin - aye; Donna - aye; Payne - aye; Peterson - aye; Reagan - aye; and Stout - aye. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m. Submitted by Kelly Reagan, Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 8, 2023.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of White Bear Lake will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 28 at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the City Hall located at 4701 Highway 61 N. The purpose of the public hearing is to take public comment in consideration of a proposed ordinance establishing the 2024 Fee Schedule for services, penalties, permits and licenses in the City. All persons who desire to be heard on the matter will be given the opportunity at this meeting, or people may submit written comment to clerk@whitebearlake.org. Caley Longendyke, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 8, 2023.

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Now is the time to participate in Mahtomedi School District’s future BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Citizens of the Mahtomedi School District, the opportunity to be heard is now. “We have started down the path of having a community survey to test support (for facilities upgrades),” Superintendent Barb Duffrin said. The Mahtomedi School Board let it be known that major facilities upgrades throughout the district are needed, and that decisions will be made based on the results of an upcoming community survey. In her Facilities Task Force update, Duffrin said that members of the committee had identified areas of concern at their February meeting. These concerns included not enough spaces for

extracurricular activities — having to turn kids away from school, community education and athletic programs; dramatically increasing costs to keep up natural fields; lack of high school and O. H. Anderson flexible learning spaces; lack of learning spaces at O. H. Anderson that support special education, intervention and specialists; lack of secure entrances at the middle school, high school and district center; poor traffic flow in the north wing of the high school; needed upgrades and repairs to the Chautauqua Fine Arts Center; and need to modernize and improve learning spaces at the high school to support post-secondary pathways. The timetable for facilities master planning started last March with data gathering and 12 listening sessions, and will end in December as the board becomes involved. If

the district ultimately decides to put a facilities levy on the ballot, the decision to do so must be made 130 days before the election, Duffrin said. After the Facilities Task Force held six meetings this fall, it recommended the board consider the following priorities: safety and security upgrades at the middle school, an O. H. Anderson academic remodel, and athletic additions. The committee also recommended the board survey the community about its support for music and theater remodeling and improvements, a hockey rink and a community center with a walking track. Ever since the 1980’s, having a hockey rink in Mahtomedi has been a part of the conversation, Duffrin said. The bottom line is that the district’s facilities do need attention, Duffrin said. “I want us to be purposeful and

smart about it.” The task of the task force is to come up with a plan that is sustainable and takes care of the district’s spaces, she said. “And we must know the impact on the community.” “It’s important to include all community members and get everyone involved in the survey and what it looks like,” Vice Chair/Clerk Kelly Reagan said. “I look forward to people responding.” “It’s also important for community to have input in (these decisions) now, and not after the fact,” said Director Ryan Domin. “This is an appeal to the community to participate, and that includes a partnership with our local cities,” he said. The school district will conduct the community survey during November; the results will be shared in December. Members of the community will be asked to

take a half-hour phone survey and respond to a standard set of questions to gauge the community’s general support of its schools. A demographic study is currently underway, and the results of that study will be shared in December or January. For example, the Task Force is now pulling data together and looking at the district’s enrollment history over time. Duffrin said that once the district has received the results of the survey and the demographic study, the Facilities Task Force will be back for more conversation. “Whatever we decide moving forward, there are timelines we need to follow and a lot of work surrounding whatever we need to do. We can’t not move really quickly without a lot of thought and planning,” she said.

WASHINGTON COUNTY BRIEFS tobacco violations. The revisions to the ordinance will: • update the ordinance language so the related statute changes are reflected through adoption by reference. • establish the minimum tobacco sales clerk age as 18 years old. • increase the statutory minimum license suspension time frame for repeated violations from seven days to 30 days for a third offense within 36 months.

County contracts with agencies to prevent homelessness

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Washington County commissioners honor Steve Ryan, chair of the Washington County Community Development Agency Board, for his service to the board and for receiving the 2023 Conrad Rettmer Award from the Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials. Pictured are commissioners Michele Clasen, District 5, Fran Miron, District 1; Ryan and his mother, Peggy Ryan; commissioners Gary Kriesel, District 3, Stan Karwoski, District 2, and Karla Bigham, District 4; and Melissa Taphorn, Community Development Agency executive director.

Ryan receives 2023 Conrad Rettmer Award

Commissioners honored Steve Ryan for his service to the county’s Community Development Agency (CDA) board, and for receiving the 2023 Conrad Rettmer Award from the Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO). Each year, the Minnesota Chapter of NAHRO recognizes one commissioner from a housing agency in Minnesota who has provided outstanding leadership in their community in the promotion and implementation of affordable housing or community development activities. Ryan received the 2023 Conrad Rettmer Award because of his dedication to the work of the CDA. When he became a commissioner eight years ago, Ryan was interested in finding ways to better provide safe and fair housing to persons with mental illness. His work has resulted in the safe housing of 49 persons with disabilities who were homeless, continued supportive housing for eight single, homeless adults with serious mental illness, and the continued supportive housing of five homeless youth. He is

also involved in the CDA’s Resident Advisory Board and CDBG Citizen Advisory Committee.

County board sets 2 public hearings

The Washington County Board of Commissioners set two public hearings for Nov. 14, one to review the county’s fee schedule and one to review comments on the county’s 2024-2028 county capital improvement plan (CIP) before its adoption Dec. 12.

Board approves changes to county tobacco ordinance

Commissioners have approved changes to the county’s tobacco ordinance. The board’s action repealed the Youth Access to Tobacco Ordinance No. 185 and adopted the Tobacco Ordinance No. 216. Changes to the ordinance are necessary due to recent updates to Minnesota state laws, which set the local retail tobacco regulations across Minnesota. The law was changed in 2020 and is in effect throughout the state. The changes include raising the minimum age for tobacco purchases to 21 years of age and increasing the administrative fine amounts for retail

Commissioners have approved contracts with four agencies that work with county residents who are experiencing homelessness and to prevent homelessness. Washington County applied for Family Homeless Prevention Assistance Program (FHPAP) funds for the 2023-2025 biennium and was awarded $1.5 million for two years, from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30, 2025. The FHPAP program is to provide supportive services and/or financial assistance to families, youth and single adults who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. The county will suballocate funds to: • YMCA of the North in the amount of $189,000 to distribute as rapid rehousing direct assistance and for administrative services to deliver the assistance. • Valley Outreach in the amount of $300,000 to distribute as prevention direct assistance and to provide administrative services to deliver the assistance. • Solid Ground in the amount of $335,000 for coordinated entry services, to distribute as prevention and rapid rehousing direct assistance and to provide administrative services to deliver the direct assistance. • Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties in the amount of $335,000 to distribute as prevention and rapid rehousing direct assistance and to provide administrative services to deliver direct assistance.

Board agrees to contract negotiations for county website evaluation

Commissioners have agreed to allow negotiations for a contract with BR8KTHRU for $124,166 to perform an evaluation of the county’s external

website. The Washington County website underwent a refresh in 2021-2022, including work to revise the content on the site and apply a new “skin” for digital effectiveness. A website is ever-evolving, and will require ongoing analysis and quality work to meet the needs of county customers, clients and residents.

Board approves contracts with attorneys

Commissioners have approved contracts with attorneys for legal representation for children in need of protection or services, termination of parental rights and permanency cases. The contracts will be in effect from Jan. 1, 2024, through Dec. 31, 2028. The attorneys are Greg Schmidt, John Chitwood, Theresa Paulson, Amy Senn and Viet-Hanh Winchell.

SCHOOL BRIEF Opportunity to Give Vehicles and Engines

Preceding the season of giving comes the season of need. That includes needs to be filled in the NE Metro 916 Career and Tech Center Automotive programs. In order to give automotive students hands-on experience on how to fix vehicles and small engines, the automotives programs at 916 need donations of vehicles and small engines. Unwanted vehicles and/or small engines taking up your space can enjoy a second life helping students to learn. Your donation can also earn you a tax deduction. Donors needing a tax form may contact a 916 employee. Most needed are vehicles, lawn mowers, snowblowers, motor cycles, dirtbikes and snowmobiles. Items can be dropped off at Century College, 3300 Century Avenue, between 7:30 a.m. and 2:10 p.m. For more information on engine donation, contact John Witthauer at 651-415-5590 or visit their web site at www.careertech.916schools. org.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE ROTARY BLOOD DRIVE When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Nov.

Where: St. John in the Wilderniss Parish Hall, 2175 1st Street Details: Blood supply is critically low. Sign up online. Recieve a free pair of Elf socks, while supplies last. Contact: redcrossblood.org or 800-RED CROSS VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10 Where: White Bear Area Senior

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US MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION When: 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 Where: VFW Post 1782, 4496 Lake

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‘MEAN GIRLS’ When: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 & 17;

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CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE FAMILY NIGHT KICKOFF When: 5-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 Where: Wildwood Elementary, room 1220, 8698 75th

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Library, 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines Details: From Paul Bunyan to the Hodag, author and lecturer Chad Lewis leads a program filled with tall tales of the Lumberjack traditions, superstitions, and legends. Contact: anokacountymn.gov/2586/CentennialLibrary

TURKEY BINGO When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 Where: Mahtomedi High School,

16, Friday, Nov. 17 & Saturday, Nov. 18; Matinee show at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 Where: White Bear Lake Area Schools Community Auditorium, 4855 Bloom Avenue Details: White Bear Lake Area High School’s fall musical is “Little Shop of Horrors.” The comedy follows Seymour, a downon-his-luck florist and his co-worker Audrey who find themselves in an epic battle that will determine the fate of the human race, after Seymour discovers a mysterious — and voracious — plant. The matinee is free for senior citizens; however, tickets will need to be reserved. Contact: Find complete information at www. isd624.org/theatre.

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MEETING When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday,

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Center, 4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: Tribute band to the group Chicago performs concert. Ticket information online. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org

FALL MUSICAL: ‘LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS’ When: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, Saturday, Nov. 11, Thursday, Nov.

Post 1972, 4496 Lake Avenue Details: The VFW Post 1782 members and Auxiliary will be hosting a brief ceremony and complimentary lunch. The ceremony will be at Veterans Memorial Park (adjacent to Keep-Zimmer VFW Post 1782). They will serve a complimentary lunch to veterans and one guest of their choosing starting at 11:30 am after the conclusion of the ceremony.

STAR OF THE NORTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts

Center, 4941 Long. Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Big Band concert features Jen Burleigh-Bentz and pays tribute to the sounds of the WWII era. Ticket information online. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org

Fellowship Hall, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi Details: Explorer Lonnie Dupre discusses his recent visit to the polar Inuit villages to find out how their culture had changed due to climate and modernization since his last visit 20 years ago. Contact: saintandrews.org

MANY FACES CULTURAL FOOD SHOWCASE When: 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15 Where: Mahtomedi Middle School Cafeteria Details: Learn about cultural foods and sample recipes. Community members welcome; RSVP.

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son was born in 2018. “It’s everything from just not being able to sleep, to times where I’ve been walking through a shopping mall and I swear I see a dead friend,” Arcand explained. “You are driving down the road and you’re worried that you are going to hit a bomb.” The idea for Peace for Warriors came from a conversation Arcand had with his girlfriend, Danielle Bare, on their first date. By the age of 27, Bare had volunteered in over 10 countries. Arcand himself went on one noncombat deployment to west Africa. “I was telling her that story and about how I have had a lot of friends kill themselves because of PTSD. I said, ‘I wish I could figure out a way to help,’ and she asked if I had ever thought about volunteering.” Peace for Warriors recreates the “deployment” cycle for a sense of familiarity but, instead of combat, they volunteer to help those in need.

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“We structure the trip as if it’s a deployment. So, we do a training brief before we go overseas with everybody; when we are on the trip, we do mission briefings every morning, debriefs every evening … there is a rank structure in place,” Arcand said. “You don’t have to worry about getting shot in the back. It’s just going and helping people and putting a smile on the kids’ faces.” The trips will last around 30 days, and will hopefully have 12 to 20 veterans, Arcand said. Peace for Warriors is planning its first trip to the Philippines in March 2024. Arcand said the organization hopes to do two trips in 2024. “The real treatment for me is just being involved and making sure that my buddies are okay. The community is

the real treatment,” Arcand said. “I just want to stop going to funerals.” Kayla Leland, 26, serves as the nonprofit’s director of health services. Leland met Arcand through her husband, who served in the Marines with him. She is originally from Iowa, but now resides in Arizona. The mission of Peace for Warriors hits close to home for Leland because when she was 6 years old, her father committed suicide. He was also a Marine and suffered from PTSD. “You can’t really understand that at 6,” Leland explained. She added that she didn’t really find closure with what had happened until a few years ago. “I recognize how tough that can be on a family … Having been through

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After retiring from the University of Minnesota in May, Paul Bolstad decided to go on an adventure “bikepacking” in Australia. “About 15 years ago I transitioned to bicycling from running and my knees were complaining too much after runs,” Bolstad said. “I backpacked in my youth, and we take annual BWCA trips, so it was an easy transition to bikepacking where you bike with camping gear, mostly on gravel roads and trails.” Bolstad, a 30-year resident of White Bear Lake, and his wife Sheryl have friends in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. “It seemed natural to visit them at each end of a trip, and ride while camping in between,” Bolstad said. “I’ve been a few times up to and around the Arrowhead, and thought a longer trip would be fun once I retired.” The ride is approximately 840 miles and includes 58,000 feet of climbing. Bolstad completed it in 16 days. “I didn’t take the most direct route in part because I wanted to visit friends in Canberra along the way and I wanted to have as much of the route as practical through National Parks and Forests without being too steep or long,” he said. “I tried to include passing through a small town every two or three days at least, to not have to carry too much food or water.” A glitch in the trip happened when Bolstad ripped a sidewall on his back tire in the middle of nowhere. His brandnew backup tube was defective.

White Bear Lake resident Paul Bolstad is ready to hit the trails. “I brought an emergency tire boot which ended up not working, but was able to ‘MacGyver’ a fix with some rubber plugs and duct tape I’d brought,” Bolstad said. “I was a bit surprised it held, but it saved me a 15-mile walk, pushing the bike.” Bolstad said the landscape in Australia is beautiful and largely unpopulated. It is the size of the continental U.S. with less than one-tenth the population. “The animals and plants are sometimes something out of a Dr. Seuss book,” he said. “I’ve seen echidnas, a kind of egg-laying porcupine, emus, a sort of Australian ostrich, and kangaroos and wallabies every day. A bit startling to see a 5-foot tall kangaroo jump with ease over a 6-foot tall fence.” He also said the trip was a great

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Environmental Protection Agency proposes nationwide ban on TCE The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a national ban on trichloroethylene (TCE), the toxic chemical known to cause certain types of cancer and other serious health issues. A recent news release announced the proposal as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s mission to protect the public from cancer-causing chemicals. The EPA is following Minnesota’s lead by banning all uses of TCE, commonly found in cleaning and furniture care products, degreasers, brake cleaners and tire repair sealants. Minnesota lawmakers banned the use of TCE in 2020. The law was a culmination of effort by a White Bear lobbying group, called the Neighborhood Concerned Citizens Group (NCCG), that worked with area legislators. Their mission is to hold Water Gremlin accountable for polluting the air with TCE around its township plant. The chemical is responsible for much of Water Gremlin’s current legal and financial woes after the company admitted to spewing levels of TCE above its legal limit for 17-plus years, paying millions in fines and penalties to the state (see separate story on bankruptcy). The company used TCE to degrease lead battery terminals. In its announcement, EPA said the action, taken under the Toxic Substances Control Act, is meant to protect people from health risks by banning the

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I saw a lot of sullen faces with last weeks snow. While it made a mess ofMonday morning’s commute and a damper put on Halloween, we all knew it wasn’t going to stick around. The 3” snow also didn’t mean you were getting out of raking leaves. This past weekend there was a lot of yard work being done. There is still time to put it off for another week for you procrastinators, but change of seasons is being felt with frosty mornings and ice on area ponds. Winter is not here yet as upcoming temperatures should be seasonable. I’m not enjoying the earlier sunset. What about you? Astro note: Nov. 11 look for Venus and the waning crescent moon in the eastern sky before sunrise. Side note: I’m finishing my 2024 Weather Calendar. Visit my website and order early. WeathermanWatson.com.

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John Patrick’s heartwarming comedy, “The Curious Savage,” is coming to Mounds View High School Nov. 9 - 12. The play tells the story of Mrs. Ethel P. Savage. Upon her husband’s death, Mrs. Savage inherits $10 million, then plans to establish a fund to support dreamers with whimsical aspirations. Her stepchildren strongly disagree, so to prevent her from sharing their family’s wealth, they have her committed to a sanitarium. It is there that Mrs. Savage, played by Anja Horsman, finds kindness in the residents of “The Cloisters.” “This play is an engaging experience that presents the true importance of charity and kindness in a world that is often motivated by greed and dishonesty,” says Horsman, a senior at Mounds View High School. “It’s an honor to play the role of such a logical and humorous woman.” The Mounds View High School Theater Company is under the direction of Matthew van Bruggen, who has worked with several theater arts organizations, including the Minnesota Fringe Festival and Hennepin Theatre Trust. Before accepting the role as district performance facilities manager for Mounds View, he was the assistant theater director at Irondale High School. More than 130 members strong, the Mounds View High School Theater Company produces

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Hartsell wrote in his declaration of support for the Chapter 11 petition. The affidavit describes factors that precipitated the commencement of the filing and the need for relief. “The enormous cost of defending the claims, coupled with the risk of adverse outcomes in the litigation necessitated filing for Chapter 11,” Hartsell said. The company has been looking at options going forward since forming a restructuring committee last May. Its job was to make recommendations on matters related to the tort claims and explore possible restructuring and potential sale. A firm was retained to market the company’s assets and as of the petition date of Oct. 27, is “evaluating multiple compelling offers from interested parties to acquire substantially all of the assets of its U.S. and European divisions.” Water Gremlin’s parent company, Japan’s Okabe Co. Ltd., is not part of the sale.

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Founded in a township garage in 1949, Water Gremlin makes lead battery terminals and fishing sinkers. About 178 people are employed fulltime at its manufacturing plant, 4400 Otter Lake Road. For years, Water Gremlin used the solvent TCE to degrease metal parts as part of its battery terminal coating process. In 2018, the company self-reported that it illegally spewed tons of the toxic chemical into the atmosphere, eventually taking corrective action months later that involved removing TCE from the facility. The company agreed to pay the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency more than $7 million in fines and civil penalties in 2019 for its pollution violations, the second largest in state history. Remedial measures were also required before the company could resume coating operations. As a side note, the Environmental Protection Agency

recently proposed a nationwide ban on TCE (see separate story). A drop in market share in its battery business is partially to blame for the company’s dismal financial situation. Hartsell writes in his declaration that despite Water Gremlin’s “quick and aggressive response,” which was to discontinue use of TCE in 2019, “the sensationalized headlines and media reports that followed led to a significant drop in market share that the company previously enjoyed.” In 2018, Water Gremlin’s battery terminal products accounted for about 80% of the U.S. market. Manufacturing shutdowns caused customers to look elsewhere for battery terminals, which resulted in lower overall orders, even after operations fully resumed, Hartsell said. Water Gremlin also experienced a perfect storm of decreased demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he added. Court filings showed Water Gremlin has experienced an overall decline in annual net sales the last five years: sales were $57.8 million in 2018; $53.2 million in 2019; $43.4 million in 2020; $50.8 million in 2021 and $46.8 million in 2022. The company’s 30 largest unsecured creditors are owed almost $24 million, with most of that debt, $21.6 million, owed to Mizuho Bank of New York. Other listed creditors include Eagan-based Gopher Resource, an environmental services provider owed $516,000; Ramsey County, owed $240,000 in property taxes; Xcel Energy, $150,000; and Masterson Personnel of Plymouth, $51,000. The company owes White Bear Township nearly $28,000 for unpaid utilities and UnitedHealth Group almost $11,000. The list does not include the more than 90 individuals asserting what Water Gremlin calls, “contingent, unliquidated, disputed claims based on tort allegations.”

that provides optimal compensation for all creditors who are determined to be entitled to compensation.” Attorney Dean Salita, of Schmidt & Salita Law Team in Minnetonka, is representing the 95 plaintiffs seeking damages from Water Gremlin. Thirtyfive of the suits are wrongful death cases and 60 are cancer or chronic illness cases for alleged exposure to TCE. They want compensation for pain and suffering, medical bills, wage loss and death. After learning of the Chapter 11 filing, Salita called upon Okabe Co. and Water Gremlin to treat his clients fairly and “ensure they are justly compensated for their cancers, illnesses and resulting medical expense and the destruction and devastation Water Gremlin’s conduct has caused them and their families. “The victims also implore the bankruptcy court to hold these companies accountable and ensure companies’ assets are fairly allocated to compensate our clients, the cancer survivors and victims,” Salita said. Hartsell wrote in his court petition that results of a public health assessment prepared by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) are in “stark contrast” to the claims asserted against the company. “The MDH stated, among other things, that although it is possible that past exposures to TCE in air near the facility may have been sufficient to increase the risk of health effects in a small number of the most exposed individuals … TCE exposures may be too low to cause any observable health effects for most, if not all, people who lived or were regularly near the Water Gremlin facility,” Hartsell wrote. “Additionally, MDH analyzed cancer rates in the area surrounding the facility for the relevant years and

found that ‘overall cancer rates in the study area were found to be virtually identical to cancer rates in the sevencounty Twin Cities Metro area.” Hartsell pointed out in his declaration that the cases have not, as of Oct. 29, been filed in court. One of the 95 plaintiffs is Steve LaLiberte, a township resident in his late 60s. He was diagnosed in 2015 with multiple myeloma, a type of cancer in bone marrow plasma cells. LaLiberte had to quit working as a self-employed technology worker during his cancer treatment, which meant his income dropped from “a healthy six figures to zero within three years of being diagnosed.” Only certain cancers are induced by TCE, LaLiberte said, which is why his wife did not make the list. She was treated for uterine cancer, which does not appear to be TCE-related. He didn’t say what he’s asking in damages, but it’s based on income loss. “I was forced into early retirement in 2016. I want seven years of income that I lost,” LaLiberte said.

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Water Gremlin is seeking to maintain business-as-usual operations that include payment of wages and benefits to employees as normal course. The company said it intends to pay suppliers in the ordinary course for goods received and services rendered after the filing. “A sale is the most advantageous path forward for our stakeholders, and one that will help Water Gremlin achieve its full potential,” Hartsell said. “During this process, we will remain focused on serving our customers with the same level of excellence and as committed as ever to our talented workforce and the White Bear community.”

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The Water Gremlin president said there was an attempt to engage in mediation with the claimants after the suits were served, but the meeting was canceled at the request of the claimants’ counsel and has not been rescheduled. “The debtors (Water Gremlin) contemplate that they will now engage in mediation with the tort claimants in the context of these bankruptcy cases as the debtors seek to achieve a fair and efficient resolution of the litigation and reduce costs and uncertainty related to the litigation that imperiled the debtors’ going concern businesses,” Hartsell declared. “The debtors will pursue an asset sale and confirmation of a plan

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November is National Adoption Month: Here is what you should know BY MADELINE DOLBY STAFF WRITER

According to the Minnesota Department of Human Services, in Minnesota alone, 6,750 children and young adults are currently in out-ofhome care. Currently, 569 of those children need adoptive homes immediately. In general, Minnesota’s waiting children are school-aged; almost half of them are 12-18 years old. Many children live within the seven-metropolitan area: out of the 1,240 children under state guardianships, 728 reside in the Twin Cities. Foster Adopt Minnesota is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1980. The original name of the program was Citizens Collation on Permanence for Children. There is a heavy emphasis on placing children around Minnesota with permanent, loving families as well as educating the community. “With the founding group, it was a mix of advocacy-minded, adoptive and foster parents,” said Kim Sacay, outreach and recruitment manager for Foster Adopt Minnesota. “[T] hey collectively had a concern about trauma experienced by Minnesota foster kids, multiple out-of-home placements that were long. There was

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no collective goal or advocacy goal system in place for reunification, for kinship placement or adoption.” At the time, the founders had created a book about the kids who needed permanent homes in Minnesota. Families interested in adopting would flip through the pages, read the biographies of each child and decide who would be the best fit for their family. Now, Foster Adopt Minnesota has a webpage where individuals can scroll through children who are in need of a permanent family. “Our vision is still the same,” Sacay said, “but how we do it, and what we do, are a lot different.” The organization has added foster care and a kinship program. There is the belief that kinship only runs in familial relationships. But kinship can go beyond the family unit. It is how you recognize the importance of someone in your life. For example, a neighbor, teacher, or coach all can play an influential role in the level of support in a child’s life. On any given day in Minnesota, there can be around 7,000 kids in care. “The primary goal for the majority of those children is reunification with birth families,” said Kim Young, a foster care specialist at Foster Adopt Minnesota. In Minnesota, after 180 days, if a caregiver is not making progress in their case plan, the conversation of finding a permanent home for the child begins to progress. There are about 500 children in Minnesota who need immediate homes because the unification process has been exhausted. When this happens, the process of fostering with plans to adopt starts to form. “The family has to become foster care licensed for the intention of adoption,” said Young. “When a child is placed in their home, it isn’t the same as an adoption would occur in the state of Minnesota. So those children are still under state care. So, the family becomes a foster care licensed with the purpose of becoming a pre-adoptive home,” she added. There is a 53% chance that children who are older are placed back into their biological homes. About 81%

Signal crayfish confirmed in Minnesota The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of signal crayfish, an invasive non-native species, in Lake Winona, adjacent to Alexandria in Douglas County. This is the first confirmation of signal crayfish in Minnesota waters. A commercial harvester contacted the DNR after trapping two signal crayfish in Lake Winona. Since the first catch, the harvester has found eight additional signal crayfish in Lake Winona. The DNR followed up with trapping in Lake Winona and in two adjacent connected lakes but did not capture additional signal crayfish. At this time, there is no evidence of reproduction; no eggs or juveniles have been found. Signal crayfish are larger and more aggressive than Minnesota crayfish and the invasive rusty crayfish. They eat aquatic plants, detritus, fish eggs, smaller crayfish species and other beneficial native invertebrates. Signal

crayfish might outcompete native species for food and habitat. Signal crayfish can spread between connected waterways or be transported by people. They can also crawl over land at night and during wet weather. Signal crayfish are bluish-brown to reddishbrown in color, with large, smooth claws and a smooth carapace – the protective covering over their head and mid-section. They have a white or pale blue-green patch near their claw hinge, which looks like a signal flag. People who think they might have observed signal crayfish or other invasive species should note the exact location, take photos, keep the specimen, and submit their observations to www.eddmaps. org . For more information about the signal crayfish, visit www.dnr.state.mn.us/ invasives/aquaticanimals/ signal-crayfish.html. Department of Natural Resources

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of children under 1 year of age are reunited with their biological families or legal guardians. There are six adoptive agencies in Minnesota. They are all a part of the public-private adoption initiative. These agencies recruit families for the purpose of adopting. So, they license families for foster care with the purpose of adoption and just general foster care. “But primarily, these six agencies are trying to match families with those children that have already been identified as not being able to return home,” said Young. The state covers all the adoption fees for families who work with these six agencies. The adoption process can take anywhere from months to years. The state of Minnesota requires a home study of an approved family to be done within three to four months. From there, approved families will be matched with a child. Depending on the family’s requests, the process can take anywhere from a week to years. The organization offers education for families and the professionals

the family works with through informational webinars, podcasts and online recordings. Foster Adopt Minnesota also has individual support, guidance and resource sharing through its health and permanence services. “That is super helpful to have families that are successful reach out, and we can help guide them a little bit, give them some resources on how they can strengthen their families,” Sacay said. This November, Foster Adopt Minnesota will host an event Nov. 4 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. The 26th annual Circus of the Heart will kick off Minnesota’s adoption awareness month. It will honor families who have grown through foster, adoption and kinship care. “It is for foster, adoptive, kinship families, but it’s also for people who are interested in learning more (about adoption),” Sacay said. More information about Foster Adopt Minnesota can be found online at fosteradoptmn.org.

GoodThings Cafe now open in White Bear Lake

COMMUNITY BRIEF Learn about history partnerships in the schools The White Bear Lake Area Historical Society has partnered with the White Bear Lake Area Schools in several programs, including the History Club for high school students, monthly programming for third graders and a Native American Education Initiative project. Learn more about the collaboration between the WBLAHS and the schools from 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 27 at the White Bear Lake Library. For information about this free event, contact 651-407-5327 or visit whitebearhistory.org

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RAMSEY COUNTY BRIEFS Proposed property tax notices

Ramsey County property owners will receive their 2024 proposed property tax notices in mid-November. This notice estimates the amount of taxes property owners will pay in 2024 if the county, cities, school districts and other taxing jurisdictions approve their respective budget proposals.

Upcoming public hearing on 2024-25 budget

Residents, businesses and other stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback on the proposed Ramsey County 2024-25 budget and property tax levy. The first public hearing was on Sept. 19. The second public hearing will be held on Dec. 6 at the Maplewood Community Center. Learn more and sign up to speak at the public hearing at ramseycounty.us/PublicHearings.

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Sean Hjelle, Mahtomedi graduate pitching in the San Francisco Giants organization, had four call-ups to the Giants this summer while spending most of the season with their Triple A team, the Sacramento River Cats. Hjelle, 26, a 6-foot-11 right-hander who played basketball and baseball for the Zephyrs, has been a pro since 2018 when he was drafted out of the University of Kentucky. He struggled at both levels except for an encouraging stretch in his last callup in September, when he allowed no runs in seven innings over three games against Arizona, San Diego and Los Angeles. Against the Dodgers, he struck out four in 3 2/3 scoreless frames. The strong finish brought his earned-

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Bears elated with 6th-place finish at state CC BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

White Bear Lake earned a sixth-place finish in the state cross country meet-better than expected- led by Luke Williams in 22nd place and Vaughn Larson in 27th place. Coach Dan Kovacich was delighted. “We were slated to finish 12th or 13th out of 16 teams,” said Kovacich noting that the Bears, who were third in their conference and second in their section, outran three teams who beat them previously, Stillwater, Eden Prairie and Rosemount. “The boys did exactly what we talked about as a staff; they went out harder and they hung on.” The 21st-year coach called it “the biggest surprise I’ve had” since the Bears’ first state trip in 2007. Williams, a senior, repeated as an all-stater (top 25), moving up three places from last year with a time of 15:53.7. Larson, a junior, missed all-state by just two places, finishing in 16:01.3. Bear junior Isaac Kolstad was 42nd in 16:16.4, sophomore Max Popp 72nd in 16:35.5, senior Rylee Murphy 125th in 17:06.6, freshman Graham Newlander 127th in 17:08.0, and sophomore

Joseph Rogers 158th in 18:01.4, among 160 qualifiers. Kovacich cited Larson, Kolstad and Popp for “breakout performances,” with Popp 30 seconds under his section time. Williams wasn’t happy with 22nd place. “I was hoping to be in the top 15, but it just wasn’t a good day,” he said. “The race started off great, but then I fell back from the front pack at about a mile and a half.” He was elated by the team performance, though. “All of my teammates had a great race. No one expected us to finish so high as sixth place in the state. We even beat Stillwater, our section champion.” Wayzata was team champion at Les Bolstad Golf Course in Falcon Heights with Minnetonka second. The Suburban East Conference was well represented, boasting both individual champions — Roseville Area’s Robert Mechura (15:04) and Forest Lake’s Norah Hushagen (17:27) — and three of the top eight boys teams, with Mounds View third, the Bears sixth and Stillwater eighth. Team scoring was Wayzata with 63, Minnetonka 101, Mounds View 122, Edina 127, Bloomington Jefferson 162, White Bear Lake 185, Eden Prairie

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White Bear Lake boys at the start: Luke Williams (120), Vaughn Larson (115), Max Popp (118), Isaac Kolstad (114), Graham Newlander (117), and Rylee Murphy (116). Not visible was Joseph Rogers (119).

190, Stillwater 220, Lakeville North 242, Andover 246, Rosemount 248, Duluth East 265, Osseo 307, Buffalo 325, Moorhead 341, and Lakeville South 366.

Zephyrs return to state volley tourney “With so many new players, we had a rocky start to the season,” said Silvia Graetzer, one of the returning starters along with Kaili Malvey, both juniors. “It was cool to see the underclassmen gain confidence. Around mid-season, I thought, ‘This team is going to state.’ And we’ll be even better next year.” Graetzer, six-foot middle blocker, spiked 19-for-25 with 16 kills and served 15-for-15 with three aces. Malvey, outside CONTRIBUTED hitter, spiked 23-for-26 with 12 The Mahtomedi High School girls volleyball team celebrates their section 4AAA kills and went 15-for-16 serving with three aces. Her soaring title. jump serves proved hard to We felt that we owned the match, handle. BY BRUCE STRAND Claire Crothers, sophomore we owned the court.” SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR libero, served 18-for-19 with With two starters back from three aces and made 30 good last year’s 25-7 team that went Mahtomedi will play in the passes with just three errors. state volleyball tournament this 0-2 at state and mostly juniors Sahar Ramaley, sophomore and sophomores on the court, week, for the second straight outside hitter, spiked 24-for-30 season, with a young lineup that the Zephyrs started this season with 12 kills. Katie Hergenrader, 3-7 before finding their groove. could get there again next year. soph serving specialist, was 16They’ll take a 17-13 mark into The Zephyrs fended off St. for-16 with seven aces. the state Class 3A tourney Paul Como Park in the Section Como Park (14-15) was sparked starting Wednesday at the Xcel 4AAA finals, 25-16, 16-25, 25-21, by the hitting and blocking of 25-10, at home in a noisy, packed Energy Center. dynamic sophomore Ellery Mahtomedi will open against gymnasium. Tennison. The No. 4 seeded Delano (28-2) at 7 p.m. Other “At the beginning of the year, Cougars upset No. 1 Chisago pairings are Marshall (27-5) vs. this is what we set out to do, Lakes (20-10) in the semifinals. DeLaSalle (15-15), Detroit Lakes go to state,” said coach Tia No. 3 seed Mahtomedi beat two (25-7) vs. Grand Rapids (22-9) Schlundt, after they shook off a below-.500 teams to reach the and Byron (23-4) vs. Monticello second set loss where they were (19-11). Marshall and Delano are finals. outscored 20-3 in one stretch. seeded 1-2. “We came in confident tonight.

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Lieberman leads Zephyr state CC group BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Mahtomedi had its full girls team and two boys competing in the Class 2A division of the state cross country meet at Les Bolstad Golf Course in Falcon Heights. Zephyr senior William Lieberman placed 39th in 16:39.2, moving up 58 spots from 97th place last year. Matthew Studenski, a junior, was 128th in 18:11.4 among 160 state qualifiers. The Zephyr girls, who qualified as JON NAMYST | CONTRIBUTED section runner-up, William Lieberman nears the finish finished last of line at Les Bolstad Golf Course. 16 teams. Eighthgrader Vanessa Rogosheske was 104th (20:56), junior Gabby Fox 128th (21:58), sophomore Sylvie Lavigne 142nd (22:19), junior Ruby Grinstead 154th (23:11), and eighthgrader Brooklyn Erickson 155th (23:32).

BEARS SPORTS BRIEFS Bear girls trio runs at state

White Bear Lake had three girls in the state cross country meet Saturday at Les Bolstad Golf Course in Falcon Heights. Bear senior Rosie Sommars placed 110th in 20:32, junior Amelia Nachtscheim 124th in 20:46, and eighth-grader Logan Bailey 137th in 21:00, among 160 state qualifiers. Wayzata was team champion. Forest Lake’s Norah Hushagen was individual champion in 17:27.

Mahtomedi Football Michael Barry has been instant offense for the Mahtomedi football team in two playoff games, after missing the regular season with a wrist injury. Already a strong rushing team, the Zephyrs now have a deep receiving threat in Barry, a 6-foot-1, 160-pound senior. He has scored touchdowns on five of his seven catches from quarterback Charlie Brandt, from five, 70, 40, 22 and 19 yards. As a junior he caught 24 passes for 581 yards and six touchdowns.

Johnson wins Dellwood Pros Duel

Dellwood Golf Club head pro Clayton Johnson won the club’s Pros Duel, shooting even par 72. Cory Moran shot 76, Scott Springer 78 and Sam Long 79. Club members contributed to the purse totaling about $8,000. Among those, Ryan Frantzen and Ken Kasprisin won the drawing for an unlimited guest pass for 2024.

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MAHTOMEDI SCHOOL BOARD MEETING NOTES • Mahtomedi’s Teacher of the Year for 2023-2024 is kindergarden teacher Lisa Mathies, who is entering her 32nd year of teaching in the district. Each spring, colleagues nominate candidates, who then share information about themselves. A committee made up of former Mahtomedi teachers of the year meet and select the winner in the fall. The teacher then advances to be nominated for state Teacher of the Year honors. • Ryan Collins, sixth grade teacher “extraordinaire” for 23 years and yearbook advisor, was recognized for his middle school successes. Teacher of Minnesota Studies, Collins develops learner agency through exceptional learning experiences that include academic foundation, cultivating agency, real-world experiences and a rigorous curriculum. • Student Representative Fatima Bah gave a summary of the month’s activities from a student perspective. Just concluded was the Wildwood Elementary Fun Run and Zephyr Zone event. At O. H. Anderson, United Day was a great way to show students that the district cares about inclusion and rejects bullying. The middle school had its courage retreat, where high school students served as mentors and were looked up

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to by middle school students. The high school volleyball team raised $4,000, and the boys’ soccer team was section champs. Looking ahead, Wildwood Elementary will host the artist series and have the kindness challenge. Middle school students will honor Veterans Day by displaying pictures of veterans in their families. Next month is the high school blood drive, partnered with Memorial Blood Bank. The goal is 50 units of blood, and everyone is encouraged to donate. The girls’ cross-country team is going to state. “That is something to be proud of !” Bah said. • Duffrin highlighted upcoming events in her superintendent’s report. November is Dyslexia Awareness Month, the PTO Family Fun Night movie at O. H. Anderson is from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 10, the Nov. 12 MAEF Fall Fund Drive, and the next Zephyr Learning Showcase is from 6:15-6:45 p.m. Nov. 16. Look for the next Mahtomedi Coffee & Conversation at the District Center from 6:15-6:45 p.m. Dec. 7, just prior to the regular school board meeting. • The board conducted the second reading of policy changes, based on legislative changes enacted in 2023. These policies have already gone to the Policy Committee and have been through a first reading. The policies listed have seen no changes

since their first reading at the previous board meeting: Policy 418 – Drug-Free Workplace DrugFree School (reflects marijuana legalization) and Policy 419 – Tobacco-Free Environment (adds loose tobacco/tribal ritual exception). • Three policies that also incurred changes resulting from Minnesota model policy revisions and which have also already gone to the Policy Committee are now ready for their first reading. These policies are Policy 514 – Bullying Prohibition, Policy 616 – School District System Accountability, and Policy 624 – On-Line Learning Options. • The district community continues to be generous on behalf of their schools, as the board formally accepted $9,358.77 in donations from the past month. Highlights include $2,772.72 by the Mahtomedi LaCrosse Association from the boy’s lacrosse fundraiser; $1,600 by MAEF from care closets; $1,499 by private parties from the Alpine Ski team car wash fundraiser and $1,237.75 by private parties from the swim and dive team donations.

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