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<br /> <br />Gem Lake News Page 5 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Sales <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />everyone’s hard work,” Said Greer. ”We are already <br />facing difficult conditions, because of the pandemic, <br />and this just added to everyone’s workload. It’s so <br />disappointing.” <br /> <br />Gem Lake Hills Golf Course is owned by the Wilson <br />Family, who also own and operate several other <br />facilities, including Applewood Golf Course in <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Stillwater. You are urged to support this family owned <br />business by passing on any leads you may have to <br />the police. One additional note to this story: the <br />vandalism continued that night. Shortly before or <br />after this damage was done, the granite entry signs <br />and street signs at neighboring Hillary Farm <br />Development were damaged. One homeowner’s <br />security camera captured a possibly relevant image. <br /> <br />Bob was an army veteran, doing his service from <br />1966-1969, during the Vietnam War era. He was <br />not stationed in Vietnam, instead, serving out <br />some of his time in Korea. Bob was initially <br />elected to the position of Mayor of Gem Lake in <br />2008. He was re-elected in 2012 and 2016. <br />During his tenure many projects were completed, <br />such as the approval and build out of Gem Lake <br />Villas, major municipal water projects for the <br />business district, approval of the H y-Vee Fast <br />and Fresh Store for Hoffman’s Corner, which has <br />not yet started, and several significant road <br />projects. He was a financial and strategic <br />planning master, according to his city council. <br /> <br />Due to the current COVID-19 situation, Bob’s <br />funeral was limited to 10 people only. According <br />to his family, there will be a memorial service <br />later this year, depending upon the situation. Bob <br />is survived by his wife Kimberly Anderson, as well <br />as four children and 13 grandchildren. <br /> <br />Gretchen Artig-Swomley is now temporary acting <br />mayor, until the council can formally appoint <br />someone to fill the spot for the remainder of the <br />term. That is projected to be discussed at the <br />council meetings in June and/or July. Bob’s term <br />as mayor would have expired in December. <br /> <br />Significant Damage Done by <br />Vandals to Gem Lake Hills Golf <br />Course (continued from page 3) <br /> <br />According to White Bear Police Chief Julie <br />Swanson, the crime is considered an open <br />investigation. As a frequent golfer on the course, <br />she calls this incident especially sad. <br /> <br />“We are asking neighbors to remain vigilant in the <br />area. Call us if you notice any abnormal activity <br />so we can send out patrols.” <br /> <br />The police are evaluating leads and hope <br />someone will hear something about who might be <br />involved. <br /> <br />“Our mechanic has worked non-stop for almost <br />two weeks to get the golf carts repaired, including <br />tires, upholstery and graffiti removal. I am really <br />grateful for <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Mayor Bob Uzpen Passes Away from ALS (continued from page 1) <br /> <br />