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Bar owners, workers speak out against proposed liquor ordinance

BY ERIK SUCHY STAFF WRITER

A proposed change from the White Bear Lake City Council to two liquor ordinances is not sitting well with bar owners and workers.

These ordinances are Chapter 1001 Nonintoxicating Malt Liquor, and Chapter 1002 Intoxicating Liquor. Both regulate the sale of alcohol throughout the city. The council’s proposed changes to both ordinances are to no longer allow liquor sales after 1 a.m. City Manager Lindy Crawford said the reasoning was due to “safety concerns” for the city.

Crawford noted that the city’s ordinances were not as descriptive as similar city ordinances, and certain provisions were not aligned with Minnesota State Statute Chapter 340A Liquor.

Although these changes were previously discussed at the March 21, 2023 and Feb. 20, 2024 city work sessions, a new ordinance had yet to be brought forward for consideration.

Last week’s meeting, however, brought several disapproving voices to the forefront of the council. One was Angie Eret, who co-manages and bartends at the White Bear Bar. “We try to be proactive by engaging police when a situation might escalate,” Eret said.

Eret remains worried that reduced hours could impact the White Bear Lake Hockey Association’s charitable gambling events, frequently held at the bar. “Reducing these hours would not just

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Moderation required: How local schools regulate cell phone use

BY ERIK SUCHY STAFF WRITER

With the new school year just around the corner, teachers and parents remain concerned.

They wonder, “How well will my students/son/daughter do in school without getting distracted by using their cell phones?”

Governor Tim Walz recently signed SF 3567, also called the Omnibus Education Policy Bill, into law. The bill requires all school districts throughout the state to adopt their own policies regarding cell phone usage by March 15, 2025.

At White Bear Lake Area High School, Principal Russell Reetz is rolling out a new policy for students that will differ from the previous one. According to Reetz, the school’s past policy allowed teachers to moderate cell phone use in any way they wanted to in their classrooms. This year, the school will implement a “ROAR” plan, standing for Relationships, Owners, Awareness, and Respect.

“We’re going to roll out our cell phone plan through those four core values,” said Reetz. “It’s a bell-to-bell, put-your-phone-away plan. Students will be reminded when they enter the classroom

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Shaver and co-hosts Kirsten Krull and Steve Linzmeier debuted their new show, “Game Night Live,” at the White Bear Lake football game against Minnetonka.

Each week, the program will be set at a different high school football game in Minnesota, and will feature discussions about the upcoming game and high school football overall.

“The show itself is to talk about high school football and what’s going on the night of the game,” explained Shaver.

“It will kick off the night for viewers who will either watch or attend the games, just to give them more information.”

Although Shaver said he initially felt apprehensive approaching the new show, he remains

confident it will become a fun program for listeners. “I’ve never done an hourlong pregame show talking about high school football,” he admitted.

“It almost seems a little daunting to think about, but luckily, I have two great people to partner with. It should be a lot of fun.”

Game Time Media President Logan Anderson conceived “Game Time Live” over the summer. According to Anderson, the show’s idea was to be similar to the ESPN program “College GameDay,” which covers statewide college football games.

Although Anderson intended to cover high school football games around the Twin Cities, he sought to expand the program’s coverage

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Former KARE-11 anchor Randy Shaver has returned to host a new pregame high school football show called “Game Time Live.”

Shaver will be joined by Minnesota Wild in-game host Kirsten Krull, who will co-host the program.

St. Cloud State University Huskie’s team announcer Steve Linzmeier will be the show’s second co-host.

throughout the state instead. “It would be a chance for us to expand our brand outside of this area,” he said. “We could also build some relationships with other talent and producers that I wouldn’t have

otherwise had.”

During this time, Anderson reached out to David La Vaque, a high school sports writer for the Minnesota Star Tribune, for recommendations on who could host the show.

“David told me that I should reach out to Randy,” said Anderson.

“We held a meeting with him, where I explained my vision. From there, he agreed to do it, which excited me. He’s such a great talent that everyone knows.”

Anderson said he selected Krull, also the in-game host for the Minnesota Wild, as one of Randy’s cohosts due to their past working relationship at Game Time Media.

“Kirsten worked her very first broadcast job out of college with me,” said Anderson. “She helped do play-by-play and camera work for different games. She has a lot of talent for someone at a young age.”

Anderson also selected Linzmeier as the show’s second co-host due to their past working relationship. Linzmeier had previously worked as a play-by-play announcer for the University of Jamestown in North Dakota.

Anderson and Linzmeier crossed paths during this time when Anderson was working as a playby-play announcer for Presentation College in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

“The teams we covered played against each other all the time,” said

Anderson. “We got to know each other pretty well that way. When we both moved here to the Twin Cities, I started to bring him under the fold any way I could.” In addition to co-hosting “Game Time Live,” Linzmeier has been the play-by-play announcer for St. Cloud State University’s Huskies basketball team since 2022.

The show will not be broadcast on local television but will be available on the Smart TV app, YouTube and the official Game Time Media website from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Anderson noted that new features might be added to the program in the future. One feature would involve Krull interviewing team cheerleaders or attendees about the game. However, Anderson said these might only come about depending on the show’s success. “We have fully committed to eight shows in the regular season, and then we’ll see whether we do anything postseason,” said Anderson. “But I definitely think we’ll be around to do this next year when we have more time to plan and develop some new stuff.”

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Mallard Ponds neighborhood divided over median islands

BY LOGAN GION CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Many residents of the Mallard Ponds neighborhood, a collection of housing developments on 120th Street as it bends to become Portland Avenue, were surprised when construction workers began removing the median islands in the neighborhood last month.

Within the public commentary and a chain of emails sent to the township office, were stories of hawk-eyed residents standing in their driveways interviewing crew members. One anecdote even involved harried phone calls to township staff as “construction workers began to saw at the curb.” Defenders of the islands claim they beautify the neighborhood when properly maintained and reduce speeding vehicles within the neighborhood.

The feedback seemed to surprise

the board and Town Attorney Chad Lemmons. “The process was proper. It was followed closely. In a lot of ways, the town goes overboard in following the details in how they proceed on these projects and assessments,” explained Lemmons.

The median island removal is one detail of a much larger road reclamation project. “We want to try to get 60 years out of our roads,” explained Town Engineer Larry Poppler. The roads in the area are 25 years old.

Back in January, a township feasibility study revealed deteriorating curbs, ponding water and fractured roads. In October, the township sent area residents a questionnaire and in November the township held its first neighborhood meeting. “We didn’t ask about the islands, but we received feedback on them from residents … that it was an eyesore,” Poppler recalled. “Talking to public

works, they felt that it would improve efficiency for maintenance, so the island removal became part of the evolution of the project.” He added that salt from the winter was stunting the foliage growth.

In December, the township posted the results of the survey on its website.

The survey had a 50% response rate. While island removal was not a specific question on the survey, four residents commented about them, three of them unfavorably. The township held a second neighborhood meeting in January as well as a public hearing.

A final neighborhood meeting was held in March where residents could see the finished plan designs and ask any questions of the engineers.

In April, the board ordered the improvements and the island removal was discussed at length. At that meeting, White Bear Township Supervisor Steve Ruzek asked Poppler,

“You’ve had community meetings, and that has been brought up and part of the meetings, so this is not gonna be a surprise?” Poppler responded, “It was a specific request of the residents to look at removing these … I’m mentioning it tonight … not everyone attends these meetings or participates.”

In June, the board approved a bid for the project and flyers were mailed to residents to notify them about the construction. Updates about the project continue to be posted on the project website.

Feeling due diligence was done, and wary of the financial and legal ramifications of pausing the construction project, the board ordered the construction continue with the median islands removed.

Interim Town Supervisor Tom Riedesel voted no.

Now three months old, Eloise finds herself surrounded by a growing number of Loons, all taking turns watching over and caring for her.

Eloise remains a very lucky chick.

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Loon Chronicles IX: Happy Three Month Birthday! we approached, she flashed a huge foot waggle and soaked in the moment. Foot waggles are more frequent in hot weather, which certainly has been the case, as of late. We only spotted Eloise with a parent on one occasion. While staying safe and swimming close to and under the docks near the Yacht Club, Eloise received the cue from papa Loon to join him for fishing and diving. This behavior was instilled early and is a critical safety skill for Loon chicks. Within a few minutes, Eloise was swimming next to her papa, circling his neck, and accepting fish deliveries. While Eloise is getting more proficient at catching her own fish, she gladly accepts fish deliveries from any Loon interested in serving her.

There are three “grandparent”/old warrior Loons, featured in the montage, that regularly take turns watching over and feeding Eloise. The Loon with the white battle scar near its right eye and

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white feathers around its bill, all signs of reaching an older age, has taken a particular interest in Eloise and can be seen with her during most early mornings, as well as later in the day. The two appear very comfortable with each other. Research suggests that Loon chick parents start to leave their chicks, 8-12 weeks post hatch. During the weaning process, however, the parents will still stay overnight with their chicks, beyond twelve weeks. We hope that is the case with Eloise’s parents, who have turned out to be excellent parents with their first surviving chick. In any event, it appears that Eloise is well cared for and it truly takes a village! To date, we have not observed Eloise in flight. Hopefully, her village will help get her in the air soon. Wishing you all a fun and safe Labor Day weekend!

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Another two weeks of busy and entertaining Loon activity on and around White Bear Lake. The waterdances of drop-ins, old warriors, and rafting bachelors continue to expand. The best viewing is early morning, before boat traffic and chop make it more difficult to gather. Lately, morning sunbeams have taken on a sunset hue in the smoke haze. Drop-ins, and new visitors, can be heard calling while in flight, to those below, with their tremolo calls. These calls can be warnings or greetings, depending on the presence of predators, or whether the Loons below are in a nonhostile, nonterritorial frame of mind. We have spotted up to seven iron ore-stained Loons, now regulars. The word is out that White Bear Lake has an abundant supply of fish. Welcome news for Loons, from near and far.

On August 23, Eloise celebrated her three-month birthday. As

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Seven Principles

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ne of my coping mechanisms when it feels like summer is slipping away too quickly is to add the month of September as a buffer to help moderate any sinking feelings of despair. We no longer have the luxury of the extended early evening light, but for the most part, the weather is equally if not nicer than during the peak of summer.

There are no guarantees, but over the years, I’d have to say that the positive experiences traveling and camping out during slower and off-peak times of the year far outweigh any negative ones. By rolling the dice on a trip earlier or later in the season, you can be rewarded with lighter traffic, less crowding Angle of and fewer insects, including mosquitoes.

View I have stellar early season memories of camping with Paul Dols friends up in Voyageurs National Park not long after the winter ice melted on Namakan and Kabetogama lakes.

The only insects we had to deal with on one paddling excursion were the fireflies lighting up the woods behind our island campsite, creating an idyllic scene resembling a theatrical set. A late season October trip out to Yellowstone National Park, many years ago, included snow but also exceptional wildlife sightings that would not be possible any other time of the year. More than a decade before mobile phones came into use; while using a phone booth near a parking lot at Mammoth Hot Springs to place a call to my parents, I was suddenly surrounded by a herd of more than a dozen elk. It was mating season, and the males were jousting with each other and making throaty, high-pitched bugling sounds. My parents expressed their surprise and disbelief as I described the chaotic situation taking place outside the phone booth that enclosed me.

Thankfully, the herd had other priorities and moved on just as suddenly as they had appeared.

Before or since, I’ve never witnessed the behavior of a group of wild animals in such close proximity. The timing of an off-season December hike in the Grand Canyon was like walking through different climate zones. The heat can be deadly in the summer months, but the early winter temperature at the top of the canyon got down to zero at night while the temperature at Phantom Ranch, a historic oasis at the bottom of the canyon, was a moderate 50 degrees. During the hike out, the air at the bottom of the canyon rushed upward through the landscape and created a strong, warm breeze at sunset.

At a relatively early age I was introduced to the concept of leaving a campsite in the same, if not better, condition than how you found it. The National Park Service provides more specifics to this overall concept with the Leave No Trace Seven Principles which include: plan ahead and prepare, travel and camp on durable surfaces, dispose of waste properly, leave what you find, minimize campfire impacts, respect wildlife and be considerate of other visitors.

According to the National Park Service website, these principles were established by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, and built on previous studies by the US Forest Service, National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management. The principles are based on and informed by scientific research in the fields of recreation ecology and the ways humans value, use and depend on the natural environment.

Some of these principles can be referenced and applied in our daily lives. Specifically, I believe some of the friction and frustration that sometimes occurs on and around shared public spaces like parks, lakes and the growing number of multi-use trails in the area could be lessened by knowledge of the rules and simply practicing awareness of our surroundings and consideration for others.

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Embracing a future we’ve designed together

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s the school year begins, we are excited to open our newly renovated White Bear Lake Area High School—one campus welcoming all students grades 9-12. The new state-of-theart facility will expand student opportunities, inspire innovative instruction, and continue to welcome community members for more after-school activities.

It’s aweinspiring to reflect on how far we’ve and more Movers & come importantly Shakers — where we’re headed in the Wayne future White Bear Lake Area Schools.

Kazmierczak At the cusp of a new era, it’s clear that our district has been on a transformative journey to a future we’ve designed together.

There is an old adage: “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” Well, we’ve created it. And it is excellent! Let’s embrace it!

In a rapidly changing world, each student is best served when they have an opportunity to realize their unique talents and abilities and design their own future.

Personalizing education is at the heart of building relationships for our exceptional staff, who are fully committed to student success.

More than five years ago, our community came together to envision the future for our children and our schools. We imagined

transforming the way teachers teach and children learn. In 2019, our community approved the Building Our Future bond referendum, which upgraded and transformed every school.

We have undergone a remarkable transformation, resulting from strategic planning and community engagement that laid the foundation in 2018. We embarked on a journey to rebuild and redesign our schools to meet the needs of future learners.

We are now about 90% complete with construction, with only a few projects left before we fully realize the vision we set out to achieve.

Our focus this year is to “Embrace the Future.” It is a call to action for every team member. This isn’t just about adapting to change but about owning the future we have collectively created. From new teacher development frameworks to innovative high school scheduling that maximizes student choice, we are not merely keeping pace with change but driving it.

In the past five years, we’ve made incredible strides in advancing our Strategic Plan priorities. Our focus on creating a safe and nurturing environment for all students focuses on connection, high-quality instruction, and educational excellence. Central to our mission is personalizing education and ensuring each student realizes their unique talents and abilities.

We are also rethinking how we engage students in their learning. We’ve been shifting from traditional lecture-based instruction to more personalized, inquiry-based learning experiences.

This approach aligns with our

mission and prepares students to take ownership of their education and, ultimately, their futures.

Our new high school program, which increases access to rigorous courses prioritizes student choice and flexibility, a significant step in this direction. It’s a shift requiring us to reevaluate every aspect of our instruction, ensuring that we push the envelope on what matters most: academic excellence.

Educating the future leaders of our communities, businesses, healthcare systems and government is not easy, but it is vital. We must continue to innovate, push the boundaries of what public education can be, and ensure that every student in our district has the opportunity to excel. This year, all eyes will be on White Bear Lake Area Schools. Our community’s investments in education are significant, and we are prepared to deliver on our promises.

As we embark on this new school year, I am optimistic and hopeful.

We have the talent, resources, and commitment to meet the challenges ahead and lead by example. We are a district embracing the future.

Together, we will continue to build a school system that truly reflects our shared vision of educational excellence.

We’ve designed the opportunities.

Let’s make this year one of the best yet for White Bear Lake Area Schools. Go achieve. Go excel. Go Bears!

Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak is the superintendent of White Bear Lake Area Schools

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS recently adopted K-12 Student Cell Phone use guidelines.

Research on the detrimental effects of cell phones to student well-being and academic success is abundant and decisive. Away for the Day, an initiative formed to curb cell phone use in school, cites the following: “Teenagers in the United States who spend 3 hours or more a day on electronic devices are at a 35% higher risk of suicIde than those who spend less than one hour on them.” When it comes to academics, a comprehensive analysis of 44 different research studies revealed that “excessive smartphone use and behavioral smartphone addiction correlates with a decline in academic performance.”

As educators, we are committed to fostering learning environments focused on connection, community, engagement and academic excellence. We are confident that the collective efforts of our learning community to diminish Ellen Gurrola cell phone use during the student day will have White Bear Lake profound and positive impacts on our students’ educational experiences.

I am writing to express my appreciation for the Vadnais Heights Green Team and their collaboration with Parks and Recreation. I have seen them at multiple music in the parks events, and they have shared great information about things the city and individuals in Vadnais Heights are doing to create more sustainable landscapes. They even have fun tattoos of pollinators for people of all ages!

Community engagement is so important, and it has been exciting to see additions to their booth at each event. I was able to sign up for their community newsletter and am looking forward to participating in their Adopt-ADrain Community Clean Up Event taking place in September. Individuals volunteering their time to improve the community doesn’t go unnoticed, and I am encouraged by the interest others have in caring for our environment!

Student cell phone use detrimental

On behalf of the nearly 600 members of White Bear Lake Area Educators, Local #7286, I’m writing to thank the parents of our students and our school board for their support for the

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Information night for youth Explorers

The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office will host an information night on its youth Explorer programs.

These programs are for students between the ages of 14 and 21 who may be interested in the criminal justice field.

Participants will get exposure to various law enforcement career fields through hands-on experience, community events and scenario-based training.

There will be an open house at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Patrol Station, 1411 Paul Kirkwold Drive, Arden Hills. For more information, contact

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Birchwood task force seeks input

The Birchwood Village Road Safety Task Force will hold an open forum at the Sept. 10 City Council meeting. The task force is seeking resident input on its proposals to move to a uniform 20 mph speed limit throughout Birchwood, add two crosswalks on Wildwood Avenue, add a stop sign at 368 Wildwood, and add solar-powered radar signs. The meeting begins at 6:45 p.m. at Village Hall. Those unable to attend can email comments to info@cityofbirchwood.com.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS • Officers received a complaint of a car alarm going off Aug. 23 in the 3800 block of Oak Terrace for an extended amount of time.

Officers did not hear an alarm when they arrived on scene.

• A large black dog was reported walking southbound near Bellaire Avenue Aug. 24.

When officers arrived, the dog was gone.

• Officers received a complaint of a barking dog Aug. 24 near Lakeaires Boulevard. The dog was found to be barking at people as they passed by the fenced-in yard. The owner was advised of the complaint.

• Officers took a report of a theft of a motor vehicle Aug. 24 from a private driveway in the 3400 block of McKnight Road. The vehicle was recovered in Minneapolis. No arrests were made.

• Officers received information Aug. 24 regarding a game of ding dong ditching that took place the night before in the 4600 block of Fourth Avenue.

• Officers responded to the 4900 block of Woodcrest Road Aug. 25 to take a report of property damage that occurred overnight.

Suspects are unknown. Estimated loss of $200.

• Officers took a report of theft from an auto Aug. 25 that occurred in the 2100 block of Roth Place. A handgun was taken from an unlocked vehicle. No suspect information is available at this time.

• Officers arrested a female, 39, for a DWI after she crashed into a garage Aug. 25 in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue. She was booked at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center.

• A theft was reported Aug. 25 in the 4600 block of Highway 61. The suspects’ identities are not known at this time.

• Officers took a report of a theft of a motorcycle from a detached garage Aug. 26 in the 0 block of Hoffman Road. The motorcycle and a vehicle were damaged in the process.

• Officers responded to a vehicle striking a bicyclist Aug. 26 near the intersection of Highway 96 and White Bear Parkway, resulting in injury. The driver was cited for failure to yield.

• Officers responded to a motor vehicle collision Aug. 26 in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road.

• Officers responded to a three-vehicle collision Aug. 27 near the intersection of Highway 96 and Interstate 35E. • Officers took a report of a motor vehicle theft Aug. 27 that occurred in the 1500 block of Park Street. The vehicle was recovered in Coon Rapids with damage.

• Officers located a suspect wanted on numerous felony warrants Aug. 27 in the 3500 block of Century Avenue. The suspect fled in a motor vehicle and was not located. The suspect’s vehicle was recovered, but the suspect still could not be located. The investigation is ongoing.

The White Bear Lake Police Department reported on the following incidents: • Officers removed an unwanted individual from a business in the 2000 block of County Road E Aug. 18.

• Criminal damage to property and fraud were reported in the 4300 block of Old White Bear Avenue Aug. 19.

• Officers responded to a neighbor dispute in the 5100 block of Long Avenue Aug. 19.

• Officers responded to a noise complaint at the intersection of Park Avenue and Grace Street Aug. 20.

• A Maplewood woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant following a traffic stop in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Aug. 20.

• A vehicle owner was warned following a complaint of loud music in the 4900 block of Lake Avenue Aug. 20.

• Officers took a report of a protection order violation and domestic assault in the 1900 block of Rishworth Lane Aug. 20.

• Officers mediated a dispute between roommates Aug. 21 in the 3500 block of Rooney Place.

• Officers responded to a report of a burglary from a garage in the 3500 block of Century Avenue N. Aug. 21. Various items were stolen, resulting in a loss of approximately $2,500.

• Officers responded to a single-vehicle crash Aug. 21 in the intersection of Highway 96 and Interstate 35E. The driver suffered minor injuries.

• Officers responded to a hit-and-run crash Aug. 21 in the parking lot of a business in the 4800 block of White Bear Lake Parkway. No injuries were reported.

• Officers received a complaint Aug. 22 of unwanted individuals refusing to leave in the 2600 block of County Road E. The individuals left before officers arrived and were not located.

• A loose dog was reported to officers Aug. 22 in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road.

• Officers responded to a two-vehicle accident Aug. 22 near the intersection of County Road E and Midland Avenue. No injuries were reported.

• Officers responded to a theft that occurred Aug. 22 in the 2600 block of County Road E. • Officers took a report of telephone harassment Aug. 23 in the 3500 block of Century Avenue N. • A vehicle versus mailbox hit-and-run crash was reported in the 2700 block of Spruce Place Aug. 23 to officers.

• Officers responded to a report of shoplifting Aug. 23 in the 2500 block of Blomquist Avenue.

they were discovered to have been sleeping.

One of the subjects was also arrested on warrant.

• An elderly woman on July 31 reported that a well-dressed man Vadnais Heights approached her in the • A laptop computer was Walmart parking lot reported stolen July 29 and offered to fix an after a vehicle parked alleged leak in her tire, outside its residence in only to steal her purse the 400 block of Jay Way and immediately use was broken into. her credit cards at a • An Oakdale man, 21, jewelry store. was cited July 29 after he was seen by store • A suspicious male employees in the 900 dressed in military gear block of County Road E and carrying a long gun stealing several pairs of reported Aug. 2 in the sneakers. He managed 400 block of Spring Hill to escape the store Road turned out to be a without being caught, juvenile carrying an air but was located nearby soft gun. by officers of another • Management of the agency.

Subway sandwich shop in the 1600 block of • A Forest Lake man, 64, County Road E reported was arrested at 2:21 a.m. that a man entered the July 30 in the 3900 block restaurant Aug. 2 and of Labore Road after stole a cash register full deputies responded to of money. a burglary report. His accomplice was not • A Brooklyn Park man, apprehended, after the 36, was arrested for two suspects fled on DWI at 3:25 a.m. Aug. foot.

3 at the intersection of I-694 and Labore Road, • A Hugo man reported after he was allegedly his truck shot up with a involved in a hit and BB gun on July 30 while run accident. he was traveling in the 1400 block of Buerkle Road.

White Bear Township • Suspicious goats • A kayak was reported reported for grazing on stolen July 29 from a a property in the 4300 dock at Bald Eagle Lake block of Greenhaven in the 5300 block of Bald Circle on July 31 Eagle Blvd. turned out to be goats • A resident in the contracted out by 5200 block of Bald the property owners Eagle Blvd. on Aug. 2 fulfilling their intended reported that someone purpose of clearing blackmailed him into overgrown vegetation paying more than from the area. $2,000 during an online • Deputies on July 31 chat. issued trespass notices • A man reported that to four people who someone had stolen a became disorderly fish-finding device from while being evicted his boat while it was from a storage unit docked on Bald Eagle in the 3200 block of Lake on Aug. 5.

Highway 61 in which

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

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marks the first time this plan will be rolled out and could be changed if necessary.

At Mariner Middle School, cell phones will be entirely prohibited throughout the day. “Students have Chromebooks that they can use to access information on the Internet while in school,” said Principal Christina Pierre.

“There’s no reason to have a cell phone.”

At Mahtomedi High School, Principal Justin Hahn said he and the rest of the school are working on a new policy to be enacted before the deadline. The school’s current policy involves phone caddies in each classroom for students to drop their phones off; each teacher then determines how cell phones may be used in their rooms. Students are still allowed to have their phones in between classes and at lunch.

This policy is a sharp contrast to the one at Mahtomedi Middle School, which involves a complete

ban on all cell phone use from the start of school until the end of the day. Hahn did not elaborate on what the new policy would look like or how it would contrast with the current one.

Centennial High School has a different approach. This includes a “Green” and “Red Zone” policy; Green Zones refer to times and locations where students can use their phones freely. Green Zones include before and after school, the cafeteria, passing time and when a teacher gives a student permission to use their phone.

Red Zones include locker rooms, classrooms during class time, testing centers or when a teacher asks a student to put their phone away. High School Principal Tom Bruenning said that the state bill did not affect this plan, as it has been in place for the past two years.

While students can bring their phones to Centennial Middle School, they must keep them in their lockers until the end of the day. Additionally, students are

not allowed to bring their phones with them to lunch. According to Principal Robert Stevens, the current policy, which has been in place for three years, differs from the previous policy. While students were allowed to bring their phones to lunch beforehand, school meetings between different groups prompted the change.

“We had assistant teachers, lunchroom monitors, parents and administrators all coming together,” said Stevens. “They all said, ‘We’re behind you. We don’t want the phones to be distracting during the day.’ I can’t even tell you how many emails we received in support of students leaving their phones in their lockers instead of, for example, bringing them to the lunchroom.”

Erik Suchy is a staff writer at Press Publications. To reach him, please contact him at 651-407-1229 or email him at whitebearnews@ presspubs.com.

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“Exploring the St. Croix Valley,” from the University of Minnesota Press.

Residents and visitors alike know that the St. Croix Valley

it’s Friday night and it looks is chock-full of natural wonders Q: What was the most herd in northern Wisconsin like there are a couple of and hidden gems. They can now — I was! I also think people challenging part of writing supper clubs there, why don’t get a closer look at the many will be blown away when this book, and what was the we drive there for dinner?” highlights of the riverway with they canoe or kayak the most fun?

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PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE COUNTY MANAGER ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES AUGUST 20, 2024 The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. with the following members present: Frethem, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Xiong and Chair Reinhardt. Also present were Johanna Berg, County Manager, and Jada Lewis, Civil Division Director, Ramsey County Attorney’s Office.

AGENDA of August 20, 2024 was presented for approval Motion by Mcguire, seconded by Xiong. Unanimously approved.

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COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-24-666 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Candace Ann Kassow, Decedent TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an Amended Application filed on August 23, 2024 for informal probate of the above-named Decedent’s Last Will dated August 17, 2019 (“Will”) has been filed with the Probate Registrar, and the Amended Application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following: Craig Alan Kassow 7337 180th Avenue NE Forest Lake MN 55025 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative, or may object to the appointment of the personal representative.

Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Any objections to the probate of the Will, or to the appointment of the personal representative, must be filed with this court, and will be heard by the court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.

Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred.

Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Date: 8/26/2024 Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on September 4 and 11, 2024.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT, DISTRICT COURT

COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-24-685 NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (WITHOUT A WILL) Estate of Michael Clark Stokes, Decedent TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Probate Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following: Hyland Stokes, Jr. 5570 East Via Montoya Drive Phoenix AZ 85054 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as Personal Representative, or may object to the appointment of the Personal Representative.

Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the Personal Representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred.

Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator Date: August 28, 2024 Attorney for Personal Representative ROBERT JOHN EVERHART Attorney License No.: 180671 Everhart Law Office Ltd 201 5th Street NE, Suite 5 Buffalo MN 55313 Telephone: 763-478-7970 E-Mail: robert.everhart.atty@gmail.com Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on September 4 and 11, 2024.

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White Bear Lake returns most of the lineup that placed sixth at the state meet, second in Section 4AAA and third in the power-packed Suburban East.

“Our goal is always to make it to state,” said coach Dan Kovacich, 22-year coach who’s taken 14 teams to the big show. “We will have perennial powerhouse Stillwater, Two Rivers, East Ridge and Woodbury in our way. It all comes down to how healthy we are at the end of the season.”

Three all-SEC runners are back: senior Vaugh Larson (9th in the SEC), senior Isaac Kolstad (14th) and junior Max Popp (18th). Larson was sixth in the section and 27th at state. Other lettermen BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED back are seniors Andrew Klier, Gavin Gerst and David Shervheim; juniors Vaughn Larson Noah Blaisdell, Cooper Hoel, and Joey Wolfe; and sophomore Graham Newlander.

“We are an older team, hard-working, and will be extremely competitive,” said Kovacich. His top four is set with Kolstad, Larson, Popp and Newlander while the other lettermen are in the mix for the 5-6-7 slots along with juniors Joe Rogers, Alex Cantwell and Owen Otto.

White Bear Lake returns most of the lineup from a team that placed fourth in the conference and third in the section last year.

“We have some athletes who have been training hard and shown a lot of promise,” coach Audrey Kirschling said. “We have a lot of momentum going into this season that we didn’t have last year, as it was my first season as a head coach.”

Top runners back are sophomore Clara Kolstad (18th in the SEC), senior Amelia Nachtsheim (22nd), and freshmen Logan Bailey (27th). Bailey was seventh and Nachtscheim 13th in Section 4AAA. Other letter winners are seniors Naomi Rediger and Tessa Walton and juniors Irene Bakken and Brynn Heinsohn.

Kirschling said she’s working on an encouraging team atmosphere and “fostering an environment of hard work and mental toughness.” Cocaptains are Nachtsheim, Rediger, and Walton who “all embody the work ethic and personalities” to be leaders.

After five allconference players from last year’s 3-6 team graduated, new leaders must emerge. Coach Ryan Bartlett’s early assessment of this year’s group is “strong and tough. The kids like to be physical and they worked extremely hard in the weight room.”

Back at quarterback is junior Tomi Animasaun, who took over at mid-season and completed 44 of 87 passes for 595 yards (three touchdowns, BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED one intercepTomi Animasaun tion). Sophomore Wyatt Stachowiak is also getting a look. “Wyatt has been excellent. Tomi obviously had a good year last year, and a good track season, too, so we feel good about both of them,” said Bartlett, who’s also offensive coordinator.

Other starters back are Malike Doumbia (free safety), Cam Oxton (center), Porter Cleary (running back), Matt Hunter (line), Matt Anderson (left tackle), and linebackers Levi Arvig, Charlie Woodcock, and Tyreese Behnken.

Ball-carriers at the outset are Cleary and Nate Tvedt, the coach said. At receiver, Easton Miles, Ben Lockwood, Rithy Sain, Teegan Bartok, Korey Raheem and Andrew Kolenich are in the mix. Leading the offensive line are Anderson, Oxton, Connor Holte, and Hunter with five others competing for spots.

The defensive unit is coordinated by Dustin Holman. Max Del Forge and Jerold Wright are leading the line group with four others competing for spots. The returning linebacker trio is backed by four others getting looks. Doumbia spearheads the defensive backfield with a half-dozen others competing for spots. Ernie Goodwin will be the kicker and punter, with Lockwood holding.

New starters are coming up from a 4-3 junior varsity and a 3-5 sophomore team.

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BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE SWIMMING Striving for a bright future is a squad of mostly grade 7-8-9 athletes among 36 members. The Bears were 2-7 in duals and

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placed sixth in the section in 2023. “I’m very excited for this season. We set high goals last season and surpassed them,” said Bears coach Tia Walters. “We have a strong crew of swimmers and divers who are geared up and ready to perform.”

Swimmers who earned points in the section are freshman Charlotte McIntyre (sixth in butterfly,13th in individual medley); senior Lily Jenkins (10th in 100 free and 11th in the 50); and junior Addie Johnson, sophomore Audrey Borofka and freshman Brigid McVeigh in relays.

Leaders are McIntyre and McVeigh in butterly and IM, Jenkins and sophomore Madison Hanscom in sprints, Borofka and eighth-grader Eva Hoefer in distance, and senior Elise Wiener and sophomore Sophie Collins in backstroke. Up and coming are freshman Chloe Utzka (ninth grade), Anna

Miller (eighth) and Corinne Danielson (seventh).

Meanwhile, diving coach Annette Crews is grooming two freshmen and two eighth-graders.

SCHEDULE Thursday, Sep. 5: at East Ridge Thursday, Sep. 12: at Roseville Area Saturday, Sep. 14: at Tartan Thursday, Sep. 19: at Woodbury Thursday, Sep. 26: Forest Lake Saturday, Sep. 28: at Univ. of Minnesota Thursday, Oct. 3: Stillwater Thursday, Oct. 10: Irondale Tuesday, Oct. 15: Mounds View

SCHEDULE Thursday, Aug. 29: Minnetonka Thursday, Sep. 5: at Mounds View Friday, Sep. 13: Woodbury Friday, Sep. 20: Forest Lake Friday, Sep. 27: at East Ridge Friday, Oct. 4: at Stillwater Friday, Oct. 11: Roseville Area Thursday, Oct. 17: at Osseo

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New coach Taelynn Gittins takes over a squad that was solid defensively but scored only nine goals in a 1-7-5 season.

“The goal is to encourage the love of soccer in White Bear Lake while being competitive,” Gittins said. “Overall, the goal is to build a strong program that can compete at the highest level, but also create a fun, safe environment for all kids to feel growth on and off the field.”

Returning lettermen are seniors Nate Asiedu-Mensah (defender) and Colby Peterson (defense); juniors Gionni Pescosolido (mid) and Ben Watson (mid); and sophomores Owen Schachtner (mid) and Noah Watson (defender). The goalies will be senior Thomas Orsello and junior Cooper Feirn.

Also suiting up will be Parker Anderl, Caleb Cran, Gavin Huot, Roman Kurynytskyi, Asiedu-Mensah, Rafa Bastdia-Rickmyer, Oliver Carlsson, Demand Green, Ben Muller, Cyrus Ludwig, Ryan Sturm and Ben Eaton.

White Bear Lake is poised for another strong season after reaching the state tournament last year and placing second in the conference. The Bears were 14-4 overall (losing in the first round at state) and 8-1 in the SEC. David Ashley and John Dierkhising are the co-coaches for the 13th season.

“Even though we graduated nine seniors, we are excited about the squad this year,” Dierkhising said.

“We are the only team in the state returning three all-state players, and we are excited about a number of younger players that look to be ready to step into some open roles.”

The all-staters are forward Jenna Maloy (18 goals last year, 45 in her career), midfield Becca Smith (14 BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED goals, 16 assists last year) and defender Abby O’Brien, Abby O’Brien all seniors.

Other returning letter winners are seniors Navaya McCorckle (defender), Alyssa Hamlin (forward), Giada Marino (mid), and Hannah Gilbertson (mid); juniors Madeline Thompson (mid), Teagan Coopet (forward), Marin Peterson (defender), and Chloe Tocko (goalie); and sophomores Ellyse Oelker (mid) and Kelsey Wolfe (forward). Dierkhising said that Thompson and Peterson will anchor the back line while sophs Oelker and Vanessa Fyksen could have breakout years.

White Bear Lake is fielding a veteran lineup headed by Talia Domschot and Ellia Groneberg in their second year as co-captains. The Bears were 8-12 overall and 4-5 in the SEC last year.

“We have Tally and Ellia back for their sixth year of tennis leading our team, and everyone else has a lot of varsity experience,” coach Marla Menne said. “Our goal is to make the team section final.”

Others who were full- or part-time starters back are seniors Elara Kruse, Maddy Belisle, and Isabella St. John, and juniors Josie Guidinger, Sophie Meiner and Mallory Peltier. Domschot was 12-11 at 1-2 singles and Kruse 15-6 at 2-3 singles.

Challenging for spots will be senior Addy Post, junior Chloe Theissen, and eighth-graders Lisa Gritzmacher and Whitney Green. “We have some great young players coming up with a lot of grit and determination, along with some very athletic multisport players,” Menne observed.

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Tuesday, Sep. 24: Woodbury

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Top returning players for Bears are junior libero Kailey Gieske, MVP with a teamleading 327 digs, and senior middle blocker Ella Stadtherr, who made 153 kills. Another returning starter is senior Brady Keeling (outside hitter). The Bears were 2-7 in conference and 12-17 overall last year, “I would like to use the momentum we had at the end of last season,” coach Mackenzie Leverty said, “to continue to build our program, focusing on defense, as that is one of our strengths. Continue to push further into sections and making a run to the state tournament.”

Other letter winners back are seniors Mallory Moore (setter) and Larissa Komare (middle blocker) and juniors Maddie Pearson (defensive specialist) and Reagan Farmer (outside hitter). Ready to earn playing time are juniors Brooklyn Gysbers (outside hitter), Ariana Jacksie (middle blocker), Gianna Caruso BRUCE STRAND | CONTRIBUTED (defensive specialist).

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Thursday, Aug. 22: Centennial Saturday, Aug. 24: at Champlin Park Tuesday, Aug. 27: Mahtomedi Wednesday, Aug. 28: Eagan Tuesday, Sep. 3: Andover Thursday, Sep. 5: Irondale Saturday, Sep. 7: at Edina Tuesday, Sep. 10: at Mounds View Thursday, Sep. 12: Roseville Area Tuesday, Sep. 17: at East Ridge Thursday, Sep. 19: Park, Cottage Grove Tuesday, Sep. 24: Woodbury Thursday, Sep. 26: at Forest Lake Tuesday, Oct. 1: at Cretin-Derham Hall Saturday, Oct. 5: at Minnetonka

Wednesday, Sep. 4: Centennial Thursday, Sep. 5: at Woodbury Tuesday, Sep. 10: Forest Lake Wednesday, Sep. 11: Mahtomedi Thursday, Sep. 12: at East Ridge Tuesday, Sep. 17: Irondale Thursday, Sep, 19: at Roseville Area Tuesday, Sep. 24: at Stillwater Thursday, Sep. 26: Cretin-Derham Hall

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Black Bear sailing club reports end-of-season standings The summer racing season for the Black Bear Yacht Racing Association has finished. Here are the scores:

Saturday Series 1:

Tuesday Series 1:

1st place Capri 22 is Lucky Duck, owned by Craig and Gloria Drake 1st place PHRF is License 2 Chill

1st place in Capri 22 division is WaterDog, owned

by Steve Bergeson 1st place in PHRF division is License 2 Chill, owned by Eric Hegland

Tuesday Series 2:

Saturday Series 2:

The racing season is not yet over. The BBYRA will race on White Bear Lake every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. and every Saturday at noon through the month of September.

1st place Capri 22 is Echo Too, owned by Lisa Klopp 1st place PHRF is License 2 Chill

1st place Capri 22 is Hausboat, owned by Craig and Peggy Witthaus 1st place PHRF is License 2 Chill

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3. Managing Assets During Incapacity: A revocable trust can provide for the management and distribution of assets in the event the grantor becomes incapacitated. This can be especially valuable in situations where the grantor wants to ensure the seamless management of their assets without the need for a court-appointed guardian.

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Unfortunately, pickleball also has proven beneficial to orthopedic practices. A 2023 analysis from UBS estimated pickleball injuries could cost Americans nearly $400 million in 2023. Seniors are especially vulnerable to pickleball injuries, as a 2021 study published in the journal Injury Epidemiology found that 86% of emergency room visits related to pickleball injuries affected individuals 60 and older.

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olf carts are not necessarily reserved for those hitting the links.

While it’s true that a cart makes it easier for golfers to make their way around a course, golf carts are quite popular in and around many residential neighborhoods as well.

Global Market Insights says the golf cart market was valued at $2.5 billion in 2023, with an estimated growth of more than 7.5 % expected between 2024 and 2032. These carts are regularly utilized in residential communities, retirement villages, university campuses and even across campgrounds and small towns. Many homes in suburban communities, like those being built in Texas, Florida and Georgia, now boast additional, smaller garages designed specifically for golf carts. Designated golf cart parking has turned up in town centers and other retail locations around the country.

As the popularity of golf carts surges and more people rely on them as a second vehicle, outfitting these carts with the right gear can help them stand out.

• Cover: For those without the benefit of a special garage for the golf cart, a golf cart cover protects the vehicle against sun and weather damage.

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town, so it pays to have brighter headlights to see roadways and increase your visibility to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

• Anti-slip mats: These mats can help ensure passengers stay safe and secure when stepping in and out of the golf cart, particularly on rainy days. Custom floor mats are available so you can put even more style into your ride.

• Side mirrors: Improve on safety with the addition of side mirrors. Icon Electric Vehicles says most factory golf carts feature just one small, centermounted mirror to view the rear. While adequate for the golf course, it is not safe for the open

• Cup holders: Whether it’s for a morning cup of coffee or an insulated water tumbler, cup holders are must-haves on the golf cart. Many cup holders attach easily to the rear accessory bar and elsewhere.

• Upgraded tires: Tires that come standard on most golf carts are not the most durable, says Matt’s Custom Golf Carts.

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rofessionals change careers for many reasons. Some do in pursuit of a higher salary, while others seek a better balance between their personal and professional lives.

Career changes can renew a person’s passion for working, which can grow stale for individuals who have been doing the same job for years on end. Though there’s not necessarily a bad time to change careers, there are times when making such a transition carries more risk. Such is the case for individuals over 50.

Many individuals over 50 may not have the financial obligations they had when they were younger, as children may have grown up and moved out of the house.

That can make changing careers after 50 more palatable. However, some individuals in their 50s may be hesitant to leave the security of an established career behind in favor of something new. Hesitancy about job prospects after 50 also can make some less likely to take the plunge into a new career.

Though hesitancy about a career change is understandable, a recent survey from the American Institute for Economic Research found that 82% of workers who responded to the survey were able to successfully transition to a new career after age 45. In addition, projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimated that labor force participation among individuals aged 65 and over would increase significantly by 2022, nearly doubling the rate of participation in 1990.

Those figures suggest that a midlife career change is not necessarily the same thing as a late-career career change. That should give professionals the confidence they need to successfully transition to a new career.

Individuals mulling a career change after 50 also can take these steps to make such a transition less risky.

• Pay down as much debt as possible.

Financial freedom can be an ally for individuals 50 and over who want to change careers. Career changes often require a pay cut, so individuals who can pay off their mortgages, consumer debts and/or auto loans prior to making a career change may find the transition to a lower income goes more smoothly than it might if they’re still carrying such sizable financial commitments.

• Make plans to delay retirement. As BLS data indicates, individuals who want to delay retirement certainly won’t be alone. Delaying retirement affords individuals more time to save, and a financial advisor can help adults over 50 come up with a new retirement plan that reflects their willingness to work longer.

Delaying retirement also means delaying withdrawals from retirement savings accounts, which can provide peace of mind against a loss of income resulting from a career change.

• Downsize your lifestyle. Even a post50 career change that will require a significant drop in income can be doable for professionals who downsize their lifestyles. Empty nesters can consider moving into a smaller home, while travelers can cut back on the number of trips they take each year. Cutbacks won’t necessarily be easy, but they can be worth it for individuals looking for new career challenges.

• Go back to school. Much like young people go to college before entering the professional arena, adults over 50 who want to change careers may need to go back to school to improve their career prospects. Remote learning and part-time schooling can make juggling a career and school more manageable.

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fall. The right racket can reduce risk for elbow injuries.

The sporting goods experts at Dick’s Sporting Goods note that paddles should feature a light to medium weight, comfortable grip and a large sweet spot. The right paddle will be different for everyone, so novices are urged to speak to veteran players for advice on which paddle might be best for them.

• Embrace physical activity.

Pickleball can be a great workout, and players can reduce their injury risk by embracing physical activity even when they are not playing.

Leg exercises can help build lower body strength, but strength exercises that focus on the upper body also can

reduce injury risk.

• Loosen up before playing.

Taking the court right after getting out of the car is a recipe for injury.

Arrive five to 10 minutes before a game and use that time to loosen up.

A short walk and some subsequent stretches can help players make sure their bodies are not too tight to play. Some brief warm-up exercises and stretching can reduce muscle tension and make the body less vulnerable to injury.

• Hydrate before, during and after a game.

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Pickleball is wildly popular, even though pickleball injuries are common. Players can embrace various strategies to reduce their injury risk.

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Pickleball is a competitive sport, but there’s a tendency among some players, particularly novices, to take a casual approach to the game.

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he early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic taught the world many lessons, not the least of which was how easy it can be take socializing for granted. Lockdown was a big part of life during the early days of the pandemic, as people were forced to stay home from work and school and remain largely isolated, even from friends and family members.

The sense of isolation that many people developed during those early days of the pandemic likely didn’t come as a surprise to medical researchers, particularly those who have studied the effects of isolation on aging populations. The National Institute on Aging indicates that social isolation and loneliness are linked to depression as well as a host of other negative health outcomes, including high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and cognitive decline.

Social clubs can be a great way for adults over 50 to avoid isolation and loneliness.

Such clubs can provide opportunities to connect with individuals who share similar interests, laying the foundation for new friendships that can be hard to develop in midlife.

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NAMES IN THE NEWS White Bear Lake native

Mars Niemi will debut at

the Children’s Theatre in Minneapolis this upcoming season. Niemi will portray the character Kate in the

company’s production of “Drawing Lessons” by Michi Barall. Niemi will alternate in the role with cast member Olivia Lampert. “Drawing Lessons” will run at the

theater from Oct. 8 through Nov. 10.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners has reappointed Celia Wirth,

a Grant resident, to a third term on the Brown’s Creek Watershed District Board of Managers. Her term expires Oct. 22, 2027.

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SCHOOL BRIEF White Bear Montessori School plans new expansion

White Bear Montessori School will expand its building with new additions.

These include two new elementary classrooms, each accommodating

30 students. Other additions include two Guide offices, a Home Economics kitchen, storage space and two singlestall bathrooms. The school’s outdoor prairie space will also be replanted and redesigned. The current elementary program will move into one of the

two new classrooms in September, with plans to expand into the other classroom over the next two to three years. School Head Marnie McPherson said the expansion is in response to growing interest in enrollment: the past winter recorded a peak wait pool

of 48 paid applications. These redesigns are anticipated to be complete by Sept.

20, when the school will hold an open house so the public can tour these new areas.

White Bear Montessori is located at 1201 County Road E East.

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Life on the run: Former Bear an accomplished pro

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Distance running has one very attractive aspect that most other sports don’t. Avid runners can keep on competing all their lives as long as they stay fit, including in a number of major events.

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Joel Reichow is shown here in the Twin Cities Ten-Mile in 2022, one of 12 distances he’s run competitively.

Joel Reichow, former White Bear Lake runner, takes advantage of that. At age 31 he’s in mid-career as a serious marathon- and half-marathon runner, along with other distances.

He’s a professional, in fact, running for cash prizes.

“If there weren’t opportunities to compete, I would still run, but I probably wouldn’t train at this same level,” said Reichow, who lives in St. Paul.

“It’s an opportunity that not many people get to, so I’m excited to test my limits and see what I can accomplish.”

Reichow was champion of the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon in 2003 in a personal best 1:02.30. That’s an annual event held in conjunction with Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. “I was really excited to win an iconic local race, and to hear all the people cheering my name during the race,” he said.

Most memorable of Reichow’s marathons were the California International Marathon, which was for the U.S. championship in 2022, where he placed third in 2:12:11. In the Bank of America Chicago Marathon in 2023, he placed 14th in a personal best 2:10:37.

“The CIM was a bit of a breakthrough, where I had my first podium finish at a U.S. Championship race,” Reichow said. “I had to fight through some stomach issues. The second half of the race, I was unable to get any fluids or nutrition down, and had to work through some quad soreness from mile 10 forward. It felt really good to hang on for a top three finish.”

One of his top thrills came after that race. “When they placed the American flag over my shoulders while I was puking my guts out.”

Chicago was his first world class event. It was “super cool” to compete in it, especially when Kelvin Kiptum broke the world record in the same race. Kiptum was the brilliant marathoner from Kenya who died in an auto accident in February.

“I was really proud of my efforts in Chicago. I ended up straining my calf at mile 21 and had to stop and stretch.

I was still able to get back in and race.

I got 14th place!”

Reichow is six feet and weighs around 130. He was 120 pounds in high school and 125 in college. Along with running, he works part-time for Fleet Farm. “Unless you have a shoe sponsorship, (running) income is inconsistent,” he said.

At White Bear Lake, his top state finishes were ninth and 20th in

cross country, both earning all-state recognition, and ninth in the 1600 in track. Both Reichow and his coach could see that he had potential to get a lot better.

“Joel was very talented. He undertrained because he got injured quite easily, because he was growing,” said Dan Kovacich, longtime Bears coach.

“We knew he would be better at longer distances, but the marathon never crossed my mind.”

At South Dakota State, where he majored in Biology, Reichow was Summit League champion four times while placing as high as 20th in the NCAA and third in the Midwest Regionals. He graduated with SDSU records in the indoor and outdoor 5,000 and the outdoor 10,000.

Reichow has been a member of Minnesota Distance Elite (MDE) since 2018, which provides him with coaches, training partners, and access to facilities, equipment, medical care and travel help through their many sponsors. The club includes fellow SDSU alums Josh Yeager, Cailee Peterson and Joseph Minor.

Running for MDE at USA Track and Field events, Reichow has placed as high as sixth in the 10-mile in 2021 and

12th in the 10,000 in 2018, along with third place in the marathon.

He has run 12 different distances.

Aside from marathon and half marathon, his personal bests are 3:51 in the 1,500, 4:10 in the indoor mile, 8:09:02 in the 3,000, 13:53.05 in the 5,000, 22:55 in the 8,000, 28:23.93 in the 10,000, 44:24 in the 15,000, 47:37 in the 10-mile, 1:00:21 in the 20,000, and 1:17:12 in the 25,000. Varying his race distances, he said, “helps to sharpen my running, and the shorter races take less time to recover from.”

Reichow started 2024 placing 17th in the Aramco Houston Half Marathon in 1:03:16. Trying to make the Olympic marathon team at the trials in Orlando, he strained his Achilles tendon and finished 28th in 2:16:37. He spent the spring rehabbing that injury and other minor ailments, and was able to return to the Bjorklund half in June where he placed fourth in 1:02.42.

Reichow’s immediate goal is to cut at least a couple minutes off his personal record in order to “get myself in the conversation for top American Marathoner, and get closer to the standard for next year’s world championships.”

Developer eyes former church site The site of the former First Christian Church, which has sat vacant for three years, is on its way to being developed into an active senior independent community. The Mahtomedi City Council unanimously approved five major planning documents for development.

In addition to language regarding a clubhouse and restricting the age of residents to 55 and above, the five resolutions and ordinances approved for Phil Dommer, on behalf of Prelude Holdings LLC, are a comprehensive plan amendment, preliminary and final plat, site plan approval, rezoning from R1-D Low Density Residential to R3 Medium Density Single-Family Attached Residential, and a Planned Unit Development District for areas of the development that do not conform with R3 zoning standards.

“This is has been well vetted, and the planners and Prelude have done a nice job,” said Council Member Jeff Charlesworth.

Prelude Holdings LLC of New Brighton acquired the two parcels, at 650 Wildwood Road and 199 Wedgewood Drive, after the city received no inquiries about developing single-family homes on the site. However, there have been multiple inquiries related to multifamily housing and commercial development. The northern parcel on that corner is the site of the now

vacant First Christian Church. The southern parcel was the former parsonage for the church.

Plans are to develop the 2.40-acre site into a 20-unit senior living community, called Prelude Village.

The campus will include four five-unit multifamily homes, a single-story clubhouse building for residents’ use and a parking lot.

The development is intended for 55-plus independent living, with no services. The structures are expected to contain three units on the main level, and two walkout units underneath. The units range in size from 1,300 square feet to 1,700 square feet. Each of the homes will consist of two bedrooms with a four-season porch, two bathrooms and in-unit laundry. Each unit will also have a single-car attached garage and use of community storage space.

The city needs more single-family housing, but this proposal offers a platform not found in a lot of other senior facilities, specifically the nocare component, Charlesworth said.

“This is independent-plus,” he said.

Council Member Luke Schlegel said that although he liked the layout of the buildings as a solution for the steep grades of the land, he’d rather have not the age restriction. “I’m not crazy about more 55-plus,” he said.

“Well, I’m older, so I’m in favor of it,” said Council Member Jane Schneeweis. “Our generation will fill in (spaces) like crazy over the next four to five years.”

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impact the livelihood of many White Bear Lake service industry employees,” said Eret, “it would also create losses for White Bear Lake Hockey charitable gambling. Punishing us all for the actions of a few seems short-sighted and unjust.”

Becky Knuth, co-owner of the Little Village Pub, also criticized the ordinance changes. Knuth said shortening the pub’s hours could impact latenight workers seeking a meal after their shift.

“If someone gets off work at 11 p.m., will they go directly to the bar that closes at 1 or at 2?” said Knuth. “These changes could hurt our crowds in between those times. For a small business, it’s still a big impact.” Knuth noted that since opening, the pub has had few incidents that have required police intervention. “If anything were ever to arise, we would take it upon ourselves to address it and close early if need be,” she added.

White Bear Country Inn and Rudy’s Redeye Grill owner Bill Foussard said the modified hours would negatively affect the location’s weddings, usually held when grill hours are extended until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. “If we close at 1 a.m., the wedding guests will instead go back to their rooms and start partying,” said Foussard, “which will affect all the other guests present. It’s easier for us

of the businesses she manages would be affected by the ordinance changes, Cranmer still spoke to defend those who would be impacted. “I’m here to support all of them,” said Cranmer. “After we close up, we send our patrons out the door around midnight, sometimes even later. As a huge supporter of downtown White Bear, it’s fun to tell them where they can go that’s open even later. My support is for those people, as well.”

For now, the council remains undecided on enforcing the changes. Mayor Dan Lousimet still holds firm on prioritizing safety downtown.

However, Lousimet admitted that more work was needed before taking action.

“When we started these original conversations, my thoughts then are as they are now,” said the mayor. “We need a compelling reason to deviate from the status quo. If we roll things back to 1 a.m., we need to have it down pretty cold that this is a serious issue we need to address, which will make a huge step toward public safety.” Louismet said that the council and police department would still work together to gather crime statistics on the city before making a final decision.

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ZEPHYRS SPORTS BRIEFS SWIMMING

The Mahtomedi girls swim team won every event in their dual meet opener, outscoring Tartan 107-71. Winning at Tartan were Wright (50 and 100 free), Eve Wiebe (200 free), Shaela Murphy (diving), Armstrong (500 free), Leciejewski (backstroke), and Carlson (breaststroke).

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Mahtomedi had another shutout win over Roseville Area 2-0 with Brayden Fuerst and Gavin Maas scoring. Finn Hemenway, goalie, made nine saves.

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The Zephyrs lost at White Bear Lake 2-1. Sophia Peer scored on a free kick.

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White Bear Lake Soccer Abby O’Brien, returning all-state soccer defender, is one of the main reasons White Bear Lake is 4-0 and ranked No. 3. The fourth-year starter was moved from center back to defensive mid this year where she excels at pressuring opponents and controlling the ball, while also able to contribute more on offense than in the past, with two goals so far. “Abby assisted on the first goal against Eagan, and scored a big goal in the second half to give us a two-goal lead,” said John Dierkhising, referring to a 4-2 win over Eagan last week. “She has made a great impact and we would not be undefeated without her.”

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A 50-yard field goal was the high point for White Bear Lake as the Bears lost to the Minnetonka Skippers 34-10 in their opener.

It was the first football game at the new high school stadium.

Ernest Goodwin, senior kicker, blasted a field goal from 50 yards with four seconds left in the half, making the score 13-10.

Goodwin had previously shanked a short field goal but quickly atoned. Back to punt a few plays later, he leapt to snag a

high snap, sidestepped the Skippers rush and dashed to the sideline for a nine-yard gain and a first down. That led to his long field goal.

Goodwin lined up from 54 yards late in the third period but that attempt was scuttled by a high snap. Both his kickoffs went through the end zone for touchbacks.

Minnetonka, ranked No. 6, was propelled by quarterback Caleb Francois as he sped for touchdowns of 10, 52 and four yards, and threw touchdown passes to Duke Richardson from five yards and Vincent May from 50 yards.

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with an 80-yard march capped by Porter Cleary slashing the last seven yards for the score.

Tomi Animasaun passed to Ben Lockwood twice in the drive and the Skippers had three offsides penalties.

Cleary carried 24 times for 67 yards.

Animasaun completed 14 of 29 for 119 yards with one interception and ran seven times for 33 yards. Lockwood snagged five passes for 68 yards, Andrew Kolenich three for 23, Easton Miles four for 17, and Teegan Bartok two for 11. Defensive highlight was a Malik Duombia interception.

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Ernest Goodwin cranked up for what would be a 50-yard field goal with Ben Lockwood holding.

BEARS SPORTS BRIEFS goal and assist each. In a 4-2 win over Eagan, Maloy struck twice and Ellyse Oelker and Abby O’Brien once each. Chloe Tocko, junior goalie, has stopped 18 of 21 shots.

SWIMMING

The Bears placed second of three teams behind host Duluth East on Aug. 23. Charlotte McIntyre, Sophie Collins and Brigid McVeigh were 1-2-3 in the individual medley. Audrey Borofka won the 100 freestyle. In diving, Anna Zarambo and Jameson Medin placed 2-3. The Bears lost to Cretin-Derham Hall 105-79 on Thursday. Borofka won the 200 free and was second in the 100. McIntyre won the butterfly and was second in the IM. Sophie Collins won the 500.

White Bear Lake girls soccer, ranked No. 3 in Class 3A, reeled off four wins to start the season.

The Bears nipped Mahtomedi (No. 2 in Class 2A) 1-0 with Jenna Maloy and Becca Smith delivering a

TENNIS

The Bears defeated Hibbing 6-1 and Duluth East 4-3. Ellia Groneberg (3-2) and Elara Kruse (3-2) have been playing 1-singles. There has been 10 different doubles combos, but Josie Guidinger/Sophie Meiner have been paired every match, going 5-0 at No. 2 and losing a close match to H-M.

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This Week In SPORTS ZEPHYRS SCOREBOARD CROSS COUNTRY • Coming up:

Thursday: at Montgomery, 4:30 p.m.

FOOTBALL • Coming up:

Friday: St. Paul Central, 7 p.m.

SOCCER, BOYS • Results first 2 weeks:

Zephyrs 3, Duluth Denfeld 0 Zephyrs 2, Roseville Area 0

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Wednesday: at Chisago Lakes, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday: at South St. Paul, 7 p.m.

Saturday: at Northfield, 1 p.m.

SOCCER, GIRLS • Results first 2 weeks:

Zephyrs 2, Rochester Century 0 Zephyrs 5, Rochester Mayo 0 White Bear Lake 2, Zephyrs 1

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Tuesday: at Cretin-Derham Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday: at South St. Paul, 5 p.m.

SWIMMING • Results first 2 weeks:

Conference relays: Zephyrs 1st of 8 teams Zephyrs 107, Tartan 71

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Thursday: at Simley, 6 p.m.

TENNIS • Results first 2 weeks:

Zephyrs 7, Centennial 0 Minnetonka 6, Zephyrs 1 Stillwater 4, Zephyrs 3 Zephyrs 6, Harding/Como 1 Elk River 7, Zephyrs 0 Zephyrs 5, Forest Lake 2

• Coming up:

Thursday: at North St. Paul, 3:30 p.m.

Saturday: at Duluth East tri, 9:30 a.m.

VOLLEYBALL • Results first 2 weeks:

Zephyrs def. Cretin-Derham Hall 25-19, 25-19, 25-17 Zephyrs def. Orono 25-19, 25-23, 27-25 Zephyrs def. St. Paul Highland Park 25-16, 14-25, 26-28, 25-13, 15-13

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TENNIS • Results last week:

FOOTBALL • Results last week:

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Minnetonka 34, Bears 10

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Thursday: at Mounds View, 7 p.m.

SOCCER, BOYS • Results last week: Eagan 2, Bears 0

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Thursday: Irondale, 5 p.m.

Saturday: North St. Paul, 5 p.m.

SOCCER, GIRLS • Results last week:

Bears 2, Mahtomedi 1 Bears 4, Eagan 2

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Thursday: Irondale, 7 p.m.

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The Bears opened with victories over Hutchinson 23-25, 25-22, 25-15, 25-16 and Hill-Murray 25-14, 25-11, 25-18 — playing for the first time in the new gymnasium. Against Hutchinson, Brooklyn Gysbers had 15 kills, Ella Stadtherr 14 kills and four blocks, Mallory Moore 25 aces, Brady Keeling four aces and 29 digs, and Kailey Gieske 45 digs.

Against H-M, Stadtherr had nine kills, three aces and four blocks. Gieske made 36 digs, Keeling 13 and Pearson 12.

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Conference relays: one 3rd-place, two 4th-places in five-team meet Cretin-Derham Hall 105, Bears 79

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