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Next stop along lake trail, Saputo Station BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER

This summer, bicyclists using the Lake Links Trail can take respite, fix a tire or tighten a bolt in a new pavilion financed by a local company and designed and built by local volunteers. White Bear Township is pouring the concrete pad and has committed to maintain the shelter, located at Bellaire Beach on the south side of the lake. The rest stop is a year behind schedule due to COVID and a lumber shortage, but back on track for spring construction. Its vision started a few years back when Lake Links Co-Chair Mike Brooks approached Saputo Plant Manager Eric Hickman, who has since relocated out of state, through the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce. Interest in the project was mutual. The global dairy mix company has a legacy grant program that invests in community sport and health facilities. According to Saputo’s website, the objective of the grant program is to build a lasting legacy through local projects in communities where its employees live, work and play. Long story short, the

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White Bear Lake residents Amanda Jamison and her son Gavin will have to celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day without their husband/father, Brad Jamison, as he is currently deployed with the U.S. Army Reserves.

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1962 first year the Chicago River was dyed green 5 hours the dye lasts 50 pounds of dye used to dye the river $6.2 billion money spent on St. Patrick’s Day last year 16 cities in the U.S. named Dublin 1737 year of the first St. Patrick’s Day parade, held in Boston $40 amount the average person spends on St. Patrick’s Day festivities 193 cities in the U.S. with an Irish population of 10% or more

According to census records, about 10% of Minnesotans have some Irish ancestry, but celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on March 17 is about more than genealogy. The Jamisons of White Bear Lake have more than a little Irish in their family tree, but for them, what’s more important is the opportunity to do something fun together as a family. Amanda Jamison looks forward to this chance every year. “It’s sort of like a first rite of spring event, to come out together in the sunshine and laugh and love on each other,” Amanda said. It’s a gathering of people that might not have seen each other over the long winter, and SEE ST. PATRICK’S DAY, PAGE 12

White Bear Lake company gave Lake Links a $25,000 grant to build the pavilion, the largest dollar amount it gives. “The project is a big deal for Saputo,” noted Mary Hoff, a Lake Links board member from Grant. “It is a one-of-a-kind in their portfolio of how legacy funding has been used around the world, and it’s highly likely that people from Dallas corporate and Canada corporate will appear at the ribbon-cutting for Saputo Station.” The structure is designed to resemble an 1880’s train depot. It will include a bike repair station, information kiosk and, hopefully, a metal bike rack in the outline of the William S. Crooks, Minnesota’s first steam engine. “We have the quote and the money as part of Saputo’s grant,” said Steve Wolgamot, Brooks’ other half at the trail association and co-designer of the structure. “But we have to build the shelter first.” Volunteers with the White Bear Lake Rotary Club will provide carpentry skills for the project. Leading the group is Mark Sather, former White Bear Lake city manager. Cedar planking and timbers will SEE BIKE STATION, PAGE 7

Gun club granted permit for retail sales concern about gun range patrons parking on his property and asked council to require a fence. Mark Smith owns the property to the north of Heartland at 4444 Centerville Road. He worries that his tenants will be alarmed if they see people pulling firearms out of their vehicles nearby. After much discussion on who should pay for a fence, if one is even needed, an amended resolution was approved that requires the gun range owner to

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Every student needs a support network to succeed—something that has become even more important during the coronavirus pandemic. This year, the White Bear Lake school district has introduced a new Parent Teacher Home Visit program that allows educators to communicate more effectively with students and their families, and give more individual attention to the needs of each student. John Nachtsheim is the White Bear Lake school social worker who wrote the grant for the home visit program. St. Paul schools have become a leader in adopting this program, and Nachtsheim became familiar with it while working in Duluth schools. Nachtsheim applied for funding through the Education Minnesota Foundation and received $15,000 to launch the program. “It’s one of the things I really wanted to bring to our district,” he said.

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y name is Noelle Olson and I am a new regional staff writer for Press Publications. I believe in the power of a good story. I was born in Minneapolis, and when I was in elementary school my parents decided to leave the big city and move to the suburb of Maple Grove. Believe it or not, the population there was only 9,000. My passion for writing began when I was the sports editor for my high school newspaper, Changes, at Osseo Senior High School. I graduated from St. Cloud State University with a bachelor’s degree in English and a creative writing minor. It took me 10 years to get my degree, but I had a few life events during those years-like getting married and having a baby. It was so worth Noelle’s the wait. We lived in Ohio for about five Notes years and I did some substitute teaching at the school district in Noelle Olson Medina, Ohio, but was missing my family and the great state of Minnesota. We packed (our now family of five) and moved back to Minnesota. After owning a business that offered a per diem calculator and a tax service for pilots and flight attendants for 10 years, I decided to pursue my lifelong dream of becoming a journalist. So, I went back to school. My kids were nearly grown up and it was fun doing homework together; at least it was for me. After getting my master’s degree in new media journalism from Full Sail University, I became a reporter for The Isanti County News and The Post Review newspapers. I later became the editor of The Post Review, which eventually merged with The Isanti County News and became The County News Review. I was there for nearly four years. My three children, Lukas, Kaitlin and Zach, are the lights of my life and I have loved watching them grow up into incredible young adults. We enjoy spending time at our cabin in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. I’ve been going up there my entire life. It keeps our family close since I have two sisters and a brother. It was great growing up water skiing, fishing and swimming. Now it’s become a great place to relax while taking a slow pontoon ride around the lake on a warm summer evening. My dad taught me how to fish since I could walk and I love it. I did the same with my kids. However, my daughter doesn’t like it too much, but my boys sure do. The fishing on the lake is excellent for largemouth bass, sunnies, northerns, and crappies. Not so much for walleyes. For me, the sunfish are the steak of the lake. Besides fishing, I enjoy golfing, tennis and spending time with my kids. My sister is trying to get me to play pickleball. I guess it’s the new craze. I’m also an avid Minnesota Vikings and Wild fan (even when it is hard to be one) and the Minnesota Twins are fun to watch as well. I enjoy meeting new people and hearing their stories. I feel like I learn something new everyday and that’s what I love about being a reporter. I am excited for this opportunity to work with the team at Press Publications and getting to know people in the community. Feel free to contact me if you have any story ideas or comments. You can reach me at 651407-1229 or email me at shoreviewnews@ presspubs.com.

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aylight saving time has returned, prompting many to celebrate with an eye toward warmer temps and the change of seasons. As if on cue, this is a great time as well to celebrate newspapers and the sunshine they deliver to all of our lives and communities. Reminding citizens and public officials about the public’s right of access to government information is the focus of “Sunshine Week: It’s Your Right to Know,” March 14-20. At its foundation, Sunshine Week underscores Movers & preserving the free flow of Shakers information for an open, effective Jim Pumarlo and accountable government. I’ve always been intrigued and impressed by reader conversations. Who chose the recipes to be included in the special section? What does it take to get a photo of my kid’s youth team published in the sports section? Where is the ad from my favorite store? When did you stop reporting class honor rolls? Why didn’t you use my quote from the meeting? How did you decide to publish my election profile on page 2 while my opponent’s interview was carried on the front page? The comments – whether a compliment, criticism or simply curiosity – underscore a common theme: Readers view the local

newspaper as “their” newspaper. Community newspapers, at their best, are stewards of their communities. The news columns are a blend of stories that people like to read and stories they should read. The advertising columns promote and grow local commerce. And the editorial pages are a marketplace of ideas. Sunshine Week coincidentally comes on the heels of the Minnesota Newspaper Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest – a recognition of the best work among our state’s newspapers from features and public affairs reporting to photos and community service projects, spanning news and advertising content. The sparkling examples of newspaper excellence crisscross our state. The list goes on. COVID-19 certainly has changed the landscape of our nation’s economy and employment. Many businesses have pivoted and adjusted their models – and remain a force. It’s a credit to their entrepreneurial spirit and acumen. Count newspapers among the success stories. Newspapers, as our premier clearinghouses of information, have been challenged throughout history – first by radio, then by television, and then by the Internet and the digital age. They have evolved and emerged stronger. Newspapers are persevering through the pandemic as well. It’s difficult to find a product or service that is welcomed into more households and has greater impact on our everyday lives in work and leisure. Consider that 2,941 of the

3,141 U.S. counties are covered with a local newspaper. What other industry can boast nearly 94% penetration in the national marketplace. What drives the connection with readers? Newspapers inform: Trained journalists know how to flesh out information not readily volunteered or available to citizens, delivering facts that frame decisions in the public and private sectors that affect people’s everyday lives. Newspapers entertain: Reports of hometown sports in stories and photos are welcomed even more during these days of spectator restrictions. Newspapers embody trust: Study after study shows that consumers place the greatest confidence in newspaper ads. Newspapers stimulate conversation: Editorial pages push readers beyond their comfort zones, laying the foundation for a rich exchange of opinions. Newspapers dominate their markets: Newspapers connect with readers of all demographics through a variety of platforms from print publications to the web and digital channels. Sunshine Week is a great reminder that energized newspapers are at the foundation of energized communities. Jim Pumarlo is a member of the Minnesota Newspaper Association. He is a former editor of the Red Wing Republican Eagle and former board member of the Minnesota News Media Institute. He can be reached at jim@pumarlo.com.

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Corned Beef and Cabbage – As Irish as Apple Pie

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t’s hard to believe it’s been a year since our state made the difficult decision to temporarily shut down many of our beloved local restaurants. There were no traditional St. Patrick’s Day celebrations around town last year, and although our situation has improved, wearin’ of the green will still be Movers and the muted this year. Of course, we can still enjoy our traditional Irish faShakers vorites, as our local restaurants are open and will be serving up their Ken Irish specialties for us to enjoy, Galloway either by dining in, or via take-out. In the past year, our restaurants and pubs have greatly upgraded their take-out and online ordering capabilities, making enjoying your Irish Day feast as easy as ever. So, what is traditional Irish food, really? On this day of “all things green”, you may be interested in knowing that the traditional St. Paddy’s Day meal of Corned Beef and Cabbage is no more Irish than green beer and shamrock-shaped cookies. Like many of our St. Patrick’s Day traditions in Amer-

ica, this dish was more an Irish-American transformation of old Irish dishes brought over by Irish immigrants in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Irish were producing salted (corned) beef, however, almost all of it was exported. Fresh meat was considered a luxury reserved more the most affluent until late in the 19th century. The fi rst St. Patrick’s Day parade actually took place in New York City in 1762, not in Ireland. Over the next 100 years, as Irish immigration to the US increased exponentially, these new Americans brought with them their traditional dishes from the homeland. Pork was more popular with the Irish; their favorite cut being Irish Bacon, a smoked pork loin cut similar to Canadian Bacon. However, it was prohibitively expensive for the new immigrants, so they began cooking and eating beef, which was then preferred by Americans. Boiling stew-like meals in cauldrons seemed to be a preferred method of cooking for centuries in Ireland. Also, fresh fish and seafood have always been very popular along the coasts. Sadly, Irish immigrants in America were one of the European ethnic groups, such as the Jewish and Italian peoples, who were often discriminat-

ed against in their new land. Irish working-class citizens frequented the Jewish delis, and it was there that they became exposed to Corned Beef. As Corned Beef was cured and cooked similar to Irish Bacon, it became a tasty and affordable alternative to Irish families of modest means. The potato, introduced in the 16th century, was a staple of the poor, who made up over 75% of the population back then. Cabbage was also a more affordable vegetable than potatoes and when cooked together with the beef added a briny-spicy flavor to the otherwise bland vegetable, and created a hearty, easy, and satisfying dish. The dish was a hit with the New York Irish community and its popularity took off around the country. It was even served at President Lincoln’s inauguration dinner in 1862. So, however you celebrate it, have a safe and happy St. Paddy’s Day and remember to keep supporting our local restaurants. Erin Go Bragh! Ken Galloway is founder of Galloway Culinery-Hospitality Services and Consulting. He is also a member of White Bear Lake Rotary and serves on the Board of Directors of the White Bear Area Food Shelf.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Don't rush Rush Line

The economic viability of the Rush Line BRT was validated a few years ago in a study that projected ridership on the line through 2040. But these projections could not have taken into account the “black swan” event of 2020 that may permanently alter the way the we live, work, and commute. Consider this from a report published last month by the McKinsey Global Institute, “The future of work after COVID-19,” February 18, 2021: “Some companies are already planning to shift to flexible workspaces after positive experiences with remote work during the pandemic, a move that will reduce the overall space they need and bring fewer workers into offices each day. A survey of 278 executives by McKinsey in August 2020 found that on average, they planned to reduce office space by 30 percent. Demand for restaurants and retail in downtown areas and for public transportation may decline as a result.” Just a few days ago, we began to see this come to fruition when Target announced they are giving up one-third of their office space in downtown Minneapolis. This affects not only the office workers commuting downtown, but also

the retail, restaurant and transportation ecosystems that support them. It affects all of life, not just work life. We may never return to normality as we knew it. Which brings us back to the Rush Line BRT. Will it remain economically viable in the “new normal?” We won’t be able to ascertain that until the new normal begins to solidify, perhaps 12-18 months from now. Until then, we shouldn’t rush to commit public funds to the Rush Line. Scott Costello White Bear Lake

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To Sen. Chamberlain: I’m a 50 year resident of Birchwood, retired attorney with 50 years of trial practice, and for the last 7 years a committed volunteer tutoring K-2 reading at two minority schools, a charter and a private Catholic school, 3 to 4 times a week. I was very interested reading your opinion article “The Genesis of Illiteracy” in the Feb. 23 Press. I commend you for your interest and whatever work you are doing legislatively on the subject. In the hope of becoming an effective tutor, these past years I’ve spent a lot of time reading, and studying various curricula, trying to identify best practices to teach young kids to read. From what I’ve

learned, I think you’re absolutely correct identifying the genesis of our problem as past use of the “whole language” approach and the failure to use the fundamentals recommended by the National Reading Panel (NRP) including phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing and language. I’ve also learned that the LETRS program you advocate is indeed the preeminent professional developmental teaching program around. However, I have reservations about some of your statements. I have no idea what you mean by, or what basis you have for, saying: “[LETRS] is a bipartisan agreement that enjoys the support of all stakeholders. including the teachers union, teachers, school board associations, the...MDA and, most importantly, parents.” Are you saying this is true in Minnesota, which I doubt? Also, I think you’re greatly oversimplifying in suggesting that we only need to train all our Minnesota teachers in LETRS and in just 5 years, we can miraculously change 4th grade reading proficiency from 55% to 90%. I understand that if an individual teacher wants to enroll in the full LETRS program, it would cost well over $1000 and require a commitment of 100 hours or more. Are

you or others in the legislature proposing legislation mandating and funding such training for all teachers? Would a better solution be to fund and train “teacher trainers” in LETRS who would, in turn, train Minnesota teachers? I’m all for training every teacher in LETRS - but are all the stakeholders? A further point: in saying “we don’t even need to rewrite curriculum,” I believe you’re missing a critical element vital to correcting the problem - the curriculum. LETRS is not a curriculum. Minnesota school curricula must be rewritten to conform to the fundamentals recommended by the NRP and LETRS, providing detailed day-to-day lesson plans of explicit, structured instruction of phoneme awareness, phonics, word recognition, etc.. Without such curricula, all the theoretical training in the world will not solve the problem. Minneapolis’s own Groves Academy has just released such a curriculum. I think Wilson Language’s “Fundations” is also excellent - as are specific “phoneme awareness” curricula, Kilpatrick, “Equipped For Reading Success” and Heggerty, “Phonemic Awareness.” Terry O’Loughlin Birchwood

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Age 99 of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2021. Preceded in death by first husband, Ralph W. Sivald, and second husband, William K. Braun, and daughter, Peggi (Margaret) Cole. Survived by children: Diane (James) Schoenrock, Joan (Alan) Shorr, Jon (Dianne) Sivald, Mary (Mark) Heberlein, Michael (Deborah) Braun, David (Holly) Braun; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Helen was an amazing woman. She had beautiful blue eyes with a smile and exuberance that emanated from within her being. Her loving and optimistic outlook was contagious to all who met her. Her favorite activities were being with family and friends and playing bridge. In lieu of flowers, donations to Parkinson’s Foundation (www.parkinson.org) in Helen’s name would be appreciated. A celebration of Helen’s life is being planned for early June. Please refer to Mueller Memorial’s website for details to be announced later. The family also invites you to share anecdotal stories. MuellerMemorial.com 651-429-4944

Eyvonne Buckley

Eyvonne Buckley, Age 80 of Oakdale passed away suddenly at United Hospital Feb. 15, 2021, surrounded by her family. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother will be remembered for her devotion and love of her family. Survived by her husband, Richard, of 64 yrs, Children: Doreen, Michelle, Bryan, RaeJean (Jeff). Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren: Brent (Chelsie) Elise, Abby, Christopher (Andrea), Riley, Karli, Brett, Monica (Jim), James, Justin, Kaylee, Zachary (Megan), Mikayla-Colbie, Austin, Dylan-Ayden. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Funeral & Cremation Service of Pine City – Swanson Chapel. Interment in Calvary Catholic Cemetery of Pine City.

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Dorothy May (Lewis) Johnson

Age 99 Of White Bear Lake Survived by children Rodney (Lillian) Johnson, Mary Lou Johnson (Dan Schaffer), Katherine Roberts (Jim); 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 1 greatgreat-grandchild (another one on the way); many other family and friends. View Dorothy’s service at honsafamilyfuneral.com 651-429-6172

Laverne St. Hilaire

Beloved Mother, Sister, Aunt Age 87 of White Bear Lake passed away on March 1, 2021 at White Pine Senior Living after a 26 year battle with Huntington's Disease. Preceded in death by husband Donald St. Hilaire (1998), parents, Elmer & Stella Bibeau, brothers, Willard, Richard, and Wallace Bibeau. Survived by loving daughter Linda Kaufmann (Scott) of White Bear Township, brother Gary Bibeau (Nancy) of Santa Cruz, California, sister-in-law Dorothy Bibeau of Clovis, California and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held March 8, 2021, at St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery, Stillwater Street, White Bear Lake, Minnesota. A Special thank you to all caregivers and staff at White Pine, White Bear Lake, Gracewood Maplewood & HealthEast/Fairview Hospice Teams: Joleen, Tanya, Christa and Sunni for their loving and compassionate care. If you wish, memorials may be made to Feline Rescue, 593 Fairview Ave N, St. Paul, Minnesota 55104. To leave a message for the family visit Johnson Peterson Funeral Home website at johnsonpeterson.com.

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

Vadnais Heights • Two St. Paul men, 50 and 47, were cited Feb. 28 at the Vadnais Heights Walmart for misdemeanor theft after they were seen by loss prevention personnel concealing items while walking throughout the store. They proceeded through the self-checkout without paying for the items. They were escorted off the property. • Suspected narcotics were reported found Feb. 28 by cleaning staff in a vacated hotel room in the 3500 block of Vadnais Center Drive and taken to be placed into property for destruction. • A Vadnais Heights man, 53, was arrested March 2 in the 4100 block of Clover Avenue for assault after he threw his common law wife on the ground during an argument over $100 due on a bill. The suspect also took the victim's phone away and threatened her if she called the police. Prosecution was declined. • A St. Paul man reported his motor vehicle stolen at 1:20 a.m. March 2, after he left it running with a female companion inside as he went into a hotel in the 1100 block of County Road E. As

he was leaving the lobby, he saw his vehicle driving away. The vehicle was recovered by a friend in the 3500 block of Vadnais Center Drive at 6 p.m. that day and removed from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. • A Vadnais Heights man, 64, was arrested March 3 in the 1000 block of County Road D for gross misdemeanor domestic assault. • A St. Paul man, 33, was arrested for theft March 3 at the Vadnais Heights Target. • A catalytic converter was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in a driveway in the 3700 block of Edgerton Street overnight March 3-4. • A license plate belonging to a St. Paul man and reported stolen from an employee parking lot in the 3300 block of Highway 61 was recovered March 3 by St. Paul police after it was used in a theft in Bloomington. • A Blaine woman reported one of her credit cards stolen March 4 in Lino Lakes was used at the Speedway in the 1000 block of County Road E. • Employees at Barnett White Bear Chrysler Jeep and Dodge in the 3400 block of Highway 61 reported the tires and wheels stolen from a vehicle over the weekend March 5-8, with an estimated loss of $2,000.

White Bear Township • A St. Paul man, 33, was arrested March 3 at the Vadnais Heights Target on a Washington County felony warrant and cited for misdemeanor theft after he was caught shoplifting, and transported to the Washington County jail. • A Roseville woman, 32, was arrested March 4 on Otter Lake Road and Whitaker Street for DWI, after deputies responded to a vehicle in a ditch. The driver said she swerved to miss an animal. She failed field sobriety tests and refused to take the breath test before being transported. • A business in the 2300 block of Leibel Street reported a fence to the work yard cut and a trailer lock broken March 4 with nothing stolen. • A White Bear Township man, 63, was arrested March 4 on Hammond Road and Otter Lake Road for DUI, after he hit an electrical box and power pole line. At the scene, he was tested at .16 blood alcohol content and transported to jail. • A Lake Elmo man reported interrupting a suspect trying to steal items from the back seat of his vehicle while it was parked in an employee lot in the 5800 block of Centerville Road March 5. The thief managed to get away with only personal hygiene items of minimal value.

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS worked for Andersen Windows and was checking messages. He also pointed out that he was stopped. Deputies reminded him that cell phones are not allowed in drivers' hands while on the roadway. The subject also said he knew he was revoked, but was in a diversion program. Deputies immediately advised him that revoked drivers shouldn't be driving.

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

Birchwood • Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies conducted a traffic stop Feb. 25 on Wildwood Avenue and East County Line Road and recovered a gun. An occupant of the vehicle has been formally charged. • Deputies investigated a work van parked on Hall Avenue at 2:13 a.m. Feb. 25 with a door open and the tools inside exposed. Suspecting an attempted burglary, deputies contacted the registered owner, who said he had just left the door open. No items were missing.

Grant • An unidentified motorist was cited Feb. 23 on Highway 36 and Manning Avenue N. for driving after revocation and for violation of the hands-free cell phone law, after deputies observed him working his cell phone while waiting at the red light. The driver told deputies he

• A storage unit in the 11000 block of 60th Street was reported broken into Feb. 25. • A motorist was arrested at 2:29 a.m. Feb. 26 on Highway 36 and Keats Avenue N. for possessing drugs in a motor vehicle. • A Minnesota motorist was cited Feb. 27 on southbound Manning Avenue N. and 75th Street N. for driving after revocation and for displaying tabs that expired one year ago. The driver said he had renewed his tabs the previous evening and paid his fi nes a year ago to reinstate his license. As the subject's record still showed him as revoked, and he presented insurance that expired in June,

deputies advised him he could not drive his vehicle. • A stolen vehicle was recovered Feb. 27 in the 10000 block of Jody Avenue N.

Mahtomedi • A driver westbound on Wildridge Road was cited Feb. 18 for displaying tabs that expired in July and failure to provide proof of insurance. The driver said he just hadn't gone in to fi le the paperwork. Deputies advised the driver about ways to register his vehicle on line and provide insurance information to the courts. • A St. Paul motorist was reported Feb. 18 by Holiday gas station employees on Stillwater Road for driving away from a $62.14 tab. • An employee of QC Pizza in the 3000 block of Century Avenue N. on Feb. 19 reported his rear license plate missing. • The driver of a vehicle with blue lights on his rear license plate was arrested Feb. 19 in the 600 block of Stillwater Road for DWI, after dep-

uties on patrol spotted him driving with fog lamps and no headlights. When deputies observed the classic signs of intoxication, they administered a field sobriety test, resulting in a reading of .11. • A fi rearm was reported lost or stolen Feb. 20 from a residence on Wedgewood Drive.

Pine Springs • An unidentified motorist was arrested Feb. 27 on eastbound Highway 36 over Hilton Trail for DWI, after deputies pulled him over for speeding 78 mph in a 55 mph zone. Though deputies noticed signs of intoxication, they were unable to persuade the driver to take a breath test. At jail, the driver registered .08 and was released with a citation for speeding.

Willernie • An unidentified woman was arrested for assault Feb. 22 on Warner Avenue, after she was reported for displaying a long gun after getting into a verbal argument.

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • A theft estimated at over $1,000 was reported in the 2200 block of Orchard Lane March 5. • A man assaulted a young woman who was perceived as line-jumping March 5 in the 1800 block of Whitaker Street. • A theft from a vehicle was reported in the 3100 block of Karth Road March 5. • Juveniles doing tricks on BMX bikes caused damage to a bench in front of a business in the 4600 block of Bald Eagle Avenue March 5.

• A license plate was stolen from a vehicle at a business in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road March 5.

• A theft of an item valued at $700 was reported in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road March 6.

• A man who received a free meal at a business in the 1200 block of Gun Club Road March 5 repeatedly called back to indicate his order was wrong and demanded a new meal. An employee reported his behavior as confrontational and requested a trespass notice to be served.

• A Deer River woman was cited for underage drinking after traveling in the wrong lanes at White Bear Avenue and Interstate 694 March 7.

• A group was advised to quiet down in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue March 6.

• Five vehicles and tools were stolen from a business in the 1700 block of Commerce Court March 8. Loss is estimated at $45,000.

• A snowmobile was stolen in the 2500 block of Lake Avenue March 6.

• Investigation of a suspicious vehicle led to a warrant arrest in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue March 8.

• An attempted burglary resulting in damage was reported in the 1400 block of County Road E, Gem Lake, March 8. • A catalytic converter was stolen in the 1500 block of Park Street March 8. • A vehicle was taken without permission by an acquaintance in the 3500 block of Century Avenue March 8. • Criminal damage to property was reported in the 1600 block of 9th Street March 8. • Officers mediated a dispute between siblings in the 2700 block of Cedar Avenue March 8.

• A report of a suspicious vehicle yielded three arrests for possession of burglary tools and warrants in the 1600 block of 9th Street March 9. • Theft from a vehicle was reported overnight March 9 in the 3300 block of Auger Avenue. • A dispute was reported in the 4000 block of McKnight Road March 9. • A noise complaint was reported in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road March 9. • An unoccupied stolen vehicle was recovered in the 2000 block of Douglas Lane March 10.

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Mahtomedi native hurt in off-road crash

Kort Natterstad, a 2005 graduate of Mahtomedi High School, was airlifted from Joshua Tree National Park in California after an off-road rollover crash on Feb. 20, and now his family and friends are asking for help covering his out of pocket expenses for medical bills. Natterstad was on a camping trip with three friends when the car they were in rolled over and he was thrown from the vehicle. According to fire officials, the crash occurred in Indio just before 2 p.m. in a remote area on the western side of the national park, the Desert Sun reported. A California Highway Patrol helicopter then airlifted him from a “hard-to-reach spot” and took him to a local hospital. Details on how the crash happened were not provided. Natterstad needed spinal surgery the day after the accident, and a second back surgery on March 2 in Los Angeles. He was flown to Craig Rehabilitation Center in Colorado where he will receive continued rehabilitation and medical attention. Because Natterstad’s insurance doesn’t cover all the medical-related costs, a friend has put together a GoFundMe on his behalf. A Caring Bridge site has also been set up at caringbridge.org/visit/kortsjourney. Natterstad was an EMT in Mahtomedi, and currently works as a salesman for medical devices in Los Angeles. Submitted

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BIKE STATION: Respite at Bellaire Beach FROM PAGE 1

Legislation to notify families of environmental hazards heard in committee ST. PAUL — Legislation was heard in the Senate Education Finance and Policy Committee Friday, March 12, to ensure students, staff, and parents are notified when environmental hazards are present at Minnesota’s schools. “When there are environmental hazards that can threaten the health and safety of our students, people have a right to know,” said Sen. Chuck Wiger (DFL-Maplewood), the legislation’s chief author. “The health and wellbeing of our students should be our highest priority, and I look forward to getting this legislation signed into law.” The legislation requires school districts, charter schools, or nonpublic schools to notify school staff, students, and parents of environmental hazards as soon as practicable following notification to the schools by the Department of Health or Pollution Control Agency of the hazard. The legislation also requires direction on any additional information about the hazards. Introduction of this legislation is a response to ongoing pollution issues from the manufacturing company Water Gremlin, which was discovered to be reporting erroneous pollution emissions numbers for more than 15 years. Sen. Wiger was joined by Neighborhood Concerned Citizens Group board member Sheri Smith who testified in support of the bill (SF67). The legislation was laid over for possible inclusion in the Education Policy Omnibus bill.

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Lake Links Co-Chair Steve Wolgamot, left, teamed up with his Mahtomedi neighbor and retired architect Bryan Gatzlaff to design the shelter. Gatzlaff will be supervising construction, expected to start early May at Bellaire Beach in White Bear Township.

be used for the shelter, which will probably have a green metal roof. Hoff noted the township chose to place the shelter in the southeast corner of the park, close to South Shore Boulevard. The old picnic pavilion at the same spot was torn down. The township agreed to take care of the shelter and is “graciously doing the pad,” Brooks said. “They’ve been very easy to work with; it’s such a wonderful thing.” Proud of the work they’ve done, Wolgamot said the station “will be beautiful. I say that with all unreasonable modesty as a designer,” he quipped. His Mahtomedi neighbor, Bryan Gatzlaff, is a retired architect who helped with the design. He will be overseeing construction in place of Wolgamot, who stepped down for health reasons. There is another recent addition to the station design: A memorial to a popular

Washington Square bartender who loved the outdoors. “A bike maintenance station dedicated to Efrain Santiago was just approved,” Brooks announced. The idea was proposed by a former co-worker of Santiago, Andre Lima, who is leading the fundraising effort to pay for the memorial. Lima contacted Brooks around the one-year anniversary of Santiago’s death in 2019 saying his friends would like to install a repair station along the trail, inscribed in his honor. “Santiago was a bike guy and wellloved in the community,” Brooks said. “We asked Saputo if the maintenance memorial could be under their roof. They said ‘yes.’ It speaks volumes about the company. Most corporations wouldn’t want to share that. It’s a classy thing for Saputo to do.”

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Police chief shares stats WHITE BEAR LAKE — Police officers responded to about 24,000 calls for service in 2020, down from the previous year. Police Chief Julie Swanson cited closed businesses and fewer opportunities for traffic stops on the lower number in 2020, a year she described as "very stressful" due to COVID and the civil unrest. In her report to City Council March 9, Swanson noted that the year has been challenging because of so many community cancellations. "We usually attend 20 to 30 events," she said. "It's a big part of why we got into law enforcement, and to not have them is disappointing." The chief said her officers look forward to summer and the chance to connect with more people. She also provided these 2020 numbers: • 4,600 traffic stops in which about 1,800 citations and 2,800 warnings were issued. Mostly, violators were given state administrative tickets that are less costly and don't go on a driving record. • 175 domestic calls; slightly down from 2019. Described as "calls of interest," Swanson said the calls are "tricky" since there may be no arrest in spite of its characterization by the dispatcher as a domestic. "Typically, it's a disagreement, which may or may not be domestic-related.” There were 400 disturbance/disorderly calls. "We stay very committed to pursuing domestic charges and getting convictions on an offender's record," Swanson added. "Once on their record, the next time we can charge them at a higher level." • 200 thefts from autos. "This is the big one," continued the chief. The number of incidents were up from 164 in 2019. By far, the biggest increase is theft of catalytic converters. There were 23 in 2020 and there have been 29 already the first two months of this year. "This is not unique to White Bear," she said. "There is legislation to make it illegal for someone to purchase the converters. Let's hope that happens." • Auto thefts remain consistent. "There is a lot of fear and media attention to carjacking," Swanson said. "We have not seen that in White Bear." She reported that a business broken into the previous weekend had five vehicles stolen. Only one has been recovered. "Most carjackings are committed by youth. We hope they never make it to White Bear." • At least 150 persons were in a mental health crisis. The department continues to partner with Northeast Youth & Family Services to employ a mental health case worker. The department averages five ongoing cases at any one time. Mayor Jo Emerson said the mental health piece is important, "as someone who gets 2 a.m. phone calls that can be quite disturbing." • Overdoses have been "very significant" this year. There were 11 deaths in 2020 and 36 incidents where Narcan saved lives. One residence had two overdose deaths in the last six months. "We have used Narcan more than once at that residence," the chief said, pointing out that it is not a family situation. The city prosecutor has charged the homeowner with operating a disorderly house. Councilman Kevin Edberg asked the chief what she wants to see on council radar. "That's a great question," she replied. "We upgraded to 31 officers, which is awesome. Other agencies have started to implement community action teams to deal with human trafficking or theft from autos, or carjackings. Those are things we will have to consider, which could mean adding staff." Edberg appreciated hearing the numbers. "It's a different story than the chatter I hear in the community." He encouraged the chief to share numbers and trends with the public "so the community can have smarter conversations." Debra Neutkens

Swan deaths spur effort to ban lead tackle BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER

The symptoms aren’t difficult to see when you know what to look for: the tremors, drooping head, clumsy sluggishness and eventual death. The slow effects of lead poisoning on the swans at Sucker Lake in Vadnais Heights are a serious reminder of why the toxic metal has been banned in paints and pipes for decades. But there’s one place you’re still likely to find lead in Minnesota—your tackle box. A bill introduced in the state Legislature this January is proposing to restrict the sale of lead tackle in Minnesota in the hope of reducing the accumulation of lead in local lakes. A similar bill was introduced in early 2020 but was put on the back burner when the Legislature was occupied with a rush of bills at the onset of the pandemic. The bill is sponsored by Sen. Chuck Wiger in the Senate, and Rep. Peter Fischer in the House. Sharp-eyed citizens and staff from the Vadnais Lake Area Watershed Management Organization (VLAWMO) have noted five dead swans in Sucker Lake in this winter. Not all of the dead swans were recovered, but three were tested at the University of Minnesota’s Veterinary Diagnostic Lab. All of them tested positive for lead poisoning. Swan deaths from lead ingestion are a yearly occurrence at Sucker Lake. Locals have counted 22 dead swans in the last three years. The number of poisoned swans may seem small compared to the flocks of thousands that live in Minnesota, but Dawn Tanner, program development coordinator at VLAWMO, explained that cases of lead poisoning are underreported because of the dangerous conditions for bird recovery. If caught in time, swans can be treated with the help of rehabilitators such as the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Roseville. But since swans are one of the largest birds species in North America and tend to prefer to spend time on open water at the edges of thin ice, capturing

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This photo by Vadnais Heights photographer Deborah Hartmann shows a young trumpeter swan that has succumbed to lead toxicity at Sucker Lake.

an ailing swan for treatment is no easy task. The effects of lead in the environment are a concern for the hunting world as well; tiny lead fragments from ammunition are found in the meat and organs of game animals. “The more we look for lead in the environment, the more we find it,” Tanner said. “This is a small example of much larger problem.” While many waterfowl are affected by lead in the lakes, the swans at Sucker Lake are especially noticeable because they happen to congregate in preferred fishing spots during the winter months, where the water is open, and where there also happens to be a lot of lost tackle. Like chickens, swans and loons swallow stones to aid in digestion, and fishing sinkers are the perfect size for their gizzard. The bills would ban the sale of lead sinkers and jigs an ounce or smaller, and under the length of 2.5 inches, giving retailers until the year 2024 to make the full switch. Rep. Peter Fischer, who authored the House bill, said he wasn’t aware that Minnesota had no restrictions on lead tackle until he came across a presentation by Girl Scout Troop 56087 at a University of Minnesota water resources conference. The troop from White Bear

Lake has stayed involved with the effort to pass legislation regulating the use of lead tackle, even testifying at legislative hearings. Youth involvement has been a large part of the initiative to encourage anglers to make the switch to non-lead tackle. Kelly Amoth is an educator for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s Get the Lead Out program. She works to educate communities across the state about lead alternatives, taking special care to visit schools and summer camps. “We really want to reach youth and start them on the right path as lifelong anglers in Minnesota,” she said. Amoth estimated that 25 percent of loons die from the ingestion of lead-based tackle. One study from 2006 surveyed anglers leaving five popular walleye lakes, finding that nearly a metric ton of sinkers had been lost in the depths over the course of a single summer. Lead sitting at the bottom of the lake does not degrade over time, which presents a cumulative risk not only to wildlife, but to human health, Amoth said. There are a few challenges in encouraging anglers to adopt this change. Anglers tend to prefer lead sinkers to metal alternatives because

they often perform better, responding more sensitively when there’s a bite on the line. However, tungsten sinkers are already popular among ice fishers. This alternative is considered even more fine-tuned than lead, but also more costly. Amoth encourages anglers to look at it as a long-term investment in higher-quality gear. Get the Lead Out (www. pca.state.mn.us/living-green/nontoxic-tackleget-lead-out) has compiled a list of manufacturers that make lead-free tackle, many of them local to Minnesota. While Amoth wants anglers to get lead items out of their tackle boxes, she also wants to be clear that they should not go into the garbage. Lead is a toxic material that should be disposed of at hazardous waste sites. Part of Get the Lead Out’s initiative includes tackle exchanges that offer lead-free alternatives and collect lead items for proper disposal. The authors of HF157 and SF247, the companion House and Senate bills, are still hammering out the exact details regarding size restrictions on lead tackle, but it’s close to final, Fischer said. The bill is expected to be included in an omnibus House policy bill from the Environment and Natural Resources Policy Committee.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS March is Music in our Schools Month, and the White Bear Lake Music Boosters has kicked off a virtual fundraiser with a goal to raise $21,000. The funds will allow the organization to continue its efforts to support music educators and the programs they bring to the students of the White Bear Lake area. Go to https://wblmusicboosters.giv. sh/6d06 to donate or visit www. wblmusicboosters.org/ to learn more. White Bear Lake Music Boosters is an organization that supports the band, choir and orchestra programs in White Bear Lake Area Schools.

people renewing driver's licenses must still have an appointment, but other services such as tab renewal, title transfers and DNR licenses are available for walk-ins, as before. The bureau is booked 90 days out for driver's license appointments. Note that the peacetime emergency for driver's license extensions is ending. All Minnesotans with licenses expiring between March 13, 2020 and Feb. 28, 2021 must renew by March 31. See drive.mn.gov for more. The 24-hour drop box will also remain outside City Hall. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 651-429-8525 or email office@whitebearlake.org with questions.

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again rescheduled due to COVID restrictions. The new date is Saturday, March 26, 2022. Tickets and table reservations purchased in 2020 will be honored at the 2022 event. "Regretfully, we are unable to get a large crowd of people together again this year, but really look forward to a COVID-free, great time in 2022," said Peg Black, one of the event organizers.

Manitou Days, Marketfest 2021 dates announced

Plans are underway for White Bear Lake’s signature summer events. Manitou Days will run July 1-11, to include the parade, beach dance, medallion hunt, fi reworks, children’s fishing contest and other events and activities. Marketfest will kick off July 1 and will be held every Thursday from 6-9 p.m. through Aug. 5. Visit manitoudays.org for details.

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A design competition for a dock on Hamline Lake in Mahtomedi has been launched by some history buffs who are calling it “The Rev. David’s Dock Design Challenge.” Rev. David Tice became a real estate developer after he was fired as a Methodist minister in Stillwater in the late 1800s. By 1883, he had purchased thousands of acres and 3 miles of shoreline — all the land that is now the city of Mahtomedi and most of Dellwood. He also owned Hamline Lake, located north of the District Education Center. Tice then founded the Mahtomedi Chautauqua, a religious and camping destination for Methodists from throughout the Midwest. Cabins were constructed, along with a huge assembly hall and a large hotel. By the turn of the 20th century, Twin Cities Lines streetcar company bought

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WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 624 4855 BLOOM AVENUE WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55110 AD FOR BIDS Bids close at 2:00 PM (local time) on Thursday, April 1, 2021 Sealed bids for construction of the Lincoln Domestic Water Piping Replacement Project at Lincoln Elementary School in White Bear Lake, Minnesota will be received at the District Center of the White Bear Lake Area Schools, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, Attention: Dan Roeser, Room 309, until 2:00 PM (local time) on Thursday, April 1, 2021, in accordance with the speciflcations set forth herein and the ”other‘ terms, conditions and instructions to the speciflcations. At that time, all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. All bids received after the time stated will not be considered. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail or on the handling of mail by employees of the school district. Whether the bid is sent by mail or by means of personal delivery, the bidder assumes responsibility for having their bid clocked in on time at the place specifled. Fax or telephone amendments will not be accepted at any time. Bidders shall

land at the end of the lake for Wildwood Amusement Park. Both areas hold significant chapters in the city’s history. “The contest is mostly for fun,” said Bryan Gatzlaff, a retired architect who lives in Mahtomedi’s historic Chautauqua District. “We don’t anticipate this dock will get built, but we’re looking for creative, imaginative ideas for building it while using historical places like the Chautauqua Assembly and Wildwood Amusement Park for inspiration.” Open to the public, the competition is meant to be “fun and invigorating,” and includes $1,000 in prizes. The winning design will earn $500, and $100 will be awarded to the winner in each of the following five categories: best entry from under 10 years of age; best entry from between 10 and 19; best entry from above 80; best creative entry and best historical

submit bids in duplicate on the forms provided in the Project Manual. No oral, facsimile or telephone bids or modiflcations of bids will be accepted. All sealed bids are to be labeled with the project name. The Project consists of the Mechanical/Electrical work required to replace the domestic water piping and equipment at Lincoln Elementary School. You may view and order bid documents by going to the Franz Reprographics web site at www.franzrepro.com , and selecting the Franz Public Plan Room. Please login with your email address and password or Register if this is your flrst time in the Plan Room. Select the project from the list of public projects. Once you have selected the project, please review the Bid Details for information on ordering documents. Each bidder shall submit with the bid, a cashier÷s check or bid bond, made payable to White Bear Lake Area Schools, in the amount of flve percent (5%) of the maximum amount of its bid. All vendors entering into a contract with the District for $10,000 or more are to provide a Labor and Material Payment and Performance Bonds for 100% of the contract. Bonds must be furnished within 10 days of notice of award of the Contract. Contract is subject to compliance with the applicable Schedule of Prevailing Wage issued by the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry. Provide all State required Responsible Contractor Forms with your bid. There will be a pre-bid meeting and walk through on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 3:30 PM at Lincoln Elementary School, 1961 Sixth Street, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. Bids may not be withdrawn for thirty (30) days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids without the consent of the White Bear Lake Area Schools. The School Board reserves the right to accept any bid, to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities and informalities in the bidding procedures, and to act in its best interest. WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOLS, ISD 624 Published two times in the White Bear Press on March 10 and 17, 2021.

referenced entry. The contest limits the non-swimming dock to a 50x60 foot space that abuts the shoreline. It can be decorated in any way you choose and have more than one level. To enter, prepare drawings on 8.5x11inch paper, two sheets. On the first page, use a grid to lay out the plan size and shapes. Entries are due by 4:30 p.m. March 31. Scan the entry and email it to chautauquadock@gmail.com. That email address can also be used for questions about the contest and entry forms. Judging will be done by a team from Larson Engineering, White Bear Center for the Arts and Mahtomedi residents. Entrants will be notified of results. No entry fee is required. Prize money has been anonymously donated. Debra Neutkens

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Town Board of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, will meet virtually at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road, in said Town on Monday, April 5, 2021, @ 7:00 p.m., to consider the following item: Vacation of Drainage & Utility Easements around the properties described as follows: Except the East 8 feet of Lot 2, Block 1 & all of Lot 3, Block 1, Greene÷s Homesites (1640 Lorane Avenue) The East 8 feet of Lot 2 & all of Lot 1, Block 1, Greene÷s Homesites (1648 Lorane Avenue) and to pass upon objections and recommendations, if any, and to conduct any and all business incident hereto. Given under my hand this 1st day of March, 2021. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PATRICK CHRISTOPHERSON, Clerk-Treasurer Published two times in the White Bear Press on March 17 and 24, 2021.

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Brad is currently deployed with the U.S. Army Reserves, which means he won’t be able to take part in the celebration this month. But he will definitely be with his family in spirit as the Jamisons celebrate the irrepressible joy of St. Patrick’s Day and look forward to a day when they can all celebrate together again.

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Everyone faces their own challenge: raising awareness of MS BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER

Lynn Hennings lived with a series of mysterious symptoms for years before she was finally diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2019. Numbness, fatigue and loss of balance had become part of her daily routine. “It’s very bizarre disease. It’s difficult to diagnose; even people who have very dramatic effects don’t necessarily get diagnosed right away,” said Hennings, a White Bear Lake resident and former owner of The Farmer’s Daughter. March is MS Awareness Month, and Hennings is one of hundreds of Twin Cities locals who will participate in the fundraiser Walk MS on May 1. MS causes the immune system to attack the protective myelin on nerve endings, interrupting brain signals and causing a wide range of symptoms. It affects different people in different ways—some experience almost constant fatigue and exhaustion. Others are so severely affected that they are unable to walk or drive. A study from the National MS Society estimates that nearly 1 million people in the U.S. are currently living with MS. Scientists are still not certain what causes the condition. But organizations such as the National MS Society fund the research that goes toward developing treatments for the disease, and hopefully one day, a cure. “There are now nearly twenty MS treatment options available today – none of which existed just 30 years ago,” said Kennedy Mason, development senior specialist for the National MS Society and coordinator for Walk MS Twin Cities. “This is what happens when we team up together to end MS.” This fundraiser is one of hundreds that will take place across the nation May 1 to support MS research. Mason grew up in Mahtomedi, and became

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aware of MS when her aunt was diagnosed with it. “My aunt says everybody is fighting a battle inside and you don’t know what it is just by looking at them,” Mason said. She began working at the National MS Society on the Walk MS team in 2018. In past years, Walk MS has been a large group activity held at Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis, but COVID-19 required some alterations in 2020 and 2021. Participants still create teams and raise funds, but now choose their walking location and distance. “For some this works even better,” Mason said. “The individual flexibility allows participants to set their own goals, and go as far as they feel comfortable.” Regular physical activity is an important part of coping with MS symptoms, Hennings said. Preparing for Walk MS gives her a solid exercise goal. For last year’s fundraiser, she walked

one mile from Ramsey County Beach to Clark Avenue, and plans to follow the same route again this year. “That was a huge victory for me to be able to do that without stopping, falling, or even really stumbling,” Hennings said. “ Every time I go out to walk, I don’t go very far, but I push myself to go a little bit further, so by May 1, I can at least accomplish what I did last year.” The Savage family of Mahtomedi also plans to take part in the event May 1. They first became involved when their son Bobby was diagnosed in 2006 at 25 years old. His symptoms began as numbness in his face and scalp, as well as a loss of balance. Doctors prescribed a few different treatments, but nothing seemed to work for Bobby. The numbness in his limbs accelerated and made simple tasks such as walking and writing almost impossible. “To say that it was devastating as a parent to watch is an understatement,”

said his mother, Paula Savage. The Savages began participating in Walk MS in 2008, and for the past few years have called themselves Team Savage, with the motto “Team Savage Assault Against MS.” “Might as well make good use of the last name I was blessed with,” Paula said. The family has raised more than $146,000 for MS research in the last 10 years. “It’s impossible for me to adequately express how grateful I am to all of our Team Savage members and supporters,” Paula said. “The money we have raised for the MS Society has helped to develop the new drug Bobby is taking. The MS Society has been a godsend and an invaluable resource for our family.” In a similar spirit of good humor, Hennings’ team is named I’m Not Drunk, in reference to the fact that MS often causes stumbling. “I want people to know let’s not judge somebody just because they are having trouble walking, or speaking, or understanding a conversation,” Hennings said. She said she feels blessed by how well she’s been able to manage her symptoms with the support of her community, family, and friends, and resources of the National MS Society. Her goal is to bring awareness to how difficult the disease can be to diagnose and manage. She appreciates all forms of support, whether it be a donation to her team or simply a little encouragement from the sidelines. “If they can donate, great, if they can’t, come and watch us walk, cheer us on, and understand somebody whose having a little bit of a challenge,” Hennings said. To learn more about multiple sclerosis and the work of the National MS Society, visit nationalmssociety.org/. To register and join the event, visit WalkMS.org.

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A first for Hill-Murray: Boys and girls Alpine Ski teams place at state The Hill-Murray boys and girls Alpine Ski teams were both Section 4 champions and both competed at state together last week, a “fi rst” for the program. The Pioneer girls placed third at the state meet, behind Edina and Orono on Wednesday, and the boys placed eighth on Thursday, both at Giants Ridge in Biwabik. “Our girls were hoping to win it and I think they were good enough to win, but state is a tremendous pressure cooker,” said Don Shipp, who coaches both teams. “The boys, there were eight good teams there, very close in ability, and we happened to fi nish eighth. All six guys

fi nished the race, which is a great accomplishment.” Taylor Voight, a seventh-grader, led the girls, placing 20th. Kylie Reardon 27th, Sutton Ellis 30th, Kate Reardon 32nd, Caroline Given 50th, and Ella Netland 54th, among 88 entrants. Austin Mjanger, a freshman, led the boys, in 29th place. Henry Husnik was next in 56th. The rest of the lineup was Charlie Rieser, Noah Reardon, Owen Wendorf, and Anders Sletten. The Pioneer girls won their fi rst section title in 2019 and repeated this year. The boys won it for the fi rst time this year.

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the score 2-2, and Zoe Timmons tied it again 3-3 in the third period, but Emily Wiltse regained the lead for the Raiders at 13:03.

WHITE BEAR SPORTS BRIEFS White Bear Lake finished runner-up in the Suburban East Conference in boys hockey after beating East Ridge 8-1 win at home March 8. The Bears were 14-3-1, behind only Cretin-Derham Hall (17-1) among nine teams. Against the Raptors (7-10), Tanner Domschot scored in each period (two on power plays) for the hat trick and made two assists for a five-point night. Andrew Larson, Aiden Welch, Brady Borgestad, Max Hamstad and Caden Anderson tallied a goal each, and Welch had three assists.

Girls hockey: Two near-upsets by Bears in last week of SEC

Bears’ Blanding places 3rd in state Alpine

Maggie Blanding of White Bear Lake placed third in the state Alpine Ski meet Thursday at Giants Ridge in Biwabik. Garrett Thom also had a strong meet, placing 17th. Blanding, a junior who had won every previous meet, including the section, traversed the red course in 40.20 seconds (third best) and the blue course in 36.20 seconds (second best) for a total time of 1:16.60. Blake’s Eva Pihlstrom was champion in 1:15.54 and Lakeville North’s Peyton Servais was second in 1:16.36. “My fi rst run went well, but my second run I had a little trouble on the pitch,” Blanding reflected. “I took a little more risk on my second run and it came with consequences, but I am glad I still placed.” She made all-state for the third time, having placed 14th and eighth the last two years. Thom, a senior, placed 17th with runs of 39.62 and 37.94 for a 1:17.8 total. The Bears' other entrant, junior Patrick Levins, had a did-not-finish.

Boys basketball: Bears 0-3 in last week of conference

White Bear Lake will take a 7-11 record and four straight losses into sectionals after dropping their last three conference games last week. The Bears will open Section 4AAAA Thursday against East Ridge, seeded 6th, at 5 p.m. Stillwater (4-14) beat the Bears 69-55 on Monday, reversing an earlier loss to the Bears. Jack Janicki scored 18 points and Kanye Raheem 15. Forest Lake beat the Bears 74-65 as Carter Thiesfeld hit 24 points and Austin Taylor 19. Janicki pumped

in 32 for the Bears. Woodbury (15-3) trimmed the Bears 60-47 on Friday, led by Bradley Cimperman with 17 points and Devin Padelford with 13. Janicki tallied 23 points and Raheem 18. The Bears fi nished seventh of 10 teams in the Suburban East. Mounds View and Woodbury tied for fi rst.

Nordic Ski: Bear duo competes at state

White Bear Lake senior Lauren Loppnow placed 98th among 158 entrants with a time of 29:44.6 in the state Nordic Ski meet March 11 at Giants Ridge in Biwabik. The other Bears state qualifier, Sage Durdle, placed 124th in the boys race. Forest Lake was team champion while St. Paul Highland Park’s Molly Moenning was individual champion with a time of 23:53.

Bears lose to top teams, finished 9-9 in SEC

White Bear Lake girls basketball lost to the top two teams in the Suburban East last week before closing conference play with a 62-28 win over Woodbury. The Bears finished 9-9 in fi fth place among nine teams. They are seeded No. 3 in Section 4AA and will host Woodbury Thursday evening, the winner advancing to semifinals. Lauren Eckerle netted 16 points and Neveah Hughes 13 against Woodbury (3-15). Conference champion Stillwater (18-0) beat the Bears 69-54 on Monday, led by Alexis Pratt with 24 points. Eckerle nailed 25 points, including five 3-pointers, and Hughes added 18. Forest Lake (15-3) routed the Bears 60-32 on Wednesday with a balanced attack led by Grace Krieger with 14 points and Logan Anderson with 12. Eckerle tallied 16 points and Hughes nine.

The White Bear Lake gymnasts finished conference with a solid 6-2 record, defeating Roseville 137.425 to 135.10, at home. Stillwater was Suburban East Conference champion, Forest Lake second and the Bears third. “It really came down to a full team effort and all the girls being super positive and supportive of each other,” coach Kelly Rivers said. “I could not be more proud of this team and all their successes in this tough and unpredictable season.” Against Roseville, Grace Squires was the all-around leader with 37.00 points and won bars (9.50), floor (9.40) and beam (9.12). Laney Gunderson was second (35.60) all-around and Katie Wielenburg of Roseville was third (34.75). Gunderson won vault (9.175), took second on beam (8.875) and third on bars (8.575). Lia Zimmerman was fi fth on vault (8.60) and sixth on floor (8.45). Josie Miejnek took fi fth on floor (8.55). The Bears will host Section 4AA on Saturday. The Bears are missing senior captain Kailee Tran, who has a knee injury. Bruce Strand

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Maggie Blanding hurtles down the slopes at Giants Ridge.

White Bear Lake almost pulled a couple upsets while going 0-3 in the last week of Suburban East Conference play. Finishing the regular season 4-14, the Bears took Forest Lake (14-3-1) to overtime before losing 4-3 there Tuesday and lost 4-3 to Roseville (12-5-2) Saturday. Forest Lake outshot them 47-19 but Maya Marston made 42 saves. One goal was a penalty shot. Scoring for the Bears were Calla Spence, Maren Schoeberl and Gabby Hofeld on a power play with 47 seconds to tie the score. Katie Stanius won it for the Rangers in OT. Conference champion Stillwater (18-0) routed the Bears 8-1 on Friday. Ava Johnson had the Bears’ goal. Against Roseville, Hofeld notched two straight goals in the second period, tying

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The 2020-21 season for Trollhaugen is going to be memorable in more ways than one. Representatives of the popular outdoor recreation area, located in Dresser, Wisconsin, announced last week plans for expansion and renovation amidst a year unlike any other. Marsha Hovey, marketing director, explained these plans have been at the top of the wish list for owners Jim and Laura Rochford. “It’s been their dream to see the sport grow,” Hovey said. “It’s very cool of them to invest in the ski area.” The expansion project will go in three phases, Hovey explained. The first phase, starting this summer, will remove the two-person chairlift and replace it with a four-person chairlift. This will benefit beginners and those who need more assistance, she stated. “The older lift was not family-friendly,” she continued. The summer of 2022 will see the clearing of the new trails on the east side of “Summit Area” along with the installation of the snowmaking infrastructure of the expanded area and the installation of lighting in the expanded area. The final phase in summer 2023 will see a three-person chairlift installed at the

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“Summit Area” to service Summit and the new trails. Hovey explained Trollhaugen already owned the property on which the expansion will take place, but it primarily has been used in the summer for motocross and 4x4 events. “It was underutilized,” she said. The expansion news comes as Trollhaugen is going through a year to remember. “We thought it was going to be busy,” Hovey said. “But, we had no idea it was

going to be like this.” Hovey said with its proximity to the Minnesota border, Twin Cities residents have flooded the business over the last few months due to the different COVID-19 restrictions between states. “People want to be outdoors with their family and do something that is fun and safe,” Hovey said. “Skiing has done that.” They aren’t the only ones. She added customers from the Eau Claire and Duluth areas have visited as well. Even

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MAHTOMEDI SPORTS BRIEFS Boys basketball: SSP (17-1) holds out starters in loss to Zephyrs

Mahtomedi hosted undefeated, No. 2 ranked South St. Paul on Thursday evening — except that the Packers did not use their regular players. The Zephyrs cruised 78-34 over the Packer subs, while also beating Hill-Murray 71-44 and losing to Tartan 62-61 in the final week of conference. South St. Paul (17-1) won the Metro East with a 15-1 mark. Tartan and Mahtomedi were both 10-4 in conference, tying for second. Owen Carlson netted 22 points against the Packers and John Schaefer had 12 as a dozen Zephyrs scored. Packers coach Matt McCollister explained why he gave away the unbeaten record against a team they beat 10169 earlier. “We had already clinched the Metro East Conference championship and No. 1 seed in Section 3AAA,” he said. Noting that some basketball teams, including Duke, have ended their season with Covid exposure issues, the Packer staff, players and administration decided “not to not take that risk with our rotation players.” Against Tartan on Friday night, Will Underwood sank a long three-pointer with 20 seconds left to tie the score 61-61. Tartan’s Dewayne Thompson sank one of two free shots with 3.2 seconds left. Underwood went off for 29 points and 11 rebounds. Schaeffer had 12 points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals, David Perkins scored 22 and Curtis Favors Jr. 16 for the Titans. Against Hill-Murray (2-10), Underwood hit 16 points, Schaeffer 14, and Ryan Maule 11. Mahtomedi is seeded No. 4 in Section 4AAA and will host No. 5 St. Paul Johnson on Friday evening.

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Mahtomedi finished on both ends of drubbings in the final week of the regular season, then had their final game canceled. They’ll take a 14-3 record into sectionals. “Crazy week,” said coach Erika Zizzo. Champlin Park (10-8) beat the Zephyrs 79-54 Tuesday in a game arranged quickly. The Champlin coach called Monday to ask for a game, after they had a Covid cancelation, so they could still have their Senior Night. “I decided to take the game,” Zizzo said, “even though we were missing a few players.” Zoey Washington scored 20 for Mahtomedi despite sitting most of the first half with an injury. Greta Schimnowski had nine points and nine rebounds. The Zephyrs thumped South St. Paul 78-34 Thursday. Washington scored 21 with nine rebounds, Schimnowski 19, Ella Kletti 13, and Sonya Potthoff 12. Lauren Bauer scored 18 for SSP (3-13).

Zephyrs win 3, start state title defense Friday

The Zephyrs boys hockey picked up three wins last week as they approached playoff time. The defending Class 1A state champions (10-6-1) closed conference play against St. Thomas Academy on Monday night and will start Section 4A hosting St. Paul Academy on March 19 at 7 p.m. Mahtomedi beat South St. Paul 10-1 as Ryan Berglund notched thee goals, Ethan Peterson two, and Grant Dardis, Nick Beiersdorf, Adam Johnson, JD Metz and Dylan Duckson one each. Cav Bruner made three assists. The Zephyrs beat Tartan 5-4 on goals by Duckson, Brent Gulenchyn, David Wolsfeld, Dardis and Carter Haycraft. Mahtomedi blanked St. Paul Johnson 5-0 on Saturday on 20 saves by Ben Dardis and goals by Brent Gulenchyn (two), Jonny Grove, Duckson and Berglund.

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Mahtomedi took a 6-11 ledger into sectionals after beating North/Tartan 3-1 and losing to Simley 2-1 in the last week of Metro East Conference action. Karen Miller pumped in all three goals against North/Tartan on Wednesday and Ella Heath made 15 saves. Against Simley, Miller notched her 12th goal, tying the score early in the third period. Olivia Juers got the game-winner for Simley with 43 seconds left. Heath made 22 saves. Mahtomedi was 4-6 in the MEC for fourth place among seven teams. South St. Paul was champion. The Zephyrs are seeded fourth in Section 4A and hosted No. 5 North-Tartan on Monday. The winner plays at South St. Paul on Wednesday.

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The Mahtomedi gymnasts capped their 13th consecutive Metro East Conference championship season by winning the conference meet last Wednesday evening at home with a season-high 141.200 score. The Zephyrs were 6-0 in dual meets. The top three all-rounders were Mahtomedi’s Savannah Huber (36.80), Zoe Bush (34.45) and Tess Mathson (33.575). “Our two seniors, Zoe and Savannah, had a great night,” coach Debbie Driscoll noted. Huber achieved personal bests in all-around, vault

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Mahtomedi state Nordic qualifiers Sarah Brings, Makayla Fischer and Maya Tarnowski posed at Giants Ridge on Thursday. Fischer, a junior, placed 45th in a time of 27:47.2 in her second trip to the state meet. Brings, a sophomore, placed 62nd (28:14) and Tarnowski, a junior, was 112th (30:10), among 158 state entrants.

(9.325), beam (9.30) and floor (9.475), winning all three. Abbey Bush won bars (9.300, personal best) and took second on vault (9.125). Zoe Bush took second on floor (9.275, personal best) and third on vault (9.025). Erin Steinman took this on bars (8.30). Next for the Zephyrs is Section 4AA on Saturday at White Bear Lake.

Wrestling: Zephyrs lose in 2nd round of 4AA; individuals next

The Mahtomedi wrestlers beat St. Paul Washington 4034 in the first round of Section 4AA, then bowed out with a 71-12 loss to top-seed South St. Paul, both at home last Thursday, and finished duals 5-21. Ian Wilsey (26-3) at 170 and JP Johnson (22-3) at 220 won both matches. Wilsey has 109 career wins and is ranked 9th in Class 2A. Next is section individuals starting Thursday, 5 p.m., at Chisago Lakes. Top four in each weight will advance to the state preliminary round on Saturday in Cannon Falls along with the top four in each weight from Section 1AA. Top two will advance to state. Bruce Strand

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You must submit an original entry form from the White Bear Press Publications or online at: presspubs.com/site/forms/contest/register_to_win/white_bear_lake_ice_out_contest/ (One entry per person) Guess the date of ice out 2021 on White Bear Lake Submit your completed entry, drop off or mail to: 4779 Bloom Ave White Bear Lake MN, 55110 email to: Marketing@presspubs.com Must be 21 or older to enter. Deadline to enter is: March 22nd, 2021 at noon. Ice Out is declared when there is no more visible ice on White Bear Lake.

Ice Out Date: _______________________________________________________________________ Name: ______________________________________________________________________________ Email:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________________ What can you win? Grand Prize: $50 other prizes are gift cards donated by these fine Ice Out 2021 sponsors. How do you win? All entries with the correct ice out date will be placed into a drawing. First ticket drawn will be awarded the grand prize. Runners up will be drawn until all prizes are awarded. You must pick up your prize/redemption slip at Press Publications before May 31, 2021. In addition to the Grand Prize, a prize will be awarded from each of the Ice Out sponsors.

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Oil Change &Tire Rotation

Community Relief Food Drive

Visit us at the 36th Annual Wedding Show!

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In an effort to help support our community during this difficult time just bring in a non-perishable food item and receive an oil change and tire rotation. WBC100 Up to 5 quarts semi synthetic oil. Most cars and light trucks.

Sunday, April 11th

Some restrictions may apply. 3/31/21

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Enjoy local trusted vendors Admission $5 per person no groups larger than 3 people *masks are required* Purchase tickets online at presspubs.com or call 651.407.1200 to reserve your tickets

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your child with a summer camp from UNW Academy of Music

Old fashioned summer fun on our 8-acre campus!

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• Brio Music Camp ages 4-8 • Piano Institute ages 10-18 • Show Choir Camp ages 9-16

A relaxed schedule of crafts, nature play, games, music, gardening and more. Ages 3.5 - entering 6th grade. 3 and 5 day weeks available STARTING JUNE 14TH, 2021

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WHITE BEAR/VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS

MARCH 17, 2021 www.presspubs.com

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Resort pool with cabanas & poolside dining

Exceptionally maintained championship golf course

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