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If you've ever wondered what a bird sees when it's flying around a city, just watch a drone video made by former Mahtomedi resident Jay Christensen. Now available on YouTube are Christensen's aerial videos from 2020 over the empty streets and empty seats of Minneapolis and another capturing the unusually quiet streets of St. Paul. A poignant video, “Yam Haus Auld Lang Syne,” about the year of upheaval in Minneapolis, is set to the version of “Auld Lang Syne” recorded by Minneapolis pop band Yam Haus. It’s a tear-jerker. And how did that darn bird get into that bowling alley, anyway? Christensen's most recent project, a one-take video, “Right Up Our Alley,” has raked in almost 2 million views since its debut on March 8. Like a bird stuck inside a building trying to escape, the video drone flies swiftly around the entire interior of the Bryant-Lake Bowl. Over the bowling
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WHITE BEAR LAKE — Marketfest’s fate will be decided June 1 as to whether the city’s summer festival is a go or no-go. However, the event’s director, Lisa Beecroft, is confident the Thursday evening festival will happen in 2021. Ditto for Manitou Days, which
kicks off July 1. Beecroft and this year’s Manitou Days Chair, Bill Weigel, briefed the City Council last week on plans for both community celebrations. Marketfest will be six Thursdays instead of seven and run July 1 to Aug. 5. Committees didn’t know
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what the governor’s rules would be for crowd gatherings when they started planning and felt it safer to delay the start dates, Beecroft said. “Things are opening up for outdoor events, so we’re confident things will move forward with a near-normal festival season,” she told council March 23. On the docket: two stages with live entertainment, as usual, the classic car show and vendors. The Kid’s Activity Zone will have crafts and a magician, but no inflatables, climbing wall or trampolines. The petting zoo moved to Maplewood Mall. Weekly themes like the popular cake walk,
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as in the past. Plan B is to have a drive-by parade along Lake Avenue, depending on COVID restrictions. “We will plan for each and make the decision around June 1,” Weigel said. The post-parade beach dance is July 2 with plans to sell tickets online to restrict the number of people who attend. White Bear Rotary Club and Explore White Bear are sponsoring the dance. The medallion hunt and button contest is a go, and a pickleball tournament is a possibility. There will be fireworks. “A lot of things will come back in 2022,” the chair added. “People are ready for something like this.” Debra Neutkens
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Communication coach shares how gender plays a role in the workplace BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER
Every workplace has suffered from some degree of miscommunication, but what might not be clear is how some of these problems arise from damaging stereotypes and hurdles related to gender. Understanding these dynamics is the expertise of Dr. Amelia Reigstad, a White Bear Lake communication coach who recently launched a workshop series in honor of International Women’s Day (March 8). The series focuses on women’s empowerment in the workplace. On March 8, Reigstad was one of a group of women invited to join host Sheinelle Jones in a virtual conversation titled “Women are Essential” on the TODAY Show. “It was an incredible experience to be part of this event and meet amazing women from across the country on International Women’s Day,” Reigstad said. “It truly matches the motto of the Women Empowerment Series—Communicate. Be empowered. Make a difference.” Reigstad earned her masters’ and Ph.D. in communication and gender studies at the University of Leicester in the U.K. Communication researchers have known for decades that gender dynamics play a large role in the way communication plays out in the workplace. From a young age, children are often encouraged to act in ways that affirm their gender presentation: girls are often rewarded for behaving cooperatively, while boys are rewarded for behaving competitively, Reigstad explained. “Those things come through with us to adulthood and transfer over to the workplace in how we communicate,” she said. “Research will tell us men communicate this way, women this way, and we’re kind of slotted into these boxes, and that’s where stereotypes start to play a role. We can’t say men communicate much more aggressively than women. Some might, but there are women who communicate aggressively, and we can’t say all women are passive or emotional.”
Each person’s communication style is situational, and may exhibit a diverse blend of characteristics. That’s what makes it so important to understand one’s own communication habits and how to interact with others whose style might be different. Personality assessments and reflective evaluation can help determine what communication techniques might work best in each individual’s day-to-day work life, Reigstad said. While everyone can benefit from understanding more about effective communication in the workplace, Reigstad wanted to address women in particular with this series. Women are still a minority in high-ranking business positions—in 2021, only 7% of Fortune 500 CEOs are women, Reigstad shared. “Women empowerment is really about encouraging women to use our voices to initiate change,” Reigstad said. This might be taking a stand for gender equality in the workplace, or even building the skills and confidence to have a challenging conversation with a supervisor. She was inspired to begin the series when she noticed the outpouring of support and respect after the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in September 2020. “She was all about gender equality in the workplace, and she was just a spitfire,” Reigstad said. “She’d show up with her pearls and her collar. I talk a lot about the importance of being your authentic self, and she was her authentic self right to the very end. She just didn’t put up with anything.” Reigstad held her first three-part women empowerment series in October. It quickly sold out. Women from a wide variety of backgrounds and from businesses all over the nation were drawn to the resources it offered. The second series is now underway. Understanding gender communication in the workplace isn’t just for women—in fact, it’s essential that men make the effort to understand and act as allies to women in their workplace, Reigstad said. “We really want men to go through
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y colleagues and I are working hard to ensure Minnesotans can weather what we hope are the last few months of the COVID-19 pandemic and thrive after it ends. While the past year has been difficult for all of us, there are several reasons to be optimistic. Most importantly, COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths in Minnesota are declining, and the vaccine supply is growing steadily. However, we know that far too many people are struggling and continue to Legislator will struggle unless legislators take Lingo action. Peter Fischer Congress recently passed an ambitious economic package called the American Rescue Plan. In addition to delivering direct payments of up to $1,400 and resources to help manufacture and distribute vaccines, this legislation invests in child care, education, housing, mental health, and more. It also contains funding that will go directly to cities, counties, and school districts across the nation. As state legislators, it is our responsibility to ensure federal funding is distributed
quickly and equitably. We also need to pass a strong budget so Minnesotans can recover from the pandemic and move forward. As we develop our budget proposal, House DFLers are focusing on those most impacted by the pandemic, namely students, workers, and small businesses. Our goal is to make sure everyone in Minnesota can succeed and provide for themselves and their family. Last week, the Minnesota House passed a summer learning plan to address learning loss. This legislation ensures that children and young adults have the tools they need to thrive inside and outside the classroom. It establishes summer programs for students of all ages, invests in field trips and hands-on learning, funds mental health services, and more. We also passed a series of bills to protect and support Minnesota workers. One provides workers with earned sick and safe time, a critical benefit that allows Minnesotans to take care of themselves and their loved ones. Another ensures hospitality and service sector workers can return to the same job they had before the pandemic. We also made sure fi rst responders, health care workers, and public safety workers are covered by workers’ compensation if they contract COVID-19.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The For the People Act is a bill in the United States Congress. It proposes to nationalize the running of the states’ elections and remove the safety and security of the current voting system. The H.R. 1 bill would undermine voter integrity. This bill does not protect voting rights, but it would allow fraudulent voting to occur. This bill is over 800 pages in length. H.R. 1 would require states to allow any eligible voter to vote by mail. Our country is more mobile than ever before and being able to vote in person should not be a problem. Americans have voted during previous pandemics, wars and major events. Absentee ballots would no longer require a witnessed signature on the absentee ballot. Again, H.R. 1 is weakening an existing voting option by removing the security check. Voting rolls should be reviewed annually to remove the deceased citizenry and people who have moved, but H.R. 1 does not provide for this. In fact, it makes it more difficult to conduct this check system. H.R. 1 does allow ballot harvesting, which does enable illegal voting. Most states now do not allow third-party handling of ballots, but that would no longer be illegal. H.R. 1 mandates automatic voter registration by federal and state agencies (DMV, social service, schools) while not requiring proof of residence. This will lead to multiple duplicate voter registrations for citizens and noncitizens. Additionally, same-day registration would be allowed, but no proof of ID would be required. This would allow individuals to vote multiple times by going to different voting sites. Voter registration online would enable hackers and other fraudulent entities to affect the balloting. H.R. 1 would require 16-year-olds to be registered to vote when they apply for their driver’s license. H.R. 1 disallows any kind of voter ID. To ensure the legitimacy of each ballot, ID should be necessary as it is required whenever one wants to board a plane or attend a secured event. H.R. 1 is a dangerous bill that threatens to undermine legitimate voting by adult citizens of the United States. H.R. 1 should be appropriately identified as the “Universal Voter Fraud Bill.” Please contact your elected representatives to NOT pass H.R. 1: For the People Act. Linda Demeny White Bear Lake
City Council off-base Regarding the article on housing initiatives that appeared in the March 24 White Bear Press, as a member of the downtown community who attended the meeting with TE Miller regarding the proposed four-story apartment complex in the heart of downtown White Bear Lake, I am extremely frustrated by city officials comments that the residents’ reaction to this proposal was off-base. That structure does not belong in historic downtown White Bear Lake. Period. The fact that city officials asked for it to be presented to residents without realizing the pushback and anger that it would create, and somehow are offended by that reaction now, indicates that the aforementioned city officials may not understand or value the very residents that they have been elected to serve. As this housing initiative continues to take shape and any sort of Planning Commission is formed, we ask that the historic and charming nature of downtown White Bear Lake be preserved for all to enjoy, and that due diligence is done to consider appropriateness of “place” and “context” for future large development proposals. Jason Sherrett White Bear Lake
Torches and pitchforks I just watched the March 9 City Council meeting https://vod.scctv.org/CablecastPublicSite/ show/16692?channel=15. I am in complete disbelief and angry at the repeated references to “torches and pitchforks” in reaction to a proper citizen opposition to an unwelcome
CHURCH BRIEF 22nd Annual ‘Living Stations of the Cross’ The Servants of the Cross will re-enact the Passion of Jesus Christ at two locations on Good Friday, April 2. Events will take place at 10 a.m. at the Church of St. Peter, 2600 N. Margaret St., North St. Paul, and at 6 p.m. at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1725 Kennard St., Maplewood. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Attendees may also witness the event through a YouTube presentation. For more information or to sign-up, go to servantsofthecrossmn.com. A free-will offering is welcome.
proposed development at Third and Cook in downtown White Bear Lake from Councilman Jones and echoed by the mayor. Further, Councilman Jones stated that he is not interested in seeing the “citizens running roughshod” over the planning commission and city staff. I might venture there is a large populous of White Bear Lake who might think the mayor and council have “completely ignored the opinions, rights, or feelings of the residents” (roughshod). Councilman Jones has no business to minimize White Bear Lake resident’s voices who have organized to make their positions known. I live in Ward 1 (NIMBY) doesn’t apply and I oppose that size proposed development for downtown. As a matter of fact, my opinion counts, and I expressed that to my councilman, Bill Walsh. My concern will be that the council and the mayor push their agenda through in the dark of night (without citizen input) while the process gets too far along to rein it back in and bulldozers are on site. Apparently, the council and the mayor clearly know “what’s best for White Bear Lake.” I believe this proposed development was met with strong community opposition because it is a four-story market-rate apartment that does not maintain the reputation and history-rich town we call home. There is a real desire to keep the “small town charm” of White Bear Lake. The city needs to solicit and support a development proposal for affordable housing; market-rate apartments in downtown White Bear Lake will not serve the needs of those seeking affordable housing in our city. The councilman and mayor should be ashamed of themselves for making the statement “torches and pitchforks” in this day and age of incendiary and or ridiculous statements making reference to the citizens of White Bear Lake as the “angriest and mobbiest of all mobs” (1931 “Frankenstein”). Mark Ryan White Bear Lake
Citizens and elected officials must work together The recent discussions regarding the evolution of the central White Bear Lake business district highlights the need for broad-based defi nition of strategies and opportunities to proactively develop both sides of Highway 61 to the advantage of businesses, the arts community, restaurants and the diverse population of White Bear Lake. With a plan in place, both the citizens and their elected officials can proactively facilitate and guide appropriate discussion and development opportunities (purchase the US Bank property, perhaps moving the post office and the like to create a critical mass of additional space for considered development). The evolving committees outlined by Ms. Hiniker create the opportunity for continuing bidirectional discussions between citizens and their elected representatives. Prospective planning creates consensus, eliminates confusion and provides economy in actions and expenditures. Marc Pritzker White Bear Lake
me in celebrating and welcoming Spring. Yay! Welcome, Brown Spring! Let the fields lie fallow just a little longer Let today be the perfect metaphor For all we feel The calling geese, who still haven’t found A perfect place to build a nest, The croaking swans, high overhead Soaring so high, yet on the same humble quest, The brown ragged cattails Wagging in the restless breeze Brown all about The grasses, the stems, the dirt itself Everything longing so much to be green again. And yet…look closely! On the branch tips…buds! Under the chaotic mess of debris and last year’s cast off leaves See!? Green shoots! Nothing can stop this! All it’s going to take is patience, and a little time. So be at rest, my soul. And let desire, and all its demands, be still just now. And let my heart wait, and savor the day Of God’s good time. Welcome, Brown Spring! John Connerton White Bear Township
A time for reflection and healing To many of us, 38th and Chicago could be 100 miles away. To others, it feels like it’s next door. The trial of Derek Chauvin and the recent targeted spa shooting in Atlanta this month, evoke emotions: fear, anger, confusion, hurt, pain, a hope for justice, a need for healing. It is our hope that our community will respond with a willingness to listen to the many voices, the many stories of our young people, our families, our elders, in particular our Black, Brown, Asian, Indigenous and other neighbors whose voices often go unheard and to understand the trauma they may be experiencing. Let’s provide places and spaces and support for their stories to be told and our healing to begin.
Many Faces of the White Bear Lake Area A collaboration of community organizations seeking to build community by providing opportunities to listen, learn, reflect, & engage in conversations on equity, diversity, & inclusion and to better understand the role we each play in creating a more welcoming and inclusive community. City of White Bear Lake Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation Lakeshore Players Mahtomedi Public Schools Northeast Youth & Family Services Redeemer Lutheran Church, White Bear Lake Rotary Club of White Bear Lake St. Andrews Lutheran Church White Bear Center for the Arts White Bear Lake Area Historical Society White Bear Lake Area Schools
Welcome, Brown Spring In case anyone hasn’t noticed, Spring is here. There’s plenty we all disagree about right now; probably that’s part of the “new normal” we just need to get used to. But I am pretty sure I speak for every living soul in the county in saying we can all agree that Spring, brown as it is right now, has never been more welcome. All that to say, I wrote a little poem about it. Here it is. I hope you enjoy it and will join
NAMES IN THE NEWS From White Bear to beyond
Local artist and White Bear native Don White has been chosen to have his work included in a new space art exhibit hosted by the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in conjunction with the International Association of Astronomical Artists. The work is titled "The Beauty of Space," and it will be displayed now through Sept. 26. White, a mixed-media artist, uses watercolor, gel pen, acrylics and alcohol inks. A self-confessed astronomy nerd, White is both thrilled and humbled to be included in the exhibit. The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, is the world's largest military aviation museum. To learn more about Don White's work, visit spacetravelart.com.
Sailor named ILYA Commodore
Lee Alnes of White Bear Lake has been appointed Inland Lake Yachting Association (ILYA) commodore. In this role, he will facilitate camaraderie in the sailing community and regattas with other yacht clubs in the Midwest.
Julia Ruzynski
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A remarkable and personable young woman, Julia Ruzynski is the recipient of this year’s Mahtomedi Middle School “Rotary Academic Achiever.” Julia is an outstanding and conscientious student. In addition to her scholastic pursuits, Julia and her family have lived in Switzerland and enjoyed traveling to many European countries. She also enjoys spending time at their family cabin both in summer and winter. In her time outside school, Julia plays basketball and softball. Skiing is also a sport she enjoys. Reading is another pastime for her and her favorite book is The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Volunteering at the food shelf at St. Jude is also an activity she enjoys. Julia’s diverse interests, academic success, and desire to help others in her community make her the perfect choice for the “Rotary “Academic Achiever.” Sponsored by
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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 • A Princeton woman reported $2,000 worth of items stolen from her vehicle after a rear pasenger window was broken as it was parked in a lot in the 1000 block of County Road D overnight March 14-15. • Tools and fishing gear valued at $6,000 were reported stolen overnight March 14-15 from a pickup truck bed parked in a driveway in the 3900 block of Elmwood Street. • A locked motor vehicle with a spare key in its cupholder was reported stolen March 15 from its parking spot in an employee lot in the 1100 block of County Road E during the workday. The West St. Paul Police Department recovered the vehicle on March 18 with the license plates missing.
• A Vadnais Heights man, 59, was arrested at 5:29 a.m. March 16 for assault and disorderly conduct following a domestic in the 600 block of Belland Avenue. • Woodbury police recovered a stolen vehicle March 16 and arrested two people suspected of stealing it from a Vadnais Heights dealership in the 3400 block of Highway 61. The suspects gained access to the vehicle in January after they had obtained the key fob from a Gem Lake dealership. • Two enclosed trailers containing construction equipment were reported stolen overnight March 15-16 from the 3200 block of Fanum Road after the main gate had been left unlocked. The empty trailers were recovered by St. Paul police on March 17. Suspect photos have been distributed throughout the seven metro counties as a crime alert. • A St. Paul woman, 26, was cited March 17 in the 300 block of Bankers Drive for violating an order for protection (OFP) after she sent a threatening text message to the complainant right after
the order was served on her. • A St. Paul man reported the catalytic converter stolen from his Nissan Sentra overnight March 17-18 while the vehicle was parked in the 1000 block of County Road D. • The hood of a vehicle was reported "keyed" in the 500 block of Belland Avenue March 18. Suspect information has been provided. • A resident in the 600 block of Belland Avenue on March 18 reported losing $2,500 due to fraud after she granted remote access to her phone and banking account to an unknown party who falsely represented himself as a well-known internet money transferring vendor checking on a suspicious transaction. • A Minneapolis woman reported five unauthorized transactions on her debit card after her vehicle, parked at Vadnais Lake in the 3800 block of Sucker Lake Road, was broken into March 18. The rear passenger window was broken
in and a purse hidden under the front seat by a jacket was stolen. The fraudulent transactions occurred before the victim was able to cancel the card.
White Bear Township • A White Bear Township man, 28, was arrested March 16 in the 5200 block of Elk Street for violating an OFP, after Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched out to a disorderly conduct call. • A resident in the 5100 block of Mead Road reported cash stolen sometime between March 17-20 after he found his garage service door open. • An Eagan man, 45, was arrested March 20 in the 1100 block of County Road J on several outstanding Anoka County warrants and for drug possession after deputies on routine patrol happened upon a running vehicle parked behind a business with a person sleeping in the driver's seat. Suspected narcotics and two catalytic converters were found in the vehicle.
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS 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 cited the registered owner of a vehicle parked on Wildwood Road at 2:58 a.m. March 4 in violation of the still existing winter overnight parking ban.
Grant • A resident in the 8000 block of 105th Street N. on March 3 reported receiving an email from a party she thought was Amazon, trying to get money from her. But no money was exchanged. • A resident in the 9000 block of Jamaca Court N. on March 4 reported an attempted Social Security scam. The complainant did not give out any money or personal information. • A resident in the 8000 block of 80th Street N. on March 4 reported sending personal photos via an app to an unknown person he thought was a female. The person then stated she would send the private photos to everyone on his Instagram list if he didn't send her money. • A motorist was cited March 5 in the 11000 block of 75th Street N. for semaphore violation after deputies in their unmarked squad observed him turn right from northbound Lake Elmo Avenue N. without stopping
first. The driver, who said he thought he'd stopped, was also verbally warned about expired registration. • Another motorist was cited March 5 in the 9000 block of eastbound 75th Street N. for speeding 71 mph in a 55 mph zone by westbound deputies in their unmarked squad, who clocked him on radar. When deputies asked him if he knew why he was stopped, he said, “no”. When deputies told him why he was stopped, he said, “OK.” • A Minnesota motorist was arrested at 10:36 p.m. March 6 in the 10000 block of 75th Street N. for third-degree DWI after being pulled over for speeding 80 mph in a 55 mph zone. During the traffic stop, deputies noticed the driver's glazed, watery eyes, slurred speech and odor of alcohol. A portable breath test was administered; the driver tested 0.12 for blood alcohol content. A mobile data computer check also showed his license to be revoked. The vehicle was towed, and charges have been filed.
Mahtomedi • A Woodland Drive resident on March 1 reported theft from a trailer. • An East Avenue resident on March 3 reported receiving phone calls from an anonymous number telling her there was a warrant for her arrest. Deputies advised the complainant there was no warrant and to hang up the phone next time. • A Quail Street resident on March 5 reported theft from
a motor vehicle. • A Pineview Court resident on March 5 reported the juveniles behind her for looking through her windows, then standing on the street to stare at her house. The father of the youths told deputies that there was a long history of issues between the complainant and his children walking along the public path. • A suspicious vehicle reported to be on the prowl on Wildridge Court for mail theft opportunities at 6:56 a.m. March 6 turned out to be the paper delivery vehicle.
Pine Springs • A Minnesota man was cited at 10:46 p.m. March 5 on eastbound Highway 36 for speeding 84 mph in a 55 mph zone by west-facing deputies on stationary patrol, who clocked him on radar. The driver admitted to speeding and said he was just trying to catch up to his friends. • A Wisconsin driver was cited at 11:29 p.m. March 5 on westbound Highway 36 for speeding 77 mph in a 55 mph zone by deputies on stationary patrol, who clocked him on radar at 381 feet. The driver told deputies he thought the speed limit was 65 mph.
Willernie • Theft was reported at 6:27 a.m. March 1 on Kindross Road.
WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • Officers responded to animal complaints March 18 in the 1800 block of Webber Street, the 3700 block of Highland Avenue, and the 1700 block of Third Street. • A bicycle was stolen in the 4800 block of Highway 61 March 18. • A disorderly man and woman were reported in the 5000 block of Stewart Avenue March 18. • A burglary was reported March 19 in the 1100 block of Goose Lake Road in Gem Lake, but no suspect(s) were located. • A tire was slashed in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road March 19. • A resident in the 1800 block of Birch Street reported March 19 that a catalytic converter was stolen a month earlier. • Residents in the 4900 block of Division Avenue interrupted a car prowler March 20. The suspect was found to be in possession of narcotics and was hospitalized. • A trespassing notice was issued to a man walking his dogs on private property in the 4500 block of White Bear
Parkway March 20. • A loose parakeet was found in the 5000 block of Campanaro Lane March 20. • A catalytic converter was stolen in the 5000 block of Bald Eagle Avenue March 20. • Individuals rummaging through a dumpster in the 2600 block of County Road E March 20 were found to be in possession of a controlled substance. • Officers arrested a White Bear Lake man on an outstanding warrant after a brief standoff with police when he barricaded himself inside a residence in the 4500 block of Highway 61 March 20. • A vehicle was stolen in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue March 21. • Officers mediated a verbal domestic dispute in the 3500 block of Century Avenue March 21. • Parties were separated after a domestic dispute in the 4500 block of Bald Eagle Avenue March 21. • Harassment was reported in the 3100 block of Glen Oaks Avenue March 21. • Theft was reported in the 4400 block of Highway 61 March 21. • Graffiti was reported in the 1600 block
of Birch Lake Avenue March 22. • A man was arrested for burglary and drug possession in the 4900 block of Division Street March 22. • Theft was reported in the 1900 block of Webber Street March 22. • A woman was cited for theft of a package in the 4600 block of Carolyn Lane March 22, and the man she was with was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. • Harassment was reported in the 4900 block of Georgia Lane March 22. • A White Bear Township man was arrested for impairment following a report of suspicious activity in the 1300 block of Highway 96 March 22.
• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 4600 block of Highway 61 March 23. • A White Bear Lake woman was arrested for criminal vehicular operation following a two-vehicle crash with injuries in the 2100 block of Orchard Lane March 23. • A woman reported that a neighbor's unmuffled vehicle wakes her up every morning in the 1400 block of Park Street March 24. • A catalytic converter was reported stolen March 24 in the 900 block of Wildwood Road. • Shoplifting was reported in the 3100 block of Century Avenue March 24.
• Narcotics were reported in the 5000 block of Stewart Avenue March 22.
• A male was cited for trespassing in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue March 25.
• Property damage was reported in the 2000 block of Fifth Street March 23.
• A disturbance was reported in the 1700 block of Fourth Street March 25.
• A hit-and-run accident involving five vehicles was reported at the intersection of County Road E and Midland Avenue March 23.
• A man was arrested for controlled substance DWI and test refusal March 25 in the 3100 block of McKnight Road.
• An attempted scam of prepaid gift cards was reported in the 2500 block of Elm Drive March 23.
• A person was reported for pulling apart displays and moving ceiling tiles in the women's restroom of a store in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road March 25.
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Technology is a game-changer BY JUSTIN SMITH SPECIAL TO THE PRESS
I have always loved reading. Stories have always been my escape to different worlds, getting to know different characters, and wrapping my head around new ideas. The fi rst books I vividly remember reading on my own were those of the Harry Potter series. I remember reading “The Fault In our Stars” as a teenager and being deeply moved. I’ve reread this book a thousand times and love the way the story deals with the questions about life. I proceeded to read every other book by John Green and his brother Hank Green. The thing is, without Bookshare, I wouldn’t have been able to read any of these books independently. I am an avid reader who happens to have visual tracking difficulties. I read a line the way you would read it, but the next line backwards. I also have auditory neuropathy, which means my hearing is a bit like someone with terrible bandwidth’s garbled speech in an online meeting. That, along with cerebral palsy and uncontrolled movement, makes it impossible for me to hold a book, let alone turn the pages of one. It makes for some interesting reading challenges. In my blog (JustinSmithWrites.com), I write about how important technology is in helping me do what I want to do — from driving a power wheelchair to using a communication device to reading independently using Bookshare. Having text read aloud as the words are highlighted is key for me when it comes to reading. That way, if I lose my place in the text because of my visual tracking issues, I can fi nd my place again quickly. Or, if I don’t hear something correctly because of my hearing issues, it’s easier to follow along with the text as the words are highlighted. Despite my hearing and visual issues, Bookshare helps fi ll in any gaps if I both hear and see when I’m reading. I use the online reader and select the narrator voice and reading speed, too. I rave nonstop on my blog and in speeches
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about Bookshare, which I’ve been using since fourth grade. Bookshare allows me to read anything I want to read whenever I want to read it. It’s freedom and independence. I don’t have to rely on someone else to hold the book, read aloud, point to the words and always be next to me. Imagine being a 22-year-old and having your mom or personal care attendant read the steamy parts of a novel to you. Not my idea of a fun escape! My latest fi nds on Bookshare are sci-fi and fantasy. I just got my mom “To Sleep in a Sea of Stars,” by Christopher Paolini. I love the fractal verse! Other favorites include “An Absolutely Remarkable Thing” and “A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor,” both by Hank Green. Adore the Carls! Through the years, I’ve used Bookshare to read books and textbooks from late elementary school through college courses. I’ve used Bookshare to read for fun and learn about history and politics. I’m able to read classics as well as new books on the day they’re released. Now that I’m older, I realize just how lucky I have been to have technology in my life for the past dozen years. Thank you for making reading independently possible.
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White Bear Township resident Justin Smith is a disability rights advocate, blogger and speaker about accessibility and living with a disability. He has presented at Closing the Gap and Charting the C's and was featured in Microsoft’s Inclusion in Action series.
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CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION Notice is hereby given that the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization for The City of Birchwood Village shall meet on Monday, April 13th 06:00pm, via Zoom (meeting invite link posted below). The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has EHHQ SURSHUO\ YDOXHG DQG FODVVLÀHG E\ WKH DVVHVVRU ,I \RX EHOLHYH WKH YDOXH RU FODVVLÀFDWLRQ RI \RXU SURSHUW\ LV LQFRUUHFW SOHDVH FRQWDFW \RXU DVVHVVRU·V RIÀFH WR GLVFXVV \RXU FRQFHUQV ,I \RX GLVDJUHH ZLWK WKH YDOXDWLRQ RU FODVVLÀFDWLRQ DIWHU GLVFXVVLQJ LW ZLWK \RXU assessor, you may appear before the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization. The board will review your assessments and may make corrections as needed. Generally, you must appeal to the Local Board before appealing to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization. Topic: Local Board of Appeal & Equalization Time: Apr 13, 2021 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://tinyurl.com/BirchwoodBoardOfAppealZoom Meeting ID: 830 3529 0346 / Passcode: 701704 Phone: (312) 626-6799 Published one time in the White Bear Press on March 31, 2021.
CITY OF MAHTOMEDI NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that on April 14, 2021, 6:30 p.m. the Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit public response to a request from Andrea Hammel Wollak on behalf of David and Elizabeth Thorson for a variance to allow for the enlargement of an existing non-conforming structure with reduced setbacks. The proposal is for a building and deck addition on to the existing single family dwelling at 5 Birchwood Road. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the proposed request to the City Council for their meeting to be held on April 20, 2021, 7:00 p.m. Those persons having an interest in said meetings are encouraged to attend the April 14, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting which, due to the existing declaration of local emergency and health pandemic and pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 13D.021, will be held via teleconference. All written and oral statements on the application will be considered at the Planning Commission meeting. Residents and Community Members are encouraged to attend the April 14, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting via the Zoom application or telephone. Join Zoom Meeting via Zoom teleconferencing website: https://tinyurl.com/MahtoAprilPC You will be prompted to enter the meeting password: 689666 OR Call-in Phone Number: (312) 626-6799. You will be prompted to enter the Meeting ID# and password. Meeting ID#: 940 4472 0040 Password: 689666 If you have questions about this notice or if you would like for further information regarding the project described above, please contact Hannah Rybak, Mahtomedi City Planner, at 612-269-3684. If you wish to send written comments prior to the Planning Commission meeting, please send such comments to Mahtomedi City Hall at 600 Stillwater Rd. or via email at hrybak@ wsbeng.com. Published one time in the White Bear Press on March 31, 2021.
CITY OF MAHTOMEDI NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that on April 14, 2021, 6:30 p.m. the Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit public response to a request from Eric Hansen on behalf of Eric and Melinda Berg for a variance to allow a corner side setback encroachment for a building addition on to the existing single family dwelling at 1010 Hallam Avenue North. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the proposed request to the City Council for their meeting to be held on April 20, 2021, 7:00 p.m. Those persons having an interest in said meetings are encouraged to attend the April 14, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting which, due to the existing declaration of local emergency and health pandemic and pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 13D.021, will be held via teleconference. All written and oral statements on the application will be considered at the Planning Commission meeting. Residents and Community Members are encouraged to attend the April 14, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting via the Zoom application or telephone. Join Zoom Meeting via Zoom teleconferencing website: https://tinyurl.com/MahtoAprilPC You will be prompted to enter the meeting password: 689666 OR Call-in Phone Number: (312) 626-6799. You will be prompted to enter the Meeting ID# and password. Meeting ID#: 940 4472 0040 Password: 689666 If you have questions about this notice or if you would like further information regarding the project described above, please contact Hannah Rybak, Mahtomedi City Planner, at 612-269-3684. If you wish to send written comments prior to the Planning Commission meeting, please send such comments to Mahtomedi City Hall at 600 Stillwater Rd. or via email at hrybak@wsbeng.com. Published one time in the White Bear Press on March 31, 2021.
CITY OF MAHTOMEDI NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that on April 14, 2021, 6:30 p.m. the Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit public response to a request from Heather LaValle-Tumbleson, on behalf of Mahtomedi Area Farmers÷Market, for an Interim Use Permit to hold a Farmer÷s Market in the City of Mahtomedi owned portion of Veterans Park located at 93 Mahtomedi Avenue. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the proposed request to the City Council for their meeting to be held on April 20, 2021, 7:00 p.m. Those persons having an interest in said meetings are encouraged to attend the April 14, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting which, due to the existing declaration of local emergency and health pandemic and pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 13D.021, will be held via teleconference. All written and oral statements on the application will be considered at the Planning Commission meeting. Residents and Community Members are encouraged to attend the April 14, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting via the Zoom application or telephone. Join Zoom Meeting via Zoom teleconferencing website: https://tinyurl.com/MahtoAprilPC You will be prompted to enter the meeting password: 689666 OR Call-in Phone Number: (312) 626-6799. You will be prompted to enter the Meeting ID# and password. Meeting ID#: 940 4472 0040 Password: 689666 If you have questions about this notice or if you would like further information regarding the project described above, please contact Hannah Rybak, Mahtomedi City Planner, at 612-269-3684. If you wish to send written comments prior to the Planning Commission meeting, please send such comments to Mahtomedi City Hall at 600 Stillwater Rd. or via email at hrybak@ wsbeng.com. Published one time in the White Bear Press on March 31, 2021.
CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE TITLE AND SUMMARY APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 21-3-2047 SUMMARY OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO COMCAST OF MINNESOTA, INC. (“ COMCAST”) TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN A CABLE SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA SETTING FORTH CONDITIONS ACCOMPANYING THE GRANT OF THE FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION AND USE
OF THE SYSTEM AND THE PUBLIC RIGHTS- OF-WAY; AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS HEREIN. On March 23, 2021, the City of White Bear Lake, Minnesota (“City”) adopted an Ordinance granting a Cable Television Franchise to Comcast. The Ordinance serves two purposes. First, it grants a nonexclusive cable franchise to Comcast to operate and maintain a cable system within the City. Second, it provides requirements for the provision of cable television services including technical standards, customer service obligations, and related matters. The Ordinance includes the following key terms: • Establishes a franchise term of ten (10) years; • Imposes on Comcast a franchise fee of flve percent (5%) of Comcast÷s annual gross revenues; • Incorporates the City Code regarding right-of-way protections; • Requires Comcast to dedicate channel capacity for public, education, and government (”PEG‘) programming; • Establishes a PEG Fee between three-and-one-quarter percent (3.25%) and two-and-three-quarters percent (2.75%) of Comcast÷s annual gross revenues; • Imposes strong customer-service standards regarding Comcast÷s provision of cable services; and • Requires a performance bond and letter of credit to enforce Comcast÷s compliance with the Ordinance. It is hereby determined that publication of this title and summary will clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the Ordinance. A copy of the entire Ordinance shall be posted at the White Bear Lake City Hall. It is hereby directed that only the above title and summary of the Ordinance be published, conforming to Minn. Stat. § 331A.01, with the following: NOTICE Persons interested in reviewing a complete copy of the Ordinance may do so at the City Hall at 4701 Highway 61 N, by scheduled appointment due to COVID. The full Ordinance is also available on the City÷s website at, https:// www.whitebearlake.org/bc-rwscc Passed by the White Bear Lake City Council this 23 day of March, 2021. CITY COUNCIL OF WHITE BEAR LAKE s/ Jo Emerson, Mayor Attest: Kara Coustry, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on March 31, 2021.
CITY OF WILLERNIE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the City Council of Willernie will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 7:15 p.m. by Zoom video meeting due to the Covid-19 pandemic, to consider adoption of amendments to Chapter 1400 of the Willernie Code. The following sections of the Code include amendments to re‡ect this proposed change. 1) Chapter 1400, Rental Dwelling Licensing Copies of the proposed amendments are on flle with the City Clerk for those interested in reviewing the proposed amendments prior to the hearing. All interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at the hearing. Written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk prior to the heainng. Dated: March 24, 2021 BY THE ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Vickie Keating, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on March 31, 2021.
CITY OF WILLERNIE PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted before the Willernie City Council on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 via Zoom at 7:45 p.m. to discuss Mr. Michael Henry÷s request for rezoning 312 Chippenham Ln, Willernie, Mn. 55090 to a multi-family duplex from a single-family residence. The property description of 312 Chippenham Ln is as follows: LOTS 1 & 2 EXCEPT THE SOUTH 13.44 FEET LYING EAST OF THE WEST 23.85 FEET THEREOF AND THE WEST 23.85 FEET OF THE NORTH 29.12 FEET OF LOT 3 & ALL OF LOTS 7, 8, & 10 THRU 12 BLOCK 27 WILDWOOD EXCEPT THAT PART OF SAID LOTS 7 & 8 LYING SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WESTERLY LINE & 80 FEET NORTHEASTERLY OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 8 THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOTS 7 & 8 TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 7 THERE TERMINATING. Victoria R. Keating, Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on March 31, 2021.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115 MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 2021 A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held February 25, 2021, beginning at 7:00 PM. Due to the declared health pandemic and declared state of emergency, this school board meeting was held by conference call or interactive technology in accordance with Minnesota State Statute 13D.021. This meeting was live streamed and recorded. CALL TO ORDER-Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chair Lucy Payne. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE-Present: Kevin Donovan; Julie McGraw; Lucy Payne; Kelly Reagan; Stacey Stout; Tony Vosooney; Superintendent Barbara Duffrin, ex-offlcio and Ismail Bah, school board student representative. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA-Donovan moved, Stout seconded, approval of the agenda. Roll Call Vote: Donovan-Aye, McGraw-Aye, PayneAye, Reagan-Aye, Stout-Aye, Vosooney-Aye. Carried 6-0. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA-McGraw moved, Vosooney seconded, approval of the actions recommended on the consent agenda. Roll Call Vote: Donovan-Aye, McGraw-Aye, Payne-Aye, Reagan-Aye, Stout-Aye, Vosooney-Aye. Carried 6-0. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITION-A) Spotlight: Wildwood Elementary School-Scott Briske, Wildwood Elementary Principal presented on part of the Wildwood Elementary School÷s mission to be a community that builds authentic relationships, a sense of belonging, collaboration, and trust. Part of the district÷s strategic plan is building a sense of belonging, which is a key element in the building blocks to develop learner agency. Classroom morning meetings, learning about students÷hopes & dreams and Very Important Person presentations are all ways for students to share and for staff to foster authentic relationships. The creation of the Connection Wall is another way for students and staff to highlight a piece of their lives others might know about. Monthly themes include January-Honoring Our Veterans, February-Paraprofessional Appreciation, March-I Love to Read, April-Staffs÷ Elementary School Pictures and May-Favorite Pets. Both in-person and distance learning students are included in this project. Briske explained because COVID-19 protocols prohibit large gatherings of incoming Kindergarten families for the 2021-2022 School Year, they converted the Registration/Open House Event to a virtual experience. Families were able to access information on the district÷s website, watch mini videos with teachers reading books or giving tours of their classrooms, in addition a Kindergarten Connection Zoom Event was held to let students meet their teachers and ask questions. REPORT FROM STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE-Ismail Bah, Student Representative, reported on the Student Leadership Council (SLC) and the Building Awareness Surrounding Equity (BASE) Group celebrating Black History Month with over 50 staff members researching a prominent black person and the students creating a poster for each one of them. The students also provided online resources for the community by recommending books, movies and websites related to the weekly themes of Celebrating African American Women, Celebrating Age 25 and Under, Issues Gone Unseen and LGBTQ+. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS-A) The Board Member Calendar was reviewed. B) First Reading of Policies-1) Policies on the Six Year Review Cycle with Minor or No Changes-Superintendent Barbara Duffrin discussed with school board members the following policies on the six-year review cycle: Policy 101-Legal Status of the School District; Policy 101.1-Name of the School District; Policy 103-Complaints-Student, Employees, Parents, Other Persons; Policy 202.1-School Board Compensation; Policy 528-Student Parental, Family, and Marital Status Nondiscrimination; and Policy 801.1-School Sponsored Student Groups or Activities. These polices have been reviewed
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by the administration and the Policy Committee. They will be brought for a second reading/approval at the March 25 School Board Meeting. 2) Policies with Recommended Changes-Superintendent Barbara Duffrin discussed with school board members the following policies: Policy 213-School Board Committees; Policy 419-Tobacco-Free Environment; Policy 516-Student Medication; Policy 601-School District Curriculum and Instructional Goals; and Policy 607-Organization of Grade Levels. Most have MSBA recommended changes. These polices have been reviewed by the administration and the Policy Committee. They will be brought for a second reading at the March 25 School Board Meeting. ACTION ITEMS-A) Approval of Donations/Grants Totaling $11,982.54. School Board Chair Lucy Payne stated all donations and grants are greatly appreciated. The use of these funds will be to further the mission of the school district and are used towards the wishes of the donor. Donovan moved, McGraw seconded, approval of donations/grants totaling $11,982.54. Roll Call Vote: Donovan-Aye, McGraw-Aye, Payne-Aye, Reagan-Aye, StoutAye, Vosooney-Aye. Carried 6-0. B) Approval of the Annual Compliance and The Agreement of the American Indian Parent Advisory Council (AIPAC) to Issue a Vote of Concurrence-Ali Middlebrook, District Social Worker, A & I Coordinator and AIPAC District Representative, and Jordan Hawkinson, AIPAC Chair Person, gave an update on the formation of the AIPAC and the committees goals, which include developing an information webpage on the district÷s website, working to build up the AIPAC to create a sense of community for Native American Families, and including the 506 Form in registration packets to help identify Native American students. Hawkinson has also been working with Julie Comfort, Elementary STEM Specialist, to teach the Dakota Indian culture to students at Wildwood Elementary School, with a Circle Unit for Kindegarten, Turtles and Moon Unit for First Grade and a Snowshoeing and Teepee Unit for Second Grade. AIPAC decided to issue a Vote of Concurrence, meaning that they have no recommendations regarding the learning needs for the districts÷Native American students for the school board at this time. Vosooney moved, Donovan seconded, approval of the Annual Compliance and The Agreement of the American Indian Parent Advisory Council (AIPAC) to Issue a Vote of Concurrence. Roll Call Vote: Donovan-Aye, McGraw-Aye, Payne-Aye, Reagan-Aye, Stout-Aye, Vosooney-Aye. Carried 6-0. C) Approval of the Secondary Learning Model Recommendation-Superintendent Barbara Duffrin reported the indicators that support a return to in-person learning at Mahtomedi High School and Middle School include updated guidance from the State÷s Safe Learning Plan, which gives schools the ability to make the decision to return to in-person learning based on school level COVID-19 transmission data; stafflng capacities, including substitute teachers; and the ability to implement mitigation strategies. The mitigation strategies include maintaining six feet of physical distance whenever feasible, with a minimum of at least three feet; daily documentation of lunchroom seating; and encouraged testing every two weeks. More staff are receiving their vaccinations. MDE will be surveying staff next week to conflrm how many have been vaccinated. Duffrin stated she works closely with Washington County Public Health to monitor COVID-19 cases and close contacts requiring quarantines. The data is trending downward. The 14-day case rate per 10,000 residents in Washington County for January 31–February 13 was 22.7. The updated district dashboard shows four student and staff positive cases in the last two weeks and less than three staff quarantined due to close contact or a positive test. Mahtomedi High School Principal Justin Hahn and Mahtomedi Middle School Principal Mike Neubeck explained the secondary schools would go to flve days per week of in-person learning, with a six period day from 9:00 a.m.–2:45 p.m. March15 and 16 will be staff planning days. March 17 will be in-person learning for the Blue Cohort and March 18 for the Gold Cohort, with Grades 6-12 all in-person learning on March 19. Families who wish to participate in family choice distance learning may do so. If student and staff absences due to in‡uenza or COVID-19 symptoms reaches 5%, the district will consider moving back to a more restrictive learning model. Continued health and safety protocols include additional daily and overnight cleaning, biweekly saliva testing for staff and mandatory facemasks with recommended face shields. Duffrin emphasized the need for the school community to all work together and the importance of continued reporting by families of COVID-19 cases and close contacts in order to minimize outbreaks and closures. The school board thanked the staff for all of their hard work this year. Donovan moved, Stout seconded approval to change to an In-person Learning Model for Grades 6-12. Roll Call Vote: Donovan-Aye, McGraw-Aye, Payne-Aye, Reagan-Aye, Stout-Aye, Vosooney-Aye. Carried 6-0. D) Approval of the Revised Long Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) Plan- Jeff Priess, Director of Finance and Operations, updated school board members on the revised LTFM Plan. The amended plan allows for accelerated roof replacement at Mahtomedi High School to avoid construction in‡ation and take advantage of historically low interest rates on bonded debt. The plan includes a base bid estimate funded through normal LTFM annual appropriation of $405,000 for roof/wall repairs or replacement and the added funds through the sale of LTFM General Obligation Bonds of $600,000 for the roofs at the high school. Future annual LTFM appropriations are captured to repay the bonded debt, so there is no tax impact. McGraw moved, Vosooney seconded, approval of the Revised Long Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) Plan. Roll Call Vote: Donovan-Aye, McGraw-Aye, Payne-Aye, Reagan-Aye, Stout-Aye, Vosooney-Aye. Carried 6-0. E) Approval of the Resolution Authorizing the Sale and Issuance of $645,000 General Obligation Facilities Maintenance Bonds, Series 2021A and $890,000 Taxable General Obligation OPEB Refunding Bonds, Series 2021B-Jeff Priess, Director of Finance and Operations, explained the revised LTFM Expenditure Plan requires the sale of $645,000 of General Obligation Facilities Maintenance Bonds, Series 2021A to provide funds for the expanded scope of the roof repairs. The presale summary is estimating the interest rate on the bonds at .46%. Priess is also requesting approval of the sale of Other Post-Employment Beneflts (OPEB) Refunding Bonds, Series 2021B to replace OPEB BONDS Series 2009A, replacing the old debt with new debt at a reduced interest rate of .80% for a savings of $66,243. Stout moved, McGraw seconded, approval of the Resolution Authorizing the Sale and Issuance of $645,000 General Obligation Facilities Maintenance Bonds, Series 2021A and $890,000 Taxable General Obligation OPEB Refunding Bonds, Series 2021B. Roll Call Vote: Donovan-Aye, McGraw-Aye, Payne-Aye, Reagan-Aye, Stout-Aye, Vosooney-Aye. Carried 6-0. F) Approval of the 2020-2021 Revised Budget-Jeff Priess, Director of Finance and Operations, reviewed the General Fund Budget revisions, which he presented to the board at the February 11 Study Session. General Education Aid was reduced to re‡ect the change in enrollment and Federal COVID-19 Aid provided an additional $996,000. The projected 8.7% Unassigned Fund Balance exceeds the board÷s target of 8%. Donovan moved, Reagan seconded, approval of the 2020-2021 Revised Budget. Roll Call Vote: Donovan-Aye, McGraw-Aye, Payne-Aye, Reagan-Aye, Stout-Aye, Vosooney-Aye. Carried 6-0. G) Approval of the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Planning Assumptions/Projection Model-Jeff Priess, Director of Finance and Operations, reviewed the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Planning Assumptions and projected student enrollment, which he presented to the board at the February 11 Study Session. Priess stated he is using conservative projections regarding state aid. The projected June 30, 2022 unassigned fund balance is $3,999,513 or 9.2%. McGraw moved, Vosooney seconded, approval of the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Planning Assumptions/Projection Model. Roll Call Vote: Donovan-Aye, McGraw-Aye, Payne-Aye, Reagan-Aye, Stout-Aye, Vosooney-Aye. Carried 6-0. H) Approval of Annually Reviewed Policies with No Changes-Superintendent Barbara Duffrin recommended approval of the following annually reviewed policies. Donovan moved, Stout seconded, approval of policies: Policy 410-Family and Medical Leave; Policy 413-Harassment & Violence; Policy 414-Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse; Policy 415-Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults; Policy 506-Student Discipline; Policy 514-Bullying Prohibition; Policy 522-Title IX Sex Nondiscrimination Policy, Grievance Procedure and Process; Policy 524-Technology Acceptable Use & Safety; Policy 616-School District System Accountability; and Policy 806-Crisis Management. Roll Call Vote: Donovan-Aye, McGraw-Aye, Payne-Aye, Reagan-Aye, Stout-Aye, Vosooney-Aye. Carried 6-0. ADJOURNMENT-Vosooney moved, Stout seconded, adjournment. Roll Call Vote: Donovan-Aye, McGraw-Aye, Payne-Aye, Reagan-Aye, Stout-Aye, Vosooney-Aye. Carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Submitted by Julie McGraw, Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us. 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WHITE BEAR LAKE CITY COUNCIL NOTES
Mahtomedi schools continue to monitor cases, plan for outdoor graduation ceremony
WHITE BEAR LAKE — City Council approved the following at its March 23 meeting: • The cable agreement with Comcast. It was a long process, but worth the wait, said City Manager Ellen Hiniker. No one spoke during a public hearing. A summary indicated that all cable companies are required to hold a franchise in order to operate cable television systems. Both Ramsey Washington Suburban Cable Commission and Comcast have been working on the terms throughout 2020 and reached agreement on a 10-year, nonexclusive franchise. The 70-page agreement is posted on the city website. • Heard fi rst reading of critical water deficiency provisions, a required component of the city's water supply plan. The ordinance would kick in if there was a devastating event such as an infrastructure breach. Its goal is to implement long-term water sustainability and conservation measures, as well as develop critical emergency preparedness measures. If the governor determines a critical water shortage, restrictions would be enforced. Among them: no outdoor irrigation, no washing of sidewalks, patios or other paved areas, no fi lling of swimming pools or washing vehicles. Hiniker said the plan is unrelated to the lake level lawsuit. • Resolution establishing members of a Housing Task Force. Twenty members will be notified that they have been accepted to serve on the task force. They will study, inform and provide recommendations to City Council on the formulation of housing policy priorities. Forty-four people applied. • Extended the emergency assistance grant program for another month or two to spend the remaining $17,000. Of $125,000 allocated for resident relief through the CARES Act, $108,000 has been awarded. The program was scheduled to end March 31. • Granted staff administrative flexibility to temporarily relax restrictions and extend use of public right of way to businesses. The resolution accommodates businesses as they attempt to operate within the parameters of the governor's orders. Picnic in the Park will also be re-established with the exception that Washington Square will remain open to parking. Picnic tables in Railroad Park provide an outdoor space for restaurant customers to enjoy takeout. Closed container alcoholic beverages are also allowed to be brought to the park. Debra Neutkens
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Mahtomedi students are still in school, with approximately 11% of the entire K-12 student body still opting for distance learning, Superintendent Barb Duffrin said in her report at the March 25 meeting of the Mahtomedi School Board. The district will continue to monitor data from Washington County epidemiology sources to see if there are cluster outbreaks, which there aren't at present, she said. Over the past few weeks, six positive cases have turned up throughout the entire district. Cases continue to trend downward with 15.91 cases per 10,000 in the county for the two-week period from Feb. 28 through March 13. A slight uptick is expected, however. Because students are now distanced three feet apart as opposed to six, the quarantine period has been moved up from 10 days to 14. For the rest of the school year, no large, in-school gatherings, such as assemblies will be held. The Class of 2021 graduation ceremony will likely be held outdoors June 12 at Mahtomedi High School stadium with limited capacity and livestreaming. No more leaky roofs and walls will be endured by secondary students, after the board awarded the contract for roof replacement work at the middle school and building envelope repairs and roof replacement at the high school fine arts center to Berwald Roofing & Sheet Metal in the amount of $936,300. Seven bids were received last month but were withheld pending the approval of bond sales, said Jeff Priess, director of finance and operations. Work is expected to begin this spring and be completed by summer. The leaky roofs and walls in the secondary buildings will now be paid for, after the board approved the sale of $645,000 in General Obligation Facilities Maintenance Bonds, Series 2021A, the proceeds of which will be used to enhance the scope of roof and wall repairs for the high school and middle school buildings. Of three bids received the morning of March 25, the bid from Colliers Securities, LLC was the lowest. Although the district offered two fairly small bond issues, and a large contingent of bidders wasn't expected, some very good bids were received, said Dr. Kelly D. Smith, director of Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors. District tax payers should be glad to note that the two March 25 bond sales amounted to $70,000 in total savings over the last two years of the bond issue, Smith said. The board also approved the sale of 890,000 Taxable General Obligation OPEB Refunding Bonds, Series 2021B, which redeems the 2009A OPEB bonds and saves the debt service fund more than $60,000. Two bids were received, with Northland Securities, Inc. as the low bidder. Smith also noted that Standard & Poor's has removed the negative outlook from the district's financial model and has restored its rating to AA-, due to the increase in the General Fund ending unassigned fund balance as of June 30 and the utilization of a long range (five-year) finance projection model.
The community remains generous to their school district, and the board formally accepted donations and grants totaling $6,140.95 from the past month. Highlights include $3,100 from the Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation (MAEF) to Mahtomedi Community Education Jumpstart Kindergarten and $1,597.95 from MAEF to Mahtomedi Community Education MN Association for the Family & Early Education Conference. Student Representative Ismael Bah presented his report. March 5 was Beach Bingo Day at O.H. Anderson. Bah noted that the high school should think about having a beach bingo day because all the fun shouldn't be saved for just the Elementary Students. The student recognition spolight shone on O. H. Anderson, as Principal Susan Prather introduced distance learning teachers and defined learning agency, which is an active participation in learning and taking control of one's own learning. Prather and her staff also presented concepts of self assessment and self advocacy. The board approved policies on the six-year review cycle with minor or no changes. These policies include Policy 101 -- Legal Status of the School District; Policy 101.1 -- Name of the School District; Policy 103 -- Complaints-Student, Employees, Parents, Other Persons; Policy 202.1 -- School Board Compensation; Policy 528 -- Student Parental Family and Marital Status Nondiscrimination and Policy 801.1 -- School-Sponsored Student Groups or Activities. These policies were passed with only two readings, as opposed to three readings, because they don't contain major changes. The board conducted the second reading of policies with recommended changes. The policies include Policy 213 -- School Board Committees; Policy 419 – Tobacco-free environment; Policy 516 -- Student Medication; Policy 601 -- School District Curriculum and Instructional Goals and Policy 607 --- Organization of Grade Levels. Because these policies involve changes, they will receive a third reading and be acted on at an upcoming meeting. The board next meets at 7 p.m., Thurs. April 22 in the District Education Center conference room, 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue. The public is invited to attend the meeting via zoom teleconferencing. Loretta Harding
MAHTOMEDI HONOR ROLL ADDITION Kaito Kedrowski was not included in the list of students achieving honors at Mahtomedi High School, published in the March 17 edition of the White Bear Press. He should have been included among students achieving 10th Grade Honors (GPA of 3.5-3.699).
COVID-19 UPDATE Middle School students quarantined
Mahtomedi Middle School parents were notified Friday of a laboratory confirmed case of COVID-19 in the school, with exposure dates of March 23 and March 25. School district officials worked with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to identify the students who had close contact with the case and have communicated with those students individually, said Mahtomedi Middle School Principal Mike Neubeck. The risk of exposure for other individuals present in the building on those dates is no greater than the risk of contracting the virus in the general
BUDGET TOWING INC. PUBLIC NOTICE The following vehicle must be claimed by 04/14/2021 or it will be disposed of or sold: Hyundai Sonota, Grey Missouri Plate-ZF5K8Y, VIN 5NPEG4JA1MH081616 Budget Towing Inc. 560 Randolph Ave. St.Paul, MN 55102 651-771-8817 Published one time in the White Bear Press on March 31, 2021.
US STORAGE CENTERS - WHITE BEAR NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE Please take notice US Storage Centers – White Bear located at 1828 Buerkle Road White Bear, MN 55110 intends to hold an auction of storage units in default of payment. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 4/13/2021 at 10:00 a.m. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Stephanie Edison; Regena Campbell; Edward Rucker. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. Published two times in the White Bear Press on March 24 and 31, 2021.
WHITE BEAR MINI STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE This is notice of intent to sell property located in units B30 and D19 at White Bear Mini Storage. If Tanny Williams and Sammy Brooks fail to pay their balances in full by April 10, 2021 at 9:00AM an Online Auction will be
community, officials said. Additional information provided by the district explained that since returning to in-person learning March 17, Mahtomedi Middle School students are now in a six-period day and are spaced less than six feet apart. When a positive COVID-19 case is identified in the secondary schools, school nurses must measure a six-foot circumference around the positive case in all of their six periods. Those students are identified as close contacts and must quarantine for 14 days. During the week of March 22-26 the total number of positive COVID-19 cases at Mahtomedi Middle School was under three. If the number is under three, the
held April 12, 2021 at www.storageauctions.net at 9AM. The units appear to contain household items. Published two times in the White Bear Press on March 24 and 31, 2021.
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifles: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Seven Hills Properties 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 933 Burr St St Paul, MN 55130 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Seven Hills Properties LLC 933 Burr St St Paul, MN 55130 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certiflcate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certiflcate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certiflcate under oath. Dated: February 17, 2021 Signed: Stephanie Limpert, President
district does not provide the exact number of cases in order to protect student and staff privacy. During that week, a total of 67 students were identified for quarantine. This number includes students who were identified as close contacts at school as well as students who have a family member or person outside of school who had a positive COVID-19 test. Building staff has taken action to clean and sanitize the facility and are working closely with MDH to monitor the situation. Loretta Harding and Amy Johnson
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OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifles: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Cherek Consulting Services 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 4381 Oakmede Lane White Bear Lake, MN 55110 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Sacred Space Sacred Place 4381 Oakmede Lane White Bear Lake, MN 55110 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certiflcate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certiflcate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certiflcate under oath. Dated: March 2, 2021 Signed: Linda M Cherek, owner Published two times in the White Bear Press on March 31 and April 7, 2021.
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lyze their performance. “I still sailed, but less, since I was more in the coaching role, until I came back to my Olympic dream,”she explained. Dallman-Weiss met Nikki Barnes in April of 2018 and they started sailing together competitively. Barnes, a Coast Guard officer, lives in her St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands. Dallman-Weiss lists her occupation as athlete, as does Barnes, who has a dispensation from the Coast Guard to pursue her Olympic goal. “Aside from all of the rigorous training of being an elite athlete,” Dallman-Weiss said, “we also manage our entire campaign, which includes shipping boats around the world, scheduling travel, and raising money to fund the entire project.” A year ago, the American teams were in Spain for the 2020 world
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sports: cross country in grades 9,10, and 12 (varsity as a senior), Viewettes dance team as a junior, basketball in grades 9-10. Her longterm commitments were sailing every summer, and dancing with Larkin Dance Studio from ages 3 to 13. At Eckerd College in St Petersburg, FL, majoring in nutrition, she was captain of the sailing team and placed third in the women’s national collegiate meet. Continuing to sail, Dallman-Weiss had a big year in 2016, winning Key West Race Week (C&C 30 Class), Etchells Pacific Coast Championships (as main trimmer), and North American (40 class, Flash Gordon) titles. After that, she sailed in several professional circuits on “other people’s boats” and started working in sailing media, which eventually led to drone flying to help teams ana-
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This Easter, give grace
hen was the last time someone did something for you that was totally unexpected, absolutely wonderful, and completely undeserved? For me, that was a little over one year ago. My youngest son played trombone in the University of Minnesota Marching Band. The band would be traveling with the football team to sunny Tampa, Florida, to play in the Outback Bowl. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and we were so excited for our son even though we would not be sharing the experience in person. There just wasn’t room in the Vick budget to make the trip. That is when my mom called. “You have to go,” she said, “and send me the bill.” Wow! Totally unexpected, absolutely wonderful, and completely undeserved. That is the definition of grace. It means to show honor and favor toward someone that has not earned it and does not deserve it. It is a powerful concept and a subversive action in a broken world. And I don’t think I am going out on a limb when I say our world is broken. Pastor The social, political, and viral earthquakes of the past Ponderings year have revealed the fault lines. The aftershocks continDarrin Vick ue to damage relationships and tear apart communities. While we look forward to gathering for family celebrations once again, we can’t help but wonder what kind of emotions may erupt. We must renegotiate friendships after witnessing the exchange of not-so-friendly-fire on social media. Let’s face it. We are a mess! And our solutions to these problems – revenge, retribution,
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blocking, canceling, shaming, and demonizing those with whom we disagree – have no chance of bringing healing or hope. What are we to do? I believe there is only one word, one path, one direction, that can restore our communities – Grace. In its simplest form, grace is offering someone else the benefit of the doubt. Grace means seeing someone else’s actions in the most favorable light, even when it costs you something. Grace means being willing to forgive under difficult circumstances and being willing to humbly receive forgiveness from those you perceive to be enemies. Grace means going out of your way to include someone in your community different from you and being willing to honor them by listening to their story. Sound too good to be true? It is if left entirely up to broken people like you and me. That is where Jesus enters the picture. Nobody exemplifies grace more than Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus was born into a broken world with people and situations just like today. He showed kindness to outcasts and offered to heal those others wouldn’t touch. He held dinner parties with prostitutes and tax-collectors. He offered forgiveness to those who didn’t ask for it. He challenged the social norms of the day to include the most marginalized, and he ignored the temptation to wield earthly power. And finally, he would give up his own life as the ultimate gesture of God’s love for a rebellious and broken world. This is grace personified. This is God with us. I am not worthy of this unexpected, wonderful, and undeserved grace. None of us are. But if God is willing to offer this grace to us, what would happen if we offered grace to each other? Darrin Vick is Senior Pastor of Community of Grace Lutheran Church in White Bear Lake. He can be reached by e-mail at darrin@gracepeople.church.
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Vadnais Heights: Community Egg Hunt- Families are encouraged to decorate eggs to display in their window and then go on an egg hunt to see how many they can spot. Spring Scavenger Hunt- Celebrate the arrival of spring with a scavenger hunt throughout Vadnais Heights from March 22-April 2. The hunt will bring participants to various parks and public locations across the city. Completed hunts should be returned to City Hall for a free goodie bag (while supplies last). Maplewood: Easter Egg Giveaway- From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 28 come and take your photo with the Easter Bunny at Bruentrup Heritage Farm 2170 County Road D E. COVID-10 protocols in place. The free event is for ages 2-12. Register online at maplewoodhistoricalsociety.org. Oakdale: Mystery Egg Hunt- From 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 3 hunt the new trails of the nature preserve for egss to exchange for a surprise. Participants will stop at various stations after finding their egg. Cost is $12 per child (10 and under) and adults are free. Register for your 30 minute time slot at ci.oakdale.mn.us.
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS One person’s trash is another’s treasure The city of White Bear Lake and White Bear Township will again join forces for Trash to Treasure Day, Saturday, April 24. Residents who wish to participate can place items they no longer want on the curb at the end of their driveway, clearly marking items “free.” Treasure-hunters can pick up the unwanted, free items any time on Saturday. Items that are not taken should be donated or properly disposed of at the end of the event.
Foundation hires new director The Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation has announced that Kelly Unger will assume the role of interim executive director. Kelly has over 20 years of experience working with local nonprofits and will help the board transition the foundation into its next phase. During the interim, board member Eunice Cote and her husband, Peter, will assist with administrative services.
Executive Director Dave Swanson retires March 31 and Jackie Reis, founding executive director and consultant, also recently retired. “The foundation has grown over the past six years, and we are looking forward to continuing to serve the communities that share the shores of White Bear Lake into the future,” said Carol McFarlane, Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation board chair. To learn more about the work of the GWBLCF, visit greaterwblfoundation.org.
Support kindness and youth empowerment Join Children’s Performing Arts weekly as it works to spread kindness, love, and light through “The Kindness Project” — a virtual variety show for students to express their thoughts and feelings through art and music. Songs will be released once a week along with interviews from students about what kindness means to them. A link to “The Kindness Project Play-
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Grants for shoreline restoration offered The Bald Eagle Area Association (BEAA) is again offering matching grants in 2021 for homeowners interested in doing shoreline restoration work or installing rain gardens. BEAA will only match grants for those projects approved by the Rice Creek Watershed District for their 2021 water quality grants program. Eligible projects for this program may include the installation of rain gardens or pervious pavers, projects that stabilize shoreline erosion or restore degraded wetlands, or the implementation of improved agricultural water quality practices. For typical projects, the RCWD may fund 25-50% of total project costs up to a maximum of $5000; more funding may be provided for a project is highly beneficial to water resources, such as a curb cut raingarden. Interested homeowners should go to
ricecreek.org/costshare to search for information related to “Water Quality Grants” and the application process. Homeowners should also contact the BEAA board through beaagroup@gmail. com to track the application/grant approval process of the RCWD and award the BEAA grants accordingly.
Dock design deadline extended The deadline for submissions for the Reverend David Dock Design Challenge has been extended to Sunday, April 4 by 4:30 p.m. Contest organizer Bryan Gatzlaff said he hopes to see submittals with a wide range of imaginative designs, and that practicality of the design is not a factor. “We are looking for creative designs that are fun, entertaining, and have a sense of humor. We want senior citizens, adults, teenagers, and children to participate,” said Gatzlaff. For complete contest information email: chautauquadock@gmail.com
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balls it flies, swooping down over the heads of bowlers, careering around the corners of the bar and theater and zooming through the back tunnel over the mechanical pin setters. Following a chat with bowling alley owner Erica Gilbert, Christensen and his team were allowed into the business after hours to perform their artistry and technical magic. Christensen, who lives very close to the historic Bryant-Lake Bowl, decided he wanted to help the owner by creating a video advertisement using a drone. He didn't want to see the bowling alley close down for good after its struggle to lure patrons back in following the COVID-19 shutdown and civil unrest. “I think it's important to help Minnesota businesses hurt due to the lockdown and protests,” Christensen said. In a revolutionary effort, “Right Up Our Alley” was shot entirely without edits or additions and took about a dozen attempts to reach perfection. Videos made by Christensen and his team are seen around the world, most notably, “LaCroix on Ice, from early 2020, seen by at least 175,000 — including Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan. As she happened to be in town, she quickly contacted Christensen, who then produced an aerial video of her skating on White Bear Lake. “LaCroix on Ice” features Christensen's friend, McQuaid Boo, figure skating on hockey skates on clear ice near Ramsey County Beach. After a number of his aerial videos went viral on YouTube, Christensen's name has moved up the recognition ladder. If you Google “Jay Christensen,” you'll be directed straight to the very Jay Christensen who pilots drone missions, and not a the Jay Christensen in Australia or three Jay Christensens in Peoria, Illinois. Christensen got his start when he was attending classes at Mahtomedi High School. He took video classes as
an underclassman, and in his senior year took a droning class as technology evolved. He was also active in the robotics club, which turned into the drone club. “I started doing a lot of video, and drones combined with video,” Christensen said. He was attracted to what he called “the infinity of possible angles” by flying a drone. After graduating in 2014, Christensen returned to MHS each semester to give presentations to the video club. He even donated a drone to the school. Although he didn't visit his alma mater at all during 2020 due to COVID-19, Christensen still emphasizes that “it's important that I pay back to the high school.” Not too long ago, Christensen conducted a video demonstration for Girl Scout troops and flew some of his drones for them. “To see the young girls interested in droning is encouraging,” he said. He laments that males outnumber females in the field by 99 to 1. “So many girls may not realize they have a good eye and good storytelling skills, and that they can use a drone to enhance those skills,” he said. Christensen spent two years at the University of Minnesota-Duluth experimenting with drone technology and working with his peers to see if they had talent for the field. Although he didn't finish college and felt bad about it, he knew he had the passion for drone work and not his studies. When Christensen asked his professor if he could stay on campus and use university resources to continue experimenting with drone technology and artistry, the professor said, “Of course — you're paying for it.” His professors recognized his passion for drones and even let him teach drone courses and showcase his talents. “I was lucky with my first job after college,” Christensen said. After a local company saw Christensen's work
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on social media, he went to work for them teaching cinematography in combination with droning. He also made videos for people free of charge. “I can't demand money from people without showing them my work ethic first,” he said. “It's good to show clients you're in it for more than just making money.” Creating the best project he can helps Christensen build on his craft. “You gain real experience, and then clients see what you can do and come to you,” he said. Christensen and his company, Rally Studios, along with director Anthony Jaska, have done several local projects, such as advertisements for T-Mobile, as well as for The Minnesotan, a
White Bear Lake clothing store. “People should realize that it's not just me,” Christensen said. “Many people have been involved in my projects.” He recruits friends to donate their time preparing the scene and acting naturally in his videos. “People have a tendency to look up and stare at the drone flying by,” he said. “I've always had people in my corner to help, and that means a lot.” Christensen is a high-flying example that good things happen when you do a good turn for others. “The bowling alley business got so busy from that video that they had to hire more employees,” said Bette Christensen, Jay's mom. “Mission accomplished!”
From martial arts to movies: Brandon Lee’s journey BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Along with being a Tae Kwon Do champion, Brandon Holam Lee has been a bit of a ham all his life. That’s why his father and martial arts coach arranged an audition for him at D and A Talent in Edina agency 2 1/2 years ago. “Brandon was always outgoing, and loves to perform,” explained Yong Hyeok Lee, a Grand Master and founder of Lee’s Champion Taekwondo Academy in Shoreview and Mankato. It wasn’t Brandon’s idea, but his dad was right: the audition turned his life in a different direction. The former Vadnais Heights resident and 2016 graduate of Mounds View High School (MVHS) has embarked on an acting career and is fi nding some success in Los Angeles with his Tae Kwon Do background part of his repertoire. “I thought it was just for modeling,” Lee said, “but they had me read a few lines, too, and encouraged me to try acting.” Then a sophomore at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, Lee commuted weekly to Edina for six months, taking his acting lessons and “skipping all the parties” to pursue that goal. He decided to take the plunge a little over two years ago, and moved to Los Angeles. He’s represented by Hunt and Hart Entertainment. So far, his top achievement is landing a part in a Marvel movie, “Marvel Shang Chi.” “I can’t say anything about it yet,” he said. “It’s coming out in July.” He is co-starring in an upcoming HBO show which he also can’t talk about. Along with a friend, he is working on a short fi lm called “Twisting Tiger,” which he said will be ready by summer. He has made some short fi lms which can be seen on YouTube under Brandon H Lee. The Grand Master is thrilled. “One of my dreams was to be an actor,” Yong Hyeok Lee confesses, “but I could not pursue it. I want to support my son’s passion.”
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Lee is 22 years old, 5-foot-11 and 165 pounds. At MVHS, he was a long jumper and sprinter on the track team and went out for football as a senior, where he played wide receiver. He didn’t take part in any stage productions
there, but his entertainment inclinations go back to age 3, when he found himself enthralled by a Jackie Chan movie. “I was trying to copy him for about three hours, and wound up breaking my leg!” he said. “So, my father knew I had a passion for that.” While he was growing up, he evoked remarks from friends and relatives that he would wind up an actor. Putting himself out there in martial arts all those years was good preparation. “I’ve been in Tae Kwon Do since I was 3,” Lee said. “Obviously, my father coached me. I was born into it. But my father never pushed me. I just had a natural passion for it.” Competing in the Poomsae discipline, Lee earned titles at age 13 (Kukkiwon Cup Open International), at 15 (World Taekwondo Culture Expo and ATU National Taekwondo), at 18 (an international tournament in Korea), at 19 (USA Taekwondo nationals), and at 20, when he collected a team silver medal with the national team at the 2019 World Taekwondo President’s Cup in Las Vegas. At 21, Lee placed second in the World Class Poomsae Freestyle in Minneapolis to earn a spot on Team USA, which was headed for the world meet — but by that time, he had made another commitment. “I retired from competition to prioritize acting,” he said. “I still train in Tae Kwon Do but don’t compete.” Lee clarifies that he’s not out there as a stuntman, despite his well-honed skills. “I do stunts, but mainly to supplement acting,” Lee said. “I don’t jump off cliffs or set myself on fi re, things like that. My goal is to become an Action Actor, which combines fight choreography with acting. Fight choreography is a category within stunts, but a small fraction of it.” Lee is focused and living his dream. “I have never been so happy in my life. Taking that risk was the best decision I’ve ever made.”
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is April 14, according to Kraemer. The earliest date for ice-out, by the way, is March 16, 2016. The latest was May 4, which happened twice, in 1950 and 2018. Last year’s date, April 2, was also recorded in 1928, the year Schmalzbauer started keeping records. Ice-out is declared when the lake is fully navigable from shore to shore. Bald Eagle Lake was officially declared ice-free March 27. Debra Neutkens We received over 150 entries in our ice-out contest. Be sure to check out next week’s issue of the White Bear Press to find out the winners.
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Small pieces of broken-up ice litter the shore of White Bear Lake near the Dellwood peninsula March 29.
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Boys basketball: Zephyrs face superstar, season ends A strong basketball season by Mahtomedi ended when the Zephyrs faced the state’s best overall team, Minnehaha Academy, and possibly the nation’s best prep player. The Redhawks shut down the Zephyrs 70-33 with 7-0 center Chet Holmgren, ranked by ESPN as the top senior prospect in the nation, scoring 31 points and dominating both ends of the court in the Section 4AAA semifinals March 23. “Holmgren changes the game dramatically,” Mahtomedi coach Keith Newman said. ‘He blocked nine or 10 shots and intimidated several others. We tried getting him to go away from the action we were trying, but even when it worked, he often came and made great plays from help-side. He was also so effective on offense, with both three’s and dunks.” Mercy Miller added 13 points for the Redhawks (16-1), who have lost only to IMG Academy of Florida, ranked No. 4 in the nation by Max Preps. Will Underwood scored 13 points, John Schaefer eight and Owen Carlson seven for Mahtomedi. The Zephyrs held an early lead, but trailed by 10 at halftime. They scored the first basket of the second half before the Redhawks went on a spree of dunks and three’s. Mahtomedi finished 13-5, ranked No. 16 in Class 3A. “We were very happy with our guys’ body of work,” Newman said. “Our seniors were great leaders and showed the younger guys how to approach things, going back into the offseason.” Underwood averaged 23.6 points and Owen Carlson averaged 12.9. Both are sophomores, boding well for next season, especially the JV and an unbeaten B squad also having strong seasons.
Bears’ Gunderson 9th, Squires 12th at state gymnastics White Bear Lake junior gymnasts Laney Gunderson and Grace Squires placed ninth and 12th all-around, respectively, at the state Class 2A meet Saturday at Champlin Park. Gunderson scored 36.900 allaround. She placed 11th on floor exercise with 9.450, 13th on balance beam 9.125, 18th on uneven parallel bars with 9.175, and 39th on vault with 9.15. Squires scored 36.624 all-around. She placed eighth on beam with 9.225, 20th on bars with 9.125, 35th on floor with 9.125, and 38th on vault with 9.15. It was the third state trip for each, and the first time they’ve qualified in all-around. Bear senior Lia Zimmerman placed 40th on beam with 8.275 after qualifying with a career-best 9.125 at the section meet.
Wrestling: Bears’ Sloan places 6th at state Matt Sloan, White Bear Lake’s lone entrant in the state wrestling "final eight" tournament, placed sixth on ThursMatt Sloan
If any team seemed primed to pull a playoff upset, it was White Bear Lake, facing East Ridge, whom they had lost to by just 56-54 and 56-52 in conference, in the Section 4AAAA girls basketball semifinals. It did not happen. The No. 2 seeded Raptors stymied the Bears 51-34 Tuesday, March 23. Their coach, former Gopher star Ashley Ellis-Milan, told the Star-Tribune that the Raptors “just all happened to be clicking on the same cylinder when it came to defense.” The Raptors focused on Lauren Eckerle, who scored 49 points against them in their first two meetings. This time, they held the junior guard to nine points. Neveah Hughes notched 13 points and seven rebounds for the Bears, who finished 10-10. Freshman guard Sidney Klauer sparked the Raptors (15-5) with 12 points, five rebounds and four assists. Emily Christensen added 11 points.
Boys hockey: Bears fall to Pioneers in finals, end season 16-4-1 White Bear Lake’s state hockey tournament bid was quashed by Hill-Murray 5-0 last Wednesday evening. The Bears finished 16-4-1 as conference and section runner-up. “Obviously, we didn’t get the results we wanted in the section final, but the kids had a very successful season,” coach Tim Sager said. “This was a great group of young men that worked very hard in practice to improve their individual skills and execute our team systems. There was so much improvement from the beginning of the season to the end. Our coaching staff is very proud of our team.” The defending state champion Pioneers (18-2) outshot the Bears 43-15 and had five players score a goal each: Triston Tabucol, Anthony Madigan, Matthew Fleischhacker, Hunter Laschinger and Axel Begley. This was the fourth straight year the two teams have met in the section finals, with the Pioneers winning three of those. The big difference in this pandemic year was 250 spectators rather than the usual 3,300.
So close: Zephyr girls halted by H-M in section final 59-55 The Mahtomedi Zephyrs, looking for their first state trip in girls basketball, almost pulled off an upset to make that happen Friday night, but fell to Hill-Murray 59-55, after leading by 15 points in the second half. The loss in the Class 4AAA finals left Mahtomedi with a 16-4 record, three of those losses against Hill-Murray (19-1). The No. 1 ranked team had beaten No. 17 Mahtomedi 64-58 and 70-39 in conference. Ella Runyan with 22 points and Lilli Mackley with 18 powered the Pioneers, who scored 23 points on free shots. Mahtomedi had Zoey Washington with 13 points, Ella Hronski with 10, Zoie Centers with nine and Greta Schimnowski with eight. The Zephyrs finished 16-4. Mahtomedi’s 15-point lead was
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Sonya Potthoff took aim on a 3-point attempt that connected during Mahtomedi’s semifinal win over St. Anthony Village.
reduced to 10 with four minutes left. The Pioneers kept charging, making defensive stops, collecting turnovers and cashing free throws. “It was a dramatic and amazing ball game. My players brought intensity and grit,” said Erica Zizzo, Mahtomedi coach. “Hill Murray is a veteran, wellcoached team.” The Zephyrs “played hard-nosed defense the entire game and were patient and unselfish on offense,” the coach added. “Every one of my players left it on the court.” In the semifinals, Mahtomedi won 69-65 over St. Anthony Village 69-65, a team they beat 85-48 earlier. The Huskies (6-14) gave Mahtomedi a scare with good 3-point shooting, drives to the hoop and defensive pressure. Schimnowski scored 16 points, Hronski 14 and Sonya Potthoff 11 for Mahtomedi. The Huskies had Emily Nogosek with 19 points, Kamryn Wiese with 16 and Annie Baumann with 12.
Zephyr gymnast Bush places 6th in state bars Abbey Bush, Mahtomedi sophomore, earned a sixth-place medal in the state Class AA gymnastics meet on Saturday, scoring a personal best 9.45 on uneven bars. “Abbey’s state bar routine was her best of the year,” coach Debbie Driscoll assessed. “Her most difficult skills are her giant one-half pirouette and her inward full dismount. The routine was clean and she stuck her dismount.” Bush also placed 30th in vault with a 9.300 score. Mahtomedi senior Savanna Huber placed 14th on floor exercise with 9.45.
MAHTOMEDI BASKETBALL Ella Hronski led the Mahtomedi basketball team in scoring for the last two seasons. A 5-foot-9 forward adept at hitting 3-pointers (53 of them with 37 percent accuracy) and gliding to the hoop, Hronski averaged 13 points for the Zephyrs (16-4) this season, heading a balanced attack with five players between nine to 13 per game. Last year, she averaged 10.2 points on a 20-8 team. She has signed with Minnesota-Duluth. Coach Erica Zizzo praised Hronski’s defense as “a difference-maker” and her leadership as “invaluable on and off the court.” MARCH IS OUR MONTH OF GIVING, COME ENJOY A SUB ABOVE AND HELP LLS!
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day at St. Michael-Albertville High School. Sloan, a junior, lost to Shakopee’s Jadon Hellerud 1-0 in the quarterfinals. He pinned Owatonna’s Max McEnelly In 3:55 in the consolation bracket, and lost to Wayzata’s Dominic Hein in the fifth place match, 2-1 in overtime, via tiebreaker. He finished the season 32-6 and has 121 career wins.
White Bear Lake’s state qualifiers: Grace Squires, Lia Zimmerman and Laney Gunderson.
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New power Gentry Academy ends Zephyr icemen’s reign BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
In a neighborhood already home to three strong hockey programs, a fourth one has mightily emerged, although Gentry Academy is more in the community than of the community. The seven-year-old private school, built right next to the hockey arena in Vadnais Heights, has quickly assembled a powerhouse program with athletes from around the metro area and beyond. In just their third year competing in the MSHSL, Gentry Academy boys are No. 2 seed in the state Class 1A tournament while the girls team is top-seeded and has already reached the semifinals. The Gentry boys took down Mahtomedi, the defending Class 1A champions, in the Section 4A finals Thursday evening, ousting the Zephyrs 7-3 at TCO Sports Garden, leading 7-1 before giving up two late goals. The Stars, coached by Joe Cullen, headed into the state tournament 16-0, ranked No. 1 by Let’s Play Hockey, and outscoring opponents by a staggering 145 to 15. They also had an AAA team the last two years and now they just have the school team. If anyone feels that a program assembling that much talent should be playing in Class 2A, Gentry Academy agrees. The Stars intend to move up
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Nick Sajevic, who scored three goals for Gentry Academy, carries the puck, with Mahtomedi’s J.D. Metz in pursuit.
to the big school class, where they will take on the likes of White Bear Lake and Hill-Murray. “Gentry Academy has filed the OPTUP paperwork this past fall to Class AA,” said Joe Jensen, activities director. “We wanted to opt up this past year but opting up is a process that takes
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place every two years.” Mahtomedi coach Jeff Poeschl said the day before the game that his team is proud to be a “community-based” program. “We hope to draw strength from this as we face a team that attracts players from an area without boundaries.” That said, he commented the
Zephyrs were “excited to play a very skilled Gentry Academy team in the section final.” Mahtomedi, one of the largest Class A schools, had played in four consecutive state tournaments, placing first last year and third the year before. They finished 12-8-1 this year, including 1-7-1 against Class 2A, and were ranked No. 4. Against Mahtomedi, Nick Sajevic pumped in three goals and Shane Dean, Connor Brown, Andrew Mosley, and Isaiah Norlien also scored. Their goalie, Alex Timmons, a Frank Brimsek Award finalist, made 30 saves. Mahtomedi was briefly in a 1-1 tie on a goal by David Wolsfeld in the first period, but didn’t score again until they were down by six. Adam Johnson and Ryan Berglund found the net at 15:18 and 15:29 in the third period. The Zephyrs needed overtime to get past Tartan 3-2 in the semifinals Tuesday on Wolsfeld’s goal 2:33 into the extra session. Tony Neubeck and Charlie Drage battled to keep the puck in the offensive zone, Nick Beiersdorf made a strong move out of the corner to attack the net, and when Tartan goalie Steven Kelley made his 46th save, Wolsfeld scored on the rebound. Berglund and Johnson had the first two goals. Noah Joyce and Landen Schwantes scored for Tartan (10-8-1).
City takes up water-wise challenge White Bear Lake Mayor Jo Emerson is once again joining mayors across the country in asking residents to make a commitment to conserve water by taking part in a national contest aimed at drastically reducing water and energy use. The Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation is a nonprofit national community service campaign to see which cities can best inspire residents to reduce water and energy usage
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Mayor Emerson, “is integral for the sustainable management and preservation of our water resources. This friendly competition is a great way for the city and our residents to reaffi rm our commitment to responsible stewardship of our resources. Something as simple as pledging to turn off a faucet while you brush your teeth can save up to 4 gallons of water a day.” Press release
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THE MAHTOMEDI SENIOR CENTER REMAINS CLOSED AND ACTIVITIES SUSPENDED. Upcoming Adult Classes
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temporarily suspended. Join us at one of our virtual enrichment programs offered online through Zoom. Visit http://www.lyngblomsten.org/2ndHalf Register to learn more. For questions, call (651) 632-5330. Newly Expanded Services for family and friends in a caregiving role. We are here to help. Our staff are currently supporting caregivers remotely via Zoom, phone and email, including: Group e-Respite• Memory Loss Caregivers Support Groups via Zoom
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2ND HALF WITH LYNGBLOMSTEN: A Center for Enriching Lives after 50 located at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3770 Bellaire Avenue, White Bear Lake. 2nd Half with Lyngblomsten life enrichment centers are designed to connect adults ages 50+ to community services, resources, and opportunities to enhance their quality of life. Currently, all in-person programs are
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WHITE BEAR AREA SENIOR PROGRAM The White Bear Area Senior Center is open to the following groups; Woodcarving, Ukulele, and Painting. Food Truck Fridays are starting! Mark your calendar! On April 23, we will have iPierogi & Droolin’ Moose food trucks at the Senior Center from 4:307pm for purchase. We will have seating available or you can pick up and bring home. Parking Lot Rummage Sale at Normandy Park on May 22. Have your own mini sale! Call 651-653-3121 to rent a parking spot. Foot Care: April 9 & 21 and May 18 & 19, Appt. Needed, $45. Craft Corner Gift Shop Hours: 2nd Monday of the month and Thursdays from 11:30-3pm. Upcoming Classes 55+ Driver Safety Classes Instructor: MN Safety Council 4-Hour Class - $35: 4/27 5:30-9:30pm, 5/6 & 5/11 8:30-12:30pm Lily of the Valley Painting, 4/13, 10am-12:30pm, $25 Posture & Osteoporosis: Building Better Bones (Online Class), 4/13 6-7:30pm $35 Equity Conversion- The New Reverse Mortgage, 4/21 10-11:30am, $15 Mixed Media: Tress & Textures, 4/22 10am - 1pm, $40 Organize Your Photos, 4/29 6:30-8:30pm, $30
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