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Rotary partners with Global Synergy Group to help Ukraine BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER

Irina Fursman is partnering with the White Bear Rotary to collect much-needed moral and financial support for the people of Ukraine. Irina and her husband, Richard, founded Global Synergy Group in 2012 to build connections between Minnesota and Irina’s home country of Ukraine. Today, those connections have been a key foundation for supporting Ukrainian refugees. “It’s a project that turned out to be bigger than we thought,” said co-founder Irina Fursman. Both Fursman and her husband joined Maplewood Rotary during the pandemic, but their connection to White Bear Lake Rotary happened through a connection with a Rotarian who was working on a project in Russia. Fursman decided to join in on the project, which worked with Russian professionals, because of her connection with her family. Those family members currently live in Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014. Fursman’s background in community organization has helped form connections with Ukraine. She has facilitated exchanges between

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Area construction projects bridging the seasons After a recent string of days without precipitation and freezing temperatures, construction workers were spotted outside in the sunshine working on the exterior of a building at the new White Bear Lake Area High School campus, located just north of the district center and current middle school. The construction is among the various projects currently underway in the district. The weather roller coaster is expected to continue this week with spells of winter-like precipitation persisting up to the weekend.

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Mahtomedi’s Wild Bean under new ownership BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Oh, what to do after graduation? For one high school senior, the answer was to buy and run the local coffee shop. Maddie McMahon, until recently one of the “bean girls” at the Wild Bean Coffee Shop in Mahtomedi, finalized her purchase of her place of employment. She is also in the process of finishing up her senior year at Mahtomedi High School.

McMahon, who has lived in Mahtomedi since the age of 3, has always dreamed of following her father’s example of being a business owner. And during the past year, she realized that owning the coffee shop was a good fit for her. So, when the opportunity arose, she bought the Wild Bean from Holly Tinkham, who has faced life-altering medical issues. Forced by circumstances to give up her SEE WILD BEAN, PAGE 6A

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Birchwood missionaries Bob and Nancy Brydges are wrapping up their annual stay at the children’s school they helped found in Kenya. Nancy writes via email that it has been a “full” (almost) three months in the country. “We are often ‘full’ from eating traditional ugali and sukumaweeki, as well as eating at incredible restaurants,” she shared. “After eating, we often say, ‘I am so full,’ but Brydges Centre kids consume large plates of food and I have never heard one child say ‘I am so full.’” Millions of Kenyans are struggling to find food due to severe drought in the country, Nancy said. “The people here are pastoralists whose lives and livelihoods have been characterized by water-related violence,” she wrote. “The majority of cattle and goats on which they depend to make a living have died. They are ‘full’ of ‘deafening sounds of unending anguish as drought wreaks havoc,’ as reported in the Daily Nation.” Teen pregnancies is another rampant problem for which Nancy metaphorically used the word “full.” Hospitals in and around Nairobi have been “full” of teen girls having babies. With COVID and the closing of schools, it has been reported there are 30,000 teen pregnancies, she said. “These

girls are rejected by family as a rule and badly treated at school, if they can get into one. Several new ministries have popped up to help these girls. The other tragedy is that child trafficking is really big here.” Children come to the faith-based Brydges Centre (BC) near Nairobi with horrible stories of abuse, rape, mutilation, abandonment, slavery of marriage at 12 and hard labor, Nancy writes. The BC is one of hundreds of children’s homes in Kenya that take in orphaned and abandoned adolescents. “Some (homes) get shut down for not educating, feeding or clothing children, but the BC has always rated very high with government officials,” she added. There is a major shift taking place in Kenya for these homes, Nancy said, and the children face an uncertain future. “In the ‘no-logic zone,’ there are rumors that all children’s homes should be eliminated and the children sent back to their communities. Awful things happen to children when they are sent back,” Nancy stated. “Because of this, we have changed the name of Brydges Centre Children’s Home to Brydges Centre. We now emphasize the new school aspect of the BC, which will attract students from the community and de-emphasize the fact that we are indeed a children’s home and plan

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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST MEN’S CLUB OF ST. GENEVIEVE’S CHURCH FISH FRY When: 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 8 Where: St. John the Baptist, 14383 Forest Blvd. N., Hugo Details: Cod, potatoes, french fries, coleslaw, mac-n-cheese, rolls, cookies, and beverages. Dine-in or takeout. Adults $13; Seniors (60 & Older) $11; Juniors (6-12) $9; Child (5 & Under) free. Free drawings for bikes and raffle. Contact: 651-429-7937

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When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 10 Where: Lakeshore Players Theatre, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Cross-pollination of folk, country, pop, mysticism, rock and show tunes of the 60’s performed by Lori Dokken, Jennifer Grimm, James A. Rocco and Erin Schwab. Tickets $35. Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org

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37TH ANNUAL WEDDING SHOW

When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, April 10 Where: Best Western Plus, 4940 Highway 61, White Bear Lake Details: Vendors, door prizes, food samplings and more. Shop the extensive collection of $10 donated wedding dresses. Brides free, guests $5; tickets can be purchased online. Contact: 651-407-1200 or presspubs.com

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When: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, April 14 Where: Online Details: Learn to bounce back from last year’s drought. “Organic Bob” will discuss turf damage repair, soil health, low-water seed mixes, and more. Free. Contact: vlawmo.org/events/droughtrecovery-your-lawn

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When: 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, April 15 Where: White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 East County Road F Details: Afternoon of playing Bingo with friends. $5; advance registration required. Contact: 651-653-3121

When and Where: Good Friday, April 15. Noon at Church of St. Peter, 2600 Margaret St., North St. Paul; 3:30 p.m. at St. Jude of the Lake Church, 700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi; 7 p.m. at Presentation Church, 1725 Kennard St., Maplewood Details: The Servants of the Cross group re-enacts the Passion of Jesus Christ. YouTube presentation avaialble for those unable to attend in person. Free-will offering welcomed. Contact: servantsofthecrossmn.com

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When: 7 p.m. Friday, April 15; 2 & 7 p.m. Saturday, April 16 Where: Lakeshore Players Theatre, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Local students perform a new production of Romeo and Juliet. Tickets $7-$15. Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org

VADNAIS HEIGHTS FOOD PROGRAM

When: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 16 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Road F Details: Distribution of food to any family in need and considered low income. May register day of event. Contact: 612-245-9259 or cityvadnaisheights.com/foodshelf

REPAIRS, RENOVATIONS & STAGING VS. SELLING YOUR HOME AS-IS When: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, April 21 Where: White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 East County Road F Details: Free class for seniors; registration required. Contact: 651-653-3121

EARTH DAY AT FRANCONIA

When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, April 22 Where: Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St. Croix Trail Details: Celebrate Earth Day by volunteering to help clean up the grounds at the park. Lunch and guided tour provided. Contact: franconia.org

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When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, April 22 Where: White Bear Area Senior Center, 2484 East County Road F Details: Free class for seniors; registration required. Contact: 651-653-3121

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS

When: 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, April 22 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Food truck, yard games, activities and music. Helps support community education scholarships. Contact: 651-407-2018 or communityed. mahtomedi.k12.mn.us

When: 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, April 18 Where: Lakeshore Players Theatre, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Reading of the play “My Brother’s Gift”, adapted by Claudia Haas from the writings of Eva Geiringer Schloss, a Holocaust survivor, memoirist, and the stepdaughter of Otto Frank. Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org

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When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 Where: Bellaire Beach Park, 2499 South Shore Blvd., White Bear Lake Details: Hike paved streets, sidewalks, and the trail through Hidden Hollow Park, approx. 3 miles. Contact: stpaulhike.com

When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 23 Where: Community Park, 641 East County Road F Details: Vadnais Heights residents can clean out garages, basements and yards. See disposal fees for items online. Proof of residency required. Contact: cityvadnaisheights.com/ cleanup When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 23 Where: Mahtomedi Middle School Details: Hands-on workshops, activities for all ages, and information stations. Prescription drop-off, and Recyclery will be collecting used bikes. Recycling event in green lot. Contact: communityed.mahtomedi. k12.mn.us

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hen people ask me what I do for a living I tell them I am a mom and a journalist. Being a parent is the hardest job I’ll ever have, but also so rewarding at the same time. Being a journalist in today’s world can be tough at times because of social media and the “public journalists” who write their opinions as facts. That’s how rumors can start and also can end up in a Facebook war on the subject. I know people who have gone to “Facebook jail” for their postings on Facebook. Don’t worry, these people I know were only in jail for 30 days or so and were allowed to begin posting their thoughts once again, hopefully with a lesson learned. Being a reporter for a community newspaper is a privilege. The paper is for our readers to learn about their own specific community and what is going on around them. When you Noelle’s open our papers, you can see what’s going on in your schools, what crimes Notes are being committed in your city, and Noelle Olson maybe meet an outstanding volunteer or person who is making a difference in the community. What we do as journalists does matter. A few years ago, I wrote a story about automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in police cars that deputies can use for emergency medical calls. An AED is a medical device designed to analyze the heart rhythm and deliver an electric shock to victims of ventricular fibrillation to restore the heart rhythm to normal. Ventricular fibrillation is the uncoordinated heart rhythm most often responsible for sudden cardiac arrest. The sheriff’s office didn’t have enough of these AED’s to have in every squad car. After someone read the story, they gave an anonymous donation to the sheriff’s office to make sure that every squad car had an AED. Most of the reporters I know have one thing in common – curiosity. Since I’ve been a reporter, I have learned a lot about how city government works and I’ve seen strong communities in action. I’ve met so many people who truly care about their community and the people who live there. We also cover school boards, city council and township meetings and work to maintain a trusting relationship with our readers, law enforcement and government officials. Twice a year we ask that you invest in the local newspaper with a subscription. On the front page of this newspaper there is a QR code that will take you right to the subscription page on our website. We need the support of the community with subscriptions to keep experienced, professionally-trained journalists writing the local news and information. This information is critical today and for generations to come. It is important to all of us. It is important now, and will be increasingly so in the years to come. In all of our publications, readers partner with us by sharing news tips, photos, story ideas and event information. We continue to welcome your ideas, photos and story leads. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without your help. Digital technology and smartphones with high resolution allow our readers to send in instant high-quality pictures, which we truly appreciate. Please continue to share these events, from sporting events to your neighborhood activities. It may be something happening in your child’s classroom that’s worthy of a report. It may be what’s taking place in your church, mission trips, youth activities, etc. Keep it coming. As Press Publisher Emeritus Gene Johnson wrote, “We’ll record history together.” Noelle Olson is the editor of the Shoreview Press. She can be reached at 651-407-1229 or shoreviewnews@ presspubs.com.

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Mississippi is beating us at reading?

ississippi is beating Minnesota in all areas of reading, according to nationsreportcard.gov. You read that right. Mississippi. The state that is the butt of everyone’s education jokes. How did we get here? How did we fall so far? Over the years parents have shared heartbreaking stories about their children’s lack of progress in reading or the failed recognition of their child’s dyslexia. Educators have been equally frustrated because they haven’t had the tools to do what they love to do – teach kids to read. For years, Mississippi Legislator faced similar challenges, but Lingo they figured out the answer. By Roger working closely Chamberlain with parents, we learned how Mississippi has made such strong reading progress with all kids. They did several things, but first and foremost they had the courage and maturity to recognize there was a serious problem. Then the people of Mississippi got to work. First, the teachers needed help. They discovered that many teachers had never been taught how to teach kids to read. So Mississippi required teachers to take Language Essentials for

Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) training. This program trains teachers on the science of reading and the most effective ways to teach kids to read. Second, Mississippi changed teacher licensing requirements. Now in order to get a teaching license in Mississippi, teachers must first learn the science of reading. Minnesota is grappling with those same issues. Third-grade reading proficiency has been flat or declined every year since 2013. It is currently at only 60%. We’ve recognized the problem, now we need to fix it. Mississippi has shown us the path to success. That is what we have been working on. We brought together parents and educators to get us back on track. After years of discussion and overcoming obstacles, parents and educators got something that they asked for and the kids desperately needed: funding for the LETRS program that saved Mississippi. Last year I authored, and the governor signed, a grant for teachers to receive LETRS training through professional development. That is a major victory for literacy. The teachers love it because it works. They have seen significant success. It is a process of teaching that works for all struggling readers and those with Dyslexia. The largest school district in the state, Anoka-Hennepin, has offered the training for their teachers. Teachers who have used this material have seen dramatic success. Bethel College in Roseville and Bethany

in Mankato have recognized the problem and changed their teacher prep curriculum. The other question is why were so many teachers unprepared? Why didn’t the college coursework include this critical training? We are looking into that. More to come. Nothing in education is more important than getting kids to read well by third grade. This year our focus is on literacy, 100 percent. I am working to secure full funding for the LETRS program so all K-5 teachers can get this training. We have also asked for policy changes that will reduce unnecessary work for teachers and provide additional support at regional centers across the state. Parents and educators can achieve amazing results by working together. We’ve seen it firsthand. I have no doubt this effort will dramatically change the outcomes for students in Minnesota. When that happens, everything else will improve along with it. Mental health and behavioral problems will decrease, more kids will graduate prepared for whatever path they choose, and, in the long run, fewer people will end up in prison. Reading is freedom. Reading is opportunity. Reading is hope. Nothing is more important than fixing this problem. Sen. Roger Chamberlain, (38, R), can be reached at 651-2961253, sen.roger.chamberlain@ senate.mn or 95 University Ave. W, Minnesota Senate Bldg. Room 3225, St. Paul, MN 55155

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Racehorses over babies

Just read Ami Wazlawik’s "Advocating for our community" piece from the March 23 White Bear Press. So she’s sponsoring a bill for old racehorses. Apparently old racehorses are more important to Rep. Wazlawik than the millions of babies that have been aborted since 1973. Ami Wazlawik has done nothing to stop abortion since she’s been in office. Thank God, Ami, we have you to look after the horses instead of the unborn babies. I can’t wait until you’re out of office.

you to set aside for income in retirement. So now when they give you YOUR money back, they tax it. Fast-forward to today, as one of the arguments about not taxing Social Security once again is teed up that it will only benefit the wealthy. Well, don’t look over your shoulder, as when it comes to defining the wealthy, be very afraid: a one day we will all be wealthy. Contact your legislators and encourage them not to continue taxing our Social Security … it’s your money.

legislation to circumvent the laws of nature. Switching to surface water is too costly. Give the big consumers some cover. Say that there won’t be any water left for hospitals, gas stations and grocery stores. I didn’t know that they get their water from different pipes. The better option is to encourage real changes to sustain the planet. We have many incentives to save energy. Why aren’t there big incentives to save water? Would we act differently if we had an app on our phone that reports daily consumption? That might be easy with the new water meters. Should my water bill tell me how I compare to my “most efficient neighbors”? I don’t have the answers, but think that we’re not having the right discussion here. There is too little incentive to conserve.

programs. Government can’t do everything for us. Most of the time when they do things it’s not very successful, let alone being accountable.” What sweeping hogwash. Not only am I not “giving up” my independence, as Johnson suggests, I cherish more freedom than I have ever experienced in my 75-year-old life. I have control over my own female body, I don’t have to wear pink, I can play professional basketball if I want to, and I can opine openly about anything without fear of censorship. Johnson must be older than I in spirit, because he is concerned about dollar stores’ branding and whines about the cost of hamburgers. He refers to government as “they.” He must have forgotten that he is a part of our government, as so eloquently spoken by Abraham Lincoln, “government of the people, by the people and for the people.” Surely he must remember Eisenhower’s administration that built interstate highways, and the implementation of Medicare under Johnson where, according to the Kaiser Family Foundations, states that Medicare administrative costs are only about 2 percent of operating expenditures, whereas defenders of the insurance industry estimate administrative costs as 17 percent of revenue. What about Social Security, our national parks, and individual rights? And, so slow to come, the recent law to abolish lynching? I’m guessing Johnson didn’t die of COVID while somehow managing to ignore how our societal structure has improved thanks to government-funded vaccinations and scientific research. He probably also wears a seat belt and had immunizations to get him into and safely through school — all examples of successful, accountable actions. I respectfully suggest that opinion writers pick one topic, do some research, read about history and then explain a thoughtful viewpoint with nuance and accuracy.

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We best all be afraid when our tax law writers purport to rearrange tax law to make the wealthy pay their share. There was a time in history that Social Security was a sacred lamb that was never taxable or to be taxed. That was up until about 1983, with bipartisan support. Up until President Reagan, Social Security income would be taxable only to those “wealthy” taxpayers who in retirement had incomes of over $25,000 single or $32,000 joint. They would pay income tax on up to half of the portion of their Social Security income over those amounts. Nearly 40 years ago, those with these income thresholds were considered wealthy. However, the cash cow the IRS is reaping today is two-fold. First, those income thresholds have never been adjusted for inflation and today should be in the neighborhood of $72,000 single and $91,000 joint. Not exactly wealthy, but perhaps more realistic. The second reality is in the early 1980’s IRA’s and 401K’s were in their infancy, as were any withdrawals. Now, 40 years later, this retirement cash flow that is now all taxable has pushed virtually every taxpayer’s Social Security income into the taxable arena. Today, under current law, up to 85% of Social Security is typically taxed as ordinary income. The real philosophical discussion should be whether Social Security should be taxed at all. Your Social Security check is simply giving you back the money government requires

She can’t understand why humans aren’t able to live on 700 pounds (55 gallons) of water per day per person. Water is a limited resource, and the lake is our not-so-responsive fuel gauge. Do we really need to take a 20-minute shower or flush the toilet 40 times every day? Explain that to someone who walks miles to fill a water jug for the day. On a scale of “we don’t have enough,” is it more important to irrigate the golf course, ballfield, or cornfield? We have smart switches on our air conditioning; would it make sense to restrict irrigation on hot, windy days? Should we require ethanol in fuels if it takes 3 gallons of water to process 2 acres of corn into one gallon of ethanol? That doesn’t count the aforementioned irrigation or other environmental costs related to farming. I can brush my teeth at the campsite using a cup of water. Why do I let the faucet run at home? If it takes 30 seconds to get hot water in the bathroom, why don’t we fund (or require) smart hot water recirculation retrofits? It can take 60 gallons of fresh water to regenerate a water softener. That goes straight to the sewer. Many softeners regenerate based on a timer, not demand. Do you really need soft water in the garden? In the toilet? While on vacation? Yes, there have been some relatively easy per-capita reductions realized. Celebrate the 20% reduction. My point is that there are many more opportunities to reduce water consumption. The easy response to the DNR’s restrictions is to pass resolutions that support bipartisan

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AAA’s report (March 16, White Bear Press) stated premium gas provides no added benefit. The exhaust from older cars and motorcycles, diesel trucks and pickup trucks stinks so bad, it passes through the N-95 respiratory mask! 90-92 octane burns cleaner and is used in lawnmowers, etc. What are your lungs worth? The Purple Line electric buses should start out using small buses and take surveys to see how many riders will use them, how often and when.

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I rarely read opinion pieces because they usually lack the space and eloquence to address complex issues. Gene Johnson’s rambling enunciation in the White Bear Press (March 30) made me wish I had not wasted my time on it. I disagree with Johnson’s premise that “Americans are giving up their independence by expecting the government to do more. As a result it takes more money to cover the

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business, Tinkham gave her loyal employees first crack at buying the Wild Bean. “Holly really wanted the shop to go to one of us,” McMahon said. McMahon is keeping the rest of the bean team on. Long, time employees, Marais Lerach and Mira Dawn, will still be behind the counter mixing cappuccinos, preparing breakfast burritos and asking customers what their plans are for the rest of the day. “All the girls are very excited, and I’ve gotten lots of support from them,” McMahon said. “All three of us have the same ideas.” McMahon said she has a lot of plans for the Wild Bean. “I’m going to fix up the back patio and make it more inviting to people,” she said. McMahon also plans to expand the menu and add more drink options. On her first day running the establishment, a new fresh fruit mango smoothie had already appeared on the menu, and so had hot paninis. After her retirement from scoring goals for the Mahtomedi girls hockey team, one of McMahon’s new goals for the Wild Bean includes getting more involved with the community. Her teammates will stay on to help make that happen. “I’ve known Maddie since fifth grade,” Lerach said. “I know she’s going to do well – I believe in her.” Loretta Harding is a contributing writer for Press Publications. She can be reached at news@presspubs. com or 651-407-1200.

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Bear Boating back for 2022 Bear Boating is again gearing up to offer complimentary boating trips on White Bear Lake in 2022. The nonprofit group is working on updating safety protocols and COVID plans to make each trip a fun and safe experience for guests and crew. It will continue to monitor federal and state guidance and adjust accordingly. Bear Boating has been operating since 2015 and serves seniors (ages 60+), active-duty military, veterans and disabled individuals from June through August. In 2022, up to eight guests per trip will be scheduled, with up to three trips daily, Monday through Friday. The organization is also looking for volunteer captains and crew. Returning crew can take online training. New volunteers are required to take an in-person training session. Three dates and times are offered: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 17; or 9 to 11 a.m. or noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21. The May 17 session will be held at Fairfield Inn & Suites, 1125 East County Road E, Vadnais Heights. The May 21 training will be held at Boatworks Commons Community Room, 4495 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake. For questions and to RSVP, email trips@ bearboating.org. The popular excursions were experienced by 1,600 guests in 2019, thanks to 16 volunteer captains and 65 crew members who made 151 trips. In 2021, safety protocols limited each trip to no more than six guests, half the normal number. The 12 volunteer captains and 31 crew completed 85 trips with about 450 guests. The boat did not launch in 2020. Due to the pandemic, Bear Boating canceled its annual fundraiser in 2020, 2021 and

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2022. Board members are grateful to sponsors and ticketholders who chose to donate their contributions even though it was canceled. They are looking for other opportunities to raise funds to support Bear Boating expenses. Donations may be made online through the website www. bearboating.org. Updates will also be posted online on the upcoming season. For additional information on sponsorships, volunteering and scheduling trips, contact President Dave Ryan at trips@ bearboating.org. Submitted

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THE CLERK’S CORNER – Greetings from the Township! In case you hadn’t noticed, water conservation & management has been in the headlines of late, in particular the management of shared resources such as White Bear Lake. In the spirit of this preservation & responsible management, the Township will be WHITE BEAR entering into a partnership with VLAWMO in what is called a Biochar project. WhatPRESS does this entail? Biochar is a charcoal-like substance that’s made by burning organic material such as crop residues & forestry & has been found in research studies to be effective at retaining bacteria in stormwater improving water quality. The Township’s Whitaker pond has been chosen as a pilot program & will go a long way in providing us with solutions to better water quality in the region. For more information on these types of projects, go to VLAWMO’s website at www.vlawmo.org. Happy spring!

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A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. ARE YOU MOVING INTO OR OUT OF THE TOWNSHIP? Here are a few things to remember: If Moving In - Contact us to change the utility billing account information. We will need to know what name or names you would like on your utility bill, a contact phone number & an email address. If Moving Out - we need to know your closing or move out date & a forwarding address to send your final bill to. If you would like more information, please visit our website at www.whitebeartownship.org or call us at 651.747.2754. YARD WASTE PICK-UP Republic Services will begin yard waste pick-up the week of April 18th. RAMSEY COUNTY YARD WASTE SITE The Ramsey County yard waste sites are no longer accepting dirt or sod due to the threat of jumping worms. Call Ramsey County at 651.633.EASY(3279) for disposal options.

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AT HOME GUIDE FOR ENERGY & WATER SAVINGS 2nd in a Series, Heating & Cooling – Did you know that more than half of your utility bill goes to heating & cooling your home. By knowing how to manage these systems you can reduce your bill without risking comfort or convenience. Here are Some No Cost Heating & Cooling Solutions: • Vacuum/wipe down vents & registers • Keep curtains & furniture away from vents & registers • Close doors to unoccupied rooms • Control solar heating. In summer, close curtains during the day; in winter, open the curtains during day • Use ceiling fans to optimize heating & cooling. In summer turn fan on counterclockwise in winter clockwise • While on extended leave dial the thermostat up to 85o in the summer & dial down to 55o in the winter. Low-Cost Fixes: • Replace inefficient windows & seal any cracks in frames • Clean out ventilation ducts & seal any leaks • Replace furnace/boilers more than 15 years old with Energy Star models.

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THE CLERK’S CORNER Greetings from the Township! In case you hadn’t noticed, water conservation & management has been in the headlines of late, in particular the management of shared resources such as White Bear Lake. In the spirit of this preservation & responsible management, the Township will be entering into a partnership with VLAWMO in what is called a Biochar project. What does this entail? Biochar is a charcoal-like substance that’s made by burning organic material such as crop residues & forestry & has been found in research studies to be effective at retaining bacteria in storm water improving water quality. The Township’s Whitaker pond has been chosen as a pilot program & will go a long way in providing us with solutions to better water quality in the region. For more information on these types of projects, go to VLAWMO’s website at www.vlawmo.org. Happy spring!

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American and Ukrainian students and professionals over the last couple of years. “Now we’re redirecting our effort to relief in Ukraine. A lot of the students who first made connections in the U.S. are in their mid-20s now, and we want to provide opportunities for the younger generation,” Fursman said. Fursman wants Global Synergy Group to be a lifeline for those staying behind in Ukraine. Global Synergy Group sent $80,000 to Ukraine and transfers money on a daily basis so Ukrainians can have immediate access to the funds. “People ask why not do something bigger, like a GoFundMe, but it’s because we need that immediate transfer. We’re strictly using a PayPal version of a fundraiser so we can get those fast transfers to people,” she noted. Funds raised by Global Synergy Group are going to help children and the elderly evacuate Ukraine and to provide food for families. But there are other immediate needs. “Medication is a huge need right now. There is not enough supply right now. Hospitals and pharmacies are the first places to be bombed, so there isn’t access to what is available,” said Fursman. Global Synergy Group has a network of volunteers that has been working to get supplies to those in need. Fursman reported that $10,000 in aid was given to an underground operation in Russianoccupied Kherson to bring food and medication to Ukrainians. Another critical part of Global Synergy Group’s mission is to help Ukrainian refugees recover economically. Fursman hopes that the labor shortage in Minnesota could lead to the hiring of refugees by large companies, which would provide the financial stability those families need. Individuals can help Ukrainians by providing financial and/or moral support. Just $20 can purchase food to sustain a family of three for a week, according to Fursman. Moral support can come from normalizing conversations about the war in Ukraine and sharing accurate information about the situation. “We can focus on helping Ukraine save their country. We can do that through conversations and how we show up in our own community matters,” said Fursman. “When I think of community, I don’t think of roads or places, I think of people. It’s the social fabric. Now is a time we really want to be with them.” Staff Writer Corinne Stremmel can be reached by calling 651-407-1226 or emailing lowdownnews@presspubs.com.

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

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• A St. Paul man, 34, was arrested for DWI at 3:11 a.m. March 21 in the area of County Road E and I-35E after deputies on patrol found him passed out in a vehicle at that intersection. • A resident in the 3400 block of Payne Avenue reported check forgery March 21 after an outgoing check was stolen from the mailbox, washed and written out to another person. However, the victim’s bank refused to cash the check. • On March 21, the Walmart store in the 800 block of County Road E reported an unknown female for concealing shoplifted clothing in her purse and leaving the premises in a vehicle at a high rate of speed. Later that evening, a male was reported for leaving the store with a cart full of unpaid merchandise.

When confronted by management, he abandoned the loaded cart and left the area in a silver Mazda. • A White Bear Lake man reported mismatched license plates March 21 in the 3400 block of Rice Street after he noticed that the front plate on his vehicle was not his and the rear plate was missing altogether. The complainant said he thought the plate exchange occurred while his vehicle was parked earlier at the Vadnais Heights Fresh Thyme. The front plate was determined to have been stolen out of White Bear Lake. • A catalytic converter was reported stolen overnight March 21-22 from a 2007 Toyota Tundra parked in an employee lot in the 1200 block of Willow Lake Blvd. • A St. Paul man reported his wallet stolen March 22 from a locker room at TCO Sports Center in the 1400 block of County Road E. A credit card was then used fraudulently at the Vadnais Heights Walmart. The next

day, another St. Paul man reported his wallet stolen from the men’s locker room, and his credit cards used at the Vadnais Heights Walmart and Maplewood Walgreen’s. • The catalytic converter of a 2016 Kia Soul was reported cut overnight March 22-23 while it was parked in an apartment lot in the 1000 block of County Road D. • A vehicle title was reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle rummaged through overnight March 22-23 in the 1000 block of County Road D. • White Bear Lake Mitsubishi in the 3400 block of Highway 61 reported a new vehicle stolen on March 3 and recovered March 23 undamaged with the keys inside in Plymouth by Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office deputies. After the vehicle was entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database on March 21, it was soon found and towed to an impound lot for processing. • A Hugo man, 24, was

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:

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• Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies at 12:28 a.m. March 17 conducted a traffic stop for speeding in the area of Dellwood Avenue and Peninsula Road.

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• Deputies conducted a traffic stop March 13 in the 10000 block of 75th Street for speeding 73 mph in a 55 mph zone. • A suspicious male riding a bicycle at 11:09 a.m. March 15 in the 8000 block of Jewel Avenue N. turned out to be just an ordinary biker looking for the Gateway Trail path in an attempt to cycle back to his home in Stillwater. Deputies confirmed the biker’s status by conducting a computer check and finding no crimes he committed or warrants out on him. After deputies cleared the biker with the complainant, the complainant told them he still needed to go home and check around the property to make sure nothing was missing or out of place. • A gravely injured deer was reported March 16 stuck on a pond in the 9000 block of Jamaca Avenue N. Deputies

“trespassed” from the Vadnais Heights Kwik Trip in the 3200 block of Highway 61 at 7:34 a.m. March 23 for disorderly conduct. • A White Bear Township woman reported a purse stolen from the front seat of her auto at 8:26 a.m. March 23 after she had dropped children off at a daycare center in the 3600 block of Talmage Circle. Two cellphones have been entered into the NCIC. It was unknown at the time of the report whether any credit cards had been used. • A Coon Rapids man reported a wallet stolen from the center console of his unlocked vehicle March 23 while it was parked at a job site in the 400 block of Mario Drive. Attempts to use one of his credit cards at the Vadnais Heights Walmart were unsuccessful. • Criminal damage from a failed attempt to steal a 2003 Toyota 4Runner was reported March 23 at a townhouse in the 1300 block of County Road D after thieves smashed the driver’s

side rear window, punched the ignition and tried to pull wires through the dash.

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• A resident in the 5900 block of Bayberry Drive on March 21 reported the phone lines to the residence cut. • Seven guns, a television, tools and a computer were reported stolen March 21 from a residence in the 5800 block of Portland Avenue. The scene was processed for DNA evidence after the complainant suggested a possible suspect. The case is currently under investigation. • The executor of a deceased relative’s estate in the 5900 block of Hobe Lane on March 21 reported suspicious financial transactions. • Cub Foods in the 1000 block of Meadowlands Drive on March 23 reported $120 worth of six prepackaged steak filets stolen. A Keep Our Kops Safe (KOPS) alert was issued for the vehicle in which the suspect fled.

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• Possible online exploitation of a juvenile was reported March 10 on Stillwater Road. A possible internet crime against another juvenile was reported March 11 on Hallam Curve. • A motorist was cited for seat belt violation March 11 in the 1000 block of Wildwood Road after being pulled over for no headlights. • A Woodland Drive resident on March 13 reported a stolen license plate. • Deputies issued a citation for driving after revocation at 3:22 a.m. March 14 following a traffic stop in the area of Warner Avenue N. and Stillwater Road. • A Wildwood Road resident reported a handicapped parking sticker stolen March 14 after being contacted by Elk River police about the sticker they had recovered. • Theft was reported March 14 on Ledgestone Drive. • A suspicious van parked in an East Avenue parking lot at 12:55 a.m. March 16 turned out to belong to an aide employed by a resident of the building. Deputies advised the subject she could not sleep in the van at that location. • A Hickory Street resident reported a student who refused to go to school March 16.

Body found near White Bear Lake Sam’s Club An investigation is ongoing after a body was found Monday, March 28, near Sam’s Club in White Bear Lake. Captain Dale Hager said that there is no threat to the public after the body of a middle-aged man was found between I-694 and the Sam’s Club parking lot. The cause of death has not been determined, and the police are working with the medical examiner to identify the man. Foul play is not expected, and authorities are still collecting information at this time. Gas drive-offs on the rise Multiple gas drive-offs were reported at a gas station in the 1800 block of County Road F E. March 30. In follow-up calls to the White Bear Police Department and the business, the Press learned that while drive-offs have always been fairly common at gas stations, there has been an increase in reported occurrences in recent weeks. Speculation is that with the high price of gas, more people are filling up their tanks and leaving without paying.

Drunk driver charged with being 4 times over the limit WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP— Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a White Bear Township man, 26, at 10:50 p.m. March 24, after they found him inside a vehicle nestled among the trees in the area of County Road J and Otter Lake Road. On contact with the driver, deputies noticed the driver’s state of impairment that was not consistent with accident trauma resulting from a close encounter with multiple trees. Deputies set about proving their theories by administering standard field sobriety tests and came up with a blood alcohol content for the driver of 0.32. As blood alcohol content still increases within two hours of drinking, deputies took the driver in and administered more tests at the law enforcement center. There, the subject did surpass the fourtimes-over-the-limit milestone just after midnight with a reading of 0.34. The subject faces a maximum one year in prison and/or a maximum $3,000 fine for third-degree DWI. That sentence could be doubled if he is also convicted of third-degree alcohol-concentration within two hours of arrest.

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WHITE BEAR POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • Officers responded to a complaint from a business in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road March 24 that an RV was being stored in their lot. • A resident in the 2200 block of Floral Drive was notified March 24 that her Social Security number was compromised. No known loss. • A vehicle was stolen in the 1600 block of Buerkle Road March 24. • A purse was stolen by a male suspect in the 2000 block of County Road E March 24. • Theft was reported in the 3100 block of McKnight Road March 25.

• Officers responded to a dispute in the 3500 block of Midland Avenue March 25. • A vehicle was stolen during a burglary of an unoccupied dwelling in the 1400 block of Birch Lake Blvd. March 25. No suspect information. • A Brooklyn Park man was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop in the area of County Road E and Hoffman Road March 26. • Officers responded to a domestic incident in the 2400 block of Gisella Blvd. March 26. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 4600 block of White Bear Parkway March 26. • A catalytic converter was stolen in the 4800 block of

White Bear Parkway March 26. The suspect vehicle was identified. • Officers helped a citizen recover a lost cell phone in the 2300 block of Elm Drive March 26. • Items were stolen from a car parked in an unsecured garage in the 1100 block of Bay Cove March 26. • Tools and merchandise were stolen in the burglary of a business in the 1200 block of Gun Club Road March 27. • Officers mediated a dispute between a couple in the 4000 block of Bellaire Avenue March 28. • Theft was reported in the 4900 block of Division Avenue March 28.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS Nominate a ‘Volunteer of the Year’ Every year, White Bear Events recognizes a Volunteer of the Year during Manitou Days. The award is given annually to someone who demonstrates exceptional service in the White Bear Lake area. The recipient will be someone whose involvement significantly impacts the community and/or the organization(s) in which she or he is involved. Nominations will be accepted through April 15. The recipient will highlighted in the Manitou Days tab in the White Bear Press and at the parade. To learn more about the award and to submit a nomination, go to manitoudays.com/volunteer. Have breakfast, support Solid Ground Learn about the work of Solid Ground, a local nonprofit that provides services to prevent and end homelessness for children and families in suburban Ramsey and Washington counties, at an upcoming community event. The “Every Family Needs A Home Breakfast” is a one-hour breakfast that will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, at Jimmy’s Event Center in Vadnais Heights. The in-person event is free to attend and will include a time for networking, a personal testimonial from a program participant and an opportunity to support Solid Ground financially. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. The event will also be livestreamed on Solid Ground’s website. For more information and to register, visit solidgroundmn.org/every-familyneeds-a-home-fundraiser. County announces summer road construction projects Ramsey County has announced the list of road construction and

• A vehicle was stolen in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road March 28. • Theft was reported in the 4600 block of Bald Eagle Avenue March 28. • A white cargo van was stolen from a business in the 1700 block of County Road F March 29. • A report of a suspicious occupied vehicle in the 1900 block of Eugene Street March 29 led to the arrest of a 47-year-old St. Paul man for felony possession of a stolen vehicle after the van he was in was found to have been stolen in a burglary in Eagan. It contained $30,000 worth of stolen computer equipment. The man also had on him two license plate screws and a

flathead screwdriver drill bit. • A catalytic converter was stolen in the 2200 block of Fifth Street March 29. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road March 29. • A catalytic converter was stolen in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue March 29. • A resident in the 20 block of Summit Farm Lane, Gem Lake, was arrested for interference with a 911 call. • Officers responded to a noise disturbance in the 4700 block of Centerville Road March 30. • Officers responded to a disturbance in the 3300 block of McKnight Road March 30. • A residential burglary was reported in the 1800 block of Clarence Street March 30.

POLITICAL BRIEF maintenance projects its public works department will lead this summer. Locally, projects include: • South Shore Boulevard trail and road redesign. South Shore Boulevard will be reconstructed from White Bear Avenue to County Road F to add a 1.5-mile multiuse trail along the roadway as part of the Lake Links Trail network. The trail will connect White Bear Avenue in White Bear Lake to East County Line Road in White Bear Township. The new design includes a two-way road with trail from White Bear Avenue to McKnight Road, and a one-way road with trail from McKnight Road to County Road F. • Hugo Road Resurfacing. The surface layer on Hugo Road between Park Avenue and County Road J in White Bear Township will be removed and replaced with new, smooth pavement. The project will also create standardized lanes throughout the project area. For project updates including detours and timelines, and interactive maps, visit ramseycounty.us/roadwork. Subscriptions for project updates via email and text message are also available. Severe Weather Awareness Week During the week of April 4 through 8, the Department of Public Safety and the National Weather Service will promote weather safety and emergency preparedness information. Each day of the week will highlight different weather safety topics. This week is a good time for families, communities, schools and local businesses to review and talk about emergency weather plans. For more information, visit www.dps.mn.gov.

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Minnesota House passes bill to support retired racehorses The Minnesota House of Representatives passed legislation authored by Rep. Ami Wazlawik (DFL – White Bear Township) to support retired racehorses after their racing careers are over. The bill passed with a vote of 101 to 30. “This Old Horse: Phoenix Farm and other nonprofit organizations provide care and useful work for retired racehorses,” said Rep. Wazlawik. “There is excess revenue in the Breeders’ Fund that can be used to support these organizations and the animals they serve. The bipartisan legislation we passed today will help many horses live full and productive lives instead of being slaughtered

once their racing careers are over.” The bill will allocate approximately $184,000 from Minnesota’s Breeders’ Fund in 2023. The Breeders’ Fund, which is primarily supported by fees assessed on wagers at racetracks and card clubs, is used to promote horse breeding in Minnesota. Thanks to a significant increase in sports wagering during the COVID-19 pandemic, the fund now has more money than it can spend. Under this legislation, excess revenue from the Breeders’ Fund will help provide food, veterinary care and other necessities to retired racehorses. Funds will also be used to retrain the animals so they can serve as therapy horses, police horses and more.

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OBITUARIES Age 75 of Hugo. Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa and Brother, passed away on March 26, 2022. Preceded in death by son, Mark; parents, Henry and Anita; brother, Roger. Survived by loving wife of 53 years, Julie; sons, Mike (Kim), Greg (Jeni); grandchildren, Jennifer (Tommy), Joe, Nikkole, Alex, Alison, Kevin; great-grandchildren, Riley, Jackson, Brooks, Lina; sister, Barbara Barbato; mother-in-law, Mary Handrahan; the Handrahan family; nieces, nephews other relatives & friends. Denny was a member of the Painters Local 61 Union for 50 years. He was a proud member of the Hugo Lions and was very active within the Hugo community. Denny was also a proud veteran and member of the Hugo American Legion. Above all, he loved and cared for his family. A celebration of Denny’s life was held on Sunday, April 3 at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake.

Washington County Attorney passes away at 66 Pete Orput, Washington County Attorney, passed away April 3 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was 66 years old. “The people who live and work in Washington County lost more than a county attorney,” said Brent Wartner, first assistant county attorney. “They lost a champion of public safety, a guardian, a fierce advocate for justice– and a dedicated public servant.” Orput was first elected Washington County Attorney in 2010. He was re-elected in 2014 and 2018. He previously announced his plans to retire once his current term ended at the end of the year. Orput enlisted in the U.S. Marine

Corps in 1973. After his discharge as a lance corporal in 1976, he used the GI Bill to earn a teaching degree from the University of Minnesota. He went on to teach high school history in Minneapolis before pursuing a career in the legal profession. After graduating from William Mitchell College of Law, Orput served as an assistant county attorney for Mille Lacs, Carver, Hennepin and Dakota counties. He also taught political science as an adjunct professor at St. Mary’s University. Orput is survived by his wife, Tami, six children and six grandchildren. The county board will provide information on the process related to the county attorney position at a future date.

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School board: Schedule changes, budgets, and ballfields Secondary students in the Mahtomedi district can expect to see a schedule shake-up in school years to come. During February and March, the Secondary Schedule Design Team conducted its first round of feedback sessions with families, staff and students to discuss the first draft of secondary schedule designs. The design team developed a first draft of four schedule options (two for Mahtomedi Middle School and two for Mahtomedi High School). The schedule options are presented in two rounds to feedback groups. During the feedback sessions, stakeholders learn about the redesign process and review the four schedule options. Focus group participants are asked to share strengths, concerns and areas of improvement. The second round of sessions will be held April 19 and 21. Families and secondary staff will receive emails soon regarding the second round of feedback. The design team will use this feedback to make refinements to present to the board later this spring. As part of the district’s mission, board members frequently visit with legislators to advocate on issues important to education and to seek education’s portion of the budget pie. At present, the state has a $9.2 billion budget surplus. The district has four focus areas to take up with legislators in St. Paul during 2022: pupil funding, special education, instructional hours and accountability from technology vendors. The district would like to see legislators provide an increase in the basic funding formula allowance by

3% per year and index the formula to keep up with inflation. The district also seeks an increase in the state portion of special education funding. Mahtomedi’s subsidy for special education in fiscal year 2019 was $3.7 million. The district supports giving school boards the flexibility to expand the definition of instructional hours to include learning experiences beyond classroom seat time, such as internships or video broadcasting, to be overseen by a qualified teacher. The district also supports provisions to hold technology vendors to high standards of ensuring privacy in data security, monitor how students use technology in schools and clarify technical language to better allow teachers to use digital tools. Construction on safety improvements at the baseball fields will begin in mid-July and be completed in October, after the board unanimously (4-0; Board Members Lucy Payne and Kevin Donovan were absent) approved the contract with Peterson Companies for work on the project. In accepting the Peterson bid of $341,815, the district also rejected bid alternates 1-3. Alternate 1 would have reduced the backstop netting from 40 feet to 30 feet; Alternate 2 would have added a concrete backstop wall; and Alternate 3 would have finished the backstop with a chain link fence. The cost estimate for the project was $350,000. At its Jan. 27 meeting, the board authorized advertisements for bids, and the bids came in on March 8. The principal engineer from Bolton & Menk Inc. said his firm worked with Peterson

Companies on several projects and trusted its ability to complete the project in a timely manner and on budget. The consulting firm subsequently recommended that the board accept the bid. In any case, Peterson was low bidder for the project. The district’s financial compliance levels were made more secure after the board conducted the second reading of Policy 790 – Post Issuance Debt Compliance Policy. School district auditors recommended the board approve this policy to ensure that the district is in compliance with federal reporting and disclosure requirements as it relates to district debt, Superintendent Barb Duffrin said. The district has $2,119.73 more spare cash to spend on vital education necessities, following the board’s acceptance of donations from the past month. Students enjoyed a busy month of February, said Toluwalase Akintola, student representative. At Wildwood Elementary School, first grade students conducted scientific observations. Second grade students heard a speaker on the subject of Down syndrome and learned how to be supportive classmates and friends. Students and staff wore colorful and mismatched socks to raise awareness of Down syndrome. STEM students collected road salt to prevent it from going into the wetlands. At O.H. Anderson, students played beach bingo to win prizes and earned “tickets” for fun privileges by reading books and displaying good behavior.

At the middle school, students formed an open mind club, welcoming all students to join and have conversations. Seventh and eighth grade families are getting ready for an April trip to Washington, D.C. At the high school, a student feedback group studied the second redesign of secondary schedules. “It’s a good time to understand where the school is going and to have the student perspective considered,” Akintola said. The COVID-19 mask mandate redesign has been going smoothly at the high school, she said. “I haven’t heard any negativity or disrespect from students, whether for wearing masks or not wearing masks,” she said. “It’s not a big deal either way; it’s been pretty good at that domain.” Akintola relayed a few after-school team highlights from Athletic Director Aaron Forsythe. The Mahtomedi High School Real World Design Team took first and second place in the state design challenge; the math team earned third place at the Class AA state tournament; the gymnastics team earned sixth place at the state tournament; and the boys’ hockey team earned third place at the state tournament, where Ben Dardis won the Frank Brimsek Award as the best goalie in the state. The board next meets at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 28, in the District Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Loretta B. Harding is a contributing writer for Press Publications. She can be reached at news@presspubs.com or 651-407-1200.

PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES 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 certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: ProvocaTeach 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 2136 Ford Pkwy #5130 Saint Paul, MN 55116 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. Noah Scott Goldman 787 The Alameda Unit 626 San Jose, CA 95126-3667 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: March 11, 2022 Signed: Noah Scott Goldman Published two times in the White Bear Press on April 6 and 13, 2022.

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NOTICE OF HEARING TO VACATE EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY IN THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Notice is Hereby Given, that the Town Board of Supervisors of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, will meet at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road, in said Town on Monday, April 18, 2022 @ 7:00 p.m. to consider a petition of a majority of owners of affected property to vacate excess right-ofway in the Town of White Bear, which affects the following properties: 5339 West Bald Eagle Boulevard and to hear and pass upon objections and recommendations, if any, and to conduct any and all business incident thereto, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 368.01, Subd. 25. Given under my hand this 21st day of March, 2022. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PATRICK CHRISTOPHERSON, Clerk-Treasurer Published two times in the White Bear Press, March 30 and April 6, 2022.

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A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE TITLE AND SUMMARY APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-3-2055 A REDISTRICTING ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the City of White Bear Lake City Council may, pursuant to Ordinance No. 83-6-666, adopt a title and summary of a proposed ordinance to be published in lieu of lengthy entire ordinances, and WHEREAS, in addition to adopting a title and ordinance summary, the City Council shall direct the City Clerk to: 1. Have available for inspection during regular office hours a copy of the entire ordinance. 2. Post a copy of the entire ordinance at the Public Library and on the website. 3. Receive an affidavit of publication of the title and summary from the official newspaper. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of White Bear Lake City Council hereby adopts the aforementioned title and summary for approved Ordinance No. 21-12-2055 as listed below: A REDISTRICTING ORDINANCE As a result of updated 2020 Census population data, this ordinance establishes the City’s ward and precinct boundaries to more equitably balance populations among Wards. The Boatworks Commons population of 117 was moved from Ward 2 to Ward 1 and a population of 93 residents within a twoblock area between Spruce Place & Dorothy Avenue and between McKnight Road & Howard Avenue was moved from Ward 5 to Ward 4. Due to changes in the state legislature, Ward 3 now contains only one precinct. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of White Bear Lake City Council hereby directs the City Clerk to provide the inspection and publication requirements as listed above. The foregoing resolution, offered by Councilmember Edberg and supported by Councilmember Walsh, was carried unanimously on March 22, 2022. Dan Louismet, Mayor ATTEST: Kara Coustry, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on April 6, 2022.

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LEGAL NOTICE BIDS WANTED BIDS DUE: 10:00 A.M., APRIL 13TH, 2022 Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received, publicly opened, and read aloud by representatives of the Town of White Bear, Minnesota, in the Administration Conference Room of the Town Administrative Offices, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110, in said Township at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, for furnishing all work and materials for the construction of Replacement Playground at Polar Lakes Park, Town Project PW-B-22-02: REPLACEMENT PLAYGROUND AT POLAR LAKES PARK Unless otherwise specifically indicated under the item description of the legal advertisement, all bids shall be subject to the following: No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of thirty-five (35) days after opening of bids. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities, and award bid in the best interest of the Town. Bidding documents, including proposal forms, specifications, plans, etc., may be obtained from: Mailed Pick-up Administrative Offices Administrative Offices WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP 1281 Hammond Road 1281 Hammond Road White Bear Township, MN 55110 White Bear Township, MN 55110 Proposals must be placed in a sealed envelope marked “BID FOR REPLACEMENT PLAYGROUND AT POLAR LAKES PARK” and addressed to the Town Clerk/Treasurer, White Bear Township, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110. Bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a cash deposit, a Bid Bond or certified check payable to the White Bear Township in the amount of at least 5% of the Base Bid amount. Patrick Christopherson, Town Clerk/Treasurer Published two times in the White Bear Press on March 30 and April 6, 2022.

MINUTES FEBRUARY 24, 2022 A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held February 24, 2022, beginning at 7:00 PM. CALL TO ORDER-Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Stacey Stout. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE-Present; Paul Donna; Kevin Donovan; Julie McGraw; Lucy Payne; Kelly Reagan; Stacey Stout and Superintendent Barb Duffrin, ex-officio. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA- Payne moved, Donovan seconded, approval of the agenda. Carried 6-0. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA- Payne moved, McGraw seconded, approval of the consent agenda. Carried 6-0. ACTION ITEMS-Approval of Donations/Grants from November/December 2021 Totaling $3255.00. Payne motioned, McGraw seconded, approval of donations totaling $3255.00. Approval of the Annual Compliance and the Agreement of the American Indian Parent Advisory Council (AIPAC) to Issue a Vote of Concurrence. Jennifer Reichel, Director of Teaching and Learning and co-chair Jordan Hawkinson spoke about the purpose of AIPAC and how these members review the educational offerings to American Indian Students. If they vote that the district meets those requirement’s then a resolution of concurrence is approved. If they do not agree that the district meets the needs to American Indian students, they vote and have a resolution of nonconcurrence. On February 16, 2022 the AIPAC voted on concurrence. Donovan motioned, McGraw seconded; approval of the Annual Compliance and the Agreement of the AIPAC to issue a Vote of Concurrence. Carried 6-0. Approval of the Resolution for the Sale of LTFM Bonds. Jeff Press, Director of Finance and Operations and Matt Hammer, Municipal Advisors, from Elhers asked for the approval of the bid at 2.025 %. These proceeds will fund the O.H. Anderson Elementary project. Matt Hammer summarized that the lowest bidder was Northland Securities from Minneapolis, MN, the bonds should be closed around March 17, 2022 and then the district can spend the proceeds. Donna motioned, Donovan seconded; approval of the Resolution for the sale of LTFM Bonds. Carried 6-0. Approval of 2021-2022 Budget Revisions. Jeff Priess, Director of Finance and Operations, asked the school board to approve the budget revisions for 2021- 2022. Changes include the updated General Education Aid to 2.45% with the basic formula at $6,728 and ADM at $3,210 totaling $92,040. COVID dollars was the biggest change at $564,819 for a Budget Revision of $479,262. Payne motioned, Reagan seconded; approval of the 2021-2022 Budget Revisions. Carried 6-0. Approval of 2nd Quarter Financial Report. Approval of 2nd Quarter Financial Report. Jeff Priess, Director of Finance and Operations, presented to the school board the 2nd quarter financial report for approval. Priess explained that 95% of the time is spent on staff salaries and wages. The variance in staffing numbers shown is due to staff that we were unable to hire due to COVID. Projected fund balance of $869,000 at 4.9% will be used for Maintenance Department allocation, textbook funds and fund 20 Deficit Elimination. Donovan motioned, McGraw seconded; approval of the 2nd Quarter Financial Report. Carried 6-0. Donovan motioned, McGraw seconded; approval of the 2nd Quarter Financial Report. Carried 6-0. ADJOURNMENT- McGraw motioned, Donna seconded; meeting adjourned. Carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m. Submitted by: Kelly Reagan, Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www. mahtomedi.k12.mn.us. Published one time in the White Bear Press on April 6, 2022.

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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 4/20/2022 at 10:00 am. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Ashley Robinson; Janis L Crary; Kim Bray. 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 30 and April 6, 2022.

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FINANCIAL PLANNING Proofreading recommended prior to filing taxes

It’s that time of year. Yes, the final day for filing your 2021 taxes is approaching. Normally, the deadline is April 15, but you get an extra weekend due to the Easter Holiday (Good Friday). This year, you have until Monday, April 18, to file. Today, we’re showing you the top tax filing mistakes and how to avoid them — a part of the Federal Income Tax Guide. The clear message is to steer clear of the following errors, thus avoiding penalties: 1. This may seem to be a simple task; that is, making sure your name, Social Security number, and filing status are correct and your financial information is on the right line. Proofread carefully and check for typos. 2. Report financial info exactly as it’s reported to the IRS on W-2, 1099 and K-1 forms. 3. Check to see if the standard deduction is better for you than itemizing deductions. 4. Take every write-off to which you are entitled.

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5. Be careful how you tell the IRS how you want your refund or amount you may owe handled, so your payment is properly credited to you. The Federal Tax Guide also lists several mistakes, many similar to those previously listed, to avoid, including: 1-3. Blowing the basics, which is similar to No.1 above. Make sure all names of dependents are spelled correctly and are on the correct line. 4. Itemizing might cost you money, but the comparison to the standard deduction shouldn’t be overlooked. 5. You should be fearful of listing write-offs. By meeting tax law requirements for a deduction, it’s wise to take it. Remember, though, that a home office deduction is only for those who are self-employed. 6. Make sure to know the guidelines regarding health coverage. 7. While checking for typos, make sure you have brackets rather than a minus sign to indicate a negative number (IRS computers only recognize the brackets.) 8. To get a faster refund, providing your bank info (account and routing numbers) will get it directly deposited. 9. The bottom line: Make sure you keep a copy of your tax return and have proof of filing.

Also, become a proofreader and scrutinize your tax forms. Mistakes can be costly. One accountant, who asked not to be identified, said he had his own Social Security number wrong on his tax return. TurboTax says that, according to the IRS, the error rate for paper returns was 21% in 2017. The rate for errors was less than 1% for e-filled returns. The suggestion, whether it be your own doing or that of an accountant, is “Take human error out of the equation and e-file whenever possible.” If you make a mistake, IRS software usually catches those errors and would send you a notice explaining the error and letting you know that your refund has changed or that you owe more money. Thus, resolving math errors is quite simple, but can delay the return. By having an accountant or using your own software such as TurboTax, you can ensure that most errors are caught before your return is sent to the IRS. “You get an immediate confirmation from the IRS when you pay online,” said White Bear Lake’s Elizabeth Bystrom, a CPA who pointed to two areas where she has seen the most mistakes made.

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“The first,” she said, “is math errors, because it’s easy to transpose numbers. The second one I see a lot of is forgetting about a form. Those are the two easiest (mistakes) to make.” Bystrom also offers this suggestion: “Look at last year’s return to make sure you have included everything in this year’s taxes that you included last year.” And so it goes — the annual tax return. “Paying taxes is hard,” Bystrom notes on her website. “But we try to make it easier for you.”

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Coach — Craig Nasvik

Coach — Colleen Cameron

Coach — Steven Henry

Assistants — Kayla Borglund, Sam Stang, Jon Reigstad

Assistant — Kassie Bartness

Assistants — Aaron Turner, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Cory Hazzard

Last year — 7th in conference, 3rd in section Captains —Lauren Schmid, Kristina Pratt

Captains — Shanyn Furlong, Quinn Denne, Jaeda Jensen

Returning starters — Schmid (senior); Pratt (junior); Gianna McLeod (senior); Ivory Drusch (sophomore)

Returning starters — Furlong (senior, defense) Quinn Denne (sophomore, defense); Beverly Peterson (sophomore, mid); Jaeda Jensen (sophomore, attack)

In the mix — several competing for varsity spots this year

In the mix — Senior: Jenna Newpower (defense); sophomores: Zoe Timmons (center); Julie Hendrickson (attack); Mesa McElmury (goalie); Bella Kuyava (attack)

Last year — 6-3 conference, 10-6 overall

Coach says — “The team is enthusiastic and should work through the season to get better each time we hit the course, and be at our best come tournament time.” SCHEDULE Monday, April 11 — conference at Prestwick Tuesday, April 12 — conference at Tanners Brook Monday, April 18 — Invitational at Keller Tuesday, April 19 — conference at Highland National Thursday, April 21 — conference at River Oaks Monday, April 25 — conference at North Oaks Wednesday, April 27 — conference at Gross National Thursday, April 28 — conference at Les Bolstad Monday, May 2 — conference at White Bear Yacht Club Thursday, May 12 — conference at Eagle Valley Monday, May 16 — conference at Midland Hills Thursday, May 19 — conference at Oak Glen Wednesday, May 25 — Invitational at Oak Glen

Last year — 4-14 conference, 4-18 overall Captains — Derrick Smith, Jack Setterlund, Aiden Welch Returning starters — Smith (senior, pitcher/ infield); Setterlund (junior, shortstop/pitcher); Welch (junior, outfield/pitcher) In the mix — Tim Boncher (junior catcher); Noah Jacka (junior pitcher)

Fast facts — Jensen (33 goals) and Peterson were all-conference last year

Fast facts — Smith is a top prospect, committed to North Carolina State University.

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Coach says — “We have a young team with a solid core of juniors mixed in with a very talented group of freshman that will be competing right away for starting varsity time, led by Derrick Smith. Team speed, defense and pitching will be very solid this year.”

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SCHEDULE Monday, April 4 — Forest Lake Wednesday, April 13 — at Stillwater Friday, April 15 — Woodbury Monday, April 18 — at Park, Cottage Grove Wednesday, April 20 — Roseville Friday, April 22 — at Irondale Saturday, April 23 — Blaine Monday, April 25 — Cretin-Derham Hall Wednesday, April 27 — at Mounds View Friday, April 29 — East Ridge Monday, May 2 — at Forest Lake Wednesday, May 4 — Stillwater Friday, May 6 — at Woodbury Monday, May 9 — Park, Cottage Grove Wednesday, May 11 — at Roseville Friday, May 13 — Irondale Saturday, May 14 — at Duluth Denfeld Monday, May 16 — at Cretin-Derham Hall Wednesday, May 18 — Mounds View Friday, May 20 — at East Ridge

Coach — Brianna Seibel Assistants — John Weisbrod (pole vault); Abby Furlong (hurdles); Dan Rossiter (throws); Hannah Hensley (jumps); Melissa Gacek (distance); Jenna Powers; Seibel is sprints coach Last year — 5th in conference Captains — Ore Olusi (senior); Grace Squires (senior); Aveline McCabe (junior); Katelyn Porter (junior) Returning letter winners — Seniors: Maggie Blanding, Ore Olusi, Riley Robovsky, Grace Squires; juniors: Aveline McCabe, Maia Nebo, Meg Peterson, Katelyn Porter, Lily Schneider, Nola Hipkins; sophomores: Temitope Adebisi, Ally Mattson, Keira Windish; freshmen: Grace Bailey, Alyssa Hamlin Fast facts — Returning all-conference/state qualifiers are Bailey, Hamlin, Porter, and Olusi

SCHEDULE Friday, April 1 — Invitational at U of Minnesota Thursday, April 7 — Invitational at East Ridge Tuesday, April 12 — Invitational at Roseville Tuesday, April 19 — Invitational at Mounds View Friday, April 29 — Hamline Elite Meet Saturday, April 30 — Invitational at Eden Prairie Friday, May 6 — Invitational at Wayzata Tuesday, May 10 — section true-team at Stillwater Thursday, May 12 — Invitational at Roseville Friday, May 20 — state true-team at Stillwater Tuesday, May 24 — conference at Park, Cottage Grove Thursday, May 26 — conference at Park, Cottage Grove Tuesday, May 31 — section at Stillwater Thursday, June 2 — section at Stillwater

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BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE TRACK // BOYS

Coach — Craig Nasvik

Coach — Tom Paulson

Assistants — Matt Stang, Mark Misgen, Matt St. Martin

Assistants — Doug Hicks (100-400); Dan Kovacich (800-3200); Jon Pratt (throws); Robert Anderson (high jump); Dan Oyekunle (hurdles); John Weisbrod (pole vault); Gary Wilson (volunteer); Paulson coaches long/triple jump

Last year — 2nd in section, 3rd in conference Captains — Camden O’Malley, Ryan Jamieson Returning starters — O’Malley (junior); Jamieson (junior); Cal Healy (junior); Will Peterson (junior)

BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE LACROSSE // BOYS Coach — Brandon Husak Last year — 2-7 conference, 4-9 overall

Last year — 4th in conference, 2nd in section Captains — Gavin Rogers, AJ Perron, Ernie Mattson, Nick Svir, Eli Ebbert

In the mix — Nolan Roed (sophomore); Jack Stanius (freshman); Isaiah Berry (junior); Josh Hoover (senior); Anders Samec (junior); Jimmy Frattalone (sophomore) Fast facts — O’Malley was section champion in 2021 and has qualified for state twice; O’Malley and Jamieson were all-conference Coach says — “We have a good nucleus back from the team that finished tied for the section title (and lost on a tiebreaker) so our expectations for this spring are high. We hope to compete for a conference title and look to compete for the section.”

Returning letter winners —Seniors: Rogers (long/triple jump, 100200); Perron (hurdles, high/triple jump); Mattson (400-3200); Svir (throws); Ebbert (100-400); Hoffman (1600-300); juniors: Jontay Vaulx (100-400, triple jump); Bennett Gilson (long/triple/high jump, hurdles); Seth Olson (100-200. Long/high jump); Tolu Oyekunle (200, hurdles); Imeleyo Stanton (throws); sophomore: Luke Williams (800-3200) In the mix — Juniors: Jack Misgen (400); Vatel Henderson (triple/ high jump)

SCHEDULE Monday, April 11 —Invitational at Troy Burne Monday, April 18 — Invitational at Oak Glen Wednesday, April 20 — conference at River Oaks Monday, April 25 — conference at Stillwater CC Tuesday, April 26 — Invitational at StoneRidge Monday, May 2 — conference at Midland Hills Wednesday, May 4 — Invitational at Troy Burne Thursday, May 5 — Invitational at White Eagle Monday, May 9 — conference at Forest Hills Monday, May 16 — conference at Eagle Valley Monday, May 23 — conference at Troy Burne Wednesday, May 25 — Invitational at Oak Glen

Fast facts — State qualifiers in 2021 were Mattson (6th in the 800); Perron, Rogers; all-conference were Rogers, Perron, Mattson, Svir, Vaulx, Olson, Oyekunle Coach says —“I expect to have a very strong team this spring. Many quality athletes in many different events.” SCHEDULE Saturday, April 2 — Invitational at U of Minnesota Friday, April 8 — Invitational at Minnesota-Mankato Wednesday, April 13 — Invitational at White Bear Lake Friday, April 22 — Invitational at Stillwater Friday, April 29 — Hamline Elite Meet Saturday, April 30 — Invitational at White Bear Lake Friday, May 6 — Invitational at Wayzata Tuesday, May 10 — section true-team at Eagan Thursday, May 12 — Invitational at Roseville Friday, May 20 — state true-team at Stillwater Tuesday, May 24 — conference at Park, Cottage Grove Thursday, May 26 — conference at Park, Cottage Grove Tuesday, May 31 — section at Stillwater Thursday, June 2 — section at Stillwater

BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE TENNIS // BOYS Coach — Paul Kolenich Assistants — Josh Nelson, Akin Falade Last year — 9-7 overall

BEARS // WHITE BEAR LAKE SOFTBALL // GIRLS Coach — Kaity Wightman Assistants — Nick DeVet, Jill Levity, Mary Hildestad, Joey Simon Last year— 14-4 conference, 17-7 overall Captains — Jordyn Meyer, Addie Bachmeier Returning starters — Meyer (senior, 3rd base); Bachmeier (senior, outfield); Chloe Barber (senior, pitcher); Heidi Barber (sophomore, catcher); Annika Olsen (junior, outfield) In the mix — Juniors: Autumn Lind, Abby Taylor, Clara Griebel, Steph Larson; freshman: Maddy Belisle Fast facts — Chloe Barber hit .431 with 11 homers last year and pitched four no-hitters. Meyer hit .419 (four homers); Heidi Barber .312 and Olsen .304.

Captains —Isaac Theissen, Brock Moor

SCHEDULE Monday, April 4 — at Stillwater Wednesday, April 6 — Mounds View Friday, April 8 — at Cretin-Derham Hall Monday, April 11 — at East Ridge Wednesday, April 13 — Roseville Monday, April 18 — Irondale Wednesday, April 20 — Forest Lake Friday, April 22 — at Park, Cottage Grove Monday, April 25 — Woodbury Wednesday, April 27 — Stillwater Friday, April 29 — at Mounds View Monday, May 2 — Cretin-Derham Hall Wednesday, May 4 — East Ridge Friday, May 6 — at Roseville Monday, May 9 — Blaine Wednesday, May 11 —at Irondale Thursday, May 12 — at Forest Lake Monday, May 16 — Park, Cottage Grove Wednesday, May 18 — at Woodbury Thursday, May 19 — Maple Grove

Returning starters —Will Fleming (freshman, 1-singles); Moor (junior, 1-doubles); Theissen (senior, 2-doubles); Travis Domschot (junior, 2-doubles) In the mix — Derrick Thomas (junior, singles) Coach says — “Go Bears!” SCHEDULE Tuesday, April 5 — Mounds Park Academy Thursday, April 14 — Irondale Tuesday, April 19 — at Forest Lake Wednesday, April 20 — Cretin-Derham Hall Thursday, April 21 — at St. Paul Central Tuesday, April 26 — at Stillwater Thursday, April 28 — Mounds View Tuesday, May 3 — at East Ridge Thursday, May 5 — Roseville Tuesday, May 10 — at Woodbury Thursday, May 12 — Park

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Coach — Tim Gormley

Coach — Jim Driscoll

Coach — Robert Garry

Assistants — Pat Bogie, Emma Heimerl

Assistants — Jodie Tester, Tony Madeline

Last year — 8-4 conference, 12-12 overall, 2nd in section

Last year — 2nd place in conference

Assistants — John Arlandson, Mark Dornfeld, Judd Sather Last year — State Class 3A champions, 20-5 overall, 11-4 conference

Captains — Seniors Makayla Fischer, Anna Holst, Paige Newcomb and Jackie Ong

Captains — Seniors: Erin Noel, Olivia Van Hout, Claire Wirka

Captains — all the seniors

Returning letter winners — Fischer (senior); Holst (senior); Newcomb (senior); Ong (senior); Eden Adams (senior); Zoie Centers (senior); Alexa Kozlak (senior); Nkowba Ngunu (senior); Anna Thompson (senior); Sarah Brings (junior); Greta Liner (junior); Julianna Nyberg (junior); Erin Steinman (junior); Anna Mosley (sophomore); Ella Prose (sophomore); Sophie Shores (sophomore) Kaili Malvey (freshman).

Returning starters — Emily Lopez (senior P); Chloe Bromeland (senior P); Lilian Johnson (senior C); Claire Wirka (senior 1B); Erin Noel (senior 2B); Wendy Wahren (junior 3B); Allison Kosel (senior OF); Olivia Van Hout (sr OF); Cadence Kurr (sr OF); Victoria Nelson (sophomore Utility) In the mix — Elizabeth Dupey (sophomore P); Malia Erickson (freshman P-IF) Fast facts — Returning all-conference players are Lopez and Van Hout. Van Hout hit .531 with 21 runs and 12 RBI’s. Honorable mentions were Noel, Wirka, Nelson Coach says — “Mahtomedi is fortunate to be led by a great group of seniors who have been together for many years. Looking forward to watching them play in their final high school season. I know they will leave a great legacy. The younger players should feel very honored to be able to compete alongside them.”

Returning starters — Seniors: Ethan Loss (outfield); Jordan Hull (outfield); Billy Arlandson (infield); Kai Sather (infield); sophomore: Josh Donna (shortstop) In the mix — Seniors: Roan Appert (catcher); Dom McCollough (pitcher); Owen Affolter (outfield); Perry Johnson (outfield); Quinn Walek (infield)

In the mix —Tolu Akintola (senior); Lily Anderson (senior); Cambelle Waldspurger (senior); Abbey Bush (junior); Lauren Bierman (sophomore); Olivia Carlson (sophomore); Zoey Hauer (sophomore); Gabi Fox (freshman); Ella Niehaus (freshman); Olivia Thiele (freshman).

Fast facts —Loss and Hull were all-conference last year; Loss was all-state tournament Coach says — “Many unknowns. No idea about pitching. Very good people who are willing to work for their success.”

Facts — Returning all-conference athletes are Adams, Centers, Fischer, Holst, Ngunu, Ong, Brings, Steinman, Malvey; Ong and Malvey were state qualifiers Coach says — “Goals are to win conference, and with three classes this year, we hope to qualify more people to the state meet. We will have quality athletes in every event and should do quite well.”

SCHEDULE Wednesday, April 6 — at St. Agnes Thursday, April 7 — Simley Friday, April 8 — at Hopkins Monday, April 11 — Edina Tuesday, April 12 —at North St. Paul Thursday, April 14 — at Two Rivers Monday, April 18 — at Benilde-St. Margaret’s Tuesday, April 19 — at South St. Paul Thursday, April 21 — Tartan Tuesday, April 26 — Hill-Murray Thursday, April 28 — at Hastings Friday, April 29 — at Andover Monday, May 2 — Simley Tuesday, May 3 — Visitation Wednesday, May 4 — North St. Paul Friday, May 6 — Two Rivers Monday, May 9 — South St. Paul Wednesday, May 11 — at Tartan Friday, May 13 — at Hill-Murray Monday, May 16 — Hastings Monday, May 23 — start of sections

SCHEDULE Tuesday, April 5 — home triangular Thursday, April 14 — conference relays at Hastings Thursday, April 21 — Mahtomedi Invitational Thursday, April 28 — conference at St. Thomas Academy Thursday, May 5 — at Hill-Murray Tuesday, May 10 — true-team section at Forest Lake Saturday, May 21 — Invitational at St. Francis Tuesday, May 24 — conference at Two Rivers Thursday, May 25 — conference at Two Rivers Tuesday, May 31 — section at St. Anthony Thursday, June 2 — section at St. Anthony

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Coach — Isaac Fordyce

Coach — Aaron Freer

Fast facts — Kole McKeown (senior) was conference champ in 300H and 2nd in 110H and triple jump last year. Jonah McCormick was also all-conference, in hurdles

Assistants — David Wald, Kevin Aufderhar Last year — 19-6, conference and section champs Captains — Dylan Pham, Sam Rathmanner, Jack Allaben

SCHEDULE Tuesday, April 5 — home triangular Thursday, April 14 — conference relays at Hastings Thursday, April 21 — Mahtomedi Invitational Thursday, April 28 — conference at St. Thomas Academy Saturday, April 30 — Invitational at White Bear Lake Thursday, May 5 — at Hill-Murray Tuesday, May 10 — true-team section at Forest Lake Saturday, May 21 — Invitational at St. Francis Tuesday, May 24 — conference at Two Rivers Thursday, May 25 — conference at Two Rivers Tuesday, May 31 — section at St. Anthony Thursday, June 2 — section at St. Anthony

Returning starters — Junior: Pham (junior); sophomores: Will Lieberman, Rathmanner, Allaben; freshman: Brandon Pham Fast facts — Dylan and Brandon Pham placed third in doubles at the state tournament. Zephyrs lost to Rochester Century 4-3 at state SCHEDULE Tuesday, April 5 — Simley Thursday, April 7 — at Hastings Saturday, April 9 — Eagan tournament Tuesday, April 12 — at Hill-Murray Thursday, April 14 — South St. Paul Tuesday, April 19 — Edina Thursday, April 21 — St. Thomas Academy Friday, April 22 — Rochester Mayo Saturday, April 23 — Duluth East, Rochester Century, home Tuesday, April 26 — at Two Rivers Thursday, April 28 — at Tartan Saturday, April 30 — Edina tournament Tuesday, May 3 — North St. Paul Wednesday, May 4 — at Stillwater Saturday, May 14 — at Duluth East (also Minnetonka)

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ZEPHYRS // MAHTOMEDI GOLF // GIRLS

ZEPHYRS // MAHTOMEDI GOLF // BOYS

Coach — Ann Burns

Coach — Matt Huss

Coach — Jeff Poeschl

Assistants — Angela Boreen, Sabrina Seidl

Assistants — Janine Nelson, Mariah Adams

Assistant —Keith Newman

Last year — 4-1 conference, 9-5 overall

Last year — 3rd in conference, 2nd in section

Captains — Lily Chuhel, McKenna Cunnington, Kylee Pehrson

Captains — Abbey Johnson, Maggie McCarty

Last year —Placed 7th in state tournament, won section, placed 2nd in conference Captains — Carter Irvine, Daniel Gabrio

Returning starters — Johnson (senior); McCarty (junior); Lexi McGrane (8th grade)

Returning starters — Cunnington (junior, mid); Evi Cegielski (sophomore, defense) Fast facts — Cunnington is the only one of top five scorers returning; she had 21 goals and 10 assists Coach says — “Great turnout this year with many new players! The coaches and captains are looking forward to the start of the season and building a strong team.”

In the mix — Hannah Meslow (sophomore); Reese Mitchell (freshman); Molly Moffitt (freshman); Lily Carlson (8th); Reagan Juhl (7th); Georgia Olsen (7th) Fast facts — 34 players in the program (highest ever). Two returning state tournament participants: Lexi McGrane and Maggie McCarty. Coach says — “We have 34 eager golfers in our program stretching from grades 7-12. The program is developing a strong tradition of a next player-up mentality. Older players have done a great job of mentoring younger players to represent the program well. Young players are contributing in both varsity and junior varsity roles right alongside established veterans. Our program is a very team oriented group in a sport that often feels very individual.” cleardot.gif

SCHEDULE Thursday, April 14 — at East Ridge Saturday, April 23 — at Blake Tuesday, April 26 — Roseville Saturday, April 30 — Woodbury Tuesday, May 3 — Two Rivers Friday, May 6 — at Hastings Monday, May 9 — Cretin-Derham Hall Tuesday, May 10 —Tartan/North Friday, May 13 — Simley Tuesday, May 17 — at Hill-Murray Friday, May 20 — at White Bear Lake Saturday, May 21 — at Hermantown Tuesday, May 24 — at Forest Lake

SCHEDULE Monday, April 11 -- vs Hill-Murray at Oak Glen Monday, April 18 — Invitational at Keller Tuesday, April 19 — vs So. St. Paul at Oak Glen Thursday, April 21 — conference at Hidden Creek Wednesday, April 27 — mid-conference tourney at Oak Marsh Wednesday, May 4 — Invitational at Forest Lake Thursday, May 5 — vs Hastings at Hidden Greens Monday, May 9 — Two Rivers Wednesday, May 11 — conference at Manitou Ridge Wednesday, May 18 — vs. North, Tartan at Manitou Ridge Thursday, May 19 — vs Simley at Inverwood Tuesday, May 24 — conference finals at Highland National

Returning starters — Seniors: Irvine, Gabrio; freshmen: Jacob Wilson, Riley McGrane, Thomas Meader In the mix — Seniors: Joey Heinsch, Luke Yee Yick, Gavin Greeder; juniors: Ethan Splett, Micah Schmidt Fast facts — The Zephyrs made their first state appearance since 2010 last year New coach — Jeff Poeschl, longtime Zephyr hockey coach, takes over as golf coach with Paul McGibbon retiring after last season. Poeschl has been the JV coach. Coach says — “Wilson and McGrane were No. 1 and 2 as eighthgraders last year. They will get plenty of help this season from fellow ninth-grader Thomas Meader and captains Irvine and Gabrio. Expectations are high for the Zephyrs as we enter into a tough Metro East schedule and look to defend the Section 4 crown.” SCHEDULE Monday, April 11 — Invitational at Hudson, WI Monday, April 18 — Invitational at White Bear Yacht Club Tuesday, April 19 — conference at Southview Thursday, April 21 — conference at Oneka Ridge Monday, April 25 — conference at Hastings Wednesday, April 27 — mid-conference at Oak Glen Monday, May 2 — Invitational at Hastings Tuesday, May 3 — conference at Keller Wednesday, May 4 — Invitational at Troy Burne Thursday, May 5 — Invitational at White Eagle Tuesday May 10 — conference at Oneka Ridge Thursday, May 12 — conference at Manitou Ridge Tuesday, May 17 — Invitational at Oneka Ridge Thursday, May 19 — Invitational at Inverwood Wednesday, May 25 — conference championships at River Oaks Wednesday, June 1 — section at Bunker Hills Friday, June 3 — section at Bunker Hills

ZEPHYRS // MAHTOMEDI LACROSSE // BOYS Coach — Mike Narow Assistants — Jared Johnson, Ryan Pilla and Quinn Lemke Last year — 4-1 conference, 10-6 overall Captains — Caden Donahue, Owen Knapp, Dominic Rohrer, Jack Myhre Last year — 4-1 conference, 10-6 overall Fast facts — Top returning scorers are Knapp (senior, 22 goals, 14 assists); Jackson Johnson (junior, 15-10); and Oskar Magnusson (freshman 9-15); Starting goalie Caden Donahue (senior) returns

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Xanthea-Simon Carlson is an incredible scholar. They have an impressive work ethic, attention to detail, and kindness toward others. They have earned an “A” grade in every class in every single quarter and semester of their middle and high school career despite taking the most rigorous AP and honors classes offered in all content areas. This has been achieved humbly and conscientiously. Not a solitary assignment goes without an attempt to go “above and beyond” their teachers’ expectations. Their intentional drive to improve sets them apart from similarly highachieving peers. They constantly display persistence, a positive attitude, and respect toward all.

Enjoy our Breakfast: Sunday’s 8:00AMYOU - 11:00AM CHOOSE!

Fish Fry for $1.00 off on Friday’s during Lent after 4PM. They can choose either beer battered and deep fried or cajun seasoned and broiled. Served with choice of potato, creamy coleslaw, lemon, and tartar sauce.

BEER BATTERED AND DEEP FRIED OR CAJUN SEASONED AND BROILED

SERVED WITH CHOICE OF POTATO, CREAMY COLESLAW, LEMON, AND TARTAR SAUCE. 80’S NIGHT 80’s Night Bingo Friday Night starts at 8:30 pm MEAT RAFFLE: Thursdays and Fridays at 4:30 M-F: 11am-Midnight Subject to change MON -FRI : 11AM - MIDNIGHT • SAT: 9AM - MIDNIGHT • SUN: 8AM - MIDNIGHT

WHITE BEAR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION PULL TABS

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