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False threats, real fear: Community deals with aftermath of racist messages BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER

they felt had not been adequately addressed. Police have stated the student does not pose a threat to the community. In one of its messages to parents, the district referred to the incident as a “hoax,” which caused confusion and upset among some families. It later issued an apology for the wording. “In no way do we want to minimize the impact that racism or racist acts has on students and families who have been marginalized throughout history and in

The district announced last week that the culprit behind a series of racist messages to students has been identified as a juvenile female student at White Bear Schools. The person responsible for the messages explained to investigators that the intent was to raise awareness of past racial incidents within the district that

White Bear Lake Area Schools,” read the email statement from Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak. The district stated that the behavior was a violation of school policies related to bullying and harassment, and that it will be pursuing disciplinary actions. This will include a recommendation of expulsion for the individual(s) involved with the social media posts. While the messages may have been empty threats, SEE WHITE BEAR SCHOOLS, PAGE 13

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Buckthorn removal Above: Shawn Gregory adds to a sizable pile of buckthorn trees while his mother Elaine offers treats to some of the Boy Scouts from Troop 494 who were helping remove the non-native, invasive species from an area near Moon Lake in White Bear Township last weekend. At left: Event organizer Mark Gregory drags a buckthorn tree he chopped down out from a wooded area. He made advance arrangements with White Bear Township officials, who agreed to pick up and dispose of the hundreds of harvested trees that the volunteers piled up near the trail.

ST. PAUL — Water Gremlin and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) have signed a stipulation agreement that resolves alleged hazardous waste and stormwater issues identified during previous inspections. The agreement, signed April 13 by company President Scott Schulz and MPCA Commissioner Laura Bishop, “continues to hold the company accountable for serious violations that put the environment and health of its workers and area residents at risk,” read a statement from Darin Broton, MPCA’s director of communications. “The enforcement agreement recognizes that Water Gremlin failed to take reasonable steps to prevent pollutants and hazardous waste from discharging into the environment.” The White Bear Township company is required to implement rigorous training and safeguards to prevent further contamination, as well as pay a $325,000 civil penalty. Noted in the agreement is Water Gremlin’s completion of 31 corrective actions regarding its handling and management of lead, lead-contaminated hazardous waste, TCE-contaminated hazardous waste, used oil and used oil-contaminated materials. SEE WATER GREMLIN, PAGE 13

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Ash trees’ time running out in city BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER

WHITE BEAR LAKE — Woe to the city’s ash trees. Without treatment, the trees are losing the fight against emerald ash borer (EAB). Rainbow Tree Care is strategizing with the city to stave off the invasive beetle and save healthy trees. In an update to City Council, EAB expert Jeff Hafner said he is “happy to report positive support from residents.” Some homeowners, however, haven’t made the decision whether to treat or remove their tree. “We know EAB is in the city. The trees are running out of time,” Hafner said, noting it takes about five years for the insect to kill a tree. Parks department foreman Andy Wietecki showed

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these trees are declining to a point of no return.” Councilman Doug Biehn wanted to know if treatments lose effectiveness over time. Hafner said the likelihood is low. “Insects aren’t likely to develop resistance to treatments,” he told council. “And the science of treatments is evolving. We are good to keep protecting trees.” Following the presentation, Mayor Jo Emerson pointed out that White Bear Lake has been an official “tree city,” for at least 25 years, “so we want to continue having trees in it.” Information on EAB and treatment can be found at www.rainbowtreecare.com. Hafner can be reached at 952-252-0596 or jhafner@rainbowtreecare.com. As a side note, council planned to discuss a dead and dying tree ordinance at an April 20 workshop.

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It did not take long for the Loon pair to find their way back to Len’s nest. The Geese and Muskrats quickly moved on, once the Loons claimed their territory. Two other pairs of Loons are actively scouting for nesting habitat. 2021 could be a looner year on White Bear Lake.

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Loon Chronicles VI: ‘Off to a great start’ The Loons on White Bear Lake are off to a great start this year! Within days of ice out, the Loons found their way back home and have been scoping out available nesting habitat all around the lake. Shortly after launching one of Len’s nests, we spotted the Loon pair that we have been following for years. Within a matter of days, they zeroed in on the nest where they had last year’s successful hatch. A few squatters, including some geese and ducks, attempted to claim the nest, but the Loon pair prevailed and officially reclaimed their nest last week. Loon Whisperer Anne Sundal, who can watch the nest from her kitchen window, has been providing daily updates, including courtship and mating progress. This morning, at the crack of dawn, we checked out the nest and found the pair swimming around the nest and teasing each other onto the nest, quietly hooting to each other the entire time. When they ﬁnished, the female positioned herself on the nest and the male stood sentry, a few feet away. We have witnessed many dress rehearsals in the past, but this just might be the real deal, this time. In any event, there still is plenty of time and the pair has been spared the stress of having to build their own nest. Shannon Whitaker has joined the Loon Whisperer crew and is working with us to establish another nesting location near her home. Shannon reports many loon sightings, but no nest activity yet. This is a new location, so it may take some time to attract another pair. Fortunately, the Loon population appears to be up this year, with at least two other pairs making the rounds. The Eagle population remains robust with hatchlings reported on Manitou Island. On one of our outings, we spotted three solo Eagles terrorizing Coots and ﬁshing. Thank you Eric Hegland, Brian Kraft, and Andy Tessier for helping us get the nests prepared and launched just in the nick of time. Stay tuned.

The $150,000 anonymous donation to restore the iconic gazebo isn't quite enough to cover project costs, but the city is chipping in the difference. A special committee appointed by the mayor in January figures the project will cost about $180,000. Ultimately, it was determined that the existing roof structure and upper columns could be saved and reused. The upper floor, railings, decorative panels and lower columns, however, as well as the stairway, require reconstruction. Instead of using wood, this time durable, maintenance-free materials such as aluminum, stainless steel and synthetics will be used. City Engineer Paul Kauppi briefed City Council on the restoration April 13, noting that only one contractor submitted a quote. That was Pelco Construction LLC, a local company that bid $167,400 for the job. Kauppi suggested the additional

$30,000 needed to cover architect fees and anticipated change orders come from the parks fund, as there are several projects expected to come in under budget. Council agreed, and the contract was awarded. Kauppi thanked fellow committee members Bryan Belisle, Sara Markoe Hanson, council liaison Dan Jones, city parks foreman Andy Wietecki and retired architect Brian Hanson for their work. Brian Hanson, he said, lives across the street from the gazebo and helped with its restoration 25 years ago. Jones too, said he "can't emphasize enough the city's thanks to the committee. Brian deserves special recognition for his hard work. This is an important icon to the community. I would have paid double to get it done." Completion is expected end of June in time for Manitou Days. Debra Neutkens

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iving in western Wisconsin for years we came to appreciate how close our communities were to the roots of Earth Day. Gaylord Nelson, a United States Senator from Clear Lake, Wisconsin founded Earth Day on April 22, 1970. Although no one agrees with everything a political figure stands for, we can all agree from time to time they get some things right. As a governor of Wisconsin and then senator, Nelson saw the need to increase environmental awareness and address ecological concerns and conservation issues. The first Earth Day celebrations also marked the beginning of environmental legislation in our country. While the emphasis of the original Earth Day was largely political, Nelson believed future efforts should advocate environmental education at a grassroots level. Throughout our communities thousands of trees have been planted as a result of it. Today, Earth Day should inspire us to take the next steps to be mindful of the environment in our daily habits, like implementing recycling or starting a compost pile; reducing water use by planting our lawns with native plants that Publisher’s require less water; installing low flow sprinkler systems; and buying dual-flush toilets or energy View smart dishwashers and washing machines that Carter Johnson use less water; and updating lighting to LED. For those who can, an electric car, riding a bike or carpooling to work can make sense, both environmentally and financially. Repurposing items for a different use is another opportunity to support our environment. This weekend’s Trash to Treasure event is one I look forward to each year. I get satisfaction from reclaiming a little more square footage in my house by cleaning out unused or unwanted items that someone else can use, rather than adding to the landfills. Trash to Treasure Day is all day Saturday throughout White Bear Township and White Bear Lake. Residents can put unwanted items at the end of their driveways for others to take. It’s surprising how much gets picked up right away. Items that aren’t taken should be brought in at the end of the day, and could be donated or disposed of at the city’s Spring Clean-up Day May 1. Vadnais Heights’ annual Spring Clean-up Day is also this Saturday, April 24 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check out our Earth Day page in the paper this week and consider ways you and your family can make a difference. Bees Many beekeepers have taken delivery of their spring bees. We purchased 3-pound packs of bees with a queen. As a new beekeeper I’ve challenged myself to raise a perfect colony this season. In past years I have purchased a 4-frame nuc that has frames of brood (bee larvae). This year the 3-pound pack is a queen and thousands of bees in a plastic screen box with a feeder can. With little natural food we feed the bees sugar water and pollen patties and hopefully we are off to a good start this season. In the next few weeks I hope to find frames filled out with brood baby bees. If you’re interested in a new hobby or learning about our pollinator friends, check out local beekeeping club or classes. A friend in Hugo was able to build his equipment with materials he had in his shed and started beekeeping with little to no out of pocket investment other than the cost of the bees. A good bee suit is also a must. Last year my queen left and I lost part of a hive, which swarmed to the neighbors hive. If you see a honey bee swarm please call a local beekeeper or beekeeping club for help. Honey bee swarms are usually docile and are just looking for a new home. I have been told it’s a pretty awesome sight. Please don’t call an exterminator, or try to shoo them away. A beekeeper will be happy to move them. Beekeeping can be a good activity for the whole family. Check with your city or township to make sure beekeeping is allowed or what permits may be needed. My permit was $50 and included getting signatures from each neighboring property within 100 feet of our lot. School Walk Outs High School students across the state planned a school walkout Monday as a way to take a stand against racial injustice. Our communities feel like a pressure cooker without a relief valve. We can’t allow more and more steam to build or it’s going to explode. We need recognition, apologies, action, and most of all, forgiveness. Racial injustice exists here. It’s time for us to look within for ways -big and small- we can be part of the solution. It’s long overdue.

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he earliest months and years of life set the foundation for a child’s future. From birth to age five, children’s brains grow rapidly and they develop critical cognitive, social, and emotional skills. Kids who receive highquality care and educational opportunities during this period are more likely to succeed in school and later in life. Ensuring that child care is available and affordable in every corner of the state would positively Legislator impact our youngest Lingo Minnesotans Ami Wazlawik and help families, businesses, and communities thrive. Unfortunately, some of our young Minnesotans don’t have access to the early care and learning that they deserve. Our state is experiencing a significant child care shortage, and many families can’t find child care. Even if they find a provider, parents often struggle to afford care. In 2019, Minnesota families paid an average of $16,120 for centerbased infant care and $8,476 for family child care. Since finding care is particularly difficult for low-income families, some children may be at a disadvantage before they even set foot in a classroom.

This shortcoming reinforces Minnesota’s opportunity gap, which is one of the largest in the nation. The child care system isn’t working well for providers either. Child care providers operate on razorthin margins due to years of underinvestment. Workers receive low wages as a result. The average wage for child care workers in 2017 was just $12.02 an hour. Many end up leaving the ﬁeld, which exacerbates Minnesota’s child care shortage. The people who take care of and teach our kids deserve better. As a member of the House Early Childhood Committee and co-chair of the Family Child Care Task Force, I am working hard to ensure all children have access to affordable early care and learning. I worked with other House DFLers to develop a strong Early Childhood budget that expands child care availability, provides care and learning to those who need it most, and supports child care providers and workers who serve the youngest Minnesotans. This legislation and the Workforce and Business Development budget contain $22 million of grants to increase the supply of child care across Minnesota. This would help more families ﬁnd child care so parents can work, employers can hire, and communities can grow. Our budget raises reimbursement rates for the Child Care Assistance Program

(CCAP), which helps thousands of Minnesotans pay for child care, and delivers monthly payments for providers and essential workers. These funds would help providers stay in business and continue caring for children, including those from low-income families. Low-income families would also benefit from nearly $40 million that we want to invest in early learning scholarships. The Early Childhood budget includes several bills that I introduced. My bills would expand access to child care for children with disabilities, modernize regulations, support child care workers, and more. I am looking forward to supporting these bills and our Early Childhood budget on the House floor. I hope legislators from both sides of the aisle come together to support the Early Childhood budget. Investing in early care and learning is an investment in our future, and the budget would boost our economic recovery and ensure Minnesota remains a great place to live and work for future generations. In the final weeks of the legislative session and beyond, I will keep fighting to make sure that every child has the opportunity to succeed and lead a happy, healthy life. Ami Wazlawik represents District 38B in the Minnesota House of Representatives. She can be reached at 651-296-3018 or rep.ami.wazlawik@house.mn.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Message to students

To the young black and brown students in the White Bear Lake Public Schools and their families who have been attacked by hate, I wish for you to hear this message: You belong here! You are welcome here! You are loved! Theresa Casey-Wolf White Bear Lake

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I want to express my frustrations that the Rush Line has not been tabled. Ridership on all/any of the Metro Transit routes is down as a result of the pandemic. People are working from home; many will never return to full-time, in-office status. We are all in this together in our second year of what will likely be permanent changes to how and where we work, shop, get health care, participate in community meetings and learn. Ramsey County and the Metro Council cannot justify "taking $475 million" from the federal government in the midst of a global pandemic to run near empty buses 7 days a week from early morning to 10 p.m. every 10-15 minutes.

I hesitate to think that this is another "pet" project that will move ahead because our Mayor Jo Emerson, Ramsey County Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt and Susan Vento, Met Council member District 11, know what's best for the citizens of not only White Bear Lake, but Ramsey County as well. Will the stakeholders listen to the communities and put this project on hold? Mark Ryan White Bear Lake

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I would like to add a resounding and heartfelt “Amen!” to Bill Walsh’s letter to the editor about the proposed Rush Line through our town. I am a lifelong resident of White Bear Lake and a former president of the Historical Society and I value our history and the small town feel of our community. I am sure there is a much better way to spend $475 million dollars than on the Rush Line that no one wants. That is taxpayer money isn’t it? Joan Michaud White Bear Lake

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Winners announced for dock design challenge Residents of the historic Mahtomedi Chautauqua area announced the winners of a contest to design a dock/platform/structure for the southwest corner of Hamline Lake, just north of the Mahtomedi School District Center and next to the streetcar city trail. The area is included in the historic Mahtomedi Chautauqua District. The contest received a wide array of designs, and all entries were enjoyable for the judges to review. The committee thanks the contestants and hopes people enjoyed the whimsical contest. Prizes to be awarded: Best overall entry, Tom Stewart; best historical referenced entry, Anne Gatzlaff; best creative entry, Kim Ford and Kevin McCalib; best entry over 80 years of age, Vicki Ford; best entry 10 to 19 years of age, tie, Jozie Wetzel and Mary Kate Grilz; best entry under 10 years of age, Joey Reese.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Anyone in the Northeast Metro who would like to display a Black Lives Matter sign on their lawn can pick one up at Parkview United Church of Christ parking lot from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays. The church is located at 3737 Bellaire Avenue, White Bear Lake. A $20 per sign donation is suggested by texting “Firstuniv BLM 20” to 73256 or by following the instructions at facebook.com/BLMLawnSignsTC or on the Parkview or mnparkviewucc.org. Cash donations can also be made at the time of pick-up. The BLM Lawn Signs Project has been providing lawn signs across the metro for many years, sponsored by First Universalist Church of Minneapolis. After printing costs, 100% of donations go to Black-led community organizations recommended by “Reclaim the Block”.

Celebrate Earth Day with pictures, poems, and play The Gateway Brown's Creek Trail Association is hosting a chalk drawing event along the trail in celebration of Earth Day, Thursday, April 22. Participants can bring sidewalk chalk and decorate any portion of the trail with pictures, poems and playful sentiments. GBCTA board members will also supply chalk at all trailheads. Chalk artists should bring a buddy, watch for traffic on the trail and wear bright colors. Photos of art can be posted on the GBCTA's Facebook page.

Visit Washington County Parks for free Washington County Parks has designed April 22 as an annual free day to visit the parks without purchasing a vehicle permit, in celebration of Earth Day. For information on county park locations and hours, see the county website at co. washington.mn.us and search “parks.” The next free entry event will be National Get Outdoors Day on June 12.

Financial help for COVID-related funerals The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will provide financial assistance for

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View and discuss “Jim Crow of the North” Many Faces of the White Bear Lake area invites the community to an online viewing of the documentary “Jim Crow of the North” and discussion April 29 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event is free but requires advanced registration at bit.ly/manyfaceswbl3. Following the streaming of the documentary will be a panel discussion including Daniel Bergin, “Jim Crow of the North” producer; Kirsten Delegard, Project Director and Cofounder of the Mapping Prejudice Project; Rachel Neiwert, Associate Professor of History at St. Catherine’s University and team member of the Welcoming the Dear Neighbor? Project, and Sara Hanson, Executive Director of White Bear Lake Area Historical Society.

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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:

after deputies responded to the address on a dispute complaint and found that one of the persons involved had two warrants.

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• A North Branch man, 41, was arrested at 12:28 p.m. April 6 on I-35E and County Road E for narcotics after deputies responded to a medical call in the area and found a male in possession of a controlled substance. The case has been sent to the county attorney for consideration of charges.

• A North St. Paul woman reported her purse taken from her shopping cart April 1 while at a big box store in the 800 block of County Road E. • A White Bear Lake man, 19, was arrested April 5 on an outstanding warrant after deputies responded to the scene of a domestic assault and violation of an order for protection (OFP) inside a car parked in a lot in the 800 block of County Road E. The suspect fled on foot, but was located with help from the White Bear Police Department. • A St. Paul man, 30, was arrested at 6:12 p.m. April 5 in the 1100 block of County Road E on multiple active warrants

• The Walmart store in the 800 block of County Road E at 4:37 p.m. April 6 reported a shoplifting suspect stopped at the door after passing all points of sale without paying for an item. Although the item was recovered, the suspect fled in a vehicle. Vehicle information was gathered, however. The Walmart store at 5:35 p.m that same day reported two females for taking groceries from the store without paying. Suspect vehicle

information was gathered in this incident as well. • A 2007 Cadillac Escalade was reported stolen overnight April 6-7 from a parking lot in the 900 block of County Road D. The vehicle's identification number has been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). • A 2012 Ford Edge was reported stolen April 9 from a car dealership in the 3600 block of Talmage Circle and entered into the NCIC. • The owners of an abandoned vehicle were cited April 10 for leaving it in the 4500 block of Greenhaven Drive after it broke down in front of a home a week earlier. The suspects returned to clean out the vehicle the day after it broke down and left the keys inside before ditching the vehicle altogether. Deputies arranged for the vehicle to be towed away.

• An Apple Valley man reported his vehicle door damaged April 12 while it was awaiting service at a dealership in the 3400 block of Highway 61.

White Bear Township • A motor vehicle was reported stolen April 4 from a driveway in the 5300 block of Reed Place and recovered on April 7 in Hinckley by the Pine County Sheriff's Office. The suspect was in possession of the vehicle and taken into custody by Pine County deputies. • A Chisago City woman, a Lino Lakes woman and a Vadnais Heights man all reported their vehicles broken into April 8 while they were parked in a movie theater lot in the 1100 block of County Road J. While the victims were inside the theater, thieves smashed windows and took items from their vehicles.

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:

Birchwood • A Wildwood Avenue resident on March 22 reported an unlocked vehicle was rummaged through. Nothing was taken. • A Cedar Street resident on March 23 reported receiving a phone call informing her that $300 was being taken from her debit account. However, the complainant did not provide the caller with any personal information. Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies advised the complainant to monitor her bank activity daily. • Deputies advised a couple sleeping in their U-Haul truck on Birchwood Avenue to move along at 5:42 a.m. March 24 because they were starting to “alarm the neighborhood.” • A Minnesota motorist was cited March 25 in the 3000 block of East County Line Road for speeding 46 mph in a 30 mph zone by stationary deputies, who clocked him on radar at 455 feet.

Dellwood • A woman was cited March 22 in the 8000 block of Dellwood Avenue for cell phone violation after deputies on patrol observed her stick her cell phone out of

her vehicle's sunroof. The driver said she was trying to take a picture while driving. Deputies also verbally warned her about her expired driver's license. • A driver was cited at 1:22 a.m. March 26 on Dellwood Road N. and Apple Orchard Road for driving after revocation.

and for failure to stop at a stop sign. • A driver was cited at 1:36 a.m. March 29 on Long Lake Road and Century Avenue N. for possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia in a motor vehicle after deputies smelled marijuana during a traffic stop for expired registration and no front license plate.

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• A fraudulent check was reported created and cashed March 30 in the 3000 block of Century Avenue N.

• Theft from motor vehicle was reported March 21 from the area of Jamaca Avenue N. and Jeffrey Blvd. N.

• Methamphetamine was reported recovered March 30 on Wildwood Road and Lincolntown Avenue.

• A male was arrested at 7:06 p.m. March 21 on 60th Street N. and Demontreville Trail N. for suspicion of DWI after deputies were dispatched out on a report of an unresponsive male slumped over in a vehicle.

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Pine Springs • A motorist was cited at 2:48 a.m. March 21 on westbound Highway 36 at I-694 for driving after revocation. Another motorist was cited at 3:57 a.m. March 22 on Hilton Trail N. and 66th Street N. for the same offense.

• An unidentified man was cited at 12:15 a.m. March 21 in Katherine Abbott Park on Lincolntown Avenue for possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia in a motor vehicle after deputies on patrol spotted his vehicle in the park after hours.

• A male was arrested at 11:51 p.m. March 25 on Highway 36 for third-degree DWI after deputies pulled him over for speeding and noticed his glazed, watery eyes and the odor of alcohol. The driver registered a 0.13 on the field sobriety tests.

• A business in the 3000 block of Century Avenue N. on March. 22 reported a box of pulltabs missing from the bar. The complainant didn't know if the tabs were stolen or simply misplaced during the COVID-19 business closure.

• A Minnesota motorist was cited March 26 for speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone on eastbound Highway 36. A Wisconsin motorist was cited on March 27 at the same location for speeding 73 mph in a 55 mph zone by stationary deputies, who clocked him on radar at 655 feet.

• A motorist was cited March 28 in the 400 block of Lincolntown Avenue for speeding 47 mph in a 30 mph zone

• Hate graffiti was reported March 29 on the tunnel under Highway 36 at Mile 10 of the Gateway Trail.

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • Theft was reported in separate incidents at businesses in the 1800 and 1900 block of Buerkle Road April 8. • A detached garage was burglarized April 8 in the 3700 block of Highland Avenue. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested for felony domestic assault in the 1400 block of Park Street April 8.

Scott County April 9. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested for domestic assault in the 4700 block of Centerville Road April 9. • An Oakdale man was arrested for DWI at Interstate 694 and McKnight Road April 9. • Theft was reported in the 3100 block of Century Avenue April 10. • A verbal domestic incident occurred in the 2700 block of Cedar Avenue April 10.

• A White Bear Lake man and woman found sitting in a vehicle parked behind a closed building in the 3200 block of Bellaire Avenue April 8 were arrested after they were found to have outstanding felony warrants.

• Harassment was reported in the 4800 block of Central Avenue April 10.

• Officers assisted with a neighbor dispute over a pet in the 4700 block of Centerville Road April 9.

• A vehicle was stolen in the 2400 block of Jansen Avenue April 11, and later recovered.

• An Amazon gift card scam was reported in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue April 9.

• A vehicle window was smashed and several items stolen April 11 in the 3700 block of Howard Avenue.

• Unemployment fraud was reported in the 3600 block of Grand Avenue April 9.

• A vehicle window was smashed but no items found stolen in the 1800 block of Ivy Lane April 11.

• Harassment and threatening phone calls were reported in the 2100 block of Floral Drive April 9. • Officers assisted with a civil eviction in the 1800 block of Highway 96 April 9. • A dog that lives in White Bear Lake was reported for biting someone in

• Officers separated several parties found to be intoxicated and arguing in the 3500 block of Century Avenue April 11.

• A neighbor dispute over an animal complaint was reported in the 2600 block of Aspen Court April 11. • A Hinckley man in violation of a domestic abuse no-contact order was found hiding in a closet and arrested follow-

ing the execution of a search warrant in the 3500 block of Century Avenue April 11.

• A dog was left outside for several hours April 12 in the 4900 block of Lake Avenue S.

• A vehicle window was smashed and a cosmetic bag taken in the 3500 block of Oak Terrace April 11.

• Officers mediated a verbal domestic incident in the 2400 block of Mayfair Avenue April 12.

• Theft from a vehicle occurred in the 1600 block of Buerkle Road April 11.

• A woman in the 4400 block of White Bear Parkway reported her name was fraudulently used to apply for unemployment benefits April 12.

• Theft was reported in the 4800 block of White Bear Parkway April 11. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 2000 block of Fifth Street April 11. • A St. Paul man was arrested for felony level fifth-degree drug possession and driving after revocation following a traffic stop at Highway 96 and Karen Place April 11. • License plates were stolen in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road April 12. • A man causing a scene inside a business in the 2700 block of County Road E April 12 was issued a citation for misdemeanor trespassing and disorderly conduct. • On April 12, a business in the 4000 block of Highway 61 reported a vehicle was rented from them fraudulently on April 6. The vehicle was entered as stolen. • Officers assisted another agency in making contact with the owner of a vehicle in the 2600 block of Roth Place April 12.

• Fireworks were reported in the area of First Avenue and Eugene Street April 12. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 3100 block of Century Avenue April 12. • Vehicles were damaged and lockboxes stolen from a business in the 3800 block of Highway 61 April 13. • A suspicious man was reported tampering with a vehicle in the 4800 block of White Bear Parkway April 13. • A White Bear Township man was found unconscious inside his vehicle after he crashed into a tree near the intersection of Hoffman Road and Cedar Avenue April 13. Officers revived him and he was transported to the hospital. Drug impairment is suspected, and criminal charges are pending following the results of a blood test. • A group of picketers were reported in the 4000 block of Highway 61 April 13.

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Special Teams helping special K-9s BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER

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As for “Cause for Paws,” apparel sales are going gangbusters all over the country, Loeks said. “I’ve probably done 25 big events since starting the charity, and this one has exploded. I can’t keep up. It’s been unreal. I think it gives people a way of supporting law enforcement who are hesitant to do it publicly.” Lyrics to his song hold to that theme: “To everybody in a squad car wearing a badge, I know that the hate seems to be the fad. Dealing with the crap that we know that you do. Protecting the people who say that they hate you Walking in a house when you don’t know what they got You might get a thank you but you might get shot. You and all the firefighters and the EMS save a home, save a life in a bulletproof vest. You’re a rockstar, you’re a hot rod car, you’re a superstar, that’s what you are.”

In other business, council approved: • Findings of fact and conclusions of the

Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the proposed North Campus High School expansion. • A request by Jack Tamble for a variance at 4860 Stewart Ave. for a new two-car detached garage. • Award of a contract for the 2021 pavement rehabilitation project to T.A. Schifsky and Sons for $838,000. • A $4.5 million general obligation bond sale for purchase of public works equipment, water-meter replacement and the pavement rehabilitation project. Funds collected through the tax levy will pay for the equipment certificates and street improvement bonds, while water utility infrastructure fees will pay for the water revenue bonds.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE CITY COUNCIL NOTES WHITE BEAR LAKE — Five variances and a conditional use permit were granted to a couple who own a historic house in Cottage Park. After approval, City Council members asked Jacob and Chandler Ommen about the 1886 residence designed by architect Cass Gilbert. The couple plan to demolish a detached garage at 4320 Cottage Park Road and construct a new garage with an accessory dwelling above. Jacob Ommen said they are "proud to own the house" and be stewards of the property. The hardest thing is how to preserve the heritage while allowing functionality, he added.

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A Ramsey County K-9 officer named Cross is getting a custom-fit protective vest, thanks to that All-American wardrobe staple known as a T-shirt. That and efforts by a White Bear charity that’s selling them. Special Teams Charities founder Jeff Loeks and wife Racheal are at it again, promoting a new mission called “Cause for Paws” through T-shirt sales and other apparel, including a popular bandana for dogs. Money they raise is going for K-9 vests, medical kits and litter carriers for injured four-legged officers with the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department. According to Loeks, “Law enforcement dogs are playing a larger role as people become more violent, and there’s more guns so they’re getting hurt more.” The former emergency room technician who now works security at Regions Hospital makes a difference with T-shirts. Loeks has sold them to help the homeless, raise awareness of violence against health care workers and for military causes. This year, he and Racheal are focusing their efforts on the county’s K-9s. Loeks contacted both St. Paul and Ramsey County about the fundraiser and learned that St. Paul’s department was already well funded. Ramsey County, he was told, depends more on donations. The Loeks live in White Bear Township, which is served by the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department, so Special Teams was happy to help — something Loeks has been doing for 10 years. “We’re on a mission to find ways to help people,” said the former Army Ranger, noting his charity supports people in health care, law enforcement, fire EMS and military. Something Press readers may not know about Loeks, who has appeared in the newspaper multiple times for his charitable causes: He won a Rap-off contest at First Avenue in 1988. Loeks dusted off his vocal cords and put his singing talents to use again by recording a rap song called “Rockstar” with the Devon Worley Band. The song, now available on iTunes and Spotify, was recorded as a thank you to health care workers and law enforcement “for what they have done during COVID,” Loeks said. “I know firsthand working at a hospital. It changed everyone. It’s a nod to them.” Both his son Marshall and stepson Kyle played guitar on the song. He admits he detests rap music now, “but I was really into it back then. You couldn’t pay me to listen to it.” A record release party is planned at the brewery in the near future.

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District discusses next steps in addressing racism in White Bear Lake BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER

A centralized reporting system, training for staff and healing circles at the middle and high schools are among the actions the White Bear Lake school district is taking to address reports of racism in the community. The White Bear Lake school board discussed solutions with district staff at a special meeting on April 16, a week after students marched out of the high school in protest of a series of racist Instagram messages directed at Black students. “Our team will continue to keep at the forefront of our minds the trauma that many Black, Indigenous and people of color are experiencing at this time, and of course we are anxiously awaiting resolution of the Chauvin trial,” said Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak. “It is a tense time in our state’s history. We want to be there to support students and families. We must each look in our hearts and minds to consider what we as an individual, school, and community can do to advance anti-racism work and ensure each of our students and neighbors feel respected, supported and valued.” The school has been in the process of redesigning school operations based on an equity audit conducted in 2020. The audit found systemic prob-

lems in the schools such as staff overpolicing students of color and a lack of culturally relevant curriculum. “That work has not progressed quickly enough,” Kazmierczak said. Dr. Allison Gillespie, assistant superintendent for teaching and learning, has spent the last few weeks speaking with students and investigating their claims of racism and discrimination in the schools. “First and foremost, the students talked of lessons that occurred in our schools that should never have occurred, and I issued a directive that they’re done immediately,” Gillespie said. “We need to do an audit to figure out how they happened.” Evaluations of curriculum and connecting with staff are also part of the work Gillespie is doing. One of the concerns reported by students was the “three strikes” rule that students said teachers have used to excuse hate speech in classroom settings. “That is not a practice that we have, nor has it played out in consequences,” Gillespie said. “We apply a variety of different consequences based on the discipline we have. However, if our students are feeling that in our schools, we need to fi nd out why and remedy that and figure out what the disconnect is.” A centralized reporting system for racism, discrimination and bias is one of the biggest organizational steps the district is taking. The system will

be similar to the one currently used to report incidences of bullying. “We want to make sure we’re having a more consistent response and one where students see change, because when I hear students say you’re doing nothing, really what they’re saying is nothing’s changing. That’s not OK.” School board members expressed interest in culturally responsive training for the board, as well as for district educators and staff. Central Middle School had already begun implementing conversational healing circles for both students and staff as a response to the racial anxiety stemming from the Chauvin trial, said Dr. Marcellus Davis, director of equity and engagement. “We really wanted to start priming our community on how we can deal with this within our space,” he said. The Instagram posts brought things to a head, and have expedited the district’s plan to extend that healing practice to both middle schools and high schools. Davis shared that student leaders are also developing a short-term and long-term action plan for the district to expedite the district’s equity work. He also said the district is making extra effort to create a safer environment in the classroom—increased positive adult presence in the hallways, for instance, and frequent casual check-ins with students. As board member Margaret Newmaster put it,

she’s heard fi rsthand how students of color have benefitted from “bat-eared” teachers able to catch and address even mumbled comments from other students. “The adults make a huge difference,” she said. “Just be there and care. (Former students) remember 25 years later who did. It made a difference. You felt a little safer in somebody’s hallway.” Board member Angela Thompson wanted to be clear that the equity work the district is undertaking is meant for the benefit of all students, not just Black, Indigenous, people of color and other marginalized groups. “Our white students have also felt traumatized in this horrific event that has occurred in our district and things that have happened in this last week,” Thompson said. “We need to make sure conversations that are taking place are all of our students coming together and learning from each other.” Town halls are another possibility the district may adopt to continue the conversation as a whole community. Working through the trauma related to racism in White Bear Lake will require collaboration outside the school district, Davis said. “Schools are a microcosm of society,” he said. “We believe that racism is real in our school district, as well as in our community.”

OBITUARY NOTICES

Robert Thomas “Bob” Kramber Robert Thomas “Bob” Kramber, age 80, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Thorvald and Helen; brother, Russ; sister, Dolores Chouinard; and good friend, Chuck Stumph. Survived by loving friend, Julie Ray; sons, Jeff (Angie) of Texas, Troy of Nevada, and Kevin of Arizona; brother, Gerald of Florida; sister, Jan (Steve) Clouse of Minnesota; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; 1 grandson and 3 granddaughters; special friends, George and Mary Proctor, Gabby, and little buddy, Ashton. Bob was born on April 24, 1940 in Buffalo, Minnesota. He graduated from Buffalo High School in 1958 and was a state basketball star. Longtime resident of Tucson, Arizona and retired in Mora, Minnesota. He was a man of many talents: night club owner, real estate broker, cook, woodworker, photographer, and avid hunter and fisherman. Memorials preferred to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 22, 2021, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 9100 93rd Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, with visitation 1 hour prior to mass at church. Interment St. Vincent’s Cemetery, Osseo, Minnesota. A link to stream the service with Zoom is on Bob’s obituary page at evansnordby.com

Kenneth M. Steiner Age 59, of White Bear Lake/Hugo Passed away peacefully on April 17, 2021 Survived by Step children Jennifer and Thomas; 6 grandchildren. Brother Lou, Sister Cathy (Bob). Nieces and nephews Kari, Pete, Amy, Polly and Ashley. Preceded in death by brother Robert. He will be missed by all. Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June, 1 p.m. at White Bear Lake Legion, Post 168, 2210 Third Street.

Carol Voeller Age 95, of Mahtomedi Formerly of St. Paul’s East Side Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 14, 2021. Born December 4, 1925 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Preceded in death by loving husband of 61 years, Bob; father, George; mother, Catherine; brothers, Ronald and George Jr.; and sister, Francis. Survived by son Mark (Eunice), daughter Patricia (Steve) Martinson, son Jeff, and son Rick (Chaka). Grandchildren: Daniel, Sean, Joe, Samantha, Kelsey, Michael, Nicholas, Jessica, Justin, Jordan and Christina and seven great-grandchildren. Carol was a loving and devoted wife, mom, grandmother and great-grandmother and truly lived for her family. Carol was a stay-at-home mom until her children were in school and then she enjoyed successful careers at Applebaum’s and the St. Paul Pioneer Press in the accounting departments, and later Dayton’s Department Store working in the children’s department which allowed her to enjoy her favorite hobby of shopping there. Carol enjoyed traveling with her husband Bob, attending weekly mass at St. Jerome Parish in Maplewood with him and later her children and was an avid supporter of her grandchildren’s events. Her lifestyle of tenderness was never more exemplified by the years of care and advocacy she had for her special-needs brotherin-law Arthur. She will be forever remembered for her infectious laugh and unending compassion for others and her love of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She truly had a gentle soul and always wanted everybody to be happy. Her lifestyle of compassion for others and love for her family will live on through her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A special thank you to the medical staff at Woodwinds Hospital, 2nd floor north and to the staff at St. Andrew’s Village, Mahtomedi. Private Mass of Christian Burial was held April 20, 2021 at St. Jerome Catholic Church; interment followed. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Jerome Catholic Church preferred. WULFF 651-776-1555 www.wulffuneralhome.com

Dr. Terrance Patrick Henderson Age 87 Of White Bear Lake Passed away on April 15, 2021 and reunited in heaven with his beloved wife Mary Ann. Born July 22, 1933 in St. Paul to parents Edwin and Mayme, and younger brother to Helen Getten and Fr. Jim Henderson. Survived by his devoted family, son Jim (former daughter-in-law Nelda); and grandchildren Jimmy (Monja Sauvagerd), Tom (Kayla), and Jessica (partner Mackenzie Jensen); son Bob; daughter Ann Macdonald (Ken) and grandsons Matt and Sam; son Joe (Jill) and grandsons Emmett and Edwin; son John (Tara) and grandsons Riley and Finn; along with many loving extended family members, friends, and amazing caregivers Barb and Kelsy. Terry was a graduate of St. Mark’s Elementary, Cretin High School, University of St. Thomas, and the University of Minnesota Medical School, and served as a US Marine Sergeant in the Korean War. He was deeply dedicated to his patients as a family practice doctor, faithful in affection to the Church of St. Pius X, and loved his family and friends who will miss him greatly. He traveled extensively; enjoyed sailing, golf, and running; and visited Medjugorje in BosniaHerzegovina many times with Mary Ann. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. on Friday April 23 at St. Pius X, 3878 Highland Avenue, White Bear Lake, with a luncheon to follow. Visitation from 4 - 7 p.m. on Thursday April 22 at the Honsa Family Funeral Home, 2460 East County Road E, White Bear Lake with rosary beginning at 7 p.m. Memorials to New Melleray Abbey in Peosta, Iowa, newmelleray.org. Mass will be live streamed at: churchofstpiusx.org/ spxlive. Arrangements with Honsa Family Funeral Home, 651-429-6172.

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WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF HEARING ON REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT FOR AN AUTO REPAIR BUSINESS IN THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Town Board of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, will meet at Heritage Hall in said Town on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., to consider the request of the granting of a Special Home Occupation Permit for an auto repair business in an area lying and being in the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, described as follows, to-wit: Subject to Otter Lake Road, that part of the Southwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼, westerly of the centerline of said road, and between 2 parallel lines running north 79 degrees, 0 minutes East from a point on the West line of and 295 feet and 376 5/10th÷s feet South from the Northwest corner of said quarter quarter of Section 22, Township 30, Range 22, (4415 Otter Lake Road) and to hear and pass upon objections and recommendations, if any, and to conduct any and all business incident thereto. Given under my hand this 5th day of April, 2021. PATRICK CHRISTOPHERSON, Town Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on April 21, 2021.

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF HEARING REQUEST FOR AN AFTER-THE-FACT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF THREE BUILDINGS AT UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS LLC 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, May 3, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. to consider the request of the granting of an after-the-fact Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of three buildings in an area lying and being in the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, described as follows: Except the northwesterly 25 feet more or less, and except the southwesterly 25 feet of that part of the Southwest ¼ of Section 23, and part of the Southeast ¼ of Section 22, lying southeasterly of the Minneapolis branch centerline and northwesterly of the northwesterly line of the Duluth Branch South Bound and northeasterly of connection spur, all in Section 22 and 23, Township 30, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota, (4141 Hoffman Road) and to hear and pass upon objections and recommendations, if any, and to conduct any and all business incident thereto.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110 SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES MARCH 1, 2021 Abbreviated Minutes-complete information available from the Superintendent÷s offlce or online at www.isd624.org. A meeting of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 112 at District Center, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. This meeting was live streamed and the recording is posted on the website. Please note: this meeting was open to the public with room capacity limits while staying six feet apart and wearing a mask. PROCEDURAL ITEMS 1) Chair Mullin called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2) Roll Call - Present: Arcand, Chapman, Ellison, Mullin, Newmaster. Absent: Beloyed, Thompson. Ex-Offlcio: Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak. School Board Student Representative: Tessema 3) Pledge of Allegiance 4) Ellison moved and Newmaster seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 5) Chapman moved and Arcand seconded to approve the consent agenda consisting of: a) Approval of minutes for regular Board meeting on February 8, 2021, and work session meeting on February 22, 2021; b) Payment of invoices based upon a random sample, all of which met the standards and guidelines as set by the School Board; c) Passage of resolution regarding acceptance of gifts with thank you letters directed to the donors; d) Passage of resolution to approve personnel issues; Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. PUBLIC FORUM. INFORMATION ITEMS 1) Student Recognition - Students who represented the district at a state level in the Scholastic Art Awards were recognized. 2) Superintendent÷s Report - congratulated the Scholastic Art Awards honorees, National Nutrition Month, Music in our Schools Month, Women÷s History Month, Read Across America Day, Employee Appreciation Day, National School Breakfast Week and Spring Break, Black History Month Showcase, Kindergarten enrollment, Coffee with Dr. K on April 6, Distance Learning Academy, return of secondary students to In-Person Learning, and the upcoming Spring Break from March 8-12, including spring break travel health reminders. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1) American Indian Parent Advisory Committee Statement of Concurrence Jordan Zickermann, American Indian Cultural Liaison; Mr. Andrew Adams III, Chair of the AIPAC; and Marcellus Davis, Director of Equity and Engagement presented an update on the AIPAC and discussed the resolution. 2) 20222023 School Year Calendar - Dr. Alison Gillespie presented the 2022-2023 calendar for discussion. 3) Proposed FY 2021-2022 Budget Adjustments Tim Wald, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, and Andi Johnson, Director of Finance presented a summary of the budget adjustment recommendations. 4) First Reading of School Board Policies; a) Policy 417, Chemical Use and Abuse; b) Policy 522, Student Sex Nondiscrimination; c) Policy 901, Community Education; d) Policy 903, Visitors to School District Property and Facilities; Policy 903 Addendum A; and Policy 903 Procedures; e) Policy 905, Advertising; f) Policy 906, Community Notiflcation of Predatory Offenders; and h) Policy 910, Awarding of Honorary Diploma. The policies listed above will be on the April 12, 2021 agenda for a second reading. OPERATIONAL ITEMS 1) Chapman moved and Arcand seconded to approve the action on the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee Resolution of Concurrence. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 2) Arcand

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moved and Newmaster seconded to approve the 2022-2023 School Year Calendar and the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District 624 that the attached school year calendar be approved and adopted for 2022-23 and that pursuant to Minn. Stat.§645.44, Subd. 5, the School Board of Independent School District 624 has determined that Indigenous Peoples Day is not a legal holiday, and therefore, public business, including School Board and informational meetings, may be transacted on that day. Additionally, schools will be open on Veterans Day and in accordance with state statute will have at least one hour of activities in observance of Veterans Day. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 3) Ellison moved and Arcand seconded to approve School Board Policies; a) Policy 408, Subpoena of a School District Employee; b) Policy 413, Harassment and Violence; and Policy 413 Form; c) Policy 414, Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse; d) Policy 415, Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults; e) Policy 419, Tobacco-Free Environment: Possession and Use of Tobacco, Tobacco-Related Devices, and Electronic Delivery Devices; Vaping Awareness and Prevention Instruction; f) Policy 524, Electronic Technologies Acceptable Use; g) Policy 806, Crisis Management; and h) Policy 809, Naming School Buildings or Facilities; as recommended by the School Board Policy Committee and Cabinet. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. BOARD FORUM. ADJOURNMENT - Arcand moved and Mullin seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. Submitted by: Jessica Ellison, clerk. Published one time in the White Bear Press on April 21, 2021.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110 SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION MINUTES MARCH 22, 2021 Abbreviated Minutes-complete information available from the Superintendent÷s ofﬂce or online at www.isd624.org. A work session of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Monday, March 22, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in Room 112 at District Center, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. This meeting was live streamed and the recording is posted on the website. PROCEDURAL ITEMS 1) Chair Mullin called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2) Roll Call – Present: Beloyed, Chapman, Ellison, Mullin, Newmaster, Thompson, Arcand. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1) Overview of School Boundary Adjustment Process - Dennis Cheesebrow and Ray Queener from Teamworks International shared the process for the study and development of recommendations for new boundaries. 2) School Start Time Adjustments for 2021-2022 - Dr. Kazmierczak presented a proposal related to school start and dismissal times to be implemented in the fall of the 2021-2022 school year. 3) Elementary Distance Learning Academy Application - Jennifer Babiash, Director of Curriculum and Instruction presented the WBLAS application to become a K-5 online learning provider for the 2021-2022 school year. 4) FY 22 Budget Adjustments - Tim Wald, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations presented the proposed FY 202122 budget adjustments. 5) First reading Policy 714, Fund Balances. OPERATIONAL ITEMS 1) Arcand moved and Newmaster seconded to approve the Elementary Distance Learning Academy application. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 2) Chapman moved and Beloyed seconded to approve the FY 2021-2022 budget adjustments. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT – Arcand moved and Mullin seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. Submitted by: Jessica Ellison, clerk. Published one time in the White Bear Press on April 21, 2021.

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Gaylord Nelson leaves print on environment BY APRIL ZIEMER SPECIAL TO THE PRESS

Earth Day is observed worldwide, but it is especially dear to the hearts of residents in Minnesota and Wisconsin. An event inspired and organized by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson, the ﬁrst Earth Day was celebrated in 1970 as a nationwide day of environmental education and activism. Nelson was born and raised in Clear Lake, Wisconsin. In 1995, President Bill Clinton presented Nelson with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. At the time, Nelson was 78-years-old and still continuing to press for environmental awareness as counselor to The Wilderness Society. That year was also the 25th anniversary of Earth Day.

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In his ﬁrst Earth Day address in 1970, U.S. Sen. Nelson called for a number of changes in public policy. Among them: • Require every municipality and industry to install state-of-the-art equipment to protect air and water. • Outlaw the internal combustion engine unless it can be made essentially pollution free. • Prohibit drilling for oil in the seabed until the technology exists to extract it without the risk of environmental disaster. • Prohibit strip mining unless nearby water is protected and mine operators agree to restore the site with topsoil and seeding.

• Prevent use of herbicides or pesticides unless they are proven to be harmless to the environment. • Find less polluting ways to produce electricity. • Adopt a policy, which downgrades highways and automobiles and upgrades mass transit with pollution-free vehicles. • Recycle.

Nelson gained national attention for his conservation efforts when he was Governor of Wisconsin. He convinced legislature to add a one-cent per pack tax on cigarettes and use the money to purchase one million acres of wildlife and recreation areas. It was the ﬁrst such program of its kind in the country. Nelson was also responsible for creating the Apostle Island National Lakeshore, St. Croix Wild and Scenic Riverway, Upper Great Lakes

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School board approves later start for high school, earlier for elementary BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER

Early mornings for elementary schoolers and extra sleep for older students will be the new norm for the 2021-2022 school year, the White Bear Lake school board decided at an April 16 special meeting. The change was adopted by a 5-2 majority vote. Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak stated that this change is critical to the social and emotional well-being of students. The district’s research and consultation with adolescent sleep specialists have shown that early start times are at odds with teenage sleep schedules. Teenage brain chemistry makes teens stay alert later into the night than younger children and waking up early in the morning to get to school forces many of them to work through a state of exhaustion at the expense of their learning ability. Younger children are able to shift their sleep patterns more easily than teenagers, which accounts for the earlier 7:45 a.m. start time at all elementary schools except Matoska International. Matoska serves the entire breadth of the district, requiring more transportation time than the other schools. The shift will also allow the district to implement a three-tiered transportation system, cutting seven buses from the school fleet and saving an estimated $600,000. Board members Margaret Newmaster and Angela Thompson voted against the proposal, saying that the community had not had adequate time to adjust to the proposal and that there were still many unanswered questions. “A lot of people talked about the lack of equity, and the burden was on marginalized or lower middle-income families who don’t qualify for free lunch, but they sure can’t afford extra day care,” Newmaster said. “And now there will be a long time in the afternoon and their siblings aren’t available.” Newmaster thought there ought to have been a survey through community services inquiring how many families rely on sibling care. “More than one said the cost of the proposed slot that has to have day care is impacting us far more than the fact we voted for an increased property tax,” she said. Many families also noted safety concerns for elementary students leaving in the early morning hours of the winter, waiting at bus stops in the dark. Board member Deb Beloyed said the response she received from families has been split almost evenly between support for and opposition to the change. “Part of our strategic plan going forward was to look at the research and to adjust our start and stop times based on the research. If I’ve got 50/50, the only thing I can rely on is the data,” she said. She suggested creating a community of parent networks within neighborhoods around bus stops for safety.

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“A lot of this can be solved with getting together with different community members in our particular neighborhoods and saying hey, what can we do to help?” she said. “As a school district, we can’t make this perfect for everybody.” Thompson, while originally excited about the change for high schoolers, said she was concerned that the middle school start time is too late, and that lower-income families will be disproportionately affected by the costs. “I think this is going to cause more division in our community as it rolls out,” Thompson said. “Not everybody has a neighbor they can talk to. This whole last week has shown us how divided we are as a people. You might live in a neighborhood that you don’t feel comfortable talking to any of your neighbors. Or none of your neighbors are home; they all work. “ Thompson worried that families will have to stretch

their budget to make child care work, at the expense of other essentials such as internet, electricity and even food. “I feel like maybe we need more time and I know we don’t really have time,” Thompson said. “Because if we don’t do this, the budget is going to be affected, and something else is going to suffer because of it. It is another tough decision in a year full of tough decisions.” Jessica Ellison is the only board member with elementary school children and shared that it is not an ideal choice for her family. “It’s completely imperfect, but this is the solution out of all the imperfect solutions that will help move our district in a direction that will support our kids and families,” she said. “It is our responsibility as a board to make the best decision with all the evidence possible, which in this case includes families’ lives, kids’ education,

NAMES IN THE NEWS The Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation recently announced Kelly Unger as the organization's interim executive director. Kelly has over 20 years of experience working with local nonprofits. During the interim, board member Eunice Cote and her husband Peter will assist with administrative services.

Long-serving pastor retires St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church recently announced the retirement of Pastor John Straiton. His final

sermon will be given at all worship services Saturday, April 24, and Sunday, April 25. Pastor Straiton served in ministry for 47 years, including 30 years at St. Andrew’s. In a letter to church members, Church Council President Jewelie Grape said, “Through his work first with the youth of our congregation, then as the Men’s Ministry Pastor, and most recently as the Teaching Pastor, John has impacted thousands with his unique and powerful ability to get to the truth of God’s Word. His gifts and his presence on this staff will be

greatly missed. To show our gratitude for Pastor Straiton’s long and faithful service, we are bestowing on him the title of Pastor Emeritus of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church.” Straiton plans to attend St. Andrew’s as a member of the congregation and to continue teaching Bible studies.

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WHITE BEAR SCHOOLS: District and students react to racist messages FROM PAGE 1

the reaction of fear and alarm throughout the community has been very real. The April 12 school board meeting was dominated by the stories of pain and fear from students and families who have experienced racial discrimination within the school district and wider community. In some cases, students and members of the board were too overcome with emotion to speak. The meeting was held just a day after Daunte Wright, a Black man, was killed at the hands of a Brooklyn Park police officer. Some of the students came directly from protests to attend the board meeting. “After these messages, I just had a deep realization of how much the people in this city must hate me,” said sophomore Precious Boahen, one of the students targeted by the unnamed juvenile. “That is a horrible feeling to feel. I’m not even 16. I can’t drive, I can’t vote, I don’t pay taxes. I should be being a kid and worried about my sports and the choir concert that got postponed, but instead, I’m worried about whether someone hates me so much that they’re going to come into school with a gun, or a knife, or something else, and gut me or shoot me because of my skin color.” Students expressed their gratitude for teachers and staff who have been clear about their support for marginalized communities, through not only their conduct but the presence of symbols such as “All Are Welcome” posters in the classroom. “White Bear Lake area educators believe that Black lives matter,” said Tiffany Dittrich, president of the White Bear Lake Teacher’s Association. “In saying this, wearing this, and displaying this, we publicly condemn all hate, bias, racism and kinds of violence. As educators, we feel compelled to learn about and address the false narratives that have created this understanding of Black Lives Matter, a global civil rights movement whose goals are to combat racism, affi rm the humanity of Black people and attain social justice.” Minnesota is currently the center of a national discourse about racial violence—Daunte Wright’s death and the ongoing trial of Derek Chauvin have made racial disparity a prominent

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topic in the Minnesotan consciousness. “We acknowledge that our school communities have not been the supportive cultures that our students of color deserve, and that there is work yet to be done to dismantle systemic racism and barriers,” said board member and Equity Alli-

ance representative Jessica Ellison. Ellison’s statement on behalf of the board denounced all racist behavior within the district and affi rmed that support must be met with action. These actions will include listening to the experiences, feedback and suggestions of students, as well as providing support to staff members who witness concerning behavior among students and colleagues. The statement also suggested that the district should launch a centralized reporting system for incidents of racism, bias and discrimination to create a more rapid and consistent response. In a district where more than 90 percent of residents are white, this includes acknowledging and addressing conscious and unconscious biases on a personal level, Ellison said. The meeting was cut short by the governor’s curfew established in response to the protests over Wright’s death. A special meeting was scheduled on April 16, see the coverage of that meeting on page 8.

WATER GREMLIN: Agrees to meet enviromental regulations FROM PAGE 1

In a press release of its own, Water Gremlin maintained it has been voluntarily cooperating with county and state authorities to make improvements in facilities and processes for its handling of hazardous waste materials. Since 1995, and consistent with MPCA rules, Ramsey County has provided for oversight and licensing of the company’s facilities, including inspections, the release read. The last inspection by Ramsey County in September 2019 showed no significant violations or citations but included suggestions for improvements that were fully imple-

mented by the company. The MPCA took over inspections in the fall of 2019 and required additional improvements that have been fully satisfied. “The results of that inspection were consistent with our history of hazardous waste compliance,” said Mary Gail Scott, environmental, health and safety director for Water Gremlin. “As a small business, guidance from professionals at Ramsey County helped supplement the company’s understanding of the numerous hazardous waste requirements.” The agreement with the MPCA documents that all required actions have

been completed by Water Gremlin. “Working through the MPCA provided us with a clearer understanding of the changes they wanted to see to improve upon our environmental program," Scott continued. "We have implemented all of them. Water Gremlin is committed to providing a safe and environmentally sustainable operation, for our employees and the local community." Added MPCA's Broton, “The agency remains focused on ensuring Water Gremlin complies with all rules and regulations, including those outlined in numerous enforcement agreements since 2019. The MPCA continues to

review Water Gremlin’s permit application to ensure the company will meet stringent environmental regulations. A permitting decision and opportunities for public input are expected in early summer 2021.” By entering into the agreement, Water Gremlin is settling a disputed matter between itself and the MPCA and does not admit that the alleged violations occurred. The stipulation agreement is available for viewing at www.pca.state. mn.us/air/water-gremlin. Debra Neutkens

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CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE SUMMARY OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO COMCAST OF MINNESOTA, INC. (“ COMCAST”) TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN A CABLE SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE , MINNESOTA SETTING FORTH CONDITIONS ACCOMPANYING THE GRANT OF THE FRANCHISE; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION AND USE OF THE SYSTEM AND THE PUBLIC RIGHTS- OF-WAY; AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS HEREIN. On April 13th, 2021, the City of Birchwood Village, Minnesota (“City”) adopted an Ordinance granting a Cable Television Franchise to Comcast. The Ordinance serves two purposes. First, it grants a nonexclusive cable franchise to Comcast to operate and maintain a cable system within the City. Second, it provides requirements for the provision of cable television services including technical standards, customer service obligations, and related matters. The Ordinance includes the following key terms: 1) Establishes a franchise term of ten (10) years; 2) Imposes on Comcast a franchise fee of ﬂve percent (5%) of the RWSCC÷s annual gross revenues; 3) Incorporates the City Code regarding right-of-way protections; 4) Requires Comcast to dedicate channel capacity for public, education, and government (“PEG”) programming; 5) Establishes a PEG Fee between three-and-one-quarter percent (3.25%) and two-and-three-quarters percent (2.75%) of Comcast÷s annual gross revenues; 6) Imposes strong customer-service standards regarding Comcast÷s provision of cable services; and 7) Requires a performance bond and letter of credit to enforce Comcast÷s compliance with the Ordinance. It is hereby determined that publication of this title and summary will clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the Ordinance. A copy of the entire Ordinance shall be posted at the City of Birchwood Village City Hall. It is hereby directed that only the above title and summary of the Ordinance be published, conforming to Minn. Stat. § 331A.01, with the following: NOTICE Persons interested in reviewing a complete copy of the Ordinance may do so at the City Hall at 207 Birchwood Avenue, Birchwood Village, MN 55110, during city hall regular hours. Passed by the City of Birchwood Village City Council this 13th day of April, 2021. CITY COUNCIL OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE s/ Mary Wingﬂeld, Mayor Attest: s/ Andy Gonyou, City Administrator-Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on April 21, 2021.

CITY OF MAHTOMEDI NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN CITY STREETS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, the City of Mahtomedi (“City”) will hold a public hearing to solicit input from members of the public related to the potential imposition of parking restrictions on the following city streets: A. NO PARKING ON EITHER SIDE OF THE STREET: 1. Summit Ave. between Hickory St. and Juniper St. 2. Kale St. from Mahtomedi Ave. to Summit Ave. 3. Arbor Ave. between Juniper St. & Locust St. 4. Neville Ave. 5. Rose St. from Mahtomedi Ave. to Park Ave. 6. Tip Top Ln. 7. Doover Ln. 8. Halcyon Ln. 9. Park Ave. from Spruce St. to Quail St. 10. Spruce St. from Mahtomedi Ave. to Park Ave. 11. Park Place 12. Neptune St. west of Mahtomedi Ave. from West of the driveway of 25 Neptune East to 50 Ft. East of Pine St. 13. Old Wildwood Road 14. All alleys within the City B. NO PARKING ON ONE SIDE OF STREET: 1. Birch St.: No parking on the North side of the street 2. Fir St.: No parking on the North side of the street 3. Summit between Juniper & Locust: No parking on the East side of the street 4. Arbor between Juniper & Hickory: No parking on the East side of the street 5. Oak. St.: No parking on the West side of the street 6. Crocus St.: No parking on the North side of the street 7. Tamarack St.: West of Mahtomedi Ave.: No parking on the North side of the street 8. Wildwood Beach Road from Doover Lane to Ash St 9. Ash Street from Wildwood Beach Road to Park Ave 10.. Park Avenue from Ash Street to Locust St 11. Hickory Street from Park Avenue to Park Avenue 12. Locust Street from Park Avenue to Summit Avenue 13. Summit Avenue from Locust Street to Maple Street 14. Maple Street from Summit Avenue to Mahtomedi Avenue 15. Wildwood Beach Road from Birchwood Road to Doover Lane Due to the existing declaration of local emergency and health pandemic and pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 13D.021, members of the public may attend the meeting (which will be held at Mahtomedi City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, MN and by other electronic means) by remote means only. Join meeting via Zoom teleconferencing website: https://tinyurl.com/4xvfs77m OR Call-in Phone Number: 1-312-626-6799. You will be prompted to enter the Meeting ID# and password. Meeting ID#: 816 8389 6646 Password: 385867. All written and oral statements on the matter will be considered at the City Council meeting. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the May 4, 2021 City Council via the Zoom application or telephone. If you have questions about this notice or if you wish further information regarding the proposed parking restrictions, please contact City Clerk Jerene Rogers at 651-426-1786. If you wish to send written comments prior to the City Council meeting, please send such comments to Mahtomedi City Hall at 600 Stillwater Rd. or via email at jrogers@ci.mahtomedi.mn.us. Published one time in the White Bear Press on April 21, 2021.

WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN AD FOR BIDS Independent School District No. 624, White Bear Lake, Minnesota, is presently soliciting competitive “Prime Contract Bids” for the WBLAHS South Campus Addition and Renovations project. Sealed bids will be received electronically through Bid Express using the following link: https://www. bidexpress.com/businesses/39702/home, free of charge to Contractors. No other agent is authorized to receive bids. Bids will be received until 2:00PM local time, on Thursday, May 6th, 2021 at which time they will be publicly tabulated for review, please join us for a WebEx: https://tinyurl.com/h3wrxb32 Bidders are also invited to review the results online at https://www. krausanderson.com/subcontractors/bid-tabulations/. All bids shall be on a lump sum basis. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after bid receipt without consent of the Owner. Each bidder shall accompany the Bid Form with a bid security as described in the Instructions to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in bids. This portion of the project involves a precast storm shelter classroom addi-

www.presspubs.com tion, a new offlce and entrance addition, science classroom remodel, orchestra room remodel, administrative area remodel, art room remodel, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. Direct communications regarding this Project to the offlce of the Construction Manager: Mark Oelrich (mark.oelrich@krausanderson.com) Kraus-Anderson Construction, 501 South 8th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404 Tel: 612255-2458. Obtain Bidding Documents, including the online bidding instructions, as well as Drawings and Speciflcations, via free electronic download by visiting www.isqft.com. Contact Kari Aufrere with any planroom downloading or ordering questions at kari.aufrere@krausanderson.com to receive an invite. Kraus-Anderson will not be responsible for notifying individual parties who obtained documents without utilizing the isqft process through KA, when Addenda are issued. Bidding Documents will be available for inspection at the offlce of the Construction Manager and the offlce of the Architect: Wold Architects; as well as several Builder÷s Exchanges: MHC, Minneapolis Builder÷s Exchange, St. Paul Builders Exchange, ISQFT, and Franz Reprographics. A pre-bid conference will be held: White Bear Lake High School South Campus, 3551 McKnight Rd N, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 : Thursday, April 22nd, 2021 at 2:30 PM. Independent School District No. 624 White Bear Lake, Minnesota Published two times in the White Bear Press on April 21 and 28, 2021

WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA AD FOR BIDS INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION From: Kraus-Anderson Construction Company acting on behalf of White Bear Lake Area Schools (Owner). Project: White Bear Lake Area High School Key Dates: Pre Bid Date: Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 @ 2:30 PM 5045 Division Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 (Cafeteria) Cut off Date for Questions: Tuesday, May 11th, 2021 @ 2:00 PM Bid Due Date: Tuesday, May 18th, 2021 @ 2:00 PM Method of Delivery: Kraus-Anderson Construction Company has been selected as an Agency Construction Manager by White Bear Lake Area Schools to administer the construction of White Bear Lake Area High School located at 5045 Division Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. The overall project consists of 59,000 SF of Gym Renovations, 157,000 SF of Existing Building Renovations, 379,000 SF of New Construction. The work will be constructed in accordance with the Project Schedule. Work Included in this Offering: We are presently soliciting competitive ”Prime Contract Bids‘ for the following portions of work as defl ned herein. All portions of the Work as deflned in Section 01 12 10. Bid Date and Location: Electronic Bids will be received at KA Bid Express Webpage: https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/39702/home, free of charge to Contractors. Bids will be received until 2:00pm on May 18th, 2021. Please join us for a WebEx/Zoom at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/ h3wrxb32 Bid Security: Each bid shall be accompanied by Bid Security in form of certifled check, cashier÷s check or bid bond in amount of flve (5) percent of Base Bid submitted, made payable to Owner, as guarantee that Bidder will, if awarded, enter into Contract in accordance with Contract Documents and submitted Bid. QUESTIONS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO Questions shall be submitted to Kraus-Anderson Construction Company at the address below on or before the Date indicated above. AJ Lillesve Alex Titterud Kraus-Anderson Construction Kraus-Anderson Construction 501 South Eighth Street 501 South Eighth Street Minneapolis, MN 55404 Minneapolis, MN 55404 Phone: 612-332-7281 Phone: 612-332-7281 AJ.Lillesve@KrausAnderson.com Alex.Titterud@KrausAnderson.com AVAILABILITY OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS Location for Review and Examination: Bidding Documents (Project Manual, Drawings, and other Contract Documents) are available at the locations indicated below for review and examination: Builder÷s Exchanges and Plan Rooms MHC Dodge Plans 3315 Central Avenue Hot Springs, AR 71913 Phone: 501-321-2956 joanna.dahn@mhfl.com

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Procurement of Documents for Bidders on Prime Contracts: Prime Bidders may obtain electronic Bidding Documents at no charge from: Isqft Please contact Taylor Becker at taylor.becker@krausanderson.com or 612-255-2375 to receive an invite from Isqft. Examination of Documents: Bidder shall carefully examine entire content of Bidding Documents to become thoroughly familiar with the documents and project requirements. Refer to Instructions to Bidders for additional requirements. Examination of the Site: Bidders shall make arrangements with the Construction Manager to visit the project site to obtain ﬂrst-hand knowledge of existing conditions, including existing utilities and services, obstacles which may be encountered and all other conditions relative to the Work to be performed. OTHER CONDITIONS Time of Completion: Refer to Section 01 32 10 - Bids shall re‡ect all costs necessary to meet this schedule requirement. 2ZQHU·V 5LJKW WR 5HMHFW %LGV Owner reserves the right to reject a Bid which is in any way incomplete or irregular or to waive informalities or irregularities in a Bid received, and accept a Bid, which in the Owner÷s judgment is

APRIL 21, 2021 in the Owner÷s best interests. Additional Compensation: Contractors shall not receive extra payments for conditions which can be determined by examining the site and the Contract Documents. Published two times in the White Bear Press on April 21 and 28, 2021.

WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA SCHOOLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DISTRICT-WIDE MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICES Notice is hereby given by the School Board of Independent School District No. 624 located in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, that it will receive sealed proposals for the following: 2021 ISD 624 White Bear Lake Area Schools Request for Proposals for District-Wide Municipal Solid Waste & Recycling Services Hand delivered and time-stamped no later than: June 25, 2021, 2:00 PM Local Time at the District Offlce, 4855 Bloom Avenue, Suite 309, White Bear Lake, Minnesota. White Bear Lake Area Schools is soliciting proposals from qualifled proposers to select and contract with a flrm to provide the School District: (1) hauling and disposal of municipal solid waste; and (2) collection, transportation and marketing of source separated recyclable materials in a single stream recycling system. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope or other container at the place and time indicated above. The proposer shall mark on the outside of the package with: (1) the name and address of the proposer; and (2) the title: “Proposal for WBLAS Municipal Solid Waste & Recycling Services.” White Bear Lake Area Schools will issue the Request for Proposals on May 7, 2021. Proposers may download the Request for Proposals from the School District÷s website at: https://www.isd624.org/departments/building-operations If proposers are having difflculty in downloading the documents, contact Dan Roeser, Director of Building Operations, at 651-407-7633 or daniel.roeser@isd624.org. Proposers are required to attend a mandatory virtual pre-proposal meeting using the online meeting platform, “Zoom,” on May 14, 2021 at 9:00 to 11:00am. To request a Zoom meeting link to attend the pre-proposal meeting, contact Jodi Taitt at jodi@ecoconsilium.com no later than May 13, 2021 at 4:00pm. Attendance at this meeting is mandatory to submit a proposal. The School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals or parts of such proposals and to waive any informalities or irregularities in submitting proposals. No proposals shall be withdrawn subsequent to the opening of proposals without the consent of White Bear Lake Area Schools for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of closing proposals. Published two times in the White Bear Press: on April 21 and 28, 2021.

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Ex-Zephyr star to join Gophers BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Parker Fox was one of the Court Kids at Gopher games when he was in grade school, happily sweeping the floor at Williams Arena during time-outs in exchange for close-up views of the games and his heroes. “It's been a dream of mine to be there, to put on the maroon and gold, and to be a Gopher. To get to do that will mean the world,” Fox said last weekend. The 2017 Mahtomedi graduate will indeed return to Williams next season — this time a player — after three seasons at Northern State in South Dakota, where he was a Division II fi rstteam All-American this year. The 6-foot-8, 220-pound forward is one of five transfers signed by new Gophers coach Ben Johnson, while six players from Rick Pitino’s regime have transferred out. It’s a program in transition and Fox is eager to pitch in. “It’s going to be exciting,” Fox said, “to be part of a program that is rebuilding to get back where it deserves to be. We are going to get Williams Arena rocking again.” After four years in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Fox moved home last week to Mahtomedi, where he grew up and became a local hero. He will graduate this spring with a major in Sports Marketing and Administration and a minor in Business, and will play for the Gophers as a graduate student. Keith Newman, his high school coach at Mahtomedi, said he’s “super excited” for Parker and his family. “His game continued to take off as he grew stronger and a couple inches taller,” Newman observed. “His constant work in the gym developed him into a very skilled player to go along with his incredible explosiveness. He was truly one of the top players in Division II and will be very fun to watch with the Gophers.” Fox has played three seasons of college ball, after one red-shirt year, but still has two years of eligibility left. The NCAA recently enacted rules, in response to Covid-19 shortening the last two seasons, to give players a fi fth year of eligibility, along with the ability to transfer, once, without sitting out a year. "I had the initial red-shirt year, and then my COVID year, so I have two years to play at Minnesota," explained Fox. About a thousand athletes have taken advantage of the transfer rule, but Fox could have transferred anyway, because he is graduating.

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Parker Fox announced his decision to transfer from Northern State to the University of Minnesota on social media, opening up his jacket for dramatic effect.

Fox had a glittering high school career, scoring 1,218 points in just two seasons with the Zephyrs, after missing his sophomore year with injury. The Gophers were not looking his way at that time, though, nor was any other Division I team. But when he made himself available following his All-America season at Northern State, calls came from all over the country, including Ohio State, Creighton, Florida State, Vanderbilt, and Texas Christian. Fox averaged 22.3 points, 9.7 rebounds and a nation-leading 3.5 blocks per game, throwing down 80 dunks while shooting 36 percent on three’s, leading the Wolves to a 19-2 record. He was named conference MVP and Defensive Player of the Year. On highlight reels, he looked dazzling with his soaring dunks and blocks and his velocity in dribbling from end to end. “I’ve gotten a lot stronger and faster since high school,” acknowledged Fox, who averaged 19.9 points as a sophomore. The call Fox hoped for came early. One of Johnson’s fi rst moves after getting the job was to contact Fox and ask him to join. Fox happily accepted after Johnson detailed his plans. “I fully trust coach Johnson and his staff,” Fox said, “and I know they’re going to do special things not only with the program but with the

university as a whole.” The Fox family has held Gopher season tickets for many years. His dad got him the Court Kid gig after reading about it. He grew up watching guys like Rodney Williams, Trevor Mbakwe, and Andre Hollins up close, and being “mesmerized” by them. When the Gophers are good, they draw big, loud crowds and Williams is a rocking place to be. But it’s been a while since they inspired such enthusiasm. Pitino was not able to get much going in his eight years, compiling a 54-96 Big Ten record, unable to recruit most of the blue-chip home-grown players. Johnson, 40, a Minneapolis native, played for DeLaSalle High School, and for the Gophers two years, after two at Northwestern. He was a highly-regarded assistant for the Gophers for five years and for Xavier of Ohio the last three, and has a reputation as a good recruiter. He has pledged to do a better job keeping Minnesota talent from leaving. Fox likes that Johnson is a Minnesota guy who understands kids from here, and wants “hard working guys that want to be there” in his program. “I think that perfectly describes who I am.”

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Tennis: shorthanded Zephyrs lose to powerhouse Edina Mahtomedi took on perennial power Edina there Wednesday and lost 7-0. The Zephyrs (3-1) were back in action Thursday with a 7-0 win

Baseball: Miller blast lifts Zephyrs Wyatt Miller slammed a three-run home run to help Mahtomedi beat Simley 9-4 there Friday. Miller was 2-for-3 with two runs and four RBI. Ethan Loss was 3-for-5 (two doubles, RBI) and Kyle Oswald 1-for-3 (RBI). Pitchers Luke Loughlin, Tony Neubeck, Joe Boyle and Johnny DeVore combined for 14 strikeouts.

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Jayne Dmitri, Mahtomedi senior lacrosse player, rattled the nets for 10 goals in the Zephyrs’ first two matches. The fleet-footed attacker had five in a 10-4 win over White Bear Lake, and five more, plus four assists, in a 15-5 win over Roseville Area. Dmitri, a starter since eighth grade, was one of the top scorers on an 11-4 team in 2019 as a sophomore.

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Mahtomedi rolled to a pair of wins in the fi rst week of the girls lacrosse season. The Zephyrs beat White Bear Lake 10-4 at home Thursday with Jayne Dimitri pumping in five goals. Samantha Burns had two, and Ellie Donovan, Greta Schimnowski, and Allison Wilke one each. They beat Roseville Area 15-5 there Saturday. Dimitri delivered five more goals and four assists. McKenna Cunnington notched three goals; Schimnowski, Donovan, and Samantha Burns two each, and Alicia Goeser one.

at South St. Paul. Mahtomedi was shorthanded at Edina with three senior regulars awaiting COVID test results while freshman Will Lieberman is out with a lower body injury. Coach Aaron Freer said he was proud of the players who moved up in the lineup against a powerhouse team. “We are thankful for what we learned, and look forward to the potential of facing them again in early May,” he said. Winning against SSP were Jack Allaben, Brandon Pham, Adam Radabaugh and Harlan Molitor in singles, and Sam Rathmanner/Dylan Pham, Evin Sougstad/Wyatt Hanson, and Sam Kalkman/Charlie Diebel in doubles. Every match was 6-0, 6-0 except Pham’s 6-0, 6-1.

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’m always asked what people should do at the start of the golf season. I’ve got 3 suggestions that no matter what level of golfer you are will help you build a good swing. First, you need to remind yourself what your body should be doing during the swing. I call this drill back to the target chest to the target. Put a club across your shoulders and get into your good golf posture. Turn your back to the target, feeling your weight loaded into your right hip or your right heel. You should feel the sepTee Time aration of your upper and lower torso. As you start your forward Betsy Larey move, feel your right hip fi ring down the target line, as your left

leg straightens. The goal is to end by your chest facing the target, with your weight on your left foot. Tap your right toe to reinforce your all the way on your left side. Next in line is establishing a good tempo for your swing. Pick an easy club to swing, maybe a hybrid. Let’s do this fi rst without hitting a ball. When you swing say a couple of one syllable words like back and thru, one and two. At the top of your swing you want a dedicated pause. If you watch the pros, you’ll see they all have that pause in their swing. This allows you to have a transition from your backswing to your forwards swing. Without that, it’s difficult to transfer your weight and keep the shaft in the correct swing plane. I’d do this at least 20 times before you start hitting balls. Finally, buy a couple of alignment sticks. You

can get the orange ones at Ace hardware if you don’t have any left over from winter. Lay one across your feet (stance line) and lay one just outside your ball (target line) they need to parallel. Your stance line is always left of the target (R hand golfers) and the target line is aiming directly at the target. Your shoulders, hips and knees should match the stance line. Most golfers don’t pay nearly enough attention to alignment, which is one of the basics that need to be correct to hit good shots. Betsy Larey is an LPGA Class A Professional who has taught adults and juniors for years. She teaches at Keller Golf Course in Maplewood and Shadow Ridge in Lino Lakes. You can contact her directly at betsylareygolf@gmail.com or call 651-470-2297.

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Baseball: Bears drop ﬁrst 3 games White Bear Lake went 0-3 in the fi rst week of the baseball season. The Bears lost to Woodbury 3-1 Wednesday, to Park of Cottage Grove 8-1 Friday and North St. Paul 13-7 Saturday. BRUCE STRAND | SUBMITTED

Mahtomedi’s McKenna Cunnington raced up the ﬁeld with the ball, pursued by Julie Hendrickson of the Bears when the teams faced off last week.

Girls lacrosse: Bears lose ﬁrst two The White Bear Lake girls lost their fi rst two games last week. Mahtomedi beat the Bears 10-4 Thursday. Jaeda Jensen and Natascha Larson each had two goals for the Bears. Hill-Murray topped the Bears 8-5 Friday. Larson scored

Boys track: Bears place 2nd in opener White Bear Lake boys track placed second in a five-team Stillwater meet Thursday to open the season. Stillwater scored 139.33, the Bears 130.33, Woodbury 54, Cretin-Derham Hall 28.33, and East Ridge 18. Bears placing fi rst individually were Jeff Odamtten (100 dash, 11.3, and 300 hurdles, 42.9), Bennett Gilson (triple-jump, 42-5), AJ Perron (110 hurdles, 15.3), and Trevor Locke (3200 run, 10:18).

First-place Bear relays were the 4x200 team of Jontay Vaulx, Matt Currier, Tanner Domschot, and Micah Anderson (whose 22.9 was the best split), and the 4x800 of Zach Thomas, Mike Hoffman, Nate Tobec and Ernest Mattson (whose 2:03 was the best split). Placing second were Garrett Thom (400 dash, 56.7) Luke Williams (3200 run, 10:19), Perron (300 hurdles, 43.9) and Odamtten (long jump, 20-4).

Girls track: Bears 2nd to in opener White Bear Lake girls track placed second of five teams in a season-opening meet at Woodbury on Thursday. Stillwater scored 269, the Bears 174, East Ridge 88, Woodbury 67, Cretin-Derham Hall 25. Bears placing fi rst were Danielle Madden (200 dash, 27.09), Katelyn Porter (400 dash, 1:02.61), Maggie Blanding (3200 run, 12:40), Oreoluwa Olusi

(shot put, 35-11), Jillian Ballata (discus, 100-3), the 4x200 relay (1:54.91), the 4x400 relay (4:22.14).

Softball: Bears tip Mustangs, Cretin-DH, yield one total hit Two solid pitching efforts — a combined no-hitter and one-hitter — helped White Bear Lake start the season with two wins. The Bears beat the Mounds View Mustangs 6-3 Wednesday as Chloe Barber threw six no-hit innings with 12 strikeouts, walking nine and yielding three runs. Madie Peterson pitched a hitless seventh with two strikeouts. Mik Stowe and Annika Olsen each had two hits and an RBI. Heidi Barber had two hits. The Bears nipped Cretin-Derham Hall 2-1 Friday as Peterson threw 4 1/3 innings (one hit, one run, six strikeouts) and Barber 2 2/3 innings (two strikeouts). RBI’s came on Barber’s double and Abby Sanrock’s sacrifice fly.

Spring clean-up Mahtomedi Girl Scouts Service Unit 524 picked up trash and closed bird houses for the summer at Katherine Abbott Park.

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STUDENT NEWS Local Marine completes basic training Private First-Class Alexander Jay Olson of Vadnais Heights, a 2020 graduate of White Bear Lake High School, recently graduated from U.S. Marine Corps boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. He completed 13 weeks of intensive basic training as one of 407 recruits in Lima Company. He is currently attending Military Occupational Specialty training at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in 29 Palms.

White Bear grads earn collegiate journalism award Two University of Wisconsin-River Falls students from White Bear Lake received awards from the Wisconsin

Newspaper Association Foundation’s 2020 Collegiate Better Newspaper Contest for stories published in the campus newspaper, “Student Voice.” Isabella Forliti, a communication studies major and assistant editor of the “Student Voice,” received second place for her March 11 feature story, “Greenhouse offers multiple learning opportunities.” Senior Melissa Thorud, a journalism major and this year’s editor, earned third place for a March 12 breaking news story, “Coronavirus leads to class suspensions and alternative classroom methods.”

Students participate in Honor Band The following Mahtomedi High School students were accepted into the Minnesota Band Directors Association (MSBDA) grade 9 and 10 Honor Band: Ishana Didwania- 9th grade flute Teri Schifsky- 9th grade flute Anusha Khandpur- 10th grade flute Juliana Nyberg- 10th grade flute Zoe Roettger- 10th grade alto saxophone Greta Liner- 10th grade trumpet

Honor Band is an opportunity for young musicians from across Minnesota to join together virtually to provide unique musical experiences and learning opportunities with exceptional conductors and clinicians. The event will take place Saturday, April 17. The day will include sessions with conductors, virtual sectionals and students will also submit recordings of their honor band music to be compiled into a Virtual Honor Band recording to commemorate the event.

Mahtomedi Students Head to State History Day Competition Eight students who competed at the regional competition for History Day will be representing Mahtomedi High School at the state competition: Hannah Johnson - Documentary - “Blasting Off to Better Communications” (Apollo Soyuz Mission) Sneha Sureshkumar - Documentary - “Understanding African American History Through the Eyes of Dolls: A Communicator for the Past and Present” Katelyn Birkeland - Exhibit - “World War II: Alan Turing Cracks

the Enigma Machine Aiding the Allies” Claire Faulkner - Website - “The Navajo Code Talkers” Brooke Zemke - Website - “Navajo Code Talkers” Grace Newman - Website - “How the Simple Flaws in the Marconi Radio System Contributed to the Death of Titanic” Elizabeth Novack - Website - “Pyscho (1960) and its Effect on Film, Censorship, and Communication” Aleila Pierre-Louis and Nikki Wuori - Website- “Navajo Code Talkers During World War II” Maisie Degrote (“The Unbreakable Code of The Navajo Code Talkers” and Eliah Showers (“Bikini Kill”) received honorable mention. For History Day, students choose a topic that relates to an annual theme, research that topic, and present their research in one of five presentation categories: Research Paper, Exhibit, Documentary, Performance, or Website. Students may then enter their projects into History Day competitions at school, regional, state, and national levels.

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We enjoyed some great weather over the weekend only to have a Monday morning cold front remind us that we're not out of the later winter weather quite yet. Outdoor "chores" were in order as many neighbors were out raking and some even getting that ﬁrst cut of grass in. Dandelions are already blooming and will be seeding soon. The yearly quest to control them has failed yet once again. Earth Day is Thursday, April 22. Take a few minutes to venture out and collect a bag full of litter that has collected over the weekend. I try to do this on my runs around White Bear Lake. There is never a shortage of items to collect.

WEEKLY AVERAGES APRIL 21 - 27, 2020 High: 63° | Low: 40° %Sun: 56% | PCP: 0.79”

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WHITE BEAR LAKE — Official approval was granted to-the school district last week to double the size of North Campus. The large expansion unites a now divided high school into one campus for grades 9 through 12. City Council voted April 13 to allow the district a conditional use permit to add 398,000 square feet to the campus for a total of 670,000 square feet upon completion. Community Development Director Anne Kane provided council an overview of the huge integrated project that is part of the $326 million bond referendum approved by voters in 2019. “The project is not without its challenges and impact to surrounding neighborhoods,” Kane noted. Off-site improvements are planned to mitigate impacts, but they are not yet fi nalized. There is time to “iron out details” and how costs

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