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Sport of water skiing celebrates 100-year anniversary BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER

A century ago, a Minnesota teenager strapped on a pair of curved pine boards, grabbed clothesline for a tow rope, and probably yelled something like “hit it” to his brother Ben, who was driving the boat. The day was June 28, 1922, and the teenager was Ralph Samuelson, 18, who was the first person to water ski on a wide area of the Mississippi River near Lake City known as Lake Pepin. Perfecting the technique took a few days, but Samuelson soon discovered that leaning backward with ski tips up met with success. That moment in Minnesota history a century ago has had a global impact: millions have taken up the water sport for both recreation and competition. On a local level, the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society is compiling material for an exhibit called, “Bears on Boards: 100 Years of Water Skiing in White Bear,” as part of Manitou Days. Executive Director Sara Hanson said the exhibit will highlight notables who have made

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For serious anglers in Minnesota, the fishing opener is a sacred holiday and the unofficial beginning of summer—a day that roughly half a million anglers eagerly await each year. Some think of it purely as the walleye opener, but the season opener includes a number of species that reside in Minnesota waters, such as northern pike, trout, and—in some areas of the state— bass. This year’s fishing opener will occur one week later than usual on Saturday, May 14. That’s because Minnesota state statute requires the opener to occur precisely two weeks before the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend.

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Deputy retires after 26 years with sheriff’s office Deputy Brian Goodspeed has retired from the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office. He will be missed. “Brian is a special, unique person and is so well-liked by his co-workers, members of the community and schools,” said Jeff Ramacher, undersheriff of public safety service for the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office. “He had an uncanny ability to de-escalate situations on certain calls and was the one who calmed the waters. That's what

he did best.” Goodspeed always wanted a career in law enforcement, but it took him years to get there. “My dad was a Minneapolis police officer and I anticipated going into law enforcement, but the year I graduated from high school they required a two-year degree in law enforcement,” Goodspeed said. “I did not like school and I wasn't a good student, so I went into the printing business.” Goodspeed worked at American Financial Printing in Minneapolis for 17 years. While he was there, he received

a grant to attend a college course. “I took a college class called 'How to Study,' and it was a great course and I enjoyed it and decided to take more courses,” Goodspeed said. “Then I thought I should go back to what I really wanted to do, which was law enforcement.” He was married at the time, and busy raising six children —Rebekah, Ruthann, Benjamin, Elizabeth, Hannah and Brianna. It took him approximately eight years to get his degree. SEE GOODSPEED, PAGE 8A

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When: noon Wednesday, May 11 & 25 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights Details: Bring a bag lunch and play table games with friends. Coffee provided. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com/ seniors

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When: Three sessions on Thursday, May 12: 8-9 a.m. breakfast; noon-1 p.m. lunch; 6:30-7:30 dinner Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, Details: WBCA's annual fundraiser supports affordable arts programs for people of all ages and abilities. Free to attend. Table sponsorships available. Contact: lswanson@ whitebeararts.org

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When: 1-3 p.m. Friday, May 13 Where: Community of Grace Church, 4000 Linden St., White Bear Lake Details: Opportunity to buy fresh produce and meats at a lower cost. Community-supported and open to everyone. Contact: thefoodgroupmn. org

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When: 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, May 13 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi

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CENTURY JAZZ ENSEMBLE 40TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 14 Where: White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 4th St., White Bear Lake Details: Band originally formed in 1982 will perform a set of music from their first college performance. Will include big band music and what was considered

Jordyn Meyer homered in three straight games for the No. 5 ranked White Bear Lake softball team last week. The versatile slugger had seven hits and lifted her average to .308 with four homers and nine RBI’s. A junior already committed to Creighton University, Meyer sparkles at third base, shortstop, outfield and catcher. “Jordyn has the ability to play any position you put her in,” said coach Kaity Wightman, also citing Meyer’s powerful bat, speed on the bases, physical gifts (“six feet tall, strong and incredibly athletic”) and her enthusiastic leadership. Meyer hit .290 (four homers,14 RBI’s) as a sophomore. She is also captain of the school’s figure skating club team and has achieved the Freestyle 8 level performing in competitions and shows.

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When: 4 p.m. Saturday, May 14 Where: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, Mahtomedi High School, 8000 75th St. N. Details: Five-time Parent's Choice Award winners perform family music to inspire kids and parents to get outside and be creative. General admission $20. Contact: 651-605-1124 or wildwoodartistseries. com

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When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 17 Where: Mahtomedi Public Schools District Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Three mile hike lasts approx. 1 hour. Hike is on paved trails and city streets. Contact: stpaulhike.com

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

When: noon-6 p.m. Thursday, May 19 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 County Road F East Details: Give in May to help alleviate summer blood shortage. Sign up online. Contact: redcrossblood.

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VADNAIS HEIGHTS FOOD PROGRAM

When: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 21 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Road F Details: Distribution of food to any family in need and considered low income. May register day of event. Contact: 612-245-9259 or cityvadnaisheights.com/ foodshelf

PARKING LOT SALE AND FLEA MARKET

When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 21 Where: White Bear Area Senior Center parking lot, 2484 East County Road F Details: Vendors and food trucks (11 a.m.-2 p.m.). Register to be a vendor by calling 651-653-3121.

WHITE BEAR LAKE TRIAD SENIOR PICNIC

When: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21 Where: Podvin Park, 1700 9th St., White Bear Lake Details: Seniors 50+ can meet with local law enforcement personnel and White Bear Lake mayor, city manager, and council members. Free lunch followed by program. Contact: 651-407-5322

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After early morning rain showers subsided, the sun emerged in time for high school sailors to maneuver their boats around a course on White Bear Lake during the 2019 Art Johnson Regatta Saturday, Oct. 19. The White Bear Sailing School hosted more than 100 participants representing teams from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois at the annual two-day event.

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The Black Bear Yacht Racing Association is preparing to kick off its summer sailing season Memorial Day weekend with the Mayhem Regatta on Saturday and Sunday. The BBYRA is a sailing, racing and social club located in White Bear Lake. The club conducts sailboat races, classroom instruction, on-the-water training and social events throughout the year. Boats that participate in BBYRA races are keel-type sailboats. Since there are different types of sailboats participating, a handicap system based on boat size and performance is used to even the competition level between the various boats. Throughout the summer, races are held every Tuesday evening and every other Saturday, ending with a Grand Finale Regatta on Labor Day weekend. September brings the Frozen Fingers race series that is held Tuesday evenings, and the Iceberg series is held on Saturdays in September. The BBYRA club considers itself “a social club whose members have a sailing problem.” After races, many club members meet at the VFW for food, beverages and camaraderie. The club also holds monthly social events year-round at local establishments or members’ homes. BBYRA welcomes new members and encourages anyone who is interested in participating to check out the club through the website, bbyra.com, or email bbyra. mn@gmail.com. The White Bear Press will provide updates about BBYRA race results during the season.

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Homelessness in our backyard What can people do to help the homeless that live in the White Bear Lake community? Be a mentor, show respect and connect with people. Volunteer at a shelter, food shelf or furniture bank. Contact legislators to change systems that cause affordable housing shortages. Research homelessness, attend seminars about homelessness and tell others what you've learned. Many Faces of the White Bear Lake Area recently conducted a learning session on homelessness at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi. Many Faces is a consortium of 19 community organizations, such as the Rotary Club of White Bear Lake, the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce, area public school districts and faith-based institutions. It was formed in 2018 to offer the community opportunities to learn about the many groups of people who have inhabited this area during its long history. Carlos Grantchoff, executive director of St. Andrew's Community Resource Center, facilitated the seminar and offered a PowerPoint presentation about the number of homeless people in the greater White Bear Lake community. One of the many causes of persistent homelessness is a greater demand for affordable housing relative to supply. In the last 30 years, the number of households in Mahtomedi increased by 67%, from 1,891 households in 1992 to 3,156 households in 2022. At the same time, the number of affordable rental units in Mahtomedi increased by fewer than 100 for those 1,265 extra households. The percentage of cost-burdened renters in Mahtomedi increased from 26% in 1992 to 64% in 2022. A costburdened renter is one who spends more than 30% of their income on housing. That is income that cannot be spent on food, clothing, child care, transportation, health care or education. According to the 2022 Fair Market Rent data presented by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, rental units in Washington County are more expensive than 95% of the national average. Put another way, only 5% of the country is more expensive to rent in than Washington County. A person working full time at minimum wage would need to pay a rent of only $780 to avoid being cost-burdened by housing. This type of housing option doesn't exist in Washington County, Grantchoff said, because the average rent in the county is $1,300. An average affordable housing two-bedroom unit starts at $1,200. In Minnesota, the poverty line for an individual is $12,784, Grantchoff said. For a family of two adults and two children it is $25,926, according to the 2019 threshold listed by the U.S. Census Bureau. Using the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, the average annual income for a full-time employee working for minimum wage is $15,000. The housing problem is not the fault of landlords, Grantchoff said. “The landlords made the investment and they're trying to survive the banks and a lot of other things,” he said. But due to the pendulum swing away from the housing moratorium on evictions, landlords are now asking for up to four times the amount of money in rent to recoup their losses during the pandemic. A deposit of roughly $5,000

is now necessary to get a place to live, he said. After the pandemic, rent has increased by 14%, but wages have increased by only 1%. Wilder Research reports that there are more than 10,000 homeless people in the state today, Grantchoff said. Research also shows that 54% of poor children call the suburbs home, as well as 52% of medium- to low-income families. The majority of us are one tragedy away from being homeless, whether through divorce, death, loss, abuse or any number of events, he said. Grantchoff described what it was like to have a home, compared with not having a home. People with a home have a place for all their belongings, a place to park their car, an address to receive regular mail and a paycheck, a place to be sick, a kitchen in which to store and make food, an address to put on their resume during a job search, a place for school bus to pick up kids regularly, social connections and better sleep, he said. Lisa M., currently a resident at the St. Andrew’s Family Shelter in Hugo, described what it is like not to have a home and the spiraling difficulties that result. She said that although she likes to be at the shelter, she's in constant discomfort even when everyone tries to make her comfortable. “My belongings are in three different places — in my car, on me and in storage where I was before.” She said her car is her safe place. “But it (stinks) with gas being very expensive now.” Having a vehicle is paramount in the life of a homeless family. It provides transportation to places the bus doesn't go, such as a job or the shelter. It can be the house, the heater and the dresser for clothing. But here comes a new worry — high gas prices. “Everything would be fine if I didn’t have a kid, too,” Lisa said. “Otherwise, I think I could maybe do this (homelessness).” She said that it's exhausting and overwhelming all day long to worry about child care and school while she is at work, finding enough food and being warm enough in Minnesota winters, to name just a few worries and challenges. “I miss being able to just be,” she said. Homelessness is fear and insecurity, wondering every minute about every facet of staying alive — how to eat, to stay warm, to stay safe, to keep the children in school and on and on, Grantchoff said. All these worries lead to stress and resulting health issues. But there is no extra money to pay for a visit to the doctor. Homeless people use emergency rooms because they don't have insurance or the $100 co-pay. The average $3,700 emergency room bill is borne by the taxpayer. As we think about how we all pay a price for homelessness, remember that all it takes is one life-changing tragedy for anyone to land in the same boat, said Rachael Moreno, community advocate for St. Andrew's Community Resource Center. By learning about homelessness in our community or becoming active to help relieve the burden of homelessness, “you’ll never move a mountain,” Moreno said. “But you might move a pail of dirt. And if we all move our pails of dirt …” Loretta Harding is a contributing writer for Press Publications. She can be reached at news@presspubs.com or 651-407-1200.

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Understand your anxieties

DON’T RECALL a time in my life when the word “anxiety” has come up so often. It shows up with staff at the newspapers, friends, our families, and from what I read and see, it’s a worldwide concern. Maybe it shouldn’t be surprising as we are just coming out of a pandemic. Many people experienced tragedy and loneliness. A strong economy is now deflating, inflation is showing up everywhere, especially in the areas of petroleum and prices in the grocery store. For the last couple of weeks, with newspaper leaders and friends, I have been asking the question, “ How do you keep anxiety in check?” Answers have varied. Some take About the a faith-based attitude; others go to trusted advisors about serious quesTown tions and decisions. Getting adequate Gene Johnson rest and having quiet time set aside helps. Some suggested, and I agree, that having a diversion can help distract your attention from the issues that are causing anxiety. If anxiety gets to be too much, seek local resources for professional help and counseling. I thought I would consult with a longtime friend, Jon Penton, who is a retired clinical psychologist now living in Anna Marie Island, Florida. I got to know Jon when late Mayor Dean Fenner launched the Youth Resource Bureau in White Bear Lake a good number of years ago. Jon headed the clinic which was designed to help youth who were having difficulty at school or at home to be able to get care. It was a successful program and Jon went on to work with several counties north of the Twin Cities and then also in Georgia before retiring. Jon called me last week and we reflected on how he has dealt with clients with various types of anxiety. He referenced a book that had been helpful to him throughout his professional career. It’s titled ‘Telling Yourself the Truth’ by William Backus and Marie Chapian. That got me to pause to reflect on an attitude, “What do you tell yourself?” We all have problems that cause anxieties. Life is not free of that. I find it helpful to reference Philippians 4:6-7 (“The Message” by Eugene Peterson) which advises turning it over to the Lord. “Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.” Many of us have trusted advisors. Relationships are very important. On a major problem, we don’t make decisions in darkness or without advice. Asking questions can be very helpful. A lot of times with a good bit of research and advice, the problem becomes clear. What we tell ourselves makes all the difference. POLITICS IS NEVER safe in Minnesota when the legislature is in session. I must compliment them for using surplus funds to restore the unemployment fund that was depleted during the pandemic. Taxes are high in Minnesota. If rates are increased, it’s very difficult for small business to operate. However, they also are funding those workers in various professions and fields that worked extra hours under a lot of stress during the Covid-19 period. However, there is a $6 million surplus and I think that could be used to lower taxes. For example, Minnesota is one of several states where Social Security is taxed. Also, I think it would be helpful if taxes were reduced for retired people who choose to change their residency to some of the southern states where there is no state tax. Minnesota state tax is punitive and there are several states that reduced their state tax rate for those in retirement years. Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications. Distributed weekly in:

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Talking aquatic invasive species with the U of M

innesota’s Fishing Opener is May 14 this year and the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) is a top concern for many as anglers and boaters return to the lakes this spring and summer. Nick Phelps, Ph.D., with the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center at the University of Minnesota, answers questions about the steps you can take to help stop the spread of Movers & aquatic invasive species and Shakers what researchers are currentU of M ly doing to make a difference. Q: What are aquatic invasive species and why are they a problem? Aquatic invasive species are plants, animals and harmful microbes that were introduced by humans, became established and spread, and cause — or are likely to cause — negative impacts to the ecosystem, economy or human health. Problematic invaders have re-engineered our ecosystems, caused massive economic impacts and changed the way we use and enjoy our lakes, rivers and wetlands. While not all change is bad, there are very

few examples where AIS introductions have been good. Q: What aquatic invasive species are in Minnesota? In Minnesota, there are invasive fish, such as common carp and invasive bigheaded carps; invasive plants such as Eurasian watermilfoil and starry stonewort; invasive invertebrates such as zebra mussels and spiny water flea; and invasive microbes. Unfortunately, the list of AIS already in Minnesota is long and there are many more on the doorstep. However, it is important to remember that only about seven percent of Minnesota’s lakes are on the DNR’s infested waters list and less than three percent of Minnesota’s lakes are infested with zebra mussels. This is not a lost cause — there is still a lot to protect. Q: What steps can I take to help stop the spread? “Clean-Drain-Dispose” isn’t only best practice for prevention, it is also the law in Minnesota. The research shows that doing these few simple steps when your boat or equipment leaves a waterbody — infested or not — can make a major difference. If possible, it is also a good idea to dry your boat and equipment for several days in between visiting lakes to be sure no viable AIS can be spread. In addition, I’d suggest joining the hundreds of

citizen scientists in Minnesota who are part of our AIS Detectors program. This is a great opportunity to get actively involved and make a difference in your community. Q: What do you anticipate will be the biggest challenges related to AIS this year? Aquatic invasive species continue to surprise us – new species, new locations, new pathways and new impacts – all of which will challenge us in 2022. These challenges exist from the end of the dock to the State Capital. However, we must continue to think beyond the challenges of today and work towards tomorrow’s solutions by creating new tools, insights and strategies. Research and management are taking steps in the right direction, which are leading to big wins. I am seeing progress every day! Despite the challenges, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about our future. Nick Phelps, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology and the director of the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center. His areas of expertise include aquatic invasive species, fish health and risk-based management.

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John Lentz Mahtomedi

Christ the King Lutheran Church

St. John in the Wilderness | Episcopal Church 2175 1st Street, WBL 55110 | 651.429.5351

Find the church that fits your needs.

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Church: 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake Parish Life Center/School: 4690 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake

CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X

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Reconciliation: Wednesday 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Thursday 8:30 - 9:00 am, Sunday 6:00pm - 6:20pm

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South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church

South Shore Trinity Church South Shore Blvd.Lutheran at Bellaire Avenue

South Blvd. White Bear2480 Lake, MN Shore 651-429-4293 LCMS White Bear Lake, MN 651-429-4293 LCMS Pastor Bob Gehrke Pastor Bob Gehrke In-Person worship Pastor Daniel Keinath Pastor Dan Bodin

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Birch Street WBL 55110 | wblumc.org/links/livestream A1851 Christian community bringing God’s love to the world.

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www.stjudeofthelake.org 651-426-3245 | 700 Mahtomedi Avenue, Mahtomedi

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8:30 am Traditional Service 10:30 am Contemporary Service facebook.com/rlcwbl redeemerwhitebear.org

Traditional Worship Saturdays at 5:30pm and 5:30 p.m. Redeemer Lutheran Church SundaysSaturday at 8:00am. Contemporary Worship Sunday 8 and 9:30 a.m. 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10:45am. Traditional 3770 Bellaire Avenue, White Bear Lake | 651-429-5411 Sunday contemporary 11 a.m. Worship 2nd and 4th Sundays at 10:45am Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday School & Education Hour Dial-A-Devotion 651-429-0078 at 9:30am in-person www.sstwbl.org

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The Met Council has acknowledged White Bear Lake's opposition to the Purple Line project by agreeing to consider alternative routes. That’s an encouraging sign that government listens to the people it serves. There are legitimate arguments against the proposed “end line” (Hwy 61 in downtown White Bear Lake), perhaps most notably the cost savings if moved to Maplewood or Vadnais Heights. But let’s be honest. Those with the “increased riffraff in our town and the increased crime” argument are using

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White Bear Lake neighbors on the west side of Highway 61 need to take notice. Ramsey County Parks and Recreation recently held a meeting to share information on their newly "re-envisioned" plan for the Bruce Vento Regional Trail. The original plan called for it to follow the existing railroad right of way and Long Avenue, but they are now rerouting it through the nearby neighborhoods. The present plan also calls for the tearing out of the existing sidewalk along Bald Eagle Avenue and replacing it with a 9.5-foot-wide asphalt path. According to the Ramsey County Parks Department's own statistics, the current 7 miles of the Bruce Vento Trail has 280,00 users a year. The Parks Department seems to have lost sight of the fact that this is a residential area filled with single-family homes and four schools along or within a half a block of Bald Eagle Avenue. This area is not a park, and this is not a neighborhood trail. It’s not acceptable or safe to make it a pathway for a regional trail that will carry thousands of users through

the neighborhood. I urge people to log on to the website "Bruce Vento Regional Trail Extension Phase 2" or the parks website, ramseycounty. us/VentoPhase2/residents/ parks-recreation to view the proposed plans and take their survey, or use the Project Wikimap to leave your comments. You need to make your voices heard! Lin Martin White Bear Lake

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Once again, Mahtomedi faces a developer proposal to place a three-story apartment building in a settled residential neighborhood. Last February, neighbors voiced multiple concerns to the Planning Commission, among them the failure to fit into the neighborhood, environmental pollution cleanup, disturbance of loons nesting on the lake adjacent to the proposed building, increased traffic across from ballfields and walking path, inadequate number of parking spaces and a height that would block sunlight of neighboring houses. The Mahtomedi

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Planning Commission rejected requests for several variances because, among other reasons, the proposal altered the character of the area, and neighbors suggested a smallerscale project. Regrettably, the developer has returned with a proposal that is in many ways more out of character with the neighborhood. The developer may have listened to the neighbors and Planning Commission, but apparently did not hear them and has chosen to propose a structure that is still too large, not harmonious with the neighborhood, among other concerns. Mahtomedi residents concerned with maintaining the “smalltown character” (the city’s definition) of the city and its neighborhoods is encouraged to attend the May 11. Planning Commission meeting at Mahtomedi City Hall at 6:30 p.m. to express their views, as this proposal has the potential to set precedent for other areas of the city.

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All worship services also available Sunday 10:15 a.m.online At saintandrews.org ST. ANDREW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 900 STILLWATER ROAD, MAHTOMEDI WWW.SAINTANDREWS.ORG 651-426-3261

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the seller, or the buyer in this particular case, should not be the city of Mahtomedi’s concern. Those decisions are market-driven, and approving this project out of fear that a less desirable business could move in lacks merit. If you are a Mahtomedi resident, please voice your concerns about this proposal at the Mahtomedi Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, May 11, or write to your City Council members. Brett Petersen Mahtomedi

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Hearth Development recently submitted another proposal to build a three-story, 39-unit luxury apartment building on the Old Lakeside Club land in Mahtomedi. They previously submitted a proposal for a three-story, 41-unit luxury apartment building in February that was rejected 6-1 by the Planning Commission. What has changed since then? Not much. The proposed high-density development from Hearth Development is within single-family homes that are classified as low-density residential, and has major reductions in setbacks, which goes against the current ordinances as set forth by the city of Mahtomedi. A bigger question is how this parcel of land was changed from a small business B1 to a highdensity R4 development. This large of a building simply does not fit, and is completely out of character and aesthetics for this neighborhood. It is repeated in the variance narratives by the developer and, taken altogether, certainly indicates that the project has too large a footprint and is still too tall for this parcel of land. The financial impact on

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

Vadnais Heights

• An Isanti man reported the catalytic converter ripped out of his 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander April 19 while it was parked in an employee lot in the 3300 block of Labore Road during the workday. • Four female shoplifters at the Walmart in the 800 block of County Road E were reported April 21 for theft after loss prevention personnel stopped them at the door with a cart containing a large amount of merchandise that was not paid for. When the shoplifters tried several times without success to take the cart from the employee's grasp, all four of them grabbed items, fled the store and sped away in a gray Ford Edge. No employees were injured or felt threatened during the incident. • Another shoplifter managed to escape Walmart employees and deputies on April 22 after she tried to walk out of the store with unpaid items. Loss prevention personnel were able to recover the items, but the suspect left the area before deputies could arrive to “trespass” her. • The third time was a charm for store employees after a Vadnais Heights woman, 54, was cited April 23 at the Walmart for shoplifting after she was observed underringing items. She was stopped by store employees after passing all points of sale and successfully escorted back to the loss prevention office, where she was cited for misdemeanor theft, trespassed and released. • In the fourth shoplifting case this week, Walmart employees were at least able to recover $1,364.51 in merchandise April 23, but again were unable to detain the shoplifters after they observed two females load a cart with the merchandise and walk the cart out of the store. Employees stopped them at the exit, where the females ditched the cart and fled in a cream-colored Chrysler van with plates registered to a white Ford sedan. • And finally, a Little Canada woman, 36, was arrested for theft April 23 after deputies themselves observed her concealing items and bypassing all points of sale. Store employees had help from deputies in escorting the female back to the loss prevention office. As the suspect's mother was with her, she took custody of the suspect's child, and the family “shopping” outing ended as mom headed to jail.

White Bear Township

• MidAmerica Technical and Environmental Services Inc. in the 2300 block of Leibel Street on April 20 reported a commercial trailer stolen after surveillance video from 4 p.m. April 17 showed a green older model Chevy Tahoe driven by a blonde female pulling up near a trailer inside the lot. A male left the passenger seat to direct her while she backed up to the targeted trailer. He then hitched the trailer to the Tahoe, which was driven off the lot with stolen trailer in tow. • A muskrat was reported April 20 as being stuck in a fence in the 5200 block of Division Street. Deputies called to the scene were able to pull the creature out. • A Ham Lake man, 43, was mailed a citation for disorderly conduct and illegal dumping following an Earth Day incident at the Ramsey County yard waste site in the 5900 block of Sherwood Road. It all started when he was told he couldn't dump there because he couldn't provide proof of being a resident of Ramsey County. The subject said that he could dump there and did so, despite being told he couldn't several times. The folks at the yard waste site took down his license plate number, after which he was identified via the Department of Vehicle Services as an Anoka County resident. A “no trespassing” notice was also mailed out to him at his non-Ramsey County address along with the citation.

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

Birchwood

• Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies took a report of ATVs roaring through TigheSchmitz Park April 12. • Deputies conducted a traffic stop at 12:46 p.m. April 12 in the 4000 block of East County Line Road and cited a motorist for speeding 33 mph in a 25 mph zone, after reporting in at 7:37 a.m. to observe no traffic violations during their directed patrol.

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• Deputies conducted a traffic stop at 12:54 a.m. April 11 on eastbound 75th Street N. for an undisclosed violation. • Criminal damage to property was reported April 11 in the 10000 block of 60th Street N. after multiple padlocks were cut off trailers and a trailer door was forced open. Nothing was reported stolen at the time of the report, however. • A Mahtomedi Middle School

student in the 8000 block of 75th Street N. on April 11 reported receiving harassing texts and TikToks. • Deputies conducted a traffic stop April 15 in the 7000 block of Lake Elmo Avenue N. for registration that expired in December. • A suspicious vehicle reported at 12:35 p.m. April 16 in the area of Lake Elmo Avenue N. and 75th Street N. turned out to be an unmarked police car with its lights on. • A resident in the 6000 block of Jasmine Court N. on April 16 reported money stolen off a VISA debit gift card.

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• A Wildwood Road resident at 4:11 a.m. April 10 reported hearing what sounded like a wagon being pulled outside and someone saying “shhhh”. • Deputies conducted a traffic stop for speed at 5:25 p.m. April 10 in the area of Mahtomedi Avenue and Neptune Street and ended up towing the vehicle for tax evasion, after the tabs were found to have been expired a significant time before. • A catalytic converter was

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • A resident in the 2000 block of Spruce Place reported three suspicious shadows outside his house April 25. The area was checked and no one was found. • A checkbook was reported stolen in the 1700 block of Cedar Lane April 25. Checks were subsequently cashed in Woodbury. • A resident in the 1100 block of Goose Lake Road in Gem Lake, reported telephone harassment from an unidentified suspect April 25. • A narcotics complaint was reported in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road April 25. • A catalytic converter was stolen in the 1000 block of Highway 96 April 25. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested on an outstanding warrant in the 2300 block of County Road E April 25. • Harassment was reported in the 2400 block of Gisella Blvd. April 25. • Officers assisted a Texas police department looking for a wanted person in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road April 25. The person was not located. • Officers responded to a civil issue in the 3500 block of Emerald Drive April 25. • Officers checked on suspicious activity in the 2200 block of Eighth Street April 25. • Theft was reported in the 3700 block of Auger Avenue April 26. • A vehicle reported stolen in the 3600 block of Highland Avenue was found by officers in the 3500 block of Midland Court April 26. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested on three active warrants April 26 after officers found him sleeping in a vehicle in the 3700 block of Highland Avenue. • Two St. Paul residents were arrested for stealing a catalytic converter and for drug possession April 26 in the 2500 block of Spruce Place. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 4500 block of First Avenue April 26. • Officers checked on suspicious activity in the 4300 block of Lake Avenue S. April 26. • Officers responded to a noise complaint in the 4700 block of Clark Avenue April 27. • Fraud resulting in a loss of $6,500 was reported in the 3600 block of Auger Avenue April 27. • A suspicious man who appeared to be putting graffiti on a sign in the 1700 block of County Road E April 27 was actually removing graffiti.

reported stolen April 12 from the 1000 block of Echo Lake Court. • Suspicious vehicles reported at 10:58 p.m. April 12 on Lost Lake Court, along with juveniles yelling and talking about a gun, turned out to be four youths involved in a Nerf war. The youths were compliant, warned about activities that might cause alarm in others and sent home. • A motor vehicle was reported stolen April 14 from an address on Stillwater Road. • Holiday gas station employees in the 800 block of Stillwater Road on April 14 reported finding a license plate on their premises that belonged to a person with revoked impound status. Deputies appropriated the plate to be turned into evidence and destroyed. • Deputies responded to a Wildwood Road address on April 16 on a report of a burglary, but determined that criminal damage to property had occurred instead.

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PUBLIC SAFTEY BRIEFS White Bear Lake Taekwondo instructor charged with attempted murder Timothy Allen Amacher, 41, and Colleen Larson, 24, both of St. Paul, have been charged with first-degree premeditated murder after allegedly shooting an off-duty forensic scientist employed by the Minneapolis Police Department. According to the criminal complaints, at 7:33 p.m. April 20, officers responded to a shooting at a supervised parenting center located in the 3000 block of University Avenue in Minneapolis. When officers arrived in the parking lot, they found a 33-year-old female victim, Amacher’s ex-wife, with gunshot wounds to the right side of her neck and forearm. A witness stated that the shooting happened in the parking lot. She said she saw the female suspect run up behind the victim and put an object to the victim’s neck and then heard two “bangs” before the suspect ran away. Officers obtained surveillance video from the parking lot. It shows the victim sitting in her vehicle waiting to pick up her son. A 2022 black Dodge Ram without a license plate arrives and parks south of the parking lot. A female, later identified in the complaint as Larson, wearing all black, a hood, gloves and a medical mask, gets out of the truck and conceals herself behind a fence until victim gets out of her vehicle. As the

victim approaches the facility on foot, Larson, holding a firearm, runs up behind victim. The video reportedly shows the suspect raising the gun up to point at the victim, but the shooting happens just outside the camera view. Further examination of the video revealed that, approximately six minutes before the shooting, the suspect reportedly appears to be scouting out the scene by slowly driving, and later walking, by the parking lot. Officers obtained a search warrant for the GPS data of the Dodge Ram registered to Amacher. Coupled with Amacher and Larson’s cell phone location data, the complaint states that officers were able to determine that Amacher switched vehicles with Larson at his place of business, World Taekwondo Academy in White Bear Lake, approximately three hours before the shooting. Amacher then drove the Jeep to the parenting center as Larson drove the Dodge Ram to their home in St. Paul, then drove directly to the parenting center. Amacher has also been charged with aiding an offender – accomplice after the fact. Both Amacher and Larson’s first court appearances were scheduled for May 3, after press deadline. The first-degree premediated murder charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.

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COMMUNITY BRIEF Apply to participate in Manitou Days Grande Parade The Manitou Days Grande Parade application deadline is May 17 — that means time is running out for businesses, organizations or groups to register to participate. Scheduled for Friday, June 17, in downtown White Bear Lake, the Manitou Days Grande Parade attracts thousands of spectators. Local businesses, nonprofits and community groups are invited to capture spectators’ attention while showcasing their group. The Manitou Days Grande Parade is limited to 95 entries, which are awarded on a first come, first served basis. The fees to participate are $90 for a nonprofit entry and $185 for a regular entry. Apply online at manitoudays.com, or e-mail parade@manitoudays.com with questions.

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Jack Cedarleaf

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Age 100, formerly of Mahtomedi, passed away May 4, 2022. Survived by wife of 73 years, Elizabeth “BJ”; children, Robin (Robert “Bub”) Nicholson, Jack, II (Kathy) and Bill (Linda); 7 grandchildren, Will, Jessi, Summer, Brandon, Stewart, Grant and Blake; 5 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Jack was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and skiing. He worked in the insurance industry specializing in surety and was active in national surety bond organizations. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Arrangements with Bradshaw Funeral and Cremation Services, 651-439-5511. www.bradshawfuneral.com

A proud Finn. Passed April 30, 2022 at Fairview Southdale Hospital after a short illness. Preceded in death by his father, Donald. Survived by his loving mother, Nancy; brother Matthew, nephew Nick (Shanda) and their children Clyde and Zoey; niece Kira (Nick); dear family friend Chuck; and extended family and friends. Daniel was employed by the White Bear Yacht Club. A Memorial Service will be held at later date. Arrangements with Honsa Family Funeral Home, 651-429-6172

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GODSPEED TO GOODSPEED: Deputy made a career of gaining students trust FROM PAGE 1

Goodspeed started working as a deputy for the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office on April 15, 1996 and retired last week on May 1. He started his career working in the jail and for human services. Goodspeed then was a school resource officer for approximately 14 years, working at Northeast Metro Intermediate School District 916 and Mounds View School District. He spent the last four years of his career out on patrol. Goodspeed said working as a school resource officer was a highlight of his law enforcement career. “Working in the schools was a Godsend for me,” Goodspeed said. “It allowed me to flourish as a deputy and as a person.” He spent approximately eight years at Bellaire Education Center, a middle school that serves students who have emotional behavioral disorders (EBD), autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and developmental cognitive disabilities (DCD). At the Mounds View School Dis-

trict, he worked with special education students. Goodspeed said he had the temperament to work with the kids and spent every day trying to gain their trust because a lot of them didn’t like cops. “There was a girl who was a handful, and she was about 15 at the time and said to me, ‘You know Goodspeed, I hate cops, but you’re making me rethink that,’” Goodspeed said. “It was heartwarming to me for her to say that.” He continued, “There was a male student that I arrested and at some point in our time together he gave me a hug and said, ‘I can’t believe I just hugged a cop.’ That was a highlight for me,” he added. Goodspeed noted that the teachers and staff at the schools where he worked have been remarkable in working with those students. “We worked as a team, and it made my job easier,” Goodspeed said. Highlights of Goodspeed’s career include being named Minnesota Juvenile Officer of the Year in 2015 and serving

as a founding member of the Bicycle Response Team, a member of the Honor Guard Team and the Mobile Response Team. Goodspeed recently sold his home in White Bear Lake to his daughter, and plans on moving north of the Twin Cities. “I’m just going to chill for awhile,” Goodspeed said. “I don’t know which direction I’ll go, but I’m sure it will be something people-related.” He’s also looking forward to spending more time camping at Grand Marais and gardening, which he loves. Ramacher said when a deputy retires from the sheriff’s office, the deputy will get a final sign-off from dispatch and other deputies. He recalled a quote from a deputy who said to Goodspeed, “It’s not a fast speed, but a good speed.” Goodspeed said he is grateful for all of the friendships he’s made throughout the years as a deputy for the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office. “I got into law enforcement to expand

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my sphere of influence,” Goodspeed said. “For the last 26 years, I was meeting new people every single day and I was getting involved in their lives. I’m going to miss that.” Shoreview Press Editor Noelle Olson can be reached at shoreviewnews@ presspubs.com or 651-407-1229.

MAHTOMEDI CITY COUNCIL NOTES ing to Larson Allen, is that in the next few years there will be some emerging issues for local government, including Statement 87, which deals with lease accounting. Beginning December 31, 2022, all leases longer than 12 months in duration must be recorded on the city’s balance sheet. As of December 31, 2023, the leasing standard for software will change, such as cloud-based software. All leasing of this software will

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significant contributions to the sport here at home — Tom Weinhagen and the White Bear Water Ski Company, the Bald Eagle Water Club and Midwest Ski Otters — through interactive displays and multimedia presentations. Hanson is working closely with Dennis Zerwas Jr., grandson of Weinhagen, who founded the White Bear Water Ski Company in the late ’40s. A true innovator, “Tommy” Weinhagen did much to improve the sport, according to Zerwas. “He was the promoter and idea man who hired smart guys to do the hands-on work when it came to making the skis,” his grandson said. Skis made by the White Bear company are still rideable today decades after their manufacture. By the 1950s, the company was offering five lengths of skis, a slalom ski and a wooden plank called the Aqua-plane. Zerwas has an early press release that says the company doubled its output in 1951 due to the sport’s increasing popularity. Coinciding with incorporation of the company was the

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White Bear Water Ski founder Tom Weinhagen skis with his dog.

founding of the Bald Eagle Water Club in 1953. Those credited as co-founders include Tom Chapin, Terry Rooney and Al Lindholm. Sadly, Weinhagen died in 1964 at age 47 and the company folded six years later. Four models of his skis and their familiar polar bear logo, however, are mounted on the wall at the Water Ski Hall of Fame in Florida. Tom Chapin’s son Paul served as president of the American Water Ski Educational Foundation that oversees the Hall and museum in Polk City, Florida. The Chapin surname, too, is synonymous with the sport in the White Bear area. Both Paul Chapin and his sister Evelyn Duvall are national water ski champions; and both joined their pioneering dad Tom in the Minnesota Water Skiing Hall of Fame. Not surprisingly, the Hall’s first member was Samuelson, appropriately considered the “father of water skiing.” The fact he knows national champions like the Chapins is something Si Ford considers “unique.” An avid water skier himself, Si and wife Vicki Ford are honorary chairs of Manitou Days, something new in recognition of the festival’s centennial theme. Ford credits fellow water skier and Birchwood resident Nick Temali with planting the idea of a 100-year celebration two years ago. Temali insisted they buy a book on Samuelson and took the couple to Lake City to watch a ski show at the sport’s birthplace. “We’re newbies compared to some people who’ve water skied here their whole life,” Ford said. “The Manitou committee thought Temali had a good idea for a theme. We were excited about it, so we offered to help.” Next thing they knew they were named honorary chairs, a recognition he and Vicki were slightly embarrassed about, Ford admitted. “We’ve been enthusiastic about the anniversary but we’ve not been involved locally

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anywhere near the degree of others,” he said. White Bear Lake has a bevy of accomplished skiers, whom Ford discovered raised the bar when he and Vicki returned to her childhood home on the lake. Both grew up on White Bear Lake and skied as kids, but as Si tells it, “There was a 40-year gap,” when he worked for Colgate-Palmolive Company in New York and, later, London. “The skiing improved dramatically when the conservation district allowed two slalom courses on the lake,” Ford noted. If windy conditions cause choppy waves in one area, chances are good the water is calm at the second course. As a member of an unofficial club that meets to ski every morning during the summer, Ford is thrilled there are so many people who enjoy the sport. He mentioned some of the more veteran skiers in the club who serve as great role models: John Redpath, who moves the slalom course every two weeks; Steve Wolgamot, who organizes the end-of-year tournament and pizza party; and Mike Parenteau, a member of the conservation district board. “Wolgamot created the camaraderie with our group. He’s done a lot for the sport,” added Ford.

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Bald Eagle resident George Lowing leaps off the Bald Eagle ski jump while John Lindholm races below him in this vintage photo. Lowing was one of the era’s top jumpers and Lindholm, with brother Allen, was among the founders in 1953 of the Bald Eagle Water Club.

Lake Pepin isn’t the only place that hosted a water skier in 1922. According to Ford, Samuelson brought his exhibition to the White Bear Yacht Club that summer. “The Kiwanis Club hired Samuelson to put on a show for their annual meeting. It’s amazing they had engines with enough horsepower to pull people up.” The equipment has certainly evolved over 100 years from that first pair of handmade boards. Today, skis are designed to slalom, trick ski, jump or ballet. There are wakeboards and wake surf boards. The high-tech equipment is matched with ability and weight and is made of flexible fiberglass instead of wood. There is lingo slalom skiers use, like “making six,” noted Ford. He explained that there

are six buoys in a course, so everyone tries to make all of them by cutting in and out. That will be Ford’s goal on June 14 — to make six. He’ll be skiing on White Bear Lake that day to celebrate another milestone, his 85th birthday.

You should know: The White Bear historical society is seeking photographs and memorabilia related to water skiing for its centennial exhibit during Manitou Days. Call 651-407-5327 or email office@ whitebearhistory.org.

Proper pet waste disposal helps protect waterways WHITE BEAR LAKE — Leaving dog doo-doo behind on city property may someday be against the law. The city will review and possibly rewrite an ordinance requiring pet owners to remove and properly dispose of pet waste on city-owned land, according to White Bear’s in-house environmental specialist Connie Taillon. An ordinance couldn’t come too soon for former mayor and volunteer pooper scooper Jerry Briggs. The VFW Post 1782 member takes it upon himself to clean up canine crap along Lake Avenue South. Dog walkers using the boardwalk have gotten better about proper disposal, Briggs said, but he still finds pet waste in Veterans Park — right next to the lake. To Briggs, allowing dogs to defecate in the park is distressing. “That ground was blessed when the monument was dedicated,” he said. “It’s hallowed ground.” A crackdown on pet waste is part of the stormwater pollution prevention program outlined by Taillon at the last City Council meeting. She explained that the storm sewer system is designed to transport stormwater to the nearest lake, stream or wetland. Waste or pollution that enters the system isn’t treated, and may cause serious environmental damage. The environmental engineer said the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization or VLAWMO, has educational materials available to help inform pet owners that waste is a pollutant. The city plans to use the materials as part of a first-step outreach program to prevent pollution in the stormwater system. The watershed’s website offers pet waste tidbits of the month. One posted entry indicates something many dog owners may not know: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies dog waste as a dangerous pollutant in the same category as toxic chemicals and oil. While chemical pollution such as paints, solvents and motor oils contaminate water and beaches, bacterial contamination from animal waste also threatens

waterways, beaches, wildlife and public health, according to the VLAWMO site. Pet waste, it says, is a preventable contaminant that should be picked up to help keep surface water healthy. One recommended method of disposal is to flush dog poop (unbagged) down the toilet for the same filtering and treatment as human waste. Kitty litter should never be dumped outside since it can wash into streams. Rather, cat owners should bag the litter and pitch it in the trash. Some may not know that dog feces left to decay can take over one year to decompose. The poop may no longer be visible, but eggs from parasites like hookworms, ringworms and tapeworms can linger for years in the soil — leaving people and pets vulnerable to serious infection. Taillon reminded council that the city has a reporting system for illicit discharge of contaminants into the storm sewer system. “Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activities,” she said. In addition to pet waste, common illicit discharges include fertilizer, grass, leaves, pesticides, gas, oil, paints and cleaners, concrete wastewater and sediment from construction sites. Illicit discharges can be reported to the city on an online form at https://www. whitebearlake.org/engineering/webform/report-illicit-discharge or residents can call the engineering department at 651-429-8531. The reporter can remain anonymous. In the meantime, Briggs is considering asking council for permission to erect a sign at Veterans Park. “I’m not sure of the wording yet,” he said, “but it will say something like ‘No dogs defecating in Veterans Park.’” Debra Neutkens

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Township Board approves commission appointments Commission; and Salena Koster, Patricia Lee and Curt Akenson will continue their work on the Park Board. Also by consent, the board approved the Bike MS: 150 Minnesota Bike Run. It will be held on June 12, beginning at approximately 6 a.m. Cynthia Sowden is a contributing writer for Press Publications. She can be reached at news@presspubs.com or 651-407-1200.

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Deadlines looming for proposed House, Senate bills ST. PAUL —Two weeks before the Legislature adjourns, a quick status report was gathered on proposed bills impacting the White Bear area. On the House side, District 43A Rep. Peter Fischer (DFL-Maplewood) provided updates on the following bills: • HF4835 — North and East Metro Water Supply Planning Appropriation This bill requests $2.25 million in fiscal year 2023 be appropriated from the general fund to the Commissioner of Natural Resources to provide financial assistance to the cities of White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, Mahtomedi, Hugo, Lake Elmo, Lino Lakes, North St. Paul, Oakdale, Stillwater and Vadnais Heights to evaluate and prepare contingency plans for converting water supplies from groundwater sources to total or partial supplies from surface water sources and prepare a final report. Each contingency plan must include a schedule for funding the design, construction and conversion to surface water supplies. The commissioner must compile a final report to the Legislature by Dec. 31, 2024 with contingency plans and any recommendations in consultation and coordination with the Metropolitan Council, St. Paul Regional Water Services, industrial water permit holders and other entities with a demon-

strated interest in the water supply challenges facing the North and East Metro Groundwater Management Area. The bill also provides $500,000 in 2023 to the above cities to develop plans to phase down per capita residential water use to 75 gallons per day and total per capita water use to 90 gallons per day and to develop irrigation plans that include a ban if the water level of White Bear Lake falls below 923.5 feet. Fischer’s bill is in response to the 2017 court order culminating from the lake level lawsuit. As of last week, there wasn’t a companion bill in the Senate. Fischer said he’s working with people on the plaintiff side, the DNR and representatives from impacted cities to find language his senate colleagues will accept to comply with the order. “I was waiting to see what the judge’s ruling was after the April 26 status meeting. Now that we have clarity, we want to get the language down quickly. I feel comfortable someone (in the Senate) will pick it up.” He introduced his House bill early as a “placeholder.” Fischer said the water supply issue in the Northeast Metro has been his biggest focus this session. “We’re looking for good resolution for everyone that is sustainable and doesn’t use the aquifer.”

For the record, he does not support SF3055, the water supply bill introduced by Sens. Karin Housley and Roger Chamberlain that basically overrides the court order. “Their proposal puts us in a situation where we could end up with western water law. Right now, water law is managed by the state and supposed to be used in a sustainable way. With western water law, rights go to whomever first claimed it. In some cases, that includes the rain falling from the sky. Some communities (in the West) aren’t allowed to have rain barrels because the rain doesn’t belong to them.” • HF2881 — White Bear Lake Public Safety Facility Expansion funding This bill requests 50% of the estimated $13 million cost to build a new facility. Fischer said he’s “optimistic there will be dollars, but I don’t know if it will end up that high. The capital investment bill isn’t out yet, but there have been a lot of questions asked. I expect there will be something for it in that bill.” It will be one of the last bills of the session. District 38B Rep. Ami Wazlawik (DFL-White Bear Township), a co-author, added, “we’re still waiting for bonding bills to be assembled, which is where this proposal would end up if it’s included.” • HF0157 — Lead tackle sale, manufacture and use prohibited The bill did not get

through in its entirety. Provisions in the current environment bill passed off the House bill creates lead-free zones in swan nesting areas. “Lead tackle will not be allowed in areas with breeding pairs of swans,” the representative noted. Girl Scouts brought the issue to the legislator’s attention. “They were concerned with Snail Lake and other lakes in the Northeast Metro,” Fischer said. “We have a good chance at this, so fingers crossed.” • Health and Human Services Behavioral health is a pandemic issue in the state and a problem Fischer is also addressing this session, so far with great success. A combination of health and human services bills are on their way to conference committee that could provide more than $100 million to fund drug and alcohol treatment centers, mental health treatment and substance abuse disorders. A conference committee is made up of members from each house appointed to reconcile differences between two versions of a bill that has been passed by both bodies. The session ends May 23. Update on Senate as session nears end On the Senate side, counterparts to House bills connected to the White Bear area include the following: • SF2986 White Bear Lake Public Safety Facility

Introduced in February by District 43 Sen. Chuck Wiger (DFL-Maplewood), a $6.25 million appropriation is requested for expansion and renovation of the public safety building. District 38 Sen. Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) also introduced a similar bill, SF3496, asking for a bond issue for the facility. “Bonding is one of the last items that comes out of the session, which ends May 23,” explained Wiger. “While public safety is a theme as it relates to capital investment, a lot of infrastructure money is expected for water and transportation.” The senator said he can’t guarantee anything at this point, and that goes for public safety. “As always, the request far outpaces what is available. The bill was also a late entry. I would say I’m guardedly optimistic.” • SF3055 White Bear Lake Groundwater Appropriation Permits issuance modification; East Metro safe drinking water recommendations that support both growth and sustainability Sen. Chamberlain, a co-author with District 39 Sen. Karin Housley (R-Stillwater), said proponents of the bill “are still pursuing passage of the legislation.” The bill was introduced to protect municipal drinking water for communities in the northeast metro within a 5-mile radius of White Bear Lake. Sen. Wiger withdrew his

name over concerns with the bill undermining state environmental laws. “There was a great deal of tension on this issue. Bottom line, we need to further increase our conservation efforts. There are conversations about how to best reach an agreement.” • SF4295 Lake Links Trail Appropriation of Bond Proceeds This continues a 2018 appropriation to continue trail extension fine tuning. Wiger said he feels confident. “This is not a new appropriation; we’ve already put millions into this project.” • SF2813 Lead Tackle Sale, Manufacture and Use Prohibited Also SF0247, this bill didn’t get a hearing. “It is disappointing,” said Wiger, a co-author who believes a lead tackle ban will eventually become law. “It’s just a matter of when.” There is language for HF3774, aka the Swan Protection Act, which focuses on lead tackle bans in waters designated as swan breeding sites. That bill also includes $1 million annually through 2025 for lead tackle collection sites. An amendment on the floor for the Senate environmental omnibus last month to ban lead in tackle and hunting ammunition failed 29-36. Wiger voted for the amendment. The session ends May 23. Debra Neutkens

Speech Team competes at State

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The White Bear Lake Speech Team recently qualified to compete in the MSHSL State Speech Tournament. From left: co-head coach Cat Olson joined sophomore Mariam Elias-Danjuma, senior Cora Donoghue, sophomore Sanyu Mwassa, and co-head coach Traci Bowermaster. At the Section 4AA tournament, Elias-Danjuma finished 1st in Serious Prose; Donoghue finished 3rd in Creative Expression; and Mwassa finished 1st in Dramatic Interpretation. Additionally, Elias-Danjuma was named All-Conference in Prose, and Mwassa received an All-Conference Honorable Mention.

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Front Line Security 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 4707 Highway 61 N #1072 White Bear Lake MN 55110 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Front Line Security Solutions LLC 4707 Highway 61 N #1072 White Bear Lake MN 55110 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: April 25, 2022 Signed: William Smith Published two times in the White Bear Press on May 11 and 18, 2022.

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Frontline Security 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 4707 Highway 61 N #1072 White Bear Lake MN 55110 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Front Line Security Solutions LLC 4707 Highway 61 N #1072 White Bear Lake MN 55110 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I

understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: April 25, 2022 Signed: William Smith Published two times in the White Bear Press on May 11 and 18, 2022.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by ISD #624, White Bear Lake Area Schools for the Security Systems Package at the White Bear Lake Area High School-North Campus, White Bear Lake MN until 2:00 pm local time, on June 7th, 2022 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidders are invited to attend. The bid opening will be in Room 206 at the District Center located at 4855 Bloom Avenue in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Bids received after this time will be returned unopened. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. All bids shall be on a lump sum basis without alterations, additions, or erasures on the forms provided in the project manual. This project will consist of new physical security systems at the new facility. The systems included are an Avigilon access control system, Avigilon video surveillance system, an integrated Bosch intrusion detection system, and supporting infrastructure systems. The construction project is managed by Kraus Anderson. Envelopes containing bids must be sealed, marked “North Campus Security Systems” with the name and address of the bidder, the name of the Project, and the date and hour of the opening. Bids shall be delivered to: Daniel Roeser, Director of Building Operations White Bear Lake Area Schools 4855 Bloom Avenue, Room #309 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in the bids. Bids that are faxed or emailed will not be accepted. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: True North Consulting Group, 140 3rd Street S, Stillwater, MN 55082, contact: Brandon Frazier, brandon.frazier@tncg.com. Electronic copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from Quest CDN eBidDoc #8191104 for $15.00. True North Consulting Group will not send documents directly. Each bidder shall include bid security with the Bid Form as described in the Instructions for Procurement. Verification of Compliance with Minnesota Statute Chapter 16C.285 – Responsible Contractor Requirements Defined must also be submitted with the Bid Form. An optional pre-bid conference will be held onsite, see Preliminary Schedules in RFB documents for time/date. Published two times in the White Bear Press on May 11 and 18, 2022.

CITY OF MAHTOMEDI WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 2022-06

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Section One. Amendment. The City of Mahtomedi Year 2022 Fee Schedule is hereby Section One. Amendment. The City of Mahtomedi Year 2022 Fee Sched1303.230, Subd.5.a.4, in order to construct a living addition above the gaamended to add the following fees:

ule is hereby amended to add the following fees: rage; a 21 foot variance from the 30 foot rear yard setback, per Code Section 1303.060, Subd.5.c, and an 11 foot variance from the 30 foot setback along License License Fee Background Check SUMMARY PUBLICATION - ORDINANCE NO. 2022-05 a side abutting a public right-of way, per Code Section 1303.230, Subd.5.a.4, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MAHTOMEDI CITY CODE CHAPTER 7 Fee both in order to convert the east side deck into an enclosed porch at the propTO ADD SECTION 7.11 RELATED TO THE LICENSING OF MASSAGE Massage Therapist $75/year $275 erty located at 4985 Johnson Avenue. THERAPISTS AND MASSAGE BUSINESSES Massage Business $200/year $275 E. Case No. 22-2-PUD: A request by Schafer Richardson for concept stage On May 3, 2022, the City of Mahtomedi, Washington County, Minnesota approval of a Planned Unit Development, per Code Section 1301.070, in order Section Two. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and (“City”) adopted Ordinance No. 2022-05 (the “Ordinance”) amending Chapter to construct 243 units of multi-family apartments in two buildings at the propeffect upon its passage and publication as provided by law. 7 of the Mahtomedi City Code, adopting Section 7.11 related to the licensing erties SectionPassed Two. inEffective Date. This shall be in and2022. effect upon itslocated at 3600 and 3646 Hoffman Road. dayforce of May, regular session of theOrdinance City Council on the 3rdfull of massage therapists and businesses. Unless continued by the Planning Commission, these items will be heard Attest: Jerene Rogers, City Clerk The Ordinance requires, beginning on August 3, 2022, that massage serpassage and publication as provided by law. by the City Council on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 11, 2022. vices may only be provided by massage therapists at massage businesses Comments may be presented at the public hearing or filed with the City rd licensed by the City. Massage businesses are required to obtain a Massage Passed in regular session of the City Council on the 3 day of May, 2022. Clerk until 4:30 p.m. on the Friday before the hearing. Each response will be Business License from the City of Mahtomedi, and may only employ individual CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE considered before the Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the massage therapists who are likewise licensed by the City to provide massage PLANNING COMMISSION Attest: City Council. If there are questions concerning these applications, please call services. The ordinance establishes licensing requirements for both types of PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE the City’s Planning Department at (651) 429-8561. Jerene Rogers licenses, including educational requirements for massage therapists. BackThe City of White Bear Lake Planning Commission will hold a public hearKara Coustry, City Clerk Its City Clerk ground checks will be required for massage business and massage therapists ing in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 11, 2022. license applicants, and grounds for the denial, suspension, or revocation of Lake, Minnesota on Monday, May 23, 2022 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to hear and (Published in the White Bear Press on May 11, 2022) a massage business or massage therapist license are established. Certain make a recommendation to the City Council on the following requests: INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 exceptions are established from the licensing requirements, including for liA. Case No. 22-1-P & 22-1-PUD: A request by Marvin Development III, MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115 censed chiropractors, cosmetologists, and temporary chair massages. MasLLC to subdivide one parcel into two, and approval of both “general concept MINUTES MARCH 24, 2022 sage services are required to be performed in clean, sanitary spaces and on stage” and “development stage” Planned Unit Development, per Code SecA Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools a raised massage table, chair, or yoga-style mat. Massage businesses are tion 1301.070, in order to construct a fast food restaurant with a drive-thru and was held March 24, 2022, beginning at 7:00 PM. CALL TO ORDER-Meeting responsible for the conduct on the licensed premises, and alcoholic beveraga pylon sign at the property located at 4600 Centerville Road. called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Stacey Stout. ROLL CALL OF ATTENes, illegal activities, and massage services by unlicensed massage therapists B. Case No. 22-2-SHOP: A request by Rebecca Ann Pacheco for a DANCE-Present; Paul Donna; Julie McGraw; Kelly Reagan; Stacey Stout are prohibited. request for a Special Home Occupation Permit, per Zoning Code Section and Superintendent Barb Duffrin, ex-officio. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDAIt is hereby determined that publication of this title and summary will clearly 1302.120, in order to operate a massage therapy business out of the sinReagan moved, McGraw seconded, approval of agenda. Carried 4-0 APinform the public of the intent and effect of Ordinance No. 2022-05 and it is gle-family home located at 3791 Prairie Road. PROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA- McGraw moved, Reagan seconded, directed that only the above title and summary of Ordinance No. 2022-05 be C. Case No. 22-5-CUP & 22-10-V: A request by Annie & Dustin Carlson approval of Consent Agenda. Carried 4-0. ACTION ITEMS- ADJOURNpublished, conforming to Minn. Stat. §331A.01, with the following: for a Conditional Use Permit for a home accessory apartment, per Code SecMENT- Approval of Donations/Grants from November/December 2021 ToNOTICE tion 1302.125, and the following five variances: taling $2119.73. Donna motioned, McGraw seconded; approval of donations A printed copy of the full text of Ordinance No. 2022-05 is available for • A 120 square foot variance from the 880 square foot maximum for a totaling $2119.73. Carried 4-0. Approval of Baseball Field Safety Upgrades. public inspection by any person during regular office hours at the office of the home accessory apartment, per Section 1302.125; Superintendent Barb Duffrin asked the School Board to approve the recomMahtomedi City Clerk, Mahtomedi City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi, • A 5.5 foot variance from the 15 foot height limit, as measured to the mended bid from Peterson Companies to complete the project of Baseball MN 55115, by standard mail, or by electronic mail, and at any other public mean of the roof, per Section 1302.030, Subd.4.i.1.b.; Field Safety upgrades. The bid came in at $341,815 and will be completed location which the Council designates. • A variance for a third accessory structure, per Section 1302.030, by October 2022. McGraw motioned, Donna seconded; approval of Baseball Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 11, 2022. Subd.4.i; Fields Safety Upgrades. Carried 4-0. ADJOURNMENT - Reagan motioned, • A 968 square foot variance from1 the 625 square foot maximum size for McGraw seconded; adjournment. Carried 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 a second accessory structure, per Section 1302.030, Subd.4.i.2.b; and CITY OF MAHTOMEDI p.m. Submitted by: Kelly Reagan, Clerk. A full version of the minutes are avail• A 1,083 square foot variance from the 1,250 square foot maximum for WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA able at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us. all accessory structures combined, per the same Section, ORDINANCE NO. 2022-06 Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 11, 2022. All in order to construct an accessory dwelling unit above the detached gaAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF MAHTOMEDI FEE rage, construct a new two car attached garage, and expand the existing four SCHEDULE TO ADD FEES RELATED TO MASSAGE THERAPIST AND car detached garage at the property located at 2505 Lake Avenue. INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MASSAGE BUSINESS LICENSES D. Case No. 22-9-V: A request by Mike Fox for a 5.7 foot variance from the 1 CITY OF MAHTOMEDI, MINNESOTA STATEMENT MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAHTOMEDI ORDAINS AS FOL30 foot setback along a side abutting a public right-of-way, per Code Section MINUTES APRIL 7, 2022 LOWS:

STATEMENT OF NET POSITION DECEMBER 31, 2021

(WITH SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL INFORMATION AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2020) CITY OF MAHTOMEDI, MINNESOTA STATEMENT OF NET POSITION YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 (WITH SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL INFORMATION AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2020)

Governmental Activities

Primary Government Business-Type Activities 2021

Totals 2020

ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and Investments Accounts Receivable - Net Accrued Interest Receivable Loan Receivable Due from Other Governmental Units Property Taxes Receivable Special Assessments Receivable Inventory Prepaid Items Net Pension Asset Capital Assets (Net of Accumulated Depreciation): Nondepreciable Depreciable Total Assets

Deferred Outflows Of Resources: Deferred Outflows - Refunding of Debt Deferred Outflows - Pensions Total Deferred Outflows

21,269,377 555,308 70,991 361,467 72,258 2,214,172 73,294 42,471 1,709,572

3,095,241 704,608 17,270 5,716 79,067 50,596 -

24,364,618 1,259,916 70,991 378,737 72,258 2,219,888 152,361 93,067 1,709,572

25,166,768 1,130,280 94,178 140,400 98,781 94,679 2,368,931 227,003 88,831 1,431,578

5,342,055 35,076,004 66,786,969

2,875 15,932,515 19,888,150

5,344,930 51,008,519 86,675,119

14,617,940 40,178,888 85,638,257

930,698 930,698

5,748 147,549 153,297

5,748 1,078,247 1,083,995

7,222 561,119 568,341

195,679 32,098 286,645 90,091 217,792 67,828

75,454 9,601 3,447 72,573 -

271,133 41,699 290,092 90,091 290,365 67,828

404,786 31,530 322,846 222,315 399,109 61,292

453,193

153,637 88,107

36,758 18,552

190,395 106,659

152,453 109,292

663,506

198,645

862,151

1,249,212

2,313,229 17,030,382 21,592,187

736,771 5,995,785 7,147,586

3,050,000 23,026,167 28,739,773

2,500,000 26,358,666 31,811,501

1,342,269

184,889

1,527,158

689,246

20,903,218

9,208,582

30,111,800

28,370,816

6,700,163 1,396,292 215,250

6,402,598 1,199,422 -

156,507 15,411,781 44,783,211

3,500,390 12,708,972

156,507 18,912,171 57,492,183

17,733,015 53,705,851

LIABILITIES AND NET POSITION LIABILITIES Current Liabilities: Accounts Payable Salaries Payable Due to Other Governmental Units Contracts Payable Accrued Interest Payable Deposits Payable Unearned Revenue Compensated Absences Payable: Due Within One Year Due In More Than One Year Net Pension Liability: Due In More Than One Year Bonds Payable: Due Within One Year Due In More Than One Year Total Liabilities Deferred Inflows of Resources: Deferred Inflows - Pensions NET POSITION Net Investment in Capital Assets Restricted for: Debt Service Fire Relief Pension Unexpended Municipal Construction Aid Community Development Block Grant Unrestricted Total Net Position Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 11, 2022.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

A Special Meeting of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held April 7, 2022, beginning at 7:00 AM. CALL TO ORDER-Meeting called to order at 7:01 a.m. by Chair Stacey Stout. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCEPresent: Paul Donna; Kevin Donovan; Julie McGraw; Kelly Reagan; Stacey Stout and Barb Duffrin, ex-officio APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA- Donovan motioned, McGraw seconded, Approval of Agenda. Carried 5-0. ACTIONApproval of Bids for O.H. Anderson Ventilation Project Jeff Priess, Director of Finance and Operations, Gene Salmi, Project Manager from SitelogiQ and Matt Helgerson, Senior Education Consultant from SitelogiQ, presented to the School Board the bids for approval for the O.H. Anderson Ventilation project. Priess reviewed the bid tab and asked the School Board to approve the Total Base Bid with Alternate No.5 at $5,170,630. All contractors were the lowest bidders in the project area’s; Salmi and Helgerson qualified these contractors. The work will begin June 13, 2022 with a substantial completion date by August 19, 2022. McGraw moved, Donovan seconded, approval of Bids for O.H. Anderson Ventilation Project. Carried 5-0.. ADJOURNMENT- Reagan motioned, Donna seconded; adjournment. Carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:17 a.m. Submitted by: Kelly Reagan, Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us. Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 11, 2022.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115

MINUTES APRIL 14, 2022 A Study Session of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held April 14, 2022, beginning at 7:00 PM.- . ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE- Present: Paul Donna-Aye; Kevin Donovan-Aye; Julie McGraw-Aye; Lucy Payne-Aye*; Kelly Reagan-Aye; Stacey Stout-Aye and Superintendent Barbara Duffrin, ex-officio. *Lucy Payne will be attending remote at the following address: 108 Warner Way, Mahtomedi, MN 55115. Also present: Jeff Priess, Director of Finance and Operations; Susie Prather, Principal of O.H. Anderson; Patrick Crothers, District Technology Coordinator; Nicole Flesner, Director of Human Resources and Leslie Lovas, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and School Board.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA- Donovan moved, Reagan seconded, approval of the agenda. Roll Call Vote: Donna-Aye, Donovan-Aye, McGraw-Aye, Payne-Aye, Reagan-Aye, Stout-Aye, Carried 6-0. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS- A.)Preliminary Budget Update - Jeff Priess, Director of Finance and Operations, presented to the School Board the Preliminary Budget for July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023. Priess noted that this budget will need approval by July 2022 but he is also waiting on a legislative update from the State of Minnesota budget surplus that could change these numbers. The report was listed in audit report format with a majority of time spent on the General Fund. Priess noted that the 2021 basic formula increases are at 2.45% and 2.0% with Projected Basic Revenue at $24,412,87 all based on current law and a General Fund surplus of $95,000. Patrick Crothers, District Technology Coordinator, spoke on how repairs and replacements of Chromebooks have been costly to the district. Crothers proposed to the board about introducing an optional protection plan and having a Technology based Insurance for Chromebooks starting with a $20 fee with a $60-dollar family max; adding to the projected General Fund Revenue/Assumptions. The School Board requested more information from Crothers on this proposed insurance. Priess then spoke on projected salary and benefits, market adjustments on transportation and inflation pressures that will impact the overall budget. Preiss also stated on dropping student enrollment and right-sizing the staff due to the projected loss of students. Priess expressed that he would like to have the budget approved in May, 2022. B.) O.H. Anderson Elementary End of Year Calendar - Superintendent Barb Duffrin began the presentation with a review on O.H. Anderson’s timeline for Summer 2022 construction. Demolition is set to begin on Monday, June 13, 2022 with a substantial completion date of August 19, 2022. Susan Prather, Principal of O.H. Anderson, then presented to the School Board a Facilities Project & Preparation slide deck. Prather conveyed to the School Board the main purpose of the slide deck is to display the items in school that will need to be packed, boxed and ready for the movers by June 10, 2022. This would include emptied cupboards, emptied file cabinets, clocks, posters, media center books, art supplies, physical education equipment and instruments etc. along with technology equipment. Some teachers and staff have already started packing items during staff meeting times and not instructional times during the school day. Prather then asked the School Board to consider changing the O.H. Anderson end of year calendar by 3 days, ending school for O.H. Anderson on June 6, 2022 to be voted on at the April 28, 2022 Regular School Board Meeting. With approval, on June 7, 2022, teachers will begin the final stages of packing their classrooms through Friday, June 10. 2022 in order to be move ready to storage units and other schools. The School Board asked for clarification on the moving company’s capabilities for this move and if they can assist on the packing. ADJOURNMENT- Donovan motioned, Donna seconded, adjournment. Roll Call Vote: Donna-Aye, Donovan-Aye, McGraw-Aye, Payne-Aye, Reagan-Aye, Stout-Aye, Carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m. Submitted by: Kelly Reagan, Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us . Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 11, 2022.

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(WITH SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020) CITY OF MAHTOMEDI, MINNESOTA STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021 (WITH SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL INFORMATION AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2020)

Net (Expense) Revenue and Changes in Net Position

Functions/Programs PRIMARY GOVERNMENT Governmental Activities: General Government Public Safety Streets City Parks Storm Water Interest on Long-Term Debt Total Governmental Activities

Expenses

A-03a $

Business-Type Activities: Water Utility Statement 7 Sewer Utility Statement 7 Total Business-Type Activities Total Primary Government

1,280,456 1,727,647 1,606,852 497,164 469,631 321,339 5,903,089

Charges for Services

1,353,580 1,258,221 2,611,801 $

8,514,890

534,781 789,787 58,259 77,005 686,425 2,146,257

Program Revenues Operating Capital Grants and Grants and Contributions Contributions

623 47,264 94,621 156 68 142,732

1,442,884 1,384,013 2,826,897 $

4,973,154

2,014,049 2,014,049

142,732

Governmental Activities

Primary Government Business-Type Activities 2021

(745,052) (890,596) 560,077 (420,003) 216,862 (321,339) (1,600,051)

2,014,049

GENERAL REVENUES General Property Taxes Grants and Contributions Not Restricted to Specific Programs Unrestricted Investment Earnings (Loss) Gain on Sale of Capital Assets Other Revenues (Expenses) Transfers Total General Revenues CHANGE IN NET POSITION Net Position - January 1 NET POSITION - DECEMBER 31

(1,600,051)

5,194,055 29,499 (62,703)

89,304 125,792 215,096 215,096

(16,868)

Totals

(745,052) (890,596) 560,077 (420,003) 216,862 (321,339) (1,600,051)

89,304 125,792 215,096 (1,384,955)

5,194,055 29,499 (79,571)

2020

(797,456) (410,633) 1,005,425 (295,430) 169,294 (446,522) (775,322)

(110,404) 50,420 (59,984) (835,306)

4,834,448 137,834 476,673

15,560 602 (1,143,258) 4,033,755

11,142 1,143,258 1,137,532

15,560 11,744 5,171,287

2,027 5,450,982

2,433,704

1,352,628

3,786,332

4,615,676

42,349,507

11,356,344

53,705,851

49,090,175

$ 44,783,211

$ 12,708,972

$ 57,492,183

$ 53,705,851

Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 11, 2022.

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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 54 OF THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, ADOPTED DECEMBER 15, 1985, AS AMENDED, BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FEES AND CHARGES TO BE PAID IN THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA THE TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR ORDAINS: SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Section 3-3.8 – Vacant Building Registration is amended to read as follows: 3-3.8 Vacant Building Registration $ 2,500.00 SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY. Should any section, subdivision, clause or other provision of this Ordinance be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part hereof, other than the part held to be invalid. SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication. Passed by the Town Board of Supervisors of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, this 2nd day of May, 2022. APPROVED: ED M. PRUDHON ATTEST: PATRICK CHRISTOPHERSON, Clerk-Treasurer Board of Supervisors: ED M. PRUDHON, Chair STEVEN A. RUZEK, Supervisor SCOTT MCCUNE, Supervisor Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 11, 2022.

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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 27 OF THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA, BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PLANT PESTS AND PROVIDING FOR THE CONTROL AND ABATEMENT THEREOF AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 25 THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR DOES ORDAIN: SECTION 1. AMENDMENT AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. The Ordinance relating to plant pests and providing for the control and abatement thereof and repealing Ordinance No. 25 passed and approved November 17, 1969, as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows, and all other ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. In all other respects all other Ordinances shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY. 2-1. The Town Board of the Town of White Bear has determined that the health of shade trees and other plants within the Town limits is threatened by such diseases as dutch elm disease, oak wilt, emerald ash borer, and other plant pests, and that the loss of such trees and other plants growing upon public and private property would substantially depreciate the value of property within the Town and impair the safety, good order, general welfare and convenience of the public. It is therefore declared to be the intention of the Town Board to control and prevent the spread of such diseases, and this Ordinance is enacted for that purpose. 2-2. It is the intention of the Town Board to conduct a program of plant pest and shade tree disease control pursuant to authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Section 18G.13. SECTION 3. DUTIES OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR. 3-1. It is the duty of the Public Works Director to coordinate under the direction and control of the Town Board all activities of the Town relating to the control and prevention of dutch elm disease, oak wilt, emerald ash borer, and other plant pests as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 18G.13, and in this Ordinance. 3-2. The Public Works Director or his duly authorized agents shall inspect all premises and places within the Town as often as practicable to determine whether any conditions described in Section 5 of the Ordinance exists thereon. He shall investigate all reported incidents of infestation by dutch elm fungus, elm bark beetles, oak wilt, emerald ash borer or other plant pests. 3-3. The Public Works Director or his duly authorized agents may enter upon private premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of carrying out any of the duties assigned him under this Ordinance. 3-4. The Public Works Director shall, upon finding conditions indicating dutch elm infestation, oak wilt, emerald ash borer, or other plant pests, immediately schedule the Town’s Arborist to confirm the infestation. SECTION 4. NUISANCES DECLARED. The following things are public nuisances whenever they may be found within the Town of White Bear: 4-1. Any living or standing elm tree, oak tree, ash tree, or other tree, or part thereof, infected to any degree with dutch elm disease fungus, oak wilt, emerald ash borer, or with any harmful plant pest as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 18G.02, together with any other form of plant or animal life, including any disease producing organism dangerous to plants of this State and including alternate hosts of any plant disease, hereinbefore and hereinafter referred to as “Plant Pests”. 4-2. Any dead elm tree or part thereof, including logs, branches, stumps, firewood or other elm material from which the bark has not been removed and burned; and any other dead tree or part thereof such as logs, branches, stumps and firewood, which are harboring plant pests, or which are determined to be likely to harbor such pests. 4-3. Any standing dead tree. SECTION 5. ABATEMENT. It is unlawful for any person to permit any public nuisance as defined in Section 4 to remain on any premises they own

or control within the Town of White Bear. SECTION 6. AUTHORITY TO ABATE NUISANCE. All authority to abate nuisances under this ordinance shall follow the procedure outlined in Ordinance No. 16 (Nuisance), Sections 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. SECTION 7. REMOVAL OF PUBLIC NUISANCES. 7-1. In the case of removing or treating of trees located on street terraces or boulevards, fifty percent (50%) of such expense will be assessed to the abutting properties by the Town which expense shall become a lien on the property. 7-2. If the affected tree is near to another tree or trees of the same species, elm to elm, or oak to oak, whereby root graft is possible, trenching or a VAPAM Barrier, as prescribed by Minnesota Department of Agriculture must be completed so as to protect other non-diseased trees. 7-3. It is the responsibility of the property owner or controller to trim any dead or dying branch or branches that could be a place for the elm or oak bark beetles to harbor and propagate. Trees must not be trimmed in the late spring season (sap time, April and May) to prevent the infection of the fungi spores through the fresh wound and infecting any otherwise healthy trees. SECTION 8. SPRAYING AND/OR INJECTING INFECTED TREES. Whenever the Public Works Director determines that any tree or wood within the Town is infected with dutch elm fungus, oak wilt, emerald ash borer or other plant pests, the Township may spray and/or inject all nearby high value trees with an effective plant pest destroying concentrate. Spraying and/or injecting activities authorized by this section shall be conducted in accordance with the recommendations of the Town’s Arborist. The notice and assessment provision of Section 5 apply to spraying or injecting operations conducted under this section. SECTION 9. TRANSPORTING INFECTED WOOD PROHIBITED. 9-1. It is unlawful for any person to transport within the Town any bark bearing elm wood, oak wood, or other wood infected with plant pests without having obtained a permit from the Public Works Director. The Director shall grant such permits only when the purposes of this Ordinance will be served thereby. 9-2. It is unlawful for any person to store diseased firewood between April 1 and September 1 of each year without having obtained a permit from the Public Works Director. The Director shall grant such permits only when the purposes of this Ordinance will be served thereby. 9A. INTERFERENCE PROHIBITED. 1. It is unlawful for any person to prevent, delay or interfere with the Public Works Director or his agents while they are engaged in the performance of duties imposed by this Ordinance, Minnesota Statutes, and the rules of the Commissioner of Agriculture. 2. It is unlawful to cover over, deface or otherwise obliterate any identification noted on trees to mark them as infected to any degree with dutch elm disease fungus, oak wilt, emerald ash borer, or plant pests, which are to be removed or treated to abate the existing public nuisance. SECTION 10. PENALTY. Every person convicted of a violation of any provision of this Ordinance shall be punished as provided by Ordinance No. 26 (Maximum Fines). SECTION 11. SEVERABILITY. Each and every section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is separate and distinct of any other provision, and if any part or provision thereof shall be declared unconstitutional, it shall not affect the validity of any other part or provision thereof. SECTION 12. REPEAL. Ordinance No. 25, adopted July 29, 1968, and entitled “An Ordinance Relating to Dutch Elm Disease and Providing for the Control and Abatement Thereof” is repealed. SECTION 13. EFFECTIVE DATE. Passed by the Town Board of the Town of White Bear, Minnesota, this 2nd day of May, 2022. APPROVED: ED M. PRUDHON ATTEST: PATRICK CHRISTOPHERSON, Clerk-Treasurer Board of Supervisors: ED M. PRUDHON, Chair STEVEN A. RUZEK, Supervisor SCOTT MCCUNE, Supervisor Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 11, 2022.

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BASEBALL Zephyrs stand 8-1 in conference Mahtomedi absorbed its first conference loss, and bounced back with three wins last week. The Zephyrs are 8-1 in the Metro East, trailing Hastings (8-0). Two Rivers (4-4) nipped the Zephyrs 5-4 on Monday, led by pitcher Al Boyker, who pitched the distance, stranded 10 Zephyr baserunners, and went 3-for-4 with an RBI. Roan Appert’s walk-off, two-run single capped a five-run seventh (fueled by five walks) for a 7-6 win over St. Thomas Academy on Wednesday. The Zephyrs outlasted Hill-Murray 11-9 Thursday as Jacob Johnson was 3-for-3 (two doubles), Ethan Felling pitched four innings and had a 9-1 lead, and Jacob Johnson threw two scoreless frames for the save. The Zephyrs routed Simley 8-1 Friday with Nelson striking out 10 in six innings while belting a homer and double with two RBI’s. For the week, Jordan Hull was 8-for-15 (three doubles, six RBI’s), Loss was 6-for-14 (two doubles, five runs), Sam Garry was 5-for-12 (two doubles, four RBI’s), Appert was 5-for-13 (six RBI’s) and Quinn Walek 4-for-8 (three walks, five steals).

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BOYS GOLF Zephyrs win 2 MEC triangulars The Mahtomedi golfers, ranked No. 12 overall in the state by iWanamaker with a lineup of mostly freshmen, won two conference triangulars last week. On Monday at Hidden Greens, the Zephyrs scored 153, Hastings 164 and South St. Paul 188. Daniel Gabrio shot 37, Riley McGrane 38, Jacob Wilson 39 and Thomas Meader 39. On Tuesday at Keller, the Zephyrs totaled 148, Hill-Murray 156 and South St. Paul 196. Freshman had the Zephyrs top four scores: Tony Kurn 35, Wilson 37, McGrane 38 and Meader 38 while seniors Carter Irvine and Luke Yee Yick were right behind with 40’s.

MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY CANCELLATION NOTICE FOR SCHEDULED PUBLIC MEETING DRAFT AIR EMISSIONS PERMIT FOR WATER GREMLIN IN WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP, MINNESOTA The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is giving notice of cancellation of the May 24, 2022 public informational meeting for the Water Gremlin’s facility in White Bear Township. The purpose of the meeting was to describe a draft air major amendment for the Water Gremlin facility. The MPCA will re-schedule this public meeting for late July. The MPCA will provide notice of the re-scheduled public meeting date in late June pursuant to Minn. R. 7001.0120. The public notice for the opening of the comment period for draft permit will be published through a separate publication process in mid-July. When the comment period for the draft permit begins, a copy of the public notice, the draft permit amendment, and technical support document will be available on the MPCA’s website. Other information about the Water Gremlin facility is available at http://www.pca.state.mn.us/air/water-gremlin

BOYS LACROSSE Mahtomedi notches 3 victories Mahtomedi picked up three wins last week, rolling past Northfield 10-6 on Monday, Two Rivers 14-3 on Tuesday, and Hastings 9-4 on Friday, improving to 6-2 for the season. Fourteen different players scored goals, led by Owen Knapp and Drew Buchmayer with five apiece, Isaac Wendorff and Nolan Dmitri with four each, and Landon Kruse and Eric Buttke with three each. Goalie Tommy Peer stopped 24 of 36 shots in two games and Alex Lavalle four of seven vs. Two Rivers. GIRLS LACROSSE Zephyrs win 13-2 at Hastings The Mahtomedi girls were on opposite ends of two drubbings last week. The Zephyrs (2-3) lost 16-1 to Two Rivers/Gentry Academy (6-1) Tuesday, and breezed 13-2 at Hastings (0-6) Friday. McKenna Cunnington tallied seven goals, and Evie Cegielski and Reese Sanger two each, in the victory. TENNIS Mahtomedi 6-0 in conference Mahtomedi beat Hill-Murray 6-1 on Friday, improving to 6-0 in the Metro East and 11-2 overall. The Zephyrs are ranked No. 7 in Class 2A. Sam Rathmanner, Jack Allaben and Zach Burge won at 1, 2, and 4 singles; Charlie Breien lost at 3-singles. Doubles were swept by Brandon Pham/Charlie Diebel, Dylan Pham/Stefan Hammerschmidt, and Harlan Molitor/Max Hendrickson, who won a tiebreaker third set 10-6.

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GIRLS GOLF Zephyrs 4th in Forest Lake Invite Mahtomedi placed fourth of 14 teams in the Forest Lake Invitational May 4 at Tanners Brook. Maple Lake won with 322, led by medalist Amelia Morton with 76, followed by Forest Lake 357, Roseville Area 359, Mahtomedi 367, Stillwater 367, and White Bear Lake 369. For Mahtomedi, Lexie McGrane shot 84, Abbey Johnson 90, Sadie Stembridge 96 and Reagan Juhl and Maggie McCarty 97’s.

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Loon Chronicles VI: Happy Mother’s day! What happened to Spring? It has felt more like the longest November on record. Coordinating boats, lifts, docks, nests, and buoys during this year’s icy and windy April was exceptionally challenging. On April 12, 2022, we dropped off one of the Loon nests with Loon Whisperer Anne Sundal. We all had spotted the male Loon on the lake earlier in the month and knew that quickly getting the nest launched in the same spot as last year was critical. With much of the lake still covered with ice, and no access to our fishing boat, we were stuck. Anne, however, refused to wait and took things into her own hands and launched the nest on her own, dragging it behind her kayak

in freezing temps. Thanks to Anne’s herculean efforts, the nest was ready within a few days before the arrival of the male Loon’s mate. The heavy winds and rain did not seem to bother the Loons at all. We believe the first egg was laid during the evening/early morning of April 27 or 28, 2022. If all goes according to schedule, the Loon pair should be sporting chicks on their backs before Memorial weekend; one week ahead of last year’s hatch. We have spotted a pair of Loons in the area of Shannon Whitaker’s nest. Others have reported spotting a pair in the same area. It is a perfect location and has the support of several neighbors who enjoy helping Shannon keep track

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of new developments. The Loons are not the only show in town. Canada geese are firmly perched on mounds of spent bulrushes, laying eggs daily. We should start seeing their fuzzy yellow broods in a few weeks. Migratory ducks continue to gather and scatter. We stumbled upon a huge flock of Cormorants near the Yacht Club. Eagles and Osprey remain on the move. The Yellow-headed blackbirds are busy establishing their nesting areas in the bulrushes, along with the Muskrats, Red-winged blackbirds, Coots, and turtles. Never a dull day.

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fear-mongering and should be ashamed. Further, the “… we as [WBL] citizens prefer a car” argument exposes an astonishing lack of awareness of what’s happening in our community and state. It’s a “my friends drive cars, so that means everyone drives cars” argument. Well, I know real people in White Bear Lake who can’t afford a car, and even if they could, couldn’t afford $4/gallon gas. The number of people in that situation grows each month. Good thing we have government entities considering future trends. Finally, those who use the “danger to efficient traffic flow” argument have got to be kidding. We are talking five buses per hour. And the buses are environmentally friendly, electric-powered vehicles. I invite everyone to go to Cup and Cone, grab an ice cream sundae, then walk down to 61 and Fourth Street. Watch traffic, listen to tunes on your iPhone. Envision a bus heading down 61 every 12 minutes (every four songs). Does it seriously seem like a huge impact on traffic flow? During those 12 minutes, you see many inefficient gasguzzling construction vehicles, school buses, pickup trucks hauling boats and trailers, delivery trucks, etc. The other day I got behind a 12-wheeler on Highway 61. It delayed me by about 45 seconds to get home. I was so mad. Realize that moving the end line will add 20 minutes to an hour to the travel time of those going to downtown White Bear Lake, Hugo or Forest Lake as they wait for one to three more bus transfers. In the end, despite some differences of opinion, we have a beautiful community and I’m honored to live here. George Kimball White Bear Lake

Let the children come to me Jesus gave a firm command in Matthew 19:14. An instruction not only meant for the disciples when they held back the children from approaching Jesus, but an instruction also meant for us. Today. Right now. We have a choice. We can accept Jesus’ command and bring our children to Him, or we can ignore it and allow today’s demoralizing agenda to sweep them away from their innocence. There is a constant blatant push today to sexualize, stigmatize, patronize, genderize and demoralize our children, children as young as 3 on up through high school and into college, and it’s occurring at a very rapid pace. There is a push, more like a shove, to make sure this attack on our children takes place with the grooming supported by some, not all, in government, media, radio, magazines, medical clinics, TV shows/commercials, movies, sports arenas and, shockingly most of all, our educational system, pre-K-12 and right on through college. This was the hardest for me personally, because I am a teacher, and many teachers are currently fighting against this indoctrination, but we can’t do this alone. This deliberate push has been going on for years, decades actually. It is just more egregious now, saturating every aspect of our society. We get to decide if we go along with these moral indignations by keeping silent, or to recognize them, call them out, and draw a firm line in the sand against them. The choice is ours as adults. We are the parents. One need only to pick up a paper or turn on the news and they can find plenty of examples. …but Jesus said, “Let the children come to Me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14. This direction is a beckoning for all of us. A solid and serious direction, not to be taken lightly. To bring God’s children away from the immoral agenda and towards the Truth. You get to contemplate Who the Truth is, but there is only One Truth. Everyone is beckoned. The choice is ours. Diane Smith White Bear Lake

Forest Lake Contracting under contract for Mahtomedi road project Forest Lake Contracting Inc. will construct roadway upgrades on County State Aid Highway 12 in Mahtomedi, after the Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a $4.9 million contract with the company May 3. The 1.3-mile project on Wildwood Road is from the county line at Century Avenue (Highway 120) east almost to Stillwater Road (Highway 244.) The project will include pavement

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Thomas Rodriguez Jr. is graduating White Bear Lake from Area was a starting Face-OffHigh School. Thomas Midﬁelder for the Lacrosse team for Varsity what would have Thomas was also been 4 years. a year. Thomas plans Captain for Junior and Senior to attend Albany SUNY in the fall Universityto play Division 1 Lacrosse. He plans on majoring in Political Science become a lawyer with plans to and someday a judge. Thomas, your passion, drive and are amazing qualities willingness to help others that will take you — We love you! Mom, far in life! Dad, Marina, Ezra and the fur babies!

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We’ve watched in amazement as you’ve grown into you are today, and the person we’re watching with anticipation to see what you will become. We are so proud of you! — Love Mom and Dad

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Marina Rodriguez graduated Magna Cum Laude in Special Education from Mankato State University. We could not be more proud of the woman she has become and the compassion and determination she possesses! We love you so much! — Mom, Dad, Thomas, Ezra and the fur babies!

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Chloe Barber pitched 11 no-hit innings and drove home nine runs, leading White Bear Lake to a pair of 10-0 wins over Cretin-Derham Hall at home May 2. "Chloe threw phenomenally," coach Kaity Wightman said. "Oh, and she had a pretty decent day at the plate. We had no errors; the defense played great behind Chloe." The No. 5 ranked Bears (9-2) lost to East Ridge 7-4 in 11 innings Wednesday and beat Roseville Area 9-3 on Friday. In the Suburban East Conference, No. 3 Stillwater is 11-1, No. 4 Forest Lake 10-2, the Bears 9-2 and East Ridge 7-2. Barber, junior right-hander, belted a bases-loaded homer and solo homer, and a pair of two-run doubles, while striking out 16 batters. The nightcap was a six-inning perfect game. Jordyn Meyer homered in each game also, knocking in three runs. Heidi Barber was 4-for-6 (two doubles, four runs, two RBI’s). Annika Olsen was 2-for-3 (three runs, two RBI’s) in game two. Barber threw all 11 innings against East Ridge and struck out 18 but gave up a two-run double to Kylee Kohout in the 11th. Maddy Belisle was 3-for-5. Addie Bachmeier was 2-for-3 and drew a base-loaded walk in the seventh to tie the score 4-4. Braylin Pantila went the distance for the Raptors. Steph Larson, senior right-hander, won against Roseville (0-13), striking out five, with the three runs unearned. Heidi Barber went 3-for-5 (RBI), Meyer 2-for-4, Clara Griebel 2-for-3, Sydney Schwartz 1-for-1 (RBI) and Belisle 1-for-3 (two RBI’s).

BASEBALL: Bears have bright spots; lose 4 games White Bear Lake had a couple well-pitched games and a bases-loaded homer but went 0-4 against conference opponents last week, falling to 3-8 for the season. Forest Lake (3-8) beat the Bears 13-2 Monday. Stillwater (11-2) stymied the Bears 3-1 Wednesday on a four-hitter by Austin Buck. Bear starter Aiden Welch went five innings, allowing three hits, with three unearned runs scoring after an error. Isaiah Weber pitched out of jams in two scoreless innings. Roseville (8-3) and Tomas Nelson won a pitchers' duel 2-1 Thursday over Derrick Smith (five innings, two runs, four strikeouts) and Noah Jacka (two scoreless innings). Owen Martinez singled home the Bears’ run. Against Woodbury (9-4), Tim Boncher hit a grand slam as the Bears took a 6-4 lead. With the regular pitchers used up, Jack Setterlund, Eli Reeves, Weber and Jackson Berg were nicked for 15 hits, including two homers. BOYS GOLF: Bears 2nd of 14 in Border Battle White Bear Lake placed second of 14 teams in the Border Battle meet Wednesday at Troy Burne in Hudson, Wisconsin. Maple Grove was far out front with 290 led by medalist Ryan Stendahl (68). The Bears shot 309, Minnetonka 311, and

Stillwater 313. Camden O’Malley shot 74 for the Bears, Ryan Jamieson 76, Jack Stanius 79 and Will Peterson 80. On Monday, the Bears shot 320 and placed sixth in an SEC meet at Midland Hills. East Ridge won with 295. O’Malley shot 73, Jamieson 80, Nolan Roed 83, Cal Healy 84 and Stanius 84. GIRLS GOLF: Bears 6th in Forest Lake gala White Bear Lake placed sixth of 14 teams in the Forest Lake Invitational last Wednesday at Tanners Brook, the second of three meets in the week. The Bears shot 369. Gianna McLeod and Ivory Drusch each carded a 91, Elaine Eddicus 93 and Kristina Pratt 94. The Bears scored 208 and placed fifth of ten teams in an SEC meet Monday at White Bear Yacht Club. East Ridge won (180) and Roseville’s Olivia Salonek led with 39. Pratt shot 50, Drusch 52, Lauren Schmid 53 and McLeod 53. The Bears placed ninth at the Rosemount Invitational on Friday. With regulars absent due to AP tests, Schmid shot 97, Sydney Pfeil 99, Kate Harrington100 and Eddicus 109. BOYS LACROSSE: Bears to Mustangs, lose to CDH White Bear Lake (5-2) beat the Mounds View Mustangs 15-5 at home Wednesday evening and lost at Cretin-Derham Hall 7-5 Friday. Against the Mustangs (0-8), Riley Miller notched three goals and six assists. Nick Karni netted four goals, Shae Raeburn picked up 14 ground balls, Bailey made three assists, and Brock Ollila nine saves. BOYS TRACK: Bears place 2nd at Wayzata Ebbert sets school 100 recor White Bear Lake won two relays and two individual events while placing second behind Wayzata in the nineteam Wayzata Invitational on Friday. Top three were Wayzata 150.5, the Bears 116, Minnetonka 110.5.

Eli Ebbert, Bear senior, broke the school 100 dash record with 10.94, placing third. The record of 11.05 by John McCoy stood since 2010. Bennett Gilson was the Bears top scorer, placing second in high jump (6-2) and triple jump (43-6 1/2) and fifth in long jump (20-5). The Bears won both the 4x100 (43.48) and the 4x200 (1:31.24) with Caleb Anderson, Ebbert, Gavin Rogers, and Jontay Vaulx. Individual winners were A.J. Perron in 110 hurdles (14.94) and Luke Williams in the 3200 run (9:40.04). Also scoring were Ernest Mattson, third, 1600 (4:20.02); Perron, fifth, high jump (6-0); Rogers, fifth, triple jump (40-11 1/4); Tolu Oyekunle, sixth, 110 hurdles (16.04); Nick Svir, sixth, discus (128-1); Vaulx, seventh, 100 (23.40); and Seth Olson, eighth, long jump (20-1 1/4). GIRLS TRACK: White Bear 7th at Wayzata meet White Bear Lake placed seventh of nine teams at the Wayzata Invitational on Friday, won by Minnetonka. Katelyn Porter had the Bears’ lone first, in the 800 meters with 2:20.24. Lys-aurele D’almeida took second in the 100 dash (12.72). Oreoluwa Olusi was second in shot put 39-6 1/2, and sixth in discus (104-2). Also scoring were Alyssa Hamlin, third, 200 dash (26.60); Lily Schneider, seventh, 800 run (2:35.86); Annika Schroeder, seventh, 100 dash (12:16); Riley Robovsky, eighth, pole vault (8-0); and Megan Ryan, eighth, triple jump (32-1 1/4). TENNIS: Bears nip Roseville for 2nd win White Bear Lake edged Roseville 4-3 on Thursday, their second win against seven losses. Winning for the Bears were Derrick Thomas and Andrew Kolenich at No. 2 and 3 singles, and Isaac Theissen/Colton Knutson and Brook Moor/Travis Domschot at No. 1 and 2 doubles. Will Fleming lost a three-setter at No. 1.

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