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of the shredder. He then placed tourniquets on both of his legs.

“If it hadn’t been for the actions of Matt, Jeff would not be here,” Jamie explained. “He would have bled out right at the scene.” It was then that Jamie got a phone call from Jeff’s company. She was told Jeff was alive, but it was bad.

“I started hyperventilating. I was not sure what I was going to walk into when I got to Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC),” she recalled. “I had to have a friend from work drop everything and she flew me to the hospital as fast as she could. I got 10 to 15 seconds to talk to Jeff as they

“Our district is fortunate to have such amazing educators,” said North Campus Social Studies teacher Mark Domschot, reading the list of nominees for Teacher of the Year. “These teachers understand what truly matters in the field of education. They demonstrate a consistent presence in their students’ lives and listen and learn from their first teachers.”

White Bear Lake Area High Schools held their annual Teacher of the Year Awards at the District Center recently. Six teachers were nominated for the award this year, including: • Hannah Allen, who teaches music at Oneka Elementary.

• Paige Kazak, who teaches kindergarten at Lakeaires Elementary.

• Katie Solem, who teaches third grade at Oneka Elementary.

• Michele Norcross, who language arts at the Alternative Learning Center.

• Ashley Peterson, who teaches third grade at Matoska International.

• Melissa Wickert, who teaches social studies at North Campus.

Now, the votes have been cast, and the people have spoken.

Michele Norcross, a language arts teacher at the Alternative Learning Center (ALC), is this year’s White Bear Lake Teacher of the Year award winner.

“Above all, I have to thank my ALC family,” Norcross stressed during her CONTRIBUTED acceptance speech.

Michele Norcross “I’m so grateful to work where I feel supported by the students and the staff.”

Norcross has taught in the White Bear Lake School district for 13 years.

Additionally, Norcross said she was interested in teaching alternative education as far back as college. “When I was in college, I got into it by chance,” said Norcross. “I had a professor who taught at an alternative school and let me into his classroom for a day. I immediately fell in love with the kids and got enough experience to put on my resume.”

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Making kids laugh to learn

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Local author David LaRochelle, here at a Farmers’ Market book signing event with Susie Fruncillo, owner of Lake Country Booksellers, has released his latest children’s book “Go and Get with Rex”. Learn more about the White Bear Lake resident and author of more than 30 children’s books on page 8.

Local man seeks new normal after ‘horrific’ work accident

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Jeff McLean hung on for dear life on the edge of a large industrial shredder for 52 seconds before help arrived. If it weren’t for that help, Jeff likely wouldn’t be alive.

The 54-year-old from Hugo is trying to find what his new normal will look like for himself, his wife Jamie, and their sons Kyle and Brady now that he is a double amputee.

Jeff has worked at Rohn Industries in Bloomington for 23 years. Last month, he was operating an industrial shredder, which can be plagued by paper

jams, often referred to as paper bridges. He was attempting to relieve a paper bridge when he fell in. “The bridge broke after that and then that’s when I was hanging out for dear life,” Jeff recalled. “I was hanging onto the edges of shredder, yelling and screaming for people to come and shut it off.”

Jamie added, “He was hanging on for 52 seconds while the machine was eating his legs …

It was horrific and I just can’t imagine what Jeff went through.”

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New owner and artistic director Matty Pettitt explained that the transition is a “perfect arrangement” as Salon 61 owner Jerene Bailey and the entire Salon 61 staff will continue to serve clients.

Pettitt, who was adopted from South Korea and grew up in Cottage Grove, has worked in the industry for the past 20 years. With a longstanding dream to open a physical space, Pettitt opened his first salon of the same name in Woodbury in 2020 to create a safe and intimate space for clients during the pandemic.

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Talk to Finn Cheesebrow, and he’ll tell you about the importance of maintaining cleanliness everywhere he goes. The Sunrise Park Middle School student is in his second year participating in the Vadnais Heights Clean Up Day. Cheesebrow, like most other volunteers, says he is committed to keeping the city’s streets as clutter-free as possible.

“It’s easier when everybody is helping out instead of hearing people explain what they’re cleaning up,” said Cheesebrow. “It adds up to a lot of work getting done at the end of the day.”

Cheesebrow’s family also includes his mother, Jenn, and younger brother, Rowan. They, too, have remained dedicated to removing trash and assorted debris throughout Vadnais Heights.

“What’s great about volunteering for cleanup is that you don’t have to commit hours and hours to make a difference,” said Jenn. “Our main goal is to take care of what we have.”

But it isn’t just the streets that the Cheesebrow family is looking to keep clean in 2024. This year marked the first time Finn participated in the city’s annual Adopt-A-Drain event.

“We don’t have any drains on our street,” remarked Jenn, “which is why we initially hadn’t done it before. Afterward, I learned that you could clean out a drain from anywhere around the city.

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he Washington County Sheriff’s Office has launched two in-house programs, one building on another, to support wellness and encourage mental health awareness amongst employees across the organization.

The initiative began with Check-Up from the Neck-Up, which launched in fall 2023 to provide employees Cop’s annual one-onone sessions Corner with licensed clinicians from WCSO Ridgeway and Associates.

These clinicians work exclusively with law enforcement and first responders, acknowledging the unique stressors members of the public safety profession face.

While not all employees’ mental health needs are the same, ensuring all employees have an annual session means those who could benefit aren’t deterred by the stigma of asking for help.

The sessions are completely anonymous, and employees may request up to six additional sessions in addition to their annual check-up.

Growing out of the yearly sessions, the new In-House Clinician Program launched just

a few weeks ago in early May. This program is designed to provide easily accessible, continuous and personalized support for all law enforcement, correctional officers, telecommunicators and professional staff.

Combined with yearly CheckUp from the Neck-Up sessions, the clinician program is aimed at helping employees navigate the adverse effects of working in public safety, offering an educational discussion on ways to mitigate some of the stress and trauma and to help build resilience, acknowledging the challenges faced daily.

“It’s important to take care of those who take care of us,” said Sheriff Dan Starry. “These programs aren’t just about providing support during times of crisis – they’re about ensuring strong, resilient team members.”

The dedicated in-house clinicians are on-site at the Washington County Government on a rotating basis, ensuring that support is readily available when it’s needed most. There is built-in flexibility in their schedules to allow for walk-ins, consultations, ride-alongs, and informative presentations. Like the CheckUp from the Neck-Up annual sessions, all meetings with the in-house clinicians are completely anonymous.

“We signed up for a purpose — to make a difference and to serve,” said Commander Tim Harris of

the Operations Support Division in the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. “Law enforcement is a high-stress job that is very emotionally demanding.”

These wellness programs are just part of the Sheriff’s Office continuing commitment to employee wellness. Other efforts include a peer support program, a wellness steering committee, a wellness app, and an in-house therapy dog.

Sheriff Dan Starry acknowledged the work and dedication of Sheriff’s Office CORE (County Occupational Resources for Employees) Team and the Sheriff’s Office Peer Support Team in making the new clinician program a reality, as well as the support of Washington County Board of commissioners and county residents.

“Our journey towards better mental health support for our team has been a collective effort, fueled by the dedication of our CORE and Peer Support teams with the invaluable support of our county commissioners and residents. Together, we’re building a culture of care and resilience withing the Sheriff’s Office to ensure our personnel have the resources and support they need to thrive.”

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Amid the article’s fulsome praise of the class and the feel-good testimonies by some of the students, I credit the candor of the teacher when he stated, “It can be uncomfortable sometimes, but we go forward.” Which begs the question: uncomfortable in what way?

And for whom?

I ask, because I have gained the impression from other reading I have done that Ethnic Studies, as taught at many schools around the country, is increasingly driven by the belief that elevation of the self-esteem and achievement of BIPOC students (especially those who are Black) requires the denigration of America’s European heritage — the mockery of the explorations by Columbus, as quoted in the article, being one such example. It’s hard to see how such an emphasis cannot but create racial resentments and rivalries, and a type of discomfort that goes in only one direction. Are BIPOC students also challenged to think critically about their own ethnic backgrounds in ways that are not only about narratives of oppression and grievance?

Maybe not at WBLAHS, but at a growing number of other schools, Ethnic Studies has become a vehicle to promote partisan political activism and concepts of social justice designed to discredit the American founding and its Founders, combined with advocacy for collectivist economic policies that are radically redistributionist.

Parents, pay attention to what your children are learning.

The indictments were issued by grand juries based upon actual evidence and sworn testimony.

Trump would be eager for his day in court to prove his innocence if it were true. For example, why did Trump pay $130,000 to silence Stormy Daniels if he was innocent? Unfortunately, justice delayed is justice denied, and it appears the remaining criminal cases will be delayed until after the November election, cheating voters from making better-informed decisions.

Mr. Kenny also claimed the economy under Biden is a joke, that jobs created during Biden’s tenure are part-time or government jobs, and that the greater part of the economic recovery has been a natural recovery of the losses experienced during COVID. The economy has added over 15 million jobs since Biden took office, 5.6 million more than the pre-pandemic peak in early 2020, and continues to add roughly 300,000 jobs each month (factcheck.org). Unemployment has now been under 4% for 27 months, and inflation is declining ever closer to the Federal Reserve target of 2% (nytimes. com). The 28,000 to 39,500 increase in the Dow Jones since Biden’s election a hardly a joke.

If Republicans deserve credit for anything, it would be for the effectiveness of their propaganda. A shocking 76% of Republicans believe the 2020 election was stolen despite the absence of any supporting evidence.

political or business activities. It is not conceivable that someone would associate with so many criminals if their hands are clean. In fact, an innocent person would quickly want to have their day in court to prove their innocence, not continually delay as Trump has.

I forgot to list another Trump associate, Michael Flynn, who pled guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with the Russian ambassador and who was also pardoned by Trump. I would also note that two of the people I listed in my previous letter pled guilty, Ken Chesebro and Jenna Ellis. Trump is currently planning to bring back Paul Manafort to work on his campaign, who was convicted of tax and bank fraud, hiding foreign bank accounts, hiring a Russian agent, and obstruction of justice, so he’s choosing to associate with a convicted criminal. Is Manafort going to provide campaign information to Russia or China to try to throw the election to Trump? What’s to stop Trump from pardoning any newly convicted people and giving them positions in his administration should he win?

Now we hear from his friend, David Pecker, that Trump was involved in creating false stories of his adversaries during the 2016 election. In other words, he was creating “fake news” while accusing the regular media of doing it.

Trump has said he plans to be a dictator; he plans to go after his political enemies, he plans to unleash the military/ police against immigrants (which will Larry Satrom definitely hurt the economy), he wants White Bear Lake to change the constitution to make himself an autocrat (similar to Orban or Theodore Anderson Rebuttal to letter Putin, the types he praises and envies).

White Bear Lake Patrick Kenny’s response to my Freedom of speech and freedom of the letter (May 8) where I listed 15 Trump press don’t exist in these countries and associates who have either been elections are predetermined. Another Watch for propaganda indicted or convicted of crimes misses Trump presidency is simply too big of a Some recent letters to the Press the point. These aren’t people who risk for us to take. have upset me by their reliance on Trump just happens to know but are Louise DiCesare “alternative facts” and Republican people with whom he has engaged in Mahtomedi propaganda.

Patrick Kenny’s letter in the May 8 issue is a perfect example. He states Trump is innocent until proven guilty, ignoring that a jury found Trump guilty of sexual abuse and defamation of E. Jean Carroll and required him to pay her $5 million in damages. A second triJohn Connerton al resulted in an additional $83 million White Bear Township in damages for continued defamation, one of the first times that Trump has Thoughts on new class had to pay for his constant attacks on I read with great interest the April the judiciary and the rule of law.

24 article about the critical thinking Do not believe the current approach to teaching U.S. History criminal cases are “political witch through the Ethnic Studies option at hunts” engineered by the Biden White Bear Lake Area High Schools. administration as claimed by Trump.

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It’s been interesting reading various letters regarding other townsfolks’ views on the upcoming election. Plenty to think about for sure. For my own part, I trend conservative, and though I’ve never liked Trump, I held my nose and voted for him last time basically on the premise that GOP policies overall are best for the country. My observation is that Biden has turned out to be a better leader than I thought he’d be, though I’m still no fan of his, even less so Kamala Harris, and I’m still opposed to much the DFL stands for.

So to my point; the pivotal issue for me in the next election is that after hearing the views of both sides, I think it’s undeniable that Trump attempted to thwart the peaceful transfer of power after clearly losing the last election. Numerous high-ranking GOP advisers, including his own vice president, conveyed the truth to him that assertions of massive election fraud were without any credibility.

Yet he persisted, still persists, and along the way has viciously smeared any who dare oppose him, even those previously loyal to him such as Pence or Cheney.

To their shame, many GOP leaders have knowingly chosen to acquiesce to this charade, and/or keep silence, which in my view represents nothing but craven cowardice. Bottom line for me: DFL policies overall are hurting the country. But if the GOP answer is Trump, well, sorry guys, I’m out. We are talking about a foundational pillar of our Constitutional Republic: free and fair elections. Accusing DFL folks of not respecting the Constitution in various ways rings hollow in comparison to this ongoing baldfaced treachery. We simply can’t have leadership who will cross these lines to win, no matter how much we don’t like the other team’s policies.

So anyway … yeah, I get pretty worked up about it. But that’s my view.

Also I’d like to express appreciation to the White Bear Press for providing a public forum for exchange of views on things like this. Perhaps we might all take a moment to reflect on how meaningful that is.

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

Dellwood

• Garbage was reported dumped into the middle of the roadway on Echo Street and Dellwood Avenue April 15.

• A Minnesota motorist was cited for speeding 45 mph in a 35 mph zone April 19 on southbound Dellwood Avenue at Echo Street, after deputies running stationary speed patrol clocked the vehicle at 52 mph at 1,747 feet. When asked about his speeding, the driver said, in not so many words, that he wasn’t paying attention.

Grant

• Deputies were dispatched out to the 6000 block of Lake Elmo Avenue April 12 for a theft by swindle call, after the complainant was led to believe he was investing in a Sauna company. Instead, the scammer took the investment money.

The complainant was not alone in this particular scam, as multiple investors lost more than a million dollars.

• A weaving motorist was arrested for DWI at 10:15 p.m.

April 13 on Highway 36 at DemontrevilleTrail N., after failing to maintain the lane in traffic.

Mahtomedi

• An Edgecumbe Drive resident at 9:57 a.m. April 9 reported observing an Xcel Energy employee stealing the agates and crystals she had planted in her river rock for her children to find. Deputies quickly located the Xcel employee and collected the stolen items to be returned to the complainant.

• An Eastgate Parkway resident reported mail stolen on April 10.

• Deputies arrested a motorist for DWI at 3:18 a.m. April 11 in the 3000 block of Century Avenue. Another motorist was arrested at 3:24 a.m. April 11 on I-694 at Century Avenue for speeding, DWI and fleeing officers, after deputies on patrol tried to conduct a traffic stop for speeding.

• An attempted scam was reported April 11 from Bevins Lane.

• Residents in the 1000 block of Prestwick Terrace reported their credit cards and personal

identifying information compromised April 11, followed by the cards being used fraudulently. The complainants suspect personnel from a moving company.

• A suspicious hair braid reported found April 11 near the roadway on Wildwood Road and Old Wildwood Road turned out to be a fake hair extension.

• A Locust Street resident reported items stolen from his garage and from the vehicle parked inside it on April 12.

• Deputies responded to a confrontation on the shores of White Bear Lake April 12, after a woman taking a nap on the beach was disturbed by a group of juveniles. When the complainant put one of the bikes belonging to the juveniles into the lake, a verbal confrontation ensued.

Willernie

• Deputies responded to an unwanted person report at 9:05 p.m. April 12 at a restaurant on Stillwater Road, following a bit of disorderly conduct by a group of intoxicated juveniles.

On arrival at the scene, deputies encountered a hostile crowd.

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS • The White Bear Lake Police Department reports the following selected incidents: • Officers responded to a report of a resident and habitutal “missing person” who once again walked away from a group home on Florence Street May 1.

• Officers responded to a domestic incident involving juveniles in the 1800 block of Whitaker Street May 1.

• Graffiti was reported May 2 at the Rotary Nature Preserve off White Bear Parkway, with damage eastimated at $2,000.

• Theft was reproted May 2 in the 2000 block of County Road E and the 4700 block of Highway 61.

• A Moorhead man was arrested for outstanding warrants following a traffic stop at White Bear Avenue and County Road E May 2.

• A vehicle was damaged in a parking garage in the 1500 block of Park Street May 3.

• A Forest Lake man was arrested May 3 for disorderly conduct, fleeing police, and obstruction of the legal process after damaging property in the area of Auger and Cedar Avenues and then becoming extrememly hostile to officers before attempting to flee.

• Graffiti was found in the bathrooms at Lions Park May 3.

• Officers responded to a noise complaint in the 3500 block of Century Avenue May 4.

• A disorderly man was trespassed from a business

in the 4100 block of Hoffman Road May 4.

• Officers responding to a complaint of juveniles playing outside in the 5000 block of Bald Eagle Avenue May 4 found them to be fine.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road May 4.

• Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 3500 block of Hoffman Road May 5.

• A White Bear Lake man was cited for misdemeanor disorderly conduct following a dispute with a neighbor in the 2100 block of Ronald Avenue May 5.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 3100 block of Karth Road May 5.

• Officers responded to a noise complaint in the 2400 block of Mayfair Avenue May 5.

• Officers mediated a dispute in the 2400 block of Floral Drive May 5.

• Harassment was reported in the 3300 block of VanDyke Street May 6.

• Officers responded to a disorderly conduct situation between a man and woman in the 2000 block of County Road E East May 7.

• Graffiti was reported in the bathroom at Podvin Park May 7.

• A White Bear Lake man was arrested for DWI following an accident in the 4700 block of Bald Eagle Avenue May 7.

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• A resident in the 2300 block of Hoxie Avenue on April 17 reported receiving threatening and harassing phone calls from a person she did not now and from a number she didn’t recognize.

• A violation of an Order For Protection was reported April 19 from the 1700 block of County Road H2.

SUV lands in Goose Lake Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a vehicle in Goose Lake around 7:10 a.m. May 9, near the intersection of White Bear Avenue and South Shore Blvd. The RCSO Water Patrol team responded and found a Ford SUV submerged in the water. No one was in the vehicle and the driver of the vehicle was not at the scene when deputies arrived. When deputies contacted the owner of the vehicle, he told them he believed the vehicle had been stolen.

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• Deputies investigating a hit-and-run crash in the Target parking lot at 12:26 p.m. April 11 reported being harassed by a woman, 75, as she walked by the scene. Deputies advised the woman to move along as they tended to the victim involved in the crash.

• Deputies received several reports April 12 about vehicles parked near Lake Vadnais in the 100 block of County Road F broken into and items stolen from them.

• A Sauk Rapids man, 27, was arrested for DUI at 2:41 a.m. April 13, after deputies responded to the report of an unauthorized vehicle in a business parking lot in the 3500 block of Arcade Street and found the driver to be glassy-eyed and incoherent.

• ‘Tis the season of citizens going for nice walks around the lake only to have their parked vehicles broken into and belongings stolen, after a man called 911 on April 13 to report this very thing happening to his vehicle while it was parked in the Sucker Lake south lot.

• A burglary reported April 13 in the 1000 block of County Road D turned out to be the complainant’s ex-boyfriend moving around the inside of her home.

• A drinking establishment in the 1100 block of County Road E called for deputies at 11:40 p.m.

April 13 to help escort an inebriated male, 48, off the premises, after he had previously been banned from the bar for disorderly conduct.

• A Vadnais Heights man, 21, was arrested April 14 at the intersection of Oak Crest Drive and County Road F for fleeing law enforcement officers, after he fled from a traffic stop on an ATV. • A Vadnais Heights man, 26, was cited and trespassed April 14 from a dining establishment in the 1100 block of County Road E, after he was seen driving his vehicle in circles at a high rate of speed around the parking lot.

• A resident in the 800 block of County Road D reported his apartment burglarized April 15 while he was at work.

• A Vadnais Heights woman, 18, was arrested for DWI at 12:42 a.m. April 16 at the intersection of Highway 96 and Rice Street, after she was pulled over for speeding.

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Bear Avenue, Maplewood Details: Purchase annual flowers, natives and perennials, vegetables, tomatoes, herbs, houseplants and more.

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CLEAN AIR LAWN CARE When: 6:15-7:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 15

Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St.

Details: Electric vehicle expert will

have a display of EV lawn care equipment and give a presentation at 7:30 p.m. Registration required.

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WASHINGTON COUNTY MASTER GARDENER’S PLANT SALE AND GARDEN EXPO When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 18 Where: Washington County

ANNUAL SENIOR AND WELLNESS EXPO When: 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, May 16 Where: St. Genevieve Parish &

Community Center, 6995 Centerville Rd., Centerville Details: Free event for aging residents and families with vendor booths and local information, prescription recycling, and Lion’s Club collecting eyewear.

Contact: quadareachamber.org

COMMUNITY LUNCH When: noon-1 p.m. Thursday, May 16 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center

Details: Food by Kirkwood BBQ,

conversation and live entertainment

by Folk Revival for residents of all ages. Registration required by May 13.

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LAKESHORE PLAYERS ANNUAL GALA When: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts

Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Annual fundraiser includes cocktail party and dinner at 5:30 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. program, concert with lakeshore players performers, and live auction; 8:45 p.m. piano lounge afterparty, drinks and dessert. Ticket information online.

Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org

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Fairgrounds Details: Hundreds of varieties of plants for sale, diagnostic clinic, educational displays, garden market, ask-agardener.

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FINDS FROM THE JOHNSON BOATWORKS DIG When: 6-7 p.m. Monday, May 20 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: See what was uncovered when the Historical Society conducted

CANINE CARNIVAL When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 18 Where: Wildlife Science Center, 22830

a public archaelogy event at the former site of Johnson Boat Works, which was built on top of a resort-era lunchroom. Free; no regiatration required.

Contact: whitebearhistory.org

BIG RED BARN FOLK ARTS AND CRAFTERS FAIR When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 18 Where: Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Rd. D East Details: One of the area’s largest folk arts fairs with more than 100 booths.

Also a fundraiser supporting the Maplewood Area Historical Society’s historic structures.

Contact: maplewoodmuseum.org/ events/folkartsfairspring2024

DOG DAYS When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 18 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Take your dog for a walk

downtown and stop in local businesses for dog treats and swag, or sit on a dogfriendly patio. Also learn about resuce and adoption services.

Contact: downtownwhitebearlake.com

PARKING LOT SALE When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 18 Where: White Bear Area Senior

Center, 2484 E County Rd F Details: 30+ sellers with clothing, toys, tools, jewelry, art, plants and more.

Contact: 651-653-3121

Sunrose Rd., Stacy Details: Learn about dogs and their wolf relatives, meet dog related service providers, and visit with an eclectic group of vendors while enjoying a variety of impressive dog demonstrations. Food and beverages available. Dogs on leashes welcome.

Contact: wildlifesciencecenter.org

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 Where: Tamarack Nature Center, 5287

VADNAIS HEIGHTS FOOD PROGRAM When: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, May 18 Otter lake Rd., White Bear Township Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 Details: Hike is approx. 3 miles on 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

trails and boardwalk.

Contact: stpaulhike.com

PUZZLE TREE ART When: 1-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 22 Where: White Bear Area Senior

RAMSEY COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS SPRING PLANT SALE When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 18 Where: Aldrich Ice Arena, 1850 White

Center, 2484 E County Rd F Details: Create a whimsical tree out of recycled materials. Registration required.

Contact: 651-653-3121

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Sacrament of Reconciliation: www.stjudeofthelake.org Friday 7:45 - 8:45 am Saturdays 3:30 - 4:30 pm 651-426-3245 | 700 Mahtomedi Avenue, Mahtomedi By appointment

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Little stories, big ideas: Local author strives to make kids laugh, learn That included writing short stories and creating puzzles for kids, where I would come up with a puzzle idea and draw it. I also majored in art and English in college. The illustrations I presented during my senior art show were for children’s books, so I knew back then that was something I was always interested in doing.

David LaRochelle is a White Bear Lake-based author of many acclaimed children’s books, including “A Christmas Guest,” “This is NOT a Cat!”, and “100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli”. LaRochelle is a fourtime winner of the Minnesota Book Award and the 2021 recipient of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for “See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog.” LaRochelle’s latest book, “Go and Get with Rex,” was released on May 7 and is available for purchase in print and e-book editions.

Q: Who are the biggest influences on your writing?

A: Dr. Seuss and Charles Schultz.

I loved their works when I was younger, and I was attracted to how funny their writing style was.

That played into how my own style evolved. When I started writing children’s stories, I thought writing something significant for kids had to be important and serious. My mentor, the author Judy Delton, told me my writing style was better for light and fluffy stories versus serious ones. She taught me that writing innocent, goofy stories for kids wasn’t something to be afraid of. They would always enjoy it at the end of the day.

writing and illustrating children’s books. When I started out, I did a lot of work for children’s magazines.

Q: What recurring themes and lessons do you try to include in your books?

A: I don’t have any specific themes in

my books. I try to create original ideas that kids will find funny and help them learn. One example is my book “Moo!,” which is told in just that one word. It helps kids think

David LaRochelle just released his newest children’s book, “Go and Get with Rex”

COMMUNITY BRIEFS Event celebrates Public Works City asks residents to protect Week local pollinators To celebrate National Public Works Week, the city of White Bear Lake is inviting all residents to an open house from 5 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 22, to show off the Public Works Facility, which houses equipment and offices for the city’s parks, streets, sewer, fleet and water divisions. The family-friendly event will include equipment displays, demonstrations, kids activities and facility tours. The Public Works Facility is located at 3950 Hoffman Road.

The city of Vadnais Heights will participate in Slow Mow May this year. Slow Mow May is a campaign to help protect pollinators during the early spring. In doing so, the city is avoiding purchasing systemic pesticide-treated plants. The city is also asking residents to take several necessary steps to protect local pollinators, which include planting native plants and avoiding spraying pesticides. Residents interested in learning more about protecting pollinators can do so online at www. cityvadnaisheights.com.

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Mike Wohnoutka (left) frequently collaborates with LaRochelle as illustrator of his books, including “Go and Get with Rex”.

about how one word can translate to many different emotions. With “Go and Get with Rex,” the focus is on the narrator asking our main characters, Rex, Jack and Jill, to find items that start with different alphabet letters. I’m hoping it can become a game that kids and adults can play with each other.

Q: Many of your stories feature animals as the main characters. Do you see an advantage to having animals as the stars of your books versus people?

A: Yes, because it’s an easier way to

include humor. In my book “How to Apologize,” I have animals doing exaggerated things. This includes a penguin parachuting through a roof into an alligator’s bathtub. I couldn’t exaggerate it with people to the extent that a child would find it funny. But even without people, I think children can relate to the theme of making mistakes and learning to apologize for doing them.

Q: What do you want readers to take away from your stories?

A: As always with children’s books,

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To learn more about LaRochelle’s work or purchase his books, please visit his website at www. davidlarochelle.com.

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Upcoming Events:

• Reading Tree from 1 to 1:20 p.m. June 9 at CHS Field.

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June 29 on the Stillwater Trolley in Stillwater.

• Book signing at 11:30 a.m.

August 8 at Lake Country Booksellers in White Bear Lake.

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TEACHER OF THE YEAR: ALC superhero FROM PAGE 1

After many interviews at several schools, Norcross was hired to teach at the White Bear Lake ALC. Since then, Norcross has made no secret of how happy and fortunate she is to be in her position. “It’s just amazing here,” said Norcross. “My favorite thing is teaching these kids to find themselves, their voice and their passion about education and learning.”

Norcross was introduced during the ceremony by John Forestall, a fellow ALC Language Arts teacher.

“Michele has enriched the lives of countless children who haven’t always found success in the traditional classroom,” Forestell announced. “As a

fearlessness and motivation to educate students on heavy, complex topics. “Michele has encouraged students to research the uneven distribution of justice in our system,” said Forestell. “She has brought in speakers to help students understand the dangers of human trafficking.

The ALC wouldn’t be the same without her positivity, enthusiasm and love.”

Despite her long tenure, Norcross assured everyone she wouldn’t be leaving her post anytime soon.

“If nothing else, I still definitely want to teach at an alternative school,” said Norcross. “For now, I’ll be at White Bear Lake, doing my thing.”

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She helps them become resilient and the best versions of themselves through everything.”

In addition to teaching language arts, Norcross also leads different programs at the ALC. These include the center’s AfterSchool Independent Study Program for students beyond high school age, and the district’s Professional Development Committee for Standards. The latter group is designed to help teachers establish development and growth opportunities in their careers.

Forestell also highlighted Norcross’s

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The caboose as it stood in 1992 was once owned by Mattlin Appliances. The city later purchased it and had it moved to its current location.

As it currently stands, the caboose in downtown White Bear Lake has undergone occasional remodeling over the years.

White Bear caboose: Legacy of local transportation

BY ERIK SUCHY STAFF WRITER

In downtown White Bear Lake is a piece of history many would say represents an important part of the town’s past. Next to the former depot (which houses the Chamber of Commerce) is an old caboose once owned

by Northern Pacific Railroad. While it has undergone sporadic renovations, it is still far from fully renovated. Press Publications talked to City Manager Lindy Crawford about the importance of the caboose’s history and the future of its remodeling.

Q: What about the caboose specifically interested the city in restoring it?

A: The caboose is an important

reminder of the railroad’s influence on the community. According to the 1930 federal census, 24% of households within White Bear Lake had at least one person employed by the railroad. When the route from St. Paul to White Bear Lake was completed in 1868 and connected us to Duluth, it created easy access to this area. That access ushered in

the resort era that put White Bear Lake on the map. Additionally, we were perfectly positioned to become a significant hub for the railroad industry. The distance between Duluth and St. Paul was too great for many labor regulations. Because of this, White Bear Lake was perfect to reroute trains and crew into St. Paul, Minneapolis, and elsewhere.

Q: When did the project to restore the caboose first come to be?

A: It has been an ongoing initiative,

helped by organizations such as the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society and the White Bear Lake Rotary, which remodeled the entire structure in 2006. Former Mayor Jo Emerson commissioned the latest iteration of The Caboose Committee in February 2021 to study its condition and recommend a plan for improvements.

Q: What steps have been taken to remodel the caboose since?

A: The committee spent a significant

amount of time reviewing other ways to help preserve the caboose.

This included erecting a structure over the top to protect it better.

Ultimately, that option was deemed impractical due to the size of the footings required and the lack of space available.

Q: What further steps need to be taken?

A: To name a few, they include: • Replace and fix the rotting fascia boards and siding on the upper dome.

• Install new wood slats on the catwalk to create the access walkway across the top of the train car.

• Repaint the exterior with paint matching the original color and sheen.

• Remove the plywood floor surface on the platforms and replace it with wood slats to match the original condition.

• Remove, reupholster and reinstall the seats.

Q: What difficulties has the city faced in keeping the original model preserved?

A: Preserving historic structures

that takes time and effort. Few preservation specialists are trained to do this kind of work properly, and those who are are in high demand.

While the work is taking longer than anticipated, we are confident we can restore the caboose to its original form as closely as possible.

Q: What is the overall cost of the project?

A: The anticipated final cost is $37,678.

The roof replacement performed in 2022 cost $17,678, and the city paid for this portion of the project. The remainder of the work is estimated at $20,000.

Q: How soon could the caboose be finished?

A: A contractor is working on the

remainder of the project. They have committed to completing it by early this summer. The work is being done with consideration to the historical nature of the caboose and trying to restore it as close to its original condition as possible.

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“This is such a fulfilling job. I love seeing each child’s progress throughout the year, both socially and academically.”

At first, Lisa Mathies may seem like your average, everyday kindergarten teacher. Having taught at Wildwood Elementary in Mahtomedi for 32 years, Mathies understands the importance of giving her students the best education possible. Mathies also knows that the power of a smile goes a long way toward making anyone’s day.

But it was last October when Mathies’ efforts were spotlighted in the best way imaginable.

2023-24, Mathies was awarded the Mahtomedi Teacher of the Year Award.

Margaret Pitsenbarger, a fellow kindergarten teacher at Wildwood, nominated Mathies.

“Even just after meeting Lisa, she blew me away with her dedication to Wildwood, her class and her team,” said Pitsenbarger. “She cares so much about the kids and staff, and she’s just a gem.”

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Lisa Mathies, a kindergarten teacher at Wildwood Elementary, is the winner of the 2023-2024 Mahtomedi Teacher of the Year Award.

Pitsenbarger when the latter began teaching at Wildwood.

Pitsenbarger said this special relationship helped mold her decision to nominate Matthies. “I learned so much from her right away,” said Pitsenbarger, “and she welcomed me with open arms.

We love working with her; she really deserved to be Teacher of the Year.”

But the love for Mathies was not felt by just teachers alone.

Colbie Stellmach and Coen

Caspers are two students in Mathies’ class. They, too, have their fair share of compliments directed toward their teacher.

“She’s really funny,” said Stellmach. “She makes us feel really good by being nice to us.”

“She does a lot of fun things that help us learn,” added Caspers.

Stellmach and Caspers said they liked how Mathies used songs to help teach different subjects. “I like that she lets us learn and also lets us play while we do it,” said Caspers.

Communications Director Alice Sueffert has also noted the appreciation Mathies’ students have for her. “Those kids see her as a welcoming, kind, forward-thinking leader,” said Seuffert. “I can tell she’s well-respected by her kindergarten team and colleagues.”

Since winning the award, Mathies has taken time to reflect on herself. This mainly includes the steps she knows to take to remain a successful teacher. “These young learners need that caring touch to help them know they matter,” said Mathies. “To feel included helps set the tone for successful emotional and

human development. That starts with kindergarten.

That starts with me.”

Mathies further highlighted the importance of having a firm connection with her students. This, she said, is the key to her teaching philosophy.

“As a teacher, I get to build a strong educational foundation for young minds,” Mathies

said. “This is something I find very rewarding. Forming relationships with my students is the key to creating the bond they need at their age.”

Erik Suchy is a staff writer at Press Publications. To reach him, please contact him at 651-407-1229, or email at whitebearnews@presspubs.com.

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Mahtomedi had a busy week with six games in five days. The Zephyrs won the first one, over Hill-Murray 9-6, and the last one, 12-1 over Highland Park. The Zephyrs lost four games in between — to Hill-Murray 12-1 in game two, Two Rivers 12-5, Totino-Grace 8-4, and Simley 15-9.

The Zephyrs are 5-13.

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Mahtomedi (12-3) posted three

wins before Maple Grove snapped their seven-game win streak 9-6.

The Zephyrs beat Simley 9-3 with Winston Wisely pitching (six hits, five strikeouts). Ethan Felling was 2-for-4 (two RBI’s) and Will Schwieters 2-for-3 (RBI, two runs). Carter Schmidtz had a two-run single and sacrifice fly. They beat Tartan 4-2 with three runs in the seventh on RBI’s by Ethan Felling (sac fly), Erickson (double) and Austin Felling (single).

Max Strecker led off the game with a homer and started the rally with a single. Andrew Sokoll pitched five innings (two runs) and Jack Erickson (two scoreless) won in relief. The Zephyrs downed Hill-Murray 11-1 as Ethan Felling delivered four hits and two RBI’s, and pitched five innings (one run, eight strikeouts). Strecker hit a two-run single and threw two scoreless innings. Austin Felling had a single, double and two RBI’s. At Maple Grove, the Zephyrs had a fiverun first capped by Nathan Affolter’s two-run triple, but the Crimson (7-7) took a 9-5 lead against Wisely by the fifth inning.

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Mahtomedi is 17-2 overall and 7-0 in the Metro East after beating Tartan 7-0, St. Thomas Academy 7-0, Simley 7-0 and Duluth East 4-3. Winning

against Duluth East (10-13) were Jack Allaben and Brandon Pham at 1-2 singles, Sam Rathmanner/Aidan Wald at 1-doubles and Max and Eli Hendrickson at 3-doubles. In the three 7-0 matches, the Zephyrs mixed things up and let doubles play singles and vice versa. Against Simley, every match was 6-0, 6-0.

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Mahtomedi is 5-4 after beating St.Paul/Two Rivers 9-5 and HillMurray 10-4. Against SP/TR, Sam Knapp logged three goals and three assists, Ned Whitney two goals, and Sam Churchill, Gunnar Sellman, Mason Peterson, and Landon Kruse one goal each. Ground ball leaders were Churchill and Peterson with four each the Zephyrs permitted just eight shots on goal. Against HillMurray, Sellman notched four goals, Oskar Magnusson two goals and four assists, Max Hohn two goals, and Kruse and Knapp a goal each.

Churchill won 14 of 17 face-offs.

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Mahtomedi beat St. Paul/Two Rivers 14-4 at home and lost to Hill-Murray 10-7. The Zephyrs are 5-3. In the win, Annie Tanner netted four goals, Reese Saenger and Evi Cegielski hit three apiece, Maggie Duea two and

Julia Fussy and Payton Mielke one each. Fussy and Cegielski led with four ground balls each. Zephyr goalie Addie Demars stopped eight of nine shots and Cate Curran three of six.

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Mahtomedi placed seventh of nine teams in Section 5AAA true-team at Forest Lake. Blaine was champion.

Mahtomedi’s Jonah McCormick won the 110 hurdles (14.93) and the 300 hurdles (38.77). Andrew Russell won high jump and Elijah McCormick was third, each clearing 6-0. William Newman was second in long jump (20-5). Evan Carion ran third in the 800 (2:02.3). William Lieberman was eighth in the 1600. Alex Mahoney was eighth in long jump. The Zephyrs’ top relay finish was third in the 4x400.

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Mahtomedi placed seventh of nine teams in Section 5AAA true-team at Forest Lake. Blaine was champion.

Kaili Malvey won high jump with 5-4 and took second in long jump (17-7).

Olivia Thiele won the 400 in 58.15.

Harlow Berger was sixth in shot put (35-0). Abigail Peterson seventh in long jump (16-2) and eighth in triple jump (33-3 3/4). Mahtomedi’s top relay finish was fourth in the 4x200.

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Countdown to hatch is on the home stretch! The soon to be Loon parents appear ready to get on with it and start the next chapter, which is always a treat to watch and share. Fingers are crossed for a bountiful hatch.

THE HOME STRETCH April 28-May 12

Loon Chronicles IX: The Home Stretch Another two windy weeks of Loon watching on WBL. Early morning and sunset remain the best time for checking in on the Loon pairs in the Cove and by the Peninsula. The soon to be parents have very different approaches to tending their nests and protecting the eggs from predators. The pair in the Cove, now seasoned veterans, take their turns on the nest seriously.

Mama Loon typically has the early morning shift and remains glued to the nest, until relieved by her mate. We observed both parents assume the agitated position in a heartbeat, and make frantic calls when an Eagle flew over or a Heron got too close to the nest. The pair near the Peninsula have much to learn. Last year, they lost their eggs to predators, several days beyond

the scheduled hatch. We often saw both parents off the nest, leaving the eggs exposed for more than 30 minutes on some very chilly mornings. We questioned whether the eggs were even viable. We have observed similar behaviors this Spring. During a few windy and cold mornings, we found the eggs exposed and the pair far from the nest. One morning, a Heron flew close to the nest. The Loons perked up for a bit, but rather than returning to the nest, they resumed preening and circling each other. Last week, however, Mama Loon appeared to be more engaged and serious about watching the eggs. On Mother’s Day, we watched her return to the nest after a short break in the water. Her mate has been more visible as well. We have found him stretching

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his wings and staying within calling distance. With countdown to hatch on the home stretch, we remain optimistic that the Peninsula pair will get their act together and not have a repeat performance of last year’s debacle. During one of our outings, we spotted a Western grebe gliding through the water. Its eyes were a bright red and feathers in perfect shape. Whoever marked the safe passage route near the Cove with port and starboard buoys, we thank you, as do the Terns who take turns fighting over and resting on the buoys. During the next week, say a little Loon prayer for a bountiful hatch! This could be a magical Summer.

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SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION VACANCY The City of White Bear Lake is accepting applications from City residents to join its Environmental Advisory Commission. This volunteer position serves for three-year terms on an advisory body to the City Council on protection and best management of the natural environment. For more information and qualifications, go to the City’s website under News and Events at www. whitebearlake.org, or visit City Hall at 4701 Highway 61. Applications accepted through Friday, June 14, 2024, or until the vacancy is filled.

Caley Longendyke, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 15, 2024.

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CERTIFICATE AND ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION FOR A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY I, Steve Simon, Secretary of State of Minnesota, do certify that: The following business entitly has duly complied with the relevant provisions of Minnesota Statutes listed below, and is formed or authorized to do business in Minnesota on and after this date with all the powers, rights and privileges, and subject to the limitations, duties and restrictions set forth in that chapter.

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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: Dayfield Insurance Agency 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 2785 WHITE BEAR AVE N, STE 103, MAPLEWOOD MN 55109 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.

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Of course, it’s full time right Currently, Jeff has about 40 now, but even after getting were just wheeling him into external stitches on each leg. prosthetics, you still rely on emergency surgery. I got to Although his left leg is healing your wheelchair even when tell him I love him and give well, his right leg doesn’t seem you don’t want to as a double him a quick kiss.” to be healing the way it should amputee … that’s just going to Jeff spent a total of three be. Depending on what is going be part of our life now.” weeks in the hospital. He has on, Jeff may need another The couple hopes to remain now undergone four surgeries, surgery. in Hugo, but they are worried all related to the amputation He is attending therapy at they won’t be able to afford of both his legs below the Summit Orthopedics once a an accessible home. “We’re knee. week for at least 12 weeks. looking around at prices of “The second surgery I had He is working with Tillges in single-story homes and they was extremely painful. They Maplewood for prosthetics are more than double what had to go back in and kind of once he is fully healed from we paid for our townhome, clean up a little bit ... I came surgeries. so we are really worried. I out of that, and I could not Now that Jeff is back home, don’t know how we are going stand the pain. I couldn’t bear the McLeans have discovered to figure this out,” Jamie it,” Jeff recalled. “Hanging that they are likely going to said. Jamie has had to leave there for 52 seconds feeling need to move out of their her part-time job, hopefully this machine chewing up my townhome. Jeff has been temporarily, to be a caregiver legs, that that surgery was sleeping in a hospital bed in to Jeff. worse, I couldn’t believe the their living room, as he can’t Since the accident, friends pain.” make it up the stairs to their and family have stepped

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Brecken Lee, Hugo eighth-grader, has grown up on the stage, performing in one production after another, but a new passion — archery — emerged for her in the last couple years.

Archery is Lee’s first sport and she quickly became a standout.

Last weekend, she was a champion at Western Nationals. It helps that she attends Lakes International Language Academy in Forest Lake, where archery is very popular.

“Archery is fun. I love spending time with my teammates, both on- and offline,” Lee said. “There are a lot of older students I have looked up to who are incredible archers. They are really nice and great mentors.”

Lee placed first among 891 middle school girls in 3D (animal shaped targets) at Western Nationals in Salt Lake City and fourth overall among 1,853 middle and high schoolers of both genders. She hit 292 and 287 targets out of 300 in the two rounds, her personal bests. And in Bullseye, Lee placed seventh among middle school girls and 37th among 2,208 archers

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The competition is hosted by the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP). Lee was one of 47 LILA students competing in Utah. Jamie Rydeen, a senior, won the boys high school 3D and placed second in Bullseye.

There’s also an Eastern Nationals. Top shooters from Western and Eastern advance to NASP overall nationals in Daytona Beach in early June. Lee qualified last year in 3D and this year she advances in both.

For all of Brecken’s life, her mother, Sharon Hanifl-Lee, has been involved with Children’s Performing Arts, a year-round educational theatre program for kids in kindergarten through college. The organization performs at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center in White Bear Lake, where Hanifl-Lee is the board chairman.

“Brecken is a theatre kid,” Hanifl-Lee said.

“She loves both singing and acting. She is most happy on the stage, or shooting her bow with her team. She also is a really good fisherman.”

The youngster took up archery in seventh grade, following her older brother and some

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Asked what it takes to achieve such scores, Lee said, “Practice, practice, practice.” She shoots almost every day at home and three times each week with her team at school.

It’s important, she said, to “concentrate on each arrow” and not keep score. “Sometimes it’s hard when you are shooting really well to stay calm and focused,” she explained. The first time she shot a perfect 50, she related, an older teammate reminded her to ‘breathe and stay calm — the next round is a new round.”

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Bears nip CDH at the U of M ballpark

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White Bear Lake played at the Minnesota Gophers’ ballpark and made the most of the opportunity by defeating Cretin-Derham Hall 2-1 in a key conference game.

The Bears (13-4) were 4-1 for the week with Heidi Barber belting homers in four of the five games.

In the Suburban East, Forest Lake is 12-3, the Bears 12-4 and CDH 11-4.

Lily Martin threw a one-hitter with 12 strikeouts and no walks against CDH. Lily Glendenning drove home both runs with a double up the right-center gap in the sixth inning, following singles

by Emma Larson and Amanda Meyers. CDH’s lone hit was an RBI double by Hannah Yeager after an error put a runner on second. CDH’s Brooke Nesdahl blanked the Bears until the sixth.

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In a 6-5 loss to Park, Barber and Martin each smacked a two-run homer. Martin homered in the ninth for a 4-2 lead, but Park came back with three runs off her on three two-out hits.

Meyers got the wins in both games at Irondale (0-18), pitching four innings in each (one run, 11 strikeouts). Martin threw four innings. In a 4-0 win, Barber was 3-for-3 with a solo homer.

Meyers hit a two-run double. In the 17-1 win, Emma Larson was 2-for-2 (double, two RBI’s), Maddy Belisle 2-for-2 (RBI, two runs), Maddie Pearson 2-for-3 (double, two RBI’s, two runs) and Lauren Elias 2-for-4 (two RBI’s, two runs).

In a 10-0 win at Tartan (11-8), Martin threw the five-inning shutout with eight strikeouts.

Larson was 3-for-4 (two RBI’s), Barber 2-for-2 (homer, two RBI’s, two runs), and Glendenning 2-for3 (two runs).

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BEARS SPORTS BRIEFS the first time in program history last Friday,” coach Colleen Dunnigan noted, adding that it started a fourgame win streak by the Bears (73). The Bears topped St. Croix Prep 1811, sparked by Beverly Peterson with four goals and three assists; Roseville Area 18-11, with Jaeda Jensen netting six goals; and Irondale 13-4, led by Kylee Lehman with five goals. For the week, Peterson logged 10 goals, nine assists and 15 ground balls, and Jensen 12 goals and six assists. Olivia Simpkins added nine goals, Lehman seven and Zoe Timmons six. Mesa McElmury in goal faced 42 shots, saving 14.

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Jaeda Jensen notched 12 goals in three games last week.

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White Bear Lake was 3-0 last week after savoring a big win the previous week. “We beat Stillwater (8-4) for

White Bear Lake (9-6) was drubbed

by Stillwater 16-2. The Bears also lost to Woodbury 5-2 then edged Forest Lake 4-3. Against Forest Lake, the Bears had a four-run fourth as Alex Doroff hit a two-run double and scored on a double by Tyler Allshouse, who scored on an error.

Roman Lachenmayer threw five innings for the win (two unearned runs, four strikeouts). Allshouse got the Bears out of a jam in the sixth and retired all six batters he faced, two by strikeout, for the save. Jackson Berg was 2-for-2. In the eight-inning Woodbury loss, Evan Newlander pitched six innings

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Lily Martin was called upon this year to replace a great White Bear Lake pitcher who hadCentennial graduated, and the Bears found that Lacrosse they have another ace hurler in this sophomore right-hander.

Brol Scherman, Centennial junior lacrosse standout, has netted Meyer has and posted an 11-3 2.03 earned-run-average so 22 goals provided sevenrecord assists and for the Cougars (4-2) while far, notching with 15717strikeouts innings while allowing ground ballsin (a 97 change of possession statistic). just 58 hits was all-conference as a sophomore with 36against goals Bears’ andScherman 27 walks.

Highlights include two shutouts and 28 assists. The recruiting website ILMCA said of him: “Endarchrival Stillwater, and a one-hit, 2-1 win over Cretin-Derham to-end playmaking machine with striking confidence both on off the field.losses Versatile offensive strongagainst outside Roseville.

Hall.and One of her was 1-0 inthreat eightwith innings shooting and crease finishing skills. Magnetic team leader and She’s also influencer.”

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(one run, seven strikeouts) and Lachenmayer two innings (four runs, two unearned). The Bears had just four hits against George Bjellos. Owen Farrington was 2-for-4 with an RBI.

BOYS LACROSSE

White Bear Lake is 6-3 after defeating Roseville Area 13-10 and Irondale 12-8. Against Roseville (2-6), Wyatt Raleigh netted four goals while Finn Karni, Gavin Huot, and Ben Lockwood had two each, and Preston West and Charlie Woodcock one each.

West made three assists. Ground ball leaders were Tanner Olsen with seven and Griffin Ziccardi with five.

In goal, Matthew Millard stopped seven of 12 shots and Reid Vickstrom two of seven. Against Irondale, West and Raleigh each hit four goals, Karni two, and Woodcock and Lockwood one each. Vickstrom made six saves.

Ground ball leaders were West and Lockwood with four each.

BOYS TRACK

White Bear Lake placed fourth of eight teams in Section 2AAA true-team at Eagan. Stillwater was champion. In distance runs, Vaughn Larson won the 3200 in 9:49.91 with Luke Williams second (9:55.4) and Maxwell Popp seventh. Larson was third in the 1600 (4:25.50) with Williams fourth (4:28.38) and Isaac Kolstad eighth. In sprints, Caleb Anderson won the 400 in 48.97 and took second in the 200 (22.66). Keith Johnson was fourth in the 100 (11.71), fifth in the 200 (23.22) and sixth in the 400 (51.04). Easton Miles won the long jump with 21-2. In hurdles, Tyrese Behnken was second in the 110 (15.94) and Tomi Animasaun fourth in the 300 (41.98). Tommy Cao pole-vaulted 11-0 for fifth place. Matt Hunter was sixth in discus (130-1) and eighth in shot put.

GIRLS TRACK

White Bear Lake placed fourth of eight teams in Section 2AAA at Eagan. Eagan was champion. The Bears scored best in the throws. They finished 2-3-4 in discus with Karen Enow (107-6), Jinet Demanou (1029) and Keira Windish (99-3). Enow was third in shot put (33-10 1/2) with Demanou 10th. Lys-Aurele d’Almeida was third in the 100 dash (12.92).

Josephine Mlejnek tied for fourth in pole vault (8-0) and took fifth in high jump (5-0). Claire Kolstad was fifth in the 1600 (5:40.41) with Erika Milhofer 10th. Rosalie Sommers was seventh in the 3200. The Bears placed third in three relays: the 4x100 (59.95), the 4x200 (1:50.55), and the 4x800 (10:31.96).

TENNIS

White Bear Lake is 5-9 after losing to East Ridge 5-2, Roseville Area 4-3 and St. Paul Central 4-3, then beating Cretin-Derham Hall 5-2. Will Fleming won at 1-singles against East Ridge, Roseville and CDH, and lost 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 to Central. He’s 9-5 at the top spot.

Andrew Kolenich, Colton Knutson and Brooks Peltier won at 2-3-4 singles against both CDH and Central.

Mason Voeller/Everett Moravec won 1-doubles against CDH. Kolenich was 3-1 at 2-singles, also winning against East Ridge.

WRESTLING

Craig Nasvik, recently-retired White Bear Lake wrestling coach, was one of four coaches given a Lifetime Achievement Award on May 4 at the Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame Banquet.

Nasvik was Bears head coach for 35 seasons after four years as an assistant.

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