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The White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA) and the Lino Lakes Correctional Facility are teaming up with a Minneapolis-based author to provide programming to a population that traditionally has limited access to the arts.

It’s all a part of a grant the WBCA secured from Arts Midwest GIG Fund.

WBCA Outreach Coordinator Karen Parkman said when they were looking for the “perfect project” to apply for the grant, she knew author Marcie Rendon would be it.

“She just seemed like such a perfect fit, both her amazing work as writer to the work she has done for underserved communities,” Parkman explained. “It was really a way to build off of Marcie’s incredible experience working with these communities, and also a way to engage people who have limited access to the arts and do so in a way that speaks to the themes that she writes about in her books.”

Rendon is an enrolled member of the White Earth Nation, author, playwright, poet and freelance writer. As a community arts activist, Rendon supports other native artists, writers and creators to pursue their art, and is a speaker for colleges and community groups on Native issues, leadership and writing.

She is an award-winning author of a new murder mystery series, and also has an extensive body of fiction and nonfiction works. The creative mind behind Raving Native Theater, Rendon has also curated community-created performances.

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Records for peace benefits war-torn Ukraine

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Ukrainian artist Diana Smyk, 20, is living with her White Bear Lake sponsor Caroline Cardozo.

She plans to finish her graphic arts studies by attending the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.

When Chris Valenty spotted colorful notecards made by a Ukrainian artist at the White Bear Center for the Arts, it touched something deep.

The White Bear Record Store coowner is sympathetic to the plight of Ukrainians in their war with Russia and knew he wanted and needed to do something to help.

So Valenty contacted the artist, Diana Smyk, who was living in the Lviv region of Ukraine at the time, and asked if she’d provide the artwork for a flyer promoting the store’s upcoming fundraiser.

Smyk agreed and suggested he contact her sponsor, Caroline

Cardozo, who happens to live in White Bear Lake.

Cardozo, a well-traveled humanitarian and artist herself, was the one who made the cards featuring Smyk’s art. She learned of the young artist last September while on a personal mission to bring clothing, food and medicine to Ukrainian refugees living with very little just across the border with Poland.

“One of our guides asked me to sell Diana’s art,” Cardozo recalled.

“I said ‘no,’ but took photos of them and made cards. Chris saw them at the arts center for sale when he went to the George Floyd exhibit. The cards really spoke to

Author, playwright, poet and freelance writer Marcie Rendon will host two events at the White Bear Center for the Arts as well as two events at the Lino Lakes Correctional Facility.

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FINANCIAL PLANNING Build a wedding budget without breaking the bank

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There are many things couples can do to make sure their special day doesn’t cost a fortune. couples will still need to come up with roughly half of the money needed to fund their weddings. Couples without substantial savings may be forced to cut back in order to avoid beginning their life as a married couple in debt.

• Make a list of potential expenses.

Location will be a significant factor when determining potential expenses.

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analysis of data from The Wedding Report found that the average wedding in Massachusetts cost roughly $30,500 in 2020, while couples tying the knot in Arkansas spent around $12,500 on their weddings. With such wild fluctuations, it's important that couples get an accurate estimate of how much it may cost them to get married in a given city. Couples who met in a city

1. Create a budget and stick to it 2. Cut the guest list 3. Choose an off-peak wedding date 4. Use fresh flowers sparingly

and still live in a city but grew up in a suburb might save a considerable sum by getting married in their hometowns.

Compare and contrast prices in locales you're considering, and then build your budget accordingly. This can help you avoid sticker shock and going over budget. Notable expenses to budget include the venue, attire (i.e., wedding dress and tuxedo rental), hairstyle and

5. Do DIY projects to save money 6. Find a venue that will let you bring your own alcohol 7. Choose a simple cake design 8. Choose a naturally beautiful location

makeup, entertainment, photography, and transportation, among others.

• Make a list of what's most important. Most couples will have to compromise in order to avoid taking on debt to finance their weddings.

An earnest discussion about what's most important to each person can ensure you both get what you want.

Each person can make a list of their priorities, ranking them from most important to least important. Once lists are shared, couples can see where their priorities converge and where they diverge. Any items that rank low on each person's list of priorities can be afforded less funding, while those that are high on each list can take up more of the budget, if necessary.

• Commit to a limit before spending a dime. Committing to a limit before spending a dime can help couples keep wedding costs more manageable. Once that number is defined, couples can then work within its parameters, which can make potentially difficult decisions a little easier by narrowing options at a time when options can seem endless.

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Most couples planning a wedding have never tied the knot before, so it can be difficult to determine a reasonable amount to spend. It's easy to go overboard when planning a wedding, and couples may find their list of wants and, consequently, their expenses, growing as they get into the weeds of wedding planning. Though it might require some difficult decisions, couples can keep these tips in mind so they can build a wedding budget that won't land them in debt after saying, "I do."

• Determine funding. The days when a bride's parents would finance the wedding entirely on their own are largely a thing of the past. According to a recent WeddingWire Newlywed Report, parents now pay for 52 percent of wedding expenses. As couples begin establishing a wedding budget, it's imperative that they first determine who, if anyone, will be helping them finance the big day. Fifty-two percent of wedding expenses is a significant amount of money, but in that scenario,

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Road wary

y fully engaging all of the senses, riding a motorcycle can be an immersive and truly enjoyable way to get around.

Feeling like you’re part of the landscape instead of just observing it through a window is a unique sensation. While rolling over hills and valleys, aromas are vivid and changes in temperature are immediately felt as you push through the air, which at times feels almost like water. It’s probably the closest you can get to the experience of flying while still staying on the ground.

My years of motorcycling experience started with the influence of my older brother and his group of friends while I was still a teenager. They all had motorcycles and I became fascinated with this rumbling, whirring and extremely fast mode of transportation. I can’t quite explain it because it’s Angle of somewhat irrational, but starting with the first bike I acquired View (a Kawasaki 650 SR), the experience and continued attraction to Paul Dols motorcycles became part of my life. Whether it’s Harleys, Hondas, Moto Guzzis, BMWs or Ninjas, I believe I’ve got a fundamental understanding of what draws people to motorcycling.

After putting thousands of miles on a series of motorcycles over the years, I’m definitely not racking up the high numbers, sometimes up to 10,000 miles a season, of years past. There are a variety of factors at play, but I have to admit that the dramatic increase in distracted driving incidents has played a major role in taking some of the enjoyment out of motorcycling. Erratic driving behavior that used to be isolated to a period of time after the bars closed on weekends, now seems to have extended into all hours of the day. It got to the point after witnessing strange driving behavior that I’d make a game out of guessing if the they were either drinking or on the phone.

While there are things within and beyond our control and no absolute guarantees in life, there are ways to manage some of the most common contributing factors to accidents.

Because one of the most frequently reported accidents is when a car makes a left turn in front of an oncoming motorcycle, I’m extremely wary at (and personally loathe) uncontrolled intersections and never fully assume that an automobile driver can see me. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 70% of motorcycle accidents occur at intersections. While motorcycle riders aren’t always blameless in a collision, the majority of these incidents are caused by negligent motor vehicle operators. Alcohol consumption and riding beyond experience level are also two of the most frequent contributing factors to accidents. Nationally 27% of motorcycle fatalities involve alcohol and 34% involve speeding.

Statistics show that education and motorcycle training courses help increase the odds of riding safely. Locally, motorcycle training courses, ranging from beginner to advanced, are offered at Century College starting in late May. For more information go to century. edu/continuing-education/program-areas/ transportationmotorcycle-training/ To any automobile driver reading this, please be aware of your surroundings, minimize distractions and concentrate on the important task of driving safely. To any motorcyclists out there, I extend sincere wishes for a safe and enjoyable motorcycle riding season — hopefully leveraging a combination of education, experience and perhaps even the extra boost of a bike blessing.

Paul Dols is photojournalist/website editor for Press Publications. He can be reached at 651-407-1238

Embracing change and creating a bright future

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s technology changes rapidly, productivity, students should have so do our jobs. Our society opportunities to explore their is going through a period of interests, personalize their learning, quick transformation driven and align their career goals to by automation and artificial intelincrease intrinsic motivation. ligence. Over the past three years, 2. Fostering Teamwork: Instead we have witnessed significant shifts of employers “controlling” that will shape the future of work, employees’ work, there’s a shift and we ask ourtowards empowering and enabling selves, what does teams to perform. Collaboration this mean for the fuand teamwork are becoming ture of K-12 educaincreasingly important. tion? We believe it’s 3. Embracing Reskilling: Teams need time to reimagine to remain agile, which requires learning, motivalifelong learning through reskilling tion, and purpose and upskilling. This involves a and re-evaluate combination of formal training, what skills students apprenticeships, and mentoring.

Movers & need to succeed.

4. Cultivating Collaboration: Last month, our Board adopted a new framework Wayne or Foundation of Kazmierczak Success for all students. It includes academic outcomes and personal characteristics that advance our values of compassion, integrity, respect, responsibility, and service.

If we are to remain at the forefront of educational excellence, honoring our legacy and courageously building the future, we need everyone involved in our transformation — that means embracing change.

A 2023 McKinsey Report on the Future of Work challenges us to rethink the traditional school system.

McKinsey recommends organizations build strength in five areas: 1. Discovering Purpose: Recognizing that a sense of purpose drives human performance and

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Organizations must find new and improved ways to collaborate.

We should be intentional about designing interactions and communicating expectations to foster effective collaboration.

5. Accelerating Technology Adoption:

To make better decisions, individuals and companies should embrace new tools and utilize data to drive optimal results.

Change is a natural part of life.

It can be exciting, scary, or even uncomfortable, but one thing is for sure — it is inevitable.

Our school district has already experienced a lot of change. This year alone, we are adjusting to new attendance boundaries for some of our elementary and middle school buildings. Our schools and staff teams have adapted to new spaces.

And the planning for the unified high school has many layers of change

in organization, processes and opportunities for students and staff.

We are committed to rethinking traditional models to ensure our staff and students receive meaningful, relevant learning experiences. As employers, we are responsible for guiding our employees to connect with their purpose to make a positive impact on students’ lives. Our learning environment is designed to promote collaboration, resembling an office space rather than a lecture hall.

We place emphasis on personalized interactions with each student to cocreate unique learning experiences.

Our new high school was designed with the goal of transforming the way we learn. Our traditional education system can no longer keep up with the constantly evolving society and economy. We believe that our students and teachers should be the ones taking charge of creating engaging learning experiences that encourage our students to envision their future, set goals, and pursue their passions.

Students who take ownership of their learning will be more successful in life. Students who develop strong habits, routines and self-discipline — self-directed learners — will find doors open to many new and innovative opportunities.

We have the power to create a transformational educational experience that prepares students for THEIR future, not our past. We will embrace the journey of change!

Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak is the Superintendent of White Bear Lake Area Schools

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Downsides of mass transit

In a May 4 MinnPost article titled “Suburban mayors call for support for transit funding,” Vadnais Heights (VH) Mayor Mike Krachmer joined with the mayors of Maplewood and Golden Valley to support more investment for mass transit.

They want a safe, reliable and convenient system, which is a way of blowing Utopian smoke in your eyes. VH Council Member Erik Goebel said in a Purple Line planning meeting that previous council members who opposed the Purple Line have been replaced and the new council supports mass transit.

Putting dedicated mass transit in VH is another transit project destined to fail. VH is an area where 50% of its land is either wetlands, parks or lakes, making it difficult to support mass transit. I lived in a suburb of Paris, a city designed like a spoked wagon wheel. The spokes all led to the center of Paris, with rings that connect the spokes.

Transit was not glamorous like riding a train from Connecticut to New York City. I needed to walk one mile to catch a circular town bus to the Regional RER train to Paris. In Paris, I transferred to the Metro to get to the National train system. On the train, I rode out of Paris on one of the spokes to the town where I worked and then caught another circular bus. I still needed to walk a few blocks to my office, only to repeat the trip in reverse at night. Paris is warmer than VH and a little wetter, but seldom gets snow to spoil your commute. The total trip — including the chaotic rushing through transit connections to catch the next ride — took me about 1-1/2 hours each way. When I took my car, which allowed a shorter route around Paris, it took 30 minutes. The downside to mass transit is the hassle on nerves and body, but also the loss of two hours of my time and life that I could have spent sleeping, shopping at stores, eating at restaurants or spending time with family. Mass transit can hurt people and the economy in many ways.

Background on vocational education

This is in response to an article on Page 2 of the Press that the district plans to open a school store with a DECA program.

From the ’70s through the mid’90s, White Bear had a very strong vocational program, with many shop programs and three On the Job Training (OJT) programs, Trade and Industry, Office Education and DECA. I was the DECA coordinator from 1980-1995. It was a two-part program. Seniors would be in my marketing class and be released for work at noon. My prep classes were business management and advertising. I had many excellent students, including Carter Johnson. My students competed in District 4 and state competitive events, and I had one state officer.

The administration decided to emphasize college and eliminate vocational classes, including metal and machine shop and the OJT programs. My classes always drew an adequate number of students. Administration then assigned me to work experience for at-risk students and assigned a teacher with no DECA experience to the class, and it was dropped.

It’s interesting to see the interest in vocational education increasing and college admissions dropping. Some major corporations such as Microsoft and several others are starting their own internship programs without requiring a college degree.

thoughts and prayers go to the victims and their families.”

Where’s the oath of protection to your constituents, as you swore on the Bible to defend? Where is it?

Well, there might be a way to get these chicken----- politicians to act! We need a class action lawsuit in the cities of these massacres, on behalf of the slaughtered by their parents, to be delivered to the spineless Pro-Life legislatures who have failed their sworn duty to protect their state’s citizenry. These gutless “lawmakers” worship the almighty dollar more than human life. Time has come today to break this legislative control of the human slaughter of our loved ones!

Thank you for your time.

Tomorrow’s another day of opportunity. Let’s make it happen!

Jimmy Brunzell Vadnais Heights

Response to “No Mow May” letter

In response to the “Get rid of No Mow May” letter from Catherine Schultz on May 10: In her letter Catherine gives a website to back her claim that dandelions are not good for bees. I would encourage readers to look at the University of Minnesota’s Bee Lab site for a very good list of reasons why we should participate in No Mow May (https://beelab.umn.edu/nomow-may).

While Catherine may think that her neighbors are just “letting Loren Sederstrom dandelions and weeds grow” or Grant using No Mow May as “an excuse to not care for their lawn,” this Time to act is probably not the case. Those Dear People: As mass shootings of us who are concerned about the world our children and are happening weekly now, there grandchildren will grow up in appears to be the same “head are waking up. We are no longer in the sand” approach by the using weed killer on our lawns.

“Pro-Life” Evangelical right, the We are creating habitat in our Republicans. These minions are yards for pollinators and giving hired to the tune of $14,000,000 a them the month of May to wake year in campaign donations by up, rather than grinding them up the almost bankrupt National in our lawnmowers. I encourage Rifle Association to protect their No Mow May in all of our sales of weapons of war to our beautiful cities and hope more 18-year-olds. There’s a broken households will join me. record playing after every senseless massacre of our sons, Corey Popp daughters, mothers and fathers. It Craig Johnson goes like this: “At this time of White Bear Township Vadnais Heights sorrow and loss, our hearts,

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This week, a reader wondered where the fire trucks are now that the White Bear Lake public safety building is under construction.

The Press reached out to White Bear Lake Fire Chief Greg Peterson. Here is his response: “Thank you for your inquiry about vehicle storage during the construction. We have vehicles stored at the south fire station and at the Public Works facility. The trucks stored at the Public Works facility are our ladder truck, our tender, which carries 1,500 gallons of water and an ambulance. We are staffed with a crew of 2 at the Public Works facility 24 hours a day. We are also storing off-season vehicles at the old Public Works facility, such as the boat, ATV and grass rig. As the seasons change and call volume dictates, we move vehicles so that they are readily available for use.”

CORRECTION The story “Lake level down a foot” published in the May 3 edition of the Press incorrectly stated “(Docks of White Bear manager) McGoldrick has yet to apply for his annual ADUA permit.”

In fact, Docks of White Bear did apply for a WBLCD permit, but has not received one. They were conditionally approved last October once an amended diagram was submitted showing docks no more than 300 feet in length, and 240 slips; however, an amended diagram was never submitted, and therefore Docks of White Bear has not received a permit from the WBLCD. The Press apologizes for the error.

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As a part of the grant, the WBCA has to host at least two activities at the center along with at least one activity that reaches an audience that has limited access to the arts.

On May 17, the WBCA will host “Reading and Open Studio with Marcie Rendon.” Participants can hear about Rendon’s novels, “Cash Blackbear” and “Sinister Graves,” and then spend some time creating artwork while having a conversation with Rendon about her work.

On June 1, the WBCA will host “Crime and Corrections: Arts as Healing.” Rendon will talk about her own relationship with crime fiction, her work with people in correctional facilities, and the intersection between corrections, trauma, art and healing. She will also share poetry inspired by these topics.

On May 19 Rendon will visit the Lino Lakes Correctional Facility for a reading during the day and then a poetry workshop in the evening. The WBCA provided approximately 25 inmates with a copy of Rendon’s novel “Sinister Graves.” The hope

is to also have the inmates join in the June 1 event remotely.

Randall Bergman, education director at the Lino Lakes Correctional Facility, explained that many of the inmates were interested in a visit from a local author, as many of them desire to become authors themselves.

“We are excited to have

CONTIBUTED a local author come. It is Marcie Rendon a bonus that she is Native American and going to talk about a crime novel with our population,” Bergman said. “We have read the novel and are excited to talk to her and have her share her gifts … It’s a real blessing for us.”

Rendon said she is excited to get back into the prison, as her work was halted amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I just think that there is so much important work to be done within the correctional field and facilities because incarceration is supposed to be about rehabilitation, and so if we can give people a creative opportunity, I think that it is useful,” Rendon said. “Art is healing. As long as you are creating you are not destroying.”

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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • Officers responded to reports of suspicious activity May 3 in the 2400 block of Oak Street and the 3700 block of Auger Avenue.

• A man was cited for disorderly conduct in the 2400 block of Ronald Avenue May 3.

• A subject attempted to steal items in the 1000 block of Highway 96 May 3.

• A resident in the 2000 block of Birch Street reported May 3 a line of credit was opened in their name. The suspect is unknown.

• A dispute was reported in the 4800 block of Division Avenue May 3.

• Harassment was reported in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road May 3.

• Officers mediated a dispute in the 3300 block of Buckbee Road May 3.

• License plates were stolen in the 1500 block of County Road E May 3.

• Theft was reported May 3 in the 2100 block of County Road F and the 1800 block of Birch Street.

• A person was arrested for DWI in the area of County Road E and Linden Avenue May 4.

• Suspicious activity was reported in the 2100 block of County Road E and the 2500 block of Cedar Avenue May 4.

• A noise disturbance was reported in the 2100 block of Eighth Street May 4.

• A civil dispute was reported in the 1600 block of Ninth Street May 4.

• Officers responded to a noise complaint in the 2500 block of Dorothy Avenue May 4.

• Officers mediated a verbal dispute in the 2100 block of Birch Street May 4.

• Theft was reported May 5 in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue and the 1600 block of Buerkle Road.

• Assault was reported in the 3200 block of Century Avenue May 5.

• A person was cited for trespassing in the 1900 block of Birch Lake Avenue May 5.

• A dispute was reported May 5 in the 1800 block of Fourth Street.

• Theft was reported at a business in the 4500 block of Centerville Road May 6. A disorderly man was also reported at the same address.

• Trespassing was reported in the 4600 block of White Bear Parkway May 6.

• Officers investigated a suspicious incident in the 3700 block of Highland Avenue May 6.

• A residential burglary was reported in the 3500 block fo Willow Avenue May 6, with loss estimated over $10,000.

• Officers responded to a domestic assault incident between a father and daughter in the 4000 block of McKnight Road May 6.

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WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS • A suspicious vehicle was reported May 6 in the 2100 block of Lakeaires Blvd.

• Criminal damage to property was reported May 6 in the 1700 block of Ninth Street and the 2100 block of Orchard Lane.

• Officers responded to a noise complaint in the 3500 block of Century Avenue May 7.

• Suspicious activity was reported in the 2400 block of Martin Way May 7.

• Harassment was reported May 7 in the 3800 block of Cranbrook Drive and the 1800 block of County Road E. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested for felony attempted murder in the first degree May 7 in the 1900 block of Oak Knoll Drive.

No major injuries were reported.

• A vehicle was stolen from an underground garage in the 3100 block of Karth Road sometime between the fall of 2022 and May 7.

• Officers mediated a disorderly conduct incident in the 4800 block of Woodcrest Road May 7.

• A purse was stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 3600 block of Kenny Lane May 8. It was located down the street and returned to the owner. Several vehicles were rummaged through in the same area.

• A potted plant holder was stolen in the 2500 block of Sumac Ridge May 8.

• A parked vehicle was damaged in the 2600 block of County Road E May 8.

• Juvenile incidents were reported in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road May 8.

• Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 2000 and 2100 blocks of Spruce Place and the 3600 block of Van Dyke Street May 8.

• Officers responded to a domestic assault in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue May 8.

• Officers mediated disputes May 8 in the 3800 block of Jay Lane and the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue.

• Suspicious activity was reported in the 3500 block of Glen Oaks Avenue and the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue May 8.

• Attempted blackmail was reported May 9 in the 5000 block of Woodcrest Road.

• A White Bear Lake man was arrested for domestic assault in the 1600 block of Ninth Street May 9.

• Narcotics were reported in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue May 9.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 1400 block of Highway 96 May 9.

• Officers mediated a civil issue in the 3800 block of Linden Avenue May 9.

• A White Bear Lake woman was arrested for DWI in the 3500 block of Century Avenue May 9

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:

Birchwood

• A tree was reported down and blocking passage along Cedar Street April 19.

When Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived on scene, a man was already clearing the tree away.

• On April 20, Cedar Street residents reported a civil dispute between neighbors regarding a garbage can that was left out in the incorrect spot.

Dellwood

• Dellwood Avenue residents reported a purse stolen from a motor vehicle April 17 as part of related cases of motor vehicle tampering.

• Deputies on patrol April 17 found a wallet at the side of the road in the 7000 block of Dellwood Road N. and returned it to its owner.

The owner revealed the wallet had been lost in December, after he left it on top of a vehicle.

Grant

• Deputies assisted another law enforcement agency April 13 by going to a harassment suspect’s home in the 11000 block of Dellwood Road N. and telling him to knock it off and to quit bothering the complainant.

• Suspicious smokers sitting in vehicles in the 11000 block of July Avenue N. were reported at 9:26 p.m.

April 14.

• A bicycle was reported stolen April 20 from Mahtomedi Middle School in the 8000 block of 75th Street N.

Mahtomedi

• A resident in the 1000 block of Berwick Lane reported two individuals trying to open his vehicle door at approximately 1:00 a.m. April 13 just before being spooked by the complainant’s motion light. The complainants discovered the activity after viewing surveillance footage. Residents on Woodland Drive reported their son’s vehicle gone through overnight April 1213 with nothing taken. The suspects played a starring role on the complainant’s security camera video.

• An individual was arrested April 14 on Stillwater Road for violating a domestic abuse no-contact order.

• Deputies were called out to an address on 72nd Street N. April 15 to stand by while the complainant’s mother retrieved her vehicle from her aggressive boyfriend’s residence. The complainant had to leave her own vehicle behind while she was out on a date with the belligerent boyfriend.

• Frankland Avenue residents on April 17 reported items stolen from a motor vehicle as part of related cases in the area.

• An unidentified motorist was cited at 12:11 a.m. April 18 in the area of Century Avenue and Woodland Drive for driving after revocation, after deputies conducted a traffic stop for expired registration.

• Theft was reported April 18 in the 3000 block of Century Avenue.

Pine Springs

An unidentified motorist was arrested for DWI at 6:42 p.m. April 15 on Hilton Trail N. and 62nd Street N. after being pulled over for speeding.

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

Vadnais Heights

• A backpack that appeared to have spent the winter in the spot under a tree in the 3200 block of Labore Road was reported April 14. The backpack contained trash and a moldy billfold with a Mexican voter identification card. When Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies were unable to contact its owner, the backpack was placed into property.

• A Montrose man, 46, was cited April 14 in the 800 block of County Road E for driving after revocation, failure to provide proof of insurance and for driving an unregistered vehicle, after deputies on routine patrol conducted a random license plate check and discovered all sorts of information. The license plate identified as belonging to a Buick Century, which was not the vehicle deputies were looking at. During the traffic stop, deputies discovered the driver’s license was revoked. He also couldn’t provide proof of insurance and admitted to switching license plates due to the vehicle’s expired registration. Deputies collected the license plate and notified its real owner.

• A Little Canada woman reported her vehicle’s ignition key and ignition interlock camera stolen from inside her vehicle April 14 while she was shopping at the Walmart in the 800 block of County Road E. Deputies checked with the store’s loss prevention personnel, whose camera captured the theft on CCTV. Deputies were able to identify the theft suspect.

• A Keep Our Kops Safe (KOPS) alert was issued April 15 following an assault with a weapon in the 1200

block of County Road D Circle.

• A male was reported for pushing a female and causing injury April 15 during an assault in the 4200 block of Bridgewood Terrace.

• A St. Paul woman, 33, was mailed a citation for theft, after surveillance video footage at a clinic in the 1100 block of County Road E showed her stealing a wallet out of another patient’s purse in the waiting room April 16.

• A Vadnais Heights woman, 58, was arrested for DWI April 16 in the 1100 block of County Road E after deputies were dispatched to the scene of a possible catalytic converter theft. Deputies located the suspect vehicle nearby and stopped it. The driver of the possible getaway vehicle showed signs of intoxication, and an open bottle of an alcoholic beverage was observed in the center console.

• The alarm at Top Ten Liquors in the 900 block of County Road E reported a burglary at 2:33 a.m. April 19. Deputies arriving on scene observed a forced entry to the business.

• A Hugo woman reported fraudulent transactions on her Venmo account April 20 after a male and two females approached her in the Target parking lot in the 900 block of County Road E and asked to use her phone to call a tow truck. Shortly afterward, the victim discovered three transactions made on her account to the tune of $1,100. The case is linked to similar cases in the area and is under investigation.

White Bear Township

• Residents in the 3900 block of Birch Knoll Drive reported two pairs of $150 sunglasses stolen overnight April 16-17 from an unlocked vehicle parked in the driveway.

• A resident in the 4200 block of Homewood Avenue reported being the victim of an impersonation scam April 17, after giving a person claiming to be his employer verifying identification and payment account information. The victim is out $1,700 in addition to the loss of his identity.

• A catalytic converter was reported stolen from a Mitsubishi Outlander parked in a driveway in the 5600 block of Otter View Trail sometime over the weekend of April 14-18.

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF One resident injured in fire, another arrested

On May 14 at approximately 11:37 p.m. the White Bear Lake Fire Department was called for a residential structure fire at a four unit townhome located in the 2600 block of Aspen Ct. Upon arrival, officers found one unit fully engulfed and the fire had already spread to a neighboring unit. A resident advised responding officers that someone was unable to escape the home. Fire crews arrived, immediately began suppression efforts, and located one victim inside the home. The victim sustained critical injuries and was transported to the hospital.

Another resident of the dwelling was also transported to the hospital, treated, and then arrested. He is being held at the Ramsey County Adult Detention Center pending formal charges for negligent fires and dangerous smoking.

Additional information may be released at the conclusion of the investigation.

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LAKESHORE PLAYERS THEATRE GALA When: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Cen-

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TOUCH A TRUCK When: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 18 Where: Podvin Park, 1700 9th St.,

ter, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Annual fundraising event for Lakeshore Players Theatre, celebrating it’s 70th season, includes cocktail hour, dinner, benefit concert, auction, and piano bar after party. Cocktail attire encouraged.

Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org

CANINE CARNIVAL When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 20 Where: Wildlife Science Center, 22830

White Bear Lake Details: Kids can see and tour police squads, fire trucks, city street equipment and more. Free; bring a donation for food shelf.

Contact: whitebearlake.org

FIVE WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT LGBTQ+ YOUTH IN YOUR LIFE When: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, May 18 Where: Parkview United Church of

Christ, 3737 Bellaire Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Workshop for parents, family members, educators, and friends who want to learn to support and understand LGBTQ+ kids in a safe space. Register online.

Contact: drmsky.us/5waysregister

Sunrise Rd. NE, Stacy Details: Learn about dogs and their wolf relatives, meet dog related service providers, visit with vendors , and enjoy dog demonstrations.

Food and beverages. Dog on leashed welcome. See cost details online.

Contact: wildlifesciencecenter.org/ upcoming-events/canine-carnival

PLANT SALE AND GARDEN EXPO When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 20 Where: Washington County

Fairgrounds, Highway 5 and Manning Ave. Details: Shop for a variety of heirloom tomatoes, peppers, herbs, annuals, perennials, prairie plants and grasses and landscaping decor while supporting Washington County Master Gardeners. Visit with Master

Gardeners and other experts on gardening topics.

Contact: washingtoncountymg.org

PARKING LOT SALE When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 20 Where: White Bear Senior Center, 2484

E County Rd F Details: Individuals and vendors can set up a garage sale in the parking lot for a fee; shoppers can attend to find treasures. Also Craft Corner gift shop sale.

Contact: 651-653-3121 or communityservices.isd624.org

RAMSEY COUNTY MASTER GARDENER’S PLANT SALE When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 20 Where: Church of the Holy Childhood,

1435 Midway parkway, St. Paul Details: Annual fundraiser includes native plants, vegetables, herbs, tomato plants, annual and perennial flowers, houseplants, and gardening items.

Contact: ramseymastergardeners.orh/ plantsale

VADNAIS HEIGHTS FOOD PROGRAM When: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, May 20 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

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EAA CHAPTER 745 PANCAKE BREAKFAST When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 20 Where: Benson Airport, 5860 Highway

61 N., White Bear Lake Details: Fly-in breakfast also open to the public.

Contact: chapters.eaa.org/eaa745

BINGO When: 1:30-3 p.m. Monday, May 22 Where: Mahtomedi District Education

Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Free afternoon of Bingo with prizes. Drop-in for adults.

Contact: communityed.mahtomedi. k12.mn.us

MINNESOTA MUSEUMS MONTH WITH WBLAHS Where: 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, May 22 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150

2nd St.

Details: Celebrate Minnesota

Museums Month with a look behind the scened of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society.

Contact: whitebearhistory.org

NEXT STEPS TO YOUR LOVED ONE’S FUTURE When: 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, May 23 Where: Cerenity Residence, 4615 2nd

Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Learn from local experts how to plan for an aging loved one’s care.

Refreshments and complimentary gift bag. Free and open to the public; RSVP. Contact: 651-429-9654

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Church Directory Find the church that fits your needs.

Christ the King Lutheran Church

St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church

1660 Birch Lake Ave., White Bear Lake

2175 1st Street, WBL 55110 | 651.429.5351

(Just off Hwy 96 & Otter Lake Road)

Sundays

stjohnwilderness.org

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We invite the community! office@ctkwbl.org | 651-429-4828

8:00am In-person Holy Eucharist 10am In-person & Livestream Holy Eucharist

RALLY SUNDAY SEPT. 26

10am worship & BYO picnic with Welcome!

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9 am worship in person & online at www.ctkwbl.org.

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The Barley Jacks We invite the community!

Sunday 9:30 AM worship in person/online THANK YOU! www.stmarys-wbl.org Adult Bible Study 8:30 AM If it’s possible to get this in the Sept. 22 RALLY SUNDAY SEPT. 26 10am Church indoor (masksMasses: recommended) & online worship Christ the Servant Lutheran 10am worshipSaturday & BYO picnic with - 5:00 PM Livestream The Barley Jacks 3676 Centerville Rd THANK YOU! - 9:00 & 11:00 AM Birch Street WBLSunday 55110 | wblumc.org/links/livestream Vadnais Heights, 1851 MN 55127 Church: 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake 10am indoor (masks4690 recommended) & online worship Parish Life Center/School: Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake www.cslcvh.org | 651-429-6595 1851 Birch Street WBL 55110 | wblumc.org/links/livestream 651-429-7771 Opt 1

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CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X

9 am Traditions Worship

Sunday Join us onWorship Sunday:

10:45am New Crossings

am NewNew Crossings Worship 10:15Livestreaming am in-person Worship 10:45am Crossings on and 10:45 Live-streaming on welcome!

All are All are welcome!

YouTube: FPCWBL YouTube: FPCWBL

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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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3878 Highland Avenue White Bear Lake • 651-429-5337 www.churchofstpiusx.org Masses: Sunday 9:30 am & 6:30 pm, Wednesday 6:00 pm, Thursday 8:00 am, Friday 8:00 am, Saturday 4pm

This should start in the Sept. 29 This should start in the Sept. 29 Christmas. Christmas.

South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church 2480 South Shore Blvd.

651-429-4293 LCMS

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! White Bear Lake, MN

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Daily Mass Tuesday, 6:00 pm, Wednesday & Friday, 9:00 am Thursday, 9:00 am (Jun - Aug), 9:15 am (Sep - May) Weekend Masses Saturday, 4:30 pm.

Sunday, 9:00 am.

CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL Sunday, 11:00 am.

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

A Welcoming & Inclusive Faith Community

In-Person worship

Traditional:

Saturdays at 5:30pm and Sundays at 8:00am 2nd and 4th Sundays at 10:45am

9 & 11am Sunday Services | In-Person & Online | 10am: https://wbuuc.org/sunday-worship 763580

2425 White Bear Avenue • Maplewood • 651-777-5200

White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church

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Worship: Sunday, 9am & 10:30am Wednesday, 6:30pm Daily prayer meetings and Spiritual Growth classes throughout the week. Call the church office for more information.

Pastor Bob Gehrke Pastor Dan Bodin

Contemporary:

1st and 3rd Sundays at 10:45am

Adult Education, Youth Group, and Sunday School: Sundays at 9:30 Worship online at sstwbl.org/watch

St.Jude

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We are Sharing, Caring, & Growing in Christ | We’d Love to Have You Come Join Us!

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OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minne1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Ensemble Handmade Crafts 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1831 Spruce Ct. 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.

Jennifer E. Lunde 1831 Spruce Ct. White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Dated: May 5, 2023 Signed: Jennifer E. Lunde Published two times in the White Bear Press on May 17 and 24, 2023.

CITY OF GRANT WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

HONEYE AVENUE, 115TH STREET, AND HILLCREST COURT STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bids for the construction of the Honeye Avenue, 115th Street, and Hillcrest Court Street Improvements Project will be received online through QuestCDN vBid™ until Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. local time. Immediately following expiration of the time for receiving bids, representatives of the City of Grant will publicly view Bids at an online Bid opening meeting. Those interested in viewing the online Bid opening are welcome to join the meeting by logging on to https://zoom.us/join or calling 1.312.626.6799 and entering Meeting ID 998 2359 4205 and Passcode 503260. The as-read online Bid results will be available at www.questcdn.com following the Bid opening.

The Project includes the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction complete in-place, of the following approximate quantities: 15,026 SY Full Depth Reclamation 500 CY Excavation – Subgrade 500 CY Shoulder Base Aggregate 2,800 TON Type SP 12.5 Wearing Course Mix (2,B) The provisions of MINN. STAT. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids of the City of Grant shall comply with the provisions of the statute.

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at www. questcdn.com. Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the website for a nonrefundable fee of $55 by inputting Quest project #8520397 on the website’s Project Search page.

The website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for will be offered only through the website www.questcdn.com. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from other sources.

Bids will only be accepted via the electronic bidding service through QuestCDN. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive any Bids received without explanation. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days. dures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

DATED: May 2, 2023, BY THE ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL s/s Kim Points, Administrator/Clerk, City of Grant, MN Published two times in the White Bear Press on May 17 and 24, 2023.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of White Bear Lake will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 13, which is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the City Hall located at 4701 Highway 61 N. The purpose of this meeting is to take public comment in consideration of proposed amendments to the City Charter as it relates to election- and gender-related terminology and extending terms of appointed city attorneys. Proposed deleted text is stricken and added text is double-underlined.

Sect. 2.02. Municipal Elections. The Uniform Municipal Election Day Law, 205.07 (2010), set forth in Chapter 205 of Minnesota Statutes, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of the City Charter of the City of White Bear Lake. … cise all the powers and perform all the duties of Mayor until a Mayor is elected at the next annual municipal general municipal municipal ing for the vacancy shall be ten (10) calendar days from (including) the date of the legal notice. The special municipal municipal election with the general municipal election date occurring fourteen the general municipal Sect. 4.12. Council -- Meetings and Procedures. … Council vacancies shall municipal municipal for the vacancy shall be ten (10) calendar days from (including) the date of the legal notice. The special municipal municipal election with the general municipal election date occurring fourteen the general municipal

following the annual municipal election shall set the day dates of its regular monthly meetings for the year. …

of the Council in January following the annual municipal general election, the Council shall elect one of its members as Chair of the Council. …

Sect. 4.14. Ordinances and Resolutions. … Except for emergency ordishall be made by the foreman or by the Council in accordance with the provisions of this Charter, need not be er date the Code may prescribe, provided that: (1) notice of adoption of said

foreman or publisher of such paper, and (2) copies of said Code shall have been available

Sect. 4.20. City Attorney. The City Council shall have the power to appoint Attorney or Attorneys, who shall be a member or members of the bar of the State of Minnesota. Such attorney or attorneys may be appointed for one year , but shall be removable at the pleasure of the Council. ing in the January following the annual municipal election, or as soon thereafter as practicable, designate, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, the Charter. In all other cases, the City Council may designate the manner of publication of notices. (Ref. Ord. 898, 8/24/93) edness as provided for in Minnesota Statutes Section 412.301.

All persons who desire to be heard on these matters will be given the opportunity at this meeting, or people may submit written comment to clerk@ whitebearlake.org. A copy of the proposed Ordinance is available on the City’s website and at City Hall.

Caley Longendyke, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 17, 2023

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110

SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES APRIL 10, 2023 Abbreviated Minutes-complete information available from the Superintenwww.isd624.org.

A meeting of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 112 at District Center, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. This meeting was open to the public and a recording is posted on the website. PROCEDURAL ITEMS 1) Chair Ellison called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2) Roll Call - Present: Arcand, Daniels, Wayne Kazmierczak. 3) Pledge of Allegiance. 4) Daniels moved and Arcand seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 5) Arcand moved and Daniels seconded to approve the consent agenda consisting of: a) Minutes for regular Board meeting on March 13, 2023, and March 27, 2023; b) Invoices based upon a random sample, all of which met the standards and guidelines as set by the School Board; c) Correspondence; d) Resolution regarding acceptance of gifts with thank you letters directed to the donors; e) Field trips; f) Resolution regarding personnel items; and g) Quarterly investment report. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. PUBLIC FORUM - Tim Klecker, Will McBride, Marc INFORMATION ITEMS 1) Student Recognition - Students were recognized and congratulated by Dr. Kazmierczak for earning state recognition in Adapted Hockey, Speech, and Boys’ Basketball.

2) Superintendent’s Report - Dr. Kazmierczak gave information about some upcoming events, the Middle School Musical, a fraud prevention presentation at our Senior Center and the May 2nd Coffee with Dr. K. He spoke about SumDISCUSSION ITEMS 1) Central Middle School Design Update - Tim Wald, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, Central Middle School Principal Cathryn Peterson, and Sal Bagley from Wold Architects and Engineers provided an update on the Central Middle School Design. 2) First Reading of School Board Polic) 203, Operation of the School Board - Governing Rules; d) 203.2, Order of the Regular School Board Meeting; e) 203.5, School Board Meeting Agenda; f) 203.6, Consent Agenda; g) 414, Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse; h) 415, Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults; and i) 605, Alternative Programs. The policies listed above will be on the May 8, 2023 or subsequent agenda for a second reading. OPERATIONAL ITEMS 1) Arcand moved and Daniels seconded to approve the action on Bids for Central Middle School Renovation and Gymnasium Addition in the amount of $23,997,186. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays. Motion carried. 2) Arcand moved and Daniels seconded to approve the action on FY 2021-22 Federal Single Audit. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 3) Daniels moved and Arcand seconded to approve the action on Foundation of Success. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried.

4) Daniels moved and Arcand seconded to approve the action on Resolution Proposing Placement of Continuing Contract Teachers on Unrequested Leaves of Absence. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 5) Daniels moved and Arcand seconded to approve the action on School Board Policies: a) 211, Criminal or Civil Action Against School District, School Board Member, Employee or Student; b) 212, School Board Member Development; c) 214, Out-of-State Travel by School Board Members; d) 215, School Board Member Code of Conduct; e) 410, Family and Medical Leave Policy; f) 721, Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources; and g) 802, Disposition of Obsolete Equipment and Material. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. BOARD FORUM. ADJOURNMENT - Arcand moved and Daniels seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:32 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. Submitted by: Margaret Newmaster, acting clerk.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 17, 2023.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 624 WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110

WORK SESSION MINUTES APRIL 24, 2023 Abbreviated Minutes-complete information available from the Superintenwww.isd624.org.

A work session of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 112 at District Center, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. This meeting was open to the public and a recording is posted on the website. PROCEDURAL ITEMS 1) Call to Order - Chair Ellison called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2) Roll Call Present: Daniels, Ellison, Newmaster, Thompson, Arcand. Absent: Beloyed, Streiff Oji. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1) Summer Programming Update - Tim Maurer, Director of Community Services and Recreation, Darcy Rodriguez, Early Childhood Coordinator, Nicole Oswald, Out of School Time Programs Coordinator, Jon Anderson, Adult Programs & Facilities Coordinator, and Matt Reibow, Rec Sports & Middle School Athletics Coordinator provided an update on summer learning programs and summer opportunities offered through Community Services & Recreation. 2) HBCU Field Trip - Brenton Shavers, Director of Educational Equity and Achievement, Patricia Ferrell, ELL Assistant, and students gave an update on the Historically Black Colleges and UniTeachers on Call - Matt Mons, Director of Human Resources and General Counsel provided an overview of the services that Teachers on Call can offer ADJOURNMENT - Arcand moved and Daniels seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:41 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. Submitted by: Angela Thompson, clerk.

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: April 7, 2003 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $75,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Edward Charles LeClair, A Single Person MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., acting solely as nominee for Mortgages Unlimited Inc TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 1001625-00052195451 SERVICER: SN Servicing Corporation LENDER: Mortgages Unlimited, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Ramsey County Minnesota, Recorder, on June 6, 2003, as Document No. 3631506. ASSIGNED TO: CitiMortgage, Inc. by an Assignment of Mortgage dated 10/02/2012 and recorded on 10/16/2012 as Document No. 4362498. Federal National Mortgage Association by an Assignment of Mortgage dated 02/24/2014 and recorded on 03/03/2014 as Document No. 4445398. Nationstar Mortgage LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated 05/09/2019 and recorded on 05/24/2019 as Document No. 4757377.

U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of Igloo Series V Trust by an Assignment of Mortgage dated 02/20/2020 and recorded on 02/24/2020 as Document No. 4798909. U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of the Bungalow Series IV Trust by an Assignment of Mortgage dated 06/04/2020 and recorded on 06/18/2020 as Document No. 4817355. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 14, Block 28, West St. Paul, together with easement over and across the North 12 feet of Lot 13, Block 28, West St. Paul.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 382 Bidwell St, Saint Paul, MN 55107 PROPERTY I.D: 062822440073 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE above-described-Thirty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Six and 23/100 ($35,266.23) THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 10:00AM on June 29, 2023 PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey County City Hall, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, St. Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is 6.00 months from the date of sale. If Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. Section580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn.

Stat. Section580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on December 29, 2023, or the next business day if December 29, 2023 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. “THE TIME ALLOWED

BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: May 10, 2023 U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of the Bungalow Series IV Trust Randall S. Miller and Associates, PLLC Attorneys for Edinbrook Crossing North Suite #210 Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Phone: 952232-0052 Our File No. 22MN00119-2 A-4783266 05/10/2023, 05/17/2023, 05/24/2023, 05/31/2023, 06/07/2023, 06/14/2023 Published six times in the White Bear Press on May 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7 and 14, 2023.

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 25, 2005 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $349,125.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Richard O Boyd and Marcella E Boyd, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants MORTGAGEE: Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, a subsidiary of Indy Mac Bank, FSB SERVICER: BSI Financial Services DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Ramsey County Minnesota, Recorder, on June 10, 2005, as Document No. 3862658. ASSIGNED TO: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Financial Freedom Acquisition LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated October 31, 2009 and recorded on November 30, 2009 as Document No. 4194909. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of Washington DC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated August 30, 2016 and recorded on October 5, 2016 as Document No. A04627748. Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee of NCP SSNS I Trust by an Assignment of Mortgage dated March 8, 2022 and recorded on March 24, 2022 as Document No. A04939468. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 8, Block 1, Bast Addition, according to the plat thereof, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4585 Galtier St, Shoreview, MN 55126 PROPERTY I.D: 243023120016 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Ramsey THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: Two Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-One and 11/100 ($287,961.11) THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 10:00AM on June 29, 2023 PLACE OF SALE: Ramsey County City Hall, 25 West 4th Street, Suite 150, St. Paul, MN 55102 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns is 12.00 months from the date of sale. If Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. Section580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Section580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on June 29, 2024, or the next business day if June 29, 2024 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: May 10, 2023 Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, acting not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee of NCP SSNS I TRUST Randall S. Miller and Associates, PLLC Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgage/Mortgagee Edinburgh Park, MN 55443 Phone: 952-232-0052 Our File No. 22MN00135-2 A-4783396 05/10/2023, 05/17/2023, 05/24/2023, 05/31/2023, 06/07/2023, 06/14/2023 Published six times in the White Bear Press on May 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7 and 14, 2023.

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THE TOWNSHIP CLEAN-UP DAY IS THIS SATURDAY from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Otter Lake Elementary School, 1401 County Road H-2. Paper shredding also from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Bring Your Driver’s License or Utility Bill for Proof of Residency.

WBL SENIOR CENTER PARKING LOT SALE SATURDAY, MAY 20TH – Everyone is invited to register to set up their own mini-sale at the WBL Senior Center, 2484 East County Road F this Saturday. $20.00 will get you two parking spots in which to set up shop or $10.00 gets you one 6’ table. Set up will be from 7:30 – 9:00, sale runs from 9:00 – 2:00 with clean-up from 2:00-3:00. For more information regarding the sale or to register call 651.653.3121.

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THINKING ABOUT REFRESHING YOUR HOME – HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND • Add a fresh coat of paint: A coat of paint or some new wallpaper can go a long way when it comes to making your home feel & look brand new.

• Refresh your kitchen: Many buyers zero in on the kitchen as a central feature of a home. That means if your kitchen is outdated, taking the time to refresh appliances & updating the décor can make a huge difference on your potential selling price.

• Clean & declutter: When it comes to listing your home, deep cleaning is one of the best & most affordable, ways to add extra value! Take this opportunity to dust in high places, wash your baseboards, give floors a good mop & haul excess junk & clutter to a donation center.

• Work on your curb appeal: Simple additions like some new plants, outdoor lighting, a refreshed walkway, or a spruced-up porch can be an affordable way to make a great first impression on potential buyers.

• Refinish any hardwood floors: Refinishing old hardwood

floors is another great way to add value to the home to get them in top shape for new homeowners.

• Add usable square footage: Homes are usually priced by the amount of livable square footage they contain, so it just makes sense to add more usable space when possible!

This means any unfinished basements, building a separate guest suite, or adding a new bathroom are all great ways to help increase the value of your home.

• Make your home more energy-efficient: Investing in energy-efficient appliances is a great way to lower your living cost & appeal to potential buyers who are looking to do the same.

TOWNSHIP’S SPRINKLING ORDINANCE, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW - Town Ordinance 12, Section 24-1. Restricted Hours.

The use of the Town Water Supply System for lawn sprinkling & irrigation, shall be limited to the following hours & days for the entire year: 24-1.1. Even numbered house addresses may use their Water System for the above stated uses only on even numbered calendar days from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

24-1.2. Odd numbered house addresses may use their Water System for the above stated uses only on odd numbered calendar days from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Town Ordinance 12, Section 24-2. Sprinkling Violations.

24-2.1. Any person found to have violated the restricted sprinkling hours set out in Section 24-1 shall receive one written warning.

24-2.2. Any person found to have violated the restricted sprinkling hours set out in Section 24-1 two times within the same calendar year, shall receive a written sprinkling violation and will be charged a $40.00 Administrative Fee for the second & any following violations. The $40.00 fee will be added to their quarterly utility bill. This fee shall be in addition to any other penalties imposed by this Ordinance.

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Developer to take 1 more stab at ‘blighted’ property

BY NOELLE OLSON SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR

A third attempt for the development of the vacant site located at 2502 County Road E in the southeast quadrant of the County Road E and Bellaire Avenue intersection may be the charm for Ryan McKilligan, project manager for Element-Design Build.

The most recent application was denied after the White Bear Lake City Council voted 3-2 in support of rezoning the property to R-6, mediumdensity residential and the general and development stage planned unit development (PUD). The majority vote was not enough: City Manager Lindy Crawford noted that city code requires a supermajority (4/5) vote of the City Council to approve rezoning and PUD requests; thus, the motions failed McKilligan had met with the neighborhood, knowing there were concerns about safety, height, parking, stormwater management and tree removal. In response, McKilligan had made revisions to the concept plan.

The revised proposal was to redevelop the vacant gas station site into 17 residential units with two separate buildings — a 14-unit, threestory apartment building and a threeunit, 2 1/2-story row house building.

Each building would include its own internal parking, and the site would share a 12-stall surface parking lot.

Resident Al Rivard started a petition opposing the development.

“I brought the petition around the neighborhood basically to everybody to the southeast of that building for a

couple of blocks and south on Bellaire for a couple of blocks,” Rivard said.

“And there was nobody in any of those areas who answered their door that were for this project, and we have had two people who were at the edges of where I went that did not sign the petition. One of them wanted nothing to do with anything political and one of them said she was gonna be coming to the meetings and she will do it that way.”

Bellaire Avenue resident Larry Behm said, “I understand that we need something on those corners and this specific corner, but I think that this is just too much for the area to be just crammed in. My thought would be maybe the townhouses would work in the area a lot better.”

Council Members Steven Engstran and Kevin Edberg voted against the rezoning and PUD. “In this situation, I read the Comp Plan and I have trouble reconciling that an apartment is an appropriate use on this parcel,” Edberg said.

“And therefore the R-6 designation is not appropriate for zoning. And for that reason I’m not going to support a rezoning to R-6. I’m hoping that there is another option that comes forward. I just don’t see that this proposal with the density that it has and that particularly the nature of the development fits with the surrounding neighborhood.”

Council Member Bill Walsh disagreed with Edberg.

“You don’t see room for the apartment building at all on this parcel, but I read this language and think, ‘No, it fits, it works,’” Walsh said.

Council Member Dan Jones

voted for the proposal, stating that since 2009 there have been only two applications for development on the property.

“Be careful what you wish for, and I don’t see the deal coming down the pike,” Jones said. “By the way, the other guy wanted $2 million in TIF money to build his project. He’s (McKilligan) not asking for anything and he’s building it a lot better.”

Mayor Dan Louismet said there is no doubt that this is a blighted area and has been vacant since 2009.

“We have to be realistic of the fact that cities don’t and aren’t supposed to be building and doing things for the private sector,” Louismet said.

“One thing, too, is we have a private landowner developer that bought the property with a certain intent to develop it. He’s been working within our code and wants to get a read at rezoning, which is what’s necessary to see this project through. I will compliment the builder on working with the neighborhood. Clearly, there’s some disagreement about what should go there and amending it, but I don’t think anybody would disagree that this gentleman and his company have worked with the neighbors and tried to amend it and mold it in a way that would fit.”

McKilligan thanked the council for the consideration and opportunity.

“I would say that it is not our intention to infuriate 39 residents in a place where we try to build, and we do want to get something done here,” McKilligan said. “I can see a path that more closely aligns with R-5 and we have one more shot at designing it (I think) before the risk and the costs force us to walk away. I can think

of a couple of things that would be important in that scenario.”

He added that a curb cut on Jansen Avenue is important.

“The reason being I recognize that it creates a sidewalk crossing on a sidewalk that we built trying to make it safer, but I strongly believe that there are going to be more people on that sidewalk than on Bellaire,” he said.

He said an option would be to build up to 10 townhomes, which will provide the opportunity to make something financially feasible.

“I don’t know that 10 units will lay out correctly,” McKilligan said.

“We’d really have to spend some time that we could justify if there was a good faith inclination that that was palatable to the council of trying to build up to 10 units. The closer we can get to that, the more certain we are that this is economically feasible and it would actually attract investment, bank financing and things of that nature.”

He noted that the townhome layout would need to be functional and attractive.

“We want to be able to continue to build here in White Bear Lake. We want to have good faith with this neighborhood, and I think we can make that work.”

Community Development Director Jason Lindahl stated that at the next City Council meeting on May 23, staff will prepare a resolution for denial of the PUD and will extend the 60-day review period for the developer to prepare another application.

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UKRAINIAN FUNDRAISER: Record for peace along with most of its beautiful city, and how thanks to Cardozo’s “kind sponsorship,” she continues to “paint for peace.”

A relief organization called Alight, headquartered in Minneapolis, helped Smyk with the documentation she needed to spend time in the United States, also paying for her overseas flight. It was originally thought she would attend the University of California – Los Angeles through Cardozo’s California connections, but the young artist likes Minnesota and “feels at home here,” her sponsor said, adding, “that’s totally OK with me.”

Everything has fallen into place, one thing after another, observed Cardozo, who lived in Singapore, Paris and Australia before returning to White Bear Lake. “We are all about helping Diana. They need help so badly. The stories are horrifying.”

You should know: The sidewalk sale, “Records for Peace,” is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at White Bear Lake Records, 4775 Banning Ave. A second fundraiser to benefit Ukraine is planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at the MN Record Show at Hook & Ladder, 3010 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis.

The White Bear sale will feature both vinyl and CDs. Smyk will also be there helping with the fundraiser. Money raised will go to the Ukraine Center, the Protez Foundation and the artist.

Cards featuring Smyk’s art were made by Cardozo as a fundraiser for the artist’s impoverished family. Chris Valenty learned of Smyk when he saw them for sale at the White Bear Center for the Arts.

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him so he hired Diana to do the fundraising poster. She’s a fabulous artist, really gifted.”

Valenty has been looking for organizations supporting Ukraine to send donations and after connecting with Cardozo, attended a benefit with her at the Ukraine Center in Minneapolis. The event was for the Protez Foundation, a Minnesota organization that provides prosthetics to soldiers who lost limbs in the war.

“It was mind-blowing,” Valenty said. “Even after their injuries, they want to return and fight. These people are so strong and driven.

It was one of the most powerful things I’ve been to in my life.

“Diana, too. I can’t believe what she has gone through. How can you do art with bombing going on?”

A posting by Smyk on her Facebook page explains how her painting has become therapy for trauma suffered from the war.

She wrote about the “wonderful” art academy she hoped to attend that was destroyed,

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Refresher on recycling do’s, don’ts

The city’s environmental specialist, Connie Taillon, reminds residents that certain items do not belong in the recycling bin.

Most concerning residual (unwanted) items are plastic bags, batteries and metal items such as hangers.

Food waste accounts for about a third of what goes in a landfill. The good news is curbside food scrap pickup is “imminent,” but there is no launch date yet for White Bear Lake. Ramsey and Washington counties started a pilot program for about 2,200 households last month, and feedback will help shape the program before it’s rolled out to all county residents.

Interested residents can sign up to receive

email notifications about when the program will be available to new areas at FoodScrapsPickup.com or 651661-9393.

There is a drop site at Public Works for organics. If you are collecting only a few bags of food scraps, drop them off at the food scraps collection site at Public Works, 3950 Hoffman Road.

The city also offers both recycling and food scrap containers at no cost for residents hosting a block party, graduation, reunion or other special event. To reserve containers, call the city at 651-429-8587 or reserve online at whitebearlake.org/ee/ webform/event-recycling.

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After 12 years as pastor of St. Mary of the Lake, Fr. Ralph Talbot is moving on to the St. Hubert Catholic Community in Chanhassen. Archbishop Bernard Hebda has appointed Fr. Allan Paul Eilen to be the 21st pastor of St. Mary and moderator of Frassati Catholic Academy, effective July 1. Eilen is a native of Delano and currently serves as pastor of the Church of St. Patrick

in Oak Grove. Prior to priesthood, he worked in the health care field at HealthEast for 20 years. In a letter to parishioners, Fr. Talbot said he has enjoyed his time in White Bear Lake.

“Together, we have accomplished many good things for the Lord and for his holy people,” he wrote. “Though leaving St. Mary of the Lake and Frassati will be difficult, I look forward to meeting and serving the people of St. Hubert.”

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A few gatherings are planned so the wider community can wish Pastor Jim James farewell: Woodruff is • Sunday, May 21: Pastor Jim’s 30th retiring next Anniversary Celebration and week from Retirement Party. Worship service St. Stephen and choir at 9:30 a.m.; Meet and greet Lutheran Church at 12:30 p.m. followed by catered lunch after 30 years and program beginning at 1 p.m. of service.

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“Pastor Jim” • Sunday, May 28: Pastor Jim’s last was ordained Sunday, 9:30 a.m. service and 10:15 at St. Stephen a.m.farewell reception. on June 6, 1993 • Wednesday, May 31: Farewell and called as an community picnic at 5 p.m. followed associate pastor. by casual outdoor service at 6 p.m.

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Pastor Jim Woodruff lead pastor Dan All events will be held at St. Stephen, Brumm for 14 years and later became co-pastors until Pastor Dan retired. In 2008, Pastor Jim was called to be the lead pastor.

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Terry Urban 69, of Cottage Grove, formerly of White Bear Lake, died suddenly, but did not suffer, and joined his loved ones on May 4, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd “Shorty” and Lavonne; and siblings, Connie, John, and Ken. He is survived by his siblings, Ron (Jeanne), Jane (Tom) Bean, Jim (Roxane), Dale, Diane (Frank) Eck, Mark (Stacy), and Kelly (Tim) Olinger. A funeral mass will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, 4690 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake, with visitation an hour prior. Interment to follow at St. Mary of the Lake

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Matthew W. Macheledt Age 89, of White Bear Lake and Battle Lake Survived by wife, Joan; sons, Matthew, Timothy (Julie) and Peter (Joni); 4 grandchildren; greatgrandson; many nieces, nephews, friends and wonder dog Little Guy. Private Family Service Planned. Interment Fort Snelling Cemetery.

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Fletcher Driscoll We will be celebrating Fletcher’s life on June 3 at the Universal Unitarian Church, 328 Maple Street, Mahtomedi.

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Inflammation is linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, arthritis and premature aging. People who get less sleep—six or fewer hours a night—have higher blood levels of inflammatory proteins than those who get more. In a September 2020 study published in Frontiers in Neurology, researchers noted that C-reactive protein (CRP), which increases whenever inflammation is present in the body, is linked to worse sleep. People who have sleep apnea or insomnia can have an improvement in blood pressure and inflammation with treatment of the sleep disorders.

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A lack of sleep can result in ADHDlike symptoms in kids, Dr. Rapaport said. The Sleep Foundation noted that children could switch from grumpiness to hyperactivity when they haven’t had enough sleep as well. Better sleep can improve their focus. It’s important they get the recommended amount of sleep for their age (which could range from eight to 13 hours), as noted in a June 2016 Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine article.

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Mahtomedi was one stroke short of winning the St. Paul Academy Invitational, edged by Two Rivers, 351 to 352 at Somerset Country Club.

Zephyr freshman Lexie McGrane placed second with 82 and senior Maggie McCarty tied for third with 86. The Zephyrs won a nine-hole Metro East event on Wednesday with 167 at Keller in Maplewood, eight strokes ahead of Simley and Two Rivers. McGrane tied for first with 37. Sophomore Molly Moffitt and eighth-grader Mya Wilson tied for fourth with 42’s. Next were senior Maggie McCarty, junior Sadie Stembridge and eighth grader Reagan Juhl, all shooting 46. Mahtomedi holds third place in the conference standings behind Two Rivers and Simley.

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Owen Carlson’s 6-8 1/2 high jump was the highlight for Mahtomedi as they placed fifth of nine teams in the Section 5AAA true-team meet at Forest Lake. won by Blaine. Jonah McCormick was the Zephyrs top scorer as he won the 110 hurdles (15.48), took third in the 300 hurdles (41.01) and 10th in high jump (5-8). John Gibbens took second in the 1600 (4:34.43) and the 3200 (9:49.92). Evan Carlson was second in the 800 (2:06.59), Dylan Strom third in triple jump (401/2) and Hayden Schaefer fourth in the 400 (51.36). Also in the top dozen were Maxwell Holley, seventh, long jump (19-3 1/2); Cody Dvorak, seventh, discus (1349); William Lieberman, seventh, 1600 (4:41.51); Ryan Pavlick, 11th, 800 (2:10.71); and Emmett Poppelman, 11th, shot put (46-5). The Zephyrs 4x400 was fourth (3:33.47), the 4x800 fourth (8:33.52), the 4x100 fifth (45.69), and the 4x200 fifth (1:34.12)

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Olivia Thiele had the Zephyrs’ highest finish, second in the 400 (1:00.30). Erin Steinman was their top scorer, placing third in the triple jump (34-10 1/2), 11th in long jump (14-7 1/4) and 12th in pole vault (8-0). Kaili Malvey placed third in 100 hurdles (17.07). Also in the top dozen were: Allison Rippentrop, seventh, 200 (1:03.09); Emma Walek, seventh, 100 (13.76); Abbey Bush, seventh, triple jump (32-8 3/4), and 10th, 200 (28.73); Anna Moseley, eighth, long jump (14-9 1/2); Sarah Brings, 10th, 1600 (5:36.08), and 12th, 3200 (12:42); Anna Peterson, 10th, 300 hurdles (52.90); and Gabby Fox, 11th, 3200 (12:39). In relays, the Zephyrs were third in the 4x800 (4:11.24), fourth in the 4x100 (52.51), fourth in the 4x800 (10:28) and fifth in the 4x200 (1:54.26).

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An Abundance of Love: Artist Highlight with Genie Hien Tran

Water and Woods: Abstraction and Nature

Friday, June 2-Sunday, June 4, 9:30 a.m.3:30 p.m.

Join Annie for an indoor and outdoor naturebased painting workshop.

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Crime and Corrections: Art As Healing

Thursday, June 1, 6-8 p.m.

Marcie will talk about her own relationship with crime fiction, her work with people in correctional facilities, share poetry inspired by these topics, and talk about the intersection between corrections, trauma, art, and healing.

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Genie Hien Tran is an interdisciplinary artist and designer based in Minneapolis, MN. She was born in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and recently received her MFA degree in Visual Arts at Minneapolis College of Art and Design.

Her work takes the form of collage, painting, installation, and writing in order to explore the boundaries of form and material, of poetic text, and imagery. You can see her work on display at White Bear Center for the Arts in her exhibit Second Sources, now through June 16.

Why are you drawn to memory as a theme for this

show?

“Using memory as an artistic tool, I attempt to recreate moments when I felt I belonged. Being an immigrant, I am constantly missing home; and like many immigrants, I rely on my memory of home as a source of comfort.

For me, memory is one of the most natural ways to experience culture, feelings and relationships that are no longer accessible — whether that be due to distance, translation, war, death, or simply just from growing apart. Through this work, I revisited connections that have lost or drifted away and reflected on them, in

order to better understand who I am in relation to others. I believe that I am made up of connections with those I love.”

Can you describe the process of creating the artwork for this show?

“My process has always involved looking through old photos, remembering the moments and those in it, and trying to collage them with other images.

The overlapping of photos creates a space with many versions of memories, of cultures, and of myself that exist harmoniously. When collaging, I repeatedly glue, paint, rub, paste, erase, peel and transfer images so that in some cases, it becomes unclear where one image starts and the other ends. I view the process of making them similarly to how I view my own identity: the making of a new sheet isn’t without evidence of the old materials.

One of the most repeated images in this show is the image of the gate. When working on this project, I started thinking a lot about my childhood home, which

my dad remodeled and rebuilt after my mom passed away. As someone who immigrated 10 years ago, I don’t have many photos of the house, and specifically of the gate that guarded it.

I tried to recreate my memory of this iron gate through many forms, such as drawing, sculpture, and painting in order to connect to the place that once held me. Without any photographic references, the gate stands in its many versions, and all are truthful to my remembering of them.”

What do you hope audiences take away from the exhibit?

“I hope that you experience a sense of warmth and a chance to reflect on your own memory of home. It is also an exhibition done out of a desire to connect to my own home, to my parents, and to my culture, and I hope that the audience sees that despite my loneliness due to distance, translation, war, or death, there has always been an abundance of love.”

Heart 4 Art reminds community of the power of art Heart 4 Art, White Bear Center for the Arts’ only annual fundraising event, took place on-site at WBCA on May 11, drawing a crowd of new supporters and familiar faces. The event consists of a one-hour program that’s free to attend, where donors,

volunteers, students, and community members learn about what WBCA is able to accomplish because of their support. Sara Nephew, WBCA’s Creative Services Director, discussed the healing power of art during her keynote speech.

“When our senses

are heightened from arts experiences,” she said, “we ask questions, we search for answers, we seek connection, and we make changes.

White Bear Center for the Arts is a place where creative transformation can take place. We all have the capacity for

creativity, and I truly believe it’s what the world needs now more than ever. In a time when so much seems uncertain and chaotic, creativity allows us to reimagine the world, put things in a new light, and connect with each other.”

Your support is still

needed. Donate today to ensure that all are able to access the lifeaffirming power of art in their community.

Imagine Art Youth Summer Camp spots available It’s not too late to sign up for Imagine Art Youth Summer Camp, happening this June through August at White Bear Center for the Arts. These week-long camps are filled with new art experiences every day, from clay on the wheel, to plein air painting, for kids in grades 2 through 8. Imagine Art includes a teen pottery

program, as well as Intergenerational Fridays where families can explore WBCA’s Ford Family Gallery together through hands-on art activities.Visit WhiteBearArts.org/Imagine-Art to learn more.

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Netters wrap MEC, section top seed Longendyke 5th in Pam Am

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Mahtomedi wrapped up its fourth consecutive Metro East Conference tennis championship last week and finished the regular season with a 14-2 record, ranked 10th, and seeded first in Section 4AA. The Zephyrs fended off St. Thomas Academy 4-3 to finish 7-0 in conference. Two Rivers was 6-1 and STA 5-2. Against the Cadets, Sam Rathmanner, Brandon Pham and Jack Allaben all breezed 6-0, 6-0. Aidan Wald pulled out 4-singles 6-3, 1-6, 6-2.

Cadet doubles beat Luke Roettger/Zach Burge, Reese Nelson/Max Hendrickson and Tommy

ONLY GOOD NEWS TO REPORT! WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT TWO LOON PAIRS HAVE LAID THEIR EGGS AND ARE BUSY SHARING NESTING DUTY. WE ANTICIPATE THE FIRST HATCH DURING THE FIRST WEEK IN JUNE, WITH THE SECOND HATCH TO FOLLOW, ONE WEEK LATER.

Bengtson/Eli Hendrickson.

The Zephyrs lost to No. 6 Maple Grove 4-3 with Rathmanner, Brandon Pham and Allaben winning in singles. The Zephyrs nipped Minneapolis Washburn 4-3 on wins by B. Pham and Allaben at 1-2 singles and Rathmanner/Wald and D.Pham/ Burge in doubles.

On a weekend trip to Duluth, the Zephyrs beat Duluth East 4-3 and Lakeville North 4-3 with wins

by Rathmanner and all three doubles: B.Pham/ Burke, Allaben/Nelson and Wald/Roettger.

The Zephyrs have a first-round bye in the section and will host Irondale or Spring Lake Park in the quarterfinals Friday. A finals clash with No. 2 Mounds View is likely next Monday or Tuesday.

White Bear Lake wrestling luminary Donny Longendyke placed fifth at 130 kg (heavyweight) in Greco-Roman in his second Pan American Games with Team USA at Buenos Aires, Argentina. Longendyke, 29, opened with a pin of Leo Santana of Dominican Republic, then lost to Cuba’s Oscar Pino 9-0 and to Chile’s Tasmania Acosta 8-0. Team USA won most of the gold medals in both In

freestyle and Greco-Roman.

In 2021, Longendyke earned second place silver in Guatemala. Longendyke was a state champion for the Bears in 2010 and 2011 and holds the team record with 184 wins. He was an national champion and two-time runner-up at Augsburg College, and is still involved with Bear wrestling as an assistant coach.

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Loon Chronicles VIII: A BUSY SUMMER AHEAD Many of you most likely have heard the Loons during the last three weeks.

They all have been busy courting, fighting, fishing, building nests, and laying eggs. Their calls have ranged from sweet hoots to frenzied wails that almost sound like gulls on steroids. We are happy to report that there are two nesting Loon pairs that have settled on their respective nests, with eggs laid and hatch count underway. There now are two stories to share.

Starting with the nest in the cove, there were some surprises this year.

Shortly after launching Len’s artificial nest, the Canada Geese moved in, claimed it as their own, and made an absolute mess of it. Len made a special trip to clean off all the goose “production” and replace the dried bulrushes on the nest. The Loons, however, had their own work around and took over an abandoned goose nest, a few feet east of Len’s nest. After making a few

modifications to the goose nest, the Loon pair set up shop and laid two eggs during the first week in May. We have left the artificial nest in place, just in case the first hatch fails. The Loons appear comfortable with their new quarters. While in Croatia during the first week in May, Len and I received a text from our newest Loon Whisperer, Brad Savage, who reported that the Loon pair, observed circling Shannon Whitaker’s nest, were starting to build a nest in the bulrushes near his home. The nest did not look like it could withstand any significant rainfall. After several text messages and phone calls, Len, Brad, and Shannon came up with a plan. Brad quietly moved Shannon’s nest closer to the nest the Loons were trying to throw together.

A few days later, the Loons started circling and trying out the artificial nest. Last week, we spotted Mama Loon practicing getting on and off the

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nest. Pretty comical! By the end of the week, Mama Loon was on the nest with eggs laid. We think this pair may be first time parents. They are very skittish and protective. We have been careful to keep our distance to avoid any agitation. If all goes according to the Loons’ schedule, we can expect the first hatch during the first week in June and the second hatch to follow, one week later. Loons have been spotted checking out the Thorson nest, but no nesting activity to report. Most of the migratory ducks have moved on to their next stop. On one of our outings, we spotted several squadrons of Pelicans flying overhead. What a treat. We will keep you posted on all this good news.

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Hard-hitting Bears roll to 5-0 week with 2 paybacks

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Faced with five games in five days, White Bear Lake won them all, including two against teams who beat them earlier. The Bears are 12-4 in the Suburban East, trailing Stillwater (14-2), Forest Lake (12-3) and Park (12-3), all four of them ranked in the top seven in Class 4A. The Bears nipped Park 2-1 on Autumn Lund’s homer, Maddy Belisle’s RBI single and Chloe Barber’s two-hitter with 10 strikeouts, then tumbled Stillwater 7-1 with Barber striking out 13 and hitting a three-run homer during a six-run first. The

Bears previously lost to Park 2-0 and Stillwater 3-0. Stillwater didn’t use its ace hurler this time.

“They knew the weight that these two games held,” coach Jill Leverty said, “and they came prepared and ready to compete.”

The Bears labored to a sweep of Cretin-Derham Hall 9-6 and 9-7, getting home runs by Chloe Barber, Heidi Barber and Clara Griebel in the first game and Abby Taylor (with bases loaded) in the second. CDH (9-7) also smacked two homers. Chloe Barber notched a win and a save despite walking 11 batters in nine innings, while striking out 18. Emma Larson threw five innings for the second win. That win was saved by

outfielders Belisle and Larson and catcher Heidi Barber throwing out runners at home.

Three more homers — by the Barber sisters and Lund — powered a 5-1 win over Irondale with Barber spinning a two-hitter with 14 K’s.

Pounding the ball all week were Annika Olsen (8-for-20, three doubles, seven runs), Heidi Barber (10-for-17, two homers, two doubles, seven RBI’s), Chloe Barber (6-for-16, two homers, two doubles, nine RBI’s), Lund (7-for9, two homers, four RBI’s, four runs), Taylor (6-for-17, homer, seven RBI’s), Larson (9-for-16) and Belisle (6-for-17).

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Abby Taylor connected for a grand slam homer against CretinDerham Hall.

Novice high-jumper ranks 1st in state, sets school record two state meets were 6-7 and 6-8.

Carlson, who went 6-2 and Owen Carson, in his first and 6-4 in the first two meets, came last season as a high-jumper, out for track for the first time, finds himself ranked No. 1 at the urging of jumps coach in the state mid-season. The Thad Tumbleson, who had seen Mahtomedi basketball star Carlson’s numerous soaring cleared 6 feet, 8 1/2 inches in the dunks in basketball. Tumbleson true-team sectional at Forest and Tyler McCormick have Lake. been coaching him.

“I got it on my third try,” said A preview of what he could do the 6-foot-4, 175-pound Carlson. occurred one day last season.

“Then I tried 6-10. I almost After attending a track meet made it. Clipped the bar off with to support friends on the team, my butt.” he messed around on the high As of Sunday, he leads the jump afterward. Tumbleson state honor roll as listed kept setting the bar and Carlson by athletic.net. Following are kept soaring over.

Adam Myren of Rochester Mayo “I didn’t know the height (of at 6-7 1/2 and four guys with 6-6. the last jump). He told me it was The winning leaps in the last 6-5, but it was actually 6-8 1/4,”

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Owen Carlson set a school record and ranks first in the state in high jump.

Coaches Tyler McCormick (left) and Thad Tumbleson encouraged Carlson to try high-jump.

Carson recalls. That particular height was the school record set by another basketball star, Parker Fox, in 2017.

Carlson suited up for track this year, competing in just that one event, for which he now officially has the team record. “I’m having a lot of fun with track,” he said. “It will be just this year. I’ll be playing basketball in college.”

After scoring 1,337 career points and averaging 20.8 points as a senior, Carlson signed with Concordia-St. Paul, a Division II team. But for now, with conference and section meets approaching, Carlson said he’s hoping to reach seven feet before his brief high-jump career ends.

BEARS SPORTS BRIEFS BASEBALL

Two well-pitched games boosted White Bear Lake to a doubleheader sweep at Woodbury after which the Bears (9-7) lost the next two games. Aiden Welch threw a four-hitter with nine strikeouts to lead a 2-1 win over Woodbury (9-7). Doubles by Kaden Johnson and Evan Newlander produced one run, and Newlander scored the other on Kevin Zollinger’s sacrifice fly. Noah Jacka hurled 6 1/3 innings in a 6-1 win over the Royals (one run, four hits, seven strikeouts). Roman Lachenmeyer got the last two outs. The Bears laced 14 hits, with three each by Zollinger (two RBI’s) and Kyle Gibson, and two each by Johnson (two RBI’s, two runs), Jack Setterlund

and Tyler Allshouse. Stillwater (10-6) pummeled the Bears 10-0 and East Ridge (12-5) edged them 3-2.

BOYS LACROSSE

White Bear Lake is 6-2 after defeating Roseville 16-11 and Irondale 11-9. In the two games, Mario Bailey had eight goals, three assists and 10 ground balls; Devin Mueller six goals, three assists and 11 ground balls; Evan Vickstrom four goals and three assists; Ben Lockwood three goals and six assists; and Aiden Kregness two goals. Against Roseville (3-6), goalie Devin Willett stopped nine of 16 shots, and Harrison Adams stopped seven of 11. Adams saved nine of 19 against Irondale (3-5).

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Kaden Johnson White Bear Lake Baseball Kaden Johnson is the White Bear Lake baseball squad’s most productive hitter for the second straight season. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound senior outfielder has a .434 average in 22 games, delivering 23 hits in 53 at-bats, with two home runs and six doubles. He has knocked in 22 runs and scored 15 for the 9-7 Bears. As a junior, Johnson led the team with a .354 average and .455 on-base percentage, earning all-conference honors.

GIRLS LACROSSE

White Bear Lake is 8-2 after defeating Roseville 14-8 and Irondale 14-2. Against Roseville, Beverly Johnson notched five goals and nine ground balls. Grace Castro added three goals, Kylee Lehman two, Julie Hendrickson two, and Olivia Simpkins and Quinn Denne one each.

TENNIS

White Bear Lake went 2-2 in the last week of the regular season, finishing 4-4 in the Suburban East. The Bears (6-7 overall), seeded seventh in Section 4AA, will host No. 10 North St. Paul on Wednesday, with the winner playing at No. 2 Mounds View on Friday. The Bears beat Roseville 4-3 with Will Fleming, Andrew Kolenich, Derrick Thomas and Colton Knutson sweeping the singles matches and Roseville sweeping doubles.

The Bears lost to St. Paul Central 5-2 with Fleming/Kolenich and Brock Moor/ Travis Domschot winning at 1-2 doubles.

The Bears cruised 7-0 against CretinDerham Hall then fell to Stillwater 5-2, getting wins by Thomas at 2-singles and Fleming/Kolenich at 1-doubles.

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White Bear Lake placed third of eight teams and won one relay at the Section 2AA true-team meet in Eagan, won by Stillwater. The Bears won the 4x100 in 50.38 with Elaina Hosfield, Kamaria Newton, Autumn Maki, and Lys D’Almeida. Josephine Mlejnek placed third in high jump (4-10) and fifth in pole vault (8-6). Katelyn Porter placed second in the 800 (2:21.57). D’almeida was fourth in the 100 (12.80) and Aveline McCabe fourth in the 3200 (11:59). Alyssa Hamlin was fifth in the 200 (27.33). Also in the top dozen were Kiera Windish, sixth, shot put (31-2 3/4); Nadiya Carpenter,

sixth, pole vault (8-0); Samantha Perez, seventh, discus (95-8); Nola Hipkins, eighth, 300 hurdles (51.96) and 10th, 100 hurdles (18.96); Newton and Maki, tied for ninth, 100 (13.46); Temitope Adebisi, ninth, high jump (4-8); Clara Kolstad, ninth, 800 (2:36.31), and ninth, 1600 (5:39); Grace Bailey, 11th, 400 (1:05.10); Esther Hipkins, 11th, long jump (14-1 3/4); Kennedy Baarts, 12th, 200 (28.78); Maddi Gonzalez de Galdeano, 11th, 300 hurdles (54.25) and 11th, triple jump (31-6 1/2); and Megan Ryan, 12th, 300 hurdles (54.31), and 12th, triple jump (31-6 1/4).

The 4x800 placed third (10:40).

BOYS TRACK

White Bear Lake placed third of eight teams, led by Bennett Gilson and Luke Williams, in the Section 2AA true-team meet in Eagan, won by Stillwater. Gilson won triple jump (43-7 1/2) and high jump (6-4, personal best) and took third in long jump (20-6). Williams won the 3200 (9:51.10) and took fifth in the 1600 (4:27.86). Caleb Anderson ran fifth in the 100 (22.75) and 200 (22.75). Other top-five finishes were: Tolu Oyekunle, third, 110 hurdles (16.28); Toni Animassaun, fourth, 300 hurdles (42.96); Matt Hunter, fourth, shot put (43-8 1/4); Vatel Henderson, fifth, high jump (5-10); and Ian Cran, fifth, pole vault (11-0). Also in the top dozen were Max Delforge, sixth, pole vault (10-6); Vaughn Larson, sixth, 3200 (10:08); Tyrese Behnken, sixth, 110 hurdles (16.92); Imeleyo Stanton, sixth, discus (127-1); Nate Tobec, seventh, 1600 (4:39.12); Jack Kovisto, eighth, shot put (41-8); Keith Johnson, ninth, 400 (52.73), and 12th, 200 (23.53); Isaac Kolstad, ninth, 800 (2:06.68); Femi Animassaun, 10th, 300 hurdles (44.05); and Ryley Murphy, 12th, 800 (2:07.53). The Bears 4x800 was third in 8:35.04.

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