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Purple Line bus route may get a do-over BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER

WHITE BEAR LAKE — A member of the corridor management committee for the Metro Purple Line said he was “pleasantly surprised” by the reception of the group at its first meeting last month. Council Member Bill Walsh is representing the city on the 12-member committee, formed as an advisory body to Purple Line leaders at the Metropolitan Council and Ramsey County. Votes may be taken but are not binding on either the council or county. At a presentation to the committee, Met Council Project Manager Craig Lamothe acknowledged White Bear Lake’s March 3-2 resolution opposing buses coming into the city. The response was to develop potential route modifications. City leaders raised concerns over the number of weekday bus trips per day (89) and the size of the buses (60 feet). There were also concerns over the disruption of station and dedicated lane infrastructure on existing roadways and adjacent businesses. Met Council is considering two potential routes, Lamothe said, as reported earlier by the Press: • Truncate the bus rapid transit (BRT) line somewhere along County Road E between Highway 61 and I-35E and add a “Purple Line Connector” between Maplewood Mall and downtown White Bear Lake, or • Truncate the BRT line at Maplewood Mall Transit Center and add a connector between the mall and downtown White Bear. Connector buses would likely be 40 feet or shorter and electric. The alternatives would still connect the northeast metro to the Metro Transit system and remain consistent with the project’s purpose and need, Lemothe noted.

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Road construction season commences Minnesota is again living up to its reputation of having two seasons, winter and road construction. Among the local road construction projects currently underway is work on a stretch of CSAH 12 from East County Line Road to Stillwater Road between White Bear Lake and Mahtomedi. The completed project will provide pavement, safety and pedestrian improvements. See page 13 for more information about the road closures and detour map.

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Area salon not your typical wig shop BY CORINNE STREMMEL STAFF WRITER

“Our hair is our crown,” said Kim Schoonover, owner of Indulge Salon. For the last 6 1/2 years, Schoonover has helped cancer patients as well as others dealing with hair loss replace their “crowns” with wigs, all cut, styled and fitted by Indulge Salon. “I just wanted to offer people a safe space to talk about their concerns and come up with a solution to make them feel confident again,” said Schoonover. “When you go through hair loss, it just feels

unfair, and this is something we can do to make people feel confident and beautiful.” Schoonover offers a 90-minute consultation to talk through clients’ goals and find a wig that best matches their biological hair. This element was especially important to Sara Copeland, who was diagnosed with breast cancer this January. “I remember asking my young daughter if she knew what cancer was. and she replied, ‘It means you lose your hair,’ and to me, I didn’t want her to see her mom lose

her hair,” said Copeland. Not long after Copeland began chemotherapy, she set up an appointment at Indulge. Schoonover brought Copeland to a private room in the basement of the salon and showed her the different types of wigs she could use to replace any of the hair she lost. “She was so kind and understanding. It felt like I was there with a friend. I remember thinking, ‘This lady has a heart for this,’” said Copeland. SEE WIGS, PAGE 12

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pinion pages in our newspapers have been abused and quite frankly it’s our fault. We have allowed what are really advertisements in our opinion pages. Prior to last year, our page count went up between four and eight pages each week during election season. The newspaper received zero revenue from this and took on the printing and delivery expense. When political candidates hire people and coordinate groups of people to submit letters that they prepared, have their campaign committees submit letters, or get friends and family to submit letters, these letters should fall under advertising. It’s been a real problem in the past decade. I’ve learned many newspaper colleagues feel the same way. As your local news source, we found a way to keep political endorsement letters in the papers and help it be transparent to the Publisher’s readers by labeling them as “paid letters” and charging a nominal View fee. As your local newspaper, we Carter Johnson struggled with a decision. We struggled with the expense of publishing up to four to eight extra pages during the political campaign season. After last year, it was clear it’s the right thing to do. This week Press Publications and our sister newspapers will again roll out guidelines regarding endorsement letters. So, what does this mean? It means we will continue to publish nearly all letters to the editor that meet our guidelines and will charge a nominal $35 fee for endorsement letters. What is an endorsement letter? It’s a letter that endorses or opposes a candidate or item on the ballot such as a levy, bond referendum, or items that require a vote. Our residents count on us to be transparent and we believe this is another way to continue to do that and prevent misuse of opinion pages in our local community papers. A colleague who publishes the Proctor Journal near Duluth has been charging endorsement letter fees for years. I believe many of the newspapers in North Dakota are charging fees, as well as our friends at the Echo Press in Alexandria, to name a few. The local community counts on the opinion pages to discuss local topics of concern, but when we get into the political season, we get swamped with chain mail. This guideline should help our staff of journalists focus on their job by covering countless meetings you don’t have time to attend and stories of interest to our readers. Paid endorsement letter guidelines: “The White Bear Press accepts election letters endorsing or advocating for or against a ballot measure, party or candidate as paid advertising announcements. The fee is $35 for 350 words or less. Paid letters running longer will be charged $10 per 30 words after that. Like other letters to the editor, the writer’s name, address and phone number are required. Phone numbers and addresses are not published. The White Bear Press has the right to reject letters that don’t meet publishing standards and will determine if the letter qualifies as a paid endorsement. Paid letters will be identified with a label and may or may not appear on the opinion/letters page. As always, we welcome your opinions. Contact us at news@presspubs.com. Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications. Distributed weekly in:

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here is much to be celebrated as the 2021-22 academic year comes to a close. Collectively, we’ve put our best foot forward in student learning and found successes, and we’ve continued building our future through ongoing construction projects happening throughout the district. Student Success Our students have gotten back into the swing of things this year, coming back to school in the fall for fully inMovers & person learning. While we Shakers continue to focus on complicated Wayne A. effects the last two years have Kazmierczak had on students, families and communities across the world, we are encouraged to see that our students continue to learn and grow. One example of our students’ success is data we received this spring regarding WBLAHS - South Campus’ Class of 2021 graduation rate (97.0%), which compares very favorably to other area high schools: Irondale High School (97.5%), Mahtomedi High School (97.2%), Centennial High School (95.9%) and Mounds View High School (95.6%). Measurement looks different at each level, but success is being found at every age group. Glimpses

of the creative learning happening in our classrooms can be seen in “The Week in 62.4 Seconds” videos shared on our Facebook and YouTube pages. Recent share-outs include elementary students visited by capybaras and middle school students sharing culture through affinity groups. High school highlights include manufacturing students creating fire pits, laser engraving their own designs and welding the seam of the metal rings. I hope you check them out to see the students’ fun learning in action for yourself. Students at all levels represented the district at state, national and international competitions this year. In addition to athletic teams who competed at State, the roster of students receiving School Board Student Recognition honors this year include those in fishing, tumbling, scholastic art awards, and academic contests related to math, history and geography. Building Our Future on the district’s Comprehensive Facilities Plan, made possible by the community’s support of the 2019 Bond Referendum, has been exciting to follow this year. The list of completed projects continues to grow, currently including the South Campus Phase I Addition (Gym), Transportation Facility, ALC Security Renovation and elementary additions at Lincoln, Matoska, Vadnais Heights and Willow Lane. Groundbreakings have taken place at Birch Lake, Lakeaires and Otter Lake Elementaries and for the South Campus Phase II Addition (Classrooms and Office).

In Hugo, we’ve watched the new North Star Elementary being built from the ground up, with the project being on schedule to open for students this fall. Extensive progress has been made at the unified high school site, currently WBLAHS - North Campus, with the most notable building changes thus far being the shell of the fieldhouse and the 3-story classroom addition. The athletic field and track in the new stadium are expected to be completed before school begins this fall. In January 2023, North Campus students and staff will transition into the new classroom addition so construction work can take place in the existing building and development can happen on the east side of the site. The work will continue on the site through the fall of 2024, when the building will house grades 9-12 for the first time since 1983. We invite you to continue to follow along with us on this process. The Building Our Future web page (isd624.org/ BuildingOurFuture) contains press releases and videos. Current project photos and video footage can be found linked to the construction crew button available on each of the individual project pages. We know students’ success is bolstered by support they receive from others, both directly and indirectly. Thank you for your part in making it a good year. Dr. Wayne A. Kazmierczak is Superintendent at the White Bear Lake Area Schools.

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In today’s political climate, we are inundated with fear-mongering news stories, phony outrage, and are told to accept this is “politics as usual.” I hope to change that. My name is Elliott Engen and I recently had the privilege of earning the GOP endorsement to run in District 36A for the Minnesota House which includes Lino Lakes, Circle Pines, Centerville, North Oaks, and White Bear Township. I am a son, brother, husband, and sixth generation Minnesotan who never intended to run for office but was compelled to do so to change “politics as usual” and restore true public service. I attended White Bear Lake public schools, where I met my wife, Faith. I graduated from Hamline University, majoring in Legal Studies and International Relations while also playing for the baseball team. I have worked in manufacturing, the legal field as a prosecution assistant, the Criminal Division of Hennepin County Courts, and currently serve as Public Service Coordinator for a nonprofit dedicated to conservation efforts for hunting and fishing across the nation. Experience matters, but integrity is even more crucial, which is what I intend to bring to the Legislature, and is lacking in most aspects of our government. Career politicians focus on wealth, fame, and being big things rather than doing big things. Instead, I will prioritize answering your phone call, serving our communities, and bringing greater transparency to St. Paul. Minnesota is not as safe as it once was. Our students are falling behind and struggle with mental health due to harmful policies toward the pandemic. The economy is setting families back while hindering entrepreneurship and causing stagnation. It’s time to change that. I’ll work to address these issues. Something we can all agree on is that Minnesota should be a great place to live, work, and raise a family. To accomplish this, we must hold criminals accountable, put students first, and rein in government greed through excessive taxation. Visit www.elliottengen.com or email me at info@elliottengen.com with any questions. Elliott Engen Candidate, MN House- 36A

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District names Director of Educational Equity and Achievement The White Bear Lake Area School District announces that Dr. Martina Wagner has been chosen to serve as the district’s Director of Educational Equity and Achievement. She will begin her new role on July 1. Dr. Wagner currently serves as the Educational Equity Coordinator at Owatonna Public Schools, coordinating initiatives related to diversity and inclusion and coordinating equitable learning outcomes that align with the district’s equity action plan and strategic plan. She is also a consultant who has worked both nationally and internationally to increase awareness of educational best practice and systems restructure. Wagner began as a mainstream teacher before moving into English Learner Teacher and Coordinator roles at Lakeville Public Schools. Her role expanded to include oversight of English Language Learner (ELL) services, Targeted Services, the ALC, Credit Recovery and summer

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programming when she served as Student Services Supervisor at North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Public Schools. She has also worked in roles of consultant, specialist and director of E-12 services with Metro ECSU, a nonprofit educational cooperative that provides education services and programs. “With her years of experience working with students from pre-K to adult education, and her passion for supporting teachers and leaders so that they can positively influence student learning, Dr. Wagner will be a terrific fit for this reimagined role in White Bear Lake Area Schools,” said Superintendent Wayne Kazmierczak. “I am confident that under her leadership in educational equity and achievement, our work will be both purposeful and transformational.” Special Education paraprofessional receives Distinguished Educator Award The White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation presented the 2022 Lynn Mielke Distinguished Educator Award to Jackie Hook, Special Education Paraprofessional at Otter Lake Elementary. A nomination letter submitted by a colleague stated, “Jackie believes in the potential of every student that enters our room... Jackie truly believes that each of our students has the ability to learn and grow.” The award is given annually in memory of Lynn Mielke, a special education teacher in the White Bear Lake Area Schools for more than 25 years.

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Hugo’s newest citizen Kendall Marie Domine arrived April 27th at 9:32 P.M. Her parents Amber & Cameron Domine couldn’t be happier with their firstborn baby girl!

• Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak reported the board discussed at a recent work session changing school board elections from odd to even years. The board believes that voter participation would be greater and election administration easier if school district general elections were held in conjunction with state general elections in November of the even-numbered year. School Board Clerk Angela Thompson asked what the cost savings would be if the board voted for the change. “The cost savings is more of a potential cost savings long-term,” Kazmierczak said. “The election manager felt that we could be in the neighborhood of 20-25% savings as we move forward.” The board voted to pass the resolution that school board general elections held after 2021 shall be held in the even-numbered years and establish a transition plan as recommended. • Kazmierczak announced that planning is underway for a celebration and reunion event from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 4 at Hugo Elementary. “Among the activities are an open house tour, memory boards, ice cream truck and class photos taken by decade,” he said. • Kazmierczak said that high school students who are studying German met with delegates from Germany. The guests visited

White Bear Lake to learn about sustainability efforts as part of the city's climate smart municipality initiative. “We are hoping the connection will lead to future partnership opportunities,” he said. • The school board recognized senior Bemnet Tessema and junior Lauren Collier for their roles as the 2021-22 student representatives on the school board. “Not every school board in the state has student liaisons, we are really grateful for the service of our students,” Board Chair Jessica Ellison said. • High school students are working as cooks, servers and hosts at Donatelli's restaurant in White Bear Lake every Tuesday in May. “Students have worked hard preparing by writing resumes, cover letters and interviewed for positions with the managers,” Kazmierczak said. “The program is a long standing one with the Italian restaurant.” • The board congratulated Vadnais Heights Elementary fourth-grade teacher Mae Haley for being named the White Bear Lake Area Schools Teacher of the Year. The next White Bear Lake School Board meeting is at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 13, at the District Center, 4855 Bloom Ave. in White Bear Lake. Noelle Olson

WHITE BEAR LAKE CITY COUNCIL NOTES WHITE BEAR LAKE — City Council conducted the following business at its May 10 meeting: • Heard presentations on Marketfest from new Chair Dan Perry and Manitou Days from Chair Bill Weigel. This year’s Marketfest, a summer festival that draws 5,000 people to downtown, runs Thursday evenings June 16 thru July 28. Perry said last year’s Marketfest netted $16,000 in profits; the same is expected for 2022. Theme nights include Hockey Day MN on July 14 and the environmental resource expo July 28. Weigel then announced “100 years of water skiing” as this year’s Manitou Days theme, which runs June 16 through July 4. The June 17 parade is down this year from its typical 100 units as events recover from the pandemic, Weigel said. He thanked the city for its support, as well as special chairs Si and Vicki Ford “who have done so much for this city.” Weigel also introduced Paul Carlson, who will be next year’s Manitou chair. City Council approved a $7,000 “ask” from Marketfest. The city has been contributing financially to Marketfest since 1998 and has the funds in this year’s budget. The city provides staff and physical resources in support of Manitou Days. Council Member Kevin Edberg asked Perry if he would please provide a balance sheet. • Accepted the annual financial audit report. “Good reports all around,” said Brad Falteysek of Abdo Eick & Meyers. “The city had a good year financially.” One noteworthy slide on taxes showed the city’s tax rate, 22%, is quite a bit lower — almost half — that of peer cities of similar size. Taxes per capita had the same story. The report showed that White Bear residents paid $323 compared to $600 per resident in peer cities. Debt per capita is also significantly lower at $800 for White Bear residents and $1,300 for peer cities. The complete report can be found

at the city website, whitebearlake. org. • Awarded sale of general obligation bonds in the amount of $3,010,000 to Northland Securities. The bond will fund the 2022 street improvement project. Once again, the city was assigned a AA+ long-term bond rating by S&P Global Ratings. S&P stated its outlook for the city is “stable.” The rating is one step below the highest possible rating. To reach that rating, the city would need to increase fund reserves and tax capacity, said Finance Director Kerri Kindsvater. The city has eight bonds outstanding, not including this one. The true interest rate for the new bond is 3.217%, which Kindsvater pointed out is lower than rates on two previous bond issues in 2018. She told council it was a strong showing. Edberg noted that staff deserved kudos for retaining the “impressive” bond rating. • Approved request by Sandra and Joseph Claussen of Beartown Bar & Grill, 4875 Hwy. 61, for a variance to allow a 2,700-square-foot deck expansion. Outdoor seating now totals 74 with the expansion. Live music one night a week will also be allowed between Memorial and Labor Day, like other establishments. Music is planned Saturdays 1:30 to 4:30 and 6 to 9 p.m. • Authorized city manager to invite participants for County Road E project team and advisory group. A 20-member project team will identify goals and objectives of the corridor development initiative. A citizen advisory group will also be created to ensure diverse representation from a range of community interests and backgrounds. Housing & Economic Development Coordinator Tracy Shimek said staff recommends, and council approved, appointing council members Edberg and Dan Jones and Planning Commissioner Mike Amundson to the project team, as well as business owner Jan Johnson. Debra Neutkens

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

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• A Minneapolis woman, 22, and a St. Paul woman, 23, were cited April 21 for disorderly conduct after deputies responded to a fight inside the Walmart in the 800 block of County Road E. Deputies said the two females were fighting to gain fame and fortune via YouTube. In the process, they created a scene and knocked over items, causing damage to the store. The two combatants were also “trespassed” from all Walmart stores and all Sam’s Clubs for one year before being released. • A Walmart shopper reported her wallet stolen April 22 after she had it in her possession at 7:00 p.m. at the self-checkout, but not 10 minutes after being at the self-checkout. At 7:18 p.m., she received bank notification that fraudulent charges were made on her credit card from a nearby Holiday gas station. Deputies provided her with identity theft response information. • A Bridgewater Drive resident reported the catalytic converter stolen from her 2007 Toyota Highlander while it was parked in the driveway overnight April 23-24. • A St. Paul woman, 41, was cited for misdemeanor theft April 24 at the Walmart after she was observed concealing $56.45 worth of items and passing all points of sale. A juvenile male was released to his parents and “trespassed” from the store after failing to ring up items at the self-checkout. On April 25, a Maple Grove woman, 22, was cited for misdemeanor theft at the store after she was observed under-ringing $135.63 worth of items and passing all points of sale. In a separate incident, a female and two males fled the store, leaving behind a cart filled with $527.83 in items after they tried to push past loss prevention personnel trying to detain them. A Keep Our Kops Safe (KOPS) alert was issued after they fled in a gray Malibu. A St. Paul woman, 66, was cited at the store for concealing $62.02 worth of items and passing all points of sale, after being detained by store employees. • On April 27, a St. Paul woman, 52, was cited for shoplifting at the Walmart and for giving false information to police after she was observed concealing $472.32 worth of items and passing all points of sale. She was then suspected of stealing a wallet containing cash and credit cards belonging to the store detective while being detained in the loss prevention office after the victim was notified of $2,000 in fraudulent purchases on her credit cards. When video surveillance showed the detained shoplifter taking

the wallet from the victim’s purse, the investigation was on.

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• A resident in the 2600 block of Randy Avenue on April 22 reported a phone scam after he received a text claiming to be from Cash App needing card information. The complainant realized it was a scam and didn’t respond. He quickly received another text with card information and threats and just as quickly canceled his cards. Deputies advised him to continue monitoring his accounts in case of fraud. • A resident in the 5900 block of Mallard Drive at 11:03 p.m. April 23 reported criminal damage to property, after his vehicle was vandalized with maple syrup poured all over it as it sat in the driveway. Post-It notes were also stuck onto the vehicle, which was also covered in wrap. Construction signs were even left in the driveway for good measure. • A resident in the 4000 block of Portland Avenue reported her house egged and cheese thrown on a vehicle at 1:34 a.m. April 25. After deputies cleared the original call, a group of juveniles returned to the scene to recover keys dropped during the original caper. Deputies identified the subjects, who admitted to throwing the cheese and eggs. Meanwhile, the complainant recovered the dropped keys and turned them over to deputies to place into property. • A raccoon was reported April 26 for climbing up a tree located near a path in the area of the 5400 block of Franklin Avenue that children use to go to a nearby park. Deputies advised the caller about their wildlife policy of leaving healthy critters alone. They invited the caller to explore the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website for further information on raccoons. • World Foods Inc. in the 5200 block of Parker Avenue on April 26 reported the theft of $27,000 worth of products through an email scam with one letter missing from the company name. • A resident in the 4100 block of Lakewood Avenue on April 28 reported outgoing mail containing checks stolen from the mailbox with its red flag raised. A male wearing a surgical mask and driving a maroon mid-sized SUV was observed stealing the mail at 6:20 a.m. The complainant canceled those checks. • An attempt to steal a catalytic converter from a Toyota Tundra parked in an employee lot in the 4400 block of Otter Lake Road was reported April 28. A fellow employee interrupted the theft, so the victim was able to weld the converter back into place. Business video may provide possible suspect information. The case is under investigation.

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

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• Suspicious activity reported at the White Bear Yacht Club on Dellwood Avenue at 8:23 p.m. April 19 turned out to be workers cleaning up after a fire that occurred earlier in the day.

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• Deputies conducted a traffic stop April 17 in the 7000 block of Lake Elmo Avenue N. on a motorist using a cell phone in violation of the wireless communication device law. • An unidentified motorist was cited April 19 in the 7000 block of Lake Elmo Avenue N. for driving after suspension after deputies conducted a traffic stop for failure to maintain the lane. • A suspicious backpack report in Room 2010 at Mahtomedi High School in the 8000 block of 75th Street N. at 10:30 a.m. April 20 turned out to be all of that and only that — but on a grand scale. When deputies responded to the call, they learned that Room 2010 didn’t exist. They also learned that several other surrounding schools were receiving the same call from the same Tennessee area code phone number. In the end, the whole episode was determined to be a mass computer call with no credible threat. • Theft was reported April 20 from the 6000 block of Indian Wells Trail.

Mahtomedi • A Hallam Curve resident on April 18 reported receiving a suspicious handwritten envelope with no return address in the mail. Inside the envelope was a sheet of toilet paper that appeared to have been unused. When asked about possible suspect information, the complainant mentioned family members with bad blood due to inheritance issues. • The Holiday station on Stillwater Road on April 19 reported two gas drive-offs, one at 11:57 a.m. and the other at 1:31 p.m. • A fight among juveniles reported at 3:42 p.m. April 19 started out behind the Washington County Library on Stillwater Road. The movable feast then continued across the street at the gas station, after library officials asked the youths to leave the property. When the juveniles found out that the “cops were called,” they returned to the library to reconvene the fight. The “cops” allowed them into the library only long enough to retrieve their belongings before leaving the property. • A Wedgewood Drive resident on April 20 reported finding her front license plate missing, although the rear plate was still attached. Without any clues as to whether the plate was stolen, deputies provided a case number and advised the complainant to get new plates from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

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• A suspicious vehicle parked at 4:07 a.m. April 23 on Leeds Place turned out to be a Lyft driver waiting to pick up a passenger from across the street.

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • A traffic stop in the area of County Road E and Linden Street led to the arrest of a White Bear Lake woman for 3rd degree DWI test refusal April 28. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 1700 block of Elm Street April 28. • Theft was reported in the 2300 block of Cedar Avenue April 28. • An assault was reported in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road April 28. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested for a canceled license at the intersection of Otter Lake Road and White Bear Parkway April 28. • Burglary of a vehicle in an underground garage at an apartment complex in the 4700 block of Centerville Road was reported April 29. • Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue April 29. • Theft was reported at a business in the 1900 block of Webber Street April 29. • A driving complaint on Centerville Road led to a traffic stop and arrest of a Lino Lakes resident for DWI April 29. • A vehicle was stolen from an underground parking garage in the 4700 block of Centerville Road April 30. • A vehicle was stolen in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road April 30. • Officers responded to a fight in the 2100 block of Fourth Street May 1. • A glass storm door was damaged overnight May 1 in the 3900 block of Bel-

laire Avenue. • Officers responded to a disturbance in the 3600 block of Midland Avenue May 1. • Windows were broken at a business in the 4600 block of White Bear Parkway May 1. • License plated were stolen from a vehicle in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road May 1. • Officers responded to a former roommate dispute in the 2200 block of Sixth Street May 2. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 5000 block of Division Avenue May 2. • Officers responded to a gun-pointing incident in the area of Centerville Road and Highway 96 May 2. The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office is handling the assault report. • A Gem Lake woman was arrested for DWI in the 4600 block of White Bear Parkway May 2. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested for an outstanding warrant in the 2000 block of County Road F May 2. • Officers responded to a domestic incident in the 900 block of Wildwood Road May 3. • Burglary of a storage locker occurred in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road May 3. • A Maplewood man and a White Bear Lake man were arrested for outstanding warrants in the 4500 block of Centerville Road May 3. • Officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 1700 block of County Road E May 3. • Indecent exposure was reported in the 2300 block of Joy Avenue May 3.

• Officers responded to a report of a domestic assault in the 3400 block of McKnight Road May 3. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 1900 block of Whitaker Street May 3. • Officers responded to a noise complaint in the 2100 block of Fourth Street May 4. • Officers investigated a protection order violation in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road May 4. • Officers attempted to stop a stolen vehicle traveling northbound on Highway 61 from County Road E May 4, but did not catch the suspects. • Officers responded to a weapons complaint in the 4300 block of Lake Avenue May 6. • Burglary at a business in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road was reported May 6, with loss estimated at $10,000. • Assault was reported in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road May 6. • Officers responding to a disorderly conduct incident in the 3100 block of Karth Road May 6 cited a man for a weapon. A White Bear Lake woman was also arrested for a misdemeanor violation of a domestic abuse no contact order. • Noise complaints were reported May 6 in the 1700 block of County Road E, the 4600 block of Otter Lake Road, and the 3600 block of Bellaire Avenue. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 2400 block of Gisella Blvd. May 7.

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Therapy dogs spark joy and connection at Mahtomedi Middle School SPECIAL TO THE PRESS BY ALICE SEUFFERT

Starting at a new school can be a challenge, but for two new members of the Mahtomedi Middle School community, they bring new meaning to the expression, “every dog has its day.” The first day Piper and Riley walked along the hallway of lockers, they were unsure about the new friends they were about to meet, but their tails wagged along as the voices of students grew louder. The pair took the elevator down to the main floor and as the doors opened, squeals of delight from students who were surprised to see the two golden retrievers at school, greeted them as they began their first day as therapy dogs. The COVID-19 pandemic challenged students in a multitude of ways, and the importance of connection and relationship-building coming out of a time of aloneness and loneliness have been critical priorities for Mahtomedi Public Schools. The therapy dog program is one tool for the school to support student joy, engagement and wellness. “At Mahtomedi Middle School, we focus on helping our students be engaged, empowered and empathetic,” said Principal Jason Miller. “This year, the middle school is focusing on providing our students with the tools and skills they need to be successful based on what they experienced during the pandemic. The therapy dog program helps promote both social and academic benefits by inspiring laughter and fun,

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improving connections to coursework and classes and promoting positive interactions between students.” Piper and Riley are certified with Therapy Dogs International and first began their therapy work by visiting a family member at the senior community at St. Andrew’s Village. Their owner and certified handler is Julie Brown, Mahtomedi Middle School eighth grade geography teacher. Brown approached Miller and Superintendent Barb Duffrin with the idea to bring the therapy dogs to middle school, and they worked in partnership to get the program started. At this time, the therapy dogs visit school twice a week. Students can visit Piper and Riley before or after school, at the school counseling office and, for students who are in Brown’s class, while they study world geography. Brown shared this about the interaction she is seeing: “Piper and Riley have brought a new spark of excitement to school. For some students, the dogs spark smiles, and for others, they spark conversation and connection to their personal pets.” The therapy dog program has also served as a tool for the school counselors who may need an additional resource for students who are having wellness, academic or behavioral challenges. Brown works with the school counseling office to schedule private time for students with Piper and Riley. Paraprofessionals who work directly supporting students also visit regularly or bring in students during the daily Zephyr time (a period during the day with the student's advisory teacher 14

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when students can focus on academic needs as well as wellness activities). When Piper and Riley walk out of school, they are exhausted, and spend their evening time lounging at home looking out at the lake, perhaps dreaming of the multitude of students who they befriended and the hugs and pats they received at school. While they are certainly lucky dogs, the students also find themselves feeling particularly lucky for the opportunity and grateful for the program. The program has been running for several weeks now, and Miller shared

an update on the progress: “It’s gone really well. We have supportive families and community members who want our students to have all the tools they need to succeed. The therapy dog program is a great way to help our students build connections and is a unique wellness tool we are proud to have at Mahtomedi Middle School.” Alice Seuffert is the communications coordinator for Mahtomedi Public Schools.

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Welcome to the delayed golf season in Minnesota. The first few times out is always hard, so it’s important to start off on the right foot. Your grip, posture and alignment (GPA) make more difference in your golf swing than you think. 85% of errant shots result from problems in one of these three. GRIP I’m sure you’ve heard the V’s should point at your right shoulder (for R handed players). Another check is making sure your thumbs are on the opposite sides of the shaft. If they aren’t your hands will not work together as one unit. That flaw makes it harder to square the clubface at impact. POSTURE It’s easy when you tack on a few years to lose your good golf posture. Here’s a review: Standing erect, hold a club in front of you with straight arms and bend your wrists so the club points up to the sky. Feet shoulder width apart (a little more with a driver) left toe flares out to the target. Keeping your back straight (no hunching) bend from

the hips and let the club drop in front of you so your shoulders are over your toes. Add a slight knee bend so your rear sticks out, and the weight is on the balls of your feet. Because your right hand is farther down on the grip, your left shoulder will be higher than your right. This means your head and spine tilt slightly right. ALIGNMENT If you’re not aiming the clubhead at your target, your chances of hitting it are pretty slim. You’d be surprised how many people don’t understand this. Here’s how to determine your target and stance lines. Stand directly behind the ball facing the target. Hold the club in front of you so the head points at the target and the shaft to your ball. Go lay an alignment stick or club down that line in front of your ball, that’s your target line. Next, go around and address the ball, laying an alignment stick across your feet, making sure they are parallel. That is your stance line. Practice this on the

Tee Time Betsy Larey range so you can do it on the course without the sticks. Easy Pease. Last suggestion is start out on the range with a short iron and a slow ¾ backswing. The goal is to find a good tempo. If you can work on these basics, you’ll be off to a good start this year! Betsy Larey is an LPGA Pro who has coached college and high school golf teams and at the PGA Tour Academy in St Augustine FL. She has a new Junior Golf Performance Academy at Chomonix Golf Course in Lino Lakes. She also teaches at Keller in St Paul. For more information contact her at betsylareygolf@gmail. com or 651-470-2297

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Adopted drains inching upward The latest count for the 2022 Adopt-a-drain Challenge is 386. “Progress toward our goal continued in the past month, inching up from 365 drains adopted to 386,” said Scott Costello, the White Bear Lake Conservation District board member spearheading the challenge.

In April, 11.9% of storm drains had been adopted by the five communities. In May, the number was 12.6%. The challenge started in March with a baseline of 9.7% adopted, or 298 drains. Costello hopes communities pick up the pace to reach 596 adopted drains by the end of October.

There is an element of friendly rivalry in seeing which community can make the biggest relative increase in number of drains adopted, Costello noted. Data comes from mn.adopt-a-drain.org.

White Bear Lake Area Church Directory Find the church that fits your needs. Sundays 8:00 am | In-person Holy Eucharist

Christ the King Lutheran Church

A Welcoming & Inclusive Faith Community

1660 Birch Lake Ave., White Bear Lake (Just off Hwy 96 & Otter Lake Road)

Sunday Services | In-Person & Online | 9 & 11am: https://wbuuc.org/sunday-worship 731526

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

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Mass times: Tuesday 6:00 pm Wednesday & Friday, 9:00 am Thursday, 9:15 am (masks required) Saturday, 5:00 pm Sunday, 9:00 am & 11:00 am Sacrament of Reconciliation: Friday 7:45 - 8:45 am Saturdays 3:30 - 4:30 pm By appointment

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David Paul Bohrer Age 81 of Hugo. Preceded in death by his wife Barbara “Babs” and siblings Bob, Jim, and Carole. Survived by his daughters Beth (Bob) Donohoe, Diane (Greg) Roettger, Deb (Steve) Sweetland; adored by his grandchildren David and Bryan Donohoe, Sami (fiancé Jake) and Syd Roettger, Jake and Mike Sweetland; sister Mary Schuh, and many other friends and relatives. Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at St. Mary Of The Lake Catholic Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake, visitation one hour before Mass at Church. Interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, White Bear Lake. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Arrangements with Honsa Family Funeral Home, 651-429-6172.

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Jan. 8, 2016 - May 5, 2022 Anderson Fox courageously entered this world with his parents, Bob and Marija Fox, on Jan. 8, 2016 and peacefully went to heaven on May 5, 2022 at six years of age. Anderson was born at Children’s Hospital of St. Paul. He stayed in the NICU for five weeks before going home to be with his parents and big brother, Barrett. Within the first couple weeks of his life, Anderson’s magnetic personality was evident. He loved every second of his precious life and used it to spread happiness with his smile and shared joy with everyone he met. In 2020, Anderson started Pre-K at Otter Lake Elementary, in White Bear Lake. Anderson truly blossomed in this program, as the school fully embraced and supported him. In the fall of September of 2021, Anderson started Kindergarten and remained at Otter Lake. He loved all his teachers and classmates. Anderson enjoyed every minute at school. He excelled at reading and writing and enjoyed every opportunity the school provided. We are very grateful to all the teachers and staff at OLE. Beyond school, Anderson loved being with family and friends. He was always up for an adventure. Anderson enjoyed dirt bike rides, off-road jeeping, riding, pontooning, snowmobiling, eating smores, and flying with Daddy. Anderson enjoyed telling the adult who was driving to “drop the hammer.” Beyond motors, Anderson loved playing Legos and Pokemon with his brother and friends. Flying and traveling were also a passion for the whole family. We frequently flew regionally to northern Wisconsin and Minnesota to visit family cabins. Anderson adored his big brother, Barrett. Anderson and Barrett had a very close relationship, and did everything together. Their bond is unbreakable. Anderson also loved his cousins; extended family, and family friends. He befriended every single person he ever interacted with. Anderson’s friendly smile, funny jokes, and large heart shined so brightly, you couldn’t help but be drawn to him. We hope Anderson’s life inspires everyone to live with more love and kindness, and embrace fun and adventures. In April 2022, Anderson traveled to Delaware for a surgical spine procedure at Nemours Children’s Hospital. While in the hospital, Anderson unexpectedly had a respiratory and cardiac emergency. He was not able to recover, and passed peacefully on May 5th. We are eternally grateful for the care and love Anderson received by the nurses, doctors and staff at Nemours. Anderson is survived by his parents, Robert (Bobby) & Marija Fox of North Oaks, MN and his brother, Barrett. Grandparents, Jim & Sue Fox of North Oaks, Minnesota and Keith & Debbie Anderson of Lake Nebagamon, WI. Aunts & Uncles, Annie & Jesse Gese of Afton, Minnesota, Tia Anderson & Mark Pocernich of St. Paul, Minnesota, and Neal & Sherri Anderson of Lake Nebagamon, WI. Cousins, Wyatt & Alice Gese (Annie), Sonia & Eli Pocernich (Tia), and Tory & Dylan Anderson (Neal). Memorial Services will be held at The House of Hope Presbyterian Church in St. Paul, Minnesota on Saturday, May 21 at 10 a.m. For those unable to attend, you are able to stream the service through the church’s website. In support of dwarfism awareness, we request that you wear something green.

Kathleen M Brown Kathleen M (Nee Hoffman) Brown of White Bear Lake. Passed away peacefully May 10, 2022. Preceded in death by parents Anyrine and Henry Hoffman, siblings LaVonne, Shirley and Chuck, and her three precious children Todd, Jackie, Jeff. Survived by grandchildren Katie Brown Massopust, Jeremy Brown, Kyle, Ryan, Aiden and Emily Erickson and Brooklyn Brown and many other close relatives. Kathleen was a dedicated RN for her entire career at Miller and United Hospital. As a single mother, her devotion to her children and grandchildren was unmatched. Kathleen loved animals of all kinds. She was an avid volunteer of Dorothy Day Center and for others in need. Her compassionate smile and caring manner will be missed by all the people she touched in life. Thank you to Heartland Hospice and Prelude Homes. Special thanks to Tom Hoffman, Mary Hoffman and Patrick Arcand, who helped Kathleen stay in her home as long as possible. Celebration of Life Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Of The Lake Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake with visitation one hour before Mass. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, White Bear Lake. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to St. Mary’s Church.

William "Bill" Butler Age 102 of White Bear Lake. Passed away on Nov. 27, 2021. A Celebration of Bill's Life will be held on Sunday, May 22nd at Katherine Abbott Park in Mahtomedi between 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. A small Service of Remembrance will be held at 3 p.m.

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FINANCIAL PLANNING A 529 might be a good plan for college savings BY ABE WINTER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

If you are planning to attend a college or university in Minnesota, there is no shortage of choices — both when considering four-year or two-year schools. Costs certainly vary. Tuitions range from just over $60,000 (Carleton in Northfield) to just over $5,000 at several two-year schools. Carleton says for first-year students who started at Carleton in 2021, the average financial aid award was $53,000 with 58% of that class received need-based grants and scholarships. Add in room and board and other expenses and the total cost is more than $78,000. But if you check out the school’s figures, you’ll see how low the student’s annual fee could be with significant aid. The University of Minnesota campuses have annual tuition costs ranging from just over $10,000 at Winona to slightly more than $15,000 at the Twin Cities camps. Fees range between those numbers at St. Cloud, Moorhead, Duluth, Mankato and Crookston. The private schools — Bethel, Carleton. St. John’s, Augsburg, Hamline, St. Thomas, St. Olaf, Gustavus Adolphus, St. Benedict, Concordia, St. Scholastica and more — range from about $28,000 to more than $60,000.

are $7,199 in state and $18,039 for out of state. A 529 savings plan is a tax-advantaged savings account that is designed to be used towards the beneficiary’s education costs. Contributions made to a 529 savings plan have already been taxed, and the money can grow and be withdrawn tax-free if it is put towards education expenses such as tuition, books, or room and board. Ben Wacek, a Twin Cities financial planner who is the founder of Guide Financial Planning, provided some thoughts on the 529 plan. “A great type of investment account that can be used for parents to save for college for their kids is a 529,” he said. “The 529 plans are administered by states and could be opened up with the state of Minnesota or any state of choice. “The tax benefits of a 529 are that a tax deduction or credit is received for all or a portion of the contribution to a 529 made by a Minnesota resident, the money grows tax free inside the 529, and it can be withdrawn tax free if used for qualified education expenses.” He added, “While there are other types of accounts that can be used to save for college, some of the reasons I feel that 529s are the best option for many people are that: the purpose of the money in

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PURPLE LINE: Committee says Met Council is listening FROM PAGE 1

Other significant changes presented at the meeting: • There would be no station platforms or business access and transit lanes. • There would be no reconstruction of Highway 61 at Whitaker Street. • There would also be no associated Bruce Vento Regional Trail extension improvements. Walsh said the Met Council also voiced concern that a lack of cooperation from a project partner, if the line was brought downtown as planned, would be “awkward” and would likely increase costs due to delays. The project would still be eligible for federal transportation funding. According to Walsh, the next action item will occur at meeting No. 2 in June — a vote to suspend the locally preferred alternative route. “It looks like they’ll do that,” he said. “It gives a green light to start planning new options to the route.”

Walsh gave a brief update to City Council members at their May 10 meeting. He said he feels like the Met Council is “listening.” Mayor Dan Louismet agreed. “Before we speculate too much on who, what and when, I’m encouraged that Met Council is responsive to us. They’re listening to a community that says they don’t want it. I look forward to continuing to work with the Met Council to amend (the line) in a way that makes us happy.” In addition to Walsh, committee members include Chair Charlie Zelle of the Met Council; Vice Chair Victoria Reinhardt, Ramsey County commissioner; council members from Gem Lake, Vadnais Heights, Maplewood and St. Paul; and a White Bear Township supervisor. The current timeline shows Purple Line construction to begin in 2024.

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Schoonover fitted Copeland with her new wig and even cut and styled a pink wig for Copeland to wear for fun. “I’m not the typical cancer patient. I’m not elderly, and I have a young daughter. I didn’t want (losing my hair) to be a scary experience for her,” Copeland noted. Schoonover works with a number of clients, not just cancer patients. She sees patients with alopecia and has increasingly seen clients who have started to lose their hair after having COVID. And it’s not just wigs: Schoonover will style toppers to replace thinning hair and has hairpieces that can be bonded to the head so clients can swim, shower and style their hair like normal. “Hair is such an important part of who we are, and this offers a sense of normalcy,” said Schoonover. “We’ve provided probably over 100 wigs to people in the area. Our main goal is to make it so people can’t tell you’re wearing a wig.” Part of the reason Copeland chose Indulge was because she would have had to wait for months for other companies to supply her with a wig. Fortunately, Indulge was able to find Copeland a wig right away, but Schoonover says supply chain issues have affected the business to a certain extent. “We’ve been having some issues with wigs taking months to get in, depending on which pieces they are. We want to get these to people who need them badly,” said Schoonover. Indulge may not be your typical wig shop, but as a salon, it means it’s on the cutting edge of creative ways of styling hair to make clients feel like themselves again. “Hair loss can be so hard on your confidence but since starting this, I’ve seen a lot of truly courageous people going through this,” said Schoonover. Staff writer Corinne Stremmel can be reached by emailing lowdownnews@presspubs.com or calling 651-407-1226.

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Several alternatives are being considered for the Purple Line. Alternative 1A would end in Vadnais Heights at County Road E, shaving 3 miles and three stations off the route. Alternative 1B would end on I-35E at County Road E. Alternative 1C would end at I-35E but use Willow Lake Blvd. from Hwy 61. Alternative 2 ends at Maplewood Mall via Beam Avenue.

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Kevin Kaufer celebrated the opening of his new State Farm agency in Vadnais Heights with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included the mayor, local business leaders, friends and family. Pictured (front, from left): Pat Whalen, Kevin Kaufer, Mayor Heidi Gunderson, Zac Thelen; (back): Karissa Kaufer, Tom Kaufer, Jim Kaufer, Louella Kaufer, Marni

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Donatelli's to get new owners Longtime owners of Donatelli's restaurant, Steve Donatelli and Trish Appleby, announced their intention to sell the restaurant to new owners this summer. In a facebook post, the current owners stated, “(we) have reached a time in our lives that we realize we can no longer give the time and effort it takes to keep Donatelli’s moving in the right direction. We have made a difficult, but we know, the right decision to bring in new ownership, new stewards of Donatelli’s. In July, we will pass the torch.” The owners went on the say the new owners have been customers, and understand the importance of maintaining the restaurant's recipes, character, and community involvement. They said, “One of the things that impressed Steve and I the most is they’re understanding of the commitment Donatelli’s has to community, and their belief in Donatelli’s mission – To make everyone’s day better and brighter.” Donatelli's has been in White Bear Lake for 46 years, when Steve and his brother opened it in 1976. “We ask that everyone embrace the transition and help make this a success... it will

take everyone to work together to keep Donatelli’s alive for many generations to come. This is what Steve and I hope and pray for – Donatelli’s to still be thriving 46 years from now.” Physical therapy services housed at new Anytime Fitness When Anytime Fitness relocated to 2689 County Road E East in White Bear Lake, Viverant Physical Therapy joined them at the new location. Jordan Van Eps, Doctor of physical therapy and certified strength and conditioning specialist at Viverant, offers services in post-surgical rehab, dry needling, concussion rehab and balance training for individuals at risk for falls, with a specialty in Parkinson’s disease rehab; therapy for general aches and pains; and strength and conditioning expertise for improved performance in sports or recreational activities. All patients have access to the new Anytime Fitness gym space and equipment during their physical therapy plan of care and have access to Anytime Fitness clinical performance coaches, who will work with physical therapists to help them achieve goals. Van Eps graduated from Mounds View High School,

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Any person found to have violated the restricted • Only 8% of currency is in physical form Polar Park. in ThisPolar seasons ParkLakes series Lakes Park. This seasons movies include: June 11 building materials, limbs &include: brush. Park series Polar This seasons movies sprinkling hours set out in Section 24-1 shall receive • The average allowance is $65 per month include: June 11 -in Clifford the Lakes Big Red Park. Paper shredding will also be available on MayJune 21st 11 Clifford the Big Red Dog, July 9 - Luca, August 20 - Encanto, & be September st from 8:00 SPRINKLING EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO • The Secret Service was originally created to fight TOWNSHIP’S SPRINKLING ORDINANCE, shredding will also& available on May 21TOWNSHIP’S a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ORDINANCE, one written warning. Dog, July 9the - Luca, August - Encanto, 8:00Paper a.m. – 1:00 p.m.- Encanto, Clifford Big Red20Dog, July 9 from - Luca, August 20 September - Sing 102.- Sing Details at at www.whitebeartownshipevents.org We orare also EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW12, Section 24-2.2. Any Restricted person found toHours. have violated the restricted counterfeiting in 1865 &10September 2. Details Remember to Bring Your Driver’s Utility Bill still KNOW Ordinance 24-1. Remember to Bring Your License Driver’s or Utility Bill for Proof -ofTown Residency 10 - Sing 2. Details at www.whitebeartownshipevents.org We areLicense also still - Townuse Ordinance 12,Town SectionWater 24-1. Supply System sprinkling hours set outsprinkling in Section 24-1 two times • Drug lord Pablo Escobar had so much money laying www.whitebeartownshipevents.org are also still for Proof of Residency accepting sponsors & silentWeauction donations for White Bear Township Day, which will The of the for lawn accepting sponsors & silent auction donations for White Bear Township Day, which will Restricted Hours. within the same calendar year, shall receive a written around that rats ate approximately $1 billion accepting sponsors & silent auction donations for White be Saturday, September 17 in Polar Lakes Park. Contact Lisa at 612-250-4991 for more st irrigation, shall be to the following hours & days for the entire year: NEW ANIMAL IMPOUND LOCATION –& Beginning May 1 Supply ,limited all animals The use of the Town Water System sprinkling violation and will be charged a $40.00 • Putting dollar bills in the microwave for about 20 Bear Day,September which will be Saturday, September NEWatANIMAL IMPOUND be Township Saturday, 17 in Polar Lakes Park. Contact Lisa 612-250-4991 for more information. 24-1.1. mayFee usefortheir Water System for Control lawn sprinkling received/impounded in WhiteEven Bearnumbered Township,house Ardenaddresses Administrative the second & any followingfor the seconds will make them crispy again 17information. in Polar Lakes Park. Contact Lisa at 612-250-4991 for LOCATION – Beginning Mayby Animal & irrigation, shall be limited to the hours violations. days The $40.00 will bea.m. addedto to their 1st, all animals received/ North Oaks, more information. above stated uses only onfollowing even numbered fromfee6:00 10:00 a.m. Hills, Little Canada, Shoreview & Vadnais Heights will& be calendar ST days for the entire year: impoundedMAY by Animal Control THE TOWNSHIP CLEAN-UP DAY IS THIS SATURDAY 21ST and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Hudson Road, quarterly utility bill. This fee shall be in addition to any brought to the Society located at 9785 THETOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP CLEAN-UP DAYin White IS THIS SATURDAY MAY 21Animal - Humane 24-1.1. Even numbered house addresses may use their other penalties imposed by this Ordinance. Bear Township, ArdentoHills, Little Canada, THE DAYclean-up IS you can dropCLEAN-UP off your items from 7:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. at Otter 24-1.2. numbered house addresses may use their Water System for the Minnesota. 952.435.7738 or 952.HELP.PET. Phone System for theOdd above stated uses only on even North Oaks, Shoreview & Vadnais Heights will benumber THIS - clean-up Woodbury, you SATURDAY can dropMAY off21ST your items from 7:00 a.m. toThe 2:00phone p.m. at Otter isWater Lake Elementary School, 1401 County Road H-2. Items accepted are as stated uses only on oddon days –from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. & June 7 – National Chocolate Ice Cream Day numbered calendar days–from a.m. tonumbered 10:00 a.m. calendar MONEY FACTS broughtare to Road the9:00 Animal Humane Society located at are as above you can Elementary drop off your clean-up items1401 hours a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday-Friday & 10:00 a.m. 6:006:00 p.m. Saturday. Lake School, County H-2. Items accepted follows: Appliances, automotive tires, mattresses, and 6:00 p.m. toe10:00 10:00 p.m. • China made the first paper money June 19 - Father’s Day 9785batteries, Hudson Road, Woodbury, Minnesota. Thel furniture, phone from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Otter 6:00 p.m. to p.m. Yo u c a n a l s o s e a r c h o n i n e f o r i m p o u n d d a n i m a l s a t h t t p s : / / follows: Appliances, automotivenumber batteries, tires,or 952.HELP.PET. mattresses, furniture, 24-1.2. Odd numbered house addresses may use their 1,000 years ago June 21 – Summer Solstice -Longest day of is 952.435.7738 Phone Lake Elementary School, 1401 County carpeting, household fixtures, TV’s, electronics, lawn mowers (all fluid must be drained), ww.animalhumanesociety.org/strays. All Shelter pick-ups are appointment only. carpeting, household TV’s, electronics, mowers (allp.m. fluid must be drained), Water System for theby above stated uses only on odd • There are over 170 different the year! hourslawn are 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 Monday-Friday & Road H-2. Items accepted are asfixtures, follows: Appliances, building materials, limbs & brush. numbered calendar days from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. & currencies in use around the world 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. You can also automotive tires,limbs mattresses, furniture, building batteries, materials, & brush. st from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Paper shredding will also be available on May 21TOWNSHIP’S 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. SPRINKLING EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO Paper shredding will also be available on May 21st from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.ORDINANCE, Remember to Bring Your Driver’s License or Utility Bill KNOW for Proof- Town of Residency Ordinance 12, Section 24-1. Restricted Hours. Remember to Bring Your Driver’s License or Utility for Proof of Residency VisitBill www.whitebeartownship.org or call 651.747.2750 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110 The use of the Town Water Supply System for lawn sprinkling st, all animals NEW ANIMAL IMPOUND LOCATION &– irrigation, Beginningshall May 1 be1stlimited to the following hours & %d×%d days forpixels the entire year: 3b96e38f-fc6a-4748-aa0f-7b6b637f01f2.jpg NEW ANIMAL IMPOUND LOCATION – Beginning May , all animals received/impounded by Animal Control in White Bear Township, Arden Even numbered house addresses may use their Water System for the received/impounded by Animal Control24-1.1. in White Bear Township, Arden Hills, Little Canada, North Oaks, Shoreview & only Vadnais Heights will be aboveShoreview stated uses& on even numbered Hills, Little Canada, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights will becalendar days from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. brought to the Animal Humane Society located at p.m. 9785 Hudson Road, and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 brought to the Animal Humane Society located at 9785 Hudson Road, Woodbury, Minnesota. 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TOWNSHIP’S SPRINKLING ORDINANCE, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO TOWNSHIP’S SPRINKLING ORDINANCE, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW - Town Ordinance 12, Section 24-1. Restricted Hours. KNOW - Town Ordinance 12, Section 24-1. Restricted Hours. The use of the Town Water Supply System for lawn sprinkling The use of the Town Water Supply System for lawn sprinkling & irrigation, shall be limited to the following hours & days for the entire year: & 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 24-1.1. EvenCity numbered house voted addresses use their Water System for the Birchwood Council at may adays special above statedVillage uses only on even numbered calendar from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. above stated uses only on even numbered calendar days from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. meeting Sunday evening and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to open the barricade at Hall and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00Road p.m. Avenue/Birchwood the east end of 24-1.2. Odd numberedathouse addresses maythe usecity theiron Water System for the 24-1.2. Oddallow numbered house addresses may use their Water System for the a limited basis to for school bus traffic. above stated uses only on odd numbered calendar days from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. & above stated uses only on odd calendar days from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. & Starting Monday, May 16 numbered and continuing weekdays 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. through June 9, the eastbound lane will be open from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

7-9 a.m. The westbound lane will be open from 2:304:30 p.m. Volunteers will assist with the opening and closing of lanes. The Hall Avenue entrance at Jay Street, where it meets Birchwood Road in Mahtomedi, is the only access point to the City of Birchwood Village on the city's east side. Drivers who would normally use that route to travel to and from Mahtomedi will be detoured. The west entrances to the City of Birchwood Village are open to local traffic only. The barricade at Hall Avenue will remain in place for approximately 4 months while a section of Wildwood Road (CSAH 12) from just west of Old Wildwood Road to just east of Birchwood Road is closed for construction. There will be no access to Old Wildwood Road or Birchwood Road during the road closure. Access to Lincolntown Avenue, Ridge Way and Wedgewood Drive in Mahtomedi will remain open. Surveillance cameras have been installed and the Washington County Sheriff's office will continue to patrol the Birchwood Road closure. To sign up for construction updates, visit the project website at co.washington.mn.us/wildwoodroad.

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Softball: Win over Rangers caps dominant week for Bears BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Two more no-hitters, eight more home runs, just two errors in four games — it was another robust week for White Bear Lake softball. The No. 5 ranked Bears beat Park 9-0 on a Chloe Barber no-hitter; Irondale 12-0 on another Barber no-hitter; Irondale 13-3 in the second game with Jordyn Meyer clubbing a bases-loaded homer and Steph Larson pitching; and No. 4 ranked Forest Lake 7-2 with Barber, showing fatigue, still coming within one out of another shutout before giving up a two-run double. “This team is starting to play some of its best softball all year right now,” acknowledged coach Kaity Wightman. “Bats are coming alive, the defense is playing well, pitching is excellent, and they are really coming together as a team and doing all the little things that will hopefully take us really far.” The Bears hold second place in the Suburban East Conference. No. 2 ranked Stillwater is 13-1, the Bears 13-2 and Forest Lake 12-3. The Bears have

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Addie Bachmeier (with ball) and teammates Heidi Barber, Maddie Belisle and Annika Olsen were all smiles after center fielder Bachmeier made a sliding catch of a short pop fly for a third out at Irondale.

three SEC games left. “It’s very evident that this team has a mission and they want to win,” Wightman said. Barber had a sensational week, going 9-for-10 at the plate with six home runs, 12 runs-batted-in and six walks (15-

for-16 on base), while striking out 43 batters in 20 innings, allowing six hits to the Rangers. She has 10 homers, 34 RBI’s and five no-hitters for the season. Meyer went 5-for-13 with her fifth and sixth homers, eight RBI’s, and six runs. Addie Bachmeier was 5-for-13 (four

runs, three RBIs), Abby Taylor 6-for11 (three RBI’s), Larson 3-for-8 (three runs, two RBI’s), Heidi Barber 4-for-12 (four runs, three RBI’s), Annika Olsen 4-for-15 (four runs), Maddie Belisle 4-for-12 (two runs, two RBIs) and Lily Glendening 2-for-11 (four RBI’s).

BEARS SPORTS BRIEFS The Bears placed fifth in a strong 12-team field at the Detroit Lakes Invitational on Friday and Saturday, shooting 317 and 311 in winds from 40-50 mph. Stanius tied for second place with rounds of 76 and 72. O’Malley shot 81-77, Jamieson 84-78 and Will Peterson 78-88. Nasvik called it “a good teambuilding weekend” as they gear up for a strong finish. The Bears placed fourth with 329 in an SEC meet Monday. O’Malley had 77, Jamieson 77, Josh Hoover 86 and Stanius 89. The Bears hold third place of 10 teams in the conference race behind East Ridge and Stillwater. BRENNAN SCHACHTNER | CONTRIBUTED

Cam O’Malley, Bear junior, placed second individually with 72.

BOYS GOLF: Bears win White Bear Invite, have 3 of top 4 individuals In the White Bear Lake Invitational, the host had three of the top four shooters and won the 10-team event by six strokes at Oak Glen Golf Club in Stillwater. Placing second was Bear junior Camden O’Malley with 72, followed by junior Ryan Jamieson with 73 and freshman Jack Stanius with 74. The fourth score was sophomore Nolan Roed’s 82. “I think we are starting to peak and come together as a team,” coach Craig Nasvik said. “It is so critical that we stay focused, play consistent and lean on each other to be at our best.” Joe Honsa, Cretin-Derham Hall freshman, was the low shooter with two-under-par 70. The Bears totaled 301, with Suburban East leader East Ridge next at 307. Park had 313, Minnetonka 315, CretinDerham Hall 323, Woodbury 328, Wayzata 331, Irondale 333, Stillwater 334, and Duluth East 340.

GIRLS GOLF: Bears 5th at Invitational White Bear Lake girls golf hosted a nine-team invitational at Keller Golf Club and placed fifth. Top five were Roseville 356, Stillwater 360, Mahtomedi 366, Forest Lake 367, and the Bears 377. Bella Leonhart, Forest Lake freshman, shot 73 for low score. For the Bears, Gianna McLeod and Sydney Pfeil each shot 93, Kristina Pratt 95 and Lauren Schmid 96. On Thursday, McLeod, a senior, carved out a career-best 41 for third place, leading the Bears to fourth place among nine in an SEC meet at Manitou Ridge. McLeod sank a 20-foot putt on the fourth hole to start four consecutive pars. Ivory Drusch and Pratt shot 48’s and Schmid 50. The Bears placed seventh in an SEC meet at Stillwater with 188. Pratt shot 45, Schmid 47, Pfeil 47 and Drusch 49. BOYS TRACK: Bears are true-team section runner-up, led by Gilson White Bear Lake placed second behind Stillwater in the Section 4AAA true-team meet Tuesday, May 10, in Stillwater, led by Bennett Gilson, their top scorer, along with Ernie Mattson and Eli Ebbert. Team scoring: Stillwater 910, White Bear Lake 807.5, Eagan 664, Woodbury 597, Hastings

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531, East Ridge 479, Park 355 and Tartan 331. Gilson won the triple jump (438 1/4) and long jump (20-6). He placed second in high jump (6-0) and sixth in 110 hurdles (43.97). Mattson won the 1600 (4:18.10) and the 3200 (9:50.02). Luke Williams was third in both (4:23.51 and 10:00.59). Ebbert led a strong sprint performance by the Bears, placing second in 100 dash (11.05), third in the 200 (22.89) and fifth in the 400 (53.91). Jontay Vaulx was fourth in both the 100 (11.30) and 200 (23.14). Gavin Rogers was sixth, 200, (23.56); Caleb Anderson sixth, 400 (54.08), and ninth, 100 (11.54); and Tolu Oyekunle seventh, 400 (54.56). AJ Perron won 110 hurdles (15.62) while Oyekunle was third in both the 110 (15.98) and the 300 (43.49). Other leaders: Nick Svir, second, shot put (47-11/4) and fifth, discus (132-2); Vatel Henderson, second, triple jump (41-7 1/4); Tommy Cao, fifth, pole vault (10-0); Zach Pratt, sixth, shot (43-21/2); Seth Olson, seventh, long jump, (19-2 1/4) with Rogers eighth (19-11/4); and Sador Wondeson, seventh, 800 run (2:07.36); Michael Hoffman, ninth,1600 (4:39). Top relay finishes were third in the 4x800 and fifth in the 4x400.

GIRLS TRACK: Bears 2nd in Section 4AAA White Bear Lake was runnerup in the Section 4AAA trueteam meet Tuesday, May 10, in Stillwater. Team scoring was Stillwater 891, White Bear Lake 808.5, Eagan 667, Woodbury 600, Hastings 532.5, East Ridge 482, Park 358, Tartan 334. Oreolowa Olusi won shot put (38-2 3/4) and took second in discus (120-1). Keira Windish was seventh in shot put (295 1/4) and Samantha Perez eighth in discus (84-7). Katelyn Porter ran second in the 800 (1:01.51). Lys-aurele D’almeida took third in 100 dash (12.73). Other leaders: Annika Schroeder, sixth, 1600 (5:38.76), and seventh, 3200 (12:52.58); Riley Robovsky, sixth, high jump (4-8), and 10th, pole vault (8-0); Alyssa Hamlin, seventh, 200 (26.85); Grace Squires, eighth, pole vault (8-6); and Megan Ryan,10th, triple jump, (30-11 1/2). Top relay finishes for the Bears were third in both the 4x800 and 4x200. TENNIS: Bears top Park for 4th win White Bear Lake picked up a 6-1 win over Park of Cottage Grove on Thursday, improving to 4-8. Will Fleming, Derrick Thomas and Andrew Kolenich won at 1-2-3 singles, while Brock Moor/Travis Domschot, Isaac Thiessen/Colton Knutson and Martin Hennig/Grady Gallatin won doubles. Tyler McKeague lost a 3-setter at 3-singles. The Bears were nipped by Woodbury 4-3 on Tuesday, losing the singles matches while Moor/ Domschot, Theissen/Knutson and Hennig/Gallatin won in doubles. BASEBALL: Bears trip Irondale, Denfeld, snapping 7-game loss streak With their ace pitcher Derrick Smith battling a sore arm, White Bear Lake (5-10) has gotten solid efforts from other hurlers recently but struggled at the plate as their losing streak reached seven. The skid ended

over the weekend with victories over two winless teams. Jack Setterlund twirled a three-hit shutout with eight strikeouts, and went 2-for-3, leading a 7-0 win over Irondale at home. Five players had RBI’s, including Adam Beloyed with a two-run single. The Bears beat Duluth Denfeld 7-1 in Duluth as Noah Jacka threw six innings, striking out 10. Tim Boncher was 3-for-4 ( two RBI’s) and Blake Eckerle 2-for-3 (three RBI’s). The Bears lost to Park 1-0 despite Owen Mortimer and Jacka combining for a one-hitter, the run scoring on a dropped fly ball. The Bears lost to Cretin-Derham Hall 4-2, limited to two hits by Cooper Smith, who struck out 12. GIRLS LACROSSE: Bears win two of three White Bear Lake beat Simley 10-7, lost to Park 6-5, and beat Roseville Area 9-4 last week. The Bears are 6-5. Against Simley, Jaeda Jensen tallied three goals and two assists. Georgia Kodytek, Beverly Peterson and Aubrey Bolton hit two goals each and Julia Hendrickson one. Mesa McElmury made eight saves. BOYS LACROSSE: Bears scuttle Roseville, Park, then upset Minnetonka in OT White Bear Lake handed No. 6 ranked Minnetonka an 8-7 loss in overtime Saturday at home. Mario Bailey got the game-winner, his fourth goal of the game, in his first full game back since missing five with a rib injury. That was the third win in four days for the Bears (8-2), who clipped Roseville 10-8 on Wednesday and Park 15-7 on Thursday. Bear goalie Brock Ollila stopped 39 of 61 shots in three games. Devin Mueller logged five goals and four assists. Shae Raeburn picked up 40 ground balls and scored three goals. Nick Karni, Preston West and Riley Miller, Bryce Johnson also had three goals each. Miller made five assists.

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Duluth, the Zephyrs pulled out 17-8, defeated Tartan/North GIRLS GOLF: Zephyrs solid in 4-day 800 run (2:27.73); Anna Mosely, BOYS GOLF: Mahtomedi stretch; 3rd at Bear tourney unbeaten in MEC fifth, long jump (15-3); Gabby 4-3 wins over Duluth East (14-7) on 14-7, and lost to Simley on Mahtomedi placed third Mahtomedi won a pair Fox, sixth, 3200 run (12:33), and Minnetonka (7-4), winning 12-7. McKenna Cunnington among nine teams in the White of Metro East Conference and 10th, 1600 run (5:40.73); seven of eight singles matches. delivered five goals against both Bear Lake Invitational while triangulars last week. The WEEKLY AVERAGES Nkobwa Ngunu, seventh, shot CDH and Tartan/North, and SOFTBALL: Zephyrs tip SSP, HM, playing four straight days. Zephyrs had 151 at Oneka put (33-5 1/2); Jackie Ong, Evie Cegielski hit three and six MAY, 18 - 24, 2022 lose two The Zephyrs shot 366 at Keller Golf Club, beating St. Thomas eighth, triple jump (32-31/2), goals. Wed Thu Sat(14-101/4); SunAcademy Mon Tue Mahtomedi won two four Golf Course, trailing Roseville and North St. Paul. andFri 10th, long jump Highlast week, 71°bringing their BASEBALL: Mahtomedi thumps games (356) andMay Stillwater Lexie Jacob Wilson shot 35, Tony Ella Frazier, 18 (360). May 19 May 20 eighth, May 100 21 dash May 22 May 23 May 24 record to 6-11 overall Hastings, takes MEC lead McGrane, eighth-grader, had Kurn 38, Thomas Meader 38, (13.33); Breanna Elbers, Low 49° and 6-6 in 52°/ 73° 52°/72° 45°/ 63° 42°/ 54° 40°/ 62° 46°/ 65° 52°/ 69° the conference with one game Mahtomedi took over the the fourth-best score, 81. Sadie Carter Irvine 39, Daniel Gabrio eighth, 400 dash (1:03.72); Zoie %Sun 60% 5:40/shot 91, 8:40 Audrey left in the regular season. The Metro East lead in baseball Stembridge 39 and 5:35 Riley/ McGrane 40. /8:46 At 5:39 / 8:41 5:38 / 8:42 5:37 / 8:43 5:36 / 8:44 8:45 5:34 Centers, ninth, long jump (14PCP beat South 0.75”St. Paul 11-1, with Zephyrs two lopsided wins over Carlson 96, and Molly Moffitt Manitou, the Zephyrs shot 145, 11); Makayla Fischer, ninth, Domestic cats are simiSUNRISE/SUNSET lost to Tartan 4-3, beat HillHastings, 12-4 there Friday 98. In Metro East meets, the followed by Tartan 164 and 1600 run (5:40.34); Zoie Centers, lar in size the Murray 6-1, and lost to Hastings evening andto 11-2 at other home Zephyrs beat Two Rivers 196 North St. Paul 224. McGrane ninth, long jump; and Madison 11-1. Saturday. The Zephyrs are 11-1, to 201 at Oak Glen on Monday, shot 35, Wilson 36, Meader 36 Moeller, ninth, 200 dash (27.73). members of the genus toteams you by WeathermanWatson.com Hastings 10-2 and St. Thomas placedBrought fourth of six with and Kurn 38. The Zephyrs are The Zephyrs were second in the Felis, typically BOYS LACROSSE: Zephyrs rout Academy 9-2. weighing 182 Wednesday at Manitou inof conference nine-holeMarch 11, thunderstorm. in theI totaled4-0 It didn’t take4x200 much and time.4x800, In just athird few hours, 2.58” rain last Wednesday, Hastings, Duluth Freshman Felling and beat Hill-Murray 185Strong to and have won the and fourth in the 4x100. between 8.8Ethan pounds and winds4x400 also accompanied this storm, knockingmatches over several large pine trees in lone my area. It made for an Mahtomedi rattled off 20 pitched four shutout innings in 191 Thursday at Oak Glen. 18-hole match. Remaining are exciting night, only to be followed by a less exciting Thursday night as another round of weaker storms moved pounds. consecutive goals in road wins the 12-411win. Tommy Muetzel BOYS TRACK: Zephyrs 5th in 5AA Counting scores were: Juhl 46, three 9-hole and one 18-hole through. It was mainly dry, scattered showers. Fishing opener was on Saturday. Aside from gusty winds, there over Hastings 13-0 and Duluth true-team finished. Seth Nelson had three 46 and 47; McGrane 49, 45 and match. was plenty of sunshine. Temperatures thisofperiod look very comfortable as seasonable weather on tap. Natureenjoyed 7-0.isThe Zephyrs Mahtomedi placed fifth hits (two RBIs). Getting two 44; Maggie McCarty 50 and notes: Tress are exploding in green and I spotted my first goslings on White Bear Lake. balanced scoring. Eric Buttke nine teams in the Section 5AAA TENNIS: Zephyrs finish unbeaten each were Sam Garry, Jordan 46; Stembridge 51 and 48; and notched four goals; Jack Dardis in MEC for 3rd straight season true-team meet Tuesday in Hull, Quinn Walek (three RBIs) Abbey Johnson 48. After three Mahtomedi finished its Metro and Isaac Wendorff had three Forest Lake. Jonah McCormick and Kai Sather (two RBIs). duals and two full conference Frank Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake. Weathereach; dataJackson and observation Johnson, Jack East Conference schedule led the Zephyrs as he won the Nelson led the 11-2 win, meets, the Zephyrs hold place are fromteams his weather around the area. Frank can be foundfor onthe thethird internet at WeathermanWatson.com. Zell and Owen Knapp notched unbeaten, straight 100 trips hurdles (15.53) and took pitching six innings (two among seven behindstation and two each; and Erik Granec, season, with 7-0 conquests of third in 300 hurdles (41.65) and unearned runs) and going 3-forSimley and Two Rivers. Jonathan Marinac and Oskar Simley and South St. Paul. The seventh in high jump (5-8). Kole 4 with a homer, double and four Magnusson one each. Knapp Zephyrs are 15-2 overall and McKeown won the 300 hurdles RBI’s. Rapping three hits each GIRLS TRACK: Zephyrs 4th in 5AA and Marinac made three assists were Hull and Billy Arlandson true-team went 8-0 in the MEC. They also (41.25) and placed fifth in 100 apiece. In goal, Tommy Peer Mahtomedi placed fourth went unbeaten in 2019 and 2021 hurdles (16.20). Other top-ten (three RBIs) while Garry, Walek stopped four shots against among eight teams in the (with no season in 2020). The finishes were by Kyle Stevens, and Sather had two each. Hastings (2-6) and Caden Section 5AAA true-team meet lineup against Simley was Jack sixth, 400 dash (54.00); Maxwell The Zephyrs (11-3make overall) “One individual cannot possibly a also Donahue foiled 14 shots against on Tuesday in Forest Lake. Allaben, Dylan Pham, Harlan Holley, ninth, triple jump (37beat Hill-Murray last week 9-5 difference, is individual efforts, Duluth (6-3). In the Metro East, alone. Kaili Malvey was high scorer Molitor and Zach Burge in 113/4); Charlie Kramer, ninth, withItMuetzel throwing 4 2/3 St. Thomas Academy is 4-0, the for the Zephyrs, placing second singles, and Sam Rathmanner/ discus (119-0); and Jonathan innings (one run) for the collectively, that makes a noticeable win. in triple jump (35-0), fifth in Harvey, 10th, 100 dash (11.48). In Brandon Pham, Charlie Diebel/ Zephyrs 3-1 and Hastings 3-1, Garry and Nelson homered the difference each with one game left. difference—all 100 hurdles (17.13), and seventh Stefan Hammerschmidt and relays, Mahtomedi was fifth in and Ethan Loss had three hits. in 300 hurdles (51.64). Two Aidan Wald/Brennan Eitel in the 4x800, 4x400 and and 4x100, a non-conference inThey lost the world!” sprinters placed second: Olivia doubles. The lineup against SSP GIRLS LACROSSE: Mahtomedi has sixth in the 4x200. game to Edina 8-1. 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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Front Line Security 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 4707 Highway 61 N #1072 White Bear Lake MN 55110 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Front Line Security Solutions LLC 4707 Highway 61 N #1072 White Bear Lake MN 55110 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: April 25, 2022 Signed: William Smith Published two times in the White Bear Press on May 11 and 18, 2022.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE

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

CITY OF MAHTOMEDI

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that on June 1, 2022, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Road, the Mahtomedi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to solicit public response to a request from Applicant, Hearth Development, on behalf of property owner Mahmood Family Properties, for several variance requests at 10 Old Wildwood Rd. The purpose of the requests is to facilitate construction of a 39-unit apartment development. The variances have been requested for a reduction to several setback requirements and an increase over allowable principal structure height. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the proposed request to the City Council, for their meeting to be held on June 7, 2022, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Those persons having an interest in said meetings are encouraged to attend. If you have questions about this notice or if you would like further information regarding the project described above, please contact Hannah Rybak, Mahtomedi City Planner, at 612-269-3684. Written comments may be submitted to City Hall, or via email at hrybak@wsbeng.com. Scott Neilson, City Administrator Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 18, 2022.

CITY OF MAHTOMEDI, MINNESOTA

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL FOR APPROVAL OF CONDUIT HOUSING REVENUE OBLIGATIONS FOR A MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council (the “City Council”) of the City of Mahtomedi, Minnesota (the “City”) will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at or after 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, located at 600 Stillwater Road in the City, to conduct a public hearing on (i) a proposal by St. Louis Park AH I, LLLP, a Minnesota limited liability limited partnership and an affiliate of Real Estate Equities, Inc. (the “Borrower”), that the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota (the “Issuer”) issue one or more series of taxable or tax-exempt conduit housing revenue obligations (the “Notes”) and using, in part, recycled bonding authority to finance the Project described below pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 462C and 474A, as amended; and (ii) a cooperative agreement between the Issuer and the City pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 471.59 and 471.656, as amended. Proceeds of the Notes using, in part, recycled bonding authority, are proposed to be loaned by the Issuer to the Borrower for the purposes of providing financing for all or a portion of (i) the costs of the acquisition, construction, and equipping of an approximately 114-unit multifamily rental housing facility and facilities functionally related and subordinate thereto to be located at 3801 Wooddale Avenue South, St. Louis Park, Minnesota (the “Project”) for occupancy by individuals and families of low and moderate income; (ii) any required reserve funds; (iii) capitalized interest during the construction of the Project; and (iv) costs of issuing the Notes. The Project will be owned by the Borrower. The estimated maximum aggregate principal amount of Notes to be issued by the Issuer to finance the Project will not exceed $27,990,550 using, in part, recycled bonding authority in an amount not to exceed $10,500,000. The Notes, if and when issued, will be special, limited revenue obligations of the Issuer payable solely from the revenues expressly pledged to the payment thereof, and will not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance upon any property of the City, except the Project and the revenues to be derived from the Project. The Notes will not be a charge against the general credit or taxing

powers of the City and will not constitute a general or moral obligation of the City, but will be payable from sums to be paid by the Borrower pursuant to a revenue agreement for the Project. A copy of the Issuer’s housing program for the Project will be on file at City Hall, 600 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi, Minnesota 55115, Monday through Friday until the date of the public hearing. At the time and place fixed for the public hearing, the City Council will give all persons who appear or submit comments in writing to the City Council prior to the hearing, an opportunity to express their views with respect to the proposal. In addition, interested persons may file written comments respecting the proposal with the City to the attention of the City Clerk at or prior to said public hearing. Dated: May 18, 2022 Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 18, 2022.

CITY OF PINE SPRINGS

PUBLIC HEARING Notice posted May 9, 2022 by The City of Pine Springs, Minnesota The City of Pine Springs will hold a public hearing 7:30 PM Tuesday, July 5th, 2022 at Mahtomedi Public Works Department, 1250 Lincolntown Ave. Mahtomedi to consider an amendment to Ordinance 28 – Parking Control Zone Schedule. Under consideration will be: Ordinance 29 - An Ordinance Amending the City of Pine Springs Zoning Code To Revise Off Street Parking Regulations The proposed ordinance can be viewed and downloaded on the City website (cityofpinesprings.org) or obtained by calling the City at 651/777-5720. Further information can be obtained by calling the City 651/770-5720. This notice posted May 9, 2022 on the City Website, the City Information Board, and published in the White Bear Press. Randilynn Christensen - Mayor - City of Pine Springs Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 18, 2022.

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP

PUBLIC NOTICE The following EAW has a comment deadline of June 16, 2022 Project Title: Polar Industrial – White Bear Township, MN White Bear Township is accepting public comments until June 16 on an environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) that was prepared for the Polar Industrial project. The project is proposed on approximately 51 acres of land in the southwest portion of White Bear Township, Ramsey County. The project area is west of Interstate 35E and the Tamarack Nature Center and southeast of the intersection of Centerville Road and County Road H2 East. The project will include three new commercial office and warehouse buildings, and parking lots. Site development will include installation of municipal utilities, mass grading and stormwater management practices. A copy of the EAW is available online for free download at https://tinyurl.com/EAWPolarIndustrialWBTJune9 A copy of the EAW is also available for public review at the White Bear Township Administration Office located at 1281 Hammond Rd, White Bear Township, MN 55110. The EAW will be published in the May 17, EQB Monitor. Public comments on the EAW will be accepted during the 30-day public review period from May 17 to June 16. Comments may be submitted in writing to the attention of Evan Monson, White Bear Township Planner, 444 Cedar Street, Suite 1500, St. Paul, MN 55101. E-mail comments may also be sent to evan.monson@tkda. com with “Polar Industrial EAW” in the subject line. If submitting comments, please include your name and email address or mailing address. Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 18, 2022.

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

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

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

MINUTES APRIL 11, 2022 Abbreviated Minutes-complete information available from the Superintendent’s office or online at www.isd624.org. A meeting of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Monday, April 11, 2022 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: Ellison, Newmaster, Streiff Oji, Thompson, Arcand. Absent: Daniels, Beloyed. Ex-Officio: Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak. 3) Pledge of Allegiance. 4) Newmaster moved and Arcand seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 5) Thompson moved and Streiff Oji seconded to approve the consent agenda consisting of: a) Minutes for regular Board meeting on March 14, 2022, and March 28, 2022; 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; and f0 Resolution regarding personnel items. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. PUBLIC FORUM - Rebekah Bradfield. INFORMATION ITEMS 1) Student Recognition - Participants in the Girls’ State Basketball Tournament Class 4AAA, Boys’ State Wrestling Tournament participants, and Scholastic Art Award winners were recognized and congratulated by Dr. Kazmierczak. 2) Superintendent’s Report - Bemnet Tessema, Student Liaison, spoke about Girls Softball and Boys Baseball games, Prom Tickets sales, the High School Food Drive, and Senior T-shirts sales. Dr. Kazmierczak spoke about the 2021 Graduation rate, April recognitions, 2022 Minnesota Teacher of the Year finalist Kendall Gonzalez, and Kindergarten Enrollment. He finished by speaking about the Middle School Superintendent’s Student Advisory tour of the North Campus construction site, the Middle School Musical, and Coffee with Dr. K. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1) First Reading of School Board Policies; a) Policy 414, Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse; b) Policy 415, Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults; c) Policy 427, Workload Limits for Certain Special Education Teachers; d) Policy 508, Extended School Year for Certain Students With Individualized Education Programs; e) Policy 534, Unpaid Meal Charges; f) Policy 707, Transportation of Public Students; g) Policy 710, Extracurricular Transportation; h) Policy 711, Video Recording on School Buses; and i) Policy 712, Video Surveillance Other Than on Buses. The policies listed above will be on the May 9, 2022 or subsequent agenda for a second reading. OPERATIONAL ITEMS 1) Streiff Oji moved and Newmaster seconded to approve the action on Bids for ALC Phase 2 in the amount of $351,632. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 2) Thompson moved and Newmaster seconded to approve the action on the Tentative Agreement 2021-23 FY with White Bear Lake School Nutrition Association. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 3) Arcand moved and Streiff Oji seconded to approve the action on Resolution for Withdrawal from Equity Alliance MN. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 4) Thompson moved and Arcand seconded to approve the action on School Board Policies, a) Policy 404, Employment Background Checks; b) Policy 405, Veterans Preference; c) Policy 406, Public and Private Personnel Data; d) Policy 410, Family and Medical Leave Act and District Leaves of Absence Policy; e) Policy 501, School Weapons Policy; f) Policy 507, Corporal Punishment; g) Policy 526 Hazing Prohibition; h) Policy 531, The Pledge of Allegiance; i) Policy 706, Acceptance of Gifts; and j) Policy 720, Vending Machines. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. BOARD FORUM ADJOURNMENT - Arcand moved and Streiff Oji seconded to adjourn the meeting at 5:55 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. Submitted by: Angela Thompson, clerk. Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 18, 2022.

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

MINUTES APRIL 25, 2022 Abbreviated Minutes-complete information available from the Superintendent’s office or online at www.isd624.org. A work session of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Monday, April 25, 2022 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: Arcand, Beloyed, Daniels, Ellison, Newmaster, Streiff Oji. Absent: Thompson. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1) Nutrition Services Update - Bridget Lehn, Director of Nutrition Services, and Tim Wald, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations gave an update on Nutrition Services. 2) Preliminary Discussion Regarding Cooperative Girls Hockey Program - Brian Peloquin, Director of Student Activities, and Matt St. Martin, Assistant Director of Student Activities led a discussion about a potential partnership between White Bear Lake Area Schools and Mahtomedi Public Schools for girls hockey. 3) Technology Update - Steve Asper, Director of Technology and Innovation provided an update on recent cyber protection precautions, an overview of the new Student Information System (SIS) transition, summer plans for the department, and Emergency Connectivity Funding from the FCC. 4) Summer Learning Programs Update - Tim Maurer, Director of Community Services and Recreation, Darcy Rodriguez, Coordinator of Early Childhood, Nicole Oswald, Coordinator of Out of School Time Programs, and Miles Webb, Educational Equity Specialist provided an update on Summer Learning Programs being offered and operated through Community Services & Recreation. 5) School Board Member Elections - Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak, Superintendent and Tim Maurer, Director of Community Services and Recreation led a discussion about making the change from odd year to even year school board elections. OPERATIONAL ITEMS 1) Streiff Oji moved and Daniels seconded to approve the action on the termination of the East Metro Integration District 6067 (dba “Equity Alliance MN”) Joint Powers Agreement. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 2) Arcand moved and Beloyed seconded to approve the adoption of Resolution to Amend the Joint Powers Agreement Governing the East Metro Integration District 6067 (dba “Equity Alliance MN”). Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT - Arcand moved and Daniels seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. Submitted by: Marge Newmaster, acting clerk. Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 18, 2022.

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