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Fourth of July will be celebrated this Sunday. The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. A fireworks show is planned in White Bear Lake on July 4 at 10 p.m., near West Park/ Memorial Beach. Music and festivities begin at 8 p.m. See additional 4th of July events on page 9.

Paul and Suzanne Hanifl of North Oaks hope to make their mark on Minnesota’s thoroughbred racing industry. The couple, who left the Chicago area a few years ago to be closer to their three children and grandchildren, made a deliberate decision to advance horse racing in Minnesota after relocating their small breeding operation to St. Michael. A half-dozen thoroughbred mares call Suzanne Stables home, and the Hanifls spare no expense finding the best stallions to service them. “Horses are a big part of our life,” Suzanne said. “We want to help the state’s racing community by running quality horses at Canterbury (the racetrack in Shakopee).” Last month, the Hanifls welcomed their latest baby, a muscular bay colt with a very famous dad: Triple Crown winner Justify. The exuberant youngster was featured in a June 2 piece by a SEE JUSTIFY, PAGE 13

City manager gives notice In her letter of resignation, which was formally accepted by the mayor, Hiniker stated that she carried with her "the warmest and most sincere gratitude" for the opportunity to serve the mayor and council, as well as her hometown community. Hiniker promised to facilitate a smooth transition, noting "there is

still a lot of work to do" in her final six months. The city manager said she had shared her plans with the mayor in January. Council members learned of it at a June 15 work session. In an email to the Economic Development Corporation (EDC), Hiniker explained that she wanted to "carve out more time" for her husband,

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Bill Short, White Bear Township's longtime clerk, who retired three years ago, and to visit her children scattered around the country. "I've had the great fortune to serve as city manager for my hometown, work for a very supportive and collegial SEE RETIREMENT, PAGE 13

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WHITE BEAR LAKE — City Manager Ellen Hiniker publicly announced she is retiring at end of year and endorsed an executive search firm to find her replacement. "It's hard for me to say out loud," Hiniker told City Council June 22 when sharing her "difficult decision" to resign.

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NAME IN THE NEWS Local author releases 2nd novel Paul Dean Moore, a seasonal resident of White Bear Lake, released his second novel, “US 98: Fort Meade Dreams.” The fictional story follows the families who live in a Florida mansion built by Colonel Joshua Stone following the conclusion of the American Civil War, and the unusual dreams they experience. Moore is a retired officer of The Salvation Army who enjoys storytelling. This book follows his first novel, “US 98: Tales of Carrabelle.” Both books are available at Lake Country Booksellers in White Bear Lake.

State and, posthumously, Katherine Johnson, groundbreaking NASA mathematician. The virtual gala celebrated individuals and organizations whose work reflects the values and spirit of those who served our country during the WWII years. The presentation included a recording of an interview with Bayuk, who moved to White Bear Lake with late husband Ed in 1955.

The late Rose Bayuk was honored posthumously June 18 at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans with an American Spirit Silver Service Medallion Award. Lt. Bayuk was a transatlantic Army nurse during the war who died earlier this year at age 105. Also among the 12 people honored with a 2021 American Spirit Award: Henry Kissinger, former Secretary of

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The Robinson was 1 of 3 A-boats to race last week.

Week 3 A-boat race results Only three A-boats raced last week due to high winds and an upcoming regatta. Winner of both Race 1 and 2 was W7 — aka Gryphon — skippered by Steve Johnson. An A-boat from Lake Calhoun skippered by Tom Austin, C1 or Firebolt, took second in Race 1 and third in Race 2, swapping places with The Robinson, W2, skippered by Geoff Woodberry. Two boats did not race, Euphoria and Snitch, as they were preparing for the A-Scow National Championship Regatta in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, last weekend. Gene Altstatt, owner of The Robinson (W2) and provider of the weekly race results, reported that one scow, W88, skippered by Larry Pardee, tipped before race start. "Someone in the chain didn't do what they were supposed to do," said Altstatt as a reminder of how tricky the boats can be to sail. Debra Neutkens

Book a history cruise around lake Board the Admiral for some historical tours this summer. The White Bear Lake Area Historical Society plans several excursions narrated live from 6:30 to 9 p.m. aboard the 63-foot cruiser. Hear stories about the resort era, yacht club, Wildwood Amusement Park, boat works and gangster ties to the area. Tours are planned Aug. 3 and Aug. 31. Tickets are $35 per person for the general public and $30 for members. Event proceeds benefit the historical society. To purchase, visit whitebearhistory.square.site/events Boarding begins at 6 p.m. Cash bar available.

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y name is Caden Christiansen and I am a summer intern at Press Publications. I graduated from Henry Sibley High School, now Two Rivers High School, in 2019 and just fi nished my sophomore year at Bethel University where I am currently majoring in finance with a journalism minor. At Bethel I am a middle infielder on the baseball team and the sports editor for the school newspaper The Clarion. I was born in White Bear township and my family and I lived there until I was 5 years old before moving to south Maplewood. As a little kid I was frequently standing in line at Cup N’ Cone and loved going to MarketCaden’s fest with my parents. Now as an almost 20 year old, I Corner have since moved away from my parents brand new house Caden built in Newport, Minnesota Christiansen and living with six of my Bethel teammates in Arden Hills. This summer I have spent my time loving my internship at Press Publications, working for an asphalt company in Edina, umping youth baseball games, playing amatuer baseball in the Park National League, and learning to grocery shop for under $100. My internship at Press Publications is unfortunately only eight weeks long and I am working around 15 hours a week. In the three short weeks I have been here, I can’t express enough how much I enjoy it. I am only in the office Mondays and Tuesdays, and although my other jobs put food on the table and gas in my car, I wish I was able to be in the office reporting and writing all week. Everyone in the office has been extremely welcoming and friendly ever since I have started and I really appreciate being given this opportunity to learn, grow and improve my writing ability. One of the things I love about journalism is getting to learn about new and interesting people and hear their stories and that is something I am really excited to continue doing the rest of the summer. I have always loved to write and to this day would take writing a 15-page paper over a test any day. But as I enter my junior year of college with no idea what I want my future career path to look like, I am reminded of my Friendly Hills Middle School ‘Book of Me’ assignment. At my high school graduation party in the summer of 2019, my mom showed me a page from the scrapbook I made in my sixth grade English class titled “Who Will I Be?” Sixth grade Caden wrote about playing college baseball and becoming a sports writer for ESPN, traveling the country watching games and reporting on them. Seeing that in writing has helped me remain open minded about the future and stay open to new opportunities. It reminds me to truly take advantage of my internship this summer and is something that will motivate me to dive into any future opportunities that present themselves. As I write for The Clarion and now for the Press Publications, every small business story, author Q&A, or town hall meeting is a way of keeping that sixthgrade dream alive, and I can’t wait to see where it all takes me. Caden Christiansen is the editorial intern at Press Publications.

Delivering direct support for Minnesotans in our community

s legislators complete our work on the state budget, I want to highlight some items that will have a direct impact on people in our community. I also want to thank community members who had conversations with me and shared their stories, ideas, and feedback. Your input inspired and guided me throughout the year. After an incredibly challenging year, Minnesota’s economy is starting to turn the corner. I worked hard Legislator to ensure the budget supports Lingo Minnesotans Ami Wazlawik as we recover from COVID-19. Legislators came together to pass a series of bipartisan bills to protect the economic security of workers, small businesses and others impacted by the pandemic. This included significant tax cuts and aid for businesses that received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, workers who received unemployment benefits and small businesses. This assistance will help working families and businesses build back better and thrive once COVID-19 is behind us. Families in our community and across the state have struggled to find affordable child care, and

Loan Borrower Bill of Rights. It requires student loan servicers to obtain licenses and prohibits things like misrepresentation and deceptive marketing, providing inaccurate information, and misapplying loan payments. Students deserve to pursue higher education without experiencing predatory lending practices, and this bill will help. Like many people, I visited parks, trails and recreation areas frequently over the past year. When Senate Republicans threated to shut down state parks and cut important funding for our environment and natural resources, I protected these priorities. I helped ﬁnd a bipartisan compromise to avoid a shut down and make sure that Minnesota’s water, air, land and wildlife are protected. As a result, Minnesotans will be able to enjoy the outdoors this summer and for many years to come. Working with Minnesotans on issues they care about is one of my favorite parts of serving as your representative. If you have any concerns or ideas for the future, please feel free to reach out. You can contact me at rep.ami. wazlawik@house.mn or 651- 2963018. I look forward to hearing from you! Ami Wazlawik represents District 38B in the Minnesota House of Representatives. She can be reached at 651-296-3018 or rep.ami. wazlawik@house.mn.

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as a child care worker myself, I have seen the impact on families ﬁ rsthand. This year, I fought to expand access to child care in our community and communities across the state. With my help, legislators made historic investments in child care and secured critical support for providers. These investments will help ensure parents can work, businesses can hire and communities can thrive. Most importantly, they will ensure young Minnesotans get a great start in life, no matter where they live. Community members have also expressed concerns about catalytic converter theft, which is currently at a record-high. I am happy to report that we took several steps to address this issue. We created new tools for law enforcement, scrap metal dealers and vehicle owners, such as adding identiﬁcation numbers and unique markers to deter theft. We also established a pilot program to identify the vehicles that are most likely to be targeted. These proactive measures will make it harder to sell stolen parts and help keep Minnesotans’ cars intact. Student loan debt and the cost of higher education have also come up in conversations with constituents. Unfortunately, Minnesota ranks as one of the 10 worst states for student debt. To protect students and their families from predatory loan servicers, we passed a Student

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Thoughts on Rush Line I just watched the BRT Rushline video on the Ramsey County website. I have used the A-Line, the Green Line, and the Blue Line to access shopping malls, sporting events and the State Fair. This is my experience with existing mass transit: While the A-line was typically clean and comfortable, the light rail trains were uncomfortable and filthy with trash and human bodily fluids. All of the stations along the various light rail routes were also filthy. The station heat lamps, lighting and elevators were often nonfunctional due to recurring vandalism. Men would openly urinate on the light rail platforms and harass customers waiting for the next train. Crime around the stations, including theft and assault, was rampant, causing businesses in downtown

St. Paul to relocate to the suburbs. Lastly, the light rail and its infrastructure was obsolete from day one, as it offers no route flexibility if there is a snowstorm or an accident along the track. Based on my experience while riding mass transit, here are my thoughts about the BRT: • Rush Line Bus Rapid Transit: With an end destination of White Bear, which is a quaint, historic and quiet town, why would you name the proposed bus service “rush line?” Clearly, there is a disconnect between those pushing for rapid transit and the citizens who choose to live in a peaceful, hamletlike setting. • Staffing: There was and will continue to be a shortage of bus drivers. How will you staff the BRT? Who has the skills to maintain the BRT?

• Safety: Light rail and A-line stations are a hangout for criminals. How will BRT stations be any different? • Obsolescence: Driverless buses are the future. The proposed buses for the BRT are already obsolete. • Ongoing maintenance: How will the county afford the ongoing maintenance for the BRT when it currently cannot afford to clean and maintain existing light rail trains and stations? • Route: Maplewood Mall is along the route. The mall owners have filed for bankruptcy. Part of the BRT planned route may become a bus to nowhere. • Development: The BRT video states that the rush line “should spur investment and development.” What is the alternate plan if the Rush Line does not “spur” development? Sandra Bestland Vadnais Heights

Learn more about internal bias Thank you to Ellen Fahey for distinguishing between equity and equality (June 23 letter to editor). A number of resources try to clarify the terms and help us explore nuances of racism within ourselves and the community. A recent forum sponsored by Many Faces of White Bear Lake Area (manyfaceswblarea. org/) was another effort to help shed light on deeply embedded biases. Try reading “White Fragility” by Robin DeAngelo or “Stamped from the Beginning” by Ibram X. Kendi to begin to raise awareness of our own internal biases. Many people in the last year have struggled with the question, ‘what can we do?’ Changing the system is accomplished by many small actions we can take. Check out discussions being offered by St. John in the Wilderness and Many

Faces of White Bear Lake to learn about specific actions and commitments we can begin to implement to make our community welcoming to all. Sonja Irlbeck White Bear Lake

Road markers dangerous The road markers on Highway 96 are a mistake. Another example of big government trying to solve every little problem. The driving lanes are narrow enough already. Trying to avoid the road markers and stay in your lane will prove to be a disaster. Mark my words, there will be a head-on collision eventually. Jeff Palumbo Grant

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WHITE BEAR LAKE — City Council considered the following at its June 22 meeting: • Agreed to vacate Miller Avenue between Second and Third Street. The vacation is necessary for the public safety building expansion. A secure, attached indoor parking garage will be constructed, as well as a fire apparatus bay. The street will close immediately to all public traffic. No one spoke during a public hearing. Public Works Director Paul Kauppi told council that even if the project did not go forward, staff would still recommend closing Miller to thru traffic to create a safer environment for officers and fire staff. • Heard presentation by Kari Collins, Ramsey County community development director.

Collins talked about the challenge of finding affordable housing for many county residents who live in poverty, a challenge that is expected to grow. As a result, starting in 2022, Ramsey County plans a property tax levy to address the housing crisis. The approximate $11.6 million raised in the levy will be split 50-50 between the city of St. Paul and the remaining 14 or 15 county municipalities. Ramsey is the only Twin Cities metro county that does not actively levy for affordable housing. The proposed levy would increase annual taxes on a median value residential property by about $45. To learn more, go to ramseycounty.us/HRA. • Approved Fire Chief Greg Peterson's role on a statewide all-hazard incident management team. The team includes

emergency management professionals who work collectively to train for and help mitigate large incidents, including natural and manmade disasters. City Manager Ellen Hiniker said the chief's involvement offers great value to the city. "Having him part of this is a bonus for us," she noted. • Gave staff permission to apply for a local share of federal funding for coronavirus relief. Hiniker said staff will work with council to make sure funds are used appropriately. The city expects the first half of the fund, about $2.7 million, to arrive within the month. • Heard from Kauppi that the ribbon-cutting to celebrate the gazebo restoration is still scheduled for July 10. Debra Neutkens

Building a better community—conversation series asks the hard questions about race BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER

It’s not about tearing down a community for its failures—it’s about building a better one, in the words of one White Bear Lake resident. More than 50 people sat in a circle in the Armory last week, listening as White Bear Lake residents shared some of their most painful personal brushes with racism in the community. Speakers expressed their frustrations and fears, including being subtly excluded at gatherings, dreading school and fearing for the lives of their children playing in the park. Listening to and learning from these personal stories was the object of the first in a series of four community conversations on race, hosted by Many Faces in partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center. Many Faces is a collaboration of White Bear Lakearea organizations that aim to build a welcoming and equitable community for all residents. Partners within the group include the city of White Bear Lake, White Bear Lake Area Schools and the White Bear Center for the Arts, among others. Minnesota has a long history of racial inequity, but it’s been especially fraught with racial violence in the last year, said Tim Maurer, director of community services and recreation for White Bear Lake Area Schools, and one of the event organizers. After the killing of George Floyd in May 2020, many

people felt called to action and wanted to learn more about how to get involved in anti-racism. “There are so many people out there who have so many questions and don’t know where to start,” Maurer said. “They don’t know if they’re asking the right questions. We want to be the organization that they can come to and feel like it’s a safe space to ask those questions, and what opportunities are out there for their personal growth and next steps.” Many people of color have voiced their frustration with the short-lived support from the white majority. Recent polls have shown that support for social justice organizations such as Black Lives Matter have dropped among white people since last summer, highlighting the importance of continued education about racism. Attendees of the conversation agree to listen respectfully with an open mind, putting away their smartphones and respecting the privacy of those who choose to share their stories. Event organizers explained that some community members might be reluctant to engage in conversations about race because many people were raised not to acknowledge it. “My generation, when we were going through school, were taught with a colorblind curriculum,” said Tracy Shimek, housing and economic development coordinator for the city of White Bear Lake. “We were taught not to consider race and that we were all equal. While I think the intent of that education was good and came from a

good place, it excused the fact that people have different lived experiences based on various aspects of their identity, and race is one of those aspects that greatly impacts the experiences that people have.” The event organizers hope the series will give people an outlet to discuss their experiences and questions about race, and create a more connected and supportive community for people of all skin colors. The city of White Bear Lake recently launched a Welcoming and Inclusive Community Task Force, whose members will attend the community conversations and who will also listen to feedback about racial equity in small group and one-on-one settings. Chris Streiff Oji, a member of the task force, was in attendance at the June 24 meeting. “When we hear the stories, we know that we need change,” she said. “The more people we can bring into this room to hear and listen to these stories, we know they’ll take these stories back into the community and that’s going to create change.” Those interested in sharing their experiences and feedback with the task force are now able to sign up for small group and one-on-one conversations and fill out a community survey at whitebearlake.org under the “Community Engagement” tab. The next community conversation, titled “Learn & Lead,” is scheduled for July 29 at Vadnais Heights Commons. Learn more about the conversation series or register to attend at manyfaceswblarea.org.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • Burglary of a residence in the 3200 block of Midland Avenue was reported June 17. • Trespassing was reported in the 2400 block of Orchard Lane June 17. • Theft estimated at $1,000 was reported in the 1800 block of Elm Street June 17. • A bicycle was stolen in the 3500 block of Century Avenue June 17. • A Roseville man was arrested for intent to escape motor vehicle tax following a traffic stop near Highway 61 and County Road E. • Juveniles were advised to go back to their apartment following a complaint of fireworks in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road June 17. • Burglary and vehicle theft were reported in the 2000 block of County Road E June 17. • An Oakdale woman fled officers in a vehicle on White Bear Avenue and was later taken into custody by North St. Paul police June 18. • A St. Paul man was arrested on a felony warrant for

motor vehicle theft in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue June 18. • An Ely woman and a Hibbing man were arrested for narcotics in the 4500 block of Centerville Road June 18. • Outgoing mail was stolen from a curbside mailbox in the 3800 block of Keri Ann Lane June 18. • Officers responded to a disorderly dispute at a residence in the 4900 block of Division Avenue June 18. • A trespassing complaint was reported in the 4700 block of Centerville Road June 18. • A man with a felony warrant in the 3600 • block of Kenny Lane turned himself in June 18. • A bike was stolen at a business in the 2100 8 block of Fourth Street June 18. • Theft was reported in the 3500 block of • White Bear Avenue June 18. • A South St. Paul man fled officers in the 4400 block of Centerville Road June 18 and was later taken into custody. • A noise complaint was reported in the 1800 block of Birch Street June 18. • Disorderly conduct was

reported in the1700 block of Fifth Street June 19. • A Maplewood man was arrested for third-degree DWI in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue June 19. • A Vadnais Heights man was arrested for fourth-degree DWI following a traffic stop on White Bear Avenue June 19. • Officers mediated a disorderly situation in the 4900 block of Division Avenue June 19. • Officers responded to a noise complaint in the area of Cedar Avenue and Oak Terrace June 19. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested for gross misdemeanor DWI near the corner of Hazel Street and South Shore Blvd June 19. • Dogs off leashes were reported at Lake Avenue and Seventh Street June 19. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested for domestic assault in the 3100 block of Glen Oaks Avenue June 19. • A verbal dispute was reported in the 4300 block of Lake Avenue June 19. • A White Bear Lake man was arrested for domestic assault by strangulation and on a

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

Grant • A person driving a “dually” was reported May 28 in the area of Jody Avenue N. and Jody Avenue Court N. for going through trash cans in the area and possibly dumping landscaping debris and trash in several of the cans. • A westbound motorist in the 10000 block of 75th Street N. was verbally warned May 28 for having only one working headlight and was issued a “Lights On” voucher for the headlight. • A sister reported her sister for being on their father's property in the 10000 block of 83rd Street at 5:00 a.m. May 30 as part of an ongoing dispute about their late father's property. Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies advised the complainant that unless her sister was threatening her, stealing or damaging things, she had every right to be on their father's property. If the complainant wanted to keep her sister off the property, she would have to take out an order for protection against her sister, deputies said. • An unidentified motorist was cited June 1 on Jamaca Avenue N. and Dellwood Road N. for expired registration. • An unknown person was arrested on a warrant June 2 in the 9000 block of 83rd Street N. • A suspicious male reported for walking along Highway 96 at Jamaca Avenue N. at 2:23 a.m. June 3 turned out to be just a man walking from Minneapolis to a church in Stillwater. Deputies gave him a lift to Stillwater. • A motorist was cited June 3 in the 8000 block of 75th Street N. for speeding.

Mahtomedi • A driver was cited May 25 on Hilton Trail N. and 70th Street N. for driving after revocation and possessing marijuana in a motor vehicle, following a traffic stop for expired registration and an obstructed plate. • An unidentified male was arrested on a warrant at 10:42 p.m. May 25 on

felony-level, second-degree assault warrant following an altercation with a woman in the 2700 block of Cedar Avenue June 20. • Several citizens reported hearing gunshots in the area of Bellaire Avenue and Elm Drive June 20, but the source was not found. • Telephone harassment was reported in the 1800 block of County Road E June 20. • Vehicle tampering was reported overnight June 20 in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road. • Shots were fired in the 3500 block of Century Avenue June 20; the investigation is ongoing. • Officers responded to a domestic situation in the 3600 block of Oak Terrace June 20. • A Stillwater woman was arrested on two warrants in the 1700 block of Birch Lake Avenue June 20. • A 911 hang-up yielded a verbal domestic situation in the 4000 block of Cranbrook Drive June 20. • A counterfeit bill was used to purchase lottery tickets and pizza in the 3100 block of Century Avenue June 21.

• Theft of cash totaling $1,300 was reported in the1600 block of Ninth Street June 21. • A vehicle was stolen in the 1500 block of County Road E in Gem Lake June 21. • A dog bite was reported in the 3500 block of Hilltop Lane June 21. • A Hugo woman was arrested for DWI in the 4000 block of Highway 61 June 21. • A noise disturbance was reported in the 1800 block of Birch Street June 22. • Fireworks were reported in the 2200 block of County Road E June 22. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 3700 block of Kenny Lane June 22. • A welfare check led to the arrest of a Staples woman for obstruction in the area of White Bear Avenue and County Road E June 23. • Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 2500 block of Mayfair Avenue June 23. • Ongoing harassment was reported in the 3400 block of Willow Avenue June 23. • A business in the 4600 block of White Bear Parkway reported theft June 23.

RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S REPORTS Stillwater Road after the complainant alerted deputies that a person with warrants was at the address. After a brief foot chase, the subject was taken into custody. • Staff at the Holiday gas station 8 on Stillwater Road reported a shoplifting incident May 27 and said the party was subsequently trespassed from the premises. • A driver was cited for possessing marijuana in a motor vehicle May 30 on Century Avenue and Long Lake Road. • An unknown person was arrested for assault May 30 at a treatment facility on Quail Street. • An air compressor was reported stolen from Warner Avenue S. over the weekend of May 28-31. • Two persons were arrested for narcotics at 12:17 a.m. June 1 on Century Avenue and Long Lake Road.

Pine Springs • A Wisconsin motorist was cited at 7:26 p.m. May 28 on Highway 36 for speeding 73 mph in a 55 mph zone by deputies, who clocked him on radar at 495 feet. Three other motorists were cited for speeding at that location within half an hour. • A westbound motorist on Highway 36 at the southbound ramp to I-694 was cited May 30 for speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone by stationary deputies, who clocked him on radar at 619 feet. Three other drivers were cited that day for speeding at that location. ª A motorist was arrested for DWI at 2:00 a.m. June 2 on Hilton Trail and 64th Street N. and his vehicle was forfeited. • A Minnesota motorist was cited June 3 on eastbound Highway 36 at the Hilton Trail ramp for speeding 68 mph in a 55 mph zone by stationary squads, who clocked him on radar at 366 feet. Fifteen other motorists were cited for speeding at that same location that afternoon between 2:12 p.m. and 7:21 p.m.

Willernie • A purse was reported stolen May 31 from the 800 block of Stillwater Road.

The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township:

Vadnais Heights • A resident in the 3900 block of Elmwood Street on June 13 reported finding a bag suspected of containing a controlled substance in her driveway. Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies took custody of the bag to be sent to the laboratory for analysis. • A store in the 1100 block of County Road E reported suspicious activity on an offered credit card June 14 after a customer bought $16 of food with a card that wasn't in his name. Investigators talked to the credit card owner, who had given permission to the customer to use the card. • A St. Francis man reported his vehicle stolen June 15 after he tried to sell it on Facebook Marketplace and met a potential buyer in a store parking lot in the 800 block of County Road E. After the two of them returned from a test drive, the would-be buyer drove off with the vehicle as the seller was getting out of it. The vehicle's identification number has been entered into the National Crime Information Center database. • A White Bear Lake man, 42, was cited at midnight June 16 at the Walmart in the 800 block of County Road E for shoplifting $120 worth of merchandise, after he was detained by store loss prevention personnel. • Deputies recovered a bag of abandoned property June 16 in the area of Labore Road and County Road E. Miscellaneous items that used to be inside the bag included tools, car parts and clothes that were thrown about the side of the road. The items were placed into property for safekeeping. • A Lino Lakes man reported the catalytic converter stolen from his Mitsubishi Outlander sometime during the day June 16 while it was parked in the 400 block of Oak Creek Court. • An unknown female was reported for shoplifting from the Walmart June 16

after she was seen concealing items and bypassing points of purchase. The woman then pushed past loss prevention personnel and escaped in a vehicle. A Keep Our Kops Safe (KOPS) alert was issued for the getaway vehicle. • A Clear Lake man, 36, was banned at 9:38 p.m. June 16 from Jimmy's Food and Drink in the 1100 block of County Road E for disorderly conduct after he got into a verbal argument that turned physical with another male in front of the pulltab booth. • The front tire of a vehicle parked in a lot in the 800 block of County Road D was reported slashed overnight June 16-17. • A Wyoming woman, 37, was arrested for DWI June 17 at Snail Lake Regional Park at Hwy 96 and McMenemy Street after she was reported for driving her vehicle on the walking path. The driver failed the field sobriety test with a blood alcohol content of 0.33. She was transported to jail and her vehicle was forfeited. • A White Bear Lake man, 29, was arrested June 18 in the 900 block of County Road D for violating an order for protection (OFP). • A St. Paul man, 30, was "trespassed" from the Vadnais Heights Walmart for attempted theft and disorderly conduct at 10:26 p.m. June 19 following a narcotics report and a Taser display by deputies.

White Bear Township • Three hub caps and a ball bearing cover were reported stolen from a trailer parked in a driveway in the 2600 block of Martin Way during the week of June 14-17. • A KOPS alert was issued June 18 for a female who stole a $50 Bluetooth car stereo speaker and an empty display box from AutoZone in the 1000 block of Meadowlands Drive. The suspect and vehicle matched a similar pair spotted during an earlier theft at the Vadnais Heights Walmart.

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PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF South St. Paul man charged with ﬂeeing officers VADNAIS HEIGHTS — A South St. Paul man, 43, faces up to three years in prison and/or a maximum $5,000 fine for fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle and on foot. At 8:00 p.m. June 18, Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to Culver's Restaurant in the 4000 block of Centerville Road on a report from a passerby that a male was harassing a female in the parking lot. After learning that the pair were just talking loudly, deputies identified the male and discovered that he had a probation violation warrant out for his arrest. By this time, the subject was in his car, and deputies asked him to step out of it. He said he didn't want to and started to drive away with the deputy's hand caught in the door handle. The deputy was dragged several feet until he was able to free himself. Deputies pursued the suspect onto southbound I-35E until the County Road E exit, where he continued westbound. Deputies later discovered the chase vehicle crashed and abandoned at Centerville Road and Edgerton Street. They also saw the suspect walking a few feet away. Upon seeing deputies, the subject fled on foot, jumping over fences and running through yards. However, he was captured a short time later and arrested. The defendant has multiple felony convictions on his record, which consist mostly of qualified domestic violence-related offenses.

New officer fills department vacancy WHITE BEAR LAKE — Citing his incredible number of volunteer hours, Police Chief Julie Swanson introduced the newest member of the force to City Council. He is former police reserve member Connor Dillon, who holds the record for most volunteer hours in the White Bear reserve program at 4,489. Dillon was sworn in at the June 22 City Council meeting after the chief read a short bio of the new officer. “We had Connor waiting to fill a vacancy next month for an officer who planned to retire,” Swanson said. When another officer left unexpectedly, a slot opened sooner, so Dillon was called. A second officer will be hired to replace the retired cop, giving Dillon “a little seniority,” she added. “He had his heart set on White Bear Lake. I feel like we’ve raised him,” continued the chief. “We’re lucky White Bear was his first choice.” Dillon started looking at public safety in high school, taking classes in a Century College career program as a senior. There he met a White Bear officer who introduced him to the reserve program, where Dillon accumulated record hours as a volunteer. In 2018, he became a community service officer and continued to volunteer with the reserve unit. Outside interests include sports, both as a participant and spectator.

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CHURCH BRIEFS St. Andrews hosts presentation on C.S. Lewis Renowned scholars will present “Two reluctant prophets: C.S Lewis & Dorothy Sayers” at St. Andrews Lutheran Church from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 15. The program is sponsored by St. Andrews,

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the Salvation Army, offering luncheons and entertainment for anyone 50 years and older. Membership is a freewill offering of $10 and a weekly contribution of $2 to assist with cost. For more information, contact 651-444-5794.

OBITUARIES

Terrence P. Koves

Richard H. “Sarge” Kyle

Carol Ann Porterfield-Milowski

Age 72, of White Bear Lake, died peacefully on June 24, 2021. He was a man of great faith and integrity. He was a devoted husband, father, Papa and son. Preceded in death by parents, William and Cecelia Koves of San Jose, CA. Survived in death by loving Wife, Ann; Children, Sarah Koosmann (Aaron), Mary Koves, Adam Koves (Trista), Lynn Girsch (Matt), Teresa Markoe (Andy), and Christine Burkhartzmeyer (Ryan); Grandchildren, Mario, Marisa, Zachary, Sam, MAE, William, Viola, Timothy, Reid, Delaney, and Baby. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at St. Jude of the Lake Catholic Church, 700 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi, Minnesota 55115. A visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 PM on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Mueller Memorial Funeral Home in White Bear Lake, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave, and also an hour prior at the church on Thursday. Private family interment at Resurrection Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Feed My Starving Children. Mueller Memorial- White Bear Lake www.muellermemorial.com 651-429-4944

Richard H. “Sarge” Kyle, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2021 surrounded by loving family and having been visited in recent weeks by numerous good friends and former colleagues. He was 84. Sarge was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on April 30, 1937 to Richard Erwin Kyle and Geraldine House Kyle and was a lifelong resident of White Bear Lake, Minnesota. After attending St. Paul Academy and Williams College, Sarge earned his B.A. with honors from the University of Minnesota and his L.L.B. from the University of Minnesota Law School where he served as President of the Minnesota Law Review and was a member of the Order of the Coif. After law school, Sarge served as law clerk to his mentor, the late Hon. Edward J. Devitt on the United States District Court. Sarge subsequently joined the St. Paul law firm of Briggs and Morgan where, except for a two-year stint as Minnesota Solicitor General, he practiced continuously until 1992, when he was nominated by President George H.W. Bush, and confirmed as Minnesota’s 27th United States District Judge. He assumed senior status in 2005 and continued to carry a full caseload until he retired from active service in 2017. Sarge was a master of judicial administration. His hearings started on time, his cases moved swiftly, and his orders were clear and to the point. He presided over many trials during his nearly 30 years on the bench. He mentored dozens of law clerks and enjoyed walking the halls of the federal courthouse and downtown skyway system greeting colleagues, lawyers, and friends when court was not in session. Off the bench, Sarge was a member of the Committee on Model Jury Instructions for the Eighth Circuit and a former member of the Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on Rules of Civil Procedure. He also oversaw the District’s remodeling of the Warren E. Burger Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in St. Paul. At home, Sarge presided over a large and boisterous family. By his children, he will be remembered for guarding the house while they attended church with Jane; for anxiously and sometimes impatiently pacing the sidelines during high school sporting events; for early morning breakfasts at his favorite cafes; and for drive-through-the-night family car trips to Colorado and Florida. By his grandchildren, he will be remembered for rides on his John Deere lawn mower; for crushing handshakes until they cried uncle; for whisker burns; and for early Saturday morning Kowalski donut deliveries. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Jane Foley Kyle, and five children: the Hon. Richard H. (Elizabeth Wittenberg) Kyle, Jr., Michael F. (Sara) Kyle, D’Arcy Kyle, Patrick G. (Susannah) Kyle, and the Rev. Kathleen (Paul) Brusco. He was blessed with ten grandchildren and one great-grandson: Peter and Joseph Kyle; Laura (Ryan) Thilquist and Helen Kyle; Ruby and Bug Kyle; Kyle, Maureen, Allison, and Norah Brusco; and Gavin Michael Thilquist, as well as two sisters, Sheila Kyle Cunningham and Geraldine (Bob) Kyle Bullard, and one sister-in-law, Kay (Jonathan) Cook. Sarge’s family offers their heartfelt thanks to the staff of The Waters of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, and The Pillars Hospice, Oakdale, Minnesota, who compassionately cared for Sarge in his final months. Memorial service at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 1 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, 519 Oak Grove Street, Minneapolis. In accordance with COVID protocols at St. Mark’s, face masks will be required at the church. A reception will follow at the Landmark Center, 75 West 5th Street, St. Paul. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter, the University of Minnesota Law School, or the Minnesota State Bar Foundation in Sarge’s name.

Beltrami County Commissioner, Bemidji State University Professor and beloved mother and wife died peacefully in her sleep at age 77 on Friday, June 18th, 2021, in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Carol was born on January 14th, 1944, in Troy, Ohio, to William David and Doris Evelyn Porterfield (both deceased) and was the sibling to Linda Eliason (Kevin, both deceased), Kate Hennessy (Pat), Jean Oberg (Dave), Sunni McGann (Mac, Sunni deceased), Tom, Dave (Shirley), and Jim (Denise). In 1962, she graduated Valedictorian from Torrance High School in Torrance, Cailfornia. In high school, Carol was Student Council President, a Tartar Ladies (honor group) member, and was awarded a college scholarship to UCLA. Moving with her parents to Minneapolis, Minnesota, she enrolled in the University of Minnesota (U of M) after high school. In 1964 while attending U of M, she met and married a young professor, Dr. Raymond Stephen Milowski, and moved to Bemidji, Minnesota, where Raymond pursued a teaching career at Bemidji State University (BSU). Carol earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Bemidji State University in 1969, a master’s degree from BSU in the 1970s, and a Ph.D. in American Literature from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1996. Carol worked at the Minnesota Department of Corrections as a Contract Agent and later became an Associate Professor of English at Bemidji State University, specializing in English, Technical Writing, and Women’s Studies for 21 years retiring in 2007. Always holding an interest in politics, Carol was active in the League of Women Voters, becoming President of the organization in 1975, and in 1979 she hit the campaign trail, becoming elected the first woman Beltrami District 5 County Commissioner. Carol was also very active in the Episcopal Church throughout her life, leading many committees, study groups and becoming a Lay Preacher. Carol was a natural leader throughout her life and highly respected in all the roles she held while also being friendly and down to earth. Carol had a love of nature, enjoying gardening with a particular affinity for bird watching. She also enjoyed cooking and was an immense reader enjoying all kinds of books, especially science fiction. She had a large friend group, including many people from BSU, St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, and her infamous friend group, “The Committee.” Carol’s brilliant mind and thirst for knowledge made her curious and a great debater. Family was essential to Carol, her immediate family and grandchildren, and her extended family across the country. In her later years, she loved keeping up with everyone’s life via her Facebook account, where she could look at pictures. Her three children survive her; Stephanie Charlene Miller (Thomas), Daniel Telesfor (Meredith), and Raymond Alexander; and her five grandchildren Lydia, Aubrey, Max, Elsa, and Veronika. Carol had a good life and will be greatly missed and loved always. May she rest in peace. Dr. Carol Ann Porterfield-Milowski will be laid to rest with Dr. Raymond Stephen Milowski at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, a place of great beauty, honor, and peace. A memorial service and reception will be held on July 29th, 11 am at St. John’s in the Wilderness Episcopal Church, 2175 1st Street, White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

Jean Marie Yost 1-18-1937 to 1-5-2021 Mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Friend. Join us for a Celebration of Life. Saturday July 10th, 2021 Yost Park 1856 Florence Street White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lunch provided. Thank you from her family.

Leilani (Moore) Lewis Beloved mother, grandmother,greatgrandmother, and sister. Passed away on June 20, 2021 after a recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her children, Kim (Scott) Dixon, Kurt (Jay) Lewis, Kevin (Debbie) Lewis; grandchildren, Adam (Ali) Dixon, Ashlee (Tim) Koerner, Abby Dixon, Andrew (Krista) Dixon, Sam Lewis, Sophie Lee Lewis, Hannah (Nate) Merrell, Josh Lewis, Aaron Lewis, Sarah Lewis, Bekah Lewis; ten great-grandchildren; sisters, Davie Ann Hutton, Collette Ellenberger. Leilani was preceded in death by her parents, David and Helen; husband, Alan; grandson Peter Alan. Leilani grew up in Hedrick, Iowa, where she was a cheerleader and played basketball. After she married Alan, she continued working for an accounting firm while they raised their family in White Bear Lake. She played piano for many years for the Silver Harmony Singers and was a member of the WBLUMC Handbell Choir for over 30 years. Leilani’s grandkids will remember her love of music and her willingness to cheer them in their activities. Memorial service was held on Sunday, June 27 at BRADSHAW, 4600 Greenhaven Drive, White Bear. Bradshaw Funeral Home www.bradshawfuneral.com Memorials preferred to Minnesota Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Minnesota/Dakota Chapter and the JDRF.

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MANITOU DAYS CHILDREN’S FISHING CONTEST When: July 1-10 Where: White Bear Lake, Bald Eagle Lake, Goose Lake, Otter Lake and Birch Lake Details: For children 15 and under. All registered participants can pick up a goodie bag at Sweet Life Lane, 2180 3rd Street. All fish entered in the contest will be measured, photographed and recorded with the Fishdonkey app. Download app to register. Contact: 651-705-8600 or info@ sweetlifelane.com

MARKETFEST When: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, July 1 through Aug. 5 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: More than 130 food and merchandise vendors, classic cars, live music, and kids activities. Contact: marketfestwbl.com

AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, July 2 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: M.E. Bakos will sign copies of her third home renovator mystery, “Lethal Flip.” Call to reserve a book. Contact 651-426-0918

LAKESHORE PLAYERS OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES When: 6 p.m. Friday, July 2; and 6 p.m. Saturday, July 3 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center parking lot, 4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: Pop Standards Social Club performs on July 2 and Galactic Cowboy Orchestra performs July 3. Ticket prices vary, see website for details. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org

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Details: Community parade begins on 2nd Street at Clark Avenue, travels down 3rd Street, Banning Avenue, 4th Street and Lake Avenue. Ends at West Park. See map and FAQ’s on website. Contact: manitoudays.com

MANITOU DAYS BEACH DANCE When: 8-11 p.m. Friday, July 2 Where: Memorial Beach, 4980 Lake Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: Dance to music by the Free and Easy Band following the Manitou Days Parade. Tickets $10 in advance; $14 at the gate. Free admission youth 10 and under. Food and beverages available for purchase. Bring blankets/chairs. Contact: manitoudays.com

PANCAKE BREAKFAST When: 8-10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 4 Where: VFW Post 1782, 4496 Lake Ave. S., White Bear Lake Details: All-you-can-eat pancakes, served with sausage. $8/adult and youth; $4/children 8 and under. Proceeds support Auxiliary troops, veterans and community service programs. Contact: sharon6582@aol.com

BIRCHWOOD 4TH OF JULY PARADE When: 10 a.m. Sunday, July 4 Where: Begins at 5 Birchwood Avenue Details: Annual community parade. Participants can begin to line up at 9:30 a.m.; those who want to be part of the band should arrive by 9

a.m. for a short practice. Ceremony, refreshments and snacks follow at Wildwood Park. All are welcome.

A BLUEGRASS 4TH OF JULY When: 1:30, 4 and 6 p.m. Sunday, July 4 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center parking lot, 4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: Biscuit Boys perform at 1:30 p.m., followed by Buffalo Galaxy at 4 p.m. and Back Up and Push at 6 p.m. $10 per concert or $20 for all three. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org

SANDCASTLES & CREATURES BUILDING CONTEST When: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 10 Where: Memorial Beach, 4980 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Build a sand creation with a team. All ages and abilities welcome. Judging at noon; White Bear Center for the Arts gift cards given as prizes. Only natural materials can be used. Contact: whitebeararts.org

LAKESHORE PLAYERS OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES When: 6 p.m. Saturday, July 10 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center parking lot, 4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake Details: Joyann Parker performs her own blend of roots music that combines soul, R&B, gospel, jazz and traditional blues styles. Ticket prices vary, see website for details. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org

SUNDAY MORNING WITH YOGADEVOTION When: 9-10 a.m. Sunday, July 11 Where: Memorial Beach, 4980 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Take a time out for breath and gentle movement. Bring water and a yoga mat. Donations collected for the White Bear Food Shelf. Anchor coffee served following event. Part of Manitou Days. Contact: yogadevotion.com

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BIRCHWOOD MUSIC IN THE PARK When: 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 11 Where: Tighe-Schmitz park, Birchwood Details: Keyboardist and vocalist Scottie Miller performs blues, soul, funk and jazz. Free and open to the public. Bring a lawn chair and picnic. Contact: cityofbirchwood.com

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES When: noon-6 p.m. Thursday, July 15 Where: White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 4th Street Details: The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage that is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country. Donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets are needed. Make an appointment online or by phone. Contact: 1-800-RED-CROSS or redcrossblood.org

Ongoing WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMER'S MARKET When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays,through Oct. 29 Where: Clark Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets Contact: whitebearlake.org

MAHTOMEDI FARMERS MARKET When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, through Oct. 2 Where: Veteran's Memorial Park, Mahtomedi Avenue and Stillwater Road Contact: mahtomedifarmersmarket@ gmail.com

VADNAIS HEIGHTS FARMERS MARKET When: 2-6 p.m. Wednesdays, through Oct. 13 Where: County Road E and Highway 61 (3585 Highway 61, Frandsen Bank parking lot) Contact: stpaulfarmersmarket.com

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Cinde Morris leads a group of curious strangers into the greenery of the Tamarack Nature Center in White Bear Township. As they walk the dirt paths shaded by thick trees and past ponds hosting clusters of ducks and geese, Morris guides her clients to absorb the sounds and feelings of nature. She invites them to participate in activities as a group, urging them to focus on the parts of nature that are in motion: green leaves fluttering in the wind, birds darting from tree to tree and water rippling as brightly colored turtles come to the surface. As participants begin to shift from thinking mind to sensing mind, their connection with nature has begun. Morris is the founder and owner of Modern Day Valkyrie, a forest therapy business. Forest therapy is a research-based practice that promotes well-being through immersion in nature. The idea began in Japan in the 1980s as an alternative practice of relaxation and has since become a way for people to cope with emotional and mental health problems. It has been proven to reduce cortisol levels, anger and fatigue among participants. Morris moved to Hugo in 2013 from

Fargo, North Dakota, with her family, and after dealing with anxiety and stress working as a geographic information systems professional, she decided a change was needed. After browsing the internet and seeing an advertisement about forest therapy, her curiosity drove her to try it out. “I’ve dealt with anxiety and depression on and off my whole life,” said Morris. “(Forest therapy) really lowered a lot of my stress levels. I was able to be more prepared with stressful things and deadlines that came up in my life, especially with my job at the time.” As she began to see the positive effects that it had on her life, Morris decided to quit her job and make a career out of forest therapy. “I wanted to shift my career into being of service to people,” said Morris. “I felt like that brings me more happiness and fulfillment than just working a job or working for money.” Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Morris began taking classes with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Services. After a six-month online program and a four-day nature immersion, she earned the title of “forest therapy guide.” Working entirely solo, she now operates her own business providing

guided nature walks, natural forest skincare and nature-inspired art. “I think it’s just a great thing to have in the community, a little something different to complement your life,” she said. On her nature walks, Morris’s goal is to forge a connection between her clients and the surrounding environment and nature. She does this by eliminating distractions from cell phones and other attention seekers and encouraging her clients to clear their mind and focus on their surroundings. She asks them about things they notice and goes through a series of “invitations” in which she invites her clients to participate in discussion. At the end of the session, Morris sits down with the group and serves them tea and snacks while they talk about their experiences. The entire walk takes about two to three hours, all with the intention of relaxing the mind and body. “I’m trying to get you more from your thinking mind into your sensing mind,” said Morris. “What we hope is that it helps you get more into that liminality and get more into that sensing and connection with nature.” Morris came up with the name “Modern Day Valkyrie” because of her fascination with Viking lore. In Norse mythology, the Valkyrie were

women who came down from Vahalla, a majestic hall located in Asgard and ruled by the god Odin. The Valkyrie would pick the best dead warriors from the battlefield and bring them to Vahalla to enjoy an eternal feast with Odin. Morris uses this idea as a metaphor for the service that forest therapy provides. “We can all be Valkyries; we can all reach down and help people up and help them fight their battles,” said Morris. “I think today as we get more divisive and more of that fragmentation of society, I think it’s important to have social cohesion and community.” As she continues working to spread her message and inspire change and healing in the lives of community members, Morris is excited for the future of Modern Day Valkyrie. “I hope I can just bring the service to people in the area that are either looking for something different or really suffering from stress and anxiety,” said Morris. “I’d love to be able to help people at domestic violence shelters to lower all those things that come with having a traumatic life.” For more information about Modern Day Valkyrie, visit moderndayvalkyrie.com.

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Loon Chronicles VI: Staying positive The chick is becoming more and more independent. The new morning routine is more about the parents having fun with the rafting bachelors than tending to their chick. The chick does not seem to mind and appears to have mastered keeping a low profile and assuming the stealth position, while working the edges of the bulrushes. When the parents return to look for the chick, usually around 7:15am, the chick does not make it easy for them; diving and swimming for longer distances under water. Watching their frantic reunions is becoming more predictable. One morning, the female returned alone and stayed close to the chick. After 30 minutes, the male flew back and after a smooth landing, was greeted with loud calls by the female. She was not

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happy. At one point, both Loons were calling to each other, while the chick picked up their cues and tried to make its own calls. The parents paused and watched their chick straining to make a sound. Absolutely hilarious! The chick has a long way to go. The chick’s wings are getting bigger and stronger, with increasingly impressive wing flaps. In a few more weeks, flying lessons should be underway. We are heading up north to celebrate my 65th birthday with the Loon experts on Mantrap Lake. We will be checking out their 31 chicks, ranging from days to weeks old. Loon heaven! Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!

Of Hugo, Minnesota passed away on June 26, 2021, at Our Lady of Peace Hospice in St. Paul. Ginni was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on April 3rd, 1935, the daughter to Theodore and Ruth (Purrington) Meyer. She grew up in St. Paul and was baptized and confirmed in Lutheran faith. She graduated from Central High School in St Paul. Ginni enjoyed visiting her extended family in Frazee, Minnesota and spending wonderful summers in the area. On June 7th, 1958, she was united in marriage to Bruce Alfred Bernin. Their love story included being blessed with a 63-year marriage. Ginni loved her family and being a stay-at-home mother enjoying their Bald Eagle Lake Home and being able to enjoy traveling during the summer months when Bruce had time off from teaching. She later did secretarial work for Anderson Party Supply in White Bear Lake. Ginni had a strong Christian faith and was a charter member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi. She was a great cook and part of her legacy is her famous “Grandma’s Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe”. Her legacy also includes in 1977, when she found the perfect 25-acre hobby farm in Hugo, Minnesota for her family to relocate to. This became the “Bernin Christmas Tree Farm” for many to enjoy the wonderful Christmas trees that were grown by her husband Bruce and seeing the joy of Christmas for so many that had found just the right tree. In early retirement years, Bruce and Ginni visited Texas in winter months enjoying golfing. One year, Ginni entered and won the local chili-cook off. She was a great quilter, avid reader and loved doing crossword puzzles. Her greatest joy was her family. Ginni is survived by her husband, Bruce; Three children Donald (Debra) Bernin, Diane Bisping, David (Becky) Bernin. Seven Grandchildren; Jordan (Grace) Bisping, Ryan (Jenny) Bernin, Kaylie (Christopher) Kopp, Anna Bernin (Fiancée Alex Mallin), Nate Bernin, Jared Bernin and Joshua Bernin. Sisters-in-law, Cynthia Meyer, Diane (Bob) Hagstrom, Nieces and Nephews. And her first Great-Grandchild being born in September 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents Theodore and Ruth Meyer; mother and father-in-law Alfred and Ruth Bernin, brother Jerry Meyer and sister Cindy Sklenar. Just as she helped so many in her life, Ginni has gifted her remains to the University of Minnesota medical school contributing to medical research and education. Her generosity will be recognized when the University of Minnesota hosts their 2021 service of remembrance honoring those who have donated to the anatomy bequest program for the advancement of medical science. Memorial donations may be directed to Our Lady of Peace Hospice at 2076 St Anthony Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota. 55104 or by a secure online gift to: SupportOLP.org To know her, was to love her. God bless her memory.

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1. The Mahtomedi Garden Club enlisted the help of Mahtomedi Girl Scout Troop 57418 and Mahtomedi Boy Scouts to mulch trees at Wildwood Elementary School. The kids took a playground break after all their hard work.— Submitted 2. The Vadnais Heights Economic Development (VHEDC) 2021 Keith Warner Memorial Golf Tournament, an annual event to support VHEDC’s workforce programs, was held June 21 at the White Bear Yacht Club. First place winners

were Joe Murphy, Brian Zabrok, Matt Anderson, and Pete Burba of the Onesco Team. — Submitted 3. Vivienne Gustaveson, age 4, recently hosted a Unicorn Lemonade stand at her home in White Bear Lake. She donated 100% of the proceeds - $200 – to two nonprofits, Caring for Cats and Warrior Dog Rescue. — Submitted 4. Janet Heinsch of Mahtomedi celebrated her 100th birthday at a party with family last weekend. — Submitted

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WHITE BEAR LAKE — The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office Water Patrol Unit asked for and received more hours to keep law and order on White Bear Lake. Calling the lake a "mini Minnetonka," Sgt. Jeremy Bolen-Knutson told the Lake Conservation District that increased traffic on the lake is driving the request for more patrol. "After the pandemic, everyone appeared to buy Jet Skis and boats," the sergeant said. "We would like to double our current 120 hours to enforce public safety laws and educate boaters." The increased hours would allow deputies to spend time on the lake on their days off. Officers are already dealing with complaints at Memorial Beach, Bolen-Knutson told the board. "People are moving buoys closer to shore so they can tie up their boats (in shallower water) and hang out. I don't want to use the word ‘party’. We want to prevent that from happening. If boats get too close, we will have incidents." A couple weeks ago a boater was arrested after moving the buoys, the deputy said. Someone approached the boater and "threats of violence were made. It was implied a weapon was on board the watercraft. We responded and made a DUI arrest out of the incident." And then there are the jet skis out during the "golden hour" before sunset. "We're doing what we can to enforce that law and educate people," Bolen-Knutson said. "We remember faces. There are only five of us in water patrol, so we run into the same people. If they're not getting it, we write citations so they will get it. If it's juveniles, we call their parents." Part-time deputies typically work Friday evenings and during the day Saturdays and Sundays. Added contract hours allow fulltime deputies to work weekdays just on White Bear Lake. He

pointed out that the county has 86 lakes and 18 miles of Mississippi River to patrol. "We'd like to increase the hours dedicated to White Bear," BolenKnutson said. "The lake is getting busier. We're doing the best we can, but we don't have staff to be on the lake all day, every day." District Chair Bryan DeSmet thanked the sergeant for the "valuable" information and asked board treasurer Diane Longville if money was in the budget. The answer was yes, and the board approved a new 2021 contract, doubling hours to 240 or a cost of about $10,000. DeSmet then informed the deputy the board is receiving email complaints about Jet Skis and speeding. The speed limit on the lake is 35 mph. The deputy said to keep forwarding complaints to water patrol Commander Eric Bradt. Dellwood board member Meredith Wahlburg wanted the deputy to know she sees young children riding on the front of pontoons dangling their legs in the water. "It is illegal and awful to see," she told him. The sergeant noted they have enforced laws against bow riding in the past. He will pass her complaint along to his deputies. White Bear Lake Director Scott Costello believes the community appreciates more law enforcement, especially with the increased lake usage. "It's a good use of our money," he commented. Dellwood Director Scott O'Connor concurred that "the lake is busier than I have ever seen it." In the past, Washington County has shared water patrol duties with Ramsey County but evidently doesn't have the personnel to keep an officer on the lake. District counsel Alan Kantrud told the board he'd had conversations with the Washington County sheriff, who said they are very busy with the St. Croix River and Forest Lake, so their presence on White Bear is largely reactionary. Kantrud suggested residents contact their commissioner if they want that to change.

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Rochester television station as the state’s first Justify son. The reporter pointed out that a colt sired by a Triple Crown winner represents a big step forward in the Minnesota racing industry, which has a $407 million impact on the state’s economy, according to a University of Minnesota study. Stud fees to rock star racehorses are in the six figures. But to the Hanifls, the investment is means to an end: to breed “a real good horse, a high-end graded stakes winner,” Paul told the Rochester reporter, while they still can. If their name is familiar, it’s because the Hanifls have invested in more than racehorses. They started a nonprofit foundation in 2000 to support communities through programs promoting environmental awareness, conservation, education, the arts and sciences, health and physical fitness. Locally, the foundation helped build White Bear Lake’s Hanifl Performing Arts Center, Hanifl Fields Athletic Park in Hugo and Hanifl Family Wild Woods at the Minnesota Zoo. Globally, the philanthropist couple has erected an outdoor educational/environmental studies wing at Suzanne’s former school in India and they support health clinics for the underinsured in Florida and Illinois. Their new colt’s daddy is the most recent winner of the American Triple Crown, which includes the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. Winning all three

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races reportedly had a $2.94 million payout to Justify’s owners, who retired him to stud shortly after the Belmont. The Kentucky-bred stallion was purchased as a yearling for $500,000 by a partnership group. Pedigrees are everything to horse breeders, and Justify’s famous lineage is a “who’s who” in the racing world. He is only the second horse to win the Triple Crown with an undefeated record, following Seattle Slew, from whom he is descended. Other ancestors

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include five Triple Crown winners, including the greatest racehorse of all time, Secretariat. The new Justify son is not the first time the Hanifls have bred to a Triple Crown winner. In 2018, the same mare, a six-figure track winner herself, gave birth to a large colt by American Pharoah, the first of his offspring to be born in

Minnesota. The great-great-great grandson of Secretariat won the Triple Crown in 2015 after a 37-year lull. American Pharoah also won the Breeders’ Cup Classic to become the first and only horse to win the grand slam of thoroughbred racing. Named Sota King, the 3-year-old colt is debuting at Canterbury this summer.

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that if the candidate leaves within two years of appointment, they will conduct another search process at no charge. Co-lead in the search is Mark Casey, former St. Anthony Village city administrator, someone Mayor Jo Emerson knows through the League of Minnesota Cities and recommends. Council Member Dan Jones endorsed the consultant hire, noting that “it’s an investment the city needs to make.”

Council Member Bill Walsh disagreed, countering that the work could be done in-house. “This is an attractive job, and we’ll get the best applying,” he said. “I think we can do it ourselves and save taxpayers the $21,000 to do the hire.” Council Member Kevin Edberg believed risk management should be considered. “I do not dispute the attractive nature of the job, but I look at the downside

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committed as ever to the work ahead these coming months,” Hiniker said. “I am especially encouraged by recent discussions organized by Terry (Kellerman) that we have had around parking options and look forward to our continued collaboration.” Hiniker has served as city manager since December 2015. Debra Neutkens Ellen Hiniker

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OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifles: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Mirwood Cottage 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 4793 Golden Pond Lane 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. Jean Marie Draheim 4793 Golden Pond Lane White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Charles Milton Draheim 4793 Golden Pond Lane White Bear Lake, MN 55110 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certiflcate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certiflcate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certiflcate under oath. Dated: June 9, 2021 Signed: Jean Marie Draheim Published two times in the White Bear Press on June 30 and July 7, 2021.

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 certifles: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Sota Woodcraft Co. 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1425 Jonquil Lane 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. Corey M Graven 1425 Jonquil Lane White Bear Lake, MN 55110 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certiflcate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certiflcate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certiflcate under oath. Dated: June 10, 2021 Signed: Cheyene Moseley Published two times in the White Bear Press on June 23 and 30, 2021.

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 certifles: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Spellbinding Travel 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 4707 Hwy 61 N, Suite 211 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. Curvy World Media LLC 4707 Hwy 61 N, Suite 211 White Bear Lake MN 55110 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certiflcate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certiflcate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certiflcate under oath. Dated: June 3 Signed: Ann Peck Published two times in the White Bear Press on June 23 and 30, 2021.

BUDGET TOWING INC PUBLIC NOTICE The following vehicle must be claimed by 07/15/2021 or it will be disposed of or sold: Red Chevrolet Impala, Wisconsin Plate: AFX7049 VIN- 2G1WC583589157269 Budget Towing Inc. 560 Randolph Avenue St.Paul, MN 55102 Phone 651771-8817 Published one time in the White Bear Press on June 30, 2021.

CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE 2021-04-01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PERMIT STANDARDS IN THE CITY ZONING CODE The City Council of the City of Birchwood Village hereby ordains that ordinance 301.060.B (Zoning Code: General Provisions; PERMIT STANDARDS) of the Municipal Code of the City of Birchwood Village is hereby amended to read as follows: SECTION 301. ZONING CODE: GENERAL PROVISIONS 301.060B. PERMIT STANDARDS. For building permits. Deliveries of equipment and material to the site, work crews on site and construction and demolition activity are prohibited for permitted activity except between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 7:00p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Work is prohibited on Sundays and holidays. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval and publication as required by law. Adopted by the City of Birchwood Village City Council this 11th day of May, 2021 Andy Gonyou, City Administrator-Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on June 30, 2021.

CITY OF PINE SPRINGS PUBLIC HEARING This Notice posted June 11, 2021 by The City of Pine Springs, Minnesota. The City has received a petition submitted by 8 resident property owners of Outlot C that was dedicated to the public by WINMAR Estates LLC planners in 1976 to preserve the area if ever needed to connect 64th Street to Ideal Ave. Under considereation is whether the City should vacate the area, persuant to MN Statute 412.851, which requires that 50% of the area would go to the

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INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115 MINUTES MAY 27, 2021 A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools was held May 27, 2021, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Mahtomedi District Education Center-Community Room, 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue, Mahtomedi, Minnesota 55115. This meeting was live streamed and recorded. CALL TO ORDER-Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Lucy Payne. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE-Present: Kevin Donovan; Julie McGraw; Lucy Payne; Kelly Reagan; Stacey Stout; Tony Vosooney; Superintendent Barbara Duffrin, ex-offlcio and Ismail Bah, school board student representative. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA-McGraw moved, Stout seconded, approval of agenda. Carried 6-0. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA- Donovan moved, Vosooney seconded, approval of the actions recommended on the consent agenda. Carried 6-0. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITION-A) Student/ Staff/Community Recognition-1) Student Representative Ismail Bah-Superintendent Barbara Duffrin presented School Board Student Representative Ismail Bah with a classic school bell and thanked him for his leadership, being the student voice, and for his commitment through out this difflcult year. 2) Mahtomedi Zephyr Buddies÷Mentor Recognition: Sarah Brings, Abby Bruggeman, Sabrina Corbera, Ishana Didwania, Milena Ficcadenti, Ian George, Lily Gornik, Ava Hanson, Ava Kaiser (Present), Kylie Lallak, Anika Liner, Greta Liner, Smriti Samtani and Claire Wendland-Community Education Director Kate Andersen recognized the Zephyr Buddies÷Mentors. The Zephyr Community Connections Group made up of district staff and community members created the program in January. The program is a mentoring program between secondary students and elementary students to make connections during the pandemic. Twenty-four students participated in the program meeting virtually every other week to share their interests and create friendships. They started meeting in person in May. Fourth-grader Grier Hamen was featured in a video sharing a mentee÷s perspective. B) Spotlight: Mahtomedi High School-Justin Hahn, Mahtomedi High School Principal presented on part of the high school÷s mission to create dynamic educational experiences for varied interests and to create a culture that seeks out and honors diverse and global perspectives. Part of the district÷s and high school÷s strategic plan is to ensure opportunities for students to explore their passions. Two videos were shared showing how students and teachers are reaching these mission goals. The flrst video featured Libby Kratzke, Mahtomedi High School French Teacher, speaking with two of her students, Smriti Samtani and Kaelyn Chen. They shared their experince during the school year with penpals, pet projects, using tools like Edpuzzle and Flip Grid, intepretative tests, and units built around the students÷areas of interest. The second video featured Laura Goucher, Mahtomedi High School Director of Bands, speaking with several of her band students, Alicia Goeser, Peter Olsen, Jonah Schimnowski and Helen Atkins. They shared their experiences during the school year with composer interviews, student selected music, student led perfomances in sectional groups, different performance styles, and the ”Let÷s Get Creative Project‘. Jim Lane, Mahtomedi High School Life Science Teacher, and Sarah Lorntson, Mahtomedi High School Language Arts Teacher, collaborated to allow students co-enrolled in English 11 and Field Ecology to complete a student led Land Acknowledgement Project. This project demonstrated student agency and transfer of learning. Students Lydia Holslin and Dominik McCollough presented an overview of the project to school board members. REPORT FROM STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE- School Board Student Representative Ismail Bah reported on events at Mahtomedi Schools. DISCUSSION/ INFORMATION ITEMS-A) The Board Member Calendar was reviewed. B) Mahtomedi Compensation Plan (MCP)/Q-Comp Annual Report-Jennifer Merthan, Mahtomedi Compensation Plan Coordinator, presented the MCP/Q-Comp Report to school board members, which is required annually by MDE. The MCP components include setting building-wide goals, participating in Professional Learning Communities (PLC), setting PLC goals and peer coaching. Teaches were surveyed on the value of each of the components and the majority felt they were very/somewhat valuable. The plan uses a continuous improvement model of a plan-do-study-act cycle. Merthan stated the Professional Learning Communities operate under the assumption that the key to improved leaning for students is continuous job-embedded learning for educators. The review panel determined the program to be proflcient or exemplary. The Mahtomedi Education Association (MEA) members voted 124 to 2 to continue MCP next year. Merthan reported the challenges the program is facing include ‡at State funding with increasing costs, an increase in staff member participation with a lack of a full-time coach in each building and requested additional funding. ACTION ITEMS-A) Approval of Donations/Grants Totaling $115,040.81. School Board Chair Lucy Payne stated all donations and grants are greatly appreciated. The use of these funds will be to further the mission of the school district and are used towards the wishes of the donor. Stout moved, Vosooney seconded, approval of donations/grants totaling $115,040.81. Carried 6-0. B) Recommendation to Approve Employment for Licensed Personnel Who will Continue to be on Probationary Status for the 2021-2022 School Year 1) Jennifer Seckora. Donovan moved, McGraw seconded, approval of employment for licensed personnel who will continue to be on probationary status for the 2021-2022 School Year. Carried 6-0. C) Approval of the 20212022 Preliminary Budget-Payne moved, McGraw seconded, tabling approval of the 2021-2022 Preliminary Budget until the June 24 Regular School Board Meeting. Carried 6-0. ADJOURNMENT-Donovan moved, Stout seconded, adjournment. Carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m. Submitted by Julie McGraw, Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www.mahtomedi. k12.mn.us. Published one time in the White Bear Press on June 30, 2021.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MN 55115 STUDY SESSION MINUTES JUNE 10, 2021 A Study Session of the Board of Education of Mahtomedi Public Schools

JUNE 30, 2021 was held June 10, 2021, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Mahtomedi District Education Center-Community Room, 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue, Mahtomedi, Minnesota 55115. This meeting was live streamed. CALL TO ORDER-Meeting called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Chair Lucy Payne. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDANCE-Present: Kevin Donovan; Julie McGraw; Lucy Payne; Kelly Reagan; Stacey Stout; Tony Vosooney; and Superintendent Barbara Duffrin, ex-offlcio. Also present: Patrick Crothers, Technology Coordinator; Laura Eliason, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent; Peter Leatherman, Morris Leatherman Company; Jeff Priess, Director of Finance and Operations; and Lynne Viker, Assistant Superintendent of Learning. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA-McGraw moved, Vosooney seconded, to amend the agenda by moving the Capital Projects Levy/Technology Levy Survey Results to Item 4.A. and Mahtomedi Public Schools Student and Family Handbook to Item 4.B. Carried 6-0. McGraw moved, Vosooney seconded, approval of the agenda. Carried 6-0. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION ITEMS-A) Capital Projects Levy/Technology Levy Survey Results-Peter Leatherman, Morris Leatherman Company, reported on the results of the Capital Projects/Technology Levy Survey results. A household sample of 500 Mahtomedi School District residents were surveyed between May 10-26. Ninety-three percent of participants rated the quality of the schools as good or excellent. Over 70% of those surveyed support an increase in the Technology Levy and felt it would be a good investment. Eighty-nine percent felt technology is very or absolutely essential for today÷s students. The district is considering a $740,000 Technology Levy renewal or an increase of $500,000 for the Technology Levy for a total of $1,240,000. Eighty-nine percent of those surveyed felt the Mahtomedi School District÷s Strategic Plan÷s framework focuses on the right things to address the educational needs of students. The majority felt the district does a good job communicating with residents through the district÷s website, newsletters and email. Patrick Crothers, Technology Coordinator, reported the current Capital Projects Levy for Technology will expire in 2021 (it will provide funds through the 2021-2022 School Year). The current levy÷s tax impact on a home with a market value of $300,000 is $82.28 and with a market value of $500,000 is $138.80 annually. The current levy funding provides critical technology infrastructure, equipment, stafflng, integration, training, instructional software, technical services, and licensing/subscriptions for teaching and learning. Crothers stated if the Technology Levy funding increases there would be curriculum and program enhancements for classroom learning; ongoing professional development/training for staff; and increased technology stafflng to ensure data and online security. The increased levy÷s tax impact on a home with a market value of $300,000 is $136.36 and with a market value of $500,000 is $232.26 annually. B) Mahtomedi Public Schools Student and Family Handbook-Superintendent Barbara Duffrin and school board members discussed changes to the 2021-2022 Student and Family Handbook. The COVID-19 protocols have been removed. ADJOURNMENT-Donovan moved, Stout seconded, adjournment. Carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Submitted by: Julie McGraw, Clerk. A full version of the minutes are available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us Published one time in the White Bear Press on June 30, 2021.

RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PRIEBE LAKE OUTLET STRUCTURE REPLACEMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at its regular board meeting on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in the Shoreview City Council Chambers, 4600 North Victoria Street, Shoreview, Minnesota, the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) Board of Managers will receive public comment under Minnesota Statutes 103B.251 on the ordering of the following project: Priebe Lake Outlet Structure Replacement. The total project cost is expected to be approximately $80,000 and would be funded by RCWD÷s general tax levy on real property within the watershed (Anoka County $22,721, Hennepin County $589, Ramsey County $41,027, Washington County $15,664). This project will not require a special assessment or charge on individual parcels. A project concept plan can be reviewed at www.ricecreek.org/plop or at the District ofﬂce, 4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE, Suite 611, Blaine, MN 55449. Questions about the project should be directed to Kyle Axtell, RCWD Project Manager by phone at 763-398-3072 or by email at kaxtell@ricecreek.org. Published one time in the White Bear Press on June 30, 2021.

TOUSLEY MOTORSPORTS NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 23, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at 1400 E. County Rd. E, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, the following personal property will be sold at public auction by the Sheriff of Ramsey County to pay and satisfy a lien which is claimed to be thereon from Evan Carter as the owner thereof to Tousley Motorsports, Inc. in the sum of $7,260.68, for storage, labor, material, and repairs, exclusive of the expenses of advertising and sale: 2018 Polaris Sportsman 850 VIN# 4XASXE85XJB314219 Dated June 24, 2021 Tousley Motorsports 1400 E. County Rd. E, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 (651) 483-8296 Published three times in the White Bear Press on June 30, July 7 and July 14, 2021.

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WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP RAMSEY COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE is given to all persons in the Township of White Bear that a public hearing will be held on July 7th, 2021, at 7 pm at Heritage Hall, to consider the demolition of two condemned properties within the Township. The properties are located at 5305 West Bald Eagle Blvd in White Bear Township and 2105 Stillwater Street in White Bear Township. The proposed action(s) are intended to protect life, health and property within the Township. All persons interested are invited to attend this hearing and be heard. Written comments may be submitted to: White Bear Township, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, MN 55110, ATTN: Patrict Christopherson (Clerk/Treasurer) Patrick Christopherson Clerk Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on June 30, 2021.

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White Bear Lake graduate Maggie (Meyer) Fergusson was recently named to the University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame for her achievements in swimming. Meyer is the most decorated swimmer in Badger history. She was Wisconsin’s first NCAA champion in 2011, winning the 200 backstroke in 1:50.74. She was named the Big Ten Conference Swimmer of the Year. Meyer was a 10-time Big Ten champion and 11-time All-American, and left Wisconsin with six school records. She also was part of 200 freestyle and 200 medley relays that set Big Ten records. She was a member of the U.S. national team in 2009 and 2010.

Meyer married Johno Fergusson, a swimming coach from South Africa, in 2015. They live in Illinois. At White Bear Lake, Meyer was a three-time state champion, twice in backstroke and once in 100 freestyle. About Meyer’s NCAA championship swim, Carrie Hickman, an assistant coach at that time, told UWBadgers. com: “That night, she was just filled with confidence. She just went out and executed her race. She was spot on where all of us thought she would be. She swam the perfect race.” That article described Meyer as a lanky 5-foot-10 athlete upon arrival at Wisconsin, never before exposed to weight or resistance training. During her time there grew to 6-foot-2 and became a workout devotee and “very analytical about her strokes, her training, her races," Hickman said. UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN | SUBMITTED

Maggie Meyer celebrated after winning a race in 2011, the year she was an NCAA champion.

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Bears’ Mattson, Odamtten get on podium at state meet Two of White Bear Lake’s nine state track meet entrants got on the medal podium with topnine finishes in the Class AA meet June 19 at St. Michael-Albertville. Ernest Mattson, Bear junior, placed sixth in the 800-meter run with a time of 1:57.41. He had

MAHTOMEDI BASEBALL Luke Loughlin wrapped up a stellar senior season on the state championship Mahtomedi baseball team going 4-for-5 with a double and four RBI’s in the finals against Grand Rapids. The senior left-hander pitched a four-hit shutout with nine strikeouts to beat Sauk Rapids-Rice in the first round. Otherwise playing left field, he was 6-for-9 with five RBI’s, and 9-for-12 getting on base. In the section finals, his two-run double with two outs in the last of the seventh tied the score against Hill-Murray, and the Zephyrs won in the eighth inning.

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Girls lacrosse: Bears awards listed; trio set for college teams The White Bear Lake girls lacrosse team has four allconference picks, and three players who have committed to college teams, coach Colleen Cameron announced. The Bears had a 9-6 record including 6-3 in conference. Named to the all-Suburban East Conference team were senior midfielder Sophie Davis, senior attacker Caylin Kunze, freshman attacker Jaeda Jansen, and freshman midfielder Beverly Peterson. Davis was named team Most Valuable Player and got all-state honorable mention. Davis will play for Detroit Mercy (Division I), Kunze for Tiffin University (Division II), and Abigail Franta for University of WisconsinLacrosse (Division III). Jansen was the Bears top scorer with 33 goals and nine assists for 42 points, followed by Kunze (25-9-34), Davis (24-9-33),

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averaged 6.9 runs per game. They made just 21 errors, less than one per game. They placed second in the conference and third in the section. Barber hit .431 (31-for72) with 11 home runs, seven doubles, 35 RBIs, and 15 runs. Stowe hit .372 with two homers, 21 runs and 11 RBIs; Meyer .324 with four homers, 19 RBIs and 21 runs; Heidi Barber .312 with one homer, 18 runs and 14 RBIs; Annika Olsen .304 with 20 runs; Nelson .304 with a homer and 18 runs; Peterson .293 with three homers, 20 runs and 16 RBIs; Kendra Gustafson .283; and Abbi Bates .278 with a homer and 16 RBIs. Barber and Petersen each pitched 81 innings. Petersen had a 9-3 record, 91 strikeouts and a 2.40 ERA. Barber posted an 8-4 record, 141 strikeouts, and a 2.78 ERA. She threw four no-hitters, with Petersen pitching the last inning in one of them.

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Barber named MVP; five Bears all-conference Chloe Barber was named Most Valuable Player of the White Bear Lake softball team, after an outstanding season both pitching and slugging. She was also one of four allconference picks after a 17-7 season, and 14-4 in the Suburban East Conference. The all-SEC picks were senior second baseman Mik Stowe, senior shortstop Lizzie Nelson, senior pitcher Madie Petersen, and Barber, sophomore pitcher. Getting honorable mention was Heidi Barber, freshman catcher. Named all-Section 4AAAA were Stowe, Chloe Barber and senior third baseman Jordyn Meyer. Other team awards went to Barber (offense), Stowe (defense), and Petersen (hardest worker, and Bear Award). The Bears, coached by Kaity Wightman, hit .319 with 23 home runs and

Natascha Larson (20-626), and Kennedy Ashton (19-3-22). Franta got the coaches association academic all-state award and USA Lacrosse allacademic (top 13 in state). All-SEC honorable mention went to junior defender Shanyn Furlong and freshman defender Quinn Denne.

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Chloe Barber (16) celebrates with teammates after one of her 11 home runs.

Jaeda Jansen was the Bear’s scoring leader.

qualified placing second in Section 4AA with 1:58.52. Jeffrey Odamtten, a senior, placed eighth in the 300 hurdles with 41.37, after placing second in the section with 40.54. Arthur Perron, section 110 hurdles champion, placed 12th at state with 15.43. Brennan Cashman, who qualified in pole vault with 11-0 at the section, didn’t clear the first height at state. Gavin Rogers placed 13th in triple jump with 41-1 1/4, after qualifying with 42-7. In the girls meet, Oreoluwa Olusi placed 10th in shot put with 37-5 1/2 after qualifying with 37-3 3/4. The 4x400 team of Katelyn Porter, Melanie Pankow, Alyssa Hamlin and Danielle Madden placed 10th in 4:04.77, after qualifying with 4:07.43. Madden placed 16th in the 200 dash with 26.66 after qualifying with 25.8. Porter placed 15th in the 400 with 1:01.39 after qualifying with 59.71.

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Baseball: Neubeck is conference MVP; five Zephyrs on all-MEC Tony Neubeck got the team Most Valuable Player award for the state champion Mahtomedi Zephyrs baseball team and was one of five all-conference picks. Neubeck, senior first baseman and pitcher, was also named Metro East Conference Player of the Year and Star-Tribune all-metro first team. He batted .443 with three homers, 14 doubles, two triples, 29 RBIs, and 21 runs. On the mound, the left-hander signed by University of Missouri had a 8-1 record and 0.40 ERA, yielding just six runs (three earned) in 52.7 innings, with 81 strikeouts. Also named all-conference were Luke Loughlin, senior pitcher/outfielder/first baseman (9-0 record, 1.46 ERA in 67 innings, 88 strikeouts, hit .267 with 14 RBIs); Kyle Oswald, senior catcher (hit .364, one homer, 18 RBIs); Ethan Loss, junior outfielder (hit .449, seven doubles, two triples, one homer, 37 runs, 18 RBIs, 28 steals); and Jordan Hull, junior outfielder (hit .333, five doubles, 15 RBIs, 15 runs). Honorable mentions went to three infielders — senior Wyatt Miller (hit .310, two homers, 16 RBIs, 14 runs, 16 walks, 1.84 ERA and 1-1 record in 19 innings pitched); Will Garry (hit .265, 18 runs, 13 RBIs) and freshman Josh Donna (hit .364, 12 RBIs). The Zephyrs (20-5) batted .325 as a team with seven homers, averaged 7.5 runs, and stole 87 bases in 99 tries, led by Loss (28-for-29), Hull (11-for-11) and Neubeck (9-for-9). Other team awards announced by coach Rob Garry went to Loss (offensive player), Oswald (defensive player), Donna (rookie), Hull (most improved) and Sam Ruzynski (Baseball Program Player of the Year).

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Tony Neubeck logged a 9-1 pitching record and hit .443 with 29 runs-batted-in for state Class AAA champion Mahtomedi.

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these compensations have one thing in common; the inability to separate your upper from your lower torso. The downswing should always start with the legs first (left leg straightens, right hip fires down the target line) then the arms. Once the legs are in the proper position, they stabilize and the arms move faster around the lower body. If you are unable to separate the two, your miss will be either a block to the right or a snap hook. If you have limited flexibility, you’d be far better off with a shorter backswing. You will gain accuracy and in all probability may hit the ball just as far (due to the fact that your swing path and club face will be correct). If you’d like to increase your flexibility, there are a number of exercises that will help you accomplish this. As always, if you haven’t exercised before, I suggest seeing your physician or physical therapist before you begin. I have gone to Kinetic Physical Therapy Institute in Woodbury and have had great success with knee and shoulder issues. They specialize in the postural restoration approach, which is very different than the standard set of exercises given by most PT’s. See Karen Jiran or Carrie Langer, both are excellent. Betsy Larey is an LPGA Professional who teaches at Keller Golf Course in St Paul and Shadow Ridge in Lino Lakes. You can contact her directly at betsylareygolf@gmail.com or call 651-470-2297.

Gacek leads area runners at Grandma’s Melissa Gacek was the leading White Bear Lake area runner at Grandma’s Marathon June 19. Gacek, 45, finished the 26.2 mile jaunt from Two Harbors to Duluth in two hours, 59 minutes and 19 seconds, placing second of 111 women in the 45-49 division, 44th of 1,257 women, and 219th of 2,776 overall. Other White Bear Lake

finishers were Christopher Ward, 41, in 3:54:25; Bailey Anderson (female), 25, in 4:00.16; and Cynthia Stevenson, 38, in 4:28.20. Mahtomedi finishers were Melissa Malinowski, 48, in 3:47.14 and Sterling Black, 50, in 4:12.41. Tom Soukup, 38, of Grant, finished in 4:50.35. The overall winner was Milton Rotich, 35, of Kenya, in 2:13:04. Leading the women

was Dakota Lindwurm, 26, of Eagan, in 2:29:04. Grandma’s has been held every year since 1977, except in 2020 due to the pandemic. The race returned this year with less than half the usual entrants, with 2,776 finishing. In recent years Grandma’s has had between 6,000 and 6,500 finishers. Bruce Strand

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“We find that it’s a really friendly business we are putting out there, and the great thing about that is it attracts really friendly customers,” said Drueke. “It just makes running the business so much fun.” Because the COVID-19 pandemic led to a huge surge in family camping, Brothen and Drueke contributed to doubling Yoke Outdoors’ sales in 2019-20. With the same goal in mind for 2020-21, they are currently working on a rebrand that is set to launch in August. Working with Studio Minneapolis, the sisters hope to continue the momentum they have gained from last year and continue to increase growth while still remaining a true Minnesota brand. “They are very excited about this product, and took us on as a small local business,” said Drueke. Brothen added, “It’s not just

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one piece of it that’s a Minnesota company.” As sales continue to grow and with a rebrand in the making, Brothen and Drueke are beginning to look toward the future of Yoke Outdoors and the Chuck Box. As only the company only sells one product, the sisters are considering an expansion of the company’s repertoire by adding other products to supplement the Chuck Box. “I think there is a desire to find other Minnesota-made products that are in the outdoor cooking realm and

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