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Evan McGuire represented team USA at the Pan Am games in Santo Domingo, and will head to the World Wrestling Championship in August.

Star wrestler helps Team USA win gold, eyes next world meet Evan McGuire, Mahtomedi High School senior-to-be, is a member of the 17-and-under national team in the GrecoRoman wrestling lineup that is headed for the World Wrestling Championships.

McGuire had his first taste of international competition June 27-29 at the Pan Am Games at Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where he helped Team USA capture team gold in both Greco-Roman and Freestyle.

His team is coached by Joe Uccellini and Cheney Haight.

Wrestling at 92 kilograms (203 pounds), the 6-foot-1 McGuire won his division in Greco-Roman, going 4-0 with three pins, and placed third in Freestyle, with two wins and a

loss to a Canadian.

“It’s been super exciting. I’ve been meeting a lot of new people through wrestling,” McGuire said. “It’s shown me many different styles of wrestling, and given me a lot of experience against a large variety of kids.

I’ve enjoyed getting better every day.”

The world tournament Aug. 16-22 in Amman, Jordan will include both Greco-Roman and Freestyle, same as the Olympics.

A member of Pinnacle Wrestling Club of Roseville, McGuire earned his spot on the national team by winning his division at the USA Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas in April. He defeated Alexander Smith of Florida 8-3 in the finals, after getting past opponents from Florida, Illinois,

North Dakota and Iowa.

McGuire also competed in Freestyle at nationals in Las Vegas, placing eighth of 32 wrestlers, winning five of eight.

His next competition will be the USA Wrestling Junior National Championships in Fargo July 12-20, where he’ll compete in both Greco-Roman and Freestyle.

After that, he’ll attend a fiveday training session with Team USA in Colorado Springs prior to embarking to Jordan for the world tournament.

With Mahtomedi High School this past season, McGuire was state Class 2A runner-up at 189 pounds after an overtime loss in the finals. He placed fourth at state his sophomore year and has 143 career wins.

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The Lino Lakes couple had just returned from a road trip to South Dakota to visit family over Easter weekend when Faith started having backpain when she was 28 weeks pregnant.

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hen our children were young, we decided that we were going to take a week off and spend it on the St. Croix River. We packed up and drove to Afton where we boarded our old Chris Craft double cabin.

Before we left home, Stephanie, age 7, was playing in our yard in White Bear Lake and was bitten by a neighbor’s cat. We had to work through that before we left to determine if therewas an infection.

We finally left home packed with groceries and whatever else we might need for the week ahead.

Cameron, age 9, was fishing off the pier near where the boat was in a slip. He loved to fish, but About the when we heard screams we knew something had Town happened. It turned out Gene Johnson he got a fish hook in his finger. We all got in the car and headed to the hospital in Hudson. The doctor who was treating him and realized he had to push the barb of the hook through the finger so it could be cut with a wire cutter to get the hook out. The doctor was struggling and unable to squeeze the clipper on the wire cutter so I said I would do it, and I did. Next up was to fill a prescription for an antibiotic and we finally got back to the boat.

We thought we better head home and started loading the car. The sun was setting and the next thing we knew we heard a splash and Carter, at the age of 4, fell off the upper deck and ended between the dock and the boat, a space that was less than 18 inches. I was nearby and jumped in the water as I saw a foot come up and rescued him. He didn’t think much of what happened and fortunately he was okay. He said, “I held my breath, Daddy.”

For Kathy and I, that was too much for one day so we decided to return to White Bear Lake and catch up before we made another attempt to go out to Catfish Point Beach for the rest of that week.

I’m telling you about this because families need to be careful during the summer, whether it’s participating in water activities or hiking trails with unusual surfaces where you need to be aware and on guard. Wear life jackets, have a first aid kit handy, do things in pairs and not alone. Wear helmets when necessary.

Safety takes place around our homes and on our streets, whether on a cycle, power scooter, or swimming at a beach.

Lifeguards are not available at all beaches and swimming areas.

If you are a sailor or fisherman, make sure you have had adequate instructions about the boat and always have someone with you.

Minnesota and Wisconsin are great states for outdoor activities all year.

Instructions to children before an outing can be very helpful, especially when doing wakeboarding or surfing, waterskiing or tubing.

Summer is to enjoy and our states are beautiful areas to enjoy the outdoors.

Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

Tour aims to educate, sow seeds of inspiration

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hether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started with a new yard, finding ideas from others' landscapes is a great way to spark your own creativity. Washington County Master Gardeners' third biennial Learn And Grow With Us Garden Tour on July 20 provides a great opportunity to check out how local gardeners use their landscapes and to learn what might work for you.

The self-guided Garden tour, which runs from 9 a.m. to 4 Talk p.m., includes seven Donna Lovell Master Gardenerdesigned and maintained gardens in the Oakdale, Lake Elmo, White Bear Lake and Stillwater area. Each location will include an education station and Master Gardener volunteers will be available to answer your gardening questions.

"I hope that people are inspired by what they see, learn about what they can take back to their own gardens, and do it," said Barbara Stalsberg, one of the tour's three lead organizers, along with Karen and David Wolterstorff.

For many gardeners, seeing a well-established landscaping can be a bit overwhelming, Stalsberg

said. "But I hope they will find one thing and say 'I can do that.' That's what I do when I see other Master Gardeners' gardens."

The seven locations were chosen with diversity in mind, Stalsberg said. Together they highlight the Master Gardener program's seven priorities: horticulture skills, plant biodiversity, pollinator health, clean water, local food, climate responsiveness and nearby nature.

Thus, the sites offer a wide range of gardening scenarios from a large prairie-inspired landscape to smallspace gardening, with a different focus at each site.

• Garden Evolution: This garden focuses on transitioning plantings and gardening practices over time to respond to challenges and changing conditions.

• A Labor of Love: Here visitors will find colorful flowers and shrubs integrated with fruit and vegetable gardens, all maintained using integrated pest management to help keep unwanted creatures at bay.

• Lakeside Retreat: This large property was designed with gardening zones for prairies, an oak savannah and a natural shoreline.

• Nature and Nurture: The Master Gardener-maintained RCS Giving Garden produces crops for local food shelves as well as learning opportunities for gardeners of all ages.

• Nature's Bounty: This location

highlights raised-bed gardening and a wide range of fruit trees that flourish in the Minnesota climate.

• Small Wonder: As this garden demonstrates, you don't need a large piece of land to produce a rich bounty of fruits, vegetables and flowering beauties.

• Pollinators Haven: This garden was designed to attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators as well as to provide sanctuary for birds and other wildlife.

Pre-sale tickets for the tour are $15 and can be purchased online via the Landscape Arboretum's website at z.umn.edu/WCMGTour. Tickets are $20 at select gardens on the tour day; ages 12 and younger are free.

The event will be held rain or shine.

You can also find more information about the tour on the Washington County Master Gardener's website at washingtoncountymg.org/wcmglearn-grow-garden-tour/.

The mission of the Washington County Master Gardener Volunteer Program is to use research-based horticultural knowledge and practices to deliver educational outreach and project-based efforts that inspire change and promote healthy people, healthy communities and a healthy planet.

Donna Lovell is a volunteer with the Washington County Master Gardener Program.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I’m glad Craig Johnson (letter published June 26) finds value in the flags we fly on our home. We have flown our flags for several years as a public sign to others of our allyship with those who do not have privilege on the same dimensions of diversity as our own. We also use those flags as a reminder to ourselves, and as encouragement to others, that we need to move from allyship to advocacy.

This is why the flags matter to us.

I also want to share information that will correct some of Craig’s assumptions. We fly the flags most of the year, not to mark specific days or memorials. Weather is the biggest factor that impacts the timing. Craig will be glad to know that our flags were flying before we saw his letter and will certainly be glad to know that NO ONE has EVER pressured us about flying the flags.

Laurie Krachmer Vadnais Heights

Hats off to youth

At the June 27 Marketfest, our local church hosted a booth which involved a spinning wheel covered with paper money. That may have been the initial attraction, but as the young people who stopped by learned that it was their opportunity to choose a local charity to receive a donation that would be matched in “real” money by our church, each person listened carefully to learn about the three charities involved, gave careful thought to their selection, and many expressed what a good idea they thought that was and thanked us for doing it. In one instance, a young boy who thought he needed to deposit his play money in the first box was kindly redirected by his older brother, who gave a most detailed description of each of the charities involved improving on the description I had just given to him. Another time an elementary student shared with me that she had held her last three birthday parties at Feed My Starving Children. At that moment she and her friend pulled some crumpled bills from their purses and asked if they could also donate some of their own money. At first I hesitated, suggesting we clear it with their parents, but they assured me it would be fine. Who am I to deny them that act of kindness?

So that evening a local charity was the recipient of an $8.00 donation that perhaps involved as much sacrifice as any received. Over $400.00 for three local charities was raised that evening. But more importantly, the compassionate hearts of 400 youth who participated, from age five through post- high school, came shining through. For that we are most impressed and thankful.

Linda Anderson White Bear Lake United Methodist Church

Appreciate use of dock

We, the owners of the three wooden boats that were able to come by “sea” to show our boats at the White Bear Lake 2024 Annual Classic and Vintage Boat Show, want to thank Tally’s for use of their docks. Without the use of Tally’s docks for the day we would not have been able to share our boats.

Thanks also to Carter Johnson, Press Publications staff, and many volunteers who made this event very enjoyable for young and old!

From the 3 wooden boat owners: Sue Ahlcrona and Denny Trooien (Bootlegger) Ken Kixmoeller and Kim Otness (Just for Kix) Pete Sampair (Joan II)

Banned books response

I am writing following Sandra Londin’s letter to the editor. I totally disagree. Backstory: In 1968 I was in the 8th grade, age 13. The school library might not have had adult books, but the local library sure did. I am talking about Jacqueline Suzanne’s racy novels. In high school we read ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’, a banned classic. ‘The Bluest Eye’ and ‘The Color Purple’ are banned! And so is teen author Judy Blume. How in the world is an author who writes for teens banned? I imagine ‘Grapes of Wrath’ is banned too. Maybe even the Dickens classic, ‘A Tale of Two Cities.’ After all, we are dealing with adult themes here. Poverty is real and there is truth about Jim Crow.

The Holocaust is real and definitely should be taught. I applaud kids who want to learn since many times adulting isn’t done at home. Reading about someone being gay won’t make one gay. Awareness can become understanding, which isnt a bad thing.

You can and will find anything on the internet. Especially when adults say no, kids are just more interested.

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Thank you to White Bear Township for installing the new flags along South Shore Blvd. for the 4th of July holiday weekend. Along with the new road and trail completed, the flags add the finishing touches to a great place for residents and visitors to enjoy this part of the Township.

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The Vadnais Heights City Council held a public hearing on May 28 to consider an application for a comprehensive plan amendment for the city-owned land parcel at 3400 Arcade Street. Basically, the city wanted to change the land use designation to high density residential, so that this 1.75 acres parcel can be sold to a prospective developer interested in building low income housing apartments with a total 50-60 units, which exceeds the current high density residential designation of 22 units per acre.

Several Vadnais Heights residents went to the podium and expressed their concerns (increased traffic on Arcade Street, increased demand for public facilities and services) for this

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name. My dog, Nora, was lost for two days in the area of Otter Lake Dog Park. We received an overwhelming amount of love and support from friends and total strangers. It is terrifying to have your fur baby lost and alone. The past few years I have lost a lot of faith in humanity, but it has been restored with more love than I could have imagined. If you lose your dog, your instinct is to follow and chase to find them. However, they go into survival mode and it’s not the same dog you know and love.

We would have continued to chase and follow, and the outcome would not have been the same had we not listened to the professionals. We had to let her come to us. It was hard to stay quiet and calm, but we did and now she is home. If you see a stray dog, don’t chase it; take a photo and report the sighting. Stay calm, and do your research on what to do. Ask for help from professionals like Lost K-9 or The Retrievers, both professional volunteer organizations that will go above and beyond to save your fur baby. I don’t have the words to express the level of gratitude we have, but on behalf of my family and Nora, thank you!

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development on such a small parcel of land, which currently has 0.5 acres of wetlands. During the past 26 years our neighborhood has seen the conversion of three single-family homes to a townhome complex south of us, plus several townhome developments along Arcade Street. The small parcel of land at 3400 Arcade Street provides a nice buffer separating the few single-family homes left on our block from all the new multi-housing developments north of us, and we, the current residents of this area, all felt that this new proposed application was not appropriate. However, although every resident attending the public hearing was against the proposed amendment, the city council favored the proposal and approved it, and 2 weeks later it also approved the sale of the parcel of land to the prospective developer. North of the land parcel at 3400 Arcade Street there is a much larger 11-acre piece of land (south of Summit/MNGi), which is already designated for multi-family housing, so it makes much more sense to develop this larger piece of land as planned. The current actions of city of the Council seem very rushed in the pursuit of financial incentives to build low-income family housing, without considering the voice and opinions of the current residents in this area of the city, who support keeping the 3400 Arcade Street land in its current natural wetland configuration.

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Man convicted of prostitution of minor Dominic David Rulli, 27, of White Bear Township has been convicted of prostitution by hiring, or agreeing to hire, a minor for prostitution while reasonably believing that minor to be under 18 and at least 16 years of age.

Rulli was sentenced to 364 days in jail with two days credited; three-years supervised probation; work release service on weekends and a $837 fine with surcharge and fees payable within three years. Rulli must also follow all standard terms of probation, and complete a cognitive skills evaluation and cooperate with the transfer of probation to his county of residence (Ramsey County).The defendant had faced up to five years in prison and/or a maximum fine of $10,000, after being charged with prostitution of a minor.

On Nov. 22, 2022, the East Metro Sex Trafficking Task Force (EMSTTF) conducted a covert operation designed to combat the demand-side of persons seeking to purchase commercial sex acts from minor children.

An undercover law enforcement officer posts an advertisement on a known commercial sex website or social media application where known commercial sex acts are brokered. Then, law enforcement uses “decoy”

pictures depicting a known adult female who may appear to be underage. The undercover officer then poses as a 17-yearold female and communicates with individuals who contact the listed phone number in the advertisement. After a sex act and money in exchange for the sex act is confirmed via text message, a meeting location is set.

Once the individual arrives at the predetermined location, they are arrested.

A predetermined location for Rulli was set at an apartment complex in Woodbury in Washington County.

Detectives identified Rulli through the phone number he used to initiate the text conversation. In the text chat, Rulli agreed to pay $80 for a “quick visit” that involved sexual intercourse without a condom.

When the undercover officer said she was 17, Rulli responded, “are you serious?”

Rulli then asked for the undercover officer’s location and was given the address of the apartment complex, along with instructions on how to get into the building. When Rulli arrived at the location and knocked on the door, he was arrested. He was in possession of a cell phone and $132.

White Bear Lake man arrested after police standoff A White Bear Lake resident has been arrested after a tense standoff with police last week.

According to the criminal complaint, White Bear Lake police officers responded to the 2000 block of Rishworth Lane for a report of an ongoing physical domestic dispute with firearms present.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with a juvenile witness who told officers that the suspect, later identified as Andrew Lee, 40, had punched and slapped his spouse during the fight. Lee’s spouse reported being hit and punched and had visible injuries, including a bleeding cut on her hand. Lee’s spouse warned officers that Lee had said he was “prepared for war and armed” if police were called.

As officers attempted to speak with Lee, he barricaded himself in a room and said he was armed with a rifle. Ramsey County SWAT and police officers created a perimeter around the residence. Both

• Officers responsed to a road rage incident June 19 on County Road F where one driver threatened to shoot another with what ended up being a Taser.

• A missing package was reported in the 3600 block of Highland Avenue June 20.

• Officers responded to a neighbor issue at Saint Regis Drive June 21 regarding the ordinance for dogs-atlarge.

• Officers responded to a report of a deteriorating friendship among Goose Lake Road neighbors.

• An employee of a fireworks tent in the 2600 block of County Road E was the subject of a loud music complaint June 21.

• A complainant reported someone spit in his face at the Sam’s Club gas pumps June 21.

• Officers mediated a verbal dispute in the 4700 block of Centerville Road June 21.

• Cigarettes and blunt wraps were reported stolen in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue June 21.

• Theft was reported in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road June 21.

• Disorderly juveniles were reported June 22 in the 3600 block of McKnight Road.

• A suspicious person was reported behind a house in the 5100 block of Wild Marsh Drive June 22.

• Disorderly conduct was reported June 22 in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road.

• Officers responded to a noise complaint in the 1600 block of Highway 96 June 22.

• Officers responded to a civil issue in the 3600 block of Bellaire Avenue June 22.

groups tried convincing Lee to exit the residence peacefully, but Lee repeatedly refused and informed both officers that he was armed. After a four-hour standoff, Lee surrendered.

Upon searching the residence, officers found multiple weapons and ammunition. These included a Remington .177 caliber rifle, a .22 caliber rifle, and boxes of shotgun and 9mm ammunition.

Lee currently has multiple pending cases, including two previous felony counts for second-degree burglary and fleeing in a motor vehicle. Lee is currently facing two misdemeanor domestic assault charges stemming from the July 5 incident, and two gross misdemeanor charges including obstruction of legal process with force, and ineligible to receive, ship or transport weapons and ammunition as a felon.

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Police, fire departments host upcoming events This week’s Marketfest theme is Public Health & Safety night, hosted by White Bear Lake’s Police and Fire Departments.

Activities on July 11 will include a Public Health Resource Fair, and officers will perform a live car extrication in the

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reports the following selected incidents:

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• A man was arrested for DWI June 23 near the intersection of Spruce Place and Van Dyke Street.

• A fight was reported in the 2400 block of Elm Drive June 23.

• A Brooklyn Center woman was arrested for DWI following a traffic stop near White Bear Avenue and Gervais Avenue June 23.

• An ex-significant other is believed to have caused property damage in the 4000 block of Bellaire Avenue June 23.

• Officers mediated a civil issue in the 1600 block of Goose Lake Road June 23.

• A report of shots fired on Summit Farm Lane turned out to be fireworks June 23.

• A Hugo man was cited for theft in the 1400 block of Highway 96 June 23.

• Officers responded to a report of assault in the 4000 block of Schueneman Road June 23.

• Officers pulled over a driver following a report of a vehicle swerving in the area of Highway 61 and Seventh Street June 23.

• A noise complaint was reported in the 2100 block of Lilac Lane June 23.

• Officers documented a civil issue between estranged spouses in the 4900 block of Birch Lake Circle June 24.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the area of County Road E and Bellaire Avenue June 24.

• Fireworks caused damage inside a bathroom at Spruce Park June 24.

• Officers responded to a verbal argument in the 1900 block of Eugene Street June 24.

• Damage to property was reported in the 1800 block of Birch Street June 25.

• Disorderly conduct was reported int eh 4800 block of Woodcrest Road June 25.

area of Fourth Street and Banning Avenue around 7 p.m.

Marketfest is held-rain or shine-on Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. through July 25 in Downtown White Bear Lake.

The White Bear Lake Fire Department will

also hold a Fridays with Firefighters event from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, July 19. Young children and their families can visit with firefighters and hear about safety education at the free event. The South Fire Station is located at 2240 County Road E.

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

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• A suspicious person reported June 2 in the 10000 block of Joliet Avenue N. turned out to be the homeowner of the property.

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• A late-May shortage of mayonnaise, ketchup and mustard may be at hand, after a Juniper Street resident on May 27 reported her house being vandalized with a large amount of condiments.

• Deputies conducted three traffic stops May 28 for hands-free cell phone violation, one in the 800 block of Stillwater Road, another in the 7000 block of Hilton Trail N. and a third in the 700 block of Stillwater Road.

• A male was reported May 29 for walking through a parking lot on Wildwood Road and getting into a verbal altercation with employees.

• A motorist received a citation May 29 in the 1000 block of Mahtomedi Avenue for driving after revocation and failure to provide proof of insurance.

• Juveniles were reported May 29 on Mahtomedi Avenue for lighting fireworks in a culvert.

• Happy birthday to a Ridge Way resident, who on May 30 called to complain about a happy birthday sign that had appeared on his lawn.

• A person of undisclosed identity was arrested on warrant at 6:18 p.m. May 30 on Edith Avenue, for violating probation.

• A suspect who called 911 stating they didn’t know where they were and how they got there was arrested for suspicion of DWI at

3:26 a.m. June 1 on Long Lake Road. Deputies made contact with the suspect in someone’s yard and located the vehicle in question by the lake, after it had been driven through several properties. The subject was also cited for criminal damage to property.

• Vigilantes reported June 1 for slowing traffic by holding handheld signs on Lincolntown Avenue and Wildwood Road turned out to be participants in a motorcycle flood run in the area.

• A motorist was cited at 9:55 p.m.

June 1 on Mahtomedi Avenue and Dahlia Street for speeding and carrying too many passengers on a provisional license.

• Suspicious individuals were reported on a homeowner’s deck in the 1000 block of Park Avenue at 6:02 p.m. June 3. Deputies escorted the parties back to the public beach. The subjects said they didn’t know they were at somebody’s private house.

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• An unidentified motorist was arrested for DWI at 2:45 a.m. May 28 on Highway 36 at Hilton Trail N., after deputies conducted a traffic stop and detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the driver. The driver refused to take standardized field sobriety tests, but submitted to a portable breath test and registered a blood alcohol content of .17. The official Data Master Test at the law enforcement center also registered a .17 BAC. The driver, who had a prior DWI arrest on record was booked pending judicial review.

• Deputies issued a citation at 10:00 p.m. May 28 on Hilton Trail N. at 60th Street N. for failure to abide by the Ted Foss move over for emergency vehicles law.

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LUNCH AND TABLE GAMES When: noon Wednesday, July 10 & 24 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights Details: Bring a bag lunch and play table games with friends. Coffee provided.

Contact: 651-429-6595 or cslcvh.org

ONGOING EVENTS MARKETFEST When: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, June 13

through July 25 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Community summer festival with 200+ food and vendor booths, live music, car show, kids activities, specials at local merchants. Theme weeks include: Avenue of the Arts on June 13; History Night June 20, and White Bear Lake Area Schools June 27.

Contact: marketfestwbl.com

FILLEBROWN HOUSE TOUR When: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13 Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Avenue

Details: Tour the 1879 lakeside cottage

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB PICNIC AND HIKE When: 1 p.m. Sunday, July 14 Where: Keller Regional Park shelter

#3, Maplewood Details: Annual potuck picnic followed

BIRCHWOOD SUMMER CONCERT SERIES When: 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 14 Where: Tighe-Schmitz Park Details: Jennifer Eckes performs. See website for details.

Contact: jennifereckes.weebly.com

HUGO SENIOR CLUB CHICKEN DINNER When: 5 p.m. Monday, July 15 Where: Rice Lake Centre, 6900 137th Street N. Details: Dinner followed by BINGO. RSVP by July 11 to Krista, 651-8959951 or Mavis, 651-248-5849.

Contact: 651-592-0369 or barbconnolly1958@yahoo.com

MUSIC IN THE PARK When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 Where: Oak Creek Park, 485 Oak

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Creek Dr. S., Vadnais Heights Details: Free outdoor concert with Minty Hippo. Bring a chair or blanket.

Contact: cityvadnaisheights.com

FRIDAYS WITH FIREFIGHTERS When: 10 a.m.-noon Friday, July 19 Where: South Fire Station, 2240

County Road E, White Bear Lake Details: Young children and parents can join the fire department for fun and safety education. Free.

LEARN AND GROW WITH US GARDEN TOUR When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 20 Where: Seven gardens in White Bear

Lake, Stillwater, Lake Elmo, and Oakdale Details: Tour 7 gardens designed and maintained by Washington County Master Gardener volunteers, who are on site ot answer questions. Discount

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SUMMER WORSHIP May 26—Sept. 15 All are welcome!

Christ the Servant Lutheran Church

through Oct. Where: Clark Street between Second and Third Streets Details: More than 50 vendors and growers each week.

Contact: whitebearlake.org

Masses: Saturday - 5:00 PM Livestream Sunday - 9:00 & 11:00 AM

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

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WHITE BEAR FARMERS MARKET When: 8 a.m.-noon Friday, June 28

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through Sept. 28 Where: Veterans Memorial Park Details: Local growers, artisans, community resources.

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MAHTOMEDI AREA FARMERS MARKET When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, June 22

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

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2029 Woodlyn Ave., Maplewood Details: Fundraising event will benefit White Bear Lake High School student Gabe Kessel and his family. Pay at the door.

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by a 3 mile hike on paved trail.

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end of August Where: Little Goose Lake Details: White Bear-based team of 120 amateur skiers performs weekly throughout the summer.

Contact: skiotter.com

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

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CANCER BENEFIT FOR GABE KESSEL When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, July 14 Where: The Dog House Bar and Grill,

MIDWEST SKI OTTERS SHOWS When: 6 p.m. Sundays, June 9 through

Rain or shine; pay-what-you-want admission.

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Hammond Rd., White Bear Township Details: Bring a lawn chair or banket and bug spray and watch a free familyfriendly movie outdoors. “Wonka” shows on July 13. See weather updates on facebook.

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MOVIE IN THE PARK When: Dusk, July 13 Where: Polar Lakes Park, 1280

SUMMER LAWN CONCERT When: 1 p.m. Sunday, July 14 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave. Details: Enjoy a Johnny Cash musical tribute concert by Mitchell Hall.

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Saturday 5:30pm Shor e Sunday 8:00am | 9:45am Tr inity Lakeside Worship at Bellaire Beach

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

Sunday, 9:00 am.

CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL Sunday, 11:00 am.

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

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Cooks in the Kitchen: Helping to serve those who need it most

BY ERIK SUCHY STAFF WRITER

Jennifer Hipple, communication specialist at local non-profit Hammer & NER, believes in the power of giving back to the community. She says the organization’s Cooks in the Kitchen program is an excellent opportunity to provide hot, ready meals to those who need them most. “It’s a small amount of commitment and work that pays off huge for everyone concerned.”

Cooks in the Kitchen was started in 2022 at the then-Hammer Residences office in Wayzata. The organization assists intellectually disabled adults at group homes around town. According to Hipple, the volunteer services team launched the program to help with staffing shortages at the homes. “We saw a need at some of our homes, which were short-staffed,” said Hipple.

“We thought it would be a great way for people to come in and have fun giving back to our community. We also saw it as a good team-building opportunity.”

The program began with staff coming into the building once a week for three hours. Staff prepared and cooked two meals in large pans, which

Coldwell Banker staff members who recently volunteered to prepare food at Cooks in the Kitchen include (l-r) Sherry Birchem, Jerry Thompson, Velvet Cole, Kathy Lillis, and sales manager Chuck Stout.

were then sent to the homes. Soon, the organization switched the program to invite those outside the building interested in volunteering.

In January 2023, Hammer

Chuck Stout appreciates the “one on one helpfulness” of volunteering for Cooks in the Kitchen.

Residences merged with White Bear Lake’s Northeast Residence, rebranding the organization as Hammer & NER. The move prompted a new course of action from Cooks in the Kitchen.

“We had no similar program at White Bear Lake to help residents and staff there,” said Volunteer Services Manager Julie Huffcutt. “We decided to get Cooks in the Kitchen moved out here as well.”

The White Bear Lake Hammer & NER location started its Cooks in the Kitchen program in April. The White Bear and Wayzata locations maintain the same cooking schedule: Wednesday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon, with group home deliveries by staff scheduled shortly after.

The program has attracted help from local citizens and larger companies.

One is Coldwell Banker in White Bear Lake. Sales Manager Chuck Stout has volunteered for the program and oversees two volunteer groups from the company.

“Volunteering here gives me a different feeling you don’t get from some opportunities, like picking up trash on the side of the road,” noted Stout. “Cooks in the Kitchen is like a direct response to someone who needs help. This program is all about one-onone helpfulness, and that’s what I get out of it.”

Other volunteers have connectionc to the program’s participants. White Bear Lake resident Patrick Lutz says he got involved in volunteering through Huffcutt, whom he has been friends with since high school. “We go back pretty far,” said Lutz, “so I thought I would help her at this program in White Bear Lake.”

Although he had previously volunteered at Wayzata’s program, Lutz has only just started working at White Bear Lake. “I’m still a newbie,” joked Lutz. “I like to give myself to the community and help the people supported here. Every time I come here to volunteer, it just reinforces that.”

Those interested in volunteering at Cooks in the Kitchen in White Bear Lake can sign up online at www. volgistics.com/appform/1503211367 or e-mail Julie.Huffcutt@hammer.org.

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

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Since April, Cooks In The Kitchen has been prepping and serving food for disabled adults in White Bear Lake. Volunteers include Chad Dahly, Debbie Tillges, Jennifer Tillges-Dahly, and Dave Tillges.

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Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District has appointment Dave Haveman as the new executive director of special services.

In the role, Haveman will oversee all special education services.

“We are thrilled to have Dave Haveman join our team,” said Dr. Val Rae Boe, superintendent of Northeast Metro 916. “His extensive experience and deep commitment to special education will be instrumental in advancing our mission to support and empower every student. We are confident that Dave will significantly contribute

to our organization and the communities we serve.”

With over 27 years in the education field, Haveman has worked with traditional districts, charter schools, intermediate schools and non-public education programs. He has previously served as the executive director of student services for Lakeville Area Schools and the director of special services for Hastings Public Schools.

“I am excited to join Northeast Metro 916 and to work with such a dedicated team,” said Haveman. “I look forward to contributing

to the continued success of our special education programs and to positively impacting the lives of our students and their families.”

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After injury, Kaiser reclaims elite spot

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Ava Kaiser, who’s been the state’s top-ranked female racquetball player since 2021 while collecting batches of national medals since age seven, is back on the courts after missing almost a year.

“After strengthening my knee and working past my injury, I worked hard on getting back to the court,” reported Kaiser, a 2023 Mahtomedi graduate and current University of Northwestern student. “I was out for about 11 months.”

The injury in January of 2023 sidelined her until November, when she came back and teamed with Barb Hoffner of Bloomington to capture the Minnesota Racquetball state doubles championship. Kaiser and Hoffner then started

2024 winning doubles at the Hall of Fame tournament, a Tier I event that includes professionals and amateurs, at the University of Minnesota in February.

Kaiser competed in Men’s Elite at the state tournament and won the consolation title in mid-April. “I entered Men’s Elite since I had already won numerous Men’s A titles, and the women’s divisions did not challenge me,” said Kaiser.

Meanwhile, she retained her No.1 ranking because no Minnesotans beat anyone ranked higher than her nationally.

At junior girls nationals in California in June, Kaiser placed second in 18U singles, and won 18U doubles with Naomi Ros of Texas. She was named an All American for the seventh time.

“I missed nationals (in 2023) for the first time in eight

years,” said Kaiser. That meant missing nationals as well. She’s now gearing for the 2024 nationals in Guatemala in December.

Kaiser had a “weird injury” called Hoffa’s Syndrome. “I treated it conservatively but it did not improve much,” she said. “So in March, I went to a specialist who did an MRI, but nothing was torn as he thought.” Preferring to avoid surgery, she skipped tournaments and concentrated on therapy.

About her current schedule, she said, “There are not many tournaments indoors happening now. Things get busier in August.” She is taking a summer class to lighten her schedule for fall when she will be prepping for the world tournament at the Olympic training center in Colorado and in Texas with Ros.

Mahtomedi runner leads local Grandma’s finishers

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Among the 7,548 runners who finished Grandma’s Marathon on Saturday were about three dozen with White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi and Vadnais CONTRIBUTED Heights addresses.

Mike Rohlinger First to the finish line among those was Mike Rohlinger, 24, of Mahtomedi, with a time of two hours, 45 minutes and 40 seconds, which placed 239th overall, in the top three percent. Rohlinger is a former White Bear Lake and Kansas State distance runner.

Michael Peterman, 45, of Mahtomedi, was 10th of 272 in his

age group with a 2:53:13 finish. Also under three hours was Nate Tobeck, 19, of White Bear Lake in 2:42:04, which was 317th overall.

The 40 kilometer race (26.2 miles) goes from Two Harbors to Duluth along the shore of Lake Superior.

Following is a list of local finishers, listed alphabetically.

• White Bear Lake, men — Michael Allen, 26, 3:27;16; Jared Bartz, 29, 3:24:02; Sam Jenson, 24, 3:45:51; Nathan Kesti, 22, 3:55:05; Spencer Kramer, 28, 3:12:42; Isaac Murayama, 22, 3:48:51; Mike McGoldrick, 32, 3:58:36; Allan Meek, 20, 3:50:34; Sean Miller, 28, 3:01:49; Paul Morris, 22, 3:48:26; William Morris, 25, 5:02:41; Connor Smeed, 22, 4:41:41; Nate Tobeck, 19, 2:52:04; Danny Vang, 37, 3:17:38; Anthony Yares, 36, 3:55:28

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Mahtomedi graduate Ava Kaiser (right) earned racquetball AllAmerica honors for the seventh time.

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Andres, 21, 3:33:06; Amelia Barr, 28, 3:38:00; Tara Clark, 40, 4:40:32; Amy Danielson, 27, 5:08:08; Clare Kaźmierczak, 47, 3:31:58; Katie Risovi, 24, 3:45:50; Taryn Sirianni, 33, 3:26:52; Madelyn Zobitz, 27, 3:45:58 • Vadnais Heights, men — Jesse Heaton, 31, 3:58:19; Anthony Wolf, 28, 4:48:14 • Vadnais Heights, women — Lily Langevin, 26, 3:59:05; Sara Lewenstein, 30, 4:40:17; Claire Schneider, 21, 3:22:26; Payton Schold, 26, 5:21:38 • Mahtomedi, men — Michael Determan, 45, 2:53:13; Ryan Olson, 28, 3:56:50; Mike Rohlinger, 24, 2:45:40; Earl Skrip, 51, 4:23:56 • Mahtomedi, women — Lauren Sigfred, 30, 4:46:57

ZEPHYRS SPORTS BRIEF Zephyr baseball honors listed

Five members of Mahtomedi’s state baseball runner-up were named to the All-Metro East team. They are seniors Max Strecker (pitcher, first base), Austin Felling (catcher), Jack Erickson (designated hitter, pitcher) and Josh Donna (shortstop); and junior Ethan Felling (pitcher, center field). Zephyrs team awards went to Strecker and Ethan Felling (most outstanding players), Erickson (offensive player), Austin Felling (defensive player), Winston Wisely (rookie of the year), Tommy Becker (most improved), Mike Kasey (teammate of the year), and Gunnar Sather (Mahtomedi Baseball Program Player of the Year).

All-state tournament honors went to Erickson, and Ethan and Austin Felling.

The team’s policy is to not share statistics.

Area welcomes professional golfers Professional golfers and golf fans alike will spend a weekend enjoying a Minnesota summer at the 3M Open in Blaine starting Monday, July 22.

The 3M Open is an annual PGA Tour event that takes place at the TPC Twin Cities, a championship golf course designed by golfing legend Arnold Palmer and the University of Minnesota alumnus and pro golfer Tom Lehman, located in Blaine. The event brings in 156 of the best professional golfers in the world and thousands of fans.

“The city of Blaine is excited to welcome the crowd to the 3M Open this summer,” said Ben Hayle, communications manager for the city of Blaine. “It is a fantastic event for not only the Blaine community but for the entire state of Minnesota.”

What makes this course is unique for a PGA Tour is because it is located within a residential neighborhood.

“It can really be a great atmosphere,” said Hayle. “It’s a great family-friendly event, whether you are going to walk

around the whole course and check out everything it has to offer or find a great spot to put down a chair and take in the action.”

Last year’s tournament winner, Lee Hodges, took home the trophy and a purse of $1.1 million dollars shooting -24 for the weekend. This year, the purse is predicted to be over $8 million dollars.

Not only does the Champion’s purse and FedEx Cup points have a large impact, so does the economic influence the tournament has on the north metro.

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On Friday, July 26, attendees are encouraged to wear red, white and blue as the 3M Open will host its first Folds of Honor Friday to honor service men and women and first responders. Prior to the second round of competition, Folds of Honor Friday will include an Honor Guard presentation and the national anthem will be performed in the practice area at TPC Twin Cities by Emma Carpenter, a former University of Minnesota golf team member and current media personality.

Visitors can also grab tickets to see county music singer Chris Lane perform at approximately 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 at the 3M Open Post Play Par-Tee. There are two ticket options for fans that Saturday. One option includes a ticket to the tournament and concert while the other is a golf-only ticket.

There is also a fan village on site for visitors to enjoy.

General parking for spectators will be at the National Sports Center, 1750 105th Ave. N., Blaine.

For more information about the 3M Open, visit the tournament website at www.3MOpen.com.

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An adult female kestrel had been living in one of Tamarack Nature Center’s wood duck houses from early May to late June.

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For the past two months, a surprise guest has been captivating the attention of visitors and staff at Tamarack Nature Center. This unexpected visitor is an adult female kestrel.

White Bear Lake resident Daniel Giossi made the discovery while out

with his granddaughter Olivia in May. Giossi has volunteered for Tamarack’s wood duck survey team for the past two years. This role involves counting and cleaning Tamarack’s numerous wood duck houses. Giossi often completes this routine with his friend and fellow volunteer, Jim Heineman.

Heineman, however, was out of town at the time of the kestrel finding.

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duck houses and saw something nestled in one of them,” recalled Giossi. “We didn’t realize what it was until after we snapped a quick photo.”

Upon review, Daniel and Olivia were astonished to find the kestrel and its nest in one of the houses. Daniel noted that while the kestrel’s presence was not unique to Tamarack’s wildlife, its choice of location was certainly unexpected.

According to Giossi, this marked the first time he had seen a kestrel, the smallest falcon in North America, living inside the house. “There have been plenty of them around the center in the past,” said Giossi, “but there’s never been one inside a wood duck house. We thought it was pretty cool.”

Outdoor Education Manager Noelle Roden also noted the rare location choice for the kestrel’s nest. Roden stated that the spot, while unique, was not uncommon from the nest structure types that kestrels choose.

“Kestrels are what we call cavity nesters,” explained Roden. “They will make their nests inside natural, pre-existing holes, like trees. Wood duck houses are designed to mimic a tree cavity nest, so I believe it looked perfect for them to use.”

But the kestrel’s mere presence at the center was not the most surprising part of its discovery. Six weeks ago, Giossi found something else that stunned him inside the kestrel’s home.

“When we went to check on the nest, we found five babies inside,” said Giossi. “We returned a week later, and they were all fully feathered out.”

Giossi noted that he and Olivia have found it empty since returning to

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Although the kestrels have left for now, Giossi hopes to see them return to Tamarack next year. “It would be nice if we eventually saw them at the center again,” remarked Giossi. “They probably won’t return to make a new nest until next spring.”

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

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Dated: July 1, 2024 Signed: Katie Weidner, President Published two times in the White Bear Press on July 10 and 17, 2024.

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NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILINGS FOR OFFICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That a City Election in the City of Birchwood Village, Washington County, MN will be held on November 5th, 2024, with the following offices to be filled: Mayor – Two-year term Two Council Members – Four-year terms First day for filing Affidavit of Candidacy: July 30th, 2024. Last day for filing Affidavit of Candidacy: August 13th, 2024, 5PM. Filing will be accepted at City Hall during office hours, by appointment, or via mail at Birchwood Village City Hall, 207 Birchwood Ave., Birchwood, MN 55110. City office phone number: 651-426-3404.

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RESOLUTION NO. 13378 ORDERING PERMANENT PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN THE WARD 2 NEIGHBORHOODS ON CERTAIN STREETS BETWEEN STEWART AVENUE AND LAKE AVENUE WHEREAS, there have been safety and mobility concerns expressed by residents and City staff caused by the combination of narrow street widths and parking of vehicles and trailers on both sides of the roadways in the Ward 2 neighborhoods adjacent to Lake Avenue; and WHEREAS, the area, specifically between Steward Avenue and Lake Avenue, has naturally served as overflow boat trailer parking for the boat launches at Matoska Park and Ramsey County Park; and WHEREAS, certain parking restrictions exist in the area that were enacted prior to the streets being reconstructed to narrower, urban sections; and WHEREAS, following public comment and deliberation, the City Council deems it necessary to further restrict parking in certain areas.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of White Bear Lake, Minnesota hereby prohibits parking of trailers or vehicles with attached trailers in the following locations: 1. The south side of 8th Street from Stewart Avenue to Lake Avenue 2. The south side of 9th Street from Stewart Avenue to Lake Avenue 3. The north side of 10th Street from Morehead Avenue to Johnson Avenue 4. The south side of 11th Street from Stewart Avenue to Johnson Avenue 5. The west side of Morehead Avenue from 11th Street to TH96

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of White Bear Lake, Minnesota hereby prohibits parking of all vehicles in the following locations: 1. The north side of 8th Street from Stewart Avenue to Lake Avenue 2. The north side of 9th Street from Stewart Avenue to Lake Avenue 3. The south side of 10th Street from Morehead Avenue to Johnson Avenue 4. The north side of 11th Street from Stewart Avenue to Johnson Avenue 5. The east side of Morehead Avenue from 11th Street to TH96 The foregoing resolution, offered by Councilmember Walsh and supported

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Dan Louismet, Mayor ATTEST: Caley Longendyke, City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on July 10, 2024.

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NOTICE OF HEARING ON REQUEST FOR A MINOR SUBDIVISION IN THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Town Board of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota, will meet at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road, in said Town on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., to consider the issuance of a Minor Subdivision in an area located at 1574 Hammond Road, Parcel ID 153022120011, & 5000 Otter Lake Road, PID 153022120017, and legally described as: 1574 Hammond Rd: ALL OF LOT 2, AUDITOR’S SUBDIVISION NO. 83, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA, EXCEPT THE NORTH 396.0 FEET OF THE WEST 209.0 FEET THEREOF AND EXCEPT THE NORTH 200.0 FEET LYING EAST OF THE WEST 209 FEET THEREOF. THAT PART OF THE NORTH 396.0 FEET OF THE WEST 209.0 FEET OF SAID LOT 2 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 2, 396.0 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH AND 396.0 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 2 A DISTANCE OF 209.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH AND PARALLEL WITH AND 209.0 FEET EAST OF THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 2 A DISTANCE OF 27.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON A STRAIGHT LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. 5000 Otter Lake Rd: THE NORTH 200 FEET OF LOT 2, EXCEPT THE WEST 284 FEET THEREOF, AUDITOR’S SUBDIVISION NO. 83, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA. and to hear and pass upon objections and recommendations, if any, and to conduct any and all business incident thereto.

Given under my hand this 2nd day of July, 2024.

PATRICK CHRISTOPHERSON, Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on July 10, 2024.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 832 MAHTOMEDI, MINNESOTA

NOTICE OF FILING FOR THE 2024 STATE GENERAL ELECTION Notice is hereby given that a general election will be held in Independent School District No. 832 Mahtomedi Public Schools on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the purpose of electing three candidates for the offices listed below. The filing period for these offices begins at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 and ends at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday August 13, 2024.

Candidates for the office of school board member file with Independent School District No. 832 Mahtomedi Public Schools, 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue, Mahtomedi, MN 55115.

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Circus Juventas will begin their summer performances of Jangala on July 26 and continue through August 11. The shows will feature local performers such as Makade Mastel (center left) from White Bear Lake.

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Maria Schlegel, a freshman at Mahtomedi High School, has performed at Circus Juventas since she was six. Schlegel will perform hammock, an aerial act, during the circus’ upcoming performance of Jangala.

Local students making big leaps at Circus Juventas will represent Schlegel’s first summer show, having previously only done spring performances. “Summer shows are usually the bigger productions,” said Schlegel. “This last year, I had so many acts and quick changes. It was hard, but it was very rewarding.”

Other acts will involve stunts performed by not just one but three siblings. Josh, Julia, and Olivia Kohler have been at Circus Juventas for ten years. All three were previously involved in various gymnastics programs before joining.

“We didn’t like how competitive the programs we were doing were,” said Julia, an upcoming senior at Concordia Academy in Roseville.

Julia and Olivia also said that other students’ competitive personalities were a factor in leaving. “It can feel distracting from learning other tricks,” said Olivia, who will attend Concordia Academy in the fall as a junior. “It’s easier to work with your own special act that you can put personality into.”

All three siblings will be performing various stunts during their performances. Josh, an incoming freshman at Hand In Hand Christian

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Acrobatics, flaming jump ropes, and trampoline flips, oh my! Several local youth will perform that and more at Circus Juventas’ upcoming shows.

The circus, located near Highland Park in St. Paul, will begin summer shows on July 26 and run through August 11. This season’s production is called Jangala. The show’s plot involves three students who uncover an ancient relic on a jungle island.

After accidentally awakening the island’s guardian spirits, the group must work together to save the island from destruction.

Maria Schlegel, a soon-to-be freshman at Mahtomedi High School, is one performer. Schlegel will be in costume as a flower and perform an aerial hammock act. “It’s a big loop made from fabric connected to the top,” Schlegel described. “There are teams of two or three that do different tricks, like hanging off the hammock and holding one or two people on top.

It involves a lot of group effort.”

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Montessori School in Roseville, will perform acrobatics, unicycling, juggling, and wall trampoline. Josh said his favorite stunt is acrobatics, citing its complexity and variety.

“What I love most about acrobatics is there isn’t one defined way of doing things,” said Josh. “There’s no straight method where someone says, ‘You have to do it like this or that.’

In acrobatics, we train in all sorts of things.’”

Josh will play a pirate in the show, which will include a swordfight against a group from Swiss Family Robinson. Julia will perform static trapeze, which she has been performing for the last four years.

Olivia will perform fire jump rope and vault mini, the latter involving a trampoline jump and multicoordinated flips. Julia and Olivia will be in costume as a leopard and wolf, respectively.

Another local performer stands out as a self-proclaimed risk-taker. That is Mikade Mastel, who will begin his junior year at White Bear Lake High School this fall. Having been at Circus Juventas for five years, Master will perform stunts including Russian

Swing, teeterboard, parkour, and wall trampoline. However, there is a catch: according to Mastel, 80% of all his stunts will involve fire.

“It gives me really good adrenaline,” said Mastel, who cites his dad’s extreme sports performances as inspiration for his decision to join Circus Juventas. Previously, Mastel performed his own flips and stunts in his backyard without professional training. “Circus Juventas is my opportunity to continue doing that in a professional but less competitive environment,” said Mastel. “That’s why I enjoy it so much.”

Mastel will portray the master pirate swordsman Phineas Larue. “It wi’ll be fun to have more high-octane swordplay than everyone else,” said Mastel.

To learn more about Circus Juventas or to purchase tickets for the upcoming Jangala shows, go to www. circusjuventas.showare.com.

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

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The City of Hugo, a rapidly growing suburb in Washington County, is seeking a recent graduate or qualified undergraduate or graduate student in the urban planning or related field to work as a community development intern. The salary is $18.00/hour. We anticipate the position to run at least six months and estimate a 40-hour work week.

The internship program offers an opportunity to work on a wide range of areas and issues related to community development. The full job description and application are available on the City’s web site at www.ci.hugo.mn.us/employment, or at Hugo City Hall, 14669 Fitzgerald Ave. N., Hugo, MN 55038.

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Talk about avoiding total July 4th disaster. It was as bad of a start you can have to July 4th break. Thursday July 4th’s nearly all day rain (here in the Metro) put a damper on just about everything outdoors, including postponing evening fireworks. Some communities moved their fireworks show up a day. Others, including White Bear Lake, moved fireworks back a day or over the weekend.

Delaying a day made for a better overall fireworks experience as Friday to Sunday’s weather was spectacular. Are we about to shake this “cooler and wet” weather pattern? Well, it looks like at least for this forecast period we’ll be treated to warmer and more humid weather. Thunderstorms will be more scattered and isolated for this period but we could see a return of less humid weather after this period.

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Enjoy a slice of family friendly fun The Mahtomedi District Center will host a special performance by the children’s music duo Todd’n’Tina on July 23 from 6 to 7 p.m. The performance will be held outside the DEC and is free to attend. KP Concessions, a catering company that serves mini donuts, will have one of its food trucks on-site. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chair and blankets for the event.

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Terry James Dagnon

Peg Wagner

Passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024 after a heroic battle with cancer. Terry was born on November 2, 1961 in St. Paul MN, the son of James and Sandra Dagnon in White Bear Lake, MN. Terry joined the U.S. Army in 1983. He was medically discharged in 1994 as a Medical Sergeant, 7th group in the U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Beret). Terry received a B.S. in Healthcare Administration from Wayland Baptist University and a M.S. in Regulatory Affairs from San Diego State University. In 1995 Terry began his career in Regulatory Affairs at Physician Network Inc in Dallas, TX. He became a leader in Regulatory Affairs while working for Johnson & Johnson and Alcon. In 2014 Terry accepted a position as the VP of Regulatory affairs with Dohmen Life Science Services in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Terry’s last professional endeavor was as Chief Operations Officer and Senior Consultant at Outlook Therapeutics Inc. Terry enjoyed spending time in the outdoors. He founded Boy Scout Troop 1979, and as Scoutmaster he graduated many Eagle Scouts who continue to enjoy the outdoors to this day. Terry also volunteered his time to serve on the Board of Directors for the Colorado Bioscience Association. Terry loved riding motorcycles with his Special Forces brothers and was the President of the Fort Carson chapter of the SFBMC. Terry loved the Minnesota Vikings, traveling to watch them play many times. He loved to scuba dive and was a PADI Divemaster and Instructor. Terry was a passionate and committed leader in all his endeavors. He had a big personality with a great sense of humor. He will be missed greatly by many.

Terry is survived by his wife of 28 years Carole, and his sons Hunter and Zach. He is also survived by his parents Jim and Sandra Dagnon, as well as his sisters Sheri Tice, Laurie Zinn, and Diana Felner along with their spouses and children. He was a Loving Son, Father, Brother, and Husband.

Memorial Mass Friday, July 19, 2024 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake with visitation starting at 10 a.m. Interment will be at the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Disabled American Veteran’s Association at DAV.org in Terry’s name.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret Ellen Wagner, known affectionately as Peg, on July 6, 2024. Born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on May 1, 1955, Peg was the cherished daughter of Wilbur and Jessie (Armstrong) Alcock.

Peg graduated from White Bear Lake High School, Class of 1973. Following graduation, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Ken “Joe” Wagner. They were married on October 6, 1973 at First Baptist Church in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

They made their home in White Bear Lake where they raised their three daughters. As a dedicated nanny for many years, Peg touched the lives of countless families with her warmth and nurturing spirit. Her devotion extended beyond her profession, as she also played an integral role not only in the lives of her own three daughters but also their friends, many of whom affectionately regarded her as “Mom”. In her personal life, Peg was a pillar of strength and support for her family and community. Alongside her husband Ken, she played a vital role in their catering business, forging lasting friendships and connections in the process. They were members of Eagle Brook Church and active in the Rockpoint Church and Christ Lutheran Church communities.

Peg’s love for nature and the outdoors was evident in her passion for camping, boating, traveling and tending to her garden. A woman of faith, Peg embodied her values of kindness and compassion in all aspects of her life. She found joy in simple pleasures such as her houseplants, crafting, reading, and sharing stories with her loved ones. Her greatest source of happiness was spending time with her family, especially her four cherished grandchildren. Peg is survived by her devoted husband of 51 years, Kenneth Wagner Jr.; daughters, Shawn (Craig) Carpenter, Stacy (Lucas) Cole, Stephanie (Will) Splettstoeszer; grandchildren, Lexington, Darby, Magnolia, Dexter; brother, Chuck (Judy) Alcock; many nieces, nephews, family and dear friends. The memory of Peg’s loving spirit and unwavering dedication will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and her eight siblings. The family will greet friends from 2:004:00 p.m., Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake and one

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Patrick John Moore 90, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Warren, Tom, and Royal; and sister, Carla Jean. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Peg Moore; daughters, Shannon (David) LeVesseur and Linda (Steve) Knaak; grandchildren, Caitlin, Lauren, Benjamin, Luke, Billy, Noah; great grandchildren, Lane, Dawson, Isabelle, Norah, and one on the way; sister, Pauline “Tiny” Albert, numerous nieces; nephews; and other family and friends.

Patrick was a dedicated employee for 30 years at 3M. He continued to exemplify his hard work ethic after retirement by working for Kowalski’s for 18 years. He started his own band called the Patrick Moore Trio and was the drummer for 54 years. Patrick was one of a kind. His humor and smile were contagious. His legacy of love and laughter will live on in the hearts of his friends and family.

Army Veteran, Patrick Moore, proudly served our Country, at home and abroad, helping maintain peace and freedom and allowing us to lead the lives we do today.

A funeral mass will be held on Monday, July 15, 2024 at 11 AM at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, with visitation from 10 AM until the time of the Mass.

Private interment at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, New Richmond, WI at a later date. Mueller Memorial White Bear Lake 651-429-4944.www.muellermemorial. com

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May we find solace in cherished memories as we bid farewell to a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many with her kindness and love. Her caregiving and selflessness was apparent even in her last acts as an organ and tissue donor. Rest in peace, dear Peg. You will be forever missed and forever remembered.

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BIRTH JOURNEY: Parents, first responders share story of one miracle after another FROM PAGE 1

Their family called 911 and while they were waiting for the police and paramedics to arrive, Elliott placed Everett on his mom’s stomach.

“We were just laying there, and he was crying…

I thought as long as he is crying, he is okay,” Faith recalled.

Lino Lakes Police Officer Sam Bergeron was the first on scene. She was assigned on the other side of the city at the time but happened to be close by

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when the call came in. She was greeted by a family member who told her the baby had already been born. Per dispatch, Bergeron and the other first responders were expecting the baby was 38 weeks, they quickly found out that was not the case.

Allina Paramedic Josh Parrow said when he arrived on scene, both mom and baby were doing great. “It was nothing that I hadn’t seen before,” Parrow recalled, explaining that he has delivered five babies previously. “I was pretty calm and everything was great until it wasn’t.”

Parrow handed Everett off to one of his Allina trainees and turned his focus to Faith. While tending to Faith he looked over at Everett and knew something was wrong. He could tell Everett wasn’t breathing.

To not alarm the family, he calmly grabbed Everett and started CPR as he was walking to the ambulance. He knew he had to get Everett to the hospital as fast as possible and had to make some important decisions. “I didn’t have my stretcher, my computer… I left everything on scene… I knew if we could just get him there with a pulse, he had a chance. If he lost his pulse, we wouldn’t get him back,” Parrow explained.

Parrow decided to leave his more-experienced EMT behind with Faith and asked his other trainee to drive the ambulance, while Parrow, Bergeron and Lino Lakes Firefighter Brett McReavy all worked in the back to keep Everett’s pulse. Parrow explained that anytime a child’s heartbeat drops below 60 beats per minute, it is treated as a respiratory arrest. (When babies are born, they typically have a heartbeat around 120-130 beats per minute.)

It is not typical for a cop to hop in the back of an ambulance, but Parrow requested it, and Bergeron knew he needed all the extra hands he could get.

All three of the first responders described the scenario as a “roller coaster.” They went into the call thinking it was going to be a happy one, but things quickly began to spiral into what became “controlled chaos.”

“I’ll never forget the happy tone of ‘a baby was just born’ to the downfall of ‘the baby is not breathing.’

Things dramatically changed,” McReavy said. “We went from we are going to help out and do what we got to do to keep baby and mom warm and happy to our Super Bowl (of a call).”

While the ambulance rushed to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Children’s Hospital in St. Paul, the three strangers worked together to give Everett a chance. Parrow did compressions, while McReavy and Bergeron took turns breathing for him.

McReavy, a father of a soon to be 2-year-old, thought about what he would want in the situation if it were his own child. “I was holding his hand trying to give him some kind of touch and we were talking to him the whole time,” he recalled.

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Faith Engen is happy to be home with her son after a long stay in the NICU.

Parrow said their biggest enemy on that call was time. “We didn’t have time,” he said. He explained that babies who are born at the hospital that early often don’t make it, and ambulances are not equipped with the type of equipment needed to keep a baby alive whose lungs are not fully developed yet.

“I’ve been doing this a long time and I have seen a lot,” Parrow said. “There was a point where I didn’t know what else to do. I’m not God. We have to understand that in our job.”

The three lifesavers credit Everett for pulling through.

McReavy recalled, “I grabbed his little hand, and he gripped my finger and I remember thinking we have got a shot here. He was fighting hard. He wanted it.”

The three ran into the hospital, where a team was ready. “Children’s was phenomenal. They were unreal. They had him intubated in 30 seconds,” Parrow said. As they handed him over to the team of doctors, they said, “Meet Everett.”

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It is a miracle that Everett Engen is alive. He was born 12 weeks early and weighed 3 lbs 10 oz.

as she was getting out of the ambulance and telling her, “Your little boy is a fighter, and you clearly are too.” He described her as “tough as nails.”

Faith said, “It was probably partially shock, but I just knew that God was taking care of him and that he was going to be okay,” she said.

When Elliott arrived at the hospital he caught up with Everett. “I remember asking one of the staff that was rushing with him, is he going to be okay?

And he goes ‘he’s got this.’ That was that was the most hope that I felt in a situation that had very little,” Elliott said. “That night is a complete blur.”

But that’s where the miracles continued to stack up, one after another. Elliott explained the fact that Everett was “running cold” in the ambulance meant that his organs went into a state of dormancy, meaning they didn’t need as much oxygen. They were hoping he wouldn’t have any organ issues.

Not long after they discovered that Everett had a brain bleed.

Everett needed to be on a ventilator for about a week. Eventually he transitioned to a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and then varying levels of oxygen. He was in the NICU for 75 days.

“It was a roller coaster. We would get great news one day and be over the moon and the next it’s another thing,” Elliott recalled. He received a call he got from a doctor one day after Everett had an MRI. “He said, ‘he has a little dimple on is butt’ and I thought how cute is that?” he said. Then the doctor preceded to tell him that could mean that Everett’s spinal cord was wrapped. Thankfully, that was not the case.

“It has been one miracle after another. That’s the only way I can describe it,” Elliott said. “If you believe in luck, there’s too much of it here. It has to be something else.”

Faith was in the NICU all day, every day. Elliott was going back and forth between the NICU and house floor. Faith says she worked when she could, as she owns a business, Christina Lynn Interiors in downtown White Bear Lake, with her mother.

While in the NICU, the couple says they developed some lasting friendships with the nurses and learned so much.

“I was able to sit there and ask questions to the nurses,” Faith explained.

Elliott added, “I felt more prepared than I think any first-time parent because I’m used to doing his diapers, I know what formula he’s on, I know what this cry means and that cry means. The health care professionals taught us so much. We met so many amazing people.”

In fact, they just had their primary nurse at their home for dinner the other night and are planning to host a barbeque for all of the first responders who played a part in their miracle this summer.

If any couple should experience a similar situation, Elliott offers some advice. “Recognize that the highs come with the lows and the lows come with the highs. It’s okay to not know what in the heck’s going on. It’s okay to say I’m powerless in this situation. Trust the process. Know that he is in the best hands. All I could do was pray.”

The three responders who were once strangers are far from it today. One day, they hope to meet the little miracle.

Everett’s name, which means “brave as a wild boar,” couldn’t be more fitting. “He fought for life throughout the entire process form the second that he came out and started crying to even the craziest times in the NICU,” Elliott said. “He just keeps getting stronger and bigger.”

Everett no longer needs oxygen support, and he now weighs over 9 lbs and is in the 94th percentile for height and weight.

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On a sunny summer Sunday morning in 1999, Craig Monson was sitting in his pew at St Mary of the Lake. As Mass came to an end, a tall, white-haired man stepped onto the altar and told the story of how he had been diagnosed with cancer as a young father. And now one of his daughters was battling cancer as a new mom. She asked her parents, Keith and Patty Warner, if they thought there might ever be a day when a young parent wouldn’t have to miss her child’s future due to cancer.

The message hit Craig, who was also Craig asked if Keith could use any a young father, close to home. Craig, a help with the Relay. With a sly grin, strong, healthy husband and father of he replied yes, he had a project that three, had been diagnosed with multiple required “young legs” to set up the myeloma and given three years to live. words Hope Cope Cure in luminaries.

Craig was so moved by Keith’s talk that Craig thought of his three young kids he stopped after Mass to talk with him and large extended family and told and purchase a luminary, a small white Keith – don’t worry, we’ve got it covered. bag with the name of someone we’ve This year, on July 26, Craig, his wife lost to cancer or who is fighting and lit Monica glows against night # 158383 by a candle Width:that 11inches Inks:the Black Artist: Jamieand their family and friends will light those luminaries in the sky in testimony to each cancer battle esign # 158383 Inks: Black Artist: Jamie at White Bear Lake High School stands fought. Width: 11inches for the 25th year.

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Craig, his wife Monica, and his family’s dedication to fighting cancer is mirrored by many members of the White Bear Lake and surrounding communities who will join cancer survivors, caregivers, friends and neighbors to walk the track for the 30th annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of White Bear Lake. Each year we celebrate those who are battling cancer and to honor those we’ve lost.

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Eloise is no longer the cute little brown fluff ball, we spent hours trying to find, bobbing in the waves. She is now molting, and her contour and flight feathers are emerging, making her look more Loon like every day.

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Loon Chronicles VIII: Molting now underway Eloise is now in the throes of molting. Her fuzzy brown down, is being replaced by emerging contour and flight feathers, with a distinct light brown and white pattern. Eloise’s chest and underbelly are a clean white, making it easier to spot her when she is preening. Molting is triggered by hormones, so Eloise is just going to have ride out the changes, now underway. The family continues to stick together. The parents remain focused on their chick and have developed a reliable safety plan that allows them to join the other Loons for breaks in the morning.

Through cues and careful instruction, Eloise knows to head for the bulrushes or hide under docks, when her parents take their morning breaks. While waiting for her parents, Eloise spends her time assuming the “stealth” position, keeping her head

low to the water and foraging carefully, with a heightened awareness of her surrounds. The parents continue to deliver fish, which Eloise devours with ease. Eloise appears to have mastered diving and can stay under water for up to 15 seconds, often causing her parents to call for her. Eloise spends much of her time foraging between or behind her parents, often catching her own fish. This morning, Eloise showed off her huge wings by raising them slowly, and keeping them in the air, like the doors of a DeLorean. After spending an hour together, the parents left Eloise and made their way to the middle of Ordway Bay, while Eloise obediently headed for cover under a dock on shore.

At some point, a large Heron landed, nearby, to grab a fish. The parents became alarmed and tried to warn all around them

with their tremolo call, while making their way back to shore to find Eloise. It is really something to observe the mechanics of a Loon call. The Loon’s head and neck expand, and their tiny black tongue moves up and down between their upper and lower bill. One can only imagine the air velocity and energy involved in generating their distinctive loud and high-pitched sound.

Yesterday, we spotted the Cove parents and the interloper, circling and teasing each other with their bills and synchronized dives. The Loons made it through the extended Fourth of July weekend and have several weeks ahead to enjoy fishing and socializing together. Flying lessons are just around the corner for Eloise. Stay tuned.

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didn’t really think about winning,” says Marketfest 2024 Artwork Contest winner Eleanor Cannon, “I just thought about making the art piece that portrayed…the vibrant way that the White Bear Lake community is and how Marketfest brings that all together.” Vibrancy was also present in Cannon’s performance as Belle in Children’s Performing Arts (CPA) production of “Beauty and the Beast” last summer.

How does an artist, especially one so young, excel at such seemingly disparate forms? “So one thing I think about for both drawing a and acting is, like, portrayal,” Cannon compares, “How you see a person, how you see a character, how you see a role, how you see really anything that you’re drawing… can totally impact however you draw something. The colors you use, if you’re seeing it in a darker lens, then you can use darker colors or, like,

with everyone and then some this fall when she begins high school at White Bear Lake as part of the first class that will spend all four years in the unified building (“We’re their guinea pigs,” she jokes). Beyond that, Cannon hopes to “continue doing some of the things I love most, like performing and making art in the many different forms that they come in.” While a 14-year-old can hardly be expected to have an established artistic philosophy, Cannon strives to “find beauty in the boring things… like, a couch makes or breaks a living room. It makes it feel like home.”

One weekly, low-stakes ritual Cannon has found beauty in is the food at Marketfest. “I love getting these tacos…” she vibrantly exclaims, “My friend group is all obsessed with them, and we’re like, ‘Oh, my gosh, it’s Thursday! Are you gonna get these tacos?’”

Eleanor Cannon drew this year’s winner, “Heart of Marketfest,” for the Marketfest Artwork Contest.

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hen Carmen Rubin was adapting her book “Ashti Meets Birdman Al” into the play “Ashti’s Journey to Jazz”—making its national debut on July 11 with Children’s Performing Arts—she added a new character: Ashti’s music teacher, Mrs. Robinson. “I named the teacher after my grandmother,” Rubin reveals, “because she was my first music teacher.” In the play, Mrs. Robinson, Ashti’s favorite teacher, announces that she won’t be returning to Ashti’s school next year because funding has been cut for the school’s music program. To find an actor to play the part, Rubin relied on her friend Carla Griffin, who recommended Thomasina Petrus. “I saw her and literally started crying,” recalls Rubin, “She was Mrs. Robinson come to life! I was like, ‘Are you kidding me? This happened?’”

Thomasina Petrus has a résumé uniquely suited to embody the role of Mrs. Robinson; she has nearly

a different drawing style. And that’s a big thing with acting too… you’re thinking about how a person or your character moves, you’re thinking about their defining features or their defining tics.”

Cannon is currently doing quite a bit of portrayal study, as she is a swing understudy for both Jo and Meg March in CPA’s upcoming performance of Little Women. “I watch the actors do their own thing, and I take notes off of that. It’s really taught me that you can portray roles in so many different ways,” Cannon imparts, “Because a couple times, I’ve thought of one thing. I’m like, ‘This is how I would say it. This is how I would do it.’ And then [cast mates] Emily [Lesch] or Josie [Schipper] does it in a completely different and still amazing way…

There are so many options.”

Another lens with which Cannon is becoming familiar is the size of a role. Since Beauty and the Beast, Cannon played a large part in last fall’s Addams Family at CPA and a smaller supporting role in White Bear’s Middle School Musical, The Descendants, this past spring. Says Cannon, “Each size has its own perks and drawbacks—but mostly perks.

And you get to experience a show in a completely different way… When you have a smaller role, you’re often doing more choreography and more dancing; you get to be with other members of the ensemble cast… Like, in “Beauty and the Beast,” I was with The Beast or my dad… I didn’t really get to interact with everyone.”

Cannon will get her wish to interact

Congratulations to these past Emerging Artists on their accomplishments!

MN Scholastic Art Awards: • Bella Femrite—Gold Key: Drawing and Illustration; Silver Key: Painting • Sophia Sagerer—Honorable Mention: Painting • Mia Binsfeld—Gold Key x3, Silver Key, Honorable Mention: Drawing and Illustration; Gold Key, Silver Key: Digital Art National Speech Competition: • Sanyu Mwassa—National Speech Champion, Duo Category

THOMASINA PETRUS KNOWS THE SCORE 40 years of performing experience. Countless performances with the Selby Avenue Brass Band, eight stints playing Billie Holiday in “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill,” even a bit of Russian ballet training!

“I got into north high school performing arts program as a dancer, and I started just observing, going to auditions and stuff, and I started liking music. Then, I fell in love with Billie Holiday,” Petrus recounts. At North, Petrus met Tom West, and the two have been frequent collaborators since, singing for countless weddings and funerals. At one of these funerals, Petrus had a moment of inspiration. “I could see everyone’s sorrow,” Petrus remembers, “There was a flashing screen of this woman who was 100; she’d lived a great life. And this really old friend at the front, who’d lived a life together, was lost in the memory of her friend, with the woman’s granddaughter sitting by her side. A song came to me in the moment.” This song,

“Look What You Left Behind,” became Petrus’ first wholly original composition—and would inform a critical decision in the development of “Ashti’s Journey to Jazz.”

Tells Petrus, “When I read for [the part], I realized that the story was so sweet. But they didn’t have music—they were going to use snippets of old jazz, but they didn’t have their own music. And as I was reading it, I could hear music.” Petrus told Rubin this, and offered to write “five or six songs,” to which Rubin happily agreed. “I think what we came up with now is just so perfect for the story. Like, I can’t imagine telling the story without these songs,” Petrus says.

When asked if there was any special theme to tie the songs together, Petrus chooses her words carefully, so as not to give too much away before the show. “The songs all fit in the same polyrhythm,” Petrus explains, “so you can layer each one on top of one another.” Petrus hints that, if the cast can swing it, this may

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lead to unexpected mashups of early songs reappearing later in the play.

This is a tall order for any musician, much less child

performers. The cast of “Ashti,” though, has risen to the challenge. “My thing is, play it for them and tell them, ‘Okay, this is what we’re learning,’” Petrus explains, “Don’t go, ‘Okay, we’re gonna try this.’ That whole energy tells a child, ‘Oh, this might be too hard for me.’ If I don’t tell you it’s too hard for you, guess what? It isn’t too hard for you—until you’ve tried it and say, ‘I need a little bit more time.’ If you don’t tell a child a limitation, they won’t have it.”

Sounds like something a teacher would say.

“Ashti’s Journey to Jazz” runs from July 11—July 20 at Hanifl Performing Arts Center. On July 19, Petrus will perform a VIP concert after the play. For tickets and more information, visit childrensperformingartsmn. org.

Petrus will perform with The King’s Quartet at the Bandshell during the State Fair on Aug. 30 and 31 at 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.

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