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Festive fall decorations At right: A canine scarecrow named “Tober,” perched on a bale of hay along Washington Square, is among the dozens of Scarecrow Stroll creations currently on display in downtown White Bear Lake. The scarecrow displays were created by local businesses and organizations in conjunction with the Fall Fest celebration.

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ST. PAUL — So far, 15 families in Gem Lake are drinking bottled water, courtesy of the state. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) officials tested 100 private wells in the small community in July and August and discovered 1,4-dioxane at levels exceeding state guidelines in 15 of them. The source of the contamination remains under investigation. At a media briefing Sept. 23 to announce test results, MPCA Assistant Commissioner Kirk Koudelka said the federal government has no drinking water standard for 1,4-dioxane, which prompted the state Department of Health (MDH) to develop its own. That threshold, called the health risk limit, is 1 part per billion (ppb). Most Gem Lake levels were only slightly above the health risk limit, reported Koudelka. Those homes were provided the bottled water. The maximum amount found was 3.3 ppb. "This is a chemical we looked at years ago because of its potential for detection in groundwater," said Jim Kelly, MDH manager of environmental surveillance and assessment. "It has potential to be carcinogenic based on studies in laboratory animals exposed to high concentrations." Gem Lake wasn’t the only community with contaminated wells. Andover’s Red Oaks neighborhood, located near a closed landfill, also showed levels higher than 1 ppb. One well on the neighborhood’s south side contained

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St. Jude of the Lake is home to 2 finalists for best teacher through sixth grade. The school has suffered decreased enrollment over the past couple of years, but was able to offer sixth grade to students in 2021 and is planning to add seventh and eighth grade sequentially over the next two years. Ryan, a former fifth grade teacher, switched to teach sixth graders this school year. “They are so excited to be back at school and we have a great curriculum for the sixth graders,” Ryan said.

The readers of the White Bear Press have spoken and the winner of the 2021 Readers’ Choice Best of the Press Contest is St. Jude of the Lake’s sixth-grade teacher Jill Ryan. Second-grade teacher Sarah Sowada of St. Jude of the Lake was also voted a finalist. This is her fifth year at the school. St. Jude of the Lake is a catholic elementary school in Mahtomedi for grades kindergarten

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Members of the White Bear Lake Women of Today chapter celebrated their 15th anniversary on Rudy’s Rooftop Sept. 22. Attending were (from left, front) Susan Hancuh, Shellie Matthes, Trudi Kussmaul, Mayor Jo Emerson, Tami Zaragoza; (back) Lori Keys, Angie Christensen, Angie Dreher.

Community service part of club’s mission Last week, White Bear Lake’s Women of Today marked 15 years as a chapter. Their celebratory event at Rudy’s Rooftop coincided with Minnesota Women of Today Week. The chapter meets the second Thursday of the month at the Senior Center in Normandy Park to focus on three areas: service, personal growth and fellowship. They work with Cerenity Care Center calling Bingo and members make activity bags for residents. They sponsor a hole for the Bear’ly Open golf event and partnered with the VFW at Build a Burger every month (pre-pandemic). Fundraising proceeds go to the food shelf and Feed My Starving Children. The busy group also raises funds and awareness for Minnesota Milk Bank and Sweet Dreams for Kids and currently works with Crescent Cover, the first children’s

residential respite and hospice home in the Midwest. Shellie Matthes, vice president of marketing at the state level and a White Bear resident, provided a quick background of the organization, which originally started in 1950 as the Mrs. Jaycees. Their mission was the same as now, community service, with Minnesota boasting the largest membership in the country. In 1985, the name changed to Minnesota Women of Today. Why the name changed is another interesting part of its history. The U.S. Jaycees said there had to be a Jaycee chapter in a community in order to have a women’s chapter. The affiliation issue went all the way to the Supreme Court, which ruled July 3, 1984, that women must be allowed membership privileges in the Jaycees. In April 1985, the U.S. Jaycee Women Executive Council

drafted a resolution to dissolve the U.S. Jaycee Women. It passed at the national convention that year. Some of the members attending then reorganized as Women of Today. With about 860 members, the Minnesota chapter is growing again after a lull, according to President Anna Nichols, New Hope Chapter, who attended last week’s White Bear celebration. Mayor Jo Emerson is a member. She’s been active in the group for 12 years. Not everyone made it to Rudy’s last week. Chapter members not present for the photo include Colleen Callander, president, Sheila Thorud, Barb Mitchell, Barb Swalinkavich, Julie Risovi, Tammy Bakeberg, Donna Mader, Nitalie Vitale, Laurie Greeninger and Sarah Wesman. Debra Neutkens

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Rep. Wazlawik announces she will not run in 2022 Rep. Ami Wazlawik, who represents District 38B in the Minnesota House of Representatives, has decided not to seek reelection in 2022. “After a great deal of consideration, I have decided to explore other professional opportunities instead of running for reelection. I plan to continue fighting for our community and to make

the most of my final year in the Legislature,” Wazlawik stated in a press release. District 38B includes White Bear Township, Dellwood and parts of White Bear Lake, North Oaks and Hugo. Rep. Wazlawik encourages constituents to stay in touch with her for the remainder of her term, which ends in January 2023.

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A handmade sign posted at White Bear Lake County Park last week and flyers distributed to residents living near the park suggest that Ramsey County is proposing to open parks 24 hours a day. The signs, flyers and social media posts are in response to Ramsey County’s Park Ordinance Project, which seeks to revise the current park ordinance. The ordinance was adopted in 1992 and hasn’t been changed since 2007. While 24-hour access to parks is one option being considered, no changes to park hours or other policies have been made. “This is a routine process to make sure the ordinances are reflective of modern needs,” says Mark McCabe. “For example, drones flying in parks weren’t a thing in 2007. It’s necessary to review policies to make sure they are current with the times.” According to information on the county’s website, the Park Ordinance Project aims to respond to community feedback about park access; minimize or eliminate regulations that increase inequity; and modernize the ordinance. From Dec. 2020 through March 2021, staff reviewed the ordinance and drafted revisions, constituting

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recently submitted photo to the Spotted section of the White Bear Press showed a sign at a rest stop along a local trail. It read, “You’re one bike ride away from a good mood.” Based on personal experience, I would have to wholeheartedly agree with this simple message. One of the most consistently reliable respites from the day-to-day stresses we’ve been experiencing over the past year and a half has been outdoor activities. Specifically, bike rides, both solo and with groups of friends have proven to be welcome highlights. I’m grateful for the technology that has enabled us to keep in touch via Zoom calls, but there has been something special and comforting about getting together with friends I’ve known Angle of for decades for bike rides. I happen to be part of a View generation where bicycles represented an early key to Paul Dols childhood freedom and expanded responsibility, so bicycling in some form has always had a place in my life. I still marvel at the technology that enables us to so quietly and efficiently roll through the surrounding landscape. Appreciation for the bicycle has come from some surprising notables including John F. Kennedy and Steve Jobs. The quote “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride” is attributed to Kennedy and I even found a vintage photo online (that looks legitimate) of the late president wearing sunglasses and smiling while pedaling a bike. Early videos of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs show him referencing a Scientific American article about the efficiency of the bicycle which stated “that a person on a bicycle was more energy efficient than a condor in flight and many times more energy efficient than a person in an automobile.” Jobs also made connections between the bicycle and computer technology saying, “What a computer is to me is it’s the most remarkable tool that we’ve ever come up with, and it’s the equivalent of a bicycle for our minds.” The act of riding a bike can also make us more receptive and open to our surroundings. In a New York Times article, musician David Byrne cited his bicycle rides through different neighborhoods in Manhattan, where he was exposed to a mix of music from all over the world, as a direct influence on the ground breaking and influential music of the Talking Heads. I feel fortunate that friends from the Twin Cities have been interested in meeting up and exploring the trail network up here in the Northeast Metro. Last weekend, however, a small group of us decided to expand our territory a bit with a ride along the Cannon Valley Trail between Red Wing and Cannon Falls. It’s surprising how effortlessly twenty miles can roll by when you’re having conversations with friends. As we pedaled along the trail, a wide range of ages and skill levels of bicyclists appeared to be successfully sharing the space. With a bit of courtesy and patience, everyone seemed to be getting along. My family had a farm about five miles south of Cannon Falls, so I have some familiarity with the area. Back when passenger trains were still running along the route of the current bike trail, my parents gave me a one-way ticket out of town as a high school graduation present. A week after graduating, I boarded the train at the depot in Red Wing and headed out west for a summer job in Glacier National Park. I find it notable that a dominant, world changing technological advancement from a previous century has formed the foundation for the multi-use trail systems we now enjoy. Some bittersweet feelings are elicited as the days begin to get shorter, but I still look forward to getting the most out of the remaining crisp, mood enhancing days autumn has to offer. Paul Dols is photojournalist/website editor for Press Publications. He can be reached at 651-407-1238 or photos@presspubs.com. Distributed weekly in:

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Excellence & innovation: Mahtomedi’s technology renewal More than ever,the pandemic showed us the importance of working together as a community. We’ve had the opportunity to reﬂect on what we’ve learned, how we support our learners at Mahtomedi Public Schools, and we will continue our drive for excellence and innovation in teaching and learning. We value our community’s partnership, engagement, and support of our schools. In a phone survey conducted by Morris Movers & Leatherman in May of 2021, 93% Shakers of school district 832 community Barb Duffrin members rated the quality of Mahtomedi Public Schools as excellent or good. From this same survey. 89% of community members believe that technology use is absolutely essential or very important for today’s students. This fall, our students and staff have returned to our classrooms with an abundance of new technology skills and we are excited to support them. Through the pandemic, we have maximized all local, state, and federal grant funding as well as voter-approved funding to support our district’s technology needs. We are also supported by community members and families through the Mahtomedi Area Educational

Foundation. This responsible, mixed-funding approach helped us quickly support and respond to technology needs in our district during COVID-19. We are proud of the speed at which we were able to launch our Device for Every Learner Program and support our staff and students. Now that students are back in our classrooms, we see ﬁrst-hand the impact of these efforts and how technology tools in the classroom are essential for excellence. We are seeing our elementary and secondary students engage in their learning in new ways that weren’t possible via paper tools and our teachers are ﬁnding new ways to deliver content and inspire students to explore and express their learning in innovative ways. A primary source of technology funding at Mahtomedi Public Schools is a voter-approved Capital Projects Levy for Technology (commonly called a technology levy). The technology levy funds staff and student devices, critical technology infrastructure, training and tech support, and essential teaching and learning tools. This levy has been in place since 2002 and is up for renewal by voters in our community on November 2, 2021. A renewal of the capital projects levy for technology means maintaining (not increasing) our existing tax rate. A renewal would provide sustainable, ongoing funding for our current technology devices and technology support for our students and staff. With the

strategic plan guiding our work, we will move forward with the following funding priorities for the levy renewal: updating classroom technology that fosters exceptional teaching and innovative learning opportunities, creating a system to provide real-time support for innovative instruction, providing reliable, up-to-date infrastructure and data security and ensuring proactive, ongoing professional development and training for staff. If our levy is not renewed, our classroom instructional tools, including devices will be outdated, slowing valuable instruction and learning time. Without a renewal, we will also be forced to reduce technology support - negatively impacting students, staff, and technology maintenance needs. Finally, without a renewal of the levy, we will need to use the General Fund for technology infrastructure and data security, taking dollars away from other student and staff supports. We invite the community to ﬁnd out more about our Capital Projects Levy for Technology on our website at mahtomedi.k12.mn.us/techlevy and join us for an upcoming community meeting on October 11 or 19 at 6:30 pm at Mahtomedi Middle School. Early voting is now open in Washington County and voters can vote early by mail or in person. Barb Duffrin is Superintendent of Mahtomedi Public Schools.

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The ideals of the right to redress of grievance and the consent of the governed are the cornerstones of a representative democracy. If elected officials don’t allow the public to comment on their actions, then they can’t honestly claim they are representing the voters of their district. The White Bear Lake School Board needs to be reminded of this simple truth. Less than five minutes after opening its last meeting, the school board canceled its public forum, citing audience members who were not wearing masks. In essence, the board is hiding behind the pseudo-science of masks to avoid being accountable to the public. The mask mandate itself was passed in a closed meeting that did not include any public comment, and at the meeting in question, presiding member Kim Chapman stated the meeting was cut short because citizens would not comply with those rules. These are not representatives; they are autocrats dictating behavior to the very people they are elected to answer to. In November we have the opportunity to remove four members of this board and replace them with members who will actually represent the people of the district. I encourage everyone to become familiar with those running for the board and vote against any current member or any candidate whose resume is a list of various educational groups and councils but shows no actual accomplishments in increasing student test scores or graduation rates. The teacher’s union has been represented long enough by this council. It is time for the parents to get their chance at being represented. Benjamin Franklin said: "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." This school board has given up our liberty in exchange for the illusion of safety. The voters of White Bear Lake should send a clear message that we expect more from our elected officials and in November they should choose candidates that reflect that commitment to liberty even if they have to write in candidates to do it.

Tony Vosooney is the most qualified candidate for the Mahtomedi School Board in this November’s election. To begin, Tony has diligently volunteered with our community for many years. He actively engages with the Mahtomedi Elementary PTO from 2015 until today, including his year as the PTO president. Also, Tony was a contributing member of the Mahtomedi Strategic Plan Team. Currently, he volunteers on the District Curriculum Committee and he is the Mahtomedi School Board Treasurer. In addition to the schools, Tony gives his time to the Boy Scouts as a Pack Master and to his church as a Sunday School teacher; Tony even finds time to volunteer in individual classrooms. As a current school board member, Tony tirelessly collaborates with other school board members and makes student-centered decisions. He wants all students to feel included and safe. Tony actively listens to community members and always responds in a respectful manner. Finally, Tony’s governance is grounded in student achievement data and the Mahtomedi Strategic Plan; his vision is focused on specific outcomes and objectives. Throughout his volunteer years with Mahtomedi Public Schools, Tony has shown that he can engage and collaborate with students, parents, teachers and community members. Tony Vosooney is the candidate who has the experience and skills to keep Mahtomedi Public Schools moving forward. Tony’s actions and words show us that he is truly dedicated to the students. As a public school teacher and the parent of three teenagers in Mahtomedi Public Schools, I know that Tony Vosooney has the background and ingenuity to guide our school district through any challenge it faces.

Joseph Kessel White Bear Lake

Erin Tarnowski Mahtomedi

PAID LETTER Forum lacked full disclosure I watched the Mahtomedi School Board Forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of White Bear Lake (can be seen by Googling “Mahtomedi School Board Forum” or by going to the LWV website) which featured the three candidates for school board: Tony Vosooney, Barb Black and Paul Donna. I thank the LWV for putting on this forum and encourage all voters in the Mahtomedi School District to watch it. Prior to the forum I supported Tony Vosooney

because he has already served on the school board for 11 months as a replacement and, in my view, the school board has done great work to keep our students safe during the pandemic and has worked hard to keep the Mahtomedi school district among the best in the state. Tony’s performance during the forum strengthened my support for him, as he came across as a committed school board member and parent. I was disturbed, however, by the apparent teamwork demonstrated by Barb Black and Paul Donna. During the first part of the forum, they appeared to agree with each other on most of the questions. Then, halfway through, Ms. Black stated that, by the way, she was no longer running for the school board because she supported Mr. Donna and she and Mr. Donna had discussed their views before the forum. It was apparent to me that Mr. Donna was aware of Ms. Black’s decision. They both showed extremely poor judgment in participating in the forum in this manner. Their ethical course of action would have been to inform the League of Women Voters of Ms. Black’s decision or, at a minimum, both candidates should have stated that they were working together at the beginning of the forum as full disclosure for voters. Phil Williams Mahtomedi

PAID LETTER Board member for our times The last several months have been beleaguered with chaos and dissatisfaction. This extended to the atmosphere in the schools and highlighted the need for compassionate change. Kathleen Daniels, a candidate for school board election coming in November, can help lead change in a caring and thoughtful way. As a former educator, Kathleen has the experience of having worked with complex school funding and being creative in how to use funding to best serve students. She has experience in curriculum development and how to best meet needs of students. Kathleen has advocated for mental health supports for students. Kathleen Daniels will be committed to the district’s vision of being a safe and welcoming place for all students and families. Help bring reason and experience to the ISD 624 school board by casting your vote for Kathleen Daniels. Sonja Irlbeck White Bear Lake

PAID LETTER Resident input is vital There is so much to love in our city — the beautiful lake, the wonderful parks, the oldgrowth trees, the small-town feel, the walkable downtown. Residents and visitors are drawn to the lake and the city because of its authenticity. White Bear Lake is more than a first- or second-ring suburb of St. Paul — it’s a town and destination of its own with its own history and vibrancy, and its uniqueness is worth celebrating and fighting to hold on to. The city and community already work toward that end — Marketfest in the summer, Winterfest in the winter, Manitou Days, Friday Farmers Market, downtown shopping days — contribute to making our area special and reinforcing our smalltown feel. Maintaining our unique small-town feel while allowing for growth is a long-term challenge for our city leaders. Decisions regarding growth should be led by the city’s 2040 plan, which was shaped with input from the city, stakeholders, businesses and, importantly, residents. This long-term plan maintains our city’s smalltown charm while allowing for carefully managed growth, including where multifamily housing meets single-family dwellings and plans for zoning changes. It’s so important that city leaders are disciplined and intentional in making decisions that affect the future of White Bear Lake and its citizens, rather than grabbing at the first opportunities for development that come along. I’m running for City Council because I love living in White Bear Lake, and want to be part of keeping the unique feel of our city in the midst of growth. I look forward to talking with other neighbors, hearing about how the city affects them, returning phone calls and emails, and being involved. Resident input is vital — it’s our city. All our opinions matter. This is such a great town — let’s keep it vibrant and unique. Heidi Hughes White Bear Lake

PAID LETTER Elect a compassionate leader I am writing to strongly support my friend Kathleen Daniels for the White Bear Lake Area School Board. Kathleen knows the White Bear Lake Area school district well, having lived here, raised her children here and dedicated her career to serving all children and families in the district. I have known Kathleen for over 30 years since we both had children in the district’s

Early Childhood Family Education program. She is a natural leader, organizer and collaborator who identifies problems and works on solving them. Kathleen has been fiercely committed to meeting the needs of all children in the district. As an educator and an administrator, her main focus has been students with special needs such as a disability, an English language learner, or a need for family services. Kathleen’s commitment to the children of the district is such that after retiring as the director of student support services, she desires to work for our children’s educations for four more years. If elected, Kathleen Daniels will continue to serve the White Bear Lake school district with intelligence, warmth, and compassion. Ellen Auger White Bear Lake

PAID LETTER Solid character and f resh perspective I wholeheartedly encourage your support of Paul Donna in his bid to serve on the Mahtomedi School Board. As next door neighbors, I have known Paul and his family for almost 10 years now and given his education, experience and passion for excellence for our youth, Paul is very well qualified for this position. Paul is a person of solid character and a leader with an infectious commitment to service above self. He is clear and articulate in his speech, and in a recent forum sponsored by the White Bear Lake Area League of Women Voters, he focused on the specific role and responsibilities of the school board as well as his vision. Paul will bring a fresh perspective and a longterm outlook to our district. He will ensure our resources are spent and invested wisely. He is a great listener and has always had our students, as well as our communities, best interest in mind. Find out more about Paul by visiting his website at pauldonna.net or on Facebook at Paul Donna for Mahtomedi School Board. The Mahtomedi district will be very fortunate to have Paul Donna as a member of our school board. Diane Barry Hugo

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RIVERTOWN FALL ART FESTIVAL When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3 Where: North Lowell Park, Downtown Stillwater Details: Street Croix Valley’s largest juried art festival features the works of more than 150 artists from around the country, food vendors, beer tent, live music, culinary arts. Contact: 651-430-2306 or rivertownartfestival.com

Services and Recreation Department. Register by e-mail. Contact: BearBikeWBL@gmail. com

BEAR BIKE FOR YOUTH SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2 Where: White Bear Lake High School North Campus, 5045 Division Ave. Details: 50-mile bike ride fundraiser for the Community

CATALYST COVENANT CHURCH BENEFIT CONCERT When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9 Where: White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 4th St. Details: Benefit concert for Catalyst Covenant Church featuring musical group Apollos and food trucks. Contact: catalystwbl.org

THE MINSTREL’S BAZAAR When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3 Where: Lakeshore Players, 4841 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Performance by progressive rock group; including two band members with local connections. Tickets $15-$20. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org

RUNNING FOR BEARS 5K

AUTHOR DISCUSSION When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30 Where: Chautauqua Theatre, Mahtomedi High School Details: Discussion with Kao Kalia Yang, author of “Somewhere in the Unknown world: A collective refugee memoir,” a collection of stories of immigrants to Minnesota. Contact: manyfaceswblarea.org/ events

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ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8; 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 9 Where: St. John in the Wilderness, 2175 1st St., White Bear Lake Details: Annual church rummage sale. $2 bag sale on Saturday. Contact:651-429-5351 or stjohnwildreness.org

When: Saturday, Oct. 9 Where: Mark Sather/Lake Ave. Trail Details: Students, families and staff members are invited to participate in the Running for Bears 5K Scholarship Run, held as part of this year’s homecoming events. Register by Sept. 24 to receive a t-shirt. Contact: whitebear.ce.eleyo.com

PUNKINMANIA WOLF HOWL When: 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8 Where: Wildlife Science Center, 22830 Sunrise Rd. NE, Stacy Details: Sit around a bonfire and learn about the center’s resident wolves, mountain lions, coyotes, foxes, lynx and raptors. All ages outdoor event. Contact: 651-464-3993 or

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 MinneVRWD XQGHU DQ DVVXPHG QDPH KHUHE\ FHUWLÀHV 7KH DVVXPHG QDPH XQGHU ZKLFK WKH EXVLQHVV LV RU ZLOO EH FRQGXFWHG LV Jake Kennedy 7KH VWUHHW DGGUHVV RI WKH SULQFLSDO SODFH RI EXVLQHVV LV RU ZLOO EH 1730 Blair Ave St Paul, MN 55104 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. James Kennedy 1730 Blair Ave St Paul, MN 55104 , FHUWLI\ WKDW , DP DXWKRUL]HG WR VLJQ WKLV FHUWLÀFDWH DQG , IXUWKHU FHUWLI\ WKDW , XQGHUVWDQG WKDW E\ VLJQLQJ WKLV FHUWLÀFDWH , DP VXEMHFW WR WKH SHQDOWLHV RI SHUMXU\ DV VHW IRUWK LQ VHFWLRQ DV LI , KDG VLJQHG WKLV FHUWLÀFDWH XQGHU RDWK 'DWHG 6HSWHPEHU 6LJQHG -DPHV .HQQHG\ Published two times in the White Bear Press on September 29 and October 6, 2021.

CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council will hold a Special Meeting at 6:00 pm on Monday, October 18, 2021. The purpose of this meeting will be to hold a VHFRQG UHDGLQJ DQG ÀQDO YRWH RI 2UGLQDQFH 6HF This meeting will be conducted virtually via the Zoom platform. Information on how to participate in the virtual meeting, and a copy of the WH[W RI WKH RUGLQDQFH ZLOO EH DYDLODEOH RQ WKH &LW\·V ZHEVLWH RU E\ FRQWDFWLQJ WKH &LW\ $GPLQLVWUDWRU DW WR UHTXHVW D SK\VLFDO FRS\ Published one time in the White Bear Press on September 29, 2021.

CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ORDINANCE 2021-10-01 OCTOBER 12, 2021 NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council will hold a public hearing, ÀUVW UHDGLQJ DQG ÀUVW YRWH RI 2UGLQDQFH 6HF DW 7:00 pm on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. This meeting will be conducted virtually via the Zoom platform. Information on how to participate in the virtual meeting, and a copy of the WH[W RI WKH RUGLQDQFH ZLOO EH DYDLODEOH RQ WKH &LW\·V ZHEVLWH RU E\ FRQWDFWLQJ WKH &LW\ $GPLQLVWUDWRU DW WR UHTXHVW D SK\VLFDO FRS\ Published one time in the White Bear Press on September 29, 2021.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of White Bear Lake ZLOO KROG D SXEOLF KHDULQJ RQ 7XHVGD\ 2FWREHU DW S P LQ WKH Council Chambers to consider the adoption of the following proposed ordiQDQFH DQ DPHQGPHQW WR WKH =RQLQJ &RGH DW 6HFWLRQ 6XEG H to allow special home occupations to be renewed through the administrative variance process. All persons who desire to be heard on this matter will be given the opportunity at this meeting. Kara Coustry - City Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on September 29, 2021.

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF HEARING ON ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT 2021-1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Town Board of the Town of White Bear, Minnesota, will meet at Heritage Hall, 4200 Otter Lake Road, in the 7RZQ RI :KLWH %HDU 0LQQHVRWD DW S P RQ 0RQGD\ 2FWREHU WR KHDU DQG SDVV XSRQ REMHFWLRQV LI DQ\ WR WKH SURSRVHG DVVHVVPHQW LQ UHVSHFW of Improvement 2021-1. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessments will be available at the hearing. 7KH SURSRVHG DVVHVVPHQW UROO LV QRZ RQ ÀOH DQG RSHQ WR SXEOLF LQVSHFWLRQ

When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. and Veteran’s Memorial Park, 93 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: Community-wide event sponsored by the Wildwood Lion’s Club and Kramer-Berg

American Legion Post 507. Pumpkins for sale, games, fire trucks, crafts, food, and more.

HARVEST FEST AND GIANT PUMPKIN WEIGH-OFF https://www.lakeshoreplayers. org/season-69-tonic-sol-fa When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9 and Sunday, Oct. 10 Where: Lowell Park and Riverfront Gazebo, downtown Stillwater Details: Community festival featuring giant pumpkin weigh-off, pumpkin drop, pumpkin regatta,, on the St. Croix, live music, beer and wine garden, chili cook off, vendor market, and kids activities. Contact: harvestfeststillwater. com

TONIC SOL FA When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9 Where: Lakeshore Players, 4841 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Minnesota’s ground-breaking a cappella ensemble kicks off Season 69 of LPT’s Concert Series. Tickets $27/general admission; $32/VIP. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org

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Center, Mahtomedi High School, 8000 75th St. N. Details: Wildwood Artist Series presents an intimate concert as the local duo performs favorites and new originals. Tickets $25/ adult; $20/seniors; $15/students. Contact: 651-605-1124 or wildwoodartistseries.com

LAKEWOOD CONCERT SERIES When: 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10 Where: Lakewood Worship Center, 2080 Woodlynn Ave., Maplewood Details: Special worship concert with Robert Robinson and Sam Reeves. Doors open at 5:15 p.m.. Freewill offering. Contact: 651-226-4289

WBCA BOOK CLUB When: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Join writer MJ LaVigne for a discussion about the haunting novel “The Seed Keeper” by Diane Wilson, which follows a Dakota family’s struggle to preserve their way of life, and their sacrifices to protect what matters most. Free with registration. Contact: whitebeararts.org

When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10 Where: Chautauqua Fine Arts

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US STORAGE CENTER - WHITE BEAR NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE 3OHDVH WDNH QRWLFH 86 6WRUDJH &HQWHUV ² :KLWH %HDU ORFDWHG DW Buerkle Road White Bear, MN 55110 intends to hold an auction of storage units in default of payment. The sale will occur as an online auction via www. storagetreasures.com on 10/20/2021 at 10:00 am. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Heidi M Bartylla (2 units). All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. Published two times in the White Bear Press on September 29 and October 6, 2021.

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Anti-Rush Line group skeptical BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER

WHITE BEAR LAKE — Just like the first time when they made their presence known, the No Rush Line Coalition is pushing for a reassessment of the nearly $500 million bus rapid transit project. “We’re not against buses. We prefer smaller buses that go where the people are,” said coalition member Carol McFarlane, a White Bear Lake native and former legislator. McFarlane and coalition co-founder Tim David have been campaigning for a downsized project for several months now after making a first appearance at Marketfest in July. The group of citizens who make up the nonpartisan coalition represent multiple communities along the 15-mile Rush Line route between St. Paul and White Bear Lake. Their message remains the same: They are not opposed to public transportation, they just want the “right fit” for users and the communities it serves. To review, the Rush Line

project plans 89 buses, 60foot, articulated models, every weekday from Union Depot in St. Paul up Hwy. 61 to a turnaround station behind Beartown in downtown White Bear Lake. Bus numbers are reduced to 76 on Saturdays and 68 on Sundays. Seven new dedicated bridges will be built to accommodate the transit line, including a new bus bridge over I-694. Especially disconcerting to the group is a plan to turn 8 miles of the Bruce Vento Trail into a bus expressway with adjacent walking path. Project planners estimate 5,600 riders per day or about 2 million per year. The coalition group figures the service will cost $240 per rider the first year based on those ridership numbers and $85 the third year. Another piece of the plan particularly troubling to the group is the removal of 48 precious parking spaces in White Bear. “We don’t know where,” David said. “Some of the parking spots will be taken from the Lakeside Shops when Whitaker Street is realigned to the south. The owner is very upset about it (more to come on this next week).”

David said plans for a redesign of Whitaker, which includes a stoplight, are described in the 130-page environmental assessment, which he read cover to cover. A retired project analyst working in the public sector, David has lived in White Bear Lake most of his life. He decided to organize the anti-Rush Line group after reading letters to the editor in the Press from those opposed. “This is a project initially designed back in 2015 that we don’t feel is being responsive to community pushback. We aren’t trying to stop public transportation,” David iterated. “Public transit needs have changed. We think pre-pandemic ridership numbers are outdated. The project is overbuilt and not appropriate post-COVID.” Talking points compiled by the coalition point out that ridership is down 43% in 2021 versus 2020, according to a Star Tribune article last June. Non-rapid transit bus service is down 58%. “White Bear doesn’t even have buses serving downtown anymore,” McFarlane noted. “Ridership was not enough to substantiate it, and that

was before COVID.” An anti-Rush Line petition drive has collected 2,400 signatures to date and more people are signing. Volunteers also knocked on doors at 89 random businesses, most of them in White Bear, for an opinion on the project. Only three supported the transit line. Another negative to the service, the two coalition leaders continued, is it is not door to door. “A rider is expected to walk a half mile or 10 to 15 minutes from a bus stop to a medical appointment, workplace or retail destination,” McFarlane pointed out. “That might be difficult for seniors or disabled users.” Alternatives are offered that the coalition hopes will gain traction. They name three options that already exist: Metro Mobility, a door-to-door service for eligible riders; Transit Link, door-to-door service by appointment with no requirements for ridership, and NewTrax, a nonprofit that wants to expand its door-to-door service. All three would use smaller buses on existing roadways. “The Rush Line project is screaming for evalua-

tion,” David stated. “Our ask is to pause development, reassess ridership estimates, design and cost, and conduct a cost-benefit analysis pre-project through the Legislative Auditor Office.” That might be tough, said Sen. Roger Chamberlain (R-Dist. 38), who supports the coalition’s mission. “It probably won’t happen due to classic bureaucratic push-around from one agency to another.” Still, the senator believes the project can be paused. “That would be the best option. As the group says and I agree, I am not anti-public transportation. I am pro-smart public transportation. We are destroying the heart of a community (White Bear Lake) for the sake of something else. We are against bad ideas and 90 empty buses down that corridor would be a disaster. Any public official who thinks that’s a good idea for that area isn’t thinking. We need different solutions.” Bottom line: the coalition wants a transportation solution that is more innovative, cost-effective and efficient, using existing services and design features that meet post-

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No Rush Line Coalition volunteers set up shop along Lake Avenue recently to gather signatures for its petition.

COVID public transportation needs. “We were never asked if we want this. We were only asked where we want it,” McFarlane observed. “A lot of people are upset about that.” Do they think the project can be stalled? “We’re trying to put some pressure on local folks,” McFarlane said. They’re also working to find the right contact at the Federal Transit Administration. “We want them to know taxpayers here aren’t happy about this project. They need to understand what the demand will be. Nearly empty buses will be embarrassing.”

GEM LAKE: Residents provided safe drinking water courtesy of state FROM PAGE 1A

2,000 ppb of 1,4-dioxane. Of 120 wells sampled, 43 are contaminated. Those residents are also receiving bottled water from the state. The chemical is not new to the MDH or the MPCA. They know where the chemical is found, usually at old, abandoned sites due to “historical releases,” like the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant in New Brighton, and how it’s used. The potential carcinogen works as a stabilizer for solvents like TCE and is a byproduct of manufacturing. The chemical is found in cosmetics, detergents, adhesives and automotive fluids. The good news, according to Koudelka, is 1,4-dioxane’s use in commerce is decreasing. “But we still have to deal with legacy issues,” he said. MPCA is working to determine the source of contamination in both cities, noting that the agency removed hazardous waste from the WD Landfill in Andover a few years ago. “There is potential that another source is the cause,” Koudelka stated. In the Gem Lake case, he noted the chemical was found in wells near the

edge of another investigation site: Water Gremlin. The agency is working with the communities on both short- and long-term solutions and is close to finishing initial investigations, continued the assistant commissioner. Andover has a municipal water system so residents on private wells could connect to the city utility. Gem Lake does not have city water, so a long-term and costly solution would be to pull drinking water from neighboring communities. Asked if the state will attempt to recoup costs if the contamination source is found, Koudelka replied, “Yes. If a responsible party is found and we can link (contamination) to the facility, we will go after them to seek cost recovery. In the meantime, our efforts are to check folks’ wells and provide safe drinking water.” Gem Lake Mayor Gretchen ArtigSwomley said her city is working closely with MPCA to determine the source of the problem. “There is no negotiating the fact that clean water is crucial,” she said. “Our goal will be to keep that in mind as we plan for the future. We expect to have more information on this matter in the next few weeks.”

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BEST OF 2021: Best teacher, curbside delivery chosen by Press readers FROM PAGE 1A

She taught for five years in both public and private schools before leaving teaching to stay home with her kids for seven years. Now entering her sixth year at St. Jude of the Lake, she feels at home within the school’s community. “I love going to work there every day, it doesn’t even feel like work,” Ryan said. “The

families are great, the students are great, the people I work with are really wonderful, and everybody wants to be there.” Sowada added, “It’s a really great place to work. I have a lot of flexibility in what I can teach and how I teach and I think that’s really great for the students.” Students and staff at St. Jude of the Lake practiced

in-person learning for all of the 2020-21 school year, and despite challenges with masks and social distancing, Ryan is proud of students, parents and faculty for pulling it off. “It was making sure every single child and their family’s needs were met,” Ryan said. “Everybody wants to take care of each other so they all do their part.”

As the 2021-2022 school year kicks off, both Ryan and Sowada are excited to rejoin students in the classroom and are grateful for the recognition from the community. “I was blown away, it was totally unexpected and very much appreciated,” Ryan said. “This is a huge community with a lot of great schools and a lot of great educators so I just

feel very lucky.” Sowada added, “I was very surprised and I was honored that someone even thought to nominate me.” Caden Christiansen is a contributing writer for Press Publications. He can be reached by emailing news@presspubs. com or calling 651-407-1200.

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Tami Rost, formerly of White Bear Lake, passed away of complications from cancer on September 5, 2021 at the age of 59. She is survived by her husband of thirty years, Thomas Rost, sons John & Alex (Sarah) and grandson Reed, who was born three days after her passing. While living in White Bear Lake, Tami took great pride in watching her son play high school sports at White Bear High School. She also loved being out on Bald Eagle Lake, where she and her family lived until 2018; Boating in the summer and snowmobiling & ice fishing in the winter. A celebration of Tami’s life will be held at a later date in White Bear Minnesota, St. Petersburg Florida, Lenexa Kansas, and Charlevoix, Michigan.

Tessier, Robert ‘‘Bob”, 65, of Grant, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joan. He is survived by his wife, Ann; sons, Andrew and Michael (Haley); father, Raymond; siblings, Steve, Ray (Gloria), Dick (Sandy), Scott (Lisa), Sue (Mike) Bajczyk; and many other family and friends. A funeral mass was held on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at St. Jude of the Lake Catholic Church. Private family interment at Lakeview Cemetery. Memorials preferred to St. Jude of the Lake Catholic Church. Mueller MemorialWhite Bear Lake www.muellermemorial.com 651-4294944

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CITY OF MAHTOMEDI WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 2021-31 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE, CHAPTER 11 SECTION 11.01, SUBD. 7.0 AND SUBD. 11.35 REGARDING THE DEFINITION OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND INTENT OF THE PUD OVERLAY DISTRICT 7+( &,7< &281&,/ 2) 7+( &,7< 2) 0$+720(', +(5(%< 25'$,16 $6 )2//2:6 Section One. Amendment. Chapter 11, Section 11.01, subd. 7.0 of the Mahtomedi City Code is hereby amended as follows. The new language is XQGHUOLQHG DQG WKH GHOHWHG ODQJXDJH LV VKRZQ ZLWK VWULNHWKURXJK 6XEG 'HÀQLWLRQV

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Community members with information about the stolen car and dog are assure contact the WBPD, 651-429-8552

Dog stolen with vehicle On September 19, the White Bear Lake Police Department responded to a report of a stolen vehicle from the Holiday Station at 4540 Centerville Road. The vehicle, a 2014 white Dodge Charger, was taken while the driver was inside the store. A 5-month old Pitbull, grey in color, was inside the vehicle at the time of the incident. Photos of the puppy and vehicle are listed. The White Bear Lake Police Department has exhausted the leads they believed were going to help reunite the dog and vehicle with their owner. They are requesting the public’s assistance with locating the vehicle or dog. They believe both may be in the St. Paul area. If anyone has information they would like to share regarding this incident, contact Captain Dale Hager with the White Bear Lake Police Department at 651-429-8552.

mined it to be unfounded. • Officers responded to a report of disorderly juveniles at the intersection of Thomas Lane and Tracy Road Sept. 17. • A civil problem was reported in the 2500 block of Oak Court Sept. 17. • A fireworks complaint was reported in the 2700 block of Crown Hill Court Sept. 17. • Disorderly conduct was reported at the intersection of McKnight Road and Dorothy Avenue Sept. 17. • Officers conducted a domestic assault arrest in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road Sept. 18. • A garage burglary that had occurred sometime in the past two weeks in the 2800 block of Riviera Drive was reported Sept. 18. • Officers removed a large branch that had been placed on the railroad tracks near Bald Eagle Avenue and Stillwater Street Sept. 18. • An officer decided not to chase a vehicle that fled an attempted traffic stop in the area of White Bear Avenue and County Road E Sept. 18. • A noise disturbance was reported Sept. 18 in the 1800 block of Orchard Road. • A vehicle was stolen in the 4500 block of Centerville Road Sept. 19. • Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Sept. 19. • Criminal damage to property was reported in the 1800 block of Birch Street Sept. 19. • Two auto emblems were stolen in the 1700 block of County Road E

Sept. 20. • Old water meters valued at $10,000 were stolen in the 2400 block of Orchard Lane Sept. 20. • Officers responded to a civil dispute in the 4800 block of Morehead Avenue Sept. 20. • Officers responded to a motor vehicle theft in progress in the 1900 block of Lombardy Lane Sept. 20. The suspect was located on Highway 61, but fled officers. • Officers assisted in the removal of unwanted persons near the 4600 block of White Bear Parkway Sept. 20. • Officers assisted the Washington County Sheriff with a warrant arrest in the 5000 block of Stewart Avenue Sept. 20. • Officers responded to a complaint of a neighbor's chickens and goats going into the complainant's yard in the 1700 block of Elm Street Sept. 21. • Officers are investigating a report of an juvenile assault on a school bus in the 3200 block of Bellaire Avenue Sept. 21. • Officers responded to a noise disturbance in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue Sept. 21. • Officers responded to a noise disturbance in the 1700 block of Birch Lake Avenue Sept. 22. • A bicycle was stolen in the 1700 block of Buerkle Road Sept. 22. • Disorderly conduct was reported in the 1200 block of Gun Club Road Sept. 22.

White Bear Lake Area Church Directory

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Contemporary - Great Hall Contemporary Worship Saturday 5 p.m., Sunday 9:30 a.m.

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Sunday Sunday10:15 9 a.m. am Great Hall Contemporary Saturday 5 p.m. online All worship services also available Sunday 10:15 a.m. At saintandrews.org ST. ANDREW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 900 STILLWATER ROAD, MAHTOMEDI WWW.SAINTANDREWS.ORG 651-426-3261

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Tuesday: Mass at 6 p.m. Wednesday: Mass at 9 a.m. Thursday: Mass at 8:30 a.m. Friday: Mass at 9 a.m. Saturday: Mass at 5 p.m. Sunday: Mass at 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m.

South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church

A Welcoming & Inclusive Faith Community

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

2480 South Shore Blvd. White Bear Lake, MN 651-429-4293 LCMS Pastor Bob Gehrke In-Person worship Pastor Dan Bodin

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Traditional Worship Saturdays at 5:30pm and Sundays at 8:00am. Contemporary Worship 1st and 3rd Sundays at 9:45am. Traditional Worship 2nd and 4th Sundays at 9:45am

Outdoor Lakeside Worship

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Bellaire Beach on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th (and 5th) Sundays at 9:45am (weather permitting). Please bring a lawn chair. Sunday School & Education Hour at 9:30am in-person

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The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following selected incidents: • Damage to property was reported in the 3900 block of Linden Street Sept. 16. • Two individuals who had been staying overnight in a vehicle were trespassed from a business parking lot in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road Sept. 16. • Assault was reported in the 2200 block of Randy Avenue Sept. 16. • Damage to property occurred at a business in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road Sept. 16. • Officers responded to a fight in the 4300 block of Lake Avenue Sept. 16. • Credit card fraud was reported at a business in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road following the theft of a wallet Sept. 16. • Theft was reported in the 3200 block of McKnight Road Sept. 16. • Officers assisted in the removal of a tree that had fallen and blocked 4th Street Sept. 16. • Theft was reported in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue Sept. 16. • Officers responded to a burglary in progress in the 1500 block of Park Street Sept. 17. • Several unattached garages were reported damaged Sept. 17 in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue. It is unknown when the damage occurred and nothing was reported missing. • Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 4000 block of Bellaire Avenue Sept. 17, and deter-

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PUNKINMANIA Sponsored by The Kramer-Berg 507 American Legion Family

Saturday October 9th 9am-3pm Veterans Park (Formerly Triangle Park)

109 Mahtomedi Ave,Mahtomedi MN 55115 Downtown Mahtomedi

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Car wash fundraiser

Play games to win prizes!

Mahtomedi High School basketball players hosted a car wash fundraiser in Mahtomedi Sunday. Players are (L-R): Hank Roelofs, Kole McKeown, Will Underwood, James Ecker, John Diffley, Lucas Granec, and Max Holley.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS Join NAMI During National Mental Illness Awareness Week Join NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) during National Mental Illness Awareness Week, Oct. 3-9, to learn about mental illnesses, treatment options, self-care and mental health around the world. Free online classes and forums will feature clinical professionals, researchers, faith leaders, mental health

advocates and people with lived experience with mental illness. MIAW topics will include National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Healing and Understanding, Depression Screening Day, World Mental Health Day and more. To register for any of these events, or to find out about NAMI’s free support groups, go to namimn. org or call 651-645-2948.

Food Truck! Silent Auction! Live Music! Cake walk!

-Join us for our 2nd annual Support Our Troops silent auction! Made possible by the Mahtomedi American Legion Auxiliary unit 507. All proceeds will be used to support our local military families and veterans in time of need.

Pumpkin decorating ! All proceeds from games and food truck will be donated back to the community, local schools, and to support auxiliary programs

BOOYA Will be available for carry out while supplies last!

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DONATE: We are looking for donations of gift baskets, gift cards, liquor or wine bottles that will be used in our silent auction. All proceeds will beneﬁt local military families and veterans through the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 507.

Please drop oﬀ donations at:

Frigaard’s Bar

307 Stillwater Road

Willernie MN, 55090

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Hydrant ﬂushing begins Within the next few weeks, White Bear Township Public Works will begin to flush hydrants and water mains throughout the township. Some residents may experience discoloration in the water. Residents can open their lowest level faucet to clear the line. It is not advisable to wash clothes if the water is discolored.

We will be taking Legion membership applications during the event

Loads of games for kids of all ages!

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Editor’s note: Luke Michaud should have been included in last week’s Voters’ Guide, as he is running for the White Bear Lake Area School Board. We apologize for the omission.

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Luke Michaud Age: not provided Address: School District 624, White Bear Lake, MN Occupation: Licensed Relator in Minnesota & Wisconsin Most recent civic/school involvement roles: Most recently, I have served the areas residences of White Bear Lake for 26 years as a director to the White Bear Lake Conservation District. During that time, I served as not only a committee member, but also a board chairman for multiple years. In addition, I served as committee chair of the Lake Utilization Committee for much of my time on the board. I continue to serve as a member of the LUC, appointed by the board chair as an ongoing position.

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1. The students: working with all pieces of the educational system to repair the damage done by the recent pandemic. Distance learning didn’t work. Creating a clear matrix to ensure and measure progress. We need to focus on the educational foundation so our students will be well rounded, productive members of society. 2. The teachers/staff: making sure they have the tools and environment to do their jobs. Free from any harassment or bullying. Teachers/ staff are one of our most important resources. People will always have different opinions, for anyone to be put into an uncomfortable position due to politics, is inappropriate. 3. Covid: I believe that teachers/staff and students should have the choice to get vaccinated or wear a mask. These are unprecedented times; families need to make an educated decision with their doctor. Medical choices should not be in the hands of School Board or elected officials.

As the peoples elected representative, in a representative democracy, I will always listen to the voices of those who have loaned me my seat. I’ll encourage input by any means possible, individual meeting, surveys, emails, phone calls. We need our community input to create success. The public needs to fill the chamber for EVERY board meeting and provide feedback, question programs, question what or how these decisions will affect their children. All interactions with the Board need to be open and available to the public and public comment. Transparency and community input is the only way we will be successful. Parents have justified concerns; these concerns grow when questions are asked of our school leaders and no response is given.These are our children, and the School Board works for not only for them but families and taxpayers. Community involvement is paramount in major decision making.

Like other feel-good ideas or programs, the history of equity programs has had small kernels of truth to them. Where they go astray is when they become politicized. We have seen other schools in the state remove themselves from contracts with Equity Alliance for this reason. The WBL school district has not made it very clear to anyone who asks what this program entails. Why have we brought an overwhelming amount of outside society issues into the schools? In turn, changing the direction of our individual children’s educational programing. We need to evaluate this program. Make sure all our families understand what this entails, how it is implemented. How it is realized in our children day to day. From overall curriculum given or taught to teachers, to what a student reads to what teachers may say or post in the classrooms to ensure bias is not being implemented or implied.

Township board gives Zeus Electric Chassis the OK BY CYNTHIA SOWDEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Some confusion over whether Zeus Electric Chassis is a car dealership was cleared up Sept. 20 at the White Bear Township Board meeting. The board continued a public hearing on a conditional use permit (CUP) application requested by Zeus. Zeus, a manufacturer of medium-duty electric vehicle chassis, needed an auto dealership license for its operations at 2320 Leibel Street, even though it

doesn’t have a showroom or car lot or sell vehicles from its facility. Township ordinances do not allow dealerships in that area. Jim Steffes from Zeus explained that the company builds chassis for trucks in the range of 450, 550 and up. They are part of a research and development group; they have built five units in their factory. The actual trucks are built in Oklahoma. The company is in competition with Ford, GM and Dodge. The trucks are built

for specific end users; Steffes said the Sacramento Utility District is one of their customers. The state of Minnesota requires Zeus to provide VIN numbers for the chassis, hence the need for a dealership license. The directors approved the CUP and welcomed Zeus to the neighborhood. “That’s the kind of business we like to see here,” remarked Ed Prudhon, chair. In another action, the board let a petition from the local historical society die on the table. The society

requested that certain historical aspects of the property along the Rush Line Corridor be preserved during the build-out of the project. Board members felt taking the petition into consideration could constitute an endorsement of the line, so they let it drop. Cynthia Sowden is a contributing writer for Press Publications. She can be reached at news@presspubs.com or 651-407-1200.

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Breakfast club ladies watch dollars grow It took a decade, but $1 per week from members of a Friday breakfast club grew into a tidy donation for the White Bear Area Food Shelf. All White Bear residents, the women were amazed that the small donation grew to just over $6,000. "The food shelf can turn that

into about $42,000 worth of groceries to be given to our needy neighbors," noted club member Nan Carlson. As enticement, she gives the ladies chocolate treats when they reach milestone amounts like $100. Each member has faithfully donated a buck at the weekly

breakfast get-togethers for at least 10 years. Lately, they’ve been gathering Friday mornings at Jimmy’s in Vadnais Heights. Carlson said they’d like to challenge other groups to begin with a small individual donation and have fun watching it grow.

The Vadnais Heights City Council set a preliminary budget levy of $5,724,529 at its Sept. 21 meeting. The number represents a modest increase from the 2021 budget, when the council decided to keep numbers low due to the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of the money collected through property taxes goes to the general fund, which provides money for police, fire and street maintenance services. The levy would provide approximately $750,000 for capital improvements, which include a new 3/4-ton plow, street sweeper and fire engine, as well as LED lighting and maintenance for parking lots and trails. South Oak Drive, a project that’s been “kicked down the road” for a number of years, would be allocated $300,000. Taxes on commercial properties will decrease slightly, thanks to the work of city staff who worked to encourage commercial development. Residential property taxes will increase in 2022. The effect on a taxpayer who owns a median-valued home in the city — about $322,500 — would be about $68 per month. Of that amount, roughly $22 would go toward public safety, the largest portion of the city’s budget. Unlike several cities of the same size, Vadnais Heights does not receive any Local Government Aid (LGA) from the state of Minnesota. A public hearing on the proposed budget will take place Dec. 7, 2021, during the regular City Council meeting. Cynthia Sowden is a contributing writer for Press Publications. She can be reached at news@presspubs.com or 651-407-1200.

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ZEPHYR SPORTS BRIEFS Football: Zephyrs are 4-0 after 31-0 victory at Tartan Mahtomedi remained undefeated with a 31-0 conquest of Tartan on Friday evening in Oakdale. Jordan Hull carried the ball 14 times for 82 yards and two touchdowns, from six and 11 yards. His longest run was 31 yards. Also scoring for the Zephyrs (4-0) were Nicholas Beiersdorf on a 22-yard run and Quinn Walek on a 30-yard interception return. Joey Heinsch kicked a 28-yard field goal and was 4-for-4 on conversions. Beiersdorf gained 54 yards in seven carries and Dominic Rohrer gained 31 in six carries. Charles Brandt threw only four passes, completing two for eight yards. For Tartan (1-3),

quarterback Ethan Kammer completed 10 of 16 passes for 106 yards with AJ Burns catching six for 41 yards. Zephyr tackle leaders were Cody Dvorak with eight (two for losses), Billy Arlandson seven (one sack, two for losses), Hull and Javon Harvey five each and Jonathan Harvey four. Hull and Gunnar Woods recovered fumbles. Mahtomedi will host Spring Lake Park (3-1) on Friday. Boys cross country: Zephyrs place 4th, 9th in big meets Mahtomedi placed fourth among 20 teams at Hudson, Wisconsin, Sept. 21, and ninth among 21 in the Milaca Mega Meet on Saturday. At Hudson, Ryan Malvey placed 10th in 18:49, Chris

Benson 19th (18:39), Tom Dunham 23rd (18:45), Wyatt Siess 25th (18:48) and Mackinley Commander 26th (18:50). At Milaca, competing in second-highest of four divisions, Malvey placed 24th (17:31), Lucas Granec 30th (17:45), Benson 45th (18:03), Commander 68th (18:36) and Siess 71st (18:36). Girls cross country: Zephyrs are 1st, 4th in big meets Mahtomedi won an eight-team meet at Hudson on Tuesday, Sept. 23, then placed fourth of 17 teams in the Milaca Mega Meet on Saturday. At Hudson, the Zephyrs edged the host team 37 to 38 for the top spot. Gabby Fox placed third (20:44), Makayla Fischer fourth (20:48), Sarah Brings sixth (21:29), Claire

Wirka (21:41) and Anna Thompson 17th (23:46). At Milaca, in the secondhighest of four divisions, the top five were Marshall 77, Monticello 138, Fargo North 141, Mahtomedi 144 and Visitation 156. Fox placed 11th (20:22), Brings 13th (20:25), Wirka 23rd (20:53), Fischer 36th (21:14) and Thompson 81st (22:49). Volleyball: Zephyrs top nemesis North Mahtomedi scuttled North St. Paul 25-17, 25-18, 25-21 at home Tuesday evening, ending an eight-game losing streak against North, a conference and section rival. North is 3-6 overall. The Zephyrs lost to White Bear Lake on Thursday, 25-20, 25-15, 25-16. They are 5-7 overall

and 2-0 in the Metro East. Tennis: Zephyrs post 2 wins The Mahtomedi tennis team is 12-3 after beating Hastings 5-2 and HillMurray 7-0 last week. Annika Munson and Mari Meger each won twice at No. 1 and 2 singles as did Campbell Albers and Nina Vander Louw at No. 1 doubles. Boys soccer: Two Rivers tops Zephyrs for lead Mahtomedi lost to Two Rivers 3-1 in a duel for the Metro East lead at home Tuesday, Sept. 21. Two Rivers and Hill-Murray are each 4-0 in conference and the Zephyrs are 3-1. Kyle Schmidt had the lone goal. Mahtomedi (9-2) beat Simley 1-0 on Thursday.

Girls soccer: Zephyrs foil 3 foes, start MEC 2-0 Mahtomedi won its first two Metro East Conference matches last week, over Two Rivers 4-0 Tuesday and Simley 4-0 Thursday, then added a non-conference win over Cretin-Derham Hall, 3-1, Saturday. Against Two Rivers, Audrey Barry notched two goals and Katelyn Beulke and Lily Lindquist one each. Against Simley, Lindquist and Beulke each found the net twice. Against CDH, Barry tallied two goals and Lindquist one. In goal, Paige Janssen made 23 saves in three games, and Stella Grabow made six in finishing two games. Bruce Strand

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One to savor: Bears clip Stillwater 1-0 White Bear Lake defeated Stillwater for the first time in 11 years last week, and their coach did not downplay its significance. “The win over Stillwater gives the players further trust, hope, and belief in each other and in our program,” Karl Jende said. “We’ve been building a team-first culture, and beating toptier competition like Stillwater on a consistent basis is the next step in our development.” The Bears scraped out a 1-0 win over the previously-undefeated Ponies at home Tuesday, Sept. 21. The Bears had lost 14 straight to the four-time state champion since a 2-1 win over Ponies in 2010. “The 2021 team has raised the bar for the following seasons,” Jende said, “and showed the younger players that they can compete against the top programs in the state.” The Bears, who’ve had 11 consecutive losing seasons, extended their unbeaten streak to six games with a 2-2 tie against Park of Cottage Grove on Thursday. The Bears are 5-2-2 overall, and 4-0-2 in their last six outings. The lone goal against No. 6 ranked Stillwater (8-1-2) came with 20 minutes left. Gavin Rogers, their scoring leader the past two seasons, got the ball from Cooper Peschman in front of a wideopen net and punched it in. The Pony goalie was drawn out and Peschman beat his defender to reach the ball. Most of the time remaining, the action was in front of the Bears net, but sophomore goalie Kyle Christensen and a well-packed defensive group held firm. “They had the ball, but we were in control,” said Jende. The stout back line of Connor Moser, Nick O’Brien, Eli Treichel, Andrew Xiong and Eli Simanek was joined by extra defenders as the Bears dug in. In the tie at Park, Rogers got both goals, with Snow Ball assisting on both. That was the sixth tie for Park (3-2-6), including one against Stillwater 0-0. Football: Bears trip Eastview White Bear Lake, solid in the trenches, defeated Eastview 26-14 Friday evening, rushing for 224 yards and all four touchdowns while passing efficiently as well, in Eagan. “Our offensive and defensive lines played pretty well,” said coach Ryan

Bartlett. “We had a big advantage in rush yards which was the difference in the game.” Nick Asper, Damarion Pollard and Zach Pratt were solid on the defensive line as the Bears held the Lightning to 46 yards on 27 rushes. They made seven tackles for loss — two each by Chris Heim and Pollard and one each by Tolluwalope Oyekunie, Jontay Vaulx and Nick Asper. On offense, Jeremiah Peterson, Jack Koivisto, Theron Cartier, Tyler Anderson, Zach Bohrod and tight end Nick Svir “dominated the line of scrimmage all night,” the coach said. Anthony Lewis-Royal carried 31 times for 84 yards with a pair of oneyard touchdowns, giving him 10 for the year. Brakes gained 65 yards in seven carries and dashed 40 yards and nine yards for scores. Matt Sloan added 53 yards in six carries. Connor Gerrell completed six of seven passes for 102 yards with one interception. Vatel Henderson caught two for 48 yards and Alex Lockwood three for 39 yards. Michael McCormick kicked two conversions. For Eastview (1-3), Layne Applegate threw an eight-yard touchdown pass to Austin Weaver and Damon Green scored from the one. Applegate completed 12 of 19 for 103 yards with one interception, by Brakes. The Bears will host Stillwater (4-0) on Friday. Boys cross country: Bears place 5th in Milaca White Bear Lake placed fifth among 25 teams, behind three conference rivals, in the Milaca Mega Meet on Saturday, competing in Division 1, the top of four divisions. Top five were Roseville Area 121, Hopkins 122, Mounds View 124, Stillwater 134, and the Bears 162. The Bears were led by Ernest Mattson in fourth place (16:00) and Luke Williams in seventh (16:11) among 172 runners. “We have a great dynamic duo in Ernie and Luke this year. They are really running great at this time and training well,” coach Dan Kovacich. Michael Hoffman placed 47th (17:23), Isaac Kolstad 50th (17:27) and Sador Wondeson 58th (17:32). Hoffman lost his shoe 200 meters into the race when spiked by another runner, Kovacich said, and had to “tough it out” with one bare foot over some hard surfaces.

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BEAR SPORTS BRIEFS Volleyball: Bears trip Zephyrs White Bear Lake posted a 25-20, 25-15, 25-16 win over Mahtomedi on Thursday evening, sparked by senior co-captains Sammie Steffens (10 kills, 14 digs, and 2.0 pass rating) and Annika Olsen (26 assists, and serving the Bears to a 10-0 lead in the third set). White Bear Lake (3-5) lost to unbeaten Irondale on Tuesday evening, 25-14, 25-23, 25-8. Swimming: McLeod sets dive record The White Bear Lake swimmers placed fourth among 11 teams at the Tartan Invitational on Saturday. “We had a ton of new personal bests swims, and Gianna McLeod broke the school record for 11 dives,” coach Tia Quirk reported. McLeod, a senior, earned a 373.15 score that placed third. Lucy Borofka placed second in backstroke (1:05.82) and third in 100 freestyle (58.82). Lily Jenkins was eighth in 100 free (1:01.46) and ninth in 50 free (27.24). Ella Maas was seventh in butterfly (1:12.54), eighth in backstroke (1:23.37) and 12th in individual medley (2:48.01). Emma Masso was eighth in IM (2:43.40), Kaisa Brown 11th in butterfly (1:19.13), and Claire Whitcomb 12th in breaststroke (1:27.09). The Bears lost to Forest Lake 99-76 on Thursday. Borofka won the 50 free (26.54) and Jenkins won the 100 (1:01.22). McLeod was second in diving (219.30). Tennis: Bears nab 2 victories White Bear Lake tennis is 6-5 after beating Irondale 5-2 on Tuesday and Forest Lake 5-2 on Thursday.

Against Irondale, Maggie Blanding, Mikeala Whalen and Lucy Saari won in singles, while Joey Sunder/Tally Domschot and Betsy Marier/Sabrina Thompson won in doubles. Against Forest Lake, Ellia Anderson and Kaylee Zimmerman won in singles. The Bears swept doubles with Alex Reiland/Domschot, Mia Haskins/ Saari, and Sunder/Marier. Girls soccer: Stillwater foils Bears for lead White Bear Lake lost the duel for the conference lead to Stillwater 2-0 on Tuesday, then beat Park 3-1 Thursday. The Bears are 4-1 in the Suburban East and 8-4 overall. Marissa Bonilla and Amelia Bartosh scored for Stillwater (8-2, 5-0) against the Bears. Bear freshmen did all the scoring against Park (4-6) as Jenna Maloy booted two goals and Abby O’Brien had the other. Autumn Maki stopped five of six shots on goal. Girls cross country: Bears 11th of 45 in Griak gala White Bear Lake placed 11th of 45 teams in the Maroon Division of the Roy Griak Invitational Saturday at the University of Minnesota Golf Course in Falcon Heights. The Griak is the largest cross country meet in the state with two divisions of college and high school races. Gold is the upper division. For the Bears, Maggie Blanding placed 61st (21:20), Lily Schneider 66th (21:25), Katelyn Porter 93rd (21:53), Madie Bystrom 94th (21:54) and Maia Nebo 147th (22:44) among 397 runners.

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Paver ordinance presents bump in the road for Mahtomedi developments Eco-friendly options are increasingly incorporated into the design of new housing as the public becomes more aware of impacts on the environment, but a city ordinance regarding pervious surfaces has created a few challenges for future developments in Mahtomedi. Pervious paving bricks — those that allow water to percolate through aggregate-filled brick openings and joints — allow better drainage than traditional surfaces like impervious bricks and concrete. However, the city enacted an ordinance last March

that requires pervious surfaces to be included in the impervious surface total on each property. The city’s reasoning was that the placement of pervious bricks can lead to maintenance problems over time. In some cases, homes change hands and pervious surfaces gradually become replaced with impervious ones, exceeding the allowable amount of impervious surface on the lot. Sites with already existing impervious surfaces are able to have 35% coverage, but new developments are restricted to 25%. Formerly, pervious pavers were exempt from

that total, but under the new ordinance they will be counted as part of the impervious coverage. “When you start to look at how restrictive it is at 25%, even on a big lot, it’s really, really difficult without using some type of permeable product to meet the 25%,” said developer Paul DeWitt, who spoke at the Sept. 21 City Council meeting. “I don’t think it’s fair for the next six homes I have to build that I have to spend almost $3,000 to get a variance. That’s a crapshoot that I didn’t sign up for.” Rachel Ballard is one of the potential homeowners affected by this change in the ordinance. She explained to the council that she was initially excited to use the more eco-friendly option for the home. “We’re looking forward to being good stewards of this land,” she said. “I understand very much what’s at stake here as far as protecting the environment and protecting that lake … I would hate to see the houses suddenly don’t have quite the same value, because of limiting something that is the way of the future as far as building goes.”

The council discussed potential options for homeowners and developers affected by this change in ordinance. “My analysis is that this particular use would be allowed only with a variance,” said City Attorney Bridget Nason. One of the other significant events of the evening was the approval of the preliminary 2022 general fund budget. The budget proposes a $3,582,494 general tax levy, an increase of 6.34% from the 2021 general tax levy. The 2022 special levy total is $1,793,042, including a debt service of $1,760,513 and PERA contribution increases of $32,529. The general tax levy would increase by 6.34%, while the special levy would decrease by 1.72%. The total proposed property tax levy would be an increase of 3.1% from 2021. Notable differences from 2021 to 2022 include an increase of 26.39% in the ambulance department due to the hire of an additional firefighter and medic. The fire department would also receive a 10.37% increase for the same reason. The city’s

budget for city buildings would receive a 12.79% increase for increased cleaning services and operating costs. The total proposed tax levy certified to the county is $5,375,536, an increase of 3.51% from last year’s total final levy. Taxes represent 78% of the city’s revenue; the remainder of the funds come from city services, licenses, fees and permits, intergovernmental revenue and miscellaneous sources. The property tax anticipates a 2.7% decrease in residential homestead market value from 2021. The median value home estimated at $362,700 would be valued at $352,900 in the coming year, and the city tax for that median would be $1,357, compared with $1,336 in 2020, a 1.57% increase. City Administrator Scott Neilson noted that city staff doubledchecked the estimated decrease in home values with the county assessor’s office. “They did indicate, however, that values could see a tremendous jump after that,” Neilson said. “So you may see a decrease this year of

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he White Bear Center for the Arts has not been fully open since March 2020, said WBCA Executive Director Suzi Hudson. Plans to remodel and the COVID-19 pandemic created some challenging hurdles for the arts center, but the public will get its first look inside the new and improved facility during its grand reopening celebration this October. New features of the building include an expanded clay department that has more than doubled in size, taking over the space of the former administrative office and one of the classrooms. There will be three classrooms available for all art mediums. A large retail gift shop will allow local artists to market some of their handmade work, and visitors will also be able to purchase art supplies. The administrative offices have been relocated near the new entry of the building, near the reception desk and community atrium. This spacious atrium will be available for gatherings and casual programs. The main gallery space has nearly doubled from its former size. Now at 25,000 square feet, the space rivals the display capabilities of many university galleries. A large exhibition hallway will serve as a secondary gallery. The WBCA will open two new exhibits in these spaces in October—a feature of Minnesota artists in the exhibition hall, and the work of artist Mayumi Amada, who recycles plastic waste into beautiful works of art. “We’ve always felt it was important that a gallery should not be intimidating; it should feel really accessible and very public so the people feel welcome to come in and explore,” Hudson said. “Having this exhibition hall makes it very accessible, and the entry into the new gallery is slightly more formal. Both are very wide and open to that spacious atrium.” The art center grounds occupy about 5 acres of space and include many engaging outdoor features. A walking path leads to the new

labyrinth, which is fully wheelchair accessible. Native prairie plantings will support local pollinators and maintain the connection with the natural environment surrounding the center. “That will provide some beautiful areas for programming as well as just personal exploration for artists to go out, find inspiration, do things like plein air painting and public sculptures over the course of the future,” Hudson said. The expanded parking lot will also serve as a space for art festivals and outdoor events, all under the peaceful watch of the Poet Tree, a historic white pine that has been left standing on the grounds. Hudson envisions having poetry readings under this ancient giant. The woodfire oven has been relocated to another spot, near an outdoor workspace. This space will be well suited to community pizza bakes, woodfire classes, raku firings, iron pours and other activities. A welcoming atmosphere and community mindset is the main goal, Hudson said. “The arts center is for everybody,” she said. “It’s not limited to whether or not an individual identifies themselves as an artist. I truly believe there isn’t a person whose life wouldn’t be enriched by experiencing the arts in some way. We don’t want the formal classes to be the only way people can utilize the art center as a resource. Even by just coming to explore the grounds and enjoy the beauty of the space. Art is all around us and I hope the art center and district can help highlight that in this area.” A family day open house will be held Saturday, Oct. 16, with events spread across Oct. 11-16 to allow people to more comfortably social distance and attend with their own health safety in mind. “There are multiple ways to be part of the grand opening without it having to all be one big evening event,” Hudson said. “We’re here to stay, and it is a world class facility. We’ve got all the time in the world for people to come and explore it.”

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rom the local stage to New York City, 17-year-old Ella Martin has made some big strides in the world of musical theater. On the local stage, Martin performed the role of Carmen Diaz in the Children’s Performing Arts and Lakeshore Players joint production of “Fame: The Musical” this summer. This December, she will be in the CPA production of “Elf Jr.” She has been involved with many local theater companies in the past, including Lakeshore Players, SteppingStone Theatre, Young Artists Initiative and Masquers Theatre. She has also participated in

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The world of the performing arts is full spooky legends and unusual traditions. Below are a few theater superstitions you might hear tossed around behind the curtain.

Break a leg—It’s common knowledge that this term is code for “good luck” before a performance. Some believe that uttering the words “good luck” will jinx the actor, and the opposite will happen. But how did this come to be the phrase we use? There are several theories, ranging from bending the knee in the act of bowing to referencing the injury of John Wilkes Booth after his assassination of Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre. Some believe that it refers to the side of the curtain as the “leg,” so to cross onto the stage is to “break” the leg. But the most widely accepted answer is that the phrase is a dead metaphor—a reference that no longer holds meaning due to shifts in language over time—transferred from Yiddish into English sometime around the 1920s. “The Scottish Play”—It is widely considered bad luck in the theater to speak the name of the Shakespeare tragedy “Macbeth” within the walls of a theater. Performers may instead refer to it as “The Scottish Play.” The origins of this superstition are unclear, but rumors attest that bad luck, accidents and even death might follow those involved with the production. Witchcraft is a prominent feature of the play, and some say Shakespeare used real incantations in the script. In the case one should speak the name in the theater, there are a few remedies available. One requires an actor to go outside the theater, spin around three times, spit over the left shoulder and recite a line of Shakespeare. Lines from “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” are considered particularly lucky, as are Puck’s ﬁnal lines in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Ghost light—Theaters can be spooky places when all the lights are down and the seats are empty. More than a few theaters have had their fair share of unexplained hijinks, which some attribute to ghostly mischief. Props might go missing for days only to turn up in the most obvious places, or lights might seem to ﬂicker and turn on and off by themselves. In order to

performances with a group called Fidgety Fairy Tales, which promotes mental health awareness through musical performance. Martin became enamored with musical theater at a very early age. She remembers singing along to all the words in “Mamma Mia” as a young child. “My mom saw how much I loved it, so she signed me up for a musical which was ‘The Little Red Riding Hood.’ After doing that musical I fell in love with singing and dancing and have never stopped,” Martin said. Martin lives in Forest Lake, where she is in her senior year at Lakes International Language Academy. For a few years, she also attended the St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists. Over this past summer, she had the incredible opportunity to attend a 3-week training camp at the Institute for American Musical Theatre in

‘If we shadows have offended Think but this and all is mended That you have but slumber’d here While these visions did appear’ —A Midsummer Night’s Dream

appease the disruptive spirits of the stage, some theater staff leave a ghost light lit onstage at all times. For some, the ghost light is a safety function—making sure the first person in and the last person out have at least one beacon of light to help them navigate the dark depths of the theater. Others believe the light wards off mischievous spirits, or gives the ghosts of long-gone performers and stagehands the acknowledgement they crave. Graveyard bouquet—Some theater folk believe it’s good luck to give the director a bouquet of flowers stolen from a graveyard after the closing night performance. Although this practice seems likely to attract the ire of wandering spirits, the practice is believed to come from days gone by when the average person couldn’t afford bouquets. Actors and production staff were often too poor to buy a bouquet for the director, and instead procured free flowers from the cemetery. This bouquet is also said to symbolize the “death” of the production. In a similar vein, superstition holds that flowers should never be given to performers before a show—only after they’ve earned them with their time onstage.

New York City. “For our showcase I had never felt so conﬁdent and proud of the work I’ve done,” Martin said. “IAMT taught me so much about performing that I could never thank them enough for helping me grow.” Martin thanked the many people who have had a hand in her rise through the world of theater, including teachers, directors and her voice coach. “They have all helped guide me to get to the point I’m at and they me keep pushing forward to reach new goals,” she said. After graduation, she hopes to move to New York and attend IAMT, auditioning for as many productions as possible in the meantime. “My goal is to keep growing and improving my art and to soon make it to Broadway in the future,” Martin said.