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2 athletes inducted into Bears Hall of Fame

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

Two track-and-field luminaries, Angie (Guenther) Petruk and the late Wayne Slocum, are the new White Bear Lake Athletic Hall of Fame members.

Guenther, a 2012 graduate, is the Bears’ record holder in shot

put and discus, and placed second and third in the state in discus.

With the Minnesota Gophers, she placed as high as sixth in the Big Ten in hammer throw and ninth in discus. She was Gopher co-captain and qualified for an NCAA meet in hammer.

In basketball, Guenther was a four-

during World War II, he arrived at White Bear Lake and coached the Bears track team for 21 seasons, with seven regional championships and one state runner-up finish. He started the Bears cross-country program in 1954 and coached for 11 years.

year starter for the Bears and key cog on the state runnerup team in 2010 for her defense and rebounding.

Slocum was a Gophers track standout in the 1930s and made the 1936 Olympic team as a twomiler.

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St. Paul, the team held an Orange Out for Leukemia event. Orange is the color of support for leukemia, a cancer of the blood characterized by the rapid growth of abnormal blood cells.

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WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP — Pickleball could be coming to a township park.

Town supervisors agreed to have the Park Board study the possibility of adding courts with Four Seasons Park mentioned as one location.

The Eagle Street park already has tennis courts, which could be restriped and nets lowered to accommodate pickleball.

Town Administrator Patrick Christopherson noted they are “not tied” to Four Seasons. “Staff thinks we could find another park in need of help and use the courts as a centerpiece for improvement,” he said.

It was noted in a memo to the board that markings for pickleball courts “slightly interfere” with tennis sight lines, but “it is what all outdoor courts have done.” One solution at Four Seasons is to dedicate half the area to tennis and half to pickleball.

Parking spaces would also be added.

Board member Scott McCune was surprised at the $23,900 quote from C&H Sport Surfaces, thinking it sounded high. “But I don’t build things,” he said.

Money will come from the park fund once a decision is made where and when to build new courts.

In other business at the Oct. 2 Town Board meeting, a promise was made to a townhome association to look into its water bill.

Weston Woods Townhome Association representative Roger Ocel asked the board for more equitable treatment when it comes to billing. He contends that townhome residents are overcharged for the utility compared to single-family residents.

“Single-family residents with irrigation are billed at a lower-tiered system,” Ocel said. “We are billed in the fourth, or most expensive, tier. We want to be

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Members of the community join Bill and Jane Weigel (holding the scissors) at their home for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the new office at Bill Weigel Signs. business signs,” Weigel said.

“We do name tags for about 10 different Lions Clubs and we put up 12-inch high letters at the main entrance of the White Bear Center for the Arts.”

Weigel has volunteered in the White Bear Lake and Vadnais Heights communities for over 30 years. He is a Vadnais Heights Lions, White Bear Lake Chamber member and

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Learn about 'Decarbonization in the Building Industry' Learn how the building industry is addressing its impact on greenhouse gas emissions, both from the materials installed in buildings and the operations of buildings, in a online seminar featuring local architect Thomas Warner.

Since 2006, Warner has worked as the sustainability lead on over 40 projects for the Department of Defense, National Guard and Coast Guard.

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Washington County Parks hosts first Dia de los Muertos Celebración Washington County will feature a Dia de los Muertos Celebración (Day of the Dead) from from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve Nordic Center.

The Dia de los Muertos Celebración will mark Washington County Parks’ first celebration of the vibrant holiday that began in Mexico and is celebrated annually on Nov. 1

and 2. The holiday is a time to reminisce about departed loved ones and wish them safe travels. The living are also celebrated with family traditions, such as baking pan de muerto and decorating calaveras de alfeñique (sugar candy skulls).

The celebration will feature traditional Latin and Hispanic music, Day of the Dead art activities, a bilingual (Spanish and English) storytime, a hiking scavenger hunt and hot cocoa.

The event is free, and no vehicle permit is required for participants.

appliances, clothing, electronics and other items to receive free guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot and fix items. Participants are encouraged to bring tools that may be helpful in the repair of an item.

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The Wilder Forest sale to the Manitou Fund was welcomed by Jim Seidl of the Square Lake Conservancy, who said he holds the fund “in the highest regard.”

Oliver Din, the Manitou Fund's president and CEO, said in a statement that his group is looking forward to "continuing community based environmental focused programs which include education, agriculture, and research."

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Bill Weigel started working in the sign business when he was in seventh grade. He has been in the business ever since.

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Weigel, the owner of Bill Weigel Signs, lives in Vadnais Heights with his wife Jane. He runs the business out of his home.

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Diving experiences become lessons about uniqueness in children's book When I was teaching virtually during the pandemic, I started putting this story that first came from the pages of my journal together into a coherent story. I used a first draft as a story I was writing to model to my students how they could write their own story. Since there wasn’t a lot else to do during the summer of 2020, I started putting the story in actual book form and sent it out to publishers.

Shoreview resident and teacher Kelli Hofmeister recently spoke with the Press about her new children's book, 'The Best Creature on the Reef'. She will have a story time and book signing event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 at Oldies & Goodies, 4717 Clark Avenue, White Bear Lake.

Q. Why did you decide to write a book?

A. I like to write and often write little notes or stories in a journal when I travel. When you are diving, you can’t talk to anyone so I often imagine stories while swimming through the coral reefs. What would this fish say to the other fish? How would the eel join in?

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Each Frogfish is so unique and their facial features just make me think that they have thoughts on the world. I started writing some story notes when I was on a trip to Raja Ampat, Indonesia in 2018. There were so many unique creatures that I had never seen before on this trip so I started thinking about how scuba divers love to find unique creatures that are not necessarily deemed to be “pretty,” but they are pretty to us, and the idea for the book was born.

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I love looking for the small stuff when I dive. It’s like looking for treasure to find a nudibranch or arrow crab tucked in the coral, so of course I had to have Nudibranch (the character in my book) teach Frogfish about uniqueness. In life, as in diving, you appreciate it more when you enjoy the small stuff!

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A. I grew up in Roseville. One day Northland Divers visited my 8th grade biology class at and told us about scuba diving. When I, excitedly, came home with the information packet it turned out that my dad had always wanted to try scuba diving, so we learned together. I currently live in Shoreview, with my husband, Chad, our son, Wesley and our dog, Eva. I teach first grade at Turtle Lake Elementary school. When I’m not teaching, I love to read, travel and of course, write and Scuba dive! In the fall my son and I love to hit up many local farms, pumpkin patches and orchards.

Q. What was your favorite scuba diving experience(s)? Do you have more trips planned?

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spotted the first signs of the upcoming holiday season back in mid-August when a group of Halloween inflatable decorations appeared in a prominent display near the entrance at a local Menards store. Among the festive inflatables was a vintage Volkswagen bus with a skeleton driver and a collection of smiling passengers, including a ghost, ghoul, witch and trio of Jack-o-Lanterns.

Knowing that she and her husband own a vintage VW bus, I passed on this early holiday decoration sighting to our Managing Editor Shannon Granholm. She was a step ahead of me and had already seen and acquired the orange, black and green bus with pumpkin hubcaps. I’d never seen this particular decoration before, so it Angle of was probably a good move to act quickly because a recent online View search showed they were mostly out of stock and becoming hard to Paul Dols find. I’ve finally accepted the ever growing expansion of the holiday retail season, but still marvel at the evolution and transformation of Halloween from what was originally an ancient Celtic ritual celebrating the fall harvest into the second-most popular retail event (behind Christmas) in the United States.

According to the History Channel website and other sources, Halloween’s origins date back more than 2,000 years to the Celtic festival of Samhain and along with celebrating the harvest, it is noted that, with winter approaching, it was also a time that it was believed the veil between the world of the living and the dead was at its thinnest. Bonfires and superstitious costumes make more sense when you start thinking about how scary and uncertain the coming of winter would have been without the abundant food, shelter and modern conveniences we take for granted. It doesn’t seem to be a coincidence that as christianity spread into the Celtic regions, the Catholic Church sought to replace pagan rituals with a church-sanctioned holiday. As a child growing up in a Catholic family, I didn’t analyze or question why All Saints Day conveniently followed Halloween. In grade school we got the day off and usually this time was used to organize and trade the candy that my brothers and I had collected the previous night. The word Halloween has origins in the tradition of All Saints Day being called Allhallows or All-hallow-ma in Middle English and the night before being named All-Hallows Eve. I can appreciate the variety of ways people choose to celebrate Halloween, ranging from costumes and the childhood rite of passage of trick-or-treating to the more globally influenced seasonal celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of Dead) — with one exception. Maybe it’s the violence we’re exposed to on a daily basis in our society, but for some reason I just can’t stomach the gory, murderous slasher aspect of Halloween that seems to have started with the influence of a series of horror movies in the 1970s and 80s. Personally, I’m drawn to decorations and events that incorporate fire, lights and a bit of imagination and mysticism.

In the coming weeks we can look forward to some local family-friendly Halloween events, including the annual Scare in White Bear 5K run along a torch-lit path near the lake, the Trick-or-Treat event at Tamarack Nature Center and the Halloween Party in Vadnais Heights. If you feel like venturing a little further from home, BareBones is celebrating the 30th year of their puppet pageant — a unique outdoor spectacle consisting of larger-than-life puppetry, stilting, dance, fire, song and music.

Regardless of how we choose to celebrate the rituals of the holiday season, I believe a universal, shared experience in the cycles of life and nature can be found at the heart of most of these rituals and maybe that’s the reason they continue to endure and evolve over time.

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ockey is a staple in Minnesota. We are literally called the state of hockey.

There is a whole day in January dedicated to the sport.

As a kid, I never watched hockey.

I didn’t have a real interest in it.

The rules were too confusing for me to learn and I thought it was a bit stupid that the winning team would only win by a goal or two rather than 10 or more. I didn’t find it very entertaining at Madeline’s the time.

When I was 15, Mail my dad got season Madeline Dolby tickets to the Minnesota Gophers men’s hockey team.

My mom didn’t have an interest in going and my dad knew I had some interest in hockey from going to hockey games in high school. I played along because in reality, I didn’t have an interest in the game but more what the players looked like.

During high school, I went to a few games mainly because I had a few guy friends on the team and went for the social aspect of it. I would sit in the front row with my best friend and pretend to know what was going on. Honestly, at the time, I had no clue what icing or off-sides were. Which, looking back now, is

embarrassing considering it is not that hard to understand. But I played along because I thought it would make me cool and everyone had the idea that I was this crazy hockey fan because I went to Mariucci Arena every weekend.

It wasn’t until I was a freshman in college that I really got into the games. I finally asked my dad what icing and off-sides meant during a Gopher game because I was tired of still not knowing what they meant after five years.

After that game, I bought a sweatshirt, grabbed one of their posters and hung it up in my bedroom at home. Once I learned the rules and grew up a bit, I stopped worrying about who the cutest player on the team was and actually worried about how well they played.

One would say I became a crazy, super fan.

Since freshman year, I have not missed a Gopher Hockey game since, home or away. My dad and I have gone to almost every single home game at 3M. We have sat in the same seats, bought a malt cup between the second and third period and always take a selfie to send to my mom.

The Gophers have become “our team.” We will sit on the couch in the basement wearing our matching sweatshirts and watch every away game together. We will go over the home game schedule at the kitchen table and talk about the upcoming season. If I am at a track meet and

missing the first period, my dad will text me constant play-by-play updates so I know what is going on. We have followed our favorite players all the way to the NHL, leading us to slowly becoming Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild fans.

Around our birthdays at the beginning of November, we have a “birthday” game where we go out to eat before-hand and celebrate our birthdays with just the two of us and our favorite group of boys.

The first game of the season is on Oct. 13 against my alma mater, the University of St. Thomas at the Xcel Energy Center. You won’t find me sitting behind the Tommies goalie, but the Gophers goaltender wearing the same sweatshirt I got three years ago singing the Minnesota fight song.

If you told me at 15 that I knew the University of Minnesota’s fight song by heart or have spent a majority of weekends chewing my fingernails waiting for a game-winning goal, I would have told you that you were crazy because girls like me do not like hockey for the game, they like it for the players.

But Minnesota, hats off to thee!

Hockey season is finally upon us.

Madeline Dolby can be reached at shoreviewnews@presspubs.com or 651-407-1226.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PAID LETTER Candidate is consensus builder We have a White Bear Lake City Council election coming up on Nov. 7. We in Ward 3 are very fortunate to have an experienced candidate, Andrea West, running to represent us. Andrea showed how interested she is in getting to know the residents of Ward 3 when she accepted our invitation and visited our block's "Night to Unite" event, in spite of a heavy downpour that evening.

My good opinion of Andrea West was reinforced when I read her responses which were published in the White Bear Press Voter's Guide 2023. Experience in city government is important to me, and Ms. West has served on the city’s Planning Commission and Housing Task Force.

I was encouraged to read that she supports hiring more firefighters/ paramedics to keep up with the advancing age of our city's residents, who need this service more than ever.

In addressing her vision of what White Bear Lake could be in the next five years, Ms. West is cleareyed about the challenges before us and courageous about offering solutions. Her reputation is one of being a consensus builder. I encourage voters of Ward 3 to join with me in voting for Andrea West for City Council.

Carol Crowe White Bear Lake

PAID LETTER Andrea West for City Council For the past 16 years, I have had the honor of representing Ward 3 and the city of White Bear Lake on our City Council. I have to admit that when I

made the decision not to run for City Council this year, I had concerns about who would be our next council member.

Then I met Andrea West.

Andrea is the best candidate to represent Ward 3. She has the experience of currently serving on the city’s Planning Commission for the past two years, was on the city’s Housing Task Force, and has the career knowledge of proposing, monitoring and following budgets as a longtime nonprofit manager.

Andrea also has a record of community service by serving on the Ramsey County Library Board and neighborhood citizens groups. She and her husband raised their family right here in Ward 3 for almost 30 years, and their children are graduates of White Bear Lake Area High School (Go Bears!).

I believe Andrea has the skill set, personality and ability to work with our current City Council and staff and, most importantly, represent the residents of Ward 3. Her best skill is her ability to listen and then respond while respecting other opinions. The answers that Andrea has aren’t simple, 30-second social media sound bites.

They’re well-researched and thought out. When she is asked a question, she always takes a pause for consideration before she answers.

Andrea West cares deeply about our city. She understands that being elected takes on the responsibility of being a caretaker for one of the most important things in our lives: our home. Home is who we are and the place that we choose to spend our lives and income.

In my opinion, the answer is clear: vote for Andrea West for White Bear Lake City Council, Ward 3.

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Peggy Doran, the owner of Margaux's Table and catering company Margaux in White Bear Lake, suffered severe burns while serving dinner at the restaurant. According to the GoFundMe page, Doran was carrying a large pot of boiling pasta water while serving dinner at Margaux a few weeks ago. She tripped and fell which caused scalding burns on her arms, part of her face and the front of her body. She has had two surgeries, where doctors peeled off dead skin before encasing her in bandages.

Doran is at home now but is very weak. If people would like to help Doran with her bills and her medical costs they can donate at https://bit. ly/48LOdgs.

CHURCH BRIEFS 2 bands perform at St. Stephen festival St. Stephen Lutheran Church will hold a music festival from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 14. The event will feature live music by Old Guys Play the Blues and The Original Standard Deviation. Food will be offered for sale, and a live and silent auction will include artwork, themed gift baskets, and other items ready to be bid on. The silent auction is from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; the live auction begins at 1 p.m.

The event is open to the public and familyfriendly; there will be children’s games and activities in a kid's fun room.

St. Stephen is located at 1965 East County Road E, White Bear Lake. For more information, contact 651-777-1107.

Evening of music, speakers to enhance faith

St. Mary of the Lake welcomes The Vigil Project, a Catholic music apostolate whose mission is to help restore

devotional prayer in the Catholic Church.

The event features an evening of live music, dynamic speakers and Eucharistic Adoration.

The program is geared to anyone who wants to enhance their faith.

"True Presence Night" will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24. A reception will follow the event.

There is no charge to attend, but freewill donations will be accepted. St. Mary's is located at 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake. For more information, go to stmarys-wbl.org/ events.

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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reports the following selected incidents: • Disorderly conduct was reported Sept. 27 in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road.

• Harassment was reported Sept. 27 in the 3500 block of Century Avenue.

• A loose dog was reported Sept.

27 around the 3900 block of Van Dyke Street. The dog was located and brought back to the White Bear Lake Police Department. An ID chip was found and the owner was contacted and picked up the dog.

• An officers took a report of fraud Sept. 27 that occurred in the 2600 block of Sumac Ridge.

No suspect information.

• An officer took a disorderly conduct call Sept. 27 in the 2600 block of County Road E. • Disorderly conduct was reported Sept. 28 in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road.

• An officer took a report of criminal damage to property Sept. 29 in the 4800 block of White Bear Parkway.

• Officers were dispatched Sept.

30 for a 911 hang-up in the block of Bald Eagle Avenue. A White Bear Lake man was was arrested for interfering with a 911 call and domestic assault.

He was transported to the Law Enforcement Center to be processed.

• A motorcycle was reported stolen Sept. 30 near the 3600 block of Highland Avenue.

No suspect(s) at this time.

Estimated loss of $10,000.

• A gas drive off occurred Oct. 1 in the 4800 block of Highway 61.

• Officers were called on a report Oct. 1 of a male swinging a pipe around near the 1900 block of Buerkle

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Road. No threats were made.

The subject was located and disposed of the pipe. No elements of a crime. No one was arrested and no citations were issued.

• A business in the 2600 block of County Road E requested two patrons be trespassed from the location Oct. 1. Officers completed a trespass for each patron barring them from the business for one year.

• Disorderly conduct was reported Oct. 1 in the 2100 block of 1st Street.

• A road rage incident was reported Oct. 1 at White Bear Avenue and Elm Street.

• A reckless driving complaint was reported Oct. 2 of two motorcycles near the 3500 block of McKnight Road was reported. An officer located the two motorcycle drivers who admitted to driving quickly in parking lot. They were given a verbal warning and advised to vacate. No arrests or citations issued.

• Officers took a report of theft from auto Oct. 2. The incident occurred in the 3900 block of Highland Avenue. Suspect(s) are unknown.

• Officers took a phone call Oct. 2 regarding a neighborly dispute in the 3600 block of Willow An officer took a fraud report Oct. 2 in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road. Loss of $250.

Investigation continues.

• A complainant came to the Public Safety Building Oct. 3 to report harassment in the 3600 block of Kenny Lane.

• Officer responded to a hit and run Oct. 3 in the 2600 block of County Road E. Noelle Olson

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

Birchwood

• Mail theft was reported Sept.

2 near Cedar Street and Hall Avenue, and multiple pieces of mail were found scattered throughout the city.

Dellwood

• Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies conducted a traffic stop at 11:07 p.m.

Sept. 2 in the 200 block of Dellwood Avenue and issued a citation for speeding in a 35 mph zone.

• A fight involving a half dozen people was reported at 11:31 p.m. Sept. 2 at 7 Vines Vineyard on Dellwood Road.

While en route, deputies received information that the parties involved were starting to leave.

Grant

• A male was arrested at 11:11 p.m. Sept. 1 near Hidden Glade Avenue N. and 100th Street N. for violating an order for protection (OFP), after deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle report and found the violator and the person who took out the OFP in the same vehicle.

The male resisted arrest and was also found to have multiple outstanding warrants out on him.

• A blue Coach purse containing the deed to the complainant's house was reported lost Sept. 5 somewhere near Jamaca Avenue N. and 75th Street N. after the complainant left it on top of her vehicle and started

driving away.

• An unidentified male was arrested for DWI at 5:06 p.m.

Sept. 6 after deputies found him passed out in his vehicle in the 7000 block of 101st Street N. It was also discovered that he had just sideswiped a nearby mailbox.

As deputies surveyed the scene, they discovered open alcoholic beverage containers and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle.

Mahtomedi

• A child's green bicycle was reported abandoned at the Holiday station on Stillwater Road for the entire week ending on Sept. 2. Deputies contacted Mahtomedi Public Works for removal.

• Deputies conducted a traffic stop for speeding Sept. 3 on Long Lake Road and Dunbar Way and issued a citation to the driver. On Sept. 5, deputies issued a written warning to a motorist on Wildwood Road and Stillwater Road for an undisclosed violation. An unknown motorist was cited Sept. 6 in the 14000 block of Mahtomedi Avenue for speeding 54 mph in a 30 mph zone.

• A motorist was cited at 11:56 p.m. Sept. 7 in the 3000 block of Century Avenue for driving after revocation.

• A different motorist was arrested for DWI at 11:36 p.m. Sept. 8 on Stillwater Road and Wildwood Road following a traffic stop for speeding. After deputies detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the vehicle, they directed the driver to take standardized field sobriety tests, on which he performed poorly. Eventually, the driver provided

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

Vadnais Heights

• A resident in the 100 block of Primrose Court on Aug. 30 reported a phishing email scam claiming he had a problem with his bank account. The victim called the number provided, purchased $1,000 in gift cards at Walmart and provided the numbers to the scammer.

While he was buying additional cards at Target, an employee advised the victim that he was being scammed.

• Tousley Motor Sports in the 1400 block of County Road E on Aug. 31 reported a fraudulent bank account opened using its identity. After the account was closed, Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies advised the complainant about identity recovery steps.

• A Vadnais Heights man, 36, was arrested Sept. 1 in the 3800 block of McMenemy Street for domestic abuse, following a 911 hangup investigation. The case has been forwarded to the city attorney for consideration of charges.

•A St. Paul man, 30, was arrested for gross misdemeanor DWI at 12:24 a.m.

Sept. 2 in a business lot in the 3400 block of Rice Street following a report of a person slumped over inside an idling vehicle still parked in “drive.” After several attempts to wake the driver by pounding on the windows, deputies were finally able to awaken him and at least

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a breath test sample containing a 0.16 blood alcohol content.

Pine Springs

• A westbound motorist was cited at 1:25 a.m. Sept. 4 on Highway 36 just east of I-694 for multiple violations, after deputies on patrol observed the vehicle cross the shoulder line and conducted a traffic stop.

• A Minnesota motorist was cited Sept. 4 in the 7500 block of 62nd Street N. for driving with an identification card only and without a proper driver's license, after deputies stopped the vehicle for a suspended object from the rearview mirror.

• Items were reported stolen Sept. 8 from a pontoon boat parked in the 5000 block of Warner Road S. The boat also sustained structural damage.

• Deputies conducted a traffic stop Sept. 9 in the 6000 block of Hilton Trail N. and issued a written warning for undisclosed offenses.

Willernie

• A wallet was reported lost on Leeds Place Aug. 31. The victim's bank card was used at several retailers.

• Stewart Road residents reported a contractor for driving on the neighbor's lawn Sept. 8. The complainant wanted deputies to contact the homeowner to advise them of the situation, as well as ask the contractor to quit driving on the lawn. Deputies advised the homeowner of the situation.

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get him to shift the gear into “park.”

Standardized field sobriety tests yielded a 0.116 blood alcohol content.

• A White Bear Lake man, 21, was arrested for first-degree burglary at 1:36 a.m. Sept. 2 in the 1000 block of County Road D after deputies were called to the scene of a burglary in progress. The complainant woke up to find a bearded man moving around his apartment bedroom and pretended he was asleep. The complainant watched in silence as the intruder took guns, a wallet and items from the refrigerator. As soon as the burglar left his room, the complainant called 911. Arriving deputies found two suspects and the stolen items on the ground outside the apartment building.

• A Vadnais Heights man reported his apartment unit in the 800 block of County Road D burglarized after he arrived home at 2:16 a.m. Sept. 2 to find a balcony door pried open. The complainant's TV and video game system were missing.

• An abandoned backpack containing a handgun with the serial number missing was reported found Sept. 4 near County Road F and Primrose Path and turned over to Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies, who placed it into property. The case is under investigation.

White Bear Township

• A resident in the 4300 block of Fisher Lane reported identity theft Sept. 1 after a fraudulent driver's license with the

victim's information and fraudulent checks were used in Idaho to cash out his bank account.

• A Shoreview man reported that two unidentified persons approached his vehicle Sept. 2 as he turned into the Cub Foods parking lot in the 1000 block of Meadowlands Drive and attempted to assault him. Witnesses corroborated the complainant's story, but the suspects fled prior to deputies' arrival.

• A Hugo man reported losing his iPhone in Bald Eagle Otter Lake Park in the 5700 block of Hugo Road Sept. 2.

• Residents in the 4600 block of Greenhaven Drive at 11:42 p.m. Sept. 2 reported juveniles for assault and criminal damage to property. Although deputies gathered evidence, victim statements, photos and witness testimony, no arrests had been made at the time of the report.

• The U.S. Postal Service in the 1000 block of Highway 96 reported criminal damage to property, after the mail collection box in front of the post office was broken into overnight Sept. 3-4. Multiple pieces of mail belonging to many potential victims may have been stolen.

• A Minneapolis woman, 44, was cited for shoplifting just after midnight Sept. 6 at Cub Foods, after deputies were called to the scene of a theft and disorderly conduct. The shoplifter was also trespassed from the property.

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Minnesota state lawmaker booked on suspicion of driving while intoxicated The Chisago County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that 38-yearold Brion Marie Curran, a DFL representative from Vadnais Heights, was booked on suspicion of third-degree DWI, a gross misdemeanor on early Monday morning Oct. 9. No other details from the stop were immediately available.

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AS PREDICTED LOON CHICKS FROM NEIGHBORING LAKES ARE STARTING TO ARRIVE AND CAN BE SEEN RAFTING TOGETHER AT SUNSET. LAST WEEK, WE COUNTED NINE CHICKS IN THE GROUP. ALL APPEAR HAPPY, HEALTHY, AND HUNGRY.

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Chicks from neighboring lakes continue to drop in and spend their time on their chests, which is often the case with Loons from Northern Minnesota. trying to fall in line in their trademark V formation. Watching the ensuing White Bear Lake. The new chicks arrive at sunrise and can be spotted all Our chick’s feathers are brown, light brown, and white. There are no dark power struggle and the head butting to be the first in line was fascinating around the lake, fishing, diving and preening on their own. At sunset, the markings on its bill and its head is a soft white and brown without any and a first for us. Migratory foul are starting to arrive, often blending chicks start to gather and can be seen rafting together, as they make their spots. We have yet to observe the chick spending time with any of the in with the coots and gulls. To date, we have spotted Canvasbacks, way to a safe and quiet overnight spot on the water. Last week, we came rafting groups. So far, the chick prefers to stay on the sidelines or with Redheads, and Grebes. We can expect to see many more varieties in across a group of nine chicks that put on quite a show before heading the same chick it has partnered with during the last few weeks. The coots the upcoming weeks. Fall colors are starting to emerge with pockets of east toward the Mahtomedi shore for the evening. It is easy to tell the continue to expand their covers and move aimlessly around the lake. We brilliance on the peninsula and island. Hopefully, the chick will become chicks apart by the different markings near their eyes and on their bills. have spotted large groups of gulls, fishing, flying and resting together. more comfortable with all the new chicks and join the group. Safety in The chicks’ feathers also may vary in hue, ranging from black and gray to During one of our early morning outings, we watched and listened to numbers remains the name of the game.

Ellen Maas dark brown and tan. Some of the visiting chicks have iron ore stains on a large and very noisy group of Canadian geese taking off in flight and

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Council implements special service district levy The White Bear Lake City Council has adopted the resolution authorizing special service district charges for the years 2024 and 2025.

The service district levy received the support of the Main Street organization, which promotes business and commerce in the area.

The ordinance further excludes residential properties and defines the special services to be provided, including those services not normally

provided by the city. The resolution defines the method of determining the charge for each parcel, the total to be raised, requirements for subsequent years’ service charges and method of collection as follows: • Each parcel in the district shall pay an amount equal to the gross first floor square footage multiplied at a rate of .09432 and other floors and certain warehouses multiplied by .01960. The total service district

charges are approximately $45,000 per year districtwide for payment in the years 2022 and 2023.

•Subsequent years’ service charges and any increase shall only be implemented after the council adopts the increase by resolution after holding a public hearing.

•Service charges levied upon property within the district shall be collected and paid over as any ad valorem taxes, but can only be spread

upon the parcels of property made subject thereto in Section 510 of the city code.

The effective date of the resolution is 45 days from its adoption. Owners subject to a service charge have a right to veto the resolution by filing the required number of objections with the city clerk before the effective date of the resolution.

Madeline Dolby

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: MantraWear 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 18202 MINNETONKA BLVD WAYZATA MN 55391 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.

Create Space Health Inc. 4707 HIGHWAY 61 N, PMB 154 WHITE BEAR LAKE MN 55110 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

Dated: September 22, 2023 Signed: Courtney Weber Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 4 and 11, 2023.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Sublime Face & Body 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1350 HIGHWAY 96 E STE 12 WHITE BEAR LAKE MN 55110 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business.

LeushasBean LLC 11580 245TH ST CHISAGO CITY MN 55013 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

Dated: October 2, 2023 Signed: Verna M Grindle Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 11 and 18, 2023.

CITY OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT OCTOBER 26, 2023 NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing no earlier than 7:00pm on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Birchwood City Hall, 207 Birchwood Avenue, Birchwood, Minnesota to hear and make a recommendation to the City Council on the following request: Conditional Use Permit 23-0027 (land disturbance that slopes towards a lake) to allow landscape work on the slope to White Bear Lake on the property located at, and commonly known as 127 Wildwood Avenue; legal description on file at City Hall.

Comments concerning this application may be presented at the public hearing or filed with City staff (651-426-3403) until 3:00 p.m. the day before the hearing. A copy of the Conditional Use Permit is available at City Hall.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 11, 2023.

CITY OF MAHTOMEDI

PUBLIC NOTICE MUNICIPAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 7, 2023 Mahtomedi’s municipal election will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at two polling places: Precinct 1 – District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue, and Precinct 2 – St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road. The Mayor and two Council member positions are up for re-election for four year terms. Candidate for the Mayor position is: Richard Brainerd. Candidates for the Council positions are: Jeff Charlesworth and Jane Schneeweis.

JERENE ROGERS, CITY CLERK Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 11 and 18, 2023.

CITY OF MAHTOMEDI WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2023 POND MAINTENANCE PROJECT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bids for the construction of 2023 Pond Maintenance Project will be received online through QuestCDN vBid™ until Monday, October 30. 2023 at 10:00 AM local time. Immediately following expiration of the time for receiving bids, representatives of the City of Mahtomedi will publicly view Bids at an online Bid opening meeting. Those interested in viewing the online Bid opening are welcome to join the meeting by logging on to https://zoom.us/join or calling 646-931-3860 and entering Meeting ID

985 8884 6138 and Passcode 493789. The as-read online Bid results will be available at www.questcdn.com following the Bid opening.

The Project includes the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction complete in-place, of the following approximate quantities: 0.6 ACRE Clearing and Grubbing 4865 CY Excavation – Channel and Pond (LV) 355 CY Excavation – Channel and Pond (LV) (Special 1) 150 TON Excavation – Channel and Pond (LV) (Special 2) 1 EACH 30” RC Pipe Apron 95 LF 30” RC Pipe Sewer Des 3006 CL III 1 EACH Construct Drainage Structure Design Special The provisions of MINN. STAT. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids of the City of Mahtomedi shall comply with the provisions of the statute.

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at www. questcdn.com. Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the website for a nonrefundable fee of $55 by inputting Quest project #8761957 on the website’s Project Search page.

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

Bids will only be accepted via the electronic bidding service through QuestCDN. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive any Bids received without explanation. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days.

For all further requirements regarding Bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

DATED: October 5, 2023

BY THE ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL s/s Jerene Rogers, City Clerk, City of Mahtomedi Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 11 and October 18, 2023.

and trails, and city rights-of-way existing of both the traveled portion and the abutting boulevard, sidewalks, and trails, any city personal property such as motor vehicles, city equipment, and the like.

3-25 Smoking. Shall mean inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying, any lighted or heated cigars, cigarette, pipe, or other lighted or heated product, containing, made, or derived from nicotine, tobacco, marijuana, or other plant, whether natural or synthetic, that is intended for inhalation. Smoking included carrying or using an activated electronic delivery device, as defined from Minn. Stat. Section 609.685.

Section 2: Ordinance 16 Section 4-2 shall be amended by the addition of Section 4-2.19: No person shall use or consume cannabis within public property or in a public place. Further, use or consumption of cannabis within a public property or within a public place shall be considered a nuisance.

Section 3: Ordinance 16 Section 4-2 shall be amended by the addition of Section 4-2.20 Smoking. Smoking within public property or in a public place shall be considered a nuisance. Further smoking within a public property or in a public place is hereby prohibited.

Section 4: Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and the first day of publication.

Passed by the Town Board of Supervisors of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota this 6th day of September, 2023.

APPROVED: ED M. PRUDHON, Chair ATTEST: PATRICK CHRISTOPHERSON, Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 11, 2023.

TOWN OF WHITE BEAR RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 35 SECTION 7-11.3(B) REGARDING SPECIAL HOME OCCUPATIONS. THE TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR ORDAINS: Section 1: Amendment to Ordinance #35 1. Ordinance #35, Section 9-6.3(b) shall be amended to read as follows: The home occupation may be conducted in the principal dwelling and one accessory building (or a walk-in fridge or walk-in freezer that adheres to the setback, size, and height requirements of accessory structures), or in the garage. A walk-in fridge or freezer shall be locked during non-business hours.

Section 2: Severability. Should any section, subdivision, clause or other provision of this Ordinance be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or of any part thereof, other than the part held to be invalid.

Section 3: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after is passage and publication.

Passed by the Town Board of Supervisors of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota this 6th day of September, 2023.

APPROVED: ED M. PRUDHON, Chair ATTEST: PATRICK CHRISTOPHERSON, Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 11, 2023.

ORDINANCE NO. 98 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #30 AND ORDINANCE #35 REGARDING VARIANCES THE TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR ORDAINS: Section 1: Amendments to Ordinance #30 1. Ordinance #30, Section 2.2 shall be repealed.

Section 2: Amendments to Ordinance #35 2-1. Ordinance #35, Section 9-6.3(b) shall be repealed.

2-2. Ordinance #35, Section 9-6.3(e) shall be amended to read as follows: 9-6.3(e) No variance shall be adopted until a public hearing, public information meeting, or administrative review has been conducted.

(1). Public Hearing. The Planning Commission or Town Board shall conduct a public hearing for variance applications. A notice of the time, place and purpose of the public hearing shall be published in the official newspaper of the Town, at least ten (10) days prior to the day of the hearing.

(2). Notices. A notice shall be mailed to property owners lying within 350 feet of the affected property. Defects in the notice shall not invalidate the proceedings, provided a bona fide attempt to comply with the provisions of this Section has been made. A copy of the notice and a list of property owners and addresses to which the notice was sent shall be made a part of the record.

Section 3: Severability. Should any section, subdivision, clause or other provision of this Ordinance be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or of any part thereof, other than the part held to be invalid.

Section 4: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after is passage and publication.

Passed by the Town Board of Supervisors of the Town of White Bear, Ramsey County, Minnesota this 6th day of September, 2023.

APPROVED: ED M. PRUDHON, Chair ATTEST: PATRICK CHRISTOPHERSON, Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 11, 2023.

TOWN OF WHITE BEAR RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA

TOWN OF WHITE BEAR RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA

TOWN OF WHITE BEAR RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 16 SECTION 3 AND SECTION 4.

THE TOWN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR ORDAINS: Section1: Ordinance 16 Section 3 shall be amended by the following: 3-22 Cannabis. Shall mean and refer to cannabis flower, cannabis, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp delivered consumer products as defined in Minn. Stat. 342.01 as amended from time to time.

3-23 Public Place. Shall mean property that is generally open to or accessible to the public, except those premises licensed by the State of Minnesota to permit consumption of cannabis.

3-24 Public Property. Shall mean and refer to property, real and personal that is owned, managed, or controlled by the Town, including but not limited to Town Buildings and all lands thereon, parking lots, parks, pathways

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 97 REGULATING THE SALE OF EDIBLE CANNABINOID PRODUCTS You are hereby notified that on September 6, 2023 the Town of White Bear did adopt Ordinance No. 97.

Said Ordinance regulates the sale of edible cannabinoid products derived from hemp as provided in Minn. Stat. 151.72. The Ordinance sets forth licensing procedure and requirements.

Regulation of method of sales. Prohibition of sale to persons under the age of 21. Procedure for monitoring compliance with ordinance and enforcement.

Penalty for violation.

Full text of Ordinance No. 97 is available for public inspection at 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear, Minnesota.

Ed Prudhon, Town Chair Patrick Christopherson, Town Clerk Published one time in the White Bear Press on October 11, 2023.

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treated fairly.”

Weston Woods had a substantial increase in its water bills from 2021 to 2002, according to Ocel. Bills went up 56%, from $25,350 to $39,520, while usage he said decreased by 972,000 gallons or 14%. The association was being billed in the fourth, or highest tier, which cost $6.65 per 1,000 gallons. Weston Woods would like to be billed in the third tier,

or $3.80 per 1,000 gallons.

The board said the finance department will take a look at Ocel’s figures to see if a rate adjustment is needed.

“I hate to say this, but sometimes we have to punish people who use too much water,” said Chair Ed Prudhon. “We are forced to make hard choices. Trust me, we’ll work it out.”

A final piece of new business had to do with a property owner who requested

access to town right of way. Travis Visser, 5513 W. Bald Eagle Blvd., asked the board if he could temporarily use the utility right of way behind his house for trucks delivering construction materials for a remodeling project. His small lot is difficult to access from the street.

The board decided to issue Visser a user license, good until end of 2024. He can’t block access in case of emergencies and must leave the ground in the same

Show support by wearing purple throughout October During the month of October, cities, townships, sheriff’s offices, hospitals, churches and other organizations will raise awareness about domestic violence in the community by illuminating purple lights. This illuminating display will occur throughout National Domestic Violence Awareness Month as part of Alexandra House’s Purple Lights campaign.

Individuals, businesses and organizations are encouraged to participate by shining purple lightbulbs on their front porches, in front windows or in other public displays to acknowledge the victims and survivors of domestic violence.

The “Purple Light Nights” campaign was initiated by the Covington Domestic Violence Task Force in King County, Washington, and has now become a nationwide effort to raise awareness about domestic violence issues and its impact on

ically abused by an intimate partner each year, which equates to almost 20 people per minute. By displaying purple lights, residents and organizations can bring the silent issue to the forefront of the community’s attention.

For decades, domestic violence statistics have remained stagnant; 35% of women and 25% of men in Minnesota have experienced physical violence, rape and/or stalking from their partners at some CONTRIBUTED point in their lives. In the last decade, more than 250 Minnesotans have been children and families, Alexandra House, lowhile also promoting cated in Anoka County, is lost to domestic violence.

In 2022, there were 24 healthy relationships leading the Purple Lights domestic-related homithrough education. campaign. Alexandra cides in Minnesota. TwenSome entities that have House offers domestic, ty-four lives have already already pledged to support sexual and relationship been lost to domestic violence services to this year’s campaign inviolence this year. clude: the cities of Blaine, women, men, youth and For more information, families in Anoka County Lexington, Circle Pines, visit www.alexandraand across the state.

Coon Rapids, Anoka house.org/domestic-vioDomestic violence is a Ramsey and Columbia lence-awareness-month. widespread issue in the Heights, as well as the United States. On average, Anoka County Sheriff’s Shannon Granholm Office and Anoka County approximately 10 million women and men are physGovernment Center.

condition as he found it.

Prudhon thanked Visser for asking permission. “Lots of people do things first and ask forgiveness later. We appreciate that.”

Supervisor Steve Ruzek had an excused absence from the meeting.

Debra Neutkens

How to get involved

• Replace exterior lightbulbs with purple ones (available through Alexandra House) • Use string lights in storefront windows or for wrapping trees, and use purple spotlights for businesses • Display a Domestic Violence Awareness Month yard sign in your yard • Encourage your community to join in the efforts to break the silence around domestic violence • Wear purple on Thursday, Oct. 19, to support #PurpleThursday.

‘Ask me why I wear purple’ initiative

We challenge our community to join us in wearing purple and sharing with those who ask, WHY they wear purple. We wear purple to: • Call attention to the fact that domestic violence continues to be a profound and pervasive social and public health crisis, crossing lines of class, race, ethnicity and sexuality • Serves as a reminder that thousands of Minnesotans, most often women and children, are affected by domestic violence • Let victims of domestic violence and abuse know that they are not alone or ignored and that there is help available for themselves and their families • Raise awareness about domestic violence and stand with survivors

Mahtomedi swimmers 6-0 after back-to-back big wins

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

The Mahtomedi swimmers are the lone unbeaten team in the Metro East Conference at 6-0 after handing Two Rivers its first loss 99-87 and clipping Hastings 105-81. That was the Zephyrs’ first-ever win over Hastings, which has won the MEC each year since joining in 2014.

The Zephyrs, coached by Mike

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Maddie Ruppel contributed to two relay wins against both Hastings and Two Rivers.

Goldman, hope to wrap up the conference title against Tartan on Thursday in Oakdale.

The Zephyrs won 11 of 12 events against Hastings. Victors were Abby Wright (200 freestyle, butterfly), Emmerson Buckley (individual medley, 500 freestyle), Alix Fox (diving), Delaney Dumermuth (50 and 100 freestyle), and Audrey Carlson (breaststroke).

Contributing to three relay wins were Buckley, Carlson, Maddie Ruppel,

Dumermuth, Sidney Leciejewski, Addy Miller, and Wright.

Against Two Rivers, each team won six events. Mahtomedi took all three relays — the medley with Buckley, Carlson, Ruppel and Isabelle Befidi; the 200 free with Carlson, Miller, Dumermuth, and Wright; and the 400 free with Ruppel, Befidi, Miller, and Wright. Dumermuth took the 50, Wright the 200 and 500 free, and Carlson the breaststroke.

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Mahtomedi closed its fifth conference championship season in a row with a 5-1 win over Two Rivers. Mahtomedi was 7-0 in the Metro East with Hastings and Hill-Murray tying for second, each 5-1-1. The Zephyrs (12-2-1) are ranked No. 3 in Class 2A behind Benilde-St. Margaret’s and Holy Angels, with section rival Hill-Murray at No. 4.

Seeded first in the Section 4AA, they will host Fridley or North on Tuesday at 5 p.m. If they win, they will host Chisago Lakes or Como Park on Thursday.

About Mahtomedi’s conference dynasty: the Zephyrs are 22-0-1 in their last 23 matches and 382-2 in the last six seasons dating back to 2018. They were outright champions in 2022, 2020 and 2019 and tied H-M for the title in 2021.

Alec Mahoney ran for 241 yards and five touchdowns as Mahtomedi defeated CretinDerham Hall 34-18 at University of St. Thomas. Mahoney carried 30 times and scored in every quarter, from 61, 23, 11, eight, and two yards. He also intercepted a pass. The Zephyrs (4-2) rushed for 328 yards. Charlie Brandt completed four of five passes for 67 yards and ran seven times for 37 yards. Cole Saenger caught two passes for 29 yards, Charles Thein one for 23 and Samuel Thein one for 15. Thein and William Newman ran for twopoint conversions. The Zephyrs held CDH (1-5) to 17 net yards on 15 ground plays while giving up 152 yards passing by Miles Bollinger. The Raiders had one touchdown run, one touchdown pass and a 34-yard field goal by Aidan Macke.

Mahtomedi defeated North St. Paul 25-20, 25-17, 25-20 in their lone match of the week. The Zephyrs are 4-1 in the Metro East and 11-9 overall.

The Mahtomedi boys placed sixth of 14 teams and the girls placed fifth of nine teams in the Simley Invitational. For the boys, Evan Carion placed 23rd (17:59), Matthew Studenski 25th (18:12), Hudson Otto 37th (18:35), Charles Wirka 52nd (19:23) and Daniel Gibbens 53rd (19:38) among 104 runners. Their lead runner William Lieberman was resting a sore knee. For the girls, Gabby Fox placed 12th (21:36), Vanessa Rogosheske 17th (22:01), Anna Crosby 30th (23:41), Ruby Grinstead 33rd (23:47) and Julia Clayton 35th (23:52) among 73 runners. The East Ridge boys and Woodbury girls were team champions. Individual winners were East Ridge’s Nathan Schultz (16:08) and Lydia Franson (19:44).

Mahtomedi edged Hill-Murray 4-3 in Section 4AA, reversing a loss to the Pioneers (also 4-3) in conference play. The No. 5 seeded Zephyrs (14-6) faced No. 1 Mounds View in the semifinals. Finals will be on Wednesday. The Zephyrs swept doubles against H-M as Kate Hoffman/Katherine Smith won 6-0, 6-1; Olivia Bengtson/Greta Munson 2-6, 6-3, 6-2; and Amber Schaeffer/Molly Moffitt 6-3, 6-2.

Bengtson/Munson broke the 3-3 tie, winning the final set completed. In singles, H-M beat Mallory Langer, Alayna Bartylla and Lily Carlson. Hanna Meslow prevailed 7-5, 6-1 at 4-singles. In the opening round, Mahtomedi beat Fridley 6-1.

BOYS SOCCER Mahtomedi closed the regular season with a 1-1 tie against Two Rivers. The Zephyrs will take a 7-7-1 record into Section 4AA. They finished fourth of nine teams in the Metro East with a 5-2-1 mark. Tying for first were Hill-Murray and St. Thomas Academy, each 7-1. Mahtomedi is seeded fourth in the section and will host No. 5 St. Paul Como Park on Tuesday at 7 p.m., with the winner advancing to semifinals Thursday against No. 1 Columbia Heights or No. 8 St. Paul Johnson.

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local businesses and raffle baskets, and they were really supportive of it,” said Kim Bauer, who organized the event. “We're really excited that we could do something to help the families and just give awareness for the cause.”

Senior Morgan Marx, who has two chemo treatments left, is on the varsity volleyball team. She found out she had leukemia on Sept. 28, 2021.

“The thing with leukemia, is they set you up with a plan right when you get diagnosed,” said Christy Marx, Morgan's mom. “It was a little rough in the beginning, but we fought through it.”

“As a teenager, it can change the direction of their life,” Morgan's dad, Scott, added. “Morgan had two years of missing sports, her friends and just her life.”

Morgan is enjoying her senior year and being back on the volleyball team. After graduation next spring, she plans on going to college. “She's focusing on Iowa State because she really likes it there,” Christy said.

Charlie Huizinga, a fourth grade student at O.H. Elementary School, just finished chemotherapy treatments and is now cancer-free.

“It feels great to be cancer-free,” Charlie said. “But I do have to visit the doctor every two months and then next year every three months and then the next year

every six months.”

Henry Honmyhr, a ninth grader at Mahtomedi High School, was diagnosed with leukemia on Sept. 20.

“He just got out of the hospital from his first round of treatment,” said Henry's mom, Amy. “It's so new to us, and it just feels like you're in the middle of a tornado.”

Amy said Henry will have treatment for 2 1/2 years.

“The first nine months are the most intense, so he doesn't go back to school this year,” she said.

The Orange Out for Leukemia raised $4,005 and the Zephyrs won 3-0. All proceeds will be donated to Children's Minnesota and Fairview Masonic Childrens.

Bauer noted the volleyball program wants to say a huge thank you to all of the families and local businesses that donated items to the event and to everyone who contributed through raffle ticket purchases, silent auction bidding and the chuck-a-duck participation.

“This fundraiser really means a lot to us,” Christy Marx said. “I think it's really good to bring awareness to adults, but also to the kids and how much it's impacting another child's life. Seeing the support from all the other kids is rewarding to know that they feel impacted by it as well, because it's one of their fellow students.”

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Scott, Christy and Morgan Marx (back row) and Charlie Huizinga (in front) wear orange at the Orange Out for Leukemia event at Mahtomedi High School. The fundraiser at the Mahtomedi High School volleyball game raised $4,005 to donate to Children’s Minnesota and Fairview Masonic Childrens.

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Minnesotans can officially submit their ideas for the next state flag and seal. The State Emblems Redesign Commission is accepting public submissions through its website.

All the entries must be original and follow the guidelines outlined by the state emblems redesign commission. The commission was established in the 2023 legislative session to develop and adopt a new design

Located at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church 3676 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights.

for the official state seal and a new design for the official state flag no later than Jan. 1, 2024.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older. Those under 18 can have their submission entered by a parent or legal guardian. Each eligible person can submit up to three designs each for the state flag and state seal.

Public submissions will be accepted online at www.mnhs. org/serc and via U.S. mail. Mail

submissions can be sent to the address listed in the link above.

Postal submissions must be sent by 11:59 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30.

Five submissions for the new state flag and state seal will be selected for consideration by the commission. The commission will select one design to be utilized for both emblems.

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“This Taco Bell has been years in the making, so we’re excited to open the doors to new neighbors and customers,” said Border Foods President Aaron Engler. — Contributed 3. Nine of the past recipients of the Fletcher Driscoll Sportsmanship trophy gather for a photo at the annual White Bear Yacht Club sailing banquet. Winners of the award are noted for their contributions to A-scow racing, something the late Driscoll is credited for reviving on the lake. Pictured, from left: Gene Altstatt, Louis Hill, Steve Johnson, Patty Newell, Steve Wiberg (this year’s winner), Tim Carlson, Larry Pardee and Tim Black. Beverley Driscoll is in front. Wiberg also won the trophy a decade ago and is the only sailor to win it twice. — Contributed 4. (From left) Sue Peacock, Kerry Stanton, Angie Olson, Kelly Smith, Shelly Myrland, Sara Stafki, Sheila Nelson and Nicollette Lee at the Women in Leadership luncheon at the North Oaks Golf Club. — Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corp., contributed 5. Royce Granholm, of Hugo, visits Pine Tree Apple Orchard. — Shannon Granholm, Press Publications 6. Fifty-one students plus teachers and volunteers walked to O. H. Anderson Elementary in Mahtomedi in the second “Walking School Bus” as part of the Safe Routes to School initiative. — Contributed

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NAMES IN THE NEWS Caroline Grubs from the Midwest Ski Otters of White Bear Lake has earned a spot as a member of the 2025 USA Water Ski Show Team.

The journey to becoming a member of Team USA is no small feat and Caroline Grubs path to earning her spot was filled with hard work and a love for the sport. Step one in the Team USA selection process began with applications due by July 1.

The selection committee evaluated regional tournament performances, conducted video analysis and created a master skill sheet to assess each candidate’s strengths. After careful consideration, the pool of applicants was narrowed down to the most skilled and talented skiers and drivers and were then invited to a

Midwest Ski Otter teammates, Ryan Hoops of White Bear Lake, Sarah Yost of Scandia and Twin Cities River Rats members Trevor Judd and Lexi Berens. The selection process continued as they trimmed the initial roster of approximately 70 skiers, drivers and announcers down to the 40 that were officially announced.

This marks Grubs second time being named to Team USA. The competition will take place in Mulwala, Australia, in March 2025.

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Martha V. Strus 10/4/1939-10/4/2023.Mom died peacefully on October 4, her 84th birthday, with her family by her side. She was a prayer warrior and servant of God. She is survived by her loving husband Leo and devoted children Laureen Buse (Wayne), Whitney Strus (Linh), and Suzanne Yonker (Rick), along with seven grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren, her brother Ray (Delores) and sister Ruth (Duane), and other family and friends. She will be deeply missed. Visitation to be held Friday, October 13 from 3-4PM at Mueller Memorial, White Bear Lake, with a Celebration of Life service and reception to follow beginning at 4PM. Memorial gifts preferred to the charity of your choice.

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When: 8 a.m.-noon every Friday until Oct. 27 Where: Clark Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets Details: More than 50 vendors and growers each week.

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Please join us for a celebration of the life of Don “Ranger” Lee (July 23, 1936 – August 17, 2023) at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 13 at WHITE BEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1851 Birch Street, White Bear Lake, MN. A lunch catered by Donatelli’s will follow the service.

Memorials preferred to Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys or Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. We look forward to seeing you and sharing memories of Don’s love of the outdoors and his 45 year legacy volunteering with Girl Scouts. Original obituary published September 6, 2023.

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When: 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Oct. 13 Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave.

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Rob Thomas will be the MC at the Children’s Performing Arts 2023 Masque on Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center in White Bear Lake. This year’s theme is Witches & Wizards, but don’t let that scare you. Magical attire is admired but not required to attend.

Details: Take a self-guided tour of the 1879 lakeside cottage and enjoy refreshments on the porch.

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When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15 Where: Rice Creek Fields, 5880 Rice Creek Parkway, Shoreview Details: Hike the Rice Creek North Trail, approx. 5 miles.

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POLITICAL BRIEF $17M in public safety aid for northeast metro counties, townships Public safety aid to the tune of $17 million is coming to the northeast metro early this winter as local governments have already begun to make plans for how to spend the money. The funding is part of a $300 million public safety aid package for local, county and tribal governments that was included in the tax law passed by the Legislature in May. “$300 million distributed to every Minnesota city, county and tribal nation for public safety resources

SENATE MEDIA | CONTRIBUTED — that’s what we’re delivering to our communities Sen. Heather Gustafson (DFL–Vadnais Heights) testifies at this December,” said Sen. Gustafson, chief author of a Senate Taxes Committee hearing with Centennial Lakes the new law. “Police departments, fire departments, Police Chief James Mork. county sheriffs, mental health crisis response personnel, EMTs and other brave public servants will respectively, in public safety aid.

Local governments in the northeast metro will get much-needed funding to keep our communities receive $3.7 million in funding. Here are the amounts safe. Local governments will have latitude to cities will receive: decide where the money is spent, too, giving each • Birchwood Village: $37,809 community flexibility to address their own specific • Centerville: $171,190 needs.”

• Circle Pines: $217,664 Eligible uses of the funding include community • Gem Lake: $23,368 violence prevention and intervention programs, • Lino Lakes: $929,294 community engagement, mental health crisis • North Oaks: $232,192 responses, victim services, training programs, first • Vadnais Heights: $572,385 responder wellness, emergency services equipment, • White Bear Lake: $1,096,939 recruitment and retention and personnel costs.

• White Bear Township: $480,707 Anoka, Ramsey and Washington counties will receive over $4.1 million, $6 million and $3.3 million,

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Ann Schweitzer Age 92, Of White Bear Lake, MN. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3878 Highland Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. Visitation from 10 – 11 AM. Arrangements with Honsa Family Funeral Home, 651-429-6172.

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A remarkable gamewinning shot by Abby O’Brien highlighted a strong conference finish by White Bear Lake girls soccer with wins over Stillwater 4-3 and Cretin-Derham Hall 3-1, giving the Bears a second-place finish in the Suburban East Conference.

Playing without their top three scorers, the Bears tripped conference and section rival Stillwater — their first win over the Ponies since 2017 — scoring three goals in the final 17 minutes. Both teams are 11-3-2.

“One good thing from all these injuries,” said co-coach John Dierkhising, “has been

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Abby O’Brien delivered a big goal against Stillwater.

seeing players at new positions, and some of it we will stick to in the playoffs to help us push through.”

Top scorer Jenna Maloy missed her third straight match with a sprained ankle.

Becca Smith was shaken up Wednesday morning when a car in which she was a passenger was struck at an intersection.

Liv Farrell has missed three matches with a concussion.

Maddy Thompson scored in the first half for the Bears, who trailed 3-1 after 50 minutes.

After some shuffling of positions to push for more offense, Gabby Hofeld and Elizabeth Wallek each scored on breakaways to knot the score. With a minute left, after a tripping foul on

Stillwater, O’Brien drilled a free kick from 40 yards that sailed just under the upright and through the goalie’s outstretched hands. O’Brien had two assists previously.

Maloy and Smith returned against CDH and each delivered a goal while Hofeld supplied a goal and two assists. Autumn Maki had four saves in each match.

Woodbury won the Suburban East with an 8-0-1 record. The Bears lost to Woodbury 1-0 and finished 8-1.

The Bears will be seeded second in Section 4AAA behind Woodbury and will host No. 7 Tartan on Wednesday, setting up a likely semi-final rematch with Stillwater on Saturday.

Stillwater’s aerial game riddled host White Bear Lake 38-14 as Pony sophomore quarterback Nick Kinsey threw for 346 yards and four touchdowns, completing 20 of 36 with no interceptions.

For the Bears (1-5), Kesean Lipscomb gained 173 yards in 21 carries. Porter Cleary had a three-yard touchdown and Tomi Animasaun threw to Avian Atkins for a 15-yard touchdown.

Animasaun completed seven of 16 for 125 yards with one interception.

Austin Gibson caught one for 44 yards, Vinny Villella three for 28, Isaac Kibagendi one for 21, and Lipscomb one for 17.

VOLLEYBALL White Bear Lake is 9-11 overall after going 1-6 last week. In conference matches, the Bears lost to Mounds View 2518, 25-23, 25-22 and Roseville 25-20, 25-12, 25-12. In a Burnsville tournament, the Bears beat Randolph 2520, 25-18, then lost to Minneota 25-11, 25-8; Holy Angels 25-13, 25-19; Minneapolis Washburn 15-25, 25-20, 15-12; and Eastview 2522, 25-15.

BOYS SOCCER White Bear Lake closed the regular season with their fifth tie game of the season, against CretinDerham Hall, 1-1. Caleb Anderson scored for the Bears, assisted by Eli Simanek in the first half. Bear goalie Kyle Christensen turned away 12 of 13 shots,

including a late penalty kick with the score 1-1. Luke Madden had the Raider goal. The Bears were 1-4-4 in the Suburban East. The Bears lost to Stillwater 4-0. East Ridge was SEC champion with 8-1 and Stillwater was second at 7-1-1. The Bears (16-5 overall) will start Section 4AAA at topseeded East Ridge on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

TENNIS In Section 4AA, White Bear Lake beat St. Anthony Village 7-0, then lost to Stillwater 5-2 in the second round, ending their dual meet season with a 9-13 record. Against SAV, winning in singles were Elia Groneberg (back from missing two weeks with an injury), Tally Domschot, Elara Kruse and Ivory Drusch. Winning in doubles were Maddie Belisle/Isabel St. John, Josie Guidinger/Sophie Menier and Mallory Peltier/Ava Johnson.

Points against Stillwater came from Domschot and Kruse at 2- and 4-singles. Two doubles matches went three sets.

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY White Bear Lake placed 13th of 25 teams in the Lions Invitational at Alexandria. Clara Kolstad placed 45th (20:05), Logan Bailey 61st (20:28), Rosalie Sommers 68th (20:35), Annika Schroeder 86th (20:57) and Ella Hipkins 94th (21:10). Audrey Brownell of StaplesMotley was first in 18:14. Alexandria was team champion.

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Thursday, Oct. 12 • 5 p.m. — Boys soccer sections at home • 6:30 p.m. — Volleyball at Tartan • 7 p.m. — Girls Soccer Sections at home

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Tuesday, Oct. 17 • 3 p.m. — Cross Country at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park • 5 p.m. — Girls Soccer Sections at home • 7 p.m. — Boys Soccer Sections at home

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Bears varsity and junior varsity runners were all smiles on the podium at the Griak Invitational.

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An expert’s knowledge of the course was helpful as White Bear Lake placed first among 38 teams in the Maroon division of the University of Minnesota’s Griak Invitational, led by Luke Williams in third place.

The Bears trailed Brandon Valley (S.D.) 94 to 102 at the mid-point but ran stronger in the second half and flipped that score. “Gary Wilson, who designed the course back in the early 90’s, helped us with our meet prep, and how to properly run it,” said Bears coach Dan Kovacich. Wilson, former long-time Gophers coach, now retired, has been a volunteer assistant with the Bears in recent years.

Williams placed third in 16:41 behind two out-of-state runners.

Vaughn Larson was 11th (17:24), Isaac Kolstad 21st (17:43), Max Popp 25th (17:51) and Ryley Murphy 31st (18:02) among 341 runners. This was the

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Bears’ first meet with their full lineup running in a season wracked by injury and illness.

The top five teams in Maroon were the Bears with 97, Brandon Valley 102, Two Rivers 133, Winona Cotter 275 and Champlin Park 301. With 116 teams from several states, the Griak, always the state’s largest meet, is divided into Championship, Gold, and Maroon races.

The Bears then placed fourth of 24 teams in the Alexandria Lions Invitational, which always has a strong state-wide field. Top five were Edina with 93, Stillwater 112, Mounds View 112, White Bear Lake 160, and Marshall 165. Williams placed seventh (16:52), Larson 21st (16:29), IKolstad 22nd (16:32), Popp 46th (16:55) and Murphy 66th (17:16) among 165 runners. “We left this meet with confidence going into our championship season,” Kovacich said.

Thursday, Oct. 12 • 6 p.m. — Swimming & Diving at Stillwater • 7 p.m. — Volleyball vs.

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Friday, Oct. 13 • 7 p.m. — Football at Roseville

Saturday, Oct. 14 • 8 a.m. — Volleyball tournament at Mounds View • 9 a.m. — Diving True Team Section at Stillwater • 1:30 p.m. — Swimming True Team Section at Stillwater

Monday, Oct. 16 • 7 p.m. — Volleyball at Stillwater

Tuesday, Oct. 18 • 3:30 p.m. — Cross Country at Tanners Brook Golf Course • 6 p.m. — Swimming & Diving at Irondale

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Aug. 5, 1939 to Oct. 12, 2021 It’s end of year two. Seems like last year I was sleepwalking numb. This year is much more challenging! Decisions we would talk over are more daunting alone. Getting better in the kitchen but still can’t get the timing down. Miss our talks and trips.

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