In honor of Mother’s Day, the White Bear Press visited Lincoln Elementary to ask students, “What is your favorite thing about your mother?”
Amaya Xiong
Kindergarten
“My favorite thing aout my mother is Valentine’s Day. I have a great mom.”
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with me.”
First grade “She tickles me and she is fun and she lets me play Minecraft.”
ST. PAUL — The White Bear Lake Area Hockey Association’s ex-gambling manager has filed a countersuit in district court against her former employer.
Among the counterclaims in a complaint filed exactly a month after Christine Olson, 54, was sued by the hockey association: She claims she was bullied and harassed as a result of her gender
and age; that she was forced to resign because the association was not following its own bylaws and not following the Minnesota Gambling Control Board’s rules, statutes and regulations; and that the association “constructively discharged” Olson.
In fact, the actions of the White Bear Lake Area Hockey Association (WBLAHA) against her became so severe, Olson alleged, that “they altered the terms of
her employment and created a hostile work environment,” forcing her to quit.
These allegations come from an employee making $129,000 at the time she resigned March 28, 2023.
The White Bear nonprofit filed a lawsuit April 3 against Olson (“White Bear hockey association sues former gambling manager,” April 12, 2023), alleging that “egregious actions” by its former gambling manager gave the
association no choice but to sue her.
“Her unlawful and tortious actions have not only intentionally
and willfully harmed the association, and thereby its 800 youth who participate in its nonprofit programming,
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BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
Out of 540 nominations, one has risen to the top.
Mark Domschot, a social studies and Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) teacher at North Campus, is the 2023-2024 White Bear Lake Area Educators (WBLAE) Teacher of the Year.
“I’m unbelievably humbled … It’s the greatest profession in the world. I couldn’t be more proud to be a teacher,” Domschot said. “There are so many great teachers in White Bear.”
Domschot always knew he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps by becoming a teacher. He has been a teacher for 28 years. He has been in the district for five years. Prior to that, he was at Centennial Schools. In addition to his teaching role at North Campus, he is also the assistant girls hockey coach and assistant football coach.
Hannah Hensley, who works with Domschot at North Campus, described him as a B.E.A.R, which stands for brave, energetic, advocate and real. “In Mark’s classes his students know him as a real person, as a dad, a coach, a brother and a person they can trust and who cares about them,” Hensley explained.
“Mark builds and promotes community through relationship building, engaging in his students’ relevant lives and promoting action. He builds relationships beyond the classroom by being present and involved within our community in White Bear Lake,” said Mae Haley, the 2022-2023 WBLAE Teacher of the Year.
The Teacher of the Year program is run by the WBLAE (Local No. 17286). The White Bear Lake Teacher of the Year program began soon after a National Teacher of the Year program began in 1952.
The teacher of the year process begins with nominations from students, staff and community members. If a nominated candidate chooses to participate in the teacher of the year process, they provide written responses to questions about their teaching philosophy. Their responses are then read by a survey panel filled with past teachers of the year. Six finalists are selected. The finalists then participate in an interview that is scored by a panel of cabinet members, administration, community members, students and families. From there, a teacher of the year is chosen to represent WBLAS.
The other five finalists included: Kelly Humphrey, second grade teacher at Lakeaires Elementary School; Brooke Reeves, first grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School; Carrie Reisdorfer, social studies and AVID teacher at Central Middle School; Megan Church, kindergarten teacher at Willow Elementary School; and Kyle Lewis, a special education teacher at Otter Elementary School.
Domschot will also be considered a candidate in the Minnesota Teacher of the Year contest, which began in the ’50s.
“I threw my back out and was home alone. A therapy specialist was sent to come and get me. I never heard of such service, most importantly, I could stand up straight after 4 visits!”
“The Carlson Clinic is top notch, caring and considerate. The therapy plan treatments have reduced pain and increased my mobility considerably. Thanks to all of you, you really make a difference!”
Dr. Dustin Carlson, DC
4717 Clark Avenue, White Bear Lake
Partners in Policymaking is taking applications from Minnesotans with disabilities and parents of young children with developmental disabilities. Participants become effective advocates for themselves, their children and others with disabilities.
The monthly two-day sessions are held on Fridays and Saturdays, from September to May (with no session in December). Sessions are held at the Crowne Plaza Aire, at 3 Appletree Square in Bloomington, near Mall of America and the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Limited to 35 Minnesotans, participants are selected by a panel of Partners graduates and representatives of the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities.
Applications can be found at bit.ly/ partnersapplication and are due by July 14. For more information, contact Brenton Rice at brenton@togevents.com or 651-242-6589.
Many White Bear Lake residents have found a new trash cart at the end of their driveway, but may not know why. The new Republic Services trash carts meet a Ramsey County Solid Waste ordinance, where the previous Troje-branded carts did not. The carts
will continue to be exchanged for the next several weeks. Residents who still have a Troje cart should leave it at the curb between 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the day of trash service so the cart can be exchanged. For questions about the trash cart exchange, contact 320-252-9608 or whitebearlake@republic services.com.
Fifth graders get practical business experience
Willow Lane Elementary fifth graders will once again take over Donatelli’s restaurant in White Bear Lake by working as the cooks, servers and hosts on Tuesdays in May. Community members can stop by to support the students from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 16 and 23.
Ihave known and have accepted the fact that Minnesota is a strong DFL state. However, I have also recognized that over the years they have been fiscally responsible and progressive in areas of social welfare.
This session, with no balance to the DFL-controlled Legislature, it appears to be out of control. With a $17.5 billion surplus, I don’t see any reason taxes have to be increased $9.5 billion.
Salaries in Minnesota and most of the nation have not kept up with the inflation rate. Groceries, for example, are 8% more this year than last year. Inflation is not in check. Families are hurting and a lot of this is driven by ineffective policies of the federal government.
People have worked hard and have paid into Social Security to help their retirement income. Now that is even being taxed here in Minnesota as well as ten other states in the nation. Prior to the last Minnesota election, most candidates promised they would not have a tax on Social Security, but somehow they seemed to have changed their minds.
The paid leave mandate on all businesses for 24-weeks will be very difficult to absorb. What it means is small businesses which have not been providing paid leave like the large corporations will likely have to reduce staff. Staffs have already been impaired by lack of revenue and qualified people to fill positions.
Running small community newspapers in the state, in order to try to keep our labor costs under 40%, we have had to close two offices and merge staffs together. And, we will have to find a way to pay for the new mandate when it goes into effect. The annual cost will be more than $1.5 billion for the paid leave mandate on all businesses, as well as an additional $2.3 billion of tax increases during the next four years.
Besides all of that, the House is proposing $2.3 billion in additional tax increases. If passed, the income tax rate in Minnesota would be the fourth highest in the nation at 10.85%.
I know you may feel like I feel that tax increases are out of control and you can’t do anything about it. Well, don’t give up. Contact your legislators. Many of our papers have a list of who to contact based on where you live. Take time this week to reach out to your legislators before it’s too late.
Funerals are more celebrations of life today than what I have experienced in the past. There are personal touches showing up more and more, as well. Recently I attended the funeral of my sister-in-law, Shirley Christian, in Grand Forks, ND. She was married to my brother Roy. After Roy’s death, she moved to East Grand Forks, MN where she was closer to her son and daughter.
Shirley was a reserved, quiet lady of Norwegian heritage. She took care of her family, was active in her church, and was known by family and friends as being one of the best bakers of cinnamon rolls and lefsa. She was cremated and the urn was a replica of a rolling pin. Following the service at Sharon Lutheran Church, the immediate family stood shoulder to shoulder outside the church front door and passed the urn from one to another, each kissing it, hugging it and holding it before they passed it to the next family member. Meaningful, personal and remembered.
I understand mortuaries now have a wide selection of urns that will match many hobbies, interests or sports.
Gene Johnson is the publish emeritus of Press
This year will be my first Mother’s Day after having my son Royce, who is already 4 months old. Being a mom is HARD. Prior to becoming a mom, I had often been told that being a parent is the most challenging yet rewarding job you’ll ever do — I know that’s true, but nothing prepared me for what my motherhood journey would look like.
I want to be 100% transparent. And what better time to do that during the month of May, which happens to be Mental Health Awareness Month.
I read “What to Expect When you’re Expecting,” took a birth class and multiple new motherhood classes while I was pregnant. With the exception of a brief mention of them, none of those prepared me for the “mommy blues” or the more severe postpartum anxiety/depression.
My son was born Dec. 26. His birth was pretty traumatic and I ended up needing to be hospitalized, which was even more traumatic. Being separated from my son when he was just days old was really tough. I couldn’t help but feel like I was missing out on that really important bonding time.
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And I felt so much guilt for my husband having to do everything on his own.
Being separated from my son brought on this a level of shame and guilt I had never experienced before. That coupled with my dog needing emergency eye surgery, my other dog needing a wheel chair and the mommy blues was the perfect storm, leading to postpartum anxiety/depression.
The months after Royce was born are such a blur to me. I cried every day. I couldn’t help but feel like the worst mom on this planet. I couldn’t wrap my head around the fact that I did everything to prepare for him but it wasn’t enough.
Postpartum depression is characterized by feelings of sadness, tearfulness, appetite changes and sleep disturbance. I had all of those. Many women with postpartum depression also have significant anxiety symptoms. This most commonly takes the form of generalized anxiety, persistent and excessive worries, feelings of tension and inability to relax. I had those too.
Many postpartum women also have symptoms consistent with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Obsessional thoughts are experienced as intrusive, unwanted and inconsistent with one’s typical personality or behavior.
I was so embarrassed and ashamed of what I was going through that it caused me to completely shut down. I stopped
checking social media and stopped responding to texts and calls from friends and family. I didn’t know how to explain what I was going through and didn’t think people would understand. But what I didn’t know is by doing that I would make what I was experiencing even worse.
I discovered that even though I felt alone, I wasn’t. According to the National Library of Medicine, around one in seven women can develop postpartum depression (PPD). As many as half of PPD in new mothers go undiagnosed because of not wanting to disclose to family members.
It’s taken me months to open up about what I experienced for that exact reason. Fear that my family, friends and society would judge me for something I couldn’t prevent. I have had to take it one day at a time, some days one minute at a time, but I’m feeling more and more like myself every day.
And every time I see Royce smile or hear him laugh, I’m reminded that I was meant to be a mother and I will continue to fight for him, because he deserves it.
So, to all the mom’s out there who are doing the best they can to be the best parents they can be and struggling. I see you. You are doing a great job and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Happy Mother’s Day.
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The Admiral has been missing in action the last few summers on White Bear Lake, but that is changing. After extensive renovations, the cruiser is returning to its berth next month at Docks of White Bear.
Owner Brian McGoldrick pulled the 63-footer out of the water before the pandemic (no easy task) to repair a broken drive shaft, then decided that since the boat was drydocked, it was a good time to sandblast and paint the hull, replace leaky windows, replace the flooring, upgrade the wiring and add a third head (bathroom).
His goal, McGoldrick said, is to “make The Admiral as good as any boat on Lake Minnetonka or the St. Croix River.” He figures the exterior and interior work cost about $300,000.
Like his waterfront restaurant Admiral D’s, the boat will be marketed and managed by St. Paul-based Morrissey Hospitality. Events calling for catering will feature mostly light and heavy appetizers created by St. Paul Hotel chefs, one of Morrissey’s clients.
Plans are to offer the boat to nonprofits once a week at a nominal fee for fundraising purposes and for other special private events like birthdays and anniversaries. Excursions
last 2 to 3 hours. A public cruise will also be offered once a week so people can get out on the lake who might otherwise have no access. The yacht holds up to 60 guests.
To make reservations for The Admiral, go to www.admiraldswbl.com. McGoldrick hopes to have the cruiser up and running no later than June 20.
This isn’t the first time large boats have traversed the lake. During the heyday of the resort era between 1870 and 1910, ferry boats ran almost like a bus line to popular stops on the lake, according to the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society’s executive director, Sara Markoe Hanson. These boats operated from Ramaley Pavilion, near where the VFW now stands.
lawsuit filed in Ramsey County District Court, six days after Olson abruptly quit. She had managed the charitable gambling operation for 12 years.
According to the association’s complaint, a 2021 audit report shows WBLAHA generated almost $32 million in revenue, $4.7 million in net revenue and $871,360 in profits. In 2022, under Olson’s management, the association’s total gambling profits decreased to $680,400, despite an increase in revenue.
It wasn’t until after Olson’s resignation that the board of directors learned she had been planning her resignation and “the demise of the nonprofit’s gambling revenue for months,” according to the complaint. That’s when the board discovered Olson had formed her own company, Minnesota Gambling Consultants LLC, six months earlier.
The company, which has the same address as Olson’s Hugo residence, is named co-defendant.
Despite Olson’s alleged behavior, the board approved a salary increase to $140,000 prior to her resignation, with a 3.5% return from a new bingo hall going forward to “smooth relations with her.”
In her May 3 countersuit, Olson’s Bloomington attorneys, Philip Villaume and Jeffrey Schiek, write that “as a result of Olson’s gender and age, she was consistently singled out, reprimanded, verbally berated, subjected to pretextual adverse employment actions, and ultimately constructively terminated. The actions of WBLAHA against Olson were so severe or pervasive that they altered the terms of her employment and created a hostile work environment.”
The gambling manager’s “constructive
Please inform your readers that letting their grass, dandelions, and weeds grow to 10 inches does not help the bees. It’s actually not good for them. Check website gardenmyths.com/dandelionsimportant-bees. I’ve measured a neighbor’s “dandelion/weed growth” during No Mow May last year. Over 12 inches. Some people take this as an excuse to not care for their lawn. Also, trying to sell a home when a neighbor’s weeds/ dandelions are a foot high is not a good selling point. It decreases the home value. Unless the city would like to reduce our property taxes, which I highly doubt, this No Mow May, Slow Mow Summer crap needs to stop.
To all of the Vadnais Heights City Council members, please use your common sense and stop this nonsense. Thank you.
Catherine Schultz Vadnais Heightstermination” was described as an “adverse employment action taken by WBLAHA” against Olson.
Also noted in the counter complaint, shortly after “terminating” Olson, WBLAHA hired Kevin Bergstrom to replace her. “He is younger than Olson and a male,” it read.
Her attorneys stated that Olson had every right to contract with “an entity she wanted” after being terminated from employment with WBLAHA and that WBLAHA “intentionally interfered” with certain contracts Olson had with certain third-party vendors.
“Based on wrongful actions of WBLAHA, it is reasonably probable that Olson will suffer damages or lost benefits,” the complaint stated, “adding there was no justification for WBLAHA’s actions.”
The hockey association alleged in its suit against Olson that she interfered
White Bear Lake residents in Ward 1, Ward 3 and Ward 5 will have the opportunity to choose their City Council representative in the November 2023 election.
If you’ve ever thought of serving the public on the City Council, now is the time to step forward. We meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays every month and also once a month for work sessions. It doesn’t pay much, but you won’t regret serving your neighbors.
Filings for city offices open May 16 and close May 30. Members are elected to the council in staggered terms, with Wards 1, 3 and 5 on the ballot this November. If two or more candidates file for a council seat, a primary election will be held on Aug. 8.
Council Member Dan Jones in Ward 3 announced recently he is stepping down after several terms of great service to White Bear Lake. Are you his replacement?
Wards 1 and 5 have incumbents (one of them is me), but that shouldn’t stop anyone from
with its longtime relationships with its gambling partners, vendors, employees and members, and used confidential information to benefit her in a new position designed to take away the association’s gambling business. The defendant also denied breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty allegations made by the WBLAHA in answer to the lawsuit, including denial of allegations she unfairly competed with the association while still an employee, used confidential information in connection with her business relationship with Merrick Community Services and Minnesota Gambling Consultants (Olson’s LLC), solicited WBLAHA employees, vendors and business partners and otherwise violated “her duty of loyalty owed to WBLAHA.”
Olson’s counter complaint alleges that the association’s conduct
running — competition is good for the city.
Shoot me an email at Ward1@ whitebearlake.org if you have any questions.
Bill Walsh White Bear LakeEditor’s Note:
Bill Walsh is the current council member for Ward 1.
I’d like to give a big thank you to all the fine citizens who took part in this year’s Trash to Treasure event.
We probably had fewer treasures because of the rain. But I did see free signs with nothing there. Someone had found a treasure, and some happy homeowner has less stuff. Again, thanks and see you next year.
Janice Raphael White Bear Lakehas caused her “severe emotional distress, mental anguish, embarrassment, humiliation and physical suffering. In addition, as a direct and proximate result of WBLAHA’s conduct, Olson has also suffered and continues to suffer economic damages including lost wages and job benefits. All of these damages are in an amount yet to be determined, but are believed to be in
an amount exceeding $50,000.”
Her attorneys are asking for a jury trial with the right to amend the complaint to allege punitive damages.
The court case has been assigned to the Hon. Leonardo Castro, the same Ramsey County judge who heard the Water Gremlin case.
Debra Neutkens is a staff writer at Press Publications
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May 23-28 vs Omaha Storm Chasers
The White Bear Police Department reported the following selected incidents:
• O fficers responded to a report of trespassing in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road after a Cub Foods employee confronted a man in the bathroom April 26 and the man asked staff if they wanted “blood spilled on the bathroom floor.” The man is believed to have been camping in the parking lot of Cub Foods for 10 days or longer.
• T wo vehicles were rummaged through and cash and Airpods stolen in the 2000 block of Dotte Drive April 27.
• A 2 017 Lexus was stolen in the 4900 block of Highway 62 April 27.
• O fficers mediated a verbal dispute in the 2100 block of County Road E.
• F raud was reported in the 4800 block of Division Avenue April 27 when a bank account was hacked into and $30,000 was stolen. The bank was able to freeze the transaction in time and the funds were returned.
• A burglary was reported in the 1800 block of Birch Street April 27. On April 28, a person was caught prowling among vehicles in the same area, admitted to theft and was cited.
• Vandalism was reported at Podvin Park April 27.
• T heft from a vehicle was reported in the 3800 block of Cranbrook Drive April 28.
A vehicle was tampered with in the 2300 block of Floral Drive April 28.
• O fficers responded to reports of vehicles being rummaged through April 28 in the 4000 block and the 3900 block of Bellaire Avenue, and the 1800 block and the 2500 block of County Road F. Theft of an electronic tablet from a locked vehicle was reported in the 4000 block of Bellaire Avenue.
• O fficers assisted in trespassing a man from a business in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road April 28.
• O fficers assisted in trespassing a woman from an establishment in the 2100 block of Fourth Street April 29.
• Security cameras at a business in the 4700 block of Highway 61 caught a woman picking up a flower pot
and dumping the soil on the ground overnight April 29. She was identified but not charged.
• O fficers responded to a report of shots fired in the 3600 block of Auger Avenue April 29.
A W hite Bear Lake man was arrested for assault after he punched his father in the face in the 2600 block of Aspen Court April 29.
• A n unwanted man was served a notrespass order in the 4000 block of Linden Street April 30.
• O fficers responded to a report of an assault in the 2400 block of Gisella Blvd. April 30.
• Disorderly conduct by a bar patron was reported in the 2100 block of Fourth Street April 30.
• Multiple mailboxes were damaged in the 3900 block of East County Line Road April 30. The vehicle was identified.
• O fficers responded to a noise complaint in the 1700 block of County Road E April 30.
• T heft from a vehicle was reported in the 2300 block of Oak Lane May 1.
• T heft was reported in the 2300 block of Sixth Street May 1.
• H arassment was documented in the 1700 block of Commerce Court May 1. A residential burglary was reported in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road May 1.
• T heft was reported in the 2600 block of County Road E May 1.
• Tools were stolen in the 4000 block of Jay Lane May 1.
• A W hite Bear Lake man was arrested for violating an order for protection following a report of a disturbance in the 2100 block of County Road E East May 1.
• T heft was reported in the 1200 block of Gun Club Road May 1.
• O fficers responded to a noise complaint in the 3700 block of Bellaire Avenue May 2.
• Narcotics were reported in the 1700 block of County Road E May 2. A noise complaint was reported in the 2400 block of Ronald Avenue May 2.
• A n Afton woman was arrested for DWI following an accident at White Bear Avenue and I-694 May 2.
The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township:
Vadnais Heights
• A Vadnais Heights man, 31, was arrested for assault following a domestic in the 4100 block of Centerville Road at 10:02 p.m. April 8.
• A Vadnais Heights woman reported unauthorized use of her cash app April 9 after she provided a courtesy ride in the 1000 block of County Road E to two persons who said their vehicle had broken down. When one of the suspects asked to use the victim’s phone to call an insurance company, a payment of $420 was made without her knowledge. The case is under investigation in conjunction with other similar cases.
• A M aplewood man, 48, was arrested at 3:03 a.m. April 11 on Highway 61 at I-694 on a domestic warrant and for violating the controlled substance law, after deputies on patrol stopped to assist a male walking on the side of the road and found out about his legal status.
• A set of license plates was reported stolen April 11 from a vehicle parked in the 500 block of Belland Avenue.
• Management of the Willow Ridge Apartments in the 1200 block of County Road D Circle on April 12 reported an apartment door heavily damaged and the lock changed while the occupant was away for 30 days.
• Violation of a domestic abuse no-contact order (DANCO) was reported April 12 in the 3500 block of Vadnais Center Drive, after deputies took a harassment report.
• A business in the 400 block of Highway 96 reported threats received to the business and its employees on April 12.
• A Vadnais Heights man, 25, was arrested at 10:38 p.m. April 12 in the 4300 block of Buckingham Court for domestic assault after deputies were
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:
Birchwood
• Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies took a report about a phishing e-mail April 12 from Wildwood Avenue.
Grant
• A resident in the 8000 block of 80th Street N. reported one of her accounts hacked April 11, and items ordered online by unauthorized persons.
• D eputies pulled over a motorist April 11 on Highway 36 and issued a citation for failure to display current registration.
Mahtomedi
• A resident in the 1000 block of Summit Avenue on April 8 reported his neighbor for leaving letters on his vehicle and at his doorstep complaining about his parking, among other things. After a study of the area, deputies could not find any kind of violation and advised the caller that he should document and report these incidents. The resident was advised to avoid any further altercation with the neighbor.
• A pile of trash and personal items was reported dumped April 8 on the bank of a pond in the area of Old Wildwood Road and Robert Street.
• H ickory Street residents reported theft from a motor vehicle April 9.
• A n unidentified motorist was cited at 1:18 a.m. April 10 in the area of Century Avenue and Woodland Drive for driving after revocation after deputies on routine patrol conducted a random license plate check of a vehicle. At 12:47 a.m. April 11, another motorist was cited for driving after revocation in the area of Century Avenue and
dispatched out to the scene of a domestic.
• A 2 011 black, four-door Chrysler 200 was reported stolen from the 800 block of County Road D at 7:35 a.m. April 13, after the key was left with the vehicle.
• A resident in the 3200 block of Ridgewood Avenue on April 13 reported hearing a nearby rooster crow for the past six months. Deputies contacted the owners, who stated they would be consuming the bird during a festival later that day.
• A resident in the 4300 block of Bramblewood Avenue reported being a fraud victim April 14 after he responded to a phishing e-mail impersonating “LifeLock” and offering a $300 refund. The victim provided bank account information and purchased $1,000 in gift cards at Target to transfer the money to the scammer, according to instructions, as required to “receive the refund.” The victim’s bank informed him that he had fallen victim to a scam and was out the $1,000.
• A resident in the 4100 block of Honeysuckle Court reported a raccoon on his roof April 14. The animal control officer provided the caller with a shortlist of wildlife removal contractors.
White Bear Township
• A W hite Bear Township man, 31, was arrested on a Dakota County warrant at 10:23 p.m. April 7 in the 2600 block of Parkview Drive.
• A n adult bear and two cubs were reported at 9:51 p.m. April 10 in the area of Orchard Avenue and Overlake Avenue. The information was passed on to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for tracking. The RCSO immediately prepared a bear brochure for countywide distribution, “Black Bear Sighting – Community Update 2023,” describing what to do when sighting bears.
• A bear cub sighting was reported at 7:27 a.m. April
Long Lake Road after deputies conducted another late-night license plate check.
• A wallet was reported found April 10 near Mahtomedi High School on 75th Street N. and turned into City Hall. Deputies collected the wallet and placed it into evidence for safekeeping.
• A bicycle was reported stolen April 10 from an address on Stillwater Road.
• A suspicious male was reported April 10 conducting door-todoor sales in the 1000 block of Warner Avenue N. and walking through backyards to do so. When deputies contacted the owner of the company, they learned the male was offering estimates for roofing work. Deputies advised the roofing company that it was OK to go door-knocking with a permit, but trespassing in backyards was not allowed. A Grove Street resident reported a motor vehicle stolen overnight April 12-13 after the keys had been left in the unlocked vehicle.
Pine Springs
• A n eastbound motorist was cited at 12:38 a.m. April 10 on Highway 36 to the northbound ramp to I-694 for driving without a valid driver’s license, after being pulled over for a lane change violation.
• A n unidentified motorist was arrested for DWI at 6:42 p.m. April 15 on Hilton Trail N. and 62nd Street N. after being pulled over for speeding.
Willernie Deputies cited a motorist for driving after revocation April 9 in the area of Stillwater Road and Forest Avenue after conducting a traffic stop for expired tabs. After looking up the registration status on the computer, deputies also discovered the driving status of the motorist. The driver was made to wait for a valid driver to take over behind the wheel.
13 on I-35E at County Road J, and the State Patrol was notified. The bear was not spotted, but was later seen on southbound I-35E in Lino Lakes in Anoka County and reported to the DNR for tracking.
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Josh Louis Liberty Classical Academy
As renowned coach, Tony Dungy, puts it: “... You can always control your attitude, approach, and response. Your options are to complain or to look ahead and figure out how to make the situation better.” This mature quality, combined with dedication, and undergirded by faith in God, is a mainstay for Liberty Classical Academy’s 2023 Academic Achiever: Joshua Louis. Few can match Joshua’s even, can-do attitude. Whether in class, on the football field, or with someone in need, Joshua goes above and beyond—and never with a complaint. For Joshua, excellence is a habit, and the sky is the limit.
Sponsored by Mrs. Rebekah Hagstrom
March 17 at noon.
Contact: mahtomedi.ce.eleyo.com
55+ HOUSING FAIR
HEART 4 ART
When: Thursday, May 11
Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave.
Details: Fundraising event for White Bear Center for the Arts has three sessions: 8-9 a.m. breakfast; noon-1 p.m. lunch; or 5:30-7:30 p.m. social hour and dinner.
Contact: whitebeararts.org
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
When: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, May 11
Where: Washington County Historical Society, 1862 Greeley St. S., Stillwater
Details: Monthly meeting on the topic of Youth Civic Engagement includes discussion with local leaders about programs happening in the White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi, and Stillwater school districts. Amy Anderson, executive director of the YMCA’s Youth Voice program, will also discuss their program and students will talk about their experiences.
Contact: lwv-wbla.org
MATOSKA INTERNATIONAL IB SCHOOL
STUDENT ART SHOW
When: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 11
Where: Matoska International IB School, 2530 Spruce Place, White Bear Lake
Details: Student art, art activities, art projects for sale, and food by Donatelli’s. Fundraiser for Art Enrichment Program.
Contact: matoska.isd624.org
CENTURY COLLEGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE
CONCERT
When: 2 p.m. Saturday, May 13
Where: White Bear Lake Unitarian Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi
Details: Free jazz concert directed by Larry Neumann.
Contact: century.edu/campus-life/ fine-performing-arts
COMMUNITY LUNCH
When: noon-1 p.m. Monday, May 17
Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave.
Details: Lunch catered by Kirkwood BBQ and live music. Register by
FIVE WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT LGBTQ+ YOUTH IN YOUR LIFE
When: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, May 18
When: 2-4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18
Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N.
Details: Free fair includes representatives from senior living communities, in-home care, and other resources.
Contact: 651-490-4714
VEHICLE FAIR
When: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18
Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave.
Details: Free family event hosted by Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) where young kids can explore a variety of big trucks and vehicles. No registration required.
Contact: 651-407-2441 or communityed. mahtomedi.k12.mn.us
LAKESHORE PLAYERS THEATRE GALA
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When: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18
Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake
Details: Annual fundraising event for Lakeshore Players Theatre, celebrating it’s 70th season, includes cocktail hour, dinner, benefit concert, auction, and piano bar after party. Cocktail attire encouraged. Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org
Where: Parkview United Church of Christ, 3737 Bellaire Ave., White Bear Lake
Details: Workshop for parents, family members, educators, and friends who want to learn to support and understand LGBTQ+ kids in a safe space. Register online.
Contact: drmsky.us/5waysregister
CANINE CARNIVAL
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 20
Where: Wildlife Science Center, 22830 Sunrise Rd. NE, Stacy
Details: Learn about dogs and their wolf relatives, meet dog related service providers, visit with vendors, and enjoy dog demonstrations. Food and beverages. Dog on leashed welcome. See cost details online.
Contact: wildlifesciencecenter.org/ upcoming-events/canine-carnival
PLANT SALE AND GARDEN EXPO
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 20
Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, Highway 5 and Manning Ave.
Details: Shop for a variety of heirloom tomatoes, peppers, herbs, annuals, perennials, prairie plants and grasses and landscaping decor while supporting Washington County Master Gardeners. Visit with Master Gardeners and other experts on gardening topics.
Contact: washingtoncountymg.org
Church Directory
We invite the community!
Birch Street WBL 55110 | wblumc.org/links/livestream CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X 3878 Highland Avenue White Bear Lake • 651-429-5337 www.churchofstpiusx.org Masses: Sunday 9:30 am & 6:30 pm, Wednesday 6:00 pm, Thursday 8:00 am, Friday 8:00 am, Saturday 4pm Reconciliation: Wednesday 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Thursday 8:30 - 9:00 am, Sunday 6:00pm - 6:20pm 746615 St. Jude OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL
www.stjudeofthelake.org 651-426-3245 | 700 Mahtomedi Avenue, Mahtomedi 763578
Birch Street WBL 55110 | wblumc.org/links/livestream
10:45am New Crossings All are welcome! Daily Mass Tuesday, 6:00 pm, Wednesday & Friday, 9:00 am Thursday, 9:00 am (Jun - Aug), 9:15 am (Sep - May) Weekend Masses Saturday, 4:30 pm. Sunday, 9:00 am. Sunday, 11:00 am. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Friday 7:45 - 8:45 am Saturdays 3:30 - 4:30 pm By appointment
YOU! 9 am Traditions Worship 10:45 am New Crossings Worship
South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church 2480 South Shore Blvd. White Bear Lake, MN 651-429-4293 LCMS Pastor Bob Gehrke Pastor Dan Bodin We are Sharing, Caring, & Growing in Christ | We’d Love to Have You Come Join Us!
In-Person worship Traditional: Saturdays at 5:30pm and Sundays at 8:00am 2nd and 4th Sundays at 10:45am Contemporary: 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10:45am Adult Education, Youth Group, and Sunday School: Sundays at 9:30 Worship online at sstwbl.org/watch 752981
772936 Christ the King Lutheran Church 1660 Birch Lake Ave., White Bear Lake (Just off Hwy 96 & Otter Lake Road) 9 am worship in person & online at www.ctkwbl.org. office@ctkwbl.org | 651-429-4828 752983 764532 770424
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF REDEMPTION
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING AN INTEREST IN LANDS DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE:
You are notified that the parcels of land described in this notice and located in the County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, are subject to forfeiture to the State of Minnesota because of nonpayment of delinquent property taxes, special assessments, penalties, interest and costs levied on those parcels. The time for redemption from forfeiture expires if redemption is not made by the later of (1) 60 days after service of this notice on all persons having interest in the lands of record at the office of the County Recorder or Registrar of Titles, or (2) by the second Monday in May. The redemption must be made in my office.
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VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS 9
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
2023 SANITARY SEWER LINING CITY PROJECT NO. 2023-05
SEH NO. VADNA 172461
Notice is hereby given that Online Bids will be received by the City of Vadnais Heights until 10:00 a.m. (local time), Thursday, May 25, 2023, via QuestCDN for the furnishing of all labor and material for the construction of proposed improvements. Estimated quantities for the Work include:
Est. Qty Unit Item 4185 LF 8 INCH CIPP SANITARY SEWER LINING
The bid opening will be conducted via Teams Meeting, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud:
Join on your computer or mobile app: https://bit.ly/40IXWP8
Or call in (audio only) +1 872-242-7640 United States, Chicago
Phone Conference ID: 193 770 105#
Any person monitoring the meeting remotely may be responsible for any documented costs. Message and data rates may apply.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., 3535 Vadnais Center Drive, St. Paul, MN 55110, Dustin Cesafsky, 651.490.2000, dcesafsky@sehinc.com
The Bidding Documents may be viewed for no cost at http://www.sehinc. com by selecting the Project Bid Information link at the bottom of the page and the View Plans option from the menu at the top of the selected project page. Digital image copies of the Bidding Documents are available at http:// www.sehinc.com for a fee of $30. These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project from the “Project Bid Information” link and by entering eBidDocTM Number 8498981 on the SEARCH PROJECTS page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952.233.1632 or info@questcdn.com.
For this project, bids will ONLY be received electronically. Contractors submitting an electronic bid will be charged an additional $42 at the time of bid submission via the online electronic bid service QuestCDN.com. To access the electronic Bid Worksheet, download the project document and click the online bidding button at the top of the advertisement. Prospective bidders must be on the plan holders list through Quest CDN for bids to be accepted. Bids shall be completed according to the Bidding Requirements prepared by SEH dated March 16, 2023.
In addition to digital plans, paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from Docunet Corp. located at 2435 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441 (763.475.9600) for a fee of $85.
Bid security in the amount of 5 percent of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.
A Contractor responding to these Bidding Documents must submit to the City/Owner a signed statement under oath by an owner or officer verifying compliance with each of the minimum criteria in Minnesota Statutes, section 16C.285, subdivision 3.
The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract in the best interests of the City.
Kevin Watson, City Administrator Vadnais Heights, Minnesota
Published three times in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 3, 10 and 17, 2023.
SOLICITATION OPPORTUNITIES
Ramsey County releases solicitation opportunities on DemandStar as an alternative method of public notice pursuant to Section 331A.03 of the Minnesota Statutes. Individuals may go to the “How to Contract with Ramsey County” section of the “Doing Business with Ramsey County” webpage at ramseycounty.us/ContractWithRamsey to access registration information. If you are new to DemandStar, please follow the DemandStar registration instructions on the “How to Contract with Ramsey County” webpage. Access to all Ramsey County documents is free if the instructions that are posted are followed. You may call 651-266-8072 or email ProcurementTeam@ ramseycounty.us if you need assistance.
Ramsey County is accepting only electronic Request for Bids (RFBs) responses submitted through DemandStar. Public openings are conducted digitally, as a video conference. See the link above for details.
To view current solicitations, please go to: https://bit.ly/3W8XWan
SOLICITATION: RFB-PUBW27446-KB
OPENING DATE: 5/25/2023
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY SEEKS A QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR TO PERFORM BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT SURFACING, ADA SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS, CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, STORM SEWER, SIGNALS, SIGNING, AND STRIPING.
SOLICITATION: RFB-PUBW27509-KB
OPENING DATE: 6/1/2023
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, SEEKS A QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR TO PERFORM GRADING, BITUMINOUS AND CONCRETE SURFACING, CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, ADA IMPROVEMENTS, CONCRETE WALK, BITUMINOUS TRAIL, LIGHTING, TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS.
Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 10, 2023. RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE COUNTY MANAGER ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2023
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:01 a.m. with the following members present: Frethem, McGuire, Moran, Ortega, Reinhardt, Xiong and Chair MatasCastillo. Also present was Ryan O’Connor, County Manager, and Jada Lewis, Civil Division Director, Ramsey County Attorney’s Office.
AGENDA of April 25, 2023 was presented for approval. Motion by Moran, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved.
MINUTES of April 18, 2023 were presented for approval. Motion by Moran, seconded by Ortega. Unanimously approved
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT – Read by Commissioner Reinhardt.
PROCLAMATION
Human Resources – Administrative Professionals Day. Presented by Commissioner Frethem.
County Manager’s Office – County Government Month Proclamation. Presented by Commissioner McGuire.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
Library – Appointment to the Ramsey County Library Board. Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved. (B2023-062)
Public Health – Agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control agency for Operation of a Household Hazardous Waste Program. Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved. (B2023-063)
Public Works – 2023 Annual Operating Grant Agreement with Metropolitan Council for METRO Green Line Transitway Service. Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved. (B2023-064)
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE – Presented by Commissioner MatasCastillo. Discussion can be found on archived video.
COUNTY CONNECTIONS – Presented by Ryan O’Connor, County Manager. Discussion can be found on archived video.
OUTSIDE BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS – Discussion can be found on archived video.
BOARD CHAIR UPDATES – Discussion can be found on archived video.
ADJOURNMENT – Chair MatasCastillo declared the meeting adjourned at 10:23 a.m.
Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 10, 2023.
The Minnesota Board of Animal Health is releasing new canine influenza guidance for dog owners, dog care facilities and veterinarians as it continues to track more confirmed and suspected cases of the contagious canine influenza.
Four more cases of canine influenza have been confirmed outside of the original outbreak the board announced. There are also strong indicators of community spread of canine influenza in the Twin Cities. Additionally, the board has been inundated with calls from veterinarians on suspected cases of canine influenza when testing is either denied or results are inconclusive.
The Board recommends the following precautions until the outbreak subsides:
• Avoid direct dog-to-dog contact with dogs outside of your household or dogs known to have been boarded, attended dog daycare, or visited a dog park in the
home, away from other animals, and call your veterinarian.
• C onsider avoiding dog parks and other locations with uncontrolled dog-to-dog contact.
• Keep your distance (six feet) at places where dogs congregate like dog parks and while on walks with your dog.
• Canine influenza can also spread via contaminated surfaces, including skin and clothing.
If your dog is sick or you have contact with dogs outside of your household, wash your hands and change clothes before interacting with other animals.
If you suspect your dog may have canine influenza, call your veterinarian.
A couple of years after they purchased the business, the Robinson family has decided it’s time to sell. Ben and Katy Robinson, of White Bear Township, purchased the seasonal boat rental business Bald Eagle Boat Rental in 2021 and rebranded the
business as Pontoons on Bald Eagle. In a social media post, Katy said in part, “This is a post I didn’t want to make … For personal reasons, we need to sell. Owning Pontoons on Bald Eagle is amazing and so much fun, but we needed to make a choice that was best for our family.”
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• T he city of Vadnais Heights is proclaiming May 21-27 National EMS Week. City Administrator Kevin Watson said emergency medical services are a vital public service provided throughout the country, and the members of Vadnais Heights emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All Vadnais Heights firefighters are Nationally Registry
Certified EMTs and provide first response care. In 2022, the Vadnais Heights Fire Department responded to 1,330 EMS related calls out of 1,898 emergency calls. The emergency medical services system in the area consists of first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, emergency medical dispatchers, firefighters, police officers, educators, administrators, pre-hospital nurses, emergency nurses, emergency physicians, trained members of the public and other out-of-hospital medical care providers.
• M ay is Building Safety Month and the theme this year is “It Starts with You.” Nolan Wall, community development director, said it is sponsored by the International Code Council to remind the public about the critical role of communities’ largely unknown protectors of public safety –– local code officials –– who who work to ensure sustainable and affordable buildings that are essential to prosperity. “Our confidence in the resilience of these buildings that make up our community is achieved through the devotion of vigilant guardians –– Vadnais Heights building department, fire department, as well as architects, engineers, builders, tradespeople, design professionals, laborers, plumbers and
others in the construction industry who work year-round to ensure the safe construction of buildings,” Wall said.
• At his last City Council meeting, Public Works Director Jesse Farrell declared May 21-27 as National Public Works Week. He said Vadnais Heights has 14 full-time public works staff with over 180 years of experience working with the city. The department maintains 14 city parks and over 174 acres of parkland, 43 miles of city streets including 108 cul-de-sacs, 12 parking lots, and 13 miles of trails. “Public works services are critically important to the health, safety and well-being of all citizens,” Farrell said. “These services can only be provided through dedicated public works professionals including government and private sector employees who oversee water distribution, water treatment, wastewater treatment, sewer systems, equipment services, public properties, solid waste systems and city streets.”
• R amsey County is undertaking a significant construction project on Hodgson Road (County Road 49). The project involves full reconstruction between Rice Street and Bridge Street (near Highway 96). The vast majority of this project is in Shoreview, but will have impacts in Vadnais Heights, including a roundabout at Rice Street and an access closure at Martin Way. Farrell said Hodgson Road will be reconstructed from Gramsie Road / Rice Street to Bridge Street in Shoreview. Farrell said the cooperative and maintenance agreement commits the city to an estimated $151,743.76 in construction costs and an estimated $61,959 in right-of-way costs. These costs are state-aid eligible. “The overall project cost is approximately $20 million,
so our financial participation is relatively minor,” Farrell said. “The maintenance component of the agreement commits the city to our share of future maintenance activities for the stormwater system and light maintenance of the trail, similar to
other county trails in the city.” The next Vadnais Heights City Council meeting is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, at Vadnais Heights City Hall.
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Above: Area Native students Natare Tom, Chase Rustin, Faith Cichoh and Abby Speckman were honored during a traditional blanket ceremony that was part of the recent inaugural Many Faces – Many Students Wacipi (Powwow) at Sunrise Middle School in White Bear Lake.
At right: Following the Grand Entrance, audience members were welcomed into the circle for an inclusive Intertribal dance around the gym.
If every person takes one small step toward being more conscientious of the environment, the collective effort will change the planet.
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Above: A steady beat from the host drum group Hoka Hey and the invited Sugarbush Drum Group from Duluth kept the dancers moving during the event, which was brought inside because of the threat of inclement weather.
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1. Raegen, Avery and Bennett Dickey, with parents Kevin and Alisha, continued their family tradition of attending the pancake breakfast at Garnet Masonic Lodge. The next breakfast hosted by the Lodge will be on September 10. — Contributed
2. Paul Hanifl and his daughter Sharon attended the 149th Kentucky Derby. A mint julep toast to the noted “Greatest two minutes in sports.” — Carter Johnson
3. The Rupnow family attended a St. Paul Saints baseball game on a sunny afternoon. —
Contributed
4. Steve Zellmer helps a group of Mahtomedi High School students stay relatively dry during a downpour of rain that occurred just before the recent Prom Grand March. He helped shuttle several groups of attendees from the parking lot into the building under his umbrella. Find more Mahtomedi and White Bear Lake prom photos online at presspubs.com. — Paul Dols
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nee Holzinger, departed for heavenly realms on April 24, 2023, at the wonderful age of 95. In her final days and hours, she was surrounded by family who held her and walked her home. She is now dancing in heaven with her beloved husband of 60 years, Ted C. Williams, who passed away in 2010. She will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family, and friends.
Addie and Ted moved to their home on White Bear Lake in 1961, living there thirty-nine (39) years. They raised their daughter Terri Williams (Chuck Jakway,) and son Dean Williams (Donna,) and four grandchildren: Kristy Jeffers (Caleb,) Ben Williams (MaryJane,) Austa Jakway, and John Jakway (Natasha,) at the lake. Addie has three great grandchildren, her namesake Addy, Alex, and Gus. She was one of five siblings born and raised in Willmar, Minnesota to Godfrey and Irene Holzinger. She remained close to her sisters Mary Carnes (Ranse,) Janice Lindblad (Doug,) and her two brothers who predeceased her, John Holzinger (Mavis,) and Robert Holzinger (Carol.) Throughout her life Addie deeply valued family and was proud of her Viking and Norwegian Heritage.
Addie had the gift of hospitality and frequently hosted gatherings large and small at her home on the lake. One of her greatest pleasures was to gather her children and grandchildren, teaching them to waterski, swim, build bonfires and hosting campouts in the yard. In 1999, Addie and Ted moved to a home on Bald Eagle Lake. There she cared for him until his death in 2010, from the complications of Alzheimer’s disease. It was at this time that Addie’s life also changed with the onset of her own Dementia, resulting in a move to memory care in January of 2012. Despite her fading memory and increasing decline, Addie remained upbeat and positive, a joy to all who knew her. Our family is grateful to the tremendous staff who cared for her over the years. All spoke of her positivity, big smile and delight in living and all things chocolate.
Addie and Ted shared a lifelong love story. They met and married on Thanksgiving Day in 1949 after knowing one another for eighty-eight (88) days. She was a private in the Women’s Army Corps, and he a “Handsome Young Captain,” words she penned for an article published in the paper about their whirlwind romance. She often said he ticked all the boxes of the man she would marry; a veteran, college graduate, bridge player and great dancer, and he had to be from the state of Florida. They would live in Alaska and Virginia before settling permanently in Minnesota.
Addie taught middle school for 30 years in the Mahtomedi school district after receiving her BS degree in Education from the University of Minnesota, and two Master of Arts degrees in Geography and Education. She was a favorite of the School District’s students, faculty, and staff. She started the Mahtomedi ski club, wrote, and directed many middle school musicals, brought kids to the National Geography Competition and was President of the Teacher’s Union. After retirement, she continued as a volunteer, teaching English as a second language at Century College, where a scholarship has been established in her honor.
Addie was a woman of many interests. She traveled to all seven continents, and to her favorite country Norway, several times. She was active onstage and off with Lakeshore Players Theatre for over forty years, winning Best Supporting Actor for her role in Neil Simon’s “Plaza Suite.” She skied the Rockies and the Austrian, Swiss and French Alps, water skied until she was eighty, played golf and delighted in lazy days swimming with family and friends off her pontoon. An avid Bridge player, she played with the same three women every Wednesday for 50 years. She was a novel chef and loved a Weiner roast on her beach with S’mores. She taught herself to play piano, and loved to sing, which brought her and others much happiness. Her laugh was infectious, her smile wide and her sense of humor large. Addie brought light, laughter, and love into any room she entered. She poured herself into all she engaged in, giving one hundred and ten percent of herself. Her zest for living and belief in the possibility of anything and everything, is a legacy that will live on in those who embraced her and her love of life.
A Celebration of Life is being held at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi MN 55115, on June 1, 2023, at 11 a.m. Visitation one hour prior with lunch following at the church. Memorials preferred to the Addie Williams
Scholarship Fund at Century College, Mahtomedi Education Foundation, or Donor’s choice. Arrangements MuellerMemorial.com ~ 651-429-4944
Age 101, of White Bear Lake and North Oaks, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2023.
Chuck was born on May 13, 1921, to Croatian immigrants Mike and Goldie Shubat in Hibbing, Minnesota. After high school, he studied industrial arts education at the University of MInnesota, graduating just as the US entered WWII, and promptly joining the US Air Force. Chuck served in the Pacific theater as a weather forecaster. Upon returning home, he earned a Master’s Degree in welding from the University of Minnesota, where he met and married Ethel Seed, his wife of 67 years.
Chuck had a long career with the Minnesota Department of Education as a specialist in monitoring industrial arts vocational schools. He was also a lifelong entrepreneur, helping to start an industrial arts supply company, running many Christmas tree farms, and renovating properties.
Chuck’s enduring passion was flying planes. He was a flight instructor at Benson Airport in White Bear Lake and flew all over the country in small planes for both his work and pleasure. His other passion was work - building and fixing things. He was very generous with his time and positive outlook. Chuck was quick to jump in and help friends, family, and charitable organizations with their projects. Many first met Chuck working with him to build fiberglass canoes, trim Christmas trees or saw blocks for pinewood derby cars. And others knew him as a fix-it man to snowbirds in Florida and friends in White Bear Lake, his church, and his senior housing community. He was not just building things - he helped build community.
He especially loved working alongside family and those whom he considered family - whether on the farm in Duluth or homes in California and the White Bear area.
During his elderly years, Chuck lived at Waverly Gardens in North Oaks, moving there in 2016 with Ethel. His favorite daily activities included reading the paper in the library, going to breakfast and socializing with others there, using the exercise room to pedal on the bikes, and singing with the woodshop “Sawdusters”. Chuck liked helping with repairs and other projects in the Waverly woodshop and socializing with the workshop members. He kept up with current events and liked to discuss the headline news with family.
Chuck is survived by his children Deb Shubat, Pam Shubat (Gerry Baldridge), and Mike Shubat (Susan Olig); his grandchildren Abigail Baldridge (Ben Blott), Rebecca Baldridge, Daniel Shubat, and Kathryn Shubat; and great-grandchild, Delilah Blott. He was predeceased by his wife Ethel in 2017.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Waverly Gardens on May 10, 2023, at 10 a.m.
Ross Wayne Carter (60) passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2023. The youngest of four children, Ross was born July 24, 1962 to Charles and Karen (Erickson) Carter. Ross was preceded in death by his father, who passed in September 2022 – just two weeks b efore Ross was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.
Ross graduated from Mariner High School, attended college, and at age 19, moved to California to pursue an acting career. Ross was passionate about the arts and was cast in numerous plays and independent films. Ross’s family will always remember him for his performance on General Hospital.
While Ross pursued his passion for acting in his early years, he eventually found his calling in hospitality management, where he became a successful and respected professional in some of Los Angeles’ most renowned restaurants.
But Ross was most suited to being a dad. He married Dawn in 1991 and ten years later, they had two children – Harrison and Lauren. Ross loved them more than life itself, which is saying a lot because Ross loved life.
In 2017, after 35 years in southern California, Ross
and his family returned to Minnesota to be closer to family. They settled in Mahtomedi, where Ross became the general manager at Manitou Grill in White Bear Lake.
Ross is survived by his mother, Karen, his wife, Dawn, and his children, Harrison and Lauren. He is also survived by his siblings: Cheryl (Greg), Greg (Julie), and Susan, alongside ten nieces and nephews. When he was diagnosed, the doctors said he would only have two months to live. He stayed with us for seven. Ross will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His kindness, humor, and unwavering positivity touched the lives of many.
The Memorial service will be held May 15 at 11 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3770 Bellaire Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, Luncheon to follow, Private burial.
Memorials suggested to the local chapter of Camp Kesem, where their goal is to ensure that every child affected by a parent’s cancer is not alone. Donations can be made by navigating to this website: https://donate.kesem.org/RossCarter
Age 91, Of White Bear Lake, passed away on April 24. Preceded in death of by husband Roy Krahn, brothers Richard, and Ronald. Survived by her brother Timothy (Dale); children, Richard (Eleanor), Steven (Sally), Gretchen and Rebecca; grandchildren Daniel (Kristin), Elizabeth (Brian), Merrett and Timothy (Rina); and greatgrandchildren Shane and Isla. Karen was born and raised in Wausau WI and married Roy, also of Wausau, in 1951. In 1966, the family settled down in White Bear Lake. Karen was active in Girl Scouts, local politics, altar guild, Bible studies, and quilting. At age 55, Karen earned Golden Key National and Phi Beta Kappa honors from the University of Minnesota in Senior Studies. She worked at centers in Roseville and White Bear Lake. Karen retired with Roy and enjoyed their cottage, Elder Hostels, bridge, and travel. Memorial Service at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 15, 2023 at SOUTH SHORE TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2480 South Shore Blvd, White Bear Lake, MN with family receiving friends from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Memorials preferred to White Bear Lake Senior Center, South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church, and The American Macular Degeneration Foundation. Arrangements with Honsa Family Funeral Home, 651-429-6172.
Age 88, A funeral was be held on May 10, at HONSA FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2460 East County Rd E, White Bear Lake; at 11 a.m. Visitation one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.
Of Mahtomedi, MN
Survived by his wife, Beth; children, Jeff, and Aimee; and other relatives. Visitation 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Honsa Funeral Home, 2460 East County Road E, WBL. Memorials preferred to Second Harvest Heartland or Michigan State University. Arrangements, Honsa Family Funeral Home, 651-429-6172
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Three White Bear Lake Area High School students competed in the MSHSL AA Speech Tournament. (From left to right: Jinet Demanou competed in Poetry, Mariam Elias-Danjuma was the State Champion in Serious Prose, and Sanyu Mwassa finished second in Serious Drama. It is the first time in WBLAHS history a student has been a state speech champion.
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Neighbor Terry has his vegetable garden planted. He noted that we're past the average date of the last frost and his plants were getting too big to stay indoors. I warned him that this is Minnesota and you just never know. All he wanted was some rain and we did have a gentle thunder shower on Saturday that produced about 1/3 inch. Sunday, the sun broke out and this may be the beginning of at least warmer temperatures. White Bear Lake levels past four years on this date: 922.9' (2023), 233.9' (2022), 924.5' (2021), 924.9' (2020).
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Vadnais Heights Planning Commission will meet and conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 800 East County Road E, to consider an application submitted by Tim Cheesebrow for a conditional use permit to construct a proposed accessory building at 3871 Stockdale Drive.
Anyone wishing to be heard in regard to this matter will be given an opportunity at this time. The application is available for public review at City Hall during normal business hours and is made available on the City’s webpage at least five days prior to the public hearing. Questions or comments should be directed to Nolan Wall, Planning and Community Development Director, at (651) 204-6027 or nolan.wall@cityvadnaisheights.com.
FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS
Kevin P. Watson, City Administrator
Dated: May 10, 2023
Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 10, 2023.
CERTIFICATE OF AMENDED ASSUMED NAME
Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes, the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting 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: Pryor Lake
2. The address of the principal place of business is or will be: 23 Belvidere St W, Saint Paul, MN 55107
3. The name and address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name. (Only one signature is required by law.)
Note: if the business owner is a corporation, you must list the legal corporate name and the legal Registered Office of the corporation. Pryor Lake LLC 23 Belvidere St W, Saint Paul, MN 55107
4. This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name number 1137741400020 filed with the Secretary of State on 1/27/2020.
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: May 4, 2023
Signed: Karis Montanez, founder and owner of Pryor Lake LLC
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 10 and 17, 2023.
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: RS
2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 6120 Earle Brown Drive, Suite 400, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
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.
RS Americas, Inc.
7151 Jack Newell Blvd. S, Fort Worth, TX 76118
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: March 24, 2023
Signed: /Manisha Kadoche/
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 3 and 10, 2023.
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: Allied Electronics & Automation
2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 6120 Earle Brown Drive, Suite 400, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
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. RS Americas, Inc. 7151 Jack Newell Blvd. S, Fort Worth, TX 76118
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: March 24, 2023
Signed: /Manisha Kadoche/
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 3 and 10, 2023.
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: Instant Home Sale Solutions
2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1844 County Highway 10 NE, Spring Lake Park MN 55432
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. Maximum Vibrations, LLC 1844 County Highway 10 NE, Spring Lake Park MN 55432
I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.
Dated: April 26, 2023
Signed: Peter Collins
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 3 and 10, 2023.
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: Beanstalk Family Child Care
2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be:
1870 Saint Clair Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55105
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.
Jeanmarie C Hentges
1870 Saint Clair Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
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: March 20, 2023
Signed: Jeanmarie Hentges
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 3 and 10, 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:
Fixie Home Improvement
2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be:
720 Prior Avenue N, 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. College Muscle Movers, LLC
720 Prior Avenue N, St. Paul, MN 55104
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: May 4, 2023
Signed: Cameron Carson, CEO/Majority Owner
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 10 and 17, 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: Dwell Home Services
2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be:
720 Prior Avenue N, 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. Mellowlark Labs, LLC
720 Prior Avenue N, St. Paul, MN 55104
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: May 2, 2023
Signed: Cameron Carson, Majority Owner
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 10 and 17, 2023.
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE AND ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION FOR A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
I, Steve Simon, Secretary of State of Minnesota, do certify that: The following business entitly has duly complied with the relevant provisions of Minnesota Statutes listed below, and is formed or authorized to do business in Minnesota on and after this date with all the powers, rights and privileges, and subject to the limitations, duties and restrictions set forth in that chapter. The business entity is now legally registered under the laws of Minnesota.
File Number: 1390432300025
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter: 322C
ARTICLE 1. NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: Fuller Expression Academy LLC
ARTICLE 2. REGISTERED OFFICE AND AGENT AT THAT ADDRESS: John H Fuller 304 Oakwood Drive, Shoreview MN 55126
ARTICLE 3. DURATION: Perpetual
ARTICLE 4. ORGANIZERS: John H Fuller 304 Oakwood Drive, Shoreview MN 55126
Dated: May 8, 2023
Signed: John H Fuller
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 10 and 17, 2023.
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: Salon Isla
2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 2966 White Bear Ave Maplewood MN 55109
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. Teresa D Gallagher 347 Grand Ave W, South St Paul MN 55075
I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.
Dated: April 6, 2023
Signed: Teresa Gallagher
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 10 and 17, 2023.
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: Smart Office Systems
2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 3960 Woodridge Cir, Vadnais Hights MN 55127
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.
Clear Stream LLC 3960 Woodridge Cir, Vadnais Hights MN 55127
I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.
Dated: April 8, 2023
Signed: Scott A Reedstrom
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 3 and 10, 2023.
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: Michele & Muse
2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 2211 Ariel St N, St. Paul, MN 55109
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. Michele1Elle Designs, LLC 2211 Ariel St N, St. Paul, MN 55109
I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.
Dated: April 24, 2023
Signed: Michele Tibodeau, Owner
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on May 3 and 10, 2023.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, RAMSEY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FILE NUMBER: 62-CV-23-2456
CIVIL SUMMONS
National Continental Insurance Company, Plaintiff vs Trai Mincy and Michaela McKee,
Defendant
This Summons is directed to Trai Mincy and Michaela McKee.
1. You are being sued. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Complaint is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that start a lawsuit and affect your legal rights, even if nothing has been filed with the court and even if there is no court file number on this Summons
2. You must BOTH reply, in writing, AND get a copy of your reply to the person/business who is suing you within 21 days to protect your rights. Your reply is called an Answer. Getting your reply to the Plaintiff is called service.You must serve a copy of your Answer or Answer and Counterclaim (Answer) within 21 days from the date you received the Summons and Complaint
3. You must respond to each claim. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you think the Plaintiff should not be given everything they asked for in the Complaint, you must say that in your Answer
4. SERVICE: You may lose your case if you do not send a written response to the Plaintiff. If you do not serve a written Answer within 21 days, you may lose this case by default. You will not get to tell your side of the story. If you choose not to respond, the Plaintiff may be awarded everything they asked for in their Complaint. If you agree with the claims stated in the Complaint, you don’t need to respond. A default judgment can than be entered against you for what the Plaintiff asked for in the Complaint
To protect your rights, you must serve a copy of your Answer on the person who signed this Summons in person or by mail at this address:
VanDerHeyden Law Office, P.A. 302 Elton Hills Drive NW, Suite 300 PO Box 6535 Rochester, MN 55903-6535
5. Carefully read the Instructions (CIV301) for the Answer for your next steps.
6. Legal Assistance. You may wish to get legal help from an attorney. If you do not have an attorney and would like legal help:
• Visit www.mncourts.gov/selfhelp and click on the “Legal Advice Clinics” tab to get more information about legal clinics in each Minnesota county.
• Court Administration may have information about places where you can get legal assistance.
NOTE: Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still serve a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.
7. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an ADR process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota Rules of Practice. You must still serve your written Answer, even if you expect to use ADR. Dated: March 13, 2023 VANDERHEYDEN LAW OFFICE, P.A.
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Mahtomedi nipped Simley 8-7 for their second win of the season. Abby Wright pitched the distance. Greta Seiss was 3-for-3 plus a walk. Audrey Redin scored the winning run on a grounder by Malia Erickson. The Zephyrs (2-10) then lost to North 16-4 and 5-11 and to Two Harbors 14-4.
GIRLS GOLF
The Zephyrs placed third of seven teams in the Metro East mid-season
meet at Oak Marsh. Two Rivers shot 343, Simley 350 and Mahtomedi 357 for the top three spots. Zephyr freshman Lexie McGrane was second with a seven-over par 77, eighth-grader Reagan Juhl was seventh with 88 and sophomore Molly Moffitt and freshman Lily Carlson tied for 12th with 96’s.
BOYS GOLF
Mahtomedi leads the Metro East by one point over Hastings after three nine-hole conference meets and one 18-
hole meet. Thomas Meader medaled in the 18-hole meet with 67 at Oak Glen and in one nine-hole meet. Jacob Wilson was the low shooter in the other two ninehole meets. Riley McGrane was second at Oak Glen with 68. The Zephyrs won the Hastings Invitational with Wilson the medalist, shooting 74. In the Border Battle, day one, the Zephyrs placed ninth of 20 teams, led by Wilson with 74, at The Royal in Lake Elmo.
Another reason to look forward to Wednesdays!
BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
White Bear Lake boys golf had a stellar week, placing second in a conference meet and third in a large invitational.
In the Border Battle, featuring several leading teams from Minnesota and Wisconsin, the Bears shot 607, trailing only Maple Grove (579) and Alexandria (597), among 22 squads, in
action at The Royal in Lake Elmo and Troy Burne in Hudson.
“Third place is a great indicator of the direction the Bears are heading as we navigate May leading up to sections,” coach Craig Nasvik said.
Isaiah Berry shot 150, with a 75 at both venues.
Cam O’Malley shot 79 (Royal) and 73 (Troy Burne). Jack Stanius shot 75 (Royal) and 79 (Troy
White Bear Lake (7-4) was stymied by two strong conference rivals, then got their bats going, including two grand slams, to pick up two wins. Against Forest Lake, Chloe Barber threw a one-hitter with14 strikeouts but the Bears lost 5-2. The ace hurler had a rare control lapse, walking nine batters (two with bases loaded) and hitting two. The Bears also suffered a two-run, two-out error. Barber hit a solo homer but Ranger hurler Hannah Tong ruled otherwise with a threehitter and 12 strikeouts. Barber shut out Park for seven innings and fanned 15, but lost 2-0 on Bryleigh Dana’s tworun homer in the eighth. Park’s Stella Fritsch spun a two-hitter and 12 K’s. The Bears beat East Ridge 9-2. Chloe Barber belted a base-loaded homer and Autumn Lund added a two-run homer. They downed Roseville Area 10-0 with Heidi Barber blasting a bases-loaded homer, going 3-for-3 with five RBIs. Olson was 2-for-2 (three RBI’s), and Lily Glendenning 2-for-2 (double, three runs, RBI). In the two wins, Barber pitched eight innings and Emma Larson four.
White Bear Lake started last week with an 11-1 loss to Mounds View and finished with a 15-11 loss to Park, but in between defeated North St. Paul 18-0 and Irondale 7-4. The Bears are 7-5. Mounds View peppered Connor Stanley and Aiden Welch for 16 hits. Against North, the Bears got five RBI’s each from Kaden Johnson (three-run homer and single) and Blake Eckerle (triple and single). Kyle Gibson had three hits and two runs, and Owen Farrington a double,
Burne), Ryan Jamieson shot 78 at Royal. Nick Schroeder sparkled with a 73 at Troy Burne.
The Bears hosted the Suburban East meet at White Bear Yacht Club and shot 311, two strokes behind Cretin-Derham Hall. Stanius shot 75, Jamieson 77, Berry 79 and Cal Healy 80 for the Bears. They are currently third in the SEC behind CDH and East Ridge.
single and three RBI’s. Roman Lachenmeyer threw four innings with five strikeouts for the win. Against Irondale, Owen Farrington singled home the game-winner in the last of the seventh. Johnson hit a two-run homer. Going 2-for-3 were Johnson (three RBI’s), Jack Setterlund and Kevin Zollinger. Noah Jacka pitched six innings (one run, five hits, 10 strikeouts). Irondale (1-9) got three runs (unearned) off Setterlund in the seventh.
GIRLS GOLF
White Bear Lake placed third of nine teams in a conference meet and third of 12 teams an invitational last week. In the Suburban East event at Oneka Ridge, the Bears scored 363 including Kristina Pratt with 87, Maddy Vang 89, Lainey Eddicus 91 and Sydney Pfeil 96. The Bears shot a season-low 329 at the Rosemount Irish Invitational at Emerald Greens. Pratt placed third with 77, Ivory Drusch seventh with 79 and Pfeil 10th with 82. Bailey Eddicus’s 91 was the fourth score.
White Bear Lake placed seventh of nine teams in the Wayzata Invitational. Katelyn Porter ran third in the 800 (2:15.61), Lys-aurele D’almeida fourth in 100 dash (12.58), and Alyssa Hamlin sixth in the 200 (26.93). The Bears were third in the 4x100 relay (50.39) with Elaina Hosfeld, Hamlin, Kamaria Newton and D’almeida. The Bears took fourth in two other relays.
BOYS LACROSSE
White Bear Lake entered last week with a 4-0 record but got
White Bear Lake Track
Bennett Gilson’s springy legs and his finely-honed techniques in all the jumps make him the leading scorer for the White Bear Lake track team. The 6-foot-2, 185-pound senior is currently tied for the state lead in the triple jump with 45-5 3/4 in a home meet this year. His best long jump this year is 21-7, and best high jump is 6-2 from last year. Coach Tom Paulson cites Gilson as a “very motivated” and coachable athlete who is a keen student of the fundamentals. His personal bests after his junior year were 43-6 1/2 and 20-10. One highlight last year was winning the long and triple jumps and placing second in the high jump at the true-team section. Gilson will continue his track career at University of Sioux Falls.
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nipped by Woodbury 7-6 in overtime and by Stillwater 10-9. Against Woodbury, Devin Mueller netted three goals and Mario Bailey had two goals and five ground balls. Harrison Adams, goalie, stopped seven of 14 shots. Woodbury rallied from a 6-2 deficit. Against Stillwater, Bailey had three goals and two assists, Mueller two goals, and Bryce Johnson, Preston West, Evan Vickstrom and Ben Lockwood one each. Adams stopped 10 of 20 shots. Brock Lynksey powered the Ponies with six goals. In the SEC, Stilllwater is 6-0, Woodbury 5-0, the Bears 4-2 and East Ridge 4-2.
GIRLS LACROSSE
White Bear Lake, one of five teams in a close Suburban Conference race, defeated Woodbury 13-10 and lost to Stillwater 12-4. Stillwater, East Ridge and Park are all 5-1, and the Bears and Cretin-Derham Hall each 4-2. Against Woodbury, Jaeda Jensen notched four goals; Georgia Kodytek, Beverly Peterson and Olivia Simpkins two each; and Grace Castro, Zoe Timmons and Julia Hendrickson one each. Bear goalie Mesa McElmury saved six of 16 shots. Stillwater outshot the Bears 23-7 and was led by Ellie Fischer and Mady Richert with three goals each.
Mahtomedi lost to top-ranked, unbeaten Edina 6-1 on the Hornets’ courts, while defeating Hill-Murray 5-2 and St. Paul Harding 4-3. The No. 10 ranked Zephyrs are 10-4 with all losses to highly-ranked teams, and 5-0 in the Metro East. Jack Allaben won against Edina, 7-5, 6-4 at 3-singles and holds a 15-0 record at 2-3 singles and 1-doubles. Edina’s topranked Matthew Fullerton beat Sam Rathmanner 6-2, 6-4 at 1-singles. The Hornets also beat Brandon Pham and Dylan Pham in singles, and swept the doubles, each 6-0, 6-0. Against HillMurray, the Zephyrs swept singles with Rathmanner, Allaben, Dylan Pham and Aidan Wald, while Brandon Pham/Zach Burge won 1-doubles. H-M won close matches at 2 and 3 doubles. Against Harding, Brandon Pham lost to Ashton Adsorb 6-3, 6-3 at No. 1 while Allaben, Dylan Pham, and Wald cruised at 2-3-4, winning 36 of 37 games. Rathmanner teamed with Luke Roettger to win 1-doubles.
Mahtomedi cruised to Metro East wins over St. Paul/Two Rivers 19-5 and Hastings 16-3. In the two games, McKenna Cunnington tallied nine goals, Evi Cegielski eight, Reese Saenger four, Rachel Fussy three,
White Bear Lake (4-5) lost to perennial conference champion Mounds View 7-0 then tripped Woodbury 6-1. Will Fleming outlasted Eli Faulkner 6-4, 6-7, 6-3 at 1-singles. Also winning were Derrick Thomas 6-0, 6-2; Colton Knutson 5-7, 6-0, 6-2; Brock Moor/Travis Domschot 6-3, 6-2; Grady Gallatin/Mason Voeller 5-7, 6-2, 6-1; and Everett Moravec/Will Distad 7-6, 6-1. Andrew Kolenich at 2-singles lost 6-3, 6-2.
Julia Fussy three, Brooklyn Kragness two, Annie Tanner two, and Mary McCormick, Aspen Tilges, and Maggie Duea one each. The Zephyrs are 6-2 overall and 2-0 in conference.
Mahtomedi lost a pair of Metro East games while also winning three games. Tommy Muetzel threw a fiveinning shutout with five strikeouts in a 12-0 win over Tartan. Seth Nelson hit a two-run homer and was 2-for-3 with three RBI’s. Ethan Felling was 3-for-3 with a solo homer, double and three RBI’s. Jack Erickson was 2-for-3 (three RBI’s) and Sam Garry 3-for-4. The Zephyrs beat Simley 14-6, then lost to Two Rivers 5-2 and St. Thomas Academy 4-1. The Zephyrs beat Rocori (6-3) at home 7-1, with Muetzel picking up another win, going 6 2/3 innings, striking out four. Jacob Johnson and Nelson knocked in two runs each. Mahtomedi is 6-3 in conference and 8-3 overall.
BOYS LACROSSE
Mahtomedi has a 3-2 record after two lopsided wins in conference play last week. The Zephyrs won 12-1 over St. Paul/Two Rivers (4-4) on Tuesday at home and 12-2 over Hastings (3-4) there Friday evening.