Living with a genetic disease that robs young boys of muscle function has not stopped 9-yearold Brecken Kinney.
Diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) just shy of his third birthday, Brecken could be one of the lucky boys afflicted with the neurological disorder.
The T-6 Thunder flight team will be busy this Fourth of July.
“The Fourth of July is crazy,” said Chuck Datko, pilot and founder of T-6 Thunder. “We'll be in Forest Lake, Rice Lake, Wisconsin, Chetek, Wisconsin, flying over Stillwater, and at the parades in Apple Valley and Chanhassen. Then we polish it off at night in White Bear Lake.”
According to Datko, the T-6 aircraft was first introduced in 1940 and built by North American Aviation. There were 22,000 of them built between 1940 and 1945. They were also licensed to be built in Canada.
The T-6 Thunder began in 1995 when Datko and another pilot were asked to do a fly-over in a parade
“We did that, and it was a hit,” Datko said. “Then somebody talked to somebody else and the next thing you know, we had two and then three of them.”
Datko organized a group of other T-6 and SNJ (Navy version of the T-6) pilots in the area to fly in formation at airshows and other aviation events in 1996.
“Back then there were 14 aircraft and 16 pilots in what I would call the extended area from Fargo, North Dakota, to Mason City, Iowa, to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to Aberdeen, South Dakota,” Datko said. “These are all privately owned aircraft, and these guys were all scattered around.”
The wife of one of the pilots suggested the name “T-6 Thunder” and it took off from there. By the year 2000, the
flight team was doing 20 or 30 events a year.
“We do funerals with missing man formation at Fort Snelling,” Datko said. “We started doing professional sporting events, the Vikings, Twins, University of Minnesota, University of Wisconsin, University of South Dakota and the Green Bay Packers.”
Datko, of Coon Rapids, is a retired business owner. He has owned a variety of airplanes over the years. His hangar at Anoka County Airport in Blaine has housed a Piper Cub, Piper Apache, Boeing Model 75 “Stearmen,” Piper Cherokee and an L-29 Delfin Jet Trainer, just to name a few. But the aircraft that was most closely
“Call it intuition, but something didn’t seem right,” recalled Brecken’s mom, Marit Sivertson. “Brecken was delayed with crawling and walking and frequently tripped, which are all symptoms of DMD. He wasn’t able to move the same way as other kids at the playground.”
About one in 3,300 male children are born worldwide with the rare and fatal disease, which is extremely rare in girls. They lack sufficient dystrophin, a protein that helps keep the body’s muscle cells intact. Without it, muscles progressively weaken to the point those with the deadly disease are bound to a wheelchair, usually by age 12. Heart function and breathing are also affected.
Life expectancy is mid-to-late 20s. There is no cure.
But there is hope.
After Brecken’s parents received his diagnosis, the Mahtomedi couple began a diligent search for treatment and care. What they found was an experimental gene therapy offered at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
It was 2019, Brecken was 5. He was one of 40 boys in the world accepted into a groundbreaking clinical trial that may have saved his life.
“What is so incredible about this therapy is Brecken looks and acts like a normal kid. While his peers with DMD at this age are beginning to lose the ability to walk, he plays soccer, swims and dives and is walking up stairs (difficulty climbing stairs is another sign),” Sivertson said. “His peers are declining but because Brecken was blessed with this opportunity to be invited in this gene therapy trial, he is thriving.”
Sivertson, a health law attorney, and her husband, James Kinney, a software engineer,
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The Birchwood Band will make an appearance again at this year’s annual Fourth of July parade in Birchwood. Band members are looking for additional performers to join in the event. Anyone who plays a wind or percussion instrument is invited to participate. The only requirements are that instruments are in good working order and participants attend one rehearsal at 9 a.m. July 4, just prior to the start of the parade. The meeting point for the rehearsal is Birchwood Avenue near East County Line Road. The music will be the same as in past years. Those who haven’t played with the band and would like the music in advance should contact Michael Lein at michael.lien09@gmail.com.
Fillory Design Company has opened a showroom and retail store in downtown White Bear Lake. The company creates custom wood furniture, countertops, charcuterie boards, and other items from wood sourced in Minnesota.
Formerly located in Minneapolis, Fillory coowners Todd Kendall and Erik Renstrom were searching for a new space when the retail location at 2193 4th Street in White Bear Lake became available. Kendall, a White Bear Lake High School Class of 1990 alum, remembered the space as the
The annual Birchwood parade begins at 9:30 a.m. See details in this week’s What’s Happening section.
WBCA receives another Big Read grant for 2023-24
For the second year in a row, the National Endowment for the Arts has selected White Bear Center for the Arts to be a part of its nationwide Big Read program. As one of 62 organizations nationwide selected to receive a 2023-2024 NEA Big Read grant, WBCA will work with partner organizations in fall 2023 to bring communitybuilding, creative programming surrounding the book “Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude,” by Ross Gay.
former Parenteau’s clothing store. During the buildout of the showroom, Kendall removed 7 layers of flooring to reveal the original hardwood floors, which he sanded over 6 weeks, much of it by hand.
Fillory Design Company offers a collaborative customer experience where the customer is involved in the design process from start to finish. The customer shares their vision with a designer and can pick their material from an array of 500 different slabs.
“If you can dream it, I can make it,” says Kendall, also the company’s creative director.
The lumber used comes from their sister company, Tree Daddy, owned by Renstrom, a Shoreview resident. Tree Daddy partners with local tree services to source logs that would otherwise be discarded.
For more information about Fillory Design Company, contact fillorydesigncompany@gmail.
“Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude” is a collection of 24 poems that focuses on gratitude through the rhythms and abundance of the natural world.
This year’s Big Read White Bear Lake will explore questions about gratitude through classes, exhibits and community events. Partnering organizations include local libraries, the Mahtomedi Garden Club, the American Society of Botanical Artists and local artist Marlena Myles.
Free copies of “Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude” will be available at all in-person Big Read events and activities. Wildwood Library will include the book in its “Instant Book Club Kit” program, which includes 10 copies of the book, discussion questions, an author biography and a list of related titles. Readers can also purchase copies from Lake Country Booksellers at a 10% discount.
com or call 763-218-1136.
As Minnesotans gear up to celebrate the Fourth of July next week, the Animal Humane Society (AHS) reminds pet owners that many pets experience noise aversion or noise phobias, which can be triggered by fireworks and firecrackers.
Now’s the time to start preparing your pet for celebrations. Here’s what pet owners can do to keep their pets safe:
• Play recordings of firework sounds starting a few weeks before the Fourth of July. Start
quietly and gradually turn up the volume while engaging your pet with treats and toys. This helps build a positive association with the sound.
• Don’t take your pet to fireworks displays, leave them in your car, or leave them outside unattended, even if fenced in. More pets go missing on the Fourth of July than any other day of the year. If your pet does go missing, visit the AHS website (www. animalhumanesociety.org/ resource/lost-and-found-pet-
resources) for tips on finding your lost pet.
• C reate an indoor safe haven for your pet. Set up an interior room with bedding, treats and toys. Shut the curtains, leave the lights on and play white noise or music.
• M ake sure your pet is wearing a collar and ID tags with your phone number and address. If your pet is microchipped, make sure your information is up to date. Follow these tips to make sure you and your pet have a fun and stress-free summer.
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The Gathering group respite program is held Thursdays from 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM at St. John in the Wilderness Church in White Bear Lake. The Gathering provides brain-stimulating activities for adults living with memory loss and four hours of respite for their family caregiver. To learn more or to be placed on our interest list, contact us at (651) 632-5320 or caregiving@lyngblomsten.org.
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TUESDAYS: Cribbage 1-3:00 PM
WEDNESDAYS: Bridge, 1-4:00 PM
THURSDAYS: 500 Cards, 12:30-3 PM
FRIDAYS: Games, 12:30-3 PM; Bridge, 1-4 PM; Book Club, 2nd Friday, 10-11:30 AM
Mahtomedi Evening Star Quilters - FREE
Sew Day: Tuesday, July 18, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Meeting: Tuesday, July 25; 5:30-8:30 PM
Bingo: FREE! July 31, 1:30-3:00 PM. Please bring items to donate to the prize table!
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Everything You Want to Know About Medicare - $10 Monday, July 10, 6:30-8:00 PM
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Weather Talk with Dr. Mark Seeley: Signals of Climate Change in Minnesota - $15
Tuesday. July 11, 6:30-7:30 PM
Dog Obedience Level 1 (dogs 6 months and older) - $100
Tuesdays, July 11-Aug. 1, 5:00-6:00 PM.
Dog Training: Leash Work & Recalls - $100
Tuesdays, July 11-Aug. 1, 6:05-7:05 PM.
Concert in the Park! Wendy’s Wiggle, Jiggle & Jam - FREE
Wednesday, July 12, 6:00- 7:00 PM Wedgewood Park
Easy Partner Dancing - $60/person
Wednesdays, July 12-Aug. 2. 7:00-8:30 PM.
Day Trip: Afton House Lunch & Tour - $60
Thursday, July 13. Bus leaves Mahtomedi District Center at 10:15
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History: Wild About Harry, Life of President Truman - $18
Monday, July 17, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
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The Minnesota legislature, with the DFL in control, introduced many new proposals in this legislative session and the results will impact almost everyone. Some of it has been pent up progressive ideas from the DFL party, and they did their best to get them through. Those that did not get passed will undoubtedly be on the agenda for next year’s session. All of this will have an impact for many years down the road.
Some of the key bills passed by the DFL were codification of abortion rights, 100% clean energy by 2040, restoration of felon rights and driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants. Those were passed early in the 2023 session.
A historic 17.5 billion budget surplus gave the public reason to believe there would be no tax increases. Not so. Tax increases were authorized as certain local sales taxes like the transportation bill which included a metro sales tax increase, a new retail delivery fee, and a gas tax tied to inflation indexes. There was also an additional metro-wide sales tax increase in the housing bill.
Some of the other priorities of the DFL party that got through was the new child’s tax credit, paid family and medical leave and long-term transportation funding.
The 2.6 billion capital investment package providing 300 million in nursing home funding will be helpful to rural Minnesota.
Recreational cannabis legislation got a lot of attention. Now Minnesota is the 23rd state to legalize cannabis. Some positive bills passing include the red flag laws and private gun sale background checks, free school lunches and a transgender refuge law. The free school lunches can be helpful to many families, but there can be food waste. The cost may be offset by eliminating the administration of free and reduced lunch programs. I learned some students have fast food chicken sandwiches delivered to them at school because they don’t like the school lunch menu. I remember in elementary school having a great deal of macaroni and cheese, which I set aside in my adult life due to the frequency of it in school.
There were a lot of other bills passed that included a retail delivery fee and elimination of non-compete agreements.
When it comes to public notice as a newspaper, we have a keen interest. There are some new requirements for mandatory public meeting notices so that the public may be informed. This is so important when trying to maintain transparency in government.
The new employment laws for paid family and medical leave and earned sick and saved time, which will be implemented next year, is going to have quite an effect on small businesses regarding how they will cover the cost and how they will fill positions, especially now when there is limited availability of employees. It is important that individual businesses and corporations learn about all these new regulations. They will undoubtedly be campaigning and lobbying in advance of next year’s legislative session.
We elect these people to office to represent us, and if we don’t like what they do, we can always change it. Not everything they did needs to be discarded, but perhaps modified. A lot of times these things get passed so quickly, not everyone realizes the impact.
Sometimes I think government makes life more complicated.
Some of the material in my column this week was taken from the Minnesota Newspaper Association lobbying firm of Cook, Strong, and Sellwood.
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segments still lack a definite plan: 1) a 0.8 mile stretch along State Highway 96 on the north side of the lake and 2) a 1.5-mile segment along State Highway 244 through Dellwood. These final trail segments are the most complex and demanding of any around the lake. What makes them so difficult is that each highway corridor has unique right-of-way, road alignment and speed considerations that are best resolved in parallel with the fitting of a trail.
Mike Brooks
For the past six years, the Lake Links Association—a nonprofit organization composed of residents of Birchwood Village, Dellwood, Mahtomedi, White Bear Lake and White Bear Township— has motivated the region to complete the vision of a safe walking and biking route around White Bear Lake. While the Association worked with legislators to secure $9.84 million in state funding, it has simultaneously advocated for collaboration across local, county and state government to complete the regionally significant mobility project.
If you’ve been out and about enjoying summertime fun in the area, you’ve likely been on completed segments of the trail in White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi and Birchwood. When the 1.5- mile-long South Shore Boulevard stretch opens in early July, 76 percent of the trail around White Bear Lake will be in place! We are so close.
To complete a safe route around the lake two final
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The Lake Links Association has been encouraging stakeholders on both projects to put their heads together and figure out how get the job done. Things took a step in the right direction June 12 when Washington County hosted a meeting with 26 representatives from Ramsey County, Washington County, MnDOT, Dellwood, White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, Mahtomedi and the Lake Links Association to discuss obstacles and opportunities.
The two-hour meeting allowed participants to get in the same room and share their thoughts on how to proceed. A primary takeaway from the meeting is that MnDOT, Ramsey County and Washington County have deeper skill-sets, experience and staffs than our local governments to resolve the
interrelated issues impeding implementation. While no implementation decisions were made, all units of government agreed the region cannot the waste the opportunity and generous state funding. Everyone in attendance left the meeting agreeing to continue talking to realize the longenvisioned safe route around the lake.
Lake Links would like to thank Washington County for hosting this initial roundtable, as well as all who attended and expressed their commitment to safety and implementing these final two segments of the Lake Links Trail. Special recognition is also due to State Rep. Patti Anderson of Dellwood who engaged other local legislators and together successfully obtained additional funding and time to complete the Highway 244 and Highway 96 segments. It is the collective persistence and commitment being demonstrated that will bring us to the day we can celebrate safe nonmotorized travel in and through all of our lakeside communities.
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Mike Brooks, Chair, Lake Links Association
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The recent articles about the Grasshoppers teen band brought back memories. In late 1967, I was a U.S. Marine in Vietnam and I supported the ROK Marines. My brother Tim mailed me one 45 rpm record, as mentioned in the articles. With nothing to play it on, I approached the Korean radio station nearby and they played both sides on the air. All I could understand from their intro was “American rock and roll.”
Fast forward — I’ve been preparing taxes for AARP TaxAide Services since I retired from 3M. One of my senior taxpayers had an address near Tom Acheson’s house. I asked about that, and one thing led to another — she said, “I remember that band rehearsing in Acheson’s garage and that hearse parked in front of their house.”
It’s truly a small world, and I have great memories from the ’60s and battle of the bands in the Armory.
Dave Black HugoI’d like to respond to two recent letters to the editor regarding opinions that both our current president and vice president are unfit to serve. I have yet to see any fact-based evidence that President Biden has “serious cognitive issues.” Biden is daily garnering endorsements from major organizations for his re-election bid and is making no move to swap out his VP. Yes, he’s old. But the volume of work he does daily makes a much younger me tired.
Regarding VP Harris: Being vice president is a bit like being the mother of the groom. The expectation is that they will smile and support the president in all things. The weightiest expectations are breaking Senate ties, attending state funerals on behalf of the nation, and sitting quietly behind the president during the State of the Union address—with a smile pasted on their face, no matter how windy the speech. I challenge anyone to recall—without the aid of Google—extraordinary feats accomplished by a VP in recent history. But what a VP can do is wield a lot of soft power and say things that the president cannot. That she is “ill-equipped” to handle the office of president ignores the reality of her educational background: she served as the Attorney General of California and was a competent U.S. senator. Her politics may not be your cup of tea, but she’s clearly capable of performing in high office.
The current administration has passed, through bipartisan efforts, considerable and significant legislation. The American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, the CHIPS & Science Act and progress in lowering health care and drug costs, will all make American lives better.
I completely understand that probably half of the readers of this letter won’t agree with me, and that’s totally okay. I just want to say out loud that our current president is no doddering old fool, and that his second in command has not turned in an “embarrassing performance” to date. I do have criticisms of the current administration, an inherent right in a democracy—and like many, I do wish for younger candidates in 2024. But we have who we vote for, so make your voice heard.
Lisa Golden Schroeder DellwoodWhile I enjoyed reading the Capitol recap, I was surprised at Rep. Elliott Engen’s statement on this past legislative session, in which he claims he “provided mental health support for students” in accordance with his original campaign promise to put Minnesotans first and make education a priority. He takes pride in his co-authorization of the Student Mental Health Hotline Accessibility Act, which requires student identification cards to have a mental health crisis line phone number printed on the back. This bill comes across as performative and fails to address the root causes of students’ declining mental health.
What Rep. Engen does not disclose in his summary is that he voted against HF2497, a bill which would put money toward providing student mental health personnel and prohibit racially insensitive practices toward Indigenous history in schools; bill H5, which provides all students with school lunches regardless of income; and bill HF444, which would help fund the Homeless Youth Act. When students are poor, hungry, and discriminated against, their mental health will suffer.
Students don’t need crisis numbers on the back of their IDs, they need legislators who will prioritize their needs and protect their rights.
Julia Covert White Bear LakeI would like to respond to Brett Malone’s letter on March 29, “Pushing Propaganda,” which criticized a previous letter by the Foleys, “Where are the Pastors?” Mr. Malone was upset that the Press published the Foley’s letter, stating it was ignorant propaganda and they were pushing their beliefs on others. It appears he agrees with canceling speech that he doesn’t like.
Does Mr. Malone understand what made America great? Do our schools teach the Bill of Rights anymore? The First Amendment (first because of its importance): “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press; or the right of people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
Other forms of government, like Marxism, Communism and Naziism, do not allow freedom of speech. Is that what Mr. Malone wants in America, select people in power to dictate our thoughts and words? That is not American, that is not freedom from government tyranny. I have the right to talk about God and Jesus Christ just like every other American without being canceled.
Nancy Johnson Vadnais HeightsAir quality alerts more frequent
Recent local headlines read, “Twin Cities saw its worst air quality on record,” “St. Paul has worst air quality in the US,” “Minnesotans should prepare for more bad air,” “Air quality alert reached Red Level across the whole state.” These are apocalypticsounding headlines like in the movies, but this is real life and we’re living through it.
My granddaughters had their softball games canceled, along with many other outdoor activities on that awful smoke-filled Wednesday. When they asked why the air was so smoky, I wondered how to explain that past generations ignored the science on climate change, argued endlessly rather than doing the right thing, didn’t hold polluters responsible (and still don’t) and abused Mother Earth’s resources. We love our children and grandchildren, but have selfishly saddled their future with our pollution.
None of us can escape the reality of breathing the “extremely unhealthy” air, which leads to cardiovascular and respiratory problems. Air quality alerts will continue to become more frequent and more severe as wildfires become more intensive due to hotter and dryer weather caused by climate change.
So—what do we do? We must hold our elected leaders to a higher standard to deal with climate change at an accelerated pace and hold them accountable for execution of policy changes. We need systemic change in local/state and federal policies. This past legislative session, our state legislators did pass a historic climate bill and now they need to execute it. We need to support them in this.
Our local elected leaders should also be addressing climate change at an accelerated pace by joining Green Step Cities; declaring a Climate Emergency (so that all decisions are made with climate change in mind); developing climate resiliency plans; and creating and supporting environmental commissions and green teams. These are just some ideas, and all of us need to do our part as our lives and future generations depend on it.
Judy Lissick Vadnais HeightsThe foreign policy commentariat has wondered aloud how to get Russia and Vladimir Putin out of Ukraine without acceding to his illegal territorial ambitions in Ukraine.
With one notable exception, (President Trump), American officials have understood that Putin violated the fundamental tenet of the post-World War framework for peace—indeed, the very raison d’être for the United Nations and its Security Council where Russia has a permanent seat.
The use of force to accomplish territorial goals or objectives is expressly and explicitly prohibited by international law and the UN Charter.
Yet, instead of a weeklong blitzkrieg resulting in the capitulation of Ukraine, Putin faced an uphill embarrassing slog against a determined Ukraine people.
Moreover, Zelenskyy has been supported by President Biden and the NATO alliance that Putin held in scorn a few short years ago.
The Zelenskyy-Biden partnership is reminiscent of Churchill and FDR—Biden, like Roosevelt, understands the geopolitical limitations on how and
where he can help Zelenskyy—and nevertheless has made it clear to Putin that American support is enduring.
Yet, the nagging question remains: how to get Putin to leave the ground he knows he cannot control or conquer.
This is a puzzle inside an insoluble labyrinth stuck under an enigma. But, maybe we now have an answer.
The answer—which requires Putin to save both his face and his political skin—might appear in the recent “insurrection” by the head of the Wagner Group, Mr. Yevgeniy Prigozhin.
This insurrection by Prigozhin (whether manufactured or not) gives Mr. Putin a ready-made excuse to hastily retreat to Russia in an effort to use his failed military to shore up the home front against the maverick leader of the Wagner mercenaries.
Putin can claim that due to circumstances beyond his immediate control, the military action (or whatever his current euphemism is) must cease until he can punish the “insurrectionists” at home. Just the right excuse for an autocrat who bit off more than he could possibly ever chew.
And just the way to get him out of Ukraine.
Albert Turner Goins,Sr. White Bear Lake
Dear Mr. Brunzell, Jr.: As we read your letter to the editor we had to remind ourselves that we all have the right to our opinion.
We were just curious as to what you were trying to accomplish with your letter regarding how you feel about President Trump that hasn’t already been said before.
Have you ever thought about running for office to make a difference in this world, or praying for our nation to come up with solutions that are so desperately needed?
God is our only hope, and may He bless you abundantly.
God bless America!
Thursday, June 29, 2023
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Rain or Shine!
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Theme Week: Ave for the Arts sponsored by Lakeshore Players & Children’s Performing Arts
Gazebo Stage
Salsa del Soul, sponsored by Saputo
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The White Bear Police Department reported the following selected incidents:
A vehicle was stolen in the 4700 block of Lake Avenue June 14.
• T heft from a vehicle was reported in the 2300 block of Seventh Street June 14.
• A vehicle was tampered with in the 2300 block of Fifth Street June 14. Disorderly conduct was reported June 14 in the 1900 block of Oak Knoll Drive and the 2300 block of Lakeaires Blvd.
• T heft from a vehicle was reported June 14 in the 4900 block of Johnson Avenue and the 4300 block of Lake Avenue S.
• A c atalytic converter was stolen in the 4600 block of White Bear Parkway June 14.
• F ive juvenile males fled officers in the 1600 block of Birch Lake Avenue June 14 after being spotted on the roof of a school.
• T heft was reported in the 2400 block of Orchard Lane.
• O fficers mediated an argument between a father and son in the 2600 block of Sumac Ridge June 15.
• A d river was cited for failing to yield after hitting a bicyclist at the intersection of County Road E and Auger Avenue June 15. The bike was snapped in half from the impact, and the cyclist was transported to the hospital via ambulance.
• A Facebook scam was reported in the 4000 block of White Bear Avenue June 15.
• O fficers responded to a report of a man yelling obscenities in the 4900 block of Campanaro Lane June 15. The man admitted to arguing with his girlfriend whom he is breaking up with, and the parties agreed to remain civil for the night.
• A vehicle was stolen in the 2100 block of Third Street June 16.
• T heft was reported in the 1900 block of Orchard Lane June 16.
• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 2300 block of Circle Drive June 16.
• H arassment was reported in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue June 16.
• O fficers responding to a weapons complaint in the 2700 block of Cedar Avenue June 16 briefly detained a male who was seen in possession of a handgun along with two other males in the driveway. It was determined the weapon was an Airsoft rifle and the
residents of the address were advised of the complaint.
• T heft from a vehicle was reported in the area of Stewart Avenue and Sixth Street June 16.
O fficers responded to a noise complaint at a graduation party in the 2500 block of Orchard Road just as it was winding down June 16.
• T heft was reported in the 2600 block of South Shore Blvd. June 16.
• F ireworks were reported throughout the night June 17 near the area of McKnight Road and Interstate 694.
• O fficers assisted in trespassing a man from a business in the 3100 block of Century Avenue, and then arrested him for a warrant June 17.
• A d isorderly conduct incident was reported in the 2100 block of Division Court June 17.
• A juvenile runaway was located in the 4700 block of Highway 61 June 17.
• O fficers are investigating following a report of dogs fighting in the 2200 block of Floral Drive June 17.
• C riminal damage to property was reported in the 3600 block of Auger Lane June 17.
• O fficers mediated a family dispute in the 3400 block of Michael Avenue June 18.
• A residential burglary was reported in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road June 18.
• A W hite Bear Township man was arrested for felony domestic assault in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue S. June 18.
• O fficers responded to noise complaints June 18 in the 3400 block of Savannah Avenue and the 3100 block of McKnight Road.
• T heft from a vehicle in an underground garage in the 4700 block of Centerville Road was reported June 19.
• T heft of cash was reported in the 1900 block of Webber Street June 19.
• O fficers mediated a verbal domestic argument in the 4700 block of Centerville Road June 19.
L ottery tickets were stolen in the 2000 block of County Road E June 19.
• O fficers mediated a dispute in the 3100 block of Karth Road June 19.
• O fficers mediated a verbal domestic incident in the 2600 block of Roth Place June 20.
The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township:
Vadnais Heights
• R amsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies played catch-and-release with an unidentified person May 22 in the 3500 block of Vadnais Center Drive, after they responded to a vehicle lock-out and discovered the person had a gross misdemeanor warrant out on him from Hennepin County. However, the person was released because the Ramsey County jail is not accepting out-ofcounty warrants. After the vehicle was unlocked, deputies advised the individual to contact Hennepin County to reschedule a court date.
• A Cambridge motorcyclist reported being involved in a hit-and-run accident with a red Ford Focus May 23 at the Rice Street and I-694 roundabouts, which left his bike damaged. The driver of the Ford Focus said he would meet the complainant at a nearby business parking lot to exchange insurance information, but proceeded to drive off from the location, the complainant said.
• A Vadnais Heights woman, 62, was arrested at 11:33 p.m. May 23 in the 800 block of County Road D for assault, after she came after her neighbor’s friend with a butcher knife. The suspect brandished the knife after ordering the neighbor to make her a pizza and went after her when the pizza wasn’t personally delivered to her apartment. The neighbor’s friend stepped between the two woman and shoved the attacker over a nearby couch in buttocks-over-teakettle fashion.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:
Birchwood
• A n escalation of the ongoing dispute between neighbors on Birchwood Avenue was reported May 24, after one of them on May 6 reported a string of decorative lights along his fence was cut.
• A Birchwood Avenue resident reported property damage caused by toilet papering at 1:39 a.m. May 28. An abandoned vehicle found near the residence contained toilet paper and water balloons in its trunk. The culpable juveniles were located and advised to clean up the mess and get rid of the water balloons.
• T he landlord of a Cedar Street property was reported by its current tenant for arriving at the residence at 8:33 p.m. June 1 and wanting to speak with the current occupant. The two parties are former in-laws. The landlord agreed to leave the scene in an Uber without incident.
Grant
• On May 22, a resident in the 10000 block of 75th Street N. reported his ex-spouse for not being equitable in their 50/50 child custody arrangement.
Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies advised the complainant that the matter was a civil issue and that the pair needed to speak with a judge. Two days later, the complainant reported a tow truck dropped off a vehicle at his residence and a dispute ensued over its purchase price. When deputies were again called out to the scene to act as referee, they again advised the complainant that the conflict was a civil issue for the small claims court. Both parties acknowledged that they understood the process.
The assailant told deputies she thought her knife attack was completely reasonable because, after all, her neighbor had served her burnt popcorn when she wanted fresh.
A t ri-county alert was issued just after midnight May 24 after a St. Paul woman reported her purse stolen from her employee cart at the Walmart in the 800 block of County Road E. An unauthorized transaction was made at the nearby Speedway station before the victim could cancel her cards.
• T he MGM liquor store in the 1000 block of Highway 96 on May 24 reported two males for concealing four bottles of liquor, worth $150, and leaving the store without paying for them.
• L akeridge Liquors in the 100 block of Vadnais Blvd. reported a male quickly leaving the store May 25 with an $8.75 bottle of liquor he didn’t pay for after his credit card was declined.
A resident in the 4300 block of Greenhaven Court reported a package stolen after he received notice of its delivery at 8:18 p.m. May 25. Video surveillance showed a male taking the package at 6:37 a.m. May 26. Mail from seven White Bear Lake addresses were also reported found May 26 in the front yard of an address in the 4300 block of Greenhaven Court.
• A St. Paul man reported tools valued at $5,000 stolen from the bed of his pickup truck May 26 while he was shopping at the Target in the 900 block of County Road E..
White Bear Township
• A Stacy man, 57, was mailed a citation May 23 for misdemeanor theft from the Cub Foods in the 1000
• A motorist was cited May 30 on northbound Jamaca Avenue N. at Dellwood Road N. for failure to provide proof of insurance, following a traffic stop for displaying tabs that expired in June 2022. A verbal warning was issued for the tardy tabs.
Mahtomedi
• A n unidentified motorist was cited at 12:47 a.m. May 21 on Hilton Trail N. at 69th Street N. for driving after suspension, after deputies conducted a traffic stop for poor driving conduct. Another driver was issued a written warning at 3:19 a.m. May 21 in the area of Wildwood Road and Old Wildwood Road for driving after revocation, following a traffic stop for failure to display the passenger side headlight.
• T wo training motorcycles were reported stolen overnight May 23-24 from their storage trailer on the Century College campus in the 3000 block of Century Avenue.
A brother on Ridge Way reported his sister for being on his property May 24 and talking to his child without permission. Deputies sent a trespass notification to the sister.
A motorist of undisclosed identity was arrested for DWI at 10:31 p.m. May 25 on Birchwood Road, after deputies initiated a traffic stop for failure to signal a turn.
• T heft from an unlocked vehicle was reported May 26 in the 1000 block of Mahtomedi Avenue.
• A juvenile was cited May 27 for operating a gas-powered 98cc minibike on the roadway in the 1000 block of Park Avenue. The bike had been seized several times prior for the same offense, and is now impounded at Stillwater Towing.
Pine Springs
A male riding a bicycle on the freeway was reported May 25 on southbound I-694 over Highway 36.
block of Meadowlands Drive after surveillance video showed him entering the store and stealing $281.79 worth of merchandise.
• A heavily damaged vehicle was found abandoned May 24 in the area of Whitaker and Margaret Streets and towed, after attempts to reach the registered owner were unsuccessful.
• A M aplewood man reported a person for throwing a tool at his car May 25 in the area of Otter Lake Road and Highway 96. After noting that he didn’t see the person who threw the tool, deputies advised the complainant to contact his insurance company.
• Teachers on playground duty May 26 in the 1400 block of County Road H2 reported that students who were playing found two live rounds mixed into some wood chips. After the students turned the rounds over to their teachers, deputies checked the area for additional items, and the teachers requested extra patrols.
4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION
When: 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 4
When: 11:30 a.m. Sunday, July 2
Where: St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church, 2175 1st St., White Bear lake
Details: All local pets are invited to walk in the parade from Clark St. to the lake and back, followed by a pet blessing. Treats and awards for best costume provided.
Contact: stjohnwilderness.org
Where: Memorial Beach
Details: Manitou Days celebration culminates with a fireworks display over White Bear Lake. Live music by Shoreview Northern Lights Variety Band at 8 p.m.; Flyover at 8:30 p.m.; Fireworks at 10 p.m. Rain date July 5. Contact: manitoudays.com
FREE PRODUCE MARKET
When: 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, July 6
WHITE BEAR FARMERS MARKET
When: 8 a.m.-noon Friday, June 30 through Oct.
Where: Clark Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets
Details: More than 50 vendors and growers each week.
Contact: whitebearlake.org
MAHTOMEDI AREA FARMERS MARKET
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VADNAIS HEIGHTS MUSIC IN THE PARK
When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 28
Where: Bridgewood Park
Details: Bring a chair or blanket and meet up with neighbors for a free outdoor concert. Big Toe and the Jam performs.
Contact: cityvadnaisheights.com
LAW AND RACIAL JUSTICE: ALLIES AND ANTAGONISTS
When: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 29
Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave.
Details: Discussion with Donald Walker, part of the AHHA! Series. Free with registration.
Contact: whitebeararts.org
COFFEE WITH A COP
When: 8:30 a.m.-noon Friday, June 30
Where: Farmer’s Market, 2nd and Clark Streets
Details: Free donuts and conversation with local police officers.
Contact: whitebearlake.org/ publicsafety
BIRCHWOOD 4TH OF JULY PARADE
When: 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 4
Where: Begins at 5 Birchwood Avenue
Details: Residents decorate bikes, wagons, strollers to walk in short parade; Participants and band line up at 9:30 a.m. Games and snacks follow.
Contact: 651-426-3403
4TH OF JULY BOAT PARADE
When: Noon, Tuesday, July 4
Where: White Bear Lake
Details: Decorate boats in red, white and blue and play patriotic music. Line up at Mahtomedi Beach and head the south shore of White Bear Lake toward the VFW. Route subject to change depending on weather.
Contact: facebook.com: White Bear Lake Boat Parade
Where: Willow Lane Elementary, 3375 Willow Ave., White Bear Lake
Details: All are welcome to pick up free produce. Bring your own bag. Contact: 651-407-5310 or whitebearfoodshelf.org
“SOUVENIR”
When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, July 7 & 14; 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, July 8 & 15; 2 p.m. Sundays, July 9 & 16
Where: Lakeshore Players Theatre, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake
Details: Performers tell the fictional story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a wealthy eccentric who suffered under the delusion that she was a great soprano when she was in fact tonedeaf. Ticket information online. Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org
When: 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, June 24 through Sept. 30
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 109 Mahtomedi Ave.
Details: Local growers, artisans, community resources.
Contact: ci.mahtomedi.mn.us
MARKETFEST
When: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, through July 27
Where: Downtown White Bear Lake
Details: Community summer festival with 160+ food and vendor booths, live music, car show, kids activities, specials at local merchants. Theme week is History Night.
Contact: marketfestwbl.com
MIDWEST SKI OTTERS SHOWS
When: 6 p.m. Sundays, through August
Where: Little Goose Lake
Details: White Bear-based team of 120 amateur skiers performs weekly throughout the summer.
Contact: skiotter.com
8 VADNAIS HEIGHTS PRESS
PUBLIC NOTICE – ORDINANCE 765
The City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights has adopted Ordinance No. 765, which amends CITY CODE CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 1 AND REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE IV, DIVISIONS 2, 2.5, AND 3 CONCERNING BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND SIMILAR BODIES.
The ordinance includes the following provisions:
• City Council review of advisory commission applicants.
• Prescribed council and staff liaison responsibilities.
• Establishment, appointment, organization, and meeting procedures.
• Establishment of term limits for new commissioners.
• Reorganization of commission duties and authorities.
The full text of Ordinance No. 765 is available for inspection at Vadnais Heights City Hall during regular business hours.
Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on June 28, 2023.
CALL FOR BIDS MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES – PRIMARY VENDOR
Notice is hereby given that bids will be received for Maintenance Supplies
– Primary Vendor by Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District 916 at the District Office located at 2540 County Rd F East, Door A, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 until 11:00 a.m. central time on July 6, 2023, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened. Complete Notice to Bidders can be found at: www.916schools.org , Departments & Services, Business Office, Call for Bids.
The Board of Education of Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District 916 reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in bidding.
Board of Education
Northeast Metropolitan Intermediate School District 916
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on June 21 and 28, 2023.
PUBLIC NOTICE 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-PUBW27768-KB
OPENING DATE: 7/20/2023
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RAMSEY COUNTY, THROUGH THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, SEEKS A QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR TO PERFORM PEDESTRIAN CURB RAMP IMPROVEMENTS, RECTANGULAR RAPID-FLASHING BEACONS (RRFB) INSTALLATIONS AND CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER INSTALLATION.
Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on June 28, 2023.
PAUL, MINNESOTA
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2023
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:03 a.m. with the following members present: 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 June 13, 2023 was presented for approval. Motion by Moran, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved.
MINUTES of June 6, 2023 were presented for approval. Motion by McGuire, seconded by Reinhardt. Unanimously approved
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT – Read by Commissioner Xiong.
ORDINANCE PROCEDURES
Human Resources – Proposed Ramsey County Commissioner’s Salary Ordinance for 2024 – Waive the Second Reading and Hold the Public Hearing. Motion by Reinhardt, seconded by McGuire. Unanimously approved. (B2023-087)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
Emergency Management & Homeland Security – Updated Ramsey County
Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan. Motion by Xiong, seconded by Reinhardt. Unanimously approved. (B2023-088)
Emergency Communications, Safety and Justice – Emergency Communications Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response Connective Project. Motion by Xiong, seconded by Reinhardt. Unanimously approved. (B2023-089) Parks & Recreation – Agreement with Foley Professional Golf Services for Management and Operations of Manitou Ridge Golf Course. Motion by Xiong, seconded by Reinhardt. Unanimously approved. (B2023-090)
Public Health – Single Source Agreement with Information Specialists Group Inc. for Recycling and Solid Waste Management Surveys. Motion by Xiong, seconded by Reinhardt. Unanimously approved. (B2023-091) 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 9:53 a.m.
Published one time in the Vadnais Heights Press on June 28, 2023.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY
SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT, DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION
COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-23-450
AMENDED NOTICE OF REMOTE HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY
In re the Estate of:
John J. DeLuce, Decedent.
A Petition for Determination of Descent has been filed with this Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property in Minnesota and requests the probate of Decedent’s last Will, if any, and the descent of such property be determined and assigned by this Court to the persons entitled to the property.
Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed or raised, the Petition may be granted. If objections are filed, another hearing may be scheduled.
Any charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceeding be given to the attorney general pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 501B.41, Subdivision 5.
NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Petition will be heard using remote technology on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 9:45 a.m. by this Court using remote tech-
nology via zoom. Information on how to participate in the remote hearing can be obtained by calling the Court at 651-266-8145.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this Notice shall be published in a legal newspaper in Ramsey County once per week for two consecutive weeks in a row and by mailing a copy of this Notice at least 14 days prior to the hearing date to all interested persons and persons who have filed a demand for notice.
BY THE COURT:
Michael Upton, Court Administrator
Date: May 30, 2023
BY: Benjamin Linker, Deputy Court Administrator
Attorney for Petitioner: Meredith J. Boudrie (#0386573)
141 East Broadway, Suite 7 P.O. Box 305 Monticello, Minnesota 55362
Telephone: (763) 312-6300 ; mboudrie@centralminnesotalaw.com
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on June 21 and 28, 2023.
DIVISION
COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-23-438
NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In re the Estate of Donald J. Gartner, a/k/a Donald Joseph Gartner, Decedent.
Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated August 24, 2006. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed LORI J. LEAN, whose address is 22681 Jewell St. NE, East Bethel, MN 55005, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate.
Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection.
Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent.
Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.
Dated: June 9, 2023
Laura J. Stevens, Registrar
Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator
This instrument was drafted by: MILLER & STEVENS, P.A.
Patrick Doran (#397893) 92 Lake Street South Forest Lake, MN 55025 Telephone: 651-462-0206 patrick@millerstevens.com
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on June 21 and 28, 2023.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, RAMSEY COUNTY
DISTRICT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE
COURT FILE NUMBER: 62-PR-23-439
In re the Estate of:
William A. Filipkowski, a/k/a William Alexander Filipkowski, Decedent.
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS:
Notice is hereby given that an Amended Application filed on June 9, 2023 for informal probate of the above- named Decedent’s Last Will dated February 21, 2022 (“Will”) has been filed with the Probate Registrar, and the Amended Application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following: Tracy Schmucker 5141 Credit River Drive, Savage, MN 55378 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.
Any objections to the probate of the Will, or to the appointment of the personal representative, must be filed with this court, and will be heard by the court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.
Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred.
Self-Represented Litigant:
Tracy Schmucker
5141 Credit River Drive, Savage, MN 55378
June 9, 2023
Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar
Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on June 21 and 28, 2023.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-23-433
NOTICE OF REMOTE HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In re the Estate of:
Claudia Jean Biron, Decedent.
NOTICE is given that on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 9:45 a.m. a hearing using remote technology will be held by this Court for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Decedent’s last will dated December 7, 2020 (“Will”), and for the appointment of Holly Thompson, whose address is 4350 Fisher Lane, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration.
Information on how to participate in the remote hearing can be obtained by calling the Court at 651-266-8145.
Any objections to the Petition or Will must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real estate and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the estate. If objections are filed, another hearing may be scheduled.
Any charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceeding be
given to the attorney general pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 501B.41, Subdivision 5.
NOTICE SHALL BE GIVEN by publishing this Notice as provided by law and by mailing a copy of this Notice at least 14 days prior to the hearing date to all interested persons and persons who have filed a demand for notice.
Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.
Date: May 19, 2023
BY THE COURT: Michael Upton, Court Administrator
BY: Benjamin Linker, Deputy Court Administrator
Petitioner is a Self-Represented Litigant:
Holly Thompson 4350 Fisher Lane White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on June 21 and 28, 2023.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY
DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CASE TYPE: INFORMAL PROBATE
COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-23-428
NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In re the Estate of:
Mark Anthony Shrake, Decedent.
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS:
Notice is hereby given that an application for informal probate of the abovenamed Decedent’s Last Will dated January 7, 2020 (“Will”) has been filed with the Probate Registrar, and the application has been granted.
Notice is also given that the Probate Registrar has informally appointed the following:
Richard James Shrake
16755 Division Court
Lakeland Shores, MN 55043
as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-607, and the court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.
Any objections to the probate of the Will, or to the appointment of the personal representative, must be filed with this court and will be heard by the court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.
Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice, or the claims will be barred.
Laura J. Stevens, Probate Registrar
Michael F. Upton, Court Administrator
Date: May 24, 2023
Self-Represented Litigant:
Richard James Shrake 16755 Division Court
Lakeland Shores, MN 55043
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on June 21 and 28, 2023.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF RAMSEY DISTRICT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION
COURT FILE NO. 62-PR-23-497
NOTICE OF REMOTE HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In re the Estate of:
Michael Wesley Hamlin, Decedent.
NOTICE is given that on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 3:15 p.m. a hearing using remote technology will be held by this Court for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Decedent’s last will dated June 24, 2010 (“Will”), and for the appointment of April Hamlin, whose address is 4543 31st Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55406 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration.
Information on how to participate in the remote hearing can be obtained by calling the Court at 651-266-8145.
Any objections to the Petition or Will must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real estate and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the estate. If objections are filed, another hearing may be scheduled.
Any charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceeding be given to the attorney general pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 501B.41, Subdivision 5.
NOTICE SHALL BE GIVEN by publishing this Notice as provided by law and by mailing a copy of this Notice at least 14 days prior to the hearing date to all interested persons and persons who have filed a demand for notice.
Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.
BY THE COURT:
Date: June 5, 2023
Michael Upton, Court Administrator
BY: Benjamin Linker, Deputy Court Administrator
Attorney for Petitioner:
April Hamlin 4543 31st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55406
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on June 28 and July 5, 2023.
OF EXISTANCE AND REGISTRATION
I, Steve Simon, Secretary of State of Minnesota, do certify that: The entity listed below has been filed under the chapter of Minnesota Statutes listed below with the office of the Secretary of State on the date listed below and that this entity or filing is registered at the time this certificate has been issued.
Name: Stardust
Date Filed: 04/18/2023
File Number: 1387334100025
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter: 333
Home Jurisdiction: Minnesota
This certificate has been issued on: 06/12/2023
Steve Simon, Secretary of State
Published two times in the Vadnais Heights Press on June 21 and 28, 2023.
It’s great to live and work in a community where people are making a difference every day! This month we celebrated our 3-year anniversary as your local State Farm agent. Throughout the past three years, we’ve been able to serve our community and make a positive impact in this thriving town. On June 16th, we participated in the Manitou Day’s parade as the sponsor of the Button Contest along with the winner Vinny Collova.
We again have the great opportunity to be a part of Marketfest! Opening night was a success and we had an awesome time seeing everyone stop by our booth and cool down with bomb pops!
My team and I are here to help! We proudly serve the White Bear Lake and surrounding area. We embrace the responsibility to give back, volunteer, and work alongside non-profits and community groups in our neighborhood to make the world around us better. Together, we can accomplish anything. Good news. Rates just got lower.
Above: Boat enthusiasts gather along Lake Avenue in White Bear Lake during the 16th annual White Bear Lake Classic and Vintage Boat Show to socialize and check out the dozens of vintage boats on display.
At right: Dave Petrich and his Edina Model Yacht Club colleagues brought some fun and relatively affordable remote control boating options to the event. Their group meets regularly at Centennial Lakes Park.
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: Father and son, Richard and Rob Engstrom pose with Richard’s Cedar Row Boat, one of two homebuilt boats they brought to the show. Rob’s Redwood Row Boat won in both the Non Motor and People’s Choice Award categories.
At left: Sue Ahlcrona and Denny Trooien pose with their 1957 Cronacraft Runabout that took top honors in the Outboard category. Their 1937 Hackercraft also won the Kid’s Choice Award.
Have you ever wanted a painting of your favorite song? Visitors of the July 6th “Biz Kids” Marketfest will get the chance if they visit the booth of Celia Fuhrman. She’ll live paint as she listens to your musical requests. More than that, attendees can also buy Ms. Fuhrman’s paintings, prints, and stickers! While some artists focus their work on specific mediums, Fuhrman fans her skill across 2-D drawing, digital art, and even poetry.
“Honestly, my style changes on a day-to-day basis,” admits Celia, “I love more than anything to explore the different possibilities of what one can create with art…but, no matter what I create, I always keep it genuine and true to myself.”
Far from unfocused, Celia has made indelible impressions on every medium in which she expresses herself, winning awards in the Minnesota State Fair K-12 competition, the White Bear Center for the Arts showcase, and the Scholastic Art and Writing award.
“I have definitely always been
an artistic person,” Fuhrman recalls, “I remember that I would even turn over coloring sheets to make my own art because the given line work wasn’t what was in my head.”
Paradoxically, however, Celia doesn’t ascribe to the total abstract; rather, she colors inside the lines that she makes.
“The best piece of advice I’ve gotten as an artist,” Celia imparts, “is to draw what you see, not what you think…Simply
being more conscious of how shape and color can create a composition will make your work so much more impactful.”
Grounded, accomplished, and passionate, Celia seems ready to take on the world. Fitting, because that’s what she aims to do—rather, she plans to take on many worlds.
Explains Furhman, “I would love to be a game artist, character designer, or graphic novelist…I find it so fulfilling
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to have a concept of an entire universe your mind and make it real for others to explore.”
Celia Furhman’s live painting exhibit, then, makes sense in this context. Music, after all, can transport people into their own imaginative mind-scapes. For Celia, bringing out what’s inside a mind is what art does best.
“Art has always been there as an outlet for me to express myself and tell stories in ways that normal words sometimes just can’t seem to accomplish. Art has helped me process all aspects of my humanity and translate them into a part of the physical world.”
To learn more about Celia Furhman’s work, visit her Instagram page @celia.fuhrman. studios
Aurelia Laechelt, a seven-year-old out of New Brighton, has wanted to be an actor since she was “maybe a one-year old…or two or three or four.” Some of her earliest memories are of her grandma taking her to “lots and lots of plays.” In a few of them, she saw kids on stage, so she decided to “just get into acting.”
Her mother, Laura, knew Aurelia was a performer, striking “star poses” in public for interested passersby (much to the chagrin of her older brother). Gauging Aurelia’s longterm interest, however, was another matter.
“I’d heard about Hanifl through word of mouth,” Laura explains, “so I asked Aurelia if she wanted to do a theater class there.”
“I was, uh, happy to go,” Aurelia laughs, a beaming smile across her face just thinking about her experience. When asked what she did during class, Aurelia has a tough time generalizing because every class’s theme was different.
“You loved making the puppets, right?” her
Rick Thompson initially volunteered at Children’s Performing Arts in order to be involved in his kids’ lives. Before he knew it, he was assistant stage manager for Lakeshore Players’ recent show La Cage aux Folles. Now, at age 52, he’s crossing from backstage to center stage and auditioning for acting roles.
“I was already involved so much in theatre,” explains Thompson, “I thought that maybe being on stage is something I can do.”
Thompson found out, however, that watching a performance and acting one out are two different things. “Acting is not just reading lines,” he advises, “Just because I saw people do it doesn’t
father, Ryan, prompts.
“Uh-huh,” Aurelia nods vigorously, “I have a mermaid puppet and a pirate one.”
“And the stories…” Ryan gives Laura a knowing look, “They get, uh, pretty winding.”
“Oh yeah,” Aurelia is on a roll now, “Everyone gets called on to build a story, and we all do a little bit. That way, it’s all of our story! Sometimes, we get to act out the story too.”
One class was even dance themed. When asked if she would dance on stage as well as act, Aurelia treats the question as frivolous.
“Ballet is just acting it out… in dance!”
When asked if there’s any part of going that isn’t fun, Ryan shakes his head. “Oh boy,” he grins, mimicking his daughter’s smile,
“waiting for class is one of her favorite parts.”
“They have big photos of all the plays,” Aurelia explains, “so I can ask dad—well, my dad—about the ones I don’t know about.”
“Then she can pretend she’s in them,” Ryan adds. Chances are that she won’t always have to pretend. After all, Aurelia’s life ambition is to “get on big Broadway!”
The next step in Aurelia’s acting journey starts later this month; her parents Aurelia up for the Children’s Performing Arts Theatre ABC’s camp. When asked if she was excited for the camp, Aurelia exaggeratedly nods her head.
Time is running short for her attention span, so Laura limits her to one more question: If you could describe Hanifl’s acting classes in just one word, what would it be?
“Word,” Aurelia initially states. She then chuckles as she ponders seriously. “Love,” she finally says, “I love going to Hanifl.”
mean I can copy it. Actors do other things to bring you in.”
Thompson adjusted accordingly and began working on his craft. “I’ve taken a couple acting lessons,” he proudly announces, then backtracks with a sheepish laugh, “but I could take a few more…I’m bringing more natural emotion while still projecting.”
Encouragingly, Thompson’s efforts are starting to show results. “I got a callback for Calendar Girls. That was exciting,” he recalls.
Naturally, Thompson has to take occasional breaks from auditioning—understandable given his day job as a software tester as well as being a dad to two daughters.
That being said, Thompson
believes that he’s able to practice his new pursuit because of his age. “If the kids were younger, it’d be harder, but because they’re at a more independent age, it helps.”
When pressed for advice to give others his age on following a new ambition, Thompson says, “Sometimes I’m shy…but sometimes I’m not. And because I’m not shy sometimes, I know that I can do this.”
Fortuitously, between the time of his interview and publication, Rick Thompson landed a hefty supporting role in Lakeshore Players’ production of What the Constitution Means to Me. Thompson’s duty will be twofold: In act one, he’ll play a WWII veteran moderating a debate. In act two, he transitions to the
main character’s friend.
“I worked a little bit more for this callback,” Thompson updates, “I thought, ‘How am I gonna approach this?’ So I found a Marine drill instructor giving a speech to new recruits to come off with that military aspect.
But since the play pivots and the friend character is invested in the outcome…I switched from a military guy to a dad talking to his daughters at graduation.”
What the Constitution Means to Me premieres in mid-August, and, while Thompson is both nervous and excited, those emotions cede the spotlight to self-confidence: “I did this, y’know? This thing is really happening.”
PATIO - DE CASA COMMUNITY RECEPTION
Where: White Bear Center for the Arts
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13; artist talk at 7 p.m. Patio – de casa is an installation exhibit that explores Edson Rosas’ Mexican roots. Hear from Edson and view the exhibit during the community reception on July 13.
WBCA STUDENT ART SALE
Where: White Bear Center for the Arts
When: noon-3 p.m. Friday, July 14, and 1-3 p.m. Saturday, July 15. Shop local art made by WBCA students at the first ever Student Art Sale. There will also be an art materials swap during this time.
SUMMER COMMUNITY DAY
Where: White Bear Center for the Arts
When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, July 15. Bring the whole family to this free summer event! There will be art demonstrations, art projects, and live music.
WINNIE THE POOH KIDS
Where: Forest Lake High School, Forest Lake
When: Performances are 6:30 p.m. July 26 and 2 p.m. July 27. Pooh Bear and all of his friends from the classic children’s books and animated film band together to rescue their friend, Christopher Robin.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Where: Hanifl Performing Arts
Center
When: Aug. 4 - Aug. 12
The enchantment never ends in this romantic and beloved take on the classic fairytale.
MAKING A MYSTERY
Hanifl Performing Arts Center 6 p.m. July 28 & 12 p.m. July 29.
The Summer Youth Players perform an original mystery play that they wrote and created throughout the month.
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Sivertson remarked. “While the future is uncertain with a child living with a disease like this, we concentrate on what is within our control: the here and now. Brecken is a happy, smart, precocious, about-to-be fourth grader. His resiliency is unwavering.
It is inspiring to see that as a parent.”
Duchenne is the most common type of muscular dystrophy in children. A genetic disease, it is passed on by the mother, who is a carrier; in less common cases, there is a spontaneous gene mutation in the offspring, causing the protein deficiency.
Brecken’s two younger siblings, Avery and Emerson, are not affected.
boys with Duchenne must be told their sons do not have access to this therapy and must continue to wait. Time is not on their side,” commented the Mahtomedi mom. “Each day that passes, these boys’ muscles continue to deteriorate. Their sons continue to lose function that they will not get back.” Sivertson said the family is now turning their focus to “paying it forward” on the advocacy front.
life-changing opportunity for our son,” she shared. “All boys deserve this opportunity, so we are starting the Brecken Roy Kinney Foundation to find a cure.”
Raising awareness with policymakers and fundraising for research and development will be a large part of the foundation’s efforts.
spent a lot of time traveling back and forth to Ohio. They still make the trip for checkups with the research team. The hospital is a world-renowned center for treatment of children with DMD, Sivertson noted. She credits physicians at Gillette’s Children Hospital with making the diagnosis after noticing signs of the disease early on.
Gene therapy involves a one-time administration of the missing dystrophin protein. While it isn’t a cure, Brecken’s parents are hopeful the therapy will change the trajectory of the disease.
“We remain positive,”
Well researched on the disease, Sivertson is now working to raise awareness. She testified last month before a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committee reviewing the first-ever gene therapy treatment and is thrilled to report approval has been granted (see sidebar).
There is a caveat to the approval, however. The June 22 decision limits the gene therapy to 4- and 5-year-olds until confirmatory trial results come in. Sivertson feels it’s unfortunate the government agency has delayed a broader label.
“It’s incomprehensible to think that parents of older
Attorney
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“We will push FDA to approve as expeditiously as possible a broad label with no restrictions once trial results are available in 8 to 12 months,” Sivertson promised. “Gene therapy uses very expensive drugs. We need to turn our attention to advocating to insurance companies and state programs to include coverage for this therapy. We also know the earlier a boy receives therapy, the better the clinical benefit to preserve muscle strength. Adding Duchenne muscular dystrophy to the newborn screening panel in Minnesota and across the country is also critical for parents to know right away so they can pursue gene therapy and other therapies that come down the line.
“It’s one prick on the heel. It’s a no brainer.”
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Sarepta Therapeutics Inc., a leader in precision genetic medicine for rare diseases, announced June 22 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Elevidys, the first gene therapy to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The label is for pediatric patients 4 through 5 years of age.
The treatment addresses the root genetic cause of Duchenne — mutations in the dystrophin gene that result in lack of the protein that helps keep muscle cells intact.
The therapy was approved through the accelerated approval pathway, under which FDA may approve drugs for serious or lifethreatening diseases where there is an unmet medical need and the drug is shown to have clinical benefit.
their sons, Emerson, Avery and Brecken.
“We have been given this
More information on DMD can be found at www. parentprojectmd.org/aboutduchenne/.
As a condition of approval, the FDA is requiring the company to complete a clinical study designed to further assess whether the therapy improves physical function and mobility in DMD patients. The agency plans to review data from the trial as quickly as possible to consider whether further action is necessary.
From press release
Jim Hauth will start his new job as the Vadnais Heights public works director on July 31.
“We’re really excited to hire Jim Hauth as our next public works director,” said Kevin Watson, city administrator. “Jim actually grew up in Vadnais Heights, so he has a lot of passion for the community and I think he will be heavily invested in its future and its success.”
According to Assistant City Administrator Kaylin Clement, the city received 16 applications for the position. Clement and Watson held Zoom interviews with seven qualified candidates and three of those applicants were invited to come into City Hall for in-person interviews. Hauth will replace former Public Works Director Jesse Farrell, who resigned in the spring.
“Jim comes from a background
with the city of Columbia Heights as well as the city of Eagan, working in public works, kind of working his way up through those organizations and everyone I’ve talked to has nothing but high praise for him,” Watson said.
Clement noted that Hauth’s professional experience includes the Duke University’s Water Innovation Leadership Development program and the Public Works Leadership Academy at Hamline University.
“He’s passionate, very intelligent and has gone on and pursued, you know, education and learning and really seems to be a lifelong learner,” Watson said. “He’s bringing
a different perspective on the operation side and not necessarily the engineering side. So there will be a little bit of a change in how we’ve done things, but I’m really excited to bring him on board. He seems like he’s gonna fit right.”
Other council notes:
• T he city of Vadnais Heights is looking for people to join the “green team” as part of its Gold Leaf Pilot Program. According to City Administrator Kevin Watson, the team is intended to coordinate and engage with community members on the implementation of sustainability best practices. The green team is open to residents, members of the business community, students and everyone in between. Throughout the summer, green team members will have the opportunity to volunteer, talk with sustainability experts on a variety of topics and brainstorm
with other members about the next steps to continue to grow the program. Learn more about how to be a part of the green team at www.cityvadnaisheights.com/ vhgreenteam.
• T he city and the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO) are looking for volunteers for the adopt a rain garden program. According to Watson, rain gardens are important for flood mitigation and is a stormwater management tool that provides important pollinator habitat and beautification. More information is available on the VLAWMO website.
The next Vadnais Heights City Council meeting is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, at Vadnais Heights City Hall.
WHITE BEAR LAKE — Once again, dock issues in a squeezed Commercial Bay remain unresolved.
Members of the Lake Utilization Committee, which makes recommendations to the White Bear Lake Conservation District board, thought they had found a solution that makes everyone happy. But it was not to be.
A dispute over number of slips and dock length in the shallow corner of the bay occupied by Docks of White Bear will persist despite the committee’s efforts to find an unprecedented compromise between the marina now managed by Mike McGoldrick, Tally’s Dockside owners and the city, which owns water rights in front of Lions Park, directly to the south.
One pending issue regarding the authorized dock usage area (ADUA) at Lions Park does appear resolved. McGoldrick said they have come to an agreement with the city to encroach on its ADUA for the rest of the season.
“The ADUA line starts in 2024. Whether we’re in that space next year remains to be determined,” McGoldrick said.
Mahtomedi Director Mark Ganz, who chairs the LUC, said he was pleased the city made that decision. “Boats using VFW slips have to go in and out of Veterans Park ADUA, so I’m glad the city made parity on both sides of the marina.”
As a way of introduction, McGoldrick acknowledged difficulties working with the board in the past, telling them he is now a partner in Docks of White Bear (with his father Brian McGoldrick) and in the succession plan. “I hope you put some faith in me and give me opportunity to earn your trust,” he told them.
But there is another, bigger issue regarding the relationship.
Docks of White Bear has 250 boat slips, when 240 is allowed. The McGoldricks contend that they are operating according to their DNR permit, which has historically allowed more slips than the district at 260. Keep in mind the marina rents a boat slip for $3,600, at least for returning customers, which most of them are, so 10 fewer is a chunk of money.
The marina is operating “illegally” in the district’s view, because it does not have an approved permit, which was technically due last October. Efforts to get a permit approved at the June 20 meeting failed.
LUC members, including Ganz and Mahtomedi Director Chris Churchill, urged the board to approve the application, asking for 250 boats, one more season (2023).
Board members voted 6-4 to keep the number at 240.
A frustrated McGoldrick said he worked hard on a new dock diagram that would resolve longstanding issues on both sides of the marina and thought he finally had an amicable solution.
“The first priority was establishing room for Tally’s,” he said.
District Chair Bryan DeSmet asked McGoldrick why his application asked for 250 slips when the board requested an amended permit for 240 last November? McGoldrick replied that the DNR approved 260, so he was trying to meet in the middle. That, and the fact the district approved 250 in 2019.
“We currently have 250 slips with (boat) owners,” he pointed out. “I’d rather not refund these people. If we have to do it, we will, but these are just people who want to enjoy the lake.”
Asked if he can cut 10 slips, McGoldrick replied, “We have to kick people out, but it’s possible.”
An irate Churchill said the LUC’s progress on working with the marina operators is “out the window.”
“The people in this marina are neighbors, too,” Churchill stated. “This makes us look like we are some magical police ruining boat slips. We had progress. They will fight the ADUA lines. It’s all out the window.”
McGoldrick said his father was adamant that an ADUA compromise with his neighbor to the north, a contentious issue for years, was conditional upon approval of the application.
“I guarantee you, Docks of White Bear will no longer be OK with Tally’s,” he told the board.
The compromise involved a shared dock configuration between Tally’s and Docks of White Bear on Whitaker Street ADUA.
DeSmet iterated that the board advised Docks of White Bear last November that 240 slips was the limit. “They did nothing. Now it’s June and they come with a revised application. It seems like we’re bending over backwards to accommodate them.”
DeSmet said a letter will go out directing Docks of White Bear that
an application showing 240 slips and 300-foot docks is something the board can approve.
Churchill then apologized to Tally’s co-owner Keith Dehnert, who attended the meeting, saying he was “sorry to waste your time.”
Where the conundrum leads remains to be seen.
Low water levels could add a variable in the future to maximum dock lengths, which now stand at 300 feet, according to ordinance. When the lake goes down, docks go out.
The district is asking the DNR to allow the board to define acceptable dock configurations in low water conditions. The DNR currently approves extensions in April if the level is below 922 feet so dock owners have access to navigable water.
To add perspective, noted in the Docks of White Bear permit were elevations taken in October: 300 feet from shore, water depth was 4 feet in its ADUA. At 100 feet from shore, water depth was 1 foot. At the time, lake elevation was reportedly 922.59 feet.
Age 59, of White Bear Lake, passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mom, Joanne; brother, Scott; and nephew, Bobby. Steve is survived by his dad, Bob; sister, Deb; nephew, Jesse (Jill); great nephew, Jonah; uncle, Johnny; good friend, Glenn; and many other family and friends.
Steve was an excellent and skilled carpenter and mechanic. He could fix just about anything. He loved to grill and cook and made amazing 3-2-1 Ribs. Every fall he enjoyed going deer hunting up north. He loved his dogs, Dallas and Lena. He was a kind, caring, and dependable person. He was a big guy with a big heart and he will be dearly missed.
Family will hold a celebration at a later time to be announced. Mueller Memorial-White Bear Lake, www.muellermemorial.com 651-429-4944
August 8, 1944 – June 7, 2023.
Passed away after a long illness of Lewy Body Dementia. Preceded in death by mother, Fern; father, Bernerd; brothers, Bernerd and Greg.
Survived by husband, Marvyn; sons, Brent and Jason; sisters, Jackie, Roxanne, Deborah, and Jan; brother, Scott; and grandchildren, Yahna, Mallory, Lily and Sierra whom she loved dearly.
Georgia had a very unique work career starting at 3M Co. Then UOP Johnson, then ITT industrial credit, then ETA systems. She then worked for Senator Nick Coleman and Bob Goff Advertising Co, and then finally KSTP TV where she retired from. Georgia Represented KSTP in Executive Women International – St. Paul Division where she was elected President serving in that role until her retirement.
A Memorial Service was held in Georgia’s honor on Friday, June 23, at Bradshaw Funeral Home in White Bear Lake.
Age 88, of White Bear Lake passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 18th. He is preceded in death by the love of his life, wife Marilyn, his parents, Daniel Sr and Evelyn, sister Muriel, brother Dan, and son Mark. He is survived by his sister Barbara, his sons Keith (Gwen) and Scott (Dawn), daughters, Alanna McCune and Dina Barnes, twelve grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and many family members and friends who loved him. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 22nd at St. Pius X Church in White Bear Lake, Visitation from 1030-1130, Service at 1130 am, and a luncheon to follow.
As his wife, Marilyn was a breast cancer survivor, in lieu of flowers the family would like memorials made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, or to Interim Homecare and Hospice, who took such great care of him for the past few years.
Age 78 of White Bear Lake, Minnesota and Boca Grande, Florida passed away from complications due to ataxia on June 23. He is preceded in death by his loving parents, Herbert and Bernnes (née Peterson), brothers John, Herbert M. Jr., and Anthony.
Joe was known for his sharp wit, observant
nature, quiet kindness, and gregarious laugh. He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Jane; his daughters, Allison, Molly, and Laura; grandchildren Sevi, Leo, Mac, Caroline and Bennett; sisters and brothers Mary Anne (MA), Mary Catherine (Bunny), Mary Terese (MT), Sheila Marie, Tim, and Greg, and a large and loving extended family, followed by an even larger community of friends, heroes, bums, and GOATS.
His celebration of life will occur July 2nd at Seven Vines Vineyard in Dellwood. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations be made in Joe’s honor to The Pillars Hospice Home of Oakdale, MN [beyondhospicemn.org] or the National Ataxia Foundation [ataxia.org].
Arrangements By MUELLER MEMORIAL of WHITE BEAR LAKE, www.MuellerMemorial.com
Of White Bear Lake, formerly of Austin, Minnesota Survived by his children, Tim (Wendy Boppert), Teresa Schrachta; grandchildren Hannah, Elizabeth “Bizza”, Alex and Ethan; sister Doris (Don) Sabanish; niece DeLynn (Chris) Olson; nephew Daryl (Lisa) Sabanish; and other relatives and many friends. Jake loved spending time with his family and grandchildren going to Pathfinder Village. Jake was an active member at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Sons of Norway and Norske Torske Klubben. He enjoyed playing cards at the White Bear Lake Senior Center. His favorite game was cribbage and would teach the game to anyone he met. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, June 23, 2023 at ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3878 Highland Avenue, White Bear Lake. The visitation was held Thursday, June 22, at HONSA FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2460 E County Road E, White Bear Lake, and one hour before Mass at Church. Interment Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Arrangements with Honsa Family Funeral Home, 651-429-6172
Age 98, formerly of White Bear Lake, was born March 19, 1924 in Michigan City, Indiana to Fern Wesley Smith and Gladys Baker Smith. She met her husband, Arvid Elwood Morey (Al), at Centenary Methodist Church and they were married September 15, 1946 at the Christian Church in Michigan City, IN. Betty went back to school in the 80’s adding a Certificate in Peer Counseling to her AA Degree in Business Administration. Betty enjoyed the challenge and reward of being a program manager with New Cap Community Action, Wisconsin Nutrition Project, and the Wisconsin Coalition of Aging. She loved her work and always went an extra step in making sure those she supervised and attended to were fed, clothed and felt cared for. In retirement, Betty was thrilled to have more time to be with her beloved children and their offspring. Her children are: Barbara Morey, Nancy Bauer (Randy), Jean Morey (Rand Daley), Susan Homolka (Jeff), David Winkler Morey (Anne) and John Morey Northwood (Mary Mengel). Betty is also survived by her dear sister Delores Anderson (married Robert) and sisters-in-law Ruth Morey (married brother-in-law Dane) and Carolyn Smith (married brother Don). Her interests included genealogy, current events, good books, neighbors and friends, traveling, walking, and camping with her family. She stayed alert and engaged, writing a book about her life story. during the last couple of years of her life. Those who knew her best would describe her most outstanding characteristics as being her children’s advocate, a champion for equal rights and social justice, a loving mother/ grandmother/great grandmother and above all, as one who had the most delightful laughter and smile. Betty passed away peacefully at her home on November 26, 2022 surrounded by love and music. Celebration of Life is Saturday July 8 at the White Bear Lake United Methodist Church. Visitation is at 10 a.m., service at 11 a.m. and lunch to follow.
When Animal Humane Society (AHS) agents get calls from the public about animal cruelty, it’s mostly related to the weather. Every year, its agents are flooded with calls about dogs and cats outdoors during the hot summer months.
When it comes to hot weather animal reports, it’s important to gather specific information about the animal to help our humane agents conduct the most thorough investigation.
Here’s what you should consider:
W hat breed is the animal, and how old is it? Shortnosed dogs like bulldogs, pugs and Pekingese have an increased risk for breathing issues and heat stroke when it’s hot, due to their facial structure.
• W hat does the animal look like? Are the hips and rib bones very prominent or visible? Does it have any sores or missing fur?
How is the animal acting? Is it active? Is it lethargic or panting or drooling excessively?
Lethargy and excessive panting or drooling may be a sign of dehydration or heat stroke.
• D oes the animal have a water bowl within reach in the shade, and is there water in the bowl?
• Outside animals that are subject to hot weather conditions that affect their health or welfare must have access to appropriate shelter. Shelters must:
• B e moisture-proof and windproof. The floor must be moisture-proof if it is placed directly on the ground. A floor that is not moistureproof is only allowed if the shelter is raised at least 2 inches from the ground. The shelter must be durable, with no holes in the roof or sides. A tarp is not sufficient.
• B e of suitable size to accommodate the animal.
• P rovide shade from direct sunlight between May 1 and October 31.
M innesota does not have tethering laws, so an animal may be tied out. However, animals that are tied out must be free from entanglement or injury from the collar or tie out cord/chain.
Lastly, animals should never be left in unoccupied vehicles when adverse weather conditions could affect their health or welfare. For example, a dog cannot be left unattended in a vehicle in direct sunlight or extreme heat.
If you find an animal in conditions that appear questionable, please contact your animal control division or AHS humane agents for assistance by visiting www.animalhumanesociety.org/resource/ reporting-animal-cruelty-minnesota.
Animal Humane Society
Our over-the-lake fireworks display and band concert has become a patriotic traditioin and family event that would not happen without the generous support of you and other civic-minded members of our community. The Fireworks Committee asks you for a tax-deductible contribution. Please make your check payable to “White Bear Lake Fireworks Fund” and send it to White Bear City Hall/Fireworks Committee, 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
It’s been a century since our beloved Armory in downtown White Bear Lake took off. The amazing Armory was first founded in 1922. We celebrated with a grand ceremony including some important speakers by the names of Mayor Earl and Mayor Jackson. We also added the WBL chamber in 1923. The Armory was used for much more than sending out soldiers for war. It was also used for many different types of events like coronations and dances. This Armory has been with our community through a cyclone and a very devastating fire and we as a community rebuilt the Armory. This Armory has been the center of our community for a century, so in the 1980s when the building was decommissioned, the city of White Bear Lake bought the property. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. So as for now the building of a very important history to our community still stands strong and is used for the WBL historical Society and nonprofit events and fundraisers. We still today have this very important building which is a symbol of our community still here standing strong together and united.
BY NATALIE PERRY
6TH GRADE, SUNRISE PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
A lot of things can happen in a century. Small towns upgrade to big towns, and community is made.
People come together for the common good, And whether the problem big or small, We all stand as one.
The mark of a century is not just time passed by, But the chance to become even greater than before.
Community
Community
A feeling of fellowship with others. We have the common interest
Of making our community a better place. Moving from summer to winter, As a united community, anything can be done. With our neighbors, Our fellowship binds us together.
Ten Fingers
Ten fingers, ten decades, a century. Each finger – different and unique. So many changes in 36,500 days. From summer resorts and farms to year-round living and new homes.
Hairstyles, fashion, and house styles.
Changes in people, thoughts, and beliefs. Through it all,
Small businesses have helped change us for the better.
Communities have grown as one, Building a foundation for the next ten fingers.
It all started in 1921, when White bear lake became a town. I’m Mary, and this is a book about how White bear lake and I grew up together. On July 16, 1923, I was born in a small house in White bear lake. At the time, we didn’t have cool gadgets like phones, or iPads or computers. We would play outside or with old fashion toys. As I grew up, the town got more and more advanced. Suddenly, new chances slowly started to appear. In 1953, when I was 20, Lakeshore Players Theater opened.
I auditioned for one of the many plays there, Peter pan, and got one of the main characters, Wendy. It was an amazing, once in a lifetime opportunity. After the play, I noticed I really loved acting. In 1983, after 30 more years of dedicated preforming, the White Bear Lake High School opened. I visited it one day and thought it was amazing. Later that year, the school called me. They asked if I could be the new acting teacher and agreed. After that, I spent most of my time teaching high school students to act, and preforming in plays. Then one day, in 2009, I went to Acqua, the new restaurant at the heart White Bear Lake. The food was so good, and I could tell White Bear was getting better and better, but there was more to come.
Nowadays, I like to watch plays instead of doing them. Lakeshore Players are still preforming, but now it is known as the Hanifl theater. I like to sit around at home right next to an elementary school called Vadnais Heights. Now there are phones, iPads, and Computers. I just finished reading a book about White bear, so I closed it, then silently walked inside. I watched as the students at the school run around and play merrily as I thought. My book had reminded me that I may be 100 years old, but I’m still here, and even though I can’t predict the future, I can tell White bear has some good times ahead of it.
The history of the name of White Bear Lake originates from a native legend; a Sioux hunter
killed an arctic polar bear and the bear took the man’s life with him. It was said that their spirits live on in the afterlife, residing in the lake, hence the name. In 1862, the Dakota people were forced into the prison camp Fort Snelling, and the land was redistributed.
As the industrial revolution began to thrive, so did White Bear Lake and its population. Our technology and agriculture were accelerating; and in 1921 the Sioux-village-turned-industrialmonument colony became a legal city under the commission of the 1st mayor, Earl Jackson, having a population of 2000. People celebrated their richsoiled land that was now officially its own entity. This newly found community morale was the catalyst for improvement that sparked the White Bear Lake Chamber of Commerce: a central area department for business and industry, an updated Department for Fire Prevention: to stop major accidents before they even happen, and in September 27th, 1921, they opened the White Bear Lake Armory: centered on a National Guard Militia; some could see as military ran police department, not just trained for the art of war, but to serve the people of White Bear Lake and enforce law. This area was not just the barracks for the Guard, but a hall to host entertainment, music, and fundraising missions for city improvement.
When looking at the history of our great town, we must look at the good and at the ugly, this was a grand city in the overlook of Minnesota, but we also took the land from the natives that lived here. We must remember the past, live the present and look towards the future.
During the fall of each school year, roughly 1.5 million students across the country take the PSAT or NMSQT test, entering into the running to be recognized as a National Merit Scholar.
Of the 1.5 million students who take the test, 50,000 — or about 3% — of the students are recognized as National Merit Scholars. These students qualify as either a “commended” student or, for those scoring even higher (in the top 1%), qualify as a “semifinalist.” Of the semifinalists, 15,000 of 16,000 are then recognized as “finalists” who are eligible for National Merit Scholarships that will help them pay for their future education.
Students from Mahtomedi, White Bear Lake, Mounds View and Centennial school districts scored high on their exams and earned honors for this award.
Mahtomedi High School tallied 13 total National Merit Scholars with seven finalists and four students who won scholarships for college. The finalists were: Christian Armitage, Marney Goeser, Anusha Khandpur, Luke Krier, Brady Lawrence, Juliana Nyberg and Craig Tarnowski. Armitage, Khandpur, Nyberg, and Tarnowski received scholarships.
Commended students from Mahtomedi High School included: John Gibbens, Connor Hagen, Isaiah Horsager, Angus Macchesney, Sarah Reisdorf and Joseph Wald.
“We are extremely proud of our students, as this demonstrates a strong commitment to academics
The following students were named to the dean’s list or received academic honors at a college or university in spring 2023:
Augustana University: Mackenzie
Ternes of Vadnais Heights.
College of St. Scholastica: Makenna
Kroska and Kyle Schmidt of White Bear Lake; Elvis Fusina and Courtney Hook of Vadnais Heights; Brooke
Ascheman of White Bear Township; Ella Herlick and Kyle Oswald of Mahtomedi.
Dakota State University: Jacob Lind of White Bear Lake.
Iowa State University: Megan Eberle, Ellys Johnson, Nicholas Otto and Thomas Rohlinger, all of Mahtomedi; Mackinley Commander of White Bear Lake.
Marquette University: Madison Carroll of White Bear Lake.
Milwaukee School of Engineering:
Cordell Steiner of White Bear Lake.
Montana State University: Olivia
Schwintek of White Bear Lake.
North Dakota State College of Science:
Nicholas Distad of White Bear Lake.
North Dakota State University: Ashley
Fettinger, Mrisa Nelsen, Conner McElmury and Erika Townley, all of White Bear Lake.
Northern Michigan University:
Josephine Taylor of White Bear Lake.
South Dakota State University: Kayla
Anderson, Clara Cunningham and Andrea Hilpisch, all of White Bear Lake; Abigail Harper of Vadnais Heights.
St. Cloud State University: Hailey
Baker, Eric Barthel and Zac Chapman, all of White Bear Lake; Quinlan McCollow of Willernie.
University of Central Arkansas: Ian Wilsey of Mahtomedi.
University of Iowa: Hunter O’Donnell of Vadnais Heights; Kaia Lifto and Megan Van Ostrand, both of White Bear Lake.
University of Minnesota-Crookston: Isaac Hosch of Mahtomedi; Abigail Fettinger and Caleb Mitchell, both of White Bear Lake.
University of Minnesota-Duluth: William Arlandson, Stephanie Comfort, Sydney Gadbois, Bianca Gratke, Julia Kray, Owen Mack, Natalie Ostrand, Joseph Phelps, Owen Ricker, Sydney Ruiz and Samantha Saenger, all of Mahtomedi; Brianna Askin, Benjamin Christenson, Logan Hawkes, Margaux Iverson, Katherine
Kaufman, Andrew Laska, Patrick Levins, Kailey Markwalter, Blake Meister, Julie Olson, Noah Rosenberg,
and personal success. All of them are great representatives of Mahtomedi High School,” said Principal Justin Hahn.
White Bear Lake High School is home to senior Sophie Scroggins, a finalist for this year who was selected to receive a $2,500 scholarship.
“Sophie achieved at a very high level academically, which is a major criteria in order to be selected as a National Merit Finalist,” said Don Bosch, principal at White Bear Lake South Campus. “But in addition to her academic successes, she also excelled in the arts and athletics. Sophie is the epitome of a well-rounded student.” Mounds View School District is home to a large number of National Merit Scholars, a whopping total of 31 Scholars, all of whom scored in the top roughly 3% of test-takers. Fourteen of them were semifinalists and 13 were finalists, scoring in line with the top 16,000 test-takers in the nation.
National Merit finalists from Mounds View High School included: Gillian Anderson, Gwendolyn Brandt, Anlei Chen, Bria Farmer, Taylor Isabel, Claire Li, Iris Ren, Aurora Wang, Henry Wang, Justin Wang, Colette Whalen, Emily Zhao, Steven Zhou and semifinalist Linden Lee.
Of these students, eight are graduating and have been offered National Merit Scholarships.
Chen, Isabel, Ren and Henry Wang have been offered the National Merit University of Minnesota Scholarship; Farmer has been offered the National Merit University of Oklahoma Scholarship; Huang and Zhou have both been selected for 3M scholarships; and Li has earned the $2,500 National Merit Scholarship.
Nathaniel Vaulx and Lily Wagner, all of White Bear Lake; Sydney Peterson, Julia Velky, Madeline Verkerke and Jason Lang, all of White Bear Township.
University of Wisconsin-Madison: Megan Beaulieu, John Diffley, Will Garry, Aaron Moriarity, Katherine Swanson, Anna Ardito, Jacob Arlandson, Olivia Decker and Anna Lindberg, all of Mahtomedi; Claire Odmark, Gianna McLeod, TJ Turinske and Tatiana Zech, all of White Bear Lake.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Maxwell Behnke of Mahtomedi.
University of Wisconsin-Superior: Kaitlyn Stender of White Bear Lake. Winona State University: Gabriel Bartlett, Hayden Darling, Caitlin Kuehborn and Jordan Nelson, all of Vadnais Heights; Hannah Dorr, Claudia Johnson, Diana Lee, Katherine Timmons, John Vojtech and Landon Witt, all of White Bear Lake; Magnolia Podgorak of Mahtomedi.
The following students graduated from a college or university in spring
2023:
Alexandria Technical and Community College: John Balfanz of White Bear Lake, Law Enforcement Associate of Applied Science.
Marquette University: Caitie McGauley of Mahtomedi, master’s, physician assistant studies, with honors.
Minnesota State University-Mankato: Sam Merchant of Dellwood, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, integrated engineering; Edwin Perry of Dellwood, master’s, sport and exercise psychology; Bailey Bernard of White Bear Lake, master’s, English; Crystal Haugen of White Bear Lake, Master of Social Work, cum laude; Emily Olson of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Science, nursing, magna cum laude; Alicia Fowler of White Bear Township, Bachelor of Science, nursing, magna cum laude; Amy Grilz of White Bear Township, Bachelor of Science, RN Baccalaureate completion, summa cum laude; Samantha Larson of White Bear Township, Bachelor of Science, criminal justice.
University of Iowa: Emily Smith of Vadnais Heights, Master of Arts, teaching and learning; Kyndra Hansen of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Arts, speech and hearing science.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Grace Carpenter of Mahtomedi, Bachelor of
Commended students from Mounds View High School and Irondale High School included: Ian Buerge, Henry Cahoon, Barbara Danku (Irondale), Puna Ekka (Irondale), Monica Gadela, Sophia Huang, Tara Martin, Mateo Nacusi, Lucia Nitti, Samuel Notch, Jack Ohmann, Shaurya Sehgal, Emma Sun, Lily Thai (Irondale), Arnou Thammarak (Irondale), Skylar Weirens and Leigha Wood.
Centennial School District produced two National Merit Scholars this school year, including finalist Michelle Li and commended student Evan L. Pouliot.
Centennial High School Principal Tom Breuning noted that clearly both Li and Pouliot are academically skilled, but that both students are also extremely involved in the school community. Li participated in Centennial’s music department, National Honor Society (NHS) and Centennial Students for Change.
“You name it, Michelle was in it,” Breuning said. Pouliot participated in cross-country and NHS. Both students are a part of the class that encountered COVID-19 during their freshman year and both have played a big part in the culture and climate that exists at Centennial High School, Breuning said.
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Arts, College of Arts and Sciences.
University of Sioux Falls: Tavian Tumbleson of Mahtomedi, Master of Education.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Lydia Deutsch of White Bear Township, Bachelor of Science, nursing, with honors.
Winona State University: Muira Arndt of White Bear Township, Professional Science master’s degree, applied research and management; Katherine Timmons of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Science, nursing, summa cum laude; Paige Yang of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Science, data science.
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Our hot temperatures have been around for awhile but we reeled off several days of 90’s last week, as the first week of summer kicked off. One thing that was missing was tropical dew points, dew points in the 70’s. The upper winds have cut off Gulf moisture which have kept dew points in the upper 50’s and low 60’s. Minnesota’s version of a “dry heat.” The upper winds did change as we headed into the weekend and some of us were blessed with RAIN!! Yay! Amounts varied wildly but I think most of us received at least a half inch. Others as much as two inches. Seasonablelike temperatures are in store for us this period. July 4 note: There will be a full moon so grab your camera and set up in a spot to snap some pictures of fireworks and the moon.
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The property at 1 Bald Eagle Island is on the auction block.
Premiere Estates International, a luxury real estate auction house, is offering the 2.3-acre island home to the highest bidder. Worldwide bids on the estate are being accepted until noon, July 12.
“This newly constructed estate is beautiful and very unique,” remarked Connor Wohl, vice president of marketing for Premiere. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy property like this anywhere in the Minneapolis, St. Paul markets.”
Owner Nathan Landucci of Landucci Homes has had the five-bedroom property listed for two years. His asking price, $3.5 million, is also the starting bid for the auction. The estate was originally listed for $6 million.
Landucci completely renovated the home in 2020 from its original 35-year-old design, sparing no expense for high-end luxuries such as a chef’s kitchen, professional home theater, garage bar, racquetball court, Hardie exterior, Marvin windows and multiple decks. Living space is 5,400 square feet.
The home is accessible 365 days a year via boat and vehicle (when ice conditions merit) and comes with a hovercraft. A shore garage and new docks are included in the sale.
Pre-auction bids are due prior to July 2. Bidders can find the sealed bid auction purchase contract at PremiereEstates.com.
The dog owner requesting a special license for four dogs in White Bear Township (“Neighbors ask board to stretch 3-dog license to 4,” June 14, 2023) wants it made clear the animal control officer did not come to her house because
Bids are noncontingent. A registration deposit of $30,000 is due with the sealed bid.
More information is available by calling Premiere Estates representative Marc Mische, 877-377-8283, ext. 106.
To see the company’s three-minute video of the property, go to www.youtube.com/ watch?v=qBcO3IlrYg0
her dogs were barking. A resident complained to the township about dogs barking in general around the neighborhood and did not specify a particular house. Also, the story was written by Debra Neutkens, not Loretta Harding.
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associated with him was his T-6 Texan.
“Fuel is the single biggest expense of owning the aircraft,” Datko said. “There are maintenance issues, and these planes are 70-some years old to begin with, and they’re meticulously maintained. There’s all sorts of FAA and government requirements. The plane has to have annual inspections like all aircraft, and they’re quite an investment. They were a little cheaper back then, but not much. But in the last few years, they’ve really gone up in value. The average plane is (valued) somewhere between $250,000 and $300,000.”
T-6 Thunder currently has six pilots — a retired Delta Airlines captain, an orthopedic doctor and surgeon, an eye doctor and surgeon, Datko, a retired businessman and retired astronaut Curt Brown.
“He was a commander of the Space Shuttle Discovery, and he did six missions,” Datko said. “He’s typically my wingman; I usually lead the flights and he’s he’s number two off of my left.”
According to Datko, after World War II, the
Lend-Lease Act set up a system that would allow the U.S. to lend or lease war supplies to any nation deemed vital to the defense of the U.S. “Most of T-6s were scrapped,” he said. “A lot of them were given or sold to foreign countries. They were used by 22 foreign countries as their Air Force.”
Datko said one or two T-6 planes crash every year, but there is always someone that is resurrecting one.
“There’s about 400 left in the world,” he said. “I think over 300 are registered here in the United States, but there’s only about 120 flying and you can see about 50 of them if you go to Oshkosh.”
Every summer there is an airshow in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, at Wittman Regional Airport. This year’s event is from Monday, July 24, to Sunday, July 30.
Datko is going to turn 79 this year. “I am reaching a point where I am literally going to be forced out of flying because of the fact that when you reach 80 years old, there’s not an insurance company that will insure you, period.”
The future of the T-6 Thunder is up in the air. They did 65 events last year and sometimes have to turn down events due to a pilot shortage — pilots are hard to find these days.
“The T-6 Thunder will just keep going until there’s no more pilots,” Datko said. “Some lose their medical license and we’ve had three pass away. Every year we’re getting older, and then we run up against a bumper where you can’t be insured.”
Flying airshows for spectators is dear to Datko’s heart. He’s not ready to retire from flying just yet.
“It’s gone beyond just the flying now,” Datko said. “Now the point is what it means to the people on the ground. I’ve got a box of letters and cards from people thanking us for what we do. The emails that I’ve gotten, especially when we do this at the cemeteries, really touch people. I even get goosebumps myself when I fly over Fort Snelling … my mother and father are buried there.”
The Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing B-25J Miss Mitchell will fly over several areas in the Twin Cities metro on July 4, including White Bear Lake. The flyover is scheduled to arrive in the White Bear area from Delano around 10:45 a.m., give or take 30 minutes.
The B-25J “Miss Mitchell” served in the 310th Bomb Group, 57th Bomb Wing of the 12th Air Force in North Africa and Italy completing over 130 missions. Its legacy of no crew fatalities during all of its missions was a rare accomplishment. Prior to taking command of the 8th Air Force in Europe in 1944, the 12th Air Force was under the command of then Brigadier General Jimmy Doolittle.
After a 12 year restoration by the Minnesota Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, Miss Mitchell took her first flight on April 18, 1992 ~ exactly 50 years to the day of the daring Doolittle raid.
The non-profit Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing is home to six aircraft, a large motor pool fleet, and a unique collection of World War II artifacts that are on display at Fleming Field in South Saint Paul. Flyovers are made possible with donations. More information can be found at cafmn.org.
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Norm Setnicker, a longtime softball standout still going strong at age 82, is a recent inductee to the Minnesota Senior Sports Association Hall of Fame.
A Mahtomedi resident for 23 years, and White Bear Lake for 34 years before that, he was among eight senior athletes recently inducted.
“I have stayed physically fit, playing softball, biking, and light weight-lifting at the YMCA. I have to stay active,” said Setnicker, having just returned from helping a Minnesota team win a tournament for 80-year-olds in Rock Island, Illinois.
In senior national tournaments (age 60-80), Setnicker played for eight championship teams with the Minnesota Mavericks and Minnesota Masters. He made the all-tournament team seven times and was tournament Most Valuable Player three times. A shortstop and center fielder, he’s known for excellent glove
work and a strong arm in the field, and as a switch hitter with power from both sides at the plate.
The retired teacher/coach plays two days a week in a Roseville senior league in the summer and in the Stillwater dome in the winter. He journeys to tournaments in Arizona, Florida and Las Vegas each year. In another recent tourney, he helped his Minnesota Masters team place second in Reno, Nevada.
Asked about career softball highlights he said,“Winning the defensive MVP (award) at the Minnesota Twins Fantasy Campwhen I was 73 years old. Another was winning our first Senior tournament in Plano, Texas, when I was 60. That got me hooked into traveling and competing at the national level.”
His trip to Fort Myers for the Twins Fantasy Camp was a surprise gift from his wife, Mary Ann, for their 50th anniversary. His glove work there earned him the Kirby Puckett Award.
Setnicker taught at Tartan for 34 years, retiring in 1997. He was the Titans first
Colin Hagstrom of Mahtomedi experienced an NCAA Division I championship as a member of the Notre Dame lacrosse team. Hagstrom, a junior, was the backup faceoff specialist for the Fighting Irish, who defeated No. 1 ranked Duke 13-9 in the championship game in Philadelphia and finished 14-2. Hagstrom won 61 of 146 face-offs in 16 games, playing behind sophomore Will Lynch (156 of 313). In the finals, Hagstrom was 2-for-5 and Lynch 12-for19. It was Notre Dame’s first championship in lacrosse.
Ernest Mattson, Iowa State freshman runner from White Bear Lake, posted season-bests of 1:54.22 in the 800 (placed fourth in Graduate Classic in January at Nebraska), 4:07.47 in the mile (13th in the ISU Classic in February), and 2:33.03 in 1000 (11th in the Graduate Classic).
THE CHICK WILL CELEBRATE ITS ONEMONTH BIRTHDAY ON JULY 1, AND IS NOW TOO BIG TO RIDE ON EITHER PARENT’S BACK. NOTHING BUT SAD NEWS TO REPORT ON THE OTHER NEST. A FEW WEEKS AGO, ONE OF THE EGGS WAS FOUND ON THE SHORE NEAR THE NEST. THE LOON PARENTS CONTINUED TO SHARE NEST DUTY, FOR THE REMAINING EGG, UNTIL JUNE 22, BUT FOR REASONS UNKNOWN ABANDONED THE NEST THE NEXT DAY.
Derrick Smith, North Carolina State baseball freshman pitcher from White Bear Lake, pitched in three games for the Wolfpack (3621) this season, logging three innings with one strikeout and one run allowed.
Jordan Hull, Dakota County Technical College freshman outfielder from Mahtomedi, batted .333 (16-for-48) in 17 games with two doubles, two triples and seven stolen bases. DCTC had a 20-7 record.
Sarah Stellmach, Bethel University sophomore sprinter from Mahtomedi, won the 200 dash in the MIAC meet in 24.60 and placed third in the 100 with 11.94. Her 4x400 team placed 10th at nationals.
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coach when fast-pitch softball became an MSHSL sport in 1976, and headed three conference champion teams and one state runner-up team. After coaching, Setnicker umpired high school softball for 17 years.
He is also a member of the Minnesota Softball Hall of Fame, Minnesota High School Coaches Hall of Fame for softball.
In high school at Biwabik, Setnicker played football, basketball and baseball. He played fast-pitch softball for five years, starting at age 17, and switched to slow-pitch at 24, which he has played continuously ever since. He started senior softball at age 55.
Setnicker has coached daughters Jenny and Nicole in the White Bear Lake softball recreation leagues, and helped coach sons Mark and Michael in the White Bear Lake Hockey Association. Nicole, who lives in Singapore, made the trip home to be there for his induction. It’s not all softball for Norm; having dual citizenship with the USA and Slovenia, he is learning the Slovenian language as a hobby.
your right side while staying in the correct position (spine angle doesn’t change) transition to your left side while keeping your balance, and finish all the way on your left side standing tall? Here are a couple of exercises that will give you an idea of where you stand.
you feel loaded into your right cheek? Is the grip pointing in front of the ball? Did you have to stand up to get your shoulders turned all the way, or have to dip? Any of these complications will cause you to lose posture, and make it very difficult to hit a good golf shot.
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Answering that question depends on how you define “better” and how much effort you’re willing to put into your game. I’ve had players who come to a lesson expecting a couple of tips will lower their score by 5 – 10 strokes. I don’t think that is realistic. On the other hand, there are players who arrive with an open mind and are willing to try a few new things and practice. That player stands a much better chance of seeing progress in their game.
If I had to pick the number one issue I see most often, it’s the inability to stay “in the correct posture” during and after their swing. As we age, we tend to lose flexibility and sometimes struggle with balance issues. The three elements of a good golf swing are mobility, flexibility and stability. Simply put can you get into a good golf posture, turn in your backswing and load into
Standing tall, keep your left foot on the ground, turn to your right and shake hand with the person facing you. You both will be extending your left arm. Can you turn around your base (lower body) while keeping the left foot on the ground? Are you able to turn your shoulders all the way so you’re facing the person? Are you able to separate your upper and lower body?
Next, take a club and put it across your shoulders and cross your arms to keep it there, with the grip aiming to your left. (These drills assume you’re right-handed). Get in your good golf posture, left shoulder higher than right and head behind the ball. Tilt so your shoulders are over your toes. Turn your back to the target, keeping your spine angle the same as set up. Can you turn far enough so your back is completely facing the target? Do
If you really want to improve your game, I highly suggest you see a Physical Therapist and a Qualified Golf Professional. The PT will do a full assessment to see where you are and recommend a series of exercises for you to do with follow up visits. The clients I’ve had who have made this effort are all pleased with the results. The Golf Pro will make modifications in your swing and make changes as your physical self improves. Don’t expect miracles overnight, but if you dedicate yourself this summer, I’m positive you’ll be pleased with the results.
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The chick, which has more than quadrupled in size, will reach the age of one month on July 1, 2023. Ten to twelve days, post hatch, Loon chicks typically outgrow the cozy perches on their parents’ backs. The chick outgrew mama Loon’s back by June 10, but we spotted papa Loon sporting the chick on his back until June 16. The photos in the montage show the chick’s last ride on papa’s back. The Loon parents have stepped up their fish deliveries and are leaving the chick to fend for itself for longer periods of time. During one of our morning visits, we watched the parents feed their chick until it had reached its limit and drifted off to take a nap on the north side of the bulrushes. The parents quietly swam to the opening in the bulrushes and took off, in flight, to the other side of the lake. Fortunately, the chick was in a more protected area and there were no waves. Eventually, the parents
returned and resumed keeping an eye on their chick. The chick continues to master its Loon skills, by trying to imitate its parents. One morning, while following mama Loon and watching her flex her wings, the chick tried to flex its tiny wings. As you can see, the chick has a long way to go! Unfortunately, we have some sad news to report about the other Loon parents. Loon Whisperer Brad Savage let us know that he had observed what appeared to be a damaged Loon egg on the shoreline. We confirmed that there was only one egg, after carefully looking at our photos. On June 22, we watched mama Loon tend the nest and turn the remaining egg, before gently positioning herself on the nest. Not long after, papa Loon appeared and coaxed her off the nest. The two tapped their bills and quietly hooted at each other, before mama climbed back on the nest. It is possible that the remaining egg was no longer viable,
because the number of days spent on the nest, was two weeks beyond the normal 28-day period. Something happened the next day. Both Brad and Shannon reported hearing several Loon calls near the nest. We checked the nest the next morning, hoping for the best, but it was empty. We scoured the lake, hoping to spot the parents and a chick, but no luck. The Loon parents had moved on, far away from the nest. The good news is that these first-time parents now know where to look for their nest when they return next spring. We have watched Loon pairs circle Shannon’s nest for three years. Finally, a promising pair of Loons has claimed Shannon’s nest!
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junior outfielder, made allsection. Chloe Barber pitched 165 innings with a 19-6 record, 267 strikeouts (leading the metro area) and a 0.93 earnedrun-average. She hit .360 with nine homers and 29 RBI’s. Her final career totals included 45 wins, 726 strikeouts, 34 home runs, 81 hits and a .401 batting average. Heidi Barber batted .558 (43-for-77, 10 doubles, three homers, one triple) with a .624 on-base-percentage, .817 slugging percentage and 22 RBI’s. Olsen hit .379 (seven doubles, two homers, one triple) and led with 25 runs. Larson batted .406 with 10 RBI’s. Lund hit .279 with four homers and 16 RBI’s. All-conference honorable mentions went to Larson, Maddy Belisle and Abby Taylor.
GIRLS LACROSSE
Season awards have been announced for the Mahtomedi lacrosse team that finished 12-6 overall, 3-2 in conference, beat Stillwater for the Section 4 championship and went 0-2 at state. Senior goalie Tommy Peer, who stopped 67 percent of shots on goal, allowing just 5.12 goals per game, was named team MVP. Owen Tacheny, senior face-off specialist with an 80 percent success rate, was named second-team All-Metro (StarTribune) and second-team Coaches All-State. Making all-conference were junior midfielder Eric Granec, senior midfielder Nolan Dimitri, and junior defender Drew Marchant. Named all-section were Peer, Tacheny, senior midfielder Isaac Wendorff, and senior defender Jack Roehrich. All-conference honorable mentions went to junior mid Eric Buttke, sophomore mid Oskar Magnusson, and sophomore defender Connor Gray. Roehrich got all-state honorable mention. Scoring leaders were Wendorff (39 goals, eight assists, 47 points), Buttke (27-15-42), Dimitri (27-11-38), Magnusson (20-23-43), and Landon Kruse (11-16-27). Ground ball leaders were Tacheny with 83, Roehrich 60, and Magnusson 43.
McKenna Cunnington, who finished her career with a school record 143 goals, is one of three Mahtomedi players named to the all-Metro East team. The Zephyrs were 9-6 overall and 4-2 in the conference. Named all-MEC were Cunnington, senior midfielder; Evi Cegielski, junior midfielder; and Addie Demars, sophomore goalie. Cunnington and Demars were also all-section first team and Cegielski second team. Getting MEC honorable mentions were junior Reagan Schrankler (defense) and sophomores Kimmy Ryan (defense) and Annie Tanner (midfield). Cunnington had 63 goals
and junior goalie Mesa McElmury were second team. SEC honorable mentions were McElmury, midfielder Zoe Timmons and attacker Julie Hendrickson, all juniors. Peterson and McElmury were team MVP’s. The Bears were 6-3 in the conference. Peterson led with 48 goals and made nine assists, for 57 points. She also led with 80 ground balls. Jensen had the most total points (37-25-62) and 32 ground balls. Kodytek was third in points (32-17-49). Olivia Simpkins had 16 goals, Hendrickson 13 and Timmons 12. McElmury had a .446 save percentage and 8.00 goalsagainst-average.
BOYS LACROSSE
Mario Bailey headed the list of honors for the Bears, who were 9-6 overall and 7-2 in the Suburban East for third place. Bailey, senior midfielder, was named to the Star-Tribune’s All-Metro first team, all-conference and all-section, after notching 38 goals and 25 assists for 63 points. He has committed to Rockhurst University. Also named all-SEC were junior attacker Devin Mueller, junior midfielder Preston West, and senior long-stick midfielder Dylan Christopherson. Other all-section honorees were Mueller, Christopherson, and senior defender Logan
and 25 assists for 88 points, followed by Cegielski (49-11-60), freshman Brooklyn Kragness (16-13-29) and sophomore Reese Saenger (17-8-25).
Five members of Mahtomedi’s Metro East Conference and Section 4A champion tennis team were named all-conference. They are juniors Sam Rathmanner, Jack Allaben and Aidan Wald, and sophomores Zach Burge and Brandon Pham. Honorable mentions went to junior Max Hendrickson and sophomore Luke Roettger. Rathmanner, who placed third in the state in singles, was named team MVP. Allaben got the Zephyr Leadership Award. The Zephyrs were 8-0 in conference and 20-7 overall after two 4-3 losses at state. Allaben and Pham played 2-3 singles in the regular lineup and were state runners-up in doubles.
Mahtomedi baseball had four allconference players, three all-state tournament picks, three state allstar participants, and one all-stater following a 19-7 state runner-up season.
Seth Nelson, senior pitcher/ infielder, made the coaches’ all-state team and was team Most Outstanding Player. Nelson hit .429 with six homers and 35 RBI’s. He posted a 5-2 pitching record (1.84 ERA, 38 strikeouts, 38 innings). Named Class 3A all-tourney were Nelson, sophomore pitcher/center fielder Ethan Felling, and senior outfielder Jacob Johnson. All-Metro East players were Nelson, Johnson (.349, 22 runs, 16 RBI’s), senior catcher Sam Garry (.384, 3 homers, 17 RBI’s), and Felling (.349, 3 homers, 22 runs, 16 RBI’s, 5-2 record, 1.88 ERA, 59 strikeouts, 37.3 innings).
Garry, Nelson and Johnson played in the all-star games, where Garry was runner-up in the Cambria Home
Baltzer. Conference honorable mentions went to seniors Bryce Johnson, Evan Vickstrom and Baltzer, and sophomores Finn Karni and Ben Lockwood. Other top scorers were Mueller (3519-54), Vickstrom (20-30-50), Lockwood (19-17-36) and West (19-16-35). Ground ball leaders were Bailey with 55, Karni 37, Christopherson 35, Mueller 29 and Griffin Ziccardi 26. Harrison Adams, goalie, had a .568 save percentage and 6.80 goals-against. Bailey’s career totals were 76 goals and 47 assists. Mueller has 69 goals and 80 assists with a year left.
BEAR TENNIS
BASEBALL
section. Johnson, senior left-fielder, was named team MVP, after hitting .440 with 33 hits, including three homers, a triple and nine doubles, also leading with 32 runsbatted-in and 24 runs. Welch, a senior pitcher and infielder, got his third all-SEC honor (two in baseball, one in hockey). Getting honorable mentions were seniors Jack Setterlund and Kyle Gibson and sophomore Blake Eckerle. Also hitting over .300 were Kevin Zollinger (.391 with 25 hits and 13 RBI’s), Eckerle (.333 with 24 hits and 19 runs), Tyler Allshouse (.324 with 12 hits) and Gibson (.310 with 22 hits). Evan Newlander stole six bases and Johnson five. The main pitchers were Noah Jacka with 45.7 innings, 55 strikeouts, a 3-3 record and 3.30 ERA; Welch with 35.3 innings, 40 strikeouts, a 3-3 record and 4.30 ERA; and Roman Lachenmeyer with 22 innings, 16 strikeouts, a 3-1 record and 1.34 ERA.
GIRLS HOCKEY
Schmidtz (.364), Will Harris (.361), Ben Hyde (.349), Jack Erickson (.289, 18 runs) and Charlie Barre (.279, 18 RBI’s, 15 runs). Team awards went to Strecker (top rookie), Johnson (most improved), Nelson (offensive player), Garry (defensive player, best teammate), and Barre (Zephyr award).
