White Bear Press

Hockey Day goes retro with vintage-style poster

New semester will start soon at WBLAHS North Campus addition

BY RANDY PAULSON STAFF WRITER

WHITE BEAR LAKE

— The last Monday of this month will be the start of a new era at White Bear Lake Area High School’s North Campus.

That day, Jan. 30, is when students, faculty and staff at the grades 9-10 building will begin their first day of classes in the newly built addition.

The first semester of the 2022-23 academic year at the North Campus will conclude Friday, Jan. 20. The week of Jan. 23-27 will meanwhile be five non-student days at North Campus, which will consist of one full work day for staff, one full day of professional development and three days dedicated to moving into the new building addition.

That timeline differs from the rest of the district, which will close out the first semester on Wednesday, Jan. 25, and only dedicate Jan. 26-27 as non-student days.

The transition into the new space is the culmination of

more than a year of construction work on the addition, which began in summer 2021. The project was one of several the district OK’d in its 2019 “Building Our Future” bond referendum.

North Campus Principal Angela Nelson is eager to see work on the addition conclude and for it to finally be operational.

“Every time I go over there, it's more finished, and you can see the vision behind why it was created and how it was created,” Nelson said. “It just makes me excited, because we're doing so much prep work around how student learning can change and really expand beyond what we've been able to do because we've been bound by facility space.”

The three-story, 250,000-square-foot classroom addition is arranged into nine “studios,” one of which contains temporary office space and another which holds the media center. The remaining seven studios are learning pods that include six classrooms, conference rooms, individual and group

Hockey Day MN will be a high point in family’s hockey odyssey

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS WRITER

Hockey Day Minnesota, slated for Jan. 26-29 in White Bear Township, is especially meaningful to the Roed family, one of the local “first families” of the sport.

Peter Roed was a Bear standout in the mid1990s and an NHL draftee who played six pro seasons, although he didn’t reach the National Hockey League (NHL). He grew up skating on

a backyard rink put in by his dad, Chris, who had played youth hockey. In turn, Peter Roed and his wife, Kelly, installed a rink in their backyard for their three sons — Lleyton, who starred for the Bears and now plays for Bemidji State; Nolan, a Bear junior forward who's led the team in goals for two years; and Nash, a sixth grader who, his mom said, uttered “hockey” as one of his first words.

SEE NORTH CAMPUS,

RANDY PAULSON | CONTRIBUTED

Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Tim Wald points out a doorway that connects the North Campus’ new addition to an existing portion of the school.

STEVE THOMAS | CONTRIBUTED

The vintage poster look is a signature style of Forest Lake artist Steve Thomas, who designed this year’s Hockey Day Minnesota poster. See Hockey Day Minnesota special section inside for the full poster and more information about the event Jan. 26-29.

SAVE THE DATE:

BEAR'LY OPEN XV

When: Tee times at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4

Where: White Bear Lake, off of Ramsey County Beach

Details: Golf-on-ice event where participants use golf clubs, hockey sticks, tennis rackets, or anything else that can propel a tennis ball toward the hole. Foursomes encouraged to wear costumes. Community Dance on Friday, Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the White Bear Country Inn features live band Wild Cat Combo, free hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. More information and registration online. Funds support the White Bear Area Food Shelf.

Contact: bearlyopen.org

White Bear Lake ROTARY ACADEMIC ACHIEVER

WBCA WINTER OPEN HOUSE

When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Free activities for the whole family, including clay experimentation, ice sculpting, dog sleds and more. Details and registration online. Contact: whitebeararts.org

WORLD SNOW SCULPTING CHAMPIONSHIP

When: Jan. 18-22 Where: Lowell Park, Stillwater Details: Teams from around the world compete for the World Champion title. Social events and activities for the whole family. Contact: worldsnowsculptingstillwatermn.com

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

Rotary Matters

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Phin Klawiter is a 5th-grader at Otter Lake Elementary and has been selected as this year’s academic achiever. Phin is a leader in the classroom - he sets a positive example by following classroom expectations and demonstrating empathy for his peers. He is also a member of the Otter Lake Student Ambassadors. Phin sets goals for himself and works hard to achieve them. His favorite subject in school is phy. ed. Outside of school, Phin is active in baseball and snowboarding. He enjoys writing books and drawing.

When: Thursday, Jan. 19, Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 County Road F E; Thursday, Jan. 26, at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights. Details: Make an appointment by calling 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org

SENIOR LUNCH

When: Seatings at 11 a.m. and noon Friday, Jan. 20 Where: White Bear Senior Center Details: Lunch catered by EAT @ Banning. Call to register. Contact: 651-653-3121

VADNAIS HEIGHTS FOOD PROGRAM

When: 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 E. County Road F

Details: Distribution of food to any family in need and considered low income. May register day of event. Contact: 612-245-9259 or cityvadnaisheights.com/foodshelf

WHITE BEAR'S HOCKEY

HERITAGE

When: 6-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23

Where: Online-Zoom Details: Learn about the local hockey greats throughout the decades and other hockey trivia. Contact: whitebearhistory.org

LUNCH AND TABLE GAMES

When: noon Wednesday, Jan. 25

Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights

Details: Bring a bag lunch and play table games with friends. Coffee provided. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com/seniors

VIRTUAL

READING WITH AUTHOR ANDREW KRIVAK

When: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26

Where: Zoom Details: WBCA host author of the Big Read book choice, “The Bear,” for a virtual reading and conversation. Free with registration. Contact: whitebeararts.org

POLAR PLUNGE

When: Noon Saturday, Jan. 28

Where: White Bear Lake County Park, 5050 Lake Ave. Details: Participants jump into frigid White Bear Lake to support Special Olympics. Entertainment from 1-5 p.m. Registration at Dellwood Country Club 4-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, and 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28.

Contact: plungemn.org/events/white-bear-lake

2023

NORTH AMERICAN ICE DIVING FESTIVAL

When: Saturday, Jan. 28

Where: White Bear Lake County Park, 5050 Lake Ave. Details: Largest under-ice scuba diving event with more than 100 participants from around the world. On-ice demos, seminars and scuba vendors showcasing products beginning at 10 a.m. Look for 25-foot red inflatable 250 yards off boat launch. Contact: 651-653-1174 or mwschoolofdiving.com

Phin Klawiter

Otter Lake Elementary

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Be part of White Bear Hockey History

Hockey Day Minnesota is still looking for volunteers to assist at the event Jan. 26-29 at Polar Lakes Park in White Bear Township. A variety of volunteer roles are available.

A link to sign up is available at signupgenius.com/ go/8050544a4a62caafc1-january#/ . Volunteers may also visit the event website at hockeydaymn.com.

AARP

TaxAide

appointments accepted

Jan. 30

AARP TaxAide services will be available at South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church beginning Monday, Feb. 6 by appointment only. The AARP Tax-Aide program provides in-person tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. Appointments at South Shore Trinity will be available Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays through Monday, April 17 (no services on April 6).

The White Bear Lake Senior Program is assisting with calls for appointments. Beginning Monday, Jan. 30, call 651-6533122 between 10 a.m. and noon Monday through Friday to make an appointment. A voicemail may be left; however, voicemails left prior to Jan. 30 will be discarded. Participants are asked not to call the church and not to come without an appointment. Masks are appreciated.

Learn about spent lime project

Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO), the city of White Bear Lake and Barr Engineering recently conducted a study to determine if Oak Knoll Pond/ Wood Lake is suitable for a possible spent lime demonstration project to improve water quality. A public meeting to learn about the results of the study and steps toward implementation will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at White Bear Lake City Hall council chambers.

To learn what spent lime is and more about the study and past research conducted in the watershed, visit vlawmo.org/ spentlime.

See a classic family movie at a discount

Marcus Theatres announces the return of the Winter Kids Dream Film Series, which bring classic family films to the big screen at affordable prices.

From now through April 2 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings, families can purchase individual movie tickets to the Winter Kids Dream Film Series for $3 each. New this year is an option to purchase a passport for the series, which entitles the holder to see all of the films for $20. A $3 popcorn and soda special is also available.

For a list of titles and showtimes, visit MarcusTheatres.com/ KidsDream.

‘Connecting the Dots’ exhibit ongoing at WBCA

There is still time to visit the White Bear Center for the Arts to see the “Connecting the Dots” exhibit located in the studio hall. The exhibition, open through Friday, Feb. 17, celebrates the artwork of PAI (Phoenix Alternatives Inc.) artists and the community connection it builds. PAI is a local organization serving people with developmental disabilities. In collaboration with WBCA, PAI artists have been refining their skills for over four years to learn a variety of art forms including watercolor, painting, abstract art, printmaking and collage. For more information, call the center at 651407-0597.

CONTRIBUTED

Covering the arts

I’ve been at Press Publications for about two months as of the time of writing this column.

During that time, I’ve had the pleasure of covering several stories related to what’s perhaps my favorite news beat: arts and entertainment.

I don’t consider myself much of an artist or entertainer personally: I can’t draw or sing to save my life and only play guitar as a personal hobby. I’ve participated in a few plays and speech productions during high school and college but am in no way an actor.

That said, writing about the arts in all of their manifestations (visual arts, theatre arts, music, etc.) has become deeply important to me during my journalism career for several reasons.

Paulson’s Ponderings

Randy Paulson

For instance, it lets readers know about talented people from their area and thereby gives artists needed publicity; it gives me a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making a particular type of art; and it showcases the creative talent that originates in local settings.

At my previous journalism job in Sheldon, Iowa, I penned countless stories previewing theatre and musical productions at local high schools and community theaters. I also was able to connect with musicians and singers who had roots in northwest Iowa, such as the hard-rock band, SAUL, singer-songwriter Rochelle Riser, instrumental rock guitarist Eli Dykstra and opera singer Ryan Hugh Ross.

I’ve likewise had a ton of fun covering artsy stories here at Press Publications for the White Bear Press and The Lowdown.

My first story for the Press was actually a feature on White Bear Lake artist Michelle Hoge and an exhibit that she put on in November. Similarly, my first piece for the December issue of The Lowdown was about an ongoing art exhibit at the Washington County Historic Courthouse. Other arts-related stories I’ve covered for the White Bear Press so far include previews of the high school’s fall musical, “Chicago,” and the Lakeshore Players’ production of “A Christmas Story”; a preview for a Chinese music concert held at Hanifl Performing Arts Center; and a feature on the White Bear Center for the Arts’ longtime executive director, Suzi Hudson.

I originally planned on attending a showing of “Chicago” at the high school but wound up not being able to make any of the musical dates. However, I did succeed in making it to a matinee showing of “A Christmas Story” in early December. It was a fabulous way of spending my Sunday afternoon.

Also while working at the Press, I’ve met and written about Jordan Krolak — who sings under the stage name, Jordan Michael — and even had the opportunity to hear him sing classic Christmas and jazz songs.

I was told when I first took this job that White Bear Lake and its surrounding area are a hub for the arts, and I’ve been able to witness the truth of that statement numerous times in just a matter of weeks.

A new year is upon us, and I can’t wait to see what arts stories I’ll have the opportunity to cover in 2023.

Randy Paulson is the staff writer of the White Bear Press. He can be reached at 651-407-1226 or whitebearnews@presspubs.com.

Make better brain health a top resolution

Alzheimer’s disease is expected to impact nearly 13 million Americans by 2050, including 99,000 Minnesotans today, according to the Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota. So, as you contemplate your New Year’s resolutions for 2023, consider there are important steps you can take to maintain and improve your brain health.

Research has shown lifestyle changes like improving diet and exercising regularly have helped drive down death rates from cancer, heart disease and other major diseases. These same lifestyle changes may also reduce or slow your risk of cognitive decline, which is often a precursor to Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

Looking for tips on how to protect your brain health? Here are several ideas borne from research supported by the Alzheimer’s Association:

• Cut back on “ultra-processed” foods – people who consume the highest amount of ultra-processed foods have a 28% faster decline in global cognitive scores – including memory, verbal fluency, and executive function – compared to those with lower consumption,

according to research involving half a million people living in the UK. High consumption was defined as more than 20% of daily caloric intake. Ultra-processed foods are those that go through significant industrial processes and contain large quantities of fats, sugar, salt, artificial flavors/colors, stabilizers and/or preservatives. Examples include sodas, breakfast cereals, white bread, potato chips, and frozen foods.

• Get vaccinated – getting an annual flu vaccination was associated with a 40% decrease in the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease over the next four years, according to researchers from The University of Texas’ McGovern Medical School who found that even a single flu vaccination could reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s by 17%. Getting a vaccination against pneumonia between the ages of 65 and 75 reduced Alzheimer’s risk by up to 40% according to a Duke University’s Social Science Research Institute study.

• Manage blood pressure – people treated by FDA-approved medications to a top (systolic) blood pressure reading of 120 instead of 140 were 19 percent less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment, according to a study led by researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Those people also had fewer signs of damage on brain scans, and there was a possible trend toward fewer cases of dementia.

WHITE BEAR PRESS | LETTER GUIDELINES

• Be social – Add “hang out with friends” and “have fun” to your New Year’s resolutions list. Alzheimer’s researchers are now looking into whether increased socialization, along with a “cocktail” of lifestyle interventions including improved diet, exercise, cognitive stimulation and self-monitoring of heart health risk can protect cognitive function.

Alzheimer’s by the numbers:

• More than 6.5 million people in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia in 2022 – 55 million people around the world.

• Nearly 1 person in nine (10.7%) in the U.S. age 65 and older has Alzheimer’s dementia.

• More than 99,000 Minnesotans are now living with dementia.

• Approximately two-thirds of those living with Alzheimer’s are women.

• People of color are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s: Black Americans are twice as likely as White Americans while Hispanic Americans are 50% more likely when compared to White Americans.

The Alzheimer’s Association the Minnesota-North Dakota chapter provides no-charge classes for individuals and organizations, support groups, training and resources. Offices are located across Minnesota and a 24/7 Helpline is available at 800-272-3900. Learn more at www.alz.org/mnnd.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Thanks for snow removal

Thank you, snow removal staff!

Living in White Bear Lake, I am very grateful for the hardworking, dedicated people who wake up in the wee hours of the morning to clear our roads, streets, highways and sidewalks. You are the angels who are making it possible for the rest of us to continue our lives amidst a very snowy and cold winter. Your job is not easy. You are essential to keeping our city and state running safely even during the worst of winters. We cannot thank you enough for your hard work and commitment.

Post office closed until further notice

Due to building damage caused by a customer vehicle accident, the Vadnais Heights Post Office has suspended postal operations at 1056 Highway 96 E. Vadnais Heights customers may pick up mail, packages and Post Office Box mail at the Vadnais Heights Carrier Annex, 4390 McMenemy St., in Vadnais Heights. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

For retail services, the nearest Post Offices are in White Bear Lake and New Brighton.

The White Bear Lake Post Office, 2223 Fifth St. in White Bear Lake, is open for all retail transactions from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.

The New Brighton Post Office, 525 Main St. in New Brighton, is open for all retail transactions from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Christ the King Lutheran Church 1660 Birch Lake Ave., White Bear Lake (Just off Hwy 96 & Otter Lake Road) 9 am worship in person & online at www.ctkwbl.org. office@ctkwbl.org | 651-429-4828 752983

In-Person worship

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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS

The White Bear Police Department reported the following selected incidents:

Disorderly conduct was reported Jan. 4 in the 1800 block of County Road F.

• Disorderly conduct was reported Jan. 4 in the 5000 block of Woodcrest Road.

• T heft of equipment during the day was reported Jan. 4 in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road. There were no suspects as of press deadline. A 5 3-year-old White Bear Lake man was arrested for third-degree DWI Jan. 4 in the 4900 block of Highway 61.

• O fficers were dispatched to the 1800 block of Sunrise Court Jan. 4 for a report of a suspicious vehicle. The vehicle was gone when they arrived.

• Suspicious activity was reported Jan. 5 in the area of Highway 61 and White Bear Avenue.

• T heft was reported Jan. 5 in the 1300 block of Coach Road.

• A n officer took a report of credit card fraud Jan. 5 in the 4600 block of Clark Avenue. It was a loss of $4,104.08. There were no suspects as of press deadline.

• A n Oakdale woman was arrested and booked at the Ramsey County Jail for possession of a stolen vehicle, fleeing police in a motor vehicle and three active felony warrants Jan. 5. The arrest happened after officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the 3400 block of Century Avenue. The driver fled before crashing into a ditch a short time later. The vehicle was found to be stolen out of Maplewood, and the license plate on it was found to be stolen out of West St. Paul.

• O fficers responded to a dispute Jan. 5 in the 4800 block of Fifth Street.

O fficers responded to a disorderly conduct call Jan. 5 in the 5000 block of Woodcrest Road.

• T heft from an automobile was reported Jan. 6 in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road.

• T heft from an automobile was reported Jan. 6 in the 1700 block of Buerkle Road.

• F ireworks were reportedly set off Jan. 6 in the 2200 block of Roth Place.

• A n officer was dispatched to a noise complaint Jan. 6 in the 1700 block of County Road E.

• A 32-year-old White Bear Lake woman was arrested and booked at the Ramsey County Jail on fourth-degree DWI charges Jan. 8. The arrest happened after the driver was stopped near Ronald and White Bear avenues and found to be impaired by alcohol as evidenced by field sobriety tests. She later provided an evidentiary sample that showed she had a 0.10 blood alcohol concentration. Her vehicle was towed. A resident in the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue was issued a citation for a noise ordinance violation following a report of loud music Jan. 8. The resident turned down the music but refused to be identified. Apartment management later ID’d them so the citation could be issued.

• A Jan. 8 report of two men slumped over in a car that was stopped in the middle of the street near Oak Terrace and Jansen Avenue led to one man being arrested on outstanding warrants and the other cited for driving after his license was revoked.

• A 4 4-year-old White Bear Lake man who had three misdemeanor warrants was arrested and booked at the Ramsey County Jail Jan. 9. The arrest happened after officers were called to the 4800 block of Cook Avenue for a welfare check. No new charges stemmed from the incident.

• O fficers responded to a noise complaint Jan. 9 in the 1700 block of County Road E.

• A 3 4-year-old Hugo woman was arrested and booked at the Ramsey County Jail for second-degree DWI test refusal Jan. 10 after a traffic stop near Labore Road found her to be impaired while operating a motor vehicle.

• A 3 5-year-old St. Paul was arrested and booked at the Ramsey County Jail Jan. 10 for felony violation of a no-contact order. The arrest happened a fter officers were called to the 3500 block of Century Avenue for a possible order for protection violation. The man also had seven active warrants for his arrest out of Ramsey County.

• T heft was reported Jan. 10 in the 1800 block of Birch Street.

• A W hite Bear Lake man was arrested on multiple outstanding warrants Jan. 10 after forcing entry into a detached garage near the 5000 block of Stewart Avenue.

• O fficers responded to a noise complaint Jan. 10 in the 1700 block of County Road E.

RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS

The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reported the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township:

Vadnais Heights

• A purse containing an identification card was reported found D ec. 8 in a snowbank in the 4000 block of Elmwood Street. When Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies returned the items to their owner in Little Canada, she stated the purse was stolen from her car when it was broken into the previous night.

• The Vadnais Heights Target in the 900 block of County Road E on Dec. 9 reported felony theft by an employee.

• A Roseville man reported the back and rear passenger windows of his vehicle broken in D ec. 9 while it was parked at Sucker Lake Park in the 100 block of County Road F.

• The Kwik Trip in the 3200 block of Highway 61 on Dec. 9 reported a male and female for stealing $99.96 worth of phone chargers. Video review from this store location and others identified the suspects and revealed their modus operandi: stealing from stores and returning the stolen items for cash at different stores.

• Residents in the 400 block of Koehler Road reported four packages stolen from the front porch shortly after they was delivered on Dec. 10. Surveillance video showed a male who arrived in a white Toyota Highlander and wore a black jogging outfit took the packages. A further review of the video clearly identified the vehicle's license plate number,

Beware of Thin Ice

Ramsey County Sheriff’s deputies placed a sign warning of thin ice on White Bear Lake near the VFW Sunday. According to Public Information Officer Steve Linders, RSCO will mark areas where they believe ice is thinning and advise those on the lake to avoid any area where a sign is posted. “Always assume the ice is thin. There is a reason to stay away and be careful if you see a sign,” said Linders. “The ice is never 100% safe and you don’t know if it is safe by looking at it.” He added that with temperatures hitting 40 degrees, ice conditions can change quickly.

but alas, also showed the plates had been stolen.

• A Coon Rapids man, 39, was arrested Dec. 10 at Jimmy's Food and Drink in the 1100 block of County Road E for disorderly conduct and for refusing to leave the premises when paramedics told him to do so.

• A Newport man, 19, was arrested on an outstanding Dakota C ounty felony warrant at 12:06 a.m. Dec. 11 in the 4200 block of Bridgewood Terrace after deputies responded to a disturbance complaint. While on the scene, deputies located a vehicle stolen out of Maplewood and captured the subject after he fled on foot. The Maplewood Police Department booked his adult companion for motor vehicle theft.

• A New Brighton woman, 45, was arrested on a felony warrant Dec. 12 in the Sucker Lake Regional Park parking lot in the 100 block of County Road F.

• Barnett White Bear Lake Chrysler Jeep and Dodge in the 3400 block of Highway 61 reported a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee stolen sometime during the week of Dec. 12-19.

• A St. Paul man, 52, and a Hinckley man, 21, were arrested Dec. 13 at the Marshall's store in the 900 block of County Road E for theft after loss prevention personnel followed the men's getaway vehicle into Shoreview, where they were taken into custody. Store employees observed a male enter the store at 5:45 p.m., grab a cart and head for the shoe department, where he picked out two expensive pairs of shoes and concealed them in a white plas -

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS

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

Dellwood

• A large downed tree that covered the northbound lane of Highway 2 44 at Peninsula Road was reported Dec. 13.

Deputies informed the Minnesota Department of Transportation and set flares around the tree to warn drivers.

• Deputies responded to a disturbance at 4:20 a.m. Dec. 16 in the area of Dellwood Road N. and Quail Road.

Grant

• A driver deputies described as “visually upset” was pulled over

for speeding at 10:52 p.m. Dec. 5 in the 7000 block of 120th Street N.

• A resident in the 7000 block of Lake Elmo Avenue N. on Dec. 13 reported being scammed out of approximately $80,000.

• A motorist was cited Dec. 14 in the area of Keats Avenue N. and 115th Street N. for traveling on a public roadway while displaying license plate tabs that expired in April 2022.

On Dec. 15, deputies also cited the driver of a private plow truck in the area of Manning Avenue N. and 75th Street N. for displaying expired tabs after conducting a traffic stop for speeding.

Mahtomedi

• A store manager in the

tic bag. He also selected a bed set from the home department, some clothing and accessories from the women's department and some fragrance and clothing from the men's department. All the items went into the white plastic bag. Finally, he chose a duffel bag and concealed the white bag containing $906.73 in items within it. Half an hour after entering the store, he left it and entered an older Ford truck and fled. Responding deputies pursued the vehicle into Shoreview, where the subject left the vehicle and fled on foot along Victoria Street. When deputies ran him down and arrested him, the suspect said he had swallowed fentanyl and appeared to be unconscious. Deputies administered naloxone before medics arrived to transport him to Regions Hospital. T he subject identified himself with a false name, after which deputies quickly discovered his real name with the use of the information-based identification system (IBIS) machine. Deputies found the getaway truck with the stolen merchandise in it and arrested the driver.

White Bear Township

• A Virginia woman reported a duffle bag containing boxing equipment stolen from her vehicle overnight Dec. 10-11 while it was parked in a driveway in the 4600 block of Stoddart Lane. The front passenger window was broken in for access.

1000 block of Wildwood Road asked deputies to “trespass” a former employee Dec. 9.

• A Mahtomedi Avenue resident on Dec. 9 reported an attempted fraud after denying the scammer any credit card information. Deputies advised the complainant not to answer the scammer's phone calls anymore.

• Deputies promised extra patrol Dec. 9 in the area of Tamarack and Quail Streets after a neighbor reported unknown parties that didn't appear to be contractors walking around a newer housing development.

• A motorist was cited at 12:38 a.m. Dec. 11 in the area of Warner Avenue S. and 72nd Street N. for driving after revo -

cation.

• A Warner Avenue resident on Dec. 14 reported credit card fraud that occurred in June 2022.

• Deputies issued an overnight parking citation at 2:23 a.m. Dec. 15 in the 10000 block of Summit Avenue. They issued six more parking citations throughout the town in the overnight hours of Dec. 15.

Pine Springs

• A motorist was arrested for DWI Dec. 8 on westbound Highway 36 at the northbound ramp to I-694 after deputies responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident and conducted standard field sobriety tests on the driver.

CONTRIBUTED

SARAH

PUBLIC NOTICES

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF AMENDED ASSUMED NAME

Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes, the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies:

1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is:

Adaptive Care Providers Software

2. The address of the principal place of business is or will be: 3833 St. Regis Drive White Bear Lake, MN 55110

3. The name and address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name. (Only one signature is required by law.)

Note: if the business owner is a corporation, you must list the legal corporate name and the legal Registered Office of the corporation.

Assisted Living Soft, LLC 3833 St. Regis Drive, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

4. This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name number 1096856400038 filed with the Secretary of State on August 20, 2019.

I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

Dated: December 29, 2023

Signed: Peter J. Nelson, Chief Manager Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 11 and 18, 2023.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies:

1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Northeast Residence

2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 2539 County Road E East White Bear Lake MN 55110

3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business.

Hammer Residences, Inc. 1909 E. Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata MN 55391

I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

Dated: January 3, 2023

Signed: John Estrem

Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 11 and 18, 2023.

OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies:

1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Northeast Residence, Inc.

2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 2539 County Road E East White Bear Lake MN 55110

3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business.

Hammer Residences, Inc. 1909 E. Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata MN 55391

I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath.

Dated: January 3, 2023

Signed: John Estrem

Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 11 and 18, 2023.

CITY OF GRANT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the City Council of the City of Grant, Washington County, Minnesota shall hold a public hearing on the 7th day of February, 2023, at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall located on Kimbro Avenue and via teleconference to consider amendments to certain land use definitions and to certain sections relating to storage land uses contained within the zoning ordinance.

Kim Points, City Clerk, City of Grant

Published one time in the White Bear Press on January 18, 2023.

CITY OF PINE SPRINGS

PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Pine Springs will hold a public hearing 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2023 at Mahtomedi Public Works Department, 1250 Lincolntown Ave., Mahtomedi, MN to consider Ordinance 30 to Reestablish a Planning Advisory Commission for the City of Pine Springs. The proposed ordinance can be viewed and downloaded on the City website (cityofpinesprings.org) or obtained by calling the City at 651-777-5720.

Victoria R. Keating, Administrator

Published one time in the White Bear Press on January 18, 2023.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The City of White Bear Lake Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 4701 Highway 61, White Bear Lake, Minnesota on Monday, January 30, 2023 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to hear and make a recommendation to the City Council on the following requests:

A. Case No. 22-20-V: A request by Joshua Winchell for a variance from the side yard setback, per code section 1302.030, Subd.4.e, and a variance from the total accessory structure square footage allowed, per code section 1302.030, Subd.4.2.b, in order to construct a 160 square foot shed at the property located at 2338 South Shore Boulevard.

B. Case No. 23-1-V: A request by Heather Gilbert for a variance from the side yard setback, per code section 1303.040 Subd.5.c.2, in order to construct

a two story home in approximately the same footprint of the existing home at the property located at 4556 Highway 61.

C. Case No. 23-2-CUP: A request by Guidepoint A LLC for a conditional use permit, per code section 1302.140, in order to convert an existing office building into a daycare facility at the property located at 3220 Bellaire Avenue.

D. Case No. 23-3-CUP: A request by The Minnesotan for a conditional use permit, per code section 1303.160, subd.5.b, in order to construct a liquor lounge in the rear of an existing building at the property located at 2186 4th Street.

E. Case No. 23-5-CUP: A request by White Bear Lake Area Schools for a conditional use permit, per code section 1303.245, for a gym addition at the Central Middle School building located at 4857 Bloom Avenue.

F. Case No. 85-11-Sa2: A request by Silverstar Carwash for an amendment to a conditional use permit, per code section 1301.050, in order to modify the existing car wash and add vacuums at the property located at 2180 7th Street.

Unless continued by the Planning Commission, these items will be heard by the City Council on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

Comments may be presented at the public hearing or filed with the City Clerk until 4:30 p.m. on the Friday before the hearing. Each response will be considered before the Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the City Council. If there are questions concerning these applications, please call the City’s Planning Department at (651) 429-8561.

Caley Longendyke, City Clerk

Published one time in the White Bear Press on January 18, 2023.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE PUBLIC NOTICE OPEN LAKE WATER

WEST SHORE – WHITE BEAR LAKE

To Whom It May Concern:

Notice is hereby given that between March 1, 2023 and April 1, 2023, an aeration system will be operated at the Boat Works Marina on the west shore of White Bear Lake. Open water and thin ice as far as 400 feet from shore will exist during that time. Lake users are asked to exercise caution. The subject area will be marked with warning signs.

Paul Kauppi, P.E.

Public Works Director/City Engineer

Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 18 and February 15, 2023.

CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE TITLE AND SUMMARY APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 23-01-2060

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS

WHEREAS, the City of White Bear Lake City Council may, pursuant to Ordinance No. 83-6-666, adopt a title and summary of a proposed ordinance to be published in lieu of lengthy entire ordinances, and WHEREAS, in addition to adopting a title and ordinance summary, the Council shall direct the City Clerk to:

1. Have available for inspection during regular office hours a copy of the entire ordinance.

2. Post a copy of the entire ordinance at the Public Library

3. Receive an affidavit of publication of the title and summary from the official newspaper.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of White Bear Lake City Council hereby adopts the aforementioned title and summary for approved Ordinance No. 23-01-2060 as listed below:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS

In summary, Ordinance 23-01-2060 makes the following changes to Sections Section 1301 of the Municipal Code of the City of White Bear Lake – Administration related to the development review process:

1. Adds Section 1301.100 establishing a new Concept Plan Review process.

2. Revises Section 1301.070 – Planned Unit Development to strike the terms “General Concept Stage” and “General Concept Plan” and replace them with “General Stage” and “General Plan Stage” respectively throughout this section of the Code. This change is necessary to avoid any potential confusion with the new Concept Plan Review process added in Section 1301.100.

3. Adds Section 1301.110 establishing a new Neighborhood Meeting process.

FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of White Bear Lake City Council hereby directs the City Clerk to provide the inspection and publication requirements as listed above.

The foregoing resolution, offered by Councilmember Walsh and supported by Councilmember Jones, was carried unanimously on January 10, 2023.

Dan Louismet, Mayor

ATTEST: Caley Longendyke, City Clerk

Published one time in the White Bear Press on January 18, 2023.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.

WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110

MINUTES DECEMBER 12, 2022

week events and donations being collected leading up to winter break, and the upcoming boys basketball, boys hockey, girls gymnastics, and girls basketball games. Dr. Kazmierczak gave information about the 2022 Annual Update, and winter break. He spoke about the “Walk the Circles One Last Time” event at WBLAHS - North Campus. He finished with information about Kindergarten Enrollment. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1) Presentation of Presale Report Related to Upcoming Issuance of Facilities Maintenance Bonds - Greg Crowe, President of Ehlers Public Finance Advisors presented the presale report. 2) Presentation and Public Hearing Related to the Proposed 2022 Payable 2023 Property Tax Levy - Tim Wald, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, and Andi Johnson, Director of Finance presented the Proposed 2022 Payable 2023 Property Tax Levy. The public had a chance to speak during the public hearing. *This discussion item was presented after 6:00 p.m. to comply with the posted public hearing time. 3) First Reading of School Board Policies: a) 514, Bullying Prevention; b) 524, Electronic Technologies Acceptable Use; c) 530, Immunization Requirements; d) 611, Homeschooling; e) 618, Assessment of Student Achievement; f) 619, Staff Development for Standards; and g) 708, Transportation of Nonpublic School Students. The policies listed will be on the January 9, 2023 or subsequent agenda for a second reading. OPERATIONAL ITEMS 1) Daniels moved and Thompson seconded to approve the action on Certification of 2022 Payable 2023 Property Tax Levy in the amount of $62,009,875.34. *This operational item was acted on after 6:00 p.m. to comply with the posted public hearing time. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 2) Daniels moved and Beloyed seconded to approve the action on Bid for Area Learning Center HVAC, Restroom and Window Project for a total amount of $3,819,474. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 3) Streiff Oji moved and Newmaster seconded to approve the action on Bid for Hugo Elementary HVAC Project for a total amount of $633,300. Roll call vote: Ayes, all Nays, none. Motion carried. 4) Arcand moved and Newmaster seconded to approve the action on the Acceptance of Brosious Grants in the amount of $22,224.99. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 5) Arcand moved and Daniels seconded to approve the action on the Strategic Plan. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 6) Beloyed moved and Arcand seconded to approve the action on School Board Policies, a) 402, Disability Nondiscrimination Policy, b) 528, Student Parental, Family and Marital Status Nondiscrimination, c) 615, Testing Accommodations, Modifications, and Exemptions for IEPs, Section 504 Plans and LEP Students, d) 722, Public Data and Data Subject Requests, and e) 806, Crisis Management Policy. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 7) Arcand moved and Daniels seconded to approve the action on Property Purchase Agreement for the property described as PID#113022430016 located in the City of White Bear Lake, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota. The Board authorizes the Superintendent and the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations to sign all documents as necessary to acquire said property. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. BOARD FORUM. ADJOURNMENT - Arcand moved and Newmaster seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 p.m. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. Submitted by: Angela Thompson, clerk.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on January 18, 2023.

RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON STORMWATER MANAGEMENT GRANT REQUESTS FROM CITIES OF BIRCHWOOD VILLAGE AND NEW BRIGHTON

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Rice Creek Watershed District (District) Board of Managers will hold a public hearing under Minnesota Statutes 103B.251 on the ordering of one or more of the following projects: City of Birchwood Village – Birchwood Village Wildwood Lift Station Replacement ($100,000) and City of New Brighton – Storm Grant 2023 ($8,283). The District may select all, some or none of the applications for full or partial funding. The District’s total share of cost for selected projects will not exceed $300,000 and would be funded by general tax levy on real property within the watershed. The public hearing will be held during the District’s regular board meeting on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in the Shoreview City Council Chambers, 4600 North Victoria Street, Shoreview, Minnesota and also via Zoom. Contact District staff at tstasica@ricecreek.org to obtain instructions to join via Zoom. If you have any questions, please contact Catherine Nester cnester@ricecreek.org; 763-398-3081. The grant requests can be viewed on the District website at www.ricecreek.org/smgp, or at the District office: 4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE, Suite 611, Blaine, MN 55449.

Published one time in the White Bear Press on January 18, 2023.

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP

WANTED

LEGAL NOTICE — BIDS

624

Abbreviated Minutes-complete information available from the Superintendent’s office or online at www.isd624.org.

A meeting of the White Bear Lake Area School Board was held on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 112 at District Center, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN. This meeting was open to the public and a recording is posted on the website. PROCEDURAL ITEMS 1) Chair Ellison called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2) Roll Call - Present: Streiff Oji, Thompson, Arcand, Beloyed, Daniels, Ellison, Newmaster. Absent: none. Ex-Officio: Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak. 3) Pledge of Allegiance. 4) Thompson moved and Newmaster seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Voice vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. 5) Streiff Oji moved and Daniels seconded to approve the consent agenda consisting of: a) Minutes for regular Board meeting on November 14, 2022, November 16, 2022, November 28, and December 1, 2022; b) Invoices based upon a random sample, all of which met the standards and guidelines as set by the School Board; c) Correspondence; d) Resolution regarding acceptance of gifts with thank you letters directed to the donors; e) Field trips; f) Resolution regarding personnel items. Roll call vote: Ayes, all. Nays, none. Motion carried. PUBLIC FORUM. INFORMATION ITEMS 1) Student Recognition - Students in Bowling and Football were recognized and congratulated by Dr. Kazmierczak for earning state recognition. 2) Superintendent’s Report - Lauren Collier, Student Liaison, spoke about spirit

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received, publicly opened, and read aloud by representatives of the Town of White Bear, Minnesota, in the Administration Conference Room of the Town Administrative Offices, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110, in said Township at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, February 16, 2023, for furnishing all work and materials for the construction of 2023 Sealcoating Town Project PW-SM-23-01: 2023 BITUMINOUS SEALCOAT ON VARIOUS STREETS AND PARKING LOTS

Unless otherwise specifically indicated under the item description of the legal advertisement, all bids shall be subject to the following: No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of thirty-five (35) days after opening of bids. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities, and award bid in the best interest of the Town.

Bidding documents, including proposal forms, specifications, plans, etc., may be obtained from:

Mailed Pick-up

Administrative Offices Administrative Offices

WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP 1281 Hammond Road 1281 Hammond Road White Bear Township, MN 55110 White Bear Township, MN 55110

Proposals must be placed in a sealed envelope marked “BID WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP 2023 BITUMINOUS SEALCOAT ON VARIOUS STREETS AND PARKING LOTS” and addressed to the Town Clerk/Treasurer, White Bear Township, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110.

Patrick Christopherson, Town Clerk/Treasurer

Published two times in the White Bear Press on January 11 and 18, 2023.

Chickadees are the champs of winter in annual Christmas Bird Count

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER INTERIM EDITOR

They’re tiny, they’re tough, they weigh less than an ounce, but this year’s Christmas Bird Count confirmed they are once again the heavyweights of winter: Black-capped chickadees.

Volunteers in the 122nd annual Audubon Christmas Bird count tallied more than 1,300 of these tiny birds on Dec. 31. This annual survey has taken place across the globe every winter since 1900, amassing a huge quantity of population data that can help scientists observe trends in bird behavior over time.

And the changes have been noticeable. Jim Howitz, the coordinator of the Northeast Suburban survey area in Washington County, keeps close track of the numbers. As with many species, birds are reacting to climate change. Minnesota has been seeing more and more species from southern regions, such as wild turkeys and red-bellied woodpeckers, and fewer of the northern finches that used to be common in wintertime.

Some species are better at rolling with changes than others. The black-capped chickadee is one of the most hardy and versatile species found in Minnesota in winter; year after year, it dominates the top of the list by sheer numbers. These birds spend daylight hours feeding as much as possible and building a store of fat—10 percent of which will disappear every night as they fall into a state of torpor and burn as little energy as possible to keep from freezing. Getting through winter is a harsh game, but the chickadee is an efficient survivalist, using a surprisingly complex system of calls to communicate about resources and threats with other denizens of the winter world.

Chickadees and count volunteers alike enjoyed temps in the 20s and 30s during the New Year’s Eve count. Some of the chickadees even broke into their cheerful springtime calls while soaking in the sunlight.

“People enjoyed going out because the weather was so much better than it typically has been,” Howitz said. “What people were seeing was what we expected to see; we didn’t have any truly unusual birds.”

Uncommon species this year included a belted kingfisher, Wilson’s snipe, and red-winged blackbirds—all

birds that seem to be adapting well to changing climate conditions.

“They’ll move to where the habitat is, and do just fine with global warming,” Howitz said. “Trees can’t anticipate what they climate’s going to be, but birds probably can.”

Howitz pays particular attention to tufted titmice, a species that was plentiful several decades ago, but is only now beginning to reappear in counts in the Twin Cities area. These cute birds are recognizable by their gray feathers and tiny crest on the top of their head. The reason for their retreat from this region of Minnesota is unknown, but data collected in the Christmas Bird Count may help scientists understand over time. One tufted titmouse on this year’s count was seen begging for food from other birds, indicating it was a juvenile.

“So they’re breeding in Washington County,” Howitz said. “We’ll probably be getting them year after year now. They’re almost a perfect bird to follow people, because they breed in birdhouses and use bird feeders. There’s no reason they couldn’t last a whole winter next to a well-stocked bird feeder.”

Woodpeckers also appear to be doing very well, thanks to the maturation of trees planted in suburban areas decades ago.

“If some of them have rotten parts and die, the woodpeckers are in good shape,” he said. “A lot of the woods along the St. Croix (River) may have been logged 100 years ago but I don’t think anyone’s logged them since. As the trees die, woodpeckers move in, select a tree where the outer inch of bark is solid, and the inside is rotten. They want it solid to deter predators. They have better nest success than other birds because high in trees and cavities, they’re reasonably safe.”

Waterfowl, however, were not as well represented in this year’s count as previous years. Howitz anticipated this effect as the Xcel Energy coal plant in Bayport is on its way to retirement in favor of sustainable energy alternatives. The plant is scheduled to close

for good in 2028.

While operational, the plant vents warm water, used in the cooling process, into the St. Croix River. This created a hotspot for ducks and other wildlife. Without that watery oasis, ducks like mergansers and goldeneyes will seek sustenance elsewhere. The plant is currently inoperative. Counters only tallied three waterfowl species this year—mallards, Canada geese and trumpeter swans.

“We used to have 500 birds there in the winter,” Howitz said. “The little fish would hit the open water and get stunned, and the birds would pick them right off.”

As humans continue to change their surroundings, the birds will no doubt change right along with us.

PATRICE BOUCHARD | UNSPLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

Don’t be fooled by the cute appearance: chickadees are one of the best species at toughing out Minnesota winters.

KEVIN MANLEY | CONTRIBUTED Cedar waxwing.

BRYNNA VILLALOBOS | CONTRIBUTED

Long eared owl.

NORTH CAMPUS: Students will begin semester in new, modern classroom spaces

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workspaces, teacher workspaces and intervention space.

The seven classroom studios will be organized by academic subject area to maximize collaboration among students and teaching staff. Each studio has a wall with windows to let in natural lighting.

Three classrooms in each studio will be situated next to each other in a row and be separated by moveable walls that can be opened up to combine rooms. One of those classrooms will also contain interactive, touchscreen TVs and other specialized technology offerings.

Two classrooms will be located next to the studio windows and will have open-concept arrangements. The sixth classroom, meanwhile, will have walls on three sides containing whiteboards and a fourth, removable wall that can be opened up to the rest of the studio.

“Teachers can be as flexible as their minds allow them to be in this space. There are really no limitations,” said Tim Wald, assistant superintendent for finance and operations.

Since teachers won’t be assigned their own classrooms, the studios are designed to meet teachers’ and students’ needs as those needs change. At the entryway to each studio will be a TV monitor showing students which room their class will meet on a given day.

“That could change by day, or it could change by

IF YOU GO:

What: Circle Back to North Campus

When: 6-8 p.m. today (Wednesday, Jan. 18)

Where: White Bear Lake Area High SchoolNorth Campus, 5045 Division Ave.

Details: Before the move out of the existing North Campus space happens, students, staff and community members are invited to the “Circle Back to North Campus” open house event. Attendees can walk the “Circles” one last time, learn about WBLAHS history from the high school’s History Club and the White Bear Area Historical Society and see renderings of the new school addition. They also can reminisce on their memories of North Campus while enjoying refreshments.

week depending on how the staff within the space want to utilize it,” Nelson said. “Staff aren't assigned to a room; they're assigned to a studio, and then they're able to be flexible and move within the studio based on what they're doing with their students that day.”

Teachers will also wear microphones that will be connected to a sound system in their studio. They can adjust the system settings so their microphone’s audio can be amplified in specific areas in the studio.

“It’s designed so that it doesn’t matter if you're right next to the teacher or all the way in the back, the sound will be the same,” Nelson said.

Separate from the learning studios will be new art, automotive, science, welding and construction labs located on the ground floor of the new addition.

The addition also has a slew of safety features, such as secure entrances, an upgraded camera system, an electronic locking system, perimeter door monitoring and visual notification lights. The doors to each studio can be locked down in emergencies, with only permitted key holders able to gain entry. The studios also have rear stairways that provide an emergency exit route.

Besides the three-story classroom structure, the North Campus addition includes a new 92,000-squarefoot fieldhouse. The fieldhouse consists of the following features:

• Five new full-sized court surfaces — three wood courts and two with multipurpose flooring — that can be separated with curtains.

• 200-meter, five-lane indoor track that encompasses the courts on the lower level. It includes a long-jump pit.

• Four-lane walking track on the upper level that will be open to the community.

• Auxiliary gym that can double as a storm shelter.

• Wrestling room.

• Fitness gym.

• Equipment storage. The courts and track at the new fieldhouse will make

scheduling indoor practice times easier for the high school’s athletic teams, according to Wald.

“Especially when we get to the spring when it's too cold to be outside for baseball. Right now, they're just fighting over space,” he said.

Just inside the student entrance to the addition is the “Union” area, which will be the school’s cafeteria and eating space. The far wall of the Union is the existing 100s and 200s wing of North Campus, which will keep its windows to let in natural light. Overhead windows in the Union will provide extra sunlight.

The Union will connect to the new classroom addition from the existing building through the “Learning Stairs,” which also provide an area in which students can sit and work. A hallway connects the Union to the new fieldhouse, too.

Moving into the addition will free up the existing North Campus building so renovations on it can commence. That work will last through 2024, with the unification of grades 9-12 to begin in fall 2024 at North Campus.

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Three classrooms in each learning studio at the North Campus addition feature are separated by removable walls that allow for flexible use of the space. Five new full-sized court surfaces are included in the North Campus’ new fieldhouse addition. The courts, which can be separated by curtains, are encompassed by a five-lane track on the lower level and a four-lane track on the upper level. Go to presspubs.com to see more photos.

Neighborhood meetings will be part of city development project review process

BY RANDY PAULSON STAFF WRITER

WHITE BEAR LAKE — A newly approved amendment to White Bear Lake’s municipal code lays out a process through which residents can learn about and provide feedback on potential development projects well before such projects commence.

The amendment adds a pre-application concept plan review process to the city’s existing development review protocol.

That process includes a neighborhood meeting that developers would host to gauge interest from nearby residents regarding the proposed project and answer initial questions those residents might have.

The goal of the meetings is to engage members of the public early on before developers formally submit applications for their projects and give residents ample opportunity to voice concerns, ask questions and learn about such projects.

Developers then can take residents’ feedback into account to decide whether or not to move forward with the project or modify their vision for the project.

Developers would have to hold neighborhood meetings if their proposed projects require conditional use permits or rezoning applications located adjacent to or within any portion of a residential district. Such projects could include the following:

• Public or semipublic recreational buildings and neighborhood community centers.

• Public and private educational institutions for grades elementary to high school.

• Religious institutions.

• Non-city governmental and publicly regulated utility buildings and structures.

• Commercial outdoor recreational areas, including golf courses and clubhouses or country clubs.

• Private stables and animal hospitals with overnight care and similar uses.

• Cemeteries.

• Elderly housing and nursing homes.

• Office structures located in preexisting institutional housing, offices or schools.

• Hospitals, medical offices and clinics.

• Retail commercial activities.

• Buildings combining residential and nonresidential uses.

Residents who live near the proposed project site must be mailed a meeting notice and invitation to attend 10 days in advance of the meeting as well as contact information for the developer. Meetings must take place after 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and not conflict with holidays, major political party events or elections.

Smaller project applications at individual residential properties would not need to go through the neighborhood meeting process. Those types of projects include day cares, home occupations, second curb cuts, earth-sheltered homes and home accessory apartments or accessory dwelling units.

Projects at residential properties would still require public hearings before the city’s Planning Commission — and giving notice of such hearings to their neighbors — followed by review and approval from the City Council, according to Community Development Director Jason Lindahl.

After neighborhood meetings, developers would have to present their project plans to the city’s Planning Commission and then the City Council before submitting a formal project application. The Planning Commission and City Council presentations would each be open to the public.

The city has used neighborhood meetings for previous development projects, though there wasn’t a formal process that laid out clear standards and protocols for developers to follow.

Mayor Dan Louismet called the amendment a “win-win” because of how it gives residents advance notice of potential projects and allows developers to see if their projects would have support in the

MAHTOMEDI SCHOOL BOARD NOTES

Mahtomedi School Board notes from the Jan. 5 meeting:

At its organizational meeting, the board administered the oath of office to three new board members: Paul Donna, Jenny Peterson and Ryan Domin, who were elected to four-year terms in November. Their terms began on the first Monday of 2023 and will end on the first Monday of 2027. A copy of the oath of office can be found as an agenda attachment on the district website at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us.

The board also elected officers to serve in various leadership roles. Stacey Stout will serve as chairperson; Kelly Reagan as vice chair/clerk; and Donna as treasurer. Lucy Payne, Peterson and Domin will serve as directors. Payne nominated Stout, Reagan and Donna to return to their officer roles due to their experience and thanked them for their work.

Under Policy 202.1, which addresses school board compensation, board members will be compensated quarterly, according to the average of the Northeast Metro 916 member districts'

community or not.

Council Member Kevin Edberg took issue with the statutory requirement regarding public notices for neighborhood meetings, which states notice must be given to residents who live within 350 feet of projects that involve rezoning. He argued that distance isn’t enough, and recalled two previous instances in which the 350-foot requirement was used to give public notice about projects.

“It was grossly, thoroughly and tumultuously inadequate for the noticing that was done at two locations on County Road E,” Edberg said. “There was visible, tangible anger.”

He also said the goal of the public notice procedure is to empower citizens to use the city’s regulatory process to defend their interests. He acknowledged the city has to balance the interests of businesses looking to invest in the community and the interests of residents; however, he said the city tends to be better at informing developers about the regulatory process than it is at informing residents.

City Attorney Troy Gilchrist clarified the 350 feet was for situations in which 5 acres or less of property would be rezoned and that communities can set higher distance requirements if they choose. “It's just a question of how much more do you want to go,” Gilchrist said.

Lindahl also clarified that the statutory requirement

allows for flexibility depending on the size of the proposed project, and if the 350-foot radius would have an irregular shape. If the latter were the case, adjacent property owners could also be invited.

Louismet and Council Member Bill Walsh agreed 350 feet wouldn’t be sufficient for large projects and that flexibility would be needed when it came to providing public notices.

City Manager Lindy Crawford added that the city will post the amended ordinance on the city website and copies of it in the city office. The city also will summarize information from the amendment in layman’s terms to make the process even easier to understand.

In other action, the City Council: • Held a public hearing regarding a resolution to vacate easements on properties at 3600 and 3646 Hoffman Road. An affiliate of Schafer Richardson is redeveloping those properties into a 244unit apartment complex in two four-story buildings. City planning and engineering staff have reviewed the properties and found no public purpose for the easements. The council then approved the resolution after hearing no public comments during the hearing.

• Held a public hearing regarding the issuance of general obligation capital improvement plan (CIP) Bonds Series

2023A and the adoption of an amended capital improvement plan. According to Finance Director Kerri Kindsvater, the amendment authorizes additional bond funding of $3,765,000. That is to make up the difference from the previously authorized bond amount of $14,315,000 to equal the needed sum of $18,080,000. The council then adopted the CIP. It also authorized Ehlers to assist in the 2023A general obligation CIP bond sale and work with city staff in preparing the official statement for the bond issue and established Feb. 28 as the meeting for considering the bond sale proposal. Feb. 28 will also be the date for awarding the bond sale.

• Approved the following council member appointments: Bill Walsh as a representative to the Ramsey County League of Local Governments and the Metro Purple Line Corridor Management Committee, with Steven Engstran as his alternate to the former and Kevin Edberg as his alternate to the latter; Dan Jones as a representative to the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization, with Walsh as his alternate; Heidi Hughes as a representative to the Ramsey County Dispatch Policy Committee and the Northeast Youth and Family Services, with Jones as her alternate to the policy committee.

• Appointed GDO Law as the city attorney-prosecutor with a yearly contract of $136,000. Heather Monnens will serve as chief city prosecutor. The council also appointed municipal law firm Kennedy & Graven as the city attorney and counselor with a monthly retainer of $3,634. Troy Gilchrist will serve as lead attorney.

• Appointed Jim Rathburn for another year as the administrative hearing officer with a 3% increase for an hourly rate of $37.13.

• Designated the White Bear Press as the official publication for 2023 at a rate of $22.32 per column inch for legal publications. That’s a 4% increase from 2022’s rate.

school boards. Members are eligible for reimbursement of expenses such as mileage and meals that are directly related to fulfilling their official responsibilities. Each board member received a raise of approximately $40 per annum. In 2023, the chairperson will receive $5,993; vice-chairperson $5,535; treasurer $5,481; and other directors $5,378 each.

As always, board members will wear more than one hat and attend more than one meeting each month as members of various committees. On the Finance Committee will be Donna, Domin and Stout; on the Facilities Committee will be Donna, Peterson and Reagan; on the Policy Committee will be Domin, Payne and Peterson.

Liaisons to advisory boards will be: Payne on the Association of Metropolitan School Districts (AMSD); Stout on the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA); and Domin on the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL).

Governing board appointees will be Stout on the Integrated District Educational Equity Alliance; Reagan on the Mahtomedi Area Education Founda-

tion (MAEF); Stout on the Metropolitan Education Cooperative Service Unit (ECSU); and Payne on the Northeast Metro 916 Governing Board.

Peterson will also attend Community Education Advisory Committee meetings; Reagan will attend District Curriculum Advisory Committee meetings; Donna will attend Elementary PTO meetings; Payne will attend Gifted & Talented Advisory Committee meetings; Domin will attend Special Edu-

cation Advisory Committee meetings; and board members will attend Calendar Committee meetings as needed.

The meeting was adjourned by way of the board entering into a closed session to conduct the superintendent midyear review.

The board next meets at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, in the District Center Community Room, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave.

W BL CC SCREENSHOT

Community Development Director Jason Lindahl discusses an amendment to White Bear Lake’s municipal code that’s intended to alert residents to proposed development projects and invite them to share initial feedback.

CONTRIBUTED

Superintendent Barb Duffrin swears in board members Jenny Peterson, Paul Donna and Ryan Domin.

ROEDS: Local hockey ‘first family’ angles for Bear success at Hockey Day MN

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Nolan and his Bear teammates will skate against their section arch-rival Hill-Murray on at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the outdoor rink constructed in White Bear Township for Hockey Day Minnesota. The other games will be the White Bear Lake girls against Stillwater at 9:30 a.m. and the Mahtomedi boys against Hermantown at 1 p.m.

“It’s probably the most excited I’ve ever been for a hockey game,” said Nolan, who leads the 11-2 Bears with 42 points. “My teammates and I feel very fortunate to play in, and host, this event.”

“It’s pretty special to be part of it, especially playing the local powerhouse Hill-Murray. This will be my first one in person,” Peter echoed.

The Roed boys and their friends are accustomed to playing outdoors, which is the Hockey Day Minnesota tradition.

“I’ve played lots of outdoor hockey in my back yard, and at the Hugo rink right down the street, playing minigames, with all my buddies and brothers,” Nolan said. He noted that the Roed family rink is “where I learned how to skate and the basics of hockey. Every year, we host a two-on-two tournament with the high school team and have everybody over. It’s always a great time.”

Peter was a three-year starter for the Bears, then coached by Mike Schwartz. He played in state tournaments in 1994 and 1995. The Bears lost in the first round each year but won two consolation games in 1994 to place fifth. “It was a nice run for the Bears in the ’90s,” he said. Peter was a starting halfback in football as a junior but after that season focused on hockey.

Peter was drafted by the San Jose Sharks in the second round in 1995 at No. 38 overall, the highest ever for a White Bear Lake athlete. He played two years of juniors with Prince George (British Columbia) in the Western Hockey League, then signed for three years with the Sharks. He played with three minor league teams — Kentucky in the American Hockey League, Richmond (Virginia) in the ECHL, and

Kalamazoo (Michigan) in the United Hockey League —then two years with a pro team in Germany.

“But I never made the big dance,” he said. “The goal was the NHL, but as we know, it’s not easy.”

No regrets, though: “Talk about a fun ride! Traveled all over, playing hockey and making a living. Some of the best times of my life. Never thought I’d get to visit Paris, Amsterdam, Munich — playing the sport I love.”

Peter was still playing hockey when he and Kelly, his high school sweetheart, married in 2001 and when Lleyton was born in 2002. Peter’s last pro season was 2003. Both parents work at Cities Title Services LLC in White Bear Lake.

“She’s been great with all the hockey stuff we’ve been through,” said Peter. “I know it’s been tough being the only woman (in the family) besides our two

black Labs, Willow and Jersey.”

Kelly comes from a hockey family, too. Her grandfather, Robert Shearen, played for the Bears in the first state hockey tournament in 1945. Her father, Thomas Shearen, played for Cretin-Derham Hall. Her brother, Sean, was a Bear teammate of Tony Roed, graduating in 1992. Her niece, Sydney Shearen (Sean’s daughter), scored 76 goals for the Bears and currently plays for Minnesota-Mankato after two seasons with the Gophers.

Needless to say, Kelly transitioned smoothly into being general manager for another generation of Roed skaters. “All three boys have always loved hockey,” she said. “Since they could walk, they would always have a stick in their hands, and if they weren’t at a rink playing, they were inside playing ‘knee hockey’ with each other. My hands were always sore from tying the boys’ skates. It seemed like every minute one was coming in or going out to skate.”

Lleyton, 20, made all-conference three times, played in the 2019 state tournament and logged 105 points (46 goals, 59 assists) in 68 games. He also played golf and qualified for state once. A sophomore at Bemidji State, he has notched eight goals and six assists for the Beavers, who are 9-6-1. Nolan, 17, who has 34 career goals in 1 1/2 seasons, has committed early to St. Cloud State. He also plays golf. Nash plays peewee hockey along with golf and baseball.

The Roed love affair with hockey goes back to Chris Roed, who didn’t make the Bear varsity but played youth hockey and then Juveniles (later Junior Gold) along with countless pickup games.

“I still see old timers at varsity games that I met playing at the outdoor rinks,” Chris said.

Chris’ dad also set up a small backyard rink where the neighborhood kids played. A neighbor, Freddie Shero, coached the St. Paul Rangers and brought their cracked hockey sticks for the kids.

Peter, who’s been an assistant coach for all three boys hockey teams, said it’s been “a great ride” for the couple. “Lots of carpooling going on. We don’t miss a game. If games are at the same time, one of us goes to each. At this point, we get to watch Lleyton on TV when we can’t get there, which is awesome. Basically, we are at the rink seven days a week in the winter, watching or coaching — and at the baseball field in the summer, in our lawn chairs as fans.”

Kelly said she wouldn’t have it any other way.

“We have met so many lifelong friends from each of the boys’ teams. We have had a blast at every out-of-town tournament. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for all three of them, and we are trying to cherish every moment we have left watching the boys play a sport that they love so much.”

And that will include basking in statewide attention for their beloved Bears on Jan. 28.

Snowmobile club dedicates new trail to late Blacksmith Lounge owner

HUGO — Snowmobilers in Washington County won’t soon forget the large impact that the late George Reus had on their community. This December, members of the Washington County Star Trail Association decided to honor his memory by dedicating a new section of trail just south and east of the Blacksmith Lounge, the bar and restaurant owned by Reus that became a hub for snowmobiles over the years.

The new trail, on the south side of County Road 4, extends from Highway 61 to Elmcrest Avenue and connects to the Rice Creek Trail Association trail.

George’s daughters, Jennifer Ehlert and Georgie Gibbons, unveiled the sign that commemorates George’s contributions to the snowmobiling community in Hugo and Washington County.

“George has done a lot of nice things for the snowmobiling community over the years. When he passed, we wanted to do something that would be remembered, and show our appreciation for his generosity,” Star Trail member Mike LeClaire said.

Many snowmobilers remember how Reus went above and beyond to make the Blacksmith Lounge a welcoming

place to the snowmobile community. He installed a parking lot camera so patrons could keep an eye on their sleds from inside, and installed hooks specifically meant to hold snowmobile helmets. Most importantly, he always kept the large parking lot clear and allowed trucks and trailers to use it as a park and ride location—one of few

in Washington County. Star Trail Association President John Udstuen remembers times when the parking lot was almost entirely filled with snowmobiles, trucks and trailers, but Reus always encouraged it.

“What kind of a business owner would do that?” Udstuen said. “Obvi-

ously, these snowmobilers make sure they’re having dinner there.”

The restaurant became an unofficial meeting place for members of the snowmobile club, as well as motorcyclists in the summer months. The restaurant has played host for many snowmobile shows over the years. In fact, it will host the “Older the Better” Vintage Sled Event on Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For many years, Reus was a sponsor of the Star Trail Alliance’s annual trail map. The Blacksmith Lounge is marked on the map with a large red circle and a #32, showing Reus’ sponsorship and marking it as a park and ride location.

“I want to give a special thank you to George Reus and family. We’re grateful for all they’ve done for the sport,” Udstuen said. “You get businesses that do things like that, and that’s just remarkable.”

The trail creation and commemorative signs were sponsored by the Washington County Star Trail Association, and trail maintenance is run entirely by volunteers. The association marks and maintains all snowmobile trails in Washington County.

Jackie Bussjaeger

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

The Roed family — Nolan, Lleyton, Kelly, Nash and Peter — wore hockey attire while vacationing at the family cabin in Grand Marais.

Lleyton, Nolan and Nash were photographed at the family rink a few years back.

CONTRIBUTED

Members of the Washington County Star Trail Association, friends and members of the Reus family and fans of the Blacksmith Lounge came together Dec. 3 to dedicate a new snowmobile trail in memory of beloved business owner George Reus, who died in March 2022.

Elizabeth J. “BJ” Cedarleaf (nee Rodenberg)

Age 97, formerly of Mahtomedi, passed away January 13, 2023. Preceded in death by husband of 73 years, Jack. Survived by children, Robin (Robert “Bub”) Nicholson, Jack, II (Kathy) and Bill (Linda); 7 grandchildren, Will, Jessi, Summer, Brandon, Stewart, Grant and Blake; 5 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. BJ was active in many organizations including: Rose Warner Nature Center, Mahtomedi Park Commission, Minnesota History Center, White Bear CHA Guild and CHA Board, Minnesota Parks and Trails. She was on the faculty at Century College Biology Department, and was a member of the Minnesota Antique Glass Club. BJ was also an avid gardener and world traveler. A private family service will be held. Arrangements with Bradshaw Funeral and Cremation Services, 651-439-5511.

Mary Ellen (Girgen-Smith)Johnson

Mary Ellen Johnson of White Bear Lake, MN. Born December 3, 1940, in Vermillion, MN. Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma, Great –Grandma, Sister, and Dear Friend passed away on January 10th, 2023. She was survived by her husband of 49 years Charles “Chuck”. She was also proud mother to five children, Don (Kim) Smith, Ed Smith, Christy Lins, Tammy Smith, and Andy Smith. Proud stepmother to Shannon Johnson. “Grandma Mary” to eleven grandchildren, Joel Pederson, Nicole Smith, Zack Smith, Aimee Thomas, Jake Smith, Holly Smith, Katie Foss, Sarah Lins, Aidan Johnson, and Broderick Johnson; great-grandma to Tasha, Joel Jr., Logan, Izzie, Briggs, Julia, and Clara; great-great-grandma to Sophie and Miguel Jr.; sister to Norb Girgen, Kathy Goers and Clarice Sobania; and many nieces, nephews, and good caring friends. Mary was preceded in death by stepdaughter Tracey Johnson; granddaughter Brenna Swanson, parents Louie and Catherine Girgen, and sisters Rita Kaiser and Maxine Dohmen. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, January 19, 2023 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3878 Highland Avenue, White Bear Lake, with a visitation one hour before Mass at Church. Interment Union Cemetery, Maplewood. Arrangements Honsa Family Funeral Home. 651-429-6172

Bradley Nelson

Age 68, of White Bear Lake, passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side on December 30, 2022.

He was a hard working man, dedicating over 30 years to Pioneer Press as a semi truck driver, and a devoted dad to not only his children, but to many of their friends as well. He will be deeply missed.

Preceded in death by father, Gerald and brother, Roger. Survived by mother Betty, daughter Jessie (Bill), son Christopher, brothers Mark, John, and Dave, and many relatives and friends A celebration of life in his honor will be held in the spring.

Betty Jo Carlson Lewellen

Age 88, of White Bear Lake passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home. She is survived by her children, Lorie (Jack) Hackett of Morristown MN, Patti Jo Lee and Michael (Joni) Carlson both of White Bear Lake, and Barb (Stan) Schafer of Revillo SD; her sisters, Julie Lessard of Duluth and Lola Roodell of Baldwin WI; her 11 grandchildren including Mike, Gary, Toni, Tommy, Amy Jo, Nique, Justin, Billy, Collin, Jaci and Amy, along with 18 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Howard “Bing” Carlson and Cecil “Don” Lewellen; her son, Steve Carlson and his wife, Cheryl; her great grandson, Rickey Hible; her twin sister, Rogene Beckman and sister, Karen Geiken.

Born on a farm near Story City Iowa, Betty and her family moved to Willernie MN where she attended school. She was proud to have started her first job at age 15 at a department store in St Paul, selling men’s clothing. She had met and married Bing in 1952. In June of 1954, they had moved their young family to the small cabin on Bald Eagle Lake.

After Bing’s passing, Betty continued raising her family in that cabin. She was a hard worker and in her spare time enjoyed embroidering, gardening and bird watching. Betty met Don in the 1970’s and over the years the two of them enjoyed taking many trips together, often to go hunting grouse or pheasants. But she had a real passion for fishing, especially ice fishing, and they spent many weekends up north.

Later in life, Betty enjoyed the quiet comforts of getting to know her grandchildren and reminiscing about the stories of her youth with family.

At Betty’s request, there will not be a funeral service but a celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers or memorials, please send a donation to the Children’s Home Society in her honor.

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Margaret Ann “Marge” (Clark) Opatz

Age 85 of Vadnais Heights, Formerly of North St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2023. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by family and friends. Service details to be posted online. Mueller Memorial-www. muellermemorial.com 651-429-4944

Jerry Lindahl

Jerry Lindahl, 89, of Roseville, Minnesota, realized a life-long dream when he got to meet Jesus face-to-face on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. He was, as he often said in the past few years of his life, “ready to go,” but not because he was uninterested in his life on Earth; he was just becoming more interested in his next adventure.

Jerry grew up in Berkeley, CA, with his parents and younger brother, Warren. He attended North Park College in Chicago (Class of ’55) and graduated with the intention of studying medicine. Because finances proved too challenging, he served as a medic in the navy instead, and eventually settled on medical sales. For his first career. Jerry was a firm believer in the old adage, “Do what you love and you won’t work a day in your life.” His career changes—from medical salesman to restaurateur, realtor, and window covering entrepreneur—were reflections of his desire to serve others while doing something he truly enjoyed.

Service was his passion, a theme that threaded throughout his entire life—from driving elderly folks to church when he was 16 to opening his heart and hearth to hundreds of international students (through the Humphrey Fellowship program), incarcerated individuals (through Prison Fellowship), and others who needed a home-cooked meal, a warm bed, or some good old-fashioned fatherly advice. His innate gift of hospitality, his twinkly eyes, his boisterous laugh, his signature handlebar mustache … these were his superpowers.

Jerry became a Christian at 12 and spent his life in service to the Lord. He was raised in the Covenant church by first-generation Swedes, lived for lutfisk season, and was known for his Swedish pancakes, his refrigerator pickles, and his joy-filled baritone. He made a gospel record in 1975, could whistle like a songbird (any songbird), and LOVED reading obituaries, so if you’ve made it this far: we salute you!

Jerry will be forever missed by his wife, Ardie; his children, David (Mary) Lindahl of Oak Grove,

MN, Laurel Lindahl of Duluth, MN, Sharon (Don) Copeland of White Bear Lake, MN, and Cindie (Ron) Bloom of White Bear Lake, MN; 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a host of dear family, friends, and surrogate kids/grandkids.

If you knew Jerry, please join us for his favorite pasttime, donuts and coffee, between 9:30-11am on Friday, January 20, at First Evangelical Free Church, 2696 Hazelwood St, Maplewood, MN 55109. The memorial service will follow from 11-noon with a meal featuring some of Jerry's favorites (Swedish meatballs and picked herring!) after that.

Jerry will be interred at Fort Snelling National Cemetery during a private family ceremony at a later date.

Rosella Verena (Meyer) Langer

Age 90, of White Bear Lake.

Our wonderful Mother “Rosie” passed away into our Lord’s hand on January 10, 2023. Preceded in death by her husband Victor, son-in-law Gene Berglund. Survived by her children Dean (Ev) Langer, Diane Berglund, Daniel (Marie) Langer; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild, many nieces and nephews and many other loving family and friends. Rosie was a kind and loving woman, who was dedicated to her family and was a wonderful grandmother. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, January 25 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Of The Lake Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, WBL. Arrangements Honsa Family Funeral Home. 651-429-6172

Age 63, Of Stillwater passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Scott; daughter, Michelle; siblings, Steve (Jan) Stone, Nancy (Les) LaCroix, Terry (Judy) Stone, Tom Stone.

Preceded in death by her parents; Warren and Helen (Dellorfano) Stone.

Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, Jan uary 23, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 5th St N, Stillwater, MN 55082 with visitation one hour prior. Arrangements handled by Simonet Funeral Home.

Ronald Joseph Nohava

Age 63, of White Bear Lake.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at St. Jude Of The Lake CHURCH, Mahtomedi, visitation was Monday, January 16, at Honsa Family Funeral Home. Internment, St. Mary’s Cemetery, WBL. Arrangements, Honsa Family Funeral Home 651-429-6172

Faith von Behren

Age 86 of White Bear Lake. Passed away peacefully January 3rd, 2023. Funeral Service 11 AM Friday, January 20, 2023 at Honsa Family Funeral Home, 2460 East County Road E, WBL. Visitation one hour before Service. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Arrangements, Honsa Family Funeral Home, 6 51-429-6172

Dianne Rose (Zeleschnak) Biever

Age 77, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. A memorial service will be held at Holcomb-HenryBoom-Purcell Funeral Home, 515 Highway 96 West, Shoreview, Minnesota 55126 on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 11 a.m. A visitation will begin at 10 a.m.

Barbara Alice Gunderson

Barbara Alice Gunderson, 84, of Scottsdale, AZ, formerly of Birchwood, MN, died Thursday, January 5th at CentraCare Care Center in Willmar, MN. Her memorial service was held at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, MN on Friday, January 13th. Services were live-streamed from the funeral home website (www.hafh.org).

“Both of my sons have developed not only life-long skills when it comes to building teams and collaboration, they’ve established life-long friendships that have been beyond fulfilling.”

Putting

positive spin on the icy winter weather

Above: Olive Howald, 4, gets assistance and encouragement from her grandfather, Tom Jordan, and mother, Ani, during her first time on skates at the recent Winter Shindig at Community Park in Vadnais Heights. Tom Jordan’s on the ice experience includes his time as a hockey goal tender at the University of Minnesota.

At right: Michael Meltesen helps Autumn Harden try out the new skates she got as a Christmas gift this season.

At

Adult open hockey sessions are on Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. Warming house hours are Thursday and Friday from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1-9 p.m.

Above: Beginners and more advanced skaters practiced their skills on the pleasure rink in Community Park during the Winter Shindig.

left: Jared and Jack Laszlo practice their skating and puck handling skills on the hockey rink at the park.

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Zephyrs conquer Minnehaha 77-63 in top-five duel

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

The Mahtomedi Zephyrs achieved a high-profile victory over perennial power Minnehaha Academy 77-63 on the Redhawks court. The Zephyrs (7-2) are ranked fifth in Class 3A and Minnehaha (8-4) is No. 5 in Class 2A.

Owen Carlson, senior guard, led the Zephyrs with 24 points and 10 rebounds, including

three dunks, four 3-pointers, and 7-for-7 free throw shooting.

Will Underwood tallied 16 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Cole Armitage added 14 points, James Ecker 11 points with three 3-pointers, and AJ McCleery nine points, seven rebounds and four assists.

Scoring 20 points each for the hosts were guard Jerome Williams and 6-foot-9 post Rolyns Aligbe.

T he Zephyrs were up 42-32 at halftime and expanded that to 53-36 before the Redhawks caught fire behind a swarming full-court press and pulled within 59-56. However, Armitage responded with a 3-pointer from the corner and the Zephyrs regained control, outscoring the hosts 18-7 in the last six minutes.

Z ephyr coach Keith Newman said his team executed the defensive game plan well enough to “make it hard for (the Redhawks) to get where they wanted to go.” About fending off the Redhawk rally, he said it was a matter of getting back to their correct spots, staying calm and finishing plays, and they got that done thanks to “a senior group of guys who have great experience.”

Minnehaha Academy was added to Mahtomedi’s schedule this year. The only previous time they have met was when the Redhawks were in Class 3A in 2021 and thumped the Zephyrs in the section on the way to their fourth consecutive state title.

The Zephyrs also beat St. Thomas Academy 69-41 with Carlson netting 17 points, Armitage 15, McCleery 14 and Underwood 14.

BEAR BRIEFS

GIRLS BASKETBALL

White Bear Lake picked up two conference wins last week, snapping a two-game skid. The No. 15 ranked Bears are 12-3 overall, 6-2 conference. They cruised 52-23 over Woodbury (4-10) at home. Jordyn Schmittdiel sank 13 points, Sarah Poepard 11 and Heidi Barber eight for the Bears. The team made nine 3-pointers, three by Poepard. The Bears got 26 points from Schmittdiel in a 66-57 win over Cretin-Derham Hall in St. Paul.

Barber added nine points, Poepard eight, Abby O’Brien seven and Addi Post six.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Even if Cretin-Derham Hall is not a Top Ten team as usual this year, the Raiders always have talent and coach Jerry Kline always has them playing the right way, observed Greg Burke, White Bear Lake coach. “We’ll take any win we can get over Cretin-Derham Hall,” said Burke, whose Bears (6-4) got one 54-50 at home after clipping Woodbury there 58-43. They have allowed 32, 43 and 50 in their last three games. “Our goal is always to hold teams in the 40’s,” said Burke. Jack Janicki, who’s played six games after missing four recovering from a shoulder injury, sank 26 points against CDH (7-5) and 21 against Woodbury (2-0). “Jack is close to being all the way back. He’s building up his stamina,” Burke said. “Some shots that he can usually make in his sleep are not going in now.” Wyatt Hawks chipped in 14 points against the Raiders, who were led by Luke Jacobson with 17. Each team struggled on free throws, the Bears 9-for-20 and the Raiders 7-for-15. Against Woodbury, Hawks and Jack Misgen added 16 points each.

BOYS HOCKEY

White Bear Lake is 11-2 after two conference shutout wins last week, over East Ridge 3-0 at home and Park 7-0 in Cottage Grove. Against East Ridge (7-6), Aiden Welch scored in the first period and Brady Borgestad struck twice in the second period. Against Park (11-5), Welch drilled three straight goals to expand a 1-0 lead to 4-0. Nolan Roed, Borgestad, Charlie Olsen and Jack Stanius had the other goals. Roed made three assists and Borgestad and Grady Gallatin two each. Bear goalie Leo Gabriel made 14 and 12 saves in the shutouts.

GIRLS HOCKEY

White Bear Lake picked victories last week over Cretin-Derham Hall 4-2 at home and East Ridge 4-3 there, improving to 6-13. Scoring against CDH (5-14) were Ava Johnson twice, Talia Domschot and Amanda Smythe (short-handed). Domschot made two assists. Goalie Maya Marston stopped 40 shots. Against East Ridge (11-8), Domschot broke a 3-3 tie at 6:18 of the third period. Kendall Roeser, Maddy Belisle, and Domschot had the other goals, Smythe made two assists, and Marston made 39 saves.

SWIMMING

Park of Cottage Grove outscored White Bear Lake 98-85. Event winners for the Bears were Brayden Kolb in the 50 freestyle (24.14), Amarre Zalazar in the 100 freestyle (50.25), Finnian McVeigh in the breaststroke (1:13.60), and the 400 freestyle relay with Kolb, Benedict Hoefer, Calvin Weber, and Zalazar (3:45.45). The Bears placed fourth of six teams in the section true-team meet in Stillwater. Top finishes for the Bears were by Hoefer, fourth in the 500 free and fifth

200 free; Zalazar, fifth the 100 free and backstroke; and Kolb, fifth in the 50 free;

GYMNASTICS

White Bear Lake scored a season-best 132.65 in a loss to East Ridge on Thursday. Grace Lehner placed second all-around (34.7), second on vault (9.125) and third on beam (8.425) and floor (8.90). Josie Mlejnek was fourth all-around (32.925) and fourth on bars (8.35). Addy Mueller was fifth all-around (32.775) and second on bars (8.475). The Bears are 1-3. “We have struggled with injury and illness, and have not been able to keep a consistent line up,” coach Kelly Rivers said.

NORDIC SKI

In a Conference sprint freestyle tandem event at Lake Elmo, Tanner Hoel and Andrew Klier led the Bears, placing seventh of 43 boys teams. Also finishing in the top 20 were Ian Ottaviani/Ian Cran, 16th, and Joseph Rogers/Rodrigo Rubio, 19th, in the boys race; and Madelyn Bystrom/ Megan Ryan, 16th, and Irene Bakke/ Amelia Nachscheim, 18th, in the girls race.

ZEPHYR BRIEFS

BOYS HOCKEY

Mahtomedi lost to Class 2A No. 7 ranked Cretin-Derham Hall 6-2 then won conference games over Tartan 7-1 and Hastings 7-1. CDH (11-4-1) had five players score, led by Jake Fisher with two. Charlie Drage and Seth Nelson scored for the Zephrys. Against Tartan (2-11), junior defenseman Wyatt Tarnowski knocked in three goals. David Wolsfeld, Nelson, Drage and Patrick Egan had one each, Cole Swanson made three assists, and Charlie Brandt notched 19 saves. Against Hastings (7-4-1), Patrick Egan knocked in two goals and Jimmy Egan, Nelson, Wolsfeld, Drage and Carter Haycraft one each. Andrew Reister made 23 saves.

GIRLS HOCKEY

Roseville/Mahtomedi has a six-game win streak after clipping Cretin-Derham Hall 3-2 and Woodbury 3-1. The Marauders are 13-5 overall and 10-2 in the Suburban East for second place behind Stillwater. Against CDH (5-14), Victoria Nelson’s goal broke a 2-2 tie at 13:43 of the third period, assisted by Shae Jakoboski and Ainsley Jakoboski. Rylee Bogren and Kylie Jones also scored. Against Woodbury (13-5), R/M got power play goals by Kylie Wiltse and Jones in the second period, and Shae Jakoboski made it 3-0 in the third period before Hannah Graunke got Woodbury (13-6) on the board. Lily Peterfeso made 25 and 22 saves in the two wins.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Mahtomedi (7-4) won its lone game last week 75-49 at South St. Paul (4-7) with 11 players scoring. Anna Greene sank 18 points, Sonya Potthoff 13, Mya Wilson 11 and Emily Muetzel nine. Mahtomedi made 12 of 17 free shots and four 3-pointers.

WRESTLING

Armitage

Cole Armitage, Mahtomedi basketball senior, was a big factor in two wins last week sinking 15 points against St. Thomas Academy and 14 against Minnehaha Academy. “He’s an active rebounder on both ends of the court, and his shot is coming on strong from the perimeter,” coach Keith Newman said. “He’s a great teammate and always plays with great effort.” The willowy, agile 6-foot guard is averaging 12.9 points, five rebounds and two steals, and shooting 90 percent on free shots, for the Zephyrs (7-2). He averaged 13.5 points on an 18-8 team as a junior.

Mahtomedi has a 6-11 record after winning two of three duals at home. The Zephyrs beat St. Paul Johnson 66-6 with pins from Mac Schultz at 106, Aidan Carlson at 113, Samuel White at 132, Aiden Box at 138, Hayden Schaefer at 170, Evan McGuire at 182, Zach Halverson at 220 and Max Rice at 285, and three forfeits. The Zephyrs lost to Roseville 51-24, getting pins by Schaefer, McGuire, Halverson and Rice. They beat Minneapolis Southwest 66-6 on pins by Carlson, Max Faust, McGuire and Halverson, and seven forfeits.

GYMNASTICS

Mahtomedi won its invitational with 137.15 points, followed by Simley (130.05) and Park Center (126.60). Abbey Bush won all-around (36.50), vault (9.45) and bars (9.20). Alix Fox was fourth all-around (33.90), fourth on beam (8.35) and fifth on floor (8.90). Madison Moeller took second on floor (9.05) with Erin Steinman third (9.00). Addison Briske was fourth on vault (8.7). The Zephyrs (4-0) scored a season best to defeat North St. Paul 139.625 to 108.875. Bush set a personal bests of 37.175 all-around and 9.55 on bars while also winning vault and beam. Steinman (34.10) and Fox (33.125) finished 2-3 all-around. Moeller won floor (9.150).

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Owen Carlson launched a 3-pointer on the way to 24 points.

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Jack Janicki scored 47 points in two wins last week.

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The Bears’ Amarre Zalazar, left, and Brayden Kolb, right, await the start of the 100 backstroke.

Upcoming events:

Virtual reading

with Author Andrew Krivak

7-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 White Bear Center for the Arts is pleased to welcome author Andrew Krivak for a virtual reading and conversation on Zoom. This event will connect the WBCA community with the author of our Big Read book choice, “The Bear.”

Author Andrew Krivak will join the White Bear Center for the Arts for a virtual reading and conversation about his book, “The Bear,” 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26.

Historic retrospective exhibit coming to WBCA

Renowned Minneapolisbased graffiti artist Peyton Scott Russell — famous worldwide for his depiction of George Floyd — is returning to the White Bear Center for the Arts after exhibiting the work of his community-based company SPRAYFiNGER in fall of 2022. His inaugural retrospective exhibition, “Peyton Scott Russell. Artwork. Retrospective. 40 Years.,” will feature artwork spanning his entire life as an artist, telling the story of how Peyton grew to become an internationally-known creator. The show will run from Feb. 2-March 3 in

A retrospective exhibition by Minneapolis-based graffiti artist Peyton Scott Russell will be on display at the White Bear Center for the Arts Feb. 2-March 3.

WBCA’s Ford Family Gallery. It will be free and open to the public during all WBCA business hours.

Peyton started creating as

a toddler and has exhibited work professionally since 1990. This retrospective exhibition highlights 40 years, featuring work from Peyton’s high school years to the present. It examines how graffiti art has been a genre that followed Peyton and eventually became the one craft that transcended all other media, earning Peyton national and international recognition. This body of work will show the various media, concepts and ideas Peyton has worked through and continues to examine with the aesthetics of graffiti art being at the helm of his creations.

WriteNow! participant reflects on the contest’s influence

Peyton Scott Russell retrospective opening reception 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2.

Join WBCA for the opening reception of “Peyton Scott Russell. Artwork. Retrospective. 40 Years.” There will be an artist talk with Peyton beginning at 7 p.m., and his brother Kai Alexander will provide music for the event.

Spider in the Bathtub 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9

Join WBCA for an evening with filmmaker Deacon Warner and the band, 13 Howell. There will be a screening of the music video for “Spider in the Bathtub,” a creative discussion about making music and music videos as well as a live performance by the band.

Filmmaker Deacon Warner and Twin Cities band, 13 Howell, will be at the White Bear Center for the Arts Feb. 9 to discuss their music video for the song, “Spider in the Bathtub.”

You can find a full list of classes in WBCA’s quarterly printed catalog and online at WhiteBearArts.org/classes.

Eleanor Wilhelmi participated in the 2016 WriteNow! High School Writing Contest and continues her work as a writer today. Eleanor shared her experience with WBCA Grant Writer Karen Parkman.

Karen: When and how did you first become involved with White Bear Center for the Arts?

Eleanor: When I was in high school, I’d written a short story around the time the WriteNow! contest was open for submissions and sent it in on a whim. I wound up winning an award for it and attending the ceremony, which was lovely. As a developing writer, it was really validating to have my work recognized and pushed me to keep going.

Karen: Submitting your writing to a contest can be a vulnerable process for some writers. Can you share what it was like to submit your work and how you prepared yourself for the contest?

Eleanor: It’s absolutely vulnerable! Opening your art — which is often rather personal — up to external appraisal puts you in a position in which you can doubt your own ability if it’s not received the way you’d hoped for. As I was very young, and this was my first time submitting to a contest, I didn’t really know how to prepare myself at all. But that’s another benefit of WriteNow!: It’s designed for young writers as a way to gain experience and get familiarized with this part of the literary industry.

Karen: How did submitting to the

WriteNow! contest impact you as a writer? How do you feel about the contest, looking back on your experience?

Eleanor: Having the award as an accolade under my name that young helped me open quite a few doors. I mentioned it in my application to the Perpich Center for Arts Education. When I got in, I already had the helpful background knowledge and confidence to submit a portfolio to the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, which I also received an award from. I’m in my final year studying creative writing at Knox College, and I edit the poetry section of Knox’s literary magazine, “Catch.” When I make the selections for poems to be published during our submission drives or write-up critiques in workshops, I remember how nervous I felt at 16 when I submitted my story for the first time.

Karen: What encouragement or support can you offer other emerging writers who might want to submit their work to the WriteNow! contest (or to any contest or publication)?

Eleanor: You don’t need to try to imitate another writer in their language, narrative or style. Let them influence you instead. I promise, your own voice is good enough and interesting enough to be heard.

The WriteNow! contest is open for submissions until Feb. 15. High schoolers are encouraged to submit their writing at WhiteBearArts.org/youth.

Meslow honored by Zephyrs

The

Mahtomedi Zephyrs basketball program honored the career and contributions of Bob Meslow at the varsity boys home game against St. Thomas Academy. Meslow served as activities director at Mahtomedi High School from 1972-1997, head basketball coach from 1972-1989, and head girls softball coach from 1980-1990. He was inducted to the Mahtomedi Athletics Hall of Fame in 2011 and the the Minnesota State High School League Hall of Fame in 2004. Meslow was joined at the game by his wife, Karen, and sons, Dave Meslow (left) and Jeff Meslow.

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After a punishing cold December, January’s milder temperatures have been a welcomed relief. Not only has January brought us milder temperatures and a heavy snowfall, but we can now throw in this past Monday’s rain. I’m not sure I like rain in January because all it takes is a few degrees and it freezes. It looks like we were able to avoid an ice storm as temperatures stayed above freezing. Right now it looks like our mild January will continue. I’m loving the later sunset times! Note: My 2023 weather calendar is available at Lake Country Bookseller in Downtown White Bear Lake

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kindergarten at Liberty

Liberty Classical Academy will host a kindergarten open house from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. The event will be held at the school's Hugo Campus Library, 10158 122nd St. N.

Liberty offers a half-day morning program and extended afternoon programming. At the open house, prospective families will learn about a typical kindergarten day, meet teachers and see demonstrations of classroom learning with current students.

RSVP is requested at libertyclassicalacademy.org/kindergarten-winter-2023-open-house.

Frank Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake. Weather data and observation are from his weather station and trips around the area. Frank can be found on the internet at WeathermanWatson.com.

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