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Two neighborhood streets to undergo summer remodel BY MADELINE DOLBY STAFF WRITER
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Local band Freedom Train held a reunion after 53 years. The band started in 1969 and ended in 1971. Pictured in the front row from left are Joel Carlson and Louie Tuccitto. (From left in back) Myke Golben, Robin Cantor, Mark Larsen, Mark Heille, Donnie Frank and Dave Metz.
Local band reunites after 53 years BY NOELLE OLSON EDITOR
While babysitting his granddaughter, Louie Tuccito was showing her an old directory of North St. Paul High School. It sparked him to look up his old band members. “Our band was called Freedom Train and we were around from
1969 to 1971,” Tuccito, of Vadnais Heights said. “I was curious, and I missed them.” The band included Tuccitto, drums; Donnie Frank, guitar and vocals; Joel Carlson, keyboard; Mark Heille, bass and vocals; Mark Larsen, trumpet; Myke Golben, saxophone and keyboard; Robin Cantor, trumpet and trombone; and Dave Metz,
guitar and vocals. Frank went to Cretin High School, Heille to Mounds View High School and the others went to North St. Paul High School. Tuccitto was on a mission to reunite the band for a get together. He did some digging and made some calls. He reconnected SEE FREEDOM TRAIN, PAGE 7
White Bear Alumna makes way to the stars BY NOELLE OLSON EDITOR
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Heidi Dierssen may not be an astronaut, but she is the project manager for SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 launch scheduled for Feb. 6. According to Dierssen, a professor of Marine Sciences at the University of Connecticut (UConn), PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) is a NASA Earth observation satellite mission. It will make global ocean color measurements to provide extended data records on ocean ecology and global biogeochemistry — carbon cycle — along with polarimetry measurements to provide extended data records on clouds and aerosols. “The ocean, scatters light back out a bit so you can see the color and the greener the ocean is, the more plant life there is,” Dierssen said. “The
bluer, the brown or the more sediment or milk chocolatey kind of thing we see is reflected light from the sun that's actually gone through the atmosphere and then enters the very surface of the ocean and scatters back.” There are approximately 100 people on Dierssen's science team. “What they do is they say the ocean is going to look like this from space and then what can we say about
Residents who live on Parkview Court and on Mallard Ponds Drive can expect new neighborhood roads this summer. The White Bear Township Board adopted two resolutions that would allow improvements to be made to the pavement and curbs in both neighborhoods. Due to the poor pavement rating on both streets, the planning commission recommended reconstruction of the streets, curbs and gutter replacements as well as minor unitality repairs. Planning Commission staff rate the quality of the pavement on a scale of five. Parkview Court received a rating of 1.53 and Mallard Ponds Drive received a rating of 1.17. Parkview Court Originally, Parkview Court was originally constructed in 1996. It is located right off of Portland Avenue, on the east side of the township. “If the board might recall, maybe three, four, years ago,” said Larry Poppler, White Bear Township town engineer, “we looked at a mill and overlay for this street and based on the study at that time, the roadway condition, mainly the curb and gutter, were so far deteriorated that mill and overlay didn’t make sense.” A feasibility study was done on the street at that time as well. The study looks at the costs of making improvements, funding assessments and schedule. A questionnaire was set out to the
public asking what improvements they would like to see on the street. “The joints for the curb are deteriorating at about eighty percent of the area,” Poppler said. “Street lighting was brought up as part of the questionnaires and the neighborhood meetings, so that’s going to be reviewed with this project if it moves forward.” Construction would begin in the summer of 2024 and be completed in the fall. Residents on Parkview Court should expect large equipment, uneven surfaces and temporary traffic chances, dust, noise and mud as well as impacts to yards, driveways, irrigation and private utilities. There will be an open house on the project in March to look at the plans. Bidding on the project would occur in April and May. Construction would begin in the summer of 2024 and end in the fall of 2024. If the project moves forward, a project newsletter will be sent out to residents living on or near Parkview Court that contains contact, information and other resources for the project. Mallard Ponds Drive The board adopted a second resolution that will allow similar improvements to be made to the pavement on Mallard Ponds Dr. The road was originally constructed between 1992-1999. Similar to Parkview Dr., Mallard Ponds Dr. received a rating of one-point-oneseven out of five. There would also be
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Ice in (sort of), ice out, ice in again Credit: White Bear Lake Conservation District
Finally, White Bear Lake is officially frozen. Ice historian Mike Parenteau, who records ice-out and ice-in for the White Bear Lake Lake Conservation District, called it Jan. 18. “The final piece froze east of the (Dellwood) peninsula last Thursday,” Parenteau said, but warned, “that doesn’t mean the ice is safe.” As the accompanying chart shows, there was no ice-in data for 2023. Usually the lake freezes in December, but that didn’t happen this year. At least, the ice didn’t stay. According to Parenteau, who had his ice boat out in December, the lake never really froze over. Just two days before the official declaration, Parenteau reported to the district board that the lake “isn’t frozen yet.” Below-average temperatures midweek took care of the remaining open water.
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Other White Bear Conservation District news • Dellwood board member Mark Wisniewski reported that two environmental consulting firms responded to a proposal request to conduct a lake use study. The conservation district budgeted
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When: 6:30 Friday, Feb. 2 Where: Best Western Plus White Bear Country Inn, 4940 Highway 61 N. Details: Dance to the sounds of Wildcat Comb while supporting the Bear'ly Open fundraiser for the food shelf. Free hors d'oeuvres, cash bar and contests. Buy tickets online. Contact: bearlyopen.org
When: Noon Saturday, Jan. 27 Where: White Bear Lake County Park, 5050 Lake Avenue Details: The White Bear Lake Plunge has raised over $3M for Special Olympics Minnesota in its 22-year history. Sign up as an individual or team. Contact: plungemn.org
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When: 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 3 Where: White Bear Lake County Park at Ramsey Beach Details: Golf-on-ice fundraiser for the White Bear Area Food Shelf. Players use golf clubs, hockey sticks, tennis rackets, or anything else that can propel a tennis ball through an 18-hole course. Games, food, beverages and activities along the way. Registration required. Contact: bearlyopen.org
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When: 8-9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26 Where: WBLAHS North Campus, Student Union 5045 Division Avenue in White Bear Lake Details: White Bear Lake Education Foundation fundraiser will be held in lieu of the annual gala. Guest speakers and tours. Free, but registration required. Contact: 651-407-7696 or wblaef.org
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When: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26 Where: Gateway State Trail at Stillwater Road/ Wildwood Elementary School Details: Two-mile walk on a trail lit with hundreds of luminaries. Bonfires, hot beverages and marshmallows for roasting. Leashed dogs welcome. Contact: 651-231-6968 or Linda.Radimecky@state. mn.us
‘WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME’
When: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long. Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Heidi Schreck’s Tony Award-winning play imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans, and addresses themes such as women's rights, immigration, domestic abuse, and U.S. history. Ticket information online. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org
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From the Archives: White Bear Lake Lions Club sponsors ‘unusual’ project “We believe that the Lions sponsorship of this adult education program is a genuine community service,” said Getchell. “Businessmen, professional men, sales people, farmers, housewives, educators--every adult will benefit from this training. It will build a new enthusiasm, develop self-confidence, [and] create new understanding among the people in this area.”
Specifically, the Club sponsored a free Dale Carnegie Course in White Bear Lake. The demonstration course was held at the White Bear Senior High School Theater beginning promptly at 7:57 p.m. Club President Richard Getchell explained to the White Bear Press the reasoning behind the Club’s decision to
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t’s no surprise to anyone that we’re in the election year. Campaigning is already underway. Caucuses have been held in Iowa in stormy conditions, from the weather and the candidates. Some issues that are standing out in people’s minds across our country include thousands of illegal immigrants who have been crossing the border and being bused to various cities in the nation. We have an economy that’s come through strong inflation and signs of slowing are reported, but I don’t see much about prices being rolled back. Citizens are more and more concerned about the growing rate of crime. We also have a growing debt. It seems like both parties know to spend. With interest rates About the how up for government as well as for consumers, we are still in a Town tight squeeze with business and Gene Johnson consumer interest debt. For small businesses in and around our communities, wages have been pushed up, which in turn is reflected in increased prices. Probably the best news is the yield on treasuries, CDs and municipal bonds. If you have a low interest rate on your mortgage, don’t sell or move. Another reason I know it’s an election year is I’m getting a lot of mailings from candidates, organizations and political parties. There are also a lot of surveys arriving and every one of them asks for money. It seems to me sometimes you need to send money or they won’t count your survey, but I don’t know that for a fact. It just feels that way. Keep your eyes open and don’t watch the same TV station all the time. If you don’t get news sources on the internet with opposing views, you will continue to receive the same political slant on all the information you receive online. That’s called the technology of algorithms.
Mille Lacs Lake, love and death
On Jan. 12, Richard Gadbois from Isle, Minnesota was found dead in Mille Lacs Lake. I recognized his name. He grew up on Otter Lake Road in White Bear. I lived just north of there and was seven years older. I knew some of Dickie’s older brothers and had the privilege of having him take a group of our management team fishing on Mille Lacs Lake. Dickie became a legend in and around Mille Lacs Lake and Isle and Bruno, Minnesota. He either worked or owned a resort and every one of his customers was a friend. He had an infectious joy of fishing and would help in whatever way he could to make the trip successful and happy. The community called him an amazing man who lived an amazing life. He will be remembered for his humor, willingness to lend a hand, and his love for the lake and the people. He is survived by his wife Marge, son Dennis, and several siblings. His obituary is on page 20.
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To say we were shocked is an understatement. If a poll was taken to pick the number one problem with downtown White Bear Lake (besides the fact that many stores like mine are not open enough hours), the overwhelming response would point to the lack of available parking. The presentation by city staff last Wednesday was all about a beautification project and not about preserving or even increasing parking options. In fact, the project is expected to actually decrease the number of parking stalls by 59 in the downtown core. A project that is represented as a benefit to the downtown area and doesn't include an increase or at least maintaining the current number of stalls carries with it a total lack of understanding of what a business needs to thrive. Most of the businesses in the area have been slapped with property tax increases that exceed 40%. Ours was 52%. This project will also carry with it a rather hefty tax assessment that will be paid by the downtown building owners like us, and will result in yet another increase in prices for our fiercely devoted customers. I know that there is often a wide line between aesthetics and utility. I am calling on the city to go back to the drawing board on this and plan the aesthetics of the project around our current parking. I hope that all of you will join us in our quest to make downtown a little more accessible or at least not less accessible. Shawn Smith Owner, Eat at Banning and Fifth
Legislator should address indiscretion A few decades ago a local legislator representing the White Bear Lake area was caught in a much-publicized indiscretion. A few weeks after the event, I happened to encounter him in public,
where he profusely apologized for his behavior and its breach of public trust, and promised to give his constituents the best possible stewardship going forward. I could only encourage him to invest every effort to make things right, privately as well as publicly. About three months ago Rep. Brion Curran was caught in a publicized indiscretion. I've not had the privilege of chatting with her personally. But I do find the media silence, both on Ms. Curran's side as well as the media's, concerning her stewardship of public trust (or failure thereof) rather amazing. It seems there's been enough time to sort things out and answer to her constituents. Might we have something more to go on than hearsay? Especially with the approaching legislative session and election cycle, where it's too easy to let spin triumph over honesty. Possible? James Nash White Bear Lake
Beware of potential nominee Friends, I happened upon these Biblical writings not too long ago. During this time of famines, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, drought and fire, one can't help thinking our world is spiraling out of control. In the Bible, in Revelations, there is a foretelling of the "Beast" or "Antichrist" who will come as man. He will be a citizen of the West, a powerful political leader. He will be a false spiritual leader, who deceives and demands his followers revere him. I can't help remembering a certain bellicose political leader stating, "I'm the only one who can help you!" I give you "Donald John Trump!" This man has sowed more division, hate and unrest than any other person in the last 60 years. He personifies the very evils the Bible has warned us about.
Friends— it's unimaginable that this man, Donald John Trump, will be the Republican Party's presidential nominee. God help us! Jimmy Brunzell, Jr. Vadnais Heights
Minnesota flag review A multitude of people are coming out of nowhere to defend an objectively ugly flag that they likely would not have recognized previously. With the impending adoption of the new Flag of Minnesota, it seems like a good time to review some simple misconceptions I’ve seen floating around. • “It’s boring. Where’s all the symbolism?” The proper response to this: “Do you actually mean, simple?” As someone who works in a design-based career, I take this one personally. Most people see something simplified and immediately jump to “boring,” but simple is what a flag needs. Flags are seen from a distance, and should be able to be drawn from memory. A few moments of meaningful symbolism in a simple design is what flag experts call for in the formula for a good flag. Detailed symbolism should go on a seal — something meant to be seen from 2 feet away on a piece of paper. (And for God’s sake, don’t put words on a flag!) The new design features a star — the North Star; two shades of blue — the night sky and our waters; and the shape of Minnesota. • “People didn’t have a choice.” The people elect lawmakers; lawmakers pass bills. The Redesign Commission meetings were open to the public, with open submissions. The chosen design was submitted from rural Minnesota. This process was all about hearing everyone’s voice. • “Erasing history.” This one is the most laughable. Minnesota didn’t have a flag until 1893, 35 years
after statehood. The flag was changed in 1957, and again in 1983; with multiple calls for extensive redesigns since the 1980s. The book-banning crowd seems to think the flag is being banned. No one is erasing the current flag from our “history”. It will simply sit next to the other flags that came before it. A parting thought: the most simple (boring) flags are the most notable ones, flown with pride. The U.S. Flag, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, District of Columbia, Chicago, Portland. Why is it so hard for some to accept that reality? James Matthes White Bear Lake
Don’t tell me I hate children Sen. Heather Gustafson (DFL-Vadnais Heights) has a priority issue. On one hand, she chief-authored a new law which provides free breakfast and lunches absent any means testing for children in Minnesota. Sen. Gustafson’s new program is close to $200 million more than she originally told us. On the other hand, she’s a former teacher, vice chair of our state education finance committee, and she knows 50% of Minnesota children are below grade level in reading, math and science. In my opinion, Sen. Gustafson's priority is focused on buying votes with our tax dollars vs. teaching our kids so they can succeed in life and have a prosperous future. Terry Nyblom Vadnais Heights
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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS
The White Bear Lake Police Department reports the following selected incidents:
The Washington County Sheriff's Office reports the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:
• Officers responded to a dispute Jan. 10 in the 1800 block of Birch Street. • Debris blocking a turn lane onto Hoffman Road was picked up Jan. 10 and brought to public works and thrown into garbage. • Management at a business in the 4500 block of Highway 61 Jan. 10 wanted the White Bear Police Department aware of an ex-employee no longer welcome there. Officers advised to call if the employee shows up and they would assist in trespassing him. • A parked vehicle was struck by another vehicle Jan. 10 while parked in a business located in the 4800 block of White Bear Parkway. The parked vehicle sustained minor damage. The incident occurred several days ago. The driver of the other vehicle did not leave any information. Staff in the business was trying to help and called police for the owner of the parked car. The owner of the parked car was not interested in identifying the other driver, or any additional police services. He already had arrangements to repair the damage. He was provided a case number and advised to call if he changed his mind. • Officers responded Jan. 11 to the 3600 block of Willow Lane in response to a dispute between two parties. • Disorderly person was reported Jan. 11 in the 3300 block of Glen Oaks Avenue. • Officers responded Jan. 11 in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue in response to a disorderly conduct. The subject was gone before officers arrived. • Officers were dispatched to Cub Foods Jan. 12 in the block of Buerkle Road for a disorderly male who took items from the store without paying. • Officers attempted to locate a party with a felony warrant Jan. 13 in the 2000 block of County Road F. The subject was not located. • Officers responded to a noise complaint Jan. 13 in the 3900 block of Hoffman Road. • White Bear Lake Officers assisted the Minnesota State Patrol in stopping a driver Jan. 13 near I-694 and Highway 61. The driver was subsequently arrested by troopers for DWI. The investigate was handled by the Minnesota State Patrol. No White Bear Lake charges. • Officers checked the 4600 block of White Bear Parkway Jan. 13 for a party with a felony sexual assault and domestic assault warrant. The party was not located. • Officers responded Jan. 14 to the 2100 block of 4th Street on a report of disorderly conduct. • Officer responded to a disorderly conduct call Jan. 14 in the 4700 block of Campbell Avenue. • Disorderly conduct was reported Jan. 14 in the block of Century Avenue N. • A hit-and-run was reported Jan. 14 in the 4700 block of Stewart Avenue. A 17-year-old female from White Bear Lake was identified as the hitand-run driver. She was issued multiple citations. • Officers arrested a 50-year-old male for 4th Degree DWI Jan. 14 near the 2100 block of 4th Street. He was booked at Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center without incident. Vehicle remained parked on scene. • A theft occurred Jan. 14 in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road. • A disorderly conduct incident occurred Jan. 15 in the 4400 block of White Bear Parkway. No arrests were made. • A theft was reported Jan. 16 in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue. Upon officer arrival, the complainant wished to cancel the call. • Officers were dispatched Jan. 16 to the 3700 block of Highland Avenue on a report of an intoxicated driver who crashed into a tree and a parked vehicle. Officers investigated and found the 70-yearold female driver of White Bear to be impaired. She was arrested and later booked/cited at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center for 4th Degree DWI. • Theft from auto occurred Jan. 16 in the 1700 blk of County Road E E. An $18,000 loss. Suspect(s) currently unidentified. • Officers responded to assist the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office Jan. 16 on a weapons call in the 1500 block of Buerkle Road in Vadnais Heights. The call was deemed to be a swatting call. White Bear Lake Police Department was cancelled. Noelle Olson
Dellwood
• A business on Dellwood Road N. reported a vehicle left the road and crashed into its deer fence on Dec. 17, causing significant damage. A vehicle parts deposit found nearby led deputies to a suspect, who denied being involved or owning a vehicle matching the color of the pieces left behind at the scene.
Grant
• Washington County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) deputies conducted a traffic stop at 11:41 p.m. Dec. 21 on Highway 36 and issued a citation for unknown violations. They conducted another traffic stop at 9:45 p.m. Dec. 23 in the 7000 block of Jamaca Avenue N. that also resulted in a citation. • A resident in the 8000 block of 89th Street N. reported a parcel stolen from the mailbox on Dec. 22. • A traffic stop at 11:38 p.m. Dec. 22 in the 8000 block of 75th Street N. resulted in a DWI arrest. Deputies conducted another traffic stop resulting in a DWI arrest at 10:03 p.m. Dec. 23 on 75th Street N. and Kimbro Avenue N. • A Keats Avenue resident reported an attempted scam Dec. 27 in which a person left a voicemail message claiming to be a Sgt. Harrison of the WCSO. The complainant didn't fall for the scam, but wanted it reported. • An unknown person was arrested Dec. 29 on Joliet Avenue N. at 110th Street N. for violating an order for protection.
Mahtomedi
• An unidentified male was arrested at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 16 on East Avenue for indecent exposure and for fleeing peace officers, after Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched out to the scene of a man exposing himself, then urinating outside their apartment building. When deputies made contact with the male, he tried to flee and resisted handcuffing. • Deputies conducted a DWI arrest at 9:11 p.m. Dec. 16 on Wildwood Road. • A westbound motorist was cited Dec. 22 on Wildwood Road and Ridge Way for speeding
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64 mph in a 45 mph zone by east-facing deputies on stationary speed patrol, who clocked her vehicle on radar. The driver stated she was lost and was working for Instacart. • A westbound motorist was verbally warned at 1:03 a.m. Dec. 20 on Highway 36 at the Hilton Trail ramp for speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone by east-facing deputies on stationary patrol, who clocked the vehicle on radar. Deputies described the driver's attitude as good, which may have helped prevent the citation. • An unidentified woman was arrested on a WCSO warrant Dec. 21 in the 6000 block of Warner Road after deputies responded to the scene for a property retrieval and conducted a computer research on the subject. It came back with the warrant. • A three-wheeler was reported stolen Dec. 22 from the 7000 block of Pinehurst Road. • The Public Works Department reported that one or more vehicles caused $500 in damage to the Wildwood Park ballfield Dec. 26. Multiple tracks showed that one or more vehicles had driven up the embankment at the south parking lot to tear donuts into the turf. • Wildwood Road residents reported an unknown person entering their apartment claiming to be a locksmith on Dec. 27. • Deputies conducted a traffic stop at 9:51 p.m. Dec. 29 on Century Avenue and Long Lake Road and issued a citation. They conducted another traffic stop at 10:15 p.m. on Warner Avenue and Grove Street that same evening and cited the driver for driving after revocation, after they pulled the vehicle over for no license plate lights.
Willernie
• A Trim Place resident reported $1,700 in cash stolen on Dec. 20. • A Minnesota motorist was cited Dec. 23 at the intersection of Chatham Road and Kimberly Road for failure to provide proof of insurance and was verbally warned for equipment violation, following a traffic stop for only one working taillight. • A cursing person was reported Dec. 26 on Stillwater Road for swearing at the complainant and walking away. The complainant told deputies the person later came back to apologize for the behavior.
RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office reports the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township:
Vadnais Heights
• Deputies on routine patrol Dec. 31 in the 800 block of County Road E arrested a male on an outstanding felony warrant, after they noticed a man known to them driving his vehicle. • A Vadnais Heights woman reported that someone had broken into her vehicle Dec. 31 while she was walking in a park in the 100 block of County Road F and stole her purse. The victim's credit cards were in the purse and were used fraudulently. • Deputies responding to a disorderly conduct report Dec. 31 banned a St. Paul man, 42, from a business in the 800 block of County Road E after he threatened employees with physical violence. • A St. Paul man, 42, was arrested Dec. 31 in the 3600 block of Labore Road for being in possession of a handgun, a controlled substance and a felony warrant, after deputies conducted an investigative stop due to suspicious behavior. • A Blaine woman, 36, was arrested Jan. 1 at the intersection of County Road D and Walter Street N. on an active Ramsey County warrant, after
she was pulled over for running a stop sign. The routine computer research that occurs during a traffic stop revealed the woman's warrant status, demonstrating once again that breaking traffic laws while under warrant doesn't usually end well. • A gas station manager on Jan. 2 reported that three individuals had come into the store in the 3200 block of Highway 61 and had verbally threatened and abused an employee. The case is under investigation. • A White Bear Lake woman, 31, was banned from a hotel in the 3500 block of Vadnais Center Drive Jan. 2, after hotel employees reported that the woman was smoking in the building and refused to leave when asked. • The manager of a coffee shop in the 1000 block of Highway 96 on Jan. 2 reported finding an identification card in the parking lot and turned it over to deputies. • A Maplewood man, 40 was arrested for DUI Jan. 3 at the intersection of Vadnais Blvd. and Vadnais Lake Drive, after deputies responded to an accident property damage report. The subject told deputies he had drunk the night before, had several beers that morning and had polished off breakfast with a shot of whiskey before
climbing behind the wheel of a vehicle and crashing it. • A maintenance employee of an apartment complex in the 4100 block of Centerville Road on Jan. 4 reported two females caught on camera breaking into a storage locker and stealing several items. • An Isanti man reported his black 2012 Chevrolet Silverado stolen while it was parked on the street overnight Jan. 4-5 in the 900 block of County Road E. • An Isanti man, 48, was cited Jan. 5 in the 1200 block of County Road D Circle for violating a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO), after he turned up at his ex-girlfriend’s house and began verbally abusing her.
White Bear Township
• A resident in the 5900 block of Red Pine Blvd. reported that someone had thrown raw eggs at his house Dec. 31, possibly causing thousands of dollars worth of damage. • A Maplewood man, 38, was arrested for DUI at the intersection of Norway Pine Drive and Red Pine Blvd. Jan. 2, after he was pulled over for speeding. His arrest included a violation of an Order For Protection (OFP). • A resident in the 2100 block of Park Avenue on Jan. 4 reported her mailbox hit and damaged by a vehicle that drove away.
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FREEDOM TRAIN: Getting the band back together, and talking about good old days FROM PAGE 1
with everyone except for Metz, who had passed away when he was 57 years old. “I was amazed to hear from Louie who I hadn’t talked to in over 50 years, and it turns out that he lives, you know, like three miles from me,” Larsen said. “It turns out that several of us live within a three-mile radius of each other. We probably bumped into each other at the grocery store and didn't realize it." Cantor lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He has a PhD in physics from Macalester College. “It was just amazing talking to Louie and it was just like it was yesterday,” Cantor said. “We hadn't seen any each other for so long and him making contact out of the blue was really pretty special.”
“It turns out that several of us live within a three-mile radius of each other. We probably bumped into each other at the grocery store and didn’t realize it.” Mark Larsen Band Member When Cantor came to Minnesota for a visit, the band met at a restaurant in Vadnais Heights. “We ended up staying there for four hours,” Tuccitto said. “Getting together with everyone and seeing them after all these years was just amazing,” Cantor said. “It’s unusual to meet people you haven’t seen for 50 some odd years and you can just pick up where you left off and have no ill will or problems with those people.”
Tuccitto was the youngest member of the band and a self-taught drummer. “These guys were all big shots and I played trumpet and tuba and they asked me, ‘Do you want to try out for a band? I said, ‘I have driver’s ed.’” Press Publications asked each surviving band member if they could play together again, what song would it be. The answers are as follows. • Larsen — “I Can’t Quit Her” by Blood, Sweat & Tears • Tuccitto — “”But It’s Alright” by J.J. Jackson • Frank — “Ride My See Saw” by the Moody Blues • Carlson — “You’ve made me so very happy by Blood, Sweat & Tears • Heille — “Time Has Come Today” by the Chamber Brothers • Cantor — “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” by Chicago • Golben — “Lady Slipper” by Myke Golben “My favorite song was one I composed for the band called “Lady Slipper” and it was a saxophone solo song, so naturally, playing my song was always a huge pleasure,” Golben laughed. Larsen noted the band performed well together. “I don't recall there ever being any problems regarding what songs to play and that kind of thing … everybody was always kind of on the same page,” Larsen said. “Myke Golben and I played together in another band prior to Freedom Train and Robin and I sat side by side in middle school and high school band for six years so we knew each other well.” Heille recalled mixed feelings reuniting with the band since he hadn’t had a relationship with them for over 50 years. “It was kind of an interesting thing, but the feelings were happy, and I missed those guys,” Heille said. “Suddenly we were all back together and it was nostalgic.”
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(Front row from left) Freedom Train band members meet after 53 years in Vadnais Heights. Mark Larsen, Louie Tuccitto and Joel Carlson. (Back row from left) Robin Cantor, Myke Golben, Mark Heille and Donnie Frank.
Carlson, of Lino Lakes, recalled how the band was caring and helpful to one another.
“Getting us all together again has meant so much to me. I was the baby and these were my big brothers. Even today when I ride with them, that's exactly how I feel.” Louie Tuccitto Band Member “We had feeling from the heart and it just felt genuine,” Carlson said. “I can’t remember anybody having an ego. There was always just a feeling of trying to help one another have their best musi-
cal outcome.” Frank grew up in Shoreview and is in the Tom Petty cover band Free Fallin. Both he and Larsen are inducted into the Minnesota Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “It was great seeing everybody and talking about the good old days,” Frank said. “Talent-wise we played above our fighting weight and this band had a little pizzazz to it.” Since the reunion, the guys in town have reconnected and met for barbeques, dinner and went to a Minnesota Wild game. Tuccitto noted they are planning another reunion March 8. “Getting us all together again has meant so much to me,” Tuccito said. “I was the baby and these were my big brothers. Even today when I ride with them, that's exactly how I feel.”
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WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP
ORDINANCE NO. 54 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AND ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE TOWN OF WHITE BEAR ORDAINS: SECTION 1. AUTHORITY. Minnesota Statutes Chapter 462 grants authority to a municipality to collect fees for processing applications and licenses for certain activities within said municipality. SECTION 2. ADOPTION OF FEE SCHEDULE.
The Fee Schedule, included and reference herein by reference as Exhibit A, is hereby adopted. SECTION 3. REPEAL OF INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES. Ordinances within the Township which conflict with the Fee Schedule within this Ordinance are hereby repealed and replaced by the conditions and terms contained herein. SECTION 4. ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES. The Township shall collect an Administrative Charge in the amount of $40.00 for each and every delinquent account, which is to be certified to the County Auditor for collection with the tax rolls. The Town shall collect a Non-Sufficient Fund Fee in the amount of $30.00 for each and every payment collected for services rendered when, at the time of presentment for payment, insufficient funds exist. SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY. In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction adjudges any part of this Ordinance to be invalid, such judgement shall not affect any other provision of this Ordinance not specifically included within the judgement. SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force upon its passage and publication. ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of White Bear Township this 17th day of January, 2024. WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP BY: Ed Prudhon, Board Chair ATTEST: Patrick Christopherson, Township Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on January 24, 2024.
CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE 2024 SUMMARY BUDGET STATEMENT CITY OFENTERPRISE WHITE BEAR LAKE FUNDS 2024 SUMMARY BUDGET STATEMENT ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Revenues Sales Penalties Infrastructure fees Connection fees Intergovernmental aid Interest Miscellaneous Transfers Total Revenues Expenditures Personal Services Supplies Other Services & Charges Disposal Capital Debt Service Transfers Total Expenditures Net Income (Loss)
Water $
1,943,000 75,000 574,495 6,700
Sewer $
3,614,000
Pioneer Manor
Refuse $
1,932,545
34,000 2,200
50,000
62,866 12,000 18,000
3,000 4,500
2,200 250
8,838,973 75,000 574,495 13,400 62,866 101,200 24,950
2,635,395
3,670,700
2,025,411
459,300
900,078
9,690,884
568,890 316,020 640,012 155,800 478,000 238,561 237,000 2,634,283 1,112
498,944 50,220 198,477 2,091,005 570,000
6,892 2,000 1,924,437
24,850 276,690
880,415 9,970 46,471
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149,000
233,000 3,641,646 29,054
121,000 2,068,329 (42,918)
38,500 489,040 (29,740)
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New pavement for Township residents FROM PAGE 1
a full-depth reclamation of the pavement and minor curb repairs. The existing storm sewer system will also be reviewed. Similar to Parkview Court, neighbors raised concerns about street lighting. A feasibility study was also done on the street as well, findings were different than Parkview Drive. “We saw somewhat of a mix of things,” Loppler said, “the layers of asphalt are deteriorating between the layers” of the core of the asphalt. Again, questionnaires were sent out to the neighborhood. Fifty percent of the residents responded with comments and things they would like to see possibly added to the project such as street lighting. Water concerns on Polar Bear Lane were expressed. Those concerns will be reviewed.
“We received a lot of comments,” Loppler claimed, “the main comments that we saw were speeding in the neighborhood.” There also were comments that expressed concern about speeding on County Road J and Portland, both roads near the neighborhood. Residents should expect large equipment, uneven surfaces and temporary traffic changes. Since this is a larger project, residents should expect longer periods with traffic changes. The construction schedule would follow the same timeline as the Parkview Court project. Construction would begin in the summer of 2024 and end in the fall. There also will be a newsletter sent to residents as well as a project website available to the public with daily updates at www.ci.white-beartownship.mn.us/472/ Mallard-Ponds-AreaStreet-Improvements.
COMMUNITY BRIEF
Published one time in the White Bear Press on January 24, 2024.
Changes, improvements proposed for downtown White Bear Lake
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The City of White Bear Lake has been pursuing a downtown parking and mobility study with the purpose of reviewing pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle traffic; evaluating current and future parking needs; and exploring concepts for landscaping, public spaces, lighting, and wayfinding. The study kicked-off in March, 2023 and the steering committee shared findings and proposed recommendations at an open house last week. Findings were also recently presented to the Economic Development Commission and the Mainstreet Board. According to the project website the following changes have been proposed: • Third Street would become a one-way with parallel parking on both sides of the roadway and an expanded sidewalk on both sides. • Washington Square between Third and Fourth Streets would become a pedestrian plaza, permanently closed to vehicular traffic. Improved sidewalk access to businesses, additional green space and informal gathering space are among other proposed improvements. • Widened sidewalks, a center pedestrian zone, and brick pavers are some of the proposed improvements to Clark Avenue. The Clark Avenue Plaza would have angled parking on outside edges and would be closed to vehicular traffic when in use as flexible event space. • The proposed plan may reduce the overall number of parking spaces available downtown. Other proposed improvements throughout downtown include better alleyway connections from parking areas to commercial and public gathering areas, bumpout curbs and pedestrian and bike crossing zones, additional plantings and greenspace, additional bike routes and bike parking stations, historical markers, informational signage and kiosks, and additional decorative items such as pavers, benches, and light fixtures. To learn more about the study and the proposed changes go to whitebearlake.org/engineering/ page/white-bear-lake-mobility-parking-studycommunity-open-house-workshop. A QR code on the website connects to detailed maps of the proposed changes.
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CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE 2024 SUMMARY BUDGET STATEMENT The purpose of this report is to provide summary 2024 budget information concerning the CITY OF WHITE LAKE City of White Bear Lake to interested citizens.BEAR The budget is published in accordance 2024 SUMMARY BUDGET STATEMENT with Minn. Stat. Sec. 471.6965. This budget is not complete; the complete budget may be The purpose of this report is to provide summary 2024 budget information concerning the City of White Bear Lake examined in the Finance Department, City of White Bear Lake, 4701 Highway 61, to interested citizens. The budget is published in accordance with Minn. Stat. Sec. 471.6965. This budget is not comWhitemay Bear or in the City's' web site (www.whitebearlake.org) plete; the complete budget beLake, examined in the Finance Department, City of White Bear Lake, 4701 Highway Council approved this budget on December 12,Council 2023. approved this budget on 61, White Bear Lake, or in The the City City’s’ web site (www.whitebearlake.org). The City December 12, 2023.
Revenues Property Taxes Tax Increments All Other Taxes Special Assessments Licenses & Permits Federal Grants State General Purpose Aid State Categorical Aid Grants from County and Other Local Governments Charges For Services Fines & Forfeits Interest Miscellaneous
2022 Budget $
8,096,000 593,000 315,000 864,365 1,006,690 1,409,007 1,333,615 1,383,500
2023 Budget $
9,955,000 626,000 325,000 727,282 1,128,807 84,000 827,265 1,696,125
2024 Budget $
12,003,000 333,600 360,000 737,059 892,850 737,638 1,201,009 3,199,625
182,400 2,930,011 66,000 377,068 263,135 18,819,791
187,400 3,197,187 57,000 109,244 241,460 19,161,770
274,500 6,070,691 62,300 757,043 612,684 27,241,999
16,669,000 2,378,900 37,867,691
10,000,000 20,000 2,079,100 31,260,870
4,000,000 20,000 2,329,520 33,591,519
2,206,438 7,572,682 3,826,836 62,960 1,606,658 783,577 216,425 16,275,576
2,298,629 8,662,096 3,587,801 67,000 1,721,738 944,466 372,718 17,654,448
2,446,500 9,097,164 4,751,040 3,090,971 1,982,482 1,086,537 65,350 22,520,044
Total Expenditures
1,150,000 544,019 18,005,157 3,000,000 2,157,400 24,856,576 41,132,152
1,335,000 807,629 17,382,254 130,000 1,523,600 21,178,483 38,832,931
1,355,000 1,412,662 8,598,862 4,250,000 1,479,020 17,095,544 39,615,588
Increase (decrease) in Fund Balance
(3,264,461)
(7,572,061)
(6,024,069)
Bond Sale Proceeds Sale of Fixed Assets Transfers Total Revenues Expenditures General Government Public Safety Streets Health Culture & Recreation Urban & Econ. Development Miscellaneous Debt Principal Debt Interest Capital Outlay Street Construction Transfers
Published one time in the White Bear Press on January 24, 2024.
Published one time in the White Bear Press on January 24, 2024.
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Mental health at the forefront of conversation in college sports BY ALEX KARWOWSKI SPECIAL TO THE PRESS
Gophers men’s basketball forward Parker Fox described himself as a guy who is always high-energy and happy. He never thought he needed to take care of his mental health. “You know, ‘Parker Fox never has a problem with his mental health, he's always excited, he’s always happy, he’s always energetic,’” Fox said. When Fox tore his ACL for the first time in 2021, he still didn’t think he had to take care of his mental health, but when he did it a second time, he started to second-guess himself and doubted his well-being. The mental battle Fox endured is part of a larger trend among studentathletes. According to Phil Imolte, a sport psychologist at the University of Minnesota, when an athlete associates their identity with a sport and is unable to play, the feeling of not participating can implicate the athlete’s mental health. The concept described by Imolte is defined in an article from the National Library of Medicine as “athletic identity.” When athletes struggle with not being able to participate in their sport, Imolte said, sport psychologists help to identify other areas of their life they can “get in touch with.” “It’s good to have a diverse portfolio in terms of who you are as a person, especially when you’re doing something as specific as athletes (do),” Imolte said. Destigmatizing mental illness According to data collected by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) from the 20222023 academic year, student-athletes reported planning for the future as a greater cause of mental health concerns than playing time. When Fox could not play basketball, he realized he needed to explore other areas of his identity. He started the “Double Down” podcast, interviewing athletes who faced a season-ending injury and discussing mental health and its relationship to sports. Fox started the podcast to learn how other athletes got through their harder days dealing with an injury. He said the opportunity allowed him to grow comfortable with being vulnerable in talking through his emotions. “It helps man, you know, you want to be a tough man,” Fox said. “Sometimes you need a good cry.”
Missy Strauch, director of sports medicine at Augsburg University, said the NCAA is currently making a push to have mental health looked at “as just another injury.” Coaches are attending three-to-sixhour seminars where they are educated on how to identify mental health issues. Strauch said the trainings are called “Mental Health First Aid” and are conducted to help the NCAA destigmatize mental health concerns and address it like a physical injury. “We never talked about (mental health), you know, 15, 20 years ago,” Strauch said. “Everybody just kind of had this ‘suck it up’ kind of attitude.” According to Rachel Johnson, director of sports medicine at St. Cloud State University, since the end of the pandemic, athletes have been much better about being open to discussing their mental health, which allows sport psychologists to provide better access to care. “A big football player or hockey player or baseball player would come to us and they would have some kind of complaint that maybe wouldn’t be very specific (to) mental health, and you would kind of disseminate that they needed some counseling,” Johnson said. Minnesota Lynx guard and assistant coach for Gophers women’s basketball Rachel Banham said one of her biggest values for the Gophers women’s basketball team, outside her official duties, includes acting as a mentor for the athletes.
“We never talked about (mental health), you know, 15, 20 years ago. Everybody just kind of had this ‘suck it up’ kind of attitude.” Missy Strauch Director of Sports Medicine at Augsburg University Banham played basketball at various levels throughout her life, including the Gophers women’s team from 2011 to 2016, and suffered a season-ending ACL tear her senior year as a Gopher. She said her injury was an “eye-opener” for her. “It felt like the world was coming to an end, like super dramatic, but that’s kind of where your mind is at,”
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Banham said. “It made me really put into perspective that I need to be wellrounded.” With Banham’s experience with injuries and dealing with adversity, she finds herself assisting the current Gophers women’s basketball athletes with their mental health issues and injuries, acting as a young familiar figure for them. “I feel like I have a lot of perspective with that,” Banham said. “My biggest value is being able to be relatable and listen to them.” Gophers women’s basketball forward Niamya Holloway sat out last season due to an injury to her left knee. She said she had to look at the bigger picture and know it was okay to not always go “into it” every day. “I had to have like really small goals, like be a voice for your team on the bench,” Holloway said. “I didn’t have to be so happy to be doing rehab again, but I knew if I got through this day then I could get through it any day.” Much like Banham, Holloway now serves as a mentor for teammate Kennedy Klick, who is out for the season with a knee injury. “If I have a voice like that, like an older girl that’s been through the exact same thing that I’ve been through would be super helpful,” Holloway said. “I just want to be there for her.” Expanding care Not every team has mentors in their
program, so sport psychologists develop presentations for athletic teams toward the beginning of each sport’s season to introduce the sport psychology staff and resources available to studentathletes, according to Augsburg’s Strauch. Strauch’s team also sends out optional wellness-check surveys to identify where athletes are, both physically and mentally. Based on the responses, Strauch or a member of her team will reach out to the respondent to get more information from the athlete and come up with a plan of action based on the conversation. Strauch said their method of reaching out depends on the result of the survey. If the respondent indicates a high number, then there is a phone call; if it’s in the middle, then it is an email; and if it is low, then Strauch’s team will still check in and remind the respondent of the resources available. Colleges are continuously updating their methods of care for studentathletes. Johnson said St. Cloud State is in its second year of having on-site sport performance in sport psychology services for student-athletes. “That has blown up to the point where we have probably a 15-to-20person waitlist for that,” Johnson said. The 2022-2023 study from the NCAA indicated that over half of the respondents know where to find support on their campus and about half feel comfortable seeking support on their respective campus. Imolte said the understanding of mental health is always changing, and there is no one-size-fits-all treatment. “It’s certainly a puzzle of constantly pulling together,” Imolte said. “It’s imperfect, but we take on a growth mindset.” Fox said talking with a sport psychologist improved his condition. He said was grateful he went through his mental struggles because the conversations he engaged in taught him more about himself and how to be a better man. As mental health becomes a more talked-about issue among student athletes, doctors have more information and can better serve them. Meanwhile athletes like Fox no longer have to struggle alone in their battles with mental health. Alex Karwowski is a journalism student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
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Return of the land of ice and snow Above: Max Bork, Tyler Vannatta and Aubrey Bork-Vannatta take advantage of some late afternoon sunlight, for a skating session on a rink cleared on the surface of White Bear Lake. Following a record breaking warm December, a recent string of cold days and nights helped freeze the lake over.
Above: An inclusive sign welcomes skaters to a shoveled rink near the shore by Lake Avenue and Matoska Park.
At right: Shovelers were spotted last week preparing a neighborhood rink on White Bear Lake.
According to Ice historian Mike Parenteau, the reported ice in date for White Bear Lake was January 18, the latest on record.
At left: A group of ice anglers gather around one of the temporary shelters that have only recently appeared on the lake near the fishing pier and the White Bear VFW.
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ocean biology and atmospheric clouds and aerosols and how do we uncouple the signal from the satellite and say things that are meaningful about the environment.” Dierssen said. “So we're trying to understand the biology with the optical signature that comes out of the ocean.” Dierssen also noted the mission will help better understand the large scale of things from space. “Because the oceans are so broad and we know so little about the many parts of them,” she said, “With traffic they're very remote and it's hard to get to on a boat. So having assets from space is very critical. Dierssen graduated from White Bear Lake High School in 1985 and was class Valedictorian. She attended Stanford
University and got her bachelors and master's degrees in four years. She was working on environment issues and wanted to get her PhD. She got her PhD at the University of California, Santa Barbara. “I read this paper in 'Nature,' which was a very clear journal back in the day,” Dierssen said. “It was about the ozone hole and the effect on phytoplankton in the southern ocean, and I was like, wow, what effect will the ozone hole have on life? I called the the author and said, 'I'm looking for graduate work.' He was a professor at University of California, Santa Barbara and he had got funding. his specialty was bio optics, the optical part of the UV spectrum and how we can see that from satellites in space. From that I started working with NASA and
they've funded most of my research over the years. They have an ocean biology and biogeochemistry part of NASA.” Dierssen's two daughters — Analiese and Melita — are following in her footsteps. “Analiese is a senior at Uconn studying biology,” Dierssen said. “My oldest, Melita, graduated from UConn and she now works for a climate change foundation called Ceres in Boston.” Dierssen has many fond memories of growing up in White Bear Lake. She said her family liked to cross country ski around White Bear Lake. “That's always a great memory and I am a snow gal,” she said. She has fond memories of skiing in high school and played on various sports teams. She also likes to sail. “My
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White Bear Lake girls basketball absorbed its first conference loss, against Stillwater 67-58, but fended off Roseville Area 52-43, maintaining a two-game lead in the conference. “We needed this one,” coach Jeremy Post said. “And we won without our number two and three scorers.” The Bears (13-5 overall) are 9-1 in the Suburban East, followed by East Ridge, Roseville and Stillwater, all 7-3. Roseville (12-4) could have tied for first by beating the Bears.
Jordyn Schmittdiel didn’t have a good night shooting but battled for 14 points while spearing 15 rebounds. Abby O’Brien had 10 points, Cami Bachmeier seven, Elizabeth Wallek seven, Addi Post six, Maddy Thompson five, and Anna Bosman three. Schmittdiel averages 17.6 points, Heidi Barber 10.5 and Sarah Peopard 9.8. Barber was attending an event in Connecticut, where she will play softball next year. Poepard was on concussion protocol after getting hit in the Stillwater game. The Bears defense was strong as usual, holding the Raiders 20 points below their average and
their first time below 50. Kendall Barnes, a guard averaging 20 points, led the Raiders with 14. Post was not happy with the Stillwater game. “We had a big lead and we gave it away,” he said, blaming lack of focus and execution. “I kind of melted down at halftime.” Stillwater guard Amy Thompson poured in 36 points, including five 3-pointers and 11-for-12 free throw shooting. Schmittdiel tallied 23 points, Barber 10 and Wallek nine for the Bears (12-5). Elise Dieterle added 16 for Stillwater (10-4).
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BEARS SPORTS BRIEFS WRESTLING White Bear Lake won three matches at home, then placed third of 18 teams at Park Center’s Pirate Classic tournament. Christian Carlson notched his 100th career win and Zach Carnes his 75th at Park Center. The Bears (10-7), on Parents Night, defeated Roseville Area 46-21, North St. Paul 61-10 and Mahtomedi 51-12. Going 3-0 were Logan Arends at 121, Carlson at 133, Sam Mortenson at 145, Kesean Lipscomb at 152, Porter Cleary at 160 and Carnes at 285. Going 2-1 were Tristen Moen at 114, Liam Doou at 127, Noah Ludwig at 139, and Charlie Woodcock at 189. At Park Center, the top three teams were Sauk Centre/Melrose with 251.5, Park Center 175 and the Bears 174. Woodcock and Carlson were champions. Sam Mortenson placed second, Lipscomb fifth, Carnes fifth, Ludwig sixth, and Moen, Arends, Gabe Kessel at 139 and Cleary seventh. White Bear Lake had three entrants in the girls division of the Pirate Classic, with Janet Demanou earning a championship. Demanou was 3-0 at 170 to place first among eight at 170 pounds. Calli Lacktorin was 3-1 for third place among eight at 124 pounds. Jamie Herring was 0-2 at 190.
BOYS HOCKEY White Bear Lake capped a 3-0 week with a 3-2 victory over Hermantown, ranked No. 2 in Class 1A, on a northern trip. The Bears (12-3-1) blanked Grand Rapids 2-0 there and Forest Lake 3-0 at home. Leo Gabriel, junior goalie, stopped 80 of 82 shots in the week. Scoring against Hermantown (11-4-2) were Kevin Laska (Will Distad
assisting), Tyler Lalonde (Nate Celski assisting) and Vinny Villella. Hermantown outshot the Bears 32-24 with goals by Bode Madill and River Freeman. Scoring against Grand Rapids (9-9) were Dylan Buetow and Lalonde. The Bears had a 38-19 edge in shots against Forest Lake (5-10-1) with Rafa Bastida, Distad and Maverick Timmons scoring. The Bears lead the Suburban East at 9-1 with Stillwater next at 7-1.
GIRLS HOCKEY White Bear Lake clipped Forest Lake 5-0 at home, then lost to Cretin-Derham Hall 3-2. The Bears are 12-8-1 overall, 6-7 in conference. Against the Rangers (8-12-1), Ava Johnson and Talia Domschot drilled two goals each and Lily Howard had the other, with Madelyn Lee providing three assists. Gabby Casa de Calvo made 23 saves in the shutout. The Bears took a 2-0 lead against CDH (12-10) on goals by Domschot and Grace Bailey (power play) in the second period. Abby Broz led the Raider comeback, drilling two goals and assisting on the go-ahead goal by Stella Hadac. Casa de Calvo saved 29 of 32 shots and CDH’s Grace Kemp 17 of 19.
BOYS BASKETBALL After a 0-12 start, White Bear Lake picked up its first victory over a good Stillwater team, 63-58, with balanced scoring and solid defense. Colin Piper netted 12 points, Rithy Sain 11, Thomas Cusciotta 11, Sawyer Collins nine, Gavin Krenz six, Colin McGonigal six, Korey Raheem five
and Nicholas Cardenas three. Jaden Jones and Carter Zollar had 13 each for the Ponies (7-6). “Awesome,” said Aaron Turner, new coach who also notched his first win. “It was fun to crack this seal that was so elusive and finally see all their hard work pay off.” He noted it was a team win with eight guys scoring. “With such a new team,” he said, “we have to remember the feeling of winning, and want more of it.” The Bears were knocked back in the loss column against Roseville 76-63 at home.
GYMNASTICS White Bear Lake defeated Mounds View/Irondale 134.15 to 129.475 in a dual meet, then placed fifth of 13 teams in the Below Zero Invitational at Park of Cottage Grove. “We had a great week,” said coach Kelly Rivers. The Bears are 4-2 in duals. Against MVI, Addy Mueller won all-around (35.225), bars (8.775, with a new double back dismount), vault (8.85) and beam (8.875). Grace Mueller was second on vault (8.8) and floor (8.85). Rachel Proffitt, the lone senior honored on Senior Night, placed third on vault with personal best 8.575 for a new half-twist on, full-twist off. At Park, the Bears scored 135.75. Addy Mueller was fifth all-around (35.55) and seventh on bars (9.0), personal bests. Strong on vault were Mueller (8.8) and Proffitt (8.5). Earning season-bests were Josie Mlejnek on bars (8.4), Amelia Ahrens on bars (7.6) and Taylynne McMahon on floor (8.65).
ZEPHYRS SPORTS BRIEFS Bush (8.00). Fox also won bars (7.925) with Bush third (7.50) and Eisenhuth fourth (7.475).
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GYMNASTICS Mahtomedi’s scores are lower than usual this year but the Zephyrs are 4-0 in dual meets after winning at Hastings 127.90 to 118.825. “It’s been a season of constant setbacks,” said coach Debbie Driscoll, who has 320 wins in 47 seasons. “One of our top kids is out for the season. Another was injured and is just coming back with limitations. Alix Fox rolled her ankle before the MGGOA meet and could only compete in two events. Then she missed the (home) invitational with Covid. We just keep working and we'll see what happens.” At Hastings, Fox was first all-around (32.625) and Margo Bruner second (31.650). The Zephyrs had the top four on beam with Fox (8.25), Natalie Eisenhuth (7.70), Bruner (7.55) and Addi Eitel (7.50), and on floor with Eisenhuth (8.76), Bruner (8.475), Fox (8.10) and Lily
Mahtomedi lost its lone game last week to Class 2A’s No. 9 ranked Eden Prairie 4-0 at St. Croix Rec Center. The Eagles (10-4-1) held the Zephrys (7-9) to 12 shots on goal. Wes Strub, goalie, faced 39 shots and saved 35.
GIRLS HOCKEY Ruby Eskin’s overtime goal lifted Roseville/Mahtomedi to a 4-3 win over a strong Woodbury team (16-3-1). Eskin scored a power play at 4:06 into the OT with Olivia Martin assisting. The Marauders (14-8) then beat Elk River/ Zimmerman 4-1 at home . All the goals against Woodbury came from special teams as Olivia Hartman scored on a power play and short-handed, and Rylee Bogren a power play. Woodbury had a 34-27 edge in shots with R/M goalie Lily Peterfeso making 31 saves. Scoring against the Elks (7-13) were Annie Tanner and Bogren on power plays and Victoria Nelson and Bogren even strength. Peterfeso had 25 saves.
BOYS BASKETBALL Mahtomedi won its lone game last week 89-57 win over Two Rivers (6-8).
Top scorers were Tyler Swanson with 24 points, Ethan Felling with 15, Micah Schmidt with 14 and Ben Carlson with 12. The Zephyrs (5-9) have won five of their last seven after an 0-7 start.
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lost to Class 3A’s top ranked DeLaSalle 80-69 at home. “Excellent game. We were down by 21 but Anna led a rally to pull within three points,” coach Mark Gustafson said. Aneisha Scott sank 28 points and Jordyn Johnson 19 for the Islanders (13-3). Ella Frazier added 10 for Mahtomedi. The Zephyrs clipped Two Rivers 75-50 at home, their 35th straight conference win. They’re 5-0 in the Metro
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Richard “Dickie” Gadbois, age 80 of Bruno and Isle, MN passed away on January 12 th, 2024. Preceded in death by parents, Magdalena and Rene Gadbois; brothers, Rene Jr, Jerome, and Stanley Gadbois and his precious daughter Jannae Gadbois. Survived and missed, by the love of his life, Marge; son, Dennis (Michelle) Gadbois; grandchildren, Brittany (Zack) Johnson, Chase Gadbois, Allison Gadbois, and Drake (Maria) Gadbois; great grandchildren, Isaac Johnson and Russell Gadbois; siblings, Thomas (Lorraine) Gadbois, Therese (Barry) White, James Gadbois, Leo Gadbois, and Celine (Richard) Dempich, and so many other family members and friends that love him dearly. Known as, “The Mille Lacs Lake Legend”, he either worked at or owned a resort on Mille Lacs for over 40 years. He dedicated a large part of his life to taking people fishing. He died trying to keep those people safe on the lake, and… he was doing what he loved. He will forever be remembered for his humor, his willingness to always lend a helping hand and his love for his lake and his people. We invite you to join our family as we remember and celebrate the life of Richard Gadbois on January 26 th , 2024 anytime between 1:00 and 4:00 pm at the Hinckley Community Center, 102 Dunn Ave N, Hinckley, MN. Arrangements MuellerMemorial.com - 651-429-4944
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annual invasive plant survey for the district and performed the 2006 study. The other firm making a bid was Emmons Olivier Resources, or EOR. They came in at $29,600. Their environmental team includes Stu Grubb, a senior hydrogeologist who was an expert witness for the White Bear Lake Restoration Association, plaintiff in the lake level lawsuit against the DNR. Both companies are well qualified, Wisniewski said. He asked the board to review the proposals and consider factors such as consistency of data
collection, of which Blue Water would have an advantage since it did the earlier study. He considered both bids “in the ballpark” of the amount budgeted. A decision will be made at the February meeting. • Annual nominations for executive board members. Names remain the same for the 2024 slots. Accepting their nomination for another term are Bryan DeSmet (White Bear Township), chair; Meredith Walburg (Dellwood), vice chair; and Parenteau (White Bear Lake), treasurer. The board votes on the nominees in February. • Approval of a special event permit
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projects that will be completed in multiple phases over the next couple of years and the fall 2024 transition of Sunrise Park Middle School to the current White Bear Lake Area High School - South Campus location, which will be renamed Mariner Middle School to honor the building’s origin as Mariner High School. Construction footage is shown at the current White Bear Lake Area High School North Campus location, which is being more than doubled in size in order to serve students in grades nine through 12 starting in the fall of 2024. The vacated Sunrise location will be renovated to house the Senior Center and Early Childhood programs that are currently at Normandy Park Education Center, the Transition Education Center that is now located in a leased space in Hugo, and district offices. The district offices will move from the District Center at Central Middle School, which will allow the middle school to expand and take over the building. The video can be found on the Building Our Future page of the district’s website, which can be found directly at isd624.org/BuildingOurFuture.
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ne may not often associate angels with Halloween, but last October 31st, White Bear Lake senior Jessica Rose Sander did just that, using the date as the launch party for her first book, a memoir entitled Guardian Angel. “Writing has always been a passion of mine, though I haven’t always been good at it,” Sander admits, “I’d like to think that some of the best writers started as the worst.” Whatever quality concerns Jessica may have had, however, were overridden by her purpose. “The moment I decided to ‘dive in’ was about January 2022. This was a month after my mom’s passing, and I was still in shock/denial.” Tragically, Diana Sander, Jessica’s mother, passed away from Leiomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer usually found in the uterus. Diana Sander’s case, however, started in her rib. The odd nature of her condition led doctors to first dismiss and overlook her symptoms, then perform intensive surgeries that caused internal bleeding.
One part of Guardian Angel recounts this health journey. “I wanted to highlight in the book the inequality of cancer awareness,” Jessica explains, “Cancer is hard to fight, regardless of the type…” Guardian Angel not only delves into the physical toll cancer exacts from its victims, but the memoir also describes the grief and mental-health issues loved ones experience. Jessica states, “Growing up, I had to do my own research rather than having available resources at school and home, and, oftentimes, I felt ‘dumb’ or ‘weird’ to have had mental-health struggles, when, in reality, it’s not weird at all.” Though Jessica had purpose and showed vulnerability rarely seen in a teenager’s writing, she still had to adjust to the editing process. “Something I have learned is definitely how to take criticism,” Jessica reflects, “The writing/author world is very opinionated, and…I tend to take criticism very personally…since [Guardian Angel] is a project so close to
my heart.” Judging by readers’ responses so far, Guardian Angel has hit close to its readers’ hearts as well, with one Goodreads review calling it “the saddest but best book I’ve ever read.” Acknowledging the emotional heft this book lays upon its audience, this spring, Jessica plans to release a guided journal that will pair with the book. This tracks with her writing style, which Jessica describes as “having a conversation with [my readers], rather than just talking at them. I try to connect with them by saying things that I know people around me also say or think.” Being a voice for others is fast becoming a theme in Jessica’s life, as she plans to go to college for history and political science—eventually, perhaps, even becoming an elected representative! Should she ever run for office, she’ll have at least one angel by her side. Guardian Angel is available for purchase on amazon.com or through goodreads.com.
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Last September, Lakeshore Players ran performances of What the Constitution Means to Me. In the weeks that followed, the White Bear Press received two letters to the editor with thoughts on the material. The first, published October 4th, 2023, was from an attendee who left after the first act because he was “shocked at the content…[the play] blamed it all on the ‘white males’ of America.” The second, a response published October 18th, 2023, rebutted, “They got it right…When the shoe fits—accept it.” “I would encourage [the first writer] to come back and watch the second half,” Megan Pence chuckles, still surprised at the passionate response, “He may find some of his concerns addressed by the remainder of the material.” As soon as Pence finishes this statement, a couple, leaving the cafe where this interview took place, interjects, gushing, “That IS you! Fantastic job. We loved Constitution. Great work.” For those intrigued by the cultural flashpoint yet who missed last fall’s performances, Lakeshore Players is reviving the show for two bonus performances on Monday, January 29th, at 7:30 p.m. and Tuesday, January 30th, at 2 p.m.
Little House on the Prairie
Theatre patrons looking for something less
confrontational are also in luck: Lakeshore Players is staging Little House on the Prairie from January 26th to February 11th. “It’s a fun and friendly musical,” Pence elaborates, “The music has a country vibe, but there’s a little bit of rock, too. It’s surprising and unexpected.” When asked why the company decided to do a musical in the dead of winter, Megan explained, “We’re giving people a reason to get out of the house in January!” Another motivation was to give younger performers another musical opportunity. Though the main cast is older, many of the supporting roles are played by middle or high-school students. “It’s another outlet for youth,” Pence says, “Musicals tend to be in either November or May, so now is a great time of year for younger people to do shows.” For those familiar with the Laura Ingles Wilder series, the musical touches on each book, but focuses on the last four in particular. That said, those wanting to attend don’t have to necessarily be familiar. “You don’t need to know 100 quotes from the TV show before going in,” Megan assures, “Even if you’ve never encountered Little House, you’re gonna have a great time.” Those who have encountered the material will delight in the differences. To these patrons, Pence says, “It’ll be comforting… but the musical aspect brings something different.”
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llison Lincoln, Member and Services Director for the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, practically lives in The Armory on 4th Street in White Bear Lake. Come February 23rd, you might not be able to leave, either— because you’ll be locked in an Escape Room! “We have the space to do it,” Lincoln explains, “and the themes tie really well into White Bear Lake’s history, especially gangsters.” Designed by Escape Room Parties, The Armory will feature two different themed rooms: Escape from Alcatraz and The Speakeasy. Speakeasy
culture is no stranger to The Armory, as the building housed dances and parties during the 1920s. “The Armory just celebrated 100 years,” Lincoln explains, “It’s history is extravagant.” Knowing these local tidbits will be useful presently, as The Historical Society is also hosting a trivia night at The Armory on Wednesday, January 24th from 6:30-8:30pm. All the questions will be White Bear Lake or Minnesota themed. Though the event is free to play and free to attend for all ages, there will also be a cash bar. “That part,” Allison specifies, “you will need an ID for.”
When asked if it will be difficult to watch players compete in her area of expertise, Lincoln quickly finds the silver lining. “I love competition, and I sadly can’t participate,” she admits before grinning, “but I will be judging!” On that note, the top three teams will get prizes, and the grand-prize winner will get free passes to the escape rooms! Those who fail to learn the lessons of history will be doomed to pay $25 per person at the door during the escape-room event, which runs Friday, February 23rd, from 3-8pm and Saturday, February 24th, from 1-8pm. Only teams of six to ten people will be admitted.
FEBRUARY EVENTS
Explore upcoming Avenue of the Arts events with CPA, LPT and WBCA LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE
Location: The Hanifl Performing Arts Center Date: January 26-February 11 The timeless story of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s real childhood offers a unique glimpse of life on the American frontier and tells a heartwarming, unforgettable story! This delightful musical captures the spirit of Minnesota and is a perfect outing for the whole family.
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME
Location: The Hanifl Performing Arts Center Date: January 29 at 7:30 P.M.; January 30 at 2:00 P.M. In this hilarious, hopeful, and achingly human show, playwright Heidi Schreck resurrects her teenage self in order to trace the profound relationship between four generations of women and the founding document that shaped their lives. Recommended for ages 14+.
CLASSICAL CHAMBER MUSIC SPOTLIGHT Location: The Hanifl
Performing Arts Center Date: February 18 at 2:00 P.M. Hometown-favorite and award-winning pianist & composer Michael Djupstrom will be joined by Gabriel Campos Zamora, principal clarinet of the Minnesota Orchestra, and Julie Harguindev, principal
bassoon of the Nashville Symphony and Santa Fe Opera, for an unforgettable chamber concert.
WBCA INSTRUCTOR SHOWCASE COMMUNITY RECEPTION
Location: White Bear Center for the Arts Date: Thursday, February 8, 6:30-8:30 PM All are welcome to attend the Instructor Showcase Community Reception to enjoy artist demos and live music, in addition to being inspired by the artwork of WBCA’s teaching artists on display.
THE PEN AND INK SOCIETY: A WRITING CLUB FOR TEENS
Location: White Bear Center for the Arts Date: Every other Thursday, February 8-May 30 Come hang with fellow writers, talk about the writing process, get inspiration from others, and write! Each session will start with a writing prompt, then we’ll discuss a facet of creative writing.
WATERCOLOR GREETING CARDS
Location: White Bear Center for the Arts Date: Saturday, February 10, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM With an easy-to-use brush, make all kinds of different designs, shapes and effects to create stunning art. Show your appreciation and share the love with these watercolor greeting cards. 795507
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