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May flower prelude

At right: Andrea and Will got their umbrellas in place before recently taking a stroll around downtown White Bear Lake. The protective gear proved to be essential during the sporadic, cold outbursts of rain that concluded the month of April.

Below: Shoppers participating in the recent Spring Fling event in downtown White Bear Lake can be seen behind a grouping of silk flowers in a container along Sweet Lane. The weather resilient silk flowers provide a splash of color and decoration until the real May flowers have a shot at surviving outside in the elements. Find more information and upcoming events at downtownwhitebearlake.com.

Lake level down a foot

BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER

WHITE BEAR LAKE — Lake elevation measured on the day ice-out was declared was 922.77 feet, one foot below this time last year.

The official keeper of ice-out dates, Mike Parenteau, announced both ice out and elevation at the White Bear Lake Conservation District’s April meeting. He is the city’s representative on the board and has reported lake stats for years. Spring rains last year helped lake levels, so it remains to be seen what happens this season, he said. Ice-out was April 18. Last year it was April 20.

According to Parenteau’s report, lake ice this winter was 23 inches thick. “Not a terrible amount, because there was so much snow and slush insulating it,” he said.

In other business at the April meeting, the board:

• Approved a quote for $3,750 from Blue Water Science to conduct the annual Eurasian watermilfoil survey. The bid is $150 more than last year.

• Acknowledged Dellwood’s new representative, Mark Wisniewski. The board now has a full slate.

• He ard results of the 2020 audit report from Jim Eichten with accounting firm MMKR.

Ultimately, there were limited findings, he told the board. A receipt had inadequate documentation, a minor expenditure had no

“A Century of Community”: City prepares for Manitou Days

BY NOELLE OLSON SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR

For over five decades, Manitou Days has been a staple event in White Bear Lake, bringing the community together.

The three-week festival will take place from June 15 to July 4, comprised of various events located throughout the city. This year’s theme is “A Century of Community.”

Volunteer Chair Paul Carlson has been a part of Manitou Days for 25 years.

“I’ve been running the parade mostly with my friend Ken Peterson, who passed away last year, and may he

rest in peace,” Carlson said. “So far we have 35 events, and it kicks off with Marketfest. We have the parade, boat show, garage sale, the button contest, writing contest, fishing contest and ending with the fireworks.”

One new event this summer is an art fair in West Park.

“It brings out the community and the best in people,” Carlson said. “Grab the White Bear Press pullout schedule when that gets published, and you’ll find out all about everything that’s going on.”

According to White Bear Lake City Manager Lindy Crawford, the City Council

and staff have traditionally contributed time and public resources to Manitou Days.

“I’m looking forward to another wonderful Manitou Days,” Mayor Dan Louismet said. “Growing up here, I always look forward to that, and it’s always a blast. I’m sure it’ll be another good one.”

For more information, visit the event website at www. manitoudays.com.

Marketfest

White Bear Lake Marketfest will celebrate its 33rd season from June 15 to July 27. The

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The Manitou Days Parade helps kick off the 3week festival. This year’s parade is on June 16 at 6:30 p.m., followed by a community beach dance.

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District plans to open new spirit store at high school

The White Bear Lake school district has announced that it plans to open its own school spirit store.

Activities Director Brian Peloquin said the hope is that students will gain real-world experience by running the business.

“The purpose and intent of the school store is to give students an opportunity to have a hands-on experience in the business world, as well as provide snacks and school spirit items to students throughout the day on campus,” Peloquin said.

Many other high schools in the Twin Cities metro have a school store that is operated by their business department and by students who are a part of DECA, a national student organization focused on educating future leaders in business and marketing.

Previously, the split campuses have made it difficult to establish a cohesive White Bear Lake DECA

organization, but the unification of the high school will allow students to take advantage of this opportunity for the first time.

The offerings sold by the small business are yet to be determined— it will be up to the creativity and business savvy of the students, teachers and advisors involved in the store. The district plans to open the store when the unified high school opens in the fall of 2024. Start-up costs will be funded by grants and district funds, and eventually the store will become a self-sustaining enterprise, Peloquin said. Students who take business classes will volunteer their time, trying out the different roles necessary to run a successful business.

The store will be located on campus, in a part of the building that is still currently under construction.

Jackie Bussjaeger

CHURCH BRIEF

Yogadevotion offers summer sessions

Yogadevotion sessions are back, with multiple eight-week sessions starting in May. Two classes will be offered at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Great Hall: Monday mornings at 9 a.m. with Lisa from May 1 t h rough June 26, and Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. with Sandy from May 2 through June 27. Classes at St. Andrews are held in person and on Zoom.

Yogadevotion on the Beach will be

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held Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. beginning May 10. Classes will be held at Chautauqua Park, 76 Quail Avenue, in Mahtomedi. Classes on the beach are available for participants to sign up for all sessions or drop in for $15 per class.

Yogadevotion classes are intended to move mind, body and spirit in awareness of God’s presence through gentle, breath-guided yoga practice. For more information, including cost and registration, go to yogadevotion.com.

MayCalendar 2023

LEVEL: Unknown if spring rain will help

receipt and a third finding was failure to report unclaimed property to the state. “Even if you don’t have any, a report must be filed,” he said. Overall, the audit results were “excellent,”

Eichten said. Although not required, he would like to see the district conduct audits on a more timely basis.

• He ard a proposal from Dave Autrey, founder of a new enterprise called Manitou Clothing Company. Autrey, born and raised in White Bear Lake, plans to donate 5% of sales to the district as his way of “protecting the lake for future generations.”

Di scussed ways to measure the ordinary high water (OHW) mark in Commercial Bay. The authorized dock usage area, or ADUA, is now better defined for marinas in the bay, thanks to a new survey. Maximum dock length is 300 feet from the OHW.

Board members noted there is still a troublesome ADUA spot between Docks of White Bear and Lions Park. They hope the city and marina manager Brian McGoldrick can work out a dock configuration in that shallow corner of the bay that suits both parties.

Once all marina docks are in, the district will confirm the 300 feet maximum.

If lake levels continue to drop, McGoldrick said 300 feet will be a burden for Docks of White Bear. He reminded the board of the time over a decade ago when lake level was 919 feet.

“At 300 feet, we had nothing but mud,” he said.

that’s the best approach,” DeSmet said. The district was amenable to 240 slips, a reduction McGoldrick said would cost him $70,000. He told the board if the lake goes down, he’ll go out of business.

McGoldrick has yet to apply for his annual ADUA permit.

If he builds his dock system according to the DNR permit, district counsel Alan Kantrud said docks that go in without a (conservation district) permit will require enforcement action.

DeSmet acknowledged that Docks of White Bear is “in a hard part of the lake.”

Also noted were plans by the VFW to expand its dock to 300 feet. The expansion allows an additional 16 boats. An environmental assessment worksheet will likely be needed for the project, so the board doesn’t expect anything to happen this year regarding that permit.

Debra Neutkens

License bureau posts new hours

The White Bear Lake License Bureau is closing at 5 p.m. instead of 6 p.m. every Thursday. “We’ve been monitoring to make sure that we are helping customers and that we don’t just have staff here and not have any customers come in,” Finance Director Kerri Kindsvater said. “We found that we have very low utilization rates on Thursdays, and by 5:15 p.m. we don’t have any customers that are coming through the doors.” The new hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday and from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

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Nominations for Best of the Press are being accepted now through May 19. After the ballots are finalized, voting begins July 12. Unlike regular elections, we want you to vote every 24 hours. By doing this, you help your favorite nominees rise up to the top of in their respective categories.

As we pull together as a community, please remember our local businesses are in many cases dealing with labor shortages, and basic materials like napkins, eggs and meat products are still costing more than usual. Please take this into consideration and don’t let a factor outside a nominee’s control overshadow your vote.

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Welcoming kids home

My wife and I spent an entire dinner talking through the summertime scenario with two increasingly independent teenagers at home, including one returning from a year away at college. Both kids have an expectation to be working and saving. We hope one can secure an internship along with part-time work at a local restaurant while the other will find some opportunities to make some money between summer camps and activities. We also want them both to have fun and the chance to recharge.

I recently asked my parents for their advice on how to handle the re-entry of the college kid, in particular. I thought I knew what they were going to say. I figured they would suggest I create a list of things we wanted done every day, impose a curfew (as nothing good happens after midnight), make sure she wakes up early, chips in for gas and groceries, does laundry, makes meals, helps around the house, and so on. But their recommendation was nothing of the sort. It kind of surprised me, considering my upbringing. They said, “Treat her like an adult and leave her alone.”

So, if you see me out doing all the yard work and filling up the cars at the gas station, it’s okay. It’s summer and we’re both excited to have her home. If any readers have additional advice for me or other parents of kids returning home for the summer, please let us know.

Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.

Bringing new perspective to St. Paul

Ihope you are enjoying the warm weather and the awesome feeling that comes from watching the last mountain of snow disappear from the end of the driveway.   With spring heating up, the Minnesota Legislature seems to have followed suit as we enter the final weeks of session. This is a budget year, so in the coming weeks we will be debating the various omnibus budget bills that will form the new two-year state budget. As we vote on these bills, which often are hundreds of pages long, it’s important to note that Minnesota has a $17.5 billion surplus.

Minnesotans are facing the consequences of rising costs every day at the grocery store, gas station, and more. With such a massive surplus, I am pushing to return Minnesotans hard-earned money through permanent, meaningful tax relief.

Unfortunately, this session we have seen more efforts to raise taxes, such as increased fees on car tabs or imposing additional taxes on home deliveries, than tax cuts. Current proposed

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tax increases total $9.5 billion. There is no reason to raise taxes by $9.5 billion when we have a $17.5 billion surplus. I will vote against any attempts to make life for Minnesotans more expensive.

My number one priority is to listen to your concerns and address those issues. In my first term as your legislator, I am focused on acting on those issues. Whether it’s supporting family budgets, student success, safety in our communities, or transparency in state government, I’ve aspired to bring a new perspective to St. Paul to solve these issues.   Making life more affordable for Minnesota’s families is critically important. That’s why I authored the “FamilyFocused Tax Relief Package” to lower costs through a number of innovative policies such as:

•  Infant Care Items Sales Tax Exemption. This will make infant care items, like cribs, strollers, car seats, and bottles, tax exempt.

• Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday. This will eliminate sales taxes on school supplies in the month of August.

• Full Elimination of the Tax on Social Security. This will support our seniors who are living on a fixed income.

Every Minnesotan should feel safe in their community, regardless of the zip code. As

a member of the Public Safety committee, I am working to address these issues through legislation that will:

• Improve safety infrastructure in schools. My bill, the SHIELD Act, will provide $100 million in grants to ensure that our students are safe.

• Increase the penalty for fentanyl trafficking.

• Increase carjacking penalties.  Our schools must be ready to equip our students with the help, resources, and knowledge they need to be the future of our community. I have worked diligently with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support students, parents, and teachers through legislation that will:

• Provide mental health resources for students.

• Fully fund special education.

• Improve our reading proficiency standards to help address the achievement gap.

• Pension reform, to recruit and retain teachers and educators.  There is still a lot of work ahead of us this session. As the omnibus budget bills moves forward, I would appreciate hearing your feedback.

Rep. Elliott Engen represents District 36A. He can be reached by phone at 651-296-2365, or by email at Rep.Elliott.Engen@ house.mn.gov.

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FESTIVALS: Get ready for summer

well, which is always great.”

city has contributed financially to Marketfest since 1998 after Main Street assumed its operation from the Economic Development Corporation (EDC).

Crawford said that the financial participation of the city is similar to last year. The 2023 budget contains a $7,000 appropriation for financial support of Marketfest. The money assists with electrical safety insurance and related operational costs.

“For anyone who’s been in downtown White Bear Lake during that time, we bring in about (3,000) to 5,000 people per night,” said Lisa Beecroft, event coordinator. “We have live entertainment on two stages, a classic car show, 180 to 200 vendors per night, food trucks, merchant services and a lot of the downtown White Bear businesses participate as

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Response to ‘equity is misunderstood’

I was taken aback by the piece filling the “Movers & Shakers” weekly space on the opinion page of the Press by Mike Krachmer, the mayor of Vadnais Heights, who uses his title and this forum to lecture adult readers of the paper on the meaning of “equity”. For Mr. Krachmer’s education, the term “equity” is used to signify a state of “fairness and justice”.

Mr. Krachmer uses as his example of “inequity” the challenges confronting an elementary teacher’s day and responsibilities, including “a child who is sleep-deprived, hungry, has an undiagnosed medical condition or a learning disorder.”

There is nothing presented to indicate that children potentially who may have his identified characteristics are not treated with “fairness or justice”.

Don’t set your school hours such that children are expected to awaken, prepare to face the day, have breakfast, and be transported to school to start learning at 7:45 a.m., and maybe they wouldn’t be so sleepy at school. What time does Mr. Krachmer start his work day?

Recognize that children are active, growing individuals who are frequently hungry — it’s natural — and give them all a little help as they study.

By all means, address medical and learning conditions in partnership with the child’s parents and physicians. None of this identifies or implies “inequity,” nor is the expected, nonspecific mention of “racism” appreciated.

This piece is nothing more than a plea for support for this politician from the teacher’s union. Mr. Krachmer has no credibility to comment on these issues.

Good luck to the city of Vadnais Heights expecting efficient government administration, fiduciary responsibility in managing taxpayer dollars and a safe community.

Randall Johnson White Bear Lake

Development is 10 lbs in a 5-lb sack

We attended a planning committee meeting April 24 regarding the apartment

She noted that there will be kids’ activities, including inflatables and pony rides. “It’s just a great way to showcase our downtown White Bear Lake area and really get the community engaged for seven weeks of the summertime.”

This year’s Marketfest theme weeks are as follows:

• Ju ne 15: Manitou Days kickoff and kiddie parade

• Ju ne 22: White Bear Lake history night

• Ju ne 29: Avenue for the Arts

Ju ly 6: Biz kids/biz seniors night

• Ju ly 13: Public safety night

• Ju ly 20: AFSA Science and agriculture night

• Ju ly 27: Environmental Resource Expo

For more information, visit the event website at www.marketfestwbl.com.

proposed for the corner of Bellaire and County Road

E. The current proposal will significantly increase the amount of traffic and danger in an area where children play and walk or bike to both Matoska and Level Up elementary schools.

The current proposal will also redirect a significant amount of additional stormwater to Peppertree Pond just across the street and downstream from the development, instead of its current flow north, away from the pond. The pond has accumulated nearly 10 feet of silt runoff from other construction projects. This is a a situation the city is unwilling to change, after being asked many times to dredge out the pond. It is highly likely Peppertree Pond will be negatively affected by this project.

We have been looking forward to change at that corner for many years. We would like the change to be positive, not negative, for the future residents of this area. The current proposal is the equivalent of cramming 10 pounds into a 5-pound sack. The area is about the size of two typical home lots. There is simply not enough land to support medium-density housing for 20 units in this space. That is made evident by the fact that in addition to the rezoning request, the developer has already requested a variance. We are opposed to this development, along with a majority of the neighbors in the area.

John Noll White Bear Lake

Neighbors want a better fit

As a longtime resident of the Pepper Tree Pond neighborhood I would like to voice my disapproval of the proposed development at the southeast corner of County Road E and Bellaire Avenue (2502 County Road E). The Planning Commission recently approved this project, stating that we, the residents, are against change (not true). I believe they have totally disregarded the concerns we have for our neighborhood. From safety issues, setback issues, parking issues, increased traffic issues-and the list goes on-there is no reasonable way that this project as presented should move forward. We all would like to see something that fits our neighborhood be built

Mahtomedi girl involved in fatal accident

Alexis “Lexi” Marie Gibson of Mahtomedi was one of two 10-year-olds who died in an ATV accident in Afton on April 22. The other was Savanna Lee Koeckeritz of Afton.

According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and first responders were called to the 1000 block of Neal Avenue South just after 5 p.m. on a report of two juveniles trapped under an ATV. Upon arrival, first responders attempted

on this corner and that would be a positive addition to our community. This is not it. There is strong opposition to this project and hopefully our City Council members on May 9 will listen to their constituents and vote against moving forward on this project.

Ken Hoekstra White Bear Lake

Proposal affects quality of life

We would like to confirm our opposition to the development project at 2502 County Road E.

It is our opinion that this proposal is not in the best interests of our neighborhood’s quality of life and the vitality of Peppertree Pond.

We moved from out of state in 2016 for employment purposes and have since made the decision to retire here.  This quiet, closeknit neighborhood featuring diverse families of all ages is a major reason why we choose to live here, as is our beautiful Peppertree Pond.

The current project proposal located at 2502 County Road E will increase the amount of surface storm water and run-off to Peppertree Pond, having a real-time negative affect. In our opinion, the health of Peppertree is a quality-of-life asset that has already been degraded due to yearly silt run off and invasive plant species.  We, along with our responsible neighbors, pay yearly for pond treatment without financial assistance from the city.  Without these treatments Peppertree Pond would not survive and property values would surely decline.

lifesaving efforts; however, both children were pronounced dead at the scene. Both girls were in the fourth/fifth grade class at New Heights School in Stillwater.

“Lexi and Savanna were both good students and friends to many throughout the school, but especially to those in their classroom,” said Principal Tom Kearney. “This tragedy has left a giant hole in our school community and our students, staff,

and administration are doing everything we can to support the families of Lexi and Savanna. We ask that appropriate space and time are provided as the victims’ families, friends, and school community mourn the untimely and unimaginable loss of these precious young girls. They will be long remembered as members of the New Heights Community!” The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

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North Star Elementary is proud to honor 5th grader Max Anderson as an Academic Achiever! Max models academic excellence, inclusive leadership and collaboration, thoughtful communication, reflective critical thinking, and creative problem solving. Max has a growth mindset and approaches each challenge as a new learning opportunity. When he’s not at school, you will often find Max at the baseball field, on the basketball or pickleball court, singing and practicing his ukelele, at theater practice, or baking and decorating cakes. Max loves spending time with his family and friends. His dreams for the future range from owning his own famous bakery to architecture; we know his future shines bright!

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We also feel that the property footprint in question is better suited for private home ownership or commercial development, but not for a 17-unit townhouse/ apartment complex. This development will significantly increase the amount of traffic and noise in and out of Jansen Avenue and along Glen Oaks Avenue, an area shared by children at play, and numerous walkers, runners, and bikers.

In closing, we sincerely hope that our elected mayor and city council members will take our collective concerns to heart and vote against moving forward on this project May 9.

Kirk and Jayne Szesny White Bear Lake

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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS

The White Bear Police Department reported the following selected incidents:

• A Wh ite Bear Lake man was taken into custody in the 3600 block of Cranbrook Drive April 19 for an active KOPS alert.

• Su spicious activity was reported April 19 in the 2700 block of Riviera Drive.

• A ha rassment report was documented in the 1700 block of Commerce Court April 19.

• Of ficers issued a citation for disorderly conduct in the 3600 block of Scheuneman Road April 19.

• Theft was reported April 19 in the 3200 block of White Bear Avenue.

• A meth pipe was found in the ‘homeless cubby’ behind a store in the 4300 block of Lake Avenue S. April 20.

• Of ficers assisted the fire department with people who were stuck in an elevator in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road April 20.

• A vehicle was stolen in the 1800 block of Buerkle Road April 20.

• Graffiti was reported in the restrooms in the 4900 block of Lake Avenue April 20.

• Of ficers responded to disorderly conduct in the 2100 block of Orchard Lane April 20.

• A noise complaint was reported in the 2400 block of Ronald Avenue April 20.

• Theft was reported in the 3500 block of McKnight Road April 21.

• Of ficers mediated a verbal dispute in the 3800 block of Hoffman Road April 21.

• Ha rassment was reported in the 4700 block of Centerville Road April 21.

• Theft was reported in the 2000 block of County Road E April 21.

• A Texas man was arrested for 4th degree DWI after a traffic stop in the area of Interstate 694 and White Bear Avenue.

• Of ficers mediated a fight between brothers in the 1800 block of Park Street April 22.

• A su spect was cited for theft that occurred in the 2700 block of Cedar Avenue April 22.

• Theft was reported in the 2700 block of County Road E April 22.

• Trespassing was reported int eh 3500 block of Century Avenue N. April 22.

• A noise complaint was reported in the 2400 block of Martin Way.

• Di sorderly conduct was reported in the 1900 block of Whitaker Street April 23.

• Of ficers responding to a report of a gunshot heard in the 2000 block of Dotte Drive April 23 determined upon investigation that an elderly resident had fired a .22 caliber handgun to kill a squirrel in his backyard. The man is facing a charge of felony reckless discharge of a firearm, pending review from the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office.

• Su spicious activity was reported in the 2300 block of Elm Drive April 23.

• Of ficers assisted the fire department with a report of gas smell in the 4300 block of Cottage Park Road April 23.

• A civil matter was reported in the 4900 block of Johnson Avenue April 24.

A str ing of outdoor mini lights were cut and some bulbs pulled out in the 1700 block of Eugene Street April 24.

• A di sorderly man was identified and served with a trespass order in the 4300 block of Highway 61 April 24.

• Of ficers mediated a civil dispute in the 4700 block of Karen Place April 24.

• Ha rassment was reported in the 3800 block of Crestwood Place April 24.

• Of ficers mediated a dispute between employees in the 2600 block of County Road E April 25.

• Of ficers located a stolen vehicle in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road April 25.

• A trespassing complaint was reported in the 2000 block of County Road E April 25.

• A Vadnais Heights man was arrested for an active misdemeanor warrant following a trespassing complaint in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road April 25.

• Of ficers mediated a verbal domestic incident in the 1900 block of Elm Street April 26. Theft from a vehicle was reported in the 1800 block of Birch Street April 26.

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

Heights

• A resident in the 3200 block of Edgerton Street reported an unemployment claim taken out using his identification March 31. Deputies advised the complainant to contact the Social Security Administration and place a freeze on his credit bureau accounts.

• Wh ite Bear Chrysler Jeep and Dodge in the 3400 block of Highway 61 reported a license plate stolen from a vehicle in the dealer lot on April 1. The business learned about the theft when Woodbury Police called to say the plate was used in a crime. The business was advised to remove the remaining plate.

• A Shoreview woman reported her cell phone stolen while she was at work in the 800 block of County Road E. Suspect information was obtained via security video, and the case is under investigation.

• A Vadnais Heights man, 51, was arrested for DWI at 10:03 p.m. April 6 at the intersection of Pheasant Hills Drive and Centerville Road, after deputies on routine patrol saw a 2005 white Pontiac Bonneville failing to maintain its lane while driving. During the traffic stop, deputies noticed signs of intoxication, and the driver fumbled around to find his vehicle documents, all the while saying he didn’t have anything to drink. When pressed, the driver admitted to having two rum and diet cokes. He performed poorly on numerous standard field sobriety tests, registering a blood alcohol content of .170. At the station, he refused to take the official breath test, behavior consistent with his two prior felony convictions for test refusal, as well as felony DWI.

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 burglary to a home under renovation on Overlook Road was reported April 5, after the lock box and miscellaneous jewelry were stolen.

Grant

• A resident in the 10000 block of 6 9th Street N. reported that she was going through a divorce at 2:55 p.m. April 5 and requested a deputy on scene and to enter into record that her soon-to-be ex-husband had delegated a friend to come to the house and take a handgun while she was gathering her things. She also reported that the tires to an RV on the property had been damaged. Deputies advised the complainant that these were all civil issues.

• A resident in the 7000 block of Inwood Way N. reported his house egged overnight April 6-7 and requested extra patrol.

• A motorist was issued a written warning April 8 in the area of Manning Avenue N. and 102nd Street N. for speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone and verbally warned for presenting an expired driver’s license and not changing his address within 30 days of moving.

Mahtomedi

A report came in at 12:22 a.m. April 1 from the 1000 block of Prestwick Place about mysterious gunshots, or maybe just electrical transformer noises, occurring during a snowstorm with very heavy, wet snow. Deputies checked the area and drove through the neighborhood finding all peaceful and quiet, except for the sound of their windshield wipers fending off heavy snowflakes. At 5:56 a.m., deputies were dispatched out

• A St . Paul woman, 32, was mailed a trespass notice after she was reported for disorderly conduct April 7 at the Walmart store in the 800 block of County Road E.

• A vehicle reported stolen April 7 from the 900 block of County Road D and entered into the NCIC database was recovered by the Minneapolis Police Department on April 8 and the owner notified.

White Bear Township

• Deputies answered a civil request March 29 to help remove a Great Dane from an address in the 5200 block of Otter Lake Road during service of an eviction notice, because the dog’s owner fled the scene before deputies arrived. Deputies saw to it that food and water was left for the dog, which remained on the property. The property owners were advised to encourage the evictee to retrieve his dog or make arrangements to surrender it to an adoption agency. The following day the evictee, a White Bear Township man, 56, was arrested for second degree burglary at the same address. It was the evicted party who met deputies and the homeowner at the door. When deputies asked the trespasser how he got in, the suspect said he had broken in. The suspect was also arrested for possessing the drugs deputies discovered during the routine search incident to arrest. The homeowner took custody of the dog.

• Applebee’s Restaurant in the 1000 block of Meadowlands Drive reported a burglary overnight March 31-April 1, after discovering forced entry to the back door of the building and to an interior office. Cash drawers had been emptied. Evidence from the scene, including a video, were gathered and shared with other jurisdictions who had experienced similar recent burglaries.

• A he adstone was reported vandalized April 2 in

to the scene of a downed tree blocking the roadway in the area of Hallam Avenue and Briarwood Avenue.

A motorist was arrested for DUI at 2:32 a.m. April 3 on Mahtomedi Avenue and Maple Street, after being pulled over for high beam violation and no license plate lights. During the traffic stop, deputies noticed signs of the driver being under the influence and conducted a vehicle search. Their findings included marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

• A brother-in-law reported theft from his sister-in-law’s vehicle as it was parked in the 1000 block of Prestwick Place overnight April 6-7, after one of the doors to the vehicle was observed open in the morning. The sister-in-law said she noticed she had pending charges to a credit card that the company did not allow.

• Ir is Street residents reported tampering with a motor vehicle and subsequent theft from it April 8.

Pine Springs

• A motorist was arrested for DWI a nd for driving after cancellation due to unsafe behavior at 11:26 p.m. April 7 in the area of Pinehurst Court and Pinehurst Road, following a traffic stop for a rear tail light out.

Willernie

• A suspicious male was observed walking in the street with a headlamp and possibly looking into garages in the area of Paddington Road and Chatham Road at 9:55 p.m. April 1. The complainant requested extra patrol with the power being out, due to the heavy snowstorm.

• A sibling on Stewart Road reported a brother for using their elderly father’s credit cards to make a purchase April 3.

St. Mary’s of the Lake Cemetery on Stillwater Street and Cottage Lane, resulting in damages of $2,700.

• A bu siness in the 3900 block of White Bear Parkway reported windows of two of its work vehicles broken overnight April 2-3. Nothing was reported missing from the vehicles.

• A Woodbury man, 52, was arrested for DUI April 5 in the 1100 block of County Road J, after deputies responded to a driving complaint and located the driver in his vehicle unconscious and not breathing due to a substance overdose. Deputies performed lifesaving measures on the male, who regained consciousness and was transported to Regions Hospital.

RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS

WHAT’S HAPPENING

HEART 4 ART

When: Thursday, May 11

Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave.

GUIDED FILLEBROWN HOUSE TOUR

When: 10 & 11 a.m. Saturday, May 6

Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake

Details: Tour the 1879 lakeside cottage that exemplifies life during White Bear’s resort era. Registration required. Contact: whitebearhistory.org

GAMMELGARDEN MUSEUM OPENING

WEEKEND

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, May 4-Sunday, May 7

Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20080 Olinda Trail N., Scandia

Details: Free tours at 10:30 a.m., 1 & 2:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1 & 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Artist and crafter’s fair, artisan demos, 19th century games, and hands on activities for all ages. Contact: gammelgardenmuseum.org

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY

When: 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, May 5

Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave.

Details: Food trucks, yard games, activities and live music. Contact: communityed.mahtomedi. k12.mn.us

“CINDERELLA”

When: 7 p.m. Friday, May 5; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, May 6; 2 p.m. Sunday, May 7

Where: Stillwater Area High School

Auditorium

Details: Traditional story performed by dancers of St. Croix Ballet to the music of Prokofiev. Tickets online. Contact: stcroixballet.com

WACIPI (POWWOW)

When: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 6

Where: Sunrise Park Middle School, 2399 Cedar Ave., White Bear Lake

Details: The public is invited to a community powwow to honor American Indian students who are graduating from local school districts. Event features Native American drums and dancing, vendors, artists, learning stations, and food trucks. Free.

Contact: manyfaceswblarea.org/ wacipi

CENTURY COLLEGE BAND CONCERT

When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 6

Where: Century College West Campus

Theatre, 3300 Century Ave. N., White Bear Lake

Details: Free instrumental concert directed by Charlie Preis. Contact: century.edu/campus-life/ fine-performing-arts

GARNET LODGE PANCAKE BREAKFAST

When: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, May 7

Where: Arch Duncan Masonic Center, Garnet Lodge #166, 4923 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake

Details: All-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage. $12/adults, $7 ages 6-12; 5 and under free.

Details: Fundraising event for White Bear Center for the Arts has three sessions: 8-9 a.m. breakfast; noon-1 p.m. lunch; or 5:30-7:30 p.m. social hour and dinner.

Contact: whitebeararts.org

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

When: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, May 11

Where: Washington County Historical Society, 1862 Greeley St. S., Stillwater

Details: Monthly meeting on the topic of Youth Civic Engagement includes discussion with local leaders about programs happening in the White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi, and Stillwater school districts. Amy Anderson, executive director of the YMCA’s Youth Voice program, will also discuss their program and students will talk about their experiences.

Contact: lwv-wbla.org

“LA CAGE AUX FOLLES”

When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, April 28May 21; 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 15

Where: Hanifl Performing Arts

Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake

Details: Comic play performed by Lakeshore Players Theatre. Tickets $10-$30.

Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org

May 7: Adam & Fall of Man May 14: Mortals and Immortals May 21: Soul & Body

May 28: Ancient & Modern Necromancy, Alias Mesmerism & Hypnotism Denounced Sunday school @ 10am Testimony meetings every Wednesday at 7:30pm in person 4705 Clark Ave White Bear Lake 651-429-0512

Get to know Metropolitan Council Representative Gail Cederberg

In early March, Gov. Tim Walz appointed Gail Cederberg, PhD. as District 12 representative on the Metropolitan Council. Cederberg shares a few personal tidbits and thoughts so that the community can get to know her better.

Q: How long have you lived in this community?

A: I have lived in Mahtomedi for 25 years. I am married with one very old cat living with us. My daughter who grew up in Mahtomedi lives in Boston.

Q: What do you like best about living here?

Q: Why did you decide to accept the appointment to the Metropolitan Council?

A: I believe economic development and the protection of human health and the environment can be integrated to build and grow prosperous, equitable and sustainable communities. Everyone should have a safe place to live and raise their families, be able to take advantage of all the things our communities have to offer and live their best life. The Metropolitan Council and I are aligned in that vision. By serving as the District 12 member on the Met Council, I can give back to my community, contributing my experience and voice to a bigger discussion about our region’s future.

associated with solving the complex water supply and groundwater contamination issues facing District 12 and the surrounding areas. A clean environment is essential to a high quality of life, and environmental policy impacts issues like housing, transportation, parks, economic development, and job creation. I am hoping to share my experience working at the intersection of these important issues with committed members of the Met Council as well as its excellent professional staff.

Q: What exactly are you responsible for in your role? Describe your duties.

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Gail

Cederberg

A: There are so many things I love about living in Mahtomedi and this community. We moved to Mahtomedi because of the excellent public schools and access to the many lakes and parks near us. The area is very livable because there is a shopping center nearby, walking and bike trails, parks, entertainment, restaurants, and easy accessibility to the highway. The Mahtomedi area is truly a hidden gem.

Q: What changes have you wanted to see in your community since you’ve lived here?

A: One improvement I have wanted to see is to make Mahtomedi more walkable and safer for students to walk and bike to school. I see that plans are in the works! Another change I would like to see is to add additional public transportation to Mahtomedi and throughout District 12. Century College continues to grow and is a regional asset, with more students are needing to use public transportation. Also, when I first moved to Mahtomedi, I investigated the possibility of taking public transportation to my work in western St. Paul. However, each way would have taken at least 1.5 – 2 hours so it was not practical. This is an issue I plan to work on as a member of the Met Council.

Q: What do you think the Governor was looking for when he appointed you?

A: I can’t answer for the Governor, however, I’m bringing a lifetime of experience as an environmental engineer and my passion for clean water to the table which comes in pretty handy when we’re making plans for what the region will look like in the future. It touches on all of our work from planning for economic development, to building healthy and sustainable communities.

Q: What was your profession, and are you retired?

A: I am a retired environmental and water resources engineer with more than 30 years of experience remediating brownfields and Superfund sites in Minnesota and throughout the United States; modeling groundwater contamination and protecting groundwater supplies; and managing environmental and health and safety compliance for businesses. I am an environmental engineer because I can make a difference in real time for people and improve their communities.

Q: How has your profession helped you as Metropolitan Council representative?

A: I sit on the Environment Committee, which oversees the update to the 2050 Water Resources Policy Plan and the Metro Area Water Supply Plan, and I understand the complexities

St. Paul. McKenna Cunnington notched three goals and Evi Cegielski two for the Zephyrs. Mahtomedi (4-2) rebounded against Blaine 17-1, with Cunnington notching six goals and three assists, Cegielski three goals, Maggie Duea and Brooklyn Kragness two each, and Ella Dahlberg, Kimmy Ryan, Rachel Fussy and Mary McCormick one each.

BOYS LACROSSE

TENNIS

A: To put it simply, the legislature created the Met Council to tackle big picture, regional issues that go beyond the jurisdiction of any one city or county. On any given day I can be considering policies that improve regional transit and transportation, or considering how we can continue to invest in our region’s wastewater treatment system, which is one of the cleanest and most cost-effective in the nation.

However, we are beginning work on one of the most exciting projects of all, our 2050 plan. Every decade the Met Council facilitates a big regional discussion about what we want our future to look like in the next 30 years. We will be reaching out to people from all walks of life, elected officials, advocacy groups, neighborhood leaders and anyone else who wants to talk about what our future should look like.

Those regional plans have centered our region’s development on our common values, and they are one of the reasons the Metro has one of the highest qualities of life in the nation.

Q: What new things have you learned so far in your position that you didn’t know before?

A: I have been “on the job” for only one month. However, I have learned that people and communities are so committed and passionate about integrating sustainable growth and protecting the environment. They want to have positive input into planning and decisions; and the Metropolitan Council is staffed with talented, dedicated professional engineers, planners, scientists, and staff who are supporting communities, as well as you and me in making the Metro area the best place to live in the U.S.

Q: What would you like the public at large to know about you and your community?

BOYS TRACK

Mahtomedi participated in the first big meet at White Bear Lake’s new track-andfield facility and placed third of eight teams. The Zephyrs also placed third of eight in the Metro East mid-season meet. At the invitational, the Zephyrs had four firsts: the 4x200 team won 1:37.01, Liam Wise in the 400 dash (52.33), Owen Carlson in high jump (6-2) and Jonah McCormick in 110 hurdles (15.25). Placing second were Ryan Pavlick in the 800 (2:10.82), Blake Fedie in 300 hurdles (42.47) and John Gibbens in the 1600 (4:40.31). At the MEC meet at Hill-Murray, Carlson won high jump (6-2) and the 4x800 team of William Lieberman, Evan Carion, Pavlick, and Wyatt Siess won by a half-second in 8:35.12. Placing second were Hayden Sinclair, 400 dash (52.74); Cody Dvorak, discus (127-0); and Gibbens, 1600 run (4:36.22).

GIRLS LACROSSE

Cretin-Derham Hall (4-2) handed Mahtomedi a 16-4 loss in

Mahtomedi is 1-2 after losing road games to a pair of strong teams last week, No. 2 ranked Chanhassen (3-0) 9-4, and St. Thomas Academy (4-1) 11-4. In the two games, Landon Kruse and Erik Buttke had two goals each, and Oskar Magnusson, Jackson Johnson, Isaac Wendorff and Max Hohn one each. Goalie Tommy Peer faced 45 shots and stopped 24.

BASEBALL

Hastings handed Mahtomedi its first loss 10-3, after which the Zephyrs (5-1) posted two victories. At Hastings, the Raiders limited Mahtomedi to three hits and four walks. Zephyr starter Ethan Felling (three innings, six runs) took the loss despite eight strikeouts. Seth Nelson had a double and two RBI’s. The Zephyrs got a fiveinning no-hitter by Miles Miller (six strikeouts, three walks) and beat North St. Paul 10-0 at home. Felling was 2-for-3 (three runs), Nelson 2-for-3 (two RBIs), Jack Erickson 1-for-1 (two walks, run, RBI), and Ben Hyde 1-for-2 (walk, two RBIs). Mahtomedi beat White Bear Lake 7-2 (see story on page 23).

No. 10 ranked Mahtomedi (8-3) won five of six matches, defeating Orono 4-3, Hastings 7-0, North St. Paul 7-0 (a forfeit), Stillwater 4-3 and Eastview 4-3, then losing to No. 2 ranked Wayzata 5-2. The latter two matches were at the Edina Invitational, where a third match (against Blake) was canceled due to rain and sleet. Against Wayzata (10-1), Sam Rathmanner lost at 1-singles. The Zephyrs got wins by Brandon Pham and Jack Allaben at 2 and 3 singles. In the week, Rathmanner was 5-1 and Pham 6-0 at the top two slots, while Allaben went 6-0 in singles and doubles.

GIRLS TRACK

Mahtomedi participated in the first big meet at White Bear Lake’s new track-and-field facility and placed third of seven teams. The Zephyrs also placed fourth of eight teams in the Metro East mid-season meet. At the invitational, Kaili Malvey was top scorer in the meet as she won the 100 hurdles (17.04) and high jump (5-2) and placed second in 300 hurdles (51.06) and triple jump (34-1/2).  Erin Steinman won triple jump (3510). Gabby Fox took second in the 3200 (12:41). Sarah Brings was third in the 3200 and fifth in the 1600. In the MEC at Hill-Murray (won by Two Rivers) their lone winner was Olivia Thiele in the 800 run (1:01.2). The 4x200 team of Abbey Bush, Madison Moeller, Anna Moseley, and Ella Frazier placed second (1:54.35). Steinman was fourth in pole vault (7-6) and triple jump (33-2 1/2).

A: I will be out and about listening and learning about the issues that are important to you and your communities – please reach out to me at Gail.Cederberg@metc.state.mn.us. The Met Council is made up of a diverse and talented group of people, but that expertise isn’t enough to chart our region’s best course. We need to hear from you – our community leaders, advocacy groups, business leaders, educators, neighborhoods, and elected officials about how we can build a better region for future generations.

PUBLIC NOTICES

CITY OF DELLWOOD PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS GIVEN that a public hearing will be conducted before the Dellwood Planning Commission on the 16th day of May 2023 at 6:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter, at the City Offices, 111 Wildwood Road, Willernie, Minnesota. The purpose of said Hearing is to consider the Application submitted by 7 Vines Vineyard, LLP for an On-Sale License to sell strong beer and/or craft beer to be consumed on the premises of the Winery. All persons wishing to be heard on this matter may attend the meeting in person or by way of Zoom. Information for joining the Hearing remotely will be posted on the City’s website 10 days prior to the Hearing Date.

The Planning Commission will also hear comments from anyone wishing to do so regarding the City’s proposal to amend its Ordinance No. 112, in order to allow for the City to issue an On-Sale License for strong beer.

Furthermore, the City will hear comments regarding the City’s proposal to amend the Interim Use Permit issued to the Winery to allow for the sale of strong beer to be consumed upon the premises of the Winery.

Interested persons may submit comments in writing to the City Clerk at least five (5) days prior to the Hearing Date. Contact City Hall at (651) 4291356 if you have questions or comments.

Joel Holstad, City Clerk

Published one time in the White Bear Press on May 3, 2023.

US STORAGE CENTERS – WHITE BEAR

NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE

Please take notice US Storage Centers – White Bear located at 1828 Buerkle Road White Bear, MN 55110 intends to hold an auction of storage units in default of payment. The sale will occur as an online auction via www. storagetreasures.com on 5/17/2023 at 10:00 AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Dennis Christner; Janis L Crary; Jennifer Forrest; Jennifer Lee Forrest; Joseph Jean; Lavert L Foster; Mark Oldenkamp; Paula Schintgen; Phil Coleman; Sonia Hernandez; Yasmine Hunter. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. Published two times in the White Bear Press on April 26 and May

BRUCE STRAND

Max Holley anchored the Zephyrs’ winning 4x200 at White Bear Lake’s invitational.

ZEPHYR SPORTS BRIEFS

Study will provide a ‘clearer picture’ of future for Highway 61

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

HUGO — Washington County, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the city of Hugo have teamed up and are in the middle of a yearlong study for the Highway 61 corridor through Hugo.

The study encompasses that portion of Highway 61 lying between 120th Street N., Hugo’s southern border, to 180th Street N., its northern border with Forest Lake.

The study kicked off in January and is scheduled to be complete in January 2024. Currently, the parties are in the first phase of the study, or the “explore” stage, which is focused on understanding the corridor to identify issues and/or opportunities that need to be addressed for the overall vision of the corridor.

“This process will inform the jurisdictional transfer process from the

• D etermine a financial plan and timeline for the Hwy 61 jurisdictional transfer through Hugo and Forest Lake.

“The primary goal for this study is to define a corridor vision for Hwy 61 that supports economic growth, community investment and long-term transportation goals while increasing safety for all users,” Dahlheimer explained.

The study is important for the city of Hugo in particular, as the corridor will continue to develop and see more traffic as the city’s population continues to increase.

“Understanding the vision is for Hwy 61 will aid Hugo in responsibly managing growth along this corridor, while improving long-term operations and safety of the corridor for all modes of traffic,” explained Hugo City Engineer Mark Erichson.

Dahlheimer added, “The location of Hwy 61 as the primary connection to Hugo’s downtown and as a central spine through the community, underscores the importance of this corridor in serving both city and county needs. Through this study we are not only exploring the corridor’s vision to define transportation needs locally and as a future county facility, but are also exploring the vision of how this corridor can best support the Hugo community and its continued development.”

A big part of the process is public input. Recently, residents weighed in by attending an open house at Hugo City Hall, or online via the county’s website. Approximately 100 people attended the open house and weighed in on how they travel along the corridor (vehicle, bike, walk, transit, etc.), provided key words/ phrases that describe the corridor and offered general comments.

“Many of the comments we received were related to highway operations such as access delays getting on to Highway

61 during certain times of the day, need for additional turn lanes/signals/ roundabouts (and) need for additional pedestrian accommodations,” Erichson recalled. “Many of the comments reinforce what the team working on this study is also seeing along this corridor.”

Some key themes included concerns about speeds, left turns onto/off of Hwy 61, the community’s growth and pedestrian safety and connectivity. Many people who attended wanted to know when the project would be constructed. It’s important to note that the study is “step zero” to implementing improvements, Dahlheimer said. She noted that the study is to establish a vision from which future projects can be identified, designed and constructed.

There will be ongoing engagement opportunities throughout the study process, including pop-up meetings and additional open houses. Dahlheimer said the project team will accept comments at any time and community members are welcome to contact her (at 651-430-4338 or madeline.dahlheimer@ co.washington.mn.us) or provide comments online by visiting www. co.washington.mn.us/Highway61.

Next up this summer will be the “evaluate” stage, where the team will develop and evaluate corridor improvement alternatives with consideration to community priorities and traffic engineering solutions. This fall/winter, the study will move into the “define” stage, where the team will define a preferred corridor vision; compile the study report and summarize the process/outcomes; and outline the jurisdictional transfer plan, including implementation, financial and timeline considerations.

Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@presspubs.com.

CONTRIBUTED

Washington County, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the city of Hugo are in the middle of a yearlong study for the Highway 61 corridor from Forest Lake to Hugo.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Dellwood Road becomes county road

Dellwood Road, or Highway 96, is a Washington County roadway now that the Washington County Board of Commissioners has updated agreements with the state to make the transfer.

The road jurisdiction change affects the roadway from Highway 244, or Dellwood Avenue, to Highway 95, or Broadway Street in Stillwater, a 9-mile roadway.

The transfer agreement approved by the county board included the “turnback” of Highway 96 from the

western Washington County line to Highway 95. Under the original agreement, Highway 244 was disconnected from a trunk highway on both the north and south ends, which would violate state statute.

The amended agreement moves the western end of the turnback from the western Washington County line to Highway 244, a distance of 430 feet, so that Highway 244 remains connected to a trunk highway on its north end. No other terms of the previous agreement changed.

The county already assumed

responsibility for snow and ice control of the roadway this past winter. The state will pay the county $14.46 million to fund the maintenance of the roadway, which will be known as County State Aid Highway 96.

The turnback of Highway 96 has been planned for many years. Properly aligning roadway jurisdictions ensures the best value and use of funds for maintenance and future improvement, and helps maintain or improve the role of the roadway in the transportation system. As the roadway currently functions as a county highway, the

county is the best agency to own and maintain it.

Clown Club looking for members

St. Paul Clown Club is looking for new entertainers who would like to participate in parades in local communities. The club provides free training to new members. Meetings are the second Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Galilee Lutheran Church, 145 N. McCarrons Blvd., Roseville. Those interested can text 651-230-3445 or find the club on Facebook.

Nominate favorites for ‘Best Of’ Contest

Something exciting is returning! This week, nominations are open for the biggest and fastest-growing Readers’ Choice Best of the Press Contest in the region. Voting grew by more than 35% last year, topping 30,000 votes. Thank you, readers.

Who do you want to see listed on the 2023 ballot? This is your opportunity to support your favorite local business, artist, teacher, professional and more by nominating them in one of over 100 categories.

The seven groups of categories are eating and drinking, arts and entertainment, health and fitness, local services, shopping, and sports and recreation.

Each year, we add new categories to the contest that are requested by readers and important to the area.

These include — the best Italian restaurant, lasagna, streaming service, sports movie, tree service, exterior painting service, exterminator, ski slopes, dog park, disc golf course, dermatology, Pho soup, and chow mein, as well as your favorite

Minnesota professional sports team.

“This is a great opportunity for a community member to vote for what they love in those categories in the surrounding communities,” said Patty Steele, director of marketing at Press Publications. “It’s a great way for our readers to learn what businesses are among the best at what they do.”

To nominate, simply go to presspubs.com/white_bear/ bestof and presspubs.com/ vadnais/bestof and recommend your favorite place or person.

You can nominate once each day, and can nominate for one or all of the categories.

The easy, online voting tool also helps you fill in the full name and address. However, please remember to be as complete as possible when filling in information. For example, recommend your favorite waitstaff person, but be sure to include the name of the restaurant with their name.

The nomination period runs from Wednesday, May 3, to Friday, May 19. Check

your local contest for exact times and dates. You will see plenty of announcements in the newspapers and online, reminding you to submit your nominations.

After the nomination period concludes, we will go through each of the categories to select the five businesses or people who captured the most nominations. They will make it onto the final ballot. We also will look at the nominations to make sure they are valid. Categories that do not receive two or more nominations will not move on to the voting period.

After the ballot is finalized, readers will be able to vote online for their favorites once a day beginning Wednesday, July 12. Once live, the official final ballot can be found at presspubs. com/white_bear/bestof and and presspubs.com/vadnais/bestof. Check your local contest for exact times and dates.

The contest is conducted exclusively online: no paper ballots will be used. After voting closes, results will be tallied and winners announced in the fall.

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Popular student art show continues to grow

Above: Hundreds of visitors, including student artists, friends and family members, gather in the Ford Family Gallery at the White Bear Center for the Arts for the recent opening of the 2023 High School Visual Arts Exhibition.

At right: Marco Rodriguez salutes the standing room only crowd after receiving an Award of Excellence from Creative Services Director Sara Nephew for his work titled “Sending Signals.”

Above: A ceramic vase by Catrielle Barnett titled “I Don’t Want To See Their Pain,” received an Award of Merit from the judges, who were impressed by the craft and message of the work.

At left: Judges Forest Wasko, Tori Poeschl and Exhibitions Coordinator Libby Herrmann discuss the Best of Show choice, a watercolor by Lily Thai. Student artists from 13 area High Schools participated in the exhibition, which runs through June 9.

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Information about bears in Ramsey County

On occasion, solitary black bears or (mothers with cubs) pass through Ramsey County on their way to preferred foraging areas. Bears usually avoid humans, often leaving the scene even before a person realizes a bear was around. If you see a black bear on or near a trail or in your back yard, you should stop what you’re doing and leave it alone. Remember that the bear is probably more scared of and startled by you than you of them and will usually go away when it feels safe. You may actually hear a bear before you see it. They make snorting, huffing and jawpopping sounds when trying to scare off intruders. When cubs are scared, they make squealing noises.

If you do encounter a bear, here are some recommendations:

• Pick up small children and pets

• Face the bear directly and try to appear as large as possible.

• Spread or wave your arms, ideally holding a sweater or coat

• Slowly back away and to the side. Bears consider sideways movements nonthreatening.

• Ta lk to the bear in a calm, low and monotone voice. This way the animal can identify you as a human and one that does not appear threatening to the bear.

• Once indoors, call 911 and report the bear’s direction of travel.

Here are some online articles on what to do when encountering black bears. https://www.travelexperience-live.com/what-to-doblack-bear-encounter/; https://www. humanesociety.org/resources/whatdo-about-black-bears

The best way to avoid bear problems is to not attract them in the first place.

A bear will take advantage of any foods available and will attempt to eat anything that resembles food in look, smell or taste. When natural foods such as nuts, meat, berries, insects and tender vegetation are scarce, bears search actively for anything to eat. When bears find a source of food, they will usually return regularly. Research and experience has shown that removing the food that attracts bears resolves bear problems much more effectively than attempting to trap and relocate the bear. Follow this link from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for more information about mitigating bears near homes and cabins: https:// www.dnr.state.mn.us/livingwith_ wildlife/bears/homes.html

The Ramsey County Sheriff Office's practice regarding black bears is to leave them alone and allow them to pass through the area. Wildlife professionals caution that killing a bear is extremely rare, usually unnecessary, and would only be considered if the animal is causing immediate danger or significant property damage. A bear will not be killed for tearing down bird feeders or tipping over garbage cans.

Ramsey County Sheriff's Office

Waiting Child

Timmy,13, is very curious, inquisitive and creative. He loves to build things with building toys and everyday objects. He also likes to play sports and loves to be active and keep busy. Timmy has a very good sense of humor and loves to tell jokes. He can be quiet around new people, but once he gets to know someone he is very funny and talkative. His favorite treat is an Oreo Blizzard. Timmy is open to any type of family dynamic - either a one parent or two parent family would be fine with him. Following adoption, Timmy needs to maintain contact with his siblings.

Only families living in Minnesota are being considered at this time.

Do you have any Nautical themed items to sell? Join the Nautical Market at the WBL Boat Show on June 24th 2023. Call 651-407-1200 to reserve a table

Register your classic or vintage boat in the 16th Annual White Bear Lake Boat Show fo r a chance to win a trophy or other prizes

Registration is free.

The show is on land

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Truth be told, we haven’t had the greatest weekends weatherwise lately. In fact, April wasn’t the most pleasant month. Other than the string of 80’s we experienced, April was on the wet and windy side. I’m not too overly optimistic that May will be our breakthrough month. We haven’t had the best Mays the past few seasons. I’m forecasting near normal temperatures and below normal rainfall this May. It’s nice to see the sky starting to brighten around 5am, if you’re up that early. Astro note: Look for Mars near the moon on Saturday after sunset. Venus is the bright planet in the evening sky.

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Sarah Ramsay, owner of Styled by Ramsay, has opened a new J. Hilburn stylist studio in the Getty Cowork Building in Downtown White Bear Lake.

J. Hilburn provides custom-made, customfit clothing for men. At the new stylist studio, customers can browse through clothing samples, fabric swatches, and color options to create a curated wardrobe, including both business and casual styles.

“Our goal is to provide men with a personalized shopping experience that will help them feel confident and stylish in their clothing,” said Ramsay. “We believe that every man deserves custom-made clothing that fits them perfectly and reflects their unique personality.”

Professional stylists are on hand to help clients choose the fabrics, patterns and styles that suit their individual preferences. They also take precise measurements to ensure clothing is tailored to fit each client’s specific shape and size.

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Pottery tour brings the best of American pottery to St. Croix Valley

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER REGIONAL STAFF WRITER

This month, pottery studios will once again open up their doors for the 31st annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour. The pottery tour will take place the weekend of May 12-14 at eight studios on the Minnesota bank of the St. Croix River. Hosts will invite guests to view their work, meet with the artists and find the right piece of pottery to take home with them.

This year, 71 of the most renowned ceramic artists in the U.S., as well as a few international artists, will participate in the tour. It’s a chance to see the work of some of the premiere potters in the U.S. and get a look inside the idyllic setting of a few select rural pottery studios.

The tour has expanded significantly from the days when influential potter Warren Mackenzie began opening his home studio in Stillwater to the public. Mackenzie was a professor at the University of Minnesota, and many of his students moved into the area and became teachers themselves, populating the St. Croix Valley with some of the finest ceramic artists in the Midwest and beyond. Mackenzie passed away in 2018, but the tour has carried on his mission and his memory.

“Warren was very well known nationally and internationally as a defining functional pottery teacher,” said Will Swanson, a longtime host potter on the tour. “He taught simplicity and humble pots, and a lot of us picked up on his idea that you could make pots for a living, and you can share them with the people who could buy them at a reasonable price.”

Mackenzie was a proponent of functional pottery—he believed there was a certain joy people could take from using unique, beautiful ceramics in their everyday lives. Mackenzie encouraged other local potters to begin offering their artwork in their own backyard.

“This tour is an extension of that,” Swanson said. “A number of us here that were somewhat well known nationally and regionally decided in 1993 to go together and have our sale on one weekend. We started calling it a pottery tour.”

Soon the host potters were asked to invite a guest potter from the region, and then it grew to include potters they’d met from across the country. Some of them are extremely well known in their field, and their pieces will likely sell for higher prices. But the tour always strives to include functional and affordably priced

pottery in addition to the decorative pieces that might catch a collector’s eye. Many people travel far to see so many accomplished artists in one place, but it also gives residents of Minnesota a chance to meet with some of the country’s finest artists in their own backyard.

“It’s almost more satisfying when one of my neighbors comes over and I can sell him a coffee mug he can keep in his pickup truck,” Swanson said.

The 2023 tour will include two new host potters. After many years as a guest artist, Peter Jadoonath will be opening his Shafer studio as a host this spring.

“I spent my formative pottery years attending the tour, picking up pots, turning them upside down, considering their weight, (and) to be entrusted to carry on the tradition now is surreal,” Jadoonath wrote.

Alana Cuellar will also be joining the group as a co-host at her dad Guillermo’s studio.

“It’s a special weekend,” Cuellar said. “Seeing so many beautiful pots on display and feeling the energy of the visitors is inspiring. I feel lucky to be part of it.”

For more information, including a map and list of participating artists, visit minnesotapotters.com.

Serve up homemade salsa this Cinco de Mayo

Much like St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by people with no trace of Irish heritage, Cinco de Mayo has become a day of celebration for people who do not trace their ancestry to Mexico.

In fact, History.com notes that Cinco de Mayo is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, where the day commemorates a symbolic yet not significantly strategic win by a heavily outnumbered Mexican army over French forces. The French were sent by Napoleon III to establish an empire on Mexican land.

In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has become a day to commemorate Mexican culture, including its much-

loved cuisine. Food is front and center at many Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Home cooks hosting friends or those who simply want to enjoy some homemade Mexican fare this Cinco de Mayo can try their hands at this recipe for Fiery Corn Salsa from Kelley Cleary Coffeen’s “200 Easy Mexican Recipes” (Robert Rose).

Fiery Corn Salsa

Makes 2 cups

• 1 /4 cup olive oil

• 3 T f reshly squeezed lime juice

• 2 t sp minced fresh cilantro

• 3 tomatoes, seeded and diced

• 1 1 /2 cups corn kernels

• 2 to 3 jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

In a large bowl, combine oil, lime juice and cilantro. Add tomatoes, corn and jalapeño to taste. Mix until corn mixture is well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour or up to 2 days.

Tip: In place of the corn kernels, you can used canned corn, drained; frozen corn, thawed; or corn from the cob, cooked on the stovetop. For a smoky flavor, use corn grilled on the barbecue grill.

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Sarah Ramsay displays a variety of J. Hilburn custom clothing pieces at the stylist studio.

Salt Cellar by St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour host Jeff Oesteich

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Pitcher by St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour host Alana Cuellar

This Cinco de Mayo (May 5), try Fiery Corn Salsa.

Ellen (Ellie) Carole Bruner

A delightful person, loving wife and mother, devoted grandmother and dedicated civic leader, died at her home in Grant on April 24, 2023, at age 83, surrounded by her family.  Ellie was born in Newark, New Jersey on April 9, 1940, the daughter of Erwin and Anne Germann, and was raised at their home in Montclair, New Jersey.  Following graduation from Montclair High School in 1958, Ellie entered Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, where she was a member of the internationally recognized SmithAmherst Chamber Singers and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in music in 1962.   She then entered the University of Michigan Graduate School of Music and received her master’s degree in music in 1963. Upon graduation, she accepted the position of Director of Music (K-12) at the Roycemore School in Evanston Illinois. Because of her excellent teaching skills, she was invited to present musical performances for children at Ravinia, the summer home of the Chicago Symphony. Ellie’s musical interest arose early in life. She devoted 12 years of her youth learning the classical masters on piano and studied at the renowned Julliard School in New York City. While earning her master’s degree at Michigan, and for decades thereafter, Ellie often performed music as a solo vocalist, sometimes accompanied with her guitar. Her angelic, soaring soprano voice was especially suited to hymns and to folk music such as German folk songs which were a part of her heritage. While at Michigan in 1962, Ellie met Philip Lane Bruner, a student at Michigan Law School, on a blind date.  They married in Montclair, New Jersey on March 21, 1964, after which Phil completed law school, passed his bar exam and entered a three-year active-duty military commitment as an Air Force Judge Advocate stationed in Rome, New York. While “in the Air Force with Phil”, Ellie taught school and enrolled in nearby Syracuse University where she went on to earn a Ph.D. in the Humanities with an emphasis in music. In 1967, Ellie and Phil moved to the Twin Cities, where Phil would practice law for 40 years and then become an arbitrator and mediator. They resided northeast of St. Paul for 56 years, the last 48 of them in the same house in Grant.  After marrying and becoming a mother, Ellie showered her love for music upon her three children who all learned to sing and play piano and other instruments.  Ellie fed her soul with activities close to nature. Summers would find her kayaking on the St. Croix, canoeing in the Boundary Waters, biking here and in Europe, playing tennis, hiking in the Rockies or Swiss Alps, and sailing her sailboat on White Bear Lake.  Winters would find her downhill skiing in Colorado and Utah, and cross-country skiing near home. Her son-in-law liked to call her the “Energizer Grammy”. The Arts, gardening, and volunteerism brought Ellie great joy. She committed decades to active civic leadership, such as serving as President of the The Schubert Club, The New Century Club, The St. Paul Garden Club, and the Wildwood Artist Series (which she led for 30 years in presenting musical performances in the Mahtomedi/White Bear Lake area).  She also performed with musical groups such as the Bach Society, The Valley Chamber Chorale, the Madrigal Singers and others.  Ellie was a leader in her church.  For her lifetime of civic leadership, Ellie was honored in 2009 with the J. Stanley and Doris Hill Legacy Award presented jointly by the Century College Foundation, the White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation and the Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation. Above all, Ellie was a wonderful mom, grandmother, and wife. She was always up for anything. Whether she was crawling around on the floor with grandchildren, exploring new hiking or biking trails, singing folk songs around a campfire or Christmas carols around a

piano, creating a new garden, or showing off her best jackknife dive, she lived life to the fullest with an enthusiastic spirit that permeated everyone and everything around her. She is survived by her husband Phil, by their three children and four grandchildren -- Rick Bruner of Los Angeles; Steve Bruner and daughter-in-law Leah Schmalzbauer and grandchildren Micah and Zola Bruner of Londonderry, Vermont; and, Carolyn Bruner Opps and son-in-law Benjamin Opps and grandchildren Maizy and Miller Opps of Austin, Texas - and by her brother Ralph Germann, of Honolulu, Hawaii.   The family at Ellie’s request will hold private memorial services..  In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be sent to the Ellen C. Bruner Artist in Residency Fund at the Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation (www.maefgives. org).  Mueller Memorial, White Bear Lake www. muellermemorial.com 651-429-4944

Mary Katherine Garner

At the age of 82, she passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023. Preceded in death by her mother, Lorraine Mason; Father, Dwight Mason; brother, John Mason; sister, Laurie Auger. Survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Gerald; children Scott, Janet, and Kerry (Jane); 3 grandchildren (Sydney, Kristi, Louise) and 3 great-grandchildren (Frank, Henry, Mona). She also has 3 step grandchildren (Taylor, Jessica, Tim). Mary was born in 1940 and graduated from White Bear Lake High School. Her children and her grandchildren were very important to her. She would always make sure she was home during the summers when her kids were home from school. Family gatherings were a priority for her and her husband Gerald. The family cabin was an important place where her and her husband spent a lot of time visiting and creating many memories. She was a big fan of the Minnesota Vikings “SKOL!! Go Vikings!!” She also enjoyed watching her granddaughter Sydney play basketball, she went to every game! A small private service will be held for Mary.

Veda A Magnuson

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother. November 5, 1927 – April 28, 2023 Preceded in death by husband, Rev. Norman I. Magnuson, parents, Rev Ralph and Gertrude Hult; daughter, Miriam (Allan) Rowe; Survived by children, Mary (Walter) Christofferson, Martha Ann Magnuson, Norman E (Gwendelyn) Magnuson; siblings, Mary (LeRoy); Gus (Maria) Hult. Veda spent ten years as a Medical Missionary of the Lutheran Church in Tanzania, Africa. She was a RN and received a BS degree in nursing. She married Rev. Norman I. Magnuson in 1965 and began a career as a pastor’s wife - active in choirs, women’s groups, counselor, nurse and teacher for confirmation and high school classes. Veda enjoyed reading, sewing, knitting and volunteering for camps, choir tours, and three tips to Israel. Funeral service on May, 4, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Community of Grace Lutheran Church; 4000 Linden St; White Bear Lake, MN 55110 with visitation at 10 a.m. AM. Burial will follow service in St. Peter, MN. Memorial preferred to Magnuson School.

Donald Tatreau, Sr.

age 97, passed away peacefully February 12, 2023. His wife, June, died in 2004. Donald is survived by 5 children: Sandra, Donald Paul Jr., David, Laurie, Mary Jo. Don has 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Visitation on May 10th at 10 a.m. at St Mary’s of the Lake, 4690 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake, MN. Mass at 11 a.m. with burial and lunch to follow.

Marjorie (Maggy) Morrow

The youngest of five daughters born to Ray and Helen Morrow in Duluth, MN, died unexpectedly on April 13th in White Bear Lake, MN. Survived by her husband Joseph Kraljic and two sons: Misha (Andrea) Morrow-Kraljic of Denver, CO and Max (Sophia) Morrow-Kraljic of Littleton, CO, and one granddaughter Dahlia Morrow-Kraljic of Littleton, CO; her four sisters Pauline (Bob Swanfeld)Duluth, MN, Louise (Larry Nesbitt) - Edina, MN, Virginia (John Kelly) - Superior, WI, and Carol (Larry Bjorklund) - White Bear Lake, MN and many nieces and nephews called her Aunt Maggy. A 1972 graduate of St. Cloud State University, MN, Maggy worked in Minneapolis for a few years. She married Joseph Kraljic in Sept.1977 enjoying 45 years of marriage. While living in Sioux Falls and raising their two sons, Maggy worked as a domestic abuse advocate and social worker. Upon retirement, Maggy and Joe moved to White Bear Lake, MN in 2012. Maggy was an avid gardener, enjoyed knitting, baking and reading. A private Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at a later date.

Beverly Simanski

Age 88, A funeral was be held on May 10, at HONSA FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2460 East County Rd E, White Bear Lake; at 11 a.m. Visitation one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred.

Alford (Al) Joseph McLevish

of Vadnais Heights passed away April 15, 2023, at the age of 83 after a brief illness.

Al is survived by his loving and caring wife of 37 years, Marne.

Children: Laurie (Eric), Kevin (Mary Pat), Brian (Patty), and Alford (Marie).

Grandchildren: Melissa, Amy, Katie, Connor, Hanna, Maddy, Kegan, Ferol, Morgan, and Rylan. Great-Grandchildren: Wyatt, Brooklyn, and Noah. As well as many family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, May 16th at Vadnais Heights Commons from 3:00-8:00 with a tribute at 6:00. In lieu of flowers, Marne’s request is that you Hug others and show Kindness to all.

Diane Kieffer Enmen

Age 69, passed away in Arizona unexpectedly Jan 21, 2023. Diane is proceeded in death by her parents Edward and Pat Kieffer and son James Enmen, Jr. Diane is survived by her husband Jim of 52 years, her grandchildren Everlynn, Shaunna, Dakota, and Donny. Brothers & sisters, Ron Kieffer (Barb), Debbie Bjerk, Cheryl Worden (Mickey), Rick Kieffer (Kathy), Patty Wiberg (Steve), and Ed Kieffer, along with many nieces and nephews.

There will be a celebration of life on Saturday May 27 2023 from 12-4 p.m. at Island Lake County Park in Shoreview, MN.

Please come and share and remember the wonderful wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend she was who will be deeply missed.

OUTDOORS

Zephyr nine cools off Bears 7-2

BY BRUCE STRAND

SPORTS WRITER

Mahtomedi, a perennial power in baseball, and White Bear Lake, enjoying its first winning month of April since 2011, dueled on the Bears diamond. Mahtomedi thumped the Bears 7-2 behind Seth Nelson, who twirled six shutout innings with six strikeouts while slamming a solo home run and an RBI double. The Zephyrs are 5-1. The Bears are 5-3, including 2-3 against topten ranked teams. Mahtomedi, top-ranked in Class 3A, had 10 hits, five for extra bases. Jacob Johnson was 2-for-3 (triple, RBI), Sam Garry 2-for-4 (double) and Josh Donna 1-for4 (triple, RBI). It was the neighbors’ first meeting since 2017. The Bears got two runs off Tommy Muetzel in the seventh. Noah Jacka took the loss, nicked for five runs in four innings. Owen Farrington was 2-for-3 (run, RBI).

BEARS SPORTS BRIEFS

Lys-aurele D’Almeida anchored the Bears’ 4x100 win (above) and took second in the 100 and 200.

GIRLS TRACK

White Bear Lake held the first meet at the new outdoor facility on the north high school campus. The Bear girls placed second behind Spring Lake Park. Highlights were a 1-2 finish in the 200 dash by Alyssa Hamlin (26.70) and Lys-aurele D’Almeida (26.89) along with first-places by Katelyn Porter in the 800 (2:18.89), the 4x100 with Elaina Hosfield, Kamaria Newton, Autumn Maki, and D’Almeida (51.15) and the 4x200 with Hosfield, Gabrielle Bohrer, Newton, and Temitope Adebisi (1:50.69). The Bears were 2-3-4 in the 100 dash with D’Almeida (13.03), Autumn Maki (13.21) and Kamaria Newton (13.24). Nola Hipkins was second in the 100 hurdles (17.55).

BOYS TRACK

The Bear boys placed second behind

Spring Lake Park among eight teams in chilly, overcast conditions at the new home track. Bennett Gilson won triple jump (43-8 3/4) while placing second in long jump (21-3/4) and fourth in high jump (5-10). The Bears had three other firsts, by Caleb Anderson in 100 dash (11.32), Luke Williams in the 1600 (4:34.14) and Nate Tobec in the 3200 (10:27). Vatel Henderson was second in triple jump (40-7), the 4x100 team placed second (45.75) and Dhruva Pingale was third in the 3200 (10:36).

GIRLS LACROSSE

White Bear Lake rolled up three decisive wins, improving to 5-1. The Bears won at Monticello 10-3 with Georgia Kodytek flipping in four goals and Jaeda Jensen three. Beverly Peterson notched two goals and 12 ground balls. Zoe Timmons had one

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Mario Bailey leads White Bear Lake lacrosse in scoring with 14 goals and nine assists. He also leads the Bears with 21 ground balls, a statistic pertaining to changes of possession. His leadership and playmaking have sparked the Bears to a 4-0 start. The senior midfieder — committed to Rockhurst University in Kansas City — has logged 52 goals and 31 assists so far in his Bear career.

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goal. The Bears also topped Mounds View 13-3 at home. Peterson had four goals (on five shots) and seven ground balls. Kodytek, Timmons, Jensen and Olivia Simpkins had two goals each and Grace Castro one. In an 18-4 win over Forest Lake, Peterson and Kodytek netted five goals apiece, Timmons three, Jensen two, and Simpkins, Rachel Ludwig, and Olivia Jacob one each. Mesa McElmury in goal stopped 12 of 22 shots for the week.

SOFTBALL

White Bear Lake vanquished Woodbury 2-1 and Mounds View 11-0 and 9-0, belting their first four homers of the season while Chloe Barber struck out 33 batters in 16 innings. Their game with SEC leader Stillwater was rained out. The Bears (5-2) have won five straight since an 0-2 start against Stillwater and Forest Lake. Against Woodbury, Barber spun a two-hitter with 16 strikeouts. The Bears got both runs in the second on Maddie Pearson’s two-out double and RBI singles by Emma Larson and Heidi Barber. Chloe Barber threw a five-inning perfect game with nine K’s in the 11-0 win over Mounds View and belted a two-run homer. Maddie Belisle smacked a three-run homer, Abby Taylor was 3-for-3, and Heidi Barber had two doubles, two runs and a sac fly. Against Mounds View, Barber threw four no-hit innings with eight strikeouts and drilled another two-run homer. Larson hurled three shutout innings (three hits). Autumn Lund clouted a three-run homer and Annika Olsen was 3-for-4.

BASEBALL

White Bear Lake had a 2-2 week with losses to two No. 1 ranked teams. The Bears led Class 4A’s top-ranked Cretin-Derham Hall 6-1 in the first inning but the Raiders overtook them 7-6 in eight innings in St. Paul. The Bears had just six hits with Kaden Johnson 2-for-4 and Kyle Gibson rapping a two-run single. Owen Mortimer, Isaiah Weber and Connor Stanley pitched. The Bears beat defending state champion Stillwater (3-4) 3-2, ending an eight-game losing streak to the Ponies. Evan Newlander pitched four shutout innings and got the win. Roman Lachenmeyer finished. All three runs came in the third on RBI singles by Blake Eckerle, Johnson and Gibson. The Bears won 9-1 at Roseville, sparked by the first four hitters: Gibson 4-for4 (two doubles, three runs, RBI), Eckerle 1-for-3 (double, walk, RBI, two runs), Johnson 3-for-3 (three RBI’s, two runs) and Newlander 1-for-3

(two RBI’s). Aiden Welch pitched six innings, striking out eight. The Bears lost at home to Class 3A’s top-ranked Mahtomedi 7-2 (see separate article).

BOYS LACROSSE

White Bear Lake continued to perforate the nets, defeating Mounds View 14-7 and Forest Lake 19-1, both games on the road. The Bears are 4-0 and averaging 15 goals per game. Against Forest Lake, Mario Bailey pumped in five goals and assisted on three. Preston West notched three goals and two assists, Evan Vickstrom two goals and three assists, Bryce Johnson two goals, and Finn Karen and Ben Lockwood one each. Tyler Svir had seven ground balls and Bailey six. Against Forest Lake, Devin Mueller hit five goals and Bailey, Vickstrom and Lockwood three each. Bailey led with nine ground balls.

TENNIS

White Bear Lake lost their lone match last week to Forest Lake 4-3. Winning for the Bears (2-3) were Derrick Thomas at 3-singles 6-2, 7-5; Brock Moor/Travis Domschot at 1-doubles 6-2, 7-6; and Colton Knutson/ Grady Gallatin at 2-doubles 6-2, 6-0. Forest Lake (3-4) nabbed three singles wins and one doubles win in close matches.

BOYS GOLF

White Bear Lake had a strong opening week, winning the 12-team White Bear Lake Invitational, then placing third of 30 teams in the Coon Rapids Invitational. In their invitational at Keller in Maplewood, the Bears shot 295 as Ryan Jamieson led with 73 and Isaiah Berry, Jack Stanius and Cam O’Malley right behind him with 74’s. Medalist was Max Wolf of Hopkins with 72. The Bears shot the same 295 score in the Coon Rapids gala at Bunker Hills. Jamieson shot 72, Stanius and O’Malley both 73 and Berry 75.

GIRLS GOLF

White Bear Lake placed third of eight teams in the White Bear Lake Invitational and fifth in the first conference meet. The Bears shot 379 in the invitational at Keller in Maplewood. Ivory Drusch led the Bears with 89. Elaine Ediccus shot 94, Bailey Eddicus 97 and Sydney Pfeil 99. Medalist was Bella Leonhard of Forest Lake with 82. The Bears placed fifth among nine teams in a Suburban East meet at Bolstad in St. Paul with 197. Drusch and Pfeil shot 48’s, and Maddy Vang and Bailey Eddicus shot 49’s.

PHOTOS BY BRUCE STRAND

Georgia Kodytek watches her shot go into the net at Monticello.

PHOTOS BY BRUCE STRAND

Evan Newlander of the Bears snagged a long fly ball to center fied.

Seth Nelson dominated the game with his arm and bat.

Mario Bailey

THE CLERK’S CORNER – Greetings from the Township! Spring has sprung & we couldn’t be more relieved. You will notice our public works crew out street sweeping & prepping our parks for use this summer as well as road projects starting to pop up as part of our ongoing street improvement projects. Also! Don’t forget that Township Clean-up day will be May 20, beginning at 7 a.m. & going until 2 p.m. at Otter Lake Elementary! After this winter I’d say we all deserve an extended summer…. but I wouldn’t hold your breath.

THE TWO TOWNSHIP CLEAN-UP DAYS ARE BACKHousehold Hazardous Pick-Up Day - Saturday, May 13, 2023, you can drop off your household hazardous waste Items from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Otter Lake Elementary School, 1401 County Road H-2. Ramsey County, in partnership with White Bear Township is hosting this one-day collection event. Items accepted are as follows: Antifreeze, batteries

(vehicle & rechargeable) fluorescent lamps, mercury items (thermostats, CFL’s, thermometers, old gasoline, paint, paint stripper, thinner, old cell phones, pesticides, rate or mouse poison, aerosol spray cans, used motor oil, filters, wood preservatives, stains, weed killer solvents & propane tanks. For this event residents of Ramsey, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Scott & Washington counties may participate.

Spring Clean-Up Day Saturday, May 20, 2023, is the day you can drop off your other clean-up items from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Otter Lake Elementary School, 1401 County Road H-2. Items accepted are as follows: Appliances, automotive batteries, tires, mattresses, furniture, carpeting, household fixtures, TV’s, electronics, lawn mowers (all fluid must be drained), building materials, limbs & brush.

Paper shredding will also be available on May 20th from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Proof of Residency is Required for this clean-up eventRemember to Bring Your Driver’s License or Utility Bill.

“CALL BEFORE YOU DIG” DO’S & DON’TS –• What is 811? 811 is the national call-beforeyou-dig phone number. Anyone who plans to

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dig should call 811 or visit https://www.gopherstateonecall. org/ in Minnesota before digging to request that the approximate location of buried utilities be marked with paint or flags so that you don’t unintentionally dig into an underground utility line.

• When do I call 811?

You should call 811 or visit https://www. gopherstateonecall.org/ a few business days before you begin any digging, including common projects like planting trees & shrubs or installing fences & mailboxes. The specific amount of advance notice that you are required to provide varies by state.

• What info do I need before calling 811? You will need to know the address of where you plan to dig, including the county & nearest cross street as well as the type of project you’re completing & the exact area on the property where you’re planning to dig.

• After I call 811, who do I do? You need to wait a few days to allow utilities to respond to your request & ensure that all utilities have indeed responded to your request before breaking ground. Once all utilities have marked their buried lines, you should dig carefully around any utility marks &

consider relocating projects that are close to buried utilities.

CELL PHONE SCAM ALERT! Looks like criminals have discovered another way to separate you from your hard-earned money – “borrowing” your cell phone. Here’s how it typically happens:

• You’re standing on a corner, at a bus stop or in a park & a stranger asks to use your cell phone to “make a quick call”. Maybe their phone doesn’t have bars or maybe their battery is dead or their phone is lost, whatever sob story they may give you what happens next is what matters;

• You hand over your cell phone & they quickly go into your financial apps & steal your money;

• Call it preying on politeness or taking advantage of decent people, just don’t hand over your cell phone to let them make a “call”.

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