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Historian digs for roots of White Bear Lake legend

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER THE LOWDOWN EDITOR

Walk down an average street in downtown White Bear Lake, and try to count the number of white bear yard decorations, or breeze by the window of the Medicine Chest. White bears are a symbol that have become integral to the identity of this community, but the origin of the legend that inspired this trend is more mysterious in nature.

The area around White Bear Lake was the home of the Dakota people for hundreds of years before European settlement. Even then, it was a place people wanted to be.

“It was a lake that had a lot of resources that were important to them — a maple sugar grove on the island, wild rice in the marshes on the north side of the lake, and there were and still are some Indian mounds all around the lake, which is an indication of the importance of a place to the people who lived here,” said White Bear Lake historian Mary Jane LaVigne.

LaVigne has been researching the origin of the story that gave the lake its name since the '80s. In 2014, she had another opportunity to look more closely at this history when she and her husband, artist Allen Christian, created the pedal bear for the Art Shanty project on frozen White Bear Lake.

“White Bear Lake” is a translation of the Dakota name “Mahto Bde,” meaning “Bear Lake.” It also provided the basis of the name “Mahtomedi.”

LaVigne explained that the Dakota had three styles of naming.

“They never named places after people, because people are too transitory and their reputation changes,” she said. “So what they name things after are resources, geographic features, and also stories.

Of all of those things, places that are named for stories are in some ways the most special, the most unusual. So what we do know is that there are Dakota stories that led to the naming of this lake.”

The challenge was in clarifying what those stories actually were. Many White Bear Lake residents are familiar with the legend of the Indian brave who SEE LEGEND, PAGE 8A

Hiking 100 miles for health care workers

BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR

A group of firefighters, police officers and nurses will be hiking 100 miles Aug. 17 in an effort to bring more attention to violence against health care workers.

The hike will begin on the Minnesota/Canadian border and go south 100 miles along the Superior Hiking Trail, ending at the Temperance River in Tofte.

Jeff Loeks, who started Special Teams Charities based in White Bear Lake

and works as an emergency room technician at a St. Paul hospital, says violence against nursing staff is increasing each year and is at the point where something needs to be done.

“I thought a hospital was a place where you sought help and therefore treated nurses and doctors with respect,” Loeks said. “I never could have imagined that a big part of the job would be trying to anticipate who was going to try and hit you. What we are witnessSEE AWARENESS, PAGE 8A

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Special Teams Charities founder Jeff Loeks dedicated the first mile of the hike to Julie Schultz, a nurse who was brutally attacked at a hospital. It ended her career. Each mile of the hike is dedicated to someone who shares their story. Schultz told Loeks the interview was part of her healing process.

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Taking a leap closer to summer Josie Mlejnek takes her turn at the long jump during the annual end of the school year track meet Thursday, May 24 featuring elementary schools from the north side of White Lake, including Birch Lake, Lincoln, Otter Lake and Oneka.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS Mother-daughter duo write conversational manual White Bear Lake resident Eileen Berger and her daughter, Joan Berger Bachman, have published a book called “If Only You Would Ask.” The duo describe the book as a conversational tool to promote meaningful dialogue, especially when spending time with the elderly. There are 42 topics and more than 400 questions to take a conversation in surprising directions. “It provides a framework for tapping into memories that may not have been thought about or talked about for years,” Berger said. The book is available at Lake Country Booksellers in White Bear Lake, Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.

Donating coffee for troops Hugo Yellow Ribbon Network Chairman Chuck Haas said a woman came to the monthly Burger Night at the Hugo Legion May 23 looking for him. She offered to send fresh, roasted coffee to deployed troops from her Mahtomedi coffeehouse. She is Mara Crombie, owner of the Ox and Crow with husband Bruce Peacock. They heard about the Yellow Ribbon Network and the need for coffee and wanted to donate, Haas said. Signage at the coffee shop will enable customers to buy and then donate coffee to the Hugo Yellow Ribbon to send to the troops.

Trivia night Thursdays Lucy's Burgers is hosting Trivia Mafia every Thursday starting at 8 p.m. There is no cost to play and events are designed for teams of one to six people. Prizes include food coupons, movie passes and more. Players do six rounds of trivia of varying topics. The restaurant is located at 1190 County Road J in White Bear Lake.

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Mother and daughter, Eileen Berger and Joan Berger Bachman, have co-authored a book promoting dialogue.

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Loon Chronicles III: No worries!

White Bear Lake was incredibly busy during the last week.

Somehow, the Loons managed to dodge the traffic on the lake and keep a low profile. Sunrise remains the best time to spot the Loons. During the last few weeks, we have been following three pairs of Loons hoping to find signs of a nest in the making. The Loons’ agenda has been limited to staying cool, having fun, and staking out territory. The behaviors on display have been simply hilarious. Preening looks more like Yoga every day. The coy exchanges are simply delightful. We are optimistic that the cool weather will help the Loons focus their attention and energy on getting their nest established. Time is of the essence!

While the Loons dilly-dally, the Yellow-headed blackbirds have taken over the bulrushes in the War Zone, where the males can be seen serenading the females who remain in hiding. We also spotted a large dance of Sandhill cranes heading west. Never a dull moment on White Bear Lake.

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A taste of wilderness

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s spring transitions into summer, the abundance of wild food in Minnesota has been on my mind.

I recently fi nished the book “Pandora’s Seed,” published by scientist and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Spencer Wells in 2010. The book explores the myriad modern-day effects on human health and culture stemming from the transition from a hunter-gatherer society to an agricultural society more than 10,000 years ago.

Humans flourished and the populations boomed once they figured out how to control their own food supply, but the human body has still not fully adapted to an Getting abundance of food and resources. in Tune While health care has advanced extending human life Jackie Bussjaeger drastically, spans far beyond anything that was possible for our hunter-gatherer ancestors, one thing that Wells predicts will continue be most problematic are health conditions stemming from our own genetics—such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and even mental illnesses. Many of the causes of these conditions were originally beneficial to humans who had to scrape by on what they could catch with their own hands. For example, hunter-gatherers benefitted from the ability to store nutrients during times of scarcity—with readily-available high-carbohydrate foods making up the majority of our diet today, this has resulted in widespread obesity.

With these topics in mind, I took particular interest in watching the harvests of nature enthusiasts who spent time foraging for wild food this spring. I’ve recently been struck by what a great education tool social media can be regarding the natural world.

When I began birdwatching in 2015, I joined a birdwatchers group on social media, and later expanded to other naturalist groups. When people found interesting and unusual species, I became more familiar with what was out there in the wilderness, and what it looked like.

This is how I managed to locate a patch of ramp—a type of wild onion—at my family’s Wisconsin cabin this year. I noticed, in the mushroom hunter’s group especially, that those who were unable to fi nd the highly desired morel mushrooms this year instead found large patches of ramp. I’d seen the pictures enough times to recognize the two-leaved clusters with burgundy stems while walking the banks of a dry creek. When I investigated more closely, the distinct garlic odor was a dead giveaway.

These delicious plants—which taste like a sweetly delicious mix between garlic and onion—are coveted by chefs and food lovers across the eastern U.S., where it grows in the wild.

In some places, picking ramp has been banned due to overharvesting. I limited my take to just a few leaves, and was sure to leave the roots in the ground to ensure the survival of the plants. Ramp can be used in any dish that would call for green onion or garlic, and was once known as a tonic for illnesses in Appalachia.

Modern humans follow hunter-gatherer instincts in many other ways—cooking up freshly caught fish, or grilling some of last season’s venison burgers on the grill. A recent article in Minnesota Conservation Volunteer highlighted the benefits of using protein-rich insects as a food source. Strange as it seems, the photos of seasoned grasshopper tacos had my mouth watering.

Although we’ve come a long way from tribes of humans roaming the wildernesses of Earth, modern-day foraging is one way I’ve found to learn more about my natural surroundings, and to gain a deeper appreciation of the methods our ancestors once relied on for survival.

Jackie Bussjaeger is editor of The Lowdown.

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The wake-up call

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id you know that we’ve lost 50 percent of our songbirds in the last 40 years? And monarch populations have declined by 90 percent in the last two decades? And these are just showy species that people pay attention to.

What about all of the unsung heroes out there like native “solitary” bees that account for 90 percent of the bees worldwide and do the of the Lawnchair majority pollination? Their are Gardener populations declining too, but they are harder Dawn Pape to track because of their elusive nature.

How did we get here? It’s simple.

According to renowned professor of wildlife and entomology, Doug Tallamy, we’ve taken away 95 percent of our country’s native plants, or the plants that are indigenous to a region.

It seems that in adding urban spaces, agriculture, ornamental plants and lawn, we’ve forgotten our basic biology and done away with the primary producers — aka the food chain base.

In fact, 15,364 scientists from 184 countries signed “A Second Notice,” which is an open letter to humanity pleading for humans to cut greenhouse gases and

reverse the trend of collapsing biodiversity. They are seeking to raise awareness that a mass species extinction is currently happening. We are amidst the sixth mass extinction in the last 540 million years.

Even though this is certainly jaw-dropping, depressing news, there is good news. This enormous problem has a solution: bring back the native plants into our landscapes wherever possible. Since most of the land in our country is privately owned, individuals’ collective efforts can turn the situation around.

If you are wondering why the insects, birds and other wildlife can’t just use the greenery that abounds in our landscape, here is the short answer: the critters either don’t know how to use the plant, or the plant doesn’t provide adequate nutrition.

Ornamental plants are generally either non-native or cultivated for showy traits.

Since the last ice age over 10,000 years ago, plants and wildlife have evolved together and have formed intricate relationships that we are only just beginning to understand. According to Tallamy, a native plant supports 29 times more species than a non-native plant. Cultivated varieties of plants are engineered for specific showy traits that typically compromises the nectar and pollen in the blooms. Native wildflowers provide higher-

quality nectar and pollen to insects than cultivated varieties (“cultivars”) that are most popular at nurseries.

A logical starting point for restoring biodiversity would be to start with lawns. According to NASA satellite imagery, we currently have three times more area taken up by lawns than corn — and corn is our largest agricultural crop.

A question people could ponder is, “If the only time I go out on this lawn is to mow it, do I really need this space as grass?”

Perhaps it could be planted with native flowers, bushes and trees to serve a higher purpose of supporting our pollinators, that, in turn, sustain us. If you don’t want to learn how to garden with native plants, consider hiring someone to do it for you.

If this column was your wakeup call and you are wondering how to get started, a helpful website is BlueThumb.org.

The site has a list of nurseries, designers, installers, plant selector tool, grant information and DIY information too. You can also make a pledge to plant for pollinators and clean water.

Dawn Pape is a Master Gardener, holds a master’s degree in environmental education and can be reached at dawn@ lawnchairgardener.com.

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Legacy award recipient The J. Stanley and Doris Hill Legacy Award recipient for 2018, Bob Schneeweis, accepted the honor May 17 at Century College. Schneeweis, 66, is a graduate of Mahtomedi High School.

He comes from a tradition of volunteerism and has spent a lifetime helping others and giving back to the community.

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Past recipients of the Hill award with Bob Schneeweis include, from left, Tim Johnson, Carol McFarlane, Bill Foussard, Greg Bartz, Jackie Reis, David Gehrenbeck and Ellen Bruner.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

L ’ b Let’s broaden d our definition of neighbors On May 7, I attended the community meeting to discuss the proposed Four Square Flats development because I saw a potential for this community to responsibly house more of its members through a development like this. Unfortunately, in speaking up for the need for affordable housing in the community, I was addressed as “young lady” and felt dismissed as a do-gooder who didn’t understand how development would affect the neighborhood. To the contrary, I understand that White Bear Lake is affected by a lack of rental housing and has an opportunity to do something about it.

I listened to concerns of neighbors along County Road E. Some community members were concerned about how many smaller-sized apartments may attract shorter-term, uninvested community members. I listened to neighbors expressing concern about children of the area and how their walks to school would be affected by housing development.

The children that weren’t mentioned at the meeting are the hundreds of students in our community that the school district has identified as homeless or unstably housed. The northeastern suburban area suffers from a lack of housing for our workforce and

families. This area is on track to have lower investment rates in housing in this decade than in the decade of the Great Depression. There is a less than 2 percent vacancy rate for affordable rental housing in the Twin Cities, and home-buying is out of financial reach for many families in a tight real estate market. All of us who work in housing are keenly aware of the facts that: (1) we simply are not building enough housing for everyone; (2) existing housing costs are skyrocketing; and (3) the most vulnerable families and low-income individuals are being left out of the housing market, which impacts both their own health and well-being and that of the community.

I know this community cares about housing families; I have seen the generosity it can provide. Let’s broaden our definition of neighbors and provide them with the opportunity for long-term stability: housing. One new housing development is not going to solve the overall housing crisis, but it will provide homes for our community members, so let’s continue the conversation on how best to provide for our families.

Rose Caldie Housing Transition Specialist, Solid Ground White Bear Lake

OBITUARY NOTICE

Ruth Marie Millard (nee Harris) Ruth passed away on May 29, 2018 with her beloved husband of 69 years Ray by her side.

Survived by husband Ray. Sons James (Beth), Keith (Jodie), and Ken (Sandy) along with 17 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren with two more on the way.

A private family memorial will be held. Memorials preferred.

C Common sense water conservation The fate of White Bear Lake is again making headlines, pitting residential lawn care against a healthy lake.

Judge Margaret Marrinan’s irrigation ban has been paused by the Legislature. Residents can go on watering lawns. Pundits say the lake is healthy, or not. Its level goes up, or down, due to the level of the underlying aquifer, which goes up or down dependent on, or not, residents’ lawn watering. Arguments go on.

Pay little attention to the rattling of voices. Conserving water is important regardless of the lake’s level. The aquifer needs to be preserved. Minnesota has long been sloppy and smug about all the water it has. Time to change our attitude.

And this attitude toward conservation depends on more than not letting the water run while you brush your teeth.

If you want to help save the lake, and the aquifer, here are a few common-sense rules: 1. When watering the lawn, do not water the driveway or the street.

2. Set a 1-inch cake pan to catch the water and stop when the water depth has reached 1 inch. If rain has provided the 1 inch, do not water.

3. Set your automatic watering sys-

DEATH NOTICES

Lydia S. Botten Lydia S. Botten, May 6, 1929 - May 27, 2018. Full notice to follow.

Father Martin Fleming Father Martin Fleming, a former priest at St. Pius X Catholic Church in White Bear Lake, died May 18 at his St. Paul home. He was 91. Fleming was known for his work in addiction recovery, founding Bethany Village in St. Paul's Summit/Western Avenue neighborhood and Trinity Sober Homes. His funeral Mass was June 2 at St. Olaf in Minneapolis.

Rosemary Lovett Rosemary Lovett, the mother of retired White Bear Lake School District superintendent Michael Lovett, died May 26 at age 94. Her funeral was May 30 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Richfield.

tem so it waters only the grass. Set so it waters only when needed. Sometimes the automatic sprinklers are turned on in the middle of a rainfall. What foolishness is that?

4. You need not fertilize lawns. Add clover to renew the soil. Its dense root does not allow weed invasion and holds moisture.

5. Do not use weed killer. Grass and clover will crowd out weeds.

6. Pull out quack grass before it goes to seed.

Perhaps others of you who care for the lake have other suggestions. Please forward them to the White Bear Press so we all can benefit.

Common sense and a true belief in each person’s commitment to water conservation will save the lake.

Patsy Ramberg White Bear Lake

Watch for turtles crossing roads Please watch out for turtles, large and small, on the roads this time of year.

They seem to love to lay their eggs on the dirt edge next to the paved road. If you see a turtle laying eggs, please do not disturb them.

Terry Janos Dellwood

POLITICAL BRIEF Representative files for re-election Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn (DFL) filed with the Secretary of State’s office to appear on the ballot for a second term as state representative for House District 42B. The district includes Vadnais Heights, Gem Lake and portions of Shoreview. Becker-Finn has advocated for the replacement of the bridge at Rice Street and I-694, combating domestic violence, protecting the environment and natural resources, improving services for people with disabilities, and providing high-quality education for all students.

She was first elected in 2016. Outside of the Legislature, Becker-Finn is a mom of two and is employed as a prosecutor in Hennepin County.

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Firefi ghters rescue ducklings trapped in sewer White Bear Lake fi refighters responded to the cry of several ducklings trapped in a storm sewer early in the morning on June 1.

A passerby heard the ducklings down in the storm sewer and called for help, said White Bear Lake Fire Captain Greg Peterson.

Firefighters opened the storm sewer cover with a special tool. Six ducklings were gathered up into a plastic tub and released in the neighboring foliage.

The mother duck was reportedly beside herself with worry until the ducklings were brought to safety.

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Six ducklings trapped in a sewer in White Bear Lake June 1 were rescued by firefighters after a passerby heard their cry.

JUNE 6, 2018

RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff’s offi ce reported the following incidents:

Vadnais Heights • A juvenile ex-employee of Walmart who was already terminated for attendance issues has now been charged with theft of a total of $600 in four incidents captured on video which occurred between April 26 and May 9.

• A motorcycle advertised for sale on Craigslist was taken for a test ride the afternoon of May 25 from the Walmart parking lot and never returned — at least, not yet. According to Walmart asset protection personnel, a man named “Josh” has now had the missing 2002 Kawasaki Ninja for about a week.

• A roofing company foreman headed for the bank at the end of the job on Primrose Court so he could pay his 14 roofers in cash. When he returned, he left the bag containing $9,700 in his unlocked vehicle. That was the last anyone saw of it, except for the thief.

• A gang of seven disruptive females were eating chips and drinking soda while walking inside of Walmart the afternoon of May 26. When asked to quiet down by an assistant manager, one gang member threw a punch and threatened to stab the 51-year-old woman. The would-be victim called 911 and the matter remains under investigation.

• A shoplifter hustled out of a liquor store in the 1100 block of County Road E the afternoon of May 26 carrying a bottle of whiskey, but the owner was on him like a duck on a June bug. The thief got away, however, and the chase was on. As they slowed for a stop sign, an accomplice with a knife in the backseat jumped out of the thief’s vehicle and slashed the shop owner’s tire. The suspect, a 35-year-old St. Paul man, was found later and booked into jail on a felony aggravated assault charge. No word on the missing whiskey.

• A juvenile visiting Dad’s place May 27 in the 3800 block of Stockdale Drive was bitten on the face by Dad’s dog, a miniature pinscher. The skin was broken and because Dad could not immediately put his hands on the vet’s rabies vaccination report, the matter remains under investigation.

• A Brooklyn Park man was fi nally pulled over after tearing down I-694 at Rice Street at 1:40 a.m. on May 28.

The 29-year-old was booked into jail on charges of speeding (91 in a 60), fourth-degree DWI and driving after license revocation.

• A shoplifter who was collared for practicing his craft at Target on May 28 tried to get by by using his brother’s name during his police interview.

That didn’t work, and the 26-yearold St. Paul man now has an added charge on his record of gross misdemeanor providing false information to police.

• A shoplifter known to Walmart asset protection employees grabbed a bottle of Mountain Dew on her way out the door the afternoon of May 29. “It’s an ongoing issue,” said an employee, as he noted the theft in the 30-year-old Coon Rapids woman’s fi le.

White Bear Township • While dealing with a stolen vehicle report May 23 and recovery of the vehicle on May 24, deputies on Latta Street were surprised to witness the arrival of a person of interest to them, a 43-year-old White Bear Lake man wanted on a felony warrant for his arrest on a drug-related charge. The man was booked into jail.

• An address-confused woodchuck moved under a resident’s deck on Beaver Street the morning May 24.

County animal control provided the homeowner with a list of local animal removal companies serving the area.

• Family members screaming and yelling from a house in the 4400 block of Grace Street the afternoon of May 25 caused neighbors to call 911. It didn’t help that Dad dropped and broke an air conditioning unit he was installing on the most humid day of the year. Deputies, at the address for the second time that day, noted a vehicle precariously supported by jacks in the yard and sent a copy of their report to Child Protection Services. An investigation of living conditions is underway.

• A 2013 Toyota Highlander parked in front of a residence in the 5600 block of Orchard Avenue was clobbered in the overnight hours May 28 by a hitand-run driver.

WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS The White Bear Lake Police Department reported the following incidents: • A person from Hudson, Wisconsin, reported her credit card was used fraudulently at a store in the 900 block of Wildwood Road May 24. The loss was about $70. Video was obtained from the store and is being reviewed by authorities.

• A resident in the 2400 block of Highland Avenue reported several personal checks were stolen and forged since March, a total of about $830.

• Theft of a wallet from an unlocked vehicle was reported in the 3300 block of Highland Avenue May 24.

• A St. Paul man, 30, was arrested for DWI test refusal in the 4500 block of Centerville Road May 25.

• Electronics were reported stolen in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue S. May 25.

• Burglary was reported in the 1400 block of Park Street May 25.

• A resident in the 3600 block of Highland Avenue discovered fraudulent activity on her Sprint account — $15,000 in charges for new accounts, devices and broken leases.

• Burglary was reported in the 4700 block of Centerville Road May 25.

• An employee theft complaint was reported in the 1800 block of

Buerkle Road May 25.

• Theft of baby formula was reported in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road May 25.

• Theft of a pontoon from the “C docks” was reported in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue S. It was worth $5,000.

• Theft of a wallet from a locker was reported in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road May 24. It was later found in Maplewood and returned but cash, a driver's license and credit cards were missing.

• Theft of $600 worth of items from a fi rst-fl oor storage unit was reported in the 4700 block of Centerville Road May 26.

• A Forest Lake man, 29, was arrested for fourth-degree DWI near Highway 61 and Highway 96 May 26.

• A theft in progress was reported in the 4500 block of Centerville Road May 27. The theft led to an accident and a suspect was cited for misdemeanor theft.

• Two juveniles were found out past curfew on South Shore Boulevard and Lakeview Avenue at about 2 a.m. May 28. A parent was notifi ed.

• Three juveniles were found out past curfew in the 3100 block of Century Avenue May 28. A parent was contacted.

• A backpack was reported stolen

from an unlocked vehicle in the 4300 block of Cottage Park May 28.

• Theft of two license plates was reported in the 4700 block of Brooke Court May 28.

• A female was trespassed from a property in the 2100 block of Fourth Street after an apparent attempted theft May 29.

• Burglary was reported in the 3400 block of Century Avenue May 29.

• A White Bear Lake man, 32, was arrested for second-degree DWI in the 1700 block of Fourth Street May 29. His blood alcohol level was 0.16.

• A hubcap was reported stolen from a vehicle during a brief shopping visit in the 2600 block of County Road E May 30.

• A man, 32, was arrested for DWI test refusal in the 3100 block of McKnight Road May 30 after a tenant saw a vehicle drive across a lawn.

• Theft of a license plate was reported in the 4000 block of Cranbrook Drive May 30.

• Theft of a license plate was reported in the 1800 block of Richard Court May 39.

• A White Bear Lake man, 19, was arrested for theft in the 4900 block of Highway 61 May 30.

• Tools were reported stolen from a building being remodeled in the

1300 block of Highway 96 May 31.

There was evidence of forced entry into the building.

• A vehicle was rifled through but nothing was stolen in the 1800 block of Garden Lane May 31.

• Tools were reported stolen from a vehicle in the 4900 block of Highway 61 May 31.

• A vehicle was rifled through but nothing was stolen in the 5000 block of Wood Avenue May 31.

• About $200 of damage to a vehicle was reported in the 4500 block of Lake Avenue May 31.

• A car tire was reported punctured in the 1600 block of Ninth Street May 31.

• Theft of a license plate was reported in the 1800 block of Fourth Street May 31.

• A toolbox worth $250 was reported stolen from a trailer in the 1900 block of Buerkle Road May 31. The victim believes it is related to a theft the week prior when a trailer's wheels were stolen.

• Theft of a bicycle worth $200 was reported in the 4500 block of Lake Avenue May 31.

• Theft of a package was reported in the 2600 block of Cedar Avenue May 31.

• Theft of about $280 worth of items from a vehicle was reported in the 4600 block of Highway 61 May 31.

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PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEFS Garage fire extinguished

The White Bear Lake Fire Department put out a garage fire on Lorane Avenue in White Bear Township May 31. A detached garage was in fl ames but the fi re was quickly extinguished, department members reported. It did not expand to the house and no one was injured. The Lake Johanna Fire Department also responded to the call via White Bear’s new auto aid agreement.

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A garage fire in White Bear Township was quickly extinguished by the fire department May 31.

The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Offi ce will be holding Hot Dog with a Deputy events from 5 to 7 p.m. at various locations in the northeast metro this summer. Free hot dogs, chips, bottled water and frozen fun pops will be given out and residents will have the chance to meet deputies.

• June 12: Polar Lakes Park, 1280 Hammond Road, White Bear Township • June 19: Berwood Park, 780 Berwood Ave., Vadnais Heights • June 26: Pioneer Park, 2950 Centerville Road, Little Canada • July 7: Perry Park, 3700 New Brighton Road, Arden Hills • July 17: West Rec Center, 14 West Pleasant Lake Road, North Oaks • July 19: Community Park, 2050 Rose-

lawn Ave. W., Falcon Heights • July 25: Commons Pavilion, 4580 Victoria St., Shoreview

Register for Night to Unite

The White Bear Lake Police Department is taking block party registrations for the annual Night to Unite / National Night Out event Tuesday, Aug. 7. Register your gathering at www.whitebearlake.org.

Neighboring fire department seeks members

The Little Canada Fire Department is currently accepting applications from those who live within 3.4 miles of its fi re station. The department has over 30 fi refighters who respond to an average of 20 fire calls per month. The application can be found at www.littlecanadamn.org.

To become a Little Canada fi refighter, you must be at least 18 years old, have a valid driver’s license and be able to meet the physical and medical standards of the fire department. Your primary place of residence must be within 3.4 road miles of the fire station or your primary employer must be located in the city of Little Canada and allow you to respond to calls while working.

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

Grant • An Oakdale woman, 47, was cited May 16 on Manning Avenue N. and Dellwood Avenue N. for speeding 77 mph in a 55 mph zone.

• A resident in the 9000 block of 103rd Street N. on May 16 reported fraudulent charges to an account in his name.

• A Chaska man, 38, was arrested at 6:31 p.m. May 17 for fifth-degree assault and gross misdemeanor interference after he beat up his sister in the 11000 block of 115th Street N., stole her phone and fled.

Washington County Sheriff's deputies tracked down the subject at a Chaska address after witnesses described his vehicle when he left the scene of the assault.

• A woman, a girl and a dog were re-

ported at 7:50 a.m. May 19 for continuing to camp out in a lot in the 9000 block of 60th Street N., despite having been asked to leave two days prior. After deputies chatted with the parties, they agreed to be gone by noon.

• A resident in the 6000 block of 117th Street N. on May 19 reported receiving notice from a motel booking agency concerning a reservation that she never made.

Mahtomedi • A White Bear Lake woman, 29, was cited at 1:24 a.m. May 19 on Century Avenue and Highway 244 for driving after cancellation.

• A White Bear Township man, 23, was reported for lying in a hammock at 5:35 p.m. May 19 by a visitor to Katherine Abbott Park who observed his suspicious behavior in the hammock from across the pond. When deputies arrived on the scene for a welfare check, they

observed an empty bottle of champagne and several empty beer cans in the hammock with the subject.

The lounging man tested so poorly in the field sobriety test that he told deputies he was worried about his probation status. Deputies drove the subject away from the residence where he was trespassing and to his own home.

• A resident in the 100 block of Lost Lake Road reported her vehicle tampered with overnight May 20-21.

• A resident in the 100 block of Loretta Lane reported a $250 bicycle stolen from a garage overnight May 20-21 after he had found the garage door open. The complainant requested extra patrol after his vehicle was tampered with two nights in a row.

• A resident in the 100 block of Loretta Lane reported his vehicle rummaged through overnight May 20-21. Nothing was reported missing.

• A resident in the 200 block of Wedgewood Drive reported her vehicle broken into overnight May 20-21.

Willernie • A fight was reported at 3:35 p.m.

May 17 in the 300 block of Stewart Road involving two males in a garage having a verbal confrontation. The complainant called the fight in because it appeared about to turn physical.

• A patron at Frigaard's in the 300 block of Stillwater Road on May 19 reported a couple in the bar the previous night for domestic abuse after she saw a male choking his female companion while on the dance floor. When the couple left the bar, the complainant followed them and provided a description of the van they left in.

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LEGEND: One story talks about a spirit line guarded by a bear FROM PAGE 1A

rescued a maiden from a fierce white bear—after all, it's the legend printed on a historical marker in Matoska Park. But this version of the tale almost certainly took some liberties to romanticize the story.

Somewhere beneath it, LaVigne was sure there was an older version of the tale waiting to be told.

One of the first Euro-American references to the lake's name was by French cartographer Joseph Nicollet. He was hired to create maps of the area in the 1830s, and the lake appeared as “Bear's Lake” in his drawing.

“He made it a point to give geographical features the names that the native people had for them,” LaVigne said. “He was very eloquent in talking about how important it was to retain the names. We know that that story of White Bear Lake as Bears Lake goes back at least to the early 1800s.”

The story as most people know it was popularized

by Mark Twain's book “Life on the Mississippi.”

Twain never visited White Bear Lake, but made it clear that his retelling of the story was quoted from another text.

LaVigne is certain that Twain's version came from one of the popular guidebooks of the mid-19th century. These books included maps and legends from the community, and many people used them for adventure travel in the frontier part of the country in the 1850s.

However, she has not been able to locate the specific book that contains the source material of the White Bear Lake legend. A similar version of the story told

by Twain is also relayed in a letter written by a St. Paul Press man in 1854, now kept at the Minnesota Historical Society. The story also appears to be quoted from another source.

“He did not make up that story,” LaVigne said. “We just haven't found the smoking gun.”

Since then, several other versions of the legend have surfaced, clearly with quite a bit of artistic license. In her research, LaVigne said she has heard two stories that are plausible enough to be the original legend.

St. Paul historian Fletcher Williams, who was the director of the Minnesota Historical Society in the 1870s, had conducted many oral history interviews.

One of his interviews revealed that the Dakota word “mahto” today translates as “white bear,” but in an older form of the language, it means “grizzly bear.”

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An American Indian family on the shore of White Bear Lake ca. 1870.

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An 1843 map drawn by Joseph Nicollet shows White Bear Lake as “Bears Lake,” as it was originally known.

The journals of Lewis and Clark confirm that Dakota and Lakota people referred to grizzlies as “big white bears.”

“It's probable that this was Grizzly Bear Lake,” LaVigne said. “The story goes that a man was hunting a grizzly bear. Hunting down a bear took a certain kind of patience. If you were going to kill a grizzly bear, you needed a bunch of people to help you with it. This man provoked a grizzly alone to prove himself, and [both he and the bear] ended up dying, and they were buried on the shore of the lake, so that's why they called it White Bear Lake.”

Another plausible story is from a White Bear Press article from the 1930s, which details a legend that a spirit drew a line between the Dakota people and their foe, the Ojibwe people, which ran across the lake, and leapt across the St. Croix River.

“A bear was put on the island to guard the line be-

“Places that are named for stories are in some ways the most special, the most unusual. So what we do know is that there are Dakota stories that led to the naming of this lake.”

Mary Jane LaVigne White Bear Lake historian

tween the Ojibwe and Dakota people,” LaVigne said.

“This was a contested zone between the two groups.”

This story also might explain the name of Manitou Island. “Manitou” is the Ojibwe word for “spirit.”

“There's so many little pieces you can put together when you dig a little bit deeper into that story,” LaVigne said. “Our place is a storied place. I'm not a critic of any of the layers of story; it's just useful to see where they come from: the real solid ancientness of this as a Dakota place. That's a precious thing, and a valuable thing for us to know.”

The U.S. Department of Arts and Culture has an initiative titled Honor Native Land, which seeks to acknowledge the indigenous residents of an area through verbal recognition at the opening of ceremonies, meetings and events. This practice is commonplace in Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and is gaining more attention in the United States.

LaVigne said she'd love it if residents of the White Bear Lake area were more aware of the lake's Dakota name: Mahto Bde. (pronounced “ma-TOE BEE-day”).

“The fact that they got these names right testifies to the continuing presence of Dakota people here even when they were not celebrated, or when they could not claim themselves to be Dakota because they might be disenfranchised,” LaVigne said. “It would be great if we could get the name out there.”

Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the Forest Lake and St. Croix Valley Lowdown, and can be reached at 651407-1229 or lowdownnews@presspubs.com.

AWARENESS: Special Teams Charities plans 100 miler in northern Minnesota FROM PAGE 1A

ing at hospitals now has crossed the line to being sickening.”

Loeks is interviewing health care workers who have been assaulted and sharing their stories online, hence the name “100 stories.” One is a nurse named Julie Schultz, who suffered a traumatic brain injury.

They are dedicating the first mile to her.

Loeks said what he is seeing in hospitals is “breaking my heart.”

“We actually had a guy come in with a samurai sword. It's getting worse and worse,” he maintained.

Why hike 100 miles? “It's not going to be very pleasant for any of us,” Loeks said. “We are not avid hikers.

I believe when you suffer together, people tend to form a bond. And this is a group of people who have seen a lot of bad things. Hopefully this will bring necessary attention to this problem. If you assault someone on the street, you're going to jail; but for some reason, you can still assault a nurse and for the most part you're just going to go back home after your drugs or alcohol wear off.”

Special Teams plans on completing their hike in seven days, averaging 15 miles a day.

A former Army ranger, Loeks was part of the three-man White Bear Lake firefighter team that walked from Duluth to White Bear Lake in 2013 to raise money for a special ATV for the department. At the end of that 150-mile trek, Loeks ended up going to the emergency room for cellulitis. He suffered severe blisters and swollen legs. It's the main reason Loeks is sticking to a hiking trail. “I'm done with pavement,” he said.

Joining Loeks once again for the cause is Ron Hawkins, a former White Bear paramedic who was a member of that three-man team.

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Longtime choir director retires from White Bear Schools Choir Director Marie Spar Dymit gave her final concert at White Bear Lake South Campus on Thursday, May 23 after 36 years teaching with the district.

Students, staff and alumni were present at the spring concert. Several alumni read messages of thanks and appreciation for Dymit's lasting impact on their lives and careers.

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Students surround Dymit as she directs from the center during the song “Please Stay,” written to encourage people to support those struggling with mental health.

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Marie Dymit directs the Mariners choir at South Campus during the final concert of her career May 23.

New name for downtown park

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Wildwood Elementary second graders led by music teacher Ms. Schwister sang the Star Spangled Banner following a welcome and invocation.

Gemma Barry, chaplain for the Kramer-Berg Unit 507 auxiliary, waves her flag. She later gave the benediction.

MAHTOMEDI — Triangle Park was officially re-dedicated as Veterans Memorial Park on Memorial Day, May 28.

The Parks Commission recommended the name change, which was officially adopted by City Council May 15. New landscaping, stonework and other upgrades were funded by Kramer-Berg American Legion Post 507, the Wildwood Lions and White Bear Rotary. At the ceremony, Wildwood School second-graders sang the national anthem and the Mahtomedi High School Band played patriotic songs.

Mayor Jud Marshall and U.S. Army retired Gen. Kevin Gerdes spoke to those assembled for the Memorial Day service.

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Riflemen for Kramer-Berg Post 507 fired three rounds in a gun salute followed by an unidentified bugler playing taps.

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American Legion representatives lead the Memorial Day parade from the high school down Highway 12 to Veterans Memorial Park.

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The large sign at the park lists deceased veterans of all wars. Crosses are placed in front of the sign every Memorial Day. Girl Scouts attached small flags on every cross during the ceremony.

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Blooming lilacs signal morel season in Minnesota

BY DEBRA NEUTKENS EDITOR

Deer ticks do not deter mushroom hunter Dave Lenz from searching for the delectable morel.

He goes prepared into the woods wearing clothes sprayed with permethrin, a head net, DEET and a tick remover in his backpack.

The fungus forager also wears a yellow safety vest if he’s tromping through southern Minnesota woods, so as not to be mistaken for a wild turkey, and carries a pair of binoculars for scouting potential spots from a distance.

Those morel spots are a secret the White Bear Lake mushroom expert is reluctant to share.

The distinctive fungi with the honeycombed appearance are among the most popular edible mushroom. They pop up from the forest floor usually near dead elm trees in mid-May, when the lilacs bloom. The window is brief for hunting the morel, considered an amateur’s mushroom, Lenz said, since they’re easy to identify.

Finding morels is just the first step for Lenz, who is as at home in the kitchen as he is in the woods.

“I love to cook. It’s my second hobby,” he said.

Unfortunately, wife Marlene is allergic to morels, but Lenz is always looking for friends and neighbors to share a mushroom recipe.

His culinary skills are enhanced by the fresh herbs Lenz harvests from their small, but abundant garden. They grow cilantro and tomatoes for salsa, chamomile for tea before bedtime, mint for mojitos, oregano for marinara, and the list goes on.

Lenz dehydrates some of his morel bounty for long-term storage. When he’s ready to use them, the mushrooms are soaked in milk to rehydrate. “The milk really absorbs the flavor so I use it to make a gravy,” Lenz said. “It’s really good on chicken and steak.”

Not only is Lenz a dedicated hunter and connoisseur of mushrooms, he is also a

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“Mushrooms of the Upper Midwest” is a book Lenz carries with him on his foraging forays.

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Wild morels should be cooked on medium until the moisture is released. Dave Lenz, left, uses butter, shallots and garlic to saute the mushrooms before adding them to risotto in a new recipe. At right, there are five morels in this woodlands picture. Can you spot them?

life-long musician. The singer/guitarist entertains at Manitou Grill several Tuesdays a month. He also organizes the music stage and performs for White Bear Relay for Life, an annual cancer fundraiser that involves the whole Lenz family. Marlene has headed up the July Relay the last couple years as co-chair with help from their two children, Morgan and Madeline, and Madeline’s boyfriend.

This fall, Lenz will head to the woods looking for mushrooms like black trumpets, chanterelle, hen-of-the-woods, lobster and porcini. He knows just where

to find each species and has no qualms about identifying and eating them.

Minnesota is home to as many as 10,000 mushroom species, of which perhaps 40 to 50 are edible. Some are extremely toxic, particularly the deadly Amanita bisporigera, or “destroying angel.” The pale species is responsible for the majority of deaths from mushroom poisoning.

A neighbor got Lenz interested in mushroom hunting, he said. “I started reading up and following a Minnesota mushroom group online. Then one day I was at a park near Fleet Farm and ran into another mushroom hunter, Mike Kempenich. He is the most sought-after mushroom expert in the state.”

The two became friends, with Kempenich going on to launch a company called The Gentleman Forager. Kempenich is opening a restaurant in the old Schmidt brewery called Keg & Case Market, Lenz added. It will have a wild food store

called Forest to Fork and a small on-site growing chamber to provide customers fresh, exotic mushrooms. A look online shows the store will also carry foraging supplies, books, tools and custom-made Gentleman Forager knives. The store opens mid June at 928 West Seventh St. Lenz’ favorite mushroom? “The morel, but black trumpets are a close second,” he replied. “They have a sweet apricot smell and are best with salmon.” He also uses the mushroom to flavor white wine.

The Lenz family enjoys good food and take the time to make it from fresh ingredients foraged from woodlands and garden. “We love to cook for people and have them enjoy the cooking,” said Dave, who is always trying new recipes, especially for mushrooms. Marlene does the cleanup, noting that Dave “uses everything in the kitchen.” Not that she’s complaining.

Lake Links plans Father's Day ride Dubbed “It's Happening!” the Lake Links Association is planning its second annual ride around White Bear Lake for Father's Day, Sunday, June 17.

Bicycle riders will leave West Park in White Bear Lake at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. for the 10-mile journey. Those who want to divert for ice cream, coffee, beer or history will depart at the earlier time. A social hour and ice cream will be served at the park following the ride.

Organizers note that some places are unpaved due to construction and may require walking your bike.

Now that the governor has signed the bonding bill, Lake Links co-chair Steve Wolgamot said the group is hoping jurisdictions move quickly to resolve remaining questions and proceed to the design stage so construction on the segments happens in 2019.

Legislation included in the bonding bill provided $2.6 million for trail improvements along South Shore Boulevard in White Bear Lake and White Bear Township; $1.4 million for improvements to Birchwood Road and Briarwood Avenue in Mahtomedi; and $11,000 each to the city and township for preliminary engineering along Hwy. 96 at the north end of the lake.

Funded segments represent about half the areas where physical construction will be needed to complete the route, noted Wolgamot. “The association plans to pursue funding for Dellwood, Birchwood and the north shore as we move forward,” he added. “It's possible some elements of the trail, which require less complex engineering, may be under construction yet this year.”

The Lake Links chair called the generosity of families living near the route who donated land “stunning” and “a great affirmation of the public-spirited nature of the residents of all the cities around the lake.”

Stops at local establishments and local history are planned for the tour. Wolgamot will lead a brief history ride through the Chautauqua area in Mahtomedi and there may be a history loop completed in White Bear by then.

The ride is free, but riders will be asked to register at the event with name and email. The yellow Lake Links T-shirts will be available for a $5 donation.

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CHURCH BRIEFS Worship at the farm Seven Lutheran congregations will together present food, fun and worship at the Maplewood Historical Society’s Bruentrup Heritage Farm at 2170 County Road D East, Maplewood, on Wednesday evenings, June 6 through Aug. 29 (rain or shine, excluding July 4). A picnic dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. followed by family activities and a short, casual worship service at 6:30 p.m. The picnic dinner will be provided by Historical Society volunteers as a fundraiser: $7 for adults and free for kids 12 and under, with a paying adult. The seven Lutheran church congregations include Redeemer and Christ the King in White Bear Lake. This year’s theme is Rooted in Faith – Growing

in the Spirit. The season will begin on June 6 with a presentation by the “Fools for Christ” drama group, and close with a musical Barn Bash. The summer also includes hayrides, games, creative worship and collaborative service projects. A full schedule of events will be posted at www. worshiponthefarm.org.

Bulk food available Community of Grace Lutheran Church will hold Fare for All from 2 to 5 p.m.

Friday, June 15. Fresh produce and frozen meat bought from wholesalers at deal prices will be available. Packages range in price from $10 to $25. The church is located at 400 Linden Street, White Bear Lake.

Organizations band together to pack meals Feed My Starving Children, Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge and Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities seek 5,000 volunteers to pack food for starving children and fight drug addiction and homelessness at the Minneapolis Convention Center, beginning at 9 a.m. June 16. Citing similar values, the organizations are joining forces for the million meal “Better Together” effort. Participants from age 5 to 95 are invited to take part in this major effort.

The event runs in three two-and-a-halfhour shifts, from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Attendees are also asked to bring nonperishable food items for Union Gospel Mission’s Thanksgiving food distribution. More information and registration is available

at fmsc.org/bettertogether.

Free musical performance Calvary Church of White Bear Township will perform “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” in partnership with the city of Roseville June 22-24.

Shows will be held at 7 p.m. June 22 and 3 and 7 p.m. June 23 at the Central Park Frank Rog Amphitheatre, 2540 Lexington Ave. N. Shows will be held at 3 and 7 p.m.

June 24 at Calvary Church, Roseville campus, 2120 Lexington Ave. N. American Sign Language interpreters will be at the June 24 shows.

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& KAYLIE RUSLER WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA HIGH SCHOOL

Then

Now

Then

My how time has flown. From the first day of Kindergarten to a graduating senior in the blink of an eye. We are so proud of who you are and so excited to see who you will become.

JENNIE HEBAUS WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA HIGH SCHOOL

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We are so proud of all of your accomplishments. We wish you the best on all of your future endeavors!

— Love, Mom & Dad

— Love, Mom, Dad and Morgan

ELIZABETH THEIN ST. AGNES HIGH SCHOOL

Then

Now

Then

Congratulations Elizabeth!

We are so proud of you!

WILL FABIAN HILL-MURRAY SCHOOL

Now

Congrats W, we are so proud of you and look forward to seeing all that you will accomplish!

— Love, Mom, Dad and Tim

— Love you, Dad, Mom & Delaney

White Bear Lake Area Church Directory Find the church that fits your needs.

All Are Invited!

Traditional Worship Join us at Redeemer!

September - May SUNDAY WORSHIP Traditional - 8:30 am Education/Coffee - 9:30 am Contemporary - 10:30 am

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS Meal 5-6 pm Programming 6-7 pm Menu online-All ages welcome

Summer AT REDEEMER Worship- 9:30 am Coffee-10:30 am

CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X

Worship on the Farm Bruentrup Family Farm 2170 E. County Road D Maplewood, MN Meal 5:30 pm Worship 6:30 pm 3770 Bellaire Avenue, White Bear Lake 651-429-5411 rlcwbl.org

3878 Highland Avenue White Bear Lake • 651-429-5337 www.churchofstpiusx.org Masses: Mon.-Fri. 8 am • Wed. 6:30 pm First Sat. 8 am, Sat. 5 pm Sun. 8 & 10am, 7:30pm • Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Sunday 9 & 10:30 a.m.

Sanctuary

Contemporary Worship Saturday 5 p.m.

Sunday 8:45 & 10:15 a.m.

Great Hall NURSERY AT ALL SERVICES ST. ANDREW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 900 STILLWATER ROAD, MAHTOMEDI WWW.SAINTANDREWS.ORG 651-426-3261

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Chruch

4000 Linden Street,WBL (651) 429-5349 gracepeople.church

First Christian Church of St. Paul (disciples of Christ) Mahtomedi, Minnesota

Monday & Wed-Fri: Mass at 9 a.m.

Tuesday: Mass at 6 p.m. a.m.

Saturday: Mass at 5 p.m.

Sunday: Mass at 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m.

700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi 651-426-3245

OF THE LAKE

Masses: Saturday – 5:00 PM Sunday – 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 AM

650 Wildwood Road Mahtomedi, MN 55115 www.fccstpaul.com 651-779-3330

CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL

www.stjudeofthelake.org

651-429-7771 www.stmarys-wbl.org

Worship time: Sundays 10am Sunday Mornings May 27 — Sept. 2

9:00 am Worship 10:00 am Fellowship time

Church 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake Parish Life Center/School 4690 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake

South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church South Shore Blvd. at Bellaire Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 651-429-4293 LCMS We are Sharing, Caring, & Growing in Christ!

Worship Saturday 5:30 p.m.

Sunday 8 and 9:45 a.m.

Dial-A-Devotion 651-429-0078 www.sstwbl.org Lakeside Services at 9:45 a.m June 10th & 24th Bring a lawn chair or a blanket - Join us!

White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church

Rev. Victoria Safford

A Welcoming & Inclusive Faith Community Rev. Shay MacKay

MINISTERS

Sunday Services & Religious Ed: 9 & 11am

(651) 426-2369 / wbuuc.org

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UPCOMING EVENTS SUMMER KICKOFF: Z JUGGLING ROSENSCHNOZ!

When: 1:30-2 p.m.

Saturday, June 9 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi Details: All ages performance featuring Chris Griffith’s mix of juggling and physical comedy. No registration required.

Contact: 651-426-2042 or washcolib.org

ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB

When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 10 Where: Cub Foods Parking Lot, 1059 Meadowlands Dr., White Bear Lake Details: Hike around Birch Lake and residential areas. Hike is approx. 5 miles and lasts 1-1/2 - 2 hours. Treats follow at Applebee’s.

Contact: 651-455-0052 or stpaulhike.com

WHOLE HEART GOLF TOURNAMENT

When: Noon Monday, June 11 Where: Dellwood Country Club, 29 E. Highway 96 Details: Scramble format, lunch, field events and games, prizes, silent auction and dinner with live music by Mick Sterling to benefit Camp Odayin for kids with heart disease. Dinner only option available.

Contact: 651-351-9185 or campodayin.org

NYFS MAYOR’S CHALLENGE

When: 11 a.m. Monday, June 11 Where: Keller Golf Course, 2166 Maplewood Dr., Maplewood Details: Golf Tournament supports Northeast Youth and Family Services.

Contact: nyfs.org

BUILD A BURGER FOR TROOPS

When: 5-8 p.m. Monday, June 11 Where: White Bear

Lake VFW 1782, 4496 Lake Ave. S. Details: Fundraiser for Suburban Ramsey County Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. $6 burgers.

Open to the public.

Contact: 651-426-4944

LUNCH AND TABLE GAMES

When: Noon Wednesday, June 13 Where: Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Road, Vadnais Heights Details: Seniors can bring a bag lunch and play games of choice.

Coffee and dessert provided.

Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights. com

RAINGARDEN MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP

When: 7-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 13 Where: Vadnais Heights Fire Department, 3595 Arcade Ave., Vadnais Heights Details: Learn about what a raingarden entails from local experts and residents. Free and open to new and experienced raingardeners.

Sign up online.

Contact: 651-204-6070 or vlawmo.org/events/ raingarden-maintenance-workshop1/

BRIARCLIFF MANOR GARAGE SALE

When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Thursday, June 14 and Friday, June 15 Where: Briarcliff Manor, 115 East Ave., Mahtomedi Details: Housewares, collectibles, furniture, decor items, adult clothing, cookbooks and more.

Contact: 651-249-0188

MARKETFEST

When: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, June 14 through July 26 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Free family festival includes more

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than 150 retail and food vendors, live music, children’s activities, farmers market, classic car show.

Contact: www. marketfest.org

BREAKFAST FOR A CAUSE

When: 8-10 a.m. Friday, June 15 Where: Gable Pines Senior Living, 1260 E. County Road E, Vadnais Heights Details: Breakfast for $5 with all money raised supporting a local non-profit. RSVP. Contact: 651-433-6175

FARE FOR ALL

When: 2-4 p.m. Friday, June 15 Where: Community of Grace Church, 4000 Linden St. Details: Open to everyone to purchase fresh fruit, vegetables and frozen meat packages at a discounted price, $10-$25. Cash, credit cards and EBT accepted.

Contact: fareforall. org

MANITOU DAYS GRANDE PARADE AND BEACH DANCE

When: Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 15. Dance 8-11 p.m., Memorial Beach.

Details: Parade route begins downtown and travels along Lake Ave. Rain or shine. Beach dance to follow at Memorial Beach with live music by Wildcat Combo. $5 admission; kids under 10 free. Food and refreshments available.

Contact: manitou days.com or www. explorewhitebear.com

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday, June 16 Where: Community of Grace Lutheran Church, 4000 Linden St., White Bear Lake Details: 120+ sellers, bake sale, games and bounce house for kids, free lunch served at 11 a.m.

Contact: gracepeople. church/garage-sale

A CIRCUS PARADE IN MINIATURE

When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday, June 16 Where: White Bear Lake City Hall Details: A mile-long, miniature version of the old time circus parades will be on display - a 50-year project of local resident Ned Kronberg.

Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

KIDS BIKE RODEO

When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, June 16 Where: White Bear Lake Public Works, 3950 Hoffman Road Details: Kids and parents invited to get

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WHERE: WBSS building at White Bear Yacht Club, 56 Dellwood Ave. DETAILS: Meet coaches, instruc-

bikes tuned, helmets fitted and ride through fun courses; also rider safety information, demonstrations and prizes. Free event.

Contact: whitebear lake.org

HONEYBEELUJAH!

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 16 Where: White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi Details: New York City-based The Church of Stop Shopping performs a family friendly-musical celebration of pollinators. Led by white-suited, Earth evangelist Reverend Billy, they have musically invaded Monsanto laboratories and the lobbies of banks that fi nance fracking and pipelines.

Contact: 651-426-2369 or wbuuc.org

ANNUAL KEITH WARNER MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

When: 10:45 a.m. Monday, June 18 Where: Dellwood Country Club, 29 E. Highway 96 Details: Fundraiser to benefit the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation.

Contact: vhedc.com

DINOSAURS: THE HISTORY OF PREHISTORY WITH REV. MATT’S MONSTER SCIENCE When: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Monday, June 18

tors and high school sailors, ride on a sailboat, fi nd out about summer classes. Activities and treats provided.

CONTACT: whitebearsailingschool. com

Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Education talk/comedy show explores the varying perceptions of dinosaurs through time. All ages.

Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org

VADNAIS HEIGHTS ICE CREAM SOCIAL & MUSIC IN THE PARK

When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 19 Where: Berwood Park, 780 Berwood Ave., Vadnais Heights Details: Free ice cream, games and face painting. Free “Hot Dog with a Deputy.” Live music by the Bazillions.

Contact: 651-204-6000; cityvadnaisheights.com

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When: 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 7 Where: White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi Details: Ensemble celebrates great women jazz artists in the Twin Cities, both instrumentalists and vocalists.

Lineup includes Ginger Commodore, Lori Dokken, Liz Draper, Jendeen Forberg, Joan Hutton and Patty Peterson. Tickets $20-$30.

Contact: 651-426-2369 or wbuuc.eventbrite.com

BIRCHWOOD MUSIC IN THE PARK

When: 6 p.m. Sunday, June 10 Where: Dellwood ‘10-MINUTE PLAY Beach, Birchwood FESTIVAL’ Details: Adult show When: 7:30 p.m. choir Harmonic Relief Thursday, June 7; 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 8; 7:30 performs an eclectic p.m. Saturday, June 9; 2 mix of music, choreography and staging. Free; p.m. Sunday, June 10 bring a lawnchair.

Where: Hanifl PerContact: cityof forming Art Center, 4941 birchwood.com Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Novice and BILLY MCLAUGHLIN published playwrights CONCERT worldwide submit new When: 6:30-8 p.m. works; 10 are chosen to Monday, June 11 be performed by actors Where: White Bear from across the Twin Center for the Arts, 4971 Cities.

Long Ave., White Bear Contact: 651-429-5674 Lake or www.lakeshore Details: Free commuplayers.org nity concert featuring world-class guitarist

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DRAGONFLY BIOBLITZ

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, June 9 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N, Marine on St. Croix Details: Learn how to look for and identify dragonflies, catch and handle them, and encourage them to visit your backyard. All ages.

Free.

Contact: 651-433-2427 ext. 10 or warnernature center.org

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WHERE: Mostly at Lions Park in Hugo

CONTACT: 651-762-6300

and composer Billy McLaughlin. Also visit the ‘Confession & Discretion’ exhibition featuring the artwork of Margo Selski and Erica Spitzer Rasmussen.

Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org

Art SEED ART

When: 2-3 p.m. Monday, June 11 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi Details: Kids 6-12 can create create art using a variety of seeds, beans and grains. Registration required.

Contact: 651-426-2042 or washcolib.org

WATERCOLOR BASICS

When: 2-3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 12 Where: Wildwood Library, 763 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi Details: Teen 12-18 will learn about color theory, washes, design and brush strokes by painting a feathered friend of choice with artist Sylvia Roman.

Registration required.

Contact: 651-426-2042 or washcolib.org

Class Reunions WHITE BEAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1998

When: 7-11 p.m. Friday, July 20 Where: Rudy’s Redeye Grill, 4940 Hwy 61 N. Details: 20 year reunion. Tickets can be purchased online via Ticketbud for a discounted price, or cash at

the door.

Contact: facebook/ wbclassof98

WHITE BEAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1978

When: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 28 Where: Cabin 61, 4150 Hoffman Road , White Bear Lake Details: Tickets online now; $25/person until July 21, $35 at the door.

Contact: whitebear_ bears_class of 1978. myevent.com; questions to wbbearsclassof1978@ gmail.com

food and beverages available for sale.

Contact: www.cg hooks.com for schedule of performers

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY STILLWATER FARMERS MARKET

When: 7:30 a.m.-noon, Saturdays, June 9 - October Where: Riverview parking lot, 3rd and Pine Sts. across from courthouse Details: Local organic food, vegetables, fruit, WHITE BEAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1983 crafts and other specialties.

When: 7 p.m. SaturContact: 651-704-9996 day, July 28 or localharvest.org Where: Manitou Station Event Center, Details: 35 year LANDSCAPE REVIVAL reunion. $35 includes When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. heavy hors d’oeurvres, Saturday, June 9 cash bar, various hiWhere: Richard Waljinks. ton Memorial Park, 1584 Contact: 651-206-6078 Hadley Ave. N., Oakdale or wblmoores@aol.com Details: Opportunity to talk to professionals about plant selection and purchase plants from a variety of local growers who do not use systemic pesticides.

BOOK HOUNDS Contact: saintpaulauBOOK CLUB dobon.org/2018-landWhen: 10-11 a.m. scape-revival-naWednesdays in June tive-plant-expo-market/ Where: Above Goodkids, 4758 Banning Ave., White Bear Lake CHILDREN’S Details: Book club PERFORMING ARTS for babies through age TECHNICOLOR FUN 10 includes visit with a RUN local author each week, When: 9 a.m. Saturmusic, projects and day, June 9 snacks. Free; families Where: Lion’s Park, participate together.

5524 Upper 146th St. N., Hugo Details: Free, all ages TALLY’S DOCKSIDE community fun run.

SUMMER CONCERTS Bring a donation for the When: 6 to 9 pm food shelf and receive a Wednesdays, Fridays free color packet; bring and Saturdays, May 30your own t-shirt to Sept. 8 make colorful.

Where: Tally’s DockContact: 651-336-8613 side, 4440 Lake Ave. S. or childrensperformingin White Bear Lake artsmn.org Details: Family-friendly concerts;

Ongoing

When: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sunday, June 10 Where: Anoka County Fairgrounds Details: Local celebration features pancake breakfast, health and wellness screenings, KidSight vision screenings, kids activities, food vendors, beer trucks, live bands and an attempt to break the world record for the largest parade of little red wagons. Open to the public, free admission and parking.

Contact: lionsmd5m. org

HOW TO GET YOUR FIRST JOB

When: 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Sunday, June 10 & 17 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Two-day workshop for teens on how to make a good fi rst impression, fi ll out an application and go therough the interview process. $40, registration required.

Contact: 651-490-4707 or shoreviewcommunity center.com

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Public welcome.

Contact: 651-464-2600 CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX

small class size. Ages 16+. $20/person; registration required.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacounty.us

HOT ROD & VINTAGE CAR SHOW

When: 3-8 p.m.

Wednesdays, June 13 & 27 Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater Details: Admire vintage and hot rod cars, food vendors, live music (6 to 8 p.m.), free festivities.

Contact: discover stillwater.com

GUIDED FITNESS HIKE

When: 9-10 a.m.

Thursday, June 14 and 28 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N. Details: 60-minute hike includes warm-up and fitness challenges along the way. Trail routes include a mix of turf, gravel, grass and paved. 13 and older.

Contact: 651-4308370 or co.washington. mn.us/parks

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FOOD TRUCK EXTRAVAGANZA

When: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Saturday, June 16 Where: Stillwater Area High School, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. Details: Community event includes over 40 food trucks, a marketplace, live music, climbing wall, pizza-eating contest, and kids activities.

Contact: greater stillwaterchamber.com

CARS, MUSIC AND FOOD FEST

When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June 17 Where: Chateau St. Croix, 1998 Hwy. 87, St. Croix Falls Details: Celebrate Father’s Day with a car show, live music, food trucks, and winery tours.

Contact: chateau stcroix.com

When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 14 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Learn the history of fi restarting and practice four ways-bow drills, flint and steel, matches and modern fi re starters.

Campfi re to follow. Registration required. All ages; $5/person.

Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacounty.us

When: 1 to 4 pm Saturday, June 16 Where: Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St. Croix Trail, Franconia Details: Students ages 4-18 create sculptures with assistance of Franconia staff and artists.

Contact: 651-257-6668 or kidsmakesculpture@ franconia.org

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When: 10:30 a.m. FriPlease include date, day, June 15 time, location, cost, brief Where: Hanifl Fields details, and contact inMINNESOTA HIGH SCHOOL RODEO STATE Athletic Park, 7032 137th formation for each event FINALS CHAMPIONSHIP St. N., Hugo submission. Submission RODEO Details: Read, play, deadline is Wednesday sing and talk with fun prior to the following When: 7 p.m. Friday weeks’ publication. Call and Saturday, June 15-16, stories and activities to develop early literacy 651-407-1226 with quesand 12 noon, Sunday, skills. tions.

June 17 Contact: washcolib.

Online: www.press Where: Dead Broke org pubs.com/calendar Arena, Hwy, 61 & 170th Email: calendar@ St., Hugo. Betwen Hugo presspubs.com & Forest Lake just west SENIOR DANCE Mail: Press Publicaof the roundabout.

When: 1-4 p.m. Friday, tions, Attn: Calendar Details: 20th year June 15 4779 Bloom Ave. anniversary. Come celeWhere: Forest Lake White Bear Lake, MN brate all the rodeo events American Legion, 355 55110 and free wagon rides, W. Broadway free cowboy hats for the Details: Enjoy mature kids and many other free things including six shiny new bicycles to be given away each perforwww.misgeninsurance.com mance. Adults $10, 18 and under $5, children 5 and under free.

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LOOKING BACK Week of June 3 – June 9, 2018 Culled from the archives of the White Bear Press at the resource library of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society.

1918 A class of twenty-five received their diplomas at the graduation exercises last Friday evening. The program presented on this occasion was both impressive and enjoyable. Those of the class taking part did exceptionally well and the musical numbers by the boys and girls glee club received generous applause. Rev. Walters gave the address of the evening entitled, “The God of Pretense.” During the address the large audience was at “attention” and picture after picture painted only as a word painter can portray them passed before them, and everyone was sorry when he came to the climax of his lecture…

1943 A very pretty wedding was that which took place Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock at St. Mary of the Lake church when Miss Oria Johnston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Johnston, Banning Avenue, became the bride of Flight Officer Jerome F. LeVasseur, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. LeVasseur, Bald Eagle Avenue. Rev. Lawrence Ryan performed the double ring ceremony…..

1968 The new name for the liquor store at the corner of Fourth and Washington in downtown White Bear Lake is “Park Liquors.” It is now owned by Art and Virginia Ramberg, who are well known

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Can you identify these 1925 White Bear Lake ball players? The Historical Society needs your help.

in the community. They purchased the store the early part of May. It is open from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. each weekday and from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays and before holidays….

History’s Mysteries Each week this month we will be running a photo that we need help identifying. This week’s image was brought to us by Connie LeTourneau and is of the 1925 White Bear Baseball Team. The

only identified person is LeTourneau’s father Louis Weber who is at the center of the front row. If you can identify any of the other players, please contact us at office@whitebearhistory.org or 651-4075327.

Looking Forward to the Past Upcoming Historical Society Events Cruise Into the Past - Historical Boat Tour of WBL Sponsored by Admiral D’s Monday, June 18, 7-9 pm departing

from Admiral D’s - 4424 Lake Avenue S Join us for a cruise past the communities that dot the shore of White Bear Lake and hear the stories that make those areas unique. Refreshments will be served. Cash Bar. Event proceeds benefit the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society. $35 per person, reservations required. Tickets available at whitebearhistory.org or 651-407-5327.

Compiled by Gloria Tessier, Meg Todd and Sara Markoe Hanson at the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, 651-407-5327.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS Music is back in Birchwood parks The Sunday Music in the Park series has not gone away. According to Birchwood Village Mayor Mary Wingfield, there was a misunderstanding about discontinuing the concerts. The city council budgeted $1,500 last fall for the series. In April, the person who organized the music announced he was stepping down. The matter was then referred to the Parks Committee, which “affirmed continuing the music and asked council to continue its funding,” Wingfield said. Staff will coordinate the bands and volunteers will put out chairs and post weekly signs. “The Music in the Park series will go on as originally planned,” noted the mayor.

The first event is 6 p.m. June 10 at Dellwood Beach with Harmonic Relief. Check the “What's Happening” section for concert listings.

of brief 10- to 12-minute presentations on ideas worth spreading in front of an audience of 100 and shared around the world via YouTube. For more, visit TEDxMahtomedi.com. The event is brought to area residents

by Mahtomedi Community Education, Century College and volunteers, with sponsor support.

Summer youth camp offered A summer camp in Nisswa called Minnesota Elks has a free Troops Week program for military-connected youth July 15-21. Children 9 to 13 get a camping experience that includes water sports, climbing wall, miniature golf, fishing and more. All branches of military are welcome. For information, contact Tom Kramin, 320-2925996 or vets@mnelks.org. The youth camp is sponsored

by Elks lodges throughout Minnesota.

Free Y membership for teens

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The White Bear Area YMCA is offering free memberships to 250 high school teens. New teen programming includes health and well-being classes and youth specific fitness challenges, leadership and character development, and job readiness workshops. Registration opened June 1 for the free membership, which extends to Aug. 31. Youth entering grades nine through 12 can visit any participating Y location to enroll with a valid ID, class schedule or report card and permission from an adult.

The free membership is made possible through the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation.

The summer tour season at the Minnesota Governor's Residence, 1006 Summit Ave. in St. Paul, kicks off Tuesday, June 12. The residence is open for public tours June 12, 26, July 10 and 24 and Aug. 7 and 21 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Guided tours begin every 10 minutes. Reservations are welcome with walk-ins accepted based on availability. Grounds and gardens are open to the public until 1 p.m. on tour days. There is no fee. For more info on the tour, including reservations, email residence.gov@state. mn.us.

Youth drop-in center holds grand opening Birch Lake annual meeting set The Birch Lake Improvement District is holding its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, at White Bear Lake City Hall. The district is taking applications for a candidate to replace Tom Merritt, who is not seeking re-election to his three-year term. Interested parties should email a brief statement of their qualifications by June 8 to birchlakeboard@gmail.com.

The North Star Youth Outreach Center will hold a grand opening celebration for its new Maplewood Mall location from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 16. Activities include food, music, raffles, zumba, spoken word and yoga. The center is located at the west entrance of the mall in space 2006. For more information, visit www.tubman.org/ NorthStar.

Learn about Rush Line bus line 10th annual Summerfest planned Mark your calendars for Aug. 11, the 10th annual Summerfest concert benefiting St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. Once again, Martin Zellar will headline and Bo Diddly will open. All proceeds from the concert are used for church building repairs. The Saturday concert starts at 6 p.m. at the Frassati Ballfields, rain or shine.

TEDx looking for presenters TEDxMahtomedi is taking applications until June 15 for those who want to present at the Oct. 28 event. What might we accomplish if we set our sights high enough?

How might imagination transform our community and world? Share your thoughts, ideas and/or artistic interpretation as a presenter. The event consists of a series

Members of the Rush Line bus line project team will hold information events at upcoming events. A ride and walk event will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. June 16 at the Bruce Vento Trail circle north of Frost Avenue in Maplewood. Members of the project team will be available to discuss trail and guideway alignments, landscape design and station area planning. Information will also be available at the Vadnais Heights Party in the Park at Berwood Park from 5 to 8 p.m. June 19.

Vadnais Heights ice cream social Ice cream, hot dogs, games and music will create a party in the park at Berwood Park in Vadnais Heights from 5 to 8 p.m. June 19. The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office will pass out hot dogs and fun pops at 5 p.m. Free

ice cream from Culver's will be served at 6:30 p.m. Pickleball demos will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Registration open for senior picnic The Vadnais Heights Heritage Days senior picnic will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 16. Registration for the event is now open. Cost is $5. The event includes a roast beef dinner, music and bingo. For more information or to register, call City Hall at 651-204-6000. The dinner is sponsored by the Vadnais Heights Lions Club and the Parks and Recreation Department.

Registration open for senior boat ride The city of Vadnais Heights will host a senior boat ride and lunch on White Bear Lake from 11:30 to 2 p.m. Aug. 28. Registration for the event is now open. Cost is $10.

The event includes a light buffet lunch. For more information or to register, call City Hall at 651-204-6000.

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4. The communications tower at Fire Station No. 2 was dismantled Monday, June 4. The tower is no longer necessary since a switch to 800 mHz radios. — Mark Burch 5. Members of the Mahtomedi Education Association (MEA), staff, students and community attended the 8th annual MEA picnic May 29. Pictured from left, Mark Larson, superintendent; Virginia Mancini; Janine Nelson; Jim Anderson; Ann Garry, MEA president; Robbie Johnson, retired teacher: Joyce Roddy, retired teacher; Sen. Chuck Wiger, Kevin Donovan, school board; Paula Tansom; Paul Mueller, VP Education Minnesota and left front, Lisa Mathies. More than 400 people attended. — Submitted 6. Local musicians Jennifer Grimm and Joe Cruz were married Saturday, June 2. The reception was held at 7 Vines Vineyard in Dellwood. Her brother Reed is seen in the background playing

drums. He was a top 10 finalist on American Idol in 2012. — Patti Carlson 7. Brandi Curran, president of the American Legion Auxiliary, left, and Joan Mample, president of the VFW Auxiliary, present a wreath on a grave Memorial Day in White Bear Lake’s Union Cemetery. — Patti Carlson 8. Volunteers and staff including, from left, Julie McGraw, Cathy Wyland and Suzanne Anderson, checked 200 white pine seedlings planted and staked last year inside tree tubes on the Mahtomedi baseball and lacrosse fields. Nets were added to the tube tops on the 90 viable pines May 31 to prevent bluebirds from using tubes for nesting. Pines that weren’t viable were removed and 100 white swamp oak seedlings were planted in their place. — Submitted

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Bear boys send big delegation to state track after section title

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

White Bear Lake boys track will have 15 athletes in 12 events at the state meet after capturing the Section 4AA team championship last week.

The Bears accumulated 204 points, followed by Roseville Area 173.5, Stillwater 154, Highland Park 74.5 and Mahtomedi 70 for top five among 16 schools, on Thursday and Friday, May 31 and June 1, in Stillwater.

The Bears, coached by Thomas Paulson, added the section title to the conference crown they won a week earlier. In section true-team, the other main event, they fi nished second. The Bears’ last section titles came in 2009 and 2010.

Bear junior Conor McManamon won both hurdle races — 110 highs (14.94) and 300 intermediates (39.90). Garrit Christenson placed third in both (15.57 and 41.35). Top two advance to state.

White Bear Lake had a 1-2 sweep in shot put with Andrew Kohnen throwing 49-3 and Sean Ruohmaki right behind at 49-0. Both advance to state.

The Bears had both section golds in the throws as Connor Thiesfeld won discus with 151-5. Kohnen placed fourth.

The relay crews scored big for the Bears.

The 4x800 team of Max Nelson, Logan Tanttu, Jace Bartz and Mike Rohlinger won in 8:08.44 and the other three relays all placed second.

Kevin Boeing, Aaron Wahl, Fidel Deleon-Paramo and Carter Ehlers were teamed up in both the 4x100 and 4x200 and took second in each to advance to state with times of 44.47 and 1:32.30. The 4x100 was a surprise after being seeded sixth.

Qualifying with second-place finishes were Rohlinger in 800 (2:01.00), Ben Vanderbosch in the 1600 (4:21.57) and Boeing in high jump (6-0).

Coming close with third-place were Tanttu in the 800 (2:01.58) and Vanderbosch in the 3200 (9:34).

Boeing was fourth in triple jump (42-9 1/2) and Robbie Peck fifth in pole vault (12-3).

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The Bears had many podium appearances, including shot-putters Andrew Kohnen (middle) and Sean Ruohmaki placing one-two.

White Bear girls add section crown to track & fi eld laurels

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Jordan Gast, anchor, takes the handoff from Emily Brockberg on the way to first place in the 4x800 relay.

White Bear Lake girls track made it a triple crown season by capturing the Section 4AA championship Thursday and Friday.

The Bears, previously true-team section and the Suburban East Conference champs, added the regular MSHSL section laurels by scoring 204 points at Stillwater. Following were Roseville Area 173.5 and Stillwater 154 for top three among 16 schools.

This marked the second straight sweep by the Bear girls and boys, who also won conference and section.

“It doesn't happen often that a team wins both the conference and section championships. A clean sweep for the Bears!” noted Patti Percival, co-head coach for the girls with Tyler McCormick.

“The girls fought hard for this victory,” Percival said. “We had many set backs but stayed strong and overcame all of them.”

The Bears won mainly with their depth while qualifying for state in seven events by placing first or second, and just missing with third-places in six other events.

Erika Townley, a junior who was a state finalist in both hurdle races last year, is headed back after winning the 100 (14.86) and 300 (44.82).

Townley will also do the 4x400 relay at state after anchoring a first-place effort with Jordan Gast, Yajaira Lansiquot and Danielle Madden (4:02.51).

The Bears took the 4x800, too, with Olivia Schwintek, Tori Taugner, Emily Brockberg, and Jordan Gast (9:47.27).

The 4x100 relay set a school record of 49.6 while placing second to qualify with Katie Hoover, Caitlin Wallace,

Danielle Madden, and Madelyn Sanda.

Lansiquot was second behind Townley in the 300 hurdles (46.42) to qualify for state. Also advancing as runner-up was Claire Odmark in the 400 dash (59.03).

Taugner was a close third in the 800 with 2:25.38, missing second by 0.1 second, as was Maggie Blanding in the 3200 with 11:35.44, missing by just 0.2 second. Also placing third were Odmark in shot put (36-8 3/4), Alexys Guidry in discus (123-2), Caitlin Wallace in long jump (16-7 1/4), Madeline Wallace in high jump (4-11) and the 4x200 relay (1:46.39).

Kailee Tran was fourth in pole vault (9-6) and fifth in long jump (16-3 1/2).

Opeoluwa Olusi was sixth in discus (116-3) and seventh in shot (33-1/2). Sanda was sixth in the 200 (26.95).

The state meet will be held Friday and Saturday at Hamline University.

Zephyr ’twin’ track talents sparkle in conference and section

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

John Sass and Ian Fosdick are not related but have almost brotherly similarities as track-and-field athletes.

Accordingly, Mahtomedi coaches took the unusual step of pairing up their two most talented kids in all four events at the conference meet —with excellent results.

Sass, a senior, and Fosdick, a junior, led Mahtomedi to second place in the Metro East, combining for 64 of the team’s 118 points. Hastings won the eight-team event with 138 at Hastings on May 22 and 24.

Sass won the 200 dash (22.22) with Fosdick second (23.74). Sass won the 100 dash (11.39) with Fosdick fourth (11.82). Both had personal records (PR) in the prelims of 11.36 and 11.77. It should be noted that two strong Simley sprinters were sidelined with hamstring issues.

Fosdick won the triple jump (45-6) with Sass second (42-6 1/2). In long jump, Sass was second (21-0) and Fosdick third (20-0, a PR).

“They are similar athletes and they do really push each other to be better,” coach Ray Harris said.

“John is the faster of the two and the better long jumper in part because of (his speed). Ian is emerging as the better triple jumper. It’s been fun to watch them continue to get better and to take down school records this season.”

Sass and Fosdick had been competing in the long and triple jump, the 200, and 4x200. Conference was the fi rst time they both ran the 100.

“We just have similar attributes,” Fosdick said. “We always push each other and we are good friends in track, at school, and out of school.”

A week later at Section 4AA, Sass had another stellar meet but did not qualify for state by placing first or second. He took third in long jump (21-10, missing

qualifying standard by an inch), third in triple (43-9, missing second by 3/4 inch), fourth in the 200 (22.74) and fifth in the 100 (11.27). Last year, Sass qualified for state in the long and triple.

“Although it is disappointing that I didn’t qualify in any of my events, I feel good about my performances,” said Sass, who got a PR in the 100, ran the 200 as well as he’s been doing, and posted his best jumps since early in the season when he got his PRs of 22-8 and 44-1.

“I could feel the toll of the other events three BRUCE STRAND | SUBMITTED quarters through the (200) John Sass sprints at the secrace,” he said. “So I’m hap- tion meet, where he logged py with the time I ran.” two third-places, a fourth Fosdick broke through and a fifth. to state by easily winning the triple jump with 45-10 3/4, a PR by 1/4 inch. He took fourth in the long jump (20-11 1/2).

“I’ve been jumping 45 feet consistently all year for the most part,” said Fosdick, who exceeded 45 in three of four jumps at the section, with one “scratch” (foul).

He skipped his final attempt, already leading by 2 feet.

Fosdick didn’t enter sprints this time, with the section field stronger than conference: “It was on the fence whether I would make finals, so I chose to save my energy instead (for jumps).”

About their lone 100-meter race together, Sass and Fosdick both asked if they could run it at conference, and Harris agreed.

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Ian Fosdick sails toward first place in the section triple-jump.

“I knew that Ian and I would both place well and earn more points,” Sass said, “while the relay would stay strong with two sophomores joining the squad.

After seeing our results, I’m sure Mr. Harris will have Ian running open events next year in addition to the jumps.”

The Zephyrs placed fifth of 16 teams at the sectionals. Ryan Millington and Cole Deweese tied for third in high jump (5-10). Millington also took second at conference with a 6-0 leap. Deweese was fourth in high jump (5-10) and fifth in 300 hurdles (42.78). David Blasena was fourth in the 200 (23.79).

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Mahtomedi diamond boys rally to win first two section games

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Mahtomedi baseball mounted late four-run rallies in both games to defeat St. Paul Central 7-5 and St. Anthony Village 8-6 in the first two rounds Section 4AAA last week.

The No. 3 seeded Zephyrs (15-4) faced No. 1 Fridley (16-4) on Monday in the upper-bracket finals of the double-elimination tournament (see White Bear Press online).

The Zephyrs trailed No. 2 St. Anthony Village (18-4) by 5-4 going into the seventh. Henry Laue’s double knocked in the tying run, and Austin Jerylo’s sac fly plated the go-ahead run. Two more runs scored on Huskies miscues.

“St. Anthony is a very good team and will not do anything to beat themselves.

We had to keep hitting the ball hard and often to come out on top,” said Zephyr coach Robert Garry.

Jamie Berg went 3-for-5 (RBI), Andrew Murphy ripped a two-run double, Laue was 2-for-2 with two walks, and Sam Jensen had an RBI double. Grant Taival pitched into the seventh, allowing six runs but picking up the win. Jerylo finished. Catcher Charlie Bartholomew threw out four baserunners.

The Zephyrs trailed Central 5-3 before scoring four in the sixth on an error, two walks, a hit-by pitch, and RBI hits

by Berg and Bartholomew. Leo Bustas, Jerylo and Taival pitched.

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Zephyr girls, boys each place 2nd in section golf; four advance to state

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

The Mahtomedi girls and boys golf teams were each Section 4AAA runners-up last week and each has two state qualifiers.

Maddie Simon and Anna Lutz for the girls, and Grant Cegielski and Benjamin Warren for the boys, will play in the state tournament June 12-13 at Bunker Hills.

In the girls sectional, Stillwater scored 709, Mahtomedi 739 and White Bear Lake 752 for the top three at Tanners Brook Golf Course in Forest Lake, May 29 and June 1.

Simon, a freshman, shot 81-90-171, tying for third place. Lutz, a senior, tied for seventh with 85-100-185. Simon averages 82.5 and Lutz 90 for the season. Mahtomedi also had Ellie Stromberg in 11th place (90-97-197) and Megan Clements in 16th (95-101-196).

The Zephyrs placed third in the Metro East Conference with Simon and Stromberg making all-conference and Lutz honorable mention.

In the boys sectional, Stillwater shot 607, Mahtomedi 653 and White Bear Lake 658 for top three on May 29 and 31 at Bunker Hills.

Cegielski, a freshman, tied for seventh place with 78-82-160 and Warren, a senior, was ninth with 80-81-161. The Zephyrs also had Bryce Huber in 13th (81-84-185), Nik Armitage 14th (81-86-167) and John McCarty 18th (81-89-170).

The Zephyr girls are coached by Matt Huss and the boys by Paul McGibbon.

MAHTOMEDI SPORTS BRIEFS Mahtomedi lacrosse teams in section championship double header Both Mahtomedi lacrosse teams will play Section 4 championship games back to back Wednesday, June 6.

The No. 2 seeded Zephyr girls (13-0) have beaten Tartan 11-8 and Roseville Area 7-4 in the playoffs, and face No. 1 Stillwater (10-5) for the championship at 7:30 p.m. The top-seeded Zephyrs boys (12-3) have beaten Tartan 21-0 and Irondale 17-3 in the playoffs. They face White Bear Lake or Stillwater (who played Monday evening) for the championship at 5 p.m.

Zephyr softball done after going 2-2 in sectional Mahtomedi softball won two of four games in the Section 4AAA tournament, finishing with a 12-11 record.

A highlight game was beating Totino-Grace 8-7 in 10 innings with eighth-grader Emily Lopez delivering the game-winning RBI single as a pinch-hitter. Anna Wohland socked a two-run homer and Calista McGauley delivered a two-run double. The Zephyrs lost to Hill-Murray 3-1, beat Fridley 16-0 and lost to St. Anthony Village.

Zephyr girls track place 2nd in conference, 5th in section Mahtomedi girls track placed second in the Metro East Conference, led by junior Kylie Krawczyk, who won 100 hurdles (16.5) and placed second in 300 hurdles (50.55) and third in triple jump (33-9). Hastings had 138 points, Mahtomedi 114 and Simley 99 for top three among eight.

Caylee Greeder took second in triple jump (34-2) and third in long jump (15-4). Rachel McCleery was second in the 800 run (2:25.94), Eve Farrell second in high jump (5-2), Grace McCormick third in high jump (5-2) and Melanie Plankow fifth in the 1600 (5:32.78).

At Section 4AA, the Zephyrs had one state qualifier in Greeder, second in triple jump (33-8 1/2), while placing fifth among 13 teams, Krawczyk took third in triple jump (33-1 1/2), fifth in 100 hurdles (16.4) and seventh in long jump (16-2 1/2). Grace McCormick was third in high jump (4-11), McCleery fourth in the 800 (2:25.41), Sophie Frisbee fifth in pole vault (8-6) and Alexandra Kolstad fifth in discus (117-5).

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WHITE BEAR SPORTS BRIEFS Sailing school open house The White Bear Sailing School is holding an open house from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 10. There will be a Q & A with the new summer waterfront director, summer instructors and summer coaches. There is also a photo contest, yard games, sailing opportunities with experienced sailors, and refreshments. Children and adults are encouraged to attend and learn about sailing programs

on White Bear Lake. The school is located at the White Bear Yacht Club, 56 Dellwood Ave. in Dellwood.

Bears’ Hage qualifies for state golf as girls place 3rd in section Isabella Hage of White Bear Lake was runner-up in the Section 4AAA golf meet, leading the Bears to third place as a team. Hage, a senior, qualified for the state meet after shooting 84-86-170 last Tuesday and Friday at Tanners Brook in Forest Lake.

Stillwater scored 709, Mahtomedi 739 and the Bears 752 for the top three slots among seven teams. Bear junior Makenna Pratt shot 93-94-187 for 11th place. Eighth-grader Lauren Schmid shot 200, sophomore Kathryn Reeves 202, and senior Sydney McDonald 206.

The state meet will be held June 12-13 at Bunker Hills in Coon Rapids.

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Isabella Hage will close her prep career at the state tennis tournament after placing second in the section.

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Kevin Boeing placed high in four events to help White Bear Lake capture the Section 4AAA track championship last week. Boeing, a junior, led off two relay teams (4x100 and 4x200) that finished second, and was high jump runner-up with 6-0 (tying his personal-best), qualifying for the state meet in each event. He also placed fourth in triple jump with 42-9 1/2.

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79-79-158 to earn a state trip, along with freshman Joseph Frattalone in 11th place with 80-83-163. The next two Bears were sophomore Grant Hofeld

in 14th with 81-86-167, and junior Aaron Schmid 23rd with 83-92-175.

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Grip it and rip it No, please don’t.

The only people who embrace this concept are the weekend warriors. And 9 times out of 10 that ball will be nowhere near the fairway.

The grip is the most Tee Time important feature of the technical side Betsy Larey of golf. When you go through your grip routine and can perfect it, with a little bit of practice, you will start to feel that the golf club is almost an extension of your body – something you can “feel” throughout your swing.

This is the great players’ last line of defense in the downswing. Even if they are in the wrong position just before impact, they have the capacity to feel and recover from a bad swing and turn it into a good miss. And remember, you are only as good as your missed shots.

There are three generally accepted grips; the overlap, interlock and ten fingers. I think the 10-finger grip should only be used by people with small hands or those with arthritis.

Here are the generally accepted

principles regarding the grip. I want to mention that I am writing from the viewpoint of a right-handed golfer.

1. The palms of the hands for most players should basically face each other or be turned slightly inward because that is the way most arms hang. In some cases, particularly with barrel-chested people, the hands can work effectively if each is rotated slightly outward. When the palms are not aligned close to, or in parallel fashion, they work against each other. If there is a modification that would help most players, it would be rotating their left hand a little farther to the right. This is called a stronger grip, and it makes it easier for weaker players to square the clubface at impact.

2. Grip pressure should be light enough to encourage clubhead speed without losing directional control; it should be firm enough to keep the club from turning in the hands on contact, yet not so firm that it destroys feel or speed. I have a great drill I learned years ago when I worked at the PGA Tour Academy in Florida, which I will explain in a bit.

3. The placement of the hands should facilitate their working together as

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The markings on this glove show you where to put your left hand. Lay the handle diagonally across the fingers of the left hand.

Close the grip, making sure the arrow on the thumb is pointing towards your right shoulder. One o’clock is where your right thumb should be, which is on the side of the handle.

one unit, with no slippage or repositioning.

4. Ultimately, the player should become comfortable with his/her grip and confident about the position of the clubface during the swing.

5. The grip in the left-hand should be one where the last three fingers of the left hand capture the club handle against the butt portion of the palm, while the grip in the right –hand cradles the club handle more in the fingers.

There are four basic points, within the principles of the grip, where a player can have preferences. These are placement, positioning, pressure and precision.

Placement is generally affected by the size of player’s hands, but not always.

Men with larger hands tend to prefer the overlap grip (last two fingers on right hand lay over the index finger on the left hand). But Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods use it so it’s fine if it feels best. I have small hands and use the overlap because that’s what I was taught. Players with smaller hands tend to do better with the interlocking grip (index finger of left hand lays over the knuckles of the right hand).

Positioning in the grip is the amount of rotation of the hands clockwise or counterclockwise, often referred to as a strong or a weak grip. As I mentioned, I think most players (especially juniors, women and seniors) would be far better with a stronger grip.

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Notice the arrow pointing towards the right shoulder. Also, the thumbs are on the sides of the shaft, with no space between the hands and thumbs. This is an overlap, neutral grip.

squeezing the club. But I will tell you it is a very difficult thing to explain to a golfer. Here’s a great drill to find out what the best pressure for you is. Start by holding a club in front of you so the head is pointing to the sky. Close your eyes. You are going to count from 1 to 10, applying a little more pressure on the grip. One is so light the grip almost falls out of your hand. Ten is a death grip.

Now go back to one. Start up again, and at 3 and 4 keep going back and forth.

That is your perfect grip pressure.

Precision is really an either/or situation. Either you grip the club in a precise fashion (the same way each time) or you’re careless about the grip so that it is seldom the same. The only way I know to have a consistent grip is to work it into your pre-shot routine.

Next week I will write about how you can come up with a consistent pre-shot routine you can count on every time.

I want to mention we have a new Girls Golf Academy at Keller this summer.

If you have a daughter in sixth to 12th grade who is interested in participating, please contact me for more information.

Betsy Larey is an LPGA Class A Teaching Professional who has taught adults and juniors for years. She teaches at Keller Golf Course in St Paul and Shadow Ridge range in Lino Lakes. She has taught at the PGA Tour Academy in St Augustine Florida and has coached at Carleton College and Flagler College. For lessons, you can reach her directly at betsylareygolf@gmail.com or call 651-470-2297.

Bobcat has kittens?

Case of kitty cat rescue Neighbors were checking out a house construction site on Morehead Avenue June 2 when they heard the sound of kittens crying. The crying appeared to come from a bobcat parked at the site. As time went on, the kittens sounded more and more desperate.

Nearby resident Vicki Canterbury called the contractor, Paul Husnik, who quickly arrived on scene and began to take the bobcat apart. Eventually he was able to access the kittens. Katie and Andrew Mickelson took the felines to Lake Animal Hospital in White Bear Township where a vet tech volunteered to raise them until they could be placed with families.

Husnik said this is the first time he's encountered LYNN NELSON | SUBMITTED such a situation in 39 Katie Mickelson, aka the kitty rescuer, whose family took the years of operation. kittens to the vet, with contractor Paul Husnik and Makenzie Zacharias, who was visiting her grandmother in the neighbor-

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Nonprofit receives award for anti-bullying ambassadors program Merrick Inc., a nonprofit serving people with disabilities in Vadnais Heights, is receiving a Life Enrichment Award from the Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation (MOHR) for its Ambassadors for Respect (A4R) program, an effort by individuals with disabilities to educate fourth-grade students and teachers about bullying.

Since 2013, the program has partnered with the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities; 16 ambassadors from Merrick have made 89 presentations to more than 2,400 students and 138 teachers in 12 elementary schools.

“Having a good life involves connecting with the people around us and being involved in our community and activities outside of work,” said Mike Burke, president of MOHR. “Nonprofit service providers are innovators when it comes to enriching the lives of the individuals with disabilities and they deserve more credit for their work.” The MOHR organization represents more than 100 such day

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“Clients from our program are trained as ambassadors to share their own stories about being bullied and lead interactive activities that help students learn about speaking up for themselves, how

to identify bullying, what do if they are being bullied, and how they and people with disabilities can become leaders,” said John Wayne Barker, executive director of Merrick.

Research has shown that the frequency

of bullying peaks around the fifth and sixth grades and decreases over time through the high school years, Barker explains. By reaching students in the fourth grade, A4R seeks to reduce bullying before the peak years begin.

An anti-bullying handbook has been developed from Ambassadors for Respect work efforts and is being promoted to school districts statewide.

Burke said it is important for service providers to honor the choices of people with disabilities, who often want to participate in meaningful activities and community routines along with their friends. Day programs help navigate community interactions for individuals and give them more options that they otherwise wouldn’t have, Burke explained.

“It’s part of creating a holistic life pattern and having people become a part of many things outside of work.”

Merrick will receive the award June 13.

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Quartet likes to practice on pontoon Vocality, a local a capella quartet, has qualified to compete at the International Barbershop Quartet Competition in Orlando, Florida, over the Fourth of July.

Fifty-five quartets from around the world have been selected to participate through a rigorous

set of preliminary competitions.

Members of the group reside in the Twin Cities and often rehearse in White Bear Lake since member Jay Althof lives on Lake Avenue. During the summer, they can be heard rehearsing from a pontoon boat on the lake.

On Aug. 4, Vocality will host its third annual “Concert From The Porch” at 4671 Lake Ave. from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to bring a lawn chair and stop by for a fun afternoon of a capella music. See www.VocalityQuartet.com.

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A Mahtomedi bowler was inducted into the Minnesota Senior Sports Hall of Fame for 2018. The hall recognizes men and women age 50 and older who have excelled in sports as seniors or whose actions have created opportunities for seniors. Among those honored is Paulette Genz, a bowler and softball player, who was recognized May 18 at Jimmy’s Event Center in Vadnais Heights. Genz said her nine-year bowling average is 190 as a senior. She also has a gold medal in senior softball from the World Senior Games and is in the Minnesota Softball Hall of Fame.

Special garden beds delivered to elementary school The first of what will be three specially designed and constructed “mobility specific” raised bed gardens were delivered May 31 to Birch Lake Elementary School.

The raised beds, provided by the nonprofit Giving Gardens, are set on caster wheels to roll anywhere for use by children in the Creating Unique Bridges for Students program. The beds are wide enough to grow two to three rows of plants but small enough to fit through a doorway. Giving Gardens Executive Director Chris Harms said the project was a collaborative effort that parent volunteer Jill Engwer suggested last fall.

“I loved the idea,” Harms said. “It hits on the core value that we hold at Giving Gardens of creating accessibility to the gardening experience, as well as to creating pathways to educating young people on the importance of growing fresh, local produce as part of sustaining a healthy community.”

All the produce grown in the garden beds will go back to Birch Lake Elementary students and their families.

Harms added that the Mahtomedi Garden Club supported the project by paying for materials.

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Senate chaplain brings blessing across political divide “There is deep division in our country right now.

I really believe there is such a need for voices that bring healing and can bring people together.”

who provides inspiThe Senate chaplain ration and hope as is nominated by the senators face conflict majority leader and in addressing chalhas represented a Someone who has been standing lenges. wide array of denomin the Senate chambers and walking “In addition to the inations over the the Capitol's halls has sent Minnesota prayer, he is very blessings whether or not political agree- years, Wiger said. A accessible and lets designated chaplain is ments are reached. people know he is Senate Chaplain Mike Smith, of White voted in for two years praying for them,” by legislators. The Bear Lake, often opened the Senate Wiger said. “It is designated chaplain sessions with a prayer of blessing encouraging, it is upor a “chaplain for the sweeping the state: “From Moorhead Pastor Mike Smith lifting. … It puts life, day” prays each day to Stillwater, may the blessing of God Senate Chaplain it puts our role in perbefore the Senate goes be upon Minnesota,” he said. “I believe spective. … You know there is power in blessing.” Throughout into session. he is rooting for the institution, for the Smith was nominated by Sen. Paul the session, senators would request Gazelka (R-Nisswa) and was voted in by people of Minnesota, he is praying that Smith mention their city in his prayers we can get our job done. … I appreciate the Senate at the beginning of the 2017 of blessing. his nonjudgmental pep talks and his session.

The nonpartisan role of the Senate prayers.”

“Even though I was nominated by the chaplain can bring peace and unity Abeler said the Senate chaplain Senate majority leader who is Repubas legislators representing different reminds him that God is the one who political parties present their priorities, lican, I have really made it a point to allows leaders to be in power. “I think really show that I am not focused on Smith said. he is there as a reminder that God loves “There is deep division in our country supporting one party over another,” Smith said. “I am there as a chaplain for us and is caring about us all,” Abeler right now,” he noted. “I really believe noted. the Democrats and the Republicans.” there is such a need for voices that Smith made himself available to pray “Offering prayer and guidance we can bring healing and can bring people with senators in private and often came reach peaceful resolutions and respect together.” to the Capitol even when a chaplain for for one another is a very, very importSenate and House chaplains have the day was on duty. ant reminder for everyone,” Wiger said. been a longstanding tradition in the “During times when things become “He is not there to proselytize for a state that goes back to the founding of strained or strenuous, I just want to be particular platform.” the country and has roots in the British there to give hope and offer the peace “He doesn't get involved in any of the parliament, said Sen. Chuck Wiger that God gives by talking with people,” issues of the day,” said Sen. Jim Abeler (DFL-Maplewood), who represents Smith said. “I believe that someone (R-Anoka). southern White Bear Lake and Mahtoneeds to be in the room that is nonparWiger said Smith has been a friendly, medi. The role of a chaplain is also tisan, that is representing not just a enthusiastic, sincere Senate chaplain required by state law. political party or an issue but somebody needs to be there just to represent how perfect God's love is for them and represent there is a plan God has for each of their lives — and also to give wisdom.”

Smith said he has noticed that although there are deep differences of opinion, all the senators seem to have the same goal to bring about good and Pastor Mike Smith blessing in the state. He has noticed a Senate Chaplain sense of partnership across the aisles

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“I pray for peace in our city streets and that poverty and crime and racism would all just be eliminated from our state — that can only happen through God working through people to forgive and love and be generous.”

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Pastor Mike Smith, of White Bear Lake, has been the Senate chaplain for two legislative sessions.

that is often overlooked.

“I have seen how they have really endeavored to work together even with different opinions, and I have been proud of them,” he noted. “These people are really serving our state.”

Smith facilitated a National Day of Prayer event on the Capitol lawn in May. He said the solution to many problems and issues facing the state will ultimately not come from the government.

“I pray for peace in our city streets and that poverty and crime and racism would all just be eliminated from our state — that can only happen through God working through people to forgive and love and be generous.”

Smith's congregation — Redeeming Love Church in Maplewood — includes people of about 30 different ethnicities.

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Environmental award recipient The Mahtomedi Area Green Initiative (MAGI) and the Wildwood Lions presented their 2018 Environmental Leadership Award to Isabel Birkeland, a Mahtomedi High School graduating senior.

Birkeland is both an environmental and a humanitarian leader. For each of the past two years she organized and led a community “Walk for Water� to draw attention to the local and global water crisis. These events raised $8,000 to bring safe drinking water and sanitation to schools in Cambodia and Uganda through H2O for Life. Next year, Birkeland plans to pursue an environmental science major at the University of Minnesota. Founded by Vicki and Si Ford, the award encourages student engagement and innovation by defining and solving environmental problems.

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Students changing the world White Bear Lake Area High School, on behalf of North and South Campus, presented a check for $5,000 to H2O for Life. Funds were collected through a variety of clubs and classrooms including National Honor Society, Ambassadors and Student Council. Students hosted a penny wars event, homeroom challenge and Coffee for Water musical event. Rita Leonard, Jackie Bremer, Candace Ryan and Joshua Lane were teacher advisors who worked with students. The funds will be used to provide a clean water well for Nyaka School in Uganda. Nyaka provides education to children who have lost their mothers and fathers to AIDS. These children are being raised by a group of “grandmothers,� whether the children are biologically related or just kids who need a family. A source of clean water will truly change the educational experience for the students.

H2O for Life, founded by Patty Hall and located in White Bear Lake, offers a service-learning opportunity designed to engage, educate and inspire youth to help solve the global water crisis by raising awareness and funds to implement water, sanitation and hygiene education projects for global partner schools.

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STUDENT NEWS The following students were named to the dean's list or received academic honors at a college or university: College of Saint Benedict: Genevieve Ahlstrom and Nicole Newman, both of White Bear Lake.

Pine Technical & Community College: Garrison Baker of White Bear Lake.

Saint John's University: Michael McGill of Mahtomedi.

University of Kansas: Jacqueline Nicole Hoyt of Vadnais Heights.

Vermillion Community College: Nicholas Marolt of White Bear Lake.

The following students graduated from a college or university in 2017/18: St. Cloud State University: Minhui Choi of Mahtomedi, graduate certificate, learning disabilities and Master of Arts, teaching English as a second language; Michael Rose of Mahtomedi, Bachelor of Arts, communication studies; Alexander Hemann of White Bear Lake, Associate of Arts, liberal arts and sciences; and Ryan Krueger of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of

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South Dakota State University: Eldon Robert Evans of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Science, SENGR. Western Governors University: Gina Adey of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Science in nursing; Joseph Dunmore of White Bear Lake, Master of Arts in teaching in science (5-12); and Amber Ries of White Bear Lake, Bachelor of Science in nursing.

Stephanie Wick of White Bear Lake received a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee.

Shannon Herzog, of White Bear Lake, is a 2018-2019 recipient of the Goldwater Foundation Scholarship at Drake University.

Maddie DeBilzan of White Bear Lake was named editor of the Clarion newspaper at Bethel University.

Mitchell LeGrand of Vadnais Heights received the Sullivan Ballou Award from the University of Minnesota's Human Rights Program.

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Economic development group wants residents to know corridor history As discussion continues on development along County Road E, members of the White Bear Lake Economic Development Corporation (EDC) felt it timely to provide some history of the corridor, including the intersection at Bellaire Avenue.

Created in 2011, the EDC serves as an independent advisory group to the city of White Bear Lake regarding economic development. Members are local citizens and business owners who volunteer their time and expertise.

The advisory group formed a County Road E subcommittee in 2014 to address the commercial property at and near the intersection of County Road E and Bellaire Avenue.

Residents and area businesses had expressed concern that the vacant properties projected a poor image of the city.

The committee subsequently reached out to property owners, potential owners and tenants to start a conversation.

On June 24, 2014, a meeting was held with city staff and property owners/tenants at or near County Road E and Bellaire Avenue. The purpose of the meeting was to gather information and learn more about intentions and visions for the properties in the commercial zone. It was also intended to generate ideas and help identify strategies to bridge the gap between the present reality and future opportunities.

The commercial real estate market was beginning to heat up and EDC members wanted to be part of a proactive conversation in what role they could play in helping achieve redevelopment of these sites.

In 2015, the scope of the committee broadened to the entire County Road E corridor with a focus on how to attract new investment and maintain/increase home values in the south White Bear Lake area. This is a highly mixed residential and commercial corridor.

During 2016, EDC hosted three meetings: • April – met with businesses on County Road E, interested residents and city representatives for input and reflections of the status and future needs along the corridor.

• July – invited new businesses and newer residents to talk about what attracted them to invest in the area.

• October – commercial and residential Realtors attended to discuss what potential businesses and residents were saying about the area.

Some of the themes repeatedly heard included the need for: • improved signage to direct residents and visitors to community amenities throughout the area.

• continuing conversations with development industry representatives about redevelopment of underutilized properties.

• maintaining/increasing home values and populations in south White Bear Lake to draw businesses to the area.

• beautification and discussions about the rebranding of the County Road E corridor.

The EDC made a presentation to the City Council on March 14, 2017 about the information derived from the focus groups. In April 2017, focus group attendees were invited to be a part of the City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan Open House.

In August 2017, the subcommittee toured redevelopment sites in similar communities.

There have been a number of revitalization efforts along County Road E over the last few years including: White Bear Animal Hospital, Tumble Fresh, Northeast Residence, Bruggeman Building (formerly Allina) and improvements to local shopping centers. Retail market analyses to identify potential development have been ongoing.

A brief history and facts about intersection Most sites were developed in the late 1960s when gas stations were much different than they are today, serving what was a very different market. Gas stations remained viable throughout the '80s and '90s. However, as the gas station model shifted, the businesses struggled to remain competitive.

• The County Road E/Bellaire Avenue northeast corner site has been vacant for eight years.

• The northwest corner site has been vacant for about 14 years after SuperAmerica decided to relocate its business to the Sunrise Shopping Center and established deed restrictions prohibiting another gas station from reoccupying the space.

• The southeast site has been vacant for eight years.

• The southwest site became a dry cleaner/landscape business in 2000. The property was put on the market in late 2017.

• The sites range from 0.48 acres to 0.74 acres, sizes that present unique challenges.

Locally owned ventures have showed interest in the sites; however, none have had the financial capacity to acquire, renovate or rebuild on any of these sites. National retailers have not expressed interest in these sites. Not one site redevelopment has materialized in the last 10 years at the intersection.

In the fall of 2016, the city commissioned a building analysis, which was completed by LHB Architects. The study found that all five buildings on the corner (including two on the southwest corner) were deemed to be “structurally substandard,” meaning the cost to bring them into com-

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Through its Housing and Redevelopment Authority, the city purchased the northeast site in 2016. The price was low, and the private market had little interest in the site besides reopening the property as a gas station. The city feared if the property were to reopen as a gas station, any future reinvestment opportunity in the rest of the intersection could be prolonged. There were no plans to use the property for public use, but to make the site more attractive for future private development. Tanks were removed, the building was torn down, and site cleanup was completed to make the site more attractive for future development.

In 2016, Auto Owners Insurance, located just east of the intersection of County Road E and Bellaire Avenue, announced the relocation of its 100-plus employees to Lake Elmo, citing the need for more space and concern with the condition of the properties at the neighboring intersection.

In 2017, Northeast Residence purchased the building for its administration office and expanded adult day care operations.

The EDC looks forward to learning about and discussing potential commercial and residential opportunities along the corridor to maintain a vital business and residential community. We are most thankful to be a part of a closeknit and engaged community. Working with businesses, schools, residents and the city of White Bear Lake, we will continue to be a dynamic and economically thriving place to live, work and play.

If anyone has any questions about the redevelopment process, please contact Anne Kane, community development director, city of White Bear Lake, at 651-429-8562 or akane@whitebearlake.org.

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Blackboard to smartboard: Mahtomedi superintendent retires after years of education innovation

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Missing in the Mahtomedi Public Schools hallways and classrooms next school year will be retiring Superintendent Mark Larson.

“The best thing I love about him is he is never in his office,” said School Board Chair Judith Schwartz. “To me, that is a real leader.”

Larson said he has enjoyed being superintendent in Mahtomedi because, due to the district's smaller size, he has been able to get to know teachers and staff and spend time in classrooms.

“I know all the teachers,” he said.

Mahtomedi Middle School Principal Mike Neubeck said Larson was very visible and would walk into classrooms and talk with students about what they were learning.

School staff felt Larson knew “what was happening in our hallways,” Neubeck said. “He remembered a lot of names and he was very friendly with the staff as well as with kids. … I really appreciated how much he was student-focused.”

“Mark's focus is always about students and what is best for them,” added Mahtomedi High School Principal Kathe Nickleby. “He really valued his time when he could be in the building with the students and staff.”

Larson has spent the last 35 years working in education; the highlight for him has been watching students flourish. “The thing that I have enjoyed the most is seeing the students succeed and achieve,” he said.

Over the years, Larson has seen changes in the education system, one of the largest and most obvious being technology. He started out his education career as an English teacher in Le Center and North Branch.

“I had a blackboard in Le Centre and then in North

Branch they had whiteboards,” he remembered.

“Now, I don't think you can go into a classroom without a smartboard.”

He has seen technology use change from film strips to a TV on a cart to streaming through a computer on a smartboard.

“When I was teaching you would go to the computer lab to have technology, and now it is embedded in the classroom,” he said.

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Other changes Larson has seen over the years include students' increasing respect for others and diversity. Learning has also become more personalized over the years.

As superintendent of Mahtomedi Public Schools, Larson has been an advocate for equity work, school safety, student wellness and innovation. He helped start the district innovation task force and the Zephyr Ideas Project (ZIP) for all district staff to log innovative ideas, Neubeck said.

“If someone wanted to try something new, he was

always supportive of us,” Neubeck noted.

Larson said he is confident the next superintendent, Barb Duffrin, current executive director of educational services for Farmington Area Public Schools, will continue the district's work on innovation and equity.

Larson has been assistant high school principal in St. Cloud, middle school and high school principal in Glencoe-Silver Lake and middle school principal in Minnetonka. Before coming to Mahtomedi as assistant superintendent in 2009, he was the executive director of teaching and learning for Minnetonka Public Schools.

Larson was appointed Mahtomedi superintendent after being assistant superintendent for less than a year when Superintendent Mark Wolak announced his retirement in early 2010.

During Larson's tenure, the district has been recognized with Reward School awards by the Minnesota Department of Education, with a prestigious Blue Ribbon recognition by the U.S. Department of Education, as Best High School by U.S. News & World Report and as a consistent top performer in Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments.

Larson oversaw three successful levy campaigns, renovations to the high school and the planning and construction of the new Wildwood Elementary School.

“Under his leadership we have done tremendous things,” Schwartz said. “I am thrilled he is finding his next step he wants to do, but I am heartsick he is going.”

Larson said he hasn't made many plans for what to do in his retirement except his immediate summer plans to officiate a relative's wedding and spend time with his grandson in New York. He has three children; two live in New York and one lives in St. Paul.

Larson grew up in Lakeville and lives in St. Paul.

Tiered levy: Mahtomedi district asks residents for increasing financial support

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The Mahtomedi School Board is asking for the community's support to reduce the district's financial deficit, keep class sizes small, increase personalized learning and improve school safety.

The school board voted unanimously May 24 to put a new referendum levy on the ballot this November.

A levy is necessary because the district is facing a financial deficit, said Superintendent Mark Larson. Several difficult budget cuts were made earlier this spring for next school year, including waiting to replace the retiring Wildwood Elementary principal in order to keep class sizes lower.

The proposed 10-year levy is tiered, which means the amount increases every three years to keep up with increasing costs, explained Finance Director Bill Menozzi.

The levy would increase the voter-approved amount per student by about $275 in 2019, 2022 and 2025. The current voter-approved amount is $744 and if the new levy is approved it

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would be $1,570 per student in 2025.

For an average residential market value $350,000 home, annual taxes

would increase by about $159 every three years.

Combined with the $300 the board

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The levy would provide the district with about $1 million to offset the lack of state funding.

“In the 15 years from 2003-2018, nominal increases in state aid appropriation amounts for school districts weren't comparable to increases in inflation amounts — to a deficit of $600 per student,” Menozzi said. If state aid, which is 73 percent of the district's budget, had kept up with inflation the district would not need to ask for a levy.

“The majority of what it costs to educate a student is provided by the state,” he noted. About 21 percent of the district's revenue comes from local property taxes.

The referendum levy is one piece of district taxes. The district also currently has a debt levy and capital projects levy.

Menozzi said the district is responsible with its spending. Compared to the seven-county metro average, it receives and spends about $1,200 less than the average metro district.

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1999 with 85,000 miles - $20,000 New wood pergot flooring, new HD antenna and TV, new tires, new brakes, power inverter, new battery, new fridge and coffee maker, new master bedroom mattress.

Well cared for.

Call Jeff at 651-492-4922

25' Wellcraft w/trailer many upgrades & extras, $5500/bo 651-439-3937 9.9 Yamaha four stroke long shaft outboard for sale, great condition, fuel tank, easy start & super quiet, shifter on the tiller for great trolling. $1175/bo 612-599-1729

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Must have good communication and customer service skills & the ability to multi-task. P/T up to 24 hours/week in a fun and fast paced work environment.

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WWW.WORKATWESTMOR.COM Payroll Specialist 4 days/week Mahtomedi Public Schools is seeking a qualified payroll specialist to join the Human Resources team! In this position, you can enjoy a flexible schedule at 32 hours per week and competitive pay + excellent benefits package!

This position is responsible for accurately processing the school district's payroll and ensuring the preparation and filing of all necessary payroll state and federal reporting.

For more details, please contact HR at 651-407-2005.

Apply online by 6/9/18 www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us click on Administration then Employment Follow on-line instructions

Career Opportunities in Construction At JL Schwieters Night SHIFT Lead

Seeking Lead Supervisor for Manufacturing shop.

Some Exp with Mgmt necessary Mon-Thurs 3PM-3AM Please contact 612-562-8453 or apply online at jlschwieters.com Weekly Pay • Full Time with OT • Benefits • PTO • Training

Having a sale?

Need to sell an item for extra cash?

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Now Hiring Direct Support Professionals $250 Sign on Bonus, Paid training/Starting $13/hr Medical, Dental, 401K, paid personal leave CLO is looking for you, We have full-time, part-time, and relief positions available.

Community Living Options provides 24 hour residential care and supervision to adults and children with intellectual developmental disabilities, mental health and medical challenges.

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Community Living Options For an interview call Polly @ 651-237-1087 Visit our website to submit a job application at clo-mn.com

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35th ANNUAL FLOWER SALE 3550 Hoffman Rd W (Highway 61)(Behind) White Bear Floral Thur-Sat 6/7-8;9-4 6/9;9-2 (Flowers grown at White Bear Floral) Beautiful outdoor blooming plants,tub geraniums (large pots),mixed flower tubs,most varieties of annual flowers, blooming hanging baskets

LOCATION CODES

Outdoor Storage Forest Lake Gated & Camera Secured 10x20/30/40 ...Filling fast... **CALL NOW!** 651-755-6292

Are you interested in your community? Do you like history?

Do you have a passion for writing?

Press Publications is seeking a full time and part time staff writer!

Please send resume to: ppinfo@presspubs.com or call

651-407-1200

Referral Specialist Full time - 1.0 FTE (80 hours a pay period).

Daytime hours 8:30a-5:00p, primarily Mora location. Will occasionally work in Pine City as needed. Associate degree/diploma/ certification in related field.

Proficient in Medical Terminology. Prior authorization experience preferred.

Apply online at www.firstlighthealthsystem.org FirstLight Health System 301 Highway 65 South Mora, MN 55051 320-225-3612 EOE

Craft Supplies Sale 706 Monn Av. VH June 14-16 Th-Fr 9-4, Sat 11-3 Yarn Fabric Papr-Crafts Bks Ptrns Tools Beads & more

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A PLACE FOR MOM The nation's largest senior living referral service. Contact our trusted, local experts today! Our service is free/no obligation. Call 844/347-2104 DIRECTV SELECT PACKAGE Over 150 channels, only $35/month (for 12 mos.) Order now! Get a $100 AT&T Visa Rewards gift card (some restrictions apply) Call 844/279-6018 DISH NETWORK 190+ channels. Free install. Free hopper HD-DVR. $49.99/month (24 mos.) Add high speed internet - $14.95 (where avail.) Call today & save 25%!

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Free 3-day vacation, tax deductible, free towing, all paperwork taken care of.

800-439-1735 HOMEOWNERS WANTED!! Kayak Pools looking for demo homesites to display new maintenance-free pools.

Save thousands of $$$ with this unique opportunity. Call now!

800/31-KAYAK (52925)

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Casual – supplements regularly scheduled staff.

High School Diploma plus two years certification, or Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree. ARRT certification from an accredited radiology program. Current Radiologic Technologist Certification.

Apply online at www.firstlighthealthsystem.org FirstLight Health System 301 Highway 65 South Mora, MN 55051 320-225-3612 EOE

RUN/WALK

FOR LIFE

Saturday, June 23rd 8:30 am Sign in & Registration 9 am Run/Walk Begins 19955 Forest Road N, Forest Lake Register Now! Participants registered prior to June 10th Get a t-shirt and finisher medal Registration Fee: $30 single entrant $25 per person w/team of 3 to 10

** Prizes for top finishers **Stay for a Drawing at finish line * Lakes Life Care Center’s 5K Run/Walk for life is open to all ages and skill levels – Families welcome

LLCC provides services for women, men and their families

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2 Hobie Mirage Sport Kayaks. Peddle/ Paddle Excellent cnd $500ea 651-748-8180

Wanted Dead or Alive

Bianchi road bike, 24” frame, custom paint/ chrome,DT stainless spokes,new saddle,polished alum rims,Shimano Ultegra Gruppo,flawless in every way,$1400 invested, $600 firm 651-285-7997

1900-1079 Vintage motorcycles.

Top cash paid. Call 920/371-0494

451 Rentals/ Commercial Hugo Hwy 61 1000sf Retail space 651-260-6546

Everything & more you can think of for tent camping including an instant 10x14 tent,10x12 screen house,above ground inflatable beds,& much more Everything is in great shape!

Hugo 1br apt w/gar $950/all cash only $650/m 651-260-6546 651-481-1227

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Moving Sale Pole Barn is Full Grant 117th St. Fri-Sat LC – LITTLE CANADA 6/8-9;9-5 No early LL – LINO LAKES sales. Cash only Neighborhood Sales

Imaging Tech

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Waters Edge Community 15290 Farnham Ave N. Hugo June 14-16

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MW - MAPLEWOOD NOAKS – NO. OAKS NB – NO. BRANCH

Sale to support local missions. 6/14-15, 9AM-4PM; 6/16,9AM12; at 2411 County Road F in WBL St. Peter's Church Th-Fr 6/21-22 8am8pm. Fundraiser for Faith Formation & Youth. Sat 6/23; 8-noon $5/bag 1250 S. Shore Dr. FL VH 4067 Alpine Ave Multi fam Thurs-Friday June 7-8;8-4 WBL 1650 E Hwy 96 6/6-6/9;8-6 tools, hardware, plants, HH, books,clothes, misc WBT 5824 Otter View Trl 6/8-9;8:30-4 HH,boys clths, 0-1 tools,misc,electronics

406 Sales Buy & Sell Old Records Vinyl, LPs 45s,Cassettes,stereos CDs Go Johnny Go 4775 Banning Av White Bear Lake M-F 1-6 Sat 10-2 612-735-1643

Landscaping Company for sale 27 yrs 651-429-4446

506 Real Estate ************************ Beautiful Lake Home on White Bear Lake 4705 Stewart at Lake Ave

TIME IS

Site of the original Chateaugay Hotel

MONEY!

MUST SEE-THIS WILL NOT LAST

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WRW - WITHROW 2 bedroom cabin on WYO - WYOMING

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Lake Fannie. 3515 Essen Road NE, Cambridge, Mn. 70 ' of lake shore. $155,000 1 (763)218-0705 Sale Pending

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Selling Your Home?

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LAKEHOME Fanny Lake 75' shoreline Cambridge, MN 3br, 2ba rambler 2400sf attached garage $295,000 Offer Pending 612-308-7902

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Your Best Friend’s Best Friends

PET SERVICE DIRECTORY Animal Hospitals

Pet Sitting / Boarding / Walking

Caring for pets and the people who love them

Self Service Wash or Full Service Wash and Grooming

Lake Animal Hospital

5930 Lexington Ave. N, Shoreview, MN

5900 Hwy. 61, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 (651) 426-1381

intersection of Lexington and Hamline

CALL 651-784-7532 | www.youdirtydogmn.com

Since 1989

Monday—Friday 8 am to 6 pm • Saturdays 9 am to 2 pm www.lakeanimalhospital.net • Amy Phillips DVM • Shelly Langlie DVM • Ally Bosman DVM • Laura Pritzker DVM

For more information or to place an ad, call 651-407-1222 or e-mail: classified@presspubs.com

Pet Groomers/Stylists

Dog Training For more details visit: www.dogtrainingby tiffany.com or call to set up a free evaluation 612-978-3612 Dog Training by Tiffany LLC a local company that specializes in private one on one dog obedience training at a time that fits your schedule.

763 784-4833 TDD 784-0662 Dial 711 for Relay Assistance

Personal Touch Pet Grooming “When Quality and Service Matter” Deb Molin Certified Master Groomer

200 Marian Ct. Circle Pines, MN 55014

JUNE 6, 2018

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PHONE: 651-407-1221 Air Conditioning/Heating

Meet Your Specialist

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Your Indoor Air Quality Specialists

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Air Conditioning/Heating

Furnace & A/C Installations and Service Licensed, Bonded & Insured 651.426.4233 cphvac.net

Appliance Repair

Cabinetry

Viking Auto Repair

Schneider Custom Woodworks

4415 Otter Lake Rd. White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-407-3465

Commercial & Residential Specializing in Kitchens,Home Theatres, Custom Built-ins, Bath Vanities, Counters, Trim, Stain and Finishing Free Estimates & Callbacks within 24 hours

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Auto Repair

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“Small Job Specialist”

Full Circle

Automotive Repair

Foreign and Domestic

Cement/Concrete

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Located in Tired Iron Collision Center

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IKING AUTO REPAIR

Foreign & Domestic • Complete Automotive Repair • Friendly Service • Low Rates

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Auto Repair

Rivard Cement Contracting

Service so honest, you can even keep your leg Chimney Service

Tear out & replace anything Over 35 years & going strong!

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Electric

Decks!

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Chiropractor

Decks

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Black Dirt

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Call Terry 651.490.9692

Blacktopping

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Chimneys

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Electric

Licensed - Insured

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Cleaning

JOHNSON JUNK REMOVAL

Small Jobs Welcome Custom Decks/Footing Repair Screen Rooms/Additions Garages/Roofing/Siding Aluminum/Glass/Cable Railings All Repairs

Call NOW for Spring Specials!

Computer Support

Do you need help with your computer?

In your home or office.

No job too small.

• Remodels • Panels Replaced • Ceiling Fans

ARROW ELECTRIC Floyd DeHate, Master Electrician

651-346-8185 EMERGENCY SERVICE

Hardwood Floors

WAGNER WOOD FLOOR DOCTORS Specializing in refinishing hardwood floors Install/sand • Free Estimates

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White Bear Lake Area

651-746-4582 www.northlandlandscape.com

Landscaping

Bonded Insured • Lic #BC638094

651-323-4682 Household Waste Construction Debris Appliances Furniture

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

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Decks

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DECKS

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New Construction/Remodel Residential Commercial Competitive Rates

Screened in Porches

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Over 30 Yrs Exp.

Handyman

Professional Landscape Contractor - Full Landscape Services - Outdoor Living & Water Features - Mulch, Dirt & Rock Deliveries - Bobcat, Grading & Excavation

651-426-0410

Lic# BC093308 Call Skip 763-784-7263

www.letourneaulandscaping.com

www.cwirth.com Grant, MN

612-408-9437

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Landscaping

Northern Lights

Concrete

Landscape Construction Inc.

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Since 1989

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Landscaping

Concrete

~ Over 35 Years ~ RIVARD CONCRETE

ERIK L. WERNER MASTER ELECTRICIAN

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Cement/Concrete

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Hardwood Floors

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Decks

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Students experience the belly of a whale Students experienced what it would have been like to be the Old Testament’s Jonah in the belly of a whale during an event at Frassati Catholic Academy last month.

Fifth- through eighth-grade students built a 110-foot model of a blue whale out of recycled plastic in the school's gymnasium and gave tours to younger students.

Students cut plastic bags and then taped them together like a quilt before blowing it up with a fan, said eighth-grader Jake Busse. It took about five minutes to fully inflate the whale.

It took students about three weeks to build the whale, classmate Joe Wallek said. Eighth-graders led younger

students inside the whale through an opening in the mouth, while an audio recording of whale sounds played in the background. In addition to the whale, students built a scale model of a blue whale's heart tubes, which kindergartners were small enough to crawl through.

The project was part of religion class, but incorporated various subjects, Busse said. The plastic bags were meant to symbolize how pollution hurts whales and teach younger students about environmental issues. Students used science, technology, engineering, art and math skills to build the whale, he noted.

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Frassati Catholic Academy students built a 110-foot model blue whale out of plastic bags to symbolize how pollution hurts whales.

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Eighth-graders lead kindergartners on a journey inside a model blue whale made out of plastic bags.

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Kindergartner Evie Tillges crawls through a model blue whale heart tube.

SCHOOL BRIEFS Free summer food at schools White Bear Lake Area Schools Nutrition Services will have its free Summer Food Service Program at various sites for anyone 18 and under.

White Bear Lake Area Learning Center, 2449 Orchard Lane. Monday – Friday, June 11 – 29. Breakfast: 7:45 a.m. to 8 a.m.; Lunch: 10:55 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.

Central Middle School, 4857 Bloom Ave. June 18 – Aug. 10 (closed July 4). Breakfast: Monday – Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 9 a.m.; Lunch: Monday – Thursday, 10:55 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.

Birch Lake Elementary, 1616 Birch Ave. Monday – Friday, June 18 – Aug. 10 (closed July 4). Breakfast: 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.; Lunch: Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Willow Lane Elementary, 3375 Willow Ave. June 18 – Aug. 10 (closed July 4). Breakfast: Monday – Friday,

8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.; Lunch: Monday – Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to noon.

White Bear Lake Area High School - South Campus, 3551 McKnight Road. Monday – Thursday, June 18 – Aug. 2 (closed July 2-6). Breakfast: 6:45 a.m. to 9:55 a.m.; Lunch: 9:56 a.m. to noon.

For additional sites around the state, go to: 2harvest.org/summerfood.

New high school activities director Mahtomedi High School announced Aaron Forsythe has been selected as its new associate principal of student activities to replace Ray Kirch, who is retiring at the end of the school year. Forsythe has been the activities director at Forest Lake Area Schools since 2014. His experience in Forest Lake includes time as an intern assistant principal, activities

coordinator, social studies teacher for six years, and coach in the boys high school hockey program for nine years. “Extracurricular activities and education-based athletics play a large role in shaping the character of young men and women,” said Forsythe.

“I’m looking forward to working with the great students, staff and families of Mahtomedi High School to be part of that process and Aaron Forsythe further instill life lessons through activities.”

YOUR CAREER CONNECTION HIRING EVENT Location: Masterson Staffing Solutions 26685 Fallbrook Ave. Wyoming, MN 55092 When: Saturday June 9th 11AM-3PM Event: Get career advice/Discuss job opportunities Fill out an application!

Contact: Melissa Bentley MASTERSON STAFFING SOLUTIONS 651-462-5226 for more information Email: wyoming@mastersonstaffing.com

ELIGIBILITY WORKER To provide initial and ongoing case management and assessment for all public assistance programs; to maintain current and accurate knowledge of all agency programs, policies, procedures, operations, federal, state and county statutes, rules, regulations and policies governing such programs for individuals and families of Chisago County. Must be Merit System eligible $17.67 to $24.12 DOQ. To apply, go to https://agency.governmentjobs.com/mnmeritsystem/default.cfm and click on Job Posting 951-Online. Deadline for receipt of applications is 4:30 p.m., June 8, 2018.

Examination process: In order to be considered for this job, you must take and pass an examination, which is offered online. The examination measures math skills used in determining eligibility for programs and reading comprehension. After your Merit System application has been submitted, you will be sent a link to access the examination sections--if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: You must complete the exam within (3) three days of the closing date, or by no later than midnight, June 12, 2018.

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Ox and Crow Coffeehouse receives $10,000 recycling grant & slashed their trash bill in half “The BizRecycling grant is a program that I am so grateful for! The process was simple and the folks working the program made the application process so simple!

We decided to apply for the full amount of the grant offering ($10,000) and we used the money for the following: 1. We obtained different colored bins from BizRecycling to encourage people to recycle bottles and cans.

2. With the grant, we bought a year’s supply of various sized plates, glassware, coffee/latte mugs and silverware in an effort to get customers to stop using paper/plastic/ Styrofoam products while dining in.

3. We used grant money to purchase a commercial dishwasher.

4. I believe we reduced our trash bill by half.

5. We also give our coffee and espresso grounds to a customer to use for fertilizer for his garden. We save our big plastic containers that our muffins come in to store our fresh roasted coffee beans and give them to customers who may need them for projects. We also donate the cardboard boxes that our milk is delivered in to a local church group who uses them to send medical supplies abroad.

6. I also spoke with my neighbor at Lila and Claudine’s and they then, too, applied for the grant. I’m not sure what happened there, but I would love to see other business owners in town follow suit.

I love the BizRecycle program!”

For more information about this awesome business recycling program please contact Tom Snell at the White Bear Area Chamber (651) 429 8593 or e-mail tom@whitebearchamber.com

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