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Memorial bench ready for lake trail users BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER
After sitting in storage at White Bear Township’s public works, a memorial bench dedicated to a popular downtown bartender was finally installed along South Shore Boulevard. The township has been waiting for completion of the trail and oneway road project before mounting the bench near the Saputo Station shelter. A bicycle repair station is part of the memorial. The new additions are in memory of Efrain Santiago, a Washington Square Bar & Grill employee who loved to bike around White Bear Lake. After his death in 2019, his friends knew
exactly how to honor Santiago’s memory; they set up a GoFundMe campaign to pay for the trail amenities. The Lake Links Association called attention to the project on its website by offering a “huge thanks” to the donors and the township. “We encourage everyone to stop by, enjoy the lake breezes and appreciate the gift of Ef’s enduring positive impact in our community,” a member wrote. Other recent amenities along the Lake Links Trail include a lighted section in north Mahtomedi. A half-mile trail segment from the district center on Highway SEE BENCH, PAGE 14
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The memorial bench is just off the trail near Bellaire Beach along South Shore Boulevard. A plaque embedded in the concrete reads, “His spirit lives on here.”
Cannabis edibles now at shops BY NOELLE OLSON EDITOR
Seven establishments that have active liquor or tobacco licenses in White Bear Lake are now able to sell edible cannabinoid products. The White Bear Lake City Council unanimously approved edible cannabinoid product licenses for the following businesses: • Cellars Wine & Spirits, 2675 County Road E East • Cub Wine & Spirits, 1910 Buerkle Road • Elevated Beer Wine & Spirits, 2141 Fourth St. • Lunds & Byerlys Wine & Spirits, 4620 Centerville Road • MNJ Tobacco, 4074 White Bear Ave. • Nothing But Hemp, 4762 Banning Ave. • Summit Liquor, 2000 County Road E East “The police department did conduct a background investigation for each of those applications and found nothing to preclude the issuance of the licenses,” City Manager Lindy Crawford said. “It should be noted, however,
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Former Rep. Matt Dean got bit by the acting bug when he heard his friend and colleague Rep. Dean Urdahl was making a movie. “I begged him to be in it,” said Dean, who plays a small part as a frontier trader in the historical film, “Assault on Fort Ridgely.” The low-budget picture is based off Urdahl’s 2008 novel, “Uprising,” which tells the story of the U.S.Dakota War of 1862. According to history, federal money that was supposed to go to the Dakota tribe as payment for vast tracts of land was frozen in Washington, D.C., due to the Civil War, which was going on at the same time. The Dakota people were starving, so on an August afternoon in 1862, Little Crow led a company of roughly 400 warriors in an attack against Fort Ridgely in western Minnesota. The fort had been a training base and staging ground for Civil War volunteers. The screenplay is written from the soldiers’ perspective and actually parallels Urdahl’s first film, “Uprising,” which is described not
as a documentary, but a detailed account from the settlers’ and natives’ viewpoints. “To do the whole story would have been a three-hour movie, so we divided it,” Urdahl explained. His family roots go back to the war with the Dakota, so it’s an area of history he’s been interested in since he was a child, said the legislator. Urdahl taught American history for 35 years before he was elected to the state House from District 16A in 2002. So how did the former Dellwood representative do in his acting debut? “He was fine,” was all Urdahl would say about Dean. He did add that traders had an important role in government agencies on the frontier and were usually the first people killed. Dean wasn’t the only public servant to volunteer. Several former and current lawmakers had small parts in the film, which, by the way, used zero public money. “My friends from the Legislature did it for the experience. I’ve said since the beginning, ‘I work with about 134 of the best actors in Minnesota,’” quipped Urdahl. Georgia resident Christopher Forbes is directing the movie. A
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veteran historical filmmaker, he’s done more than 40 feature films, many on a shoestring budget. Urdahl contacted Forbes after watching one of his movies on the Civil War. The director agreed that the conflict is an interesting one. Urdahl said he just wants the story told. “There are still open wounds from 1862 in Minnesota. Through education comes knowledge and through knowledge comes healing,” he stated. Matt Dean admits the film “won’t
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On Aug. 28 I wrote a letter concerning the future hiring of a natural resources specialist with a salary of $102,000 plus benefits, which could cost the city $120,000 annually. From a city property tax levy standpoint, this will add over 1% to everyone’s city taxes in perpetuity. The City Council had previously approved taking $41,000 from our water department fund to pay for this salary during 2023, which was never budgeted for. There is no urgency to hire this position in 2023 and it could have been delayed until the 2024 budget year. The City Council has not been transparent during this process. They did not put the hiring of a new position on the agenda so that discussions in front of the public could take place and everyone could understand the real need and justification of this totally new position. Instead, during the Oct. 17 untelevised workshop meeting, the council decided to put the approval for hiring this $102,000 position on the consent agenda. The consent agenda is a formality at the beginning of every meeting where the council typically approves all the items listed on the consent agenda with no discussion. the consent agenda typically has unimportant items and items that need no open discussion. Adding a Job Grade 13 level new position to our city’s permanent workforce should not have been hidden in this way. Vadnais Heights, along with all the other communities within a 5-mile radius of White Bear Lake, are under a court order forcing the DNR to reduce water consumption from the aquifer if White Bear Lake is too low. Rather than hiring this natural resource specialist by Vadnais Heights, the watershed organization VLAWMO should have hired this position, if needed, to support all of the communities in our watershed. The city of Vadnais Heights and the other surrounding communities
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Earlier this month, my family and I were out walking around the path with our dog on Lake Ave. It was a beautiful fall day, and the temps were crisp a classic fall day in White Bear Lake. We were playing a game with our kids where they were tasked to find all the different colors of the rainbow while we were walking. At some point during our walk, unbeknownst to us, we dropped a bright orange pouch that contained our daughters epipens. We finished our walk and headed back to the car and headed for home to have lunch. Shortly after we started having lunch a very nice couple pulled into our driveway with orange pouch in hand. Luckily, we had the prescription label which had our address included in the pouch. I feel so appreciative of those people, as most likely would have just walked right by and/or paid no attention to it. It feels good to know that there are really good people that are in the area, that took time out of their day to bring us our daughter’s possibly life saving medication back to us. We will be taking extra precautions in the future to prevent this from happening again, but I really want to say thank you again to the people who dropped them off for us. We really appreciate you! Justin VandenBerg White Bear Lake
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Education Foundation’s Angel Fund since 2008. This year, there were 22 foursomes (88 players), many of whom either live in and/or grew up in White Bear Lake. The KMan began with a small group of good friends who were saying goodbye to KMan, otherwise known as George Kimball. The moniker was a
nickname he had during his men’s Fastpitch softball career. In 1986, George and his family were moving away from White Bear Lake to Sleepy Eye, and the golf event was organized as a farewell. The original KMan organizers are Steve Middleton-Koller (Mariner High School Class of 1974) and Dennis Mork. In 1989 George Kimball (Mariner High School Class of 1974) joined Steve and Dennis as an organizer. The three friends have been organizing and implementing the KMan ever since. Most recently, the event has taken place at Logger’s Trail Golf Course in Stillwater. It now honors family members and friends of participants, including K-Man’s daughter Angie Kimball and former participants Gerald Koller, Jeff Hemauer, Dan Vogelgesang, Jack Triden and Bruce Bottolfson. White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation
Workshop helps St. Stephen navigate loss, grief hosts Service of during the holidays Remembrance Remembering those who have died is especially painful during the holiday season. St. Mary of the Lake Church will host a Grief and the Holidays workshop for those who are grieving, from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. The workshop will explore creative ways to celebrate the holidays in a new way, along with coping skills to lessen holiday distress and perhaps bring some joy. The event is free; anyone who has lost someone to death or knows someone who is grieving is invited to attend. Family and friends are also invited. RSVP by Nov. 8 by calling 651-429-7771 or e-mail kfinn@stmaryswbl.org. St. Mary of the Lake is located at 4741 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake.
Remember loved ones who have died at a Service of Remembrance at St. Stephen Lutheran Church at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 5. Bring a picture and light a candle. St. Stephen is located at 1965 East County Road E, White Bear Lake. For more information, contact 651-777-1107 or visit StStephenWBL.org.
Event supports church, local organizations Parkview United Church of Christ will hold it’s Annual Silent Auction and Bake Sale on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 11 a.m. to noon. For over 50 years the event has raised money for church ministries and for the local community, as half of the money raised at the event is donated to local charities. Parkview is located at 3737 Bellaire Avenue, White Bear Lake.
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WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE REPORTS
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS
The White Bear Police Department reports the following selected incidents: • An officer responded to the intersection of Banning Avenue and 3rd Street Oct. 19 for a two car accident which blocked the south bound lane. No injuries were reported and both vehicles were driven from the scene. A Minnesota state accident report was completed. • An officer took a report of criminal damage to property Oct. 20 in the 3800 block of Highland Avenue. No suspect information. • Officers responded to a report of disorderly conduct Oct. 20 in the 4100 block of Hoffman Road. • Disorderly conduct was reported Oct. 20 in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue South. • Officers responded to a report of a homeless male smoking near fuel lines Oct. 21 in the 4400 block of Lake Avenue South. The male was located and advised. • An assault was reported Oct. 21 in the 3600 block of Hoffman Road. • A report of damage to property and an attempted auto theft Oct. 22 in the 3600 block of Highway 61 N. • An attempted auto theft was reported Oct. 22 in the 1700 block of County Road E. A vehicle window was shattered and an ignition column was punched. Estimated damage loss of $750. No suspect information. • Officers received a narcotics complaint Oct. 22 in the 1800 block of Birch Street. • Officers located a vehicle near Highway 61 and Whitaker Street which had just fled from Washington County deputies Oct. 22. White Bear Lake officers aired the information to Ramsey County deputies who initiated a pursuit with the suspect vehicle. Ramsey County chased the vehicle and later arrested the driver. All charges were handled through the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. White Bear Lake officers were not involved in the pursuit. • Officers responded to an assault Oct. 24 in the 3500 block of Century Avenue. A Lake Elmo resident was arrested for assault and robbery. Noelle Olson
N. After doing some checking, deputies discovered the vehicle to be abandoned and stolen.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reports the following selected incidents in Birchwood, Dellwood, Grant, Mahtomedi, Pine Springs and Willernie:
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• A loud party accompanied by screaming was reported at 2:51 a.m. Sept. 24 coming from a Cedar Street address. When Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at the scene, all they heard were crickets and gently falling rain. • A gas leak was reported Sept. 27 on Lake Avenue. When deputies arrived on scene, the Mahtomedi Fire Department had already cleared people away from the danger, as well as the danger itself.
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• A suspicious vehicle reported at 10:29 p.m. Sept. 30 on Glen Edge Road turned out to be legally parked and unoccupied.
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• A purse was reported stolen Sept. 29 from an unlocked motor vehicle parked in the 9000 block of 60th Street N. • Suspicious noises reported at 2:39 a.m. Sept. 30 coming from the 9000 block of 60th Street N. turned out to be workers entitled to be on scene who ultimately were given a nod of approval by the complainant. • Sometimes suspicious parked vehicle complaints turn out to be helpful; deputies responded to such a complaint Sept. 30 in the 11000 block of 80th Street
• An attempted motor vehicle theft was reported Sept. 22 from an address on 69th Street N. The complainant relayed partial information about the license plate of the suspect vehicle involved in the theft, but deputies were unable to locate the vehicle. The complainant told deputies he tried to follow the vehicle but lost track of it. • A male was issued a citation at 5:35 p.m. Sept. 23 on Mahtomedi Avenue for disorderly conduct, following a report of an unidentified male who was creating a disturbance in the vicinity of Sargent Road and Wildwood Road. • Park Avenue residents reported a burglary overnight Sept. 23-24, during which someone entered a detached garage and rummaged through their vehicle. Nothing was noticed missing. • A motorist was cited at 10:22 p.m. Sept. 24 on Hilton Trail N. and 69th Street N. for failure to change the address on a driver’s license for more than three years, following a traffic stop for speeding. • A motorist was cited at 11:32 p.m. Sept. 24 for undisclosed reasons, following a traffic stop on Hilton Trail N. and 72nd Street N. • St. Jude of the Lake Church at 700 Mahtomedi Avenue reported its playground
vandalized Sept. 25. • A Forest Avenue home was reported burglarized Sept. 25 and not cleared. Deputies arrived to clear the home and detached garage. • A Kenwood Street resident on Sept. 26 reported receiving a scam attempt from an individual claiming to be a law enforcement officer saying that the complainant had missed jury duty and that there would be penalties to pay. • A Salem Court resident reported an unlocked vehicle entered overnight Sept. 26-27 and multiple items taken. Some of those items included credit cards, which were then used fraudulently. • A resident in the 1000 block of Hallam Avenue reported an attempted property tax return fraud on Sept. 27 resulting in no loss to the complainant. • A Woodland Court resident reported the outside pane of a rear glass sliding door broken Sept. 27 due to unknown causes.
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• A westbound motorist was cited at 5:26 a.m. Sept. 28 on Highway 36 over Hilton Trail N. for expired registration, following a traffic stop for speeding.
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• An unidentified adult male was arrested on an outstanding warrant Sept. 27 on Chatham Road. Loretta Harding
RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office reports the following selected incidents in Vadnais Heights and White Bear Township:
Vadnais Heights
• A Vadnais Heights man was not arrested on a warrant Sept. 19 in the 3300 block of Berwood Court West because he refused to answer the door to greet Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies. As deputies walked up to the residence, they observed the male walking into the residence after having taken out the trash. The suspect holed up in the residence was known to have active Ramsey County warrants out for his arrest. • Residents in the 700 block of Greendale Lane at midnight Sept. 20 reported unknown persons for withdrawing a large amount of money from their bank account. • A resident in the 3000 block of Ridgewood Avenue reported a neighbor for waving a gun in the air while he was in his garage Sept. 20. Investigating deputies found no crime had occurred. • A Keep Our Kops Safe (KOPS) alert was issued Sept. 20 on four juveniles in a stolen vehicle after a resident in the 3800 block of Parkwood Lane reported an unknown juvenile for entering her garage and trying to take her vehicle. His accomplices, three other juveniles, waited nearby in a stolen vehicle. No items were
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taken from the complainant’s vehicle. • A Vadnais Heights man, 23, was arrested for disorderly conduct Sept. 20 in the 1000 block of County Road D, after deputies responded to a domestic. The complainant was upset that her boyfriend was taking her WiFi router and only claimed assault when he tried to leave the scene. However, he had done enough damage by punching a television and threatening to destroy her property that he was arrested. His disorderly conduct case was sent to the city attorney for review of charges. • A resident in the 300 block of Bankers Drive reported all four of the tires of his Mercedes Benz were slashed open and destroyed Sept. 20. The total value of the damage was estimated at $1,000. No suspect information is available. • Assault was reported Sept. 21 in the 400 block of Oak Creek Drive and a KOPS alert issued on a son who attacked his mother. He faces three counts of various degrees of assault. • A Texas man reported being threatened with physical violence Sept. 21 while at the Comfort Inn and Suites in the 3500 block of Vadnais Center Drive by people he had met online the previous night. • A Vadnais Heights resident on Sept. 21 reported being swindled out of $200 in the Target parking lot in the 900 block of County Road E by a man to whom he was trying to sell
a pair of shoes. The complainant later learned he had been given two counterfeit $100 bills. The case is under investigation. • An adult male was arrested Sept. 22 in the 900 block of Berwood Avenue for domestic assault by strangulation, after deputies were dispatched to the area of westbound I-694 and northbound I-35E to assist the Minnesota State Patrol on a domestic. Before deputies arrived on scene, the suspect fled, and an extensive search failed to locate him. After a KOPS alert was issued, the suspect was arrested while running from peace officers. The suspect also had multiple felony warrants out on him from multiple counties. He has been charged by the county attorney. • A motor vehicle accident involving a fire truck and a black Jeep Liberty was reported at 12:20 p.m. Sept. 23 after the two collided at low speed at the intersection of County Road E and Arcade Street. The accident happened right after the driver of the fire truck activated its emergency lights and sirens and began to maneuver around the Jeep. No injuries were reported after the Jeep’s front bumper made contact with the side of the fire truck..
allowed to shoot it. Later that day, a Meadowview Drive resident reported a sick raccoon in his neighbor’s yard. Still later that day, a third resident near Otter Lake Road and Horseshoe Court reported a raccoon digging a hole in his neighbor’s yard. That complainant also said he believed the raccoon to be ill. As part of an ongoing issue, raccoons in general have been determined to have distemper to go along with their ordinary bad temper. Deputies advised the complainants that the raccoon behavior they witnessed was normal and to contact a provider on their long list of wildlife removal contractors. • After deputies recovered an abandoned vehicle Sept. 24 in the 1100 block of County Road J, its registered owner let them know that he had sold the truck three years earlier, but had left the license plate on it. The purchaser, whose identity is unknown, had picked it up at the end of the owner’s driveway and had left $300 behind. The case is under investigation, and the registered owner was advised to contact the Polk County (Wisconsin) Sheriff’s Office and the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles.
White Bear Township
• A resident in the 4000 block of Bellaire Avenue reported a sick raccoon in his backyard Sept. 17 and asked deputies whether he would be
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Washington County residents can recycle pumpkins by bringing them to one of seven drop-off locations through Nov. 12. Pumpkins must be free of glitter, paint, wax and candles. Recycling locations include Mahtomedi, south of the food scraps enclosure at 800 Stillwater Road; the Northern Yard Waste Site at 5527 170th Street North in Hugo (see website for hours); Scandia City Hall and Community Center; Oakdale City Hall; and the Washington County
Free lunch, program for veterans
Veterans and a guest are invited to a complimentary lunch and brief program on Saturday, Nov. 11, hosted by Keep-Zimmer VFW Post 1782 members and Auxiliary. The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, adjacent to the VFW, followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m.
Food shelf receives donation
Learn about fracking boom, plastics in upcoming program
Northeast Metro Climate Action, in partnership with Resilient Roseville, West Metro Climate Action, and Sustainable Stillwater are hosting a program titles “Fracking for Plastics: How Communities in Texas and Minnesota are Impacted and Fighting Back” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8. This presentation featuring Priscilla Villa-Witt, who has worked on environmental justice issues in Texas and Latin America and on zero waste advocacy in Minnesota, will provide clarity on the connection between the fracking boom in Texas and how it’s driving the investments and production of plastics. The program will also discuss the impacts of health and environment from plastics, what communities are doing and how people can get involved with the zero-waste movement here in Minnesota. The program is online. Register at http://bit.ly/NEMCA1108. CONTRIBUTED
Marilyn Appeldorn of Parkview United Church of Christ’s Women’s Fellowship presented a check to Amy McMillen of the White Bear Lake Area Food Shelf. The $1,000 donation represents proceeds from the church’s Annual Silent Auction and Bake Sale.
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Sunday school @ 10am Testimony meetings every Wednesday at 7:30pm in person 4705 Clark Ave White Bear Lake 651-429-0512
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Church: 4741 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake Parish Life Center/School: 4690 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake
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Masses: Saturday - 5:00 PM Livestream Sunday - 9:00 & 11:00 AM 772611
Sunday 9:30 AM worship in person/online Adult Bible Study 8:30 AM Christ the Servant Lutheran Church 3676 Centerville Rd Vadnais Heights, MN 55127 www.cslcvh.org | 651-429-6595
Sunday Worship Join us on Sunday:
10:15 am in-person Worship Livestreaming on and Live-streaming on YouTube: YouTube:FPCWBL FPCWBL
St.Jude OF THE LAKE
1660 Birch Lake Ave., White Bear Lake
Reconciliation: Wednesday 5:00-5:45 PM, Thursday 8:45-9:15 AM, Saturday 3:15-3:35 PM, Sunday 6:00-6:20 PM
office@ctkwbl.org | 651-429-4828
(Just off Hwy 96 & Otter Lake Road)
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9 am worship in person & online at www.ctkwbl.org.
9am Traditions Worship 10:45am New Crossing Worship 10am Online
St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church 2175 1st Street, WBL 55110 | 651.429.5351
Sundays
8:00am In-person Holy Eucharist 10am In-person & Livestream Holy Eucharist
ALL ARE WELCOME! Check our website for holiday hours wblumc.org 1851 Birch Street WBL 55110 White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church
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A Welcoming & Inclusive Faith Community
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Sunday Services | In-Person & Online | 9 & 11am: https://wbuuc.org/sunday-worship office@wbuuc.org | www.wbuuc.org |
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Daily Mass Tuesday, 6:00 pm, Wednesday & Friday, 9:00 am Thursday, 9:00 am (Jun - Aug), 9:15 am (Sep - May) Weekend Masses Saturday, 4:30 pm. Sunday, 9:00 am. CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL Sunday, 11:00 am. Sacrament of Reconciliation: www.stjudeofthelake.org Friday 7:45 - 8:45 am Saturdays 3:30 - 4:30 pm 651-426-3245 | 700 Mahtomedi Avenue, Mahtomedi By appointment
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Children 5 years to 5th grade may participate in Children’s Church during worship.
5th and Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake • 651-429-3381 • www.fpcwbl.org 5th and Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake • 651-429-3381• www.fpcwbl.org
Christ the King Lutheran Church
3878 Highland Avenue White Bear Lake • 651-429-5337 www.churchofstpiusx.org Masses: Sunday 9:30 AM & 6:30 PM, Monday, Thursday, & Friday, 8:00 AM, Wednesday 6:00 PM, Saturday 4:00 PM
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Don’t throw away pumpkins, recycle them
Remember someone who has died, brighten the day of someone who is struggling, or honor someone who is an inspiration by purchasing a light for the Tree of Light and Remembrance Ceremony. Lights are $10 and can be purchased at
stjudeofthelake.org/mahtomediarea-food-shelf. Proceeds benefit the Mahtomedi Area Food Shelf. The Tree of Light Ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at Veteran’s Memorial Park, Mahtomedi.
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In a heartwarming initiative aimed at bringing holiday joy to older, lonely and isolated Minnesotans, Friends & Co. has announced its latest program, “Holiday Cards Connect.” The campaign is set to make a profound impact on the lives of those who may be feeling disconnected during the festive season. The Holiday Cards Connect program is designed to foster connections and lift spirits during a time of year that can be particularly challenging for many individuals, especially seniors who may find themselves separated from loved ones. By inviting people from all walks of life to participate, Friends & Co. hopes to create a network of support and care for those who may otherwise spend the holiday season alone. The program encourages participants to craft and send heartfelt holiday cards filled with warm wishes and thoughtful nondenominational messages. To participate in the Holiday Cards Connect program, simply visit friendsco.org/holiday-cards-connect for details on how to get involved.
Purchase a light for Tree of Light ceremony
Government Center in Stillwater. For hours and additional information, visit co.washington.mn.us/3575/ Pumpkin-Recycling or call 651-2757475.
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Nonprofit launches Holiday Cards Connect Program
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Service times are subject to change during the coronavirus crisis. Contact your local church or check church web sites for service time and online service information.
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2425 White Bear Avenue • Maplewood • 651-777-5200
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Worship: Sunday, 9am & 10:30am Wednesday, 6:30pm Daily prayer meetings and Spiritual Growth classes throughout the week. Call the church office for more information.
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Remembering the lake life LAUREN UTECHT SPECIAL TO THE PRESS
Kitschy “Lake Life” signs are easy to come by these days, but for me, “Lake Life” was a way of life. My childhood home sat on a tree-lined street that dead-ended with White Bear Lake. Just a few hundred yards down a mostly smooth road lay our biggest playground and the spot of our best adventures. Minnesota claims to host 10,000 lakes, but White Bear Lake stands out above all others. No other lake epitomizes tranquility like White Bear Lake. Early spring mornings meant breathtaking views. White Bear Lake looked like it never ended. Seeing through to the other side could be a struggle as the fog settled across the expanse of 2,427 acres of water. As the fog lifted, the water lay calm like a glass mirror reflecting off every object. The water rippled as the morning fisherman’s boat cut through, leaving a small stream trickling in its wake. Blue jays and hummingbirds tweeted as they soared in the spotless blue sky. But nothing beats the beach days my family and friends spent on our dock. The grainy, tan sand crunched beneath my toes as my sisters and I raced to see who could make the best sandcastles. Scattered across the expanse of our small beach were abandoned sandcastles that had been carefully crafted weeks before, adorned with dandelions, seashells and
seaweed. I spent numerous hours tanning upon the deteriorating dock that left splinters on the soles of our bare feet. The warm sun burned our bodies and shined brightly into the late hours of the day, dissolving into a pink and orange sunset. After a long day of fun on the beach, I would sit at the end of the dock with my toes in the cool water and swish them as the water rippled around them until the sun set and the moon arose. Warm summer days soon turned into cold winters, and the time spent frolicking on White Bear Beach lessened. Although the seasons would change, my endearment toward White Bear didn’t. Regardless of the time of year, giant pine trees that resemble skyscrapers hugged the shore. The tree’s green lasted yearround; however, the winter months brought a white dusting of snow atop each tree, and a thick layer of ice spread around the lake’s circumference. In some areas, the ice was thinner than the rest, and during ice skating sessions, I stressed over the loud cracking sounds that erupted with each step. These are the moments my motherly instincts were on full display, “Don’t step there!” I would say to warn my younger siblings during those frigid ice skating adventures on White Bear Lake. As the snow melted away, bright flowers and new critters appeared, and just like the snow disappeared, so did the cautiousness acquired in the winter. In Minnesota, April marked
the end of winter, and although temperatures barely reached 60 degrees and small chunks of jagged ice still lingered on the lake, April meant the lake was open for swimming again. After ice-cold winters, the mere thought of swimming again drew us to the lake. My siblings and I raced down the street on the first sunshiny day, daring each other to jump in first. The still-crisp air danced in our hair, and we’d leap over the rocky shoreline to be the first in the water. Our toes hit the water first, and when it reached our knees, our brains screamed for us to hit the brakes. But, we plunged forward to the tippy tops of our heads. An icy sting rushed through our bones. As we’d resurface, we’d shriek and swim back to shore as fast as possible, where our mom was waiting with dry towels and a hearty laugh. Though I spent an hour shivering with numb toes and fingers, the first swims of the year are some of my fondest memories. Today, as I’m nearly a thousand miles away, the memories remain steadfast in my mind. Whenever I am cold, I remember the frigid winters, and when the scorching Texas sun heats my back, I recall the gentle weight of the Minnesota sun as it shimmered across White Bear Lake. Even though it’s been years since I’ve been back, the wonders of White Bear Lake, the nostalgia and the memories I’ve savored are still unmatched.
WHITE BEAR LAKE CITY COUNCIL NOTES • The Ramsey County Traffic Safety Initiative submitted a grant application to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) and was awarded $ 1.146 million for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The grant is shared among the nine law enforcement agencies within Ramsey County. According to Police Chief Dale Hager, the White Bear Lake Police Department’s portion of the grant amounts to $134,576 for 2024. The grant funding will be used for overtime enforcement to address all traffic safety issues with an emphasis on impaired driving, occupant protection, speed and distracted driving. • The City Council discussed the 25 mph speed limit reduction at Linden Avenue from County Road E to Willow Avenue, Willow Avenue from Linden Avenue to Orchard Lane and Orchard Lane from Willow Avenue to McKnight Road. This reduction will expire on Dec. 31 and the speed limit will revert back to 30 mph if no further council action is taken. Data shows speeds generally stayed the same and were higher in some instances, even though the posted speed limit was 5 mph lower. “I think the 25 mph speed limit sounds really good on paper, but the facts in the study show that it means absolutely nothing,” Mayor Dan Louismet said. “So that alone to me says let’s just let the speed limit of 25 mph lapse and then revert back to 30 and move on with life. It also is worth noting that if we were to move in that direction, there’s a cost that goes with redoing all these signs and having public works put them out. So if it’s not actually going
to do anything in the name of public safety, then to me this is to me is a no-brainer. It was an experiment worth conducting, and we got good data and the data says let’s just leave well enough alone.” The City Council agreed. • Finance Director Kerri Kindsvater said the Minnesota Legislature approved a one-time direct financing or funding for deputy registers based on its 2022 motor vehicle transactions. “As a result of that, in July, the department received $61,257,” Kindsvater said. “It was nice to get that revenue to help support our fund and our operations so that we can help our customers.” She also said the best time for people to go to the White Bear Lake License Bureau is mid-week and mid-month to avoid long lines. “On average, customers seem to wait 15 to 20 minutes in line,” she said. “Tuesday evenings we’re open until 6 p.m., and typically the line starts to slow down about 4:30 to 4:45 p.m. So from 5 to 6 p.m. is a great time to come visit.” • City Manager Lindy Crawford said that a meeting regarding the proposed 2024 pavement rehabilitation project will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the council chambers at City Hall. There will also be an open house for the Washington County Century North reconstruction project from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, in Zephyr conference room 115 at the Wildwood Public Library in Mahtomedi. This is a reconstruction project for the portion of Century Avenue led by Washington County. Noelle Olson
Art Lab RX: Provides creative self-expression for transformation BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR
“Put it on a bus.” That’s how it all started. Lisa Lounsbury is a licensed marriage and family therapist, board certified art therapist and board-approved clinical supervisor. She is also the founder of Art Lab RX, a mobile mental health counseling agency that specializes in art therapy services and wellness programs. Lounsbury was working in corporate America in sales, but didn’t find it to be fulfilling. When she lost her job in 2008, she didn’t know that she would quickly discover what she was meant to do. She created this workshop centered around exploring your identity. She brought her workshop to a treatment center. “The impact from those women in this two-hour workshop, their response, impacted me so deeply. That I was just like okay, this is it,” she recalled. Lounsbury went to Minneapolis Community and Technical College for a couple of years before she transferred to Metro State University. It was there that she pursued a degree in fine art, psychology, world
religions and theater and storytelling. As a part of her independent study, she continued to offer art therapy groups and workshops at treatment facilities. After finishing grad school, she started working at a day treatment center for adolescents doing art therapy. She did that for a while, but she always had the dream of opening up her own center. “I was praying about this building, and suddenly I stopped and I said, ‘What if I’m wrong?’ What’s best for my clients? I heard, ‘put it on a bus.’ If I put it on a bus then I can go to them.” She called up her thenfiancé, who just so happened to be a bus driver, to let her know of her idea, and he said, “let’s do it.” In 2017, Art Lab RX was born. Maggie, a symbol of transformation herself, is a standard-issue coach bus that has been transformed from the inside out — much like someone who is experiencing the healing power of art therapy. Her rainbow exterior is a reference to the redemption one can feel through this creative self-expression. Maggie travels around to treatment centers, mental health centers, schools and all around the Twin Cities.
Treatment center testimony
In addition to Maggie, Art Lab RX also provides individual couples and family art therapy at its office in Maple Grove, as well as art therapy groups and wellness workshops at its new Blaine location. In addition to art therapy groups, Art Lab RX will soon begin offering open studio nights, also known as “Creative Breaks,” on Friday nights. Creative Breaks will include Creative Break for Christ, Creative Break for Recovery, Creative Break for Helpers as well as Creative Break for Anybody. People can sign up via Eventbrite; all necessary materials will be provided. “Things happen that you don’t expect to happen when you do art therapy. The art speaks when words fail us,” Lounsbury said. For more information on Art Lab RX, visit www.artlabrx. com.
Art Lab RX now has a location in Blaine. Founder Lisa Lounsbury preps art projects for an upcoming therapy session with Maya Singer.
Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@ presspubs.com. SHANNON GRANHOLM | PRESS PUBLICATIONS
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A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. CLERK’S CORNER – Greetings from the Township! Fall has arrived! And with it comes our annual steps for winter. Currently and in the next few weeks, you will notice Township Public Works Crews street sweeping, prepping plow equipment and putting out plow markers, patching roads, and flushing hydrants all in preparation for our favorite season; WINTER! In spite of the heat and drought, it really was a great summer here in the Township with so much being accomplished during road construction season! Pay careful attention to winter parking restrictions being implemented November 1st! SPECIAL TOWN BUDGET MEETING TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 5TH – Residents are invited to attend White Bear Township’s Special Town Budget Meeting, which will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, December 5th at Heritage Hall located at 4200 Otter Lake Road.
This is a meeting of the residents, where those in attendance will approve by vote the amount to be levied for the 2024 property tax and provide a recommendation of the Town’s 2024 operating budget to the Town Board after a presentation from Town staff.
the Township increased 4.48% to $361,650. Based on a tax levy of $5,733,584 and if your home value increased 4.48% you would see Township tax increase between $2.50 on a home valued at $244,870 to $3.51 per month on a home valued at $489,740.
Staff will also answer any questions residents have regarding the 2024 property tax levy and budget. At the time of this publication, the 2024 operating budget is proposed to increase 10.97% to $6,274,711 and the property tax levy is proposed to increase 5.86% to $5,733,584. Some of the reasons for the increase include a 61.18% increase to fire services (including an additional $182,316 for the new public safety facility), parks and recreation increasing 12.56%, and the Town’s debt levy for road, park and water improvement decreasing $39,727 based on the current debt repayment schedule. Ramsey County estimates that the median value home market value in
For more information, visit the Township website or call finance officer Tom Kelly at (651) 747-2760. WATER EFFICIENCY REBATES ARE STILL AVAILABLE - Water Efficiency Rebates are available to White Bear Township utility customers who replace existing products with specified water efficient products now through June 30, 2024 or until the remaining $17,053.59 is depleted. This funding is provided by the Metropolitan Council through the Clean Water Land and Legacy Amendment.
visit www.whitebeartownship.org/165/ water-efficiency-rebate-program for more information about the Water Efficiency Rebate program. PUMPKIN RECYCLING – Wondering what to do with all those pumpkins from Halloween? Pumpkins can be recycled at Ramsey County yard waste collection sites (regular hours continue through November 30th), fed to wildlife like squirrels, or turned into a bird feeder if you’re feeling really creative. If your pumpkins are still firm and fresh, cut them in half, scoop out the contents, and fill it with bird seed for a homemade “Snack-o-Lantern.” YARD WASTE REMINDER: Weekly yard waste pickup through Republic Services runs through November 30th (weather permitting).
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Cafesjian Art Trust will focus on perception and optical arts masters in new exhibit BY MADELINE DOLBY STAFF WRITER
The Cafesjian Art Trust (CAT) will celebrate its first anniversary with a new exhibit in the beginning of November. There will be more than meets the eye with the exhibit, titled “Fooling the Eye: Optics of Vasarely and Kuhn.” The CAT is a museum and educational center that displays the private collection of art lover and philanthropist Gerard Cafesjian. The museum was formed by Kathie Cafesjian Baradaran to showcase her father’s art collection. Art lovers, scholars, students and the public can study and enjoy art that was once previously a private, world-class collection of modern art and studio art glass. This will be the third exhibition featured at the CAT. “Fooling the Eye’’ will showcase a dizzying array of optical art masters Vasarely and Kuhn. Two-thirds of the collection is glass work. These two artists will create a unique physical experience for museumgoers. Their work highlights visual trickery and experimentation with shapes and color. Both artists highlight depth perception. “There are over 180 pieces of Vasarely’s work,” said Andrew Schlauch, the museum’s executive director. Vasarely was a French-Hungarian painter who was inspired by the Bauhaus movement and geometric abstraction. He is claimed to be the grandfather of the optical art movement. Optical art revolves around visual trickery and experimentation with shapes and colors. Vasarely’s characteristic style demonstrates highly analytic work that features spheres and boxes that burst from the surface of each piece. Complementing Vasarely’s complex work is American artist Jon Kuhn, who also plays with optical illusions. Duhn is a modern glass sculptor who layers clear and laminated facets that appear to hover inside his sculptures. Inside, there are more sculptures that reveal themselves in the light. While Vasarely uses optical illusions to communicate with his viewers, Kuhn’s approach is grounded in his personal explorations of spirituality and the human condition, which are revealed to the viewer through his constructed sculptures. “When light hits it, a different visual perception comes out,” said Schlauch. Some of Kuhn’s work featured in the exhibit will be from Cafesjian’s personal collection, while other pieces will be donated to the museum from his most recent work. It also will be the first time that a living artist who is featured in the museum has been invited to attend the opening of the exhibit and see their work on display. “We are excited to include Jon and his new work,” said Schlauch. Kuhn will be at the exclusive soft launch on Nov. 17, where he will be able to have artistic conversations with attendees about his work and the collection as a whole. The Cafesjian Art Trust is located at 4600 Churchill St. in Shoreview and is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturdays. Tours can be scheduled online at cafesjianarttrust.org or by calling 612-359-8991.
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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: Little Way Goods 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 3696 GLEN OAKS AVE WHITE BEAR LAKE MN 55110 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Barbara Ann McIntyre 3696 GLEN OAKS AVE WHITE BEAR LAKE MN 55110 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: October 17, 2023 Signed: Barbara Ann McIntyre Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 24 and November 1, 2023.
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NOTICE OF A VARIANCE HEARING There will be a public hearing to review the request of Santino Tenerelli, owner of 301 Webster. The hearing concerns the construction of a retaining wall to help with driveway problems. The variance hearing will be held on November 15, 2023, at the Willernie
City Hall, 111 Wildwood Road, Willernie, MN, 7:10 p.m. You may attend in person or via Zoom. Zoom information is on the Willernie web site – Willernie. org. Property description is Block 26 Lot 2 Subdivision Wildwood Manor. Victoria R. Keating, Clerk-Treasurer Published one time in the White Bear Press on November 1, 2023.
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NOTICE OF SELF STORAGE SALE Please take notice US Storage Centers – White Bear located at 1828 Buerkle Road White Bear, MN 55110 intends to hold an auction of storage units in default of payment. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 11/15/2023 at 10:00 AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. James Vogel; James R Deyo; Paula Schintgen; Angel A. Wallace; Adebayo Adelagun; Adam Schottle; Joshua Kropp; Omar S. Lewis; Sergio Delima; Tajjenay Edwards; Jennifer Lee Forrest; Jennifer Forrest; Danielle Bridges; Phil Coleman; Joseph Jean. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. Published two times in the White Bear Press on October 25 and November 1, 2023.
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NOTICE OF INTENT RUNNING OF AN AERATION SYSTEM ON BALD EAGLE LAKE The West Oaks Homeowners Association hereby gives notice of its intention to install and operate an aeration system in public waters located a their dock site situated on the northwest side of Bald Eagle Lake starting on or about December 16th, 2023 until ice out. Published two times in the White Bear Press on November 1 and 8, 2023.
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Mahtomedi’s Ben Carlson (23), Kaden Gagnelius (2) and Cairo Douville (22) tried to hem in Hill-Murray’s Taylor Petrich (18) in the rain at White Bear Lake North Campus. BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Mahtomedi’s state tournament season of 2023 in boys soccer ended with a first-round loss to
neighboring Hill-Murray 6-2, in the rain. “It was a tough game against a hard-working and well-coached Mahtomedi team,” said Jeff Zupfer, Hill-Murray coach.
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Mason Kipp and Ben Carlson scored second-half goals for Mahtomedi. The Zephyrs finished 10-8-1 after winning Section 4AA as the No. 4 seed with upsets of the top two seeds. They had a conference loss to Hill-Murray (15-3-2) by the same 6-2 score. The Pioneers led 1-0 at the half with Wilfred Vargas scoring early and pulled away in the last 40 minutes on goals by Vinny Pearcy, Kevin Roman, Ronan O’Connor, and Jacob Dinzeo (two). Mahtomedi had a chance to tie in the 35th minute after a tripping penalty in the box. Nils Landes took the short penalty kick, driving the ball low. H-M goalie Tayler Pinx lunged to his right to knock away it away. Landes pounced on the rebound and fired again but Pinx blocked that one, too, from his knees. “Definitely a game changer,” said Zupfer.
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Michael Barry, idled since early in the first game, caught three touchdown passes from Charlie Brandt against Tartan. BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Michael Barry made a huge impact with three touchdown catches in his first game back from an injury, helping the Mahtomedi Zephyrs defeat Tartan 47-14 in the Section 4AAA
semifinals. The top-seeded Zephyrs (5-4) advance to the finals against No. 3 Cretin-Derham Hall (5-5). That game will be Friday at 7 p.m. The Zephyrs beat the Raiders 34-18 in conference. Barry had a big junior year at wide receiver but injured his wrist in the 2023 season opener. He caught three passes against Tartan, all for touchdowns, covering 70, four, and 50 yards. Quarterback Charlie Brandt was 6-for-6 for 169 yards. Mahtomedi rushed for 311 yards, led by Jacob Reubish with 154 yards in 30 carries and TD’s of five and six yards. Cole Saenger scored on a 21-yard run. Charlie Thein booted a 34yard field goal and five conversions.
Gustafson to coach Zephyr girls basketball Zephyr girls CC team, 2 BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Mark Gustafson, longtime board member and coach in the Mahtomedi Basketball Association, was named head coach of the Zephyr girls team last week. He’ll be assisted by his daughter, Marisa Gustafson. “Together we are excited about the upcoming season,” Gustafson said. “There is a strong core of returning players, as well as some younger talent coming in that should make us fairly competitive.” Activities director Aaron Forsythe announced the hiring of Gustafson to succeed Erica Zizzo, who stepped down after four seasons after getting a career promotion. The Zephyrs were 20-6 last year and return five of their top seven. ”Coach Gufstafson’s knowledge of the game, familiarity with our community, and commitment to our student-athletes makes him the ideal coach to lead the program this season,” Forsythe said. Gustafson played for South St. Paul and started his coaching career there. He moved to Mahtomedi in 1994 with wife Debby and their kids Nathan, Matthew, and Marisa,
all MHS graduates. He has been involved with Zephyr basketball for 25 years as an assistant under multiple head coaches and as a board member for 16 years. He’s been an AAU coach for 13 years and leads individual training and summer camps. Marisa Gustafson, a 2017 graduate, was a five-year starter for the Zephyrs and a fouryear starter at Gustavus Adolphus. Also a lead basketball trainer, she has assisted Mark on AAU teams for eight years and has been a Zephyr assistant for three years. “I’m excited to continue my coaching partnership with Marisa,” said Mark.
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Charlie Brandt, third-year quarterback Mahtomedi, hit all six Centennialfor Lacrosse passes for 169 yards and three touchdowns in a 47-14 playoff win Scherman, Centennial junior lacrosse standout, has netted overBrol The 5-foot-11, 180-pound triggerman has passed 22Tartan. goals and provided seven assists for the Cougars (4-2) while for 674 yards and five this yearstatistic). while rushing for six notching 17 ground ballstouchdowns (a change of possession Scherman was as a sophomore with 36 touchdowns. In all-conference his career, Brandt has thrown forgoals 2,731 yards and and 28 assists. The recruiting website ILMCA said of him: “End21 touchdowns, completing 53 striking percent while scoring to-end playmaking machine with confidence both on 14 times and offon theteams field. Versatile threat with strong outside himself, with aoffensive 25-9 record. Brandt was also the goalie shooting and crease finishing skills. Magnetic team leader and on the Zephyrs state champion hockey team last season with a positive influencer.” .912 save percentage.
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boys qualify for state BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Mahtomedi girls cross country qualified for state with a secondplace finish at Section 4AA, while the Zephyr boys placed fourth. Runners William Lieberman and Matthew Studenski advance individually. “The meet for the girls went pretty much like expected,” said Jim Driscoll, coach for both teams. “I thought the boys team had a good chance to also qualify. Several other teams ran better than expected.” The top four girls teams were St. Anthony Village with 44, Mahtomedi 70, Hill-Murray 85 and Como Park 104, at Highland Park Golf Course in St. Paul. Vanessa Rogosheske, eighthgrader, led Mahtomedi placing fourth in 21:03, followed by junior
Gabby Fox in ninth place (21:53), sophomore Sylvie Lavigne 11th (22:05), eighth-grader Brooklyn Erickson 22nd (23:33), sophomore Julia Clayton 24th (23:41), junior Ruby Grinstead 25th (23:49) and sophomore Anna Crosby 29th (24:13) among 49 entrants. They’ll all run at the state meet Nov. 4 at the Les Bolstad Golf Course in Falcon Heights, boys at 2 p.m. and girls at 2:45 p.m. Lieberman, a senior, placed third in 16:57, behind Totino-Grace’s Matthew Lindgren and Como Park’s Mason Harness. Studenski, a sophomore, placed ninth in 17:43. Following were junior Evan Carion in 17th place (18:20), junior Daniel Gibbens 29th (18:56) and senior Hudson Otto 30th (18:59). Top five teams were TotinoGrace with 38, Como Park 45, DeLaSalle 76, Mahtomedi 88 and St. Anthony Village 133.
ZEPHYR SPORTS BRIEFS Zephyr swimmers 9th in state true team
Mahtomedi placed ninth of 12 teams in the Class A state true-team meet held in Orono. Orono, Delano and Monticello finished 1-2-3. Top finishes for Mahtomedi were by Abigail Wright, second in the 200 and 100 freestyle; Emmerson Buckley, fourth in backstroke and seventh in the individual medley; Delaney Dummermuth, sixth in the 50 free; Audrey Carlson, eighth in breaststroke; and Alixandra Fox, ninth in diving. In relays, the Zephyrs were third in 400 freestyle with Dummermuth, Sydney Leciewjewski, Buckley and Wright, and fourth in the 200 freestyle with Maddie Ruppel, Adalyn Miller, Dummermuth and Wright.
Zephyrs return to volleyball section finals
Mahtomedi reached the finals of the Section 4AAA volleyball tournament with victories over St. Paul Harding 25-5, 25-13, 25-7 and No. 2 seeded Hill-Murray 25-22, 25-22, 25-14. The No. 3 seeded and defending champion Zephyrs (16-13) will duel No. 4 St. Paul Como Park (14-14) on Wednesday at home at 7 p.m. for a trip to state. The Zephyrs reversed an earlier 3-1 loss to Hill-Murray in the semifinals while Como Park beat top-seeded Chisago Lakes. Against Harding, Silvie Greatzer delivered 13 kills, Sahar Ramaley nine and Kaili Malvey seven. Claire Crothers made 13 digs.
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home, including goodbye parties for Ukrainian exchange students who visit White Bear Lake. “This building has been a community gathering place for some 130 years and it still wants to be,” Bucher said. “That was made clear to us by the number of people that expressed their gratitude that it didn’t get torn down and that we’ve invited the community to enjoy it and experience it.”
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every time somebody knocked on the door while remodeling was going on, because the community has always felt some some emotional ownership here.” “We always get a story from people about this place,” Clement added. “It holds a lot of memories, and it would be great if somebody within the community or somebody tied to the community would buy it and continue what we started.” The couple has hosted events for people in their
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Steve Bucher and Kelly Clement are musicians and the stage of the former Lakeshore Players home was a big attraction to them when they bought the home.
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The White Bear Lake girls cross country team has three state qualifiers after placing third of seven teams in the Section 4AAA meet at Highland Golf Course in St. Paul. Rosie Sommars, a senior, placed fifth in 20:18. Logan Bailey, an eighth-grader, was seventh in 20:21. Amelia Nachtscheim, a junior, also qualified in 13th place (20:45). They’ll run in the state meet Saturday, Nov. 4, at Les Bolstad Golf Course in Falcon Heights at 10:45 a.m. Bear senior Annika Schroeder placed 16th (20:51) and eighthgrader Rylan West in 25th (22:03) among 49 runners. Team scoring was Woodbury 43, Two Rivers 49, the Bears 63, East Ridge 109, St. Paul Central 138, Stillwater 138 and Tartan 202. Lydia Branson of East Ridge was individual champion in 19:31.
could have imagined, and that’s very gratifying. But it makes the whole idea of selling this hard.” Kelly Clement and Steve Highlights of the oneBucher took a leap of faith of-a-kind home include when they converted an a 20-foot wooden bar, a 1889 church and former German kitchen, a koi home of the Lakeshore pond in the foyer and a Players into their dream master bedroom lofted home. The home, located at 4820 above the entrance. Also included in the home is a Stewart Avenue, is on the pontoon and a one-year market for $3.45 million. boat slip rental on White “We didn’t even really Bear Lake, which is three know anything about blocks away. White Bear Lake before “After the places I’ve we moved in,” Bucher lived, I consider White said. “We wanted this to Bear Lake my hometown be a gathering place for because we’ve integrated the community and hold into this community,” events here … and we Clement said. “Whether have.” it be the neighbors, the When asked why they people we have met, the are selling the home, club, the restaurants and Bucher said a new all the different things endeavor is in the works. that we do here, I have “We’ve got another never been so involved in project in mind that we’re a community than I have trying to make happen,” here. We’ve only been here he said. “We have stuff three years.” to do. We think we have Bucher said the buyer for another pretty large the home is going to have project. It may or may not to be somebody special, happen and if it doesn’t because this is not a happen, we get to spend normal house. the rest of our lives here.” “The ideal buyer in my The couple is keeping the mind is somebody that will new project under wraps. continue our approach of “The acceptance and understanding that this the encouragement from building is a community the community has been asset,” Bucher said. “And off the charts,” Bucher that was something that said. “They welcomed us was like beaten into us in a way that that I never BY NOELLE OLSON EDITOR
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BEARS SPORTS BRIEFS Mounds View defeated White Bear Lake 99-79 in the final dual meet for each team in Mounds View’s pool. The Bears were 2-7 in dual meets, which coach Tia Quirk said was the most wins in five years. The Bears won two events, the 50 freestyle (26.49) and 100 freestyle (57.04), both by Lucy Borofka who edged Mounds View’s Erika Turkington by .01. Placing second were Claire Whitcomb (individual medley) and Lily Jenkins (500 freestyle). Next is the Section 4AA meet at Stillwater, Nov. 9-11.
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A moving collection of costumed characters Above: A collection of ghost, ghouls and variety of other characters takes off from the starting line during the recent Bear Scare Fun Run at Otter Lake Elementary School. They were among the dozens of local residents participating in the annual event, with proceeds benefiting Lincoln and Otter Lake Elementary School.
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Referendum projects update presented
Representatives from Wold Architects and Kraus-Anderson provided an update on the districtwide Building Our Future Referendum projects. Much of the discussion featured an overview of plans for the current Sunrise Park Middle School building. In the summer of 2024, the middle school will be moved to the current White Bear Lake Area High School (WBLAHS) - South Campus building and will be renamed Mariner Middle School in honor of the building’s original use as Mariner High School. After Sunrise is vacated, work will begin to renovate the space to serve as the site for various community programs, including the Senior Center and Early Childhood programs currently housed at Normandy Park Education Center, the Transition
Education Center currently located in leased space in Hugo and district offices currently located at the District Center adjacent to Central Middle School, which will expand to take over the building when district offices have been relocated. The presentation also included an update on the list of completed facilities projects, which has grown to include the Transportation Facility, North Star Elementary, the Area Learning Center and additions at the current WBLAHS - South Campus and Birch Lake, Lakeaires, Lincoln, Matoska, Oneka, Otter Lake, Vadnais Heights and Willow Lane elementaries. Projects that remain on the horizon are the completion of the current WBLAHS - North Campus and Central Middle School, which celebrated a groundbreaking this summer and will be completed in phases, long-term facilities maintenance (LTFM) projects at the current WBLAHS - South Campus, and the transition of the current Sunrise Park Middle School. The complete presentation can be found on the school board materials page of the district website, directly at sd624.org/about/school-board/ meeting-materials. White Bear Lake Area Schools
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Age 81 of Vadnais Heights passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023. Phyllis was born on April 7, 1942 in St. Paul, Minnesota and attended North St. Paul High School and St. Cloud State University. Phyllis met Terry Holman through friends and married in 1964. She worked at the American Hoist before staying at home to raise her children. A devoted wife and mother, Phyllis was always the “room mother” at her children’s elementary school and a Girl Scout leader for many years. Driving her station wagon to various activities, Phyllis loved being a mom and involved in her children’s lives. Phyllis worked in dental offices before retirement and then began her most favorite role of all... grandma. She had a special “grandma’s closet” filled with toys and games, hosted a Halloween costume party every year for the grandkids and loved to celebrate their birthdays. She enjoyed hosting parties, Fourth of July picnics and was proud of her immaculate yard. She was preceded in death by parents Charles and Emilie (Neumann) Nobbe. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband of nearly 60 years Terrance Holman; daughter Carrie Holman Traxler and son Paul (Linda) Holman; grandchildren Lauren and Ryan Traxler, Emilie (Ben) Olund, Michael and Matthew Holman. She had many lifelong friends and caring neighbors. Funeral service at 12 noon on Friday, November 3rd at Bradshaw 4600 Greenhaven Dr., White Bear Lake, MN with visitation beginning at 11am. Burial will take place in the spring at Incarnation Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the American Heart Association. Bradshaw, 651407-8300, www.BradshawFuneral.com
Ellen Letourneau age 82, White Bear Lake, died October 24, 2023, St. John’s Hospital. Preceded by parents, and husband, Dale. Survived by children: Michele, Dennis, Daniel. Memorial service: Wed., Nov. 1, 2023, 7:00 PM, Mueller Memorial - WBL. Visitation: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Burial Fort Snelling National Cemetery TBD.
Susan (Lovell) Timmons 82, formerly of Rhinelander, WI., died Oct. 20 amid the love of her family. Susan married Richard Timmons on Jan. 12, 1973, in Stamford, Conn. Visitation: Friday, Nov. 3rd, 2023, 3:00 to 5:00 PM, Service: 5:00 PM, at Carlson Funeral Home, Rhinelander, WI. www.carlsonfh.com
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September 23, 1942 October 23, 2023 Preceded in death by parents, Vern and Eileen Dahl; sister, Pamela Williams and parents-inlaw, Andrew and Delores Marier. Survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Alfred; her children, Peter (Denise) Marier, Theresa Sellie, Michelle (Dennis) Gadbois and Daniel (Mary Jane) Marier. Loved so much by her eleven grandchildren and blessed to have four greatgrandchildren. She will forever be remembered for her joy, her humor, her generosity and her gift of seeing the good in all things. Funeral Mass 11am on Tuesday, November 7th at St. John the Evangelist, 380 Little Canada Rd E., Little Canada. Visitation 1 hour prior to Mass at church. MuellerMemorial.com 651.429.4944
Gayle Darlene Sundt (Plocker) Gayle Darlene Sundt (Plocker), age 80, passed away unexpectedly on August 27, 2023. The incomparable Gayle was born to the late Esther (Rouschar) and Harold Edward Plocker on February 22, 1943. She graduated from Hopkins High School in 1961, and earned her Master of Arts in Arts Education from the University of Minnesota in 1974. For 15 years she was the co-owner of The Medicine Chest Pharmacy, Sun Color Photo and Sundt Photographics in downtown White Bear Lake. A bon vivant and artistic soul, Gayle was a devoted art teacher, and taught at Central Middle School in White Bear Lake for 34 years. 4000+ students passed through her classroom, each benefitting from her empathetic approach to teaching. Her support resulted in over 1000 students receiving local, state, and national awards, including numerous state fair ribbons. In 2000, Sundt was recognized by the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for her exceptional support of students, and awarded their highest honor, the Gold Key. Gayle was a steadfast supporter and participant in art events around the Twin Cities, clad in joyful ensembles typically topped with a beret. After her retirement in 2000, Gayle enjoyed socializing with friends at Café Cravings, Key’s, Pannino’s, Town Talk Diner, and the Vadnais Heights locations of Panera Bread and Perkins. Gayle is preceded in death by her parents and Scruffy Bear Person, her beloved dog, with whom she spent her happiest years, and who rests with her. She is survived by her many former students. A private burial service was conducted in accordance with her wishes on September 2, 2023 at Incarnation Cemetery, Lino Lakes. Donations to the Gayle Sundt Creative Arts Support Fund at the White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation are appreciated. A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the Boatworks Commons Community Room, 4495 Lake Ave S, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. GayleSundtMemorial.info/
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Annual dinner to honor award winners Bringing people together is the ultimate goal of the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation (VHEDC). The private nonprofit, whose mission is to further economic development in Vadnais Heights and the northeast metro area, will bring business leaders together at its annual awards dinner on Thursday, Nov. 9 at the Vadnais Commons in Vadnais Heights. Named in honor of a former director of the VHEDC, the Keith Warner Standard of Excellence Award is given to a business that has shown a singular degree of excellence in the areas of business success, philanthropy and community service. This year’s winner is F&M Bank. “We are very honored,” said Steven R. Marchek, executive vice president. “Serving and being a part of the community is a key reason F&M Bank is in business.” The VHEDC Community Partnership Award recognizes collaborative partners that help VHEDC to advance its mission of ensuring a prosperous local business economy in Vadnais Heights and the surrounding areas.
This year’s winner is Solid Ground, a nonprofit organization whose holistic approach helps families build the strong foundations they need to emerge from homelessness into a brighter future. “Solid Ground is deeply honored to receive the Community Partnership Award from VHEDC.,” said Trisha Kauffman, executive director. “We value our partners in the community so much and we couldn’t do our work effectively without them. We make food more accessible to Solid Ground families through our mobile food market partnership with the White Bear Area Food Shelf.” Kauffman added, “Volunteers from the White Bear Lake Rotary help out at events at our supportive housing communities. The Vadnais Heights Area Community Foundation helps fund our youth programming. White Bear Center for the Arts provides fun and educational activities for our kids. There are simply too many partnerships to name, and we are grateful for them all.” The keynote speaker for the annual dinner will be John Marshall, regional vice president of Xcel Energy. He will be speaking on building a carbon-free energy future.
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Tickets are now available for the WBLAHS Fall Musical “Little Shop of Horrors,” which will be performed at 7 p.m. on Nov. 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18. A 2 p.m. matinee show will also be performed on Nov. 11. The matinee is free for senior citizens; however, tickets will need to be reserved. Performances will take place at the White Bear Lake Area Schools Community Auditorium, 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake. Find complete information at www. isd624.org/theatre.
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Huntington Bank will be closing 11 branches at Twin Cities Cub Foods locations next year. Huntington, formerly known as TCF Bank, shared in its most recent earnings announcement, it would consolidate 34 locations in the first quarter of 2024. This includes the Cub Foods store at 1059 Meadowlands Drive in White Bear Lake.
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It has been a good two months of rain. This past October we totaled 4.20” to go along with 4.66” in September for a total of 8.86”. Normal is 6.02”. It would’ve been nice to receive some of this rain over the summer months when we really needed it. Better late than never. This past weekend ushered in the coldest temperatures we’ve seen since late May. Saturday morning was our first freeze, thus ending our growing season and what was left of my vegetable garden. There were some reports of flurries in the Metro Saturday. I didn’t see any, did you? Don’t forget to set your clocks back 1 hour this Sunday. Astro note: That is the planet Venus in the eastern sky before sunrise. Side note: I’m finishing my 2024 Weather Calendar. Visit my website and order early. WeathermanWatson.com.
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Bears 2nd in section CC for state trip; Williams is champ
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Max Popp’s strong finish as the No. 4 runner helped the Bears edge Two Rivers for the second state berth.
Luke Williams repeated as section champion and led White Bear Lake to a second-place finish — and a state berth — in the Section 4AAAA meet at Highland Park Golf Course in St. Paul. Team scoring was Stillwater 38, the Bears 56, Two Rivers 58, East Ridge 74, Woodbury 149, St. Paul Central 183, Tartan 198 and Cretin-Derham Hall 248. The Bears’ two-point edge over Two Rivers earned the state trip as the top two teams advance. Williams, a senior, led all the way and hit the finish line in 16:03.6, ahead of runner-up Ethan Foote of Stillwater by 11 seconds, on a wet, muddy course. He was challenged for one mile by a Two Rivers runner, then pulled away from the field. Bears junior Vaughn Larson placed sixth (16:31), junior Isaac Kolstad ninth (16:41), sophomore Max Popp 17th (17:03) and freshman Graham Newlander 23rd (17:21) among 54 runners. “Our top three really did their job,” Kovacich said. “We struggled in the fourth spot, but Max came back the last 800 meters and passed some kids, which helped seal the win … It was a slug fest, a really close race.” The Bears, who barely missed a state team berth last year, will make their 14th team appearance in 21 years on Saturday at Les Bolstad Golf Course in Falcon Heights. They’ll race at 10 a.m. “It’s great that the whole team gets to experience a state meet,” said Williams, who placed 25th last year as an individual qualifier.
Despite 4 TD passes, Bears ousted by Eagan BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
White Bear Lake’s football season ended with a 45-27 loss to the Eagan Wildcats in a freewheeling playoff opener. The Bears finished 3-6. The Bears had plenty of offense with Tomi Animasaun throwing for 260 yards and four touchdowns, and Kesean Lipscomb gaining 88 yards on
18 rushes. “Tomi had a great night,” coach Ryan Bartlett said. However, the Wildcats (4-5) pounded the ground for six touchdowns, three of them by Tate Gage on runs of six, 44, and 41 yards. Carson Schwamb scored twice on one-yard plunges and Brooklyn Evans had a sixyard score. The Wildcats had three two-point conversion runs and three conversion kicks. “We didn’t play well on
defense. They were physical and hats off to them, they ran it well,” Bartlett said. Animasaun capped a promising sophomore season completing 17 of 23 passes with no interceptions. The touchdown passes went to Austin Gibson from 63 and eight yards, and to Vinny Villella from 15 and 36 yards. Villella made 10 catches for 152 yards and Gibson had three for 77 yards.
Bears tripped by Maple Grove at state BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
White Bear Lake’s longawaited, hard-earned state tournament trip in girls soccer ended in the first round as the No. 3 seeded Bears were upset by Maple Grove 2-1 on a rainy evening in Edina. The Bears reached state by defeating two section rivals who had much better seasons than Maple Grove, but the Crimson defenders were in control of this game, allowing only one clear shot on goal. Jenna Maloy made good on that chance, grounding the ball past the goalie from the left side off a pass by Elizabeth Wallek from about 30 yards away, with 2:37 left in the first half, pulling the Bears within 2-1. Their best chance otherwise was Becca Smith’s strong free kick from about 30 yards that hit the bottom of the bar. The Crimson clamped down on the Bears through the second half, always a step ahead of them, ending the Bears season with a 14-4-2 mark in their first
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Gabby Hofeld of the Bears tries to pass while crowded by Maple Grove’s Amalie Germanson.
state tournament since 2012. The Crimson (9-6-4) gave up five goals twice early in the season while starting 4-6-1 but they’ve allowed just five goals in their last eight matches (three ties, then five wins). Each team had five shots on
goal. Maple Grove blasted two in the first half that goalie Autumn Maki had no chance to stop, by Jessica Lee over her head and by Kiera Gill from the left side. “Two solid shots, nothing Autumn could do,” Coach Dierkhising said.
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Ella Stadtherr lined up a serve during the win over Tartan.
White Bear Lake volleyball defeated Tartan 25-18, 25-21, 25-15 in the Section 4AAA opener with an enthusiastic student gallery on hand. The No. 4 seeded Bears (13-15-1) now face top-seeded Stillwater (17-9) there on Tuesday in the semifinal. The finals will be Thursday. “We played hard and we cut down on unforced errors,” assessed Bear coach Mackenzie Leverty. Asked what her team’s strengths are when playing well, she said, “Our serve receive has been really on. We have some big hitters who can put the ball away. And mentally we don’t want to let the ball hit the floor on our side.” Against Tartan (16-10), Kylie Gustafson delivered 16 kills. Ella Stadtherr logged 10 kills and six blocks. Ally Munyer made 28 assists and two aces. Gieske, the libero, made 18 digs and served the Bears to a 6-0 lead in set three. Lily Martin notched seven digs and two aces.
Baumann posts 10-1 record with Orioles BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR
Mike Baumann, Baltimore Orioles pitcher from Mahtomedi, finished the 2023 season with a 10-1 record for the American League East champions. The 28-year-old righthander posted a 3.76 earned run average in 60 games, throwing 64.7 innings, striking out 61, as a middle reliever. He gave up 59 hits CONTRIBUTED and 33 walks. Mike Baumann Despite the excellent record, Baumann was sent to the Orioles’ top minor league club, Norfolk, Virginia Aug. 30. He was back with the Orioles to finish the regular season, but not included in the team’s 26-player roster for the playoffs. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde was quoted on Baltimorebaseball.com that it was “the right time to give him a breather,” due to a heavier workload than he has experienced before. The manager added, “Michael’s had an amazing season for us to this point,” and praised his “durability” and “competitiveness.” The Orioles, after posting the league’s best regular season record, 101-60, met disappointment in the playoffs with a three-game sweep at the hands of the Texas Rangers. Baumann appeared in 13 games with the Orioles in 2022 and four in a late-season call-up in 2021. After his first full season, he has a career mark of 12-5 with a 4.62 ERA and 89 strikeouts in 109 innings.
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