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Last day The last day of school for Mahtomedi students is Thursday, June 4. In the White Bear Lake Area School District, the last day of school is June 2 for seniors, June 4 for juniors and June 5 for K-10 students.

MAHTOMEDI — A controversial proposed sewer and water project is on hold indefinitely and city leaders are considering requiring inspection of every private septic system. The Mahtomedi City Council on May 19 decided not to move forward on the proposal to install city utilities and/or improve the roads in the Briarwood neighborhood. Instead, the council asked city staff to draft an ordinance for council consideration that

Upcoming events See inside for details about the following upcoming events: graduation ceremonies, Level Up Academy open houses, Mahtomedi High School engineering projects open house, Fare For All Express, White Bear train depot presentation and Ladyslipper Ensemble concert.

would mandate regular inspections for all of the septic systems in the city. Each septic system user would be required to arrange and fund their own inspection. A recently completed feasibility study estimates the cost to extend sewer and water to the Briarwood area, pave two gravel roads and repave six streets at $4.7 to $4.9 million. That proposal has been met with significant resident opposition, due to its high cost. The project would be funded by a combination of assessments to property owners, a city tax increase and increases in utility fees. The feasibility study suggests an assessment of

$17,000 per developed/developable property for the vast majority of units which don't have city sewer and water access. There also would be significant additional costs for residents to convert and connect, estimated in the $10,000 to $20,000 range. If the city spread out its cost contribution over a decade, the city's consulting engineer estimated that a 0.5 percent tax levy increase, 2 percent sewer rate increase, 2.5 percent water rate increase and 1 percent surface water

Postponed/see page 7A

911 bill signed into law

Candidate filing by Debra Neutkens Regional Editor

Candidates for the White Bear Lake City Council and District 624 School Board must file by June 2. For the City Council, the ward 1, 3 and 5 seats are up for election and the location to file is at White Bear Lake City Hall. Three at-large school board seats are up for election and candidates can file at the school district office or the Ramsey County elections office.

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Public notices See page 4B for public notices, including a White Bear Lake City Council hearing on a proposal to allow dynamic business signs.

Students cheer on their classmates as they compete in a relay race during the elementary school track and field event outside Lakeaires Elementary School Wednesday, May 20.

ST. PAUL — Seeing a bill through the legislative process tested Keith Mueller's mettle. But the Grant resident was motivated to amend a bill protecting citizens who call 911 from civil suits. His tenacity paid off when Gov. Mark Dayton signed SF1025 into law May 19. Mueller spent two years drafting language for the bill that amends the state Strategic Litigation

911 Bill/see page 7A

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Weather tidbit: June outlook: Average high: 78.3°. Average low: 58.8°. Mean rainfall: 4.62. June 2015 Forecast: Temperatures near normal and rainfall wetter than normal. Year Ago this week: May 2014 ends on a wet note with 1.61” inches on the 27th and .76” on the 31st. For the month I totaled 5.97 inches. The rain continues into June with June 1-2 totaling 1.59 inches.

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by Kristine Goodrich Editor On their last trip to Las Vegas, a group of White Bear Lake High School alumnae donned tiaras and handmade sashes with punny pretend beauty queen titles such as “Miss Taken,” “Miss Demeanor,” and “Miss Behave.” Every fifth year for 25 years, a dozen or so beauties from the White Bear classes of 1955 and 1956 have visited Sin City. Every year for 62 years they have gone out for a nice meal together. The meal that spawned nearly six decades (and counting) of girls-only reunions was in 1953. A group of approximately 30 sophomores and one freshman got gussied up and went to the Piccadilly. They decided no boyfriends and no parents were allowed. The girls saved their baby-sitting funds and bought new dresses. “It was a big deal to go out to dinner back then. Especially to some place as fancy as the Pic-

cadilly,” said Margaret Sandberg. “It was the first time many of us had ever been in a classy restaurant.” Sandberg was the sole freshman of the group. She was just a few days too young to be a member of the class of 1955 and had many friends among that class. She doesn't remember what she ate but remembers how excited she and the other girls were when their Coca-Colas came with an umbrella. The girls went out to a fancy dinner the next year, and then the next and the next. It became a tradition to reunite at least once a year. “Many of us have been friends since kindergarten or grade school, and the older we get the closer we grow,” Sandberg said. For the 25th meal, the ladies returned to the Piccadilly and invited their mothers to join them. It was the only time guests were allowed. Although he wasn't invited, Sandberg's bother secretly called ahead and asked the Piccadilly staff to put umbrellas in the

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Ten members of the White Bear Lake High School class of 1955 reunited for lunch May 16 in Maplewood. It was the 62nd annual dinner/lunch for the group. At left, front to back are: Deanna Neuman of Oakdale, Louise Dinehart of Maplewood, Margaret Sandberg of Brooklyn Center, Johanne Riebel of White Bear Lake, Madeline Morency Jantz of Oakdale and Virigina Dippel of White Bear Lake. At right, front to back are: Pat Burt of St. Paul, Jan Fredricks of White Bear Lake, Barb Rosengren of Maplewood, Marylyn Bovee of Florida and Vadnais Heights, Judy Hall of White Bear Lake and Grace Flynn of White Bear Lake. drinks. Somewhere along the line the annual wintertime dinner became a spring or summer lunch — to accommodate the snowbirds and the older they got the less willing they were to go out in the cold or drive at night, Sandberg said.

Their last reunion was May 16 at the Olive Garden in Maplewood. Of the original 30 or so, there were 11 who made it this year. A few of the originals have died, others have moved away and others were kept at home by health problems.

An address book is passed at the end of each meal to the member who volunteers to plan next year's get-together. Judy Hall took home the book this year. She was one of five attendees who still live in White Bear Lake.

Alumni/see page 11A

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ENGINEERING CAPSTONE EVENT When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27 Where: Mahtomedi FABLab, 8000 75th Street N Details: Community is invited to the debut of the ﬁnal projects of Mahtomedi High School students who took the Engineering Capstone Class and the Toy Engineering Class. Contact: Mahtomedi.k12. mn.us

‘NORTHEAST RESIDENCE GOES HOLLYWOOD’ ANNUAL DINNER When: 6-10 p.m. Friday, May 29 Where: Lake Elmo Inn Event Center, 3712 Layton Ave. N., Lake Elmo Details: Support the Little Canada-based nonproﬁt that serves children and adults with developmental disabilities. Silent and live auctions, photo booth, wine pull, and full dinner with dessert. Contact: 651-303-7982 or nerinc.org

FARE FOR ALL EXPRESS When: 2-4 p.m. Friday, May 29 Where: First Lutheran Church, 4000 Linden St. Details: Open to everyone to purchase fresh fruit, vegetables and frozen meat packages at a discounted price. Cash, credit cards and EBT accepted. Contact: fareforall.org

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Kick off the summer with an evening of food from local eateries, music by acoustic guitarist Lonnie Knight, and more. Family entertainment includes a puppet show at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., face painting and balloon animals.

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Clinic; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Plant Sale Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 4-H building, Highway 5 & Manning Ave., Lake Elmo Details: U of M Extension Master Gardeners in Washington County will answer questions about gardening topics, composting, insects, and more. Participants encouraged to bring plant and insect samples to the clinic. Plant Sale featured quality perennials, vegetables, herbs and annuals grown by members. Contact: 651-731-0736 or mastergardeners inwashingtonco.org

between a tablet and laptop computer. Discover the wide world of apps and how to download them. Contact: rclreads.org

INTRO TO MAC When: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, June 7 Where: Suburban Community Channels, 2460 East County Road E, White Bear Lake Details: Learn the basics of the Mac computer platform, including an overview of MacOS and desktop. Contact: 651-747-3830 or rwcable.com

‘CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX’ HOT ROD & VINTAGE CAR SHOW

When: 4 to 9 p.m Wednesdays June 3-Sept. 9 When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Where: Lowell Park, May 31 Where: Hay Lake School, Stillwater Details: Free. Vintage 14020 195th St. N., Marine and hot rod collectible on St. Croix cars gather. Live music, Details: Families can giveaways. enjoy a close-up encounter Contact: 651-494-8657 or with numerous species of www.ilovestillwater.com dragonﬂies, including a demonstration on how to 7TH ANNUAL catch and handle them. WINEMAKERS FORUM Part of the Hay Lake 2015 When: 6-9 p.m. Speaker Series. Free. Thursday, June 4 Contact: 651-433-4014 or Where: Stillwater Public wchsmn.org Library Terrace, 224 Third. St. N. WHITE BEAR RAILROAD Details: Featuring the STATION Revana Family Vineyards When: 6-7:30 p.m. with estates in Napa Monday, June 1 RIVERTOWN ART FESTIVAL Where: White Bear Lake Valley, Williamette Valley and Mendoza, Argentina, When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Library Saturday, May 30; 11 a.m.-to Details: Bill Schrankler, food pairings from the Lake Elmo Inn and music 5 p.m. Sunday, May 31 author of ‘Shadows of from the Stillwater Area Where: North Lowell Time… Minnesota’s High School Jazz Combo. Park, downtown Stillwater Surviving Depots” will Cocktail attire. Registration Details: Juried event bring to life the history $150. features works of more than of the White Bear Train Contact: 651-430-8731 or 100 artists from around Depot. lakeviewhealth.org country, local concessions. Contact: rclreads.org Contact: 651-430-2306 or HUGO GOOD NEIGHBOR www.stillwaterrivertownYOGADEVOTION DAYS artfestival.com When: 9-10 a.m. or 6:30When: Thursday, June 4 7:30 p.m. Mondays, June through Sunday, June 7 U OF M EXTENSION 1-July 27 Where: Lions Park, MASTER GARDENERS Where: St. Andrews Hugo PLANT SALE & DIAGNOSTIC Lutheran Church, Great CLINIC Details: 39th Annual Hall, 900 Stillwater Rd., When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Lions Club festival features Mahtomedi carnival rides, parade, food, Details: Classes live music, rafﬂes, demos, encourage healthy living craft fair and much more. and peaceful presence, open to all ages and skill levels. • Thank you for sending us WASHINGTON COUNTY Contact: 651-762-9141 or news of your upcoming event. EXPLORE YOUR PARKS DAY saintandrews.org The calendar is reserved for When: Saturday, June 6

FOREST LAKE LAKEFEST

When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 29 and 8 a.m. Saturday, May 30. Where: Lakeside Park and Forest Lake Legion Details: Free Rockin’ Hollywoods entertain at gazebo Friday night, followed by a movie, “Planes: Fires & Rescue” at dusk. Saturday activities include 5K, breakfast, arts show, free kids’ games, Build-a-Boat Challenge, dunk tank, talent show, Lil’ Dancers, car show, waterski show. Contact: http://ﬂlakefest.com/schedule

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VISION SLOVAKIA GOLF FUNDRAISER When: Monday, June 1 Where: Indian Hills Golf Club Details: Enjoy a fun day of golf, meal, silent auction items and prizes in support of the Lutheran Academy in Martin, Slovakia. Contact: 651-762-9141 or saintandrews.org

WHITE BEAR MYSTERY BOOK CLUB When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3 Where: White Bear Lake Library, Lion’s Den Details: Book club for adults 55+. Contact: rclreads.org

APPLES AND ANDROIDS: AN INTRODUCTION TO TABLOID COMPUTERS When: 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, June 3 Where: White Bear Lake Library Details: Class will emplain differences

discussion and critique of photographic skills and technology led by Robert Cuerden and David Parker, along with an invited professional photographer. Participants are encouraged to bring up to 5 images to be reviewed by instructors and class members. Free, but registration required. Contact: whitebeararts. org

Where: Various activities at all Washington County Parks, including Big Marine Park Reserve, Hardwood Creek Regional Trail, Lake Elmo Park Reserve and Nordic Center, Square Lake Park, and the Washington County Courthouse Details: Bike, hike, ﬁsh, run, geocache, view wildlife, visit playgrounds and do much more. The vehicle fee is waived this day in all Washington County Parks. Free outdoor recreation demonstrations and nature programming will be offered at park locations county-wide. See website for details. Contact: 651-430-8370 or co.washington.mn.us/ parks

BOOKAWOCKY SUMMER KICKOFF When: 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6 Where: Wildwood Library, Mahtomedi

Details: Kick-off the summer reading program with the Heebie Jeebies Musical Comedy Show. This interactive, all-ages event will have the whole family laughing, singing and dancing. Children’s book character “Little Critter” will also make an appearance. No registration required. Contact: 651-426-2042

LANDSCAPE REVIVAL – NATIVE PLANT EXPO AND MARKET When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 6 Where: Cub Foods Community Pavilion, 1201 Larpenteur Ave., Roseville Details: Shop for Minnesota native plants from 12 local growers in one location. Area conservation organizations will be available to answer questions. Sponsored by Saint Paul Audubon, Capitol Region Watershed District, Blue Thumb and Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District. Contact: saintpaulaudubon.org/ events

BALD EAGLE SPORTSMEN’S OPEN HOUSE When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 6 Where: Bald Eagle Sportsmen’s Association, 6557 N. 125th St., Hugo Details: Annual familyfriendly public open house is free and open to the public. Demonstrations, historic displays, free burgers, hot dogs. Sporting clays and cowboy action shooting.

SQUISHY CIRCUITS AND BRUSHBOTS When: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday, June 8 Where: Wildwood Library, Mahtomedi Details: Teens can make Brushbots (tiny vibrating robots) and experiment with squishy circuits that use Play-Doh to conduct electricity. Pre-registration required Contact: 651-426-2042

MERRICK, INC. ANNUAL GOLF SCHAMBLE When: 12:30 p.m. shotgun start Monday, June 8 Where: Troy Burne Golf Club, Hudson, Wis. Details: Support the Vadnais Heights-based non-proﬁt that provides vocational and social opportunities to adults with disabilities. Event includes games on the course, silent auction, and rafﬂe for a trip to Myrtle Beach. Contact: merrickinc.org

MAHTOMEDI HISTORY TOURS When: 5 & 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 9 Where: Meet at Wildwood Library Details: Ride a trolley and visit historic sites in Mahtomedi. Free for all ages, but registration required. Contact: 651-426-2042

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.Tuesday, June 9 Where: Target, 975 E.

County Rd. E, Vadnais Heights Details: Opportunity to donate blood; also from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, May 11 at S & T Ofﬁce Products. Contact: redcrossblood. org

WILDWOOD LIBRARY BOOK CLUB When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 10 Where: Wildwood Library, Mahtomedi Details: June book selection is “The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox” by Maggie O’Farrell. Read the book and join the discussion. Free and open to the public. Contact: 651-426-2042

MUSIC LADYSLIPPER ENSEMBLE When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3 Where: White Bear Lake Library Details: Free concert features rarely heard chamber music and soulful themes and melosies. Contact: rclreads.org Birchwood Village Music in the Park Series When: 6 p.m. Sunday, June 7 Where: Birch Beach, Birchwood Village Details: Minnesota Bluegrass Guitarist of the Year Adam Granger plays acoustic guitar originals, swing, bluegrass and more. Contact: cityofbirchwood.com

THEATER THE LOONEY LUTHERANS When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 2 Where: Maplewood Library, 3025 Southlawn Drive Details: Professional actresses, writers, singers and improvisers perform a comedic, family friendly and interactive show. Contact: rclreads.org

11TH ANNUAL 10-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL When: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, June 4-14 Where: Century College Details: Ten 10-minute plays presented at every performance; plays written and submitted by novice and professional writers from around the world, with the ten best selected for this world premiere. Tickets $19; $17 seniors; $15 students. Some plays may not be suitable for younger audiences. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.com

ARTS IMPROVING PHOTOGRAPHIC SKILLS When: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 9 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts Details: Open

When: 10 a.m.-noon, Thursdays, May 14-June 4 Where: Gladstone Community Ed Center, 1945 Manton St., Maplewood Details: Trace the history of the human experience through artistic expression. 4 session series features the Greek and Roman empires. Contact: whitebearregistration.org

NORTHSTAR ARTISTS’ MARKET 13TH ANNUAL ART SHOW AND SALE When: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, May 29 & 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, May 30 Where: Fine Arts Building, Minnesota State Fairgrounds Details: Over 90 artists, including those from the White Bear Lake area, display over 4,500 pieces of original Watermedia paintings, available for sale. Contact: northstarwatermedia.com

ONGOING EVENTS FAMILY STORY TIME When: 10:30-11 a.m. Fridays Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Librarysponsored story time for kids ages 2-5 with stories, songs and finger plays. Contact: rclreads.org Preschool Story Time When: 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. Mondays Where: Wildwood Library, Mahtomedi Details: Stories, songs and finger plays; at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers and 11:15 a.m. for babies. Contact: 651-426-2042 Dog Gone Reading When: 4:30-8 p.m. Thursdays Where: Wildwood Library in Mahtomedi Details: Children in grades K-7 can read to a certified training dog and its trainer for 15 minutes. RSVP required. Contact: 651-426-2042

WRITERS UNLIMITED When: 9:30 a.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of every month (including May 27) Where: Donatelli’s, 2692 County Road E East Details: 50 year-old group of serious writers, working to be published, whether for family only or for the larger publishing world. Contact: Patsy, ptzk@ aol.com

SAVE THE DATE WHITE BEAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1995 REUNION When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 Where: The Station, 2171 4th St., White Bear Lake Contact: Kim MacDonald at wblclassof95@yahoo.com or Amy Ross, amyross19@ yahoo.com

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Cell tower OK’d A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB) Members Wanted – The EDAB is in need of two members, 1) a resident and 2) a non-resident who works for a business in the Township. The EDAB is responsible for promoting growth of new business and industry and offer support to existing businesses. This Board meets on the second Tuesday of each month.

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The tower will be located west of the Structural Wood building.

by Kristine Goodrich Editor VADNAIS HEIGHTS — A forthcoming cell phone tower will mean no more dropped calls for Verizon customers on a stretch of I-35E. The new tower also is expected to improve Verizon's data speed in the area. The Vadnais Heights City Council last week unanimously approved a special use permit allowing Verizon Wireless to construct a tower on the Structural Wood property on Labore Road. The monopole tower will be 100 feet tall, plus a nine-foot tall lightening rod at the top. The tower won't have lights. A primary goal of the new tower is to cure an area of weak coverage for I-35E drivers, between County Road E and just south of Highway 96. It also will remedy poor coverage in a small region north of County Road E on both the east and west sides of the freeway, according to a letter from Verizon. The additional tower also will decrease reliance on other antennae in the area, which a Verizon engineer wrote will improve reliability and speed in the region.

City code requires cell companies to first try to utilize any existing towers that have space. Verizon did look at the tower at Vadnais Heights Elementary School but found it wasn't suitable for its needs, according to letter from a Verizon engineer. The new tower will be located west of the Structural Wood buildings. Its location exceeds all setback requirements. The property is abutted by the freeway to the west, commercial to the south and east, residential to the southeast and vacant property to the north. No neighboring property owners submitted any object. Verizon Wireless will lease a a more than 8,000 square-foot area from Structural Wood that will become home to the tower, a 300-square foot equipment shelter and a propane tank. The area will be enclosed by a fence. The tower and ground enclosure is designed so that up to two additional companies could add antennas on the tower and equipment below in the future. City staff checked and found that the tower won't be in the way if the city ever decides to extend Labore Road to the north through that area.

Postponed Continued from page 1A increase would be necessary each year. The other option under consideration is improving the roads only and not extending utilities. Under both options, Morgan Street and Linden Street would be paved and all or a portion of the following streets would be repaved: Briarwood Avenue, Dwinnell Avenue, Hazel Avenue, Laurel Road, Moccasin Avenue and Quail Street. The cost to do just the roads, plus minor drainage improvements, is estimated at $1.2 million. The city would fund most of that and assessments to residents would total nearly $120,000. The assessment for most property owners on the streets needing repaving would be $2,700. Property owners on the gravel roads would be assessed nearly $37 per foot of road frontage. The agenda for last week's meeting included accepting the feasibility study as well as scheduling a public hearing, after which the council likely would have decided whether to order one of the project options. Four out of the five council members would need to vote in the affirmative for either option to move forward. But council members said they wanted more information about the condition of the septic systems in the Briarwood neighborhood before they decide whether city utilities are needed. “I think we might be better served by having a fuller picture of what exists out there today,” Councilman Richard Brainerd said.

In March, the Environmental Commission unanimously recommended that the council consider requiring septic system inspections. Some Briarwood residents have stated they are agreeable to inspections. The city can't mandate inspections only upon Briarwood area residents. The inspections would be a city-wide requirement, which would impact a few dozen additional residents. It was estimated that an inspection would cost each resident $300 to $500. If the septic system is found to be dysfunctional, the owner would need to repair or replace the system. Details that would still need to be decided include how often to require inspections and how long of a grace period to give property owners. Although a public hearing isn't legally required, the council was agreeable to staff's recommendation to hold a public hearing on the prospective inspections ordinance and notify septic system users of that hearing by mail. No hearing date was set. The council's decision to consider an inspection ordinance means it’s likely Briarwood area construction would be pushed back to summer 2017. Given the time needed to draft an ordinance and provide a grace period, it is unlikely that the council could get inspection data in time to make a decision in time for construction to occur next year.

911 Bill Continued from page 1A Against Public Participation (SLAPP) government protections. Its provisions provide protections against civil suits when reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement. The bill passed unanimously in both chambers. "People I respect told me this was a long shot," Mueller said. "I never once believed them. I was motivated at all costs." Mueller's efforts stem from a lawsuit filed against him and another Grant resident, Steve Bohnen, over missing campaign signs in 2010. Mueller had the misfortune of spotting one of Bohnen's campaign signs on top of a vehicle driven by Jeffrey Nielsen. He followed the vehicle, eventually having an unpleasant encounter with Nielsen in a parking lot, and told Bohnen about it, who called the sheriff. Nielsen was later charged

with disorderly conduct for the parking lot encounter and later sued both Mueller and Bohnen for malicious prosecution, fraud and civil conspiracy. Mueller, who was eventually granted immunity, told legislators in hearings this session that the fact he was a witness cost him $150,000 and "gut-wrenching emotional stress." In a statement to the press May 20, Mueller said the bill's passage clarifies and strengthens laws encouraging free speech and civic duty. "Minnesota's antiSLAPP provisions were enacted in 1994 to provide protections for citizens involved in public participation," Mueller said. "SLAPPs are meritless lawsuits brought to intimidate, harass or silence citizens involved in public participation." His goal in bringing the legislation forward was to

rectify shortcomings with two immunity laws, Mueller said. "Passage sends an important message that the Legislature stands with its citizens encouraging their cooperation with law enforcement while instilling public confidence in protecting one's civic duty free from intimidating reprisals. "The response to this bill from the public and legislators alike reaffirms my hope that I lost after the judiciary failed to see the impact lawsuits like this have on its citizenry." The Grant resident said he's proud of the initiative, particularly knowing that in the future no one will be sued for merely cooperating with police. The law had bi-partisan support from legislators, including chief sponsors Reps. Kathy Lohmer and Mary Franzon and Sens. Karin Housley, Warren Limmer and Ron Latz.

Is There a Storm Pond Near You? – The greatest polluter of our waters nowadays is stormwater, all the runoff from your roof, driveway, sidewalk, and street, and it gets treated differently to remove pollutants and keep it from flooding. The Townships two watershed districts (Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization & Rice Creek Watershed District), have management tools in place that help prevent stormwater pollution. Two common ones are: • Flood Control – some ponds provide flood control by slowing rates of flow or decreasing the volume of water downstream. • Water Quality – Some ponds retain water, also keeping

pollutants such as phosphorus and sediment from entering creeks and rivers. This is why your pond may turn green in the hot, summer months – it is capturing the phosphorus which feeds algae growth. Vegetative strips (buffers) of long-rooted plants can: • Remove pollutants from stormwater • Reduce erosion & sediment entering waterbodies • Stabilize slopes • Provide inﬁltration of stormwater runoff • Maintain base ﬂows of streams • Provide shade to streams for desirable wildlife Ponds & buffers will function best if they are left alone. Please do not mow, dump, or clear these areas. Together we can help improve our water quality. For information you can visit the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organizations website at www.vlawmo.org or the Rice Creek Watershed Districts website at www. ricecreek.org. Stop Those Drips – did you know that just a slow drip of water can waste from 15-20 gallons of water a day and just one drop a second from a leaky faucet can waste 60 gallons of hot water a week.

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Mahtomedi City Council Notes The Mahtomedi City Council also took the following actions at its May 19 meeting: • Directed staff to apply for a Minnesota Department of Transportation grant to help fund crosswalk improvement projects at Highway 244/Mahtomedi Avenue and Ash Street/Wildwood Beach Road, and at Highway 244 west of Wedgewood Drive. The proposed improvements in the Ash Street area are: adding sidewalks along the eastern edge of Triangle Park and the south side of Ash Street, moving the Wildwood Beach Road intersection with Ash Street farther north so it is farther from the Ash and 244 intersection, and installation of pedestrian warning signs on 244 that flash when a pedestrian presses a button. Cost is estimated at $75,000. South of Wedgewood Drive, a median is proposed between the two accesses of the commercial/office center that includes Aldi, Stillwater Medical Group and Fitness Focus. A path would be cut out of the median for pedestrian and overhead pedestrianactivated warning lights would we added. Cost is estimated at $182,000. The city consulting engineer suggested the council also consider extending the median to Wedgewood Road, which would add $50,000 to the cost and prohibit left turns from the commercial/office east access. That proposal was rebuffed by council members due to the loss of left turns. The council also balked at the engineer's suggestion of removing the existing crossing markings at Wedgewood Road in hope pedestrians would then use the new crossing instead. Predicting that some pedestrians would continue to cross at Wedgewood, council members preferred that the existing crossing be maintained. The MnDOT grant would fund all or a portion of the construction cost. The city

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would be responsible for the design costs. • Hired a contractor to improve water drainage in the area of Rose Street and Highway 244. The new system will collect storm water currently discharging from the state outlet pip and will route the water to an existing city drainage system on Park Avenue. The work will cost $65,000. • Approved an agreement for Washington County to perform property appraisal services for the city at a cost of nearly $40,000 for the next year (June to June). The appraisals are used for taxing purposes. • Approved variances for the following three residential properties. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of all three requests. * A new house will be built on an undeveloped parcel on the corner of Long Lake Road and Lincolntown Avenue. The lot is smaller, narrower and shorter than required in its rural residential zoning district. The lot was platted before the zoning regulations were enacted. The house will be one-story with a basement and will have an attached garage. The prospective buyer said she will try to save as many trees on the lot as possible. * A second story will be added to portions of a house at 320 Mahtomedi Ave. A new nearly 400-square-foot detached garage also will be constructed and the existing accessory structures will be removed. The existing home doesn't meet setback requirements and the new garage will not meet the setbacks either. * A deck at 141 Bichner Lane will be be converted into a three-season enclosed porch. A variance was required because the lot is smaller than required in the rural residential district. — Kristine Goodrich

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May 24 – May 30, 2015

1915 Decoration Day, a day most sacred to old soldiers and all patriotic citizens, falls on Sunday this year and appropriate observations will be held on Friday, Sunday and Monday. Webster school at 10:00 a.m. where an appropriate program will be presented and talks will be given, memories of G.A. R. The Veterans’ delegation will meet with the pupils of Washington School at 2:00 p.m. where there will be presented a program similar in character to that of the forenoon… 1940 Harry Horne, superintendent of Government buildings, St. Paul, North St. Paul and White Bear, informs The Press that the contract for repairing the snow guard on the White Bear Post Office has been let to David Cardinal, he being the lowest bidder. This guard, made of steel pipes, was torn loose by the snow and has to be replaced….The Christian Science church people have been beautifying their church property this week. Another coat of white paint has been added. Besides this, the strip of ground in front of the church between the sidewalk and the curb has been laid with sod, thus giving the lawn a beautiful appearance…. 1965 A new service is being of-

– Photo courtesy of the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society

Christian Science Church, Clark Avenue fered in the White Bear Lake community this summer throughout the area school system. For a six week period, June 28 through August 6, libraries will be open one-day a week in six White Bear Lake area public schools….. 1990 White Bear Lake level is down approximately three feet according to Duane Shodeen, the seven county metro-region fisheries manager. The shoreline has receded almost 50100 feet and vegetation is sprouting up in the recently exposed sand. An ordinance making it illegal to pump water from the lake for purposes other than emergencies was passed April 24, by the White Bear Lake Conservation District. Robert Nicholson III, a member of the district said earlier this month “Water leaves the lake through a lot of different sources such as evaporation…but stopping pumping out of the lake for watering lawns or gardens is the only factor we can control.:….

Oil, Lloyd “Shorty” Urban of White Bear Lake died May 15, 2005. He was 80. Born in St. Paul, Urban worked in the oil business for more than 50 years. He owned Hoffman Corner Oil and 26 gas stations. He also worked in the restaurant business, owned two restaurants, Fox and Hounds and Gallivan’s in St. Paul…. Looking Forward to the Past - Upcoming Historical Society Events Gangster Bus Tour Saturday, June 27th Tours depart at 10 am AND 11:30 am Come along for an adventurous outing to explore the hideouts and haunts of the 1930s era gangsters who laid low in the cottages around White Bear and Bald Eagle Lakes. Sights include a Mahtomedi speakeasy and the location of a notorious dance club. $20/$15 WBLAHS Members. Reservations Required: 651-407-5327 Bus departs from the White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 Fourth St

2005 Former restaurateur and owner of Hoffman Corner

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

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Retiring educators posed at a reception earlier this month. From left are: Lori Quello, Cathi Parker, Pat Maderich, Deb Bleymeyer, Donna Peterson, Ellen Fahey, Faye Kotilinek, Chris Plana, Michael Snell, Annetta Leigh, Chris Dahl and Teresa Shafer.

Retiring educators soon will say goodbye Sixteen members of the White Bear Lake Teacher's Association are retiring at the end of the school year. They were recognized at a union celebration on May 14. Most of the retirees answered questionnaires about themselves. Here are excerpts: Deborah Bleymer Bleymer started as a substitute teacher at Willow Lane Elementary in 2000. She soon after became a long-term sub and the next year became a regular teacher at the school. She taught one year of fifth grade and the rest of her time has been in third grade. How she hopes to be remembered: As the teacher who liked her students. My students should have known that they were all special, unique and smart. I told them often. Also, I wanted them to know how to be safe and to take care of themselves because “I don’t do blood.” I also hope to be remembered for telling them how important they were and that they could achieve lots if they try. Words of wisdom: 1. Expect excellence in your student's work, but know you will not get it from everyone consistently. Whenever you experience quality work, give praise! 2. Give many compliments. You never know when a student needs a little attention or pick-me-up. 3. Let your students know you care about each one of them. 4. Remember they are kids (especially in elementary.) 5. Smile and talk with them. 6. Laugh often. 7. Give hugs. Chris Dahl Dahl was an elementary school media specialist for 22 years, 17 of them in District 624. She's currently at Otter Lake and Lincoln. Memorable moment: I was reading “The Tale of Jeremy Fisher” by Beatrix Potter to a first-grade class. In the book Jeremy Fisher, who is a frog who is fishing and has the great misfortune of having a trout snatch him up, drag him to the bottom of the lake, then spit him out. We then talked about family fishing adventures and a young boy eagerly shared in a very animated and breathless voice about the time that his

dad was swimming and a fish came up and bit him....well, I will let you finish that line. Needless to say I could never look at his dad quite the same way after that! How she hopes to be remembered: As a teacher who recommended good books, helped them with their research and showed them cool and useful ways to use technology. Ellen Fahey Fahey has taught for 39 years, including 20 years in Australia and the past 17 as a seventhgrade science teacher at Sunrise Park. Memorable moment: I arrived in Australia thinking I was going to teach grade 10 biology and met with the principal who gave me my allotment for my first year of teaching. I had ninth grade general science, typing, journalism, creative writing, metal work (which they changed to forestry) and grade 10 English. I was also in charge of planning and planting the school arboretum and adviser for the school magazine. How she hopes to be remembered: As someone who let them make mistakes but was there to catch them if they fell. Bill Haring Haring has taught vocal and instrumental music for 24 years, 18 of them in Forest Lake. How he hopes to be remembered: As someone who cared and encouraged their selfworth and creative development to become engaged, empathetic human beings. Words of wisdom: Stay focused on pride in what you do. Teachers do some of the most important work in the world and children depend on your excellence and accountability. Also, it is important in service to students that you maintain personal balance between your job, your family and your personal health and well-being. Kay Kotilinek Kotilinek has taught for nearly 25 years; in White Bear since 1997. She taught mostly middle and high school German, as well as English for a few years. Memorable moment: One of

my North Campus students went on to become a German teacher because of my example. How she hopes to be remembered: That I cared about them and tried to make class interesting. Words of wisdom: Show your students that you care about them. Listen to their likes, comments and concerns. Do lots of reviewing during the year, so that they truly learn the material. Anetta Leigh Leigh has taught early childhood special education for 36 years, the last 24 in District 624. She is also an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas. Memorable moment: When a parent showed me how they taught their child who was 1 or 2 years old how to be successful with completing a developmental skill that I helped the parent learn how to teach their child. I appreciated the thank you and hugs from parents as their children moved on with their education and I would see them when they are 3, 4, or 5 years old and the progress both parents and children had made. Words of wisdom: Be nonjudgmental, kind, passionate and a good listener to parents and staff/team members. Know who you are as a person and as a professional. Be kind and nonjudgmental to yourself and try to find ways to stay balanced and not be too overwhelmed with your life as a professional teacher. Love what you do and find ways to tolerate the paperwork in teaching. Patricia Maderich Maderich taught all elementary grades, for 11 years in Wisconsin and 22 in District 624. She currently teaches second grade at Vadnais Heights. Memorable moment: In the beginning of first grade we were going over the rules. Someone said to “be kind, don't hit and don't push. If someone fell down don't step on them..... step over or go around.” How she hopes to be remembered: as a person who tried to help them do their best.

Donna Peterson Peterson has taught special education at the secondary level for 35 years, at North Campus since 1983. How she hopes to be remembered: As having a sense of humor besides caring about them as individuals who have a purpose in life. Words of wisdom: In teaching, even the bad days have some good in them. Find the positives in every day. Peter Pitman Pitman has taught for 18 years, all but the first one at South Campus. He has taught a variety of science classes. Memorable moment: Taking honors astronomy students to Cal Tech in Pasadena and to the National Astronomy Optical Observatory at Kitt Peak, Arizona. There is no greater experience for an astronomy student than to collect your own data and conduct your own research. How he hopes to be remembered: Tough but fair. To succeed in his class, you need to come prepared with a sense of wonder and inquiry; and a sense of humor. Chris Plana Plana has taught for 37 years in seven states, the last 19 have been in White Bear. She taught family and consumer science, reading, science and currently language arts at Central. How she hopes to be remembered: For my sense of humor and having high expectations for each student. Words of wisdom: Take time to know and support your colleagues. Form a fun-loving support group because these people know what you deal with each and every day. Keep your sense of humor because it will carry you through the rough patches. Rosalia Prementine Prementine has been a speech and language pathologist for 20 years and was a paraprofessional for three years prior to that. How she hopes to be remembered: That I was always there to listen and I encouraged students to do their personal best.

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Lori Quello Quello has taught for 38 years. She mostly taught art — at Vadnais Heights, North Campus, the ALC, Central and currently Sunrise. She also taught community recreation summer art classes, helped with the middle school musicals and painted murals at Sunrise. Memorable moment: I was in an elementary school office, getting my supply cart ready for the day. One of my students was in the hallway outside the office. When he saw me he shouted in a loud excited voice, "We have Art today!" How she hopes to be remembered: As an encouraging instructor who pushed them to be their best. I hope they also remember the art displays that I created in their honor to showcase their talents. Teresa Shafer Shafer has taught for 31 years, 18 in White Bear. She was an elementary teacher for two years and spent the rest of her years as a special education teacher at all school levels. She's currently at Sunrise Park. Memorable moment: One of my first years of teaching special ed., I had a 10-year-old student … she was of German heritage and was the sweetest little girl and a good student. I told her that if I got married and had a little girl one day, I was going to name her after her. Nine years later, I had that little girl and named her Gretchen after my student. How she hopes to be remembered: As someone who had their best interests in mind and who understood the difficulties/challenges in their lives. Mike Snell Snell has been a music educator for 37 years. The last 30 years he has directed concert bands, jazz ensembles and taught music enrichment at Central and Sunrise. He also served as 6-12 music curriculum leader for five years and as the Sunrise curriculum leader for 22 years. How he hopes to be remembered: Respectful, caring, motivating and always there if they needed extra help.

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Alumni Continued from page 1A down on the sidewalk and spit. The garb and the acts were inspired by the poem “Warning” about being carefree in your golden years. This was before the Red Hat Society, also inspired by the poem, had become a phenomenon, Sandberg said. The alumnae, who are now in their late 70s, have decided they are too old to make a sixth trip to Vegas. Instead they’re planning more frequent trips within a few hours of the Twin Cities. The next destination and the next outfit are to be determined.

A few of the local alumnae get together for lunch more often. There are two standing dates a month at two White Bear area restaurants with a standing invite to all to come whenever they can. Sandberg led the organizing of the trips to Vegas. There were 14 travelers the first year and a few less for each subsequent visit. For each trip there was a dress-up theme, in part because it made it easier to find one another in crowded casinos. During one visit they dressed in red hats and purple dresses and sat

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