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. Ge;,�ake Hews; age 4;of,8 i� •< F r c)ilk Last month, a series of five.beautiful signs were installed on the Gem Lake Trail, .which is located.. near the southwestern side of -the city. These signs are designed to illustrate and provide information on the various native grasses and plants that were placed alongside the trail. They also provide examples of the native butteMies that alight be. spotted in the .immediate area. These signs were paid for through. a donation made to the .city by. Luther Cadillac, as.part of a park dedication process. that accompanied their recently completed dealership. This dealership opened several months ago. It is unique for many reasons, one of thern being boundaries. The dealership is located in tWGCities, the: main building is in Vadnais. Heights and the north parking. lot is located in Gem Lake. 'We. are very grateful for this donation, which helps. to create a beautiful andeducational experience:.for people within our city," said Gem Lake Mayor Gretchen Artig-: Swomley. Check it out! The City of`White Bear Lake recently. appointed a new Police Chief, following theretirement of former chief Julie Swanson at the end of August.. Stepping into the position. is Dale Hager, who formerly served as the White Bear Lake Police Department's Administrative. Captain, and has served the White gear Lake. comet unity since.2a 14. Hager.brings 26years of law enforcement experience to the job of Police Chief. He has served as a Narcotic Task. Force Member; Firearms, Field Training and. Defensive 'Tactics Instructor, K9 Ha.ndler;. Investigator; and School Resource and DARE Officer throughout his career. Prior. to being appointed as Administrative Captain, Hager served as Sergeant at Lino Lakes .Police Department. 'Captain Hager'S past performance in:service-oriented leadership.to the .City and professional preparations demonstrated his outstanding.qualifications to assume the responsibilities of White Bear Lake's next Chief of Police,' said White. Bear City Manager Lindy Crawford.. She: added, " I am excited for thenext chapter for the Police Department, and to see the ways which he.plans to build upon community engagement and officer recruitment and retention.' Hager follows Julie Swanson, who served as White Sear Lake's Chief of Police. for the past nine years. The City of Gem Lake utilizes White Bear Lake for both fire protection and law enforcement services; making him Gem Lake's police chief also. Gem Lake had the opportunity to welcome. Hager in person when he presented. a report. at. the November 21 City Cauncif meeting. (See next story.)