North Oaks News

VOLUME 34

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City briefs

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Lyme disease a major community concern

With the return of summer comes an increase in local cases of Lyme disease. The Natural Resources Commission offers some helpful information on prevention and what to look for. See more on page (8).

Petersons create endowed professorship Dwight and Marjorie Peterson have founded an endowed professorship at Dwight’s alma mater, Lawrence University. To read more about the first recipient, see page (3).

North Oaks resident co-writes Minnesota art history book

Molly Harris contributed chapters on two of the four Minnesota artists featured in a new book published by Afton Press. Read more about this lovely volume on page (10).

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August Meetings • Agendas available online •

CITY OF NORTH OAKS 100 Village Center Drive Suite 230 651-792-7750 www.cityofnorthoaks.com

City Council meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, August 13

Natural Resources Commission meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, August 20

Planning Commission meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, August 27

NORTH OAKS HOME OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION (NOHOA) 100 Village Center Drive Suite 240 651-792-7765 www.nohoa.org

NOHOA Board meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, August 6 All other meetings held in the Community Meeting Room 100 Village Center Drive, Suite 150

Lyme disease in North Oaks Submitted by the North Oaks Natural Resources Commission

Garden Club chooses first scholarship recipient

The North Oaks Garden Club has chosen Paul Folsom as its first scholarship recipient. To read more about Folsom and his studies in forestry, see more on page (7).

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NOGC scholarship recipient Paul Folsom explores the mountains of Nepal.

North Oaks Garden Club funds fi rst scholarship recipient Submitted by the Garden Club Paul Folsom has been chosen as the first North Oaks Garden Club scholarship recipient.

Folsom, who will begin his senior year this fall, is in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences at the University of Minnesota, majoring in Forest Resources.

The scholarship was created to support students from North Oaks who are interested in studying pollinators and their habitats. Forests

are one of the fi rst sources of food in the spring for bees. They especially enjoy willows and maples.

Folsom’s love of the forest and outdoors was fostered in his own backyard in North Oaks. It was that experience which inspired him to go into the Forestry Program on the St. Paul Campus of the University of Minnesota.

In 2014, Folsom spent a semester in a University of Minnesota conservation fi eld experience

See Scholarship – Page 7

Rummage sale volunteers: enthusiastic and devoted

By Shirley Flittie & Barb Davis Contributors

What does it mean to be a volunteer?

The word volunteer comes from the 16th-century French noun volontaire, meaning voluntary. Anyone who works for an organization without receiving pay is a volunteer. Volunteering one’s time in order to improve the quality of life by helping other people is what Children’s Hospital Association North Oaks Guild II is all about.

There are 13 St. Paul area guilds that are part of the Children’s Hospital Association, which supports Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota by raising funds for programs that are not part of the traditional budget of Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. With proceeds from its annual rummage sale held each

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Each year over 350 volunteers help to make the North Oaks Guild II Rummage Sale a huge success. More than a dozen are from the family of Carol Bourgois (seated, center).

September at the Shoreview Ice Arena, North Oaks Guild II (one of two guilds in North Oaks) is able to fund these additional programs. The Midwest Children’s Resource Center, a premier child abuse treatment

center, is one of these programs.

The 70-plus members of North Oaks Guild II could not complete their work if it were not for all of the wonderful,

See Volunteers – Page 7

As residents of a beautiful community surrounded by trees, lakes, ponds, walking trails and abundant wildlife, we need to be vigilant about Lyme disease.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has identifi ed Minnesota, and North Oaks in particular, as one of the states with the highest incidence of Lyme disease. Minnesota consistently ranks in the top 10 states for Lyme disease and reported cases have tripled in the last decade.

Lyme disease is carried by the Eastern blacklegged tick, commonly known as the deer tick.

These ticks feed on hosts that may harbor Lyme disease. Hosts include white-footed mice, squirrels, rabbits, ground-feeding birds and deer. Researchers have found that tick populations are higher in fragmented forests of less than 5 acres because there are fewer predators. Most of North Oaks is made up of fragmented forests.

Ticks survive our winters and can be active when temperatures reach 38 degrees F. Lyme disease is transmitted via bites of infected nymphal and adult female black-legged ticks. Because ticks are small and their bites are painless, many people don’t realize they have been bitten. Early Lyme disease usually begins 3 to 30 days after a tick bite. It is most easily identified by an expanding rash called erythema migrans (EM). Rashes vary in appearance, but in about 80 percent of cases they are red and oval. Importantly, the typical “bull’s eye” rash occurs in less than 20 percent of all EM cases and 30 percent of patients never develop any rash. Lyme infections produce a variety of symptoms such as fever, chills, fatigue, malaise, headaches, myalgias, arthritis, neck stiffness or pain, sleep disturbances, mood swings, behavioral changes, and cognitive impairment. Many patients diagnosed with fi bromyalgia actually have Lyme disease.

Many people in North Oaks have been affected by Lyme disease as indicated by reports from NOHOA members who attended the June meeting of the Natural Resources Commission. Marty

See Lyme disease – Page 8

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North Oaks’ Petersons establish professorship in innovation at Lawrence University APPLETON, Wisconsin — During a 38-year career with 3M, the company that developed Scotch Tape and the Post-it Note, Dwight Peterson learned the importance of innovation and creative thinking.

To fuel innovative thinking at his alma mater. Lawrence University, Peterson and his wife Marjorie, North Oaks residents, have established an endowed professorship in innovation with a $1.5 million gift.

Peterson’s time at 3M fostered a deep appreciation for the importance of the skills and characteristics associated with innovation, from imagining something that has never been done to applying multiple perspectives to analyze a problem. The Dwight and Marjorie Peterson Professorship in Innovation is intended to foster these skills and characteristics among Lawrence students through excellent teaching and mentoring.

“The long-term history of 3M is based on continuous development of new products,” said Peterson, citing Wet-Or-Dry sandpaper, masking tape, Scotch Tape, magnetic recording tape and refl ective sign sheeting as examples of the many products the company has created. “I learned about Lawrence’s program in in-

novation and entrepreneurship a few years ago and found it stimulating.

“We’ve been thinking about being able to help the school in a major way and decided that innovation really fi t my interest most closely,” added Peterson, a 1955 Lawrence graduate and former member (2005-2013) of the college’s Board of Trustees.

“The idea of looking at things from new and different perspectives, of doing collaborative interdisciplinary work, of having a culture where there is the possibility to fail — and it is acceptable — and then start over and rework it, that all fi ts very well with a Lawrence education.”

Adam Galambos, associate professor of economics and one of the faculty leaders who launched Lawrence’s program in innovation and entrepreneurship in 2008, will be the first holder of the Peterson professorship.

“Dwight and Marjorie’s generosity is wonderful recognition of the work we have done over the past few years,” said Galambos.

“Their gift is a great affi rmation of our efforts to continue to bring I&E to Lawrence students in new ways.”

David Burrows, provost and dean of the faculty at Lawrence, said the college was “very excited

Harvard University. Majorie earned both her bachelor’s degree in psychology and her MBA from the University of Minnesota. Both were members of Phi Beta Kappa.

Since his retirement from 3M in 1995 as vice president and treasurer, Dwight Peterson has been involved in the community as a member of several nonprofi t boards of directors, including the Minnesota Opera and the Ordway Theatre.

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Dwight and Marjorie Peterson speak with their professorship recipient, Adam Galambos (right). and grateful” for the Peterson’s gift establishing the professorship in innovation.

“The ability to create what is new is one of the primary goals of a liberal education,” said Burrows. “As the world changes more and more rapidly, this ability looms larger in its importance.”

In addition to the endowed professorship, the Petersons previously established a student scholarship for international experiences in 2012 to provide Lawrence students with oppor-

tunities for research, travel and experiential learning outside of the United States.

“That scholarship helps support students who are interested in having an overseas experience,” said Dwight. “I didn’t have that opportunity when I was in college, but I learned from a lot of the overseas traveling I did with 3M what a great education that can be.”

Dwight Peterson earned a bachelor’s degree in government at Lawrence and an MBA from

Founded in 1847, Lawrence University uniquely integrates a college of liberal arts and sciences with a nationally recognized conservatory of music, both devoted exclusively to undergraduate education. It was selected for inclusion in the Fiske Guide to Colleges and the book “Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About College.” Engaged learning, the development of multiple interests and community outreach are central to the Lawrence experience. Lawrence draws its 1,500 students from nearly every state and more than 50 countries.

“The Wonderful World of Oz”

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The Wicked Witch of the West (Leanne Fahie, White Bear Lake) is ready for mischief as the Wizard (Jonathan Mino, Stillwater), Tin Man (N athan Gregg, Dellwood), Dorothy (Anna Barton, Birchwood) and Toto are “over the rainbow” in “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” playing July 24-Aug. 2 at the Lakeshore Players Theatre in White Bear Lake. (Photo: Lauren Bergstrom)

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NOHOA NEWS AND NOTES

By Kimberly Murray NOHOA Executive Director Since starting my work here at NOHOA, I have realized that understanding what the city of North Oaks is responsible for doing and what NOHOA is responsible for doing, is confusing at best! Even I am not always sure, and I work here!

What I do know, though, is that in 2015 NOHOA and the city of North Oaks are working together better than ever, and trying to fi nd the ways the two entities are same, parallel, different and even redundant, or whether both need clarity. We can thank Mayor Mike Egelston and NOHOA Board President Bill McNee for much of the improvement. These two leaders meet regularly, wanting to understand each other’s positions on issues and to discuss how both NOHOA and the city can work to make living in North Oaks a better experience.

In looking at how NOHOA and the city are the same, both have the best interest of the residents in mind at all times. Both exist to serve the homeowners. Both are open in their actions, televising meetings, posting meeting minutes on their websites, and sharing information via the North Oaks News.

Both the City Council and the NOHOA Board of Directors are made up of residents of the community and both are open to your participation through the election process. You are always welcome to attend meetings of either entity and speak your mind. Both the city and NOHOA are always in need of volunteers for committees and functions.

An example of a responsibility shared by NOHOA and the city of North Oaks is the preservation of the natural environment. For example, while NOHOA is preparing to respond to ash trees on NOHOA properties that will be affected by the emerald ash borer, the city is prepared to identify and recommend a re-

then uses the money collected to maintain and enhance properties and activities “owned” by the association. Primarily, that includes roads, recreation and trails. The association owns property that NOHOA oversees and members own the roads that NOHOA maintains on your behalf. The primary ruling document for NOHOA is its Bylaws; additional deeds, agreements and policies guiding its decisionmaking.

The city of North Oaks generates its income through taxes, which then means that it has a responsibility to comply with state and county mandates. By law, the city must have specifi c ordinances, procedures and allowances for activities through permits. Further, the city develops agreements and oversight for services that come from outside of NOHOA, such as fi re and police protection services and water/sewer access provided by neighboring cities.

— File Photo There is one more function for which NOHOA is While N OHOA takes charge of road maintenance, responsible, and one that often evokes strong feelthe city of North Oaks maintains lines and signage ings: privacy. NOHOA stands fi rm on the issue of along the roads. privacy for its residents and is often put in the key sponse for ash trees on individual properties. Anoth- position of defi ning and clarifying the parameters of privacy within North Oaks. At times, maintainer similar partnering of responsibilities concerns ing privacy while presenting a welcoming aura to the roads. NOHOA maintains the roads but the city is responsible for the lines and signage on the roads, potential homeowners can be a challenge. However, it is the concept of privacy that members most often as those are safety issues. The city has ordinances appreciate once they live in North Oaks and underregarding the distance of fences and shrubberies stand its advantages. from the road and house heights and space ratios My challenge to you this month is to fi nd the one while NOHOA has an Architectural Supervisory Committee which approves decks, landscaping, col- unusual location that many residents aren’t aware ors and roofi ng. The work of the two entities follows of but has been around for quite some time. That small, unique, picturesque property is known as parallel paths, which often veer closely together.

Ponderer’s Point Bridge. I invite you to enjoy a nice The primary difference between NOHOA and the city of North Oaks has to do with fi nance. NOHOA summer hike to fi nd this hidden gem while the sun shines bright on a hot August day. gets its money from dues and its members must approve, by vote, the dues amount each year. NOHOA

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NOHOA HAPPENINGS Family Fun Day Family Fun Day at Pleasant Lake Beach will be held on Friday, Aug. 14, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Lifeguards will lead kids of all ages and their parents in an evening of games and contests.

No registration is needed. Bring your dinner and we will provide the makings for s’mores.

Lifeguards on duty at beach The beach is open and lifeguards are on duty Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. The guards are not on duty during inclement weather or when the temperature is below 65 degrees F. Please be attentive to the

lifeguards and the beach rules.

The beach opens one-half hour after sunrise and closes onehalf hour after sunset. Glass containers are prohibited in the beach area and dogs are also not permitted. Vehicles and bicycles parking at the beach should have NOHOA decals displayed on the car or bike. Decals are available in the NOHOA offi ce, 100 Village Center Drive, Suite 240.

Beach reservations Reservations are required for parties of 20 or more. Please contact the NOHOA offi ce with the date and time of your picnic. This will enable us to properly staff the beach.

NOTICE: The NOHOA Board of Directors announces a partialyear vacancy on the Board of Directors. A member will be appointed by the Board of Directors to serve on the board until the Annual Membership Meeting in December.

The appointed director will then be eligible to continue membership on the board through the election process.

Applications for the vacancy must be received by Aug. 14, 2015.

The NOHOA board also announces openings on the Board of Directors. Beginning in 2016, there are three three-year terms and one two-year term available. If you would be interested in serving on the board or would like more information, please contact the NOHOA Office at nohoa@comcast.net or 651-792-7765. The deadline for applications is Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015.

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STUDENT NEWS The following students were appointed to their respective colleges’ dean’s lists: Haley Akermark, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Mackenzie Anderson, University of Minnesota-Duluth Harry Barrett, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Kelsey Bocklund, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Lindsay Buhl, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Paige Clements, Minnesota State University, Mankato Daniel Cooke, University of St. Thomas Megan Danielson, Iowa State University Brittany Daubenspeck, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Rebecca Deitz, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Kellie Dougherty, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Ellie Eischens, University of St. Thomas Eleanor Erickson, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Joseph Flake, University of St. Thomas Emily Fleming, Iowa State University Lily Foley, First Honors, University of San Diego Taylor Fortmeyer, University of St. Thomas Graham Goodwiler, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Braxton Haake, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Nicholas Helgeson, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Madeline Higgins, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Tanner Hinck, University of Dubuque Amberley Hirsch, University of Wisconsin-River Falls Michael Hoff, high honors, Minnesota State University, Mankato Michelle Hoff, high honors, Minnesota State University,

Mankato Rebecca Honegger, University of Northwestern-St. Paul Mandy Huang, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Christopher Jennen, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities James Kaiser-Espinosa De Los Montero, University of Minnesota-Duluth Ryan Kienitz, North Dakota State University Jack Kreiser, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Ericsson Law, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Michael Lee, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Erika Mathison, high honors, University of Northwestern-St. Paul Meghan McCoy, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Alison McLean, Iowa State University Kaitlin Mulvaney, Iowa State University Scott Murphy, Minnesota State University, Mankato Patrick Nelson, University of Wisconsin-Stout Stephanie Noonan, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Reed Owens-Kurtz, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Matthew Peterson, University of Wisconsin-River Falls Madeline Phelps, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Margaret Pilacinski, University of Minnesota-Duluth Christopher Plumb, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Mariah Rathmanner, College of Saint Benedict Joelle Sakkal, University of St. Thomas Anne Schneider, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Mark Schorn, Bemidji State University Hunter Slack, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Jane Storey, University of

Minnesota-Twin Cities Madeline Storrar, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Melissa Sundeen, University of Wisconsin-Stout Jessica Sweet, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Rachel Travers, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Thomas Tusa, Bethel University Aris Azziz Ututalum, Minnesota State University, Mankato Jordan Van Eps , Bethel University McKenzie Van Loh , Bethel University Joseph Viavattine, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Albert Wu, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Paul Yeager, Bethel University The following area students graduated from their programs of study: Brittany Daniel, daughter of Jeff & Tracy Daniel, Bachelor of Arts in organizational communication, Bethel University Kathryn Davis, daughter of Dale & Laura Davis, Bachelor of Arts in general music, University of Northwestern-St. Paul Krista Drechsel, daughter of Chris & Dawn Wallin, Bachelor of

Arts in education K-6, Bethel University Anthony Farr, Bachelor of Arts in English, University of Minnesota-Morris Robert Fox, Bachelor of Science in computer science & information systems, University of Wisconsin-River Falls Mark Green, Bachelor of Science in geology, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Diana Hoff, Bachelor of Science in comm sciences and disorders, University of WisconsinRiver Falls Sierra Hoover,Bachelor of Science in special education, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Alex Hummel, Bachelor of Music in music education, University of Minnesota-Duluth Hannah Indlecoffer, daughter of Gregory & Traci Indlecoffer, Bachelor of Arts in elementary education, Bethel University Emily Kauls, Bachelor of Arts in economics, Trinity College Maraki Ketema, daughter of Aschalew Indalu & Hamere Zerefu, Bachelor of Arts in computer science, Carleton College Alex LaVanier, Bachelor of Science in computer science, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire William Lutterman, son of

Brian Lutterman & Jeanne Hilpisch, Bachelor of Arts in economics and Bachelor of Science in environmental studies, St. Olaf College Robert Mickelson, son of Robert & Aine Mickelson, Bachelor of Arts in history, St. Olaf College Matthew Peterson, Bachelor of Science, computer science & information systems, University of Wisconsin-River Falls Zachary Rice, son of Leonard & Martha Rice, Bachelor of Arts in history, St. Olaf College Colton Rod, son of William & Susan Rod, Bachelor of Science in exercise science, St. Olaf College Taylor Sayre, daughter of Grover & Lynn Sayre, Bachelor of Science in accounting, University of Northwestern-St. Paul Jordan Solei, son of Scott & Donna Solei, bachelor’s degree in psychology, magna cum laude, St. Olaf College Caroline Szymanski, Bachelor of Science in psychology, University of Wisconsin-River Falls Thomas Tusa, son of Colleen Tusa, Bachelor of Science in biokinetics, Bethel University Jordan Van Eps, son of Brad & Pam Van Eps, Bachelor of Science in biokinetics, Bethel University

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OPINION

Everything’s coming up roses?

By Kristine Parker

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Editor Summer is a particularly busy time for my family, as it is for any family with school-aged children. My two older boys are involved in community sports— baseball recently wrapped up for my 7-year-old and my almost 5-year-old is in T-ball and soccer.

They have also enjoyed some swimming lessons again this summer. Trying to navigate the comings and goings with a baby in tow adds a whole new dimension to the busyness this year.

While it is easy to get caught up in the stress and hurry of a crowded schedule, I am trying to remind myself to take the time to slow down and enjoy the extra time with my older boys before they head off to school in September. My middle son will be starting kindergarten, and he will be one of the younger students. I am confi dent that he will do well, but he may have a bit of adjusting to do in order to meet his teacher’s expectations for attentiveness at the beginning of the year. I am hopeful that some quality time with me this summer will help him on his way to that growth.

As I am preparing this month’s paper for the presses, I am also trying to plan out a joint birthday party—my middle and youngest sons’ birthdays are 11 days apart in July. My mother is coming in from out of state to celebrate next weekend, and I want us to have a fun family party, but I haven’t really thought much yet about what that should look like. Thankfully, my mom is great with this sort of thing and she will help out, but she will only be getting here the night before the party.

So some of the prep work will necessarily fall to me.

On top of this, I have been training for the Twin Cities Marathon. This means most days running on my treadmill

KRISTINE PARKER during the baby’s nap, and Saturday mornings up at sunrise to try to beat the heat for a long run. I remind myself that my sons seeing my example of dedication to a goal and eventually achieving it is worth the little time away I have for training.

What is more, I have found I am happier and more present with them if I have been keeping up in my exercise routine. Running clears my head in addition to strengthening my body, and I appreciate all of the benefi ts of my efforts.

Finally, I am weighing options for what the next year will look like for me professionally. I have an option to do all part-time work from home, and I may have a chance to go back to teaching full time. I will need to do some soul-searching to decide what is best for me and my family at this time. There are benefits and drawbacks to each scenario.

While I clearly have a lot to think about, as always I try to remain positive. Rather than wallowing in guilt for something I could have done better, I try to focus on the “roses”: I am taking care of myself. I am doing the best I can for my family.

I have a fantastic husband and a supportive network of relatives and friends. My kids are healthy, and one will be a brandnew 5-year-old and one will turn 1 year just before August begins.

What a lovely bunch of roses.

What are yours?

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The city has been working to clarify and simplify our existing ordinances, and those efforts will be continuing throughout 2015. I would like to encourage you to be knowledgeable and participative in that process. Before ordinance changes are approved by your City Council there are public hearings held in order to gather resident comments. We highly value your input! This is your city and you need to be aware of what we, as your City Council, are enacting as we continue to craft what the city of North Oaks will look like in the next 20 years.

Many changes are being made in order to clarify existing ordinances that were written back in the ’50s, ’60’s and ’70s when North Oaks was a much smaller and different community. We are facing new realities regarding building standards, neighborhood styles and resident desires. We feel that it is important to keep our ordinances and planning current.

FROM THE MAYOR

MIKE EGELSTON, MAYOR On July 30 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 100 Village Center Drive, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in order to get input from residents regarding the off-street parking and storage of all manner of vehicles. This ordinance speaks to the storage of boats, trailers, cars, recreational vehicles, snowmobiles, campers and other types of vehicles. This is an important opportunity for you, as a resident, to have your voice heard before the ordinance changes are effected.

I strongly encourage you to attend this meeting and have

LETTERS

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NOHOA should be financially cautious with dues, budget Jerry Hinderman NORTH OAKS — I would like to commend the NOHOA board for the excellent work in accomplishing the completion of the new West Rec Complex and the integration of Charley Lake Preserve into NOHOA. A special commendation is due to Layna Peltier for her management of the West Rec project. The North Oaks Community Foundation and the contributors thereto also deserve a special recognition for providing funding for some of the additional amenities at West Rec. Residents are very fortunate to have an organizational structure like we have in North Oaks. Our total expenditure (city taxes plus NOHOA dues) is some of the lowest in the metropolitan area for medium-priced homes and signifi cantly lower for higher-priced homes because NOHOA dues are independent of the value of the home.

Nevertheless, it is important for us to be fi nancially cautious. Many of our residents are retirees and have lived here many years and purchased homes that are 40 years old or more. The recent recession has caused fi nancial diffi culties for some and this should be kept in mind during the NOHOA budgeting planning for next year.

I was disappointed to see a $30 increase in NOHOA dues for 2015. This is especially true considering the large increase in revenue from initiation fees for all the new homes being built in Rapp Farm and Charley Lake Preserve. In addition, we have never experienced the type of contributions from the North Oaks Community Foundation that we have this year.

your opinions heard. This is your city, and your opinions count. In this case we are not changing an existing ordinance, but trying to clarify the language of the old one.

In the near future we will address a revised fence ordinance, fl oor-to-area ratio calculation and nonconforming use permits. All of these efforts may impact what you can and cannot do in our city; what you can build and how; and where and how you can store vehicles.

All public hearings are published in the newspaper, in Planning Commission agendas and mentioned at the City Council meetings. We will continue to work with NOHOA to include these notices in their weekly email communication as well. Watch for the notices in all of these communication methods.

Be informed! Be participative! Help to keep North Oaks a city that we can love for a long time!

EDITOR

The increases have been between $0 and $20 in the recent past during the time when we were building up reserves for capital projects. I know of no signifi cant capital projects planned after West Rec. If there are, they should be openly discussed by the board and input requested from the members.

Therefore, I would propose that the board work very hard to achieve no increase in dues for 2016. If an increase is desired in one area, a reduction should be sought in others. This will demonstrate fi nancial prudence and will be much appreciated by many residents.

Cup and Cone kindness Heidi Martin WHITE BEAR LAKE — I wanted to publicly acknowledge the kindness of a gentleman named Dave along with his young son and a friend. On Wednesday, June 24, while standing in line to get their ice cream treats, they saw my co-worker, our bus driver and myself taking our nine Waverly Garden residents off of our bus and into a shady spot. As I went to pay for our 12 ice cream cones, I was told the bill was taken care of! I looked over to see this man and kids and he said, “What you do for these people is amazing, thank you!”

Thank you, Dave, for taking notice of our precious residents. You not only brought a smile to each of them when you met them, you also gave to the children you were with the gift that “giving is priceless”! You made our day!

Editor’s Note: The writer is recreation specialist for Waverly Gardens Presbyterian Homes & Services.

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Lyme disease – From page 1 Long, North Oaks City Council member who serves on the Natural Resources Commission, suggested that concerns expressed by several residents of North Oaks be shared at the City Council meeting in July.

At that July meeting, Anne Hed, a board member of the Minnesota Lyme Association (MLA), was invited to speak. She and her family have fought a personal fight against Lyme disease. Anne advised using sprays containing permethrin on clothing and foot-

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wear 24 hours before spending time outside on your lot or in the natural environment in North Oaks. You can also use sprays containing 30 percent DEET or 20 percent picaridin on your skin.

She recommended reducing the tick habitat where you live by removing fallen leaves and excess wood, cutting the grass short, and by keeping wood piles neat. It is a good idea not to keep wood in the garage to prevent ticks from migrating into your house.

In addition to Hed, 20 North Oaks residents attended to voice their concerns. For example, Tami Coyle talked about her own personal battle against Lyme disease along with two of her four children. She gave an impassioned speech about promoting awareness and trying to reduce the incidence of Lyme disease in North Oaks.

Shannon Hartinger mentioned the case of one of her four children who contracted Lyme disease at the age of 18 months, and the importance of a two-tiered treatment in infants.

Dr. Brooke Moore stressed how important it is to get immediate medical attention and how significant it is to reduce the spread of Lyme disease in North Oaks.

Andrew Gamson suggested forming a task force to promote

awareness in our community and to study its presence here.

Councilman Rick Kingston volunteered as point person for the city of North Oaks on this issue. Mike Robertson suggested that NOHOA Board Member Amy Blahosky, who has experience related to this disease, to serve as the NOHOA liaison if such a task force were created.

The Minnesota Lyme Association (MLA) advised checking yourself and your animals for ticks immediately and for several days after being in a tick-infested area. The MLA recommended taking a shower using soap and scrubbing. Putting tick-exposed clothing in a dryer on high heat for 60 minutes is necessary to kill ticks. The MLA also suggested carefully removing and saving any attached ticks for your doctor to identify. This is important as ticks can also carry other diseases such as Babesiosis, Anaplasmosis or Powassan encephalitis.

If you are worried you have Lyme disease, contact your doctor as soon as possible and take a photo of any rash that appears. Lyme disease is usually treated with antibiotics. It often takes several weeks for human antibodies to appear in the blood so blood tests won’t necessarily detect Lyme disease in the early phase.

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Book Review: ‘Minnesota Modern, Four Artists of the Twentieth Century’ Afton Press’s new publication, “Minnesota nesota Modern: Four Artists of the Twentieth Century,” ury,” is a companion volume to the Minnesota Book Book Award-winning book “Pioneer Modernists: ists: Minnesota’s First Generation of Women ArtArtists” by Julie L’Enfant.

The book’s four chapters each profi le a dififferent Minnesota artist: Dewey Albinson, n, Cameron Booth, Clement Haupers and Elof f Wedin.

North Oaks resident Moira (Molly) Harris wrote the chapters outlining the careers of Dewey Albinson and Cameron Booth, so this review will focus on those two chapters.

Harris writes with clarity and has found many interesting anecdotes with which to weave the stories of the artists andand their their works. Even non-art scholars such as myselflf can appreciate a well-told story, and that is what is available in abundance here. I found myself drawn into Albinson’s search for a compelling landscape subject, opting to pack his supplies in a canoe and paint from the water when the terrain prevented him from carrying materials to the site on foot.

Cameron Booth not ably produced both realistic and abstract paintings. This duality alone is interesting, but Harris writes of how Booth was “an abstract painter with a sense of humor. He told one reviewer that buyers of his paintings should look on the back of them for two small arrows pointing in different directions. “If you get tired of seeing the painting hanging one way, you can just fl ip it part way around and have an entirely different piece” (p. 90).

The color reproductions of the paintings are stunning, and it is easy to see why these four artists were selected to be profi led in this book. Their work is varied, but the quality and talent of each artist is evident. The paintings are compelling, and it seems likely that nearly everyone perusing this book would find something they liked in at least one of these artists’ bodies of work.

This is a gorgeous book, a worthy addition to any Minnesotan’s library, regardless of whether they are an art historian. It is handsome enough to serve as a “coffee table book,” but I would recommend actually reading it rather than just fl ipping through to admire the paintings. The artwork really comes to life when you understand more about the people who created these pieces. Shining a light on these creative lives makes everyone who reads this book a bit richer.

CAMERON BOOTH (1892-1980)

Came Cameron Booth poses with a self-portrait h he painted in the 1930

— Selection of photos from “Minnesota Modern”

Details: by Moira Harris, Brian Szott, and Ben Gessner, 180 pages, 200+ color photographs Street in Stillwater, ca. 1934.

Moment’s Insight, 1961.

DEWEY ALBINSON (1898-1971)

Above, Dewey Albinson in canoe painting near Grand Portage, MN, 1922.

Left, Lake Superior Fish Houses, 1935.

Interior, 1928.

— Kristine Parker

Going, going, gone: HFHS searches for items for silent auction Preparations are underway for a favorite community event, Farm Fest.

The Hill Farm Historical Society (HFHS) board is on the hunt for silent auction items for Farm Fest, which is on a new day this year—Sunday, Sept. 13.

Residents can help now by contributing to the Farm Fest Silent Auction.

Donate an extra set of tickets or passes to theater productions, concerts, sports events, golf, ski or activity centers. A Guthrie Theater show or Wild game tickets would be great to add to the bid sheets. Arrange a round of golf at your favorite course as an auction item.

Donating a gift card to a restaurant, movie theater, or salon are just a few examples. When you’re dining out, consider picking up a gift card to your favorite restaurant or donate a gift card you will not be using.

Be creative; donate a service such as hosting a special themed dinner. Donate a gift basket of wines or treats deliv-

Attendees of Farm Fest peruse the offerings at last year’s silent auction. ered to a recipient’s doorstep. You will be supporting HFHS with a wonderful donation (tax deductible, as HFHS is a nonprofit organization).

Farm Fest is an annual tradition for the community and families. Proceeds from the silent auction support the maintenance of the buildings and grounds. We all like to see the red barn and buildings in good condition to dis-

play their historic charm.

HFHS hosts several events throughout the year on the farm site. In addition, families head to the farm for family photos, graduation pictures and wedding photos. Realtors drive clients by the quaint barn. It’s a cornerstone of the community, our historical focal point. Donate to the silent auction, join and support HFHS with an annual fam-

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ily membership of $35 (contact Tami McNeil, 651-486-7091), attend Farm Fest.

Please review your tickets and services for possibilities. Contact Mari Ekblad (651-207-6175) to make arrangements to include your donation in the Farm Fest Silent Auction on Sunday, Sept. 13 from 2 to 6 p.m. Your support is greatly appreciated.

North Oaks News ~ August 2015 ~ Page 11

Tria Restaurant wins 5th consecutive Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator — Submitted Photo

Dick Haugen (right) enjoys a round of golf with friends John Marboe and Keith Swanson in Arizona last winter.

Haugen named to Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame COON RAPIDS – The Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame has announced the 2015 Class of Hall of Fame inductees: Gloria Bjork Brandness, Dan Croonquist, Alissa (Herron) Super and Dick Haugen.

Members of the group will be inducted into the Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame at various allied golf association events throughout the year. Established in 1987, the Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame recognizes Minnesotans for their outstanding contributions to the game.

During his 24-year tenure as club manager at North Oaks Golf Club, Dick Haugen left an impression on everyone he met. Haugen dedicated himself to his club and its membership and helped provide excellent customer service daily. Outside of his duties at North Oaks, Haugen was also active in the Upper Midwest Club Managers Association of America and served on its board of directors for 10 years, including two terms as president in 2000 and 2011.

Haugen also volunteered for the Minnesota Golf Association for over 20 years and served on several committees, including the Rebholz Award and Government Relations committee, and also volunteered as a tournament official.

About the MGA-PGA Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame: The MGA-PGA Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame was established in 1987 to recognize Minnesotans for their outstanding contributions to the game of golf. A task force meets annually to determine nominations. The MGA-PGA Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame is housed at Bunker Hills Golf Club in Coon Rapids and is operated and supported by the Minnesota Golf Association and the Minnesota Section of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America.

For more information, contact MGA Executive Director Tom Ryan at 952-345-3971 or Minnesota Section PGA Executive Director Jon Tollette at 763-754-0820.

NEW YORK, New York — Attention, wine lovers of the world! Wine Spectator has released the winners of the 2015 Restaurant Awards, which honor outstanding eateries with extraordinary wine lists. This year, the program recognized more than 3,600 restaurants from all over the globe.

Among these restaurants is North Oaks’ own Tria Restaurant, Bar and Event Center, which earned its fi fth consecutive Award of Excellence.

“We have a well-balanced and worldly list,” said Aaron Johnson, general manager of Tria. “We feature mainly French wines, but we represent all notable varietals, including well-known regions and those not as well known.”

Tria has two other wine-related programs for diners to enjoy. The restaurant maintains a birthday wine list: when a diner attends on the week of his or her birthday, he or she can enjoy a bottle of wine at a price equal to his or her age for free.

Tria also offers fi ve wine dinners a year. At these special events, a featured winemaker is brought in and a four- or fi ve-course menu is created around wine pairings.

Wine Spectator began its program to recognize the world’s best wine lists in 1981. There are three award levels: the Award of Excellence, the Best of Award of Excellence and the Grand Award. Eight of the Grand Award winners are first-timers, joining 73 others who have maintained their status as a top wine destination.

“Once again, Wine Spectator congratulates each and every Restaurant Award winner on a job well done,” said Marvin R. Shanken, editor and publisher of the magazine. “With this year’s list spanning all 50 U.S. states and over 75 additional countries and territories, we hope wine lovers will use this issue, alongside WineSpectator.com’s Restaurant Awards database, as guides to finding the perfect restaurant for any occasion.”

A total of 2,563 restaurants earned the program’s Award of Excellence, which recognizes a wine list offering an interesting and diverse selection of wines that are well-presented and thematically match the restaurant’s cuisine in price and style.

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Tria displays its Award of Excellence from last year with a selection from its wine list.

About Wine Spectator Wine Spectator is the world’s leading authority on wine. Anchored by Wine Spectator magazine, a print publication that reaches more than 3 million readers worldwide, the brand also encompasses the Web’s most comprehensive wine site (WineSpectator.com), mobile platforms, and a series of signature events. Wine Spectator examines the world of wine from the vineyard to the table, exploring wine’s role in contemporary culture and delivering expert reviews of more than 15,000 wines each year. Parent company M. Shanken Communications also publishes Cigar Aficionado, Whisky Advocate, Market Watch, Shanken News Daily and Impact.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Additional organization details and contact information may be found at www.cityofnorthoaks.com under the Community Organization tab.

Villagers Details: Villagers is a social organization for North Oaks women and offers activities to promote friendships and shared interests. Members include new and established residents as well as former residents.

All are welcome! Dues are $10 per year.

Contact: To join or renew your membership, send checks to Joy Burdick, 7012 River Shore Lane, Champlin, MN 55316 (763-205-9818).

AUGUST ANNOUNCEMENTS Book Club: When & Where: Tuesday, Aug. 4, 9:45 a.m., at the home of Dorothy Mayeske, 13 Ridge Road, North Oaks.

Details: The book this month is “I Always Loved You: A Story of Mary Cassatt and Edgar Degas,” by Robin Oliveira. Helen Peltier will provide the research.

Contact: Dorothy Mayeske at 651-4832405 to RSVP.

Bridge: When & Where: Friday, Aug. 14, 9:30 a.m., in the card room of the North Oaks Golf Club.

Details: Enjoy a morning of bridge with friends. We need players for the summer month!

Contact: Pat Reioux at 651-481-7934,

by Friday, Aug. 7 to play.

Board Meeting: When & Where: Monday, Aug. 24, at 11:30 a.m., at the home of Cindy Hennessey, 4297 Pond View Court, White Bear Lake.

Details: After our summer break, the board will reconvene to begin planning our fall schedule. A light lunch will be served following the meeting.

Contact: Cindy Hennessey at 651-4839875, to confi rm your attendance.

for the upcoming year.

Contact: For questions and directions, please call Joan at 651-493-0686.

Contact: Visit northoakssoccer.org/ tryouts for more information and to register.

North Oaks Preschool now enrolling

VLAWMO Raingarden workshop

Enrollment is currently open for both the Bumblebee (3-year-old) and Treefrog (4-year-old) classes at North Oaks Preschool. Class size maximum is 20 students for each class, with two teachers and usually a parent volunteer in the classroom as well. North Oaks Preschool offers a unique parent cooperative approach that allows the parent to actively participate in the classroom and the administration of the preschool. The school year is just around the corner!

For more information and registration/ enrollment forms, visit our website at www.northoakspreschool.org or call us at 651-481-1594.

When & Where: Wednesday, Aug. 19, 6-8:30 p.m. Workshop will be held in the training room at the South Fire Station in Vadnais Heights. This is the fi re station located next to Vadnais Heights City Hall, 3595 Arcade St. N, Vadnais Heights.

Details: Raingardens are becoming more and more popular in today’s landscaping. They beautify your yard, provide habitat for native pollinators, and help the environment by stopping polluted rainwater from running into our lakes, streams, and wetlands. In this workshop you will learn all about raingarden basics as well as how to design and install one on your property. Participants will receive useful handouts to assist with planning your project as well as a copy of The Blue Thumb Guide to Raingardens (a value of $18). The cost to attend the workshop is $10.

Contact: To register, contact Kristine Jenson, VLAWMO program manager at 651-204-6074 or kristine.jenson@ vlawmo.org. You may also register online at www.vlawmo.org/events.

League of Women Voters annual picnic:

North Oaks Soccer Club tryouts

When & Where: The public is invited to attend the League of Women Voters/ White Bear Lake Area annual picnic on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 5:30 p.m., held at the Waverly Gardens Picnic Pavilion, 5919 Centerville Road, North Oaks.

Details: The cost is a $6 donation. We will discuss our programs and events

When & Where: Wilkinson Field, 5959 Centerville Road, St. Paul, MN. U9U11: July 28 and 29, 5:30-7 p.m.; Aug. 1, 1-3 p.m. U12-U14: July 28 and 29, 7-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 1, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Details: These tryouts are for fall 2015 and summer 2016 teams. Please arrive 15 minutes early.

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Recycling Committee recommends weekly recycling

By Kathy Ross Contributor The Recycling Committee was formed earlier this year and has spent the last few months reviewing our recycling process in North Oaks. This city-sponsored committee is made up of members of our community who are interested in recycling and willing to volunteer their time.

Today, 85 percent of homes in North Oaks recycle, which is 20 percent more than any other city in Ramsey County.

How can we do better?

The committee has found that one of the best ways to improve the recycling process is to begin recycling on a weekly basis. We have come a long way since we recycled once a month! There are several benefi ts to recycling every week. First, we will not have to remember which week is a recycling week. No more digging around in the stacks of papers to find the recycling schedule!

Some households do not have enough room to store all their cans, plastics, and paper for two weeks, so some of it is thrown out in the regular garbage. Weekly recycling should prevent that.

Red Pine Farm and Charley Lake Preserve are well on the way to fi lling up with new families. We expect that recycling will increase some, and recycling every week will allow PetersonWaddle more time to pick up and better process the increased volume more efficiently.

Peterson-Waddle is the sole provider of recycling services in North Oaks. Other vendors’ trucks are too large to go up many of our driveways, but Peterson-Waddle’s smaller trucks can make their way up to your garage door to pick up recycling.

There is also less wear and tear on the roads because PetersonWaddle’s trucks are small as compared to the 65,000-pound trucks that other services use.

Cost is always an issue, but the

good news is that moving from bi-weekly recycling to weekly recycling will only cost $12 additional per year per household.

That means that we can recycle on a weekly basis for $1 more per month!

A public hearing will be held on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. in order to obtain feedback from the residents of North Oaks. It will be held in the Community Meeting Room at 100 Village Center Drive. We encourage you to come and tell us what your thoughts are about recycling weekly. If you are unable to attend the meeting but would like to give us your feedback, please send an email to Katy Ross at kross@ cityofnorthoaks.com or Mike Robertson at mrobertson@ cityofnorthoaks.com. We must all feel strongly about recycling, or we wouldn’t be the highestrecycling city in all of Ramsey County!

Carton or not to carton, that is the question

Q: Can I recycle my orange juice and milk cartons?

A: Yes! In fact, the paper fi ber contained in cartons is extremely valuable and useful to make new products.

There are two types of cartons: shelf-stable (used to package liquids such as chicken broth, soup, etc.) and refrigerated (used for milk, lemonade, cream, etc.). All are recyclable.

Simply rinse, fl atten, replace the cap, and put the cartons in your recycling bin. Please place these liquid-holding cartons in the same bin as your plastic, metal and glass containers, NOT in your paper bin.

On another note: the North Oaks Recycling Committee has proposed that the city switch to a weekly recycling pickup schedule. This would be at a minimal cost to you (about $12 a year) and would alleviate the need to refer to a calendar to see if it’s recycling week! Your thoughts or comments on this proposal are encouraged. Please visit the city’s website at www. cityofnorthoaks.com and fi ll out a feedback form.

First Presbyterian builds Biblical literacy through ‘The Story’ “The Bible is central to our faith,” said Rev. Neil Craigan of First Presbyterian Church of White Bear Lake, “but many people are intimidated by its scope and size. “The Story” gives us a way to journey from Genesis to Revelation together in 31 weeks so everyone understands God’s story and can learn how their own story intersects with it.”

The Bible is the best-selling book in history, but how many people in White Bear Lake are actually reading it? A Gallup survey reports the average American household has four Bibles. However, research indicates that only 16 percent of Americans read the Bible every day.

First Presbyterian Church is hoping to reverse this trend,

starting with its own congregation. Rev. Craigan believes “The Story” is the right tool to increase Biblical literacy, helping readers understand God’s story, from the book of Genesis through to the book of Revelation, giving them the background to determine how their own stories interact with God’s. Consisting of 31 chapters sequenced in chronologi-

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“I want the people in our congregation, as well as those in White Bear Lake and the surrounding community, to realize the incredible love God has for us, and how our individual stories are found in God’s story,” said Rev. Craigan.

“The Story” is a unique program, providing up to 31 weeks of curriculum for children, teen and adult Christian Education efforts, supported by 31 corresponding sermon topics. These efforts combined with suggested readings from the book will keep the entire church on the same page throughout the program. First Presbyterian Church plans to begin the experience on Sept. 13.

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IN MEMORY In memory of Phil Brown “At 6:15 p.m., a great soul has passed,” was the text that friends of Phil Brown received on Father’s Day, June 21, 2015 from his wife, Faith Ralston.

Phil was one of the newest members of the NOHOA board, having been voted into the position only last fall. He brought a fresh perspective and energy to the NOHOA board and he loved connecting with people and caring for the environment. Brown His passions on the board were the recycling committee and the East Oaks Community Center.

Phil loved North Oaks and living in the woods. He liked to chop wood, work outside and help friends and neighbors alike. Always the most gracious of hosts, he and his wife Faith frequently hosted newcomers’ events for the North Oaks Social Club.

He was a person of dignity and stature and carried himself with outward confi dence and ease. He was committed to doing the right thing. As a retired Presbytery Executive with Blackhawk and Milwaukee presbyteries and as Synod Executive of the Synod of Lakes and Prairies, he embodied that combination of ardor and order, grace and discipline that is the signature of the Presbyterian tradition where all things are to be done “decently and in order,” and he chose to work on projects where he could see tangible results.

Phil attended Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee where he chose economics as his major. Within two weeks of arriving on campus he was running for president of “the best class the college had ever admitted or would ever see again,” according to his college friend Gordon Stewart. “He was a big man on campus from the day he set foot on campus until the day he left it for law school at Indiana University in 1964.”

Phil’s wife, Faith Ralston, fi rst met him at Maryville College over 40 years ago. They had lost touch over the years. But shortly after the death of Phil’s fi rst wife, a mutual friend from college reconnected them. It was love at fi rst sight and they married 18 months later, bought a home together in North Oaks and started their new life.

For the last two months of Phil’s life, his closest friends and family watched the inexplicable and undiagnosed loss of energy that came over Phil like a persistent thunderstorm. The community of North Oaks rallied to support Phil and Faith during this time of crisis. Members of the Social Club dropped off food for days as the family struggled with late nights at the hospital. Friends also planted fl owers in Faith’s empty pots and graciously watered them.

The family will forever be grateful for this incredible outpouring of support.

The NOHOA board as well as the North Oaks Social Club will not be the same without Phil’s presence.

Phil is survived by his wife, Faith; sons Ian and Jess (Richelle); stepsons Andrew (Kristina), David (Ladan), Stuart, and Peter Ralston and nine grandchildren.

Memorials in honor of Phil Brown can be made to White Bear Methodist Church Bread Ministry.

Judd Edmond H. Judd Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Uncle Age 87, of Waverly Gardens in North Oaks. Passed away June 25, 2015.

Predeceased by par- Judd ents; sister, Nancy; brother, Hawley; and son, Curtis. Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Ruth; daughter, Polly (Robb) LaChappelle; grandsons, Curtis, Jackson, and Joel; nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Born and raised in Bristol, Connecticut. Graduate of Bristol High School 1945. Enlisted in the U.S. Navy June 1945. Graduate of WPI (Worcester Polytechnic Institute) 1950 with BSME. Worked for Associated Spring Corp. (now Barnes Group, Inc.) for 40 years in fi ve different locations: Bristol, CT; Mattoon, IL; Dayton, OH; Plymouth, MI; and Livonia, MI. After residing in Plymouth, MI for 42 years, Ruth and Ed moved to be closer to Polly and her family. Ed enjoyed golf in his younger years, gardening, traveling, watching Big 10 football and basketball and his grandsons’ activities.

In memory of David E. Monson Born: January 23, 1935 Died: July 11, 2015 Age 80, of North Oaks, received his heavenly reward Saturday, July 11, 2015 after a series of health concerns Monson including Parkinson’s Disease.

David was born at home on the farm January 23, 1935, which was the coldest day of the 20th century at that location.

He was raised on his family’s dairy farm (Oak Hill Farm) in Scandia, Minnesota, and was active in Sunday School, Daily Vacation Bible School, 4-H, Future Farmers of America, Luther League, Boy Scouts, and Confi rmation classes. After graduating from Chisago City High School in 1953, he went on to Hamline University thanks to a Tozer Scholarship.

In January of 1954 David became very ill and was hospitalized. Dave experienced a spiritual epiphany during that near death experience, and decided to follow and serve Christ. He fell in love with his student nurse, Mary Jo Borglund, and they were married that October celebrating their 60th anniversary just months ago. In 1955 he started Monson Insurance and remained active in the business for sixty years.

Education, knowledge, and professional ethics were of utmost importance to David. He Matriculated to The American College at Bryn Mar, Pennsylvania and was conferred the professional designation of Chartered Life Underwriter, CLU in 1966. In 1969 David received the Certifi cation in Estate Planning. He went on to teach courses in Ratemaking for The American College, and the Uniform Commercial Code at The University of Minnesota.

Dave served on the boards of First National Bank of Stillwater, Twin City Christian Homes, St. Paul Association of Evangelicals, Trustee Boards of Bethany Baptist and Calvary Baptist Church, many professional organizations, Day

Memorial service was held Thursday, July 9 at Waverly Gardens, 5919 Centerville Road, North Oaks. Interment in Bristol, CT at a later date. Memorials preferred to Presbyterian Homes Foundation for Waverly Gardens Chaplaincy Endowment Fund (5919 Centerville Road, North Oaks 55127), Regions Hospital Cancer Care Center (640 Jackson St, St. Paul 55101), or donor’s choice. 4600 Greenhaven Dr, White Bear (651) 407-8300

Stewart Oren Robert Stewart On the morning of June 21, 2015, Father’s Day, our beloved Oren passed away peacefully in St. Paul, MN. Oren Stewart was 93 years old (and wanted 94).

Oren Stewart was born in Comfrey, Minnesota on May 5, 1922. He was the only son of six children to Bertha Klabunde and Sherman Stewart.

Oren proudly served our country with the Seabees in the Navy from 1942-1946. After returning, he mar-

Star University, Maplewood State Bank, Roseville Area School Board, Gillette Hospital Foundation, HealthEast Foundation, many boards of Bethel University, the American Swedish Institute, and Gammelgarden.

David was awarded the title of Knight in the Order of the Polar Star by His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden in 2012.

The Royal Order of the Polar Star is a Swedish order of chivalry. The motto of the order, “Nescit occasum” (It knows no decline), conveys that Sweden is as constant as a never-setting star. It is awarded to individuals in recognition of their personal service to Sweden or for the promotion of Swedish interests.

Over the years, Dave and Mary Jo were privileged to be able to travel to many corners of the world including mission trips, conventions and vacations to Ecuador, Ukraine, The Holy Land, China, Sweden, Hawaii, Jamaica, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Hong Kong, Alaska, British Isles, Europe, and Naples, Florida. They were thrilled to travel on the QE II across the Atlantic with a return fl ight on the Concorde.

David loved his Minnesota Twins, reading, numbers, going out on the town with Mary Jo, strawberry shortcake, a good bratwurst, tracking the stock market, sitting in the sun on his back deck, giving to others, and anything to do with his grandkids.

David was preceded in death by his brother Roger, and his parents Sven Julius and Anna.

David is survived by his devoted wife of sixty years Mary Jo, sons David (Mary Hirschboeck), Daniel, Randal (Lori), Ronald (Carla), and daughter Jennifer (Robert) Gimpl, and grandchildren Steven, Kirsten, Cory (Marley), Britta (Adam) Ketcher, Erik, Kylie, Kendall, and Lily, sister Maryann (Richard) Bjorkman, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorials preferred to The American Swedish Institute, Gammelgarden Museum in Scandia, or Calvary Baptist Church.

ried Georgene Childs in St. Paul on June 20, 1948. Oren joined his father in the construction business and built his own home and cabin, and many others in the St. Paul Como area. He never retired, and never wanted to admit he was getting old. As he aged, he deepened his passion for woodworking. As much as he loved his woodworking, still above that he cherished his family and spending time at the cabin on Lake Amelia in Villard.

Oren’s spirit and his sharp, witty, and dry sense of humor made him a memorable person. Oren is survived by his wife of 67 years, Georgene (Jean) L. Childs Stewart; daughters Karey, Janice (Ken), and Annette (Mike); son Bob (Deb); grandchildren Keri (Rich) and three sons, Rob, Neil (Sarah), Matthew (Lindsi), Mitchell (Natalie), Katie, Maya; and sisters Florence and Carol. Services for Oren were public. A celebration of Oren’s life was held Thursday, June 25 at North Oaks Country Club; 54 E. Oaks Road, North Oaks, MN.

Sweeny Norman Paul Sweeny Age 87, of North Oaks, beloved hus-

band, dad, grandpa. Fell peacefully asleep on June 26, 2015 at his home of 52 years. Norman was born January 9, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois to Alfred & Mary Irene Sweeny of Anderson, Indi- Sweeny ana. He was preceded in death by his sister, Naomi Conrad. He is survived by his wife, Marie I. Sweeny, of 59 years; and his children Susan (Trent) Johnson, Philip (Laurie) Sweeny, Sarah (Joe) Dudas; grandchildren, Alex Johnson, Martin Johnson, Mitchell Johnson, Jessica Gelineau (Sweeny), Ben Sweeny and Matt Dudas. Norman was fi rst of all a servant of Christ, an avid Bible student, and an active member of the Christadelphian Ecclesia of St. Paul.

Norman was known as both a fi sherman and a fi sher of men. He enjoyed a long chemistry career at 3M Company. Norman will be resting at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Maplewood, MN. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made in Norman’s name to the charity of your choice. MUELLERBIES 651-487-2550

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Work on Deep Lake channel to begin in August The Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO) will restore approximately 230 feet of the channel shoreline between Deep Lake and Pleasant Lake later this summer. The work will be visible from the walking trail along Pleasant Lake.

VLAWMO is working with NOHOA on this project to protect a section of the channel where there are erosion issues.

In August, NOHOA will coordinate the clearing of unwanted vegetation in the area near the channel. By removing the unwanted vegetation, more sun can reach the ground, which will help newly installed plants and shrubs to grow. Next, rock will be placed strategically along the edge of the channel as well as at an angle into the channel. This will help keep the water fl ow in the center of the channel and protect the land from eroding further. The installation of the rock will be done with labor provided by a grant from the Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa (CCM); their crew is scheduled for mid-September. Finally, native fl owers and grasses will be planted near the trail bridge to provide a pleasant view.

VLAWMO staff will oversee this work and will be helping with the install as well. There

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Some of VLAWMO’s work on the Pleasant Lake shoreline will be visible from the path. will be activity along the trail section between the Pleasant Lake Beach and the trail bridge during this time and you may see some of the rock and other materials from the trail. The materials will be cleared by the end of September.

The next phase of the project will be completed later in the fall when VLAWMO will be working with NOHOA volunteers to cut willow and dogwood shrub branches. The branches will then be replanted along the edge of the channel. Willow and dogwood shrubs regrow from the cuttings, and their roots will help hold the shoreline in place as another form of

erosion protection. The North Oaks Company has given permission to cut branches on the land they manage near Wilkinson Lake. NOHOA will be putting out the call for volunteers to help with this portion of the project. If you are interested in helping, please contact Kimberly Murray at NOHOA at 651792-7765.

This project’s estimated cost is over $37,000 but due to the grant received for the CCM crew and the cooperation from NOHOA and the North Oaks Company, the actual out-ofpocket costs for VLAWMO will be just over $5,000.

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