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Tons of Love: Church sets new record for food shelf
Election for Mounds View School Board members, bond referendum announced
BY PASTOR JANET KARVONEN-MONTGOMERY SPECIAL TO THE PRESS
Incarnation Lutheran Church gave hungry people 5 tons of food in one month — a sign of incredible generosity and teamwork. In the month of July, the North Oaks and Shoreview faith community shattered the 5-ton mark, gathering about 11,000 pounds of food and nonfood items, such as hygiene items and diapers. In addition, about $10,600 was raised to support the ongoing mission of Ralph Reeder Food Shelf, the New Brighton food shelf affiliated with the Mounds View School District. “Our passion for helping others was embraced by the young and young at heart,” said North Oaks resident Mary Hoyme, president of the Incarnation Congregation Council. “The generosity in donating items, time and dollars to the Tons of Love food drive exceeded all expectations. This is just one of the many ways we are living out our mission, ‘Filled by God’s grace, we feed the hungry in heart, body, mind and spirit.’ We are excited by the energy surrounding this mission and the opportunities to reach our congregation and the community.” Tons of Love is Incarnation’s special monthlong food drive for Ralph Reeder, an organization that Incarnation supports all year long. The partnership has reached a new level as the number of people who are food insecure has continued to grow in the socioeconomically diverse Mounds View School District. Ralph Reeder offers services to more than 1,500 people who ask for help every
tor, believes the church’s new mission statement is fueling a movement. “The new mission statement is something we were already about as a congregation,” Medin said. “In a short time, people have grabbed onto it and are living into it even more as we set new records for both Tons of Love and the Feed My Starving Children MobilePac events in 2017.” As part of Tons of Love, Incarnation has continued the tradition of filling a trailer with groceries on a Sunday afternoon at the Cub Foods in Arden
SHOREVIEW — Three seats are up for election this fall on the Mounds View Public Schools Board. One current member is on the ballot — Marre Jo Sager of New Brighton. Two more seats will open up due to the upcoming retirements of Jon Tynjala and Greg Madsen. New candidates are Shauna Bock, Mounds View; Jennifer Daniels, New Brighton; Diane Glasheen, New Brighton; Sheila Lee, Roseville; and Brendan O’Meara, Arden Hills. Elected members serve four-year terms. The board has seven members. Also on the ballot will be a request for a bond referendum of $165 million. The bond would provide funding for infrastructure due to increasing enrollment. The district has not had a bond referendum for 18 years. The bond would cost owners of a medianvalued home a tax increase of about $17 a month.
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Incarnation Lutheran Church members drop off a trailer full of donations at Ralph Reeder Food Shelf during the church’s Tons of Love summer drive.
month, helping them on their road to self-sufficiency. While local needs are at their highest levels, so is the generosity of the Incarnation community. Their collective enthusiasm made Tons of Love the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf’s single largest fundraising event of the year. “You are truly living out your mission of feeding the hungry in heart, body, mind and spirit every day and we are truly blessed to call all of you our friends, neighbors and partners in the fight against hunger,” said Lisa Baker, program supervisor. Gary Medin, Incarnation’s senior pas-
Oak Hill Montessori starts school with new head of school SHOREVIEW — After Oak Hill students excitedly pose for fi rst-day-of-school photos this week, they may take notice of some of the new faces around campus. Among them is new Head of School Erin Doan. On Oak Hill’s Shoreview-based campus, every new student, teacher and staff is noticed, and Doan will be no exception. She expects and welcomes parents and students alike to stop by her office and introduce themselves. And she will soon become a familiar face as she carries on the tradition
of greeting the students at the door to start the day and talking with parents as the school year gets into full swing. “I am excited to see this space fi lled with children, laughter and learning,” Doan said. “It is at the heart of what I am passionate about. I look forward to working with families, staff and our greater community to truly create a center of learning here at Oak Hill – a resource not only for our students and families but for our neighbors, friends and other community partners.” And the Oak Hill community is equally excited to
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business savvy aligns well with one of the board priorities of maintaining a fi nancially healthy and responsible organization. In addition, Doan’s has a personal Montessori journey and experience as a parent of Oak Hill alumni. She has been committed to Oak Hill for 12 years and counting. “I am extremely grateful and fortunate that my children had the opportunity to learn and grow in this extraordinary environment,” she noted. “Our goal is to partner with all families to SEE OAK HILL, PAGE 11
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Eclipse chasers capture a piece of 3-layered sun PAUL DOLS | PRESS PUBLICATIONS
The total solar eclipse, as seen from Alliance, Nebraska, Monday, Aug. 21. Thousands of Minnesotans traveled to various locations along the path of totality. BY SARA MARIE MOORE EDITOR
About every other car on the main drag in St. Paul, Nebraska about 9 a.m. Aug. 21 had a Minnesota license plate. Texas, Minnesota, Iowa, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Colorado, Minnesota ... I was headed to Ravenna with my dad and uncle, a bit further into the totality zone of the Great American Eclipse. A couple from Minnesota was also headed to Ravenna and said their hotel in Columbus had been full of Minnesotans. We came from a hotel in Omaha that morning, almost 200 miles east.
I woke up at 6 a.m. to thunderstorms. I heard bangs and convinced myself it was the garbage truck. While eating a moon-sized sausage and sun-sized waffle for breakfast, my dad confirmed my denial — it was storming. But he said I wouldn’t need my raincoat stuffed deep into my backpack. “This won’t last,” he said. Besides, we were heading west. My uncle and dad had shown foresight in compiling a spreadsheet and detailed maps of all the possible towns of totality within striking distance of Omaha. As we headed west on Highway 92, unwelcome celestial spectacles split the sky with jagged sparks. The sun should
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have been seen rising on its big day, but it was nowhere in sight. As we crossed the Platte River, however, the storm became a thing of the rearview mirror. Nearing the small town of Wahoo, slices of blue sky appeared above the rolling corn and soybean fields. “Fifty miles to go before we get into the totality zone,” my dad said. Nearing the town of Surprise, the sun began to shine on the fields, turning the corn tops golden yellow. Near Rising City, tall pine trees planted along the road led the eye up to a blue sky with a few shining white clouds. As we entered the path of totality zone, a group of black birds darted about and lined a wire as if preparing to watch the eclipse. Deeper into the totality zone, wild sunflowers filled the edge of the road. After a short break in St. Paul, we had several hours to find a good viewing spot. Driving into Ravenna, we saw a line of people perched on a golf course ridge. Downtown, a lemonade stand and bake sale were welcoming tourists to the town of 1,400. “Today is the big day,” announced a sign at The Creamery. A bank flashed a warning that it would be closed from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the eclipse.
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In the town’s ballfield, a group was gathering for the big party, which included an attempt at a world record for the most people doing the moonwalk at once. We settled on the Ravenna Golf Club hill, rationalizing that the $10 entrance fee per person was worth it for the anticipated view. We were expecting a 360-degree sunset. We parked next to a farmer from the nearby town of Funk as we unloaded our accoutrements to be trucked up to the ridge in golf carts. “Welcome to Nebraska,” he said cheerfully. “There is room for everybody here.” Up on the ridge, a Ravennan remarked that it was the most people she had ever seen in town. Hundreds of people filled the hills, from places like California, Texas, Illinois and, of course, Minnesota. The Ravenna Chamber of Commerce later reported people from all 50 states and 14 different countries came to town for the eclipse, about 10,000 people throughout the weekend. I saw the beginning of the partial eclipse through the solar filter my husband Andrew had made for my camera from welding glass. It started as a faint shimmering on the edge of the sun as its SEE ECLIPSE, PAGE 13
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Victoria ramps close for a month
Traffic ramps between eastbound I-694 and Victoria Street were scheduled to close at the end of August or in September. When they close, they will remain closed for a month for reconstruction. The ramps between Rice Street and eastbound I-694 have been reopened.
Youth garage sale announced
The city’s annual Kids’ Garage Sale will be held 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Shoreview Community Center pavilion. Youth will have their own tables to sell toys, games, books and sporting goods. In conjunction with the garage sale, the city, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office and Lake Johanna Fire Department will bring vehicles and hold a Touch-a-Truck event. Youth can hop into the driver’s seat of a fire engine, police car, snow plow or dump truck. For more information, contact
Shoreview Parks and Recreation at 651-490-4750 or recreation@shoreviewmn.gov.
Calling all pirates
A youth event, Pirate Takeover, will feature carnival games, crafts and refreshments 2:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 at the Shoreview Community Center. Children and their accompanying adult are encouraged to dress like pirates. Cost is $14 or $15 at the door for the child and adult duo. Cost is $12 for Shoreview residents. For more information or to register, contact Shoreview Parks and Recreation at 651-490-4750 or recreation@shoreviewmn.gov.
Weigh in on city’s comprehensive plan
A community conversation about economic development and the city’s comprehensive plan will be held 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 in the Shoreview Room at the Shoreview Community
Center. Jonathan Weinhagen of the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce will speak. This event is part of the Destination Shoreview 2040 speaker series, which explores key issues and provides opportunities for community dialogue and input. Free child care is available.
Toastmasters accepting new members
Buttermasters Toastmasters located at Land O’Lakes in Arden Hills is seeking new members. Potential members are invited to visit for free. The group teaches members how to effectively formulate, express and sell ideas to others. Toastmasters meets 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Thursday mornings at 4001 Lexington Ave. N., Arden Hills. For more information, contact 1505@toastmastersclubs.org or visit https:// buttermasters.toastmastersclubs.org.
Another grocery chain lured by White Bear Lake BY DEBRA NEUTKENS WHITE BEAR EDITOR
WHITE BEAR LAKE — Turns out a grocery store may be coming to Tower Crossings after all. Lund Food Holdings Inc. has signed a letter of intent with developer John Johannson to build a full-service Lunds & Byerlys grocery store in the Tower Crossings development near the intersection of I-35E and County Road 96 in White Bear Lake, across from Cub Foods. “We are committed to continuing to grow our presence throughout the Twin Cities, and White Bear Lake is a community we’ve been interested in for a number of years,” Tres Lund said Tres Lund, CEO of Edina-based Lunds & Byerlys. “We look forward to providing the community the best of everything we offer, which includes a sharp focus on extraordinary food, exceptional service, passionate expertise and competitive prices.” In June, Hy-Vee Inc. ditched plans for a new store on Centerville Road. That 70,000-square-foot supermarket included a fitness center and in-
PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY CITY OF NORTH OAKS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT Notice is hereby given that the City Council will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2017, at North Oaks City Council Chambers, 100 Village Center Drive, North Oaks, Minnesota 55127, to discuss the proposed assessment for the following items. 1) The yearly assessment of maintenance costs for the Lake Gilfillan Augmentation Project. 2) Any unpaid water & sewer bills. 3) Any unpaid code violation fines. 4) Any unpaid septic pumping fines. 5) Any other unpaid City assessments. The hearing will be continued to the City Council meeting of October 12, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., where assessments are expected to be finalized, adopted and certified to Ramsey County. Michael Robertson, City Administrator/City Clerk Published one time in the Shoreview Press on September 5, 2017.
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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minnesota under an assumed name, hereby certifies: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: B & I Roofing 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 1290 W. County Rd. F #406 Arden Hills, MN 55112 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. Hank Cram 1290 W. County Rd. F #406 Arden Hills, MN 55112 Becky Cram 1290 W. County Rd. F #406 Arden Hills, MN 55112 I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand that by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. Dated: August 4, 2017 Signed: Hank Cram Published two times in the Shoreview Press on Aug. 22 and Sept. 5, 2017.
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Land vacated by Hy-Vee is now slated to become a Lunds & Byerlys grocery store. The store will be located across from Cub Foods on Centerville Road. A senior apartment complex is north of the site.
store restaurant. The Iowa company cited higher-than-expected costs as a reason for abandoning those plans. Specifically, site grading, a challenging two-story design and high land costs to acquire the White Oak retail center were listed for Hy-Vee's opting out. They were also required to make right of way improvements and pay half the cost of a new traffic light by the senior living complex north of the site. Preliminary plans for the new Lunds & Byerlys show the 47,000-square-foot store will feature amenities like a Wines and Spirits shop and Creations Café, which features an array of chef-crafted meal options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lunds & Byerlys, along with the developer, Di-
vision 25, are jointly seeking city approvals for the project, according to a press release. Additional store details, a construction timeline and an anticipated opening date won’t be determined until all necessary approvals have been received. Community Development Director Anne Kane said the company has indicated it will not need the White Oak property. A traffic light will still be required. “Current traffic counts warrant a signal, so even adding a smaller grocery store will trigger that requirement,” Kane noted. The city has not yet received a formal submittal from the grocery chain. Lunds & Byerlys operates 26 stores in the metro area.
Sampling beer for charity at Snail Lake Park It seemed almost too good to be true for local and metro area micro and craft beer enthusiasts – drinking beer for charity. Snail Lake Park was the site of the brand new fundraising event for the Arden Hills/Shoreview Rotary Club, The Taste of The Hops. The event raised funds to provide scholarships to local high schools students and other civic service activities in the community. Beer aficionados converged on the park Friday evening, Aug. 18, to enjoy an early Oktoberfest event of beer tasting, food, music and fun. The first time proved to be a success with attendees. “The whole evening has been so much fun,” commented Ashley Drummond, of St. Paul, who is a beer aficionado and came with friends directly from work. “This is the perfect way to end the work week – sampling beer and eating great food to super music lakeside. Everybody is having a blast. I sure hope they do this again next year.” Guests enjoyed a myriad of specialty beers provided by Granite City, Bahaus, Nutmeg Brewhouse, Urban Growler, Barley John’s Brew Pub, and Bent Brewstillery, and dinner courtesy of the Green Mill Restaurant. “Our Rotary Club is so grateful to our local sponsors for their support: Anchor Bank, Edward Jones, Green Mill Restaurant, Johnson Screens, Lance Hill Photography, Myrna Bourcy Remax, New Brighton Rotary Club, Robert R. Rehkamp CPA, Shore96, City of Shoreview, and Toro,” commented Ken Hola, one of the event organizers. “These companies as well as the many others who provided door prizes, raffle prizes and our silent auction items, really helped us put together a wonderful fun evening for everyone.
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Arden Hills/Shoreview Rotary Club members Joe and Betty Ziskovsky sell pretzel necklaces at the club’s first The Taste of The Hops fundraising event at Snail Lake Park Aug. 18.
And next year’s Taste will be even better.” The Taste of The Hops will be back in 2018. From press release
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SHOREVIEW AREA EVENTS Details: Annual recruitment event for boys in grades K-5 to When: 7-8 p.m. join Cub Scouts. Every Tuesday, Sept. 5 Where: Shoreview When: 10:30 a.m.-noon boy who signs up will receive a glow-in-theLibrary, 4560 Victoria Wednesday, Sept. 13 dark “Superhero Shield” St. N. Where: Shoreview Details: Call library Community Center, 4580 (Frisbee) and t-shirt. Sign-up also available for this month’s selection. Victoria St. N. Contact: 651-724-6006 Details: Learn how to online. Contact: heroscouts. or rclreads.org protect funeral expenses, org guarantee the cost, or get veterans benefits. KIDS’ GARAGE SALE Free, but registration When: 9 a.m.-noon AUSM BOOK CLUB required. Saturday, Sept. 9 When: 2-3 p.m. Contact: 651-490-4750 Where: Shoreview Saturday, Sept. 23 or shoreviewcommunity Community Center Where: Shoreview center.com Pavilion, 4580 Library, 4560 Victoria Victoria St. N. St. N. Details: Kids in Details: Free book LEAGUE OF WOMEN grades K-5 can rent a club for Ramsey VOTER’S MEETING table to sell toys, games, County residents 14+ When: 12:30 p.m. books and sporting with autism and other Wednesday, Sept. 13 goods. Arrive between disabilities to socialize Where: Incarnation 8-8:30 to set up. Registra- Lutheran Church, 4880 independently with tion required; $20/table. Hodgson Rd., North support. Registration Parents should assist as required. Oaks needed. Contact: ausm.org Details: Public invited Contact: 651-490to hear a presentation on 4750 or shoreview the topic, ‘Clean Energy communitycenter.com in Light of the Paris Agreement.’ Contact: 651-493-0686 MOBILE PHONE
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PHOTOGRAPHY ADVENTURE
When: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 Victoria St. N. Details: Photographer Charles Hezsely will share tips on how to take stunning images with a mobile phone and photo editing. First in a series of art-related workshops and lectures offered by Gallery 96. Free and open to the public. Contact: 651-724-6006 or rclreads.org
AARP SMART DRIVER 4 HOUR REFRESHER
When: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Participants 55+ will learn driver safety and maintain insurance discount. $24/ AARP member; $29/nonmember. Registration required. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com
SHOREVIEW FARMERS MARKET GALLERY 96 FALL EXHIBITION RECEPTION When: 3-7 p.m.
When: 5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15 Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 Victoria St. N. Details: Annual member’s show runs through Nov. 3 Contact: gallery96.org
PIRATE TAKEOVER
When: 2:30-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Kids are encouraged to dress in pirate outfits and enjoy carnival games, crafts, refreshments and temporary tattoos. $12/ child and adult by Sept. 15; $15 at the door. Contact: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunity center.com
SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING
When: 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 Where: All area elementary schools
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Tuesdays, through Sept. 12; 3-6 pm Sept. 19-Oct. 24 Where: Shoreview Community Center lower level parking lot and pavilion, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: Check out new amenities, weekly themes and live entertainment Contact: www. shoreviewcommunity center.com
THE BRAIN BOX
When: 4-6 p.m. Thursdays Where: Shoreview Library, 4570 N. Victoria St. Details: Teens can drop in to check out the new teen area, experiment in the makerspace, and meet the new teen services librarian. Free. Contact: 651-724-6006 or rclreads.org
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Touch-a-Truck WHEN: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday,
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driver’s seat of a fire engine, police car, snow plow or dump truck. Free, no registration necessary. All ages.
Center lower level parking lot, 4580 Victoria St. N.
CONTACT: 651-490-4750 or shoreviewcommunitycenter.com
NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY LUNCH WITH A NATURALIST: WILD RICE AND HARVESTING
When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Adult ages 50+ can bring a lunch and join a naturalist for a presentation about local natural history, and stroll on the trails. Free; no registration required. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks. com
FAMILY STORY TIME
When: 10:30-11 a.m. Mondays Where: Shoreview Library, 4580 N. Victoria St. Details: Stories, songs and fingerplays for children ages 2-5 to enhance early literacy skills. Contact: 651-724-6006 or rclreads.org
‘500’ CARDS
When: 12:30-3:30 p.m. Mondays Where: Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. Details: All caliber players who enjoy the game of 500 are welcome. Free. Contact: 651-490-4750 or www.shoreview communitycenter.com
AUTHOR VISIT
When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8 & 15 Where: Lake Country Booksellers, 4766 Washington Square, White Bear Lake Details: Marilyn McGriff signs her mystery ‘Caught in the Rye’ and Julie Miller signs ‘Discovering God in the Ordinary’ on Sept. 8; Jennifer Eclair signs her 5th Windjammer mystery ‘Dead Astern’ on Sept. 15. Contact: 651-426-0918
KIDS-MAKESCULPTURE WORKSHOPS
When: 1 to 4 pm Saturday, Sept. 9 Where: Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St. Croix Trail, Franconia Details: Students ages
4-16 create sculptures with assistance of Franconia staff and artists. $40; registration required. Contact: 651-257-6668 or kidsmakesculpture@ franconia.org
10TH ANNUAL WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP DAY
When: 2-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 Where: Polar Lakes Park, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township Details: Live performances by the AlphaBits Band at 2:15 p.m., live music at 3:15 by various local artists, and Maiden Dixie at 6 p.m. Food, arts and crafts, kids’ activities, inflatables, all-ages bean bag tournament, exhibits, and fi reworks at 8 p.m. Free admission. Contact: www.ciwhite-bear-township. mn.us
WASHINGTON COUNTY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
When: 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N., Lake Elmo Details: Family event featuring local bluegrass bands. Contact: 651-430-6000 or www.co.washington. mn.us
GRAPE STOMP!
When: Saturday, Sept. 9 & Sunday, Sept. 10 Where: St. Croix Vineyards, 6428
Manning Ave., Stillwater Details: Grape stomping competition for entire family, live music, wine tasting, free tours. Contact: 651-430-3310 or www.scvwines.com
TALLY’S BLUESFEST 2017
When: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 Where: Polar Lakes Park, 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township Details: Celebrate day 2 of Township Days with live Blues music performed by 5 different bands, BBQ Throwdown and a craft beer home brew contest. See website for music lineup and details. Contact: bluesfest2017. com
POLLINATION FESTIVAL
When: Noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 Where: Kissing Birch Farm, 10020 Norell Ave. N., Stillwater Details: Indie bands, dancing, craft beers, food trucks, games, honey, bees, prizes and art. Tickets $15/adult; $10 kids 12-17 and under 12 free. Proceeds support Pollinator Friendly Alliance. Contact: pollinator friendly.org/events-news
ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB
When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 Where: Kowalski’s parking lot, 4391 Lake Ave. Details: Lakeside hike
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Annual North Oaks Children’s Hospital Guild II Rummage Sale WHEN: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 and 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17
DETAILS: Has generated more than $1 million for the Children’s Hospital Association.
WHERE: Shoreview Ice Arena, 877 Highway 96 W, Shoreview
is approx. 3 miles and lasts 1 hour. Contact: 651-633-9627 or stpaulhike.org
LUNCH AND LEARN: STAGES OF THE CREATIVE PROCESS
When: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts Details: Discussion about stages of the creative process and how to integrate creative thinking into your life. Free with registration. Contact: 651-407-0597
SENIOR HEALTH EXPO
When: 12:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 Where: Vadnais Heights Commons, 655 County Rd. F E. Details: Health and Wellness information, senior services updates, vendors and food.
CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX HOT ROD & VINTAGE CAR SHOW
When: 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater Details: Admire vintage and hot rod cars, food vendors, live music (6 to 8 p.m.), free festivities. Contact: discover stillwater.com
TED TALKS DISCUSSION GROUP
When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14
CONTACT: 651-484-3792 or www. northoaksrummagesale.org
Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Watch videos about ‘Ideas Worth Sharing’ and discuss a variety of topics, including ‘Effects of Pollution’. Contact: 651-724-6007 or rclreads.org
Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Delightful adaptation of the beloved story. Tickets $22-$25/ regular; $22/seniors; $19/student. Contact: 651-429-5674 or lakeshoreplayers.org
LADIES NIGHT OUT
When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15 Where: Lee and Rose Warner Nature Center, 15373 Norell Ave. N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Special concert in celebration of the nature center’s 50th anniversary. Adults only. $50 minimum donation. RSVP by Sept 1. Contact: 651-433-2427 ext. 10
When: 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 Where: Brick Alley Building, 423 S. Main St., Stillwater Details: Downtown shops offer discounts, drink specials, food samples, fashion tips and decorating ideas, followed by Grand Finale drawing at 8:30 p.m. Contact: mainstreet stillwateriba.com
CARSINO NIGHT
When: 4:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 Where: Passion Event Center, 7651 Highway 65 NE, Fridley Details: Dinner, music by Neal Elder, and games hosted by Crisco from the KS95 Morning Show to benefit Cars for Neighbors. $50/person. Contact: carsfor neighbors.org
‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays & Fridays; 2 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays, September 14Oct. 1 Where: Lakeshore Players, 4820 Stewart
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Regional Park, 2039 Highway 61, Maplewood Details: Family-friendly 5K with kids activities and bounce houses, live band Rough House Rox and food and beverages. Benefits mortgage assistance programs for families with critically ill or injured children. Contact: sparekey. org/events/bounce-notbreak-5k
Boeckmann and Ffolliott families in Dellwood. Tickets $25 public, $20 WBLAHS members, $30 for all the day of tour. Contact: 651-407-5327 or www.whitebear history.org
BOOK IT! 5K WALK/RUN
When: 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, June 30- Oct. Where: Washington Ave. and 4th St., downtown White Bear Lake Details: Produce includes organic produce, natural meats and cheeses, honey, syrup, baked goods, plants and flowers. Contact: 651-747-3650 or www.whitebearlake. org
Ongoing WHITE BEAR LAKE FARMERS MARKET
When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 16 Where: Roseville Library, 2180 N. Hamline Ave. Details: Fundraiser for the Ramsey County Library’s Summer Reading Program at all branches, including WBL and Shoreview. Course runs through Central Park. Registration $27/adult or $75/family by Aug. 31; VADNAIS HEIGHTS online at active.com. FARMERS MARKET Contact: rclfriends.org When: 2-6 p.m. Wednesdays, through Sept. 20 ANNUAL MARINE Where: Behind Helene ART FAIR Houle Medical Building, When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., County Rd. E and Labore Saturday, Sept. 16 and Rd. Sunday, Sept. 17 Details: Locally Where: downtown grown produce, flowers, Marine on St. Croix jams, jellies and baked Details: Fundraiser goods. for Marine Volunteer Contact: cityvadnais Fire Department and Ambulance Department. heights.com Outdoor juried event; multiple artists and LAKE COUNTRY craftspeople. CHORUS OPEN Contact: marineon HOUSE/REHEARSALS stcroix.org When: 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays Where: Redeemer PRAIRIE BURN Lutheran Church, 3770 MUSIC FESTIVAL Bellaire Ave., White When: Noon-10 p.m. Bear Lake Saturday, Sept. 16 Details: Prospective Where: YMCA Camp members are invited to St. Croix learn more about the Details: Live folk and four-part a cappella bluegrass music, food, harmony singers. beer and activities for Women of all ages kids. Proceeds benefit invited. YMCA camps. See Contact: 651-777-1043 website for schedule of or lakecountrychorus. performances. Contact: ymcamn.org org
CENTURY COLLEGE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18 Where: Century College West Campus, 3401 Century Ave. N., White Bear Lake Details: Celebrate the impact of Century OKTOBERFEST College (formerly AT THE GASTHAUS When: 5-11 p.m. Friday Lakewood State Junior College) with a ceremony & Saturdays, Noon-6 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 15-17 that includes Minnesota State representatives, and Sept. 22-24 local legislators and Where: Gasthaus government officials, Bavarian Hunter community members, Restaurant, 8390 Lofton alumni, retirees, faculty, Ave. Stillwater staff and students. Details: Festival tent, Contact: 651-779-3368 German food, beer and Oompah music. Sundays or century.edu are family days with face painting and live music. WHITE BEAR AREA Contact: 651-439-7128 HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR or gasthausbavarian When: Noon-6 p.m. hunter.com Sunday, Sept. 24 Details: Tour 10 homes on and around White SPARE KEY BOUNCE Bear Lake including AND NOT BREAK 5K estates, cottages and lake When: 9 a.m. home and the recently Saturday, Sept. 16 renovated estate of the Where: Keller
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When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Fridays, Sept. 8-Nov. 17 Where: White Bear Center for the Arts, 4971 Long Ave. Details: Come for coffee and discuss art, artists, techniques and trends; stay for open studio and make art from 10-12:30. For adults, experienced beginner to advanced. Free with registration. Bring snacks. Contact: 651-407-0597 or whitebeararts.org
‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ CALENDAR GUIDELINES Anyone in the community may send us news of an upcoming local event. The calendar is reserved for secular community events in or adjacent to Press Publication’s coverage area. Priority is given to free or affordable events that are likely to appeal to a broad audience. Publication of events is subject to editorial discretion. Due to space limitations, there is no guarantee whether, when or for how long submissions will be published. Submissions are subject to editing. Please include date, time, location, cost, brief details, and contact information for each event submission. Submission deadline is Wednesday prior to the following weeks’ publication. Call 651-407-1226 with questions. Online: www. presspubs.com/calendar Email: calendar@ presspubs.com Mail: Press Publications Attn: Calendar 4779 Bloom Ave. White Bear Lake, MN 55110
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Ramsey County preparing for 911 texting BY SARA MARIE MOORE EDITOR
ST. PAUL — The Ramsey County Emergency Communications dispatch center in St. Paul is preparing to roll out 911 texting in 2018. “We are working on text to 911,” said Supervisor Joe Dillenburg while giving at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center. “Shortly after the fi rst of the year, we will have that here.” Only a few dispatch centers across the country currently have the service, which helps those who are hearing impaired be able to communicate what they need. The 911 center is the largest in the region; the closest larger center is in Chicago, Dillenberg noted. “We handle about a million calls a year in this center,” Dillenburg said. It’s 23 percent busier in the summer. The center also has bilingual employees and access to a 24-hour interpretation service. Another new advancement the center hopes to have in the future is the possibility of sending photos and videos to the 911 center via text, so squad cars would know right away exactly what to look for. Dillenburg said he is not sure when that feature would be coming. Every police department and fi re department in the county uses the dispatch center to receive calls, except for White Bear Lake Police and Fire departments, Dillenburg said. White Bear Lake has a small dispatch center in the police station on Highway 61. Ramsey County does handle White Bear Lake's radio system, however. The dispatch center is a large room with telecommunicators for police in one area and fi re in another. Telecommunicators send information to dispatchers in another corner, who can send help right away while telecommunicators get more details, Dillenberg said. At each desk are several screens where telecommunicators and dispatchers can see the status of phone calls and a map that shows the location of responding public safety vehicles. When on their phones, a stick with a red light on the top shines brightly. Ramsey County has a backup emergency communications center in Arden Hills in the case of natural disaster or emergency. The center is hiring, Dillenberg said. The job requires four weeks of class training and four weeks of on-the-job training. The salary starts at about $40,000, including built-in overtime. Vadnais Heights Editor Sara Marie Moore can be reached at 651-407-1235 or vadnaisheightsnews@presspubs.com.
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Vadnais Heights crime calls top the charts for January-June SHOREVIEW MOST SERIOUS CRIME CALLS, JANUARY-JUNE
BY SARA MARIE MOORE EDITOR
So far in 2017, Vadnais Heights tops the charts for crime calls in five cities patrolled by the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office in Press Publications' coverage area. The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office received the most calls in Vadnais Heights for both Part I and Part II crimes from January through June this year, based on calculations that take into account population size. Other cities patrolled by the sheriff's office in Press Publications' coverage area include Gem Lake, North Oaks, Shoreview and White Bear Township. Calls in Vadnais Heights for Part I (more serious) crimes like assault, burglary, theft and criminal sexual conduct, were three times higher than in White Bear Township, based on calculations made from Ramsey County Sheriff's Office data. Calls in Vadnais Heights were also three times higher than in Shoreview, eight times higher than in North Oaks and just slightly higher than in Gem Lake, based on population size. For Part II crimes, like child abuse, criminal damage to property, drunk driving, disorderly conduct, fights, fraud, narcotics, shoplifting and prostitution, calls in Vadnais Heights were two times higher than in Shoreview and White Bear Township, and three times higher than in North Oaks and Gem Lake. Vadnais Heights and Gem Lake have experienced the worst rates this year for the more serious crimes. Based on calculations that take into account population size, Vadnais Heights has seen the worst rates this year for calls regarding criminal sexual conduct, motor vehicle theft, robbery and theft. Gem Lake has logged the worst rates
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Population Assult Burglary Criminal Seuxal Conduct Motor Vehicle Theft Robbery Theft from Auto Theft
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NORTH OAKS MOST SERIOUS CRIME CALLS, JANUARY-JUNE 5,099 4 4 0 2 0 4 5
Population Assult Burglary Criminal Seuxal Conduct Motor Vehicle Theft Robbery Theft from Auto Theft
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for assault, burglary and theft from auto. Through June, one assault, two burglaries, three thefts from auto and two thefts were called in from the city of 475. From Vadnais Heights, population 13,321, 11 calls for assaults, 32 for burglary, six for criminal sexual conduct, 26 for motor vehicle theft, one for robbery, 76 for theft from auto and 125 for theft were made. Vadnais Heights Editor Sara Marie Moore can be reached at 651-407-1235 or vadnaisheightsnews@presspubs.com.
RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Offi ce reported the following incidents:
North Oaks • Residents reported three strangers ringing doorbells on Larkspur Lane and asking politically-related questions the afternoon of Aug. 22. The trio, each of who said they were working for the GOP, were told by deputies that North Oaks is a private community and to hit the road.
Shoreview • Deputies ended the adventure of a Maplewood man who was careening down Highway 96 and Rice Street at 70 mph in the wee hours of Aug. 10, knocking over road signs. The 33-year-old was soon on his way to the Ramsey County Jail on a second-degree blood-alcohol test refusal charge. • Responding to an Aug. 11 report of a car vs. pole incident at Victoria and Arbogast streets, deputies found the pole flattened. A 23-year-old Roseville man in a vehicle with severe front-end damage was soon located and the offender was transported to jail on a third-degree DWI charge. • Deputies investigating a report of a suspicious vehicle parked for an inordinate amount of time in the 700 block of Harriet Avenue just after midnight Aug. 13 found three tipsy teens passing around an adult beverage. An 18-year-old man out of Stillwater and two 16-year-old boys, hometowns not released, were cited for underage consumption of alcohol. • A multicolored kids bike, valued at $100, went missing the evening of Aug. 14 in the 3900 block of Gramsie Court. • Bicycle theft season continues with the Aug. 15
disappearance of a $500 gray Trek model from the front yard of a residence on Royal Oaks Drive. • A $300 tube, the big infl atable kind you pull behind a speedboat, was easy pickings for the thief who saw it unattended the evening of Aug. 20 at the Turtle Lake boat launch. • Witnesses reported a vehicle exceeding the speed limit and T-boning a vehicle driven by a 57-year-old man the evening of Aug. 17 in the intersection of Hodgson and Sherwood roads. Both drivers suffered injuries in the crash that were not life-threatening. The suspect driver, a 34-year-old local man, faces charges of fourthdegree DWI and “gross-misdemeanor criminal vehicle operation, inflicting bodily harm.” He has lawyered up. • Vandals amused themselves overnight Aug. 21 by blowing holes in four panes of glass at a bus shelter at Hodgson Road and County Road I. The felony-level damage was estimated at $2,500. Parents are reminded that it is illegal to discharge a BB gun anywhere outside in the city, even in your own yard. • A garage door knows only “open” and ”close.” But if you touch the control while the door is open and then touch it again, the door will reopen. That’s what happened to the 17-year-old who thought she was closing the door. Having free access to the garage on Kent Drive overnight Aug. 22, prowlers rifled the car inside, making off with $100 in cash and a coin purse fi lled with change. The empty coin purse was found in a neighbor’s yard the next morning. • A local man was asked why he was walking in the middle of County Road E the night of Aug. 17. The 36-year-old replied that he had consumed 11 “large beers and that he wanted to go to
county detox.” Deputies complied with the man’s request. • A 54-year-old Edgewater Avenue woman stopped at an ATM the night of Aug.18 to withdraw some cash, and learned that her account had been cleaned out to the tune of $1,003. An investigation is underway. • A busy Mom who did not live in a shoe but was still too busy to know what to do with a bunch of children should have reported the theft of her Samsung Galaxy S7 smartphone, which occurred Aug. 11 at Burger King in the 3300 block of Rice Street, instead of waiting until Aug. 21. The case is now considered “not workable.” • Deputies hit the jackpot in the early morning hours of Aug. 18 when they stopped a man in the 3700 block of Lexington Avenue for driving with no taillights and learned that the 50-year-old out of St. Paul had been convicted of driving with his license suspended, revoked, or had failed to appear in court more than 70 times. He was locked up. • A deputy stopped a vehicle just before midnight Aug. 19 at Hodgson Road and Wildflower Way due to a burned out headlight and was greeted by the odor of alcohol. Two New Brighton males, both 20, and a 19-year-old male out of Vadnais Heights, were cited for underage consumption. Parents were called to pick up their children and the vehicle. • Deputies were called to the Country Inn and Suites in the 5900 block of Rice Creek Parkway in the wee hours of Aug. 22 after a man was seen lying upside down in a stairwell. The man proved to be too intoxicated to say where he was from or why he was there, but was soon on his way to county detox.
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Cheeps and cheers for birds and beers BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER LOWDOWN EDITOR
MINNEAPOLIS—If birds of a feather flock together, it’s likely the birders who spotted them will later enjoy a beer together at Birds and Beers, a monthly social event for bird enthusiasts in Minneapolis. This July, Birds and Beers celebrates 10 years since it was fi rst founded by Twin Cities writer and bird guide Sharon Stiteler, also known as Birdchick. Stiteler was inspired to begin the group because the Minnesota birding community existed mostly online, and members seldom met face to face. “The only time we’d see each other in person was when a stakeout bird, a rare bird, would show up,” she said. “I was talking to a guy, and when he said who he was I was shocked, because he was such a jerk online, but so nice in person.” In order for birders to get to know each other better, she held the fi rst Birds and Beers event on her SUBMITTED birthday: July 17, 2007. She was so worried no one Sharon Stiteler and Curt Rawn show off the 10-year anniverwould show up that she brought her non-birding sary T-shirts. husband along just in case. But the inaugural event When she fi rst started Birds and Beers, she scheddrew a crowd of about a dozen, and the group has uled the events around her travel schedule. Howonly grown in size since then. ever, she noticed social media posts from a Birds Birders of every experience level are welcome at and Beers event that was held Birds and Beers, which takes in her absence—by photograplace each month at the Black pher and regular attendee Curt Forest Inn in Minneapolis. Rawn. Anyone is welcome to chat “Birds and Beers wouldn’t be about chats, or discuss flight what it is without Curt Rawn. over flights of German beer. He’s a new, now a lifelong, “If you have the remotest friend, and I wouldn’t have that interest in birds, this is for Sharon Stiteler if it hadn’t been for Birds and you,” Stiteler said. “If you’ve Beers.” Stiteler said. ever been bird curious, or Founder of Birds and Beers One of Stiteler’s favorite there’s any bird you’ve heard hangouts, Wild Roast, was the about and want to try and original setting for the monthly meetings, but soon see, our members will help you find it. It’s low key, the events grew too large for the location to handle. it’s fun and birders are not as insane as the media After a stint at Merlin’s Rest, German restaurant makes them look.” Black Forest Inn became the home of Birds and Birding has been a lifelong passion for Stiteler, Beers. Stiteler and other members of Birds and ever since she fi rst saw a Peterson Field Guide at Beers have developed a good relationship with the the age of seven. restaurant over the years. “I didn't think it would end up being a career,” “They work really hard to accommodate this she said. Today, Stiteler leads birding tours around group,” she said. The events usually run from 6 to 9 the world, and works for the National Park Service. p.m., but people often arrive an hour early, and stay much later while they’re deep in conversation. In one instance, Stiteler remembers that she hesitated to set an event date near a major holiday, since the restaurant is usually busy. She got the goahead from Black Forest Inn, but on the night of the event, the restaurant was jam-packed. Stiteler went to the staff and asked what she could do to help make things easier on them, and spent the evening bussing tables. “We’re a crazy giant group that just shows up; (Erica, the manager) tries to make it work for us,” Stiteler said. “She has servers who sometimes request our group. One server brought in a picture of himself with a crow (to show us). He wasn’t a huge birder, but if things slowed down he would sit down and talk with us.” The events are especially well attended during the summer and winter, while birds are not migrating. There is a core group of about 15 people CURT RAWN | SUBMITTED who attend every month, but Stiteler said there are St. Paul Birds and Beers convenes at Moscow on the Hill. newcomers at every event.
“It’s low key, it’s fun and birders are not as insane as the media makes them look.”
make those same opportunities possible.” Doan and her husband John live in Shoreview with their two children, both Oak Hill alumni students. Joining Doan in their fi rst year with the school are Michael Bennett, the school’s new marketing and community relations director as well as Nate Zell, the humanities teacher in the Junior High program. Prior to Oak Hill, Bennett worked in outreach and volunteer management at House of Charity, and Zell has several years of teaching experience both in California and
Minnesota. Oak Hill Montessori is an independent, non-denominational school in which each child is valued as unique. The school’s programs foster independence, critical thinking, responsibility to self and others, and peaceful, appreciative stewardship of the earth. Oak Hill Montessori was founded in 1964, and today offers programs ranging from a toddler community through junior high curriculum. For more information, visit www.oakhillmontessori.org. From press release
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Was there birdsong in the shadow of the eclipse? BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER LOWDOWN EDITOR
While millions were watching this year's eclipse, some of them were also watching the birds. Researchers invited nature enthusiasts to submit observations of wildlife and plant life during the unique event in an effort to understand what effects the eclipse had within the ecosystem. Thousands of people participated, submitting observations about the life around them via smartphone apps such as eBird or iNaturalist. Publications such as the Denver Post have reported anecdotal stories of animals performing strange behaviors during the astronomical event, but scientists were curious if they could boost that data with
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This male mallard, photographed in August, looks almost the same as a female, but shows a telltale yellow beak.
citizen science.. Minnesota birders were among those who participated in reporting observations. On the Minnesota Birding Facebook page, some Minnesotans reported that sparrows and other yard birds performed behaviors typical for evening, suggesting that the birds interpreted the darkness as the onset of night. Others reported no difference in bird behavior during the eclipse. The website eBird reported that the bulk of those who made observations were within the 95 percent coverage range of the eclipse, though it can be useful to have observations even in regions with minimal coverage, since it can indicate the range and scope of the effects of the eclipse, if any. In ranges of higher coverage, some birders reported that nocturnal birds such as nighthawks came out to feed, and daytime birds such as swallows and chimney swifts found roosting spots for the “night.” Birds are also affected by another, more common type of eclipse around this time of year—eclipse plumage. You may notice that some animals turn different colors in the winter to blend in with their habitat—the same is true of birds in the summer. In late summer, many species begin to molt, or shed their feathers and grow new ones. During this period, it can be more difficult to fly, so it's advantageous for bright-colored species to downplay their vibrant hues. Bold-colored males look more like the brown females of the species; this is especially noticeable with mallard ducks. Their prominent, bright-green heads are exchanged with shades of brown. If you look closely, you'll notice that they look almost identical to the females—except for the bright yellow beak, which is a dead giveaway that you're looking at an eclipse-plumage male. Whether observing birds during an eclipse, or
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In the foreground, a male wood duck looks almost exactly like the female next to him. In springtime these ducks are one of the most ornately patterned waterfowl, but during the summer they become identifiable only by a few features, such as the white “chin strap” seen here.
observing birds in eclipse plumage, the key lies in the details. If you missed this year's eclipse, don't worry—the birds will still dress casual next summer, and there's always the eclipse of 2024 to look forward to. Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the Forest Lake and St. Croix Valley Lowdown, and can be reached at 651-407-1229 or lowdownnews@presspubs.com.
Circle Pines student takes musical abilities to Cuba BY SHANNON GRANHOLM QUAD EDITOR
CIRCLE PINES — A local high school student got the experience of a lifetime earlier this summer when he got to take his musical skills abroad. Chad Ziemer, a resident of Circle Pines, is a home-schooled high school senior and a member of the Minnesota Youth Symphonies (MYS). This fall he will continue taking post secondary enrollment option classes (PSEO) classes at the University of Northwestern in St. Paul. In late June he traveled with MYS on a tour to Cuba. Ziemer comes from a musical family; his great-grandma played the cornet, his grandpa also played the cornet and his father played the trumpet and piano. Ziemer became interested in music at the age of 5 when he started playing piano. At the age of 10 he picked up the trumpet and a couple years later he began learning percussion. Growing up, he was involved in the Shoreview Homeschool Band for six years, where he started taking private trumpet lessons. He found out about MYS from one of his teachers. “He was very enthusiastic about it. He showed me what and how to practice
to audition,” Ziemer said. Ziemer ended up trying out for MYS multiple times. He described the audition process as “very selective.” The fi rst time he auditioned, he made the lowest-level orchestra and decided not to do it and to try again next year. The following year he tried out and made the middle-level orchestra; in 2016-17 he made the highest-level orchestra just in time to go on the trip to Cuba. MYS is one of the nation’s premier youth orchestra education programs and has students from all over Minnesota and western Wisconsin. It has three full orchestras and one string orchestra; approximately 400 students participate annually. MYS aims to enrich and inspire K-12 orchestral musicians by providing professional, comprehensive educational experiences and to thrill audiences with outstanding performances. Although Ziemer had never been to Cuba, he has traveled to Israel, Spain, Canada, Mexico and also has taken cruises to the Bahamas and Jamaica. While in Cuba, MYS visited Havana, Santa Clara, Camagüey, Santiago and Holguín. The young musicians witnessed various tourist sites such as museums, monuments,
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cathedrals and beaches. Ziemer recalled seeing Ernest Hemingway's residence, which is now a museum. When the musicians were not being tourists, they were immersed in the culture by performing concerts and participating in musical exchanges or side-by-side performances, where youth from MYS played alongside professional and youth musicians from Cuba. During the exchanges the musicians sight read Cuban music in addition to playing music under a Cuban conductor. “It was a great experience. I was able to learn and play with other musicians. Even though it is a different culture, we are all learning about the same things,” he explained. Ziemer's favorite musical exchange was with Orquesta Sinfónica de Holguín because halfway through the performance the power went out. Audience members, extra stage hands and the musicians pulled out their phones so they could see their music and the concert went on. “It was awesome. It was pitch black and we were playing in the dark,” he said. Ziemer really enjoyed eating the
Cuban cuisine, which he said almost always consisted of multiple courses. He also liked walking the streets, seeing the sites and experiencing the culture. “It is always great to see how people live in their own country and learn about their historical and cultural backgrounds,” he said. After Ziemer graduates this year, he hopes to join the Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program. After graduating from ROTC, he plans to pursue an education in criminal justice and music in order to pursue a career in law enforcement while continuing to pursue his love of music. Editor's note: Chad Ziemer, along with his siblings, have been carriers of the Quad Community Press since September 2011. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
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Boys Soccer fights back for a 3-3 draw with Park Center The Mounds View boys varsity soccer club scored with two minutes left in overtime to tie the seventh- ranked Park Center Pirates 3-3 Aug. 26. The Mustang’s Nick Sharma scored on a header to even the game on a rainy day at Mustang Stadium. With just two minutes left in overtime, the Mustangs marched down the field with Jani Solis sending a perfect cross to Sharma, who headed the ball into the net for a tie. “The boys showed a lot of character today fighting back to tie a very good club,” commented Head Coach Chris Scanlon. “We have great senior leadership and our younger boys are playing well.” Park Center got on the board fi rst scoring on a corner kick midway through the fi rst half. The Mustangs tied it up with one minute left in the half with a goal by Elijah Paulin. Park Center kept up constant pressure in the fi rst half earning 12 corner kicks and several long throw-ins near the goal. Mounds View goaltender Jason Min made several big saves and the defensive backs provided many key clears to keep the score close. The Mustangs started the second half strong. Park Center was the fi rst on the board with a goal to take a 2-1 lead. Mustang’s forward Ethan Von Grey made strong move to the net and buried the ball on the far side to tie up the contest at 2-2. The Mustangs outshot the Pirates in the second half and had several good opportunities. The Pirates scored with five minutes into overtime on a deflection and fought to hold a 3-2 lead. Submitted by Jim DeMay
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MOUNDS VIEW SPORTS BRIEFS Mustang runners start season with alumni race Sixty-eight past and present Mounds View boys cross country runners kicked off the 2017 season with the Alumni Race on Aug. 19. Andre Hessini, Class of 2014, now running with Wisconsin Track Club, hit the chute in 10:06, leading the pack of 22 alumni along with 46 kids currently in the program. Harrison Hirsch (2016, Wisconsin-Superior) was second in 10:09, followed by Aaron Thompson (2007, current assistant coach) in 10:15, current junior Austin Streit in 10:17, and Zeke Lelinga (2017, Bethel University) in 10:18, rounding out the top five. Other current Mustangs in the top 10 were junior Lukas Hessini in seventh, sophomore Will Sacay ninth and senior Anders Bandt 10th. Graduates from more than 25 years ago were Ken Cooper (1991) who placed 21st in 11:36, and Kevin Nelson (1990), 63rd in 15:35. Mustang volleyball wins opener The Mounds View volleyball team opened with a conquest of Mahtomedi 2518, 23-25, 25-20, 25-10, led by Angel Vo with 15 digs and four aces, Jade Fullerton with 12 kills and seven blocks, and Ellie Horita with 31 assists, four blocks and three aces.
Mustang girls soccer starts 3-0 The Mounds View girls soccer has started the season 3-0, tripping Coon Rapids 2-0, Spring Lake Park 3-1 and Rosemount 3-2. Their captains are Sarah Johnston, Shania Fleming and Elle Conlin. Bruce Strand
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Angel Vo, junior libero on the Mounds View volleyball team, supplied her usual tenacity and defensive skills as the Mustangs opened the season with a 3-1 win over Mahtomedi last week. Vo is a returning all-conference player, heading a list of seven returning letter winners from a 12-14 team.
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best. The performance box is where you want the right side of your brain to take over. Time and again I see players standing over the ball entirely too long. All the thinking should have been done in the analysis box, not here. Once you’re set, I recommend you turn and stare at the target for a few seconds. This is a very right brain technique, and what you’re doing is planting “target’ in your brain instead of mechanical swing thoughts. If you stand stationary and stare at the ball instead of the target, you’ll become too rigid and lose focus. Remember the ball is not the target, the target is the target. If you still feel tense over the ball, take a deep breath and exhale. There’s an additional thing you can do to help your confidence. If you hit a poor shot by all means watch it, but take a post shot swing before you put your club away. Your mind remembers the last thing you did and you want to remember the good one!
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I’m assuming that most of you have some semblance of a pre-shot routine. For most people, it’s nothing more than taking a practice swing before you hit your shot. In previous columns I’ve written about establishing realistic goals, and why they can help you become a better golfer. I can’t think of a more important goal than perfecting your pre-shot routine. The pre-shot routine helps you accomplish four things. First, it helps you concentrate. It’s not possible to concentrate for four Tee Time hours in a row. By breaking it down into manageable segments (30 – 45 Betsy Larey seconds) you can better focus on the task at hand. Second, it helps remove tension from your body. You cannot play good golf if you are anxious or if your mind is clouded with too many mechanical thoughts. There is no greater saboteur of the golf swing than tension. Third, a solid pre-shot routine instills confidence. And there is no greater creator of tension than a lack of confidence in your ability to make the swing. Finally, a good pre-shot routine helps you produce perfect alignment at address. The entire process should not take more than 30 – 45 seconds and can be easily completed without feeling
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MOUNDS VIEW MUSTANGS GIRLS SWIMMING & DIVING Coach — Stephen Brauer Last year — 2nd in conference Captains — Hannah Aitken (sr), Ellie Westberg (sr), Megan McFarling (sr_ Returning all-conference — Aitken, Melanie Oliver (sr), Chella LeMere (sr), Alli Misialek (so), Zoe Rylander (so), Serena Chan (so) 2016 state qualifiers — Aitken (4 events), Misialek (3 events), Rylander (3 events), LeMere, Oliver Coach says — “We will compete for top half of the conference; Stillwater is out front and it will be really tight for 2nd, 3rd and 4th.”
SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER Sept. 7 6:00 p.m. @ East Ridge H.S. Sept. 14 6:00 p.m. vs Cretin-Derham Hall Sept. 21 6:00 p.m. White Bear Lake-White Bear YMCA OCTOBER Oct. 5 6:00 p.m. @ Forest Lake H.S. Oct. 26 6:00 p.m. Woodbury-Chippewa Middle School
MOUNDS VIEW MUSTANGS GIRLS TENNIS Coach — Scott Sundstrom Last year —7-0 conference, 18-2 overall, section runner-up Captains — Taylor Trondson (jr), Paige Trondson (so), Leah Brandt (so), Marit Swenson (so) Worth noting — Sundstrom is new head coach after assisting longtime coach Michael Cartwright, who took a leave of absence … T. Trondson was all-conference in 2016 Coach says — “This is a very young team, but a talented one. We will take it one day at a time. It will be a great learning experience for all. I’m excited to help these girls process, and become united as a new team.”
SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER Sept. 5 4:00 p.m. @ Roseville Area H.S. Sept. 12 3:30 p.m. vs Cretin-Derham Hall Sept. 14 4:00 p.m. vs Stillwater Sept. 16 8:20 a.m. @ Edina Community Center Sept. 19 4:00 p.m. @ Park H.S. Sept. 21 3:30 p.m. @ East Ridge H.S. Sept. 21 4:00 p.m. @ East Ridge H.S. Sept. 26 3:30 p.m. @ White Bear Lake Area H.S. Sept. 26 4:00 p.m. @ White Bear Lake Area H.S. Sept. 28 3:30 p.m. vs Woodbury Sept. 29 4:00 p.m. vs Woodbury Sept. 30 7:30 a.m. @ Elk River H.S. Sept. 30 8:00 a.m. @ Elk River H.S. OCTOBER Oct. 2 4:00 p.m. vs Blake School
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MOUNDS VIEW MUSTANGS FOOTBALL Coach — Aaron Moberg (head) … Coordinators: Mark Schommer, offense; Dan Engebretson, defense. Last year — 5-2 conference, 7-2 overall Captains — Michael Fahim (sr OL-DL), Max Janes (sr TE), Ty Koehn (sr S), Wyatt Roe (sr OL), Jake Rzeszutek (sr LB) Defensive leaders — Fahim, Janes, Koehn, Micah Smith (sr CB), Rowan Morgan (jr DL), Jack Zieske (sr DB), Rzeszutek Quarterback — several prospects competing Noteworthy — Moberg, new head coach, a former MVHS athlete, was assistant last 10 years under Jim Galvin … Janes was all-conference in 2016 Coach says — “Looking forward to seeing what this young group can do as they grow each day as a team. We have a group of men who are committed to being the best they can be.”
SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER Sept. 8 7:30 p.m. Cretin-Derham Hall-University of St. Thomas Sept. 15 7:00 p.m. @ Totino-Grace H.S. Sept. 22 7:00 p.m. vs Woodbury OCTOBER Oct. 6 7:00 p.m. @ East Ridge H.S. Oct. 18 7:00 p.m. vs White Bear Lake
MOUNDS VIEW MUSTANGS BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Coach — Ross Fleming Last year — 1st in conference, 2nd in section, 4th in state Captains — Noah Xiong (sr), Anders Bandt (sr), David Dahl (sr) Other letter winners — Joey Lawson (sr), Austin Streit (jr), Lukas Hessini (jr), Jake Haakes (jr), John Carlson (jr), Will Satay (so) In the mix — Nate Moller (so), Finn Solokowski (so), Alec Nelson (so) Noteworthy — Mustangs ranked No. 3 in pre-season …. Five of top 7 from state lineup return, led by Dahl (who placed 39th) and Streit (53rd) … An all-stater graduated … Returning all-conference are Hessini, Streit, Bandt, and Lawson Coach says — “Preseason rankings have us third. That seems accurate. A couple schools behind us lost less to graduation than we did … In our area Stillwater s the team to beat, and Wayzata is the class of the state … It should be a fun and interesting year.”
SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER Sept. 1 11:15 a.m. @ Rosemount H.S. Sept. 22 4:00 p.m. vs Elk River Sept. 30 1:00 p.m. @ Willmar H.S. OCTOBER Oct. 7 10:30 a.m. @ Alexandria H.S. Oct. 12 TBA @ Maple Grove H.S.
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MOUNDS VIEW MUSTANGS GIRLS SOCCER Coach — Katelyn Fast
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Last year — 5-3 conference, 11-6-1 overall
Last year — 4-4 conference, 12-14 overall
Captains — Sarah Johnston (jr D), Shania Fleming (sr F), Elle Conlin (sr M) Other letter winners — Emma Stobbe (sr G), Grace Kruger (sr M), Briana Cline (sr D), Mia Wendt (sr D), Clare Schooley (sr M), Rachel Schoneman (sr D), Emma Bangert (sr F), Lydia Bangert (sr D), Nora Bridges (sr M), Sara Wendt (sr F), Kaitlin Manning (sr F), Kaiya Quam (sr F), Lucia Ranallo (sr M), Shania Fleming (sr F), Sarah Johnston (jr D), Ellie Keillor (so D) 2016 stats (goals-assists)— Conlin 7-4, Schooley 5-7 Worth noting — Squad has 16 seniors, all but one on varsity last year … Johnston and Conlin were named to coaches association Class 2A all-state (2nd team) in 2016 … Quam will lead the attack, Keillor will anchor back line, with midfield patrolled by Conlin, Kruger, Schooley and Ranalo Coach says — “We have a veteran team of primarily seniors, many competing on varsity since their freshman year. We believe we have a great opportunity (to be contenders) in conference and section with an end-goal of advancing to the state tournament. Having 16 seniors is a great motivator for each player to always step on the field ready to give their all.”
Captains — Jade Fullerton (sr MH), Emma Elmes (sr DS), Olivia Thompson (sr RS), Sydney Abbott (sr OH) Other letter winners — Serena Reynolds (sr MH), Reagan Denny (jr OH), Angel Vo (jr L) In the mix — Ellie Horita (sr S), Elise Brooks (so DS), McKenzie Galvin (jr OH), Kristen Schoneman (jr OH), Emily Moin (jr S), Leah Halvorson (sr MH), Silvia Gradogna (sr RS) Noteworthy — Vo made all-conference (32 aces, 491 digs, 2.1 passer rating) … Fullerton had 176 kills, 83 blocks; Reynolds 109 kills, 115 blocks; Elmes 31 aces, 237 digs; Abbott 117 kills, .358 kill percentage Coach says — “This could be one of the strongest teams Mounds View has had. Consistency will be the key. We have a strong core back. Our ball control will be very good. Offensively, we have multiple weapons. We’re hoping to make a run at conference and section titles.”
SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER Sept. 5 7:00 p.m. vs St. Paul Central Sept. 7 7:00 p.m. vs Roseville Sept. 9 5:00 p.m. vs Shakopee Sept. 12 5:00 p.m. vs Forest Lake Sept. 14 7:00 p.m. @ Woodbury H.S. Sept. 19 5:00 p.m. @ East Ridge H.S. Sept. 21 7:00 p.m. @ Mahtomedi H.S. Sept. 26 5:00 p.m. vs White Bear Lake OCTOBER Oct. 3 5:00 p.m. @ Park H.S. Oct. 5 7:00 p.m. @ Cretin-Derham Hall H.S. Oct. 7 1:00 p.m. @ Hill-Murray H.S.
SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER Sept. 5 7:00 p.m. vs Rochester Century Sept. 8 5:00 p.m. @ Apple Valley H.S. Sept. 9 10:00 a.m. @ Apple Valley H.S. Sept. 12 7:00 p.m. @ Tartan H.S. Sept. 14 7:00 p.m. vs Stillwater Sept. 18 7:00 p.m. vs Rogers Sept. 19 7:00 p.m. @ East Ridge H.S. Sept. 26 7:00 p.m. @ North H.S. Sept. 28 7:00 p.m. vs Roseville OCTOBER Oct. 3 7:00 p.m. vs Park Oct. 5 7:00 p.m. @ White Bear Lake Area H.S. Oct. 7 9:00 a.m. @ Alexandria H.S. Oct. 10 7:00 p.m. vs Cretin-Derham Hall Oct. 12 7:00 p.m. @ Woodbury H.S. Oct. 14 9:00 a.m. @ Bloomington Jefferson H.S. Oct. 17 7:00 p.m. @ Forest Lake H.S.
MOUNDS VIEW MUSTANGS - BOYS SOCCER Coach- Chris Scanlon Last year — 2-5-1 conference, 9-11-1 overall, section champs Captains — Till Konczak (sr, CM), Thomas Limborg (sr M) … Limborg missed Other lettermen — Jason Minn (sr G), Elijah Paulin (sr F) Stepping up — Daniel Gamow (sr), Ben Steil (jr), Jani Sojos (jr) Noteworthy — Konczak (4th-year varsity) was all-conference in 2015 and 2016 … Limborg (3rd year) missed most of 2016 season with ankle injury … Paulin (3rd year) has been steady goal-scorer Coach says — “We are starting with a lot of new faces, returning just three starters from last year’s state tournament team. Our goal is to continue to improve every time we play, and to compete for a conference, section, and state championship.
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SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER Sept. 7 5:00 PM vs. Roseville Area Sept. 9 3:00 PM vs. Duluth East Sept. 12 7:00 PM vs. Forest Lake Sept. 14 5:00 PM @ Woodbury H.S. Sept. 16 1:00 PM @ Centennial H.S. Sept. 19 7:00 PM @ East Ridge H.S. Sept. 26 7:00 PM vs. White Bear Lake Area Sept. 30 1:00 PM @ Spring Lake Park H.S. OCTOBER Oct. 3 7:00 PM @ Park H.S. Oct. 5 5:00 PM @ Cretin-Derham Hall H.S. Oct. 7 12:00 PM @ Hopkins H.S.
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Top gold buyer Truman Gold & Silver is now purchasing estates & collectibles as well
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oger Westerling of the Truman Company has been in the business of buying and selling coins and precious metals for more than 40 years. His love of coins began early, in high school, working in his uncle Truman’s shop. “The excitement of it, the different things and the history, because I’ve always liked history,” Westerling says, explaining why coins first appealed to him. Westerling came to Minnesota in 1998 as a representative for a southern California coin company and his task was to catalog an extensive coin collection. “It was a very large deal in the vault area of the main Wells Fargo Bank downtown. It took me a week to process and figure it, and I ended up staying.” He opened his current shop in 2010 in Roseville, a location he described as very secure and convenient, that “works well for what we do.” The Truman Company offers a wide variety of services going beyond buying and selling coins. Free appraisals, a successful eBay business, transferring IRAs from dollars into precious metals, and making house calls are just some of the unique services the staff offers. Westerling also travels to coins show searching for rare collector items for customers completing high–grade sets. “We’re not like the cookie– cutter, retail coin shops. We cater to people’s needs. We’re more specialty,” Westerling says. With more stopping be every
year, the Truman Company has expanded its hours to accommodate walk–in customers and folks interested in estate sales. And their long–standing A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau is a testament of their commitment to customer service. “I just want to do things the right way,” Westerling says. “That’s all I want to do, just buy and sell coins and make people happy – and be very competitive, which we are.” Part of being competitive is adapting the business. “We’ve morphed into collectibles and estate purchasing, aside from everything else that we’ve always done,” Westerling says. He notes that people will inherit a loved one’s home, but have no idea of the value of the household goods, and have little interest in keeping Grandma’s sterling tea set, prized china or antiques, “We’ve been into peoples’ houses to buy antiques – we buy everything – and the challenge is that you don’t know if you are going to go in and buy $20 worth of stuff or $20,000 worth. You have no idea.” The Truman Company is a licensed Minnesota bullion coin dealer through the Department of Commerce. Minnesota is the only state that requires dealers to become licensed, so all of Truman’s employees have passed background checks and the company has a state–required surety bond in place for customer protection. During his four–plus decades in the business, Westerling has built
a database of more than 5,000 customers, which he says allows him to quote and offer the right prices to buy items. “I have many different avenues to go with the product that a lot of people don’t,” Westerling explains. “And I can compete with the large national companies because of my connections.”
The Truman Company remains a reputable, reliable choice for buying and selling coins and precious metals because, as Westerling says, “We’re not reinventing the wheel; we’re not doing brain surgery; we’re just trying to treat people very fair. “I want people to feel comfortable when they come in.”
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Real-life adventure room coming to Lexington BY SHANNON GRANHOLM QUAD EDITOR
LEXINGTON—Residents of Lexington and neighboring communities will have a new source of entertainment this fall. Brilliance Gaming & Adventure Rooms, LLC plans to open its doors sometime in September. Around three years ago, Robert Hank and his wife Beth, of Brooklyn Center, tried out an escape room (also known as an adventure room) for the first time. “We really enjoyed them a lot. Anytime we saw a new one open, we got a group together to go try them out,” Robert said. Robert is a freelance math teacher at the University of Minnesota and Beth is a math teacher at a private high school in Plymouth. The two have a passion for solving problems and mastering puzzles. “We both enjoy playing games. We grew up playing video games and we both enjoys board games. I had always wanted to start my own business and this seemed like a fun way to combine something I enjoy doing with starting a business,” he said. “Every time we have
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gone to them (adventure rooms) they have been in Minneapolis, St. Paul or somewhere in the south metro and there isn't a single one of them in northern suburbs.” When the space opened up in Lexington Town Square near the Dunn Brothers, Robert felt it was a great fit not only
due to its proximity to I-35W, but also because the layout of the space would work great for the business. Escape/adventure rooms are relatively new to Minnesota. The concept started in China and Japan, moved to Europe, the west coast of the United States and made its way to Minnesota around three years ago. Some escape rooms are set up to be just that, something you have to escape from: in a traditional room, you are locked inside and have to find your way out before something happens such as a zombie chasing you or a bomb going off. Brilliance Gaming will be a different concept completely. Rather than being a scary experience, people will try to solve a riddle or puzzle within in a certain amount of time, and not be locked in the room. “For our first room, you will try to undercover a discovery a scientist made in his laboratory and you have an hour to do it,” Robert explained. The room is designed for groups of four to 10 people for all ages. However, Robert said the main demographic for adventure rooms are people in their
20s and 30s. Adventure rooms are often popular for birthday parties, friend gatherings, bachelor/bachelorette parties and can also serve as a team building experience for companies. The general price is around $25-$30/ per person with reduced rates for large groups. Robert said the business will also do promotions online with sites such as Groupon for a reduced rate around $12-$14 per person for people to check it out. “It is a way to get that same feeling of exploring and problem solving in a more social way,” Robert explained. “It is a fun group activity that requires some problem solving and communication skills.” Brilliance Gaming & Adventure Rooms is located at 9378 Lexington Avenue. The business does not have a website setup at this time, but can be found on Facebook at www.facebook. com/BrillianceGamingAdventures/. “People should give it a try. It is definitely different. A lot of people find after they have tried it once that they want to try other ones,” Robert said.
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