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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

What is domestic violence?

Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another. It includes physical violence, sexual violence, threats and emotional abuse. The frequency and severity of domestic violence can vary dramatically.

First step is talking about it

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM MANAGING EDITOR

Candice Amundson spent eight years of her life living in constant fear. Once her child’s life was in danger, she knew she had to get out of that situation.

Amundson is one of the more than 10 million women and men that have experienced physical abuse by an intimate partner in the U.S.

First observed in October 1981 as a national “Day of Unity,” Domestic Violence Awareness Month is held each October to unite advocates across the nation in their efforts to end domestic violence. Communities and advocacy organizations across the country connect with the public and one another throughout the month to raise awareness about the signs of abuse and ways to stop it, and to uplift survivors by sharing their stories and providing additional resources to leaders and policymakers.

After about 10 months of dating a man, Amundson found out she was pregnant. In the

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Minnesota

33.9% of women and 25.1% of men experience intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner rape and/or intimate partner stalking in their lifetimes. 14 people in Minnesota were murdered in domestic violence homicides in 2018. 22,760 the number of active protection orders in Minnesota between 2006 and 2015.

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Shoreview photographer wins 1st place in Best Of Contest

BY NOELLE OLSON SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR

The votes are in and a Shoreview resident has risen to the top.

Dan McMahon was selected the Best Photographer in the 2022 Best of the Shoreview Press Readers’ Choice Contest.

“It feels good that people noticed and took the time to vote for me,” McMahon said.

Photographing high school seniors and athletes are a big part of McMahon’s business.

“I’ve been doing this full-time since 1987,” he said.

“With athletes I do the Mounds View girls volleyball team individual pictures, banners and stuff that allows me to be a little bit more creative,” McMahon said.

Something he is starting to do now is a cross between photography and painting. He digitally paints a portrait using a photograph as a starting point and then digitally paints it and put it on a canvas. I use some acrylic paint on it and I seal that up.”

It’s time consuming. I’ve done several that were scenic and I’m starting to do some portraits.

A recent session McMahon had was taking photos of a high school girl who wanted

ALEXANDRA

Candice Amundson, a domestic violence survivor, shares her story and talks about how Alexandra House helped her.

Ian was devastating

THE FLORIDA SOUTHWEST coast was hit Wednesday, Sept. 5 by a Category 4 hurricane. Hurricane Ian was devastating.

The slow moving, wide storm sustained winds over 100 miles per hour and did exten sive damage to Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel and Captiva Islands, the city of Fort My ers. Adjoining areas were affected as well, before it crossed the state to hit Orlando and move north into the Atlantic and back inland.

Resorts, marinas, homes and area businesses were destroyed. The value is esti mated at $50 billion. Thou sands of people were made homeless, lives were lost and pets missing.

About the Town

Gene Johnson

Our motor yacht, our winter home for 19 years, was badly damaged when a 12 foot surge of water hit Legacy Harbour Marina at Fort Myers. Pilings and piers broke and boats ended up hitting each other. More than 20 boats in the marina sank.

The hurricane which took more than 100 lives is considered the most powerful to hit Florida.

This storm will take a long time to recover from. The causeways to Sanibel Island, Cap tiva Island, and Pine Island blew out.

Our boat, Front Page, was on several tele vision networks after the storm. As a result, many family and friends from across the country are sending comforting messages.

Do what you can to help those who lost homes and property. Recovery will be long. This has been and will continue to be another lesson in God’s creation - power and wind.

EMPLOYERS ALL OVER Minnesota, Wis consin and elsewhere are finding it difficult to fill job openings. Some people blame it on the fact that people don’t want to work.

Various kinds of unemployment government assistance may discourage job seeking. I’m not sure that’s the only cause.

I think we have undervalued our vocation al schools. We need training for all types of trades, whether it be automotive, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry work, etc. Some of those jobs will get your hands dirty and you may have to wear a uniform that has the company name on it, but they are good paying jobs and many of them are four or five days a week with no night or weekend work requirements.

Another observation I have made is a lack of people skills. Many of those we inter view have a very difficult time making eye contact or talking comfortably in conversa tion. Maybe they have had their face in the computer and television screens too long and lost people skills.

If you have a desire to work and can inter act with people, chances are you can learn the skill requirement for the job available.

Sometimes technology moves us forward, but also slows us down.

Maybe our readers have some ideas they would like to share. Letters to the editor al ways provide a good place to exchange ideas.

Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

Drivers license test, shortage of staff

The shortage of staff at area Department of Motor Vehicle facilities has been in the news lately. We experienced it first-hand when scheduling a driving test for our 16-year-old.

We had booked him to take the test on his birthday at Arden Hills several months ago. He is among the first of his friends to turn 16, and was excited about getting his license. He has proven himself to be a cautious and attentive driver, so we were surprised when he didn’t pass the test. He got tripped up making a left turn from the wrong lane, which is an automatic fail. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety estimates 25% of kids don’t pass the first time.

all of the locations in the state and was able to find availability the following week in Alexandria, Mankato and Virginia. It was a little complicated by the fact Amy and I were headed out of town for a vacation. He took a half day off of school and his grandparents drove him to Alexandria to take the test. Thankfully he passed though he still couldn’t get his license because he need a parent to sign the application. The morning after we got back we were first in line at the White Bear license bureau and it took less than 10 minutes for them to take his photo and give him his license.

can drive himself to school and basketball practices.

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We had to wait 24 hours to schedule a retake of the test, and the rules are that he could retake it after a week of practice. When my wife went online the next day to book it, there we no options to take the test at Arden Hills, or anywhere in the metro area. All of the sites she clicked on simply said “There are no appointments available at this location.” At most of the sites there wasn’t even an option to book something months in advance. She clicked through

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We have heard similar stories from other parents. My advice to those who have a child turning 16 is to book the test months in advance. I might suggest booking it for the day after their birthday though – failing the test completely ruined his birthday and the dinner celebration we had planned.

There is nothing like the feeling of getting behind the wheel all by yourself for the first time.

The freedom of driving is a huge milestone and a privilege. He couldn’t stop smiling for two days. We have a older Honda that Amy drove for years and our daughter drove it for the past couple of years. Now our son gets to use it, and I was thrilled to find he had thoroughly cleaned it inside and out. Of course with driving comes some added worrying, but we have recouped some time now that he

Now the challenge is conveying the expense of every mile driven. According to the IRS in 2021 it was $0.585 per mile and in 2022 it is $0.605. Consider that the next time you drive 20 miles to buy at a big box store versus the locallyowned store down the street. You just might save $22 in auto expense and fuel, as well as time. It’s hard to truly appreciate the expense of an automobile. One local mechanic scoffed at me and the parents who have been buying all-wheel drive cars. He said it will cost $1000+ just in tires, along with expensive repairs due to all the extra moving parts. We might want to get back to buying more simple, front wheel drive cars.

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PAID LETTER

To the Editor:

Having had the privilege to work alongside Sue Denkinger, I know firsthand her steadfast commitment to residents in the city of Shoreview. I first got the chance to work along Sue on the Shoreview Economic Development Authority. It was there where I was able to experience her approach to thoughtful leadership. Sue began as a member and eventually went on to become the president. Currently, I’m honored to work alongside her as a fellow council member. Sue has a tremendous ability to understand issues and make solid decisions. Sue is honest, trustworthy and loyal. Sue is not afraid to ask challenging questions in the spirit of policy and serving the common good. I’m delighted to support Sue as she becomes the next mayor of Shoreview, and hope that you too will cast your vote for this exceptional leader.

Emy Johnson Shoreview

other important functions that we may only notice if there is a problem.

In Shoreview, we have high-quality police and fire protection at a reasonable cost because of policies created by our city leaders. Sue Denkinger has experience as a board member of the Lake Johanna Fire Department and understands how to best deal with rising costs of public safety. We have the highest-quality parks and recreation services that are an envy of most other cities. Accolades keep coming in for the new destination playground! That’s also a result of creative, forward-looking city leadership.

Our street, water and sewer systems that all work well are frequently taken for granted by Shoreview residents. Sue Denkinger understands the city’s important fiscal policy for maintaining the high quality of these and other components of the city’s infrastructure. With experienced city leaders, Shoreview has earned a AAA rating from Standard and Poor’s, the highest credit rating that a city may earn.

she will continue this legacy of good government. She impresses me with her curiosity. Some leaders start conversations with “Here is what I think.” Sue leads with, “What do YOU think?” Cory has been a friend for two decades and can always be counted on to stand for the common good and for respectful dialogue at a time in our country when people are constantly shouting at each other and denigrating others. I first met John Doan when we were both under consideration for appointment to the Met Council in 2010. After he presented to the selection committee, my reaction was, “Wow! Governor Dayton needs to appoint this guy, not me!” And so he did. His experience in transportation and working with our elderly will come in handy to Shoreview for years to come.

I encourage my neighbors to support Sue, Cory and John this fall.

Paul Gardner Shoreview

PAID LETTER

To the Editor:

I feel compelled to express my reasons why I am voting for Alicia Baraga for mayor of Shoreview. Shoreview is a beautiful and unique city. I feel many of the residents take this for granted and assume that this is the way it will be forever. Guess what? “Urban sprawl” is knocking at our door. The race to see which city can become the densest and most populated to receive a bigger slice of the pie is asking us to join.

We need a leader like Alicia to represent us. Alicia understands that Shoreview is an oasis. Our lakes and trails are city treasures that need to be preserved and protected, not exploited. Her agenda is not to eliminate development but to ensure that any future development considers what is in the best interest of the city and its residents, long term.

Shoreview is in a strong and healthy financial position. We are not desperate for additional revenues to remain viable. Alicia understands that this provides us the opportunity to be selective regarding how our city moves forward.

I hear people say that Alicia has no political experience and is therefore unqualified. My response is that her not being political makes her qualified. Shoreview does not need another career politician. What Shoreview needs is someone with fresh ideas who recognizes the attributes that caused each one of us to make Shoreview where we live, raise our children and call home.

I know Alicia, and she is not some elitist trying to maintain exclusivity or a “not-in-my-backyard” fanatic but someone with a strong desire to see RESPONSIBLE GROWTH that maintains all that is great about Shoreview.

Taro Ito Shoreview

Shoreview city government also excels in receiving input from citizens. Over 70 volunteers serve on nine committees or commissions that advise our city. Sue Denkinger has listened to that input, and she also takes extra time to show up at neighborhood meetings and community events. She knows that Shoreview residents have high expectations for quality city services and that we also insist upon best environmental practices in all city projects.

When we elect a new mayor to replace retiring Mayor Sandy Martin, the city has other challenges as well. Some costs, such as for public safety, are rising and several city department heads are nearing retirement age. This is not a time for a mayor who lacks city government experience. Sue Denkinger, as mayor, will continue policies that promote high-quality services.

PAID LETTER

Support Denkinger, Doan, and Springhorn

I am supporting Sue Denkinger for mayor of Shoreview, and John Doan and Cory Springhorn for Shoreview City Council.

You don’t have to look far beyond Shoreview’s borders to find out how good we’ve had it. Cities all around us have experienced periods of dysfunction over the years. City council members fighting with mayors, mayors micromanaging staff, staff leaving in droves and fiscal emergencies going unaddressed. Instead, Shoreview has been fortunate to have steady and mature leadership over many years under Sandy Martin along with high-quality council members like Sue Denkinger, Cory Springhorn and newly appointed John Doan. Good elected officials hire and retain quality staff, who provide efficient and cost-effective services, all without the drama.

PAID LETTER

To the Editor:

Minnesota carjackings, shootings and murders are headed for another record-breaking year.

During the George Floyd riots, Gov. Walz sat back and did nothing while Minneapolis burned to the ground. He is apparently incapable of providing the most basic function of government, safety and security.

A broken tax system produced a $9.3 billion surplus, only half of which Gov. Walz is willing to give back, and yet 52% of 800 Minnesotans polled recently give Gov. Walz a favorable opinion.

What am I missing?

Scott Odmark Shoreview

To the Editor:

I read the letter about the so called Inflation Reduction Act and felt the need to respond.

First off, they say it will do little, if anything, to reduce inflation, so the name of the Act is very misleading. So the reader touts these credits for electric cars which she mentions will send gas prices plummeting. Very few people can afford electric cars, and certainly not most working-class people. And what did the car companies do shortly after seeing the credit? They raised the prices on their electric cars. Ford raised its price on the F-150 by $7,000 in August. So your credit is already gone. Add in interest rates rising like crazy, and the cost of a car loan will skyrocket. To me, she is delusional if she thinks we are all going to be driving around in electric cars anytime soon. It simply is not going to happen.

PAID LETTER

To the Editor:

We support Sue Denkinger for mayor to keep Shoreview a vibrant, welcoming community that provides high-quality city services that we may sometimes take for granted. Sue has the experience and ability to promote policies to maintain and advance the city’s services for police and fire protection, parks and recreation, streets and the

COMMUNITY BRIEF

Celebrate global diversity awareness month

The Shoreview Human Rights Commission, Oak Hill Montessori Community School, and Ramsey County Library are bringing the project, A Peace of My Mind, to Shoreview from Monday, Oct. 24 to Friday, Oct. 28. This multimedia arts project was created by award-winning photographer and storyteller John Noltner. The project uses portraits and personal stories to bridge divides, encourage dialogue, and celebrate the differences between us all. It includes a banner exhibit, on-site studio, and presentation by Noltner.

The American stories banner exhibit will feature 54 portraits and personal stories from people of diverse backgrounds, all answering the question, “What does peace mean to you?” This will take place

There are plenty of reasons to celebrate Shoreview: A mix of housing choices; great parks, trails and recreation options; a commitment to human rights; sound fiscal management; and continued innovation to improve water quality, among others. These things don’t just happen. They resulted from leadership by elected officials, staff, businesses and residents contributing their time over decades.

Sue Denkinger is now running for mayor, and

from Oct. 24 to 27 at the Shoreview Community Center and the Ramsey County Library in Shoreview.

A keynote presentation will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 at the Shoreview Community Center. Noltner will share his crosscountry story to reveal the wisdom of everyday Americans and their stories of hope, transformation and forgiveness.

The on-site studio will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24 and from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the Ramsey County Library in Shoreview. Nolter will gather stories from community members around the question, “What is your responsibility to create community?” People can bring their answers, in 25 words or less, to the on-site studio where you will pose for your portrait. To sign up for studio time go to https://www. signupgenius.com/go/apomm.

As far as solar panels go, again if you are well off you may buy them, but the middle and working class cannot afford them, especially with 40-year record high inflation and rising interest rates. They are not going to be taking out $30,000 loans to put in panels with these interest rates. People who can afford these things need to realize most people cannot, and to think people will buy them in massive numbers is delusional, in my opinion. The credits are not enough to lower the cost to make them affordable for most, and the car companies will simply raise the prices anyway, so the credit really is useless.

Steve R Shoreview

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Onnesti,10, enjoys listening to music, dancing, telling jokes, and making others laugh. She describes herself as sassy, stubborn, and hilarious. Onnesti’s favorite food is pizza, tacos, and anything sweet. She would do best in an active family with a structured and consistent parenting style who can support her racial identity.

Following adoption, Onnesti will need to maintain contact with her grandparents and siblings.

Kent and Diane Peterson Shoreview

• Shoreview Ridge LLC continues to redevelop the Shoreview Corporate Center with a mixture of office space and high-density residential. The City Council (Council Member Emy Johnson was absent) approved the planned unit development (PUD) for the construction of a 200unit apartment building at 4100 Lexington Ave. Senior planner Allison Eddins said 10% of the units will be affordable units. The inside of the building will have a theater, coffee bar, fitness center and dog spa. The exterior will include a dog run, pool and grill area. Shoreview Ridge plans to incorporate high-efficiency appliances and mechanical systems, low-flow plumbing fixtures, LED light fixtures, enough bike storage to accommodate one bike per unit, and an onsite recycling program into the development. The building will also be enrolled in the Xcel Energy Design Assistance Program. The parking

area will include two EV charging stations with availability for expansion.

• Three residents spoke during citizen’s comment at the City Council meeting on Oct. 3. James Mulholland said Shoreview approved the Ramsey County Park and Recreation’s master plan for the Vadnais, Snail Lake Regional Park, including the addition of boardwalks. “The county has not maintained the trails that Shoreview paid for and continues to ignore citizen input,” he said. “Boardwalks are not necessary to keep the trails open, even given expected future heavy rainfalls.” He suggested the council put the issue on a future agenda to discuss a no-boardwalk alternative. Larry Swope asked the council to reconnect with citizens who use the trails and get their input on how they feel about boardwalks in the park and trails. Bob Johnson, a board member of the parks and trails committee, said he is in support of the boardwalks. He is interested in hearing from the residents on a broad spectrum of the issue. Mayor Sandy Martin said the city will take a look at the difference between the master plan and any changes that were made.

• Irondale High School junior Reesa Venterea will be the student representative for the Human Rights Commission through May 31, 2024. In her application Venterea wrote, “I am interested in Shoreview’s past and ongoing work in partnering with neighboring human rights commissions to increase awareness, provide fuller educational services, support resources, and bridging communities together that might not often work with one another.”

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The next Shoreview City Council meeting is at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, in council chambers at City Hall, 4600 Victoria St. N., in Shoreview.

Best of Contest: You voted, results are in

From best hamburger to best teacher, there are hundreds of winners and finalists named by readers as tops in their field in the 2022 Best of the Press Readers’ Choice Contest.

Local voters embraced the Best of the Press contest. More than 38,500 votes were cast by readers in five Best of the Press contests, including White Bear Press, Vadnais Press, Quad Community Press, Shoreview Press and The Citizen, which may make these contests the largest in the region. This year’s contest saw a 33% increase in

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Make a tax-free gift to the Shoreview Community Foundation from an IRA in 2019

Building a Better Community through Charitable Giving

Individuals who are age 701/2 or older can make gifts of up to $100,000 directly from their IRA to one or more qualified charities, without paying federal income tax of the withdrawal. This option provides tax savings to donors even if they do not itemize deductions.

Details:

By connecting the generosity of people with the evolving needs of Shoreview, the Shoreview Community Foundation enriches our quality of life. The Foundation provides grants according to predetermined guidelines to non-profit organizations or units of governmental from its permanent endowment fund.

• Donors must be age 701/2 or older at the time the gift is made.

• The funds must be transferred directly to a qualified public charity. It is important not to withdraw the funds before making a gift.

By connecting the generosity of people with the evolving needs of Shoreview, the Shoreview Community Foundation enriches our quality of life. The Foundation provides grants according to predetermined guidelines to non-profit organizations or units of governmental from its permanent endowment fund.

There are many options for making undesignated or designated, tax deductible gifts or bequests by will or trust.

• Gifts cannot be used to fund a gift annuity or charitable remainder trust.

• Each donor may give up to $100,000 per year.

There are many options for making undesignated or designated, tax deductible gifts or bequests by will or trust.

• Gifts can be used to satisfy the donor’s required minimum distribution.

• Donors can exclude the distribution from income on their federal tax returns. If they do, they will not receive a charitable income tax reduction.

• To qualify for tax-free treatment, donors cannot receive goods or services, or a personal benefit (such as tickets for events) in return for the IRA charitable distribution.

Contact the Shoreview Community Foundation at:

The Shoreview Community Foundation does not give tax or legal advice.

recommend that donors consult their own professional tax advisor before

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CONTRIBUTED

Yousseff Rmayti celebrates his Green Award with his family, Chair of the Environment Quality Committee Tim Pratt, and Mayor Sandy Martin at a recent City Council meeting.

BUSINESS BRIEF

Kowalski’s Market in Shoreview opens juice bar

The newest addition to Kowalski’s Shoreview Market is the Nékter Juice Bar. Nékter is an award-winning modern juice bar that offers fresh smoothies, juices, bowls and more.

The Nékter juice bar is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Sunday.

Nékter juice bar offers:

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• Fresh juices

• Superfood smoothies

• Handcrafted açaí bowls

• Wellness shots

• Cold-pressed juice cleanses

Every item on the menu is free from added fillers, processed ingredients, unnecessary sugars and artificial flavors. Stop by for a healthy boost made with fresh fruits and veggies.

Election letter cutoff approaching

The Nov. 8 election is fast approaching. Letter writers should be aware that the deadline to submit any letters relating to the election will be 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 for publication the following week. After that deadline, no letters relating to the election will be accepted.

Statewide youth deer season returns Oct. 20-23

Minnesota’s youth deer season will take place statewide Thursday, Oct. 20, through Sunday, Oct. 23. The season coincides with statewide teacher workshops, so many Minnesota students don’t have school during the youth season.

To participate, youth must be 10-17 years old and have a deer license. Participant numbers are not limited and there is no special permit, so parents should purchase or obtain a regular deer hunting license for the youth who will be hunting. An adult parent, guardian or mentor must accompany youth ages 10-13.

All hunters and mentors, regardless of whether they are participating in youth deer season, must follow blaze orange/pink clothing requirements. Adults may not hunt, unless they are in an area open during the early antlerless season and have the corresponding license. Complete youth season details are available online at mndnr.gov/Hunting/ Deer/Youth.html.

Hunters encouraged to share observations

With archery deer season underway and scouting for the upcoming firearms deer season starting in earnest, now is an ideal time for hunters to start using the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ online log for deer and other wildlife sightings.

The DNR uses the results to compare what hunters report to the population estimates that are an important tool for managing wildlife. Using a mobile device or desktop computer, hunters can enter information on the DNR website (mndnr.gov/ Mammals/Deer/Management/Deer-Hunter-FieldLog.html) about wildlife they see while hunting, including deer, turkey, bear, fisher and other species. Hunters also will be able to report specific information about any deer they harvest, including antler size.

Hunters are encouraged to fill out a report after each hunt even if they don’t see any deer that day. Filling out a report even if no deer are observed is important, as it allows for an accurate estimate of the number of deer observed per hour of field observations, which provides a useful comparison to deer-density modeling results. The questionnaire will remain open through the end of the year.

The DNR will report results from hunters’ observations in an annual research summary online. Results from 2021 and previous hunter observation survey results are available at mndnr. gov/Mammals/Deer/Management/Statistics. html#Observe.

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Hodgson Road to get a major face-lift

BY NOELLE OLSON SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR

“The city of Shoreview has never had a project like this,” Public Works Director Mark Maloney said.

Ramsey County is planning to reconstruct Hodgson Road from Bridge Street to Gramsie Road, Rice Street between Hodgson Road and County Road F, and County Road F between Hodgson Road and Rice Street.

“This is a former Minnesota state trunk highway which was turned over to Ramsey County I believe in the late 1990s,” Maloney said. “I can’t find any record in Shoreview’s history of a significant improvement of this corridor and that goes back more than 60 years. The city has been working with Ramsey County for decades to come up with a vision for this corridor in the community.”

As part of Ramsey County’s Reconstruction of Hodgson Road, a cooperative agreement for right of way acquisition and design services, that includes cost share participation, is required between Shoreview and Ramsey County.

“This is just one step to keep the project moving forward,” Maloney said.

The right of way costs would be potentially funded by the city’s municipal state aid fund. The city’s current municipal state aid balance is not sufficient to cover the right of way cost. The city will need to apply to state aid for an advance from future year’s allocations. It is proposed that 75% of the design fee would be funded from the city’s water fund and 25% from the city’s sewer fund.

According to Maloney, preliminary plans for these proposed improvements have been developed collaboratively with city staff over the past few years. Due to changes in the roadway cross-section and addition of sidewalks, trails and required stormwater treatment,

additional right of way is required in several locations throughout the corridor. Temporary easements are also required to allow construction of the public infrastructure. Proposed improvements include:

• Reconstruction of the pavement and geometric improvements.

• Concrete curb and gutter.

• Sidewalks and trails.

Upgraded traffic signals.

• Stormwater collection and treatment.

• Replacement of Shoreview water and sanitary sewer systems.

the design fee totals $60,776.

“This is a complete face-lift of this corridor,” Maloney said at the Oct. 3 City Council. “There is a lot being considered that is not there today including sidewalks and trails. We’ve come a long way to making this corridor look and act like something that belongs to our community.”

Maloney said construction will begin in 2023.

“There will be future City Council actions that will be required on this project,” Maloney said. “We will receive the feasibility report and to hold a public improvement hearing.”

The council unanimously approved the cooperative agreement for right of way acquisition and design services associated with the Hodgson road reconstruction.

“It’s a huge project,” Mayor Sandy Martin said. “And we’ve been waiting a long time for it.”

Shoreview Press Editor Noelle Olson can be reached at shoreviewnews@presspubs.com or 651-407-1229.

NAMES IN THE NEWS

Right of way acquisition costs for the project is shared 50% by the county and 50% by the city. Shoreview’s portion of the right of way costs is approximately $2.2 million.

“That is a conservative estimate,” Maloney said. “The county and the city are both working together to evaluate how that number can come down.”

The project will significantly impact portions of the city’s water distribution and sanitary sewer systems, requiring the city to cost share in the engineering design costs for the project. Shoreview’s portion of

Nayla Schoener, of Mounds View is one of 98 honorees to receive a 2022 Spirit Award from Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. Schoener is a Positive Support Specialist. The award honors employees who demonstrate outstanding commitment and dedication to the vision and mission of the statewide organization. Honorees are nominated by their supervisors. For more information about Lutheran Social Service, visit lssmn. org.

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A rendering of the Hodgson Road construction project.

‘There is a lot being considered that is not there today including sidewalks and trails. We’ve come a long way to making this corridor look and act like something that belongs to our community.’

Mark Maloney Shoreview Public Works Director

Shoreview walk club to celebrate Walk & Roll to School Day

BY NOELLE OLSON

PRESS EDITOR

A group of nearly 10 families living in southern Shoreview is gearing up for the annual Walk & Roll to School Day on Wednesday, Oct. 12. Walk & Roll to School Day is an annual event that involves communities from across the country walking and rolling to school on the same day. It began in 1997 as a one-day event. Today, thousands of schools across America — from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico — participate every October. Over time, this celebration has become part of a movement for year-round safe routes to school.

Ann Gentry, of Shoreview, is a member of the walking club. She has been walking her kids to and from school every day for the last five years.

“We are at the edge of the neighborhood, and when we walk to school we pick up kids and parents along the way,” Gentry said. “We walk in the wind, rain, snow, in all weather, all year long, even on the bitter cold days. One of the best things about living in our neighborhood is that walking is a realistic goal in all weather.”

The walk to and from Island Lake Elementary School takes approximately 15 minutes.

“This time of year, we are crunching the leaves under our feet and soon the kids will be making snowballs,” Gentry said. “There’s something to see with all seasons. The kids like to walk through the puddles and see the worms when it rains.”

Gentry said that Chris Koepple, the crossing guard at Island Lake Elementary School, is amazing.

“She’s really good about watching out for the kids, and she knows who the walkers are,” Gentry said. “She’s good about making sure the cars, all of the buses and people are out of the way before the kids cross.”

According to Gentry, walking to school is good for the environment because they are not driving cars. It’s also a great way to start the day.

“Walking is good for the kids

because it calms their little bodies down and wakes their brains up,” Gentry said. “By the time they get to school, they’ve got some of their energy out and are ready to sit and learn for awhile.”

In honor of the Walk & Roll to School Day event, Gentry invited Mayor Sandy Martin and all community members to participate on Oct. 12.

“If you live in walking distance of

any of the schools, it’s encouraged that you find a way to either bike, walk or roll your way to school,” Mayor Sandy Martin said. “I think it’s a marvelous idea, and I’m going to participate in the Island Lake one.”

Shoreview Press Editor Noelle Olson can be reached at shoreviewnews@ presspubs.com or 651-407-1229.

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Island Lake Elementary Students walking home on a warm fall day.

COPS&COURTS

RCSO REPORTS

The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office reported the selected incidents in Shoreview:

• A Palm Bay, Florida, woman was arrested for second-degree DWI at 10:58 p.m. Sept 9 in the area of Rice Creek Parkway and Bluestem Lane following a traffic stop for poor driving behavior. She failed her standard field sobriety tests and registered a blood alcohol content of 0.18 on the DataMaster test. After she was transported to the law enforcement center without incident, her vehicle was towed. Her case has been forwarded to the city attorney for consideration of charges.

• A Shoreview woman reported being assaulted at 9:01 p.m. Sept. 10 in the Turtle Lake County Park lot in the 4900 block of Hodgson Road by a group of boys in their late teens who started shooting her with a “spider gun” and caused minor injuries to her arm and face. The victim provided Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies a photo of the vehicle occupied by the teens as it was seen leaving the area. A spider gun is a bug eradication device that fires ordinary table salt to kill flies and other insects. Insect hunting is now considered a sport.

• A Hampton, Georgia, man on Sept. 12 reported attempted fraudulent transactions made at the Shoreview Target in the 3800 block of Lexington Avenue N. after his wallet was stolen from a vehicle while he was at a job site in St. Paul earlier that day. He was alerted to the nefarious activity by his bank. An investigative review of store video surveillance allowed authorities to identify the suspect and connect him with other cases previously submitted to the county attorney’s office. A Keep Our Kops Safe (KOPS) alert was issued on the suspect, and the case is in the process of being forwarded to the county attorney’s office for review of possible charges.

• A Sheldon, Wisconsin, man on Sept. 12 also reported attempted fraudulent transactions at the Shoreview Target after his wallet was stolen from a vehicle parked at a job site in Arden Hills. His bank also notified this victim of the attempted transactions. His case has been linked with similar cases, after video review identified the suspect. His case was also sent to the county attorney as part of a review of possible charges against the suspect.

• A resident in the 500 block of Lake Bayview Court on Sept. 12 reported 14 oxycodone pills missing after an air conditioner repairman had worked at the residence the previous week. Deputies attempted to contact the A/C company, and the victim did not want to press charges. A report number was provided to the victim so that the prescription could be refilled.

A resident in the 100 block of Dennison Avenue reported a credit card account opened in her name Sept. 13 by individuals using her Social Security number and address. The victim is now in the process of changing her other accounts after deputies showed her recommended steps to recover from identity theft.

Deputies seized a legally small amount of marijuana and pipes Sept. 14 after they were dispatched out to the scene of a disturbance in the 300 block of Floral Drive. The pot and paraphernalia were turned over for destruction at the law enforcement center.

• Online harassment was reported Sept. 15 in the 4800 block of Hodgson Connection. The complainant was advised on how to seek a harassment restraining order (HRO).

• Management of Marie Ridgeway & Associates in the 1000 block of County Road E on Sept. 16 reported fraudulent transactions on their bank account. Deputies provided the complainant a case number for the bank fraud department’s investigation.

• A resident in the 3400 block of Richmond Avenue on Sept. 16 reported being harassed by the owner of a recently designated “potentially dangerous dog.” Deputies advised the caller and

other victims to call 911 when this activity next happened.

• A Mahtomedi man reported the catalytic converter stolen Sept. 17 from his Honda CR-V, as it was parked for two days in an apartment lot in the 4000 block of Chatsworth Street N. There are no known suspects.

• An abandoned bicycle was reported found Sept. 17 in the 1000 block of Westcliff Curve. After deputies entered the bike into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database, it came back as not reported stolen. Deputies took custody of the bicycle and entered it into property at the law enforcement center.

• A St. Paul man, 22, faces charges for violating an order for protection (OFP) Sept. 17 in the 4100 block of Lexington Avenue N. His case has been sent to the city attorney for consideration of charges.

• A wedding photographer reported unauthorized charges to her credit cards at various Target stores Sept. 18 after her wallet and four credit cards were stolen from a vehicle parked at Rice Creek Park. The victim canceled her credit cards, and the case is under investigation.

• Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies recovered a motorcycle stolen from a St. Paul man at 5:37 p.m. Sept. 19 on northbound Victoria Street N. at Tanglewood Drive, after they were dispatched out to the scene of a single vehicle accident. According to witness reports and subsequent investigation, a male had been traveling at a high rate of speed on a stolen St. Paul Police Department motor cycle and crashed at Tanglewood Drive. The suspect fled the scene on foot along southbound Larson Drive and was not located. However, the subject’s cell phone was located near the stolen motorcycle and used to identify him. The bike was then towed.

A Shoreview woman, 37, was cited and arrested at 8:25 p.m. Sept. 19 in the 1500 block of Hall Street for assault, following a family domestic during which she threw knives at a male victim. The male was able to block the knives with a plastic tote lid and avoid injury. The suspect was booked on misdemeanor domestic assault.

A Circle Pines man reported a hit and run accident Sept. 20 to his vehicle parked in a business lot in the 1800 block of Park View Drive. The driver left the scene, and there is no suspect information. However, the owner was planning to check CCTV video of his place of employment in an attempt to identify the suspect.

• A Shoreview woman reported one of her three dogs bitten by a vicious cream-colored dog Sept. 20, as she was walking them in front of houses in the 1000 block of Amble Road. Her dog required immediate transport to a veterinarian for surgery. Deputies made several attempts to contact the owner of the attack dog, and found the biting dog current on its shots. The offending pooch was placed on rabies quarantine.

• A Jordan woman, 53, was arrested for narcotics possession and a Cottage Grove man, 42, was arrested on warrant Sept. 21 in the 1700 block of Pinewood Drive, after deputies were called to the scene of a suspicious vehicle in the area of Terrace and Aldine Streets. The female half of the enterprise was transported to Regions Hospital after having claimed to have consumed narcotics.

• Amazing EZ-Screen Porch Windows, LLC in the 500 block of Shoreview Park Road reported check fraud Sept. 21, after checks they had sent out were tampered with. Although no money was lost, the complainants needed an incident number to file a bank report.

• A tombstone was reported found Sept. 21 in the area of Lexington Avenue N. and Red Fox Road. Deputies collected the tombstone and placed it into property at the law enforcement center.

• A catalytic converter was reported stolen Sept. 22 from a Toyota Prius parked in a church parking lot in the 3900 block of Victoria Street.

• A St. Paul man, 24, was arrested at 1:08 a.m. Sept. 22 in the 500 block of Harriet Avenue on multiple active warrants and for violating a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order, after a resident contacted deputies to have him arrested. Deputies located the suspect hiding behind some patio blinds in an upper story of the residence. Although the suspect jumped from the balcony and ran, he was arrested shortly afterward with the aid of a K-9 officer.

• An attempted assault by vehicle was reported at 1:14 a.m. Sept. 22 in the area of Hall and Emil Streets. The victim declined to pursue charges.

RCSO BRIEF

“Wanted” suspect finally run to ground

A St. Paul man, 24, faces up to one year in prison and/ or a maximum $3,000 fine for gross misdemeanor violating a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO), following a Sept. 22 incident in which Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called out to the 500 block of Harriet Avenue to arrest a wanted individual.

A woman living at the residence contacted deputies at 1:08 a.m. Sept. 22, to let them know that a male they were looking for was at her residence and that she wanted him arrested. According to the DANCO, the suspect was not allowed to have any contact with the complainant or to be

at her residence. The complainant, who had taken out seven active DANCO papers against the suspect, stepped out of her home to allow deputies to enter.

After deputies entered the home and ascended to the second floor, they noticed the patio blinds rustling. They were in time to see the suspect jump from the second floor and run southbound. Although they ordered the suspect to stop, he continued to flee until a K-9 officer apprehended him.

The suspect at the residence illegally had eight active warrants out on him, all involving the complainant. Four warrants were for DANCO violation; two for threatening violence; one for obstructing the legal process and one for domestic assault.

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Breast cancer forms in the cells of

After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States. Breast cancer can occur in both men and women, but it’s far more common in women.

Substantial support for breast cancer awareness and research funding has helped create advances in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Breast cancer survival rates have increased, and the number of deaths associated with this disease is steadily declining, largely due to factors such as earlier detection, a new personalized approach to treatment and a better understanding of the disease.

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of breast cancer may include:

• A breast lump or thickening that feels different from the surrounding tissue

Change in the size, shape or appearance of a breast

Changes to the skin over the breast, such as dimpling

• A newly inverted nipple

Peeling, scaling, crusting or flaking of the pigmented area of skin surrounding the nipple (areola) or breast skin

• Redness or pitting of the skin over your breast, like the skin of an orange

If you find a lump or other change in your breast — even if a recent mammogram

was normal — make an appointment with your doctor for prompt evaluation.

Causes

Doctors know that breast cancer occurs when some breast cells begin to grow abnormally. These cells divide more rapidly than healthy cells do and continue to accumulate, forming a lump or mass. Cells may spread (metastasize) through your breast to your lymph nodes or to other parts of your body.

Breast cancer most often begins with cells in the milk-producing ducts (invasive ductal carcinoma). Breast cancer may also begin in the glandular tissue called lobules (invasive lobular carcinoma) or in other cells or tissue within the breast.

Researchers have identified hormonal, lifestyle and environmental factors that may increase your risk of breast cancer.

There are over 3.8 million

breast cancer survivors in the United States.

breast cancer or other cancers, your doctor may recommend a blood test to help identify specific mutations in BRCA or other genes that are being passed through your family.

Consider asking your doctor for a referral to a genetic counselor, who can review your family health history. A genetic counselor can also discuss the benefits, risks and limitations of genetic testing to assist you with shared decision-making.

Statistics (From nationalbreastcancer.org)

But it’s not clear why some people who have no risk factors develop cancer, yet other people with risk factors never do. It’s likely that breast cancer is caused by a complex interaction of your genetic makeup and your environment.

Inherited breast cancer

Doctors estimate that about 5 to 10 percent of breast cancers are linked to gene mutations passed through generations of a family.

A number of inherited mutated genes that can increase the likelihood of breast cancer have been identified. The most well-known are breast cancer gene 1 (BRCA1) and breast cancer gene 2 (BRCA2), both of which significantly increase the risk of both breast and ovarian cancer.

If you have a strong family history of

• In 2022, an estimated 287,500 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the U.S. as well as 51,400 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer.

• Although rare, men get breast cancer too. In 2022, an estimated 2,710 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S. and approximately 530 men will die from breast cancer.

• 65% of breast cancer cases are diagnosed at a localized stage (there is no sign that the cancer has spread outside of the breast), for which the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%.

• Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancers. It is estimated that in 2022, approximately 30% of all new women cancer diagnoses will be breast cancer.

• This year, an estimated 43,550 women will die from breast cancer in the U.S.

• There are over 3.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.

BEST OF WINNER: Photographer gets creative with digital paint

McMahon and he’s been doing it for 35 years.

“I had one family that I didn’t photograph this year because they moved to northern Minnesota but before Christmas, I realized I have photographed them for 30 years,” McMahon recalled. “The mom asked me if I knew how many years I’ve been doing this and I said it’s been a long time. She called me one day and said, ‘How many people actually know their photographers phone number by heart?’”

The best way to contact Dan McMahon

Photography is 651-482-0514.

For more information go to https://www. danmcmahonphotography.com/.

Shoreview Press Editor Noelle Olson can be reached at shoreviewnews@presspubs.com or 651-407-1229.

Save Your Time & Money

“Bodie eats a Smore” is a canvas painting Dan McMahon created using a photograph as a basis. Then he uses a program called Painter and every brush stroke is digital. The file is then printed onto canvas and some brushstrokes may be added with acrylic paint. The painting is then sealed and hung.

“steampunk”style photos.

“I’t’s fun for me when the people want to do something different in the photo session,” he said. “It gave me a lot of creative freedom and we took photos with a white background so I could get rid of the background and create a new one that fit with what she was wearing.”

McMahon’s favorite thing about being a photographer is working with the people. “I’m always working with different people and doing different things,” he said. “I’m creating a lot of

different things and meeting a lot of people.”

McMahon is cutting back on the number of sessions he accepts and is not doing weddings anymore.

“I loved shooting weddings but people would ask me in October to shoot a wedding in August. I just got to a point where I don’t want to book things that far in advance,” he said. “By cutting back, it’s giving me a little more time to be a little more creative both during sessions with people, but also later with the processing of the images.”

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Area organization provides ‘roadmap to safety’

beginning of the relationship she says he was verbally abusive, but never physically abusive. “It started out as name-calling,” she recalled. “But then it turned into control. He started controlling the finances, wanted control of where I was, what I was doing.”

Once Amundson’s child was born, she says he started being physically violent toward her, but never their son. “He would pull my hair, try to grab me, throw things and would yell and scream,” she recalled.

She said the final straw was when he not only tried to strangle her, but less than a week later also tried to strangle their child. “I wasn’t pressing any charges at that time because I was afraid of what would happen if I did that, especially with his criminal history,” she explained. Her abuser was eventually sentenced with a felony for attempted strangulation and received a penalty of 60 days in jail.

It took Amundson many years to work up the courage to share her story with those she was close to and to seek help. “My body couldn’t take anymore of being in ‘flight’ mode. Blood pressure pounding, jumpy with every noise, nightmares and becoming a person that wasn’t me,” she said.

She confided in some people she was close to, who ultimately told her about Alexandra House, an organization that empowers victims of domestic and sexual violence and inspires social change through education, support and advocacy.

For eight months, Amundson attended a therapy program. Alexandra House was also able to provide her other resources along the way, like helping her terminate her lease early with no penalties so that she and her son could stay safe.

“They were there for me whenever I needed it. I can’t imagine where I would be without them,” she explained. Amundson said Alexandra

House really helped her to understand and recognize healthy relationships and how to spot red flags and abusive behaviors. In addition, she also learned to cope with victim shaming.

Alexandra House Director of Mission Advancement Tina Bronson says the pandemic has exacerbated relationship abuse. “Minnesota domestic and sexual violence programs are reporting record numbers of people reaching out for services, and those who reach out for services are reporting more severe violence, complex family needs and increased mental health issues,” Bronson said. “At the same time, domestic and sexual violence’s most tragic outcomes — murder and severe injury — are on the rise.”

Several of Alexandra House’s programs have seen a significant increase in service requests. For example, calls to the 24-hour helpline were up 20% in 2021 from 2020.

Amundson offers the following advice for people who may find themselves in a similar situation:

“Find somebody that you can trust, and talk to them and ask them for help, because I’m sure that person would like to do nothing more in the world than to help you. It might be somebody you least expect … That’s the first step, just start talking about it.”

People who have been affected by domestic, sexual or relationship violence are encouraged to call Alexandra House’s 24-hour helpline at 763-780-2330.

“A misconception is that our helpline is only for abuse survivors; however, our helpline is for family, friends, co-workers, neighbors — anyone who is a concerned person wanting to support victims/survivors but may not know how best to do that or if what they are witnessing is abuse or what resources could they share with someone,” Bronson said.

Managing Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-4071227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.

AREA RESOURCES

• Alexandra House: www. alexandrahouse.org; 24-hour helpline 763-780-2330

• Northeast Youth & Family Services: nyfs.org; White Bear area, 651-4298544; Shoreview, 651-486-3808

• St. Andrew’s Community Resource Center: center@saintandrews.org or 651-762-9124

• Solid Ground: 651-773-8401; info@ solidgroundmn.org

BY THE NUMBERS

• Violence Free Minnesota: www.vfmn.org

• Minnesota Day One : www.dayoneservices.org; crisis line, 1-866-223-1111; Crime victim support line, 1-866-385-2699

• Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MNCASA): www.mncasa.org; info@mncasa. org; 651-209-9993

people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner contact sexual violence, and/or intimate partner stalking with impacts. women and 1 in 7 men have been victims of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. phone calls are placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide on a typical day of domestic violence involves a weapon. the age of women who are most commonly abused by anintimate partner.

WHAT’S

8TH ANNUAL NORTHSTAR WATERMEDIA NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION

When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, through Nov. 3.

Where: St. Paul Monastery Gallery, 2675 Benet Road in Maplewood.

Details: 50 Selected paintings by national and regional artists. Proof of vaccination and masks required. Contact: northstarwatermedia.com.

“DESCENDANTS: THE MUSICAL”

When: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14; 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15; 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16.

Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center.

Details: Children’s Performing Arts production includes Disney’s favorite heroes and villians.

Contact: childrensperformingartsmn. org.

HAUNTED HISTORY TROLLEY TOURS

When: 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:15 p.m., 8:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, Oct 13-28.

Where: Stillwater Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Main St.

Details: Learn the history of Stillwater’s haunted past told by creepy characters aboard a trolley. $45 per person includes movies, scavenger hunt, bonfires, s’mores and prizes.

Contact: mywahooadventures.com/ haunted-history-trolley.

FALL JEWELRY AND CRAFT SALE

When: noon-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15; 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16.

Where: St. Odilia School gym, 3495 N. Victoria St., Shoreview.

Details: St. Odilia Council of Catholic women hosts annual sale with bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings, along with quilts, hats, mittens, blankets, and other handmade items.

EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION PUBLIC FLIGHTS

When: Oct. 14-16.

Where: Anoka County-Blaine Airport, 8891 Airport Rd., Blaine.

Details: Opportunity for members of the public to ride aboard a WWII-era B-25 Mitchell bomber, a twin engine, twin tailed aircraft used by every branch of the military. Flights filled based on availability.

Contact: flytheb25.org.

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AROUND TOWN

WOMEN’S HIKING CLUB

When: 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15.

Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes.

Details: Explore, get exercise and enjoy nature in a naturalist-guided hike. For women ages 16+. Free; registration required.

Contact: 763-324-3300 or anokacountyparks.com.

HAUNTED ROUNDHOUSE

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 15, 22 & 29.

Where: Jackson Street Roundhouse, 193 Pennsylvania Avenue E., St. Paul.

Details: Family-friendly event hosted by the Minnesota Transportation Museum at one of the state’s most historic, iconic, and likely haunted locations. Railroad history, haunted train cars, a railway hobo, bonfire, train rides, treats, and music by the Teddy Bear Band from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day. Tickets $5 for a family up to six; or $15/adults, $10/ children 5-15; $7 toddlers 2-4. Children under 2 free.

Contact: trainride.org.

WHITE BEAR LAKE WOMEN OF TODAY

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Where: White Bear Meadery, 1320 County Rd. D, Vadnais Heights.

Details: Meet and greet event to learn more about the local civic organization that promotes community service, personal enrichment and fellowship opportunities without religious or political affiliation. Members come from surrounding areas; group meets 2nd Thursday of every month.

Contact: wblwomenoftoday.org.

FRANKENSTEIN: UNDER CONSTRUCTION

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 and Friday, Oct. 21; 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22; and 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23.

Where: Lakeshore Players Theatre, 4941 Long Ave. White Bear Lake. Details: Young artists break down the story of the familiar and scary novel. Tickets $15/adults; $10/child. Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org.

RUN FOR THE APPLES

When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22.

Where: Pine Tree Apple Orchard.

Details: 5 mile run through the orchard, strawberry fields and pumpkin patch, followed by treats and awards for each age group.

Registration and t-shirt $35 before Oct. 16; $45 after and on race day. 1/3 mile kids fun run begins at 10:30 a.m.; $10 before Oct. 16 and $15 after and race day.

Contact: whitebearrotary.org.

THE HOLLYWOOD SONGBOOK, UNPLUGGED

When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23.

Where: Lakeshore Players Theatre, 4941 Long Ave. White Bear Lake.

Details: Cabaret-concert series created by James Rocco in collaboration with Minnesota and nationally based performing artists and musical arrangers. First in the series performs music from “The Jazz Singer” to “The Greatest Showman.” Tickets $35-$45. Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers.org.

THE HISTORY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE

When: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18.

Where: Roseville Skating Center Banquet Facility, 2661 Civic Center Dr. in Roseville.

Details: Learn about the history of White Bear Lake from Sara Markoe Hanson, executive director of the White Bear Lake Hisstorical Society. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Northeast Metro Golden K Club. Free.

Contact: To join via ZOOM contact jimbowyer@comcast.net at least one day prior to the event for log-in details.

EMERGING INFECTIONS, INCLUDING COVID

When: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25.

Where: Roseville Skating Center Banquet Facility, 2661 Civic Center Dr. in Roseville.

Details: Learn from Richard Danila, the Minnesota Dept. of Health Epidemiology Program Manager (retired 2022) who for over two decades led the Emerging Infectious Disease Section. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Northeast Metro Golden K Club. Free.

Contact: To join via ZOOM contact jimbowyer@comcast.net at least one day prior to the event for log-in details.

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Walking the trails

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Residents express concerns over boardwalks on Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park trails

BY NOELLE OLSON SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR

Public meetings don’t typically draw a large crowd, but it was standing room only at the Shoreview Community Center on Sept. 28 as the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation held a community meeting on the 2022 Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park Trail Improvements Feasibility Study.

Mark McCabe, the director of Ramsey County Parks and Recreation said that the feasibility study was done in response to resident’s concerns about flooding in the area known as Wetland A. The master planning process determined the public’s desire to reestablish the trail system within this section of the park.

Boardwalks were identified as the most likely means to make trail connections, but with a desire to maintain as much bituminous trail as possible. Additional drainage efficiency work completed by the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD) has provided more refined data that will need to be considered for any future trail development within the park.

“The boardwalk option is about what’s legally permitted and what would essentially guarantee to a certain degree that there wouldn’t be flooding in the future,” McCabe said.

Larry Swope, Shoreview resident and President of the RWMWD, lives on the trail and said his backyard has been flooded many times but doesn’t believe a boardwalk is the best solution.

“The bottom line is putting a boardwalk in an area that is very natural is not something that people I’ve talked to are in favor of,” Swope said. “A boardwalk is intrusive and changes the character of the area and they are not natural.”

The boardwalk proposed for the Snail Lake Trail would be 10 feet wide

with a nine-foot clear tread width and flat, non-sloped profile. In locations where the boardwalk is 30-inches or less from the ground, no railing is needed. The boardwalk will have a 6-inch-wide curb on both sides to keep people from the boardwalk edge. If the boardwalk is more than 30-inches from the ground, a 42-inch railing is required for fall protection.

MaCabe said there is an estimate on a lengthy section of boardwalk which

is estimated at $2 million.

“We don’t have a plan that’s moving forward into construction phase or anything like that,” MaCabe said.

“We do have the opportunity to modify plans and take what we heard from the meeting and try and see what we can to reduce the amount of boardwalk that we put in place.

“We heard the community saying that they would like very limited boardwalk or no boardwalk,” he

added. “We are going back to the set of options that were looked at and seeing if we can modify those based on the feedback that we heard.”

For more information on the 2022 Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park Trail Improvements Feasibility Study go to https://bit.ly/3ymbULy.

Shoreview Press Editor Noelle Olson can be reached at shoreviewnews@ presspubs.com or 651-407-1229.

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An area on the Vadnais -Snail Lakes trail where proposed boardwalks could be placed.

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Mustang gridders stymie Anoka, Roseville

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS WRITER

The Mounds View football team broke into the win column with victories the last two Fridays — after losing their first four games by one touchdown each.

Riding the defense that’s been strong all season, the Mustangs clipped Anoka 17-7 on Sept. 30 and Roseville Area 10-6 on Oct. 7.

“I will go to battle with this group of young men any day of the week. Incredibly proud of every single one of these guys who invest their heart into this thing,” coach Aaron Moberg said. “At 0-4 it would be easy to let discouragement seep in. I did not sense any of that from our guys or staff.

“We could have won any of those games. They came down to a play or two. It was nice to turn that around the last two weeks.”

Mounds View will play at Stillwater (6-0) on Friday.

Mustangs 17, Anoka 7

Most of the Mustang offense was Owen Wark’s passes to Tyler Nystrom as they connected 16 times for 189 yards.

Wark threw touchdown passes to Jack Brey from 11 yards to open the scoring in the second quarter, and to Nystrom from 20 yards to break a 7-7 tie in the third quarter.

Ben Holland booted a 30-yard field goal to make it 17-7, and two

extra points.

Wark completed 25 of 39 for 248 yards, with one interception. Caden Persuitti caught four for 33 yards and Ryan Counihan two for 17. The Mustangs netted just 44 yards in 23 rushes.

Anoka (1-5) had a 25-yard touchdown pass from Peyton Podany to Trey Borchers.

The Mustangs limited Podany to 17 completions in 38 attempts for 166 yards, and intercepted two passes.

Cam Baalson caught four for 56 yards and Borchers three four 43.

Ethan Massman rushed 23 times for 72 yards for Anoka.

Mustangs 10, Roseville 6

The Mustangs limited Roseville to 212 net yards and had a four to one turnover edge with two interceptions and two fumble recoveries.

Joey Muhlstein and Owen Farm had the interceptions. Muhlstein, a sophomore, also blocked a punt and an extra point.

It was a scoreless tie at halftime.

The Mustangs got all their points in the third quarter as Wark passed to Persuitti for a 32-yard touchdown and Ben Holland booted a 21-yard field goal.

Roseville (0-6) got on the board with 9:18 left in the game as William DeVries passed to Isaac Ivy for a 32yard touchdown.

DeVries completed nine of 23 for 117 yards. Ivy caught four for 87

Girls soccer: Mustangs (9-4-1) picking up steam as playoffs approach

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS WRITER

Mounds View has a 9-4-1 mark with one conference match left in an injury-riddled season after shutting out two opponents last week.

Stillwater finished conference with an 8-1 record, followed by White Bear Lake and Woodbury, each 7-2. The Mustangs and East Ridge were each 6-2 heading into Saturday’s finale.

The shutouts were Mounds View’s sixth and seventh of the season. They have won eight of 10 matches since starting 0-2-1 in their first four.

The Mustangs’ all-state senior goalie Lauren McAlpine has an .870 save percentage and 1.03 goals-against average.

Asked about her defensive crew, coach Katelyn Fast reported: “We have had numerous injuries this season that has shifted our personnel in the back, and each player has stepped on the field ready to work together and compete for their team.”

Sharing roles in the back, she

yards and rushed 13 times for 55 yards.

Wark completed 19 of 28 for 127 yards with one interception. Peter Nguyen caught 10 passes for 78 yards and Persuitti two for 32. The Raiders doubleand triple-teamed Nystrom after his 16-catch game the week before and held him to one catch. The attention to him freed up other receivers.

SPORTS BRIEFS Tennis

After capturing their fifth consecutive Suburban East Conference championship with a 9-0 record, Mounds View opened defense of its Section 4AA title by defeating Totino-Grace 7-0 on Thursday. The Mustangs, 14-6 overall with eight straight wins, are the defending champion and top seed. The lineup is headed by Katerina Smiricinschi in singles and the doubles teams of Amanda Diao/Avery Schifsky and Annabelle Huang/ Shae Crockarell. In the semifinals on Monday, the Mustangs will host White Bear Lake while No. 2 Roseville Area hosts Mahtomedi. The finals will be held Wednesday at Lifetime Fitness in White Bear Lake, 1:30 p.m.

said, have been Amelia Gregory, Ivy Nystrom, Lilly Peleska, Ashey Arnold, Veronica Warren and Grace Freimuth.

Sophia Ohmann leads offensively with 10 goals. Co-captains Jess Eischens and Emily Johnson have seven each, and Yazzy Abed six.

“Our team chemistry is building each game, and our goals can come from a number of players, and (different) plays on the field, both within the run of play and set pieces,” Fast said.

“The girls are competing with a grit about them and peaking at the right time as we are in our final week before sections.”

The Mustangs will likely be seeded second in Section 5AAA. The first two rounds will be held Tuesday and Thursday.

Bruce Strand is a sports writer for Press Publications. He can be reached at bruce.a.strand@gmail.com or 651-407-1200.

On the ground, DJ Koch gained 52 yards in 11 carries.

Bruce Strand is a sports writer for Press Publications. He can be reached at bruce.a.strand@gmail.com or 651-407-1200.

Girls X-Country

Mounds View placed fourth among 24 teams, led by eighth-grader Linnea Ousdigian in third place, at the Lions Invitational in Alexandra on Saturday. Top five teams were St. Paul Highland Park with 78, Alexandria 134, Edina 150, Mounds View 153 and Becker 156. Ousdigian hit the chute in 18:30, trailing only Luna Scorzelli of Highland Park (17:52) and Marissa Long of Chanhassen (18:18), both juniors. The Mustangs also had senior Taylor Isabel in 18th place (19:33), junior Lauren Kath 25th (19:57), sophomore Kate Roeberg 50th (20:36) and senior Lauren Isabel 57th (20:44) among 167 runners.

Boys X-Country

Tyler Nystrom set a Mounds View football receiving record with 16 catches against Anoka on Sept. 30, gaining 189 yards, including a 20-yard touchdown, leading the Mustangs to a 17-7 win. Through six games, the 6-foot-1, 174-pound junior wide receiver had 41 catches from Owen Wark for 518 yards and four touchdowns. He made all-conference as a sophomore.

Volleyball

Mounds View has a 6-11 record overall, 2-4 in the Suburban East. Last week, the Mustangs edged White Bear Lake 25-13, 25-19, 16-25, 21-25, 15-11 on Tuesday. Woodbury beat the Mustangs 25-23, 25-17,15-25, 26-24 on Thursday.

Boys Soccer

Mounds View finished 3-5-1 in the Suburban East Conference, for sixth place among 10 teams, after a pair of losses last week, to Roseville Area 2-1 and Woodbury 4-0. The Mustangs were 5-7-2 overall with one match left in the regular season. Stillwater was champion with an 8-1 record, followed by Woodbury 7-1-1, Cretin-Derham Hall 7-2, and East Ridge 7-2.

Mounds View placed second among 27 teams, led by Elliott McArthur in third place, at the Lions Invitational in Alexandria on Saturday. Suburban East Conference rival Stillwater edged the Mustangs 77 to 83, followed by Edina 177, Roseville (another SEC team) 204 and Highland Park 216. McArthur, a senior, hit the chute in 15:49, trailing only Chaska’s Nola Sutter (15:34) and Willmar’s Sully Anez (15:38). The Mustangs also had sophomore Owen Kalmes in ninth place (16:14), senior Victor Lelinga 20th (16:38), junior Levi Hammerbeck 24th (16:54), and juniors August Arnold 27th (16:56) among 186 runners. Their next two also finished high with juniors Cayden Stoner 29th (16:57) and Otto Coleman 39th (17:10).

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Caden Persuitti slipped away from two Roseville defenders for a 32-yard touchdown pass.

An inspiring story of ingenuity and can-do spirit

BY NOELLE OLSON SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR

Press Publications recently interviewed Shoreview resident John Miller about his book, “Bootstrap Entrepreneur: How Grit, Faith, and Help from a Chippewa Tribe Built a Technology Company — A Business Memoir.” Miller recalls how his company became a success. Turtle Mountain Corporation (TMC) started in North Dakota in 1974 by manufacturing computer memory. A few years later it pivoted to manufacturing a variety of electronic components and equipment for large customers like IBM, Honeywell and 3M.

Q: Tell us a little about yourself.

A: I am 87 years old and live in Shoreview. I was born and raised in Underwood, North Dakota. I studied mechanical engineering at North Dakota State University and received a reserve officer commission in the U.S. Army. Starting in 1958, at a time when the Twin Cities region was the world’s foremost technology hub, I spent a decade with UNIVAC where I led engineering and manufacturing teams for groundbreaking computer designs commissioned by the U.S. Navy. I joined a new technology startup, Atron and started Turtle Mountain Corporation (TMC) with one customer, an end-of-life product, and no capital. Weathering a recession, inflation, and upheavals

in the tech industry, the company earned the trust of major customers like IBM, Honeywell, and 3M and created hundreds of jobs for a generation of families on and around the Turtle Mountain Reservation. In 2000, I sold my business for close to $20 million. I was also inducted into the North Dakota Entrepreneur Hall of Fame in 2004. My wife, Pat, passed away at age 83, was my college sweetheart and we have three children — Lisa, Mike and Kristin. Also, we have eight grandchildren — Dylan Wheeler, Morgan Grace Kelly, Mitchell John Wheeler, Lexi Wheeler, Rachel Miller, Casey Miller, Ryann Kelly and Taylor Ann Kelly.

Q: What inspired you to write this book?

A: Friends and family encouraged me to write a book. Eventually I thought I might have a good story. I needed a ghostwriter and found Christina Schweighofer, an awardwinning journalist and memoir ghostwriter in Los Angeles. She helps people turn their life and business stories into inspiring books.

Q: Provide a brief overview of the book.

A: “Bootstrap Entrepreneur” is an inspiring true story packed with entertaining anecdotes. It includes little-known facts about World War II projects leading to the birth of the modern computer and events that impacted the quality movement. Well researched, it uncovers the hidden history of America’s computer revolution. The book is a business memoir

that holds valuable lessons for every budding entrepreneur on topics like employee engagement, customer satisfaction, productmarket fit, sales, working with bankers and lawyers, and quality management. “Bootstrap Entrepreneur” is a must-read for leaders seeking inspiration, founders looking for ideas, and for anyone who enjoys a fascinating story about American ingenuity and can-do spirit.

Q: What do you hope readers will gain from “Bootstrap Entrepreneur?”

A: I hope readers will gain from my experience. The book details a lot

of challenges for entrepreneurs.

Q: Where can Press readers find the book?

A: The book is available online at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

The book can also be ordered everywhere books are sold in multiple formats — hardcover, paperback, eBook and Audible.

Q: Do you have plans for future books?

A: No. This is my first and last book.

Shoreview Press Editor Noelle Olson can be reached at shoreviewnews@ presspubs.com or 651-407-1229.

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