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VOLUME 34

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NUMBER 8

Got Oaks? Submitted by the North Oaks Natural Resources Commission

Coverdale to participate in Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic North Oaks tennis pro Robin Coverdale is gearing up to participate in the 30th annual Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic, benefiting cancer research at the Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, August 6-9. Read a profile of Robin on page 8. — Submitted Photo

Natural Resources Commission explains oak wilt, management Are your oak trees susceptible to oak wilt? Read this month’s contribution by the Natural Resource Committee on page 8 to know your risk and find out what you can do.

North Oaks’ emerald ash borer plan in place What is North Oaks’ plan to combat the emerald ash borer? NOHOA explains on page 3.

Eat healthfully, satisfy carnivores and vegetarians Interested in making some tasty, high-protein vegetarian food? Katie Parker shares one of her favorite recipes from her cookbook on page 15.

Photo highlights of Community Fair inside Many North Oaks residents took advantage of beautiful weather and celebrated the arrival of summer with June’s Community Fair. Page 10.

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

City Council meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 9

Natural Resources Commission meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 16

Planning Commission meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 23

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

NOHOA Board meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 2

Architectural Supervisory Committee meetings: Meet in the NOHOA office 7 p.m. Mondays, July 6 and 20 All other meetings held in the Community Meeting Room 100 Village Center Drive, Suite 150

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The Eastenders float in the Community Fair parade.

Thank you Community Fair volunteers and sponsors! Submitted by the NOHOA The North Oaks Home Owners’ Association hosted the 2015 Community Fair on Saturday, May 30. It was a perfect day to watch a parade, visit with neighbors, eat lunch, jump in bounce houses, try out the new zorb ball track, play games, check out the photo booth, and listen to music. It was an enjoyable day for everyone.

See Fair – Page 10

Tommy and Charlie Starke savor lollipops at the Community Fair.

Portis, Grant Clinch Honors at State Speech Tournament By Kate Thrane

Oak wilt is a devastating disease for our beautiful oak trees, and is a distressing experience for you if it happens to the oaks on your personal property. Oak wilt, caused by a fungus, is responsible for killing oaks trees in North Oaks every year. The oak wilt fungus spreads in two ways. Most new infections are the result of the fungus moving from infected to healthy oaks through their root systems. Oak roots from neighboring trees grow into one another and become fused or grafted together. Trees as much as 50 feet apart may be grafted together. Infections can also occur when sap-feeding beetles pick up the fungal spores on their bodies and travel to a fresh wound on another tree. The beetles transfer the spores to the open wound, causing another infection center. While all species of oak (there are four in Minnesota) can be affected, oaks in the red oak group (oaks with pointed leaves) are by far the most susceptible. Northern red and pin oaks can die within two to three months of infection. White and bur oaks are more resistant and may survive

See Oak wilt – Page 8

North Oaks Profile:

Tennis pro Robin Coverdale

Contributor

By Kristine Parker Jenny Portis and Andrew Grant, of North Oaks, wowed judges and won first place in their sections at the Minnesota State High School Speech Tournament. The tournament, held on April 17, included all Single A category schools, which are smaller Minnesota schools. Portis is a junior and Grant is a senior at Mounds Park Academy in Maplewood. Grant won in the Drama category, where he performed a 10 minute Dramatic Interpretation entitled Red by John Logan. ”This piece was about the renowned American artist Mark Rothko and his spiral into dark depression as commercial art progresses in a direction he does not want it to go,” Grant said. Jenny competed in Original Oratory, which required her to write and memorize a persuasive speech about a topic of her choice. “My speech was essentially about the viral — Submitted Photo spread of misinformation. In today’s digital Jenny Portis and Andrew Grant display society, we have a real problem with how

their first-place trophies at the State

See Tournament – Page 7 Speech Tournament.

Editor Q: How long have you been playing tennis? A: I’ve been playing tennis seriously since I was 15. That was quite a long time ago. I dabbled in it a little before that with tennis camps, etc., but seriously started to play at 15. Q: What made you decide to become a professional? A: I more or less fell into it. After college I came back to the Twin Cities and started teaching at the Arden Hills Tennis club. I had a knack for it and I loved it. It turned into a lifelong career. Q: How long have you been teaching? A: I’ve been teaching over 28 years. Q: What’s the best part about your job? A: There are so many great parts of my job, but the best is the people I meet. It’s amazing how working with people on the

See Coverdale – Page8

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NOHOA NEWS AND NOTES By Kimberly Murray NOHOA Executive Director In the 1950’s, when the North Oaks Company launched its development, it emphasized retention of the natural environment. Roads and home sites were laid out to preserve trees,natural naturaldrain drainserve trees, age, and vistas, according ngtoto“Three “ThreeBold Bold Ventures” (Brainard and d Leonard, 2007). Over the years, homeowners have interpreted the term “natural environment” into a concept most agreeable to their own personal preferences.. Throughout North Oaks, s, there are properties thatat are highly manicured and nd those that have a prairieriestyle yard of wildfl owers wers and grasses. Some properoperties have many, many trees, rees, grasses and fl owers, while while some properties have only onlya a few. A variety of landscaping caping styles can be seen from house to house and from street to street. Embracing the saying, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” each homeowner makes choices for how they develop their property based on their own interpretation of beauty and appreciation of nature. But beyond individual properties, there are hundreds of acres of land in North Oaks that are protected and maintained by NOHOA for the benefi t of NOHOA members. For instance, NOHOA manages more than 76 acres of property for recreational use including the East Rec, West Rec, Bobolink, and Wilkinson parks. Add in the shoreline and trail properties, wetlands, open/green spaces, cul-de-sacs and pocket parks, and NOHOA bears responsibility for nearly 150 acres of North Oaks property. NOHOA takes this responsibility very seriously as it budgets for and oversees the grooming of ball

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The East Rec facility offers many tennis courts as well as a beautiful arbor and picnic area. fields, trimming of trees along alo n the trails and most recently, preserving the style and cultivation of plants established in cul-de-sacs and entrances. At the same time, NOHOA tries to support the original concept of the natural environment, allowing foliage to grow naturally when appropriate, removing trees when necessary, promoting shoreline preservation and restoration through native growth, and ensuring that naturally occurring wetlands and ponds on assigned properties are not disturbed. Every day, NOHOA works to balance the maintenance of a natural environment with the desire of some members for more elaborate landscaping and/or views unobstructed by naturally occurring flora and vegetation. That responsibility speaks to why it is essential for members who want to recommend or pursue changes to NOHOA properties to contact the NOHOA offi ce. By following proper procedures and communication channels, we can all work together with our limited resources to

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be responsible stewards of our natural resources. Acting independently and without permission creates situations that are costly for NOHOA and, ultimately, its members. As I have said many times in this column, if you have a question, suggestion, concern or interest, please ask us! Often there is a good answer to your question and, if not, a message can be conveyed to the NOHOA Board about something new to consider! Too often, we are not aware of a situation until it becomes a problem. With your assistance, the NOHOA Board can act proactively, reducing problems (and the expenses associated with them). Last, but not least, I encourage you, for your July challenge, to visit the East Rec facility. Ask to see the remodeled tennis ofﬁ ce, enjoy a game or two of tennis or climb on the monkey bars! Even as we enjoy the rustic splendor of the new West Rec facility, we don’t want to forget about the East Rec facility, with its own unique offerings and functionality.

NOHOA HAPPENINGS Recreation programs: Trail news If you are out on the trails this summer, you might see a teen with a clipboard out walking, taking notes and pictures. That teen would be Andy Ho. Andy is surveying all of NOHOA’s trails to see where work needs to be done and what trail markers are posted along the way. Steve Kluz, NOHOA director responsible for trails, knows that there are a number variety of trail markers, but just how many there are and their individual locations are unknown. Hence, the need for Andy to do some discovery work! Once Andy ﬁ nishes his survey, the NOHOA Board of Directors will have solid data to consider in the future trail marking system and where to make trail improvements. If you see Andy, say hi and thanks for being NOHOA’s trail surveyor.

Parks and Recreation Committee At the June 4 board meeting, board President Bill McNee

named six new members to the Parks and Recreation committee. The new members join existing members Scott Coyle, Amy Blahosky, Steve Kluz, Mary Ippel and Joel Kunza. The new members include Jon Walburg, Mary Topel, Greg Mack, Laura Rusnak, Vanessa Petrulo and Debra Hjortland. NOHOA oversees hundreds of acres of property in North Oaks. Those properties include wetlands, shoreline with trails, recreational areas and green/ open spaces as well as pocket parks and numerous “hidden gems.” The charge of the committee is to study each of the properties and determine how they should be used based on the needs of the entire community. The work of this committee will result in recommendations to the board of directors for future recreational and property development that will align with the concepts included in the board’s Strategic Plan. For more information about this committee, please contact Kimberly Murray, NOHOA executive director.

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Dental group earns Angie’s List award

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sues, Aleda was inconsolable. While my friend stayed at the park with my two older children, I brought Aleda to the fi re station to see if anyone was there and could spare a Band-Aid. When we rang the bell, there were two offi cers in the lounge area, who warmly welcomed us in and started looking for bandages. They put a Band-Aid on one knee and cut some gauze and used medical tape to make a bandage big enough to fully cover the larger scrape on her other knee. Then the offi cers gave Aleda a fi refi ghter hat, sticker, and a handful of candy before we left. When we got back to the park, Aleda was smiling and proudly telling her siblings and friends all about the firefighters who fixed her knee and gave her a hat. Please pass along thank you’s to your offi cers from myself and Aleda. I really appreciate the time they took not only to help with her injury, but to brighten her day too. With thanks, Victoria Holland Editor’s note: This letter was shared with the North Oaks News by several individuals and we are happy to reprint it here for our readers.

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Aleda Holland proudly displays her new ﬁreﬁ ghter hat.

Thank you to Station 4! Victoria Holland NORTH OAKS — [Addressed to the Lake Johanna Fire Department and reprinted here] I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you to the two ﬁreﬁghters who were at Station 4 around noon on Saturday, May 30, and let you know what a wonderful impact they had on my daughter. Late this morning I took my three children to meet some friends at Island Lake Park. Within minutes of arriving, my 2-year-old daughter, Aleda, tripped and skinned both her knees on the sidewalk. Neither myself nor my friend had a Band-Aid on hand, and despite our efforts at stopping the bleeding with tis-

Steve and Andrea Yoch NORTH OAKS — We recently used the brand new West Rec center for our son’s graduation party, holding the ﬁ rst of what will surely be many private events in this great building. We want to thank Layna Peltier and all the members of the community that helped get this building done. It was absolutely ideal for an open house — plenty of parking, big clean bathrooms, counters for food, tables, chairs and room for kids to run. There are so many nice touches in the building — lots of plugs, big windows, multiple ways in and out — that really show how much love and care went into the planning. We are conﬁ dent that North Oaks residents will get so much use out of this great space. What a wonderful addition to our facilities.

The Furey Dental Group has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reﬂecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review site in 2014. “We are proud and honored to have received this recognition and would like to thank all of our patients who shared their experiences with us on Angie’s List and for making this award possible,” said Michael Furey, DDS. “Only about 5 percent of dental practices in the Twin Cities have performed so consistently well enough to earn our Super Service Award,” said Angie’s

List founder Angie Hicks. “It’s a really high standard.” Angie’s List Super Service Award 2014 winners have met strict eligibility requirements, which include an “A” rating in overall grade, recent grade, and review period grade; the company must be in good standing with Angie’s List, pass a background check and abide by Angie’s List operational guidelines. Service company ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List. Companies are graded on an A through F scale in areas ranging from price to professionalism to punctuality.

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OPINION

The perfect iris?

By Carol Beatty Contributor

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As North Oaks residents enjoy the beach, many also roll up their sleeves to make the community better.

Summer brings new projects to North Oaks It is a wonderful season here in North Oaks; fl owers, trees, baby ducks and turtles. There is an abundance of wildlife and this is a great place to enjoy and appreciate it. Hiking, canoeing, kayaking, walking ... the list of activities goes on and on for us here in our community. I hope that all of you are enjoying it as much as I am. It is also great to see all of the hard work that our residents are putting into their properties now that we can safely be outside without the fear of frostbite. It really makes me happy to see so many families working together in their yards, cleaning up from the winter. As you do that, please keep in mind the trees that overhang the roads and think of the “5 feet back, 12 feet up” rule. Make our roads safer for traffi c and our emergency services personnel. If you have not been watching the City Council meetings, there are a couple of things that we are working on that you might be interested in. First is the North Oaks Heritage Architecture Preservation Project (yes, that is a mouthful). The council formed the committee to help to identify, celebrate and market some of the architecturally significant homes here in North Oaks. During the early years almost all homes

FROM THE MAYOR

MIKE EGELSTON, MAYOR built in our community were designed individually, and many by well-known architects from our region. We hope to identify and preserve the history of those homes. In addition, we plan to work with real estate agents, designers and remodelers to market the wonderful homes that we have to people looking to buy something fun and signiﬁ cant. We have a great group of committee members who have a lot of enthusiasm for the effort. You will be hearing more on that. Second, I am participating in some local and regional mayors’ groups in order to keep informed as to what may be impacting North Oaks in the future. Of course, road work is always a hot topic in Minnesota. In a recent meeting, I was informed that Interstate 694 at the conﬂ uence of I-35E and Rice Street is slated for rework and the addition of more lanes. With this, there are

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a number of local mayors working with MnDOT to get the Rice Street bridge included in the work so that we have only one period of construction interruption, rather than doing the highway and then later doing the bridge. Of course, time and funding are key issues in that regard. We hope to get the state to help us out. Also, if you are not aware, both intersections at I-35E and I-35W at each end of Highway 96 will be worked on this year. The I-35W intersection is already in process. Third, the TCAP (the old arsenal site in Arden Hills) development is in full swing and you should be seeing a lot of activity there over the next couple of years. Rice Creek Commons is an amazing development and you can follow the progress at http:// ricecreekcommons.com/ . I have also been asked to participate with the Regional Mayors group of the Urban Land Institute (ULI). ULI focuses on development and redevelopment activities with cities around the world. Fourth, if you are not aware, Rapp Farm and Charley Lake Preserve developments are moving ahead briskly. Lots of new homes and residents are coming to North Oaks! We have been one of the hottest spots in the metro for home sales over the past few months. Finally, you will be hearing from our council members in future columns regarding their efforts to make our community a better place. Best wishes to all of you for a great summer here in North Oaks.

CAROL’S QUEST

Every year brings the wonderful realization that the perfect June day is a treasure that is not to be missed. We all know that June can be disappointing — sometimes too rainy and cool to really be considered summer. CAROL BEATTY However, there is always the potential of that perfect sunny 80-degree day with a light breeze, trees in full leaf, not too many mosquitoes, and best of all: my irises in bloom. Irises are my favorites, probably because they too are just as fl eeting as that perfect day. By mid-June, only the stalks and leaves will be left and the riot of color that is there on that perfect June day is only captured in the photos that I’m compelled to take every day they are blooming. These fl owers are so intricate that it’s hard to imagine just how they came to be. According to Wikipedia, iris is a genus of 260 to 300 fl owering plants with showy fl owers. It takes its name from the Greek word for a rainbow, referring to the wide variety of fl ower colors found among the many species. It’s that rainbow of colors that drew me to all of the irises I now enjoy each year. I started my iris collection many years ago with the simple yellow and purple plants that are readily available at any perennial plant sale, and I still have many of those throughout the yard as they seem to thrive from year to year without too much work on my part. Then I branched into the more showy specimens from a specialty iris grower, which I have now moved many times to different parts of the yard. This means that there is now little rhyme or reason as to which colors are where, but I fi nd or at least hope that is just part of the iris charm. As is typical with gardens, each year is different, and I’m never sure which of the iris colors will be dominant. This year a lovely yellow and orange iris showed up that I don’t even remember buying — what a sweet surprise! I guess that’s the main reason I keep gardening. It reminds me that I’m defi nitely not in control (just ignore those weeds!), but the real gift is that beautiful surprises can also happen. Obviously that’s the best part of the garden and life journey. Remember the June beauties and enjoy the full summer splendor of July.

— Photo by Carol Beatty

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Oak wilt – From page 1 for years after infection. When a tree is infected, it will wilt from the top down, a few branches at a time. Leaves begin to drop at a rapid rate. The fallen leaves may be brown, green, or a combination of brown and green. What is a homeowner to do? • Prevention is the most efﬁ cient and cost-effective means of oak wilt control. Because of the close relationship between

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court affects their life. Q: Can you describe your tennis program? A: We have a fantastic program at the Rec Center. I have three full-time assistants who are fantastic. Our junior program covers ages from 4 all the way to the high school level. For adults we have beginner programs, stroke clinics and day drills, evening drills and weekend drills. Q: How long have you been teaching in North Oaks? A: This is my second year at North Oaks. Q: How long have you participated in the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic? A: This is the 30th year of the — Submitted Photo Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic. Robin Coverdale serves in a tenI have participated in 29 of the nis match. 30 tournaments. Unfortunately, I had an injury that prevented me from playing one year. Q: Why should people attend or participate in the PTATC? A: It is a fantastic way to see the top local tennis pros play. There is not another event like this. The atmosphere is fun, you get to see and chat with your favorite local pros and, best of all, you are supporting a wonderful cause. I am so proud to be a part of this event every year to help raise money for cancer research [at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota]. Q: Anything else you’d like to add? A: If you are interested in any information on the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic or the tennis program, please email me at RCoverdale24@icloud.com. Hope to see you on the courts and at the PTATC August 6-9!

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are signiﬁcant trees. (3) Oak wilt trenching or plowing is about 85 percent effective in preventing the spread of oak wilt. It is still the best tool in the toolbox and in the long run is much cheaper than injections and reinjections. Trenching stops the spread of the fungus through common root systems by mechanically creating a barrier using a vibratory plow. Residents who want to ﬁ nd out if trenching is an option on their lot should contact the city forester. • Replant with the right trees. When replanting, be sure to select a species that meets site needs and sustains diversity. For information on selecting trees, check with our city forester. For more information about oak wilt, visit the following online resources: www.myminnesotawoods.umn.edu; www.extension.umn.edu/environment/ trees-woodlands/oak-wilt-in-minnesota/; http://dnr.state.mn.us/ treecare/forest_health/oakwilt/ index.html

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wounds and infection, it is important not to wound oak trees during the primary infection period—April, May, and June. There is an adage “Never wound or prune in April, May, or June.” However, evidence in recent years indicates that we may have to add the month of March to this list as well! • Diagnosis of infected trees is also critical. Contact City Forester Mark Rehder at 651-307-1120 if you suspect a tree is infected. • Control existing infected areas. (1) Arrange for the proper removal of infected oaks. If you plan to keep the downed tree for burning in your ﬁ replace, the infected wood must be wrapped and sealed in very thick plastic (4-6 ml) until July 1. DO NOT MOVE THE WOOD TO AREAS WERE OAK WILT IS NOT PRESENT. (2) Fungicide injections (performed by a qualiﬁ ed arborist) are good, theoretically, for treating white and bur oaks. However, red oaks should only be treated preventatively and only if they

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Fair – From page 1

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Cece Wefel, Violet Heiden, Adrianna, and Dimarco Cognetta enjoy the Community Fair. Children enjoy pony rides, a new feature at this year’s fair.

Zorb balls, inﬂ atable balls that children rolled through an obstacle course, were a popular new feature at the fair.

The Lake Johanna Fire Department participates in the parade.

Please be sure to thank the sponsors when you see Without volunteers and sponsors, the Community Fair them for their contributions to our community! simply would not be possible. The North Oaks Community Fair organizers wish to thank the following people who helped make the 2015 Fair a success: Race Coordinator:

Volunteers: Bill and Nancy McNee Myra Coleman Kathie and Kirk Emmons Diane Gorder Steve Kluz Kimberly Murray Boy Scouts Cub Scouts Edina Realty Eibensteiner Real Estate Group/ReMax Sonia Kohli, Edina Realty Paul Lesieur Sherm Sandgren Kay Ziegler, North Oaks Golf Club Katy Ross Kathy Laur Mayor Mike Egelston Lifeguards: Chris Atkinson Lily Atkinson Marena Ekblad Louis German Tom Lazorik Greg Pehl Peter Schavee Erik Sundberg Sean Wentworth

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Parade Participants: Melissa Arfstrom and Family (Coordinators) Boy Scouts Cub Scouts Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department CSO Bob Parrott Lake Johanna Fire Department North Oaks Preschool NOHOA Board Members Mayor Mike Egelston and City Council Members Marc Owens-Kurtz The Reiland Family The Eastenders neighborhood Minnesota Falun Dafa Association Rice Creek Animal Hospital Sherm Sandgren RE/MAX Results Walkers and Bikers The Reiland family won fi rst place in the float contest followed by the Eastenders neighborhood and the Lotus fl ower. Congratulations!

Dog Show Judges: Alan and Karen Sipinen (Coordinators)

Vendors: Cheryl Blackford, Children’s Books Jen Esnough, Beauty Counter Marty Caron, Caron Chiropractic Clinic Andy Klingmeyer, Landre Gifts Joann Almich, Water color, pen and ink art Crystal Butters, Doterra Essential Oils Cheng Wan, Minnesota Falun Dafa Association North Oaks Community Foundation Mounds Park Academy Recycling Committee Norwex – Jeanne Hillestad Natural Resources Commission We hope you were able to visit the Vendor Booth and found some great treasures! If we forgot to mention your name, please let us know and accept our apologies and know that your help and participation at the Fair was much needed and greatly appreciated. Finally, special thanks go to the guys at Mel’s Services, whose assistance was invaluable! Without their help and the help of all those listed above, the North Oaks Community Fair would not have been possible! Thank you!

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A young girl enjoys her ornate face paint and a refreshing snow cone.

The Waverly Gardens Singers perform at the Community Fair.

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Garden Club learns from iris expert

Have you visited Mary Hill Park located on the north side of Pleasant Lake? This 3.4-acre wood overlooking the lake is surrounded by a high ornamental iron fence with large stone pillars. It was the location chosen by Mary, James J. Hill’s wife, for James’ gravesite when he died May 29, 1916 and was referred to as “The Cemetery.” COULD TALK... Feeling that Mary Hill lived in the shadow of her famous husband and did not receive the recognition she deserved, the North Oaks Company changed the name to honor her. From 1917 to 1920, several hundred members of the Great Northern Veterans’ Association gathered to place flowers at Hill’s grave on the Sunday closest to Sept. 16, Hill’s birthday (see photo on page 121 in “Three Bold Ventures: the History of North Oaks”). When Mary died in 1921, her grave was placed beside her husband’s grave. Two tall Celtic crosses and many fl owers marked the area surrounding the graves. It is possible the day lilies which are presently at the site were part of the original flowers. An above-ground water tank and an underground water system were installed to enable a gardener to maintain the area. Due to vandalism, the graves and crosses were moved to Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota, Minnesota in 1944. Today the park is owned and maintained by the North Oaks Home Owners’ Association with the help of local volunteers. The gravesite is marked by a sizeable memorial sign and flowers planted by the North Oaks Garden Club. Several picnic tables and memorial benches are along the lakeshore and a walking path circles through the park. The cement foundation blocks for the water tower can be seen in the woods on the northwest side of the trail.

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Marty Johnson and Hae Young Kim observe iris expert Bob Reed cross-breeding two varieties.

STUDENT NEWS Brett Becker, son of Scott and Julie Becker, B.A. in accounting, magna cum laude, Saint John’s University Samuel Hjelm, B.A. in management, Gustavus Adolphus College Jeffrey Hunt, B.A. in management, Gustavus Adolphus College Laurel Krebsbach, B.A. in communication studies, Gustavus Adolphus College Kyra Oliver, bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, environmental studies, Iowa State University Catherine Olson, Bachelor of Science in biology, psychological science, magna cum laude, Gustavus Adolphus College Camille Marie Santrach , B.A., magna cum laude, College

of the Holy Cross Mackenzie Sullivan, daughter of Shawn and Susan Sullivan, B.A. in communication, magna cum laude, College of Saint Benedict Joseph Zrust, son of James and Marcia Zrust, B.A. in accounting, Saint John’s University Drew Spenny graduated from Perpich Arts High School. He will be attending Hamline University with scholarships totaling $54,000. The following area students were named to dean’s lists for the spring semester: Lily Hansen, College of Letters and Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Andre Hessini, College of Letters and Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Camille

McMillan, School of Health and Human Services, St. Cloud State University; Paige Thayer, School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison Ava Stinnett received the April Science and Engineering Science Wizard award at HillMurray School. Caroline Heller was inducted into the 2015-16 Hill-Murray Chapter of the National Honor Society, received an academic letter, received the Excellence in Chemistry award, and received a Gold Service Award at Hill-Murray School. Laura Stehler was inducted into the 2015-16 Hill-Murray Chapter of the National Honor Society, received an academic letter, and received a Gold Service Award at Hill-Murray School.

NOTE: Access to Mary Hill Park is at the Pleasant Lake trail through a gate on the east side of the fenced area. The lake trail goes around the Park via Eastview and Lost Rock Lanes. Check the street map in the NOHOA Membership Directory. — Submitted by the Hill Farm Historical Society

North Oaks Network hosts Lakeshore Players North Oaks Network members were privileged to enjoy a short play presented by actors from the Lakeshore Players Theatre. Members also had the opportunity to hear from several theater staff members at the North Oaks Network monthly meeting, held June 1. Lakeshore Players of White Bear Lake is a communitysupported, 501(c)3 nonproﬁ t organization with a mission to provide community enrichment and education opportunities through the performing arts. Executive Director Joan Elwell spoke of the theater’s history and unveiled architectural drawings of the theater’s new building. Lakeshore Players is conducting a capital campaign to ﬁ nish raising funds for its brand new home, located just four blocks north of the White

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James and Mary Hill’s gravesites sit on the north side of Pleasant Lake. The small cross was replaced by a second Celtic cross. The water tank is visible in the background.

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Members of the N orth Oaks N etwork were pleased to speak with representatives of Lakeshore Players Theatre. Bear Lake downtown business district at 4941 Long Avenue on Highway 61 adjacent to the White Bear Center for the Arts. The new theater will enable the organization to offer a great multi-generational entertainment venue, a hub for entertainment and education, a business and commu-

nity event center and a beacon to theater and performing arts lovers. The theater will be able to triple its programming when the new building is completed. Please visit Lakeshore’s website (lakeshoreplayers.org) for more information on its 201516 season.

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How much do we recycle in North Oaks?

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

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Q. How much do we recycle in North Oaks? A. A whopping 85 percent of North Oaks residents recycle, which is higher than any other city in Ramsey County by more than 20 percent! Let’s give ourselves a pat on the back. Our high participation rate is most likely due to our higher education and income levels AND the fact that our recycling company (PetersonWaddle) will pick up recyclables at the garage, making it easier for some residents to recycle. We are also really good at reminding residents when to recycle, with signs at our city entrances and by providing handy calendars to be posted in our pantries. Last year, our community recycled 466 tons of paper, bottles, cans and plastics. Kudos to Rapp Farm residents, who have the highest volume of recycling of any neighborhood in North Oaks! A gentle reminder: Don’t forget to set your

recyclables curbside or outside of the garage doors (by 7 a.m.) so they can be seen from the road. Please separate recyclables from other trash by at least 10 feet so the pickup crew can differentiate between garbage and recycling. The North Oaks Recycling Committee was recently formed to examine how our city is doing with recycling, explore other recycling services that could be offered, and communicate recycling information to residents. The committee would love to hear from you! If you have thoughts about recycling or questions that you’d like answered, please visit the city’s webpage at www.cityofnorthoaks.com and fill out a feedback form. If you’d rather share your thoughts in person, committee members will be at the city information table at the Community Fair on Saturday, May 30. Your question just might become the topic of a future column.

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Details: Villagers is a social organization for North Oaks women and offers activities to promote friendships and shared interests. Members include new and established residents as well as former residents. All are welcome! Dues are $10 per year. Contact: To join or renew your membership, send checks to Joy Burdick, 7012 River Shore Lane, Champlin, MN 55316 (763-205-9818).

JULY ANNOUNCEMENTS Book Club: When & Where: 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 7 at the home of Pam Binns, 13 Spring Farm Lane. Details: The July book is “My Antonia,” by Willa Cather. Ellen Kratz will provide the research. The August book will be, “I Always Loved You: A Story of Mary Cassatt and Edgar Degas,” by Robin Oliveira. Contact: RSVP to Pam at 651-490-0356.

Bridge: When & Where: 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 10 in the card room at the North Oaks Golf Club. Details: We need players for the summer sessions, so ask your friends to join you for some very fun card playing! Contact: Pat Reioux, at 651,481-7934, by Friday, July 3 to play.

About Town: When & Where: Saturday, 6 p.m. July 18 at the Old Log Theater in Excelsior. Details: Invite your spouse and friends to enjoy the hilarious musical comedy, “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.” The production features a cast of twenty-four players, and a live band. You won’t want to miss this one! We will meet in the “Cast n Cru,” restaurant at 6 p.m. for appetizers and cocktails, then into the play for a 7:30 p.m. performance. Cost is $38/per person for ticket and preshow appetizers. Cash bar for the drinks. Contact: Please send your checks to Kathy Rich, 40 County Road F W., Vadnais Heights, MN 55127, by the July 6 deadline. Your check is your reservation. If you have any questions, you can contact Kathy at 651-728-0050. Carpooling available.

— Photo by Bill Parker

North Oaks residents formed the teams for the Hilltoppers and the Empire Builders, following the original 1860s rules for a “base ball” game on the Hill Farm property. The game was part of Hill Farm Historical Society’s annual Ice Cream Social on June 14.

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The North Oaks Playgroup is going to the beach! We’ll be meeting at the North Oaks Beach, on the north end of Pleasant Lake, every other Friday this summer. Stop in and enjoy the playground or pack a lunch and stay for the day! Beach playdates are: June 12 and 26; July 10 and 24; and August 7 and 21. The North Oaks Playgroup is a program of the North Oaks Social Club but you do not need to be a member to join. Parents, caregivers, and nannies are welcome. Please send a message to Lovleenc@gmail.com to be included into the Evite or regarding any questions.

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If you build it, they will come to the North Oaks Rummage Sale! By Karin Green Contributor “If you build it, they will come.” And so they do, coming to the annual North Oaks Rummage Sale at the Shoreview Ice Arena. They, the shoppers, arrive as early as 5 a.m. on the first day, armed with hot coffee and empty bags, ready to buy what the North Oaks’ residents have generously donated. During the two-day sale (Sept. 19 and 20 this year), the North Oaks Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) Guild II members interact with many shoppers. By the end, they have many stories to share. Here are three:

Shoes and more shoes “For a number of years in a row, as I worked the checkout room, a man came through the line with a suitcase full of men’s shoes. I finally asked him what he was doing with them all. He explained that he buys as many shoes as he can for his fellow countrymen, who come to Minnesota from Africa with so very little. They especially don’t have shoes appropriate for the weather or for job interviews, and so he buys for them, using his own money.”

Small world, big rummage sale

(As told by three different Guild members) “An elder resident of North Oaks came into the sale a few years ago with his caregiver. The caregiver eyed a mink coat we had in the boutique, and he said, ‘I will buy it for you.’ She was thrilled. The next day he came back with his wife’s caregiver and bought her, too, a mink coat from the boutique!” Later: “I was at work on Monday after the 2014 rummage sale bragging to my co-worker Rita about the adorable black sandals I picked up at the sale. She was asking about the sale and I told her all about it. That afternoon she departed on a business trip and was standing in the security line at the airport. The woman behind her in line was wearing a long fur coat. The woman mentioned to Rita that it was probably surprising to see someone wearing a fur coat in September. She went on to explain that she was visiting her sister and they went to this amazing garage sale held in a huge arena. She bought the coat at the sale. Further conversation revealed that it was indeed the North Oaks CHA Rummage Sale. It would not fit in her carry-on, so she had to wear it through the line at security.” Still later: “The woman in the fur coat was my twin sister who has been here at the rummage

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A fur coat and china cabinet find a new home with Texan Lee Engelhardt. sale for two years now. She told me she talked to a woman at the airport.”

Neighbors “Several years ago my oldest daughter and I were working as cashiers in furniture. She was expecting her first child in

two months. A young girl, who was also pregnant and due in two weeks, brought her items to check out. She had her eye on a rocking chair that the majority of our shoppers had walked right by. After totaling up her things, which were mainly newborn necessities, she realized she was short and

wouldn’t have enough money for everything, especially the rocker. She began sorting through the clothing and began putting back things so she could get that rocker. We asked if she needed help getting the rocker to her car. No, she said, she didn’t have a car and had walked from her apartment building. Could we call someone to come and help her? No, she explained, she didn’t have anyone to call. As I sat there and looked at these two young about-to-be moms, I couldn’t help but notice the unparalleled differences as I knew that my daughter’s nursery was outfitted mostly from Pottery Barn and Baby Gap. We delivered the rocker later that day to an exceptionally grateful young woman. Each year I am reminded that we are not only doing great things for the programs of Children’s Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota, but we are doing even greater things for our neighbors.” Mark your calendars now: The fall donation drop-off is 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 12, and the 17th annual rummage sale is Saturday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 20 all at the Shoreview Arena. For more information or to sign up to volunteer at the sale, visit www.northoaksrummagesale.org

IN MEMORY Foley Raymond William Foley passed away peacefully in his room at the Waverly Gardens Care Center in North Oaks on June 7 at the age of 93. Ray was born September 5, 1921 in the family home at 3413 Foley 42nd Avenue South, Minneapolis as the third of seven children to parents of Irish and Hungarian descent. As a member of “The Greatest Generation,” he grew up during the Great Depression, served in the U.S. Army during World War II and became an advertising executive during the post-war boom years. By all accounts, he lived the American Dream. He graduated from St. Mark’s Parochial School in St. Paul (class of 1935), which entailed walking two miles each way across the old and swaying Lake Street Bridge. During this time he sold newspapers at the corner of 46th and Lake for three cents each. While at Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis he was able to interview Thomas Dewey, who was running for U.S. President, at the Nicollet Hotel. The article appeared in the Roosevelt Standard newspaper December 14, 1939. During his high school years, Ray personally collected dozens of autographs from famous people who were visiting Minneapolis, including Bob Hope, Judy Garland, Clark Gable, Rudy Vallee, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Lawrence Welk, Herbert Hoover and Jack Dempsey.

He did this by being assertive while waiting by stage doors and hotel lobbies. He was drafted into the Army in October 1942. After being stationed at Fort Snelling, and due to the need for more troops in Europe he was sent to Camp (now Fort) Lee, Virginia for basic training. He caught pneumonia while there and spent several weeks in the hospital. When he got out he found that all his cohorts had been shipped out to the Battle of the Bulge and that most were not coming home. After the war he returned to Minneapolis and attended the University of Minnesota on the GI Bill and worked as a soda jerk at Kermit Mattison’s drug store on the corner of 42nd Avenue and 34th Street. He graduated from the U of M in 1948 from its University College with a B.A. in Public Relations. He was also very active in the Minneapolis Jaycees helping to name and start the Minneapolis Aquatennial. Ray then got on track to become a “Mad Men” ad man of the 1960’s and ’70’s. After stints at Dayton’s Department Store and the United Way, he worked in advertising for 30 years, eventually becoming President of Colle & McVoy, which he grew to be the largest locally owned advertising agency at the time. He was the account executive responsible for the Twin City Federal (now TCF Bank) account for 30 years, creating ads with celebrities like Jack Benny, Bob Lurtsema and Fran Tarkington. Ray Foley loved living in North Oaks. He and he wife Gini bought a lot in the new development in 1953 for $3,500 and later upgraded to a lot on Teal Pond for $6,500. The house was built in 1963 and

continues to be in the family to this day. Ray was an avid golfer, although he admitted and joked that he was never very good at it. Regardless, as an active member at the North Oaks Golf Club from 1969 to 1989, he got two holes in one. Ray served from 1977 to 1988 on the North Oaks City Council and also two terms as North Oaks mayor. The biggest issues he had to contend with of the time was the debate about thinning the local deer herd and the fact that Walter Mondale, a Democrat running for President, had moved his residence into primarily Republican North Oaks. In addition to the Jaycees and North Oaks government, Ray was active in countless other organizations throughout his life, including being director of the Indianhead Council of the Boy Scouts, President of the American Lung Association of Hennepin County, director of the Arthritis Foundation of Minnesota and North Suburban Cable Commissioner. Ray retired to Palm Desert, California, where he was one of the first residents at the Palm Valley Country Club development. After 25 years he returned to spend his final years in Minnesota. Ray was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years Gini (Virginia Reiling); brothers Jim (Grace) and Phil; sisters Mary Rose and Sr. Kathleen, CSJ. Survived by sons Greg (Hannah) of Fraser, Colorado; Mark (Susan) of Wasilla, Alaska; and Tom (Carmen) of North Oaks; grandchildren Dylan of Boulder, Colorado; Nick (Vanessa) of Breezy Point, New York; Garrett of North Oaks; and Lily of San Diego; great-grandson Augustus of Breezy Point; siblings Ed (Colleen) of Palm Desert, California;

and Jeanette of St. Paul.

Kelly Rose Ann Kelly, born November 4, 1924 in St. Paul, died May 26, 2015. Preceded in death by parents Frances and Aloysius Markert; two sisters, Ellie Hoye and Lois Stegner. Survived by husband of 65 years, Dr. Edward H. Kelly — She was the love of his life; her 7 C’s, Crescence (Stu) Torgerson, Christopher (Jean), Cynthia (Greg) Hames, Camille (Rick) Dunn, Cole (Teri), Clay (Beckie) and Chad (Shelly); she was the beloved Hoo Hoo of Alissa (Ryan) Schuh, Andrew Torgerson, Jenna (Bryan) Meister, Katie Kelly, Brett Kelly, Graham Hames, Owen (Ivy) Hames, Kendall Hames, Ryan, Cassie and Mikaela Dunn, Kristina, Sidonia, Kieran, Ian, Sean, Evan, Alyenna, Rosie, Marika, Austin and Nash Kelly; great-grandchildren, Frankie Johnson and Avery Schuh; siblings, Al (Flo), John, Dave (Judy), P.J. Markert and Mary (Doug) Platt; also many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation and memorial service were held at Waverly Gardens, Presbyterian Homes, 5919 Centerville Road, North Oaks Saturday, May 30. Memorials preferred to Primary Pulmonary Hypertension Association on behalf of her grandson, Ryan Dunn. Thank you to the staff at Waverly Gardens for all the love & care you have given Mom. Ann was a journalism major at the U of M, was a champion J boat sailor on Gull Lake, known as “Red Hot Mama”, and former commodore of the Gull Lake Yacht Club. Mom was always there for each one of us wrapping us in her unconditional love and care. We love you to pieces, Mom!

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Creative License: Katie Parker, blogger and cookbook writer Katie Parker spent most of her childhood in North Oaks and attended Mounds Park Academy and St. Olaf College. She currently resides in Edina, but is a frequent visitor to North Oaks to enjoy Sunday dinners with her extended family. Her vegetarian (and sometimes vegan) food blog, Veggie and the Beast, is a Pinterest favorite, and she published a cookbook, The HighProtein Vegetarian Cookbook, this January. Q: What gave you the idea to start your blog? How long have you been writing it? A: I started my blog in November 2011. I had been thinking of starting one for a couple years, and even completed a food writing class a couple summers before, but felt overwhelmed by the idea of taking the plunge. At one

point it just felt natural — I cooked and photographed my food all the time, saved recipe ideas in the drafts of my email Parker account, and I needed a way to organize my thoughts. Q: How did your cookbook come about? A: A publisher from W.W. Norton stumbled across a highprotein veggie burger recipe on my blog and emailed me to see if I wantewd to write a proposal for a high-protein vegetarian cookbook. I jumped at the chance, found a local nutritionist to collaborate with, and got to work! Q: What is your favorite

Thai Peanut Soba Noodles Ingredients: Peanut Soba Noodles 8.8-ounce bag buckwheat soba noodles (or a mix of buckwheat and wheat) 2 Tablespoons peanut oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 large carrot, shredded (about 1-3/4 cup) 1 bunch green onions, sliced up to where the leaves part 1 red bell pepper, chopped 3/4 cup shelled cooked edamame Peanut Soy Sauce (ingredients below) 5 Tablespoons crushed peanuts

Peanut Soy Sauce 1 cup light coconut milk 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed 1/8 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste) 1/2 teaspoon freshly-grated ginger 1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup water

recipe from the blog or the cookbook? A: I love the Thai Peanut Soba Noodles, which are in the book. The recipe is easy to put together, the leftovers reheat well, and knowing how to make a good peanut sauce definitely lowers my need for takeout! Q: What is your best advice for those hoping to eat more healthfully? A: Look for color! I inherited this advice from my dear grandma, who used to persuade her children to eat more veggies by saying, “Look how colorful MY plate is.” Beige plates often mean an overload of carbs and/or cheese — when I see my meal looking too blah, I always throw in vegetables to add some healthy color. It’s a simple rule, but I find that it helps me balance my diet.

Instructions: 1. Cook the noodles according to package directions. 2. While the noodles cook, combine all of the peanut sauce ingredients in a saucepan over mediumlow heat, whisking constantly. Bring to a low boil, and continue to whisk for 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside (it will thicken slightly as it cools). 3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Stir in the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes, until slightly softened. Add the carrots, red bell pepper, and edamame, and cook for 3-5 minutes. The red bell pepper and the carrots will be slightly softened, but still have a bit of a bite. 4. Drain the noodles, then transfer to a large bowl. Pour in the vegetables and peanut sauce, stirring until the sauce is well distributed. 5. Separate into 5 bowls, and top each bowl with 1 tablespoon of crushed peanuts. Leftovers reheat well in the microwave with a splash of water. Serves 5 / Serving Size = 1/5 recipe Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories / 389, Calories from Fat / 157, Fat (g) / 17.5, Saturated Fat (g) / 3.7, Protein (g) / 13.7, Carbohydrate (g) / 49.5, Dietary Fiber (g) / 6, Cholesterol (mg) / 0, Sodium (mg) / 774.

Yoga dog

— Photo by Shaila Cunningham

Who let the (downward) dog out? Students in a North Oaks YogaHotDish class ended their meditation with a surprise visit from a local pup who had escaped from his yard. Happiness is a warm puppy, indeed!

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We need your input on offstreet parking! The city is considering an amendment to the off-street parking ordinance (151.028). In May, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the proposed changes. At the hearing some residents provided comments about the ordinance. As a result, the Planning Commission decided to hold a second public hearing so that other residents would have an opportunity to provide additional comments. The hearing will be held on July 30 at 7 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room. Residents may also provide feedback to the Planning Commission by calling the city office or by emailing the city at northoaks@cityofnorthoaks. com. A copy of the proposed changes is available at www. cityofnorthoaks.com.

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