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Memorial Day remembered in letters

Civil War coming to life in special Memorial Day ceremony

BY DEBRA NEUTKENS STAFF WRITER

Two brass bugles painstakingly handcrafted with machinist precision will sound Taps at the culmination of this year’s Memorial Day ceremony at Union Cemetery.

What makes the event special is not just the one-of-a-kind instruments’ debut, but the fact the bugles will be part of the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.

Their maker, Bill Milashius, has enlisted two former Army musicians to play what’s referred to as “echo Taps” for the commemoration, meaning one bugle will answer the other.

Taps is a 24-note bugle call sounded to signal “lights out” at the end of a military day, honor the fallen at funerals and close patriotic memorial ceremonies.

Americans will be celebrating Memorial Day on Monday, May 29. It is one of history’s most solemn days honoring the men and women who died while serving in the United States military. Navy serviceman Greg Tardiff wrote his wife Suzanne every day for nine months while he was on the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga during the Vietnam War. Before he passed away their daughter’s Megan and Ashley compiled the letters into a book called, “Letters from the Saratoga.”

A military love story remembered in letters

BY NOELLE OLSON SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR

Imagine looking through your parent's attic and finding a stack of love letters your dad wrote to your mom when he was serving in the U.S. Navy.

That's what Greg and Suzanne's Tardiff's daughter Megan discovered, and she decided to put all of the letters into a book called, “Letters from the Saratoga.”

Greg wrote the letters to Suzanne when he was a parachute rigger on the USS Saratoga aircraft carrier.

“The letters are from the nine months he was on the ship,” Suzanne said. “I just liked the fact that there was so much to

learn about the war in the letters. The thing that really got me was that he was on this huge aircraft carrier for nine months and yet he found something to write every day.”

One of Suzanne's favorite excerpts from the book: “That's all the new news I have. The ship's schedule is still the same. The war is still the same. Everything is still the same. Sure will be glad when things start being different. I love you, Greg.”

Greg grew up in White Bear Lake and Suzanne lived in Highland Park when they first met in the winter of 1970.

“A friend of mine from work had convinced me to attend a blind date of sorts — it was really

a skating/broomball party with lots of people attending, and Greg was to be one of them,” Suzanne said. “At the time, my friend's husband was driving a school bus for work and I needed a ride. So, I was picked up for our first date on a school bus standing on a snowy corner with a broom in my hand. When Greg walked in, he had his arm around another girl and I said to my friend, 'What kind of a date is this? He has a girlfriend!' It was his sister.”

Suzanne said the night turned out “quite well.” The couple had a couple more dates afterward while Greg was still home in Minnesota.

“Greg even took me to his family

SEE LETTERS, PAGE 3

Milashius, a machinist by trade with a passion for crafting entire brass instruments, as well as components, is current commander of the White Bear Lake American Legion Post 168. A veteran of the Army National Guard, he got the idea to build the bugles a few years back with the intention of donating one to the Legion and one to VFW Post 1782.

“I’m not someone who just decided to build some horns. I have a strong background in this,” said Milashius, who holds a music degree major and manufacturing minor from St. Cloud State. He also credits mentors who have helped him in his quest to create instruments suitable for the most discerning of professional musicians. He named the late Bob Tessier for one, and is quick to praise veteran craftsman Eric Peterson as an invaluable associate with the bugle project. Bugles played an important role in the Civil War. The musical sound of fife, drum and bugle was not only necessary for the telling of time and duties in camp, but helped give instructions to troops to advance or retreat, among other actions. At the Battle of Gettysburg, for example, Gen. George Pickett and his men made their now infamous charge to the sounds of “Bonnie Blue Flag.”

Mention of Gettysburg brings up another historical piece to this year’s ceremony. Leading the charge to bring Civil War reenactors from the 1st Minnesota infantry to White Bear Lake May 29 is (Ret.) Army Reserve Colonel Gary Carlberg.

The Minnesota volunteers are famous for the sacrifices they made in the 1863 battle for

SEE CIVIL WAR, PAGE 7

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

• The city of Shoreview is honoring city employee Dan Curley on his retirement this month, after more than 34 years of service to the community. Public Works Director Mark Maloney said Curley is a big reason the department has been transformed over the decades and why it has a good reputation. “There are 30 people in the public works department, 29 besides myself, and I have hired or been part of the hiring of 28 of those 29,” Maloney said. “Dan was actually here when I got here, and you couldn’t have asked for a more loyal, dedicated employee.”

• Shoreview will contract with Ramsey County for election services through Dec. 31, 2026. According to Assistant City Manager Renee Eisenbeisz, in 2024 Shoreview will have three elections to manage — the presidential primary in March, the state primary in August and the general election in November. Planning will begin in Sept. 2023 and last through late Nov. 2024. Of the 17 cities in Ramsey County, Shor-

eview was one of three that managed its elections. The other two cities are Maplewood and Lauderdale. The remaining cities contract with Ramsey County for election services. Eisenbeisz said the growth of poll pads, absentee voting, election judge expectations and training needs means the city’s internal capacity to provide efficient election administration is declining. Eisenbeisz said that the costs are higher over the two years, but there are benefits to contracting with Ramsey County.

• Scannell Properties has approval and tax increment financing assistance for phase one of the redevelopment of the former Deluxe Corporation campus. Phase one has commenced with the demolition of the north office building. Construction will soon get underway for two office/warehouse buildings totaling approximately 300,000 square feet. Ramsey County estimates the assessed value of the two buildings at $41,500,000. The combined buildings are projected to

create an estimated 100 to 400 jobs, depending on the tenant mix.

• Elizabeth Burns is the new student representative to the bikeways and trails committee through May 31, 2025. The committee stated that Burns has the qualifications and drive to serve on the committee and contribute to its mission as evidenced by her involvement in the National Honor Society and Student Activities Board at school along with her role as student ambassador. The student representative position has been vacant since Anna Grace Hottinger graduated from high school in June 2021.

The next Shoreview City Council meeting is at 7 p.m. Monday, June 5, in council chambers at City Hall, 4600 Victoria St. N., in Shoreview.

Noelle Olson

CITY COUNCIL SNIPPETS

LETTERS: Navy serviceman writes his wife every day while on the USS Saratoga

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Christmas dinner at his grandfather's house, where I met his family,” Suzanne said. “We were able to spend New Year's Eve together before he left to fly back to NAS (Naval Station) Corpus Christi.”

They continued a long distance relationship by talking on the telephone three times a week for six months while he was on base.

“He was planning to come home in July for a wedding, so he invited me to fly down to the base he was stationed at to spend time together before driving back to Minnesota together,” Suzanne said. “We had a good time there at South Padre Island as well as horseback riding on the King Ranch, where he kept a horse. A week after the wedding, he left home for Texas.”

Greg was then transferred to the Naval Station in Mayport, Florida, and the USS Saratoga.

“He was very lonely there, and during one of our late night chats, he asked me if I would consider moving to Florida,” Suzanne said. “Confused by the question, I replied, 'What are you asking me?' Greg responded that he was asking me to marry him. I said yes, and the next three months I rushed to set up a wedding mostly by myself.”

Before Thanksgiving, Greg called her and lamented that he was lonely and would be bored because he had four days off for the holiday.

“I offered to buy him a ticket to fly home,” Suzanne said. “He accepted and Greg met my entire family for the first time. Additionally, we were able to get a marriage license and get him fitted for his tuxedo instead of me having to figure that out by proxy.”

Greg returned home for Christmas and the couple got married on Wednesday, Dec. 29. After the wedding, the cou-

ple moved to an apartment in Mayport, Florida.

They were aware that the ship was being deployed to the Mediterranean in July and he would have to go at that time. They were looking forward to spending six months together, but the Navy had other plans.

“We lived there for three months, and on the first of April Greg was notified of an emergency call back to the ship and it was to depart immediately, although at the time we did not know where the ship was going,” Suzanne said. “The next day, the headline on the front page of the local newspaper read, 'Saratoga Called To Vietnam!' and that is how I found out where he was headed. By Monday he was gone.”

Rather than be stuck in Florida by herself for eight months, Suzanne

called her father and asked him to come get her and help her move back to Minnesota.

“He came down with my little brother and sister and we went to Disney World using the tickets Greg and I bought for ourselves before packing up and going north,” Suzanne said.

Greg ended his service on Dec. 20, 1972. They moved back to Minnesota and got an apartment in St. Paul. They bought their first house in St. Paul, their second house in White Bear Lake and then their third home in Hugo, where they lived for 18 years.

The couple raised three children — daughters Megan and Ashley and son Chris. They have four grandchildren.

Greg worked at the post office in White Bear Lake and continued his service in the Navy Reserves for 20 years.

“Greg was a person that was he always wanted to move,” she laughed. “We had a really nice place in Hugo, and then we bought 80 acres with a beautiful house and outbuildings in Boynton, Oklahoma. It was in the middle of nowhere and we didn't know a soul. Greg had his horses and he was crazy about horses.”

While in Oklahoma, the family would celebrate Easter, Christmas and Thanksgiving in one weekend and called it “Chrisgiving.”

“We moved back to Minnesota because Greg told our children that when they got married and had a family, we would move back because they were not real happy about us moving,” Suzanne said. “We moved to White Bear Township in 2016.”

Two years later Greg started having symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. “I ended up having to put him in a home because he was just combative, and I just couldn't handle it,” Suzanne said.

In December 2021 Greg passed away five days before the couple's 50th wedding anniversary. “We had a big party planned, and it was three days before Christmas.”

Greg got to read some of the letters before he died and even though he had Alzheimer's, Suzanne said she believed he understood.

“When my daughter found the letters in the attic, I had never looked at them since he sent them to me all those years ago,” Suzanne said. “She brought them to the room where Greg was dying and we read them out loud. A lot of other people were there and everybody was so amazed.”

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

Shoreview Community Foundation celebrates 15 years

One hundred and fifty community supporters gathered on May 11 for “Evening with Friends,” celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Shoreview Community Foundation. Welcomed by live string ensemble music, guests greeted old friends and met new ones before MC Perry Nelson invited all to the table for introductions and dinner.

The program featured guest speaker John Noltner, award-winning photographer, author, and activist.

Noltner is the founder of the multimedia arts project A Peace of My Mind, a crosscountry project created to rediscover the common humanity that connects us. A 2022

SCF grant funded Noltner’s workshops and exhibits in Shoreview, demonstrating how to build community and bridge divides through portraits and personal stories. Platinum sponsors Greco, Eagle Ridge and Tycon were recognized with plaques presented by Mayor Sue Denkinger. Former mayor Sandy Martin, a founding member of the Shoreview Community Foundation, spoke about the impact of grants awarded in the community over the past 15 years. For more information, visit www.shoreviewcommunityfoundation.org.

Shoreview Community Foundation

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Advisory board members Christopher Scholl and Allison Yu welcome guests to the 2023 Evening with Friends.

Guest speaker John Noltner and event chair Janice Hawkins.

Guest speaker John Noltner presents “A Peace of My Mind.”

Founder and former Shoreview Mayor Sandy Martin thanks donors and sponsors for their support.

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

(Top left) Suzanne and Greg Tardiff on their wedding day. (Top right) Cover of the book “Letters from Saratoga.” (Bottom) Greg Tardiff and one of his letters he wrote to his wife Suzanne while stationed on the USS Sartoga aircraft carrier.

Road wary

By fully engaging all of the senses, riding a motorcycle can be an immersive and truly enjoyable way to get around. Feeling like you’re part of the landscape instead of just observing it through a window is a unique sensation. While rolling over hills and valleys, aromas are vivid and changes in temperature are immediately felt as you push through the air, which at times feels almost like water. It’s probably the closest you can get to the experience of flying while still staying on the ground. My years of motorcycling experience started with the influence of my older brother and his group of friends while I was still a teenager. They all had motorcycles and I became fascinated with this rumbling, whirring and extremely fast mode of transportation. I can’t quite explain it because it’s somewhat irrational, but starting with the first bike I acquired (a Kawasaki 650 SR), the experience and continued attraction to motorcycles became part of my life. Whether it’s Harleys, Hondas, Moto Guzzis, BMWs or Ninjas, I believe I’ve got a fundamental understanding of what draws people to motorcycling.

Angle of View

After putting thousands of miles on a series of motorcycles over the years, I’m definitely not racking up the high numbers, sometimes up to 10,000 miles a season, of years past. There are a variety of factors at play, but I have to admit that the dramatic increase in distracted driving incidents has played a major role in taking some of the enjoyment out of motorcycling. Erratic driving behavior that used to be isolated to a period of time after the bars closed on weekends, now seems to have extended into all hours of the day. It got to the point after witnessing strange driving behavior that I’d make a game out of guessing if the they were either drinking or on the phone.

While there are things within and beyond our control and no absolute guarantees in life, there are ways to manage some of the most common contributing factors to accidents. Because one of the most frequently reported accidents is when a car makes a left turn in front of an oncoming motorcycle, I’m extremely wary at (and personally loathe) uncontrolled intersections and never fully assume that an automobile driver can see me. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 70% of motorcycle accidents occur at intersections. While motorcycle riders aren’t always blameless in a collision, the majority of these incidents are caused by negligent motor vehicle operators. Alcohol consumption and riding beyond experience level are also two of the most frequent contributing factors to accidents. Nationally 27% of motorcycle fatalities involve alcohol and 34% involve speeding.

Statistics show that education and motorcycle training courses help increase the odds of riding safely. Locally, motorcycle training courses, ranging from beginner to advanced, are offered at Century College starting in late May. For more information go to century.edu/continuing-education/programareas/transportationmotorcycle-training/

To any automobile driver reading this, please be aware of your surroundings, minimize distractions and concentrate on the important task of driving safely. To any motorcyclists out there, I extend sincere wishes for a safe and enjoyable motorcycle riding season — hopefully leveraging a combination of education, experience and perhaps even the extra boost of a bike blessing.

Paul Dols is photojournalist/website editor for Press Publications. He can be reached at 651-407-1238

Memories of my dad

Movers & Shakers

Sue Denkinger

Memorial Day is an American holiday which honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Many Americans observe this holiday by holding family gatherings, visiting cemeteries and memorials. On Memorial Day, I think about my dad, who served in the military during World War II although he was fortunate enough to survive. He was a 20-year-old college student when he enlisted to serve in the Army. College was the first time away from home for this young man from a small South Dakota city. My grandfather was an immigrant and their family had little means, particularly during the great depression when Dad grew up. College was a big step for him. Enlisting in the Army was even bigger.

Dad served in the infantry as a battlefield switchboard operator. He was in the forward front lines and due to the nature of his role, served close to heavy artillery and often without relief. He fought in Ardennes, France, the Rhineland, central Europe, and the African Middle Eastern Theater. Despite what was a harrowing experience, he never talked about the war. He didn’t tell us kids about being given a Bronze Star and other awards. He was simply a person who did his best because it was the right thing to do.

I thought Dad was remarkable. He played the guitar, and we sang as a family. He volunteered. He was a terrific Bridge player. He liked trees and gardening, so he bought a tree farm north of St. Paul. We visited it often but didn’t cut many trees. We didn’t sell trees, yet he planted more trees because he liked them. Later he wanted a lake cabin but we couldn’t afford one. So he sold the tree farm, somehow located land with an inexpensive lease and he built a family cabin. Then he planted more trees! We needed more bedrooms at home, so he

remodeled to create them. He wanted a boat for the lake, so he built one — on the front porch! We all helped paint it red and fished and rowed from that boat for years.

As my parents aged and downsized to assisted living (and for Mom’s Alzheimer’s care), he considered it a matter of personal pride that he reduced his possessions (other than the cabin) to what could fit on a flatbed. We teased him about that, yet he was serious. Dad was a person who knew himself and his needs were simple. He worked hard to creatively acquire and make the items that he wanted but they were never more than what he thought was needed. He valued character, service, hard work and family far more than possessions. On Memorial Day and on so many other days, I think of Dad and remember the footprint that he left — small in terms of things but so large in terms of character, service, family and therefor what in life is truly important.

Sue Denkinger is the mayor of Shoreview

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Local Lutheran pastor goes to his Heavenly home

Pastor Emeritus Morris George Cornell Vaagenes, a well-respected leader of the Lutheran and Ecumenical CharismaWc movement, passed away earlier this week. He leaves behind a beautiful family and a powerful legacy of faith, service, and dedication to Christ. Some would call it the largest spiritual awakening movement in history. Vaagenes entered the scene with spiritual fervor and authority and sparked the movement that transformed some 650,000,000 Christians. This movement reached both across the country and the world, but much of it originated at North Heights Church, the church where Vaagenes was a pastor from 1961 to 1999 for 38 years. Under Vaagenes, North Heights grew to accommodate two campuses, one ChrisWan academy, and many other ministries, including the major music and drama productions that put on the famous “Passion” play. Starting in 1989, the “Passion” ran for 19 years, had 296 performances, hosted around 450,000 people, included 71 animals and brought in around $6.8 million. Vaagenes was a pivotal piece in taking North Heights Church from 300 members to over 7,000. Today, North Heights has booming ministries like a Christian academy, preschool, karate association and a dance academy.

In his earlier years, Vaagenes graduated from Augsburg College (1951) and Augsburg Seminary (1954), received his master of divinity (1970) and then his doctorate at Luther Seminary (1979). Vaagenes also served in Madagascar for four years in the ’50s and was president of Renewal International, which supports mission projects in Madagascar and spiritual renewal in churches. Vaagenes’ sister, Lois, was even buried in Madagascar alongside her husband. Vaagenes also has ties to Norway, where both of his parents were born and lived.

The Norwegian pastor impacted thousands from both the pulpit and face to face. He had a heart for kids and families and poured into the next generaWon. Youth, often intimidated to meet him at first, were immediately relaxed at his down-to-earth nature. Vaagenes would commonly sit with individual students, drink a pop and have conversation before each one was confirmed. He was described as having a great sense of humor and quick wit.

This is a hard loss for many. The church has lost a prayer warrior and an influential figure. A family has lost a beloved member. Hundreds have lost a personal friend. What Vaagenes started can and will continue. The community can find comfort in his signature prayer which is, “I can’t. You (God) can. Please do. Thank you. Amen.”

Talking lawn care with U of M

We’re getting back into our yards and gardens, with pent-up demand following a long winter. University of Minnesota Extension Educator Jon Trappe has tips for yards that accomplish multiple goals, including promoting pollinators, climate action and a lovely look.

Q: Why do our yards matter?

A: For many people, their lawn is their first and most frequent point of contact with nature. The benefits of nature-based therapy can literally be found in their backyard. They are safe, convenient and private places for children and pets. Many people enjoy working in their yard as a hobby or as a connection to the outdoor world. There are environmental benefits behind the turf that make up our yards. They protect surface and groundwater by serving as living filters. They grow well in suburban and urban areas that are often dominated by impervious surfaces, while helping cool these areas that tend to hold heat. Yards are incredibly efficient at storing carbon in the soil as organic matter, playing an important role as a carbon sink for greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane.

Q: It’s more complicated than meets the eye. How do you do the right thing?

A: Aim for a yard with grass 3 1/2 inches tall or higher. That means letting it grow to 5 inches or more before mowing. One of the great things about letting grass get taller is that its roots will grow deeper, meaning it can withstand drought much better than shorter mowed yards. Letting grass grow higher also fends off weeds like crabgrass in your yard and helps you reduce your carbon footprint by using less fuel.

Q: Should I use lawn fertilizer? Are there organic alternatives?

A: We encourage some supplemental fertilizer in lawns because it can help ensure a healthier turf. A healthier turf can be more resilient to stresses like foot traffic and allow the lawn to crowd out weeds like crabgrass. How much fertilizer to be applied can depend on a lot of things like the

lawn species, soil type or even how much shade you have. A good starting point is to have your soil tested. This will tell you the nutrient levels of your soil and the most beneficial type of fertilizer product.

From the plant’s perspective, it doesn’t care if the fertilizer is synthetic or organic. However, your soil might benefit from an organictype fertilizer product. Check your soil test first. Many organic fertilizers have phosphorus, which cannot be applied unless the soil test shows phosphorus as deficient.

Q: What about watering, especially if we have a dry summer?

A: Trappe: Many of the grasses that grow in Minnesota or the upper Midwest can get by without any extra water beyond what nature supplies. The lawn may get a little dry and the turf may get a little tannish, but this is likely the grasses going dormant. If we go more than 30 days or so without rain, consider watering to keep the lawn alive until the next rainstorm. When the lawn is stressed from lack of water, try and stay off of it to reduce stress, and it should be able to bounce back just fine.

If you are going to water, don’t do it by a set schedule. By watering “deeply and infrequently,” you can actually train the grass roots to go deeper into the soil. This just means that if you are going to water, it is better to do it less often but with a higher amount. If you have an irrigation system, look into using a smart controller that can adapt to local weather conditions. It will save you water and make your lawn more resilient.

DECA students earn recognition at international competition

Mounds View High School students competed at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Orlando. They are as follows:

• Gillian Anderson (12) — Restaurant and food service management

• Garima Khatiwada (12) — School based enterprise

• Emily Ren (10) — Principles of hospitality and tourism

ICDC is the pinnacle of competition, where over 22,000 students vied for international honors against DECA members from all 50 states, as well as Washington, D.C., Canada, China, Germany, Poland, Guam, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Spain. Students had the chance to visit Universal Studios, watch the Detroit Youth Choir perform

Mounds View student wins first place in congressional art competition

Karin Hoyt, a sophomore at Mounds View High School, took first place for her artwork “Flyaways” in the 2023 Congressional Art Competition sponsored by Congresswoman Betty McCollum.

Hoyt will have her artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol alongside winners from across the U.S. In addition, runners-up will be displayed in Rep. McCollum’s offices in Washington, D.C. and in St. Paul. The competition was open to Fourth District high school students and attracted dozens of entries. “Minnesota is fortunate to be such a strong national leader in the arts, and every year I am so impressed by the talent and creativity of young artists here in the Fourth District,”

Mounds View High

DECA students Gillian Anderson, Garima Khatiwada and Emily Ren.

and listen to inspirational speakers. For information about the chapter, visit http://www.moundsviewdeca.org. To follow on social media, go to media@ MoundsViewDECA.

McCollum said. “This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the talents of students in our community, and I congratulate this year’s winning young artists!”

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PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED Mounds View High School sophomore Karin Hoyt stands next to her first place artwork “Flyaways.”

Jon Trappe has been a turf extension educator for the University of Minnesota since October 2022.

Jon Trappe

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WHAT’S HAPPENING • WHAT’S HAPPENING • WHAT’S HAPPENING

at Union Cemetery at 10 a.m. celebrating the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.

CULTURAL FESTIVAL

When: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 25. Where: MAC gym at Mounds View High School, 1900 Lake Valentine Rd. in Arden Hills.

WHITE BEAR LAKE MEMORIAL DAY

PARADE AND CEREMONY

When: 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 29.

Details: Parade followed by a ceremony

Details: Visit cultural booths and fill out your festival passport, visit cultural healers, get henna, have dinner, watch performances from Aztec dancers, and talk about what an inclusive community at Mounds View looks like. All community members are welcome to come to this FREE community event.

GALLERY 96 SPRING ART SHOW

When: Now until June 24.

Where: Shoreview Library, 4560 Victoria St. N.

Details: The Gallery 96 Art Center spring art exhibit is titled ‘Exploring Spaces.’ The exhibit will be on display until June 24. The wild life exhibition in the glass cases at the Shoreview Community Center is open for viewing through the end of June.

‘19TH

ANNUAL 10-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL’

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, June 1-11.

Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave. in White Bear Lake.

Details: See 10 never-before-seen plays from

around the world performed by Lakeshore Players actors.

Contact: 651-478-7427 or lakeshoreplayers. org.

‘CLUE’ HIGH SCHOOL EDITION MURDER MYSTERY

When: 7 p.m. Wednesday May 31, Thursday, June 1 and Friday, June 2; 2 & & p.m. Saturday, June 3.

Where: Century College, West Campus Theatre, 3401 E. Century Ave. N. in White Bear Lake

Details: White Bear Lake Area High School presents comedy whodunit inspired by the classic Hasbro game. See ticket information online.

Contact: bit.ly/wblboxoffice.

PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES

si-public uses. Seasonal residential sales may only be permitted within residential districts.

(C) Duration. Temporary sales by temporary vendors or established merchants may be permitted for up to seven (7) consecutive days. Seasonal residential sales are permitted for up to four (4) consecutive days.

Seasonal sales of seasonal merchandise or sales are permitted for up to sixty (60) days Outdoor seasonal commercial sales are permitted for the duration specified on the permit, but not to exceed six months Carnivals and fairs may be permitted for up to seven (7) consecutive days. These durations should be considered maximums and permits issued may be approved for shorter durations if necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare. These durations may be extended by action of the City council after review by the Planning Commission.

(D) Hours of Operation. Hours of operation for temporary sales and events must be between 7:00am and 10:00pm.

(E) Parking and Traffic. Ample parking must be provided on site to accommodate expected visitors. The sale or event shall not cause a traffic hazard.

(F) Signage. A maximum of one sign is permitted per temporary event. This sign shall be located on private property (not in the public right-of-way). The sign shall not exceed 32 square feet in area of 6 feet in height. The sign location shall not interfere with intersection sign distances or cause a traffic hazard. See Section 208 for temporary sign regulations.

(G) Site Maintenance and Restoration. The applicant shall be responsible for maintaining and cleaning the site utilized for the temporary sale or event and restoring it to its original condition. If the City Manager determines that it is necessary, the applicant may be required to post a financial security to ensure site maintenance and/or restoration.

Adoption Date: Passed by the city council of the City of Shoreview on the 15th day of May, 2023.

Effective Date: This ordinance shall become effective the day following its publication in the City’s official newspaper.

Publication Date: Published on the 23rd of May, 2023.

Sue Denkinger, Mayor

Attest: Brad Martens, City Manager

Published one time in the Shoreview Press on May 23, 2023.

CITY OF SHOREVIEW

ORDINANCE NO. 1018

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 200 OF THE SHOREVIEW MUNICIPAL CODE

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREVIEW ORDAINS that Chapter 200, Development Regulations, is hereby amended by revising Section 205.050, pertaining to Urban Container Farming. The Shoreview City Council ordains that Section 205 of the Shoreview Municipal Code is amended to read as follows (New language is underlined; stricken text is proposed for deletion):

Section 205.050 Industrial District (I)

The purpose of this report Is to provide a summary of flnanclal Information concerning the City of North Oaks to interested citizens. The complete financial statements may be examined at City Hall, 100 Village Center Drive, Suite 230, North Oaks, Minnesota 55127. Questions about this report should be directed to Stephanie Marty, Deputy Clerk/ Treasurer, at (651) 792-7758.

Published one time in the Shoreview Press on May 23, 2023.

CITY OF SHOREVIEW

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM

Notice is hereby given that the City of Shoreview will hold a public hearing on its Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) at 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 19, 2023, at Shoreview City Hall. The public hearing will be held during the city council meeting scheduled that evening.

The SWPPP is part of the city’s permit that was prepared to meet the requirements of a federally mandated storm water permit program that is administered by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The overall goal of the program is to reduce the amount of sediment and pollution that enters surface waters.

The public hearing will include a presentation of a draft annual report that addresses each of the best management practices that make up the city’s SWPPP. Staff will also summarize goals and activities completed in 2022 Residents will be given an opportunity to provide written and oral comments on the city’s SWPPP. A copy of the SWPPP is currently available for review in the engineering department at Shoreview City Hall, 4600 Victoria Street North, and on the city’s website (www.shoreviewmn.gov).

For more information concerning this meeting, please contact Mark Maloney, public works director at (651) 490-4651.

Published one time in the Shoreview Press on May 23, 2023.

CITY OF SHOREVIEW

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

WELLHEAD PROTECTION PLAN

Consistent with the Wellhead Protection Rule (4720.5350, subpart 4), Notice is hereby given that the City of Shoreview will hold a public hearing on its Wellhead Protection Plan at 7:00 pm, Monday, June 5, 2023, in the council chambers at the Shoreview City Hall. The public hearing will be held during the city council meeting scheduled that evening. The city is in the process of amending the wellhead protection plan for its drinking water supply wells. Part 1 of the plan includes the delineation of the Wellhead Protection Area (WHPA); the delineation of the Drinking Water Supply Management Area (DWSMA); and the vulnerability assessment of both the drinking water supply wells and the aquifer within the DWSMA. Part 2 of the plan includes an inventory of potential contaminant sources within the DWSMA, an assessment of how changes within the DWSMA may affect the public water supply wells, an evaluation of issues, problems, and opportunities associated with management of the DWSMA, and management activities to be implemented in the DWSMA to protect the city’s drinking water supply. Once completed, the city will use the plan to develop land use or management practices to protect the groundwater wells from contamination.

Such persons as desire to be heard are welcome to discuss issues and concerns with this plan at this hearing. For more information concerning this Hearing or to request a copy of Part 1 or Part 2 of the new Wellhead Protection Plan, please contact Mark Maloney, Public Works Director at (651) 490-4651. Published two times in the Shoreview Press on May 9 and 23, 2023.

CITY OF SHOREVIEW ORDINANCE NO. 1017

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 200 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE

The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Section 207.030 Temporary Sales or Events to allow outdoor seasonal commercial sales to be permitted for a time period specified on the permit application but not to exceed six months.

Section 207.030 is also hereby amended to remove duplicative numerals and insert relevant code references. The Shoreview City Council ordains that Section 207 of the Shoreview Municipal Code is amended to read as follows (New language is underlined; stricken text is proposed for deletion): 207 Temporary Sales and Events

Section 207.030 Temporary Sales and Events. Temporary sales or events must comply with the following standards:

(A) Health, Safety, and Welfare. The proposed sale or event shall not cause a public nuisance because of noise, air pollution, traffic congestion, or failure to properly maintain the site. Any proposed temporary sale or event shall comply with all relevant building, fire and safety codes.

(B) Location. Temporary sales or events may be located on land associated with commercial, public, or qua-

(C) Conditional Uses.

Approval of a Conditional Use Permit shall require compliance with the requirements set forth in Section 203.032(D) Conditional Use Permits. The following activities shall be considered conditional uses in the Industrial District: Urban Container Farming - utilizing hydroponics only, as a secondary use on a property. This use is permitted with a CUP if the following findings are made in addition to the standard findings of a Conditional Use Permit: As a secondary use

(1) Containers designed specifically for agricultural use are to be used only.

(2) Containers and vestibules must be maintained such that no rust, paint or mechanical defects are present.

(3) To be licensed by the state and or the county to conduct sales if applicable.

(4) One container shall not exceed 544 square feet with attached vestibule. Maximum number of containers permitted is 1 three

(5) Any equipment or supplies needed for farm operations shall be fully enclosed within a building.

(6) The container shall not be located in a required front yard. Required building setbacks for district shall be maintained. Placement will not interfere with principal use.

(7) A minimum of 3 parking spaces must be provided per 1,000 square feet of production space.

(8) No retail sales are permitted onsite.

(9) Signs are to be approved with the Conditional Use Permit.

(10) The Containers shall meet the City’s Building Code requirements.

Adoption Date: Passed by the city council of the City of Shoreview on the 15th day of May, 2023.

Effective Date: This ordinance shall become effective the day following its publication in the city’s official newspaper.

Publication Date: Published on the 23rd day of May, 2023.

Sue Denkinger, Mayor Attest: Brad Martens, City Manager

Published one time in the Shoreview Press on May 23, 2023.

CITY OF SHOREVIEW

ORDINANCE NO. 1019

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 200 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND BUILDINGS

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREVIEW ORDAINS that Chapter 200, Development Regulations, is hereby amended by revising Section 202.010 Definitions, pertaining to Accessory Buildings and Structures. The intent of the proposed amendment is to better define standards related to attached and detached accessory buildings and structures for consistency within the development code. The Shoreview City Council ordains that Section 207 of the Shoreview Municipal Code is amended to read as follows (New language is underlined; stricken text is proposed for deletion):

202 Definitions

Accessory Building, Attached. An accessory buildingstructure that has a contiguous foundation, roof, floor or wall system connected to the main building.

Accessory Building, Detached. An accessory buildingstructure that is separated from the principal structure by at least 6 feet with no connecting structures except for at-grade sidewalks or pathways.

Adoption Date: Passed by the city council of the City of Shoreview on the 15th day of May, 2023.

Effective Date: This ordinance shall become effective the day following its publication in the City’s official newspaper.

Publication Date: Published on the 23rd of May, 2023.

Sue Denkinger, Mayor

Attest: Brad Martens, City Manager

Published one time in the Shoreview Press on May 23, 2023.

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.621

MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOLS

INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR SCHOOL MILK AND RELATED PRODUCTS

Notice is hereby given, that Independent School District No. 621, Shoreview, Minnesota, will receive sealed bids for SCHOOL MILK AND RELATED PRODUCTS requirements of the district for the period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, according to the specifications and conditions which may be obtained from the office of the Manager of Nutrition Services, Independent School District No. 621, 4570 Victoria Street North, Shoreview, Minnesota, 55126. Bids shall be submitted in form and manner contained in the specifications and the conditions, which are adopted by reference, in this invitation for bids.

Sealed bids must be received in an envelope marked “Milk Bid for ISD No 621” in the office of the Manager of Nutrition Services, 4570 Victoria Street North, Shoreview, Minnesota, 55126, no later than Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., at which time the bids will be opened for tabulation and distribution to interested parties. No changes can be made in any bid except in the manner provided by law, and no bid may be withdrawn for 30 days without consent of the school board.

QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO:

Heather Schmidt, Nutrition Services Manager, 651-621-6024

Published two times in the Shoreview Press on May 9 and 23, 2023.

CIVIL WAR: Union Cemetery to honor 160th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg

FROM PAGE 1

the Pennsylvania borough. As a reenactor, Carlberg portrays the Union general who rallied the fresh troops at Gettysburg.

The commander, Major General Winfield Hancock, is said to have ridden up to the 1st Minnesota, the only organized Union troops at hand on July 2, pointed at the advancing Confederates and ordered them to “Take those colors!” In other words, capture their flag. Their courageous charge against overwhelming odds halted the enemies’ advance and bought desperately needed time for the center of the Union line to reform.

Accounts vary, but it’s thought the 262 1st Minnesota volunteers were outnumbered 3 or 4 to 1 as they fought at close range over 300 yards of open ground near Cemetery Ridge. They lost 215 men, or 82% of the regiment in one day in the bloody battle. Hancock would later say that “No soldiers on any field, in this or any other country, ever displayed grander heroism.”

The remainder of the regiment also helped repulse Pickett’s charge to take Cemetery Hill on July 3, which history says marked the end of the battle and was a turning point in the war.

Well versed on history of the war between north and south, Carlberg serves as commander of the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War. “We do research to find all Union soldiers buried in each county of

Local connection to Battle of Gettysburg

Union Cemetery holds a member of the 1st Minnesota who fought at Gettysburg.

Morritz (nicknamed Morris) Earhardt (some spellings note Ehrhardt or Erhardt) was a German immigrant born March 7, 1844. His family settled in Stillwater in 1852 after coming to America in spring 1846. When the Civil War began, Earhardt enlisted at a rally in his new hometown. He was mustered into Company B, 1st Minnesota Infantry on April 29, 1861, at Ft. Snelling. He lied about his age, claiming to be 18 when he was really 17. His father, a veteran of the Mexican War, also served in Company C of the 8th Minnesota infantry.

A piece about Earhardt by Wayne Jorgenson says he was wounded in the left ankle at Gettysburg during the regiment’s fateful charge July 2, 1863. His wound never healed and, eventually, infection led to his death years later. He was discharged May 24, 1864, when his commitment was up and he returned

to Stillwater.

In 1867, Earhardt moved to White Bear, married Anna Milner Dec. 24, 1878, and had a son, Lincoln Morris Erhardt, around 1880.

A civic-minded citizen, Earhardt became a charter member of the E.B. Gibbs GAR Post 76 and held positions as village roadmaster, marshal and street commissioner. He was a member of the Village Council and Justice of the Peace and served on the board of education.

The Gettysburg gunshot wound would plague him all his life. In 1907, his left leg was amputated below the knee. A cancerous infection in the stump was considered the cause of his death Dec. 17, 1908, at the age of 64. Jorgensen wrote: “The bullet that took him down at Gettysburg finally took his life 45 years later.”

According to the area historical society, St. Mary’s parish purchased land for its cemetery from the Earhardts around 1893.

Minnesota, and try to identify who is the last one,” he explained. He is also vice commander of the White Bear Legion.

His interest in the Civil War was piqued as a

youngster when an uncle showed him a button from his great-grandfather’s uniform. Another role Carlberg plays as a reenactor is Gen. George Meade, commander of the Army of the Potomac, who defeated the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia led by General Robert E. Lee at Gettysburg.

The retired colonel plans to play Hancock at the Union Cemetery event. He will also lead the parade and emcee the ceremony. Three politicians are slated to speak about the 50th anniversary of Vietnam, Private Erhardt (see side story) and the Battle of Gettysburg, Carlberg said.

Following the speeches, he will order members to “take those colors (take the flag).” They will fix bayonets to 1861 Springfield muskets, load blanks and fire “three volleys of musketry.”

“For those who haven’t seen soldiers in Civil War uniform loading, fixing and firing, it will be quite the event,” Carlberg promised.

The VFW Honor Guard will shoot its volleys with “echo” Taps concluding the ceremony.

YOU SHOULD KNOW

The annual parade to Union Cemetery starts near White Bear Lake City Hall at 9:30 a.m. The cemetery ceremony begins at 10 a.m.

New exhibit opening at the Cafesjian Art Trust (CAT) Museum

decorative works and prints drawn from the more than 3,000-piece permanent collection.

BUILD THE FOUNDATION

- CREATE YOUR LEGACY BUILD THE FOUNDATION

SHOREVIEW — A golden bejeweled armadillo and a giant box of fries will be a few eye-catching pieces on display at the CAT (Cafesjian Art Trust) Museum’s newest exhibition in Shoreview, opening June 1 and running through Oct. 14. Highlights of the exhibit will feature works that collector Gerard Cafesjian acquired over his lifetime, including pieces by Sam Gilliam, Jennifer Bartlett, Libenský/Brychtová, Lynn Chadwick, William Morris, René Lalique and more. Showcasing variety in both style and medium, visitors can anticipate an array of paintings, glass sculptures,

YOUR LEGACY BUILD THE FOUNDATION

- CREATE YOUR LEGACY

- CREATE

BUILD THE FOUNDATION

- CREATE YOUR LEGACY

The CAT is a museum and educational center displaying the private collection of art lover and philanthropist

Gerard Cafesjian.

The CAT, supported by a private nonprofit 501(c) (3) foundation, is located at 4600 Churchill Street in Shoreview. To make reservations to visit the exhibit, visit cafesjianarttrust.org.

Building a Better Community through Charitable Giving

IRA Charitable Distribution

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:

• 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.

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.

For further information visit: www.shoreviewcomunityfoundation.org

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Upcoming Games

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

• A resident in the 1300 block of Viewcrest Road reported her three unlocked cars rummaged through while they were parked in the driveway overnight April 15-16. A GPS unit was stolen.

• A gift card, wallet and sunglasses were reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked in a driveway in the 1400 block of Willow Creek Lane overnight April 16-17.

• The Speedway store in the 5900 block of Rice Creek Parkway reported a team of shoplifters stole a box containing multiple cartons of cigarettes April 17 after suspect No. 1 distracted the clerk and suspect No. 2 reached around the counter to take the box. The case is under investigation.

• Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies assisted an emergency medical agency at 11:03 p.m. April 17 on I-694 at Victoria Street N. in rescuing an adult male who overdosed while on the freeway. Deputies helped to administer Narcan before the patient was transported to Regions Hospital by Allina Health ambulance.

• Unwanted harassing phone calls were reported April 17 in the 3200 block of Owasso Heights Road. On April 20, threatening texts were received in the 4300 block of Virginia Avenue, after the complainant searched for escort services online.

• A resident of an apartment complex in the 4100 block of Lexington Avenue N. reported a package stolen, after he received notification that a box was delivered at 11:55 a.m. April 18, yet was missing at 12:10 p.m. when he went to the mailroom to retrieve it.

• A set of car keys was reported found April 18 on a picnic table in Snail Lake Park in the 4100 block of Snail Lake Road. The keys did not match any of the vehicles in the lot and were taken in to the patrol station to be entered into property for safekeeping.

• A resident in the 1000 block of Churchill Street on April 18 reported a credit card account opened using his identity. Deputies advised the complainant on identity theft recovery measures.

• A Keep Our Kops Safe (KOPS) alert was issued for a Shoreview man, 28, for making terroristic threats during an April 18 domestic in the 4100 block of Lexington Avenue N. involving two persons fighting.

• A Shoreview woman, 33, was cited April 19 at the Target store in the 3800 block of Lexington Avenue N. for misdemeanor theft after loss prevention personnel detained her for underscanning items in the self-checkout lane and passing all points of sale.

• At the Speedway station in the 5900 block of Rice Creek Parkway, a Shoreview man, 34, was cited April 19 for disorderly conduct after he trespassed at the store where he had previously been banned. Deputies provided courtesy transport to another destination.

• A motor vehicle was reported stolen at 1:52 a. m. April 20 from the 4100 block of Lexington Avenue N. The vehicle was entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database and the case is under investigation.

• A St. Paul woman, 31, was arrested for DWI at 11:00 p.m. April 20 in the 3200 block of Woodbridge Street, after deputies were dispatched out to a vehicle that had driven into a backyard and hit a tree near the shoreline of Lake Owasso. On contact, the driver showed signs of intoxication, declined medical help and presented a blood alcohol content of 0.17 on the Datamaster test. She was transported to the law enforcement center where she was booked for third-degree DWI.

• A resident in the 4100 block of Lexington Avenue N. reported fraud April 21, after she noticed an open collection account on a credit bureau report that did not belong to her. No suspect information is available at this time.

• The city of Shoreview reported the pickleball nets and frames at Shoreview Commons in the 4600 block of Victoria Street vandalized and rendered unusable sometime over the weekend of April 21-24.

• An Arden Hills man, 39, was cited for theft April 23 after he took a cell phone belonging to a Circle Pines woman while her car was being cleaned in the 4500 block of Hodgson Road. Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) deputies assisted in the phone’s recovery after it had been pinged to an address in Arden Hills with a find phone app.

• A Minneapolis man, 34, was arrested on three Ramsey County warrants April 23 in the 5900 block of Rice Creek Parkway after deputies were dispatched out to a business that needed help getting a previously banned person to leave the premises. When deputies arrived, the subject was walking around the parking lot asking people for money.

• An Arden Hills couple reported criminal damage to their vehicle to the tune of $6,000 while it was parked in a store parking lot in the 3800 block of Lexington Avenue N. on April 24. The vehicle was scratched twice the length of

converter of a Honda CR-V was reported stolen overnight April 25-26 while the vehicle was parked in an apartment lot in the 3300 block of Kent Street.

• An Oakdale woman, 18, was arrested for gross misdemeanor theft April 25 at the Shoreview Target in the 3800 block of Lexington Avenue N. after loss prevention personnel detained an employee who had under-rung $545.98 in merchandise for herself and other employees.

• A resident in the 800 block of Westview Court reported an attempted break-in of his garage April 26 after he discovered his garage door unable to fully open due to the damage caused by an unsuccessful attempt to pry it open.

• Residents in the 500 block of Lake Ridge Drive at 1:43 a.m. April 29 reported criminal damage to property after juveniles egged their house, along with several other houses in the area. After deputies conducted a traffic stop on a suspect vehicle, information was gathered on possible suspects, and their parents were contacted. The parents came to retrieve their juveniles from the scene. A Shoreview man, 34, is suspected of being involved with the egging episode. The RCSO is awaiting the damage report to determine the charging level. At 1:47 a.m., the egging party was also reported for hitting two houses in the 800 block of Gramsie Road.

• A Shoreview woman, 26, was arrested on a warrant April 29 in the 1600 block of Knight Street.

• A Ramsey man, 25, was arrested for DWI April 29 in the area of Hodgson Road and Tanglewood Drive after deputies on patrol pulled him over for speeding. During the traffic stop, the driver exhibited signs of impairment, failed the standard field sobriety tests and refused to take the breath tests. He was brought in to the law enforcement center for gross misdemeanor DWI test refusal, and his vehicle was towed for forfeiture.

• A St. Paul man, 36, was arrested for DWI April 29 at the intersection of County Road I and Lexington Avenue N. after deputies on patrol observed a blue van without a front plate parked on the shoulder. Deputies also observed the driver’s side door wide open and a male standing on the passenger side of the vehicle, urinating. During the stop, deputies could smell the odor of a consumed alcoholic beverage about the driver, who admitted to drinking earlier in the day. He refused to take a breath test at the station and has been charged.

Loretta Harding

AND OUTDOORS

Mustang trackmen win section true-team, place 5th at state

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTER

Mounds View boys track edged Edina for the Section 6AAA true-team championship May 9 at home, then placed a strong fifth among 12 qualifying teams in the state meet Friday at Stillwater. This week they’ve got the conference meet Tuesday in Forest Lake.

At state, the top five teams were Wayzata 1144, Rosemount 1137.5, Minnetonka 998, Stillwater 953.5 and Mounds View 934.5.

Mustang senior Elliott McArthur split two exciting races with Rosemount’s Ryan Mulrooney. McArthur took the 800 in 155.01, a second ahead of Mulrooney (1:56.08), for the team’s lone win. In the 1600, Mulrooney hit the tape in 4:13.98 with McArthur right behind at 4:14.26.

Mustang junior Ethan Zhao ran all three sprints, placing ninth in the 200 dash (22.47), 10th in the 100 (11.27) and 11th in the 400 (52.08). Also in the top 15 were: Levi Hammerbeck, ninth, 800 (2:01.22); Jack Ohmann, ninth, 110 hurdles (15.73); Charlie Robb, 11th, 300 hurdles (42.37); and, in the 3200, Joseph Otto 11th (9:49), Cayden Stoner 14th (9:51) and Samuel Geer 15th (9:52).  Lincoln Maloney placed fifth in the

pole vault and Jacob Walker seventh, each clearing 13-0. Abiola Bakare took fourth in triple jump (43-1) and 11th in high jump (5-10). Luke Van Ort was sixth in discus (152-0). Top relay finish was third in the 4x400 (3:28.63).

At the sectional, the Mustangs were strong across the board, especially in field events, and nipped Edina 1176 to 1162 with Roseville third at 876.

The Mustangs placed 2-3-4 in pole vault. Edina’s Owen Hipps won with 13-0 on fewest misses. Thonor Berthiaume and Walker also cleared 13-0. Maloney went 12-0.

Van Ort won discus (154-3) with Reginald Smith fourth (129-4) and Anthony Hillier seventh (121-5). In the shot put, Van Ort was third (46-3); Willier, fourth (44-9 1/2); and Jonah Willford sixth (436 1/4).

Colin Elliott won triple jump (44-8 1/2) with Tanner Vandenberg eighth (37-7) and Charles Eggers ninth (37-5). In long jump, Bakare was second (20-8 3/4), Colin Elliott seventh (19-8) and Benjamin Sparks 10th (19-1). In high jump, Weston Kuchar was third (5-10), Bakare fourth (5-10) and Birk Swenson 10th (5-8).

Racking up sprint points were: McArthur, second, 400 (49.85); Zhao, fourth, 200 (22.86) and fifth, 100 (11.45); Cooper Fellman, fourth, 400 (51.92) and ninth,

Mustang girls earn state true-team trip

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTER

Mounds View girls track won a close Section 6AAA true-team meet May 9 at home, advancing to the state meet, where the Mustangs held back some of their assists and placed 12th Friday at Stillwater.

At the section, the top three among ten teams were the Mustangs with 1141.5 points, Roseville 1115, and Edina 1094.

The Mustangs’ best events were the 1600 and 3200, both exciting sprints to the finish. In the 3200, eighth-grader Linnea Ousdigian (11:1.12) was a half-step ahead of junior Emily Mehta (11:11.73) for a one-two finish. In the 1600, three girls broke five minutes: Highland Park’s Della Johnson 4:57.53, Mounds View’s Taylor Isabel 4:58.59 and St. Paul Central’s Laura McClary 4:58.65. Behind them were Ousdigian in fourth (5:10.89) and Mehta fifth (5:17.26).

Mounds View scored heavily in relays, winning the 4x800 (9:52.19) with Kate Roeber, Ava Moen, Abby Urriola and Ella Roeber, while placing second in the 4x100 (50.37), second the 4x400 (4:06.83) and third in the 4x200 (1:48.88).

Kyra Marshall won both 100 hurdles (16.02) and 300 hurdles (47.57). In the 800, Lauren Kath took second (2:17.45), Isabel third (2:20.23) and Ella Roeber 13th (2:36.74). Emily Krautbauer was discus champion (103-1) with Alyayna Halvorson fifth (95-9) and Abigail Robbins sixth (94-3). Natalie Grimm was fourth in shot put (31-6) with Genevieve Gatto sixth (29-5 1/2) and Halvorson seventh (29-3). Julia Dahl was second in triple jump (35-1) with

Molly Nystrom fourth (33-6 3/4) and Tyvoll sixth (32-2 3/4). Nystrom was third in high jump (4-10). In pole vault, Laura Hansen was fifth (8-6).

At the state meet, Mustang highlights were the 1600 with Isabel third (4:57.76), Ousdigian 10th (5:12.43) and Mehta 11th (5:15.65), and the hurdles, with Marshall placing second in the 300 (46.88) and took sixth in 100 (15.88). Dahl was sixth in triple jump (35-9 1/2) and Kath was 10th in the 400 (1:00.96). The Mustangs placed between eighth and 11th in the four relays. Minnetonka was team champion.

“We adjusted our lineup as the meet played out,” coach Aaron Rodman said. “Overall we decided to rest a few athletes leading into conference and sections the next couple of weeks.”

The conference meet will be held Tuesday at Forest Lake.

200 (23.28); Godson Rufus-Okomhanru, fifth, 200 (23.00), and 11th, 100 (11.75); and Nick Schulte, seventh, 400 (52.50).

In the 3200, McArthur took third (9:34.67), Otto Coleman eighth (9:58.78) and Joseph Otto ninth (9:59.72). In the 800, Hammerbeck was third (2:03.26), Geer sixth (2:05.01) and Asher Compton eighth (2:06.61). In the 1600, Stoner was third (4:30.69) and Victor Lelinga seventh (4:38.00).

Mustangs won the 4x200 in 1:32.18 with Fellman, Suleman Lubega, Zhoa and Godson Rufus-Okonhanru. They took second in both the 4x400 (Schulte, Lubega, Evan Kirkland and Joash You-

SPORTS BRIEFS

BASEBALL

Mounds View won four conference games last week — over Forest Lake 6-4 Monday, Park 8-3 Wednesday, and Irondale 5-1 and 4-3 Friday — and finished tied for third place in the Suburban East. The top five teams among 10 were Cretin-Derham Hall 14-4, East Ridge 12-6, and Mounds View, Stillwater and Woodbury, all 117. Tyler Guerin is hitting .429 with five doubles, a triple and homer. Hayden Sperbeck .403 with three doubles; Drew Rogers .400 with five doubles and two homers; Tanner Hoeman .306 with three doubles, two homers and a triple; Ryan Counihan .275; and Chris Thein .271. Rogers leads with 16 RBI’s, 16 walks and a .577 on-base-percentage. Hoeman has 14 RBI’s, Sperbeck 14 and Counihan 11. Guerin and Johnny Conlin have 13 runs each and Sperbeck and Counihan 12 each. On the mound, Hoeman has a 3-1 record and 4.62 earned-run-average, and Aiden Bale is 2-2 with a 1.27 ERA. The Mustangs have two non-conference games left.

BOYS LACROSSE

Mounds View finished the regular season 6-7 overall and 3-6 in the Suburban East Conference. The Mustangs beat Two Rivers/St. Paul 9-6 on Friday to snap a five-game losing streak. The bulk of their scoring comes from sophomore Caden Ayshford with 31

so, 3:33.33) and in the 4x800 (Schulte, Hammerbeck, Noah Hammett-Divine and Deer, 8:17.27).

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

goals and junior Liam Andrews with 22. Trent Habisch, a sophomore, has 29 assists and seven goals. Junior goalie Tommy Asche has a .471 save percentage.

GIRLS LACROSSE

Mounds View finished the regular season with a 2-11 overall record and 1-8 in the Suburban East. The Mustangs were outscored 122 to 91. Top goal scorers are senior Ella Westerman with 21, sophomore Brigitte Otto 16, senior Elsa Lohman 14, junior Avee Anderson 14, and junior Maddie Tinkle 13.

TENNIS

Mounds View has advanced to the championship match in the Section 4AA tournament and will duel top seed Mahtomedi there Tuesday starting 3:30 p.m. The No. 2 seeded Mustangs (13-7) turned back White Bear Lake 6-1 and Stillwater 6-1 in the first two rounds.The Mustangs swept singles against Stillwater with Soren Swenson winning 6-2, 6-1; Parker Bryntesen 6-4, 3-6, 6-0; Nolan Jones 6-0, 6-2; and Bryan Hull 6-4, 6-2. In doubles, the Mustangs won a pair of three-setters; Sidharth Sharma/ Max Daigle by 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 at No. 1 and Anders Swenson/Kevin Zhang 5-7, 6-2, 6-3 at No. 3. Christian Forbes/ Andrew Hermes lost a close one 7-6, 7-5. In the Suburban East Conference, the Mustangs extended their dynasty, winning all eight matches.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Hayden Sperbeck

Mounds View Baseball

Hayden Sperbeck, Mounds View third baseman, has been “a phenomenal player for us” this season, baseball coach Nik Anderson said. The 5-foot-8, 175-pound junior is hitting .403 with three doubles, eight stolen bases, 14 runs-batted-in and 12 runs for the Mustangs (11-7). “Stellar defense, always making the right play,” assessed the coach. “He seems to find a way to get the big hit when the team needs it. Five stolen bases in the last three games. Just a very heads-up ball player.”

Jason Walker pole vaulted 13-0 at both section and state, placing third and seventh.

PHOTOS BY BRUCE STRAND Abiola Bakare is one of the field event leaders in all three jump events.

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Kyra Marshall, Mustang junior, won both hurdle races at the section meet and placed second and sixth at the state meet.

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Suspect and guns just don’t go together

A St. Paul man, 24, faces up to 10 years imprisonment and/ or a maximum $20,000 fine on a dangerous weapon charge for drive-by shooting, following an April 30 road rage incident in the 200 block of Dawn Avenue. He has been charged with two additional offenses: felony assault with a dangerous weapon, which carries a maximum prison term of seven years and/or fine of up to $14,000, and gross misdemeanor firearms and ammunition possession, which carries a maximum jail term of one year and/or fine of up to $3,000.

At approximately 1:30 p.m. April 30, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of shots fired in the 200 block of Dawn Avenue. Several witnesses reported hearing multiple shots and seeing a male wearing a plaid hoodie exit a black Jeep before fleeing eastbound on Dawn Avenue. A white Audi was also reportedly involved in the confrontation.

On arrival, deputies noticed a white Audi flash its high beams at them. Its driver was visibly shaken and emotional while speaking with them. The driver’s son, also in the vehicle, was shaking violently and complaining of nausea.

The victims reported that as they were traveling south on Hodgson Road at Highway 96, the driver of a black Jeep was behaving aggressively and attempted to cut in front of them and another vehicle. As they continued south on Hodgson, the Jeep driver pulled over onto the shoulder and gestured to them with his arm out of the window. The victims turned east on Dawn Avenue and noticed they were still being followed, so they pulled over a few houses away from their home because they didn’t want the suspect to follow them home.

However, the Jeep driver raced past them on Dawn Avenue and parked on the same side of the road in front of them. The Audi driver said he got out of his vehicle and walked toward the Jeep, yelling at the driver and asking what his problem was. The victim

said the Jeep driver opened the door, came halfway out of his vehicle, showed the gun and began shooting.

The Audi driver heard a round hit metal and a person yelling to take cover, so he ran across the street. Once the shooting stopped, the victim thought the suspect might be reloading, so he ran back to his vehicle and fled the scene in reverse. He then called 911. The suspect was located walking on Wendy Court and taken into custody.

After a witness said she observed the suspect walking on the east side of her house, then between two other houses, deputies searched the area for a firearm and found it tucked just inside a downspout on the side of one of the houses. Deputies spotted the gun after they saw the handle of the Ruger SP101 sticking out of the downspout. Deputies located five .38 Special casings at the scene, and an apparent bullet strike on the driver’s side back door of the suspect’s Jeep, and another located on the corner of a nearby house. The three other rounds could not be accounted for. The victims identified the suspect by photo, and several witnesses reported seeing the suspect fire multiple shots.

The defendant was convicted of misdemeanor domestic assault in Washington County in 2022, which makes him ineligible to possess any firearm. In 2023, he was also convicted of misdemeanor domestic abuse no-contact order(DANCO) violation in Washington County. He currently has pending gross misdemeanor charges of possessing a pistol in a public place without a permit and ineligible possessing a firearm in Anoka County. One of his release conditions was that he cannot use or possess firearms, and he has an active warrant for failing to appear in court in March 2023.

Daughter out of control

A Shoreview woman, 18, faces up to three years imprisonment and/ or a $6,000 fine for felony assault of a police officer, following a May 12 domestic incident in the 200

block of Gramsie Road. Her actions during that domestic may tack on an additional 90 days in jail and/ or maximum fine of $1,000 for misdemeanor assault.

At 6:21 p.m. May 12, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a caller who said the defendant had punched and scratched him during an argument. On arrival, deputies could hear screaming from inside the house and noticed scratches on the complainant’s arm.

The complainant told deputies that his daughter had threatened him with a weapon before, that she is manipulative and doesn’t like to be told “no.” Furthermore, the defendant smashes things around the house when she is mad, and he is worried for his safety when he’s around her. He and his wife sleep with their bedroom door locked as a result, he said.

As deputies listened to the complainant, the defendant appeared on the landing at the bottom of the stairs and immediately began arguing with deputies about their body-worn cameras. When deputies informed the subject that she was going to be detained, she attempted to flee upstairs. Deputies grabbed her arm, and she began to flail, kick and pull away. The subject then tried to bite a deputy, causing an abrasion on his right forearm. She continued her attack by scratching the deputy, leaving two scratch marks on his right jaw, eyelid and down the middle of his neck. These assaults drew blood.

Despite the subject’s continued resistance to arrest, deputies were eventually able to detain her. As they brought her to the squad car, she kicked a different deputy in the leg. Once in the squad, the defendant taunted the first, still bleeding deputy, saying, “nice scars on your face.”

The defendant has an open case against her for disorderly conduct, fifth-degree assault and misdemeanor domestic assault, after allegedly striking her mother in the face and causing her to lose consciousness.

A hot date – now her heater is hot

A Shoreview woman reported her Kahr 9mm handgun stolen May 9, a few days after a Minneapolis man she’d met on the Tinder dating app came to her apartment in the 3000 block of Owasso Street on May 5.

On arrival, the suspect’s first order of business, apparently, was to ask to see the complainant’s gun. On May 6, the handgun went missing. Only the complainant and her online date had been in the apartment during that time. The suspect even helped the complainant look for the missing gun, but, for some reason, it could not be found.

On May 7, the complainant lent the suspect her vehicle. Since first meeting the complainant only two days earlier, the suspect had already borrowed her car several times. But he always promptly returned the car, she said. On May 9, however, he had not promptly returned the car he borrowed on May 7. The complainant reported the car as stolen, because the suspect had been giving her the runaround when she reached out to him about the car via Facebook messenger.

The suspect was arrested on May 12 and the stolen vehicle recovered in Minneapolis. The gun is still unaccounted for, however. He faces up to 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $100,000 for felony theft. He also faces an additional 15 years in prison and/or maximum fine of $30,000 for possessing a firearm while ineligible to do. He has also been charged with a third felony, theft while indifferent to owner rights, which carries a penalty of five years in prison and/or maximum fine of $10,000.

The defendant, 31, has four prior felony convictions for seconddegree burglary; domestic assault, violation of an order for protection and financial transaction card fraud. The burglary and domestic assault are convictions of a violent crime, which make the suspect ineligible to possess firearms.

Loretta Harding

RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF BRIEFS

Northeast Youth & Family Services refreshes its mission, vision and values

BY NOELLE OLSON EDITOR

When you walk into the Northeast Youth and Family Services (NYFS) building in Shoreview, you see a sign that reads, “Transforming lives by ensuring access to care that nurtures healing, cultivates community, and inspires hope.”

That is the new mission statement of NYFS.

“We’ve refreshed our organizational mission, vision and values over the last maybe six months or so,” said Angela Lewis-Dmello, president and CEO. “We have a new logo and we’re very proud of all of our new branding stuff.”

According to Lewis-Dmello, the vision at NYFS is a world where thriving individuals and families are the building blocks of safe, unified communities established through a network of empowered and collaborative partnerships.

The values at NYFS are as follows:

• Equity, inclusion and belonging

• Authenticity

• Community driven

• Transformative relationships

• Innovation

• Well-being

• Integrity

“Our new values drive everything we do at NYFS,” Lewis-Dmello said. “Our goal is to ensure that the values are lived every day by our budget, by our decision making, by our staff and the way that we provide services.”

The community-based, trauma-informed, mental health and human services nonprofit organization has been serving the communities of suburban Ramsey County since 1976. NYFS also has an outpatient clinic in White Bear Lake.

Lewis-Dmello said NYFS has been designing traumainformed spaces so people with trauma will have as few triggers as possible when they walk through the door.

“We’ve painted everything in trauma-informed colors and making sure that the colors are warm, that they’re light and that it feels not ‘clinical,’” she said. “We’re also working on revising our artwork throughout our spaces.”

NYFS did a survey assessment with its clients to determine experiences of domestic violence and sexual abuse.

“What we found was that 75% of our clients reported domestic violence or sexual violence in their lifetime, and that doesn’t include physical abuse, neglect or substance use in the home and all of the other things that affect child development,” Lewis-Dmello said. “We work a lot with those individuals and their families because we really see family intervention as one of the most effective ways to help people heal with mental health concerns, especially when they’re embedded in the family system.”

Services at NYFS include clinic-based and telehealth counseling for all ages, school-based services, day treatment services for middle and high school youth, diversion programming for youth, community connections programming for isolated youth and community advocate services.

Youth diversion is a program for youth who are charged with a misdemeanor and status offenses such as theft and alcohol or drug use. They can use this program as an alternative to the traditional juvenile justice system to rebuild their lives and get back on track.

Lewis-Dmello described the community connections program as an outgrowth of the youth diversion services.

“It was started through youth focus groups that we were serving, and we asked them what they really want,” Lewis-Dmello said. “And they said, ‘We would like to be able to go to the library and feel like that’s a place where we belong. We’d like to think about what kinds of jobs we might want and plan for what the budget would look like if we had that job and had to pay our bills.’”

In the community advocacy program, an advocate works with five police departments — White Bear Lake, Mounds View, New Brighton, Roseville and St. Anthony.

“The goal is for us to provide services that are outside of the scope of law enforcement, and that can be crisis intervention, mental health intervention, case management, housing or whatever folks need in order to reduce the number of contacts individuals have with law enforcement, when what they really need is something else,” Lewis-Dmello said.

According to Mental Health Director Sarah Lockhart, NYFS does art and play therapy because there are a lot of youth who do not have words for their experiences based on their diagnosis. “Maybe they

don’t feel ready to verbally process or maybe it’s not at their stage of social emotional development to be able to process verbally their experiences of trauma,” Lockhart said.

NYFS serves four school districts — Mounds View, White Bear Lake, Roseville and St. Anthony-New Brighton.

“We take an embedded model when it comes to our school-based therapy program,” Lockhart said. “We don’t think of it as an outpatient clinic that’s just sitting in the school. We really believe that the schools and the school districts are also our partners and our clients, and we try to make sure that there’s time built into their schedules for consultations with principals to provide training to the staff on mental health and to take walk-ins if needed so that we can get the appropriate services and referrals for a child.”

NYFS offers services for all economic situations and is supported by 17 local municipalities, including Shoreview, Hugo, White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, North Oaks, Mounds View, Birchwood Heights, Mahtomedi and Vadnais Heights.

“One of the really cool things about having these relationships with municipalities is it allows us to be very community driven,” Lewis-Dmello said. “The municipalities usually put one individual on our board of directors and so our board is largely city officials or City Council members.”

Support from NYFS’s municipal partners and donations from community stakeholders allow NYFS to remove financial barriers and provide services to many who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford this help.

“Those who need our services can come to us even if they can’t afford our services,” said Amelia Maijala, development and communications manager. “That is what we’ve done, from depression and anxiety to the most common reasons people come in for care. We don’t want your anxiety over how you’re going to pay for the next visit to treat your anxiety to be part of the problem.”

To learn more about NYFS, go to https://www.nyfs. org/.

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

YOU SHOULD KNOW

10 common warning signs of a mental health condition:

1. Feeling sad or withdrawn for more than two weeks.

2. Severe mood swings.

3. Intense worries or fears that get in the way of daily activities.

4. Sudden overwhelming fear for no reason.

5. Seriously trying to harm or kill oneself or making plans to do so.

6. Not eating, throwing up or using laxatives to lose weight.

7. Significant weight loss or weight gain.

8. Severe out-of-control risk-taking behavior.

9. Repeated use of drugs or alcohol.

10. Drastic changes in behavior, personality or sleeping habits.

From the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

NORTHEAST YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES

The above graph shows highlights and outcomes of programs at Northeast Youth & Family Services.

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Northeast Youth & Family Services President and CEO Angela Lewis Dmello at the Shoreview location.

AMILIA MAIJALA

A weaving from the art therapy room used by middle and high school age youth in the Northeast Youth & Family Services NETS day treatment program.

AMILIA MAIJALA

The play therapy room for clients at the NYFS Shoreview Mental Health Clinic. Clients can choose which area they’d like to explore — playing house, using figurines to act out scenarios or playing a game.