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Mounds View High School seniors go above and beyond community service

BY NOELLE OLSON SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR

Over the summer, three friends — Shavim Vashishtha, Shaurya Sehgal and Benjamin Wiggenhorn — founded two nonprofits. The trio, all seniors at Mounds View High School, created a website called Mathular. It consists of mathematical

documentation that can be used by middle school, high school, or college students.

“We all personally felt that there was no specific website or textbook that had animations or graphics about math; it was all theoretical stuff,” Vashishtha said. “This summer, we wanted to do something or build a platform that has the concepts from every

single math class. Our emphasis was on more visual stuff, and that’s what we tried to incorporate on our website.”

Vashishtha said the website is being used by many students at Mounds View High School. Members of the trio hope to extend their reach to middle schools,

Mounds View fifth grader to be showcased at World Series

BY NOELLE OLSON SHOREVIEW PRESS EDITOR

Jaycie Helmer will be competing for the title of the Pitch-Hit-and Run Competition at the World Series.

Jaycie, a fifth grader at Island Lake Elementary School, will be in the 11-to-12-yearold bracket, and will compete against the other top competitors in the country on Sunday, Oct. 30.

Terry Helmer, Jaycie’s dad and coach, will accompany her to the competition. She will represent the Midwest and the Minnesota Twins.

“The location is to be determined,” Terry said. “It depends on what teams make it to the World Series, so we won’t know where we’re going until the day before we leave.”

“I’ve never watched so much baseball in my life, because I don’t know what city we are going to yet,” Jaycie added. “I’m hoping for a Los Angeles or New York trip.”

Terry said participants in the competition will arrive on Friday, Oct. 28, and there will be a viewing party for Game 1 of the World

CONTRIBUTED

(From left) Terry and Jaycie Helmer at CHS Field. Jaycie is holding her trophy she won for the Pitch-Hit and Run competition.

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‘Fire and Ashes: A Boy and an African Proverb’

Press Publications recently interviewed Shoreview resident Wes Erwin about his second picture book, “Fire and Ashes: A Boy and an African Proverb.” The book is described as both entertaining and educational. The goal is to help children to learn coping skills. Although it is about a refugee boy, most children can relate to being anxious about something. Erwin wrote it with a Somali American friend and colleague.

Q: Tell us a little about yourself.

A: I am the author of two picture books, “Fire and Ashes: A Boy and an African Proverb” (co-author Ahmed Hassan) and “Boundary Waters ABC.” I write picture books and middle-grade novels. From 1997 to 2009 I worked as a professor at Minnesota State UniversityMoorhead. I resigned in 2009 to become a stay-at-home dad when my kids were preschoolers. It was during that time that I began writing “Boundary Waters ABC” as a creative and intellectual outlet. Now, my sons are both attending Irondale High School. In my spare time I enjoy going to the Boundary Waters with my wife and sons. I am also Scoutmaster

of Troop 416 in Shoreview. I have been a resident of Shoreview for 13 years.

Q: What inspired you to write this book?

A: I have a degree in counseling and a longstanding interest in refugees. A few years ago, I was doing some counseling work for Ahmed Hassan, who is the coauthor of “Fire and Ashes,” and he mentioned that he wanted to help Somali children learn African proverbs. He knew I was writing children’s books, so we sat down and created “Fire and Ashes.” Ahmed is also a counselor and he is Somali, originally from Djibouti.

Q: Provide a brief overview of the book.

A: Warfa, a refugee from Somalia, struggles to adapt to his new school. Haunted by traumatic memories, he turns to his grandmother and her sage African proverb. Will Warfa overcome the anxiety from the terrible images seared into his memory and meet his new challenges?

The illustrations for “Fire and Ashes” are wonderful. The illustra tor for all the books in this series is Meryl Treatner. One fun fact is that she uses live models in the process of creating the illustrations.

Q: What do you hope readers will gain from “Fire and Ashes: A Boy and an African Proverb?”

A: I hope that readers will gain insight into the experience of a boy who is a refugee. Readers can also learn a proverb and a breathing exercise that can help them cope with anxiety. This book can help readers have empathy for people who may have had difficult or traumatic experiences in their lives.

Q: Who are your favorite authors?

A: That is a hard question! We are fortunate to have so many great children’s authors in Minnesot A: Kate DiCamillo, David LaRochelle, Mike Wohnoutka and Laura Purdie Salas, just to mention a few.

Q: Where can Press readers find the book?

A: You can find it at the publisher’s website: The Little Fig, https:// thelittlefig.com and at most bookstores.

Q: Is this your first book?

A: “Fire and Ashes” is my second published book. My first book is “Boundary Waters ABC,” published in 2014 by AdventureKeen.

Q: Do you have any plans for future works?

A: Yes, “Fire and Ashes” is the first book in our “Proverb series” of books. Our second book in the series is called “Watch Where You Step and You Won’t Get Poked by a Thorn: A Boy and an African Proverb.” This book is planned for 2023 publication. Ahmed and I are currently working on a third book in the series. I also have a book called “Turtle Tug of War: A Boundary Waters Counting Book” that is awaiting publication. In addition, I am working on several other picture books and middlegrade novels.

Q: Anything else you would like to add?

A: I enjoy reading my books at schools, libraries and community events. If anyone wants to learn more about me or my books, they can check out my website: weserwin.com or call me at 651-728-

BRIEF

Parks and Recreation offering new online platform

We have now switched to CivicRec, an online platform that will allow people to manage membership, register for programs, and reserve rental spaces more easily. If people haven’t already, they should stop by the front desk to take a new picture and get a membership card. Also, members can sign up online for health insurance reimbursements. The new platform does not allow guest passes at this time. Shoreview Parks and Recreation will be reviewing the guest pass structure in the future. Printed guest passes are being offered for all existing members. To redeem passes fill out a form by Oct. 31. https:// bit.ly/3CWiviL. Passes can be picked up at the service desk Nov. 4 - 28. We are offering all existing members printed guest passes for use.

CONTRIBUTED Wes Irwin is the co-author of “Fire and Ashes.”

COPS&COURTS

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

• A resident in the 3500 block of Owasso Street at 7:26 a.m. Sept. 22 reported criminal damage to his Hyundai Electra, following an unsuccessful attempt to steal its catalytic converter while it was parked in an apartment lot. A Keep Our Kops Safe (KOPS) alert has been placed on the suspect vehicle.

• A White Bear Lake man, 37, was arrested Sept. 23 in the 3500 block of Cohansey Street for disorderly conduct and trespassing, after Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called out twice to that address earlier that evening for an unwanted male. The subject had been advised that his next visit to that address would result in his arrest. His case has been forwarded to the city attorney for consideration of charges.

• A resident in the 4000 block of Wilshire Circle reported his patio furniture stolen overnight Sept. 23-24.

• Residents in the 400 block of Gramsie Road at 4:23 p.m. Sept. 24 reported a burglary, after they came home from being away for two hours and found the garage service door had been kicked in. A pack containing credit cards was found missing, a safe had been pried open, firearms were missing and other items were moved around. The case is under investigation.

• A report of a weapons threat Sept. 25 in the 3900 block of Gramsie Court turned out to be a general Snapchat photo and not directed at any one individual.

• Suspicious activity reported Sept. 25 around a house in the 400 block of Poplar Drive after a neighbor spotted an open window with the screen on the ground, likely turned out to have probably been caused by high winds that dislodged the screen. There was no sign of entry or missing items, and deputies toured the residence with the homeowner to clear the site.

• A West St. Paul man, 31, was arrested at 12:45 a.m. Sept. 26 in the 3500 block of Owasso Street on a probation violation warrant out of Dakota County, after deputies responded to a verbal dispute at that address.

• A Shoreview youth reported a backpack containing his keys and wallet stolen Sept. 26 from an unsecured area at the Community Center on Victoria Street while he was working out in the gym. His parents were advised to change the locks on their house and vehicle.

• A Shoreview man, 32, was arrested Sept. 26 on an active Anoka County felony warrant after deputies were called out to the scene of an unwanted party in the 1600 block of Pinewood Drive. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the law enforcement center for booking.

• A St. Paul man, 25, and a St. Paul woman, 25, were arrested Sept. 26 in the area of Gramsie Court and Gramsie Road for being in possession of a stolen vehicle and for fleeing police officers following an attempted traffic stop. Deputies initiated the traffic stop after they conducted a random license plate check and found the vehicle had been stolen from a Minneapolis man. But the suspects took off and led deputies on a short

pursuit that lasted four minutes and covered 3.3 miles. However, deputies successfully deployed stop sticks that deflated the vehicle’s tires. The subjects crashed and were boxed in. The driver and passenger were taken into custody without further incident.

A Shoreview man, 32, was cited Sept. 26 in the 3400 block of Kent Street for misdemeanor domestic assault, fifth-degree assault and disorderly conduct after deputies responded to a domestic, from which the subject fled before they arrived. A KOPS alert was issued, which ultimately led to his arrest.

A St. Paul man, 22, was cited Sept. 27 in the 4100 block of Lexington Avenue N. for violating an order for protection (OFP). His case has been forwarded to the city attorney for consideration of charges. A Minneapolis man, 48, was also cited for the same offense on Sept. 28 in the 5700 block of Schutta Road.

• An Elk River woman, 38, was arrested Sept. 29 for robbing the Gramsie Corner Mart in the 3900 block of Rice Street, after Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies drew their weapons to apprehend her. She had twice robbed the store of tobacco products while threatening the store employee on duty. Deputies drew their weapons because she was carrying a revolver in her waistband.

• A resident in the 500 block of Arner Avenue reported a burglary Sept. 29 after a detached garage was broken into and tools worth $550 stolen. No suspect information or CCTV videos are available.

• A Keep Our Kops Safe (KOPS) alert was issued Sept. 29 for a Shoreview man, 22, in the 1000 block of Glenhill Road, after he broke things around the house and struck his sister twice in the head with a closed fist because his mother would not let him have her car.

• A Shoreview man, 44, is sought after he violated an order for protection (OFP) Oct. 1 in the 5600 block of Snelling Avenue N. The case has been referred to the investigations unit.

• Residents in the 4100 block of Lexington Avenue N. reported a floor jack and turkey fryer stolen sometime over the weekend of Oct. 1-3 from the apartment complex detached garage. No suspect information is available.

• Employees of Country Inn and Suites in the 5900 block of Rice Creek Parkway turned in a video showing a male and female entering the hotel at 8:40 a.m. Oct. 2 and removing two framed paintings worth $100 from the fourth floor hallway. They were then seen leaving the parking lot at 8:43 a.m. in an unidentified black vehicle.

• Residents in the 3200 block of Victoria Street N. at 5:22 a.m. Oct. 2 reported a hit-and-run accident, during which a vehicle left the road, drove through a fence and damaged their house. An unknown female was seen walking away from the vehicle. Attempts to contact the registered owner of the vehicle were unsuccessful. The vehicle the driver left behind was towed to the impound lot.

• A resident in the 900 block of Sherwood Road on Oct. 3 reported that her children were being bitten repeatedly by their father’s dog during visitation to his home in Blaine. Although the

Press Publications hosts Thanksgiving artwork contest

Press Publications has teamed up with local author Frank Zeller to host a Thanksgiving-inspired artwork challenge. Youth age 3 to 10 are invited to submit

a drawing that depicts their perspective of the Thanksgiving holiday. The contest winner’s artwork will be published in the newspaper. Drawings should be

complainant had already reported the incidents to the Blaine Police Department, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies advised the complainant on measures to take moving forward.

• An unwanted rifle was reported found Oct. 3 in the 4100 block of Sylvia Lane S. and turned in at the patrol station. Deputies took custody of the rifle, which is destined for destruction.

A Shoreview woman appeared at the Arden Hills patrol station Oct. 3 to report her husband for multiple ongoing domestic violence-related crimes in the 500 block of Donegal Circle. Some of the crimes include

• assault, terroristic threats, interfering with a 911 call, stalking with the use of GPA devices placed in her vehicle and domestic assault after being convicted of same. He has been charged in Ramsey County Court for seven violations, and a warrant for his arrest has been requested.

Loretta Harding

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

Building a Better Community through Charitable Giving

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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• 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.

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The SCF seeks to maintain, enhance and enrich the quality of life in Shoreview by connecting the generosity of people who appreciate Shoreview with the evolving needs of

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Fentanyl test strips

Fentanyl is cheap and easy to get. Today it is the biggest player in overdose deaths in the United States. Fentanyl is a powerful opioid that began to get attention long before Prince died from a fentanyl overdose.

T he prevalence of drugs being laced with fentanyl is frightening. According to the CDC, approximately 107,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in the United States in 2021 and fentanyl accounted for 71,238 of those. This is up from the 57,834 in 2020. These numbers are alarming, and in some cases have doubled depending on the state or county you live. It isn’t just affecting regular drug users - young people experimenting with drugs for the first time are putting their lives at risk.

Publisher’s View

R ight now more than 120,000 fentanyl test strips are available free to the public from the Wisconsin Department of Health. Test strips have become legal to carry in Minnesota. The test strips are a tool to tell if a substance has fentanyl in it, which is helpful to those who use or are considering using a drug.

W hat do the test strips do? By displacing a small amount of a drug into water with a test strip, one can determine if fentanyl is present in drugs such as cocaine, heroin and methamphetamines, as well as pills that are made to resemble prescription medications. More and more we are hearing stories that even marijuana or weed purchased outside of legal dispensaries is at risk of being laced with fentanyl. You can’t see, taste or smell fentanyl. People taking any drug not purchased from a licensed pharmacy should always use fentanyl test strips. Even though test strips may not be available everywhere, they can be purchased for a few dollars per strip at most large pharmacies or online. It seems that with this epidemic of fentanyl-laced drugs, it’s time to start talking about better availability and affordability of test strips in order to save more lives.

Carter Johnson

O f course, the best way to avoid a fentanyl overdose is to abstain from using drugs at all.

Candidate profiles

T his week’s edition marks the last of the paid political letters to the editor. For that, our news team is grateful. We continue to believe letters to the editor are one of the best ways to engage our readers in dialogue about important local topics and share the variety of opinions represented by people in our communities. Over the past several weeks the paper, our news staff, and even me personally have been accused of leaning extremely far left and extremely far right, based on the letters that are published in a given week. We keep reminding our readers that we publish all letters that meet our guidelines, and letters represent the opinions of people in the community, not the paper. I guess if we are accused of representing all ends of the political spectrum, then we are actually staying neutral. I do wish everyone having strong opinions about the election would stop being so mean to each other, no matter what side they’re on. It’s time to get back to being neighbors.

W hat we do offer right now is a complete 2022 Voters’ Guide, which can be found at presspubs.com. The Voters’ Guide covers all of the state, township, city council and school board candidates running to represent the communities in the Press’ circulation area. Some candidates chose not to respond to our questionnaire.

T he Voters’ Guide provides readers an opportunity to learn about the candidates and where they stand on important issues. We focus on local elections that don’t tend to get coverage elsewhere. We do not tell you who to vote for, but through the Voters’ Guide, we have laid some groundwork for you to make your own informed decisions.

Take some time to review the Voters’ Guide before you mail in your ballot or head out to the polls. Although we are sold out of most hard copies, it is available online. As always, feel to give us a call for comments or story ideas at 651-407-1200.

Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.

Shoreview runs on volunteerism

In Shoreview, we are uniquely blessed to have a large, dedicated community of volunteers that serve our city and residents. Everything from our summer Slice of Shoreview event to our city trails are served by volunteers in our community. Volunteer positions take many shapes in Shoreview and wherever your interests lie, there’s a position suited for you.

their wisdom and experience, and making recommendations to the council. Their commitment to the Shoreview community enhances the city and ensures residents are involved in the decision-making process. Below is just a very small example of some of the work these groups have accomplished in the last year.

From the Mayor Sandy Martin

W hether it is important to you to help solve a community problem, advance a worthy cause, or to develop as a person, volunteering offers many benefits in appreciation for the gift of your time and expertise.

Volunteering also helps to raise awareness of important social needs, connect communities, and build friendships.

T he City of Shoreview has over 70 volunteer positions serving on nine committees or commissions. Each individual and group plays an important role by advising the city council on a variety of issues, imparting

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T he bikeways and trails committee hosted the annual Tour de Trails event with routes developed by committee members to give participants an opportunity to experience the exceptional trail corridors the city has to offer. It also oversaw the installation of the city’s first four bike work station.

T he economic development authority developed a new inclusionary housing policy to increase affordable housing options in multi-family housing developments. It also updated and enhanced loan and grant programs to assist in home ownership and property maintenance.

T he economic development commission initiated workforce business visits to better understand challenges local businesses are facing and hosted a business social hour networking event.

T he environmental quality committee hosted the popular

EQC speaker series including topics on reducing home energy use, removal of lead, mosquito control, and selecting lawn equipment to improve air quality. It also introduced a pilot program at the Slice of Shoreview for organics collection and composting. T he parks and recreation commission oversaw final development of the fantastic Shoreview Commons destination playground and is in the process of updating the 10-year parks and recreation master plan for addi tional improvements at all parks.

One thing all of these committees and commission have in common is they’re made up of dedicated Shoreview volunteers. When you volunteer, you share your talents, develop new skills, enhance your resume, help enrich local programs and services, become familiar with city issues, and feel good about giving back to your community. I encourage you to get involved – make 2023 the year you become a Shoreview volunteer! Six of our committees and commissions are accepting applications for positions starting in 2023. Apply online at shoreviewmn.gov/volunteer.

S andy Martin is the Mayor of Shoreview

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Election issues

1. Inflation: Chicago Tribune, 9/23/22: “Businesses are raising prices because they can…with relative impunity...because everyone else is raising prices and thus less resistance…” Bloomberg Opinion, 12/3/21: “The economic problem here is rising inequality of income and wealth, which makes everything harder to afford.” N.Y. Times, 6/3/22: “ Voters blame presidents for things no president can control.” Pioneer Press, 1/9/22: “Meatpacker middlemen monopoly is the real beef.” Washington Monthly, July-August, 2022: “…median profits of the top 100 publicly traded companies surged by 49 percent...CEO’s bragging…inflation was giving them the cover to raise prices above costs.” Other drivers: COVID, Russia’s Ukraine invasion, supply chain issues, labor shortages.

2. Immigration: Brookings Institute, 9/8/22: “… immigration from Central America is driven by violence, corruption, lack of opportunity, and-increasingly-climate change.” Mpls. Trib, 10/10/22: “12 migrants from Britain, Ireland detained in northern Minnesota.” Mpls. Trib, 9/9/22: 5 false claims about southern U.S. border. Mpls. Trib, 8/7/22 letter “Climate refugees are coming…2.2 billion people…live in zones that will flood in the net 100 years (40 million Americans)…” N.Y. Times, 7/21/22: “Drug Cartels are Making Billions of Dollars Smuggling Migrants” N.Y. Times, 6/25/22: “Routine Immigration Flights Become a Misleading G.O.P. Talking Point” Associated Press, 5/8/22: “Less immigrant labor in U.S. adds to price hikes.”

3. Crime: Fear! If this is an election year, Republicans are stressing crime! But – they won’t be talking about how THEIR opposition to virtually any logical restriction on guns is enabling crime! They won’t be talking about “crime in the suites” – white collar, mostly corporate crime. Check the “criminal” (economics section) pages on daily/weekly stories of corporate crime. Minnesota Statute 388.051: authority to prosecute crimes lies with Minnesota’s 87 county attorneys – NOT the Attorney General. Bloomberg News, 9/28/22: “Gun violence is growing financial burden on U.S. economy ($557 billion annual cost)”

4. Abortion: The Guardian, 6/24/22: “Germany has abolished a Nazi-era law that criminalizes doctors who provide information about abortion on procedures.” N.Y. Times, 10/9/22: “Ban ups risk for women in 30s, 40s.” N.Y. Times: 6/27/22: “The Demise of Roe Brings a Return to Sexual Servitude” Associated Press, 7/17/22: “Abortion laws spark profound changes in other care… Doctors speak of confusion, some women choose sterility” N.Y. Times, 7/7/22: “Abortion Bans Will Affect Both Rich and Poor Americans” N.Y. Times, 7/6/22: Without Roe, what’s IVF’s future?” N.Y. Times, 6/25/22: “The Battle to End Roe Has Changed Democracy” Washington Post, 7/6/22: “Abuse victims trapped without abortion options” USA Today, 5/6/22: “Pregnancy-related deaths could soar 20%” N.Y. Times, 6/30/22: “Brazil Law Sets A Black Market In Abortion Pills” Washington Post, 7/17/22: “Vasectomies on the rise after Roe is overturned” Mpls. Trib, 7/10/22: “She wanted condoms, but store clerk said no” U.S.A. Today, 7/7/22: “Interstate abortion travel ban would be un-American” N.Y. Times, 7/18/22: “When Miscarriages Collide With Abortion Law… Some Women Are Left Bleeding and in Pain by Wary Hospitals” N.Y. Times, 7/17/22: “Abortion Bans Leaving Young At Higher Risk…in Texas, state records show over 200 children aged 15 and younger received abortions in 2021…30 were 12 or 13…” Mpls. Trib, 12/15/21: “Supreme Court decision jeopardizes all of our constitutional rights.” Washington Post, 6/29/22: “Datasharing threatens women’s privacy.” Population Connection, June 2022: “Complications in pregnancy and childbirth are the leading cause of death among girls aged 15 to 19 years…Globally… some 48% of all pregnancies are unintended.”

Tom Dolen Shoreview

communities and law enforcement. We now have high inflation and prices, surging crime due in part to illegal aliens and drugs, well-financed but failing public schools as in reading test scores, and much more.

All five state executive offices up for election this year are now occupied by Democrats: for example, Walz, Ellison, Simon and Blaha. How are they doing for Minnesotans? Minnesota is obviously being moved backward by Democrats.

Gaslighters have learned to skillfully manipulate voters with lies. Remember when riots, arsonists and looters were regularly called “mainly just peaceful protestors?” Our eyes saw the truth on the news! They really are gaslighters.

The fact that most Democrats even hide from debating Republicans is another strong indication of gaslighting. Most do not attempt to justify their radical policy failures. For example, Minnesota Public TV scheduled debates were cancelled at the last minute by Democrats Walz and Simon.

Don’t be gaslighted by radical leftists who campaign wearing “Pro-America” clothing.

The weekly letters in this column are full of examples recognizing this reality.

Most Democrats have become subtle, manipulative and dishonest gaslighters.

The outstanding public servant, state Sen. Roger Chamberlain (SD 36), faces such an opponent, as do Rep. Donald Raleigh (HD 38A) and candidates Elliot Engen (HD36A) and Heidi Gunderson (HD 36B) for Minnesota House of Representatives.

Trust your instincts and avoid voting for gaslighters!

Vote Republican.

PAID LETTER

Brian Davis Lino Lakes

Ryan Wilson will protect our tax dollars

As a university student, I have several questions for the current state auditor, Julie Blaha. Where did the COVID relief money go? No one can ever tell us, and no one seems to want to ask the question.

I was surprised to learn Minnesota received $73 BILLION dollars in federal COVID relief funding from the federal government. Many cities, counties, school districts and other local government received funding. Did these local governments spend it wisely? We have no idea, because our current State Auditor Julie Blaha doesn’t seem to be interested in tracking this spending.

Ryan Wilson is running for state auditor and promises to answer the question about where the COVID money went. And he’s spoken up after the 49 indictments that were announced in September that came out of the FBI investigation into Feeding Our Future, the nonprofit accused of fraudulently distributed $250 million in funds that were supposed to go to hungry children. Blaha did nothing to help stop this fraud while it was happening. Wilson has promised to use the state auditor’s office to stop fraud, waste and abuse of tax dollars before it grows out of control, and to track government spending programs that touch local government.

I am glad to hear that Ryan Wilson will start asking the questions we all want to know, because our current DFL state auditor isn’t doing anything. If things continue the way they are going, however, when I graduate from college, I will not want to live in such a corrupt state. Ryan Wilson is one of Minnesota’s best hopes.

Sebastian Stoss Shoreview

impressed by his passion for the community. Shortly after moving to Shoreview, John recognized the need to improve the island of our cul-de-sac, shared by nine houses. With his communication and leadership strengths, he organized several group projects that improved both the appearance of the island and our sense of community. Although this was a minor project, it demonstrated John’s capability to impact on a larger scale. I’m very pleased to offer my support for his candidacy.

Robert Stadler Shoreview

PAID LETTER

Leader we need

Sue Denkinger is the leader we need as the next mayor of Shoreview. She is the most experienced candidate, and has a strong record of collaboration in both city government and the private sector.

Shoreview is recognized around the metro area for its high quality of life and stable, effective city government. A significant reason for that for the last 26 years has been the leadership of Mayor Sandy Martin. With Mayor Martin’s retirement, we need to elect a new mayor who shares her leadership skills. Sue Denkinger has the experience and skills needed to keep our city on track through environmental stewardship, sound infrastructure, thoughtful planning, fiscal responsibility and responsiveness to residents and businesses.

Sue has lived in Shoreview for 32 years, and has 16 years of experience in city government. She serves currently on the City Council and the Economic Development Authority, and previously served on the Economic Development Commission. She has developed strong leadership and collaboration skills through her private sector and civic work. Sue has also served as the city’s liaison and in leadership positions in community and regional organizations. She excels at communication with a variety of stakeholders and in developing the relationships that are critical to working together toward a common goal.

This is an important election for the future of Shoreview. Sue Denkinger is the best mayoral candidate to carry on our legacy of good government that helps to support the environmental quality, city infrastructure and excellent quality of life we enjoy as Shoreview residents.

Barb Yarusso Shoreview

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Denkinger brings thoughtful approach

I support Sue Denkinger for mayor of Shoreview. For the past several years, I have had the honor of working with Sue on Shoreview’s Economic Development Authority. As a longtime resident and tireless advocate, she brings a thoughtful approach to Shoreview’s housing and economic development strategies. Sue brings her depth of experience in understanding our community and is able to balance the needs of small businesses and corporate interests as well as balance the need for affordable and market-driven housing.

Kaori Kenmotsu Shoreview

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To the Editor:

Shoreview is an exceptional community in every regard — a place that I’m proud to call home. The enviable success of Shoreview results from a legacy of strong leadership that provided clear vision, careful execution and prudent stewardship. In April 2022, the city continued its tradition of strong leadership by appointing John Doan as its newest council member.

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Elections do have consequences

Minnesota elections come down to this obvious fact: Democrats now run for office claiming to support a strong economy, world-class schools, safe communities and law enforcement.

However, if they win office, do DFL/ Democrats actually support a strong economy, world-class schools, or safe communities/law enforcement?

Democrats/DFL as office holders do not actually support our economy, children’s education, safe

John is now seeking a new term on City Council. John’s background and vision for Shoreview make him the perfect fit to continue our legacy, and he has been endorsed by Sandy Martin. He previously served on the Metropolitan Council and the Shoreview Planning Commission (including two years as chairperson). John also has extensive experience in transportation, both in the public sector and in starting a nonprofit company for transportation assistance. Through these experiences, John demonstrated that he excels at building consensus by carefully listening to concerns and driving alignment behind his creative and inclusive solutions.

As John’s friend and neighbor, I’ve always been

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Law enforcement urges votes for Chamberlain, Engen

Minnesota’s largest police association, representing over 10,000 rank and file law enforcement officers, enthusiastically supports Sen. Roger Chamberlain and House candidate Elliot Engen in North Oaks. They will make sure our public safety officials have the support, resources, and policies that provide for a safer, stronger community for everyone.

Rising crime is a statewide problem, and we MUST restore public safety in our communities. That starts with respecting police as partners and holding violent criminals accountable.

That’s why the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association supports and endorses Sen. Chamberlain and Elliot Engen. We hope you will join us in voting for them.

Brian Peters Executive Director

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Shoreview woman charged with robbery

A Shoreview woman, 38, faces up to 10 years imprisonment and/or a maximum fine of $20,000 for robbery, following a Sept. 29 incident at the Gramsie Corner Mart at 3999 Rice Street. If convicted of the charge, her sentence could be increased by 50% if she is also convicted of a second charge of felony threatening violence with reckless regard to risk. This second charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and/or maximum fine of $10,000.

At 5:20 p.m. Sept. 29, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched out to the convenience store and spoke to an employee, who said that a person resembling the suspect began by parking at a pump and asking her where “Creeper McCreeperson” was.

While the mystified employee was still scratching her head, police reports state that the suspect got in her vehicle and drove away. Another opportunity for enlightenment came when the suspect reportedly returned on foot wearing different clothing. This time, however, the subject was angry and yelling when she entered the store, saying she would rob the store at gunpoint and shoot the employee. When the suspect tried to smash the computer behind the counter, the employee pressed the panic button. But it didn’t work. The suspect yelled, “Yeah, call the cops — get the police here!”

Then reports state the suspect went behind the count er and grabbed a bunch of Swishers, a tobacco product, before leaving the store without paying for them.

Although the employee was too upset to speak further, deputies used surveillance video to locate and arrest the subject in a nearby gas station parking lot. They found a Glock 26 handgun, for which the subject has a permit to carry from Ramsey County, in her waistband.

The owner of Gramsie Corner Mart was familiar with the suspect and, according to the police report, told deputies that she had been “going downhill” for some time and was maybe using an unknown substance. The suspect had previously threatened to rob the store with a gun before going behind the counter and taking $10 worth of cigars.

Not getting mom’s car causes rage

A Shoreview man, 22, faces up to one year in prison and/or a maximum fine of $3,000 for making terroristic threats during a Sept. 29 domestic violence-related incident in the 1000 block of Glenhill Road. His sentence could be doubled if he

is also convicted of domestic assault.

At approximately 10:13 p.m. Sept. 29, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched out to the scene of a domestic. On arrival, deputies could hear shouting from one side of the residence and observed a male throwing rocks at the residence. When deputies shined their flashlights at the suspect, he fled.

Deputies then spoke with the person who dialed 911, the suspect’s mother. She said that the suspect became upset with her when she would not allow him to use her vehicle. Despite her attempts to calm him down, he lashed out and hit his sister, 31, twice in the head with a closed fist.

The suspect has a prior domestic violence-related conviction in Anoka County from Nov. 1, 2021 for violating an order for protection.

The story of his charges could fill a book

A Coon Rapids man, 34, has had the proverbial book thrown at him as he stands charged with seven criminal actions stemming from ongoing incidents in the 500 block of Donegal Circle that his victim finally reported in person on Oct. 3 at the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office Arden Hills station.

The charges include: felony stalking, felony threatening violence, felony domestic assault by strangulation, third-degree domestic assault, gross misdemeanor domestic assault, gross misdemeanor domestic assault within 10 years of a previous con viction of same, and gross misdemeanor interfering with a 911 call. If fully convicted of all these charges, the defendant will spend a maximum 28 years in prison and/or pay a maximum $59,000 in fines.

Investigators described the victim, 30, as distressed and extremely afraid as she reported that on Oct. 1, she raised the topic of separation with the suspect. He said he would poison her with antifreeze, and “nobody would know what happened because it would not show up in her bloodstream.” The victim wondered whether her husband was already poisoning her with antifreeze, as she had been having a very bad headache and digestive issues shortly after drinking coffee with creamer the morning of Oct. 3. She also noticed a new bottle of antifreeze in the garage around that time and turned over the bottles of coffee cream and antifreeze to law enforcement.

The victim also said her husband threatened to take her out West to the mountains and kill her, which the victim believed because when they had gone out West

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The victim reported that on Sept. 12, her husband bashed her head into a window and made fun of her, before strangling her and taunting her. At 1:00 a.m. Oct. 2, she said he pushed her to the garage floor when she asked who he was on the phone with. On April 26, he smashed her leg when she questioned him about his heroin use. On another spring day, during an assault, he grabbed her phone when she tried to call 911 and broke it. She said that a couple of months ago, he began sexually assaulting her, saying, “Nobody will believe you because we are married.”

The victim reported that her husband degrades her, controls her every day, tracks her with GPS devices he installs in her vehicle, controls money to embarrass her, controls the way she dresses, keeps her from working and will not allow her to have access to the mailbox. Her husband has access to a firearm, which he has brandished at her in a threatening manner. She removed a component of the firearm so that it would not fire and brought that part in to law enforcement. Investigation of all the incidents reported by the victim is ongoing.

At the end of the Oct. 3 interview, the victim cried while she phoned her husband to tell him that she had reported everything. After she came clean to her husband about reporting him, deputies noted the victim appeared to be relieved.

In an Oct. 4 follow-up interview, the victim said that when she told her husband in person all about her report to deputies, he packed his bags and left in his truck, not to be seen since. The firearm must have been functioning again, because he shot himself in the leg and sent her a text and photo of himself in the ambulance. The victim said he had a history of doing things like this to get sympathy from her.

When deputies finally spoke to the defendant on Oct. 6, he denied responsibility for the victim’s injuries, either blaming them on her health issues or on self-injuries. Most notably, he denied punching and strangling her and said she must have inflicted those injuries on herself. He said he broke her phone, not because she was dialing 911, but because it contained images of other men.

To date, deputies cannot locate the husband and have requested a warrant for his arrest with a bail set at $100,000 due to significant victim and public safety concerns, and the fact they consider him a flight risk. The defendant was convicted in Pine County of domestic assault in November 2016.

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Picking up the pieces from Hurricane Fiona

BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

I thought I would be looking at the colorful fall canopy of the Canadian Maritime Provinces while I was “on assignment.”

Instead, I mostly saw the bottoms of large trees with their roots waving in the air, after the “other” hurricane caused severe damage to my camping trip in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.

A Canadian traveler at Halifax Airport said about Hurricane Fiona’s pending Sept. 24 arrival, “The weather will not be good.” A rental car agent cheerily warned her customers, “Don’t park under a tree!”

During that tropical evening before the storm, the valet at the stately Nova Scotian hotel said employees would be put up there during the hurricane.

The next morning, Sept. 23, was a two-raincoat day. Although the all-day rain increased hourly, my husband and I weren’t deterred from walking around Halifax to watch what people did to prepare for a hurricane.

And also to see historic Halifax before it became history.

Adirondack chairs on the Halifax waterfront boardwalk were grouped and tied together with rope. Did they really think bits of string will hold back the storm surge?

One or two businesses along the elevated waterfront stacked four rows of sandbags at their doors to keep out the storm surge. At 10 a.m., workers started installing barricades, expecting the highest tides ever. The boardwalk closed at 5 p.m.

Grocery stores where I needed to buy food for my upcoming camping trip were all closed to allow their employees to get home. I didn’t bring any food to Canada due to customs

rules, and now I couldn’t buy any. I already started to worry about where my next meals would come from.

Because the historic Citadel closed early, we were given free admission. We heard apple growers on Prince Edward Island were hastily picking their crops before the trees fell down. Ten-minute hurricane checks showed a slight downgrade and the eye making landfall 50 miles to the east of us.

After our last hot meal of fabulous ravioli at an Italian restaurant, our server allowed us to take the rest of our bottle of wine out of the restaurant, which was against Canadian law. She wanted to leave early to buy toilet paper.

Now safely in our room on the sixth floor of a hotel huge enough to get lost in, I rehearsed using the stairs in case the electricity went out.

During the storm itself, the wind howled and screeched all night long. Rain spattered the windows, and the hotel made weird noises like a sinking ship.

The wind gauge on the Confederation Bridge between Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island registered 110 mph, before it ceased to function. Fiona, a Category 4 hurricane at its strongest, was reported by the Canadian Hurricane Center to be the lowest-pressure landfalling storm in Canadian history: barometric pressures dropped to 932.7 mbar.

Three people in the Maritime Provinces lost their lives in the storm.

I awakened to the power being off in my room and everywhere east of Halifax. At the hotel, power was out until 4:15 p.m., and we were offered a continental breakfast and cold sandwiches for lunch. In New Brunswick, power was out until late Sept. 26.

It was October before power was restored in Cape Breton and on Prince Edward Island, where Anne’s Green Gables were likely scraped to the ground by falling trees.

Chugging generators were the sounds of the season. Businesses that stocked them had lines of customers out the door. We bought our first camping

provisions at a crowded convenience store outside of Peggy’s Cove.

For the next week, roads gradually opened after parades of electricity trucks, bucket trucks, auger trucks, telephone pole trucks and chainsaw trucks worked around the clock to wrestle giant trees off the wires.

Much waiting time was spent on the phone canceling and making new reservations.

After a week, the sun came out to sparkle on lighthouses and tidal bays as we enjoyed destinations not on our original schedule. A makeup trip to the Maritime Provinces is on the fiveyear calendar.

The colorful Adirondack chairs tied up with string on the Halifax waterfront didn’t move one inch.

Loretta Harding

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Downed trees were a common sight post-hurricane, especially on top of a power wire.

Frank Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake. Weather data and observation are from his weather station and trips around the area. Frank can be found on the internet at WeathermanWatson.com.

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Series, hosted by Major League Baseball.

“On Saturday, we will attend Game 2 of the World Series and the participants will be brought out on the field to be recognized,” Terry said. “On Sunday, they will do the competition in the stadium, and we will fly back Sunday night.”

The road to the World Series

The Minnesota Twins hosted a local Pitch-Hit-and Run competition at Target Field in June. Jaycie took first place.

“Because she won that one, we got invited to the Midwest regional competition hosted by the Twins in August at CHS field, where the Saint Paul Saints play,” Terry said. “The competition included kids from North Dakota, Canada, Nebraska, Wisconsin and Iowa. The top four scorers out of

17 got invited to compete at the World Series.”

Jaycie said she was nervous at both events.

“When it started, I really didn’t want to do it because I had to get up early,” Jaycie said. “But now, I think it’s really cool that I did it.”

She noted that participants are scored on pitching accuracy, how fast you can run and how far you hit the ball.

Jaycie is a pitcher for the Mounds View 12U fast-pitch softball team and plays shortstop.

“The 12U team was top-tier this year,” Terry said. “They took fourth place in a big national tournament with 168 teams, and they also won a smaller national tournament that was hosted here at Rice Creek Fields in Shoreview.”

One of Jaycie’s biggest supporters is her older brother Silas, a seventh grader at Chippewa Middle School.

“He motivates her, and fetches balls

while she is pitching,” Terry said. “He does a lot and is known as ‘the trainer’.”

Terry said Jaycie does very well under pressure, and credits that to wrestling.

“She’s playing basketball this year, but she used to wrestle because she wanted to be like her big brother,” Terry said. “I think that’s where she’s gotten a lot of her confidence and (been) put in the center spotlight.”

In her spare time, Jaycie enjoys spending time with her family, her best friend Archie and hanging out with kids in the neighborhood.

She is looking forward to going to the World Series, but is a little nervous.

“My mom is my comfort, and reminds me that I already made it,” Jaycie said. “So, there’s no pressure

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

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PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED (From left) Silas, Stef, Jaycie and Terry Helmer at their home in Shoreview.

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Celebrate Halloween

EVENTS FOR ALL AGES IN THE NORTHEAST METRO AREA

Halloween Trunk or Treat:

Dress up in costume for an evening of family fun with hay rides, a spooky walk in the woods, and trunkor-treating on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. at McCullough Park, 995 County Rd I, Shoreview. $20 per vehicle, or free if bringing a decorated trunk and passing out candy. Advance registration required at shoreviewmn.gov/parks-rec/special-events.

Tricks and Treats with the Mighty Organ:

18th Annual concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30 features Bill Chouinard playing spooky music on Minnesota's largest pipe organ at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, with added special lighting and video effects. Kids invited to wear non-violent costumes for a parade in the Sanctuary. Pizza will be sold from 5 to 6 p.m. along with treats. Free-will offering. St. Andrews is located at 900 Stillwater Road, Mahtomedi. For more information go to saintandrews.org

Halloween Night at the Fillebrown House:

Children are invited to trick or treat from 5 to 8 p.m. Halloween night, Oct. 31. at the historic Fillebrown House in White Bear Lake, located at 4735 Lake Avenue. For details, visit whitebearhistory.org.

Scarecrow Trail:

View scarecrows created by local businesses, organizations and residents along the trail at Community Park, 641 East County Road F, Vadnais Heights. Stop by any time the park is open from Thursday, Oct. 27 to Wednesday, Nov. 2 to see the creations and vote for favorites online.

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Haunted Roundhouse:

Are ghosts of Great Northern Railway workers haunting the Jackson Street Roundhouse? Find out at a family-friendly event on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. hosted by the Minnesota Transportation Museum at one of the state’s most historic, iconic, and likely haunted locations. Wear a costume, bring a trick or treat bag, and hear music by the Teddy Bear Band from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day. There will be railroad history, haunted train cars, a railway hobo, bonfire, train rides, and treats. Tickets can be purchased at trainride.org and are $5 for a family up to six; or $15/adults, $10/children 5-15; $7 toddlers 2-4. Children under 2 free. The Jackson Street Roundhouse is located at 193 Pennsylvania Avenue E., St. Paul.

Pumpkin King:

Head over to 5290 East Street, White Bear Lake, at your own risk. Walk through a guided trail in a private yard. Open Halloween weekend from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Dress warm and look for the pumpkin with the button to claim candy. Donations of non-perishable food items for the White Bear Area Food Shelf strongly encouraged. Dates subject to change due to weather. Go to kingofthepumpkins.com for updates.

Dead End Hayride:

Dubbed as “Minnesota’s Most Terrifying Haunted Hayride” at Pinehaven Farm, 28186 Kettle River Blvd. N., Wyoming. Tickets still available through Halloween at thedeadendhayride.com, some dates sold out.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

LAKESHORE QUILTERS GUILD

When: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25.

Where: Shepherd of the Hills Church, door G, 3920 Victoria St. N., in Shoreview.

Details: “Indigo inspired Quilt Designs” will be presented by David Owen Hastings. David will talk about his love of Japanese culture, travel, textiles and how his love of “blue and white” fabrics brought him to Japan. $5/guest.

Contact: LakeshoreQuiltGuild@ gmail.com.

ROCK THE RINK

When: 5:30-10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27.

Where: Kellerman’s Event Center, 2222 4th St. in White Bear Lake.

Details: Hockey Day MN fundraiser features live music by Good for Gary, complimentary appetizers, beer release, and silent auction. Tickets $99; ages 21+.

Contact: tempotickets.com/ rocktherink.

‘THE GIRL WHO SWALLOWED A CACTUS’

When: 7 p.m. Thursday Oct. 27 and Friday, Oct. 28; 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29; 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30

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

Details: Performance recommended for ages 6 ad up. Tickets $20/adult; $10/child.

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

HAUNTED HISTORY TROLLEY TOURS

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

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

Details: Learn the history of Stillwater’s haunted past told by creepy characters aboard a trolley.

$45 per person includes movies, scavenger hunt, bonfires, s’mores and prizes.

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

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WAFFLE BREAKFAST

When: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30.

Where: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church & School, 835 2nd Ave. NW in New Brighton.

SHOREVIEW COMMUNITY GARDEN CLUB

When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2.

Where: Shoreview Community Center City Council Chambers, 4600 N. Victoria St.

Details: Master gardener and writer Jennifer Knutson will discuss “Adding a vertical element to the garden with vines” and popular perennial and annual vines. Public welcome.

Contact: 651-484-4341.

NATURE PLAY: CRYPTIC CAMOUFLAGE

When: 10-11 a.m. or 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3.

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

Details: Kids ages 2-5 can learn about animals through activities and a story. Registration required; $5/child, $3/adult.

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

8TH ANNUAL NORTHSTAR WATERMEDIA NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION

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

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

Details: 50 Selected paintings by

national and regional artists. Proof of vaccination and masks required.

Contact: northstarwatermedia.com.

‘ALMOST, MAINE’

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5; 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6.

Where: Mounds View High School Theatre, 1900 Lake Valentine Rd. in Arden Hills.

Details: John Cariani’s collection of heartwarming and heartbreaking young adult stories performed by the Mounds View High School Theater Department. Tickets $10/adult; $8/ students and seniors 65+.

Contact: mvtheatre.seatyourself.biz.

GIFT EXPO

When: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5.

Where: Church of St. Genevieve Parish Community Center, 6995 Centerville Rd. in Centerville.

Details: Craft show with vendors, silent auction gift baskets, gift items, cinnamon rolls, and door prizes every hour.

Proceeds benefit faith formation program.

Contact: 651-429-7937 or stgens.org.

BAZAAR

When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5.

Where: Messiah Lutheran Church, 2848 County Rd. H2 in Mounds View.

Details: Crafts, quilts, antiques, baked goods, cookie parade, lunch and more. Proceeds benefit mission projects.

Contact: messiahlutheran.org.

‘UNVEILED’

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, Sunday, Nov. 6, and Monday, Nov. 7.

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

Details: One-woman show written and performed by Rohina Malik. Tickets $20.

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

THE REEL HOPE PROJECT

When: 8 to 8:30 am, Tuesday, Nov. 1.

Where: North Oaks Community Room, 100 Village Center Drive in North Oaks.

Details: Naomi Terlow will describe The Reel Hope Project whose goal is to make a video for every child in foster care in the U.S. who is waiting to be adopted. The project launched in Minnesota and is now serving kids in other states across the county. Sponsored by the Arden Hills-Shoreview Rotary Club. Free to the public.

CHURCH DIRECTORY

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Arctic Quest’ tells the tale of spunky bilingual children

road trip to Mexico to celebrate Christmas with my husband’s family. I love the warmth of Mexican traditions and foods, especially around the holidays, and wanted to capture those moments in the book. So much of my writing is a reflection of my own life with a strong dose of magical realism.

Q: Provide a brief overview of the book.

A: Rico, Diego and Araceli Martinez are gearing up for a road trip to Mexico. Before they leave, their neighbor Don Toño gives them some special virtual reality sunglasses. While the children are riding in the van, the glasses transport them to the Arctic in the form of animals. Whether it is flying as a snowy owl or making polar bear friends, the kids have some memorable experiences and have to work together to solve their biggest challenge yet.

Q: What do you hope readers will gain from “The Arctic Quest?”

A: First of all, I hope that my books highlight the beauty of embracing our family roots. If we have the opportunity to learn another language and culture, this can enhance our lives and relationships.

In addition, throughout the story, the characters learn important social-emotional lessons about encouragement, responsibility, cooperation and perseverance. The book can be a launchpad to initiate family conversations.

Finally, the story is just plain fun, incorporating adventure and fantasy into a book that I would have loved to read as a child. It makes a great read-aloud and can be enjoyed by ages 4-12+.

Q: Who are your favorite authors?

Press Publications recently interviewed former Shoreview resident Minda Gomez about her book, “The Arctic Quest.” This is Gomez’s second middle-grade children’s book. Her first book, “The Secret Door,” was published in September 2021. She worked together with her husband to carefully translate it into Spanish, and released “La puerta secreta” in December 2021. Copies of the book have been distributed to multiple children in Mexico, Puerto Rico and Guatemala, as well as many Spanish-speaking children in the U.S.

Q: Tell us a little about yourself.

A: My name is Minda Gomez. I grew up in Shoreview and currently live with my husband Moisés and three spunky bilingual children in Spring Lake Park. We speak Spanish at home, and call our family “Mexi-gringo,” because we blend my husband’s Mexican culture with my Minnesotan culture. The characters in the Martinez Kids Adventures chapter book series are based on my own bicultural family.

Q: What inspired you to write this book?

A: As a child, it was my dream to be an author/ illustrator. Since my career path led me into teaching multilingual learners, I have made it my mission to find quality multicultural books for my classroom and our home. It has been hard to find exciting books about bicultural kids, particularly chapter books, so it made sense to portray a family that shares my family’s cultural blend and speaks a mix of English and Spanish in a natural way.

“The Arctic Quest” is based on my family’s

A: I love the characters and whimsy of Gordon Korman, the cultural aspects of Monica Brown and the fantasy and lessons of C.S. Lewis. There’s also an undeniable influence from Stan and Jan Berenstain. They know how to tell stories with values incorporated!

Q: Where can Press readers find the book?

A: My website has links to purchase my book on Amazon and Barnes and Noble, but it is also available through other online booksellers. In addition, it is available at the Northtown Barnes and Noble and some local public libraries.

Q: Is this your first book?

A: In the fall of 2021, I released the first book in the Martinez Kids Adventures series, “The Secret Door.” This book introduces the Martinez family’s wonderful neighbors, Don Toño and Doña Rosa. In this story, the children step into an ordinary garden shed and are transformed into animals like squirrels, marine animals and spider monkeys. That book is also available in Spanish.

Q: Do you have any plans for future works?

A: Yes! I am currently working with my husband on the Spanish translation of “The Arctic Quest,” and I also have an outline for the next book in the series. I feel like the Martinez kids will keep growing with my own family as I explore other formats for my books.

Q: Anything else you would like to add?

A: I have found so much joy in the process of writing and illustrating my books, and love connecting with readers through school and community events. My childhood dream of becoming an author and illustrator of children’s books is coming true, and I am thrilled to be on this adventure!

People can follow me on social media at @ martinezkidsadventures or check out my website at www.mindagomez.com.

Noelle Olson

“The Arctic Quest” is the second Children’s book written by Minda Gomez.

PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED Minda Gomez

PUBLIC NOTICES

CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA PUBLIC HEARING – ORDINANCE 994

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mounds View City Council will hold a public hearing during its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. to consider the first reading of Ordinance No. 994, an or dinance amending Section 4.02, Subdivisions 1-4, of the City of Mounds View Charter pertaining to the Filing for Office. The amendments are as follows: Section 4.02, subdivisions 1-4 of the Mounds View City Charter is hereby amended by adding the double-underlined language and deleting the stricken language as follows:

Subdivision 1. Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 205.13, subd. 1a, as amend ed, an affidavit of candidacy for a city office must be filed within the time frame specified and in accordance with the Statute with the exception that the fee portion of the Statute shall be superseded by the following: Any resident of the City qualified under state law for elective office may, by filing an affidavit and by paying a filing fee of $20 or by filing a petition in compliance with MN Statute 205.13, subd. 4, as amended, to the City Administrator, have their name placed on the municipal election ballot. (Amended by Ordinance 736, Adopted May 10, 2004, Filed May 19, 2004; Amended by Ord. 759, Adopted June 13, 2005, Filed June 22, 2005; Amended by Ord. 878, Adopted Feb 11, 2013, Effective May 12, 2013.)

Subdivision 2.* Term Limits. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no person may file to be a candidate for election to a term that would cause the person to serve more than eight total years in the office of Mayor or in the office of City Councilmember combined. (11- 8-94 Election, Effective 12-8-94, Filed 2-21-95)

* A city charter provision limiting the term of an elected city official is un constitutional and unenforceable. See, Minneapolis Term Limits Coalition v. Keefe, 535 N.W.2d 306 (Minn.1995) (Resolution 5435, 4-24-2000)

Subdivision 3. Service before January 1, 1995 shall not count toward de termining total length of service. (11-8-94 Election, Effective 12-8-94, Filed 2-21-95)

Subdivision 24. Severability. If any part of this section shall be declared unconstitutional by court, all others shall remain in full force and effect. (11-894 Election, Effective 12-8-94, Filed 2- 21-95)

The public hearing will be held at Mounds View City Hall, 2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112. Questions or comments related to the public hearing may be emailed to nyle.zikmund@moundsviewmn.org, made by phone at (763) 717-4001, or mailed to City Hall. Comments submit ted through these methods must be received by Monday, November 14, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. in order to be considered during the public hearing to be held later that evening. Please note that any emails, letters and attachments you send to the city may be public information and city staff may use them in staff reports that go to the City Council and/or the public. If you have any questions regarding this meeting or if you want to make an appointment to review the documentation, please contact me at (763) 717-4001.

Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator

Published one time in the Shoreview Press on October 25, 2022.

CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA

PUBLIC HEARING – ORDINANCE 995

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mounds View City Council will hold a public hearing during its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. to consider the first reading of Ordinance No. 995, an ordinance amending Section 4.05, Subdivision 1, of the City of Mounds View Charter pertaining to the Vacancies in Municipal Elected Office. The amend ments are as follows:

Section 4.05, subdivision 1, of the Mounds View City Charter is hereby amended by adding the double-underlined language and deleting the stricken language as follows:

Subdivision 1. When a vacancy in an elected office of the City occurs with 365 days or more remaining in the term of the vacated office, there shall be a special election held within ninety days after the vacancy occurs to elect a successor to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term of the office vacated. (The determination of vacancy is found in Chapter 2, Section 2.05 Vacancies.)

The public hearing will be held at Mounds View City Hall, 2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112. Questions or comments related to the public hearing may be emailed to nyle.zikmund@moundsviewmn.org made by phone at (763) 717-4001, or mailed to City Hall. Comments submit ted through these methods must be received by Monday, November 14, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. in order to be considered during the public hearing to be held later that evening.

Please note that any emails, letters and attachments you send to the city may be public information and city staff may use them in staff reports that go

to the City Council and/or the public. If you have any questions regarding this meeting or if you want to make an appointment to review the documentation, please contact me at (763) 717-4001.

Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator

Published one time in the Shoreview Press on October 25, 2022.

CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA PUBLIC HEARING – ORDINANCE 996

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mounds View City Council will hold a public hearing during its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. to consider the first reading of Ordinance No. 996, an ordinance amending Section 4.05, Subdivisions 1-2, of the City of Mounds View Charter pertaining to the Vacancies in Municipal Elected Office. The amendments are as follows:

Section 4.05, subdivisions 1-2, of the Mounds View City Charter is hereby amended by adding the double-underlined language and deleting the stricken language as follows:

Subdivision 1. When a vacancy in an elected office of the City occurs with 365 days or more remaining in the term of the vacated office, there shall be a special election held to elect a successor to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term of the vacated office. The special election shall be held within ninety days at the next uniform election date specified in Minnesota Statute 205.10, subd. 3a, as it may be amended from time to time, for which all legal requirements for special elections can be met by the City. after the vacancy occurs to elect a successor to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term of the office vacated.

Subdivision 2. The City Administrator shall give at least sixty days pub lished prior notice of such the date of the special election and such notice shall comply with all notice requirements under Minnesota Statues, section 205.16, except as set forth under Subdivision 5 of this section.

The public hearing will be held at Mounds View City Hall, 2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112. Questions or comments related to the public hearing may be emailed to nyle.zikmund@moundsviewmn.org, made by phone at (763) 717-4001, or mailed to City Hall. Comments submit ted through these methods must be received by Monday, November 14, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. in order to be considered during the public hearing to be held later that evening.

Please note that any emails, letters and attachments you send to the city may be public information and city staff may use them in staff reports that go to the City Council and/or the public. If you have any questions regarding this meeting or if you want to make an appointment to review the documentation, please contact me at (763) 717-4001.

Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator Published one time in the Shoreview Press on October 25, 2022.

MOUNDS VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT MOUNDS VIEW SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SUMMARY

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Meetings take place at the District Center in Shoreview (4570 Victoria Street N). Complete minutes available upon request at the District Center

Certification of proposed property tax levy

Executive director of administrative services Bernice Humnick reviewed proposed property tax levies to be certified to the county. Proposed levies for school districts carry the option of levying the “maximum,” which means the Minnesota Department of Education calculates a district’s allowable levy limit(s) that are set by state statute or voter approval. The Board approved the recommendation to certify the proposed property taxes as “maximum” for the payable 2023 tax levy.

Community Education/Early Childhood programming update

Karl Brown, director of community education, and Barb Schochenmaier, early childhood coordinator, presented a report on this year’s district oper ational plan (DOP) goal of expanding access to Community Education pro grams, focusing on Early Childhood Education. Brown and Schochenmaier gave an overview of the program and class offerings. Proposed expanded class offerings were shared. Registration for the 2023-24 programs will open in February of 2023.

Updates

The Board discussed issues and updates related to Northeast Metro 916 and AMSD, and shared updates on their activities and participation in events and committees around the District.

Thank you

The Board accepted with appreciation gifts from Christine Stocke, New Brighton Christian Church, Mary Anderson, Nextep, Heidi Ombisu Skallet, Becky Debus, The Frank Family, MV class of 1972 - c/o Steven Sawyer, Rob ert and Janet Calander, Carley Foundry -Jordan Carley, Scott Counihan and Michelle Glood, Joanne R. Davis, Dayton Lang and Associates Simply Re surface, Linda and Dayton Lang, Erin Derubeis, Jon and Elyse Farnsworth,

Staying safe on cold water is everyone’s responsibility

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anyone whose autumn plans include spending time on or around the water to keep safety in mind. While more boating-related accidents happen during the summer, boating fatalities are higher during the cold-water season.

As water temperatures drop, water-based activities become riskier. For even a strong swimmer, a fall into a cold lake, pond or river can be quickly incapacitating. Further, cries for help can go unheard and rescues can take longer than in the warm-weather months, when more people are on or near the water.

“Nobody expects to encounter a life-or-death situation when they’re out on the water, but the people who survive such experiences tend to be the ones who are best prepared,” said Lt. Adam Block, DNR boating law administrator.

The easiest and most effective way to stay safe and survive a fall into the water is to wear a life jacket. Having a life jacket “nearby” will not help in an accidental fall. Foam life jackets are the best option when the water is cold because inflatable life jackets may not fully inflate.

While boating or paddling, people can reduce the likelihood of a fall overboard by distributing weight evenly and abiding by the manufacturer’s weight limits. Changes in weather that result

in shifting winds and storms can also lead to a treacherous situation, so it’s vital for anglers, hunters and others recreating on or near the water to keep an eye to the sky.

For more information, including how to survive a fall into cold water, see the DNR’s cold water safety page at mndnr.gov/ColdWater.

A look ahead

October 6, 5 p.m., work session

October 11, 7 p.m., regular meeting

Published one time in the Shoreview Press on October 25, 2022.

CITY OF NORTH OAKS

NOTICE OF LAKE AERATION TO PREVENT WINTERKILL AT GILFILLAN LAKE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of North Oaks has applied for an aeration permit for Gilfillan Lake to prevent winterkill. The aerator is located on the NW side of the lake at 8 Poplar Lane, North Oaks, MN, 55127 – Section17, T30N, R22 W, Ramsey County. The aerator helps add oxygen to the water in Gilfillan Lake. When lakes freeze over in the winter and become iced over, no new oxygen can make its way into the water. When it snows on the ice no sun light can reach the underwater plants, and they cannot make oxygen. When oxygen levels get too low, fish can suffocate, causing a winterkill. Aeration on Gilfillan Lake will cause thin ice and/or open water. Pay attention to warning signs, and use extreme caution on Gilfillan Lake.

Questions regarding the aeration permit should be directed to City Admin istrator Kevin Kress at 651-792-7750 or emailed to kkress@northoaksmn.gov

Published two times in the Shoreview Press on October 25 and November 8, 2022.

CITY OF SHOREVIEW PUBLIC NOTICE

The Telefarm, Inc. operates two Broadcast towers located at, 960 County Road F, Shoreview, MN 55126. Telefarm is planning on performing an FAA obstruction lighting upgrade project to both towers. This work will entail re placement of the existing nighttime only lighting system and replacement with a dual lighting system that will have white LED strobe lights for daytime tower marking and red flashing led beacons for nighttime marking (same type of nighttime lighting as being used today).

Pursuant to the conditional use permit and operating agreement between Telefarm and the City of Shoreview executed in 1987, the City shall provide public notice and an opportunity for public comment on the proposed tow er lighting upgrade. Written comments may be submitted to Tom Simonson, Assistant City Manager and Community Development Director, via email at tsimonson@shoreviewmn.gov or mailed to the address below.

The Shoreview City Council will be considering the Telefarm proposal at their meeting on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Shoreview City Hall, 4600 Victoria Street North, Shoreview, Minnesota 55126.

Published one time in the Shoreview Press on October 25, 2022.

CITY OF SHOREVIEW

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LAKEVIEW DRIVE WATER MAIN EXTENSION PROJECT 23-04

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Shorev iew, Minnesota, will meet at the Shoreview City Hall Council Chambers, 4600 Victoria Street North, Ramsey County, Minnesota, at 7:00 p.m., Local Time on Monday November 21, 2022, to consider the making of an improvement by installing water main and services and other necessary appurtenances in that area lying and being in the City of Shoreview, Ramsey County, Minneso ta, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 429.011 to 429.111. There are assessments proposed for the improvements. The properties included in the project area described as follows to wit: Located to the west of the Lake View Drive

Right of Way and adjacent to Turtle Lake

The estimated cost to install water main and services to the above men tioned area is ninety-one thousand eight-hundred and seventy-five dollars ($91,875.00).

A reasonable impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improve ment will be heard at this meeting.

ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Brad Martens, City Manager

Published two times in the Shoreview Press on October 25 and November 8, 2022.

General Mills Foundation and Employee Matching Foundation, Kathleen Kihle, Kiwanis Club of North Suburban Golden K - Don Engel and Kiwanis Members, Nicolas Kohler, Kowalskis Markets - Kris Kowalski Christiansen, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kvinge, Lake Region Hockey, Lake Region Board Mem bers, New Brighton Lions Club - President, Ruben Nusz, Laurie and David Pletscher-Johnson, Richard and Sylvia Rog, Shepherd of the Hills, Tashina Good and Pastor Bryce, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Father Paul and Ms. Teri Shea, Susan Ebertz, Cindy and Roger Swanson, and Stephen and Noreen Thompson.

October 2022 Carrier of the Month Joe Johnson

Congratulations to Joe Johnson! Joe has been a carrier with us for 8 months. Thank you for all your hard work.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Governor and Lieutenant Governor Vote for One

Governor and Lieutenant Governor Vote for One Steve Patterson and Matt Huff Grassroots -Legalize Cannabis

Steve Patterson and Matt Huff Grassroots -Legalize Cannabis

James McCaskel and David Sandbeck Legal Marijuana Now Scott Jensen and Matt Birk Republican

James McCaskel and David Sandbeck Legal Marijuana Now Scott Jensen and Matt Birk Republican

Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan Democratic-FarmerLabor

Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan Democratic-FarmerLabor

Hugh McTavish and Mike Winter Independence-Alliance

Gabrielle M. Prosser and Kevin A. Dwire Socialist Workers

Hugh McTavish and Mike Winter Independence-Alliance Gabrielle M. Prosser and Kevin A. Dwire Socialist Workers

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General Election Ballot Ramsey County, Minnesota November 8, 2022

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State Offices

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Secretary of State Vote for One Kim Crockett Republican

Secretary of State Vote for One Kim Crockett Republican

Steve Simon Democratic-FarmerLabor write-in, if any State Auditor Vote for One Will Finn Grassroots -Legalize Cannabis

Steve Simon Democratic-FarmerLabor

write-in, if any State Auditor Vote for One Will Finn Grassroots -Legalize Cannabis

Tim Davis Legal Marijuana Now

Ryan Wilson Republican

Tim Davis Legal Marijuana Now Ryan Wilson Republican

Julie Blaha Democratic-FarmerLabor

write-in, if any Attorney General Vote for One Jim Schultz Republican Keith Ellison Democratic-FarmerLabor write-in, if any

Julie Blaha Democratic-FarmerLabor write-in, if any Attorney General Vote for One Jim Schultz Republican Keith Ellison Democratic-FarmerLabor write-in, if any

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County Sheriff Vote for One Bob Fletcher

write-in, if any County Attorney Vote for One John J. Choi

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County Sheriff Vote for One Bob Fletcher write-in, if any County Attorney Vote for One John J. Choi

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•Supreme Court – Seats 3 and 6

•Court of Appeals – Seats1,5,7,8,10,11,16,17,18,19

•Second District Court – Seats5,6,9,10,12,16,17,21,25,26

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County Commissioner –Districts3,4,5,6

ipal l & schoool l distrriicct t

City of Arden Hills – Mayor, City Council Member (2 seats—4-year term) and Special Election for City Council Member (1 seat—2-year term) City of Blaine – Council Member—Ward 1 and Special Election for Council Member—Ward 1

• City of Gem Lake – Council member (2 seats)

• City of Lauderdale – Mayor and Council Member (2 at-large seats)

• City of Little Canada – Mayor and Council Member (2 at-large seats)

City of Maplewood – Mayor and Council Member (2 at-large seats)

City of Mounds View – Mayor and Council Member (2 at-large seats)

City of North Oaks – Mayor and Council Member (2 at-large seats)

City of North Saint Paul – Mayor and Council Member (2 at-large seats)

City of Roseville – Mayor and Council Member (2 at-large seats)

• City of Shoreview – Mayor and Council Member (2 at-large seats)

• City of Spring Lake Park – Mayor and Council Member (2 at-large seats)

• City of Vadnais Heights – Mayor and Council Member (2 at-large seats)

City of White Bear Township – Board Supervisor—Seats A & B

Independent School District No. 622 (North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale) – School Board Member (3 seats – 4-year term) and a special school district election (1 seat – 2-year term)

The e follloowiinng scchhoool l d diistr c ctts s w wi i l c contain n balllot q quuesstiioonss:

Independent School District No. 622 (North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale)

Independent School District No. 624 (White Bear Lake Area Schools)

Visit mnvotes.org to see your sample ballot for the general election. Published one time in the Shoreview Press on October 25, 2022.

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CITY OF SHOREVIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA

NOTICE OF ELECTION

Notice is hereby given that a general election will be conducted in the City of Shoreview on November 8, 2022. The hours of voting in all polling places will be from 7 am to 8 pm. The following offices will be on the ballot:

US Representative – District 4 Governor and Lieutenant Governor State Senator – District 40 State Representative – District(s) 40A, 40B

Secretary of State State Auditor

Attorney General County Sheriff County Attorney Mayor

2 Council Member(s)

Associate Justice - Supreme Court - Seats 3, 6

Judge – Court of Appeals – Seats 1, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19

Judge - Second District Court - Seats 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 16, 17, 21, 25, 26

Voting will take place at the following polling places:

Precinct 1 Lutheran Church of the Resurrection 3115 Victoria Street North (in Roseville)

Precinct 2 Shepherd of the Hills, 3920 Victoria Street North Precinct 3 Shoreview City Hall, 4600 Victoria Street North Precinct 4 Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria Street North Precinct 5 Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria Street North Precinct 6 Incarnation Lutheran Church 4880 Hodgson Road (in North Oaks)

Precinct 7 Lake Johanna Fire Department, Station No. 3 5545 Lexington Avenue North

You may locate your polling place at mnvotes.org

Published two times in the Shoreview Press on October 11 and 25 2022.

(2 at-large seats)

City of White Bear Township – Board Supervisor—Seats A & B

School District No. 622 (North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale)

2-year

School Board Member (3 seats

4-year

– School Board Member (3 seats – 4-year term) and a special school district election (1 seat – 2-year term)

The following school distr cts wil conta n ballot questions: Independent School District No. 622 (North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale) Independent School District No. 624 (White Bear Lake Area Schools)

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May Lor Xiong Republican

Betty McCollum Democratic-FarmerLabor

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Precinct Shoreview P-2 November 8, 2022

Offices State Senator

for One Rachel Japuntich Republican

John Marty Democratic-FarmerLabor

write-in, if any State Representative District 40B Vote for One Allen Shen Republican

Jamie Becker-Finn Democratic-FarmerLabor

write-in, if any Governor and Lieutenant Governor Vote for One Steve Patterson and Matt Huff Grassroots -Legalize Cannabis

James McCaskel and David Sandbeck Legal Marijuana Now Scott Jensen and Matt Birk Republican

Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan Democratic-FarmerLabor

Hugh McTavish and Mike Winter Independence-Alliance Gabrielle M. Prosser and Kevin A. Dwire Socialist Workers

write-in, if any

State Offices

Secretary of State

Vote for One Kim Crockett Republican

Steve Simon Democratic-FarmerLabor

write-in, if any State Auditor Vote for One Will Finn Grassroots -Legalize Cannabis

Tim Davis Legal Marijuana Now Ryan Wilson Republican Julie Blaha Democratic-FarmerLabor

write-in, if any Attorney General Vote for One Jim Schultz Republican

Keith Ellison Democratic-FarmerLabor

write-in, if any

County Offices County Sheriff

Vote for One Bob Fletcher write-in, if any County Attorney Vote for One John J. Choi

write-in, if any City Offices Mayor City of Shoreview Vote for One Alicia Baraga Sue Denkinger

write-in, if any Council Member City of Shoreview Vote for Up to Two Cory Springhorn Rose Solomonson John Doan write-in, if any write-in, if any

Judicial Offices Supreme Court

Justice

for One Gordon Moore Incumbent write-in, if any Associate Justice 6 Vote for One Natalie E. Hudson Incumbent

write-in, if any Judicial Offices Court of Appeals Judge 1 Vote for One Theodora Karin Gaitas Incumbent write-in, if any Judge 5 Vote for One Louise Dovre Bjorkman Incumbent write-in, if any Judge 7 Vote for One Susan Segal Incumbent

write-in, if any Judge 8 Vote for One Denise D Reilly Incumbent write-in, if any

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Judicial Offices Court of Appeals Judge 10 Vote for One Jennifer L. Frisch Incumbent write-in, if any Judge 11 Vote for One Michelle A. Larkin Incumbent

write-in, if any Judge 16 Vote for One Peter M. Reyes, Jr. Incumbent

write-in, if any Judge 17 Vote for One Matthew E. Johnson Incumbent write-in, if any Judge 18 Vote for One Jeff Bryan Incumbent

write-in, if any Judge 19 Vote for One Francis Connolly Incumbent write-in, if any

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Judicial Offices 2nd District Court

5 Vote for One Andrew Gordon Incumbent

write-in, if any Judge 6 Vote for One Richard H. Kyle Jr. Incumbent

write-in, if any Judge 9 Vote for One Sara Grewing Incumbent

write-in, if any Judge 10 Vote for One Kellie Charles Incumbent write-in, if any Judge 12 Vote for One Nicole J. Starr Incumbent

write-in, if any Judge 16 Vote for One Mark Ireland Incumbent write-in, if any

Judicial Offices 2nd District Court Judge 17 Vote for One David C. Brown Incumbent

write-in, if any Judge 21 Vote for One Thomas Gilligan Incumbent

write-in, if any Judge 25 Vote for One Edward Sheu Incumbent

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U.S. Representative District 4 Vote for One May Lor Xiong Republican Betty McCollum Democratic-FarmerLabor

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Precinct Shoreview P-4 November 8, 2022

State General Election Ballot Ramsey County, Minnesota

State Offices State Senator District 40 Vote for One Rachel Japuntich Republican

John Marty Democratic-FarmerLabor

write-in, if any State Representative District 40B Vote for One Allen Shen Republican

Jamie Becker-Finn Democratic-FarmerLabor

write-in, if any Governor and Lieutenant Governor Vote for One Steve Patterson and Matt Huff Grassroots -Legalize Cannabis

James McCaskel and David Sandbeck Legal Marijuana Now Scott Jensen and Matt Birk Republican

Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan Democratic-FarmerLabor

Hugh McTavish and Mike Winter Independence-Alliance Gabrielle M. Prosser and Kevin A. Dwire Socialist Workers

write-in, if any

State Offices

Secretary of State Vote for One Kim Crockett Republican Steve Simon Democratic-FarmerLabor

write-in, if any State Auditor Vote for One Will Finn Grassroots -Legalize Cannabis

Tim Davis Legal Marijuana Now Ryan Wilson Republican Julie Blaha Democratic-FarmerLabor

write-in, if any Attorney General Vote for One Jim Schultz Republican Keith Ellison Democratic-FarmerLabor

write-in, if any

County Offices County Sheriff Vote for One Bob Fletcher

write-in, if any County Attorney Vote for One John J. Choi

write-in, if any City Offices Mayor City of Shoreview Vote for One Alicia Baraga Sue Denkinger

write-in, if any Council Member City of Shoreview Vote for Up to Two Cory Springhorn Rose Solomonson John Doan write-in, if any write-in, if any

Judicial Offices Supreme Court Associate Justice 3 Vote for One Gordon Moore Incumbent write-in, if any Associate Justice 6 Vote for One Natalie E. Hudson Incumbent

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write-in, if any Judge 9 Vote for One Sara Grewing Incumbent

write-in, if any Judge 10 Vote for One Kellie Charles Incumbent write-in, if any Judge 12 Vote for One Nicole J. Starr Incumbent

write-in, if any Judge 16 Vote for One Mark Ireland Incumbent write-in, if any

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• The Mounds View School Board recognizes 14 semifinalists and 17 commended students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Every fall more than 16,000 students, or approximately one-third of the 50,000 high scorers, are notified that they have qualified as semifinalists. Finalists will be announced in February.

• 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program

semifinalists:

• Gillian Anderson, Mounds View High School

Gwendolyn Brandt, Mounds View High School

Anlei Chen, Mounds View High School

• Bria Farmer, Mounds View High School Taylor Isabel, Mounds View High School

• Linden Lee, Mounds View High School (class of 2022)

Claire Li, Mounds View High School

• Iris Ren, Mounds View High School

Aurora Wang, Mounds View High School

Henry Wang, Mounds View High School

• Justing Wang, Mounds View High School

Colette Whalen, Mounds View High School

• Emily Zhao, Mounds View High School

Steven Zhou, Mounds View High School

• 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program

Commended students:

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• Ian Buerge, Mounds View High School

Henry Cahoon, Mounds View High School

• Monica Gadela, Mounds View High School

Sophia Huang, Mounds View High School

Tara Martin, Mounds View High School

Mateo Nacusi, Mounds View High School

Lucia Nitti, Mounds View High School

• Samuel Notch, Mounds View High School

Jack Ohmann, Mounds View High School

• Shaurya Sehgal, Mounds View High School

Emma Sun, Mounds View High School

Skylar Weirens, Mounds View High School

• Leigha Wood, Mounds View High School

Barbara Danku, Irondale High School

• Puna Ekka, Irondale High School

Lily Thai, Irondale High School

• Arnou Thammarak, Irondale High School

Superintendent Chris Lennox recognized The Marching Knights at the Oct. 11 School Board meeting. The Irondale High School marching band is the 2022 Minnesota Class AAA state champions. The video of their award-winning performance is available on the Irondale High School website.

The expansion of the career and college centers at

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Boutiques,

Irondale and Mounds View High Schools features new websites. Information on the websites include — Naviance resources, college planning, earning college credit, career pathways, jobs and internships, and summer enrichment opportunities. Mindy Handberg, director of community partnerships, said this is a work in progress but something that the staff, student and parent community will be able to find and use as a resource more productively than in the past.

Michael Werner, coordinator of postsecondary planning, said new coordinators, Fritz Rock (Irondale) and Madison Hendrickson (Mounds View), are involved in both career opportunities and college preparation.

• School Board Treasurer Shauna Bock read the gifts the district received during this period. There were 4 gifts received for schools and programs for a total of $11,285.81 and there were 15 gifts received for the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf for a total of $47,630.46.

The next Mounds View School Board meeting is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the District Center, 4570 Victoria St. N. in Shoreview.

Noelle Olson

Top 9 run strong as Mustang girls win SEC again

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS WRITER

Posting the fastest team performance in program history, the Mounds View Mustangs have repeated as Suburban East Conference cross country champions. Led by eighth-grader Linnea Ousdigian in second place with 18:07

and senior Taylor Isabel in third with 18:16, the Mustangs won by a comfortable 25 points at Tanners Brook Golf Course near Forest Lake on Oct. 18.

“It was an amazing day for the girls. They truly worked as a team,” said coach Jimmy McArthur, noting that the nine runners’ average time, 18:55,

was “our best ever” and that everyone broke 21 minutes. Ousdigian’s time was third-best in the country for an eighth-grader, he said.

Team scoring was Mounds View 46, Forest Lake 71, Woodbury 75, Stillwater 78, Roseville Area 98, White Bear Lake 126, East Ridge 233, and Irondale 236.

Joining Ousdigian and Isabel on allconference were junior Lauren Kath in 11th place (19:14) and senior Wren Anderson in 12th (19:16). Honorable mentions went to senior Laurin Isabel in 19th (19:39) and sophomore Kate Roeber in 22nd (19:44). McArthur said Roeber, Maya Surve, Ava Moen and Claire Sabby “all crushed it as well.”

Norah Hushagen, Forest Lake sophomore, ran away with the individual championship in 17:36, a margin of 31 seconds.

McArthur is champ, Mustangs close 2nd in SEC

Elliott McArthur was individual champion and led Mounds View to second place in the Suburban East Conference cross country meet, while Stillwater had four the top ten and edged the Mustangs 43 to 46 for the top spot.

McArthur, a senior, hit the chute in 15:21, four seconds ahead of Roseville freshman Magnus Olmanson at Tanners Brook Golf Course near Forest Lake on Tuesday, Oct. 18. McArthur was all-conference for the fifth time, placing 17th, 12th, sixth,

and third previously.

The Mustangs’ top six all made all-conference as sophomore Owen Kalmes finished seventh (15:44), junior Cayden Stoner 11th (15:51), junior Levi Hammerbeck 13th (15:59), senior Otto Coleman 14th (16:01) and freshman Josiah Loosbrock 15th (16:03).

Team standings were Stillwater 43, the Mustangs 46, White Bear Lake 98, Roseville Area 102, Woodbury 130, East Ridge 136, Forest Lake 219, Park 234 and Irondale 238.

Mustangs back in state after 2 harrowing section wins

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS WRITER

The Mounds View girls soccer team is headed back to the state tournament after squeezing past Champlin Park 1-0 in the Section 5AAA finals and Maple Grove 2-1 in overtime in the semifinals.

The top-seeded Mustangs (13-4-1), who routed Park Center 12-0 in the quarterfinals, have won six straight, allowing just two goals.

The lone goal in the finals Oct. 18 was tallied by Sophia Ohmann, off a feed from Jess Eischens, in the second minute of the second half.

Senior goalie Lauren McAlpine made 13 saves for the Mustangs’ ninth shutout of the season.

Coach Katelyn Fast described the goal as follows: “We transitioned forward together, numbers up, and Jess got to the corner and turned inside, crossed it, and Sophia got on the end of it with a left-foot finish.”

Champlin Park finished 9-7-1 with two losses to the Mustangs.

In the semifinals Oct. 13, Emily Johnson delivered the sudden-death overtime game-winner on a 35-yard free kick. Ohmann scored early in the game, assisted by Johnson. Maple Grove (6-8-2) tied it late in the second half.

In their 14th state tournament, the Mustangs will open against topseeded Wayzata (17-0-1) on Tuesday, at Edina Community Center. The other pairings are No. 4 Centennial (14-2) vs. No. 5 Edina (14-4-1), No. 2 Rosemount (18-1) vs. St. MichaelAlbertville (8-7-4), and No. 3 Stillwater (16-2) vs. Lakeville South (10-5).

The semifinals will be played Wednesday, Nov. 2, at U.S. Bank Stadium, at 8 and 10 a.m. If Mounds View wins, they would play in the earlier game. The finals will be held Friday, Nov. 4, at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Mustang netters nab section team, singles, doubles titles

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS WRITER

Lauren McAlpine, highly-decorated senior soccer goalie, made 13 saves to lead Mounds View’s 1-0 win over Champlin Park in the Section 5AAA finals on Oct.

18. Four of her second-half saves were “nothing short of spectacular,” said coach Katelyn Fast. The Minnesota State-Mankato recruit has made all-state since 10th grade and all-conference since ninth. This year, McAlpine, who’s 5-foot-5, posted nine shutouts and allowed just 13 goals. “She is strong in every way possible, physically and mentally,” Fast said. “She has an incredible vertical for her size. Not much gets easily past her. Her calm demeanor helps her team play with confidence and focus.”

The Mounds View tennis team is back in the state tournament after rolling through Section 4AA, capped by 6-1 wins over White Bear Lake in the semifinals and Roseville Area in the finals Oct. 10 and 12.

The Mustangs also had the section singles champion, senior Katerina Smiricinschi, and the doubles champions, senior Amanda Diao and sophomore Avery Schifsky.

The Mustangs (17-6) will make their 22nd appearance in the state tournament. Unseeded this year, they drew the toughest possible opponent in the first round: undefeated, top-ranked, defending champion Minnetonka, on Tuesday, 8 a.m., at the University of Minnesota. Their bracket also includes Elk River vs.

Maple Grove. In the other bracket are Edina vs. Thief River Falls and Rochester Mayo vs. Visitation.

The team tourney concludes Wednesday. Singles and doubles will be held Thursday and Friday.

The Mustang section lineup was Smiricinschi, Rory Wahlstrand, Isabella Myrland and Reese Wahlstrand in singles, with Diao/ Schifsky, Anabelle Huang/Shae Crockarell, and Emily Aman/Stella Fagerlee in doubles.

Smiricinschi, who has about 130 career wins and will play in her sixth state tournament, beat Mahtomedi’s Mari Meger 7-5, 6-4 in the section finals on Oct. 18. Rory Wahlstrand placed third.

Diao and Schifsky turned back Mahtomedi’s Campbell Albers and Kate Hoffman 6-1, 6-0 in the finals. Huang and Crockarell placed third.

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The conference champion Mustangs — Front, from left: Ava Moen, Taylor Isabel, Laurin Isabel. Back: Claire Sabby, Wren Anderson, Maya Surve, Lauren Kath, Kate Roeber, Linnea Ousdigian.

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Sophia Ohmann (22) yelps with joy after scoring the lone goal in Mounds Views 1-0 finals win over Champlin Park. At right is Kyra Chervaney.

Katerina Smiricinschi, Section 4AA singles champion, will head the lineup in her sixth state tournament.

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Lauren McAlpine

MVHS SENIORS: Develop website for math students, offer help to local businesses

high schools and colleges in neighboring cities.

“At our school, we surveyed to find out the resources used by students to study and learn math concepts outside of school,” Vashishtha said. “Most participants said that they’re dependent on books because there aren’t any websites that contain interactive information. They also said that websites would enhance the accessibility of obtaining information.”

The website comprises animations, graphs, tables, etc. to better explain mathematics fundamentals.

“Once we launched the website, we went back to the same people who responded to the survey and asked them about their genuine reviews of the content that we had published,” Vashishtha said. “Nearly every student claimed that the website was useful in terms of clarifying certain concepts taught in class.”

The second nonprofit business, WebComp, aims to build websites for local businesses at no cost.

“We wanted to do a community service by reaching out to local businesses that have been around for a couple of years that don’t have websites and can’t reach the mass of the local community,” Vashishtha said.

Wiggenhorn said they reached out to approximately 10 local shops that either didn’t have a website or had outdated interfaces, and asked them whether they’d like to have a renovated layout.

They found their first client, Computronix, a local computer store based in Circle Pines.

“We’ve recently redesigned their website, and the owner, Justin, was pleased with his decision to have given the contract to us,” Vashishtha said.

“Basically, we are entrepreneurs, but we are doing it more volunteer-style because we’re not charging them for this,” Wiggenhorn added. “A local business might not have enough money because of COVID, so we decided we’d help renovate their website to make their business more modern and do it for free. As high schoolers, we need the volunteer time and to just help them out in general.”

All three said the hard work they did in the summer taught them a lot about business and collaborating to make sure everything was done on time.

“I learned a lot by building these websites, working with others, setting up times and learning the skills by making Mathular,” Sehgal said. “All of the learning I’ve done is what I value the most out of this.” Website: https://www.mathular.com/

Swimming

Mounds View has a 6-2 record with one dual meet left, after winning their last two, over Roseville 96-88 on Oct. 13 and White Bear Lake 118-65 on Oct. 18. The Mustangs placed third among five teams in Section 4AA true-team on Oct. 15. At the true-team, Alana Schmitzer won the 50 free (24.82) and took second in breaststroke (1:09.33), Ellie Bina won the 500 free (5:11.15) and took second in individual medley (2:11.89), and Kaylee McKee was fifth in breaststroke (1:15.28). Leading scorers have been those three along with Alexis Easley, Samantha Wheeler, Brynn Mills, Hannah Song and divers Maddie Boespflug and Tyler Ostrom.

Boys Soccer

One season after capturing the state championship, Mounds View’s 2022 season ended with a firstround section loss to Spring Lake Park 3-0 on Oct. 11. The Mustangs had beaten the Panthers 3-2 in the regular season finale. With five returning starters, the Mustangs were 6-8-2 overall and 3-5-1 in the Suburban East, notching just 16 goals in 16 matches.

Football

Mounds View’s last two conference opponents were two of the top teams in the state, led by two premie quarterbacks, and the Mustangs took a couple drubbings. Stillwater, led by Max Shikenjanski, beat the Mustangs 35-7 on Oct. 14. Mounds View scored first on a pass

from Owen Wark to Tyler Nystrom from eight yards. The Ponies were 7-0 after that win although they lost to Eden Prairie in the next game.

Maple Grove, led by Jacob Kilzer, downed the Mustangs 35-0 on Oct. 10, finishing the regular season 8-0. Mounds View has a 2-6 record. The Mustangs face Champlin Park there Friday in the first round of playoffs.

Volleyball

Mounds View finished the regular season with a 9-17 record overall and 2-7 in the Suburban East Conference. Seeded fifth in Section 4AAAA, the Mustangs will play at No. 4 Tartan on Wednesday.

Shoreview Press Editor Noelle Olson can

shoreviewnews@presspubs.com

CONTRIBUTED

(From left) Young entrepreneurs Shavim Vashishtha, Benjamin Wiggenhorn and Shaurya Sehgal are pictured at Mounds View High School. The Mounds View High School seniors founded two nonprofits that offer help to students and local business owners.

BRUCE STRAND Mounds View’s Alana Schmitzer bumped fists with White Bear Lake’s Lucy Borofka, her swim club teammate, after edging Borofka in the 50 freestyle on Oct. 18.