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Believet Days benefits Minnesota veterans and saves lives
Museum opens new exhibit
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Cafesjian Art Trust (CAT) Museum’s new exhibit is called “Highlights of the Collection.” It offers an opportunity for visitors to experience the depth of Gerard Cafesjian’s art collection showcasing a variety in both style and medium. Visitors can anticipate an array of paintings, glass sculptures, decorative works and prints drawn from the more than 3,000-piece permanent collection. Pieces featured in the collection include: (Top left) “Pantheon IX” by Sam Gilliam, (Top right) Asprey & Co., enamel and gem-set armadillo automaton, (Middle) “From East to West Scene of Japan #82” by Hiroshi Yamano, (Bottom left) “Le Soir a Quessant” by Henry Moret and (Bottom right) “Blues” by Ann Wolff. The exhibit will run through Oct. 14. CAT, supported by a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) foundation, is located at 4600 Churchill Street in Shoreview. To make reservations to visit the exhibit, go to cafesjianarttrust.org.
After coming home from two tours in Helmand Province supporting the U.S. Marine Corps, Northfield resident Sam Daly had to find some way to assist veterans who were coping with injuries and traumas. Daly, an unassuming trainer of hunting dogs, had worked with the Marines since 2008 training explosive detection dogs. His time in the service culminated in two overseas tours in 2012 and 2013 in the area around Musa-Qala, Afghanistan. After returning to Northfield, Daly, one of 10 kids whose parents who met in the Navy at the end of World War II, just couldn’t seem to return to civilian life. “I was in a fog, and I missed working with the Marines,” Daly said. “I was trying to figure out how I could help veterans. So many of them came home with physical and mental injuries. The VA (Veterans Administration) was treating a great many of them with chemicals. At least 22 a day were taking their own lives. Over 21,000 in Minnesota alone were struggling with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).” In 2014, he spoke at a local Rotary meeting about his experiences and what dogs could do for veterans with PTSD. A local veteran, John Sinning, suggested he start training service dogs for veterans. He offered to set up the business side if Daly would set up the training side. Canine Service Partners, now Believet, was born. Its vision is “To empower military men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country, our SEE BELIEVET DAYS, PAGE 8
Housing and business developments ahead for Shoreview For her first State of the City address, Mayor Sue Denkinger focused on the mission, vision and value statements that will guide the city into the future. “Our vision statement is to be a welcoming community that provides quality services, safe and beautiful neighborhoods, a vibrant economy and exceptional recreational opportunities,” Denkinger said.
“Our mission is to foster community pride and create a high quality of life by providing exceptional services and amenities. And we also adopted eight values — being a welcoming community, inspiring health and wellness, open and honest government, to be innovative and collaborative, customer service stewardship, to be visionary in communications and engagement.” Denkinger said parks continue to
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