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Email [email protected] or call 651-407-1213 Arts & Outdoors Scene in Washington County FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019 VOL. 07 NO. 07 www.presspubs.com $1.00 SCHOOL BOARD: New members installed, offi cers elected PAGE 9 Beloved and infl uential potter Warren MacKenzie dies

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN COUNTRY MESSENGER EDITOR

Page 2 Having devoted nearly 70 years to making elegantly simple pottery Stillwater man missing intended for everyday use, infl uential potter Warren MacKenzie died Dec. 31, 2018. He would have celebrated his 95th birthday Feb. 16. MacKenzie was often identifi ed as a mentor to potters around the world and the reason many have chosen to keep studios in the St. Croix Valley. He, however, humbly refuted the claim, saying he couldn’t take credit for the area’s strong community of potters. With work featured in museums around the word including the Met- ropolitan Museum of Art in New Page 5 York, the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Tokyo’s Japan Folk WCHS hosts ice cream social Crafts Museum, his presence hasn’t hurt in putting the St. Croix Valley on the map.

“He could make the most amazing work, but was also capable of connecting with people.”

Page 12 Guillermo Cuéllar, speaking of Warren MacKenzie Snowmobilers granted access to Big Marine Lake KAREN BRONG | SUBMITTED Still, when Shafer potter Guillermo Warren MacKenzie at work in his studio in rural Stillwater. Cuéllar talks about MacKenzie, he doesn’t mention his museums, awards Featured Events or recognitions. He talks about the but was also capable of connecting philosophy he represented, which pots, the philosophy behind them and with people.” had some relationship to a Japanese Out East the impact MacKenzie’s teaching has In Venezuela, where Cuéllar fi rst aesthetic philosophy called Mingei,” had on others around the world. worked as an assistant to MacKenzie Cuéllar explained. “It’s the apprecia- When Writing Meets Art When: Jan. 20 “He had an incredible capacity to in a 1981 workshop, potters still use tion of utilitarian objects, often made Where: The Zephyr Theater engage with, and reach and charm MacKenzie’s recipes for glaze. (“To me by craftspeople who are unknown, people,” Cuéllar said. “He also was it was almost like the stars had lined kind of like folk art. They can be very Up North incredibly competent. His skills had up,” Cuéllar said of meeting MacKen- beautiful. been formed in a studio where he’d zie. “He was a window into the kind “The style became known as Senior Dance When: Jan. 18 learned to make pots in the same way of historically grounded, utilitarian Mingei-sota because of his infl uence Where: Forest Lake American Legion some people learn to play the violin, pottery I was really interested in and that philosophy, which also relat- with really hard work and repetition, making.”) ed to Midwest values of honestly and learning how to make forms accurate- In Minnesota, MacKenzie helped in- authenticity. There is a legacy Warren ly. spire a genre. Called Mingei-sota, the left of potters working this way in See pages “When he sat down, people couldn’t play on words combines a Japanese Minnesota, which is also what put believe how quickly the pots came off celebration of folk art and longstand- Minnesota on the map as an import- 6&7 for event the wheel. ing Midwestern ethics of modesty and ant center.” “So he had both those things. He craftsmanship. details could make the most amazing work, “Warren brought that aesthetic SEE WARREN MACKENZIE, PAGE 12

NEWS ADVERTISING CIRCULATION CLASSIFIED PRODUCTION 651-407-1229 651-407-1200 651-407-1234 651-407-1250 651-407-1239 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] classifi [email protected] [email protected] 2 THE LOWDOWN JANUARY 18, 2019 www.presspubs.com Stillwater man missing since December 20th Authorities are asking for assis- tance in locating a missing Stillwater man who was last seen in late Decem- ber. Ralph Latrez Bell, 24, reportedly left his residence on the 1600 block of Greeley Street South at approximately 10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, following a minor argument. Later that night, at approximately 11 p.m., the vehicle he was believed to be driving was located on the 800 block of Cope Avenue in Roseville. The vehicle was unoccu- pied, and the engine was idling. Bell’s family and friends say they have not had any contact with him since he left home, and his phone for- wards directly to voicemail. Bell is described as 5-foot-6 and 155 pounds and was last seen wearing dark-colored work boots, blue jeans, a navy blue shirt with the letters “TC” on the chest, and a green cargo jacket. Anyone with information about his potential whereabouts is asked to con- tact the Stillwater Police Department WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE | SUBMITTED WASHINGTONCOUNTYSHERIFF ’SOFFICE|SUBMITTED at 651-439-9381 or to dial 911. Ralph Bell is 5-foot-6 and weighs 155 pounds. He was last seen wearing dark-colored work boots, blue jeans, a navy blue shirt with WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE | SUBMITTED WASHINGTONCOUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE|SUBMITTED Ralph Bell has been missing since Dec. 20. Elizabeth Callen the letters “TC” on the chest, and a green cargo jacket. Reelected Washington County offi cials take oath of offi ce

STILLWATER — Three re-elected Wash- ington County offi cials were sworn into offi ce during the Jan. 8 meet- ing of the Washington County Board of Com- missioners. Stan Karwoski will serve a four-year term as commissioner for District 2. He was fi rst elected in a special election in Nov. 2016, having previously served as Oakdale may- or as well as a member of the Oakdale City Council. Dan Starry was sworn in for a four-year term as Washington County Sheriff. Since 1993, he has served in the Washington Coun- ty Sheriff’s Offi ce in a number of different capacities, including as chief deputy under Sheriff Bill Hutton. He was appointed to the position of sheriff by the Board of Commis- sioners in May 2017. Pete Orput was sworn in for a third term as Washington County Attorney. He was fi rst elected in November 2010 and re-elected in 2014 and 2018. SUBMITTED Commissioner Stan Karwoski, Sheriff Dan Starry and Attorney Pete Orput take the oath of offi ce. All will serve four-year terms, which will end December 2022. Elizabeth Callen

PRIMEAU’S Podiatrist– TREE Foot Specialist SERVICE Dr. Christopher Phillips Medical and Surgical I-35 rest area open again Management of the Foot and Ankle FOREST LAKE — The Forest Lake rest area along southbound Interstate 35 is open to the public again Sports Medicine as of Monday, Jan. 7. • Certifi ed Arborist Treatment of Adults and Children In August, the rest area was closed to accommodate roof construction and paving. The rest area is a • 43 Years Exp. with Foot Conditions part of the Interstate 35 North Metro Split project, which is intended to improve ride quality and traffi c • Family Owned • Ingrown Toenails fl ow at the Highway 97 interchange. • Arch & Heel Pain All ramps on the I-35 North Metro Split project area are open for the season, according to a release from • Expert Removals • Bunions • Hammer Toes the Minnesota Department of Transportation. • Expert Trimming • Senior & Diabetic Foot Care More information is available online at mndot.gov/metro/projects/i35northmetrosplit • Shrub Trimming • Arthritic Feet • Low Prices 4653 White Bear Pwky Elizabeth Callen Call Mark White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-426-3995 651-773-5643 www.WhiteBearFootAndAnkleClinic.com JANUARY 18, 2019 THE LOWDOWN 3 www.presspubs.com

PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF 2,7572 757 DWI arrests t over Homemade good food the holiday season Some drivers were Anglers and hunters work hard to one, canning salt to brown sugar, and depending on the size of the meat I’m arrested again just days hone their skills with the end results then add some of my favorite spices like going to smoke. I’ll brine a small duck or even hours after a DWI being something good for the table. garlic powder, onion powder and maybe for a couple of days and a large duck or and some impaired drivers Pan-seared walleye, a little black pepper. I mix this all up in large cut of venison, such as a roast, for were arrested for driving creamed pheasants, a baggie and then drop in either whole a couple more days. I’ve gone up to fi ve while under the infl uence duck poppers wrapped fi sh or fi llets and shake it up,” he said. days brining big cuts in the fridge in a of drugs. Law enforcement in bacon and smoked “I’ll let this brine up in the refrigerator glass container. made roads safer during delicacies are all overnight. The next day I wash them off I’ll wash the brine off a duck, but I its holiday extra enforce- palate pleasers. But to make sure they won’t taste too salty won’t wash the venison. Reason being ment campaign Nov. 21- not everyone has the and then let them dry on a rack for an is that I want some venison a little salty Dec. 29. background, training hour or two before smoking.” because I want to slice it thin with my Statewide, offi cers, depu- or confi dence to try new Controlling heat is important. “I start meat slicer and create something akin ties and troopers arrested things. Being an old out with a temperature of around 180 to dried beef. If I wash the brine off 2,757 drivers for driving Wild River coot who’s been around degrees and, depending on whether it’s venison and keep it whole, I can pass it impaired this holiday sea- Trails the block a few times, a whole fi sh or a fi llet, I’ll go a couple off as a ham. Times and temperatures son compared with 2,656 I’m here to let you know hours or more depending on its size,” change according to the size of the meat DWI arrests during the Jim Bennett how simple it is. Ben said. “It takes twice the time with I’m smoking, but I like to start out at same period in 2017. There Don’t be afraid of a whole tullabee or white fi sh because around 180 degrees and occasionally were also 1,901 seat belt smokers. The secret is they are a greasy fi sh. I’ll go half that 200 for large cuts or bigger birds like citations issued, compared to keep the temperatures low and avoid long with fi llets of trout or salmon. pheasants or turkey breasts. If in doubt, with 1,958 in 2017. overcooking the meat or fi sh, because With whole fi sh, I’ll turn up the heat to stick to a good recipe from a cookbook More than 300 law en- that’s about the only way you can mess about 200 for the last 40 minutes to an or look online. forcement agencies across things up. To make smoking fi sh or hour to fi nish them off.” Minnesota participated in game easier, go to YouTube and simply While Ben makes great fi sh, I like to Jim Bennett is an outdoorsman the campaign conducted watch how others do it. For me, it starts smoke waterfowl and venison. Rather who lives and worked in the St. Croix by the Department of Pub- out with good, wet brine. Ben Elfelt, an- than making brines, I buy them pre- River Valley and can be reached at lic Safety Offi ce of Traffi c gler and fi shing guide, makes his own made to mix with water. Most recipes [email protected] Safety (DPS-OTS). brine and uses what he calls a dry rub. say to brine the meat overnight in the “For fi sh, I simply go two parts to refrigerator. I go way beyond that, Watershed Research Forest Lake resident wins Station announces $100,000 through lotto summer residences

Artist at Pine Needles, a residency program spon- sored by the St. Croix Watershed Research Station, seeks applications from artists and writers for summer 2019. With the vision to enhance scientifi c understanding through art, the St. Croix Water- shed Research Station invites artists in residence to interact with the scientifi c staff and local com- munity to further explore the intersection between art and science. New this year is an emerging artist category to encourage and support upcoming artists with this same mission. Since 2001, the Artist at Pine Needles program has welcomed over 45 artists and writers to the banks of the St. Croix River in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota. The St. Croix Watershed Research Station is the environmental research station of the Science Museum of Minnesota. The setting for the Artist at Pine Needles project is the James Taylor Dunn Pine Needles Cabin, located just north of the village of Marine on St. Croix along the St. Croix River. In 2018, the artists selected were mixed media and painter Leigha Meredith of Iowa City, Iowa; fi ber artist Moira Bateman of Minneapolis; painter Greg Lecker of Minneapolis; and painter Annie Henjy of St. Paul. Applications for 2019 will be accepted from writers and artists who focus on environmental or natural history topics and strive to connect the complex world between art, the natural world and MINNESOTA LOTTERY | SUBMITTED the sciences. As part of the program, artists will be Forest Lake residents Jeff rey and Debbie Swenson celebrate their good fortune. encouraged to design an outreach project to share their work with the local community. Application packets are available from the FOREST LAKE — that one of his tickets the Lottery’s head- that’s for sure,” Jef- Research Station or smm.org/scwrs/programs/ The new year began matched the winning quarters in Roseville. frey said. artist/. The application deadline is Feb. 28; deci- with good fortune for number 385332, “I Debbie said the mon- Forest Lake Moto sions will be announced by March 30. For more Forest Lake resident about died,” he said in ey will enable her to Mart, located at 1898 information, contact Alaina Fedie at the St. Croix Jeffrey Swenson, who a Lottery press re- retire one year earlier S. Lake St., sold the Watershed Research Station, 651-433-5953, ext. 12 won $100,000 through lease. than she had initially winning ticket. or [email protected]. the Minnesota Mil- Swenson and his planned. lionaire Raffl e. wife, Debbie, claimed “It’s a great way to Elizabeth Callen From press release When he realized the prize on Jan. 2 at start the new year,

SPORTS BRIEF

Stillwater native earns preseason baseball honors Nicholas Novak of Stillwater, a member of the Angelo State University baseball team, has been named a Preseason All-American by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. He has also been named one of the 12 players to watch in the NCAA Di- vision II South Central Region. As a sophomore last season, Novak was third on the team in batting average, swinging at a .353 clip. He also notched nine doubles, two triples, fi ve home runs and a team-second 41 RBI. The Stillwater native also showcased his defensive talent as a shortstop, posting a .952 fi elding percentage, 121 assists and 58 putouts. 4 THE LOWDOWN www.presspubs.com JANUARY 18, 2019 Press Publications construction s we work through some construction challeng- es at the Press with a roof that collapsed due to the heavy snow last spring, we’re thankful that Awe had insurance. I am also grateful for local contractors like Pelco Construction and TR Computer Sales who have helped us navigate the project. This week we took delivery of structural steel that was fabricated in Lino Lakes by Boe Ornamental Iron. As the Press Publi- cations building is put back together, it is great working with local busi- nesses with local solutions. I need to express my sincere appre- ciation to Don Peltier and his team at Pelco, our vendors, the City of White Bear Lake and staff at First Presby- Publisher’s terian Church, where more than half our team is temporarily housed. I View want to also say thanks to the Press staff who have worked through tough Carter Johnson conditions and kept producing a great newspaper; and our customers and readers who have shown patience with us through this project. We are hopeful our building will be completed by the time the grass turns green. Thefts in the area Early each Tuesday morning, our delivery driver Joe, loads our white Chevrolet cargo van for deliveries Shaping up in the new year: of the youth carrier routes and news rack locations. As he started the van a few weeks ago, he nearly jumped out of his skin as it sounded like someone had fi red up What to know when joining a fi tness club in 2019 a Harley. After quickly shutting the van off, he crawled under it to fi nd that the catalytic converter had been cut off. This part of the exhaust is made from a metal in the platinum family and is used to help with emis- etting into shape is always sions. They are a target for thieves who might be able among the top New Year’s to get $20-$60 at a recycling center. resolutions, but there are Cutting off a catalytic converter could take about 1 to Gsome things you should 3 minutes with a cordless sawzall. It can cost owners think about before committing hundreds of dollars to repair or replace. A huge thank to a contract. Better Business you to Paul at Knutson Auto for the repair and getting Bureau of Min- us back on the road quickly. nesota and North Since our incident, we have learned of more catalytic Dakota (BBB) converters being stolen off trucks in the area. If you recommends have a late model truck or van, or a new Toyota truck, doing your re- keep it parked indoors or under video surveillance. As search on gyms I looked at our newer cargo van from Walser Chevro- or health clubs in let, it is clear the manufacturer now tucks these parts your area before up and out of sight so they aren’t easy to remove. Be signing on. Also, smart where you park your vehicles and always keep be sure to con- an eye out for suspicious activity. Movers and sult a medical SUBMITTED Christmas Eve professional fi rst, Serving prime rib has been a real treat for Christ- Shakers especially if you mas Eve dinner at our house for the past several years. Better Business haven’t worked will also help you narrow down introductory offers to attract This year we nearly nailed it with a perfectly cooked Bureau out in a while. options before you start your new members, such as free or roast that we purchased from Roma in Mahtomedi. BBB suggests search. reduced enrollment fees. Be sure As we waited for the temperature to hit 115 degrees, considering these Check bbb.org — BBB has you’re clear on all the terms and we did everything in our power to make the evening factors before joining: business profi les and consumer what the monthly or yearly price delightful for our parents, who were our guests. For Determine your fi tness reviews on any gym or health will be once the trial period is the last 15 of 17 years we have played host, and it seems goals — Thinking about your club you’re considering joining, over. every year something is missing or wrong — over- fi tness goals in advance will so take a moment to read the Understand the terms — cooked meat, cold plates, or the meal served too late. make selecting the fi tness club posted reviews. Read the contract carefully While this year’s prime rib and all the sides were that best fi ts your needs much Take a tour – Make sure before signing. Make sure all cooked to perfection and on time, we realized at the easier. Work with your medical the gym lives up to your verbal promises are in writing. last minute (thanks to my dad pointing it out) that professional to help you set expectations and needs. Ask Also, ask about automatic we had no horseradish. My mother-in-law likes it, realistic goals. questions about busy times, wait renewals and cancelation too. After making a few phone calls to see if stores Set your priorities — The times for equipment, whether policies so you understand the were open and fi nding they weren’t, I put it out to our location, hours, types of classes require pre-registration, commitment you are making. neighborhood group social media page. I think I said equipment and classes can all and the availability and cost of we were having a minor Christmas emergency. Within impact your commitment to trainers. Contact the BBB at bbb.org a few minutes, our neighbor responded they were on working out. Deciding what Ask about introductory or 651-699-1111, toll-free at the way over with some horseradish. Within a second factors matter the most to you offers — Gyms often use special 1-800-646-6222. we had a knock on the door, and Jono and his puppy delivered the last ingredient to our Christmas dinner | – a container of horseradish. Many thanks go out to THE LOWDOWN LETTER GUIDELINES Brooke and Jono for helping us complete our holiday • Limited to 350 words. letters per year and at least writer about the same subject editing. meal. This neighborly gesture as we sat down to our • Submissions must Include four weeks must lapse be- matter will not be published. • Deadline is 5 p. m. , Wednesday fi rst Christmas Eve dinner in our new home was a a full name, address and tween publication. 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Minnesota announced a grams and resources across $4.7 million federal grant departments. to help build an even better Grant funding will be used early learning landscape for to conduct a statewide needs children and families Jan. assessment with stakeholder 2. Families across Minneso- and community feedback, ta will now have access to take a comprehensive look more early learning support at multiagency data systems than ever before, thanks to for early learning programs increased funding. and build a strategic plan to “Ensuring every child has better coordinate Minneso- a great start to their educa- ta’s early care and education tion and life has been Gov. system. The grant will last Mark Dayton’s and my goal for one year, after which these past eight years,” said Minnesota will be eligible to Education Commissioner apply for an implementation Brenda Cassellius. “Adding grant to execute the plan cre- more programs brings more ated after a year of planning. options to families. This Sarah McJames, program new federal grant allows us director at Room for Grow- to continue engaging stake- ing Child Care Center in holders across Minnesota to Forest Lake, knows well the better align, track and fund complications that arise programs. The grant will from using multiple pro- help us streamline and sim- grams, and is excited to see plify services for easier use, continued improvements in which will help families fi nd funding early learning. programs, help providers “We’re a small child care SUBMITTED administer programs and, center, so it’s just me navi- Gretchen from Valley Bookseller with Erin Patchin and Jaime Staska of FamilyMeans. ultimately, help kids learn gating the paperwork, forms, and grow.” dates and requirements for The $4.7 million preschool our families who get sup- STILLWATER — For the ninth year, throughout the year, and these donations development grant from the port,” said McJames. “Each Valley Bookseller in downtown Stillwater give them a great start. U.S. Department of Health year, fi guring out funding partnered with FamilyMeans Youth Devel- “The Book Angels program is a great way and Human Services will gets easier, but I know we opment to bring books to children in need. to promote reading at an early age,” said Jai- allow Minnesota to address could be working together The store displayed a “Book Angel” tree for me Staska, children’s program coordinator suggestions from a recent even better for our students. customers to select an angel adorned with a at Cimarron. “We’re so grateful to everyone report from the Offi ce of the I am glad that we’ll be able to child’s name, age, gender, reading level and who participates in this program each year Legislative Auditor. The come together over the next interest and to purchase a book with that to make this opportunity possible for the Minnesota Departments year to help make improve- child in mind. kids. It’s wonderful to watch their faces light of Education, Health and ments and bring our experi- Shortly before the holidays, purchased up when they receive a new book of their Human Services, along with ence to decisions.” books were wrapped and delivered to the own.” the Children’s Cabinet, will school-aged children and youth who par- study and plan for how to From press release ticipate in FamilyMeans’ programs in Submitted best coordinate policies, pro- Cimarron. Children are encouraged to read 6 THE LOWDOWN www.presspubs.com JANUARY 18, 2019

& non-alcoholic bever- Alden, Reeve Lasky, AREA EVENTS ages at the “Ice Bar,” Mike McMahon, Chris- and viewing curling tine Poch, Nicole Schum- SENIOR DANCE in the great Minnesota acher and Elissa Cottle When: 1-4 p.m. Friday, outdoors. Open to the reading poetry, memoir Jan. 18 public. 4-person teams; and fi ction. Free admis- Where: Forest Lake space limited. sion and refreshments. American Legion, 355 W. Contact: eventbrite.com Contact: 612-925-2249 or Broadway stillwaterzephyrtheatre. Details: Enjoy mature GNOME SWEET GNOME org music and dancing, When: 10:30 a.m. featuring Jim Saturday, Jan. 19 TASTE OF THE VALLEY Armstrong. Held the 3rd Where: Stillwater Public When: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Friday of every month. Library, 224 3rd St. N. Jan. 24 $6/person includes Details: Class for adults Where: The Heights Hall lunch. Cash bar. Public to make a gnome with a and Club, 5880 Omaha welcome. hand-sewn outfi t. Ave. N., Stillwater Contact: 651-464-2600 Contact: 651-275-4338 or Details: Stillwater Rotary stillwaterlibrary.org Club fundraiser supports ST. CROIX CROSSING local charities, Tubman CONCERT AND OPEN THIRD SATURDAY and Family Means. 7TH BIRTHDAY EVENT: LIFE UNDER Tickets $50.00, includes CELEBRATION THE ICE WITH JIM RUE tasting of a variety of food from a variety of When: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. local restaurants, live 18 Saturday, Jan. 19 Where: Marine Village music, a silent and live Where: Belwin auction. Hall, 121 Judd Street, Conservancy Education Marine on St. Croix Center, 1553 Stagecoach Details: Performance Trail S., Afton 29TH ANNUAL by award-winning MARTIN LUTHER KING, Details: Experience the JR. BREAKFAST barbershop quartet, St. tranquility of the win- Croix Crossing, and cake ter woods, learn about When: 7-9:30 a.m. to celebrate the Marine the upcoming Winter Monday, Jan. 21 Community Library. Solstice, meet staff and Where: St. Peter’s United FILE | PRESS PUBLICATIONS Contact: 651-433-2820 or connect with nature. Church of Christ, 111 marinecommunity Guided experiences at 11 Orleans Street E., library.org a.m. and 1 p.m. Stillwater Winter Ice Cream Social Contact: 651-436-5189 or Details: Celebrate Dr. OWL PROWL www.belwin.org King with a breakfast When: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 Society. Chili and coffee available When: 7-9 p.m. Friday, program featuring key- Where: Lowell Park, Stillwater for a nominal fee. note speaker Don Lem- Jan. 18 ans Saturday, GARDEN Details: Free ice cream hosted by Contact: wchsmn.org on, of CNN. $5/person; Jan. 19 COMMUNITIES: the Washington County Historical Where: Belwin A COLLABORATIVE proceeds benefi t UNCF Conservancy Education WAY OF LIVING four-year college schol- Center, 1553 Stagecoach arships for deserving When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, low-income students. Trail S., Afton Jan. 19 support the Stillwater Contact: 651-351-0855 or WINTERFEST ST. CROIX VALLEY CIVIL Details: Hike through the Snowmobile Club. Where: Lake Elmo stpetersstillwater.org When: Friday, Jan. 25 WAR ROUND TABLE winter woods listening Library, 3537 Lake Elmo and Saturday, Jan. 26 When: 5:30 p.m. January Trophies, cash raffl e, for owls and other noc- Ave. N. Where: JX Event Venue, 28 door prizes and bake turnal creatures. Ages WASHINGTON COUNTY Details: Learn about the 123 2nd St. N., Stillwater Where: Lowell Inn, 102 N. sale. Food and drinks 12+. Free for members; HORTICULTURE available for purchase. design and planning Details: Winter games Second St., Stillwater $10 non-members. Space SOCIETY $5 entry fee/sled. Free of a potential Garden including jousting and Details: Discussion limited. When: 7 p.m. Monday, admission for spectators. Community for the mini-golf, bubble hockey, featuring University of Contact: 651-436-5189 or Jan. 21 St Croix Valley area. bingo; live music by 70’s Minnesota Associate Contact: stillwatersnow- belwin.org Where: Hope Church, Time for Q&A. All are Magic Sunshine Band Professor J. David mobileclub.org 7910 15th St. N., Oakdale welcome. and Tim Sigler. See Hacker, whose article FROZEN FLANNEL Contact: 760-642-8939 Details: Speaker Kathy website for schedule and on Civil War deaths won WINTER GALA OUTDOOR CURLING & Nass from Donahue’s additional details. the 2011 John T. Hubbell COMMUNITY AWARD Greenhouse will discuss BONSPIEL WHEN WRITING Contact: one23events.com Prize for the best article CELEBRATION When: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. MEETS ART “Clematis — how to grow in Civil War Journal. When: 5:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 them, types of clematis, Social period at 5:30 Friday, Feb. 8 When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, and uses in the home WINTERFEST Where: Lily Lake, 1208 Jan. 20 p.m., followed by buffet Where: JX Event Venue, S. Greeley Street, landscape.” Free and all When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. dinner at 6 p.m. Program Where: The Zephyr are welcome. Saturday, Jan. 26 Details: Night to honor Stillwater at 7 p.m. is free, but chamber and community Theatre, 601 Main Street Where: Lake Elmo Park Details: Festivities in- N., Stillwater buffet is $23 in advance members includes MOON WALK Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. or $28 at the door. RSVP clude traditional curling Details: Literary reading dinner, live music by When: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, N. experiences, learn to featuring poetry author Contact: 715-386-1268 or Gary LaRue and the curl sessions at 10 a.m., Jan. 22 Details: Traverse the rossandhains@comcast. Rat Pack, dancing, live Norita Dittberner-Jax, trails of Lake Elmo noon, 2 & 4 p.m., curling plus local writers Denise Where: Pine Point net. and silent auctions, and contests, Lift Bridge beer Regional Park, 1900 Park Reserve by cross- games. Tickets $75. country ski, kick- Norell Ave N., Stillwater Contact: 651-439-4001 or sled, and fat-tire bike. SONGWRITERS Details: Guided hike IN THE ROUND greaterstillwater Equipment provided under the full wolf chamber.com with reservation at When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Top 5 at PressPubs.com: moon; walk or snowshoe www.rideandglide.org; Jan. 31 the trails. Free and no cross country ski lessons Where: Hallberg Center Week of Jan. 6 – 12, 2018 reservation required. offered. All skill levels for the Arts, 5521 E. NEIGHBORHOODS Editor’s note: Visit www.presspubs.com to read Contact: co.washington. Viking Blvd., Wyoming the full versions of these most-visited stories welcome. MN ski pass NEARBY mn.us required. Soupe Coupe Details: Program fetures 1. Lino Lakes couple seeks help to bring Marley home. food truck 11 a.m.-1 p.m. the original works of TASTE OF THE VALLEY Cathie English, Jerry BASKERVILLE: A Quad Community Press > News Contact: co.washington. When: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, mn.us Esnough, and Tim SHERLOCK HOLMES 2. Lino Lakes youth leaves lasting impression on Jan. 24 Cheesebrow. MYSTERY When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, audiences. Quad Community Press > News Where: The Heights Hall BAGS, BINGO AND BEER Contact: reverbnation. com/cathieenglish; Jan. 18 & 25, Saturdays, and Club, 5880 Omaha When: Noon-4 p.m. 3. Two White Bear brothers dead in apparent murder- jerryesnough.com; Jan. 19 & 26; 2 p.m. Ave. N., Stillwater Saturday, Jan. 26 suicide. White Bear Press > News cheesebrowmusic.com Sundays, Jan. 20 & 27 Details: Stillwater Rotary Where: Mallards on St. 4. Cancer battle won’t slow down John Deere mystery Club fundraiser supports Where: Hanifl Croix, 101 5th Ave. S., Performing Arts Center, man. Quad Community Press > News local charities, Tubman Bayport ‘THE OLDER THE and Family Means. BETTER’ VINTAGE 4941 Long Ave., White Details: Annual 32 team 5. America loses master potter Warren MacKenzie. Tickets $50.00, includes SNOWMOBILE EVENT Bear Lake bean bag tournament White Bear Press > News tasting of a variety of Details: Join the world’s at noon, Bingo at 1 p.m. When: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. food from a variety of most famous detective Food and beer specials, Saturday, Feb. 2 local restaurants, live and his partner, Dr. raffl es, and prize Where: Blacksmith music, a silent and live Watson, as they solve See Press Publications’ website www.presspubs.com for stories from the drawings. Lounge, 17205 N. Forest White Bear Press, The Citizen, Vadnais Heights Press, Shoreview Press, auction. Blvd., Hugo one of his most notorious Quad Community Press, The Lowdown-Forest Lake Area and Contact: greater Contact: stillwaterrotary. cases in this fast-paced The Lowdown-St. Croix Valley Area. stillwaterchamber.com Details: See old sleds comedy. Tickets $15-20. org (1987 and older) and JANUARY 18, 2019 www.presspubs.com THE LOWDOWN 7

SNOW DAY Bloom Ave. Carnival event. $30/ When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Details: Join NAMI adult; $15/student ($5 Jan. 26 Minnesota to talk about additional for walk-ins) Where: Wargo Nature risk factors, warning Contact: bearlyopen.org Center, 7701 Main Street, signs, stigma, treatment, Lino Lakes recovery and resources ‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ Details: Community for depression in older CALENDAR GUIDELINES event for all ages to adults. Anyone in the communi- partake in a variety of Contact: 651-429-3381 or ty may send us news of activities, including fpcwbl.org an upcoming local event. snowshoeing, ice fi shing, The calendar is reserved kick sledding, cross- MINDFULNESS CLASS for secular community country skiing, winter When: 6:30-8 p.m. events in or adjacent crafts, live animal Tuesdays, Jan. 29-Feb. 26 to Press Publication’s displays, and more. Free Where: Northeast Youth coverage area. Priority and open to the public. and Family Services, is given to free or afford- Contact: 763-324-3350 or 3490 Lexington Ave. N., able events that are like- anokacountyparks.com Shoreview ly to appeal to a broad Details: Five-session audience. Publication of BEEKEEPING BASICS class that uses art to events is subject to edi- increase mindfulness: torial discretion. Due to When: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, space limitations, there Jan. 27 a state of active, open attention on the present is no guarantee whether, Where: Tamarack Nature when or for how long Center, that can reduce anxiety, increase focus and submissions will be pub- Details: Learn all about lished. Submissions are bees and the process of improve relationships. $60 includes materials. subject to editing. beekeeping. Ages 16+. Please include date, $25/person. Contact: 651-486-3808 or nyfs.org time, location, cost, brief Contact: ramseycounty. details, and contact in- us formation for each event COMMUNITY DANCE submission. Submission ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 6-11 p.m. Friday, deadline is Wednesday When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1 prior to the following Jan. 27 Where: White Bear weeks’ publication. Call Where: 645 Warner Ave. Country Inn, 4940 651-407-1226 with ques- S., Mahtomedi Highway 61 N. tions. Details: Hike Mahtomedi Details: Dance to the Online: www.presspubs. neighborhoods; approx. live music of the Wild com/calendar 5 miles. Potluck follows. Cat Combo, along Email: calendar@press- Park in elementary with appetizers, silent pubs.com school lot. auction, and activities. Mail: Press Publications FILE | PRESS PUBLICATIONS $10 in advance or $15 Contact: 651-470-4528 or Attn: Calendar at the door; proceeds stpaulhike.org Winter Fun at the Creative Center support the Bear’ly Open 4779 Bloom Ave. fundraiser for the local White Bear Lake, MN When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 ding, snowshoeing or cross-country AUTHOR VISIT: food shelf. 55110 CAROLYN PORTER Where: Belwin Conservancy Cre- skiing our ungroomed trails. Guid- Contact: bearlyopen.org ative Center, 795 Indian Trail S., ed hike at 2:30 p.m. Hot chocolate When: 6:30-8 p.m. Afton provided. Free. Monday, Jan. 28 BEAR’LY OPEN Where: Free program Details: Explore Belwin’s Creative Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org When: 11 a.m. Saturday, featuring Carolyn Center this winter by hiking, sled- Feb. 2 Porter, author of Another reason “Marcel’s Letters.” Where: Ramsey County Wildwood Library’s Beach, 5050 Lake Ave. to look forward N., White Bear Lake Contact: 651-426-3275 or Lake Where: Wildwood Monday Night Book Club meets on the fourth Details: Annual golf lakeshoreplayers.org Details: Discuss how the Library, 763 Stillwater to Fridays! Monday each month. on ice event benefi ts community can advance Road, Mahtomedi the White Bear Area WINTER ECOLOGY clean energy solutions. Details: Watch and Contact: 651-426-2042 or washcolib.org Emergency Food Shelf. WALK RSV P. discuss a video on ideas Open to all ages. 18-hole When: 10-11:30 a.m. Contact: 651-300-8835 or worth spreading. This course, hospitality tent, Saturday, Jan. 19 [email protected] month’s talk will feature GRAY MATTERS: food and entertainment. Psychologist Jonathan DEPRESSION IN Where: Wargo Nature OLDER ADULTS Golfers play with tennis Center, 7701 Main Street, WHITE BEAR CENTER Haidt “The Moral Roots balls and use golf clubs, Lino Lakes FOR THE ARTS OPEN of Liberals & Conserva- When: 2-3:30 p.m. hockey sticks, tennis tives.” Free; all ages. Tuesday, Jan. 29 Details: Join a naturalist HOUSE rackets, or anything else for a relaxed-pace hike When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Contact: 651-724-6007 or Where: First that can propel a tennis to learn about the many Jan. 19 rclreads.org Presbyterian Church ball. Offi cial Winter eEDITION White Bear Lake, 4821 adaptations that help Where: White Bear organisms cope with Center for the Arts, 4971 the cold. $5/person; Long Ave. registration required. Details: Free Indoor and Contact: 763-324-3350 or outdoor activities, art- anokacountyparks.com making, ice sculpting, sled dogs, artist demos. SIERRA CLUB Contact: 651-407-0597 or CLIMATE RESOLUTION whitebeararts.org When: Noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 TEDTALKS DISCUSSION Where: Caribou Coffee GROUP meeting room, 4733 When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Highway 61, White Bear Tuesday, Jan. 22 8 THE LOWDOWN JANUARY 18, 2019 www.presspubs.com Celebrate WinterFest at Lake Elmo Park Reserve Washington County Parks will cele- andglide.org, but drop-ins are also brate WinterFest between 10 a.m. and welcomed. 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Lake Elmo • Kick-sledding: Try out this grow- Park Reserve. ing winter activity on Eagle Point WinterFest is an opportunity to get Lake. Kick-sleds may be used by one outside and enjoy everything that or two people at a time. No experience winter has to offer. Breathe in the is necessary, and no reservations clean, crisp winter air while travers- are required. Kick-sledding will be ing the trails of Lake Elmo Park Re- offered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. serve by cross-country ski, kick-sled The park’s Nordic Center has ample and fat tire bike. parking (overfl ow is across the park The Soup Coupe food truck will be road at Eagle Point Trailhead), in- onsite from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. selling door seating, tables for guests, WiFi, hot soup and wraps. restrooms with lockers and changing WinterFest will feature: stalls, a water refi ll station, indoor • Cross-country ski lessons: Winter fi replace, outdoor bonfi re pit, ski fun awaits with cross-country ski les- racks and ski waxing stations. sons provided by Ride & Glide XC Ski A MN Ski Pass is required to ski in Club. All skill levels are welcome; all Washington County Parks for those equipment is provided. Reservations age 16 and older. Purchase MN Ski are required at.rideandglide.org (se- Passes online, by telephone, or at the lect “Lake Elmo Clinic”). Lake Elmo Park contact station. Ski • Central Cross Country Skiing will passes are not required for snowshoe- offer children’s and family ski equip- ing. ment to try out, as well as waxing Lake Elmo Park Reserve is at 1515 demonstrations and tips from 10 a.m. Keats Ave. N. in Lake Elmo. A Wash- to 3 p.m. No reservations required. ington County parks vehicle permit • Fat tire biking: Fat bikes offer a ($7/day or $30/annual) is required for unique way to experience the out- entry to the park. Follow Washington SUBMITTED doors. All skill levels are welcome. County Parks on social media at @ Riders test out fat bikes at last year’s WinterFest. Reservations are preferred at ride- WashCountyParks. LILA nets grant for soccer program

FOREST LAKE — Lakes International Language Academy, the public Spanish and Mandarin im- mersion school in Forest Lake, has received a grant from the Target Foundation for LILA’s soccer pro- gram for grades 6-12 at its Headwaters Campus. The grant provides scholarship assistance for partici- pation fees, training for two volunteer coaches and practice equipment such as mini-goals and cones. “We’re excited to be able to encourage more students to play soccer,” LILA Athletic and Activ- ities Director Jenni Muras said. “In addition to skill-building, our program emphasizes collabora- tion and character development, which aligns with our school values. It’s great if a student has already been playing the sport already. But we want all of our students to feel like they’re welcome to try it. This grant makes a difference in our ability to introduce soccer to more students.” An authorized International Baccalaureate World School for grades PreK-12, LILA offers a language-focused curriculum with limited class sizes and no tuition for K-12. Applications are accepted now through Jan. 14 to be eligible for the enrollment lottery on Jan. 15. For applications, tours and more information, visit mylila.org or call 651-464-8989. SUBMITTED LILA’s varsity team recently joined the Minnesota High School League. With a Target Foundation grant, LILA hopes to build its Submitted soccer program and encourage more students to participate.

LILA Upper School student Angel Garcia Silva practices soccer drills LILA Upper School student Luke Timms practices soccer drills. JANUARY 18, 2019 THE LOWDOWN 9 www.presspubs.com New year brings new faces to school board

BY ELIZABETH CALLEN letier. He was fi rst elected to the board • Listened to a proposal from Eric from last year. STAFF WRITER in 2008 and has previously served as Anderson, coordinator of equity and The board met again Thursday, Jan. vice chair. integration, about a proposal to with- 17, which fell after the Lowdown’s STILLWATER — The fi rst meeting “I say this with all truthfulness— draw from Equity Alliance (formerly press time. At that meeting, the board of the Stillwater School Board in 2019 this is a very humbling experience, the East Metro Integration District, or planned to vote on whether to approve began with the swearing-in of its four but I guarantee you I will do my EMID) and enter into a new partner- the dissolution of the joint powers newly elected members. Board mem- best to make it in the interest of all ship with ISD 833, South Washington agreement with EMID, the proposed ber Jennifer Pelletier administered kids,” Ptacek said of his new position. County Public Schools. partnership with South Washington the oath of offi ce to Mark Burns, “Those of you who have been around • Recognized members of the dis- County Schools and committee as- Shelley Pearson, Tina Riehle and Liz me for a long time know that the em- trict’s technology staff, who have been signments for 2019. Weisberg, all of whom will serve four- phasis when I came in and throughout named the TIES 2018 Technology The board also planned to further year terms. has always been on student outcomes. Team of the Year. discuss the implication of moving Burns, Riehle and Weisberg are Are kids learning what they’re sup- • Approved its meeting calendar for meetings to Stillwater City Hall. A fi - newcomers to the board. Pearson is posed to learn? … That will be our 2019, continuing to hold meetings on nal decision is anticipated to be made the sole incumbent. goal.” the second and fourth Thursday of in February. At the Jan. 3 meeting, the board also each month, unless otherwise noted. The board next meets 6 p.m. Feb. 14 elected offi cers for 2019. Mike Ptacek In other actions, the board: • Discussed the possibility of mov- at the Oak Park Building, 6355 Osman will serve as chair, Shelley Pearson • Voted 6-1 to lower the limit at ing school board meetings from the Ave. N., Stillwater. as vice chair, Sarah Stivland as clerk which the superintendent and execu- Oak Park Building to Stillwater City and Liz Weisberg as treasurer. All tive director fi nance and operations Hall. Elizabeth Callen is a staff writer for were unanimously elected to their are authorized to lease, purchase or • Set annual salaries at $4,750 for the Forest Lake and St. Croix Valley respective positions. contract for goods and services from board members and $5,250 for the Lowdown, and can be reached at 651-407- Ptacek takes over as chair from Pel- $100,000 to $50,000. elected chair; rates are unchanged 1229 or [email protected]. A taste of hospital life Out with the old, in with the new

BY JULIE KINK on my cake of life. Little did I expect to have CONTRIBUTING WRITER this opportunity at this stage of my life.” for the next generation Ryan Collins, who previously served as “He’s wicked-smart, and he’s really quick, chair of the Stillwater Planning Commis- and he’s absolutely wonderful to talk to.” sion, assumed Menikheim’s Ward 1 council Mayor Ted Kozlowski’s characterization of seat. The 42-year-old has lived in Stillwater outgoing Councilman Doug Menikheim was since 2003. He is in his 18th year as a teach- among many laudatory comments made last er at Mahtomedi Middle School, where he week about the Ward 1 resident who stepped teaches sixth-grade social studies. down from his council seat after eight years. In other business, the council learned The retired Naval offi cer-turned-teacher that the Stillwater Police Department’s Bri has lived in Stillwater for more than 25 Heroux Scholarship was awarded to Ben years. As a captain in the U.S. Navy, Me- Squires, who was a community service nikheim commanded three ships and a offi cer with the department and is attending shore station. He focused on grooming offi - Century College. cers for leadership positions. After retiring The Bri Heroux scholarship is awarded from the Navy in 1984, he taught leadership annually to a current or prospective stu- courses at St. Thomas, Hamline University dent pursuing a career in law enforcement. and the University of Minnesota. Offi cer Heroux was a patrol offi cer with the Saying it’s been “a very short eight years,” Stillwater Police Department for three years Menikheim humbly credited his fellow before she passed away from complications councilmen, city staff and constituents for due to childbirth. helping him “become a decent councilmem- Public Works Director Shawn Sanders SUBMITTED ber.” reported that gypsy moths have been detect- Lakeview EMS paramedics Eric Scott and Hunter Selg demonstrate to the Explor- Singling out several individuals he called ed in Croixwood. Possible remedies could ers Program participants how to start an IV on a patient inside an ambulance. his “kitchen cabinet,” Menikheim said he include a chemical treatment in March or hasn’t accomplished anything by himself. April. Representatives from the Department STILLWATER — Lakeview Hospital invests in the future gen- “We’re fi ve different guys,” he said of the of Agriculture will discuss the problem with eration of health care professionals through its annual Explorers council. “The common denominator is that the council at its February meeting. Program. of what’s best for Stillwater. Our arguments Councilman Mike Polehna invited the The 2018 cohort of students graduated on Dec. 10 from the six- came when we couldn’t agree about what community to attend a curling competition week immersion into a variety of areas of the hospital. was best for Stillwater. We argued respect- to be held on Lily Lake on Saturday, Jan. The Explorers Program is offered through the Boy Scouts of fully, we argued civilly and then we moved 19. The inaugural Frozen Flannel Outdoor America’s Northern Star Council and lets approximately 30 on.” Curling & Bonspiel event will include young people, ages 14-20, explore potential health care careers in Menikheim shared a phrase from an essay traditional learn-to-curl sessions, curling a real-world setting. about the “dearth of civil society in Ameri- contests, ice skating, Lift Bridge beer and This year, participants took part in sample sessions ranging ca,” noting that in many communities, the nonalcoholic beverages at the “Ice Bar,” and from pharmacy to surgery to radiology. They heard from audiolo- “ethos of community” is gone. other activities. gists, dietitians, nurses, paramedics, surgeons and more. “On the contrary, civil engagement is alive Curling is a game played on ice, especial- “It’s a really interesting look at the inner mechanisms of the and well here,” he told the audience. He ly in Scotland and Canada, in which large hospital,” said Kate Nelson, of Lake Elmo. “You get to see the challenged the present council to fi nd ways round fl at stones are slid across the surface idiosyncrasies that happen in the day-to-day that you wouldn’t see to bring more citizens into the fold, saying, toward a mark. Members of a team use during a regular visit to the clinic or by watching a romanticized “big things are going to happen here.” brooms to sweep the surface of the ice in the version on a TV medical drama.” “When I started on the council in 2011, path of the stone to control its speed and di- I was still a young man,” the 82-year-old rection. A bonspiel is a curling tournament, Submitted quipped. “This experience has been icing according to Wikipedia. FOREST ST. CROIX VALLEY Reid Nelson LAKE Aliza Karlen

Forest Lake wrestling Stillwater basketball Reid Nelson is making a big impact The addition of Aliza Karlen gives in his fi rst season as a full-time the Stillwater basketball team a starter on the Forest Lake wrestling strong post presence this year, team. The sophomore 106-pounder averaging a double-double with Week* has a 20-2 record and went 6-0 in Week* 12.9 points and 10.7 rebounds per

osen by press staff The Clash, a multi-state dual meet osen by press staff game, to augment the Ponies’ high- tournament Jan. 3-4 in Rochester. scoring guards and make them a Coach Joe Kunshier describes more complete team. The Ponies of the of the

Nelson, who’s ranked No. 7 in are 10-2 and ranked No. 4 in Class *Athletes ch *Athletes Class 3A, as not overpowering but ch *Athletes 4A. Karlen, a 6-2 junior, transferred a smart, polished wrestler who from St. Paul Central, where she doesn’t make mistakes. Nelson was averaged 25 points as a freshman 9-2 limited action as a freshman. and 21 as a sophomore.

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Bradley Wohlers always dreaded winter. It meant golf season was over. He would drive to a heated outdoor range in Chaska to practice during off season when he played golf for Mahtomedi High School and the Uni- versity of Wisconsin-Stout, but that was far and inconvenient. “I always thought someone would build an indoor golf facility on the east side,” Wohlers recalled. “Well, winter 2018 hit and there still was no good option for year-round golf in this area. That's when I decided to build one myself.” A year later, he and business partner/girlfriend Laurie Barger are about to open Element Indoor Golf Club in Vadnais Heights. The co-own- ers will celebrate their new club with a Jan. 19 grand opening at the facility, 4255 White Bear Pkwy, Suite 2100. They feel the slogan encapsu- lates what the indoor facility means to Minnesota golfers: “You can be in your element, against all elements.” The club offers fi ve luxury Golfzon simulators and a large, 3,000-square- SUBMITTED SUBMITTED foot chipping and putting green. Element Indoor Golf Club in Vadnais Heights off ers fi ve luxury Golf- The building was zoned for food and beverage and large enough for a They knew the space was a perfect fi t zon simulators, which analyze and record every swing. chipping and putting green. as soon as they saw it. Down the road from Smarte Carte, the building had him at Manitou Ridge, where he “I can't stress enough how much of of an upscale indoor golf facility. everything they were looking for: worked until he was 21. He followed an impact golf can have on a young “He's been working feverishly for high ceilings, square footage, open Foley to Keller Golf Club in Maple- person's life. Golf teaches you deter- the past year and half to make his space for putting and the proper zon- wood when his mentor got a job there mination, focus, patience, emotional dream come true,” she said. Gregg ing to serve food and beverages. as head golf professional. self-control and honesty. It motivates has been the “master painter” in the Wohlers played golf for Mahtomedi “I don't know if I'd be the golfer you to strengthen your integrity on renovation now that he's retired from High School from 2008 to 2010 and cur- I am today if not for Mark Foley,” and off the golf course.” Boston Scientifi c. “And I haven't had rently helps coach the boys team as an Wohlers maintained. “He provided Wohler's mother Peggy and father to pay him,” his son quipped. assistant. He's not sure when he start- me access to play and practice on a Gregg have been ardent supporters, Element is offering memberships ed playing the sport, but he knows it real golf course at a young age.” but they were apprehensive at fi rst. but will remain 100 percent open to was before he could tie his shoes. The game is on the rise again “They weren't fully on board,” he the public. For more information, see “I fell in love with golf immediate- after taking a dive a decade ago in said. “I gave up a job with a high-pay- elementindoorgolf.com. ly,” Wohlers said. It helped that his the economic downturn, according ing salary and unbelievably good next-door neighbor growing up was to Wohlers. “Golf is becoming cool benefi ts to pursue this dream of Debra Neutkens is editor of the Mark Foley, a golf professional at again,” he said. “The big youth move- mine. So giving that up came as a White Bear Press and can be reached Manitou Ridge in White Bear Lake. ment on the PGA Tour with guys like shock to them, but they knew I had a at [email protected] or Foley let the youngster hit range Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler and void in my life.” 651-407-1230. balls and play the course for free. He Jordan Spieth is helping it make a Peggy said Bradley is passionate also had a putting green in his base- turn for the better. about the game of golf and the idea ment and let Wohlers practice on it. When Wohlers turned 15, Foley hired

SUBMITTED COURTESY OF MGA, MARK BRETTINGEN | SUBMITTED Wohlers owns the indoor facility with his Bradley Wohlers on the 11th tee during the U.S. Mid-Amateur Sectional Qualifi er at StoneRidge Golf Course on Aug. 14. Wohlers was co-medalist business partner and girlfriend Laurie Barger. with a 2 under par round of 70, qualifying for the U.S. Mid-Amateur Golf Championship at the Charlotte Country Club Sept. 22-27. Annual photography exhibit opens in Wyoming

WYOMING — The Wyoming Area Creative meet the artists. Visitors will also be invited to Hallberg Family Foundation that helped acquire Arts Community will host the opening for the participate in voting for People's Choice awards the building. fi fth annual exhibition of artistic photography ti- in the exhibit. The Wyoming Area Creative Arts Communi- tled That's What Eye Saw at the Hallberg Center The Hallberg Center for the Arts is an old, ty encourages personal growth and discovery, for the Arts on Jan. 24. This art exhibit attracts historic church that has been repurposed as an providing mentorship for artists through pre- photographers from across the region who show art gallery and gathering place for artists from sentations, performances, displays, classes and how they see the world through the lens of a Mankato to Duluth. exhibitions. It is currently looking for volunteers camera. From more traditional landscapes to the The Wyoming Area Creative Arts Community to help staff the art center and has openings for abstract, there's always something for everyone would like to thank Gene Hallberg who generous- individuals on its board of directors to help bring to appreciate at this beautiful exhibit. ly donated funds for a beautiful electronic LED the organization to the next level. The opening event for That's What Eye Saw sign so that the art center can display current will take place from 4 p.m.–8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. and upcoming events at the art center to passers- From press release 24. Complimentary refreshments will be served by. The Hallberg Center for the Arts was given as visitors get an opportunity to mingle with and the name in gratitude for donations from the JANUARY 18, 2019 THE LOWDOWN 11 www.presspubs.com VENDORS WANTED!

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Remarkably, if it hadn’t been for the Army MacKenzie might have spent life with a brush in hand rath- er than at the potter’s wheel. As a young adult, he and his wife Alixandra Kolensky, or Alix, stud- ied as painters at the Art Institute of Chicago. He joked that they “really weren’t any good at it” but would have likely kept on that path if the painting classes hadn’t been full upon his re- turn from military service. Given a choice between a ceramics class and costume design, MacKenzie settled for ceramics. The class was not good, he re- called. But he was drawn to the medium. He and Alix discovered the ly, he was hired as the head of the work of renowned English potter department. With a gleam in his eye Bernard Leach and, seeing nothing and a sly grin, MacKenzie revealed to lose, contacted him to see if they that he was promoted before they might study with him directly. He realized he didn’t have a degree. told them they were in luck. He’d He worked with Alix until her just had two students drop out of his death from cancer in 1962. The cou- class. ple had two daughters, Tamsyn and In 1949 the pair packed up and Shawn. went to St. Ives, England. As MacK- In 1984, he married textile artist enzie told it, Leach had just been Nancy Spitzer, who designed prints divorced by his third wife — “She and dyed silk. They were together couldn’t accept that she’d always be for 30 years until her death in 2014. second to clay,” MacKenzie quipped Although he ostensibly closed his — and he invited the aspiring pot- studio in 2007, MacKenzie continued ters to live in his home while they working behind the wheel into his studied. 90s, saying of the activity, “It’s all I They stayed for two and a half know.” years. That, said MacKenzie, is MacKenzie’s work and life will when he really learned to throw be honored as part of an exhibition pots. at the Weisman Art Museum open- He returned to the United States ing March 28, “The Persistence of a professional, teaching at Black Mingei: Infl uence Through Four Mountain College near Asheville, Generations of Ceramic Artists.” North Carolina, and later at the Walker Art Center. He went on to in- Suzanne Lindgren is editor of the struct at the St. Paul College of Art Country Messenger. She can be reached PAUL DOLS | PRESS PUBLICATIONS and in 1953 joined the faculty at the at [email protected]. Warren MacKenzie prepares clay and works on the wheel in his studio, an activity he loved and University of Minnesota. Eventual- practiced throughout his life. Snowmobilers granted access to Big Marine Lake BY SHANNON GRANHOLM Big Marine Lake. I allow my friends to ride Udstuen said. “We have THE CITIZEN EDITOR “If you live on a lake, through my yard, but now provided a recreational chances are you water ski, I have half the city going outlet for people to get on WASHINGTON COUN- you fi sh, you boat, you jet through my yard because and off of the lake. It has TY — This year, snow- ski. Typically, you are a they see a track.’” been a long time coming. mobilers in Washington recreational individual. Despite complaints on The non-snowmobilers, as County have access to Big “Lakes are destination both sides of the fence, the well as the snowmobilers Marine Lake, something points for snowmobilers,” county and the Washing- are very, very excited that did not happen over- Udstuen explained. “For ton County Star Trail about this because it is a night. years we have had people Association came to an safe outlet on and off the John Udstuen, longtime complain on both sides; agreement to connect the lake. It benefi ts everyone.” president of the Hugo we have taken all of these existing trail to a new chapter of the Washington complaints from people portion of trail, half of Hugo Snowmobile County Star Trail Asso- who are wanting to access which goes through the Club ciation, said the group Big Marine Lake and we woods on public parkland. The Hugo Snowmobile has been working with would tell them, ‘Sorry, we The new trail is located Club is responsible for the county for at least don’t have a way to access right next to the Veterans “policing” the sport, six years to complete a the lake’ ... Then we have Campground in Marine cleaning up brush and SUBSUBMITTEDMITTED section of trail that grants people who live on the on St. Croix. maintaining and groom- This year, snowmobilers in Washington County now have ac- snowmobilers access to lake who say, ‘I live here, “It’s a beautiful trail,” ing the trails. cess on and off of Big Marine Lake thanks to a new trail that “We do policing of our runs through the woods. sport. We are real proud of that,” Udstuen said, machine for $75,000. Trail Association is to FREE TRIP CHARGE adding the club follows up The club also volun- preserve, protect and on every complaint. teers to groom the city’s promote snowmobiling With repair In addition to keeping cross-country ski trails and provide safe, main- both the snowmobilers once per week. tained and designated $89 value! and non-snowmobilers trails within Washington happy, the club also vol- The Washington County. Members from Expires 1/31/19 unteers its time to groom County Star Trail Asso- each of the snowmobile trails at least three times ciation clubs that make up the Free Estimate • 24/7 Emergency Service a week with the goal of The Washington County Star Association are having them in pristine Star Trail Association welcome and encouraged *Servicing all brands Serving the St. Paul and Surrounding Area Licensed, Bonded, Insured condition for the busiest consists of 10 snowmobile to get involved. Meetings 651-426-5220 days: Fridays, Saturdays clubs that groom, sign, are held the second Tues- and Sundays. mark and maintain a total day of every month from This year will mark the of 140 miles of snowmobile October through April at third winter the city of trails within the county. Stillwater Bowl. Hugo has had access to the The association is funded county’s very own Tucker through the Minnesota Shannon Granholm is Terra Snow-Cat groomer. 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MLK breakfast for northeast suburbs work with taxpayers to prepare and 19 years or older at the time of nomi- Donations can be dropped off at the Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. electronically fi le federal and state in- nation; Parks offi ce near the north entrance Martin Luther King Jr. at the 10th come tax returns. Returns can be pre- · Group – an established group to the Historic Courthouse. For more annual MLK Community Breakfast pared only for Minnesota residents (community coalition, partnership, information, call the Historic Court- for the Northeast Suburbs from 7-9:30 who are not required to fi le a state tax school, or organization) regardless of house at 651-275-7075. a.m. Jan. 21 at White Bear Unitarian return in any state other than Minne- age. Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., sota or Wisconsin. Not all IRS forms Winners of the 2019 Public Health Applications for annual Great Idea Mahtomedi. The 7 a.m. hot breakfast and schedules can be prepared in this Achievement Awards will be cel- Competition open is $5 (children 12 and under eat free). program. ebrated during National Public What would you do if you were giv- The 7:30 a.m. program is free. Both Appointments are offered Mondays, Health Week, which is observed April en $10,000 to make your community are open to the public. For informa- Tuesdays and Wednesdays from Feb. 1-7. Nominations will be accepted better? Stillwater Area Foundation tion or to order tickets, go to wbuuc. 11 to April 10 at Community Thread, through Feb. 1. For more information is now accepting applications for its org/mlk. For information on other 2300 West Orleans Street in Stillwa- about selection criteria and how to annual Great Idea Competition. The metro area MLK Community Break- ter. Required tax-related documents submit a nomination, see co.washing- organization wants to hear from indi- fasts, visit interfaithaction.org/mlk. are listed online at communityth- ton.mn.us/publichealthaward. viduals, groups and businesses from The theme of this year’s program readmn.org. Appointments can be the greater Stillwater Area who are is “Doing for Others: A Call to Social made by calling 651-439-7434 between Historic Courthouse requests gently prepared to undertake civic-minded Action.” The community breakfast 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. used garments projects and need funding to make it is being hosted by the church in Remember the days of “dress-up” happen. partnership with Interfaith Action of Nominations sought for Public Health play using cast-off clothing, shoes Up to $10,000 will be granted to the Greater Saint Paul and Twin Cities Achievement Awards and accessories to pretend to live in winning Great Idea. Just about any Public Television. The Washington County Depart- another era and life? That continues civic-minded project will be given This year’s local guest speaker is ment of Public Health and Environ- at the Washington County Historic serious consideration so long as it Pastor Danny Givens Jr., senior pas- ment is seeking nominations for Courthouse in Stillwater. Starting in benefi ts the community by enhancing tor of Above Every Name Ministries the 2019 Public Health Achievement January, the courthouse will begin quality of life, making connections or in St. Paul and a founding member of Awards. The awards will recognize a new program of “Playing the Past” building civic pride. This year’s win- Black Clergy United for Change. and honor residents who devote their for Scouting troops to learn about the ning Great Idea might make life more Attendees will also watch a big- time, energy and talents to improve lives of area residents throughout enjoyable for residents and visitors, screen televised broadcast of key- the public health or environmental history and create their own charac- address an environmental concern, note speaker Don Lemon, Emmy conditions of individuals, families, ters based on what they learn. Scouts help underserved citizens or strength- Award-winning news anchor and and communities in Washington will dress up as their character and en community ties. journalist. He will speak from the County. These residents help families, perform a speech as that person, and The Great Idea can benefi t any of Minneapolis Armory at the 29th an- friends, neighbors, co-workers, and then play using vintage games. the communities within the Stillwa- nual MLK Holiday Breakfast, spon- leaders better understand the value of The Historic Courthouse would ter Area Foundation’s service area: sored by UNCF and the General Mills public health and encourage the adop- like to increase its supply of dress-up Stillwater, Stillwater Township, Foundation. tion of preventive habits that help clothes for the program and is asking Bayport, Baytown Township, Grant, promote health in many facets of life. the public to help through clothing Lake Elmo, Marine on St. Croix, May Free tax assistance in Stillwater Public Health Achievement Awards donations. Requirements are clean, Township, Oak Park Heights and Community Thread is hosting the are available in the following catego- gently-used clothing styles pre-1980s. West Lakeland Township. Applica- Stillwater site of the AARP Tax- ries: The clothing can be vintage or vin- tions for the 2019 Great Idea Chal- Aide program, which provides free · Youth – individuals who are 18 tage-style. It also needs to be easy to lenge must be received by April 1. For income tax assistance to low- and years or younger at the time of nomi- wear and remove for accessibility. more information and the application, moderate-income taxpayers. Trained nation; Hats, aprons and other small accesso- visit stillwaterareafoundation.org. and certifi ed AARP volunteers will · Individual – individuals who are ries will be accepted as well. POLITICAL BRIEF

DNR gets fi rst female commissioner the fi eld of biological science with citizen education of Fish and Wildlife and Parks and Trails at the Governor Tim Walz has selected and public policymaking. Strommen, 46, holds a DNR. She also served as mayor of Ramsey from Sarah Strommen as the fi rst female master’s degree in environmental management 2012 to 2018. Strommen lives in Plymouth with her commissioner of the Department of from Duke University and worked in the nonprofi t husband, son and two dogs. Finalists considered Natural Resources (DNR). According sector as policy director for Friends of the Bound- for the position included Tom Landwehr, current to the governor’s offi ce, she brings ary Waters Wilderness and as associate director commissioner, and Keith Parker. Sarah more than 20 years of experience to of the Minnesota Land Trust. Since 2015, she has Strommen the DNR, with a focus on integrating served as assistant commissioner for the divisions & 16 THE LOWDOWN www.reathelowdown.com JANUARY 18, 2019 Man sentenced in crash that killed Hudson woman STILLWATER — Al- her second child. She most three years after and her unborn baby a car crash that killed were killed on impact. a pregnant woman, the Authorities initially driver who caused the reported that Fleming crash was sentenced to was on his phone at the six months in jail. time of the crash. In In Washington Coun- court, Fleming admit- ty District Court on ted that he could have Monday, Jan. 7, Drew been distracted while Fleming, 22, of North driving, but prosecutors Hudson, pleaded guilty were unable to fi nd data to one count of reckless to support that he was WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S SHERIFF’S OFFICE | SUBMITTED driving, a gross misde- indeed using his phone Drew Fleming, 22, of North meanor. at the time of impact. Hudson, Wisconsin, plead- On Feb. 29, 2016, Flem- Goeltz’s surviving ed guilty to one count of ing lost control of his family members asked reckless driving and was vehicle while traveling 10th District Court sentenced to 180 days in jail. northbound on Hwy. 95 Judge Richard Ilkka and crossed the south- to sentence Fleming to Fleming must also bound lanes, swerving the maximum one-year serve two years on into a ditch. Fleming’s penalty, but he instead probation, abstain from vehicle then hit an em- received 180 days in alcohol and drug use, bankment and fl ew into jail. For three months, and perform 20 hours the car of Megan Goeltz, he will be permitted to of community service who was sitting idle at a attended classes at the by speaking to schools stop sign. University of Wiscon- about the dangers of Goeltz, then 22, also sin-Stout during the day distracted driving. FACFACEBOOKEBOOK |S| SUBMITTEDUBMITTED of North Hudson, was but must return to the Megan Goeltz, 22, of North Hudson, Wisconsin, was killed in a car crash on Feb. 29, 2016 while 13 weeks pregnant with jail at night. Elizabeth Callen waiting at a stop sign on Hwy. 95. FOREST LAKE POLICE REPORTS

The Forest Lake Police Department in her apartment, and she broke the p.m. Dec. 27. A 75-year-old Hugo man told offi cers that he and two other reported the following incidents: screen after fi nding text messages on told offi cers that his wife had driven men had plans to visit apartment com- • A 37-year-old Forest Lake man re- it from another woman. The offi cer his car to Forest Lake and parked out- plexes through Forest Lake and clear ported at 1:55 p.m. Dec. 24 that a tent later spoke with the ex-girlfriend, who side a store. When she returned, she out items from vehicles, as well as had been set up in the woods to the denied breaking the phone. When was approached by two men, who said break into a garage to steal a red Ford west of his residence on the 800 block the offi cer called the man back to that the Chevrolet Silverado parked Explorer. He was taken to Washington of 12th St. SW. The responding offi cer report that information, he said that in front of her had backed into the County Jail but, due to his ankle in- checked the tent, which was unoccu- he already spoken to her, and she vehicle and then left. jury, deputies stated that they would pied and empty aside from a pizza box had agreed to pay for the phone to be • Offi cers were dispatched to Kwik not accept him into booking. Offi cers dated Nov. 16. The offi cer requested repaired or replaced. Trip on 208th St. N. at 5:59 a.m. Dec. transported him to Lakeview Medical that offi cers on the night shift check • A trailer was reported stolen from 29 upon report of a vehicle theft. A Center instead. Requested charges the tent again to see if anyone had a business on the 1600 block of 11th 20-year-old Harris man had entered are as follows: fi fth-degree assault, returned. Ave. S. at 9:28 a.m. Dec. 27. An employ- the vehicle, a red Volkswagen Jetta, simple robbery, theft of motor vehicle • At 6:57 p.m. Dec. 26, a 29-year-old ee spoke with the responding offi cer while it was running and drove away. and driving after revocation. Forest Lake man reported damaged but said he needed to contact the He later pulled into a driveway near • While on patrol in the Walmart property following a domestic dispute owner for the necessary information. the Forest Hills Farm development, parking lot Dec. 28, an offi cer noticed with his ex-girlfriend, a 26-year-old There was no surveillance video of where Forest Lake police offi cers a four-door Honda missing its rear Forest Lake woman. An offi cer was the building, either. The owner of the joined three Minnesota State Patrol license plate. The steering column dispatched to the man’s residence on business eventually contacted the po- units and the suspect was handcuffed was dismantled and the ignition the 19800 block of Forest Road North lice department and completed a theft and searched. No drugs or weapons had been punched in. A check of the and spoke with him on arrival. The of vehicle report. No evidence was were found on his person. He com- front license plate numbers revealed man said that he and his ex-girl- found on the premises, and no suspect plained that his left ankle, which was the vehicle to be stolen. It was towed friend had argued while watching information is available at this time. visibly swollen, was sore due to jump- for return to the owner, who lives in their children. He had left his phone • A hit-and-run was reported at 4:48 ing off a deck the week before. He also Minneapolis. STILLWATER POLICE REPORTS The Stillwater Police Department reported the Myrtle Street for a noise violation. The driver, an in a relationship. There was no mention of the drug following incidents: 18-year-old Cottage Grove man, did not have his cartel, but the woman did threaten to tell the man’s • A 44-year-old Stillwater woman reported at 10:39 driver’s license with him and was unable to show wife about their relationship unless he gave her a.m. Dec. 27 that her bicycle had been stolen from proof of insurance. The license plate on the truck money. His information was sent to the city attor- her yard on the 700 block of North Everett Street. was registered to a green GMC truck, and the ney’s offi ce for falsely reporting a crime. • A woman reported an incident of indecent expo- sticker to a white Chevrolet Cobalt registered to the • At 1:55 a.m. Jan. 5, a 29-year-old Stillwater man sure that took place Dec. 27 at Valley Ridge Mall. driver’s father. The driver said that he had traded told offi cers that he had been assaulted inside a She said that she had been standing in an entryway an Audi vehicle for the truck he was driving and bar on the 200 block of South Main Street. He said when a man approached her and exposed himself had taken the sticker from his father’s car. He did that he had confronted a group of three to four to her. She took his photo and attempted to follow not have proof of sale for the truck and was placed men harassing a woman at the bar. One of the men him but lost track of him. He is described as a white under arrest for gross misdemeanor to evade tax. reportedly pushed him, and he fell, sustaining head man between the ages of 25 and 35, approximately 6 A search of the vehicle turned up an open bottle of injuries. He was transported to Lakeview Hospital. feet tall and 250 pounds, with little to no hair. At the wine and a clear plastic bag of a green leafy sub- The group of men left the premises after an onlook- time of the incident, he was wearing cargo pants, stance that later tested positive for marijuana. He er called 911. Offi cers could not locate the men, and a dark navy fl eece jacket, a camoufl age baseball was transported to Washington County Jail. there were no security cameras at the location. cap and work boots. The photos of the suspect were • A theft was reported at the Cub Foods on 1800 • Employees of a business on the 400 block of emailed to the Stillwater Police Department. Market Drive at 8:59 a.m. Dec. 31. A 28-year-old Cot- Main Street S. reported that a car had crashed into • A caller reported an intoxicated driver near the tage Grove man reportedly stole a bottle of vodka a cement wall in front of the business around 8 2600 block of West Orleans Street at 8:40 p.m. Dec. and fl ed on foot prior to offi cers arriving. He was p.m. Jan. 5, and a man on scene was attempting to 27. Offi cers were advised by Washington County later identifi ed by a witness, arrested and issued a leave the premises. When offi cers arrived, a white dispatch that the vehicle left in an unknown direc- citation for misdemeanor theft. Ford was parked on the sidewalk, and a 58-year-old tion shortly before the call to dispatch. The vehicle • The department received a report at 1:30 p.m. Woodbury man was closing the vehicle door. He couldn’t be located. Dec 31 from a 79-year-old Stillwater Township man, showed visible signs of impairment and told offi cers • River Oasis Café, 806 Main St. S., failed a routine who said that his license plate stickers had been that he had drunk “a lot.” He performed poorly on alcohol compliance check Dec. 29. stolen from the envelope they were mailed in. The a fi eld sobriety test, was placed under arrest for • A hit-and-run was reported on the 1200 block of report was sent to Washington County Dispatch. driving while intoxicated and then transported to West Frontage Road at 1 p.m. Dec. 30. An Oak Park • A 26-year-old Stillwater man reported harass- Washington County Jail. At the jail, he refused to Hills resident reported that the fender of her vehicle ment on Jan. 3. He claimed that a woman whom he submit to a chemical test and did not sign neces- had been struck. No suspect information was avail- identifi ed as a former coworker had sent him Face- sary forms regarding a temporary license plate. He able. A case number was provided for insurance book messages threatening to send the drug cartel was charged with a second-degree DWI, refusal to purposes. after him unless he paid her $80. He showed offi cers submit to a test and a prior conviction within the the messages, which went back several months and past 10 years. The information was forwarded to the • At 9:23 p.m. Dec. 30, an offi cer on patrol stopped city attorney for charging. a black Chevrolet truck traveling southbound on seemed to suggest that the two had been involved JANUARY 18, 2019 wwwwww.presspubs.com presspubs com THE LOWDOWN 17 Reel talk Weather tidbits Brought to you by WeathermanWatson.com

Good Worth a Look Forget it Frank Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather “CAPERNAUM (AKA CHAOS)” (NR) 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. [SUBTITLED] — Aft er a tenacious, street-savvy, bitter 12-year-old Lebanese boy (Zain Al Rafeea) runs away from his abusive, poverty-stricken SUNRISE / SUNSET WEATHER TIDBIT WEEKLY AVERAGES parents (Kawthar Al Haddad and Fadi January continues to defy the calendar with temperatures JAN. 18 - 24, 2018 Fri Jan. 18 7:45 5:01 running nearly 10º warmer than normal. MSP airport has Kamel Youssef) in the slums of Beirut in the High 23° touching, factually-inspired, heartbreaking, yet to fall below zero. I’ve recorded only two days below gritty 30-minute fi lm, he is befriended by a Sat Jan. 19 7:45 5:03 0º, that being January 1 and 2. Despite the clouds this past Low 6° struggling, kindhearted Ethiopian cleaning weekend there was a lot of activity outside, especially on %Sun 53% Sun Jan. 20 7:44 5:04 Sunday when we did manage a few rays of sun. Moderate woman (Yordanos Shiferaw), who has an PCP 0.30” infant son (Boluwatife Treasure Bankole) Mon Jan. 21 7:43 5:05 winds and glare lake ice brought out the ice boats as well as and ends up with a 5-year prison sentence a family of skaters, fi shermen, walkers and even some guys for stabbing the manipulative shopkeeper Tue Jan. 22 7:42 5:07 with motorcycles (on ice). Last year at this time we were husband (Nour El Husseini) of his in the teens below. Will winter ever show? Hints are colder innocent 11-year-old sister (Haita ‘Cedra’ Wed Jan. 23 7:41 5:08 temperatures are on the way. Izzam) and sues his parents for bringing Thu Jan. 24 7:41 5:10 him into this hellish world. “COLD WAR” (R)

[SOME SEXUAL CONTENT, NUDITY AND LANGUAGE] [SUBTITLED] — Stunning cinematography and striking Fun Fact music highlight Paweł Pawlikowski’s Crossword captivating, black-and-white, 85-minute The Statue of Liberty’s historical fi lm about the erratic love story of a musical conductor (Tomasz Kot) torch sways up to 5 inches who falls in love with a beautiful Polish in the wind. singer (Joanna Kulig) as he tries to form a folk singing and dancing ensemble along with a producer (Agata Kulesza) at a music school in Warsaw against the backdrop of Communist Poland in 1949 and when the folk troupe becomes more of a propaganda tool with the direction of the administrative Did you know? manager (Borys Szyc), the couple makes Our eyes are always the plans to escape to West Berlin, but when she fails to show up at the rendezvous site, same size from birth, but their tumultuous relationship becomes an our nose and ears never off -and-on-again aff air as they meet in Poland, Yugoslavia, Germany and France until 1964. stop growing. “A DOG’S WAY HOME” (PG)

[THEMATIC ELEMENTS, SOME PERIL AND LANGUAGE] “All that we see and seem is but a dream within a dream.“ — Aft er a case manager (Jonah Hauer-King), who works with his veteran mother (Ashley Judd ) and - Edgar Allan Poe girlfriend (Alexandra Shipp) at the Denver VA hospital, takes his adorable, loyal dog (voiceover by Bryce Dallas Howard) to New Mexico to protect her from a vindictive developer (Chris Bauer) and a mean-spirited animal control offi cer (John Cassini) CLUES ACROSS CLUES DOWN in this heart-tugging, family-oriented, star-studded 1. One-time Levi’s CEO 1. Famed explorer (Wes Studi, Barry Watson, and Patrick Gallagher) 5. Emperor of Russia 2. Transferred property to 102-minute fi lm based on W. Bruce Cameron’s 9. Islamic theology scholar 3. Clerical vestment 11. Hammer with a large, wooden 4. Free-swimming marine inver- bestselling novel and highlighted by gorgeous head tebrate cinematography and scenery, the tenacious mutt 13. Food 5. Cab Sudoku spends 2 ½ years on a dangerous 400-mile journey to 15. Can be combined 6. Thin piece of wood return home and along the way befriends a mountain 16. Midway between east and 7. Persons without pigment in lion cub, saves a man who was buried in an avalanche, southeast their skin 17. Governs a noun or pronoun 8. Fill again runs into hungry coyotes and stays with a lonely 19. Gorilla 9. Submissive homeless man (Edward James Olmos). 21. Type of trap 10. His and __ 22. “Unforgettable” singer 11. Sources of stress “STAN & OLLIE” (PG) 23. Atomic #10 12. Shelter 25. Practice fi ght 14. French commune [SOME LANGUAGE, AND FOR SMOKING] 26. US gov’t branch 15. Boggy ground 27. Female deer 18. Old man — Aft er a falling out in 1937 in Culver City, 29. Remarks meant for the audience 20. Peanut Californina, when his creative partner Stan Laurel 31. Undergarments 24. Michael Corleone’s personal (Steve Coogan) is fi red by the studio owner (Danny 33. Prevent from seeing enforcer Huston) over a salary dispute in this riveting, = pratfall, 34. Masked 26. Geological formations 36. “A Suitable Boy” novelist 28. Wages 97-minute biographical comedic drama dominated by 38. Invisible gaseous substance 30. Insect repellent amazing acting, sets, costumes and makeup, legendary 39. Sour 32. Unit of time comedian Oliver Hardy (John C. Reilly) goes on to 41. County in New Mexico 34. Musician make fi lms without his longtime partner and sixteen 43. No seats available 35. Not good years later the iconic comedy team reconnect to try 44. Pulitzer-winning composer 37. Esteemed one to revive their stagnant careers by going on a tour 46. Fit or irritation 38. Structures 48. The ability to move objects 40. Where workers sit run by a slick British booking agent (Rufus Jones) of through thought 42. Women who foretell the future music halls throughout Great Britain in 1953 with 52. Skywalker mentor __-Wan 43. Quantitative fact the support of their wives (Shirley Henderson and Kenobi 45. Missing soldiers Nina Arianda) who eventually visit them while 53. Herbal medicine seed 47. Diminutive crisscrossing the United Kingdom. 54. “Zero Dark Thirty” director 49. This (Spanish) Bigelow 50. Hold on to 56. Preferences 51. Thrust a knife into WENDY SCHADEWALD 57. Soundly 55. Hengyang Bajialing Airport 58. One precedes another Th e precedingp fi lms were reviewed by Wendy 59. Au revoirs Schadewald,SchadewalSchadewal who has been a Twin Cities fi lm critic sincesincncece 1986.1919898 To see more of her fi lm reviews, log on toto www.shortredheadreelreviews.com wwwwww

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JANUARY 18, 2019 THE LOWDOWN 21 www.presspubs.com DeMolay brings family cheer to those in need

During a time when most kids are thinking about jammies. I hope we can do it again,” said 12-year-old Masonic Center on Stewart Avenue in White Bear the gifts they will receive and how many presents are member Patrick White. Lake. In just the last few years, the chapter has tri- under the tree, the boys of Lincoln Chapter, Order Veinfurt added, “We wanted to provide something pled in size, serving children from White Bear Lake, of DeMolay in White Bear Lake, were busy helping special for these families and help bring a smile to Stillwater, Lino Lakes —one member even drives other families celebrate the holiday. On the Sunday their faces, especially this time of year.” from St. Cloud. before Christmas, the boys spent a few hours packing Cindy Parsons, director of the St. Croix Family Re- “DeMolay teaches more than just fun: we teach re- up care packages for the St. Croix Family Resource source Center, said the impact is great. “Low-income sponsibility to our communities. When our boys had Center. families benefi t from receiving basic need items that the opportunity to help other kids, they jumped at the “This was in conjunction with our annual day of they cannot afford to purchase, and they also feel care chance,” Veinfurt said. comfort, a day when we give back to our local commu- and support from the community in which they live.” For more information about DeMolay, contact Vein- nity. We believe this organization is extremely needed The Order of DeMolay is a youth organization that furt at 314-708-1811 or [email protected] for at-risk youth and struggling families in the Saint aims to teach boys how to be men. It focuses on lead- or visit demolay.org. Croix River Valley,” said Fred Veinfurt, chairman of ership, education, philanthropy and fun. The Lincoln the Lincoln Chapter. Chapter gathers twice a month in the Arch Duncan Submitted The St. Croix Family Resource Center is an orga- nization that helps families when times are tough. The boys wanted to help brighten the holiday season for families they have never even met by creating a fun night for family cheer. The boys went to a local store to buy what they would want if the roles were reversed: new pajamas, fun movies and snacks. “Everyone loves popcorn and a good movie in their

SUBMITTED SUBMITTED James and Patrick White push their Walmart cart full of care Jorun Mobroten, Patrick White, James White, Jack Wigart, Chapter Sweetheart Cassidy Rangel and Chapter Princess Julie package items. Zeidler put together care packages for seven families who are benefi ted by the St. Croix Family Resource Center.

WINTER CARE TIPS FOR YOUR PETS Exposure to winter’s dry, cold air and chilly rain, sleet and snow can cause chapped paws and itchy, fl aking skin, but these aren’t the only discomforts pets can suff er. Winter walks can become downright dangerous if chemicals from ice-melting agents are licked off of bare paws. To help prevent cold weather dangers from aff ecting your pet’s health, please heed the following advice from our experts:

Make sure your companion Like coolant, antifreeze is a Massaging petroleum jelly or Pets burn extra energy by trying Repeatedly coming out of the cold animal has a warm place to sleep, lethal poison for dogs and cats. other paw protectants into to stay warm in wintertime. into the dry heat of your home off the fl oor and away from all Be sure to thoroughly clean up paw pads before going outside Feeding your pet a little bit more can cause itchy, fl aking skin. Keep drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed any spills from your vehicle, and can help protect from salt and during the cold weather months your home humidifi ed and towel with a warm blanket or pillow is consider using products that chemical agents. Booties provide can provide much-needed dry your pet as soon as he comes perfect. contain propylene glycol rather even more coverage and can calories, and making sure she has inside, paying special attention than ethylene glycol. also prevent sand and salt from plenty of water to drink will help to his feet and in-between the getting lodged between bare keep her well-hydrated and her toes. Remove any snow balls from toes and causing irritation. Use skin less dry. between his foot pads. Cloth or rubber dog booties are a great way Remember, if it’s too cold for you, pet-friendly ice melts whenever Bathe your pets as little as to protect your dog’s paws and it’s probably too cold for your pet, possible. Never shave your dog down to possible during cold spells. prevent slipping, yet not all dogs so keep your animals inside. If left the skin in winter, as a longer Washing too often can remove will tolerate them. outdoors, pets can freeze, become essential oils and increase Bring a towel on long walks to coat will provide more warmth. disoriented, lost, stolen, injured or the chance of developing dry, clean off stinging, irritated paws. If your dog is long-haired, simply killed. In addition, don’t leave pets fl aky skin. If your pooch must After each walk, wash and dry trim him to minimize the clinging alone in a car during cold weather, be bathed, ask your vet to your pet’s feet and stomach to ice balls, salt crystals and de- as cars can act as refrigerators that recommend a moisturizing remove ice, salt and chemicals— icing chemicals that can dry his hold in the cold and cause animals skin and don’t neglect the hair shampoo and/or rinse. and check for cracks in paw pads Information from to freeze to death. or redness between the toes. between his toes. If your dog is short-haired, consider getting the the ASPCA him a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck with coverage from the base of the tail to the belly. For many dogs, this is regulation winter wear. GRAPHICS BY GAOKANGZOUA YANG 22 THE LOWDOWN www.readthelowdown.com JANUARY 18, 2019 Bird count fi nds that milder winters bring southern birds to Minnesota

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

There are few citizen science proj- ects as longstanding and thorough as the Audubon Christmas Bird Count, a tradition stretching back more than 100 years. More than 50 citizens took part in the Northeast Suburban Audu- bon Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 29, 2018. This particular count takes place in a 15-mile radius, centered on Wi- throw. The region includes parts of Stillwater, Marine on St. Croix, White Bear Lake, Hugo and Mahtomedi. Counters gather into small groups, with a mixture of bird experts and novices, and walk routes through neighborhoods and along roads to count the number of species of birds they see. Residences with feeders are some of the most reliable places to fi nd wintering birds, and the open waters of the St. Croix provide habitat for many species of waterfowl. This year’s tally included 46 species of birds—consistent with the 60-year average of 47, according to count coordinator Jim Howitz. However, JACJACKIEKIE BUBUSSJAEGERSSJAEGER |S| SUBMITTEDUBMITTED the total of 6,139 individual birds is 2018 was an unusually good year for pine siskins, a type of fi nch with a very pointy beak. Many northeast metro residents will fi nd them at almost 1,000 lower than average. How- their feeders this winter. itz thought that this might be due to lower numbers of pigeons and house TOP 10 BIRD SPECIES IN 2018 sparrows, both of which are non-na- tive species. Numbers from this year’s Audubon 903 Black-capped chickadees Christmas Bird Count support the 403 Mallards trend of the last several years: birds are moving north. At its beginning, 401 European starlings the Northeast Suburban count ob- 388 American robins served far fewer cardinals, red-bellied woodpeckers and turkeys. Today 377 American crows these species are all common winter 315 Canada geese birds in this region, as they have been spending winters farther and farther 302 Dark-eyed juncos north. The sparrows, bluebirds and 282 American goldfi nches robins that are typical on this year’s count were once more typical for Iowa 273 Common mergansers and states even further south. 246 Blue jays One of the most unusual sightings of the 2018 count was of a Carolina wren, which normally resides in the southern U.S. However, this species has turned up during Minnesota win- ters for the last several years. Howitz said that although the sighting was uncommon, he expects that this spe- TIM SQUIRE | SUBMITTED cies will be increasingly seen this far Although the Carolina wren is a rare visitor to Minnesota, sightings of it may become more common as winters become milder. north as winters get milder, especial- ly around the St. Croix River valley. Correspondingly, northern species such as pine grosbeaks and crossbills are rarely seen in recent years, pre- ferring to spend their winters further north. Another unusual sighting was of a yellow-bellied sapsucker. Since these birds feed on the sap in trees, and the sap freezes during the winter, the bird can’t rely on its regular diet. This par- ticular bird was visiting a suet feeder in the count area. The number of American robin sightings was conspicuously low in 2017—only 7 individuals were spotted. This year, the number seems to be much closer to normal at 388. Common mergansers were abun- dant this year, but no common gold- JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | SUBMITTED eneyes were seen. Howitz explained Although brown creepers are tricky to spot, that these waterfowl numbers fl uc- especially since they blend in so well with JACKIEJACKIE BUSSJAEGERBUSSJAEGER |S| SUBMITTEDUBMITTED tuate wildly from year to year, likely tree bark, they can occasionally be found in Red-bellied woodpeckers such as this one have become more common on the Northeast Sub- due to the amount of open water on Minnesota during the winter. urban Christmas Bird Count over the years. the river. Howitz noted that the completed has reduced the number of species it was iced over. Howitz believes that statistics gathered for other regions of construction of St. Croix Crossing that were once reliably found in that the habitat may improve in that area the count, visit audubon.org/conser- bridge has had an impact on the count area. In past years, the water south of when the landscaping is fi nished. vation/science/christmas-bird-count. numbers. The drainage around the the bridge has stayed open, providing To learn more about the Audubon entrance ramp has changed, which ample waterfowl sightings. This year, Christmas Bird Count, or see the JANUARY 18, 2019 THE LOWDOWN 23 www.presspubs.com

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