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JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS David Schultz and Linsay Matts-Benson discuss the social and political atmosphere that led to the increase in “fake news.” Page 27 BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER that challenge or contradict your belief for commercial products, but also for Annual Nutcracker performance EDITOR system. It is not usually an entire media the type of news they’re are interested brings Tchaikovsky to life organization. And it’s not something in. People’s online lives begin to inhabit STILLWATER — Click, like, share—it that if you just think it isn’t true or you an isolated bubble that supports only Featured Events takes only a few seconds to contribute to don’t want to believe it, you just can’t their own views, whether the content the spread of fake news on the internet. make it fake news.” that comes into it is true or not. Out East By now, most people have heard the Fake news is created for monetary Content promotion is when compa- HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AND FUNDRAISER term “fake news,” which has gained new reasons or political or commercial gain, nies or organizations pay to have their When: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 popularity in the last couple years. Matts-Benson explained. “People can content appear prominently in search Where: Alchemy Arts Studio, 5620 Memorial A joint presentation by information publish wrong information all the time, results. Anyone can pay to have the Ave., Stillwater literacy expert Lindsay Matts-Benson but there has to be this tenet of mali- top answer to particular sets of search Details: Walk-in and create a fused glass orna- and Hamline University political sci- ciousness … to make it fake news.” terms whether or not the answer is true. ment. $10 for 1 or $32 for 4. Proceeds support Valley ence professor David Schultz delved into It is easier than ever to create fake “Google is not neutral,” Matts-Benson Friendship Club’s programs for people with disabil- the causes of the fake news phenomenon news, thanks to “bots” or automated said. “It tracks pieces of information ities. Complimentary holiday treats. Contact: 651- at the Stillwater Public Library Nov. 13. post generators, and various meth- about you unless you turn off all that 808-8603 or valleyfriendshipclub.org The event was sponsored by the Amer- ods of audio and visual manipulation. information when you’re doing a Google ican Association of University Women Matts-Benson has two “million-dollar search, and even then it will still fi nd Up North (AAUW) in partnership with the Still- words” that complicate the issue: algo- as many little pieces of information as SHOP TIL YOU DROP water Public Library. rithmic bias and content promotion. possible.” When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 Fake news was roughly defi ned by “60 When a person shops for something David Schultz is a professor of politi- Where: Forest Lake American Legion, 355 Minutes” producer Michael Radutzky as online, suddenly they’ll notice they cal science at Hamline University and Broadway Ave. W. stories that are provably false, have an see ads for similar products on every often serves as a local and national Details: Details: Holiday gift market includes enormous traction and are consumed by website they visit. This is algorithmic news consultant in election and political 30 crafters of handmade goods. Lunch available. millions of people. bias—sites such as Facebook and Goo- matters. Proceeds benefi t Auxiliary’s Veterans Programs. “Fake news is deliberately mislead- gle track the things they are looking at, Looking back at the history of the Contact: 651-464-2600 ing,” Matts-Benson elaborated. “What and try to show you similar things in press, Schultz shared that when the See pages 6&7 for event details fake news is not is facts or opinions hopes they’ll bite. This works not only U.S. fi rst became independent, no one

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JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS Supporters of the proposed asphalt plant also turned out to the public hearing, held Citizens from Columbus and the surrounding areas protest the possibility of allowing an during the Planning Commission meeting Nov. 15. asphalt plant to be built in the city.

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER ment that would allow construction of property is currently zoned for light because the potential effects of the plant EDITOR an asphalt plant. industrial development. The proposed were ruled to be insignifi cant. Asphalt company Bituminous Road- amendment would rewrite the city Despite this, many citizens argued COLUMBUS – After several hours of ways Inc. has submitted an application defi nition of light industrial to include that the smell, dust and traffi c from this public testimony, the Columbus Plan- to build within the city at 13345 and asphalt plants, eventually allowing type of development would be detri- ning Commission voted 3-2 to recom- 13363 Freeway Drive W., a property Bituminous Roadways to build there mental to the health and wellbeing of mend the adoption of a zoning amend- known as the “Triangle.” However, this once the application is accepted by the not only residents, but visitors, workers council. and horses at the nearby Running Aces Several speakers during the hearing Racetrack & Casino. Columbus resident pointed out that there were no previ- Janet Hegland addressed some of the ous examples of an asphalt plant being civil concerns of the proposed amend- considered a light industrial business. ment. Some called it “popcorn zoning,” or spot “There are studies that show that zoning: when a city makes a zoning there will be tax revenue loss from loss change for a specifi c purpose. Multiple of property value,” she said. “The loss speakers pointed out that the plant of property values from this type of did not fi t in with the Comprehensive ordinance change is estimated to be at Plan or the city’s “Rural Nature-Urban 27 percent...And there are two precedent Access” slogan. cases in Minnesota where cities have Attorney Ken Rohlf spoke on behalf of been sued, and it’s been upheld by the Kent Peterson of Bituminous Roadways, Minnesota Supreme Court. This change www.DowntownWhiteBearLake.com and the owners of the Triangle property, will also attract like businesses. That John Rausch and Frank Frattalone. is not going to uphold the vision for the “We fully believe that the development Comprehensive Plan, or the vision that of the property under the text amend- the city is supposed to be promoting.” NOV. 25 ment will ignite other development in Planning Commission Chair Garth the immediate area, and as in many Sternberg and commission members Small Business Saturday other communities, we believe this use Jody Krebs and James Watson voted to can coexist with other surrounding approve the amendment; Jesse Preiner uses,” Rohlf said. and Pam Wolowski voted against it. Saturday DEC. 2, 9, 16 City utilities do not currently connect Citizens against the plant expressed to the property; this has also been dis- surprise when Sternberg voted to rec- Winter Fest cussed at length by the City Council and ommend the proposal, as he had voted Planning Commission. Rohlf said that against recommendation in an earlier Bituminous Roadways offered to pay meeting. Sternberg could not be reached Photo with Santa from 11am to 2pm at the city “an annual host-community fee for comment prior to press time. in the $75-$100,000 range” in exchange The Columbus City Council was Manitou Grill & Event Center for not being required to immediately scheduled to discuss the recommenda- 2171 4th Street connect to utilities—but only until the tion at its Monday, Nov. 20 meeting, after business would be required to pay for press time. For updates on this topic, assessments in relation to extending visit the Press Publications website at Horse Drawn Trolley Rides those utilities. However, once the assess- www.presspubs.com, or search for the ment fees were paid in full, the annual Forest Lake Lowdown’s page on Face- from 11am to 2:45pm fee would be directed back into the city’s book. Both are free with a donation to the general fund. Rohlf also mentioned the Minnesota Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf Pollution Control Agency’s response to Forest Lake and St. Croix Valley Low- a petition for an environmental assess- down, and can be reached at 651-407-1229 Pick up your picture at Sun Color Photo/ ment worksheet, which was denied or [email protected]. Medicine Chest Pharmacy 2187 4th Street

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INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Seven members of the Forest Lake FFA Chap- ter joined a record-breaking crowd at this year’s National FFA Foundation convention, which welcomed more than 67,000 student members, teachers, alumni and guests. Attendees partici- pated in motivational sessions, person- al development workshops and career success activities. The Forest Lake FFA was given a two-star ranking in the 2017 National Chapter Award Program. The program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters from throughout the country that SUBMITTED successfully complete an annual set From left to right, Ann Tauzell (Agriculture instructor), McKenna Slattery, Brynn Miron, Kalley of required activities that encourage Tietje, Chloe Vincent, Abby Youngman and Gina Moua represented Forest Lake FFA at the members to grow as individuals, work National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, this year. as a team and serve others in their communities. All-star FFA chapters dents in recognition of their years of agriculture enterprise. Recipients must received honors made possible by cor- academic and professional excellence. also complete 50 hours of community porate sponsor John Deere as a special Sponsored by Case IH, Elanco Animal service and demonstrate outstanding project of the National FFA Foundation. Health and Syngenta as a special proj- leadership abilities and civic involve- “Feeding some 9 billion people by ect of the National FFA Foundation, ment. SUBMITTED mid-century brings with it unprece- the award recognizes demonstrated Ramstad stated, “Earning the Joe Ramstad earned his American FFA De- dented challenges for today’s farmers,” ability and outstanding achievements American Degree is something I have gree at the 90th National FFA Convention & said Amy Allen, manager, national in agricultural business, production, dreamed of since I was a freshman in Expo held in Indianapolis, Indiana. Rams- corporate contributions for John Deere. processing or service programs. This high school. I am beyond grateful for tad’s recognition was a result of his super- “The skills and experiences learned year, 4,071 American degrees were the opportunities and experiences I vised agricultural experience (SAE) program. though the National Chapter Award awarded. have had in the blue jacket that have Program will help meet the critical To be eligible, FFA members must lead me to achieving this dream. But More information about the Forest needs.” have earned and productively invested more importantly, I know that this Lake FFA Chapter and opportunities Joe Ramstad (a 2015 Forest Lake $10,000 through a supervised agri- dream would not have become reality available for students can be found graduate) earned his American FFA cultural experience (SAE) program without my incredible agriculture online at www.ForestLakeFFA.org. Degree. The American FFA Degree is in which they start, own or hold a teachers, mentors and family members bestowed upon a select group of stu- professional position in an existing who inspire me to go all in every day.” From press release National speaker helps Wyoming educators teach by example

WYOMING — Denis Sheeran equips teach- asking questions can on their interactions through Q-COMP to made a connection with Sheeran, supervisor of ers to create engaging lead to relevant learn- with Sheeran through invite him to our school through Twitter,” Held mathematics for K-12 lessons from experi- ing experiences; where Twitter and thought he for two days of profes- said. “It made my learn- students in Chatham, ences and events that detours from routine would be a great person sional development for ing from Denis on both New Jersey, and nation- matter to the students, can take a class; how to bring in and speak our staff.” days more relevant and al speaker and author, not just in preparation to fi nd unique learning with the staff. The Wyoming staff meaningful.” held a professional for real-world appli- opportunities in every- “With his background was more than im- Held began using development workshop cation. Students will day circumstances. as a math teacher and pressed with Sheeran’s resources shared by Sept. 21-22 for all Wyo- begin to see meaningful During the 2016-2017 his current position as visit and how simple Sheeran on the second ming Elementary staff. connections between school year, the PD a supervisor of mathe- making lessons rele- day of the workshop Sheeran’s book, the real world and team created the year’s matics, our profession- vant to students can and plans to continue “Instant Relevance,” what they learn in the site goal around math al development team be. He was able to keep using them. prompted the school’s classroom — because and worked hard to decided we would like things simple, yet “My students in math professional devel- that’s when learning come up with PD that to connect more with meaningful all at once. love the resource esti- opment (PD) team to sticks. “Instant Rel- focused on math, but Denis to inspire more “My favorite part mation180.com, which reach out to him via evance” addresses: also in other areas. innovative and relevant about Denis coming to Denis shared with us. It Twitter and engage in Why sharing personal Second-grade teacher teaching in our school,” Wyoming was meeting is fostering great num- conversations with him experiences can make Deidre Held had been Held said. an inspiring educator ber talks!” surrounding concepts lasting content connec- working with Prin- “This evolved into in person who I, and and new approaches to tions for students; how cipal Curtis Slater having enough funding many other staff, have From press release teaching. The concept and basis of “Instant Relevance” is described on Am- azon.com: “Students HONORING OUR HEROES need teachers to help them make sense of information. Every Send us a picture of your military hero day, students in schools to be honored or remembered around the world ask the question, ‘When • ARMY • NAVY • AIR FORCE am I ever going to use this in real life?’ In • MARINES • COAST GUARD “Instant Relevance,” It’s Easy

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At that time in history, Native tribes Getting were being pushed onto reservations by the U.S. government, signing their in Tune land away in treaties that were never fulfi lled. They were also severely Jackie Bussjaeger neglected, forced to rely on limited food rations and insuffi cient supplies, since they were no longer allowed to hunt and gather across the land. Today, in 2017, there is still a law in effect passed in 1862 that states that people from the Dakota nation are banned from living Reforms making a diff erence in Minnesota. But today in Minnesota, we know better. irst and foremost, I would like had troubled billing practices. cent or more. My immigrant ancestors also came from Ireland, as to thank all of our veterans, The security of the thousands of While it’s unclear what steps well as Germany, Poland and Italy. They were farmers, active military and their fam- Minnesotans who attend sporting will be taken at the federal level industrial workers and indefatigable home keepers, Filies as we celebrated Veter- events, concerts, etc. at our public regarding health care reform, building new lives for themselves and trying to give ans Day earlier this month. stadiums is of paramount impor- here in Minnesota we are mak- their children a better life than their own. I think all As retired military with chil- tance and something that should ing strides to lower costs for the the time about how I am the benefi ciary of this sac- dren currently serving our coun- not be taken lightly. What’s more, Minnesota families, small busi- rifi ce, and the privileges I enjoy in day-to-day life are try, I know the sac- with big events coming next year ness owners and individuals who partly a result of their cumulative effort to look after rifi ce brave men including the Super Bowl, we want purchase their own insurance. the generations to come. and women make to ensure that people are well-pro- Real ID update Thanks to them, I have many luxuries in day-to-day in service to our tected and safe when attending Recently, the Department of life. Once on a plane, I marveled at the variety of exotic nation, protecting these events. Homeland Security announced fruits included in my in-fl ight meal—ordinary things our freedoms and Holding these hearings is that Minnesota was granted like grapes, oranges and melon, but not so ordinary to liberties at home helping us get to the bottom of the another extension for Real ID see together in less privileged parts of the world. Not and across the serious breach of public trust by through October of 2018. This only this, I was ogling over this meal while sitting a globe. As Chair of the MSFA and Monterrey Security. is great news that will ensure a mile high in the sky! the House Veter- It also highlights why Republican Minnesota issued license or ID Giving thanks is American tradition this time of Legislator ans Committee, I efforts this session to bring more card can continue to be used to fl y, year; a tradition which Murphy examines in her book. Lingo also have the priv- accountability, oversight and enter a federal building, or visit Americans have an idyllic picture of the fi rst ilege of advancing transparency to the MSFA were loved ones on a military base. Thanksgiving, which we carry with us from the time Bob Dettmer policies that help critical to protect citizens and And while the Real ID extension we are children. It’s a picture that represents the best serve our veteran taxpayers. is a positive step forward as our of American values—people with differences coming community here Open enrollment and state works to fully implement the to the table together to share a meal. in Minnesota. Republican reforms federal requirements, it also high- Disappointingly, this image is a little different from So if you are a veteran, thank Last week marked the beginning lights the ongoing problems with the history that inspired the idea of Pilgrims and In- you for your service. We are the of open enrollment, and while it the new Minnesota Licensing and dians sharing a meal of goodwill. When the Pilgrims land of the free because of your seems there is rarely positive news Registration System that the state arrived in America, they were watched carefully by a bravery. tied to MNsure and the Affordable transitioned to earlier this sum- local tribe of Wampanoag. The Pilgrims and Indians Minnesota Sports Facilities Care Act, Republican reforms are mer. Also called MNLARS, it has developed a trade relationship, and the Pilgrims would Authority hearing making a real difference this year. caused frustration and headaches regularly hold meals of thanksgiving. After a partic- In other recent news at the Thanks to a number of solutions for many Minnesotans who have ularly good harvest, a chief and his warriors were Capitol, the State Government put forward last session, we were been caught up in an error-riddled invited to join in the feast, but there was not enough Finance Committee, of which I am able to reverse a four year trend system. Ensuring that the MN- food for everyone. The Wampanoag killed fi ve deer, a member, held a second hearing of double-digit premium increas- LARS system works properly is which were cooked and shared. last week regarding the Minne- es, as GOP lawmakers advanced critical to move forward with Real “It is this gift and the meal they shared that day— sota Sports Facilities Authority policies to address affordability, ID implementation. not turkeys—that is the basis of our fi rst American (MSFA) and Monterrey Security. accessibility, stability and choice On that note, if you have run Thanksgiving,” Murphy wrote.”The exchange was As you may recall in news stories on the individual market. For into any issues with MNLARS spontaneous, not planned, as we tell ourselves.” earlier this fall, the MSFA hired 2018, rates are stable or declin- and need assistance, please do not At least one Wampanoag account expressed regret, this security fi rm for U.S. Bank ing, a huge turnaround from a hesitate to contact my offi ce. I am and shared that Thanksgiving in some areas is treated Stadium in spite of a history of nearly 60 percent jump just one here to serve you. as a day of mourning because it marked the beginning problems. It turns out, Monterrey year ago. What’s more, according of the eradication of the traditional Native way of life. Security failed to give background to the Minnesota Department of Rep. Bob Dettmer represents I like to think the reason that the idealized story checks to its employees as re- Commerce, without these reforms, District 39A in the Minnesota House of the Pilgrims and Indians sharing a table sticks so quired under state law, and also rates would have risen by 20 per- of Representatives. fi rmly in our cultural consciousness is because we want it to be true. It represents one of the best of our THE LOWDOWN | LETTER GUIDELINES traits—openness to others who may not share our ethnicity, culture or ideas. • Limited to 350 words. least four weeks must writer about the same subject • All letters are subject to editing. Even if we fl ubbed our history a bit with the Thanks- • Submissions must Include a full lapse between publication. matter will not be published. • Deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesday of giving story, there’s still time to become that vision name, address and daytime Exceptions may be made for • Submissions containing libel- the week prior to publication. we carry of Indians and Pilgrims at the table. There’s phone number for verifi cation. rebuttal letters. ous or derogatory statements • To submit a letter, e-mail it to value in knowing our history, but while we’re giving • Letter writers must live, work or • Due to space limitations, will not be published. 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UP NORTH OUT EAST Artillery Minnesota Volunteers, 1861-1865”. Buffet dinner at 6 p.m. SHOP TIL YOU DROP SLEEPY DOWNTOWN ($23); program at 7 p.m. When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. DOORBUSTERS: (free). RSVP. Saturday, Dec. 2 Plaid Friday Contact: rossand Where: Forest Lake When: Friday, Nov. 24 [email protected] American Legion, 355 Where: Participating Broadway Ave. W. shops in Stillwater MOVING TARGET Details: Holiday gift Details: Civilized way MYSTERY BOOK CLUB market includes 30 craft- to do Black Friday, with When: 6:30 p.m. ers of handmade goods. stores opening at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 Lunch available. Pro- and featuring specials, Where: Stillwater ceeds benefi t Auxiliary cider and treats. Santa Public Library, 224 Veterans Programs. rides through downtown Third St. N. Contact: 651-464-2600 on a fi re truck, and Vic- Details: Book club torian Carolers 5-8 p.m. for mystery enthusiasts SPAGHETTI DINNER Contact: www.main meets monthly. Choose When: 4:30-7:30 p.m. streetstillwateriba.com book based on theme Saturday, Dec. 2 group decides at the end Where: Forest Lake SIMPLE GIFTS HOLIDAY of each meeting. VFW, 566 12th St. ‘CHRISTMASTIDE’ Contact: 651-275-4338 Details: Fundraiser TOUR or stillwaterlibrary.org DISCOVERSTILLWATER..COMDISCOVERSTILLWATER COM for the FLHS Boys Swim When: 2 and 7:30 p.m. & Dive Team. $10 per Friday, Nov. 24 GUIDED FITNESS HIKE Hometown for the Holidays plate; bake sale, silent Where: JX Event When: 9-10 a.m. auction and door prizes. Venue, 123 2nd St. N., Thursday, Nov. 30 & Tickets at VFW or by Stillwater Dec. 7 WHEN: Weekends, through Dec. 30 torian Wagonette rides, and Biercy- phone or e-mail. Details: Billy Mc- Where: Lake Elmo cle caroling tours; strolling Santa Contact: 651-336-3010 Laughlin and his group Park Reserve, 1515 WHERE: Throughout downtown both Sat. and Sun. See website for or fl swimfundraisers@ of musicians perform Keats Ave. N. Stillwater opportunities to have breakfast or gmail.com traditional hymns and Details: 60-minute lunch with Santa at various local carols with modern fl air, hike includes warm-up DETAILS: Month-long celebration restaurants. TRI-COUNTY featuring violin, Celtic and fi tness challenges with events and shopping specials SENIOR DFL whistle and bagpipes, pi- along the way. Trail at various businesses throughout CONTACT: www.mainstreet LUNCHEON MEETING ano, acoustic guitar, per- routes include a mix of Stillwater. Strolling carolers, Vic- stillwateriba.com When: 12:30-2:30 p.m. cussion and three-part turf, gravel, grass and Tuesday, Dec. 5 and the female vocals. Matinee paved. 13 and older. 1st Tuesday of the month and evening shows. Tick- Contact: 651-430- Where: Vannelli’s By ets $25/adults advance 8370 or co.washington. 55+ DRIVER Fashioned Christmas” programs for people with the Lake, Broadway and or $30 at the door; $15/ mn.us/parks IMPROVEMENT themed choral concert. disabilities. Compli- Forest Lake Blvd., Forest students 18 and under or PROGRAMMING Tickets available online mentary holiday treats. Lake $20 at the door. HOLIDAY PET PHOTOS When: 12:30 p.m.-4:30 in advance or at the door, Contact: 651-808-8603 Details: Seniors Contact: simplegifts When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 $42/adults; $37/students or valleyfriendshipclub. 50+ from East Anoka, music.net Saturday, Dec. 2 Where: Boutwell’s and seniors. org South Chisago and Where: Atlas Pet Landing, Gables Care Contact: 651-430-0124 North Washington MULTICULTURAL Supply, 1798 Market Dr., Center, 13575 58th St. N., or valleychamber WARDEN’S HOUSE County discuss topics MUSIC EVENT Stillwater Oak Park Heights chorale.org MUSEUM HOLIDAY concerning seniors with When: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 Details: Free oppor- Details: Participants EVENT a guest speaker. p.m. Monday, Nov. 27 tunity to have a pet’s will learn the latest in HOLIDAY CRAFT When: Noon-4 p.m. Contact: 763-227-7536 Where: Our Savor’s photos taken with props driver safety, new laws AND GIFT SHOW Saturday, Dec. 16 or [email protected] Lutheran Church, 1616 against a holiday back- and vehicle technology, When and Where: Where: Warden’s W. Olive St., Stillwater drop, to support Bark for and will qualify 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, House Museum, 602 N. LUCIA DAGEN AT Details: Performance Life and the American for a 10% discount Dec. 2 and Sunday, Dec. 3 Main St., Stillwater GAMMELGARDEN by adults with Cancer Society. on insurance. $22; at Hudson House Grand Details: Meet with When: Breakfast at 6 disabilities served by Contact: 651-430-8010 registration required. Hotel, 1616 Crest View local authors while & 8:30 a.m., Sunday, Dec. ESR, Inc., along with Contact: 888-234-1294 Dr., Hudson; and 10 a.m.- sampling sweets and 10 Singing Heart Music STILLWATER or mnsafetycenter.org 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 treats and listening to Where: 20880 Olinda Therapy. Free and open TWINKLE PARTY at Oak Glen Golf Club, holiday music. Trail, Scandia to the public. When: 4-5:30 p.m. AN EVENING OF 1599 McKusick Rd. N., Contact: 651-439-5956 Details: Morning Contact: esrworks.org Saturday, Dec. 2 HOLIDAY PEACE Stillwater or www.wchsmn.org Swedish prayer service Where: Lowell Park, When: 5:30 p.m. Details: Two levels followed by Lucia Jul ST. CROIX VALLEY CIVIL Stillwater Tuesday, Dec. 5 of unique crafters and Fest breakfast and WAR ROUNDTABLE Details: Tree lighting Where: Salem vendors. Free coffee. program; marks the When: 5:30 p.m. ceremony, music by the Lutheran Church, 14949 cookies and music. Ongoing beginning of Swedish Monday, Nov. 27 Teddy Bear Band, and 62nd St. N., Stillwater Contact: 715-557-1785 Christmas season. Where: Lowell Inn, fi reworks. Details: Join Tami or rsgdevelopment.com MENTAL HEALTH Contact: 651-433-5053 Details: Daryl Duden, Contact: www. Briggs, therapeutic harp- SUPPORT GROUP or www.gammelgarden co-founder of the facebook.com/ ist, as she shares stories, GUIDED MORNING for Families museum.org 2nd Minnesota Light mainstreetstillwatermn Christmas readings and BIRD HIKE When: 6:30-8 p.m. the Artillery reenacting holiday harp music. Re- When: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. 1st and 3rd Mondays of group, will speak about CHRISTKINDLES- freshments at 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 9 each month “The 2nd Battery Light MARKET program 6-7 p.m. Where: Lake Elmo Where: Stillwater When: Noon-4 p.m. Contact: 651-430-8734 Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Library, 224 Third St. N., Saturday. Dec. 2 Ave. N. Stillwater Top 5 at PressPubs.com: Where: Gasthaus LIGHTING OF Details: Learn to Details: Free Bavarian Hunter, 8390 THE GREEN identify birds that call support group led by Week of November 12 – 18, 2017 Lofton Ave., Stillwater When: 6:30-8 p.m. the area home and trained facilitators for Editor’s note: Visit www.presspubs.com to read Details: German Wednesday, Dec. 6 contribute to citizen family and friends of the full versions of these most-visited stories Outdoor Christmas Where: Village Green science data collection individuals living with a Market with homemade Park, Bayport by completing bird count mental illness. 1. Additional charges will be added for deaths of crafts, imports, food and Details: Join fellow surveys with a guide. Contact: 651-770-1436 Mounds View students. Shoreview Press > News Gluwein and a bonfi re. residents for a bonfi re, Free with parks permit. or namimn.org Contact: 651-439-7128 caroling, holiday treats, Open to all ages; minor 2. Human traffi cking reaches far beyond the Super or www.gasthaus activities and visit with must be with an adult. BINGO Bowl. Quad Community Press > News bavarianhunter.com Santa. Contact: 651-430-8370 When: 7-9 p.m. Contact: bayport or co.washington.mn.us/ Wednesdays 3. Washington County Morgan farms introduce public CROIX CHORDSMEN/ communityaction parks Where: Stillwater to historic American breed. The Lowdown (SCV) > SWEET ADELINES league.com Knights of Columbus, News CONCERT HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE 1910 S. Greeley St. When: 2 p.m. VALLEY CHAMBER AND FUNDRAISER Details: Doors open at 4. Clinic expanding in Vadnais Heights. Vadnais Saturday, Dec. 2 CHORALE CONCERT When: 1-4 p.m. 6 p.m. Open to the public; Heights Press > News Where: Trinity When: 8 p.m. Friday, Sunday, Dec. 10 must be 18 to play. 5. ACE program disbanded. Quad Community Press > Lutheran Church, 115 Dec. 8; 4 and 8 p.m. Where: Alchemy Arts Concessions available. News 4th St., Stillwater Saturday, Dec. 9; 3 p.m. Studio, 5620 Memorial Contact: 651-430-3274 Details: Barbershop Sunday, Dec. 10 Ave., Stillwater chorus’ annual Where: Washington Details: Walk-in and See Press Publications’ website www.presspubs.com for stories from the Christmas Show County Historic create a fused glass or- White Bear Press, The Citizen, Vadnais Heights Press, Shoreview Press, Contact: 651-439-4527; Courthouse, 101 Pine St. nament. $10 for 1 or $32 Quad Community Press, The Lowdown-Forest Lake Area and www.stcroixvalley W., Stillwater for 4. Proceeds support The Lowdown- St. Croix Valley Area. chapter.com Details: “Old- Valley Friendship Club’s NOVEMBER 24, 2017 www.presspubs.com THE LOWDOWN 7

Players, 4820 Stewart Registration not NACHITO HERRERA Ave., White Bear Lake required. AND HIS TRIO Details: Adaptation of Contact: 651-982-2400 When: 3 p.m. Sunday, the lives of Jay Gatsby or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us Dec. 10 and Daisy Buchanan Where: Chautauqua is the only stage WINTER FARMERS Fine Arts Center, 8000 version endorsed by the MARKET 75th St. N., Mahtomedi Fitzgerald estate. Tickets When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Details: Jazz $22-$25/regular; $22/ Saturday, Dec. 9 performed by famed seniors; $19/student. Where: Tamarack Cuban-born pianist. Contact: 651-429-5674 Nature Center, 5287 Contact: wildwood or www.lakeshore Otter Lake Rd., White artistseries.com players.com Bear Township Details: Fresh AUGUSTANA COLLEGE NEW NEIGHBOR’S CLUB produce, canned jams CHRISTMAS VESPERS HOLIDAY COFFEE and jellies, honey, spices, When: 7 p.m. Friday, When: 10 a.m. dressings, soups, baked Dec. 15 Thursday, Dec. 7 goods and cheeses. Where: St. Andrews Where: Shoreview Contact: facebook. Lutheran Church, Community Center, com/forksinthedirt 900 Stillwater Rd., Details: Women new Mahtomedi to the area, those who SHOREVIEW Details: Holiday have had life changes, or NORTHERN LIGHTS performance features would just like to make VARIETY BAND choirs and orchestra. new friends are invited. When: 7 p.m. Contact: 605-274-5320 New Neighbors Club Saturday, Dec. 9 or www.augietickets.com is a friendship club for Where:Bethel women in the northern University, Benson Great CHRISTMAS WITH suburbs offering Hall, 3900 Bethel Dr., TONIA AND SARA outings, interest groups, Arden Hills When: 6 p.m. Sunday, speakers, community Details: SNLVB’s Dec. 17 service, and more. annual holiday concert Where: St. Andrews Contact: 651-482-7861 with special guests Lutheran Church, or 651-653-1042 Minnesota Boychoir and 900 Stillwater Rd., WWW.STCROIXBALLET.COMWWWSTCROIXBALLETCOM Don Shelby. Carriage Mahtomedi WBCA MEMBER’S rides at 6:15 p.m. Tickets Details: Concert EXHIBITION OPENING $10 is purchased from featuring Tonia Hughes Nutcracker Suite Ballet RECEPTION a band member or $13 and Sara Renner. Tickets When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. online, at Shoreview City $25 online or after WHEN: Friday, Nov. 24-Sunday, DETAILS: Family-friendly version Thursday, Dec. 7 Hall or at the door. services. Nov. 26 of the classic Christmas ballet Where: White Bear Contact: 651-470-5625 Contact: 651-762-9141 featuring students and professional Center for the Arts, 4971 or tickets.bethel.edu or Christmaswithtonia WHERE: Stillwater Area High dancers from St. Croix Ballet. Long Ave. sara.eventbrite.com School Auditorium, 5701 Stillwater Details: Non-juried Blvd. N. CONTACT: 651-439-2820 or www. exhibition by local stcroixballet.com artists runs through Dec. 15. Contact: whitebear FOUR SEASONS arts.org reindeer, and musician; decked out in holiday NEIGHBORHOODS seasonal food offerings splendor. Only day of SECRET HOLIDAY SHOP NEARBY and drinks. the season for public When: 9-11 a.m. Contact: uniondepot. tours. $5 advance Saturday, Dec. 9 AIR SPECIALISTS, INC. org/holiday tickets required; Where: Lino Lakes “Experts in Indoor Air Comfort Since 1974” ELF JR.-THE MUSICAL free for members but Senior Center, 1189 Main 4457 White Bear Pkwy, White Bear Lake, MN When: 7:30 p.m. TREE OF LIGHT & reservations required. St. Fridays and Saturdays REMEMBRANCE Contact: 651-407-5327 Details: Children 651-426-5254 • www.4seasonsairwbl.com and 2 p.m. Saturdays and When: 6:30 p.m. or whitebearhistory.org can shop on their own Sundays, through Dec. Friday, Dec. 1 for family and friends. $104.00 10 (No show Friday, Nov. Where: Triangle Park, AMERICAN LEGION Wide variety of gifts 24) Mahtomedi PICTURES WITH SANTA priced $.50-$12 including Furnace Performance & Safety Check Where: Ashland Details: Decorate When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. jewelry, coffee mugs, Parts and/or supplies additional. Normally $154.00 to $174.00 Productions, 2100 White a tree with lights Sunday, Dec. 3 knickknacks and depending on service area. Bear Ave., Maplewood representing a loved one, Where: Mahtomedi toys; and volunteers Coupon must be presented at time of service. Cannot be combined with any other offer, rebate, Details: Story of an available for purchase District Education available to help with or coupon. One coupon per customer per visit. Coupon expires 3/31/18. orphan raised as an for $10 through the St. Center, 1520 Mahtomedi shopping and wrapping. elf performed by local Jude’s website. Proceeds Ave. students. Tickets $13-21. benefi t Mahtomedi Area Details: Free family Contact: ashland Food Shelf. event hosted by Kramer productions.org Contact: 651-395-5352 Berg American Legion Meet Your Forest Lake Multimedia Consultant or stjudeofthelake.org Post 507. ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB Contact: 651-407-2018 When: 11:30 a.m. WINTERFEST - Have an event or need to promote Tuesday, Nov. 28 WHITE BEAR LAKE MILLION DOLLAR DAY Where: Rice Creek When: Saturdays, Dec. FOR SCOUTING your business for the Holidays? Park Reserve, north 2, 9 & 16 When and parking lot, County Rd. Where: Abbott Paint Where: 7:15 a.m. Call Jeanne Kuenzli to receive I, Lino Lakes and Carpet, 2223 4th St., Wednesday, Dec. 6 at Details: Hike the Rice White Bear Lake the Intercontinental, Creek Arsenal Trail. Details: Horse- 11 E. Kellogg Blvd., 50% OFF Hike is approx. 3 miles drawn carriage rides 11 St. Paul; and 7:17 a.m. and lasts 1 hour. a.m.- 2:45 p.m.; Photos Thursday, Dec. 7 at the a one-time ad! Contact: 651-335-8079 with Santa 11 a.m.-2 TeamBuilding Center or stpaulhike.org p.m. at the Medicine at Base Camp, 201 Chest. Events free with Bloomington Rd., Fort EUROPEAN donation to the White Snelling Business CHRISTMAS MARKET Bear Area Emergency Details: Support When: 4-9 p.m. Friday, Food Shelf. Northern Star Council 50% Dec. 1 & 8; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Contact: www. BSA’s local Scouting Saturday, Dec. 2 & 9; downtownwhitebear programs. Keynote noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. lake.com/events speaker Andy Gannon, Builder 3 & 10 35W bridge collapse Where: Union Depot, FILLEBROWN HOUSE survivor. RSVP. 214 4th St. E., St. Paul HOLIDAY TOURS Contact: 651-254-9144 Details: Vendors When: 2 & 3 p.m. Special selling holiday decor, Saturday, Dec. 2 ‘THE GREAT GATSBY’ OFF crafts, clothing, toys, Where: Fillebrown When: 7:30 p.m. artisanal food products House, 4735 Lake Ave., Thursdays, Fridays and more in an open-air White Bear Lake and Saturdays; 2 p.m. 651-407-1224 market. Entertainment Details: See the Sundays, Dec. 7-17 includes, Santa, Fillebrown House Where: Lakeshore [email protected] &

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SCHOOL BRIEFS

SUBMITTED TLC DIGITAL IMAGES | SUBMITTED A collection of the various vocal groups at the Big Sing concert. The 2017-2018 girls cross-country team.

Boys cross-country captures Section 7AA title The Forest Lake Area High School boys cross-country team came out on top at the Section 7AA Cross Country Championships on Oct. 26 at Cloquet Country Club in Cloquet. The Rangers scored a team total of 30 points, widely beating second-place Cloquet, which scored 76 points, solidifying their spot at the state meet. A total of 16 teams, the top two from each section, went on to compete at the state meet on Nov. 4 at St. Olaf College. The Rangers sent seniors Will Valentine, Spencer Kotys, SUBMITTED Ryan Mead, Adam Stenning, junior The third-grade class members of Columbus Elementary proudly hold up their dictionaries provided by the Columbus Lions Club on Oct. 18. Charlie Babcock, sophomore Isaiah Zak (From left) Columbus third-grade teacher Dan Winkelman, the third-grade class, Lions Club member Bill Monson with his service dog, Percy, and freshman Drew Sampson. third-grade teacher Alison Lindeman and Lions Club member and Columbus parent Britt Sternberg.

Girls cross-country wins Section 7AA title The Forest Lake Area High School changes throughout the years, only girls cross-country team won the Sec- fi fth-graders were given the chance to tion 7AA title on Oct. 26 at the Section hold a concert at their school while the 7AA Cross Country Championships junior high students were not required at Cloquet Country Club in Cloquet. to take a music class. The vocal music Scoring 19 points, the Rangers beat out department thought this concert would second-place Andover by a margin of 44 be a way to get students together in a points. Team scores are based on each positive setting to hear and be part of a team’s top fi ve runners instead of by quality choral experience. time. First place gets one point, eighth place gets eight points and so on. The 3rd-graders receive team with the least amount of points dictionaries from Lions Club wins the meet. The third-grade class of Columbus Scoring big for the Rangers were Elementary received dictionaries eighth-grader Ava Wilson, who took from the Columbus Lions Club on Oct. fi rst; freshman Amelia Hauer in second 18 to coincide with the grade level’s place; junior Regan Duffy with third; reciprocal teaching model. Reciprocal senior Caroline Schoessow grabbing teaching is a strategy in which students fourth; and eighth-grader Annabelle become the teacher in small-group Stang taking ninth. reading sessions. During their reading Also competing for the Rangers, but sessions, one student is known as the scoring no points, were seventh-grader “clarifi er,” and will ask the group what SUBMITTED Jordan Parent, who took 12th place, words or ideas they need clarifi ed. The Staff and students at Scandia Elementary proudly display the SEEF donations given to and senior Chloe Foster who placed students then look up the words in them. (Front, from left) fi fth-graders Lucia Stene, Beck Boylan, Alexander Molina-Steth- 38th. Alternates for the team were se- the dictionaries provided by the Lions em, Alisa Marsh; (back row) Ashley Decker, sixth-grade teacher Dom Mancini, fi fth-grade nior Jessica Nieters and eighth-grader Club, ultimately leading to greater com- teacher Janae Peterson, fourth-grade teacher Maggie Myre, Alexis Fahey, Brady Turnbull, Hunter Haines. The girls team went on prehension and increased vocabulary. Brookelyn Hill, third-grade teacher Laura Gerschke, Adelaide Dowdall, music teacher Kelly to compete at the state meet on Nov. 4 at Larson, Elisa Stene, Evan O’Neil, and fi rst-grade teacher Mindy Lutz. St. Olaf College. Pageant show seeks Miss Chain of Lakes Forest Lake Area Schools Applications are now open to be part hosts 7th annual Big Sing concert of the Miss Chain of Lakes Scholarship Forest Lake. Tickets can be purchased games. The grants also will provide On Oct. 30, Forest Lake Area Schools Pageant talent show at the Centennial at the VFW, or by calling 651-336-3010 Yoga Calm training to staff and adults hosted its seventh annual Big Sing High School Performing Arts Center or emailing fl swimfundraisers@gmail. to teach them how to creatively inte- concert in the high school’s gymnasi- on Saturday, Jan. 6. If you think you com. grate yoga-based movement, breathing um. The annual event brings together have what it takes to be the next Miss techniques and social emotional skills more than 300 students from the choirs America’s Outstanding Teen or if you Scandia receives technology grants into their work with children. at the high school, Century and South- just want to set a personal challenge, On Oct. 5, the Scandia Elementa- west junior highs, and a select choir please consider applying. More details ry Enrichment Foundation (SEEF) Family Fun Run raises $18K for new from the elementary schools to enter- about eligibility and the competition received $10,200 in grants for the school Chromebooks tain the audience with songs from the can be found at: at the fall board meeting. The SEEF is Wyoming Elementary raised more four seasons: summer, fall, winter and http://www.misschainofl akes.org/ an endowment fund, or a permanent, than $18,000 on Oct. 14 during the spring. The purpose of the concert is to teen-competition.html. self-sustaining investment fund. This school’s Family Fun Run fundraising allow students to hear other students fund was set up in 2001 by a group of event. The run was stretched out over sing and be part of a larger choir, while Swimmers host spaghetti fundraiser community members committed to the a 1.5-mile walk through the Ashton/ giving families the chance to hear the The Forest Lake High School boys long-term fi nancial support of Scan- Thurnbeck Ponds neighborhood behind progression of voices from fi fth grade to swim and dive team will kick off the dia Elementary School. The money the school, and gave families and some seniors in high school. winter sports season by hosting a Boys has been used to secure technology of the staff the chance to interact with The vocal music department started Swim and Dive Spaghetti Dinner Fund- for students including Chromebooks, one another while promoting a sense of this concert to give students an oppor- raiser at the VFW in Forest Lake from iPads, doc cameras, sound system community and healthy choices. The tunity to perform as a choir in a larger 4:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 2. There will also be upgrades and Bloxels, which are kits event is the school’s annual fall fund- setting. In past years, the elementary door prizes, a silent auction and a bake involving game boards, blocks, and raiser known as Cherrydale, and all the schools would hold concerts for each sale. Everyone in the community is interactive applications that can be proceeds will go toward new Chrome- grade level; for seventh-graders, a invited to attend. Cost is $10 per plate. used with iPads to help students write, books for the students. music class was required. Due to a few The VFW is located at 556 12th St., code, and develop video stories and NOVEMBER 24, 2017 THE LOWDOWN 9 www.presspubs.com School bond and levy fail at the polls

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER bond not to exceed $9 million, which was also to restore cuts that have been made in the past. EDITOR rejected by a 56.8 percent majority; 43.2 percent of While we didn’t get the results we wanted in this voters were in favor. referendum, that need still remains. We will do a FOREST LAKE — The two school district ques- “The fact that we did not have a successful deep examination of where we’re at currently and tions on the ballot were denied by Forest Lake referendum does not lead us to think we do not how we can continue to move forward to address voters Nov. 7. have community support,” said Forest Lake this need and communicate it to community.” The Forest Lake School Board’s fi rst question Schools Superintendent Steve Massey. “The 2015 Massey said that the school district will contin- on the ballot requested a referendum revenue referendum was an investment, but those were ue to work with the state Legislature to address authorization increase, from $461.67 per pupil for building. We do not interpret this as a lack shortfalls in state funding. to $1,211.67 per pupil. A majority — 57.5 percent of support for community, but there does need to — voted no on this question, while 42.5 percent be a better understanding of revenue needs. The Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the Forest Lake voted yes. district has a real need for increased operating and St. Croix Valley Lowdown, and can be reached The second question proposed a school building revenues to maintain our current programs and at 651-407-1229 or [email protected]. Scandia student to debut in Guthrie Theater’s “A Christmas Carol”

FOREST LAKE — Scandia Elemen- get ready for the scenes in ‘A Christ- tary sixth-grader Ben Ross will make mas Carol.’” his Guthrie Theater debut during this Ross began his acting career when year’s performance of “A Christmas he was 5 years old at Faith Lutheran Carol.” Church in Forest Lake, where he The play will take place Nov. 14 played the role of preschool Jesus in through Dec. 30 with Ross playing the the church’s “Life 101” play. roles of Peter Cratchit, School Boy, Both of Ross’s older siblings also Fezziwig Dancer and Street Boy. like to act, and they have all acted to- Ross auditioned for the play in gether through the Forest Lake Com- August and received a callback for munity Theatre, known as Masquers the various roles. Up against 50 other Theatre Company. Ross has been part boys ages 7 to 13, Ross completed the of the organization’s last four summer process and was selected for the part productions in children’s program- of Peter Cratchit. ming along with his siblings. “When I got the email saying that I “My favorite part about acting is be- got into the Guthrie, I was so incred- ing able to be a part of something that ibly happy and then when I found out is really creative,” Ross said. “And I my roles I was thrilled, thankful and like telling the story of the character tickled,” Ross said. that I’m playing. I like being with Melanie Ross, Ben’s mother, was other people who share the same in- also excited to fi nd out Ben had made terests and like singing, dancing and it into the Guthrie. acting.” “I was very happy and thrilled Ben “Ben is blessed with so many would have this incredible opportu- wonderful people who have support- nity at the Guthrie,” Melanie said. ed him as a young actor,” Melanie “It has been a dream of his for four said. “These include our friends at years and I am very happy and proud Masquers Theatre, Faith Lutheran of him.” Church and Scandia Elementary In an assignment for school entitled, School.” “My Happiest Moment,” Ross stated: Melanie thanked the Guthrie The- “Getting into ‘A Christmas Carol’ ater for giving Ben this incredible at the famous Guthrie Theater was opportunity to learn and perform at a dream come true for me. I saw ‘A the Guthrie. Christmas Carol’ at the Guthrie The- “I am so grateful to all of the many ater four years ago for the fi rst time friends in our Forest Lake community and I loved it! Ever since this time and beyond who have showered Ben I have wanted to be in this produc- with encouragement and well-wishes tion. I’ve gone to see this show every as he embarks on his dream come SUBMITTED Christmas season and when I watched true!” Ben Ross, a sixth-grader at Scandia Elementary, will make his debut at the Guthrie Theater it, I imagined myself as one of the in this year’s production of “A Christmas Carol.” actors gracefully, gleefully, gliding to From press release

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BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER years. Joyce has worked with horses for EDITOR many years, and said that volunteering with River Valley Riders is one of the AFTON — Riding and working with most rewarding experiences of her life. horses has many benefi cial effects for “One of the fi rst riders I worked with people with disabilities, which is why at the outdoor ring at the Fairgrounds, River Valley Riders has offered its ser- the whole fi rst time around, she vices in the St. Croix Valley since 1999. screamed bloody murder,” Joyce said. People with cerebral palsy, autism spec- “Then she quieted down, and she just trum disorder, PTSD and a variety of loved it. We have kids talking for the mental health issues have been shown fi rst time, and kids getting much better to benefi t from therapeutic riding. at walking. The back of a horse moves Though lessons are over for the 2017 forward and backward and side to side, year, River Valley Riders hopes to begin and that’s exactly what your pelvis does a new project when the season begins when you walk, so you’re getting that in spring 2018 by breaking ground on sensory input and muscles worked that an indoor arena with an observation don’t if you can’t walk.” area, classrooms, therapy rooms and Every rider has different needs, but more. The arena will be located at the riding can help with a wide variety of nonprofi t’s property in Afton, and will needs, including both cognitive and hopefully be complete in time for the physical challenges. Goals are set for 2019 season, said River Valley Riders every rider each year, and volunteers co-founder Joan Berg. The nonprofi t is help keep track of riders’ progress. currently in the fundraising stages to Depending on a rider’s needs, anywhere make this dream happen. from one to three volunteers might be Once completed, the arena will allow walking with them as they ride. SUBMITTED the nonprofi t to begin its season earlier “We get excited. If a rider who has River Valley Riders provides therapeutic riding and carriage driving to people with a wide and end later, since lessons would be memory problems remembers some- range of disabilities. less at the mercy of the elements. River thing, I think, ‘Oh this is great!’ I clap Valley Riders also anticipates new pro- and get excited. We have regular les- gram opportunities such as hippother- sons, but most include a game of some apy with physical therapists, speech kind, or barrels at a walk, which teaches pathologists and occupational thera- kids to move their horse forward. We pists; mental health services; veterans do musical cones; part of the lesson is programs and equine-assisted learning. weaving poles, or walking over poles It also hopes to expand its partnerships on the ground. (It’s not a jump, but it with area schools. mimics a jump) because that makes the A long-term goal is to eventually heat horse step differently, so it’s a different the arena and have horses boarded challenge in balance.” on site so that lessons could happen As riders gain more skills, they’re able year round, but that vision is still a to try out some more complex exercises, way down the road, said Berg. Prior to such as riding at a trot and standing in purchasing its own site in Afton, River the jump position—slightly raised in Valley Riders held lessons once a week the seat like a jockey. at the Washington County Fairgrounds. The organization also has social “They only could give us one night a activities. Riders were able to decorate week,” Berg said. “Now we have three pumpkins for Halloween this year. evenings, and sometimes school groups The next volunteer training will take in the daytime, for the carriage driving place in April 2018, followed by the program and therapeutic riding.” annual Walk, Wheel & Ride-A-Thon River Valley Riders is run by a team of fundraiser in June. To learn more about more than 200 volunteers, and is always River Valley Riders or become a volun- looking for more people interested teer, visit www.rivervalleyriders.org or in working with horses and riders or call 651-439-2558. donating a horse for lessons a few hours a week. Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the Trina Joyce, who is also a member of Forest Lake and St. Croix Valley Low- the Minnesota Horse Council, has vol- down, and can be reached at 651-407-1229 unteered with River Valley Riders for 25 or [email protected]. SUBMITTED Volunteers work with riders to set achievement goals and work on skills.

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expected journalism to be impartial. murders had been committed. Those who shared this Pamphlets and newsletters were printed and dis- information did not bother to investigate the truth. tributed by individuals such as Benjamin Franklin, As a result, there is a group of people who believe the who were free to print their own opinions, and shared shooting never happened, and who have harassed the them with like-minded people. grieving parents of deceased Sandy Hook students. It wasn’t until media companies grew into nation- wide sources of information that they tried to max- Ways to avoid spreading fake news imize their revenue by appealing to as many people “The only way there’s going to be a solution is if we as possible—and the best way to do that was to keep as citizens make an effort to share information well, all of the content as politically middle-of-the-road as and evaluate that information,” Matts-Benson said. possible. This led to what Schultz called “the Walter The fi rst step is take a closer look at who is writing Cronkite era,” when the famous anchor ended every the content that you see. “Is it a scientist on climate story with his iconic phrase, “And that’s the way it change, or is it a lobbyist on climate change? Is that is.” lobbyist is a scientist? If they are a scientist and lobby- “The idea of an objective free press telling it like it ist, what could be infl uencing that? You have to fi gure is … that was a brief, brief, window in American his- out what type of authority a person has.” tory,” Schultz said. “That window opened and closed, Another thing to look for is the date and time when and we probably aren’t going to see it again for a long, articles are published—to make sure the information long time.” is not old, or that it hasn’t been revised altogether. That said, large media companies are subject to Openness to exploring opinions that differ from their own biases based on the wide consolidation of your own is also a better starting point for improving ownership in the media business—while this isn’t communication across political lines, which have JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS quite the same as “fake news,” it defi nitely has an become so calcifi ed in recent years that Schultz said effect on the public’s perception of the news. marrying outside of the family political party is Hamline University Professor David Schultz discussed the “It’s not about liberal versus conservative bias,” thought to be as controversial as marrying outside of “fake news” phenomenon with a large crowd at Stillwater Schultz said. “It’s about a bias that’s built in to pro- religion or race once was. Public Library Nov. 13. duce news that will make money.” “Beliefs are important, but should also be chal- Sharing fake news can be socially divisive, but it lenged regularly,” Matts-Benson said. “If there’s take place on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, and “Sexual Pres- can also have much more harmful effects, Matts-Ben- this belief that you hold so to the core, and the news sure on Today’s Youth” will take place on Monday, son said. In the wake of the Sandy Hook school around you might be challenging that, let it be chal- April 9, 2018. Visit www.stcroixvalley-mn.aauw.net to shooting, a conspiracy theory that the shooting never lenged … Think about the bubble of information you learn more about the organization. really happened began, because no murders were might be in, and try to investigate things more.” reported by the local police department that year. In The St. Croix chapter of AAUW will host two more Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the Forest Lake and reality, the incident was coded as a mass shooting presentations at the library in the coming months: St. Croix Valley Lowdown and can be reached at 651-4- rather than murders, which made it appear as if no “Interactions About Race & White Privilege” will 7-1229 or [email protected]. Minnesota writers discuss using stories to both entertain and educate

BY GREG SEITZ, ST. CROIX 360 for governor.) CONTRIBUTING WRITER His recent nonfi ction book “The War On Science,” which FOREST LAKE — Sarah won a Minnesota Book Award Stonich and Shawn Otto this year, also relied on nar- believe stories can change rative. He told the audience the world. The two authors he writes as a main character talked about how their work exploring the issue, bringing is infused with cultural and readers in through his own political issues at a recent discoveries. event at the Hardwood Creek In the process of research- Library in Forest Lake. ing that book, he discovered a The event on Nov. 9 was decades-long and well-funded titled “Novel Activism,” and public relations and “propa- featured the two writers ganda” campaign that has asking each other questions weakened the role of science about their work and writing to inform the American process, and the political and electorate. He believes it has social problems which are wo- made it diffi cult to effectively ven through their stories, and govern in our democracy. He discussing questions from the thinks his work can help cut audience. through the noise and help Whether it’s the troubles of readers use skepticism in a tourist economy or the weak the face of charismatic and legal system on an Ojibwe res- convincing voices on the side ervation, their novels bring of the fossil fuel industry. complicated social issues to “I’m not trying to convert life. They have seen fi rsthand a climate denier,” Otto said. how this can reach across “I’m trying to warn and cultural divides and change forearm the rest of the public, readers’ ways of looking at especially people who hav- things. en’t dedicated a lot of time or Stonich is currently in the attention to the issue. I can middle of writing her “Va- inform them and to a certain cationland” trilogy about a extent inoculate against pro- fi ctionalized northeastern paganda.” Minnesota wrestling with its Part of that job is explain- future in the face of eco- ing the science supporting GREG SEITZ | SUBMITTED nomic changes. Otto’s last problems like climate change, Authors Sarah Stonich, left, and Shawn Otto present their thoughts on culture and science at Hardwood Creek published novel was “Sins of which he says emphasizes Library Nov. 9. Our Fathers,” which showed questions and probabilities, slices of reservation life such and don’t always make com- as harvesting and process- pelling arguments. installment of her trilogy, like controversial copper-nick- the challenges facing society. ing wild rice while exposing Stonich spent a month last which will be titled “Lauren- el mining proposals in that Stories “create culture,” Otto how the legal system leaves summer as artist in residence tian Divide,” named after the part of the state. “We hear a said, and cut through ideology Native Americans vulnerable at Pine Needles, the historic height of land that separates lot about northern Minnesota to change not only our brains, to abuse and exploitation. (He cabin on the banks of the St. the Hudson Bay watershed landscape, its beauty, but not but our hearts. says he hasn’t had much time Croix owned by the St. Croix from the Mississippi River the people,” she said. “Novel Activism” was spon- to write since Jan. 9, when his Watershed Research Station. basin in northern Minnesota. Both authors agreed that sored by the St. Croix Water- wife, state auditor Rebecca She spent most of her days She said her work seeks to connecting people is the key shed Research Station and Otto, launched her campaign fi nishing work on the second humanize complicated issues, to better understanding of Washington County Libraries. Find us on Facebook and Twitter! www.facebook.com/stcroixvalleylowdown www.twitter.com/FLLowdown www.facebook.com/forestlakelowdown www.twitter.com/scvlowdown NOVEMBER 24, 2017 THE LOWDOWN 13 www.presspubs.com Stillwater judge helped determine which Kennedy fi les to release; quashes conspiracy theories

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STILLWATER— Despite the fact it occurred 54 years ago, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy has been making headlines in the last few weeks. Congress offi cially released a third batch of declassifi ed federal fi les to the public in late October preceding the Nov. 22 anniversary of the shooting. Partially responsible for the release of these documents was Chief U.S. District Judge of the Minnesota District John Tunheim, a Stillwater resident. In 1992, Tunheim was asked by President Bill Clinton to chair the Assassination Records Re- view Board. This temporary agency was created by an Act of Congress, and was given the author- ity to declassify records that were related to the Kennedy assassination. All of the remaining classifi ed documents from federal agencies such as the CIA were turned over to the review board. “They could argue to us that the records shouldn’t be released yet, so we had the declassi- JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS PHOTO FROM WIKIPEDIA fi cation authority, which was really the fi rst time Judge John Tunheim, a Stillwater resident, served on the Assassination witnesses Bill and Gayle Newman drop to that any outside group has had declassifi cation board that determined which fi les related to the Kennedy the grass and cover their children. authority,” Tunheim said during an interview assassination should be released to the public. with the Lowdown. It took four years for the agency to go through the materials, which consist of a collection num- bering more than 5 million pages. Although there have been many conspiracies over the years about what happened and who might have organized the assassination, Tun- heim believes the reason that the information has been kept under such a tight lid is that it will reveal more about the poor management of the incident on the part of several federal agencies. The FBI and CIA had been tracking Lee Harvey Oswald in the weeks prior to the assassination, but had not communicated with the Secret Ser- vice about the threat posed by Oswald, who hap- pened to work along the president’s parade route. Since that incident, there have been marked improvements in security and communication between federal agencies. “You develop a careful approach to what intelli- gence agencies and what law enforcement does,” Tunheim said. “I have to evaluate law enforce- ment testimony all the time, and it’s given me more of a dose of skepticism based on that time. There’s a lot more professionalism today than there was in the 1960s … Today the Secret Service is very, very professional and does an outstand- ing job. But that came through the really awful experience with the assassination of President Kennedy, the shooting of President Reagan, the shots fi red at President Ford. It’s changed a lot since those days.” Tunheim was in fi fth grade when Kennedy was assassinated, and remembers that the shock of it had a strong impact on him. “I remember nothing about that week or that morning, and from the moment we heard the PHOTO FROM WIKIPEDIA news that he’d been shot, I remember that after- President John F. Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy, Nellie Connally, and Texas Governor John Connally, minutes before the assassi- noon like it was last week,” Tunheim said. “It’s nation. amazing how it galvanizes your mind.” There were no lawyers in his northern Minne- tions he had with other people ahead of time. No to believe some kind of conspiracy was afoot,” sota hometown of Newfolden, but a ninth-grade one really knows about that.” Tunheim said. “Plus the fact that I think a lot of class assignment required students to debate pub- Oswald was killed within 44 hours of the assas- people just don’t want to believe that a 24-year- lic issues as if in a courtroom. Tunheim enjoyed sination by Jack Ruby, which deprived investiga- old angry young man could assassinate the most the exercise so much that he decided by ninth tors of their primary source of information. powerful man in the world.” grade he wanted to go into a career in law. He was “The biggest surprise most people would have Despite the large release of documents this year, a deputy attorney general when he was named is just how sloppy the investigations were at the federal agencies have elected to keep some of the to the Assassination Records Review Board, but time,” Tunheim said. “This is the early 1960s, documents classifi ed until a later time. Tunheim had become a federal judge by the time it was and you can’t imagine this today: someone who’s believes keeping the remaining fi les classifi ed is dissolved. charged with killing the President of the United an unnecessary precaution. He believes most of The United States House of Representatives States is kept in a police station that is open to them are still unavailable to preserve the integri- Select Committee on Assassinations evaluated the public. The reporters can yell questions down ty of the federal agents involved. the Kennedy case in the 1970s, and determined it the hall, which they did, and every time they “Knowing what’s under the redactions, I don’t was likely Oswald was part of a larger organized moved him through, they stopped and let him an- think there’s anything that requires protection effort, but Tunheim said there is no real proof. swer questions from the press. Can you imagine anymore,” Tunheim said. “Most of these records Despite sorting through thousands of fi les on the that happening today? were created in the ‘50s, ‘60s, and perhaps into topic, he said he has never seen any evidence that “And then, of course, their lax security there the ‘70s in connection with the earlier investiga- would suggest Oswald was anything other than a resulted in Oswald being shot and killed that tions, so there’s really no reason in my view to lone, angry young man. Sunday, which is really a great tragedy because it protect anything anymore.” “I’m a judge—I deal with real evidence that can robbed us of the ability to learn more about why To view the recently released records, visit be used in court that is admissible and provable,” he did it.” www.archives.gov/research/jfk/2017-release. Tunheim said. “All the evidence points toward The mishandling of the assassination and its Oswald being the lone gunman. He worked in the aftermath is likely to blame for the abundance of Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the Forest Lake and building, it was his rifl e, his prints all over it. As conspiracy theories that have sprouted from the St. Croix Valley Lowdown, and can be reached at 651- far as motivations, he was an angry young man lack of information, Tunheim said. 407-1229 or [email protected]. who was determined to make himself famous. So I “It’s led to gaps in the fi les which will always think that’s the way people should look at it. 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The Forest Lake Police Department re- arrested for obstruction of legal pro- taken to jail, where he was held for homeless man and a female passenger ported the following incidents: cess when he refused to comply with transport to St. Louis County. were taken into custody. Arrest/Citation offi cers’ commands to open the door • Offi cers engaged in a vehicle pursuit Theft and let them enter. in the area of the Forest Lake Target • At 1:04 a.m. Nov. 3, police were called • A 22-year-old Forest Lake man was at 2:36 p.m. Nov. 9 when a vehicle • A propane tank was reported stolen to the 200 block of 12th Street SW. arrested for third degree DWI, no suspected of containing items stolen from a hangar at the Forest Lake air- when an off-duty Ramsey County dep- driver’s license and no proof of insur- from the business fl ed police vehi- port at 6:17 p.m. Nov. 7. Forced entry uty reported seeing a stolen vehicle ance at 2:04 a.m. Nov. 12 in the 1800 cles. Squads pursued with lights and was obtained by cutting an exterior enter Forest Lake. The vehicle was block of Lake Street S., after offi cers sirens, and used a PA to direct the padlock. The value of the loss was located unoccupied in the Walmart observed the suspect vehicle perform vehicle to pull over. Offi cers pursued estimated at $100. poor driving conduct. the vehicle to the Anoka County line, parking lot. When the driver, a • Police requested a warrant for a where the pursuit was canceled and 34-year-old Red Lake man, arrived at • Police received a report of an adult 24-year-old woman with no perma- Anoka County law enforcement was the scene, he was taken into custody. male who was panhandling near the nent address who stole approximately notifi ed. A female came out of the Walmart entrance of Menards and Wendy’s at $1,400 of merchandise from the Forest to the vehicle; she was on furlough 6:26 p.m. Nov. 11. An offi cer arrived • Police engaged in a vehicle pursuit on Lake Walmart Nov. 4. The woman from the Red Lake jail to see her and saw a male with a large sign and Scandia Trail N. at 1:43 p.m. Nov. 13 has been linked to previous thefts at grandmother, but was not wanted in a small suitcase on wheels trying to when an offi cer pulled over a vehicle Walmart and other thefts in the area. relation to the crime. The driver was stop traffi c from the businesses and with no plates. The vehicle started to arrested and reported that he did not on Everton Avenue. The man provid- go to the shoulder, then fl ed at a high Other know the vehicle was stolen. ed a driver’s license receipt as a form rate of speed. Offi cers gave chase, • Graffi ti was reported in Kulenkamp • Police responded to a report of a of ID, but upon checking the offi cer using stop sticks to slow the vehicle Park on the wooden fence near the domestic situation in the 900 block of found that the suspect had a warrant down. Forest Lake Offi cer Pat Fergu- ball diamond Nov. 2. Public works Eighth Street SW. at 1:50 a.m. Nov. 1. for obstruction of legal process from son performed a PIT maneuver, forc- was notifi ed. A 36-year-old Forest Lake man was St. Louis County. He was arrested and ing the vehicle to stop. A 26-year-old

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At that time, the offi cer noticed drug Nov. 13. The complainant reported damage to a lock warrant for his arrest, was advised of this and paraphernalia in the front center counsel. The on the exterior of the door, and reported several taken to jail without incident. driver admitted that the marijuana in the vehi- items missing. These included jackhammers, power cle did belong to him. Both the driver, a 19-year- • A 28-year-old Woodbury woman was arrested washers, hand saws and other tools. The estimated old Maple Grove resident, and the passenger, for theft of services from Meister’s Bar and Grill loss was $15,000. A 20-year-old Woodbury man was a 21-year-old Stillwater resident, were issued on Fourth Street on Nov. 10. She had consumed identifi ed as a possible suspect. The investigation is a citation for possession of a small amount of $56 worth of food and drinks, and stated she ongoing. marijuana. could not pay for it. 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Birds can be secretive about where they nest, but Minnesota researchers have recently completed the extensive task of creating the “big picture” about how breeding bird populations work in Minnesota. The Minnesota Breeding Bird Atlas, an online interactive website containing data about where Min- nesota species typically nest, was offi cially launched this October. The project was based on data gathered by volunteers and scientists from 2009 to 2013, and was funded by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR). Naturalist Lee Pfanmuller has been involved with project from the beginning, starting as a regional coordinator for the metro region, participating as an expert birder and becoming the project manager for the last three years. “The whole concept of atlasing has been around for many years and it started in England, but the whole premise is that it’s a science-based project where you use people who are out in the fi eld to help you collect information about birds, bees, mushrooms, what- ever,” said Pfanmuller. “The U.S. has mostly been focused on birds.” Nearly every U.S. state has already completed a breeding bird atlas—Minnesota is among the last to follow suit, but Pfanmuller said it has been a long time coming. “We have a strong tradition of citizen science,” she said. “There’s always been a lot of interest in doing PHOTO COURTESY OF LCCMR birding.” A screenshot of the interactive Minnesota Breeding Bird Atlas website. The information gathered for the recently launched atlas was gathered from the 2009-2013 breeding seasons, and the intervening time has been spent text, so we went back to writing about birds in the cies moving further north: red-bellied woodpeckers organizing and confi rming that information for pre- early 1800s and 1900s, what they saw 150 years ago and Northern cardinals, and this is probably due to sentation to the public. Much of the data was collected in Minnesota, and how it had changed,” Pfanmuller warmer winters and more feeding.” by volunteers, but the project also hired skilled orni- said. Ideally, the the U.S. will eventually be able to com- thologists to supplement the fi ndings and bring more These historical accounts can be viewed by clicking bine information from the individual atlases in each precise expertise into the fi eld. Explore the Atlas – Species Accounts. Then, select state to create a larger picture of bird behavior across “For example, (the songs of) yellow and chestnut-sid- the species you’d like to learn about, and click the tab the nation. ed warblers are so similar that if someone just hears labeled Minnesota Breeding Bird Distribution. The Releasing this atlas is only the beginning of cre- it, it’s not defi nitive evidence,” Pfanmuller said. “So data collection revealed some surprising trends in ating a better understanding of Minnesota birds, we very carefully reviewed more than 4,000 records bird behavior. Pfanmuller said. to make sure we were as accurate as possible, and “A number of species are doing phenomenally well “Once you do it once, the real value is to do it a sec- (this) quality control took six months to improve the that weren’t a number of years ago,” Pfanmuller said. ond and a third time,” Pfanmuller said. “You’ve done accuracy.” “I’ve been in fi eld biology for 40 years, (and when I be- it in a systematic way. It’s not just someone’s memory; Observers coded their observations based on var- gan) the only bald eagles nesting in Minnesota were it’s a base of science that you can make comparisons ious factors using a system that is standard in bird in the Chippewa National Forest. If you look now, it’s to.” atlases throughout the U.S. just phenomenal. Some species are doing really well, The online atlas was developed in such a way that “That’s one of the things that standardizes the data and some that depend on native grasslands are not it is easy to use on a mobile phone in addition to a wherever you go,” Pfanmuller said. “If I see a nest of doing so well.” computer. While the atlas might serve as a good way a bald eagle, that’s confi rmed breeding, but if I saw Sometimes the information might paint a grim to fi nd individual species for bird-watchers, its biggest one fl ying in front of my house down the river, it’s in picture for the future of some of Minnesota’s native use is as a scientifi c tool to observe patterns over a suitable habitat for breeding, but it’s not necessarily birds, but other times it creates a richer picture than time. If the research is repeated in 10-20 years, it will confi rmed breeding.” what was known before. give an even more nuanced picture. In that case, the observation would be coded as “There’s a very small duck called the buffl ehead See the bird atlas for yourself and explore the birds possible or probable, based on the number of birds that nest strictly in northwestern Minnesota, and we that nest in your neighborhood at www.mnbirdatlas. present and other indicators, such as mating songs. had a confi rmed sighting with photos of a bird nest- org. In addition to fi eld research, Pfanmuller hit the ing in southwest Minnesota, 300 miles further south books to explore historical observations of each spe- than we’d ever seen them nesting before,” Pfanmuller Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the Forest Lake and cies included in the atlas. said. “There are little surprises like that. The other St. Croix Valley Lowdown, and can be reached at 651- “We wanted to put those results in historical con- major observation is that there are a number of spe- 407-1229 or [email protected]. Looking for a dark-eyed junco?

Dark-eyed Juncos are neat, even fl ashy little sparrows that fl it about forest fl oors of the western mountains and Canada, then fl ood the rest of North America for winter. They’re easy to Reprinted with permission from the recognize by their crisp (though extremely variable) markings and the bright white tail feathers Cornell Lab of Ornithology. they habitually fl ash in fl ight. One of the most abundant forest birds of North America, you’ll Learn more at www.allaboutbirds.org see juncos on woodland walks as well as in fl ocks at your feeders or on the ground beneath them. Size & Shape Color Pattern Behavior The Dark-eyed Junco is a medium-sized Juncos vary across the country, but in Dark-eyed Juncos are birds of the ground. sparrow with a rounded head, a short, stout general they’re dark gray or brown birds They hop around the bases of trees and bill and a fairly long, conspicuous tail. brightened up by a pink bill and white outer shrubs in forests or venture out onto lawns tail feathers that periodically fl ash open, looking for fallen seeds. You’ll often hear particularly in fl ight. their high chip notes, given almost absent- Habitat mindedly while foraging, or intensifying as they take short, low fl ights through cover. Dark-eyed Juncos breed in coniferous or mixed-coniferous forests across Canada, the western U.S., and in the Appalachians. During If you have a bird story to tell, a bird question to ask or ideas or photos, contact the Lowdown at winter you’ll fi nd them in open woodlands, 651-407-1229 or [email protected]. If sharing photos of birds, please include a caption identifying where and when the photo was taken and who is in it. fi elds, parks, roadsides, and backyards. NOVEMBER 24, 2017 THE LOWDOWN 21 www.presspubs.com BUSINESS BRIEFS

Patriot’s Tavern member Fury Stillwater at 0571. Visit www.FuryMotors. suff ers fi re damage a ribbon-cutting celebration com to learn more. The restaurant Patriot’s Oct. 23. The Leonard fami- Tavern, located in Liberty Vil- ly has owned and operated Design Ideation lage at 145 New England Place, Fury Motors for more than celebrates 10 years Stillwater, suffered damage 50 years. Their growth and The Greater Stillwater from a fi re which occurred success has led to three Chamber of Commerce cele- after hours. The restaurant dealership locations: South brated the 10-year business was temporarily closed, but St. Paul, Lake Elmo and Oak anniversary of new member planned a reopening event that Park Heights. Fury Motors Design Ideation Oct. 26 in Still- will also launch its fi rst house- offers a large selection of new water. Located in the Grand made beer, Patriot Pilsner. At Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Garage in downtown Stillwa- press time, the restaurant had Ram vehicles as well as used ter, the business’s innovative not announced when it would models and maintenance and approach merges the rhythm reopen. repair services. of design thinking with an “We are excited about the advanced understanding of Oasis Cafe undergoes remodel new bridge in Stillwater and human behavior to make The Oasis Cafe on Highway have already experienced inspiration the driver for 95 south of Stillwater is under- growth in our operations in design and education. Owner going a remodeling project. the Valley,” said owner Jim Paul DeVetter brings decades ARTISTICARTISTICPRODUCTPHOTOGRAPHY PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY |SUBMITTED| SUBMITTED The restaurant is expanding Leonard. “We are proud to of experience in the areas of Paul DeVetter cuts the ribbon at the chamber ribbon cutting for Design its back dining area into the provide unparalleled service architecture, creative vision- Ideation. former bait shop, and hopes and a buying experience in a ing, design thinking, behav- the project will be completed warm family-friendly envi- ioral intelligence, leadership, by the end of the year. ronment by a team dedicated productivity and much more to to excellence!” his clients. The Design Ide- Chamber welcomes Fury Stillwater is locat- ation offering includes product Fury Stillwater ed at 12969 North 60th St., design, environments artwork The Greater Stillwater Oak Park Heights. The sales and executive coaching. De- Chamber of Commerce number is 888-722-0918, and sign Ideation is located at 324 welcomed back returning the service number is 888-713- Main St. S., Suite 5, Stillwater, and can be reached at 651-342- 2245 or www.DesignIdeation. com.

Moxy Coaching celebrates 10 years The Greater Stillwater Cham- ber of Commerce celebrated the 10-year business anniversary of Moxy Coaching on Nov. 2 at The Velveteen Speakeasy in Stillwater. For a decade, Jen KRISTINAKRISTINA LYNLYNNNP PHOTOGRAPHYHOTOGRAPHY| | SUSUBMITTEDBMITTED Bertsch has been training and Jen Bertsch cuts the ribbon at her 10-year anniversary ribbon-cutting coaching leaders and entrepre- celebration. neurs. Providing objectivity, accountability, support and ship academy LeadWell, as tuition to celebrate her 10-year constructive feedback, Bertsch well as one on one or in groups. anniversary through the end of helps people evaluate what Bertsch offers a test drive for November. Moxy Coaching can they want in life, and inspires new clients to try out coaching be found online at www.Moxy- them to go out and get it. Today before they commit, and will Coaching.com. For questions, ARTISTICARTISTICPRODUCTPHOTOGRAPHY PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY |SUBMITTED| SUBMITTED Bertsch works with clients discount 30 percent off new contact Jen@MoxyCoaching. Jim Leonard and the Fury Stillwater team cut the ribbon at their chamber both virtually in her leader- client packages and LeadWell com or call 218-591-8535. welcome celebration. COMMUNITY BRIEFS Chamber of commerce Stillwater Reading Club put on the plan from all interested The Stillwater Reading Club will parties. Comments will be accepted meet at 11:45 a.m. Dec. 4 at St. Paul between Nov. 7 and Jan. 6, 2018 by Lutheran Church. The Senior High telephone, email, mail or online. announces Winter Gala 2018 Vagabonds will provide the pro- Contact Hally Turner, project man- gram. ager, at 651-430-4307, Hally.Turner@ co.washington.mn.us, or at Wash- The Greater Stillwa- School District 834 and events@greaterstill- Give the gift of reading ington County Public Works Depart- ter Chamber of Com- the public is encouraged waterchamber.com or Help make the holidays warmer ment, 11660 Myeron Road N. Stillwa- merce is pleased to to submit nominations. on the website at www. for young Chisago County residents ter, MN 55082. The plan is available announce the second Submit a nomination greaterstillwatercham- this year with the gift of a book. All for review on Washington County’s annual Winter Gala form on the chamber ber.com. four East Central Regional Library website at www.co.washington. Community Awards website at www.great- branches in Chisago County are mn.us/2720/Transportation. Celebration is scheduled erstillwaterchamber. From press release participating: Chisago Lakes, North for Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 com; download a form or Branch, Rush City and Wyoming. Osgood Avenue project delayed 1 year at the Heights Hall in stop in the offi ce at 200 To participate in this program, Work on County State Aid High- Oak Park Heights. The Chestnut St. E., Suite PRIMEAU’S simply select a tag from the tree in way (CSAH) 24, or Osgood Avenue, theme of the gala is 204, Stillwater. your library. Purchase a new book and CSAH 21, or 47th Street North, “Blue Moon,” in homage Sponsorship opportu- TREE for the child identifi ed on the tag. through Baytown Township will be to the galas the chamber nities are also available SERVICE Return your unwrapped book with delayed by one year. The roadway hosted in the past. The by contacting the cham- the tag to your library no later than improvements, which included rail gala is both a cham- ber, and can be found on Wednesday, Dec. 13. All books will crossing and corridor improve- ber fundraiser and a the chamber website. be given to Chisago County Health ments, had been scheduled for community celebration This event is open to and Human Services for distribution construction next summer, but will to honor and recognize the public. Tickets are to young Chisago County residents. be pushed back for construction some of the outstand- $75 per person or $500 • Certifi ed Arborist Monetary donations are also accept- in 2019. Bidding and construction ing organizations and for a table of eight and • 43 Years Exp. ed and will be used to purchase addi- will occur in the same season. The individuals who make will include a full- • Family Owned tional books. project is being scheduled for 2019 a difference in the St. course dinner, party • Expert Removals because of an expansive 2018 con- Croix Valley. favors, a silent auction • Expert Trimming County releases transit study for struction schedule on surrounding Award nomina- and raffl e, entertain- • Shrub Trimming comment roadways by the Minnesota Depart- tions will be accepted ment by the jazz group • Low Prices The Washington County Board of ment of Transportation, the city of through the end of 2017 Shoop! and an awards Commissioners approved a Transit Stillwater and Washington County. and include Business of ceremony. Cocktail Call Mark Needs Study for the county Nov. 7, The county has conducted a number the Year (small), Busi- attire is recommend- and the report has been released for of open houses to gather information ness of the Year (large), ed. Celebrate with the 651-773-5643 public comment. The Washington from the community regarding the Chamber Ambassador chamber and support County Transit Needs Study ex- roadway improvements, and will of the Year, Community Bridging Business and amines the challenges Washington conduct another open house before Volunteer of the Year, Community, while en- County faces in providing transpor- construction occurs. For more in- Educator of the Year, joying a night under the tation services. It also prioritizes formation, contact Andrew Giesen, Hero of the Year (fi rst blue moon. a series of strategies that can be project engineer, at 651-430-4336 or responders) and Non- Please contact the implemented within the short term. [email protected]. profi t of the Year. Nom- chamber for more infor- Commissioners invite public in- mn.us. inees must be within mation at 651-439-4001, 651-407-1200 22 THE LOWDOWN www.readthelowdown.com NOVEMBER 24, 2017

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Don’t Miss! Good Worth a Look Forget it Frank Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake. Weather data and observation are from his weather station and trips around the area. Frank can be found on the internet at “MURDER ON THE ORIENT WeathermanWatson.com. EXPRESS” ((PG-13) SUNRISE / SUNSET WEATHER TIDBIT WEEKLY AVERAGES [VIOLENCE AND THEMATIC ELEMENTS.] A big chunk of Arctic air made its way over us last week, NOV. 23 - 29, 2017 — Aft er the legendary Orient Express Wed Nov. 15 7:21 4:36 plunging daytime high a good 20º colder than normal. Better luxury train leaves Istanbul in 1934 to be 20º colder in November rather than January. We also High 34° and an unsavory child killer (Johnny Thu Nov. 16 7:22 4:36 added another .5” of snow on Friday night. What made this Low 25° Depp) is found murdered in this one a bit more interesting is that it stuck to the roads, making love-it-or-hate-it, well-acted, unevenly Fri Nov. 17 7:23 4:35 PCP 14% paced, dialogue-heavy, thought- driving a little perilous into Saturday morning. And with the provoking, 114-minute remake Sat Nov. 18 7:25 4:34 longer shadows, side streets remained a bit slippery in spots of the 1974 classic fi lm based on into Sunday. The good news is that temperatures rebounded a Agatha Christie’s 1934 mystery bit this week, as any real cold is still weeks away. novel and highlighted by gorgeous Sun Nov. 19 7:26 4:34 cinematography and striking period wardrobe, the famous, meticulous, Mon Nov. 20 7:27 4:34 mustache-sporting detective Hercule Poirot (Kenneth Branagh) Tue Nov. 21 7:28 4:34 begins to investigate the murder and to interview possible suspects (Judi Dench, Derek Jacobi, Michelle Pfeiff er, Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Josh Gad, Lucy Boynton, Daisy Ridley, Leslie Odom Jr., Tom Bateman, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Sergei Polunin and Ziad Abaza) Fun Fact while on board the stalled train in Crossword an attempt to deduce who stabbed The 57 on Heinz ketchup the victim to death. bottles represents the “LAST FLAG FLYING” (R) number of varieties of pickles

[LANGUAGE THROUGHOUT INCLUDING SOME SEXUAL the company once had. REFERENCES.] — Aft er a widowed Naval exchange stocking clerk (Steve Carell) learns that his only son died while serving in Iraq in this touching, captivating, well-acted, quirky, unevenly paced, Did you know? witty, 124-minute sequel to “Th e Last In the average lifetime, Detail,” the former Navy medic fi nds his two Vietnam Marine buddies, a a person will walk the heavy-drinking Virginia bar owner (Bryan Cranston) and a married equivalent of 5 times around preacher (Laurence Fishburne) in 2003, and they go on one wacky detour aft er the equator. another when he asks them to help him bury his son in New Hampshire aft er ignoring the advice of a hard-nosed colonel (Yul Vazquez) to bury him at Arlington Cemetery, and accept the help of his son’s friend (J. Quinton Johnson), who was with him when he died. “LADY BIRD” (R) Sudoku [LANGUAGE, SEXUAL CONTENT, BRIEF GRAPHIC NUDITY AND TEEN PARTYING.] — An engaging, realistic, down-to-earth, star-dotted (Lois Smith, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Bob Stephenson, Jake McDorman CLUES ACROSS CLUES DOWN and Andy Buckley), coming-of-age, 93-minute 1. Female deer 1. Adventurous comedic drama that follows the senior year in 4. Unfashionable people 2. Deliverer of speeches 2003 of a Catholic high school student (Saoirse 8. Entranceway 3. Skin condition Ronan) who lives with her middle-class parents 10. Courteous 4. Widened (Laurie Metcalf and Tracy Letts) and grocery clerk 11. Level 5. James Cameron fi lm brother (Jordan Rodrigues) in Sacramento, as she 12. Deli meat 6. The 3rd letter of the Hebrew dreams of attending college on the East Coast, 13. Details alphabet struggles with her relationship with her best friend 15. Stole 7. Moved along a surface (Beanie Feldstein) aft er she begins to hang out with a popular student (Odeya Rush), and explores 16. A genus of bee 9. Pharmacological agent the dating scene when she meets a handsome 17. Expressed as digits 10. Charity student (Lucas Hedges) during auditions for the 18. Your child’s daughter 12. Seeing someone famous school musical and later an immature, free-spirited 21. __ and fl ow 14. Not happy musician (Timothée Chalamet) to whom she loses 22. Small amount 15. Farm animal her virginity. 23. Revolutions per minute 17. Give a nickname to 24. Criticize 19. Uses up 25. Snake-like fi sh 20. Type of missile (abbr.) “WONDER” (PG) 26. Cooling mechanism 23. Criticizes 27. Inquiry 24. Midwife [THEMATIC ELEMENTS, INCLUDING BULLYING, AND SOME MILD LANGUAGE.] 34. Engage in political activity 25. Entwined 35. The lowest adult male singing 26. Supervises interstate commerce — A touching, inspirational, heartwarming, voice 27. A way to convert 113-minute fi lm based on R.J. Palacio’s bestselling 36. Endings 28. Female sibling novel in which a smart, facially disfi gured fi ft h-grader “Carry out a random act of kind- (Jacob Tremblay) who lives with his parents (Julia 37. Irises 29. TV network Roberts and Owen Wilson) and older sister (Izabela 38. The highest parts 30. Tropical Asian plant ness, with no expectation of Vidovic) in New York City, tries desperately to 39. Kimono sashes 31. Line on a map reward, safe in the knowledge navigate his fi rst days at his prep school with the help 40. Bewilders 32. Denotes songbirds that one day someone might do of a compassionate principal (Mandy Patinkin) and 41. Mentally healthy 33. Made publicly known to fi t in with other students (Noah Jupe, Millie Davis, 42. Used to traverse snow 34. He devise the same for you.” Bryce Gheisar, Ty Consiglio, et al.) when some of 43. Infl amed -Princess Diana them bully and ostracize him.

WENDY SCHADEWALD Th e preceding fi lms were reviewed by Wendy Schadewald, who has been a Twin Cities fi lm critic since 1986. To see more of her fi lm reviews, log on to www.shortredheadreelreviews.com

©1986 through 2017 by Wendy Schadewald

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1. Children’s book author David LaRochelle explains the premise of his book “Moo” to Ann Wolff, Stillwater Library Foundation board member at the Styles Speaks Volumes event. —Submitted by Nicholas Gorski 4.

2. Participating authors at this year’s Style Speaks Volumes event, a fundraiser for the Stillwater Library Foundation held at Reve on Nov. 10 and 11, include (back row): Tracy Maurer, Amy Reichert, Kerstin March, Rick Shefchik, Allen Eskens, Kristina Boucher; (front row): Jessica Lourey, David LaRochelle and Lynn Steiner. Authors visited guests at their tables to discuss their books while modeling outfi ts from local clothing shops, Enchante and Sash. —Submitted by Nicholas Gorski

3. PowerUp hosted six candy trade-in events across the St. Croix Valley, collecting 780 pounds of Halloween candy. That’s in addition to the candy collected at HealthPartners dental clinics across the Twin Cities. The sweet treats will now be donated to the military serving overseas, along with cards decorated by the kids. These cards were created by children at the PowerUp candy trade-in events. The notes will be shipped to military personnel serving overseas with the hard candy. —Submitted

4. A big thank you to Wyoming United Methodist Church for hosting the Fall Turkey Dinner and collecting an astounding amount of free will donations from the over 400 people in attendance for the Lakes Center for Youth & Families and the Refuge Network. As a result of these initiatives, LC4YF received $2,300 to ensure the success of youth through LC4YF programs and services. —Submitted by the Lakes Center For Youth and Family.

5. Lt. Colonel David Foster spoke at the Veterans Day Ceremony at Forest Lake Area High School on Friday, Nov. 10. —Jackie Bussjaeger, Press Publications

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STILLWATER — St. Croix Ballet’s 27th annual Stillwater “Nutcracker” ballet, directed by Susan Hovey, will be held at Stillwater Area High School Nov. 24, 25 and 26. “The Stillwater Nutcracker has become a beloved tradition each year on Thanksgiving weekend in the St. Croix Valley and east metro,” said Hovey, director of St. Croix Ballet. “We love surprising audiences with the near-professional level of dance that is brought to the Stillwater stage. Every lead dancer has been a part of the studio for a decade or more and the results of the solid Russian Vagonova method of training is in full view.” Given that last year’s performances were all sold out before the opening show, Hovey also encouraged the public to purchase tickets as soon as possible. “The Nutcracker’s” most challenging female role — the Sugar Plum Fairy, will be performed by St. Croix Ballet alum Marlee Van Ostrand, who will be joined by fellow alum Joseph Roesler as the Sugar Plum Cavalier. Snow Queen will be danced by Elizabeth Kleiber and Anna Roesler. (split cast), with former St. Croix Ballet and Minnesota Ballet alum Will Kratz as Snow King. Dancing the roles of Clara are Megan Van Ostrand and Katie Wicks (split cast). James Kratz is the Nut- cracker Prince. Arabian Princess will be performed by Olivia Kannas and Abigail Peterson (split cast), with Sam Kratz as the Arabian Prince. Ukrainian Nesiyan Tobak, who has taught Ukrainian Character Dance at St. Croix Ballet for over 20 years, will again perform the role of Herr Drosselmeyer. Before coming to the U.S. (he is now a citizen), Tobak trained dancers and performed with his troupe throughout Europe. The leads are joined by over 100 other dancers from St. Croix Ballet. Performances are Friday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. and SUBMITTED 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 25 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and (From left) Olivia Kannas, Sam Kratz, Elizabeth Kleiber, Will Kratz, Joseph Roesler, Marlee Van Ostrand, James Kratz and Sunday, Nov. 26 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets may be Megan Van Ostrand. purchased online at www.stcroixballet.com or if you call 651-439-2820, press 1 and leave a message.

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