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Most anything goes on Halloween— skate rental. again take place in downtown Afton and there’s no shortage of creepy, craw- • Howl-O-Ween at the Wildlife Science 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 28. Local businesses ly events where you and your family Center, 12-4 p.m. Oct. 28, lets you cele- will hand out candy, and kids can par- can strut your spooky stuff this season. brate among real life wolves. Kids can ticipate in craft and game stations such Of course, Halloween doesn’t have to be trick-or-treat, walk through a haunted as pumpkin decorating and “Scream scary—it’s also a chance to dress up, en- barn, enjoy apple cider, hand out by the for Ice Cream” contests. Learn more at joy treats and candy and have fun. It’s bonfi re and decorate their own trick-or- www.exploreafton.com/trick-or-treat- all about the experience you prefer, and treat bag. Costumes welcome. Admis- trail. there are plenty to choose from in the sion is $10 for adults, $8 for kids. Wild- • Kids can trick-or-treat along Main northeast metro. Here are a few local life Science Center is located at 22830 Street in Stillwater Oct. 28 and 29, 12-4 Page 27 places where you can do Halloween the Sunrise Road NE, Stacy. p.m. Participating businesses will dis- way you like it in the Northeast Metro. • Forest Lake Early Childhood Family play a Trick or Treat sign and will hand Theater makes final Education, 200 Fourth St. SW, will host out a treat to all participants. push to purchase depot Kooks for kids an Un-Scary Halloween Party 6:15-7:45 • A Hilltop Pumpkin Party will take p.m. Oct. 26. For ages 0-5; $10 per fami- place at YMCA Camp St. Croix, Hudson, • Kids 10 and under are invited to par- ly. Call 651-982-8300 to register or learn 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 28. This free event Featured Events ticipate in a Halloween Parade at Bout- more. features horse drawn wagon rides, wells Landing, 5600 Norwich Pkwy, Oak • Pinehaven Farm at 8186 Kettle Riv- pumpkin patch and pumpkin painting, Out East Park Heights, 6-7 p.m. on Oct. 25. Along er Blvd. N., Wyoming, will host several games, bounce houses, story time, pet- 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat with candy treats, children will also be Harvest Festival events. Magician and ting zoo, pony rides, kids’ costume con- When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 given toothbrushes and the Stillwater escape artist Karl Achilles will perform test and K-9 demonstrations. Where: St. Paul Lutheran Church, Area High School pep band will play at at 1 p.m. Oct. 29. The 17th annual Hal- • St. Paul Lutheran Church will host 609 South 5th St., Stillwater the main entrance. loween Kids Party will take place 10 its Trunk or Treat event 2-4 p.m. Oct. • Vadnais Heights Fire Relief Associ- a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 28 and 29, including a 28. This is a free community event Up North ation and Vadnais Heights Parks and costume contest, trick-or-treating and that takes place at 609 5th St. S, Still- Hardwood Creek Recreation will host a Halloween party prizes. Find pumpkins and apples for water. Library 10th Anniversary 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Vadnais Heights purchase as well. • Tamarack Nature Center will host When: Commons, 655 County Road F. Circus • Woodloch Stables in Hugo will host its popular trick-or-treat event 3-5:30 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 3 Manduhai will present a show from a Spooktacular Fall Harvest for kids p.m. Oct. 28. Cost is $7.50 per child, Where: 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest 6:30-7:15 p.m., and there will be Hallow- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 28 and 29. Activi- $3.25 per adult. Early registration is Lake een treats, balloon animals and refresh- ties include a kids trail, pumpkin fun, recommended. Tamarack is located at Details: See photos of the last 10 ments. Free community event. campfi res, a bouncy house, pony rides, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Lake. years on the art wall, have a treat • Spooky Skate invites kids to hit the a hay maze, hay rides and face painting. • Halloween Stop at Maranatha As- and help kick-off the next ten years. ice at the White Bear Lake Sports Cen- Entry is $6, with additional costs depen- sembly of God in Forest Lake provides ter, 1328 Highway 96, White Bear Lake, dent on the activities. Woodloch is locat- three hours of family fun. Event takes See pages 6&7 for from 12:45-2:15 p.m. Oct. 29. The fun in- ed at 5696 170th St., Hugo. Visit www. place 5:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 31, admission is cludes skating, games, treats, DJ, con- spooktacularfun.com to learn more. $3 per child. event details cessions and prizes. $5 per person, $4 • The annual trick-or-treat trail will SEE SPOOKY FUN, PAGE 14

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LAKE ELMO — To the delight of tastebuds, 10 chefs in the St. Croix Valley competed for top status at the annual Valley Vine and Harvest Throwdown, held at the Lake Elmo Inn Oct. 8. To the SUBMITTED delight of community nonprofi t Pictured are “Lily’s Halloween Surprise” cast members Mark Canvas Health, attendees raised and Jacob O’Connor, Liz Johnson, Cece Davern, Jack Nitti, nearly $109,000 in support of its Kirstin Haag, Lisa Bilotta, Celia Efta, Julianna Morehead, Jill abuse response services program Whitney-Birk, Craig, Samantha and Melanie Vinson. at the same time. This is the ninth year that Can- vas Health, along with communi- ty partners, had held the friendly Halloween surprises in competition to support the health of those in the St. Croix Valley. Lake Elmo Inn Chef John Schil- store in Hugo City Hall tz said that for the 10th year, he hopes to have a battle of the cham- HUGO — What are the actors in a new spooky show pions event, bringing back all the at Arts Garden afraid of? You can fi nd out by attend- past winners of the event for an JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS ing a showing of a new original show at the end of ultimate cooking competition. Chef Ron Bohnert, of Danny’s Bar & Grill in Stillwater, won the ninth annual October. This year, Chef Ron Bohmert challenge. Nonprofi t theater Arts Garden invites everyone to of Danny's Bar & Grill took home the world premiere of the original show “Lily's Hal- the honor of top chef with his cre- part of the program works with entire court process.” loween Surprise,” running Oct. 27-29 in Hugo. ation of a grilled cowboy Niman prevention and education, and Tara Kline, who works in the Follow along with Lily and her friends as they have ranch steak, served with a potato the other part is a sexual assault abuse response services pro- their best Halloween adventure ever in this humor- tart, gorgonzola cream and micro victim advocacy program. gram, also spoke to attendees at ous tale fi lled with characters from favorite movies arugula. But attendees knew the “If a victim is brought into or the event. and TV shows in this family-friendly evening for all evening was about a lot more than comes into your Lakeview Hos- “When a victim comes in ages. delicately crafted small bites and pital, or Woodwinds Hospital, they're oftentimes very scared, The show also includes a costume parade for all glasses of wine. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, very confused,” Kline said. “They ages, as well as treats, apple cider and bingo with Canvas Health CEO Matt we have a trained advocate who don't know what's going to happen prizes. All kids who come in costume can be part of Eastwood spoke during the event, shows up there,” Eastwood said. next. And so it's so, so crucial that the show, come onstage and do some trick-or-treating sharing that the nonprofi t has “They talk with them, they help somebody is there with them, pro- with the cast. to raise between $800,000 to a $1 them understand what they've viding them with important infor- Shows take place at Hugo City Hall, 14669 Fitzgerald million each year in order to keep been through, what they're mation … I'm really honored to be Ave. N., Hugo, at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27; 7 p.m. Satur- its funding from the Minnesota going through, what they might able to do that for people. There's a day, Oct. 28 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29. Tickets are $10 Offi ce of Justice. experience as they go forward. lot of strength and vitality in a lot for adults and $8 for youth and seniors. Learn more The abuse response program They connect with law enforce- of these people that come through about Arts Garden at www.artsgarden.org. has been around for about 30 ment … and we often follow years in Washington County. One people all the way through the SEE HARVEST THROWDOWN, PAGE 12 From press release

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STILLWATER — “Comedians are really, really Mental Illness good at explaining things in a way that cuts through the all the fog and connects straight to the heart,” by Diagnosis explained John Moe, Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) presenter. That's the reason he chooses to interview celebrities and comedians who struggle with mental illness on his popular podcast, “The Hilarious World 1.1% of Depression.” 1in 100 (2.4 million) American “If you're listening to a comedian, the points where adults live with Schizophrenia. you laugh are the often the points where they say 2.6% something you've thought, but you didn't realize other (6.1 million) of American adults people thought as well,” Moe said. “Or you've thought, live with bipolar disorder. but you've never been able to put into words. The laugh you have in that moment is a laugh of relief.” 18.1% 6.9% (42 million) of The relief comes from knowing you're not the only JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS American adults live one who has had those thoughts and feelings, Moe MPR presenter John Moe at the Make It OK Community Con- (16 million) of American adults live with major with anxiet disorder. said. Open conversations about depression can bring versation at Stillwater Middle School on Oct. 12. depression. the same type of relief for those who experience it, and those trying to understand it. sion never have a guarantee of a happy ending. Moe Moe spoke about his podcast—sponsored by Health- said he realized that the “Make It OK” name refers Pat Rogers from Family Means; Laura Weber from Partners and Make It OK – at Stillwater Middle to making it okay to talk about mental illness, but Canvas Health; Marty Richards, emergency medical School Oct. 12 for the Make It OK Community Conver- he also said it's a great perspective for people with practitioner from St. Croix Valley HealthPartners sation. Make It OK is a campaign to reduce the stigma depression. hospitals; and Lowell Johnson, director of Washing- of mental illness. “The name of the organization isn't Cure Every- ton County Public Health. Moe, who struggles with depression himself, shared thing,” he said, “(or) Solve the Problem. It's just, Make “Mental health needs to be on our radar screen as a the lessons he has learned working with people on It OK. I know it refers to having the conversation, but top health priority in our community,” said Johnson. this podcast. Depression is an illness that isn't logical; it's such a good mental health goal too. To just get to a “Public Health is trying to respond to it, like cancer even the most successful people who struggle with point of being okay, that is the goal for a lot of people.” and heart disease and diabetes. It’s another disease it consider themselves failures, and have said so on Talking won't cure depression, Moe said, but it's an that needs to be treated in that same manner.” the show. Even when doing well, people with depres- important step toward improving mental health. Guests signed a pledge to Make It OK and got facts “What I always try to tell people is, ‘You have the on area resources. Fact: 43.8 million adults experience power to actually do something about this mental “The stigma of mental health is real and it’s alive mental illness in a given year. health crisis in America, and that is to have a con- right here in the St. Croix Valley,” said Ted Wegleit- versation,’” Moe told the audience. “These are tough ner, president and CEO of Lakeview Health. “The goal times that we live in, but you can do something about of our Make It OK campaign and tonight’s event is to it. You can talk. So tonight, tomorrow — talk to some- start the conversation by telling stories and putting a one, ask them how they are doing; tell them how you human face on this important issue.” are doing.” Episodes of “The Hilarious World of Depression” The free event was made possible thanks to sponsor- can be downloaded at www.apmpodcasts.org/thwod. ship by the Stillwater Area Foundation. It was the St. Croix Valley’s second Community Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the Forest Lake and Conversation. The fi rst was held in March at the St. Croix Valley Lowdown, and can be reached at 651- Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, Wisconsin. 407-1229 or [email protected]. It’s all part of the Make It OK campaign to encourage Nearly 1 in 25 One-half all chronic 1 in 5 adults open conversation about mental illness to reduce in America experience (10 million) adults mental illness stigma. a mental illness in America live with a begins by the age of serious mental illness 14; three-quarters by Moe also led a panel discussion on the mental WE PAY the age of 24 health scene in the St. Croix Valley. He was joined by CA$H FOR YOUR CANS Flags fl own half staff for Stillwater-born EMT 3¢ PER LB ON ALL NON-FERROUS ST. PAUL — In honor and remembrance of Emergency Medical Technician Marina DeSteno Challeen, Minne- sota Gov. 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lear and visibility unlimited (CAVU) is a term that aviators use to describe ideal conditions for fl ying. After recently attending a seminar Cled by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) representative Kevin Morris — addressing the exponential growth of drone, or more precisely, Un- manned Aerial System (UAS) usage — I discovered that current and future conditions can’t exactly be classifi ed as clear, but instead as partly cloudy with some areas of gray. As part of his presentation, Morris outlined some of the basic safety guidelines mandated by the FAA governing the safe operation of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Angle of along with the current laws and regulations governing their opera- View tion. These guidelines include (but Paul Dols are not limited to): fl y below 400 feet, never fl y near other aircraft, keep your UAS within visual line of sight, keep away from emergency responders, never fl y over stadiums, sports events or groups of people, never fl y under the infl uence of drugs or alcohol and never fl y within fi ve miles of an airport with- out fi rst contacting air traffi c control and airport The brain diff erence we need to succeed authorities. Judging from my experience piloting a remote controlled quadcopter, all of these guidelines seem “Dyslexia is the fl ipping thing, quite right. I knew I had smart classroom knowing that the kids to be reasonable and without a doubt, the vast right?” kids. The gap in their perfor- around you are ‘getting it’ easier majority of UAS operators I have met in the last mance in regards to ability didn’t than you are. Consider what that couple of years have been careful and conscientious yslexia is so often the topic correlate. After an independent, does to self esteem, work ethic, pilots. But you may (or may not) be surprised by the of funny jokes and explana- validating neuro-psych evalu- friend and lifestyle choices. The occasional pilot I’ve encountered who seems to be tions for life’s little mixups. ation, it was revealed that my stakes for academic, emotional blissfully ignorant of any of the current guidelines. DWould it pique your interest child(ren) have dyslexia and a and psychosocial consequences Earlier this summer I struck up a conversation to know that this is a misconcep- specifi c plan was prescribed. are high when dyslexia is not with a man who was visiting Stillwater to try out tion for a brain type that affects We are living in a world of recognized and not provided the new quadcopter he had just purchased the as many as one in ignorance which is disadvantag- for. This affects relationships, previous week. Because I approach each fl ight with fi ve people? This ing our future problem solvers. graduation rates, delinquency, caution and the overall awareness of what could might be six kids People with dyslexia have proven employment and income. The In- possibly go wrong, I was somewhat envious of his in a classroom or time and again that their brain ternational Dyslexia Association carefree attitude as he launched the powerful little an entire family type is often well equipped for is a good reference. vehicle from the top of the Main Street stairs high as it’s genetic. just that. Dyslexics typically have There is not a knowledge gap, into the air and then watched as it swiftly disap- In my family, it different ways of acquiring and there is an action gap. Sci- peared from sight over the St. Croix Valley. Using affects three of processing information leading ence-driven recommendations just the live video feed on a phone attached to the the four of us. to creative solutions. They often such as those by Yale researcher remote control transmitter, he gleefully piloted his Do these sce- have good spatial recognition Dr. Shaywitz clarify approaches aircraft over the historic lift bridge and closer to Movers and narios ring any (imagine how something on such as Orton Gillingham strate- the river, where he swooped down and circled boats Shakers bells? “School paper would look in 3D), non- gies for teaching reading, writing of various sizes. I squinted out over the river to try isn’t going well, verbal reasoning skills (solving and spelling. Unfortunately, most to catch a glimpse of the copter but it was too far Erin Florin I don’t know puzzles, creating maps), pattern of our teachers were not provided away. To his credit (or more likely the sophisticated what’s going on recognition (computer science) this in their own education and software powering the device) he was able to bring with my kid?” and more. This brain type has therefore don’t have the tools to the copter back and land it safely. He seemed like a “They just need to work harder.” at least average and sometimes extend it to their students. decent guy, but he fl ew in a manner that personally “We know she’s smart, but the superior intelligence. Did you American Public Media recent- made me uncomfortable. This might be a compar- tests don’t show that.” “It’ll even- know many entrepreneurs and ly released an audio documenta- ative stretch, but his attitude reminded me of the tually just click.” “I had a hard engineers have dyslexia? We need ry titled “How American Schools people I sometimes see riding around on powerful time learning to read and write these brains to reach their full Fail Kids with Dyslexia.” Decod- motorcycles wearing just shorts and fl ip-fl ops, their and I turned out ok.” “My child potential. ing Dyslexia Minnesota, Senator lack of experience giving them a false (and poten- used to be happy and now they’re Dyslexia is the brain type one Chamberlain and parents across tially dangerous) sense of invincibility. so different.” “Homework is a bat- is born with. Just like male, the nation have been fi ghting to I’m not aware of another emerging technology tle at our house.” “I hate to read, female, introverts, extroverts, raise awareness and legislation that represents such an extreme range of potential audio is better.” “My kid begs not autism, musical and more. MRIs changes. uses, ranging from a toy under the Christmas tree to go to school.” “I thought I was map these pathways of neuro- to some of the most advanced and deadly weapons dumb.” biology. It is not chosen and not Erin Florin is a parent and of war, with numerous public safety, agricultural, There are things I wish I had something to be ‘fi xed.’ It is only nurse practitioner at Synergy inspection and cinematic applications in between. understood in the beginning. I a disability if the learning envi- Family Physicians During a question and answer session that fol- wish I had trusted my gut earlier ronment isn’t suited for it. in White Bear Lake. lowed his presentation, FAA representative Morris when I knew something wasn’t Consider how it feels to sit in a was asked to offer a prediction about where he thought UAS fl ight was heading. 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South 5th St., Stillwater minnesota.org Where: Lake Elmo Contact: 651-466-1023 Details: Night of fun Contact: 651-464-2600 Details: Kids trick or Park Reserve, 1515 Keats or birchwoodsenior and games for kids in treat at decorated cars, GUIDED FITNESS HIKE Ave. living.com grades 4-6. Basketball, trucks and vans. Bounce When: 9-10 a.m. Thurs- Details: Gather at the volleyball, swimming, OUT EAST house and other festivi- day, Nov. 2 , 16 & 30 Nordic Center. Hike is BIRCHWOOD dancing and DJ, bingo ties. Where: Lake Elmo approx. 3 miles and lasts CRAFT FAIR and prizes. Pizza and STILLWATER Contact: stpaullc.org Park Reserve, 1515 Keats 1 hour. Treats to follow When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. snacks available for GHOST WALKS Ave. N. at Machine Shed restau- Saturday, Nov. 4 purchase. Registration When: 7:30-9 p.m. Fri- 12TH ANNUAL Details: 60-minute rant. Where: Birchwood required; $10. day, Oct. 27 FESTA DI PASTA hike includes warm-up Contact: 651-335-8079 Senior Living, 750 NE 1st Contact: 651-982-8110 Where: 601 Main St., When: 4-7 p.m. Satur- and fi tness challenges or stpaulhike.org St., Forest Lake or fl aschools.org/ce Stillwater day, Oct. 28 along the way. Trail Details: Free commu- Details: Learn about Where: First United routes include a mix of TEEN TINKER nity event. FARE FOR ALL historical, real-life ghost Methodist Church, Gree- turf, gravel, grass and THURSDAY Contact: 651-466-1023 When: 4-6 p.m. stories and legends over ley & Myrtle Streets, paved. 13 and older. When: 4 p.m. Thurs- or birchwoodsenior Wednesday, Nov. 15 a mile and a half walk. Stillwater Contact: 651-430-8370 day, Nov. 9 living.com Where: Forest Lake Kid-friendly. Details: Italian feast, or co.washington.mn.us/ Where: Stillwater Pub- VFW, 556 SW 12th St. Contact: facebook. silent auction, crafts. parks lic Library, 224 Third RAPTORS OF Details: Open to ev- com/stillwaterghosts $13/adults; $6 ages 6-10 St. N. MINNESOTA PROGRAM eryone to purchase fresh and children 5 and under FEED THE VALLEY Details: Teens can When: 6:30 p.m. Tues- fruit, vegetables and THE GREAT PUMPKIN free. Call to reserve a COOK’S CHALLENGE bring in a plain knit day, Nov. 7 frozen meat packages at CHASE 5K RUN/ seat. When: 6-9:30 p.m. Fri- sweater for ‘ugly sweater Where: Wyoming a discounted price. Cash, WALK,10K RUN AND Contact: 651-439-1880 day, Nov. 3 decorating’. Supplies Area Library, 26855 For- credit cards and EBT KIDS DRACULA DASH or fi [email protected] Where: JX Event provided. est Blvd. accepted. FUN RUN Venue, Contact: 651-275-4338 Details: See the bald Contact: fareforall.org When: 8:30 a.m. Satur- COMPASS ROSE Details: Event to or stillwaterlibrary.org eagle and other raptors day, Oct. 28 BRASS ENSEMBLE benefi t Valley Outreach Where: Lake Elmo When: 7 p.m. Satur- includes cooking compe- LADIES NIGHT OUT Park Reserve, 1515 Keats day, Oct. 28 tition, dinner, games and When: 5 p.m. Thurs- Top 5 at PressPubs.com: Avenue N., Lake Elmo Where: Trinity Lu- live auction. $75/person. day, Nov. 9 Details: 10 K & 5K theran Church, 115 4th Contact: 651-430-2739 Where: Brick Alley Week of October 15 – 21, 2017 trail run. Dracula Dash St. N., Stillwater or www.valleyoutreach Building, 423 S. Main St., Details: Editor’s note: Visit www.presspubs.com to read at 10:45. Costumes wel- All-ages brass mn.org Stillwater the full versions of these most-visited stories come. music concert featuring Details: Downtown Contact: 651-653-7401 music by Handel, Ga- CROIXDALE’S 12TH shops offer discounts, 1. Would-be bar burglars run from state-of-the-art or rontrunnerusa.com brielli and The Beatles. ANNUAL FALL BAZAAR drink specials, food When: alarm. White Bear Press > News Tickets $10/adults, $5/ 10 a.m.-2 p.m. samples, fashion tips and PARANORMAL child, $25/family avail- Saturday, Nov. 4 decorating ideas, fol- 2. 80 years of dancing history looks to be coming to a INVESTIGATIONS: able at the door at 6:30 Where: Croixdale, 750 lowed by Grand Finale close. White Bear Press > News TECHNIQUES AND p.m. Highway 95 N., Bayport drawing at 8:30 p.m. THEORIES Contact: compass Details: Jewelry, home Contact: mainstreet 3. Mahtomedi School District asserts innocence in When: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., rosebrass.com decor, arts, crafts, sea- stillwateriba.com student expulsion case. White Bear Press > News 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sat- sonal items, bake sales, STILLWATER ENERGY 55+ DRIVER 4. Rash of fi ghts at high school stem from social media urday, Oct. 28 used book sale and lunch Where: Wardens CONSERVATION EVENT for $5. IMPROVEMENT squabbles. White Bear Press > News House Museum, 602 SERIES Contact: 651-275-4800 PROGRAM 5. Bear girls soccer’s state bid is foiled by Mounds View Main St., Stillwater When: 6:30-8 p.m. Sun- When: 5:30-9:30 p.m. in marathon duel. White Bear Press > Sports Details: Program days, Oct. 29 & Nov. 12 GARDEN MARKET Thursday, Nov. 9 hosted by the Johns- Where: Trinity CRAFT SALE Where: Boutwell’s dale Paranormal Group Lutheran Church, 115 When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Landing Gables Care explains the audio and 4th St. N (Oct. events); Saturday, Nov. 4 Center, 13575 58th St. N., See Press Publications’ website www.presspubs.com for stories from the video recorded evidence Acsension Episcopal Where: Bayport Pub- Oak Park Heights White Bear Press, The Citizen, Vadnais Heights Press, Shoreview Press, they have collected Church, 214 3rd St N., lic Library, 582 4th St. N., Details: 4-hour refresh- Quad Community Press, The Lowdown-Forest Lake Area and from reportedly haunt- (Nov. event) Bayport er for those who have The Lowdown- St. Croix Valley Area. ed locales and explain Details: Events fea- Details: Nature and completed the 8-hour fi rst OCTOBER 27, 2017 www.presspubs.com THE LOWDOWN 7

Where: Lakeshore Johnson, author, fi lm FAMILY WILDERNESS Players, 4820 Stewart professor and leading SURVIVAL BASICS Ave., White Bear Lake expert on Walt Disney When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Details: Hilarious Animation signs her Saturday, Nov. 4 mixture of farce, ro- book ‘Ink and Paint-The Where: Wargo Nature mance, melodrama, and Women of Walt Disney’s Center, 7701 Main St., suspense performed Animation’. Presentation Lino Lakes by two actors playing at 2 p.m. Books available Details: Learn about multiple roles. Tickets for sale. safety in the outdoors, $22-$25/regular; $22/se- Contact: mindy myths and facts about niors; $19/student. johnsoncreative.com dangers in the back- Contact: 651-429-5674 country, and hands-on or www.lakeshore MERRICK, INC. experience building shel- players.com HALLOWEEN GALA ters. All ages. $5/person; When: 5 p.m. Satur- registration required. ‘DR. JEKYLL day, Oct. 28 Contact: 763-324-3350 AND MR. HYDE’ Where: Envision or anokacountyparks. When: 7:30 p.m. Fri- Event Center, 484 Inwood com day, Oct. 27 and Satur- Ave. N., Oakdale day, Oct. 28; 7:30 p.m. Details: Annual BEYOND THE YELLOW Thursday, Nov. 2, Friday, fundraiser for Merrick, RIBBON EVENT Nov. 3 and Saturday, Inc. includes appetizers, When: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. FILE | PRESS PUBLICATIONS Nov. 4; 2 p.m. Sunday, cash bar, dinner, silent Friday, Nov. 10 Nov. 5 auction, games, costume Where: American Le- Where: Century Col- contest, and music by gion Post 566, 7731 Lake Tricks and Treats with the Mighty Organ lege West Campus The- Twin Cities Sound. Indi- Dr., Circle Pines atre, 3401 Century Ave. vidual tickets $100. Details: Free burger N., White Bear Lake Contact: 651-789-6202 and fries to all members WHEN: 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 concert featuring organist Bill Details: Performance or merrickinc.org/gala of the military and vet- Chouinard. Kids encouraged to adapted from the novella erans. City and county WHERE: St. Andrews Lutheran wear non-violent costumes for kids by Robert Louis Steven- HOLIDAY ART SALE government offi cials and Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., parade through the sanctuary. son. $12 general admis- AND RECEPTION Yellow Ribbon volun- Mahtomedi sion; $10 youth, seniors When: Reception 6:30- teers on hand to share CONTACT: 651-762-9141; www. and students. 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. information and answer DETAILS: Family-friendly organ saintandrews.org Contact: showtix4U. 2; Sale runs 9 a.m.-8:30 questions. com or boxoffi ce@ p.m. Nov. 2; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Contact: 651-783-0055 century.edu Friday, Nov. 3; 10 a.m.-5 or beyondtheyellowrib- p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4; bonlinolakesmn.com time course to maintain quet Hall, 301 S. 2nd St., GRATEFUL GATHERING noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. insurance discount. $22; Stillwater Ongoing When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 5. HUGO LEGION registration required. Details: Annual event Saturday, Oct. 28 Where: White Bear AUXILIARY CRAFT Contact: 888-234-1294 for adult survivors of Where: Manitou Event Center for the Arts, 4971 SHOW or mnsafetycenter.org childhood sexual abuse. AAMODT’S Center, 2171 4th St., Long Ave. When: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Keynote speaker Mat- APPLE FEST White Bear Lake Details: Unique gifts Saturday, Nov. 11 ACOUSTIC thew Sandusky. Advance When: Through Oct. Details: Day of fash- including handcrafted Where: Hugo Amer- LISTENING ROOM tickets only; $45 includes 31; time varies by event ion, food, inspiration and art pieces, paintings, ican Legion, 5383 140th When: Thursday, lunch. Where: Aamodt’s Ap- fun for women of all ages jewelry, glass, pottery St. Nov. 9 Contact: empower ple Farm, 6328 Manning featuring guest speaker and more. See website Details: Handmade Where: JX Event survivors.net Ave. Rhoda Olsen, CEO of for sale hours. crafts, holiday decora- Venue, 123 2nd St. N., Details: Hay wagon Great Clips. Sponsored Contact: 651-407-0597 tions, gift items, goodies Stillwater ‘FAKE NEWS’ rides, tractor trikes, hay by Women United. Tick- or whitebeararts.org and more. Details: Musical guest When: 7 p.m. Monday, bale maze, pick your ets online or at Frank Contact: 651-429-0487 Peter Mayer. Nov. 13 own apples. Murphy Fashions; $40. CRAFT FAIR AND Contact: one23events. Where: Stillwater Pub- Contact: 651-439-3127 Contact: wu-mn.org VENDOR BLENDER ST PAUL PRAYER com lic Library, 224 Third or www.aamodtsapple When: 5-9 p.m. Friday, BREAKFAST St. N. farm.com GANGSTER BUS TOUR Nov. 3 and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. When: 7-8:30 a.m. STYLE SPEAKS Details: Discussion When: 10 & 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 Thursday, Nov. 16 VOLUMES led by David Schultz of BINGO Saturday, Oct. 28 Where: Mahtomedi Where: InterContinen- When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Hamline University and When: 7-9 p.m. Where: White Bear High School, 8000 75th tal Saint Paul Riverfront Friday, Nov. 10 and Sat- Lindsay Metts-Benson of Wednesdays Lake Armory, 2228 4th St. N. Hotel, 11 East Kellogg urday, Nov. 11 the University of Min- Where: Stillwater St. Details: Free on-stop Blvd., St. Paul Where: Reve Bistro nesota on deciphering Knights of Columbus, Details: Explore the shopping extravaganza Details: 33rd annual and Bar, 200 Chestnut St. reality vs. alternative 1910 S. Greeley St. hideouts and haunts of featuring handmade gift event features speaker E., Stillwater facts or deceptive news Details: Doors open at the 1930s-era gangsters items and vendors. Food David Horsager, CEO of Details: Lunch and coverage and the chal- 6 p.m. Open to the public; who laid low in cottag- truck on site. the Trust Edge Leader- fashion show featuring lenges in the search for must be 18 to play. Con- es around the White Contact: community ship Institute. local authors as guest sources of information cessions available. Bear area. $20 or $15 for ed.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us Contact: saintpaul models benefi ts the Still- we can trust. Contact: 651-430-3274 WBLAHS members. Res- prayer.org water Public Library Contact: 651-275-4338 ervations required. A NIGHT OF GERSHWIN Foundation. Authors or stillwaterlibrary.org Contact: 651-407-5327 When: 7:30 p.m. Satur- will have books avail- NEIGHBORHOODS or squareup.com/store/ day, Nov. 4 able for signing, and FARE FOR ALL NEARBY whitebearhistory/item/ Where: Chautauqua specialson clothing from When: 4-6 p.m. Tues- gangster-bus-tour Fine Arts Center, 8000 Sash and Matt+Nate day, Nov. 14 75th St. N., Mahtomedi men’s shop. Tickets $70/ Where: Stillwater Ju- ‘LILY’S HALLOWEEN HOWL-O-WEEN Details: Dan Chou- todays events online person. nior High, 523 W. Marsh SURPRISE’ When: Noon - 4 p.m. inard and Prudence or post your own at: Contact: When: stillwater St. 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Oct. 28 Johnson perform Ameri- www.presspubs.com/calendar publiclibraryfoundation. Details: Open to ev- Oct. 27 & Saturday, Oct. Where: Wildlife can classics. 4779 Bloom Ave. org eryone to purchase fresh 28; 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 Science Center, 22830 Contact: wildwood White Bear Lake, MN fruit, vegetables and Where: Hugo City Sunrise Rd NE, Stacy artistseries.com 651-407-1200 LAKEVIEW HEALTH frozen meat packages at Hall, 14669 Fitzgerald Details: Trick or treat- FOUNDATION GALA a discounted price. Cash, Ave. ing among owls, wolves When: 6 p.m. Friday, credit cards and EBT Details: Fami- and bears, apple cider, FOUR SEASONS Nov. 10 accepted. ly-friendly show fea- campfi re, haunted barn, Were: JX Event Venue, Contact: fareforall.org turing characters from crafts. Dogs on leashes 123 2nd St. N., Stillwater favorite movies and TV welcome. Details: The 10th An- ‘TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR shows. Costume parade, Contact: 651-464-3993 nual Gala and Auction MONEY’ SEMINAR treats and cider, bingo, or www.wildlifescience will benefi t critical Men- When: 6-7:15 p.m. prizes, and trick-or- center.org AIR SPECIALISTS, INC. tal Health Care Inter- Tuesday, Nov. 14 treating with the cast. “Experts in Indoor Air Comfort Since 1974” ventions in the St. Croix Where: FamilyMeans, $10/adults; $8 youth and DISNEY ANIMATION 4457 White Bear Pkwy, White Bear Lake, MN Valley community. 1875 Northwestern Ave., seniors. PRESENTATION AND 651-426-5254 • www.4seasonsairwbl.com Contact: Lakeview Stillwater Contact: artsgarden. BOOK SIGNING EVENT foundation.org Detail: Learn how to org When: 1-4 p.m. Satur- avoid overspending, bud- day, Oct. 28 $104.00 GIVING VOICE- ‘THE MYSTERY Where: get, and reach fi nancial House of Furnace Performance & Safety Check EMPOWER SURVIVORS goals. Light appetiers OF IRMA VEP’ Prayer Lutheran CONFERENCE and refreshments pro- When: 7:30 p.m. Thurs- Church, 6039 40th St. N., Parts and/or supplies additional. Normally $154.00 to $174.00 When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. vided. days & Fridays; 2 p.m. Oakdale depending on service area. Saturday, Nov. 11 Contact: facebook. Saturdays & Sundays, Details: White Bear Coupon must be presented at time of service. Cannot be combined with any other offer, rebate, Where: Grand Ban- com/fi rststatebank1 Oct. 26-Nov. 12 Lake native Mindy or coupon. One coupon per customer per visit. Coupon expires 3/31/18. &

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SUBMITTED Lakes International Language Academy and LILA Kinder Prep Preschool participated in the Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch to promote healthy eating with locally grown produce during Farm to School month. LILA Grades 6-12 Upper School students, shown in the photo, crunched three varieties of apples supplied by Sunrise River Orchard in Wyoming, Minnesota, simultane- ously taking a bite at noon with students from LILA Kinder Prep preschool program as well as other students from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. Students take a juicy bite out of local produce

FOREST LAKE — The generous har- students. “Our cafeteria chefs tell us were sold earlier this spring to raise River Orchard in Wyoming, Minneso- vest gathered from the school garden that our school-grown veggies are the funds for the Garden Club. ta, simultaneously taking a bite at noon planted by the Lakes International fi rst to be eaten,” Maher added. “We Some plants the students grew were with students from across Minnesota, Language Academy Garden Club stu- have donated about 25 pounds of kale, moved to one of the four new raised Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana dents adds a unique element to National peppers, cabbage, parsley, and cilantro garden beds outside the building at the and Ohio. According to the Great Apple Farm To School month. to Family Pathways in Forest Lake, too, Headwaters Campus. Another LILA Crunch organizers' Facebook page, the “We grew our organic plants from and the Garden Club has made fresh instructor, James Miller, has worked event “promotes our region's apple or- seed last spring,” explained Erin Ma- salsa from tomatoes, peppers, and on- with students to build benches by the chards, celebrates healthy eating, and her, Garden Club co-advisor. "Students ions grown in our garden. It’s a reward- garden, too. connects rural and urban communities have tended the plants throughout the ing and delicious outcome!” As part of Farm To School month, together.” summer." The LILA Garden Club purchased an LILA also participated in the Great Since late August, students have aeroponic plant tower, seed, supplies Lakes Great Apple Crunch. LILA From press release been harvesting tomatoes, peppers, and soil to initiate the project. Toma- Kinder Prep program and Grades 6-12 cucumbers and zucchini, which have toes, kale and basil have been harvest- Upper School students crunched three been served fresh in the salad bar to ed from the plant tower. Many plants varieties of apples supplied by Sunrise Forest Lake Two questions on ballot for Forest Lake schools schools meet What's at stake Nov. 7

BY LORETTA HARDING increase of $750. A successful increase of $1,000 PPU achievement gap CONTRIBUTING WRITER seemed remote, however, at 38 percent. Because the district needed a substantial increase in FOREST LAKE — Levies for learning; bonds for build- the operating levy, the board liked their chances of a $750 ings. PPU increase if the district were to go out to talk to its goal in math That's the mnemonic device Forest Lake Area Schools constituency to bump the likelihood of success to over 50 Superintendent Steve Massey made up for Forest Lake percent. voters as they head for the polls Nov. 7 to decide how to Part of the task of informing its public meant present- FOREST LAKE — On Sept. 21, Forest answer the two questions on the ballot. ing information about the referendum on the district Lake Area Schools was notifi ed by the The fi rst question asks to revoke the $462 per-student website at www.fl aschools.org. Browsers can fi nd “Ref- Minnesota Department of Education that it current levy and replace it with an eight-year operating erendum 2017” in the District News link under the “Our has met the Minnesota established goal to levy of $1,212 per student per year. The success of this District” tab. reduce the achievement gap in math. question would result in a $750 increase per student per At its Sept. 21 mid-month committee meeting, the In 2012, under the state’s issued No Child year, or an extra $4.9 million annually for the district. school board drew up its spending priorities, depending Left Behind fl exibility waiver, Minnesota The second question asks for a $9 million bond referen- on the success of the Nov. 7 operating levy question. The established a goal to reduce achievement dum for facility needs in arts and athletics. seven items on the list include: gaps by 50 percent by 2017. The school dis- If the levy vote passes, the owners of a $250,000 home reducing class size averages with an emphasis on early trict has now reached that goal. The dis- would see a monthly increase on their property taxes of elementary grades trict's mission is to provide a relevant and $23.43. If the bond vote passes, the owners of that $250,000 • restoring and enhancing classroom instructional rigorous education for all students. The goal home would see a monthly increase on their property resources that were reduced or eliminated through previ- is for all students to achieve at high levels taxes of 92 cents. ous budget cuts as they prepare for college and careers after District offi cials have known for several years that they • making efforts to attract and retain the best teachers high school. needed to go to the voters for a levy increase. Because and staff In an email to the district, Minnesota there has not been an operating levy increase for 11 • enhancing supports for struggling students Department of Education Commissioner years, students in Forest Lake have been at a competitive • expanding the gifted and accelerated learning oppor- Brenda Cassellius stated, “2017 goals were academic disadvantage compared with other districts tunities for students established in reading and math for every who have had levy increases during that time, Massey • retaining and enhancing education opportunities for student group, including American Indi- said. Forest Lake schools are at the bottom of the chart students, including music programs, career and techni- an, Asian, Hispanic, black, white, free or for comparable districts in receiving levy funding, he cal programs, elective course opportunities and college reduced price lunch, special education, and said. level courses for high school students English learners. A school or district must For the past few years, the district has been just barely • establishing fi nancial stability in an effort to avoid have at least 20 students within a student meeting its needs by spending its fund balance and future budget reductions. group for that group to be included in the making spending adjustments, otherwise known as cuts, • The “to-do” list for the bond question includes: data. A school or district was considered to Massey said. “Now we're at a critical point where we soon • fi ne arts (improvements to the music space and to the have met the goal if the profi ciency index won't be meeting our needs,” he said. auditorium, which was built in 1972) rates for all applicable student groups ex- “For us to continue to provide quality education • athletics (improvements to the competition track and ceeded the 2017 target.” our kids deserve, we need to raise the operating levy,” tennis courts; the athletic fi eld for football, soccer and Cassellius praised the district for its work Massey said. lacrosse; bleachers; and ADA compliance standards). in closing this gap. Because the district has been making what board mem- • Massey noted that the construction and eye-popping “You, your staff, your students, and your bers have called “painful adjustments,” the survey fi rm improvements that area residents see around the dis- community are congratulated for this Morris Leatherman was hired last spring to gauge how trict are due to the successful 2015 bond referendum. He incredible accomplishment and commend- much support there was out there in the community for reminds voters that money cannot be moved from pot to ed for all the hard work you did to make an operating levy and bond vote this fall. pot. In other words, by law, money cannot be taken from it happen,” Cassellius said. “Achievement After representatives of the survey fi rm presented their the building fund to hire more teachers. Likewise, funds gaps do not close without hard work and fi ndings to the board at the Aug. 3 meeting, the district cannot be taken from the operating levy to fi x the track. commitment.” voted to hold the referendum on Nov. 7. On Nov. 7 voters in the Forest Lake School District will The results of a series of complex questions indicated go to the polls to vote for or against the levy and bond, but From press release that slightly more than half the respondents favored an district offi cials want to make sure they go in well educat- operating levy increase of $500 per pupil unit (PPU). ed, in the hope that students will come out well educated. Slightly less than half the respondents favored a PPU &

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Scandia students connect with nation From Oct. 2 through Nov. 10, the third- and fourth-grade classes of Scandia Elementary are connect- ing on a national level with other schools during this year’s Global Read Aloud program. The 2017 Global Read Aloud program is set up where teachers pick a book, based on age level, to read aloud to their students over the course of six weeks while other teachers across the world read the same book. Laura Gerschke’s third-grade class has connected with a third-grade class in Austin, Texas and has been using classroom blogs to get to know each other. Kelly Duncan’s third- grade class has been participating in an online class with other third- SUBMITTED grade classrooms from New York, Scandia Elementary students Texas, Indiana, California, Iowa, showed off their pride during Wild Michigan, Arkansas, North Dako- Walk Week by participating in ta, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, hat day, jersey day, playing giant Wyoming and even Saskatchewan, connect four, a life-size version of Canada. Duncan’s class has shared hungry hippos, all while wearing pictures of their classrooms, predic- their Wild Walk T-shirts. tions of the book, and thoughts and comments on the fi rst three chap- ters. They will also be participating in weekly livestreamed discussions using Google Hangouts or Skype with a different class each week from around the world. Wild Walk Week hits Scandia Forest Lake wears hats for hurricanes The Forest Lake School District During the week of Oct. 2, Scandia Elementary’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) held its Wild Walk Week fundraiser extends thanks to all who supported to help foster community building while having fun in the process. Each family donated money to help support their school’s the Hats for Hurricanes initiative PTO efforts. If a family donated $50, their student received a specially designed Wild Walk T-shirt; if a family donated $100, at the high school. Students raised their student also received a sweatshirt. Throughout the week to help raise awareness for their PTO, students participated in $783.83, and a matching donation spirit days such as hat day, jersey day, pajama day and wacky hair day. On Oct. 6, all students participated in Wild Walk Day where from Allstate will allow the school to they wore their new shirts or vintage Wild Walk shirts, and completed games and other activities. At the culmination of the games, donate $1,567.66 to hurricane relief the Scandia Marine Lions Club had juice and cookies ready for all students to enjoy. efforts.

Lions announce poster contest The Forest Lake Lions are proud to again announce the districtwide Hollywood producer visits Bruce Gagnelius Drug Awareness Poster contest taking place at the Lions Mid-Winter Convention in Jan- uary 2018. This will be the 32nd an- Stillwater High School nual Drug Awareness Poster Contest sponsored by the Forest Lake Lions. STILLWATER—Stillwater alum Scott elements of the show with his own story, The Forest Lake Lions had three Steindorff visited his old high school of an imaginative boy who had elabo- district winners in 2017 and hope to Oct. 17 to talk about success in the movie rate fantasies in his head, and the show again have winners in 2018. Entry business. became a hit. He said he often buys the forms can be found in the front offi ce He remembered being bullied in school, rights to published books, which then of Forest Lake Area High School. but said that the bullying made him transforms into fi lm scripts. Since his withdraw into an inner world, where his start, he's been involved with big-name Anderson Elementary students get to imagination was boundless. His passion movies such as 'The Lincoln Lawyer” and work at Leo's for creating stories never faded, and even “Love in the Time of Cholera.” His most Fifth-grade students from Ander- when he became involved in the real es- recent project is the series “Firechasers,” son Elementary in Stillwater will tate business he still dreamed of making which was released on Netfl ix. In the become temporary employees at Leo's movies. process, he also realized one of his biggest Bar and Grill in downtown Stillwater Steindorff submitted dozens of scripts dreams: meeting his hero Paul Newman. 4-8 p.m. Nov. 13. Students will gain that were rejected before he got his big After his talk, Steindorff answered JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS professional skills while connecting break. When he witnessed a disaster of a student questions and sent them off with Producer Scott Steindorff , a graduate of with members of the community. The show in Las Vegas, something clicked in the advice that if you're doing something Stillwater Area High School, returned restaurant will only accept cash and his head, and he approached the producer. destructive in your life, it's because you're to the school Oct. 17 to share his story of checks at this time. “I know how to fi x this show,” he said. unhappy, and you should fi nd out why. challenges and successes. It took a year, but Steindorff combined

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of the the leader, at Tanner’s Brook. missed two games with an injury, *Athletes ch *Athletes *Athletes ch *Athletes Duffy is a returning all-state averages 86 yards per game. He runner, having placed 15th at the had 437 yards and four TD’s his state meet last year. junior year.

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WASHINGTON COUNTY—A sheriff on horseback might seem like a thing of the Old West, but it’s not so far from the truth in Washington County today. The Wash- ington County Sheriff’s Offi ce manages a team of volun- teer equestrians to perform a variety of functions for the Washington County Community. According to the Washington County website, the patrol was founded in 1994. Horse owners across the county vol- unteer their time and their animals to participate in pa- rades, safety fairs, Night to Unite and patrolling the trail system. One of the biggest function of the mounted patrol is to aid in search and rescue operations—those on horseback can travel faster and see from a higher perspective, which is advantageous. Everyone on the mounted patrol is a volunteer, using their own horses. Any qualifi ed applicant can join the mounted patrol. The horses must be at least 36 months old, and cannot be stallions. They should also be evenly tempered, as horses that become uncontrollable will be removed from detail. Uniforms are supplied by the sheriff’s offi ce. Those inter- ested in the patrol need to complete a qualifi cation course and a one-year probationary period. Members of the pa- trol are expected to participate in nine out of 12 meetings. Learn more about the mounted patrol at www.co.wash- ington.mn.us/991/Mounted-Patrol. Look for a more extensive article about the mounted pa- trol in an upcoming issue of the Lowdown.

Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the Forest Lake and FILE PHOTO St. Croix Valley Lowdown, and can be reached at 651-407- Members of the mounted patrol at the 150th anniversary of the Washington County Courthouse celebration. 1229 or [email protected]. Hardwood Creek Regional Trail gets spruced up

FOREST LAKE — Hard- ning side by side, used by addressed the challenges wood Creek Regional walkers, bikers, runners, along the trail and met the Trail users will fi nd new horseback riders, snow- needs of the many users. informational kiosks, rest mobilers, snowshoers and County partners consulted areas and improved signs cross-country skiers. With for the project included the along the nine-mile stretch all the different uses, there Hugo Snowmobile Club, of the trail in Hugo and has been confl ict between the Forest Lake Snow- Forest Lake. trail users and confusion mobile Club, the cities of The trail in northern as to where they should Hugo and Forest Lake, the Washington County, be on the trail. It is also Minnesota Department which meets the Sunrise important that snowmo- of Natural Resources, the Trail in Chisago County, is bilers be directed away Washington County Parks used all year-round. It re- from the paved trails, so and Open Space Commis- SUBMITTED cently received kiosks that that they don’t damage the sion, as well as members of New informational kiosks and benches have been placed along Hardwood Creek Trail, which provide information about pavement. the public. runs along Highway 61 through Hugo and Forest Lake before joining up with the Sunrise Trail the trail and the commu- Old signs along the trail The result was recom- in Chisago County. nities the trail traverses at were inconsistent, there mendations for changes in rest stops along the way, were no rest areas, and the signs along the trail to which are outfi tted with there was little recogni- create a uniform signing trash and recycling con- tion that the Hardwood method, as well as rest tainers. In addition, new Creek Regional Trail is areas with benches and signs along the trail help part of the Washington kiosks. To create content delineate what portions of County parks and trails for the informational signs WHERE THE GOOD TIMES START AND NEVER END the trail should be used for system. on the kiosks, the county what uses. Washington County worked with the cities The trail is actually worked closely with of Hugo and Forest Lake two trails, a turf trail many partners on the and the cities’ histori- LARGE PATIO and a paved trail, run- trail upgrade to ensure it cal societies. A graphic Happy Hour design consultant used the information, trail maps Complete accounting services and photos to create the • Pull Tabs for individuals and businesses informational kiosks. $2.00 Most Everything! The result is four rest • Tax Returns stops with kiosks along the Mon-Fri 2-6pm Sat-Sun 3-6pm trail, along with 12 bench- • Bingo • Tax Planning es. The project required • Financial Reports that more than 450 signs along the trail be removed, • Retirement Planning to be replaced with more • Meat Raffl e • Estate Planning than 300 signs to provide clearer direction for the • Business Consulting trail users. Power Hour We accept VISA and Mastercard Find more information • Darts Serving the Valley since 1984 on the Washington County website at www.co.wash- $2.00 Most Everything! James M. 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The Heart of Minnesota STILLWATER — It can be hard to talk about child- Jane Straub of the Jacob Wetterling Resource Volunteer of the Year hood sexual abuse, but when this topic is broached in Center will also speak about resiliency in the wake of Award honors a volunteer earnest, it can lead to healing and real community adverse childhood experiences. that is cooperative, sup- change. Finally, Tara Walker Lyons of the Blackfeet Tribe in portive and enthusiastic, That's the perspective of EmpowerSurvivors, a Still- Montana will tell her story of abuse, and Tara's Law, and enhances the lives of water nonprofi t that will hold a conference Nov. 11 legislation she pushed through that requires K-12 and patients, residents, visitors to tackle the topic head-on in an attempt to remove adult education on childhood sexual abuse preven- and staff. the stigma and promote healing for survivors of child- tion. “Ethel goes the extra SUBMITTED hood sexual assault. The event isn't just for survivors of abuse—Sullivan mile to make sure patients Ethel Hudon The conference, which is entitled “Giving Voice: encourages everyone in the community to get in- and families feel welcome, EmpowerSurvivors 2017” will take place Saturday, volved in the conversation. expected and comfortable,” said Jane Denovchek, Nov. 11 at the Grand Banquet Hall in “Whether we know it or not, everyone Fairview Lakes Medical Center volunteer services downtown Stillwater. “In order to fi nd we know does know a survivor or a child manager. “Whether she is escorting new patients The nonprofi t’s mission is to provide that is being sexually abused,” Sullivan to their appointments or bringing a warm blanket resources and support for adult sur- healing, to have said. “Until we start to recognize that, and sitting with a cancer patient during chemo vivors of childhood sexual abuse by our kids are at risk. There are bullying therapy, she genuinely cares about the well-being of reducing isolation, mitigating feelings of prevention and projects in schools, but far more kids all patients and their families.” shame, rebuilding trust and providing are being sexually abused, and we're Hudon began volunteering at Fairview Lakes in empowerment through peer support intervention, you not talking about it. Most of those will 1998, and since then she has volunteered nearly groups. have (multiple) abusers, and the majority 14,000 hours. Those interested in volunteering at “I'm just really excited it's something have to give voice never say a thing, and they end up in Fairview Lakes Medical Center can contact Katie that can bring everybody together,” said to the epidemic.” prisons, on welfare and they will have Swanson at [email protected] or by phone at EmpowerSurvivors founder Elizabeth medical issues. It really has an effect not 651-982-7775. Sullivan. “It doesn't have to be some- only on survivors but generations that thing that's horrible to discuss. We can come after that, and also on the commu- County commissioner appointed to national committee discuss it in ways that we can do something about it nity. I really want to involve the community into this Chisago County Board of Commissioners Chair as a society. Once you know just how serious a prob- conversation.” Ben Montzka of Stacy was recently appointed to the lem this is, I really believe people would want to do Sullivan hopes the conference will offer something National Association of Counties (NACo) Public more for our kids.” unique to therapists and counselors who might work Safety Steering Committee. This committee works Sullivan began the organization in 2014 when she to help survivors but don't understand their trauma on a national level to improve public safety and the realized how important it is for survivors of child- because they have not experienced it fi rsthand. criminal justice system through federal and state hood sexual assault to have a support system. As a In addition to addressing challenges and successes, legislation and local government action. survivor herself, Sullivan began educating herself the conference will include many vendors from the “During diffi cult and uncertain economic times, about the psychological trauma and other long-sup- community, such as Canvas Health, counseling care our government needs to focus on its core responsi- pressed effects that adult survivors endure. She said services, and holistic health clinics that offer yoga bilities, such as the safety of our people,” Montzka it's common for adults to reach middle age before the and acupuncture. said. “The purpose of this committee does just that, negative effects of psychological damage even begin to General admission to the conference is $55 plus tax. and I look forward to working with other county show. This was the case for Sullivan, who began expe- Learn more about EmpowerSurvivors or register for commissioners from across the country to help riencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder the conference at www.empowersurvivors.net. improve public safety.” The Public Safety Steering such as fl ashbacks and intrusive thoughts in her 40s. EmpowerSurvivors also recently established a per- Committee helps develop NACo’s national legis- She began her own healing journey, but in the manent offi ce in downtown Stillwater at 1940 Greeley lative agenda related to Public Safety, Courts and process discovered how prevalent childhood sexual St. S., Suite 10. Corrections. Montzka represents the communities abuse really was. According to the National Center “That's exciting because now we have better space of Wyoming and Stacy on the Chisago County for Victims of Crime, one in fi ve girls and one in 20 for survivors to come for our meeting, and we can of- Board of Commissioners and can be reached at 651- boys is a victim of sexual abuse. fer classes,” Sullivan said. An open house of the offi ce 462-4200 or [email protected]. “And most survivors stay quiet,” she said. “So that's location will take place 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, why I named this conference Giving Voice. In order to Oct. 28. Valley Foundation names new board member fi nd healing, to have prevention and intervention, you The St. Croix Valley Foundation has named James have to give voice to the epidemic.” Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the Forest Lake (Jim) Ellis of Hudson to its board of directors. This year's conference features three notable speak- and St. Croix Valley Lowdown, and can be reached at Ellis, recently retired, was vice president of ers. Matthew Sandusky will return for the second 651-407-1229 or [email protected]. Imation Global OEM and Strategic Business year in a row: “Same guy, different subject,” Sullivan Development, where he oversaw and expanded the company’s magnetic tape and RDX businesses and developed new strategic relationships with OEM partners in storage, protection and connectivity. Previously, Ellis was vice president of M&A and Songwriters in the Round returns in November Strategy for Imation. Ellis has nearly 35 years of leadership in the data storage industry. He fi rst joined 3M Company in 1978, and held a variety WYOMING — The Wyoming of technical and business management positions Area Creative Arts Community within the data storage businesses of Imation and Songwriters in the Round series 3M, including the management of tape, optical and continues on Nov 9. This 11th fl ash businesses. in the series of performances Jim and his wife Ronna have lived in Hudson for will bring artists together from the past 35 years, moving to Troy Burne in 2010. throughout Minnesota, and fea- Jim is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, ture Ben Cook-Feltz, Dave Cofell, where he studied computer science and mechanical and Gray Nollet. engineering. He is on the board of directors and Together for the fi rst time, all is treasurer of Canvas Health, a Minnesota-based will be performing their original nonprofi t chemical and mental health services orga- works for the audience. This event nization. He plans to serve on the St. Croix Valley is free and open to the public. Foundation’s Finance and Investment Committee. Iowa-raised, Minneapolis-based The St. Croix Valley Foundation was established Ben Cook-Feltz is a singer, song- in 1996 by local individuals in the valley who saw writer, drummer and self-taught SUBMITTED the benefi ts that a community foundation could pianist. Combining observational, Ben Cook-Feltz, Dave Cofell and Gray Nollet will perform together for the fi rst time bring. It serves the region through 10 local affi li- sometimes quirky, lyrics with at the Nov. 9 Songwriters in the Round event. ated foundations in Hudson, River Falls, Prescott, melodies that hearken back to the Amery, New Richmond, Somerset and the North- classic sounds of the '60s and '70s, “The Best Original Musician in and playwriting, where she has de- west Alliance in Wisconsin; and in the Lower he has been entertaining audienc- Central Minnesota” four years in veloped a strong relationship with St. Croix Valley, Stillwater and Chisago Lakes in es throughout the Midwest as a dy- a row, and performs more than poetry, words and writing. Nollet Minnesota. namic performer, whether playing 200 shows a year and tours both plays guitar, piano, and ukulele. solo, with his crackerjack band, nationally and internationally. Look for her EP titled “Summer or backing up some of the fi nest Dave has three full-length albums Boy” on SoundCloud. regional talent. His most recent of original music available on CD The performance takes place at record, “She Doesn't Believe Me,” and is currently working on his 7 p.m. at the Hallberg Center for was released in October 2015. fourth. His third CD titled, “A the Arts, located at 5521 Viking Dave Cofell was raised in charm- Thousand Shades of Blue,” was Blvd. E., Wyoming. Performances ing Collegeville, where he began released in 2016. will also be broadcast on Chisago baritone ukulele lessons at the age Gray Nollet has been writing and Lakes Public Access TV, Channel of 7. As soon as Dave's fi ngers were performing since the age of 8. She 10, and posted on WACAC's You- long enough, he moved up to a started out performing with her Tube channel (log on to www.you- full-size guitar and started writing dad. She grew up on folk and indie tube.com and type in “Wyoming his own songs. He graduated from music as well as her dad’s compo- Area Creative Arts Community”). St. John's University with a degree sitions. She attends a performing in fi ne arts. Cofell has been voted arts school in St. Paul for theater From press release

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FROM PAGE 1 Ghouls for teens and grown-ups

• Only the bold will try out Terror Trail Camping at Nightmare Hallow Scream Park in Chisago City. This overnight camping trip in the woods of Ojiketa Region- al Park, will offer a night of zombie and skeleton terrors Oct. 27 and 28. Visit www.nightmarehallowscream- park.com to learn more. • The new Woods of Terror has been introduced to Woodloch Stables, 5696 170th Street, Hugo, running through Oct. 31. Terrifying spooks run the gamut from werewolves to zombies in these spooky woods. Open ev- ery night 7 p.m.-10 p.m; tickets are $20 and parking is $5. For an extra fee, you can participate in a paintball zombie shoot. Learn more at www.hellwoods.com. • For a still scary but less-intense evening, the Chisago City Parks Department will once again host its haunted trail and haunted house, also at Ojiketa Regional Park, 27500 Kirby Ave., Chisago City. Event goes from 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 27 and 28, and costs $5 a body or $3 a body with a donation of a non-perishable food item for the local food shelf. Event is for teens and adults. • Halloween Party Pit Bash, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Oct. 28 at Running Aces Racetrack and Casino, 15201 Zurich St., Columbus. This bash features a costume contest with a money prize, DJ The Rowdy Cowboy Show and special drinks sponsored by Surly Brewing Co. and Jagermeis- ter. Event open to those 18 and older; no admission or cover charge. See www.runaces.com/PartyPitBash for FILE PHOTO costume contest rules. Trick-or-treaters and family fl ood Main Street Stillwater. • The Scare in White Bear 5K Run/Walk will take place 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28, beginning near 4958 Lake Ave. in White Bear Lake. This event is open to all families, and costumes are encouraged. Bring gently used or new coats to donate. Register at www.trifi tnesswbl.com/sca- reinwhitebear. • The Johnsdale Paranormal Group will present re- sults of its past investigations throughout the day at the Warden’s House Museum in Stillwater Oct. 28, with a chance to join in on the investigation. One hour pro- grams take place at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $5; for $60 you can attend the 7 p.m. presen- tation and accompany the investigators on a ghost hunt afterward. Museum located at 602 N. Main St., Stillwa- ter. • The Dead End Haunted Hayride at Pinehaven Farm runs Oct. 25-31, 7-9:30 p.m. on Sunday through Thurs- day and 7-12 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Admission price varies from $15 to $45; visit www.thedeadendhay- ride.com/information to view prices or buy tickets in advance. The terror trail is located at 28186 Kettle River Blvd N., Wyoming. • Kellerman Event Center, 222 Fourth St. White Bear Lake, will host its Halloween Party at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 28. Music will be provided by Wild Cat Combo, and cos- tumes are encouraged. Tickets are $15 at the door. • Fright Farm Haunted House in White Bear Lake is a nonprofi t fundraiser for the D.A.R.E. Program and the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Foundation. A low-scare event will take place Sunday, Oct. 29 from 12-4 p.m. Tickets are $5. Meanwhile, the regular scarier events will take place Oct. 27 and 28 7 p.m.-11 p.m. FILE PHOTO FILE PHOTO Compiled by Jackie Bussjaeger Be on the lookout for ninjas, zombies, Jedi and princesses Watch out — Malefi cent might put a spell on you. this Halloween. Former Stillwater warden awarded reinstatement

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER personal code of conduct, respectful EDITOR workplace, anti-discrimination and sexual harassment, electronic com- STILLWATER — Nearly a year munication and personnel files. after he was discharged from his Eddie Miles has served as war- position at the Minnesota Correc- den of the prison since Hammer's tional Facility in Stillwater, former dismissal. warden Steve Hammer has been The Department of Corrections granted a grievance to be reinstat- was notified Oct. 10 that a state ed. arbitrator had granted Hammer's Hammer was fired in 2016 after grievance. an investigation into his personal Minnesota Department of Correc- conduct. tions spokesperson Sarah Fitzger- He was hired on as Stillwater ald said, “The department is cur- warden in 2015 after he served as rently reviewing the decision and warden at the Rush City prison. next steps.” Similar allegations of inappropriate This story will be updated as conduct were made against him pri- more information becomes avail- or to his employment at the Stillwa- able. ter facility. According to a termination letter Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of that was released by the Minnesota the Forest Lake and St. Croix Val- Department of Corrections, Ham- ley Lowdown, and can be reached mer was found to be in violation at 651-407-1229 or lowdownnews@ of several policies, including the presspubs.com. OCTOBER 27, 2017 THE LOWDOWN 15 www.presspubs.com Women IN BUSINESS

Tracy Boo Christine Schiltz Julia Tice Team Boo- High Pointe Realty Owner of Lake Elmo Inn Restaurant Founder of Lighthouse Real Estate is a life calling for Tracy Boo. She believes we all have a mission in life Marketing Media Christine Schiltz has been and are called upon for various reasons and working at the Lake Elmo Inn and Love of creativity and building helping people find their home and place in Event Center for 20 years. She and solid relationships is what drew the community is something Tracy believes is her husband John, the Lake Elmo Julia to her career in marketing. her true calling as it goes far beyond a one- Inn’s top chef and owner, decided She has been working with small time business transaction. 12 years ago to buy the event center businesses in many marketing When asked how I would describe Tracy and remodel it. They had done capacities since 1994. She began Boo and her career in Real Estate I would some catering from the Lake Elmo her media career as an Account use words like caring, integrity, community, Inn before, but nowhere near the volume they do now from the Manager with CBS at WLTE FM. She professional and progressive. She is passionate about helping people Lake Elmo Inn Event Center – since Schiltz decided to become enjoyed her position as one of the top sales performers for several in ways beyond buying and selling homes. Helping families achieve their the director. She started with two full time employees, and within years. The creative process and cultivating strong partnerships is buying and selling dreams and getting acclimated into their new neigh- three years was up to a dozen full time people and around 60 wait what she was known for at WLTE. Over time, she realized her pas- borhoods is something that is second nature to her. She has been doing it staff. sion and true talent, therefore, she decided it was time to follow over 30 years now. Schiltz got her start in catering when she was 23, and a friend her heart and embark upon entrepreneurship in 2001, Lighthouse Tracy is an award-winning realtor and has been recognized for her of a friend was selling a sandwich delivery business. She bought Marketing was born. expertise, integrity and professionalism. A number of her awards are the place and operated it as a catering business for 10 years Julia is known for helping businesses discover their brand specifically for her “DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE.” before exploring a career in architecture. While raising her kids identity, aka what sets them apart from their competitors. From Tracy credits her success to her clients and particularly what they have to and working at becoming an architect, Schiltz realized that she there, she helps brands get their name out to the masses through say about her. Word of mouth and referrals are a big part of her business. missed the food business. She got involved with Lake Elmo Inn social media channels, traditional media, customized events and She is known for her “hands on” approach in assisting her clients. She soon afterward, and put her entire heart and soul into helping to promotions. Open minds are creative minds is her mantra. It takes has actually been known to help her clients from staging their homes to develop new systems for the business. a focused effort, passion and a lot of work to run a business, she physically moving boxes. If the job needs to be done, she does not hesitate “I’m proud of the fact that people come to us and have us stated. She identifies with that. In business ownership, you have to dig in! She jokingly refers to it as, “Just Boo It.” Because she knows that be part of the most special moments in their life,” Schiltz said. to really believe in yourself and continue to push to stay excited buying and selling a home is such personal business she manages to make “We’re definitely a special occasion place and we do special and in the game, and at times that is not easy. She believes in many lasting friendship over the years. She has worked with generations occasion catering as well to share with people their wedding day having fun while getting the job done and that makes for more of families and has enjoyed the privilege of meeting many new people or their anniversary or their 90th birthday, the celebration of life productivity. because of it. of a loved one or anything like that. We feel honored to be part Julia studied Marketing and Innovation at Concordia University Tracy’s describes her real estate career as colorful and evolutionary. of that.” where she earned Summa Claude Laude. She started working with She started at the BURNET Office in White Bear Lake and then moved to She also loves to be working alongside her husband John. businesses that did not want to hire a full-time marketing person Stillwater to help open a new Burnet office there (this was not a stretch “He’s the talent; he’s an amazing chef,” she said. “I think one or a full service ad agency. She provided an option for clients since Tracy was a graduate of Stillwater High School). After a number of of the most talented chefs in the Twin Cities. Our whole brand is to outsource their marketing, thus offering a time and money years with Burnet, the Pratt brothers, of PRATT HOMES, asked husband and built from his talent as a chef. We’ve got four chefs and about 20 saving solution. Recognizing that small businesses need other wife team Jim and Tracy to come and start a real estate franchise with them cooks; they’ve all been trained to cook like him. And now I have cost effective marketing solutions in today’s digital savvy world, and they did...affectionately known as ERA PRATT/BOO. an amazing staff here; I can’t say enough about them. They’re just she studied Social Media and recently acquired her social media After a few short years of successfully building that office they were ap- extraordinary people, the community is phenomenal. A lot of wait master certification from one the top accredited schools, Splash proached by one of the local principals of EDINA REALTY who offered mak- staff tell me they enjoy this job because it’s so fun. I feel honored Media U. ing them an acquisition...the timing was right! For the next 10 years TEAM to be able to come here to work everyday. I never imaged I would Julia has expanded her business over the last couple of years BOO called Edina Realty home. Then came the recession…the market took own a company that had 150 employees. I love working with my and has plans to add more talented people to her growing team as a big turn in 2008 and families were struggling to keep their homes and husband. We learn a lot from each other. We’re different but al- well as offer other unique services to her repertoire. really needed customized options and help transitioning. Because of their ways going for the same goals. It’s been an amazing experience.” Julia’s work includes social media content strategy, event deep sense of family and community Tracy and Jim decided to join some Both she and her husband grew up in the area, graduating from marketing, cause marketing, media buying, partnership marketing, old colleagues and create a new owner-operated boutique brokerage; HIGH Tartan High School. They currently live in South St. Paul. In her SEO, and blogging. Her business can help any small business POINTE REALTY. With High Pointe Realty they are able to be a nimbler real spare time, Schiltz loves to travel, spend time with her family, and that needs assistance with marketing and social media. Some of estate entity and offer more customization solutions which is what defines together they spend hours tending to the garden across the street the industries her company represents are restaurants, real estate, Tracy as a relator. HIGH POINTE REALTY will be celebrating their 10-year from their house that the neighborhood built together. They’ve builders, health, wellness and beauty, dance instruction, pets, and anniversary soon. also had a lot of fun renovating their old house. automotive. Tracy has been married to her husband Jim Boo over 28 years and has www.LakeElmoInn.com Julia lives in Stillwater with her husband Craig and six- year raised 4 wonderful children together. 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STILLWATER — Discover Stillwater’s fi fth annual summer photo contest has announced the winners of its competition. There were 350 entries this year showcasing a variety of stunning scenes of the Stillwater area. The Stillwater/Oak Park Heights Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors selected the fi rst-, second- and third-place winners: Kelley Brenner won fi rst place with the perfect capture of river boats and hot air bal- loons between the historic Lift Bridge and new St. Croix Crossing Bridge; Jessica Rother took second place with an image of two young friends sitting among the positive chalk messages on the historic Main Street stairs; and Ron Brenner took third place by capturing a historic moment as the fi nal car crossed the Lift Bridge with an excited crowd high-fi ving the mayor of Stillwater. The top three winners will receive cash prizes of $300, $200 and $100. Honorable Mentions were also given to photos by Charles Packard, Maureen Lee, Dale Peterson, Sandra Allwei- ler-Ebert, Ray Kreps and Sharon Humphreys. Stillwater visitors, locals, and fans took part during September by voting online for the Popular Vote category winner. The winner selected by the public was Abby Dean, whose photo fi t the “Selfi es and Scenes” of Stillwater theme for the contest this year with a picture of a young girl standing at the riverfront pretending to hold up the Lift Bridge. Dean will receive a Stillwater Getaway Package valued at $1,000, which includes a night stay at the William Sauntry Mansion and gift certifi cates from local sponsors. All winners will also receive recognition on the DiscoverStillwater.com website, Discover Stillwater social media, and be showcased in the 2018 Offi cial Stillwater Visitors Guide/Map. “We had so much fun looking through the photos with selfi es taken on the river, at restaurants, and anywhere in Stillwater they were smiling with friends. This is what the contest is all about — showcasing happy times for all ages visiting our Subscribe today to be entered to win free destination,” said Christie Rosckes, Discover Stillwater marketing director. Offi cial contest rules and a link to past winners is available at www.Discover- coffee for a year and a Toro Snowblower!* Stillwater.com/photo-contest. From press release Subscribe today and receive OVER $100 in Customer BUSINESS BRIEF Loyalty Coupons All for ONLY $18 or online at www.presspubs.com/site/services

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Backyard Tips BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER EDITOR You can attract ravens to your yard by leaving out large amounts of seed, grain, or pet food, or simply by not MAY TOWNSHIP—Scientists, students, resource putting the top securely on your garbage can. These managers and the interested public gathered at Lee & Rose Warner Nature Center to learn the most recent tactics might cause more trouble than they’re worth, scientifi c developments in the St. Croix Valley. though, attracting rodents and other pest animals or Hosted by the St. Croix Valley Water Research Sta- luring in ravens that may then raid nests in your yard. tion, the River Research Rendezvous forum has been held every October since it was founded in 1989. Guests were welcomed to the event by new St. Croix Find This Bird Watershed Research Station Director Jim Almeding- er, and Lee & Rose Warner Nature Center Director Look for ravens anywhere from the outskirts of towns Ron Lawrenz. (particularly landfills) to foothill forests or scrub, and The following is a summary of some of the research out to the deep woods of mountains and national parks. presented at the conference: • Greg Brick of the Minnesota DNR is in the process If they’re around you’re likely to hear a deep gurgling of surveying natural springs across the state, begin- croak from far overhead: look for a long-tailed black bird ning with the St. Croix Valley. He discovered that flying on long wings and easy, graceful wingbeats. When many of the springs originate in a distinct line follow- ing a shelf of what was once Glacial Lake Lind. JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS driving, keep an eye out for them on the roadsides, • Amanda Hillman of the Minnesota DNR identifi ed Attendees at the Oct. 10 River Research Rendezvous took a gathered at roadkill, or flying straight down the center areas in the upper St. Croix watershed where there break from presentations to explore Warner Nature Center’s line on the lookout. are barriers to fi sh passing through. She was able to diverse bog habitat. The center turns 50 years old this year. prioritize and package the various sites that present challenges in order to best use funding to restore logo for the riverway. Reprinted with permission from the these fi sh populations in the future. • Two groups of students from Macalester Col- Cornell Lab of Ornithology. • Gina Moran and Barbara Hanna of Edgewood lege and the University of Minnesota presented Learn more at www.allaboutbirds.org High School in Madison spent the summer studying research on freshwater mussels in the St. Croix and the effect of light levels on the pigment of lichens in Minnesota river basins. Diversity of mussel species St. Croix State Park. They expected that lichens with has declined only 2.4 percent in the St. Croix area, more light exposure would be lighter in color, but but 43.8 percent in the Minnesota River area. The until a tip from DNR employees led the researchers to their observations were inconclusive. researchers found that fi ner sediment correlated to investigate the mooneye fi sh. Researchers managed to • Maja Crews-Erjavec, Holly Kundel and Emily lower mussel populations. catch a specimen that was carrying live mussel larvae Schilling from Augsburg College worked with Warner • Michelle Bartsch of the U.S. Geological Society in its gills, and the mooneye was verifi ed as a host director Ron Lawrenz to study the local population of presented fi ndings about the movement of channel species in the St. Croix. Canada darner dragonfl ies. The students monitored catfi sh in the St. Croix River. These catfi sh are the This year also marks the 50th anniversary of the three ponds at Warner Nature Center to examine only hosts used in the reproduction of the endangered Lee & Rose Warner Nature Center itself. The center when the dragonfl ies emerged, as local observations of winged mapleleaf mussel. Fish were tagged and their is the oldest private nature center in Minnesota, and dragonfl ies confl icted with previous data that suggest- movements were observed by a submersed data logger, provides free programming to schools. Learn more ed the dragonfl ies did not emerge until June. They to determine when and where the fi sh are near popula- www.warnernaturecenter.org. discovered that the dragonfl ies emerged much earlier tions of the mussel. than predicted, and later in the summer, they noticed • Diane Waller of the U.S. Geological Society de- Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the Forest Lake and no emergence but did observe adult dragonfl ies, long scribed the search for the host fi sh of the endangered St. Croix Valley Lowdown, and can be reached at 651- after the six-week life span of the original emergents spectaclecase mussel as “a search for the Holy Grail.” 407-1229 or [email protected]. had ended. This data suggested that the dragonfl ies It was unknown which host species the fi sh used seen later in the summer migrate from elsewhere. • Claire Simmerman and Jill Coleman Wasik from The University of Wisconsin-River Falls examined the prevalence of microplastics in the water and sed- PHOTOS BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER iments of the Kinnickinnic River. Microfi bers, such as fragments of clothing and plastic bags, represented the greatest proportion of microplastics found, but Golden-crowned kinglet Simmerman noted that her method of collection was not able to collect the tiniest particles of microplas- tics, and therefore the amount of microplastics in the waterbody are underreported. • Researcher Sarah Elliot presented the result of a study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. National Park Service, Great Lakes Inventory and Monitoring Network and Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene on organic contaminants in bald eagles. The study tested blood samples from eaglets from nest sites across the Upper St. Croix and western Wis- consin. In at least one sample, 97 contaminants were identifi ed, and perfl uorinated chemicals (PFC) and polybromated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) were found in every sample. Of the identifi ed contaminants, six were detected in concentrations high enough to cause health effects on the eagles. Hermit thrush • Richard Kiesling of the U.S. Geological Society Dark eyed junco presented a predictive model to assess the develop- Bluebird ment of algae blooms in Lake St. Croix. Kiesling said that the algae growth on the surface is indicative of growing conditions among the water columns of the lake, meaning that the blooms on the surface of the water are a late-stage symptom of a larger phenome- Observing fall migrants non. The model can be used to help manage the lake in the future. • Susanna Wilson Witkowski of the Chisago County Water Resources Department shared the results of Dark-eyed junco: Dark-eyed yellow crest on the head, bordered warmer climates. surveys conducted during watercraft inspections in juncos signal the arrival of colder by bold black stripes. This kinglet Fall is one of the best times to Chisago and northern Washington County. There weather; many will remain was seen at the Rotary Nature see large, migrating populations were 10,561 inspections in 2016. In 579 cases, the boats throughout the winter. This junco Preserve in White Bear Lake. of birds all across the state. approached the water with drain plugs in (a violation was seen among a large fl ock at Hermit thrush: Thrushes Here are some of the birds that of the law). Watercraft inspectors provided education Wild River State Park near Cen- have also been on the move, such have been seen in the northeast and learned which lakes the boaters had visited and ter City. as this hermit thrush seen at Lee metro and beyond this October. where they were headed next. The full report is avail- Golden-crowned kinglet: & Rose Warner Nature Center in Do you have photos of migrating able on the Chisago County website. Many have noticed groups of May Township. birds in Washington County? • St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Superinten- quick golden-crowned kinglets Bluebird: Eastern bluebirds Submit them to lowdownnews@ dent Julie Galonska shared the activities planned for moving through in mid-October. like this one are common at presspubs.com with a caption the 50th anniversary of the national park in the next These birds are distinct from Wild River State Park, but most to be featured on the Wings & year, including a documentary, a new book and a new their ruby-crowned cousins by a of them will soon depart for Things page! &

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The Forest Lake Police Department reported the keys were still missing. A 54-year-old Forest Lake following incidents: man was identifi ed as a suspect. While checking the • Offi cers were called to the 2600 block of Orleans business, an offi cer noticed the suspect at the rear Street W. in response to a domestic assault at 5:20 Arrest/Citation entrance on his bike. He stated he took the car with a.m. Oct. 5. The victim told offi cers that her boy- his friend to go to Running Aces. He was taken into friend, a 22-year-old Lakeland man, had pushed • Police were called to the 300 block of South Shore custody and booked into Washington County Jail. her up against a wall and yelled and swore at her. Drive at 9:12 p.m. Oct. 15 when a complainant report- He was adamant he did not steal the car because he She fl ed the residence. When offi cers arrived on the ed a suspicious man who appeared to be urinating in returned it. scene, the homeowner indicated that the suspect the roadway. On arrival, police located and identi- did not live there. Apparently he had been living fi ed the suspect as a 58-year-old Stanchfi eld man, • An offi cer on patrol attempted to stop a vehicle for the basement for the last month without the home- who was found to have a canceled driving status. He speeding in the 400 block of 11th Avenue SW at 2:18 owner's knowledge. The homeowner let the offi cers was standing near a car, and admitted to driving the a.m. Oct. 8. The vehicle pulled over, and a male into the residence, and they found the suspect in the vehicle to the location. He also admitted to having no exited the drivers' seat and fl ed on foot. The offi cer bedroom. When advised he was under arrest, he be- insurance on the vehicle, and the registration was gave chase but was unable to apprehend the suspect; came combative. Offi cers had to use a taser to gain expired. He was cited and the vehicle was towed. a perimeter was established and a K9 search was his compliance, and he was arrested and transport- conducted with the help of other local agencies. ed to Washington County Jail. • Forest Lake police were called to Walmart in re- The passenger in the vehicle was the girlfriend of gards to a theft in progress at 1:51 p.m. Oct. 15. A loss the suspect. Offi cers went to the man's apartment, • A homeowner in the 400 block of Williams Street S. prevention offi cer stated she was watching a person, where they could see him in the living room. He awoke to a strange man in her residence at 6:20 a.m. and no crime had yet been committed, but the man then disappeared and refused to answer the door. Oct. 4. At fi rst she thought it was her grandson, but had a knife which he was using to cut open packag- Offi cers left and the man was issued a citation for the man fl ed. Offi cers from several agencies assisted es. The man purchased items, and then went back speed, fl eeing on foot, open container, no proof of in searching for the suspect. An 18-year-old Stillwa- into the store and gathered more items, which he insurance and a cracked windshield via mail. ter man was found on Olive Street, believed to be placed into the bags of purchased items. However, he the suspect and arrested for burglary. also paid for these on the way out. An offi cer made Theft contact with him and he admitted to opening one • A 22-year-old Hugo woman was stopped for expired package to check the cell phone screen to be sure it • Police were called to the Forest Lake Walmart at registration around 11:25 a.m. Oct. in the area of would fi t his phone. When the offi cer checked his ID, 4:40 p.m. Oct. 15 in response to a fl eeing shoplifter. 60th Street and Washington Avenue. While speak- it showed he was a 38-year-old Ham Lake man with Offi cers checked the area but did not locate the ing with the woman, she initially provided a name a felony warrant out of Anoka County. He was also suspect. to the offi cer and explained she had just purchased found to have 1.5 grams of meth on his person, as the vehicle two days prior and was aware the reg- well as half of a pill believed to be acetaminophen or • A truck was stolen from a dealership in the 130 block istration was expired, but hadn't received the title oxycodone. He was arrested and transported to jail. of 19th Street SW sometime before 9:50 a.m. Oct. yet. The offi cer checked the woman's driving status 13. The estimated value of the vehicle was $6,500. and noticed the physical description did not match. • Workers at the Forest Lake McDonalds called police Another vehicle on site had been entered, and it The woman claimed she had just lost a signifi cant when a possibly intoxicated male showed up at the appeared the ignition had been punched. amount of weight and that was the reason for the drive-thru at 12:59 a.m. Oct. 14. McDonalds employ- difference in appearance. The offi cer asked her to ees stated that the man had driven his vehicle into pull into a nearby parking lot and call for a ride, the side of the building while traveling through the The Stillwater Police Department reported the follow- as the plates had been expired for more than two drive-thru, and at one point he exited his vehicle ing incidents: years and she had no insurance, so the vehicle could and began to yell profanities at the vehicle behind not legally be driven on the street. Further checks him. Offi cers located the man, who left in his vehicle Arrest/Citation determined that the name the woman provided was and pulled into the Holiday station. An offi cer made that of an older sister. The woman's driving status contact and observed that the 24-year-old male with • Two 25-year-old St. Paul men were arrested at 2:20 was revoked on her actual ID. The woman had an no permanent address appeared to be intoxicated. a.m. in the 300 block of Main Street S. Oct. 8. Wit- infant with her, and the offi cer advised she would be He refused a preliminary breath test and was taken nesses had contacted police to report an assault charged with a traffi c violation, gross misdemeanor into custody. He had several outbursts while in cus- in progress. The two men had struck a 21-year-old providing false information, driving after revoca- tody, including scratching and spitting at offi cers. Sioux Falls, South Dakota man about the head and tion, having no Minnesota registration and having He was taken to jail for felony fourth degree assault, face, causing cuts, bruises, swelling and bleeding. no insurance by formal complaint. gross misdemeanor fourth degree assault, gross misdemeanor test refusal, fourth degree DWI, disor- • A 62-year-old Fridley woman was arrested at 1:40 • A homeowner in the 1200 block of Bergmann Drive derly conduct, hit and run property damage, expired a.m. Oct. 8 when an offi cer observed her driving called police at 3:20 p.m. Oct. 2 to report her teenage drivers' license and no proof of insurance. with no headlights in the area of Myrtle and Third daughter had had a group of boys over and now a Street. The offi cer suspected she was driving under Luis Vuitton day planner was missing. Her daugh- • While on patrol in the 21600 block of Eureka Avenue the infl uence of alcohol, and she was transported to ter was being argumentative and did not want to at 3:38 a.m. Oct. 12, an offi cer noticed a parked car jail, where she provided a breath test with a result of cooperate. During the course of conversation with with a male slumped over in the driver's seat. The .11. She was booked and released. offi cers, it was determined that the juvenile had offi cer approached to check on the male's welfare. taken a family vehicle without permission, and was The male opened the door, then reached both hands • A 27-year-old St. Mary's Point man was arrested at not licensed to drive. She was cited. The mother quickly behind his right hip and out of the offi cer's 2:15 a.m. Oct. 7 in the area of Chestnut and Main determined that a specifi c boy was responsible for view. The offi cer commanded the man to show his Street when an offi cer observed him fail to signal a the theft. Offi cers spoke with the boy's mother, but hands, and he complied. As he brought them out, the turn. The man showed signs he was driving under she said she had confronted her son about the inci- offi cer saw a glass bubble pipe in his hand. He was the infl uence of alcohol, and he was arrested and dent and did not fi nd the stolen planner. He denied removed, searched and detained. The vehicle was transported to jail, where he refused to provide a involvement. searched, a crystal substance and small amount of breath sample. He was booked and held for charging. marijuana was found. The 46-year-old Maplewood Theft man was taken into custody and transported to the • A 23-year-old Stillwater man and a 17-year-old Som- police department. erset, Wisconsin youth were cited for possession of • A homeowner in the 200 block of Rutherford Road re- marijuana in the area of Nelson and Second Street ported a burglary at 12:20 p.m. Oct. 8. Within the last • A business in the 21400 block of Forest Boulevard N. when an offi cer noticed their parked car at 10:45 p.m. week, four bikes had been taken from the detached reported at 8:10 p.m. Oct. 9 that a locked work van Oct. 6. The offi cer detected the odor of marijuana, garage. It is believed the suspect entered through an had been stolen. No one had permission to use the and when he made contact with the parties, both unsecured service door. van and the keys were taken from inside the busi- had pipes and a small amount of marijuana on their ness. The van showed up again, unlocked, and the person. They were cited and released. • A homeowner in the 700 block of Willard Street W. reported Oct. 5 that sometime overnight, someone had entered the unlocked vehicle in the driveway. Damage to the ignition indicated the person had tried to steal it. A person had also entered the at- tached garage and went through the parked vehicle inside, but nothing was taken.

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Vacation time is a great time to dow looking out to the great lake. I catch up on a book. Every summer, crack the book open at the bookmark election bid for 2019 before heading up to the cabin, I pack made from a newspaper coupon. I a bag full of books that I have half- read and enjoy it for 20 minutes. I read or wanted to start. I assume I pause to refl ect on the wonderful WASHINGTON relationships with our will fi nd lots of time to dig into this book and notice the cabin has a stack COUNTY — Washing- community partners. bag and read what I want. of Smithsonian magazines. A fasci- ton County Sheriff Dan We continue to work In real life, the nating article appears on General Starry has formally hand in hand with our non-vacation life, I Custer and his wild night life romps announced his inten- citizens to ensure that am stuck reading so at gala masquerade balls in Washing- tion to run for election everyone feels safe, much for business ton in the 1800’s. in 2018. engaged, and is treat- that pleasure read- Three fascinating historical mag- Starry has spent his ed with respect and ing is last in line for azines later, I turn back to my book entire career with the dignity.” the fatigued eyes. — the one I could not wait to dig into. Washington County Other priorities for Some evenings I open But I need to stretch, and so stand Sheriff’s Offi ce, begin- Sheriff Starry include a book and lay back and stroll through the cabin. In the ning in 1993. He has had continuing to support Hocus on the bed, only to hallway is a bookshelf. Wow, it is numerous assignments and partner with local wake up fi ve hours stocked with many fascinating titles. within the Sheriff’s public safety agencies FILE | PRESS PUBLICATIONS Focus later with a numb Last year I found several old books of Offi ce and has held ev- throughout Washington Dan Starry arm from sleeping on true stories about the early inhabi- ery rank. In addition to County; standing fi rm Magic Norm the book. Smoking tants of this Northland. The amazing serving as the current to combat the current the criminals who in bed is the number life of the French Canadian hunters, sheriff, he is an execu- opioid crisis by collect- hide behind the cover one killer, but I think pioneer and native people and other tive board member for ing unused and unwant- of their computer or reading in bed is dangerous, too. slices of life went to the front of the North Central High ed prescription pain cell phones, targeting So all year, a stack of books grows, book line. Intensity Drug Traf- medication, continued our most vulnerable waiting for vacation with much antic- Another year, I delved into old fi cking Area program, enforcement of drug citizens. ipation, and yet very sad results. books on Lake Superior sea travel- a member of the Min- laws and working with “I am excited to For 30 years this dilemma has ers and life on the various ships that nesota Violent Crime other county agencies continue to serve the nagged. We head for the North Shore braced the chill of this roaring water Coordinated Council, to provide services for citizens of Washington and rent a cozy, well-stocked cabin. that seems like an ocean when you and serves on the board those fi ghting addic- County as I have for This year, I carried two bags of books get out on it or even stand next to it. of directors for the Unit- tion; protecting those the past 24 years. I will along and my wife asked if I was go- I am swept into the stories of bravery ed Way of Washington affected by sex and continue to develop ing to donate them to the library in shipwrecks, the building of ports, County East. human traffi cking and build on existing book sale. I frown. “Of course not, fi res, fi ghts and town life. The books Starry’s priorities through strong enforce- relationships to provide these are the prized titles I have pur- I brought stay in the bag as I encoun- include continuing to ment and providing superior service as well chased and longed to read for a year.” ter many accounts of the fascinating partner with Wash- victim-based services; as support the men and Besides, if I went to the library lives of people and places that are ington County citizens engaging with mental women who have also book sale, there would be a third bag long forgotten. through the Sheriff’s health professionals dedicated their lives to to read through. I suppose next summer I will bring Offi ce’s Community En- to reduce the stigma public safety,” he said. The fi rst day of our trip, I dig into a four bags of books. gagement Unit, which of mental health and Starry and his wife, fascinating book in which I had only Norm is a humorist, naturalist, he helped develop. “I increase access to Jeanice, live and work time to read the forward and part of philanthropist and adventurist. He believe that effective services; and fi nally, in Stillwater and have the fi rst chapter. This book had been has so many thoughts that he cannot communication and committing to technol- two daughters. on my list for three years and now, distinguish the shallow from the deep. sound decision-making ogy advancements to fi nally, I am resting by a picture win- MagicNorm.com are keys to building uncover and apprehend From press release Street assessments anger residents

BY JULIE KINK Street, called the policy of assessing property icy comes up every year, Councilmember Tom CONTRIBUTING WRITER owners 70 percent of the cost of street reconstruc- Weidner told the residents to use the appeal pro- tion projects “arbitrary by definition.” He re- cess if they don’t feel their property value has in- STILLWATER—“Arbitrary and capricious” are minded the Council that the city may only assess creased—a recourse they would not have if street the words some Stillwater residents are using to an amount equal to the benefit received from the costs were spread citywide. describe the city’s assessment policy. project. Kantrud said Moore Street homeowners, The Council unanimously adopted the assess- More than 40 property owners voiced objections in particular, are upset by the Council’s decision ment roll. Councilmember Dave Junker was ab- last week to assessments being levied for 2017 not to assess Stillwater Country Club, based on sent. Residents who filed appeals as of Oct. 17 street work. Depending on the extent of the work, advice from the city’s appraiser. must also file a notice of appeal with district the homeowners are facing assessments of $1,500 The appraiser found that the benefit to the golf court within 30 days, according to Magnuson. to $7,200. Those whose sewer or water service course from the project would be minute and any The Council also: were replaced face an additional $2,300 to $3,800. assessment for the golf course would be difficult • approved a parking agreement with The Cros- A total of 4.25 miles of streets were improved, in- to justify—findings that City Attorney David by Hotel designating public parking on the deck volving 350 properties and costing a total of $1.8 Magnuson said are confirmed by court cases and of the parking ramp to be built by hotel develop- million, according to the staff report. the Minnesota Open Space Property tax law. Ac- ers. During the Oct. 17 assessment hearing, resi- cording to Public Works Director Sanders, the • approved an increase in sanitary sewer rates dents challenged the city’s policy of assessing res- amount that would otherwise have been assessed of $1.00 base rate and 80 cents per 1,000 gallons idents on a per-unit basis for 70 percent of the cost to the golf course is not being spread among other over the base beginning in 2018. of street reconstruction (80 percent of the cost of property owners, but was absorbed into the city mill and overlay). portion of project costs. Referring to city notices stating the project Residents along Moore Street also had com- would results in increased property values, Brick plained that two councilmembers are also mem- Are your windows ready Street homeowner Jan Wheeler asked, “how do bers of Stillwater Country Club, which they said you figure that, if it’s a street?” resulted in a conflict of interest. Magnuson said FOR WINTER? Don Loida, who lives on Oak Street, remarked, that the members do not have an interest that is “We pay property taxes to have that street main- clearly separate from the general public since tained.” LaRae Stiner, another Oak Street res- they are only two members among more than 400 Save up to 50% off new window costs ident, asked why she was assessed the standard other club members. Neither councilmember is by replacing just the glass! per-unit cost of $7,200, when she did not get new part of the club’s management or board of direc- curb and gutter. tors and therefore would not be prohibited from ƴGlass replaced & Several residents questioned the logic of as- voting, he noted. installed within minutes sessing homeowners on a per-unit basis. Kalen Mayor Ted Kozlowski agreed that not assessing Danley, an Olive Street resident, said there was the golf course “defies logic,” but past history, le- ƴImproves heating & nothing wrong with the old curb and gutter on gal opinion and the appraiser’s determination all cooling efficiency his driveway. He asked why a lot with only partial agree. “I wish we didn’t have to assess our prop- ƴ Comes with a 10 year replacement should be assessed the same as a lot erty owners,” he remarked. Kozlowski said the manufacturer warranty where all curb and gutter are replaced. Council could revisit its assessment policy, but Public Works Director Shawn Sanders ex- residents should realize “there’s going to be a cer- plained that engineers and contractors deter- tain amount of pain involved if we make drastic mine whether existing curb is adequate, and how changes in how we do assessments.” it will function with the new street. He offered to Councilmember Doug Menikheim brought up meet with homeowners individually to explain the idea of making streets a line item budget, further. City leaders have long held that the city levying the whole city for street projects. But does not have the staff it would require to calcu- Councilmember Mike Polehna pointed out that late each homeowner’s assessment individually. would be unfair to those who have already spent CALL TODAY! 651-426-3289 Attorney Alan Kantrud, who said he was con- years paying off assessments at the 70/30 rate. tacted by several of the homeowners on Moore Recognizing that the issue of assessment pol- www.whitebearglass.com

26 THE LOWDOWN OCTOBER 27, 2017 www.presspubs.com Paranormal program off ers VIP ghost hunt experience

STILLWATER — The Johnsdale Paranormal Group will host its fi fth annual “Paranormal Investigations: Tech- niques & Theories” program at the Warden's House Muse- um in Stillwater (602 Main St. N) on Sunday, Oct. 28. Group founder Justin Miner and his co-investigators will delve into the audio and video-recorded evidence they have collected from reportedly haunted locales such as the Louis Smith Tainter House in Menomonie, Wisconsin, and, of course, the Warden’s House itself. They will explain the state-of-the-art equipment, theories and techniques used during a ghost hunt. A new VIP experience option will allow guests to join the Johnsdale Paranormal Group on an investigation of the SUBMITTED Warden’s House following the last presentation. Guests will Kids have a ball at last year’s Halloween Stop. get reserved seating at the 7 p.m. presentation, then assist in the setup, collection and review of an active case. Cost for participating in the “ghost hunt” is $60 per person and limit- Halloween Stop continues ed to 10 participants. Tickets available at www.wchsmn.org. The group will host encore presentations at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. Each time slot will feature the same program and will last about 75 minutes. Tickets are tradition of fun at Maranatha $5 and available at www.wchsmn.org or in person at the museum. Limited same-day tickets will be made available. Contact Gibson Stanton at [email protected] BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER infl atables. or at 651-439-5956 for more information regarding these EDITOR “Most kids walk out with a bag full of candy,” events. Bergum said. FOREST LAKE—In the darkness of Halloween Kids are encouraged to wear costumes, but From press release night, there are a lot of unknowns, and it can be masks are not allowed. A preschool area will pretty scary for kids. Maranatha Assembly of have a smaller infl atable and more age-suitable God in Forest Lake hopes to give families a safe activities than the games in the auditorium. and fun option with its annual Halloween Stop “Our goal is to create a place where kids are festivities. having the time of their life, but it's safe and the Children's Pastor Robin Bergum said the Hal- weather is not a concern for them because it's all loween Stop has been around since the late 1980s, inside of our environment,” Bergum said. and has gone through a few changes over the Families can stay the whole time, or make it years. The Halloween Stop is open to all families. one of their stops for the night. “Basically what this event is for is family and “Scary things can happen on Halloween night, kids to have a place to come where for three hours but kids love to dress up in costumes, to have fun it's an incredible, fun experience,” Bergum said. and to get candy,” Bergum said. “(Maranatha There will be around 50 games to play, story- created) this event as an option for families to do telling, an entertainer, coffee shop, infl atables together on Halloween night, and it stuck.” and the kitchen will be open for dinner. Carnival The Halloween Stop costs $3 per person under foods such as hotdogs, hamburgers and sno cones 18 years of age. All kids 12 and under get a securi- are on the menu. ty bracelet, with a corresponding number held by Last year, Bergum said there were around a parent, to ensure safety at the event. 3,000 people who came through. The church Halloween Stop takes place 5:30-8:30 p.m. buys between $6,000 and $7,000 worth of candy Tuesday, Oct. 31. Maranatha Assembly of God is SUBMITTED every year, and kids earn pieces as they complete located at 24799 Forest Blvd N., Forest Lake. Johnsdale Paranormal Group investigators study video evidence in games and activities through the Maranatha one of their paranormal cases. campus, which is set up with fun booths and Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the Forest Lake and St. Croix Valley Lowdown, and can be reached at 651-407-1229 or lowdownnews@press- pubs.com.

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BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER classes for youth and adults. Musicals EDITOR and plays will be the priority type of performance, but the Zephyr Theatre 1. STILLWATER—The Zephyr Theatre team also envisions concerts, fi lm company has established itself in Still- screenings, dance performances and water over the last few years, but the literary events. biggest item on its agenda is securing “We're very open and wanting to be its future home: the old Zephyr Depot a place for a big variety of the arts,” on Main Street. Cottle said. Theater organizers have worked Several events held at the theater with the property owner Dave Pa- will help raise the rest of the money radeau, together setting a goal of $1 needed by the end of the month dead- million as a down payment on the line. property by Oct. 31. Two of the events have already The theater has begun its fi nal push passed: Stillwater write Carole Stoa 2. to close the gap: currently the orga- Senn presented her memoir “Shamu, nization has raised around $880,000, Splash & Solemn” Oct. 16. said Zephyr Theatre Board Member On Oct. 21, the theater held a mu- Elissa Cottle. sical storytelling performance with “We're excited because that's close,” Lori Powell Gordon. A performance Cottle said. “That much money has by the husband and wife folk art duo been raised in 11 months, so I think Curtis and Loretta will take place at 3. it attests to the large community the theater at 2 p.m. Oct. 29. Tickets support. They've been large and small can be purchased for $20 on the Zeph- contributions.” yr Theatre website (www.stillwater- 1. The Lakes at Stillwater celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony at its future location just east of The theater has already staged per- zephyrtheatre.org) or at the door. Rutherford Elementary School. The project will soon begin phase one, The Lodge, a 139-unit independent, formances, offered classes and held In addition to these fundraising assisted living and memory care community. Pictured left to right: Shane Goodman, president, JBG Design performances in the Stillwater com- events, a new movie, produced by local & Development; Kim Te Brugge, vice president of Senior Living and Health Care, The Goodman Group; Joe munity, but its dream is to become a fi lmmakers Story Board Films, will Guertin, John Kaiyalethe, Elaine Burton and Tom Egan, all board members with Intergenerational Living & professional level theater, Cottle said, be screened at the theater. “They Got Health Care; Craig Edinger, CEO, The Goodman Group; Tim Getty, national director of sales & marketing, The perhaps even “the Guthrie of the east Us Again” will premiere 7 p.m. Oct. 28 Goodman Group; Jennie Clarke, board member, Intergenerational Living & Health Care; Clint Knacke, CFO, metro.” at the depot. The fi lm features many The Goodman Group; Bill Howell, director of operational development, The Goodman Group. – Submitted The actual property value of the St. Croix Valley locations, and follows former Depot is $2.5 million, but the the story of the father of four mishie- 2. Pete Vader Wellen won the annual pumpkin contest at Stillwater’s Harvest Fest the weekend of Oct. 14-15. theater will be able to pay it back like vous boys who fi nds himself caught in His prize-winning pumpkin weighed 1,992 lbs! – Submitted by Jim Spiegelhalter. a mortgage once the fi rst $1 million the middle of a vandalism controver- 3. Wyoming resident and veteran David Haugen was recently selected for the third time to perform at the is paid, Cottle explained. Once the sy. Tickets are $5 at the door. National Veterans Creative Arts Festival. He and the other performers from across the country will hold building is paid off, the fundraising a three-hour concert in Buffalo, New York on Oct. 29. The show will be recorded and broadcast on PBS Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the will continue in order to renovate sometime later in the year. – Submitted by David Haugen the space. Plans include a 330-seat Forest Lake and St. Croix Valley Low- proscenium stage, as well as a bakery down, and can be reached at 651-407- Send us your photos for possible inclusion in Spotted Around Town. Please email your best shot to [email protected]. cafe. The space will be available for 1229 or [email protected]. Please include information about when and where it was taken and who is in the photo. community events, as well as theater

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