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BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER Individual effort is also key in changing EDITOR the way properties are managed. “We actually have an impact, each STILLWATER—Citizens from across and every one of us,” he said. “There are the St. Croix Valley and beyond gathered things we can do to improve the quality of to brainstorm ideas to improve water runoff coming off our properties.” quality at the last of 12 statewide Water Cottage Grove City Engineer Jennifer Quality Town Halls orchestrated by the Levitt shared some of the efforts the city offi ce of Governor Mark Dayton Oct. 5. has made to take action on water quality The town hall took place at Stillwater in the recent past. The city, along with Page 14 Area High School, and drew state and other parts of southern Washington local elected representatives, as well County, recently dealt with perfl uorinat- as scientists, activists and members of ed chemical (PFC) contamination, as well New research station director JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS announced the public. The town hall series is part as nitrates in the water. of Dayton's 25 by 25 water quality goal, John Stine of the Minnesota Pollution Control The city declared a state of emergency which aims to improve the water quality Agency. when it found out eight of 11 wells that in Minnesota 25 percent by the year 2025. the exceeded health hazard index in May Featured Events Commissioner John Stine from the Pol- the fact that impervious surfaces make up 2017. Out East lution Control Agency welcomed attend- nearly 40 percent of an urban watershed, With the help of community partners, ees and shared a few words on behalf of they account for 70 percent of the sources the city constructed intermediate treat- Autumn Colors at Arcola Mills the governor. of phosphorus in that watershed. ment facilities and instated a watering When:10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday “We are blessed in this state to be at Aichinger also said that climate change ban. The city resumed operations by the Oct. 14 Where: Arcola Mills 12905 Arcola the headwaters of our continental water- is one of the most prevalent causes of end of July 2017. Trail N., Stillwater sheds,” he said. “The water that leaves damage to water sources. “We need to continue to further the Minnesota—98 percent of that water fell “We've seen in the last few years that testing for contaminants of emerging con- Up North on Minnesota. So if we send water to our we have more and bigger storm events,” cern,” she said. “We need to be more pro- neighbors downstream in a polluted state, he said. “Those big events cause a lot of active rather than being a reactive state... Living Well Workshop or in some kind of degraded water quality, damage to our surface waters—stream Both the preservation of water quality When: 9-11:30 a.m. Saturdays, we can't look to anyone but ourselves for bank erosion, and just the sheer volume of and economic growth can come together Oct. 14-Nov. 18 that responsibility.” water that gets to our lakes and streams in a way that is very benefi cial.” Where: Fairview Lakes Medical Cliff Aichinger, who sits on the Board causes damage.” Cottage Grove has also begun an initia- Center, 5200 Fairview Blvd., Wyoming of Managers of the Ramsey-Washington The water quality is also highly depen- tive to better manage road salt applica- Metro Watershed District, shared a short dent on the complex relationships within tion. The salt distributed on roads in the presentation about regional challeng- its ecosystem—Aichinger pointed out the winter months washes into the water- es and opportunities related to water growing problem of invasive carp within shed, which creates salty water that can See pages 6&7 conservation. According to Aichinger, local water bodies. Not only do carp push harm aquatic organisms and even affect controlling the levels of harmful nutri- out native species of fi sh, they have also drinking water. for event details ents in local water bodies is a particular been found to re-suspend the phosphorus challenge. One study showed that despite in lakes, degrading the water quality. SEE TOWN HALL, PAGE 12

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FOREST LAKE — Forest Lake investment advisor Mike Kaiser was on a run one morning when he thought about how much nicer the world would be if people just helped each other. Suddenly, it seemed to him that the idea wasn't too far from reality—he posted on the neighborhood Nextdoor website wondering whether anyone was interested in putting together a group to help people with tasks around town. “Just show up, don't charge them anything and try to fi nd projects around town to help people with,” Kaiser said. People were defi nitely interested—more than 50 people responded that they wanted to be part of this initiative when he fi rst announced it in August. Now composed of nearly a hundred people, the group com- municates via email and Facebook and has grown so large that Kaiser is now in the process of applying for 501(c)3 status. The group is also working on electing four leading offi cers to make this status legitimate. “Anyone can get involved,” Kaiser said. “It's a great way to meet your neighbors. Out of the hundred people (in the group), I only knew probably 10 of them before; a few people said they just moved into the area SUBMITTED and joined to meet people. I just think it's a big venue Good Samaritans pose for a group photo after helping out with a Saturday project. to meet people.” The group hears of projects to work on mostly by these things for themselves. Members of the group in other communities to begin similar groups. word of mouth. So far, they've helped out with yard also volunteered in the drain stenciling event meant Though some of the tasks require more specialized work, roof repair and other household tasks for those to bring awareness to pollution in Forest Lake surface who may not have the time, money or ability to do water. Kaiser said the effort has even inspired friends SEE GOOD SAMARITANS, PAGE 12

4 THE LOWDOWN www.presspubs.com OCTOBER 13, 2017 Your support is important E HEAR IT quite often, “Both newspapers and live theater are dead.” From personal Wexperience, I beg to differ. A week ago some of our family attended the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis to enjoy the colorful, fast-moving, romantic “Aladdin.” The classic rags to riches story allows a young hero to learn an important lesson. While the theater night was a sellout, and as many of you know the Orpheum can be congested, the atmosphere even in the steep-seated balconies was exciting. MY SON, CARTER, and I own a number of weekly newspapers in Minnesota and Wisconsin and we know immediately if there is a About the mishap in delivery. Readers count on the delivery of hometown news. The Town print circulation is not declining Gene Johnson either. Subscribers are very important to the newspaper, but it’s advertisers who pay the large majority of our costs for newspaper staff, printing and delivery. Readers are important to advertisers who want to tell their story and communicate with their customers. Subscribers, however, are also very important to a community newspaper’s success. Managing fear on Halloween and every day in between If you are a subscriber who is reading this column now, thank you. You are important to us and we hile some stores are is very low – especially when ap- appreciate your support. already decked out in “We need the help of a friend, propriate precautions are taken. Community newspapers are close to their readers Christmas decorations, mentor or mental health Sending a child out with a trusted in everyday life. Our reporters and editors spend Halloween is just a few adult, giving them a fl ashlight hours at government meetings and all types of com- Wweeks away. Soon parents will professional to keep them and refl ective gear so they will be munity events to report on what is important for you send their kids out into the night, visible in the dark or asking them to know. many of them in traditional from having an oversized, to inspect their candy before Every week you get a lesson in civics through the ghost, goblin or eating it are examples of dealing newspaper and we hope it prompts more participa- witch costumes. negative infl uence on our with fear without being limited tion in local government. It is a night for daily lives and happiness.” by it. And the benefi ts of address- An important role of the “Press” is to hold gov- “scary” fun. But ing your fears in a healthy way ernment accountable. On the public notice pages, it wasn’t always mechanisms. Some methods are can be huge – it can lead to a fun there is important information required by law for that way. healthier than others, says Rachel night out with friends, a chance citizens to be informed. Halloween, or Cain, director of outpatient men- to be creative with a costume and Residents who spend part of the year in other areas All Hallow’s Eve, tal health at Northeast Youth & the opportunity to get to know of the country fi nd it important to have the commu- is the night before Family Services. people in your neighborhood. nity newspaper mailed to them so they can stay on All Saints Day Cain says that fear is a natural This can carry over to everyday top of information like tax increases, regulations on Movers and and according to part life and acknowledging it is life. water usage, sports and academic achievement. Shakers several ancient important. Fear can have a very Fear is inevitable but it is not We also need our subscribers to be eyes and ears to traditions, it was practical use. For example: a insurmountable. Many fears can things that are happening in and around where they Jerry a time when the child should have a healthy fear be handled on our own but some- live. We need to know when there is news that needs Hromatka boundary sepa- of walking around strange neigh- times we need the help of a friend, to be reported. rating the earthly borhoods at night while knock- mentor or mental health profes- We encourage people to write letters to the editors world and the ing on random strangers homes sional to keep them from having complimenting, challenging or correcting actions of spirit world was asking for things. an oversized, negative infl uence local government and volunteer organizations. We very thin. For many the night But keeping fear in context is on our daily lives and happiness. are thankful for those of you who use this freedom was scary, but not fun. Some of crucial. On Halloween, groups And we need to remember that granted in the First Amendment to express and our modern traditions like dress- of supervised children, walking how we deal with fear, on Hal- share your opinions. ing in disguises, handing out with fl ashlights and refl ective loween or on any other day, has Most of you realize that not everyone pays for a treats to appease greedy goblins gear while asking people for an impact not only on us, but subscription. We wish they would. We could add a and putting lights in pumpkins, candy can be very safe and fun. It on those around us – especially couple more reporters if they did. We think it makes stem from ancient attempts to can also help us learn how to deal the next generation. We can help for a stronger community when more people are address fears of the unknown. with our fears. others learn how to manage fear informed. We hope we can continue to have total While our current cultural Cain stresses that taking time rather than have fear manage us. market coverage. Our neighbor newspaper, the perception of what Halloween to evaluate the risks and bene- Wishing you and yours a safe Forest Lake Times, has chosen to send their paper to means has changed, our natural fi ts of giving in to your fears is and happy Halloween. only those who pay. There is a good economic reason instincts regarding how to deal critical to gaining a healthy view to do that, but your support can help us avoid that with our fears has not. Hiding, of them. While no one can ever Jerry Hromatka is Executive situation. appeasing, confronting or dis- guarantee that a child will ever Director of Northeast Youth and Let me just say it one more time, “We need your tracting are still classic coping be harmed on Halloween, the risk Family Services. help.” The cost for salaries, newsprint and delivery creep up every year. If you are not sure if you are a LETTER GUIDELINES FOR ELECTION SEASON 2017 paid up subscriber, call our circulation department at 651-407-1234. • Limited to 350 words. • Submissions containing facts not • Form letters reprinted as part of endorsing a candidate is noon, AND ABOUT LIVE theater, there is a lot of excite- • Submissions must include a full previously published in the Press letter-writing campaigns will not Oct. 18. ment in the area for Lakeshore Players and their name, address and daytime must be accompanied by factual be published. • No attack letters will be new building. The new, professional Zephyr Theatre phone number for verifi cation. verifi cation. • All letters are subject to editing. published the week prior to the is coming soon to Stillwater; not to mention all the • Letter-writers must live, work, • Submissions containing libelous • We reserve the right not to election. devoted community theaters such as Masquers and or have another connection to or derogatory statements will publish any letter. • No letters about candidates or Children’s Performing Arts in Forest Lake, and Arts not be published. Press Publications coverage area. • An identifi cation line may be election issues will be published Garden in Hugo. I don’t think print and live theater • Four weeks (or issues) must pass • Letters by campaign managers added to the writer’s letter the week of the election. are going away any time soon. Thanks for your between publication of letters or candidates designed to identifying his or her occupation • The deadline to submit a letter support. from the same writer. Exceptions champion the candidate’s or title as it applies to the topic about a topic not related to the Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus may be made for rebuttal letters position on a specifi c issue will of the letter. election is noon, Friday of the not be accepted. of Press Publications. at the editor’s discretion. • The deadline to submit a letter week prior to publication.

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UP NORTH month. $6/person in- days and Saturdays, Oct. cludes lunch. Cash bar. 13 &14 and Oct. 20 & 21 Public welcome. Where: Axdahl’s Farm, LIVING WELL WORKSHOP Contact: 651-464-2600 7452 Manning Ave. N., When: 9-11:30 a.m. Sat- Stillwater urdays, Oct. 14-Nov. 18 WONDERFUL WATER- Details: 20+ costumed Where: Fairview Lakes COLOR: A WORKSHOP actors, trail of terror Medical Center, 5200 When: 1-3 p.m. Satur- through barn and corn Fairview Blvd., Wyoming day, Oct. 21 maze. Not recommended Details: Trained lead- Where: Hardwood for children under 14. ers help participants fi nd Creek Library, 19955 For- Contact: 651-439-3134; practical ways through est Road N., Forest Lake www.axdahlfarms.com nutrition and exercise, a Details: Learn how to better understanding of use pan watercolor paints GUIDED MORNING treatment options, and and create a masterpiece BIRD HIKE improved communica- in workshop led by Or- When: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. tions with family and ange Spiral Arts. Regis- Saturday, Oct. 14 doctor. Free; registration tration required. Where: Big Marine required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or Park Reserve, 17495 Contact: 763-389-4789 washcolib.org Manning Trail N., Marine on St. Croix LINKED IN TO SKI SWAP Details: Learn to NETWORKING When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. identify birds that call the When: 1-3:30 p.m. Mon- Saturday, Oct. 28 area home and contribute day, Oct. 16 Where: Forest Lake to citizen science data Where: Hardwood High School, 6101 Scandia collection by completing SUBMITTED Creek Library, 19955 For- Trail N. bird count surveys with est Road N., Forest Lake Details: Deals on used a guide. Free with parks Outdoor Movie Night Details: Learn how to skis, snowboards and permit. Open to all ages; navigate LinkedIn, draft a equipment. Free ad- minor must be with an profi le, network and look mission. Cash or check adult. WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 vampire classic, “Nosferatu.” For for jobs. Register online. payment only. Proceeds Contact: 651-430-8370 all ages, bring a chair, blanket and Contact: mn.gov/ benefi t the Forest Lake or co.washington.mn.us/ WHERE: Hay Lake School Muse- snacks. deed/job-seekers/work- High School Alpine Ski parks um, 14020 195th St. N., Marine on force-centers/workshops Team. St. Croix CONTACT: 651-439-5956 or wchsmn. Contact: facebook.com/ AUTUMN COLORS org AUTHOR TALK ForestLakeSkiSwap AT ARCOLA MILLS DETAILS: Free showing of the 1922 When: 6:30-8 p.m. Tues- WHen: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. day, Oct. 17 STEM SATURDAY: Saturday, Oct. 14 Where: Hardwood TEEN ESCAPE ROOM Where: Arcola Mills, Creek Library, 19955 For- When: 2:30-4 p.m. Sat- 12905 Arcola Trail N., Sunday, Oct. 15 Council. Free and all are Dr., Stillwater est Road N., Forest Lake urday, Oct. 28 Stillwater Where: Sunfi sh Lake welcome. Details: Pumpkin Details: Minnesota Where: Hardwood Details: Admire the fall Park, 9700 Stillwater Contact: http://cross carving, live music, food author Marty Seifert will Creek Library, 19955 For- colors, tour the mansion, Blvd. N., Lake Elmo pollination.weebly.com/ trucks, Minnesota’s Jack discuss his new historical est Road N., Forest Lake walk the trails, meet Details: Hilly route washington-county- Sparrow and Pony Pop-up fi ction book, ‘Sundown at Details: Work with members of the Pictures around the lake. 5 miles horticultural-society.html Swag. Pumpkins and kit Sunrise: A Story of Love others to solve a series of of Stillwater Facebook and lasts 1 ½-2 hours. available for purchase. and Murder’. puzzles and get a ket to es- group, and check out the Treats follow at Pinz. GUIDED FITNESS HIKE Contact: liftbridge Contact: 651-275-7300 or cape a mad scientist’s lair. antique cars on display. Contact: 651-738-1972 When: 6-7 p.m. Tues- brewery.com/events washcolib.org Registration required. On-site photography or stpaulhike.org day, Oct. 17 Contact: 651-275-7300 or exhibit. Where: Lake Elmo FAMILY FORT NIGHT SENIOR DANCE washcolib.org Contact: facebook.com/ STILLWATER ENERGY Park Reserve, 1515 Keats When: 6:30 p.m. Thurs- When: 1-4 p.m. Friday, groups/picturesof CONSERVATION EVENT Ave. N. day, Oct. 19 Oct. 20 stillwater SERIES Details: 60-minute hike Where: Stillwater Pub- Where: Forest Lake OUT EAST When: 6:30-8 p.m. Sun- includes warm-up and fi t- lic Library, 224 3rd St. N. American Legion, 355 W. OKTOBERFEST days, Oct. 15, 29 & Nov. 12 ness challenges along the Details: Families can Broadway AXDAHL’S FARM SCARE BARN DANCE Where: Trinity Luther- way. Trail routes include create a fort out of tables, Details: Enjoy mature HAUNTED TRAIL AND When: 6 p.m. Saturday, an Church, 115 4th St. N a mix of turf, gravel, chairs and sheets and music and dancing. Held MAZE Oct. 14 (Oct. events); Acsension grass and paved. 13 and read a book inside. No the 3rd Friday of every When: Dusk-10 p.m. Fri- Where: Barn at The Episcopal Church, 214 3rd older. registration necessary. Fields of St. Croix Phase St N., (Nov. event) Contact: 651-430-8370 Contact: 651-275-4338 1, Linden Trail W., Lake Details: Events fea- or co.washington.mn.us/ x111; stillwaterlibrary.org Top 5 at PressPubs.com: Elmo turing guest speakers parks Details: LaDanza will equip residents with ACOUSTIC Week of October 1 – 7, 2017 Dance Club hosts potluck knowledge on where Min- ANNUAL PORK ROAST & LISTENING ROOM Editor’s note: Visit www.presspubs.com to read from 6-7:30 p.m. and nesota’s energy comes SAUERKRAUT SUPPER When: 7:30 p.m. Thurs- the full versions of these most-visited stories dance from 7:30-11 p.m. from, how Minnesota can When: Various seating day, Oct. 19 Casual attire. $15/couple. move on a path towards times, Tuesday, Oct. 17 Where: JX Event 1. Woman held hostage rescued by note written in Contact: ladanza more renewable energy, Where: Christ Luther- Venue, 123 2nd St. N., crayon. White Bear Press > News [email protected] and how homeowners an Church, 11194 36th St. Stillwater and business owners can N., Lake Elmo Details: Musical guests 2. Amazon may bring second headquarters to Arden STILLWATER access programs for en- Details: Seating times Davd Harland, Billy Hills. Shoreview Press > News GHOST WALKS ergy effi ciency and solar at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 4 McLaughlin, Jeff Arundel 3. White Bear Lake man charged with engaging in When: 7:30-9 p.m. energy. Free; RSVP. p.m., 4:40 p.m., 5:15 p.m. & the Hammsmen. Doors Contact: prostitution with a minor. White Bear Press > News Saturday, Oct. 14 and 651-271-6391 or and 6:30 p.m. To-go orders open at 6:30 p.m. $20 Friday, Oct. 27 julie@conservation available. Family-style, cover. (Archive Story) Where: 601 Main St., minesota.org all-you-can-eat. 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neer games and self-guid- for all participants. Oct. 28 ed nature activities for Contact: 651-653-7401 Where: Envision Event the family. Free. or. frontrunnerusa.com Center, 484 Inwood Ave. Contact: 763-324-3350; N., Oakdale anokacountyparks.com LADIES OF THE LAKE Details: Annual fund- QUILTING SHOW raiser for Merrick, Inc. NORTHSTAR When: Noon-4 pm, Oct. includes appetizers, cash WATERMEDIA 21 & 22; and Oct. 28 & 29 bar, dinner, silent auc- NATIONAL EXHIBITION Where: Pine Tree tion, games, costume con- OPENING RECEPTION Apple Orchard, 450 Apple test, and music by Twin When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Orchard Rd, Dellwood Cities Sound. Individual Oct. 15 Details: Beautiful tickets $100. Where: Blaine City quilts on display. Contact: 651-789-6202 or Hall, 10801Town Square Contact: 651-429-7202 or merrickinc.org/gala Dr. N.E. www.pinetreeapple Details: Juried exhi- orchard.com EAST METRO bition of 63 paintings by SYMPHONY local an national artists LADIES NIGHT OUT FALL ORCHESTRA will be on display through SIP & SHOP When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31. Public is invited When: 6-9 p.m. Tues- Oct. 29 to reception; cash and day, Oct. 24 Where: King of Kings non-cash awards will be Where: Hugo American Lutheran Church, 1583 announced. Legion, 5383 140th St. N., Radio Dr., Woodbury FILE | PRESS PUBLICATIONS Contact: 763-784-6700 Hugo Details: Free per- Details: 25 vendors, formance of ‘A Mighty Harvest Fest & Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off CAREER AND TECHNICAL drink specials and door Fortress’, featuring Men- PREVIEW NIGHT prizes. Receive an extra delssohn’s ‘Reformation When: 5-7 p.m. Tues- prize entry by bringing a Symphony’ and special WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 14 chili cook-off, carving exhibitions, day, Oct. 17 non-perishable food item performances by the & 15; time varies games, music, pumpkin regatta, Where: Century Col- for the food shelf. King of Kings Lutheran tractor pull, street dance. lege East Campus-Lincoln Church’s King’s Choir, WHERE: Lowell Park, 201 Water St., Mall, 3300 Century Ave. ‘THE MYSTERY Brass Ensemble, and downtown Stillwater CONTACT: www.harvestfest N., White Bear Lake OF IRMA VEP’ JuBELLation Handbell stillwater.com Details: Learn about When: 7:30 p.m. Thurs- Choir. DETAILS: Giant pumpkin weigh-off, over 40 career and techni- days & Fridays; 2 p.m. Contact: emsorch.org cal programs and inter- Saturdays & Sundays, act with faculty, explore Oct. 26-Nov. 12 classrooms and labs. and Where: Lakeshore Ongoing learn about admissions, Players, 4820 Stewart with Dwight Wilcox, s’mo- Where: Lake Elmo child, $25/family avail- fi nancial aid, scholarship Ave., White Bear Lake res and apple cider. Free Park Reserve, 1515 Keats able at the door at 6:30 sand more. Prizes, snacks Details: Hilarious AAMODT’S with park entry. Avenue N., Lake Elmo p.m. and beverages. Free and mixture of farce, romance, APPLE FEST Contact: co. Details: 10 K & 5K trail Contact: compass open to the public. melodrama, and suspense When: Through Oct. 31; washington.mn.us/1560/ run. Dracula Dash at rosebrass.com Contact: century.edu performed by two actors time varies by event Campfi re-Programs 10:45. Costumes welcome. playing multiple roles. Where: Aamodt’s Apple Contact: 651-653-7401 WHITE BEAR LAKE Tickets $22-$25/regular; Farm, 6328 Manning Ave. ST. CROIX CIVIL WAR or rontrunnerusa.com NEIGHBORHOODS LADIES NIGHT OUT $22/seniors; $19/student. Details: Hay wagon ROUNDTABLE NEARBY When: Thursday, Oct. Contact: 651-429-5674 or rides, tractor trikes, hay When: 5:30 p.m. Mon- 3RD ANNUAL 19 www.lakeshore bale maze, pick your own day, Oct. 23 TRUNK OR TREAT Where: Downtown players.com apples. Where: Lowell Inn, 102 When: 2-4 p.m. Satur- FLASHLIGHT NIGHT White Bear Lake Contact: 651-439-3127 or 2nd St. N., Stillwater day, Oct. 28 IN THE CORN MAZE Details: ‘Fall into LITTLE GOBLINS www.aamodts Details: Larry Ahlman Where: St. Paul Lu- When: Last entry 9 p.m. White Bear’ theme night COSTUME PARTY applefarm.com will talk about ‘Oliver theran Church, 609 South Friday, Oct. 13 and Satur- includes shopping local When: 6:30-8 p.m. Fri- Winchester and the 5th St., Stillwater day, Oct. 14 retailers for specials, day, Oct. 27 PUMPKIN PATCH American Civil War’. 5:30 Details: Kids trick or Where: Waldoch Farm, food, drinks and more. Where: Wargo Nature AND CORN MAZE p.m. social hour, 6 p.m. treat at decorated cars, 8174 Lake Drive, Lino Contact: downtown Center, 7701 Main St., When: Open daily Sept. dinner followed by pro- trucks and vans. Bounce Lakes whitebearlake.com Lino Lakes through Oct. 31 gram. Program is free; house and other festivi- Details: One weekend Details: Ghosts, goblins Where: Waldoch Farm, buffet dinner is $23 and ties. only. No fright, only fun. QUILTERS’ and more! Children dress 8174 Lake Drive, Lino must RSVP. Contact: stpaullc.org Bring a fl ashlight. COUNTRY FAIR up in costumes and enjoy Lakes Contact: rossand Contact: 651-780-1207; When: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri- a night of themed car- Details: Corn maze, [email protected] TRICK OR TREATING www.waldochfarm.com day, Oct. 20 and 9 a.m.-4 nival games, crafts and farm dig sand box, pedal ON MAIN ST. p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 refreshments. Family-ap- carts, spiderweb, mini LITERATURE LOVERS When: Noon-4 p.m. Sat- PUNKINMANIA Where: Mahtomedi propriate costumes only. maze, corn box, barn- NIGHTOUT urday, Oct. 28 & Sunday, When: Saturday, Oct. 14 District Education Center, Preregistration required. yard and more. Com- When: 7-9 p.m. Tues- Oct 29 Where: Triangle Park, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Contact: 651-982-2440 or plimentary hayrides day, Oct. 24 Where: Main St. busi- Mahtomedi Details: Over 100 quilts www.ci.lino-lakes.mn.us to pumpkin patch on Where: Trinity Luther- nesses, Stillwater Details: Past event in- o display, crafter’s garage weekends. an Church, 115 4th St. N., Details: Trick or Treat cluded pumpkins for sale, sale, vendors, boutique, HOWL-O-WEEN Contact: 651-780-1207 or Stillwater at downtown merchants. infl atables, petting zoo, raffl e, food. Admission $4. When: Noon - 4 p.m. waldochfarm.com Details: Moderated Participating businesses games for kids, bake sale, Contact: facebook.com/ Saturday, Oct. 28 program with featured will post a sign. and much more. Spon- Evening-Star- Where: Wildlife STILLWATER authors, Allen Eskins, Contact: www.main sored by the Wildwood Quilters-of-Mahtomedi Science Center, 22830 FARMERS MARKET Alison McGhee, Amy streetstillwateriba.com Lions Club and Kram- Sunrise Rd NE, Stacy When: 7:30 am-noon, Thielen and Edward er-Berg American Legion RUN FOR THE APPLES Details: Trick or treat- Saturdays, through Oc- Kelsey Moore. $11; RSVP COMPASS ROSE Post 507. 5 MILE RUN/WALK AND ing among owls, wolves tober required. BRASS ENSEMBLE Contact: www. KIDS 1/3 MILE FUN RUN and bears, apple cider, Where: Riverview Contact: 651-430-3385 When: 7 p.m. Saturday, wildwoodlionsclub.org When: 9 a.m. Saturday, campfi re, haunted barn, parking lot, 3rd and Pine or valleybookseller.com Oct. 28 Oct.21 crafts. Dogs on leashes Sts. across from court- Where: Trinity Luther- WARGO FALL FESTIVAL Where: Pine Tree welcome. house THE GREAT PUMPKIN an Church, 115 4th St. N., When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Apple Orchard, 450 Apple Contact: 651-464-3993 or Details: Local organic CHASE 5K RUN/ Stillwater Oct. 15 Orchard Road, White www.wildlifescience food, vegetables, fruit, WALK,10K RUN AND Details: All-ages brass Where: Wargo Nature Bear Lake center.org crafts and other special- KIDS DRACULA DASH music concert featuring Center, 7701 Main St., Details: Event in its ties. FUN RUN music by Handel, Ga- Lino Lakes 23rd year, includes run/ MERRICK, INC. Contact: 651-704-9996; When: 8:30 a.m. Satur- brielli and The Beatles. Details: Celebrate fall walk through the orchard HALLOWEEN GALA www.localharvest.org day, Oct. 28 Tickets $10/adults, $5/ with pressed cider, pio- followed by apple treats When: 5 p.m. Saturday, 8 THE LOWDOWN OCTOBER 13, 2017 www.presspubs.com Unearthly tales at Oakdale Library SCHOOL BRIEFS Minnesota House seeks high school pages Rep. Bob Dettmer (R-Forest Lake) is encouraging encourage folks to seek out spooks high school juniors to apply for the Minnesota House of Representatives High School Page Program. The weeklong program is open to all Minnesota high BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER convinced a place is haunted upon school juniors whether they are in public school, EDITOR visiting — frequently, nothing private school, charter school or home school, and happens during his visits. He said provides a unique opportunity to gain a deeper un- OAKDALE — Some people don't he doesn't often get scared, but a derstanding of state government and the legislative believe in ghosts, but some do — few cases stick out in his mind as process. Participants will assist members and staff and fi nding out why was the objec- being particularly eerie and hard during House fl oor sessions, participate in a mock tive of Wisconsin resident Chad to explain. committee hearing and meet with legislators, constitu- Lewis when he was a psychology “For example, I was on the farm tional offi cers, members of the judiciary, lobbyists and student at the University of Wiscon- of Ed Gein, the famous serial killer, media. Applications must be postmarked or emailed sin-Stout. and I was with two psychics who by Dec. 1. Participants are responsible for all personal It's not an easy question to answer, had no idea where we were going. costs associated with taking part in the page program, but pursuing it has led Lewis on They thought we were in the mid- but will receive a small stipend to cover a portion a path of wild ghost chases all dle of nowhere, but they refused to of meals and, if applicable, cost of lodging. Contact across the Midwest and beyond as a get out of the car when we pulled Rep. Dettmer’s offi ce or visit the Minnesota House of paranormal investigator. Lewis will up to this farm. They were picking Representatives website at www.house.mn for more present a program at the Oakdale up on too much negative energy.” information on the program and how to apply. Public Library Oct. 21 sharing a But none of his cases have ever visual “road trip” of all the weird- resembled the poltergeists and de- Perpich Arts High School to visit Forest Lake est places he's found in Minnesota, mons of Hollywood horror movies. Perpich Arts High School is holding ongoing infor- ranging from UFO sightings to “For me it's little things, just mation sessions across the state in October. Students, misty specters to mysterious crea- enough to make you wonder,” parents, and others interested in learning more about tures. Lewis said. Minnesota’s only statewide art school are invited “Anything to get people into the SUBMITTED One of the most interesting parts to attend these meet-and-greet events. Perpich is a Halloween spirit,” Lewis said. “I Paranormal investigator and author of investigating a reported haunt- tuition-free, public high school for Minnesota juniors provide the background, folklore Chad Lewis will talk about his para- ing is the human element, he said. and seniors located in the Minneapolis suburb of and my personal account, and I normal investigations at the Oakdale “What fascinates me as well is Golden Valley. Those accepted have demonstrated give people directions. My hope is Library Oct. 21. these stories progress and they artistic promise and a strong commitment to study in they venture out there and decide morph,” he said. “I talk to seniors the arts and academics. Students take college-prepa- for themselves whether they be- ries about a town with no specifi c who remember a legend from when ratory classes in the morning followed by three hours lieve these legends are real.” details.” they were a kid; then when you talk of intensive coursework in one of six art areas: dance, Lewis grew up near Eau Claire, Lewis set out to fi x this by writ- to teenagers in the same area, they literary arts, media arts, music, theater or visual arts. not far from Elmwood, which bills ing a book of his own, which led to give a much different version of it.” The school will visit North Branch Public Library at itself as the UFO Capital of the a state-by-state series, including Often when he gives a presenta- 3:30 p.m. Oct. 17, and Hardwood Creek Public Library World. When he began studying “The Minnesota Road Guide to tion, audience members share their at 7 p.m. Oct. 17. Hardwood Creek is located at 19955 psychology, he interviewed some of Haunted Locations.” own local experiences. He likes Forest Road N., Forest Lake. Learn more at perpich. the people in the area who claimed Lewis's process was to ask locals to check out the claims while he's mn.gov. to believe in the paranormal, and about the stories, do some research already in the area. others who did not. He presented to determine whether there were One of his favorite places to Students create interactive dragon art his data as part of his research, real historical facts at the basis of stay in Minnesota is the allegedly Lakes International Language Academy visual arts but noticed that after presenta- each of the stories and visit the sites haunted Old Jail Bed and Break- students in grades 6-12 at the Upper School created tions people would approach him in search of his own unexplained fast in Taylors Falls. patterned dragon scales in abstract designs based on divulging their own experiences experiences. “I've never had a personal ex- the trademarked Zentangle Method, known for its with strange lights in the sky or “Somebody reports that some- perience, but I talked to the staff, meditative quality and accessibility for all learners. presences in their homes. thing happened to them at a haunt- who reported all kinds of weird The pieces of artwork were assembled into a pair of When he interviewed eyewitness- ed cemetery or old barn where things,” he said. “They'll put their dragon wings. The dragon is the school's mascot. Stu- es for his master's thesis, he found some man murdered his family,” equipment down, leave the room dents have been taking pictures of themselves with the himself going to the places they Lewis said. “We sort the fact from and come back to fi nd it had been dragon wings and sharing what makes them proud to claimed were haunted in order to fi ction, fi nd the real history of the moved across the room. There are be a LILA Dragon on a school hashtag site, #Dragon- investigate. Working with a part- place, and dig out the real facts. (some) places, back when I fi rst Pride. The presentation of images and words posted on ner, the pair of them realized that That involves going to the library started doing this, that said, 'Don't LILA’s #DragonPride page will be part of a welcome there were rarely good directions and talking to the historical put us in the book; people will fi nd installation project that features the photo slideshow, to places he wanted to go, and that society. I like to go to these places out we're haunted.' But it really dragon wings and paper lanterns in the front entry of the stories were often legends or and actually see them for myself, has become paranormal tourism. the Headwaters Campus building during conferences rumors with very few solid details. interview witnesses and try to fi g- People love to go to these places. Oct. 19-20. When they wanted to buy a better ure out what's going on. Most of the That's changed quite a bit over the guide to haunted locations, they time we have more questions than years as well.” Teacher receives state award couldn't fi nd one in the bookstores. answers. It's very hard to disprove Lewis will present Paranormal Stillwater instructor Deb Van Klei is being honored “We said, 'If we want this, I think or prove. We like to promote the Minnesota at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. by the Minnesota Society of Health and Physical Edu- other people will,'” Lewis said. “It legend, but then leave it up to read- 21, at Washington County Library cators (MNSHAPE). She's been chosen to receive the really was a shift at that time — er to make up their own mind.” in Oakdale (1010 Heron Ave. N., Paul Schmidt Award, which recognizes her outstand- most of the ghost books were sto- Lewis said that it's rare that he's Oakdale). ing services and contributions in the fi elds of health and physical education. Van Klei has helped lead the district's innovative physical education program, which has garnered national attention for improving the overall health and wellness of students by focusing LILA receives music on lifetime physical fi tness. Van Klei has worked for Stillwater Area Public Schools since 1998, serving as a teacher, coach and coordinator of the federal Physical Education Program (PEP) grant. Through the PEP grant from Target Grant, students were able to learn about good nutrition and healthy eating habits, develop their own personal fi tness programs, and monitor their physical fi tness FOREST LAKE — Lakes International Language with things like pedometers and heart rate monitors. Academy (LILA) recently received a grant to purchase a classroom set of ukuleles as part of a “Music for Well-Being” project for the Lower School’s grades K-5 at the Main Campus in Forest Lake. The LILA music department chose to request funding for ukuleles, because the ukulele is small and easy to hold, and with just four soft strings, it is often easier than other stringed instruments for young students to play. “Ukuleles are accessible for students with diffi culty holding instruments and students who struggle with SUBMITTED attention, focus or learning in general,” said Carlos LILA music instructor Carlos Pilan leads a ukulele lesson Pilan, LILA music instructor. “Research shows that for fi rst-grade Spanish immersion students from the class music engages the entire brain, especially when of Profe Monica Linares. The ukuleles were purchased with the person is actively involved in making the music funding provided by a Target grant to help ensure that through singing or playing an instrument. We think all LILA students have an opportunity to learn to play a ukuleles will be a fantastic addition to our program for stringed instrument. everyone.” This is the third grant the school has received from tion-free public charter school in Forest Lake autho- SUBMITTED Target, which has distributed 5 percent of its profi ts rized by Volunteers of America – MN. The school Isaac Roddel, grade 9, poses with the LILA dragon wings since 1946 to nonprofi t organizations. incorporates the International Baccalaureate cur- created by visual arts students in grades 6-12 in Ann Ja- “We cherish each of our students,” Jody Eggen, LILA riculum and offers Spanish and Mandarin Chinese cobs’ classes at Lakes International Language Academy’s choir instructor added. “We’re grateful to Target for immersion programs for grades K-5 with immersion Upper School. Students uploaded their images on a school- supporting our efforts to ensure everyone can partic- continuation and language-emphasis programs for based social media page with their comments about why ipate in our music classes regardless of physical or new language learners for grades 6-12. they’re proud to be LILA Dragons. The presentation will be cognitive challenges.” part of a multidisciplinary installation in the front entry at Lakes International Language Academy is a tui- From press release the Headwaters Campus. &

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BRUCE STRAND/SUBMITTED Stillwater’s Samuel Schilling (17) and Nicholas Smetana (7) chase the goal with White Bear I’ll take that Lake’s Carter Ehlers in pursuit. The Ponies won the conference ﬁ nale 2-0. Imani Skie (31) of Stillwater leaps to intercept a pass during the Ponies’ 33-7 win at Mounds View on Sept. 29. The Ponies (2-3) took a 14-0 lead with Cooper Yeary returning Ponies tie for SEC boys soccer crown, the opening kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown and scoring again on a 14-yard pass from Mark Roettger. Stillwater intercepted three passes in the second half while Roettger hit Adam Knapp for a 40-yard touchdown, Tyler Cullen smacked ﬁ eld goals from 28 and 26 eye another state trip yards, and Roettger added a 13-yard TD run.

The Stillwater boys soccer team, Sept. 14, while losing to Woodbury defending state champions, has tied for 1-0 and tying East Ridge 1-1. In eight the Suburban East Conference champi- conference games, the Ponies outscored onship in a very close race. opponents 25-5. Teacher receives Environmental The Ponies fi nished 6-1-1 by defeating The Ponies, who picked up their sec- White Bear Lake 2-0 last Tuesday. Jack ond straight conference title and fourth Boucher and Spencer Scott got the goals in seven years, now begin their bid to Educator of the Year award while the vaunted Pony defense permit- return to the state tournament. ted the Bears just one shot on goal. The Section 4AA tournament started When Roseville Area tied East Ridge Tuesday, with semifi nals Thursday and FOREST LAKE — Devon Vojtech, the fi eld of environmental education 0-0 on Thursday, the Raiders also the fi nals Tuesday, Oct. 17. The fi eld has a science teacher at Forest Lake Area and connecting students to concepts in fi nished 6-1-1, dropping into a fi rst-place three ranked teams. The others are No. High School, has been selected as this environmental education. tie with the Ponies. Woodbury fi nished 8 East Ridge and No. 10 Woodbury. year’s recipient of the 2017 Formal En- “As the adviser of the Environmental 6-2-0 and East Ridge 5-1-2. vironmental Educa- Club, I am very proud of the club offi - Stillwater, ranked No. 2 in the state, Bruce Strand tor of the Year award. cers and members for their enthusiasm handed Roseville its lone loss 2-0 on Vojtech teaches and environmental stewardship,” Vo- earth and space jtech said. “The diverse environmental science at the high interests of our students have a com- school, as well as mon theme of education. Our students meteorology, and are proactive, passionate and excited serves as adviser to to have a positive impact within the the school’s Environ- school district and community. I feel Rangers take mental Club. SUBMITTED honored to represent the students of This award is Devon Vojtech Forest Lake Area High School with the presented by the 2017 Formal Environmental Educator Mahtomedi to OT, Minnesota Association for Environ- of the Year Award.” mental Education (MAEE) Awards & Nearly 40 students attend the high lose 19-16 Scholarship Committee. Vojtech was school’s Environmental Club weekly notifi ed of the award through an email meetings, which often include guest Chris Snider of Forest Lake gains 25 yards from MAEE on Sept. 15. speakers from the community who are on a pass play here against Mahtomedi on The Environmental Educator of the brought in to help educate and share Friday evening. Snider scored on a 20-yard Year award is presented to the recipient environmental happenings. Vojtech pass from Connor Hale in the second quarter, who exhibits innovative and exempla- will offi cially be recognized for the and kicked a 35-yard fi eld goal in overtime, ry effort in providing environmental award at the MAEE Awards Social but the Rangers (1-5) lost 19-16 to the education opportunities for general from 2-4 p.m. Nov. 5 at Eastman Nature Zephyrs (5-1). Sam Jackamino rushed 20 audiences. Each year, MAEE reviews Center in Dayton. times for 83 yards and one touchdown. The nominations for each of its four award Rangers have a 1-5 record. areas. Recipients are chosen by the From press release criteria around their contributions to BRUCE STRAND/SUBMITTED FOREST ST. CROIX VALLEY Abigail Groenewegeg LAKE Olivia Knox

Forest Lake volleyball Stillwater soccer

Olivia Knox is the scoring leader Abigail Groeneweg is the hitting for the No. 7 ranked Stillwater leader for the Forest Lake Week* Week* soccer team (11-2-1) with 11 goals volleyball team that’s 13-6 overall and three assists. She delivered osen by press staff and 4-1 in the Suburban East. In osen by press staff two goals and assisted on the two recent 3-0 wins, the junior other in a recent 3-1 win over a of the of the outside hitter had 14 kills, two

strong Mounds View team This *Athletes ch *Athletes *Athletes ch *Athletes blocks and 18 digs against Cretin- senior forward is a varsity veteran Derham Hall, and 18 kills against with 22 career goals in three Woodbury. seasons.

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STILLWATER—It's not too diffi cult to fall in love with horses, but Dream Team Equestrian Academy will make it even easier with its free Fall in Love with Horses Open House 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. Academy instructor Jill Scottston has relocated her horse training business from Lakeville to Idylwood Equestrian Center at 11490 Julianne Ave. N., Stillwa- ter, and added a new riding school component. The fall event will celebrate the offi cial opening with free riding lessons, games, tours of the facilities and seasonal activities. Scottston had been operating her training business for the past 15 years in Lakeville. She decided to relo- cate to the Stillwater area to expand her business and provide her existing clients with a top-notch training facility. Scottston grew up in Anoka, and has been around horses her whole life. “It's always been something that I've done; I've never stopped,” she said. “I just started teaching other people how to do it, and it grew to be my career and my life. It was a lot of hard work; a lot of days at the barn.” Her academy is now accepting students for registration in a year-round riding program, which includes beginner through advanced lessons for children and adults in both English and Western riding styles. Many of the students also compete in show categories, SUBMITTED specializing in Arabians and half-Arabians. Students at Dream Team Equestrian Academy, which recently relocated to the Stillwater area from Lakeville “I kind of consider everyone who takes lessons part of the team; it's kind of a family,” Scottston said. families, Scottston hosts a monthly Ladies Night Out. Many students just take lessons, but others choose Participants engage in different activities, not always in compete in various show categories. horse-related, on the third or fourth Thursday of the “You don't have to be competitive; you can just come month. Dream Team also hosts regular fi eld trips and and love your horse,” Scottston said. “It's more of a social nights for the team; the next one will take place community. If you choose to compete, that's above and at Dead End Haunted Hayride in at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21. beyond.” “Once in you're in the program, you're part of the Dream Team is all about creating a family atmo- team, and we do a lot of monthly events,” Scottston sphere among people who are passionate about hors- said. “We have stuff going on pretty much every es, so to promote bonding among student riders and weekend. You can come and hang out, you don't have to ride, you bring a dish to share, and if you do want to ride or take a lesson, contact me.” Scottston requests that those interested in a free lesson at the Fall in Love with Horses event should call ahead to 612-865-3200, as the number of rides are limited. If you are interested in trying out a lesson but can't make it to the open house, you can call Scottston to arrange a reduced-rate $30 trial lesson. Learn more about the Scottston's training and riding school services at www.thedreamteamequestrianacademy.com. Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the Forest Lake and St. Croix Valley Lowdown, and can be reached at 651- 407-1229 or [email protected].

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downtown Stillwater FROM PAGE 1 Patty Hall of the non- is a question mark profi t H20 for Life also spoke about the mission of the organization—to BY JULIE KINK the money to do it,” Weidner remarked. educate and inspire youth CONTRIBUTING WRITER Situated in the same block, the to learn about the global former Armory building on Chestnut water crisis and take lo- STILLWATER—A concept for a Street could fi gure largely into the cal and global action. Its parking ramp on Second between concept for the parking ramp. But the program Race to Reduce Chestnut and Olive Streets got its fi rst fate of that building, now vacant, is in schools has developed look by Stillwater offi cials at a city uncertain. K-12 curriculum about council meeting last week, thanks to CVII Holdings, LLC has a purchase the challenges facing a team calling themselves “Friends of agreement for the property with an water resources. JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS Stillwater Parking.” intent to renovate the building. Before “We think (children) Attendees of the town hall brainstorm water goals. Comprised of Mark Sweet, All closing on the property, scheduled need to have that con- Nations Development Alliance, Mike for Nov. 7, the fi rm approached city offi - versation frequently... provements. Suggestions action plan in response Hoefl er, HAF Architects, Jim Boo, cials to discuss the parking problem. and have it be something for improvement included before the next legislative Stillwater real estate agent, and Matthew Wolf, attorney for CVII meaningful. We all know changing the percep- session. Darren Lazan, Landform Professional Holdings, LLC, told councilmembers that behavior change hap- tion about green lawns, Learn more about Services, the team presented drawings Oct. 3 that the most likely uses of the pens over time, and we providing insurance 25by25 at www.eqb.state. showing what a ramp could look like redeveloped space in the main build- believe this program will alternatives for winter mn.us/content/ on the site. The design includes two ing would be offi ces or an event center. educate a generation of salt practices outside 25-2025-overview. parcels owned by Shorty’s Cleaners The garage, with its high ceiling, youth to be activists and businesses and exploring and the existing 47-space city parking could be a gym/fi tness center or a advocates for the protec- options for water reuse, Jackie Bussjaeger is lot. The group said it is in discussions micro-brewery/craft distillery, with a tion of our water resourc- among many others. the editor of the Forest with Shorty’s ownership. rooftop patio over the garage. es for future generations.” The comments gathered Lake and St. Croix Valley They envision a four-level ramp with Wolf said the development likely is These presentations from all of these town Lowdown, and can be 7,200 square feet of destination retail not feasible without the use of histor- were followed by break- halls will be reviewed by reached at 651-407-1229 or on the fi rst level, offi ces on the second ic tax credits which require leaving out sessions, where those at the governor's lowdownnews@press- fl oor, and six custom apartments on much of the interior in tact. He said the attendees generated ideas offi ce, and the governor pubs.com. the third fl oor. The city would hold fi rm has no intention of seeking tax about goals for water im- is expected to release an air rights to the public parking on increment fi nancing at this time. The the fourth fl oor, netting around 250 fi rm is willing to partner with the city parking stalls according to the report. and developers of the parking ramp Developing the parking ramp at that concept, he added, but the contribution site could free up the nearby city park- would likely be in the form of a land ing lot at the foot of Chilikoot Hill for contribution rather than capital. GOOD SAMARITANS: a mixed use development. Hoefl er said In other business on Oct. 3, the his business, which recently moved Council: from downtown Stillwater to Hudson, • denied a request by Hazel Place Forest Lake Neighbors pay it forward would like to move back. developer Sterling Black to reconsider Pointing out that the existing surface a seven-lot limit imposed by a cul-de- FROM PAGE 2 lot would be gone and that some park- sac length variance granted by the Good Samaritans—and to pass on the ing would be designated for the retail Planning Commission. tools and skills, all are welcome, Kaiser favor. and offi ce uses, Councilmember Dave • approved an agreement with Utah- said. The Forest Lake Area Good Samar- Junker said the city’s net gain would based Ice Castles, LLC for the return of “We accept everybody and anybody; itans meet the third Thursday of the be fewer than 200 stalls. However, the Ice Castle to Lowell Park on much some people are good at certain things, month at Keys (1960 Broadway Ave. W., with accesses off Chestnut, Olive and the same footprint as last year. The other people are good at other things,” Forest Lake). All are welcome to join. Second Streets, and being built into contract tightens clean-up require- he said. “One woman said ‘I’m not good To learn more, fi nd the Forest Lake the hill, the site is ideal for parking, he ments. at physical labor, but I can bring food.’” Area Good Samaritans page on Face- said, calling the concept “intriguing.” • approved the concept of a Music on Yard by yard, Kaiser and the Good book, or request to join the Facebook Mayor Ted Kozlowski agreed the the River concert series for 12 Sundays Samaritans are working towards a group. The group is currently working idea warrants further study, adding in Lowell Park next summer, proposed community that is just a little bit nicer, on setting up a website and producing that the city would have to consider by Woody McBride, Genius of Fun and Kaiser hopes to see the mission business cards and a more streamlined if it wants the entire block to be “a Events. grow in the future. way to get in contact. For the time giant parking structure.” As drawn, • discussed possible revisions to “We have millions of ideas; eventually being, you can provide your email ad- the structure would be about twice the City’s event policy which include we want to start trying to fi nancially dress in a private message to the Good the length of the current city parking changes in fees (including cost recov- help people,” he said. Say you get a local Samaritans Facebook page to be added ramp. ery fees) and establish preferred routes garage, someone comes in and can’t to the email list. Asked by Councilmember Tom Weid- for events. afford to get their car fi xed, so the owner ner if the development team would • approved the placement of an art of the business could contact us, and we’d Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the fund construction of the estimated $7 bench in Pioneer Park honoring the have a fund for something like that.” Forest Lake and St. Croix Valley Low- million ramp, Hoefl er answered that work of Jan George for the American One day, he’d like to see people shop- down, and can be reached at 651-407-1229 the team would look for some type of Red Cross. It will be the ninth bench ping at Cub receive a message that their or [email protected]. partnership with the city. “It would on the Art Bench Trail, developed by groceries have been paid for by the work for us and we think it would the Phipps Center for the Performing work as well for the city,” Hoefl er said. Arts. “It would generate more tax base than • welcomed fi refi ghters Dan March, the property has now.” Ian Perkins, Aaron Johnson and Matt “I think it’s an interesting concept Richardson, who passed their one-year but I don’t know where it is in the city’s probation. plan to develop that or where we have Century College 50th Anniversary Spotlight

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Don and Helen Kohler owned and operated Kohler Mix Specialties producing soft serve ice cream. Helen never ﬁ nished the nursing degree she started in 1945 - a decision she told her children she regretted. After her passing, Helen’s children came together to create a nursing scholarship at Century College to support aspiring nurses in completing their degree.

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BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER Councilmember Mara Bain said that it was diffi cult EDITOR to compare the cases Shoeberg presented to Freer’s situation. FOREST LAKE—After a special meeting of the City “I’m looking for relevant facts to this current situ- Council Oct. 2, it was determined that Councilmem- ation,” she said. “We are asked tonight to determine ber Mike Freer will continue to serve on the council whether there is a reasonable reason for a departure. despite questions about his residency. There has not been a death, there is not an illness, Minnesota State Statute 200.03 spells out that an there is not a divorce, or a fi re of a home. All of those elected offi cial’s home is located in the precinct where would be reasonable reasons to leave the city; I’m look- his or her family lives. When Forest Lake citizens ing for a reasonable reason to leave the city.” became aware that Freer did not seem be living at the Ultimately, the council’s decision was whether or not address on his drivers’ license, and instead had moved Freer’s intent was to move back to keep Forest Lake his family to Maple Grove, they began to wonder if his town of residency. When questioned, he replied Freer was still qualifi ed to be on the council. that yes, he did. Many clamored to speak at the Oct. 2 public forum, “Intent is a key thing that’s been stated here,” said but comments were limited to three minutes. Forest Mayor Ben Winnick. “Mr. Freer stated his intent is Lake resident Matt Arntzen brought concerns about to move back here, Mr. Freer has felt his duties as a Freer’s residency before the council at the Sept. 25 City council member. I have a real hard time with the fact Council meeting, and again at this meeting. Through JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS that Councilmember Freer was elected by the people his own investigation, Arntzen discovered that the Forest Lake Councilmember Mike Freer at a special meeting of Forest Lake, and I want them to have their voice. I home where Freer claimed he lived was unoccupied, called to determine whether his change of residency calls for don’t think that as a council we have any right to take and in fact was a blighted property made uninhab- a vacancy on the council. that away.” itable by water damage. Freer signed a lease on the A motion was made to declare a vacancy by Coun- place, owned by former mayor Stev Stegner, when his to the council. Shoeberg presented evidence of previ- cilmember Sam Husnik and seconded by Bain, who previous lease ran out in April and he was forced to ous cases in which an elected offi cial had temporarily both voted to adopt the resolution declaring a vacancy. make a move. After moving his family to Maple Grove, moved away from home but continued to serve in their Winnick and Eigner voted against the motion, and Freer changed his drivers license to match the address elected position. Freer abstained. The motion failed, allowing Freer to of the location owned by Stegner. “The courts look at what the intent of the party is, remain on the council and serve his term. Arntzen, and others in the audience, expressed the candidate, and where their physical presence is,” Full City Council meetings can be viewed online suspicion that although Freer said he intended to move Shoeberg said. He pointed out that Freer signed a lease by clicking on the Agendas and Meetings link of the into the place once it was repaired, the open building with Stegner more than a month before he was re- Forest Lake city website at www.ci.forest-lake.mn.us. permit for the property had expired in 2016. In addition quired to move out of his former home. “The fact of the The next City Council meeting will take place 7 p.m. to this, the home is part of a tax increment fi nancing matter is, his intention was to remain in Forest Lake Monday, Oct. 23 at the Forest Lake City Center, 1408 (TIF) project and will likely be demolished sometime and is to remain in Forest Lake,” Shoeberg said. Lake St. S., Forest Lake. in the future to make way for new development. Shoeberg referenced the recent situation of council- “It’s hard to believe that Mr. Stegner is going to man Ed Eigner, who did not reside within the district Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the Forest Lake and dump $20-$40,000 into a house that will be demolished for at least seven months after his house was devastat- St. Croix Valley Lowdown, and can be reached at 651- in a couple of years due to this TIF project,” Arntzen ed by a fi re. Eigner attested to the diffi culty of relo- 407-1229 or [email protected]. said. cating within the city in a short amount of time, and Many who spoke at the forum criticized what they expressed support for Freer. Podiatrist– perceived as Freer’s duplicity. Others defended Freer “I tried to stay in Forest Lake,” he said. “Believe me, The Lowdown is and claimed that those attacking him were looking for on a short term basis, it is very, very diffi cult to fi nd Foot Specialist any reason to pile up on him because they didn’t like somewhere.” direct-mailed to homes Dr. Christopher Phillips his position on the police services proposal earlier this Shoeberg said that the hubbub surrounding this in Washington County year. residency issue has caused Freer to begin looking for and zip code 55092. Medical and Surgical Freer’s attorney Kevin Shoeberg spoke on his behalf another house within Forest Lake. 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MARINE ON ST. CROIX — Jim Al- mendinger, Ph.D., has been named the new director of the St. Croix Watershed Re- search Station, the fi eld research station of the Science Museum of Minnesota. Previous director Daniel Engstrom stepped down to focus on research. Almendinger has been a senior scientist at the station since 1995. He has spent nearly 1. 20 years doing hydrological research to better understand human impacts on the environment at the watershed scale. He has been involved in numerous infl uential studies, from work on Lake St. Croix that led to its designation by the federal government as “impaired” for nutrients that feed algae, to Mongolia, where he and other research station staff surveyed small aquatic organisms in remote lakes. Much of Almendinger’s research has 2. focused on groundwater connections with lakes, wetlands, and streams. Currently, he SUBMITTED is using watershed and lake models to better Jim Almendinger, Ph.D., on the banks of the understand the impacts of land use and St. Croix Watershed Research Station's "home climate change on aquatic resources. waters," the Wild & Scenic St. Croix River. “The need for strong scientifi c understanding of the complex questions about happy he will continue his relationship with water are more important than ever,” the museum on a part-time basis.” Almendinger said. “I’m looking forward to Since being named director in 1999, leading this station to more important fi nd- Engstrom assembled a team of scientists, 1. The Scandia-Marine Lions worked on landscaping the ings that will help Minnesota protect our analysts and graduate students to tackle new Veteran’s Memorial on Sept. 26. The memorial is located in Lilleskogen Park in Scandia. Materials and most important natural resource.” important environmental questions. He has assistance was provided by Dan Sandager of Abrahamson Almendinger received his Ph.D. in ecol- been an international leader in mercury Nurseries. Pictured are: Lion Dave Wilson, Amy ogy from the University of Minnesota and research and documented the rise of other Katzenberger, Lion Tom Triplett, Lion John Venebles, Lion his bachelor’s degree from Ohio Wesleyan toxins in the environment, such as the now- Denny Seefeldt, Lion George Gallenberg and former mayor, University. He also currently holds an banned bactericide triclosan. Engstrom also Randall Simonson. —Submitted by Carol Seefeldt adjunct professor position at the University identifi ed critical mechanisms of how sul- 2. Kellee Nightengale of Mainstream Boutique hosted a of Minnesota. fi de-ore mining would exacerbate mercury Fall Fashion Show on Sunday, Sept. 24 and partnered with “I am excited to work more closely with pollution and harm wild rice. His work was 3. Lesa Thomas from Timeless Elements Med Spa along with Jim as the director of the research station. also pivotal in developing understanding of Julia Tovsen from Styl’n by the Lake. They had 12 models He will bring a new perspective to the role how siltation of Minnesota’s waterways and and showed fashion, hairstyles and makeup for all the fall while maintaining and expanding key eutrophication of lakes are both driven by trends. There were more than 50 attendees, who received internal and external relationships,” said land uses that generate excessive loads of gift bags and enjoyed good food from Nothing Bundt Cakes Send us your photos for possible inclusion in Spotted in Blaine. —Photos courtesy of Annabelle’s Photography Laurie Fink, vice president of science at the sediment and nutrients. Around Town. Please email your best shot to Science Museum of Minnesota. “And Dan Engstrom will remain at the station part [email protected]. Please include 3. Ethan Stout (left) and Jake Sokoll (right) caught this 27 has built a world-class research institution time as a senior scientist, continuing re- information about when and where it was taken and inch walleye on Sunday near the Stillwater bridge. during his time as director. He is highly search studies of these and other subjects. – Submitted by Tim Stout who is in the photo. respected in the fi eld and often called upon by community leaders and legislators. I am From press release – Find it –

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The migration of sandhill cranes— edges of your yard, or keeping a brush pile, are good elegant birds that stand up to 4 feet tall—draws visitors Sandhill Cranes gather in the marsh at Crex Meadows, where ways to provide places for Fox Sparrows to forage. to the area from across Minnesota, Wisconsin and they will feed on small vertebrates and invertebrates. During beyond. the day they often fl y out to local crop fi elds, where they feed “The cranes are the big attraction,” said Crex Mead- on seeds and grains. Find This Bird ows Wildlife Educator Lauren Finch. “They have a really long migration season, and they're here for quite various shorebirds and waterfowl. Fox Sparrows are common but retiring birds, so you awhile. The reason people come here, why Crex is such “The goal was to restore the land to its original glory,” may have to look carefully to spot one scratching in a great place, is because we have a large area with a con- Finch said. “Before settlement it was a lot of wetland the leaf litter under a streamside thicket or forest centrated marsh habitat where they roost, nest and feed. and marsh, some prairie, and we have both of those edge tangle. Check a range map to know when you’re A lot of people come every year for it; for some families things.” likely to see one (wintertime over much of the East it's a tradition for them to come here. It's a pretty cool Though most guests come to observe wildlife, the pre- and the southern Pacifi c Coast; summertime in Alaska, show to watch.” serve is public land open to seasonal hunting. Canada, and western mountains). During the summer, These magnifi cent birds had all but disappeared from “One interesting thing about the state wildlife area in the appropriate habitat, you may hear a male singing Wisconsin in the early 20th century. When the Federal is that it's largely funded by money that comes in from his rich, whistling song; in winter look for them on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act was passed in 1918, the crane purchasing hunting licenses and trapping licenses,” ground under bird feeders. population slowly recovered. Today, anywhere from Finch said. “It's also part of the money that comes from 13,000 to 20,000 cranes pass through Crex Meadows, the purchase of fi rearms and ammunition.” Reprinted with permission from the where they gather before migrating to Florida for the In the spring, people come to see a wide variety of Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Learn more at www.allaboutbirds.org winter. migrating birds, but in the fall it's about quantity. Crex Meadows is 30,000 acres of wildlife habitat that “In fall it's the spectacular fl ight of large fl ocks getting has been restored over the decades from farm land to ready to migrate,” Finch said. wetlands. It provides a rich habitat for many species of Crane watching also appeals to wildlife enthusiasts in from their daytime feeding grounds to their night- waterfowl, swans, geese, ducks and other types of ani- who are not early risers, Finch said. The cranes tend to ly roosting grounds. Advance registration required. mals such as turtles, black bears and even gray wolves. leave the roost between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. — much later Fee: $5. Limited to 20 participants. First 10 people may At one point, the land belonged to the Crex Carpet than some of the morning songbirds that arise at the reserve space in the van. Company, which harvested sedges from the area to use crack of dawn. This ensures there is plenty of light for • Fall Wildlife Festival, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 14: Event in manufacturing rugs and chairs. When the company good photos while the cranes leave the roost, and when will feature children's’ activities, exhibitors, guest went bankrupt, the state began buying up the land and they return, beginning around 5 p.m. to sunset. speakers and live animals, and end with an evening restoration began. Finch herself is a Grantsburg native, and grew up crane tour (advance registration required for the tour). “Prior to settlement, the land would have looked sim- visiting the preserve with her family and school classes. All ages. ilar (to the way it does now), because settlers altered it,” When she studied biology in Superior, it was actually • Hunter Safety Education, 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 16-20: Finch said. “The fl owages are manmade, altered with her instructor who suggested she apply for an open Class is required to purchase any hunting license in the construction of dikes, which function like a dam.” position at Crex. Wisconsin for anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1973. Fee: The wetland can be managed to prevent fl ooding in “I've always been enjoying what the property has to $10. Advance registration required. Limited to 25 stu- the area, but can also create watery habitats favored by offer since I was very young, so it's fun I got to end up dents. Field Day will be 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Oct. 21. working here,” she said. • Pumpkin Carving, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 26: In preparation Due to the large size of Crex Meadows, Finch said for Howl-O-Ween, volunteers plan to carve 100 pump- that most people experience it best by car, rolling slowly kins! Volunteers will be able to take their carved pump- along the waterways and occasionally pulling over to kins home after Howl-O-Ween. Don’t forget to bring look more closely. blades, tools, or a carving kit for assistance. Pumpkins “People can hike as well, get out of their vehicle to provided. All ages. walk around, but seeing most of the property is possible • Howl-O-Ween, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 28: Take a guided really only by vehicle,” she said. interpretive hike behind the Visitor Center lit up with Inside the Visitor Center at the entrance to the pre- Jack-O’Lanterns. Learn about wildlife through a vari- serve, visitors can pick up a self-guided tour map, obtain ety of activities, and enjoy some seasonal treats! Wear a information about recent bird and animal sightings and costume! Bring a fl ashlight. All ages. see a historical display. Crex Meadows is located at 102 East Crex Ave., Crex Meadows frequently holds community events for Grantsburg. Learn more about Crex Meadows at www. families and wildlife enthusiasts. Upcoming fall events crexmeadows.org, or call the center at 715-463-2739. GARY MEYER | SUBMITTED at Crex include the following: Large groups of Sandhill Cranes take to the skies at Crex • Sunset with the Sandhills, 5 p.m. to sunset Oct. 7, Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the Forest Lake and Meadows in a spectacle that draws wildlife enthusiasts and 14, 21: Meet at the Visitor Center, then carpool through St. Croix Valley Lowdown, and can be reached at 651-407- photographers from all over the Midwest. the state wildlife area to watch the sandhill cranes fl y 1229 or [email protected]. They want to kill tradition!

This year marks the 43rd anniver- myself in a grove of pine trees at Black shows, appeared in several newspapers had been fought by boys with that sary of our annual Duck Camp—an Brook Camp, surrounded by good and been talked about on radio. Those soft-sided attitude, we’d all be speaking everchanging group friends all sleeping in tents. Although a opportunities came about as years German and those in Hawaii would be of waterfowlers who light rain was falling, we were dry and piled up to last year when Paul Smith, speaking Japanese. share primitive camp- cozy. I can still see the mallards circling outdoor editor of the Milwaukee Jour- But I don’t have to worry about it this ing, sleeping in tents through the fl ooded timber against a nal/Sentinel, told us that he had never year, because my son and daughter-in- and coming together as dark sky, white bellies aglow from a heard of a duck camp that had held up law are at the hospital expecting their friends on an annual setting sun. It was a hunt reminiscent of for more than 40 years. I told him it’s fi rst child. I’m staying home taking care basis. paintings by David Maass. all been built on a tradition of primitive of Josh’s dogs while we wait for the new I look back at the old- That primitive camp tradition has camping that made it work—building arrival. time deer camps where been carried on annually and tradition- bonds while getting as close to nature as Although Josh jokingly said I was Wild River wall tents and an old ally over the years from the preceding a canvas tent allows. acting like a Camp Nazi, I’ve got a wood stove held back camps that hopped all over Northwest But part of the group wants to bury surprise for the soft camp contingency. Trails the November cold. Wisconsin: County Land Camp, Wood the tradition and me. They want to Next year’s camp is going to return to Jim Bennett Straw was scattered River Camp, Memory Lake Camp, Fish change things up, preferring their air revisit camps of the past where campers on frozen ground and Lake Camp and, fi nally, to the luxu- conditioned campers and soft cozy beds. won’t have access to air-conditioned, horse blankets provid- ries of the Crex Meadows Camp on a All I know is that if Lewis and Clark comfortable campers. I love being old ed a place for hunters blacktopped road with outdoor toilets! were like these boys, the western half and crotchety!! Tradition!!! to sleep. That tradition as a backdrop Although the names and the faces have of the U.S. would still be unexplored. brings this group as close to nature as changed, the primitive duck camp histo- There would have been no chance of Jim Bennett is an outdoorsman who we can get with nylon tents, fake down ry has held strong. winning the Revolutionary War, so lives and worked in the St. Croix River bags and ground pads. To make things interesting, we have King George would have been on the Valley and can be reached at jamesben- It was back in 1974 when I found been fi lmed by a few different TV dollar bill. If either of the World Wars [email protected] &

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The Forest Lake Police Department reported the follow- 3:30 p.m. Sept. 26 who appeared o be intoxicated. She night he returned and took the family vehicle. He was ing incidents: had an open alcoholic beverage container in her hand. located the next day and taken into custody. She refused to provide a preliminary breath test and Arrest/Citation became uncooperative. When offi cers attempted to • Around 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20, an offi cer stopped a 27-year- • Police responded to a call of disorderly conduct and take her into custody, she resisted, attempting to kick old Stillwater woman for speeding in the 1700 block theft of services at the Forest Lake Burger King on and bite offi cers. She was transported to the Washing- of Curve Crest Boulevard. The offi cer recognized the Broadway at 3:39 p.m. Sept. 23. A male suspect was ton County Law Enforcement Center. male passenger as a person who had a warrant out for refusing to pay for his food. The man refused to pro- his arrest. When he attempted to question him about vide his name and tried to walk away from the offi cer. Theft the warrant, the man gave the name of his cousin. The 38-year-old Stacy man was arrested and taken to • A vehicle was reported stolen from the 700 block of The offi cer told the man he did not believe that was Washington County Jail. 12th Street SW at 4:41 p.m. Sept. 22. The vehicle was his name, he believed he was the 26-year-old Still- parked on the street and was locked, but had spare water man who had a warrant for arrest. The offi cer • Shoplifters were reported at the Forest Lake Walmart keys inside. confi rmed this by checking the driver's license photos at 6:20 p.m. Sept. 22. Two female suspects fl ed the and comparing them to the passenger. The man was scene after they fi lled a tub with $253 in stolen • A motorcycle was reported stolen from the area of arrested on a felony warrant for fi fth degree posses- merchandise and pushed it out the door, but offi cers the Mill Ponds Apartments on Fourth Street SW at sion of narcotics and gross misdemeanor providing located the suspect vehicle. Citations were issued to a 12:21 p.m. Sept. 22. A white Ford truck was seen on false information to a police offi cer. He was booked 21-year-old Minneapolis woman and a 20-year-old St. the scene stealing the motorcycle around 4 a.m. that and held at Washington County Jail. Paul woman. morning. The suspect came out of an apartment, had a key and locked the door. The motorcycle was later • At 1:30 p.m. Sept. 29, a 40-year-old St. Paul man was • On offi cer on patrol in the 1000 block of Seventh found in a garage on Seventh Avenue SW with minor cited for misdemeanor theft after he had stolen a $55 Avenue SW at 10 p.m. Sept. 23 observed two males damage. pair of shoes from a business in the 1800 block of Mar- standing around a sport bike in a parking lot. The ket Drive. The shoes were returned, and the man was bike did not have any license plates, so the offi cer • An auto business in the 100 block of 19th Avenue SW cited and released. made contact with the men. One identifi ed himself reported at 9:33 a.m. Sept. 25 that someone had tried as a 36-year-old Osceola, Wisconsin man and denied to steal a vehicle off the lot. There was damage to the • A 55-year-old Stillwater Township woman was riding the bike, but said he was only removing it from steering column and ignition. There is no suspect pulled over in the area of Third Street N. and Laurel storage. Checks on the bike were clear, but checks on information and no video surveillance. Street 2:50 a.m. Sept. 28 when an offi cer observed her the driver showed the man had an active DWI war- driving southbound in the northbound lane of traffi c. rant. He was taken into custody and later turned over • A silver enclosed trailer was reported stolen from the Upon contact, the offi cer detected the odor of alco- to the Chisago County Sheriff's Department. driveway of a home on the 20400 block of Goodvine hol, and noticed the woman had bloodshot, watery Trail N. at 6:38 a.m. Oct. 2. There are no suspects. eyes and slurred speech. She told the offi cer she was • Offi cers responded to a possible burglary in progress confused. She was transported to Washington County in the 2100 block of Ideal Avenue N. around 12 a.m. Other Jail, where she submitted to a breath test with a Oct. 2. Upon arrival they located a male in the garage, • Suspects driving on Eureka Avenue S. crashed a result of 0.15. She was cited for DWI and released to a who was taken into custody. The homeowner said he vehicle around a curve and fl ed the scene at 2 p.m. responsible adult. did not know the male, and that he did not have per- Oct. 1. Witnesses described the suspects, but offi cers mission to be on the property or in the garage. Police were unable to fi nd and make contact with them. The • A 28-year-old River Falls, Wisconsin man was ar- found that the man had entered the closed garage and vehicle was towed. rested on a burglary warrant out of St. Croix County gone through both vehicles inside and attempted to when a report of a suspicious male came in at 12:15 get into the residence. The door from the garage to the • Offi cers assisted in the 20400 block of Everton Trail a.m. Sept. 26 in the 600 block of Third Street S. Police house was damaged. The suspect, a 48-year-old Willis- N., where a riding lawn mower was reported to be on located the man, who indicated he was attempting ton, North Dakota man, was arrested for trespassing, fi re at 3 p.m. Sept. 30. The Forest Lake Fire Depart- to fi nd some place to shelter from the rain. It was de- disorderly conduct, possession of drug paraphernalia, ment arrived and extinguished the fi re. termined he had a warrant, and he was arrested and tampering with a motor vehicle and criminal damage held for the St. Croix County Sheriff's Department. to property. The Stillwater Police Department reported the following incidents: Theft • An assault was reported in the 23800 block of Forest • A white specialized 21-speed bicycle was reported sto- Boulevard N. at 3:12 a.m. Sept. 30. The complainant Arrest/Citation len from a garage on the 600 block of Broadway Street advised that the suspect, a 26-year-old Forest Lake • A 28-year-old North Branch man was arrested Sept. S. Sept. 23. man, had threatened him with an airsoft handgun 22 around midnight near Highway 36 and Osgood and a knife. He held both items within inches of his Ave. N. after an offi cer responded to a call of a • A homeowner in the 1300 block of Cottage Drive re- face and threatened to kill him. The suspect then possible intoxicated driver. The vehicle was being ported at 1:40 a.m. Sept. 21 that he entered his garage walked behind the second victim and threatened to followed by the complainant, who reported the car and found two suspects inside, with one sitting inside kill him. The fi rst victim took hold of the suspect was drifting all over the road. When an offi cer ar- his vehicle. When he entered, both parties fl ed. He and threw him into the hallway, locked the door and rived, he observed the suspect vehicle fail to signal a found that his checkbook was missing. An investiga- called 911. The suspect was found with two airsoft pis- right turn. When the vehicle was stopped, the driver tion is underway. tols. He was transported to Washington County Jail. admitted that he was drunk and showed numerous indications of being under the infl uence of alcohol. He • A Marine on St. Croix man and a New Richmond, • A break-in at Central Montessori School was reported was arrested and transferred to Washington County Wisconsin woman, reported at 11:45 p.m. Sept. 30 that at 9:15 p.m. Sept. 28. Police arrived and found a win- Jail. At the jail, he refused to submit to a breath test. they were on the dance fl oor of a business on Mul- dow that had been forced open, and it appeared that He was booked and held for court. berry Street and returned to fi nd their jackets were someone had walked around inside. Police had a sus- missing from their seats. Inside the jackets were car pect description which matched an 18-year-old Forest • An offi cer was called to a parking lot in the 1200 block keys, credit cards and other valuables. There are no Lake man known to offi cers, who was located in his of Frontage Road W. at 8 p.m. Sept. 22 in response to a suspects. girlfriend's car. He admitted to walking through the suspicious male or possible slumper. Offi cers located school and rummaging through the complainant's a 35-year-old Woodbury man in the vehicle. The man • On Sept. 29 around 11:45 a.m., offi cers dealt with a car, though he said he did not take anything. A was found to have a warrant for his arrest. He was business owner in the 200 block of Sixth Street S. An marijuana pipe was in plain view in the vehicle and placed under arrest and transported to Washington ex-employee had taken a company vehicle and tools a search turned up more drug paraphernalia. He County Jail. and would not return them. Offi cers spoke with the was taken into custody and booked for second degree ex-employee and the vehicles and tools were returned. burglary, criminal damage to property, trespassing, • A 38-year-old Stillwater man was arrested for domestic tampering with a motor vehicle and possession of assault around 10 p.m. Sept. 22 after he had fl ed from a • A homeowner in the 100 block of Sherburne Street N. drug paraphernalia. situation on Sept. 21 at around 11:20 p.m. in 1700 block reported at 7 a.m. Sept. 25 that sometime overnight of Frontage Road W. The man had struck his juvenile his vehicle and garage were entered and a bottle of co- • Offi cers were called to check the welfare of a 57-year- son about the face and pushed his wife. He fl ed on foot, logne, small cash, and a pack of cigarettes were taken. old Forest Lake woman on Broadway Avenue W. at but police were unable to locate him. 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Don’t Miss! Good Worth a Look Forget it Frank Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake. Weather data and observation are from his weather station and trips around the area. Frank can be found on the internet at “MARK FELT: THE MAN WHO WeathermanWatson.com. TOOK DOWN THE WHITE HOUSE” (PG-13) SUNRISE / SUNSET WEATHER TIDBIT WEEKLY AVERAGES It was quite an opening of October. I totaled 3.37 inches of rain OCT. 13-19, 2017 [SOME LANGUAGE.] Fri Month 13 7:26 6:31 which puts me .75 inch above normal for the whole month. High 58° — A powerful, captivating, complicated, Sat Month 14 7:27 6:29 This past weekend actually came out pretty nice if you throw factually based, well-acted, star- out the fist half of the day Saturday. Sunday was the better Low 39° studded (Kate Walsh, Michael C. Sun Month 15 7:29 6:27 of the weekend days with sun and a high of 70º. Some of you %Sun 58% Hall, Josh Lucas, Tom Sizemore, may have experienced your first frost Tuesday morning if not Tony Goldwyn, Wendi McLendon- PCP 0.53” Covey, Eddie Marsan, Ike Barinholtz, Mon Month 16 7:30 6:25 it wont be long for you as the average date for the first frost is Bruce Greenwood, Maika Monroe, October 5. Noah Wyle, Brian d’Arcy James Tue Month 17 7:31 6:24 ADDITIONAL NOTE: and Wayne Pére), 103-minute fi lm based on Mark Felt’s and John D. Wed Month 18 7:33 6:20 I’m looking for pictures for my 2018 Weather Calendar. See O’Connor’s book that focuses on WeathermanWatson.com or email me at [email protected] well-respected, 31-year-FBI veteran Thu Month 19 7:34 6:19 for more info. Mark Felt (Liam Neeson), who had a devoted wife (Diane Lane), as he leaked top-secret information to Washington Post journalists Bob Woodward (Julian Morris) and Carl Bernstein as the whistleblower “Deep Th roat” regarding the Watergate scandal in 1974 aft er acting FBI director L. Patrick Gray Crossword Fun Fact (Marton Csokas) commanded him to stop the investigations for fear of exposing the illegal shenanigans and Mosquitoes are attracted implicating White House bigwigs, to people who just ate including President Richard M. Nixon. bananas. “MARSHALL” (PG-13)

[MATURE THEMATIC CONTENT, SEXUALITY, VIOLENCE AND SOME STRONG LANGUAGE.] — Aft er African-American chauff eur Joseph Spell (Sterling K. Brown) Did you know? is arrested for allegedly raping and the attempted murder of a well-to- A queen bee can lay do, neglected white housewife (Kate Hudson) in Bridgeport, Conn., who is 800-1,500 eggs per day. married to an abusive husband (Jeremy Bobb), in this engaging, factually based, well-acted, star-dotted (Dan Stevens, Sophia Bush, Jussie Smollett and Jeff ery DeMunn), 118-minute fi lm that follows the early trial of the fi rst African-American Supreme Court Justice, smart, no-nonsense NAACP lawyer Th urgood Marshall (Chadwick Boseman) recruits reluctant, Jewish, noncriminal defense attorney Sam Sudoku Friedman (Josh Gad) to defend the accused rapist in this diffi cult, controversial case in front of a hard-nosed judge (James Cromwell) in 1941.

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BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER ed language that would allow a prop- EDITOR erty to connect to public utilities only trustedtrusted when already adjacent to the property. COLUMBUS—The city of Columbus The proposed Bituminous Roadways Planning Commission suggested that Inc. site is not immediately adjacent to an amendment to allow the construc- city utilities, but the amendment would tion of an asphalt plant be denied by the allow the business to develop there City Council at its Oct. 4 meeting. without connecting, according to this information.information. The planning commission continued conditional use. discussion about whether to alter the Toward the end of the discussion, city ordinance that would make asphalt Planning Commission Member Pam and concrete production facilities Wolowski declared that she did not allowable in a light industrial district. believe that altering the amendment fi t The amendment was proposed after as- with the city’s Comprehensive Plan. phalt company Bituminous Roadways “I’d like to remind everybody that we Inc. submitted an application to develop are not your elected offi cials. We are the properties at 13345 and 13363 Free- put in place to work and do things that way Drive W. in Columbus. are in our Comprehensive Plan and The proposal has met with resistance that are the vision given to us by the from many residents of Columbus and city,” she said. “So with that being said, the surrounding communities, who based on the facts, this doesn’t fi t in fear that a large plant such as this one our Comprehensive Plan. The project might present health effects and mar doesn’t fi t in our current zoning, fi nally the character of the community. it doesn’t fi t the vision of the district While members of the public turned that has been given to us. This project up to the Oct. 4 meeting with “No negatively and directly affects the com- asphalt plant” signs and prepared to munity on a daily basis.” speak in public forum, city offi cials re- She cited estimates from Bituminous minded everyone that the commission Roadways that peak traffi c would be 60 SubscribeSb ibbe was ultimately making a recommen- trucks per hour—by her estimate, one dation about the proposed amendment, truck a minute. today to be not the proposed asphalt plant itself. She was reminded that the commis- At the Sept. 27 Columbus City Coun- sion was supposed to review the text entered too win HUGO EQUIPMENT COMPANY cil meeting, members of the council amendment overall, not the specifi c expressed concern that the planning project., but she insisted it was a free coffee fforor a commission was confl ating the specifi c decision that did not support the city’s proposed asphalt project with the text vision. year and a Toro amendment, creating confusion. She moved to deny the request for the “The impression I have is that when text amendment, and send it forward to * Snowblower!wer! you start to lump in all the project is- the council with a recommendation to sues with the ordinance itself, you start deny it. Wolowski, along with Planning to kind of run afi eld,” responded City Commission Chair Garth Sternberg Attorney Bill Griffi th. “The job now is and member Jesse Preiner voted yes, Subscribe today and receive to look at the ordinance, assume that and members Jody Krebs and James $ there’s this applicant or maybe a future Watson voted no. The motion passed 3-2. OVER 100 in Customer applicant or maybe something on Lake At press time, the council had not Drive this might apply to and think made any decision about the amend- holistically about what should be in our ment. The Columbus City Council next Loyalty Coupons regulatory program in the ordinance... meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 at $ Anything we do as a city should apply the Columbus City Hall, 16319 Kettle All for ONLY 18 equally to anybody who comes in in a Blvd, Columbus. similar position.” or online at www.presspubs.com/site/services For example, any decision made to Jackie Bussjaeger is the editor of the change the ordinance could have an Forest Lake and St. Croix Valley Low- effect on the existing cement supplier down, and can be reached at 651-407-1229 $15/6 mo. Subscription $______Cemstone, located on Lake Drive. or [email protected]. The proposed amendment also includ- $26/1 year Subscription $______I would like The Lowdown to donate $1 of my subscription to my local food shelf The sun shines on Stillwater Forest Lake Area St. Croix Valley Area in energy conservation series

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