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Voter Guide CANDIDATE FORUM: Council and mayoral hopefuls sound off PAGE 12 See pages 6-11 Dead End Hayride returns for a 9th season of scares and screams

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Surf scoters pass through Minnesota

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Volunteers protect the Boundary waters

DEAD END HAYRIDE Pinehaven Farm is home to Dead End Hayride, which runs through Nov. 3rd.

BY ELIZABETH CALLEN STAFF WRITER

WYOMING — Pinehaven Farm has Page 22 hosted a range of holiday-themed at- tractions over the last nearly 60 years. Halloween event roundup Originally a Christmas tree farm, it transformed into a pumpkin patch in the mid-1990s and is now home to Dead End Hayride, one of the most popular Halloween haunts in Minne- Featured Events sota—and in the U.S. Jeremy Hastings is the man be- Out East hind-the-scenes of Dead End Hayride, which sits on Pinehaven’s sprawling Friends Fall Book Sale When: Nov. 8-10 160 acres of forest, pumpkin fi elds and Where: Stillwater Public Library farmland. He remembers the exact moment he thought of turning his Up North family farm into a spooky spectacle. Hastings is an avid reader of Haunt- Our Town DEAD END HAYRIDE When: Oct. 26-27 world Magazine, an industry publica- Where: Forest Lake Area High School tion for haunted house owners. As he An actor stands outside of a haunted house at Dead End. was paging through the magazine, an article about a North Carolina based Struck by such similarities, Hast- minutes of stepping foot on the prop- attraction caught his eye. “The fi rst ings headed south to see SpookyWoods erty, I was best friends with the owner issue that came featured a Hallow- for himself. and his wife,” Hastings said. “They See page een attraction out in North Carolina “I was probably 23 at the time, and I welcomed me with open arms. I was called Spooky Woods. I just saw so bought a plane ticket to North Caroli- full of questions, and they answered 3 for event many parallels between SpookyWoods na. I contacted the owner (of Spooky- details and Pinehaven,” he remembered. Woods) when I got there and within 30 SEE DEAD END HAYRIDE, PAGE 16

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Waves of warblers, tiny kinglets and fall sparrows have washed over Minnesota in the past few weeks of migration, but wise birders also keep their eyes on the water at this time of year. The chilly lakes have become easy stopping points for rarely seen waterfowl traveling from the far north to warmer havens in the south. One of the most exciting fi nds on Minnesota lakes during this season are large sea ducks such as scoters, which may stop over for a night or two on local lakes before heading for the ocean waves of the south. JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS Scoters are recognizable by their Surf scoters in fall plumage passing through on migration. large size, and particularly heavy beak structure. At this time of year, with their bright orange beaks and on its face, behind the eye and at the ing through. While some trumpeter most of them appear to be dark brown white patches around their eyes, look base of the beak. swans will stay and nest in Minnesota in color, with lighter markings, de- almost like circus clowns. Their fall White-winged scoters, meanwhile, during the summer, the smaller tun- pending on the species. In the breed- appearance is much more reserved; appears as almost entirely black or dra swans fl y much further north for ing season, some of these ducks look typically they appear almost entirely dark brown, with one signature white the summer breeding season. The two almost outlandish. Male surf scoters, dark brown, with two white patches streak along the wing. Black scoters species look very similar, so it can be are identifi able by their dark cap on a diffi cult to positively identify tundra pale face—a stark contrast from the geese. Generally, they are smaller jet-black plumage they sport in the than trumpeter swans, with smaller summer. bills and sometimes a yellow spot at These ducks are often found in deep the base of their beaks. water, since their native habitat is Snow geese, meanwhile, can be dif- along ocean coastlines. This means ferentiated by their smaller size and they’ll often be found alone or in orange beak, as well as black wing- small groups in the middle of lakes. tips in fl ight. Some snow geese show A good pair of binoculars or a spot- a “blue” morph coloration, in which ting scope will help you identify any their bodies are mostly gray, with of these ocean visitors that might be pure white coloring around the face. traveling through the northeast met- It is legal to hunt snow geese, but ro in the coming weeks. trumpeter and tundra swans are pro- This is also the time of year that tected by federal law, so it’s import- many will notice fl ocks of migrating ant for hunters to be able to tell the snow geese and tundra swans pass- difference.

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Wilder’s classic Pulitzer Door prizes. 8; 10:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Prize winning play about Contact: 651-259-2133 Friday, Nov. 9; and 10:15 the everyday lives of the a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, citizens of a small town, ANNIE’S SWEDISH Nov. 10 and the love and loss they COFFEE PARTIES Where: Stillwater Pub- experience, performed by When: 10 a.m. and 1 lic Library, 224 Third St. Forest Lake high school p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 N., Stillwater students. Tickets $6 Where: Gammelgar- Details: Books sale students and seniors; $10 den Museum, fundraiser to support the adults, available at the Details: 20880 Olinda library collections and FILE | PRESS PUBLICATIONS door 30 minutes prior to Trail N., Scandia programs. Bag sale all show. Details: 3-course coffee day Saturday. Drop off party and tour of fi ve gently used books 10:30 Trick or Treating on Main St. SKI SWAP historic buildings. $15/ a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 27-Nov. WHEN: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. at downtown merchants. 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HE TWIN CITIES has always been a compet- itive market for the grocery business and it Tappears to be heating up again. Just recently the Lunds&Byerlys opened on Centerville Road in White Bear Lake. This new store features a large deli and food buffet, along with comfortable dining tables and a wine bar. Kowalski’s, an attractive grocery store overlooking White Bear Lake, has upgraded their deli and added a greater selection of pastas. Then there is the Cub Foods in the south part of White Bear Lake, along with Festival and Aldi’s. Shor- eview has a Kowalski’s, along with Fresh & Natural Foods, and Vadnais Heights has Fresh Thyme, as well as About the Target and Walmart with groceries. Town In the near future there will be a Hy-Vee convenience store at County Gene Johnson Road E and Highway 61. There are lots of choices to keep grocery shoppers right in the area and attract new customers from a distance away. HAVE YOU EVER felt like a sardine fl ying coach these days? Well, the Federal Aviation Administra- tion is going to mandate seat size and space. In the Health Literacy Month last several years, fl ying has been less enjoyable and the airlines have been charging every way possible to add to their bottom line. Perhaps in the t can be hard trying to tell “We all know the ABCs. Here’s viders, it is important we know as near future it will be easier and less expensive to your doctor why you feel so much of this information ahead ship luggage via UPS or FedEx in lieu of the airline Isick or injured. We’ve all had how some of those letters are of time. baggage service. those trying times as a patient Understanding cultural dif- PLAN AHEAD BY saving now and here’s the reason. whether it be the clinic or the ER, more important than others ferences among patients is also One of our insurance companies reported 52 trying to express to the doctor critical. As an example when percent of households are at risk of not maintaining how we feel. When it comes to when it comes to describing a provider asks, “Do you have their living standards in retirement. They also ref- the illness or a headache?” Some patients in erenced 21 percent of the people who enter nursing injury, it’s hard to your symptoms to your doctor.” certain cultures may answer the homes will need care for fi ve years or more. The na- discern what the question “yes” if they have ever tional average rates for a private room in a nursing physician needs • Q: Quality of pain — how do had a headache. That’s why it’s home are $92,378 annually. to know and what you describe the pain? important to be very direct with The average healthy 65 year old couple is projected they do not. It’s • R: Radiation — does the pain some of the initial questions “Do to spend $288,400 in health care costs. easy to leave out move anywhere or have other you have a headache now?” We have pension plans that are disappearing from critical details. associated areas of pain? I also believe family members companies and we also have those which aren’t That’s why we’ve • S: Severity –how severe to you of patients can be a very helpful adequately funded. Movers & come up with classify your pain. resource when it comes to cover- Our population is aging and people are living helpful tips that • T: Timing — When did it ing events related to the pain or longer. According to the 2017 Social Security Admin- Shakers can make all the start, how long has the condition symptom, past history and other istration estimates, about one in four 65 year olds difference when been going on, has it happened relevant notes. Often patients will live past age 90. Carolyn McClain trying to accu- before and how has it changed? are stressed, anxious and in pain SHORTER DAYS, DECLINE in temperatures rately communi- These 6 letters can help walk us and making recalling details dif- and autumn colors of foliage are all part of seasonal cate how you’re through what doctors will need fi cult. Having family in the room change. Hunters and their dogs get excited this time feeling to your doctor so you can to know when understanding can be very help and take some of year. Farmers are busy harvesting. Home build- get the right treatment fast. symptoms. Remembering these of the stress off of the patient ers are anxiously enclosing their structures. Utility We all know the ABCs. Here’s six letters and jotting down your themselves. people are doing everything they can before the how some of those letters are thoughts can be very helpful to If you’re interested in talking ground freezes. more important than others when your provider as they are assess- with one of the physicians at The Docks are being pulled and watercraft winterized. it comes to describing your symp- ing you. Urgency Room about more ways Changing seasons are what Minnesotans live for. toms to your doctor. It is also important to recognize to prepare yourself when visiting True or false. We’d like you to skip through the that providers are not always the doctor please contact us right LAST MONTH KATHY and I traveled to Arizona fi rst part of the song and navigate speaking the same language as away. We would love to share ad- to celebrate the life of my oldest biological brother, your way to O. ….O, P, Q, R, S and T. their patients. I recall asking a ditional experiences our doctors Command Sergeant Major Larry Dahle, who died at These 6 letters can be very helpful patient if he’d ever had any prob- have encountered and other tips the age of 93. He spent his career in the Army with in defi ning your signs and symp- lems with his heart or other ves- for patients to make sure they the Big Red One. He served in World War II, the toms to your health care provider. sels? The patient replied, “Nope, feel prepared when visiting the Korean Confl ict and twice in Vietnam. His memori- • O: Onset — what were you do- my vessels are perfect.” It was doctor. al included military people, family and friends. We ing when your pain or symptom later discovered during his exam, are now awaiting the date for his memorial service started? that he had a previous coronary Dr. Carolyn McClain is medical with full honors at Arlington National Cemetery. • P: Provocation — what artery bypass. When I questioned director of The Urgency Room. I am thankful for people like my brother who have provokes it or makes it better or him about it he said, “Like, I said, www.urgencyroom.com given their life to preserve and protect the freedoms worse? my vessels are perfect.” As pro- we enjoy every day in this country. No mission too diffi cult, no sacrifi ce too great, duty fi rst. THE LOWDOWN | LETTER GUIDELINES THIS TIME OF year the Press newspapers launch their semi-annual subscription campaign. To • Limited to 350 words. letters per year and at least writer about the same subject editing. keep the community newspaper alive with adequate • Submissions must Include four weeks must lapse be- matter will not be published. • Deadline is 5 p. m. , Wednesday staffi ng takes subscribers as well as advertisers. It’s a full name, address and tween publication. 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They also closed How- fi nancial stability for the district. ard Lake Park. Plus, despite over 800 signatures As your state representative, I am proud to Myth: Enrollment is declining; therefore, cuts against it, they approved the construction of an support our schools and champion measures to should be made to the budget regardless. asphalt plant. It seems they care very little about put more money in every classroom, implement Fact: While enrollment has been declining, the community spirit, the future of your children or meaningful reforms to improve student learning $7.5 million in cuts made over the last several years what the majority of their constituents what. Send and secure additional transportation funding for far exceeds any lost revenue to declining enroll- them a message: elect Jesse Preiner for mayor and our school district. Great schools help strengthen ment. Janet Hegland and Shelly Logren for City Council. communities and make them a wonderful place to Move toward a more peaceful, beautiful and pros- live, work and raise a family. That’s why I’d encour- Myth: School taxes continue to increase. perous Columbus! age voters to take a closer look at the Forest Lake Fact: School-based property taxes have decreased Peg Hoff man Area School District operating levy request before 6 percent last year with an expected decrease of 6 Forest Lake casting their vote this November. percent next year. Rep. Bob Dettmer Myth: Our costs for administration are too high. A disservice to the Supreme Court Fact: Our administrative costs are 15 percent I believe that Judge Kavanagh has done a dis- Sheriff Starry’s opponent below the state average. We have cut two assistant service to the country, the United States Supreme off ers nothing new principals and one principal from administration Court and his family by pursuing his nomination What does Dan Starry’s opponent really have to in the last two years. to that august institution after being accused of offer? How should we measure his “proven leader- The recent School Funding Task Force recom- an attempted rape. Needless to say, Judge Kava- ship”? He is a graduate of the FBI Academy, but so mended a levy increase of up to $1,300 per pupil. nagh will not be looked at the same because of the is Sheriff Starry. His brief time with the Washing- Being realistic and conservative, the school board nature of the accusations made against him. His ton County Sheriff’s Offi ce was as a part-time water set the levy increase at $825 per pupil. lack of restraint in answering some of the senators’ patrol offi cer. He was a sergeant in a department Please inform yourself with facts regarding the questions may encourage others to disrespect the with only fi ve to six offi cers and is currently the levy vote Nov. 6, and do not allow deceitful tactics high court. The alternative path not to seek the police chief in Wyoming leading eight offi cers. to cloud your judgment. nomination would not have been an easy one, by Sheriff Starry has been with Washington County Luke Odegaard any means. But it would have come across as a for over 25 years and has served as investigator, CPA Director, Forest Lake Area School Board more noble one and minimized the vitriol of the D.A.R.E. offi cer, school resource offi cer, K-9 han- two parties. It would have spared his wife, fami- dler, SWAT team member and narcotics offi cer. Starry has genuine concern ly and country from watching his confrontation As a patrol sergeant, Starry probably supervised before the country and the world. The effect of the more employees than are in the entire Wyoming for community accusations against Judge Kavanagh may follow Police Department. Certainly, his duties as a com- As both a retired Washington County Deputy him to the high court. He may in the future have to mander, chief deputy and now sheriff make him Sheriff with 25 years on the job, and a 54-year resi- recuse himself from judging a case on the objection a proven leader—and far more qualifi ed than his dent of Forest Lake, I have been very impressed by of lack of impartiality based on this very episode. opponent. the quality of candidate we have in Dan Starry. I think that for a judge, he could have used better Sheriff Starry’s opponent thinks we need to focus Approximately a month after Dan Starry was judgment. on school safety, community engagement, cyber- appointed sheriff, he made what was possibly one Peter Lopez crimes and the opioid epidemic. I’ll applaud those of the biggest decisions in his career to discontinue Stillwater ideas, but they’re not new. They’ve already been the discussion about moving to contract policing implemented under Sheriff Starry’s proven leader- in Forest Lake. A few city politicians initiated this Yes on Forest Lake Levy ship. discussion, but it was not the right move for Forest Last spring, I was a member of the FLAS School The Washington County Sheriff’s Offi ce, under Lake. Dan Starry demonstrated his integrity very Funding Task Force, comprised of 20 community the leadership of Sheriff Starry and in concert with clearly when he took the position that the city need- members — parents of students and graduates, and the County Attorney’s Offi ce, has spearheaded the ed to continue negotiations with the police union community members without children. Half of us formation of a task force to attack the problem of and sign a new contract for the police department. voted yes on the last referendum, and half voted no sex traffi cking throughout the county and state. This action is one of many that speak to the kind or didn’t vote. At least one of us had never voted yes That’s proven leadership. of person Dan Starry is. He displayed genuine for a school issue. Ask yourself: what, other than changing the concern for the community, as well as the police The process was transparent. We pored over name on the front door, does Paul Hoppe offer offi cers’ jobs and seniority, rather than playing budgets and fi nances, spending considerable time Washington County? political games or being concerned about political examining state funding contributions, transporta- Dennis Moriarty power. tion and operating costs, and employee salaries. No Stillwater I know Dan Starry is doing an excellent job as question was left unanswered. sheriff, and our community is benefi ting greatly. Ultimately, we were tasked with deciding what we Christensen has curiosity I hope the people of Forest Lake join me in show- value as a community for our schools. ing our appreciation and gratitude by voting for After scrutinizing the district’s fi nances, every and insight needed Dan Starry for Washington County Sheriff. committee member recommended the district place I am deeply concerned as elections come around Michael A. Clemens Sr. a referendum question on the ballot. Recommended again—same people, same large well-placed cam- Forest Lake increases ranged from $500 to $1,300 per pupil. The paign signs, same tattered old ideals. What insights board ultimately settled on $825 per pupil. have we learned from the same hollow platforms Columbus city government What I learned from this involvement is that we every election cycle? Can we take but one step for- NEED to pass the referendum. Fiscal responsibility ward from the known into the unknown? I’m afraid needs to answer why has been repeatedly demonstrated, but the district our feet are permanently frozen to the ground of Columbus voters, who in the past have had con- cannot continue cutting and doing so much with prejudice and ignorance. fi dence in our City Council and mayor, cannot get so little. The levy is critical to our ability to retain Shelly Christensen has the curiosity and insight any of them to answer the following questions: teachers, manage class sizes and maintain pro- to understand all the issues involved in the people 1. Why force a text amendment to put an asphalt grams. she will represent. I saw her at a Stillwater Li- plant at the entrance to our city? I share my opinion here, but list names of other brary meeting of Muslim, immigrant and refugee 2. Why put a business that only pays $22,971 a committee members (with permission) to demon- speakers, learning about our newest neighbors. She year in taxes on a valuable piece of commercial strate the integrity of our process: Ben Monzka, knows what binds us together as a community. Can property that could have produced several times Curt Rebelein, Dan Stark, Debra Schrader, Doug we fi nd new ways to understand each other? I think that amount in taxes with almost any other busi- Goerss, Jennifer Braido, Jesse Johnson, John Mick- Shelly can. ness on it? ley, Kate Luthner, Luke Odegaard, Kyle Nylander, Shelly and her husband are both beloved Stillwa- 3. Why disregard the opinions of many existing Kyle Roggenkamp, Karen Morehead, MaryBeth ter High School track and cross-country coaches, businesses in the freeway corridor regarding the Higgins, Robert Rapheal, Sam Husnik, Steve Wik- but she knows that having a sports presence has impact of 500 trucks per day on West Freeway strom and Todd Proulx. nothing to do with the quality and integrity of a Drive? Vote YES on the levy! state representative. As our representative, she I suspect the answers to these questions are John Vette will be asked to vote on issues and ideas that may unseemly ones—hence why they won’t respond. If District Funding Task Force Committee Member be uncomfortable to her. But she is brave and will you want a city government that will listen AND study each issue, considering all sides with an open answer questions, then vote for Jesse Preiner for and compassionate mind. I have not seen that in mayor, and Janet Hegland and Shelly Logren for Support school district past representation. City Council. this election season In the end, there is nothing more pathetic than to Lynn Carver-Quinn As we get into the heart of election season, I know be a coward of the soul. Columbus Minnesotans are researching candidates and de- Deb Krueger ciding who will best represent our community and Lake Elmo state. But another important decision that residents will make on the ballot this November is whether Busting myths about to approve an operating levy for the Forest Lake Area School District. As a former teacher, a parent Forest Lake schools and a legislator, I know how important a quality I have no doubt the old naysayers in town will be education is for our children, and I’d encourage vot- up to their tired old tricks of misinformation and ers to take a closer look at how this levy will impact deceit when it comes to the fi nances and operations our schools and your taxes. of the Forest Lake Area School District. These Our local schools do an outstanding job educating myths, thinly disguised as facts, can potentially be the next generation, and the school district has laid quite convincing. Allow me to shed some light on out a clear plan about where additional operating the claims that are often made. funds will go, including making teacher salaries Myth: The district is not forthcoming with infor- more competitive with neighboring metro area mation. 6 THE LOWDOWN www.presspubs.com OCTOBER 26, 2018

now, as the crisis is upon us for having failed to do so for years. The HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES public schools is our district face signifi cant budget shortfalls. Bonds HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and levies were never intended to be used as operating revenue, a DISTRICT 39A (ELECT ONE) confusing system that creates signifi cant tax-payer waste. Closing DISTRICT 39B paid-for school buildings because of inadequate state funding BOB DETTMER (R) is irresponsible. My goal would be to increase state funding for SHELLY CHRISTENSEN (DFL) Family: Wife Colleen, three adult children, seven Minnesota’s public schools by fi nding a new revenue not tied to Family: Scott (husband), Megan (daughter), Bayley grandchildren property taxes. Taking the burden off of our communities would be a and Mason (grandsons). Occupation: Teacher, Head Wrestling Coach Forest boon to all of us as we invest in our children and future generations. Occupation: Retired Stillwater High School English Lake School District, (Retired); United States We know that every dollar spent on public education is a worthwhile teacher, current Stillwater cross country coach. Army Reserve, Chief Warrant Offi ce CW4, 25 years, investment in Minnesota’s thriving economy. Political/civic experience: Founding member of (Retired); Wrestling Offi cial for the Minnesota State Q: If elected, and you had to focus on just three issues in your the St. Croix Valley Alliance, an activist group with High School League district or the state, what would they be? a vision of fairness, equity, respect and inclusion for Political/civic experience: Minnesota State Legislator in the House A: I prioritize Minnesota’s education, environment and economy. all peoples; two years on an advisory board for the 20 Year Downtown of Representatives (2007–present); Legislative committees served on These are the foundational components of successful communities. Stillwater Plan, a community centered commission; organizer and : Veterans Division (Chair), State Government Finance, Taxes, Capital Strong public schools sustain us, attract families and create leader of local youth running and fi tness programs (30-plus years). Investment, Ways and Means Finance, Childhood Obesity Legislative opportunities for Minnesotans to succeed. Equally important is Education: Master’s degree in Secondary English/Education-UWRF Working Group (Chair), Military Action Working Group (chair) Minnesota’s clear air and clean water, which we should not sell for Endorsements: SEIU, AFSCME, MAPE, MAIV, UFCW, Women Winning, short-term gain to our state’s long-term detriment. Finally, creating a Emily’s Lis, OutFront, EDMN, MNA, Sierra Club, DFL Environmental thriving and sustainable economy in Minnesota includes aff ordable, Q: If elected, what specifi c contribution do you see yourself most Caucus and DFL accessible universal healthcare. Fixing the healthcare system in capable of making at the Capitol? Campaign Information: Minnesota would be the biggest raise for families and businesses A: Throughout my adult life, I have been in positions of service in our shellyforhouse.com, facebook.com/shellyforhouse across the state. Healthcare issues we face are signifi cant and will community and country. In our community, I have served through require bipartisan cooperation. teaching and coaching many of your children. For our country, I have Q: If elected, what specifi c contribution do you see yourself most Q: What diff erentiates you from your opponent? Why are you the spent 25 years as a member of the Army Reserve, seeing 20 months capable of making at the Capitol? best candidate for the job? of active duty after 9/11. I have a proven record of service, success, A: I am a coalition builder and will listen and learn from the people of A: For 20 years, I have volunteered with Tubman, serving and integrity, leadership and the ability to deal with diffi cult situations. I this district. I will be the civil but passionate voice of the people. supporting families across Minnesota. As a family law attorney, I’ve believe I’m a person who can help bring people together to accomplish Q: Tell us about your vision for K-12 education in your district and made it my priority to engage and serve my clients with accurate things for the common good of this state. Minnesota. How can that vision be attained? and respectful support, advocacy and information. In my work, I Q: Tell us about your vision for K-12 education in your district and A: We need legislators who understand our educational need through have learned a great deal about the struggles that we all face every Minnesota. How can that vision be attained? personal experience. I envision addressing the pre-k achievement day. I have and will continue to participate in important community A: Education equity funding and school safety has always been at the disparities by off ering universal We need an increase of the presence of discussions, as both a resource and advocate. It is time that we come forefront in our district. The current K-12 education funding formula counselors, social workers, nurses and mental health counselors. We together, work together and fi nd solutions together. Leadership does not provide equity across the board for all Minnesota school need an increase in the per pupil ratio and state funding of all special requires informed participation. I will be the leader to fi nd and enact districts. Our district has a long history of excellent public, charter education mandates. positive solutions, working together and bringing our community and private schools. Providing adequate and fair funding has to be Q: If elected, and you had to focus on just three issues in your together. among the highest priorities of state government. It’s not right that our district or the state, what would they be? schools receive thousands less per student than many other schools. A: Fair, predictable and sustainable funding for public education. Equity funding is essential to providing resources and fl exibility for HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Stewardship of our environment and investment in a renewable energy our schools to hire quality teachers, support staff and a safe, secure economy and making healthcare aff ordable for everyone. learning environment. I feel strongly that we must revise our archaic DISTRICT 39B (ELECT ONE) Q: What diff erentiates you from your opponent(s) (i.e. why are you funding formula that creates large funding disparities between school the best candidate for the job)? districts. KATHY LOHMER (R) A: As a lifelong resident I have an ear to the district. I have built Q: If elected, and you had to focus on just three issues in your Family: Married to Greg Lohmer for 39 years, four relationships and trust and will always have an open door. I will serve district or the state, what would they be? married sons, four grandchildren ages 1 month to all the people of my district and treat them with respect and dignity. A: • I would support legislation that will phase out the state income tax 8 years My policy-making will not be heavily infl uenced by corporate power or on social security. Occupation: Minnesota House of Representatives wealthy donors. • I will support healthcare reform to help push down the cost of Education: Graduate of Hastings High School, premiums by strengthening the individual market and allowing Winona State and Lakeland Medical Dental for-profi t HMOs to increase competition and lower rates, ending the Academy WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONER heavy-handed provisions in Obamacare that only drove up cost and led Endorsements: Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life,f FFarm BBureau, DISTRICT 2 to fewer choices. Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, Care Providers of Minnesota/ • I will continue to author legislation that will increase safety and Long Term Care Imperative, Minnesota Grocers Association, National STAN KARWOSKI Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, Housing First, reduce traffi c congestion by prioritizing fi xing roads and bridges, like the Address (city): Oakdale National Federation of Independent Business, Minnesota Gun Highway 97 and I-35 bridge project that I authored this past session. Family: Wife – Linda married 39 years, 4 adult children, Owners Caucus, National Rifl e Association Q: What diff erentiates you from your opponent? Why are you the 3 son in-laws, 2 grandchildren with 3rd on way Contact info: kathylohmer.com best candidate for the job? Occupation: Retired Graco, 38 years, Engineering, A: First and foremost, legislators must realize that the money multiple patents Q: If elected, what specifi c contribution do you see yourself most we spend through legislation belongs to the people we serve, the Political/civic experience: capable of making at the Capitol? Minnesota taxpayer. I would support zero-base budgeting for the many Washington County Commissioner 2016 to Present, A: I am very accessible, and I listen and meet with my constituents, state level agencies. They would be required to submit their budget Current Vice-Chair; Transportation Advisory Board; Workforcef as well as communicate through email. Whether it’s local offi cials or requests to the legislature starting with a zero base and justify their Development Board; Gold Line BRT Partners, Chair; Commissioner - 17 citizens and business owners, I am very receptive to the needs in my budget request, not assume automatic increases year after year. Assigned Boards/Commissions ; Mayor Oakdale 2015 – 2016; Oakdale community. I will continue to represent the needs of the people from City Council Member 2001 – 2014; Woodbury & OACC Oakdale Area my district. Chamber of Commerce, Member; ISD 622 Education Foundation Board, Q: Tell us about your vision for K-12 education in your district and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Member, past President; Oakdale Planning and Park Commission - 1994 Minnesota. How can that vision be attained? to 1999; Student Robotics Mentor and Reading Tutor; Oakdale Tree Board DISTRICT 39A A: Our goal should be improving outcomes for kids. The achievement Founding Member; St. Paul Festival & Heritage Foundation Member and gap has been stuck, and outcomes aren’t improving fast enough. past Festival Cabinet Member; County & Oakdale Yellow Ribbon Network; ANN MOZEY (DFL) Let’s make smart investments in education that will actually County Park and Open Space Commission, past member & chair Family: Mother of three wonderful teenagers translate to results for our kids so they get the education they Education: Bachelor’s Degree, Business Management Occupation: Family law lawyer for 20 years deserve. I have been a strong supporter of our district schools. Last Endorsements: Political/civic experience: Teaching German session, we passed the largest funding boost for schools in 23 years. St. Paul Chamber of Commerce PAC; SPAAR Saint Paul Area Association of through Community Education; volunteering We’ve also made early education scholarships a priority so we can Realtors PAC; Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation PAC; AFSCME Council 5 on political campaigns, including Phyllis Kahn target early learning resources to the kids who need it most. PAC; OACC Oakdale Area Chamber of Commerce PAC and Obama’s hotline; volunteering for 20 years Q: If elected, and you had to focus on just three issues in your Campaign Information: at Tubman and more recently for Stillwater’s district or the state, what would they be? Facebook: Stan Karwoski Washington County Commissioner restorative justice program, Washington County Community Circles, the A: • Healthcare—too many families are struggling with premiums, Web Site: www.stankarwoski.com Washington County law clinics and a second year as secretary of the unaff ordable deductibles and access to the doctors/specialists they Email: [email protected] Washington County Bar Association need. We made great progress in helping to stop the double-digit Phone: 651-249-7684 Education: Gustavus Adolphus College, BA in English and German; increases on the individual market. We’re even seeing price reductions University of Minnesota, MA in German; William Mitchell College of as we look ahead to 2019, but there’s still more to do to lower costs. Q: What do you think the county does well now? What does it need to Law, JD I want to bring more plans to the market, boost transparency in do better? Endorsements: Women Winning, Planned Parenthood, Outfront, healthcare pricing so people have more information to compare A: Overall County residents give high marks to county services provided. Minnesota Association of Professional Employees, AFL-CIO, SEIU, costs and work with anyone—Republican or DFL—on ways to reduce Highest ratings are for County services related to parks and trails, libraries, Minnesota Nurses Association and Minnesota NOW premiums for everyone. and public safety. Our County is aggressive in its eff orts to ensure a high Contact info: Mozeyinthehouse.com and Mozey in the House on • Public Safety—As the Vice Chair of the House Public Safety quality of life for all residents, including protecting our natural areas within Facebook Committee, and representing many employees of the prison in Oak the county. The Sheriff ’s Offi ce does an excellent job patrolling in the more Park Heights, I want to work on ensuring safety for our corrections rural areas, but also partnering with our city police departments to keep Q:If elected, what specifi c contribution do you see yourself most offi cers and all law enforcements. The recent increase in violent everyone safe. The county has also increased its eff orts, working with our capable of making at the Capitol? attacks on correction offi cers is deeply concerning and something we cities, to attract new businesses and support existing business expansion, A: I am a good communicator and a strong advocate. I look forward to need to address. to encourage more job creation in the county and allow county residents investing in our community, connecting us with a government built by • Taxes—tax conformity will be a top priority next session. Our goal more opportunities to work closer to home. and for the people. This past year of campaigning, across social media, is to prevent hassles and headaches when people fi le and prevent Like any organization, the county can certainly improve and in fact is very at community events and through door-knocking, I’ve engaged in as anyone from seeing tax increases. Last session, our plan included intentional in our eff orts to improve customer service and service delivery. many conversations as possible about what matters to each of us. For what would have been the fi rst income tax reduction in nearly two We need to continue working to combat drunk driving and distracted driv- 20 years, I have been serving families in transition in Minnesota as a decades for the fi rst two income tax brackets. I hope we’ll be able to ing, one of the most often raised concerns of county residents. We can also family law lawyer, which has given me a strong appreciation for what get that signed into law next year. work to improve access to public transportation and ensure safe drinking people struggle with every day. If elected, I would bring a people- Q: What diff erentiates you from your opponent? Why are you the water for all residents. centered, progressive problem-solving perspective with me to the best candidate for the job? Q: If elected, what specifi c contribution do you see yourself most Minnesota State House. A: I’m a limited government conservative who doesn’t believe that capable of making on the board? Q: Tell us about your vision for K-12 education in your district and the government is the answer to every issue we face in our state. A: Following through on completion of a new modern Wildwood Library Minnesota. How can that vision be attained? Where government is the problem, I seek to change that and where planned for construction in 2019. Invested a lot of work gathering input A: As a mother, a teacher at the University of Minnesota, an advocate we in government can aff ect positive change, I am willing to work from Mahtomedi, Willernie, and Pine Spring residents who will be the and a citizen, I place great value on Minnesota’s public school system. hard to make that happen. I have proven myself over the past eight primary users of this library. Minnesota must come together and adequately fund our critical social years to be someone who can be trusted to do the right thing for Q: If elected, and you had to focus on just three issues that impact infrastructure with predictable and sustainable resources. The time is people and do not make decisions based on political ideology. OCTOBER 26, 2018 www.presspubs.com THE LOWDOWN 7 residents in your district, what would they be? Q: List your top two or three priorities for the sheriff ’s offi ce and A: Attaining Quality Jobs and Companies – Talented workers live in our Campaign Statement: describe how you would achieve them. County but work elsewhere. I will work to attract top companies and jobs. I am seeking another term as county attorney since there is much A: As your current Sheriff , my top priorities include school safety, sex Business growth will diversify our tax base and keep residential property left undone that needs follow through. Juvenile sex traffi cking is far traffi cking and distracted driving. I entered this profession to help taxes low. more prevalent that we had expected causing my offi ce to set up and people and to keep people safe. I am partnering with County Attorney Improved Roads and Transportation – I’m committed to signifi cant direct the east metro human traffi cking task force. This task force Pete Orput to ensure we prosecute criminals who victimize and road improvements. 2019 will produce results. New Main Street through needs to be continuously supported and I am one, among others, to threaten the safety of our youth. Additionally, I have and will continue downtown Mahtomedi and Willernie. New Hadley/36 interchange. And keep it going. We are also facing an epidemic of drug cases involving to dedicate Sheriff ’s Offi ce’s resources to ensure our roads are safe by extra lanes added to 694/494/94 Interchange. Long range I will work heroin, prescription pills and methamphetamine which have caused cracking down on distracted driving. for a new modern interchange. Gold Line BRT Bus Rapid Transit is under devastation to families in our communities. A number of steps have Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the offi ce development. Gold Line provides transportation choice while attracting been taken to provide eff ective treatment for drug addicts and ef- faces and how would you address them? businesses and jobs. fective enforcement of laws to protect our safety. I need to continue A: The mental health crisis facing our community is the most Environment and Water Resources – I represent citizens as a good steward to work with partners to assure treatment for addicts and jail for signifi cant challenge that we face in law enforcement. I am proud to of our land and water. I will work for great parks, protected open spaces, drug sellers. I also want to continue expanding my offi ce’s Veterans say that I am already working on new initiatives with my partners and restoring and stabilizing water levels on White Bear Lake and also Court initiative which has proven to be successful in getting combat in Community Services. We will soon have crisis response workers assuring clean water for future generations. veterans the help they need when coming into our judicial system. providing 24/7 coverage with Washington County Law Enforcement. Q: What diff erentiates you from your opponent(s) (i.e. why are you the Child and school safety issues still need addressing as well as fi nding We must also take care of the fi rst responders in our community. If best candidate for the job)? ways to reduce domestic violence. we can keep our police, fi re and EMS healthy, we can better serve our A: I’m currently the County Commissioner for District 2 and I believe I’m community. performing at a high level. I also was a Mayor and this gives me an advan- Q: Describe the role you believe law enforcement plays within a tage working eff ectively with our eight City Mayors in District 2 to produce WASHINGTON COUNTY community. results. SHERIFF A: As your Sheriff , I have defi ned the role of the law enforcement in the community as “community partner”. To be able to protect and PAUL HOPPE serve our citizens we must fi rst be trusted by the community and WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONER Education: Master Degree in Police Administration viewed as their partner in making Washington County a great place to DISTRICT 2 (University of St Thomas), Graduate of the FBI live, work and play. To accomplish this, I have created our Community National Academy (Quantico, V.A.) Engagement Unit. This year we will visit over 100 events throughout JULIE OHS Occupation: Public Safety Director / Police Chief the entire county. I am excited about the partnerships we have Address (city): Woodbury Civic/volunteer experience: Board Member for developed, as the great men and women of the Washington County Family: Husband-Michael, 2 adult daughters and 3 the Lakes Center for Youth and Family Services, Sheriff ’s Offi ce spend time getting to know our citizens and building grandchildren Volunteer Football and track coach for 15 years trust with those we serve. Occupation: Manager of Food Sample Team (This is a Years of residency: born and raised in Washington CCounty, t lilived d iin Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? contracted position that ends 9/28/18) the county most of my adult life. A: I am the best candidate for this job based on my experience and Political/Civic Experience: I am currently completing my Contact info: 651-280-7795 or hoppeforsheriff .com proven leadership at the Washington County Sheriff ’s Offi ce. I currently 3rd term on the Woodbury City Council. I am also currently lead an outstanding agency of 256 employees and over 100 volunteers. serving on the Woodbury HRA as well as the Woodbury HRA.A IIh have alsol Q: List your top two or three priorities for the sheriff ’s offi ce and I have spent my entire career with the Washington County Sheriff ’s served on the Woodbury Economic Development Commission and Business describe how you would achieve them. Offi ce and have experience in every division. In my 25 years, I am Development Committee. I have been serving on the SWCTC telecommu- A: Improving school safety is a top priority. I will be implementing fortunate to have served as patrol offi cer, K9 handler, detective, drug nications board for the past 12 years. I am a founding member and current new strategies that help students submit suspicious activity through task force investigator, DARE Offi cer and SWAT Commander. I have Chair of the Woodbury Yellow Ribbon Network and hold a board seat on the an app that gets critical information to a risk assessment team early. also held every rank within the Sheriff ’s Offi ce. Experience in this fi eld Washington County Yellow Ribbon Network. I volunteer at my church, at Feed With the right information law enforcement and schools can take matters and I am the only candidate with the breadth of experience My Starving Children, Woodbury Days, and Habitat for Humanity. early measures to protect our kids and schools. necessary to lead a large metropolitan agency. My commitment and Education: BA in Psychology and an MA in Management both from the The opioid epidemic is aff ecting families in every neighborhood. I service to this agency and to the citizens of Washington County has University of Minnesota. will take an aggressive stance against those shipping and selling been proven and can be trusted. Endorsements: I have declined partisan endorsements as this is a non-par- these deadly drugs in our neighborhoods. I will also explore proactive tisan offi ce. measures to develop a drug addiction scholarship program to help FOREST LAKE Campaign Information: www.julieohs4washingtoncountycommissioner. those with narcotics addictions get the necessary help. com Cyber-crimes are the fastest growing criminal activity that is present MAYOR in almost every crime today. I will collaborate with departments Q: What do you think the county does well now? What does it need to do across the county to build a robust digital crime lab to go after these ED EIGNER better? criminals who hide behind their computer screens by collecting the Education: University of Wisconsin-Madison A: The county does an amazing job with the budget considering all the state digital fi ngerprints left behind. Occupation: Manager for Culligan Bottled Water and federal unfunded mandates. I would put more pressure on the state and Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the offi ce Civic/volunteer experience: Present member federal government to receive more funding so the county isn’t having to take faces and how would you address them? of the Forest Lake City Council, member of the away money from parks, libraries and other amenities that make Washington A: The Sheriff ’s Offi ce has been experiencing a signifi cant increase Airport Commission, past member of the Planning County such a great place to live. in experienced deputies leaving the department. Over the past Commission They county also does very well with public safety programs. They are couple of years our profession has seen a decline in new recruits Years of residency: 19 years innovative and come up with some great programs. The suicide squad is just wanting to serve, making employee recruitment and retention even Contact info: [email protected] one example. I would support more jail diversion eff orts for people suff ering more essential. I will change the culture of the organization to focus from mental illness. This would provide the medical treatment they need, on retaining our current employees and the years of experience Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you while reducing taxpayer costs. This would also improve workplace safety for they bring to serving our communities. I will also look at recruiting would achieve them. corrections staff . initiatives and hiring practices to ensure we get the most qualifi ed A: I feel the top two priorities facing Forest Lake are the need for expanded If elected, what specifi c contribution do you see yourself most capable of and committed employees for our communities. infrastructure and the need for more economic development. The go hand making on the board? The Sheriff ’s offi ce recently launched a $2 million software upgrade in hand. Forest Lake is at a point where our present infrastructure will no I am capable of actively supporting and promoting regional transportation that isn’t working as designed, and as a result offi cers from every longer be adequate to meet the demands for future growth. As Mayor, I planning for the East Metro. I would do everything possible to secure federal department are frustrated with the inabilities of the system which would press to establish a funding mechanism to invest in this infrastruc- dollars for the GOLD Line. I would also support a strategic vision for the future are aff ecting public safety services. I will assemble a team to evaluate ture. It would have to be a joint arrangement where the city would invest improvements to the I-94/494/694 system interchange. the system failures and take the necessary steps to ensure our in the infrastructure, and the developer would pay a portion back. The key Q: If elected, and you had to focus on just three issues that impact resi- technology is working as designed. is in order to attract commercial development, we must have shovel-ready dents in your district, what would they be? Q: Describe the role you believe law enforcement plays within a locations. When it comes to economic development, we can no longer A: I would focus on water, transit and fi scally responsible budgeting. For water community. sit back and expect businesses to come to us. I would be an active mayor we need to work hard to ensure we have a safe and quality supply of water for A: Law Enforcement is the guardians of our communities, engaged who, along with the city administrator and members of our EDA, would go the future. with and focused on the needs of the community. We are an essential to other cities and follow up on businesses that may be forced to relocate In regard to transit station planning and funding for the Gold Line are crucial. part of the quality of life in a community that enforces a set of due to expansion or are looking for a start-up location. Networking with Transportation is lacking in the county and needs improvement to bring good standards defi ned by the communities we serve. We operate as other EDAs should be an essential tool to promote future growth. paying jobs to the area, to allow people to move around our cities. guardians where our authority is granted to us by the people, rather Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the city Fiscally responsible budgeting is essential in order to keep the taxes as low as than the warriorship mentality that imposes its authority over a faces and how would you address them? possible while still providing quality core services. community. A: Our city is faced with a redevelopment of our downtown area. We have Q: What diff erentiates you from your opponent(s) (i.e. why are you the Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? two major projects being completed, which will attract new residents and best candidate for the job)? A: As a police chief for the past 10 years, I have demonstrated businesses to the downtown area. We must continue to enforce some of A: I AM NOT a politician and I don’t always say the right thing....but I am ok the necessary leaderships skills that will be required to progress our ordinances to improve or remove some of the unoccupied and blighted with that because I do always say the truth. I consider myself a public servant. Washington County Sheriff ’s Offi ce. A visionary and innovative leader locations along that corridor. I would also push for more assistance to our In my Master’s program my favorite course was called “The Paradox of Lead- that is willing to challenge the cultural and institutional norms in existing businesses in the form of small business grants, and I also want ership—Balancing Individual Rights and the Common Good”. It serves as a search for better ways to serve our communities. support more use of TIFs in order to spur more redevelopment. There is compass for me as I think about issues and make decisions. I diff erentiate my- still not a feeling of solidarity between our rural residents and former city self from the incumbent in that I show up and I am prepared. The incumbent residents. As Mayor, I would continue to invest in improvements in our missed a crucial meeting in Washington DC with the FTA to discuss federal WASHINGTON COUNTY rural areas. We need to continue to improve our gravel roads, maintain our dollars for the Gold Line. He instead attended the Masters Golf Tournament. ditches and right-of-ways and provide a more equitable distribution of This concerns me. If elected I promise I will show up, I will be prepared, I will SHERIFF revenue spending in those areas. Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and represent equally, I will listen more than speak and fi nally I will always be civil DAN STARRY in my interactions. under what circumstances? Education: Bachelor’s Degree from the University A: I would support a tax levy if revenues fall short of budgetary require- of St. Mary’s-Police Science/Criminal Justice, FBI ments. As to how much, it would depend on need. I would not like to WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONER National Academy Graduate-University of Virginia exceed a 3-5 percent increase. Occupation: Sheriff of Washington County Q: What do you believe makes a great city leader? DISTRICT 2 Civic/volunteer experience: United Way of A: I believe a great city leader must have a vision for the community. He Washington County East Board of Directors; or she must be able to energize the community and city staff , express a JoeJ Delaney D l did not t respond. d Coaching for Stillwater Fastpitch, St Croix Cougars; clear direction, listen to the opinions and concerns of others and have the North Central High Intensity Drug Traffi cking Area (HIDTA)IDTA)B Boardd fortitude to stand up for his or her convictions. A leader gets things done of Directors; Violent Crime Coordinating Council (VCCC) Board; even under the most adverse conditions. WASHINGTON COUNTY Minnesota Sheriff ’s Association 4th District Vice President; National Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? ATTORNEY (UNOPPOSED) Sheriff ’s Association member; International Chiefs of Police A: I believe I would be the best candidate because I possess the above Association member; FBI Law Enforcement Executive Develop mentioned attributes. I love Forest Lake and will work every day to make Association member; MN DWI Task Force member; East Metro Crime PETE ORPUT it the most vibrant community to live, work and raise a family. But most of Prevention Coalition member; Washington County Drug Task Force all, I will make myself available to you, the taxpayer. Family: Wife Tami, 6 adult kids. Oversight Board; Washington County Sex Traffi cking Task Force Occupation: County Attorney Oversight Board; Community Corrections Advisory Board member; Political/civic experience: 30+ years as a prosecu- Five Million Meals Feed My Starving Children tor; 8 years as the elected county attorney Years of residency: 16 years Education: B.S. 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Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? faces and how would you address them? FOREST LAKE A: I’ve gained an invaluable perspective on the challenges facing A: Regain public trust by being transparent, holding myself and others Forest Lake through my years of serving on the Planning Commis- accountable to a fair and balanced process and listening to hear what the MAYOR sion. More than 40 years as an architect and small business owner community says. have provided me with insight into how businesses operate, make Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and MARA BAIN decisions and expand while balancing income and expenses. I’m a under what circumstances? Education: Bachelor of Business Administration – husband, father and grandfather. I know the joy and challenge that it A: I prefer no tax increases. If inevitable, many factors need to be consid- Accounting, CPA (inactive license) is to raise a family and the importance of a solid, vibrant community. ered. Occupation: Insurance Executive – Chief Experience Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? Offi cer, Western National Insurance A: In the military, I learned the value of leading by example. As an EMT, I Civic/volunteer experience: Current: Forest Lake City FOREST LAKE learned how to assess situations, evaluate resources and make decisions. Councilmember (elected 2016), YMCA Forest Lake As a 911 dispatcher, I learned to prioritize quickly being mindful of resources, Community Board of Directors, Rush Line Task Force, CITY COUNCIL always looking ahead to plan for contingencies. As a poly-trauma RN various school volunteer roles caring for the wounded from Iraq and Afghanistan, I learned the value Years of residency: 15 KATHY BYSTROM of peer-reviewed evidence in practice and how to continually reevaluate Contact info: [email protected]. Education: Forest Lake Are High School graduate, BA my plan to ensure the care I provided was eff ective. As an OEF/OIF care in Interdisciplinary Studies, MA in process coordinator working with returning combat veterans with reintegration Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you Occupation: Manager, Community Health—Fairview challenges or mental health concerns, I learned to really listen to under- would achieve them. Civic/volunteer experience: Current involvement: stand. I treated each person and situation as an individual and respected A: First, we need to restore our community’s reputation and rebuild YMCA Forest Lake Community Board Member, YMCA their experience and their story, for they earned that. trust. Our regional reputation does not accurately represent the Executive Committee Member, MOST FL Drug Free vibrant, healthy community we call home. Trust is a key component to Communities Coalition Chair, Forest Lake Area Cham- any economic engine and our economy has been negatively impacted ber of Commerce Member FOREST LAKE by lack of trust in city leadership. The investor community has exciting Past involvement: 2015 Forest Lake Area School District Building Bond opportunities in store for Forest Lake and our regional economy is Campaign Co-chair, Forest Lake Area School Board Member and Clerk, CITY COUNCIL Forest Lake Area Partnership for Families Chair, Health UP: Forest Lake strong. Our downtown is well positioned for redevelopment. Restored Brain Hile did not respond. respond reputation and trust will allow these opportunities to become reality. Healthy Community Initiative Chair, Forest Lake Suicide Prevention Second, we need to rebuild relationships and transparency. Forest Collaborative Chair Lake recognizes we have a confl ict-fi lled past and are ready to move Years of residency: 50 FOREST LAKE forward. We need to move beyond 3-2 votes and narrow margins. Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how Time spent building consensus and moving forward together will pay you would achieve them. CITY COUNCIL signifi cant dividends. Relationships need to be restored – within in our A: The city’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan was developed through extensive stakeholder and citizen engagement. While it provides an KELLY MONSON community, with our city employees who have been overstretched, and Masters Degree Education and Masters overarching vision and framework for balanced growth, development Education: with regional partners. in Public Policy and decision-making, it lacks a corresponding implementation plan Third, we need o continue to focus on investments in transportation Executive Director with strategic goals, timelines and benchmarks. I feel it is underutilized Occupation: and infrastructure. We need to continue to partner with state and Serve as Hosanna and needs to be more than a reference guide. I’d like to see council and Civic/volunteer experience: regional resources for Hwy 97 improvements. The 180th interchange on Lutheran Church’s Council President and serve on administration take time to “unpack” the plan and establish a proposed I-35 represents an exciting strategic opportunity and will require part- Personnel Committee; board chair of Sunshine Pre-K list of annual priorities. Once complete, the city should adopt a priori- nership with surrounding communities. Additionally, we need to ensure in Forest Lake; former board member of Reach Out ty-based budgeting process—this model engages citizens in identifying investments in infrastructure are balanced between new development and Read MN and replacing aging infrastructure. the community’s core values and priorities and aligning short and long- Years of residency: Four Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the city term resources accordingly. In the immediate future, the city needs to address its infrastructure needs, including to existing infrastructure and faces and how would you address them? Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you The last four years of city leadership has damaged Forest Lake’s planning for future growth. A: would achieve them. reputation and resident and investor trust in city government. Addi- Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the city A: My top priorities would be to restore resident trust with their city council faces and how would you address them? tionally, key relationships with Washington County, MN DOT, the Forest and develop a process to re-imagine our downtown area. I would accom- A: Restoring trust, transparency, our reputation and relationship is Lake Area School District, and Forest Lake Area Athletic Association plish this through transparency in decision making, authentic community key. This is echoed by our citizens in the Comprehensive Plan survey. In have all been damaged. Time must be spent in rebuilding relationships engagement and a focus on rebuilding and developing partnerships across addition to aging infrastructure and well-playing jobs, respondents cite and reestablishing trust and common goals. sectors who will work together towards putting Forest Lake on the map as unresponsive local government, internal politics, a cultural/political Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and a destination city. divide regarding growth and lack of support for schools as top challeng- under what circumstances? Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the city faces Forest Lake has a number of infrastructure needs (i.e., new well, es. Growth will rely on our ability to make Forest Lake a welcoming and A: and how would you address them? streets and maintenance, etc.) which may require bonding and tax attractive place to live, learn, work, play and do business. A: First and foremost is the lack of trust and divide that has grown in Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and levy increases to support. I look forward to robust analysis and high this community. This must be addressed fi rst in order to move forward under what circumstances? community engagement as we decide together how to best tackle on other issues. Secondly, I believe a challenge is balancing Forest Lake’s A: There are operational occurrences that may justify an increase, such these future needs. small town atmosphere with a growing population and diff ering needs as infl ationary or cost of living adjustments, or contractual obligations Q: What do you believe makes a great city leader? across the community. A great city leader will have the trust of the community and inspire like salary increases. Identifying and implementing more effi cient A: Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and confi dence in Forest Lake’s future. I have had the good fortune of processes can ultimately lead to cost savings, but sometimes these require an upfront investment. If a proposed project aligns with our under what circumstances? building such relationships with so many in this community and I look Taxes are not just about raising and lowering dollar amounts. Taxes Comprehensive Plan and is supported by our constituents, reasonable A: forward to serving as your next mayor. are about smart investments that support the local community. Policy consideration could be given to an increase. It is diffi cult to identify a Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? makers, businesses and residents need to have these conversations specifi c situation or quantify a percent increase without context, so A: The past two years have put me in a unique position in Forest Lake. together. Arbitrarily making decisions is not responsible governing for any each scenario would need to be reviewed independently. Generally, we I will delicately and respectfully build a bridge from where we have community. been to the community we want to be. I look forward to rebuilding rela- need to be mindful of the competition for resources to ensure we aren’t overburdening our taxpayers. For example, the city and school district Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? tionships and restoring our reputation. Leading organizations through I have the education and professional experience that would be a value could work more closely to prioritize need and timing of requests. When A: change has been a theme of my career and qualifi es me for this role. add to our council. I believe residents are ready to shift to a more positive the school district is in need, the city could proceed more frugally and narrative of Forest Lake and I will bring a new and fresh perspective to the vice versa. Each entity is key to a thriving community, and we need to be conversations. FOREST LAKE sure they are adequately resourced. Finally, if we are doing our job well, MAYOR increases could be mitigated by growth. Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? FOREST LAKE Sam Husnik did not respond. respond A: I’m a near lifelong resident of Forest Lake. I have experience in large, complex systems as an employee of Fairview and past member of CITY COUNCIL the Forest Lake Area School Board. I have served on multiple boards, FOREST LAKE committees and coalitions, all focused on improving our community. I TIM MILLER MAYOR am a convener and collaborator at heart and believe the best outcomes Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Univer- happen when we leverage resources in partnership. I have experience in sity of St. Thomas Susan Young did not respondrespond. strategic planning, policy development, budgeting, management and Occupation: Construction Manager, Registered Tax oversight. Honesty, integrity, respect, accountability and compassion Preparer are core values. I pledge to put people before politics, have no personal Civic/volunteer experience: Current Member of the No photo FOREST LAKE agenda or anything to gain in this role except the opportunity to make Forest Lake Parks, Trails and Lakes Commission Provided CITY COUNCIL (ELECT TWO) things better. For these reasons, I respectfully request your vote on Nov. Years of residency: Two 6. DENNIS BATTY Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you Education: Bachelor of Architecture, Iowa State would achieve them. University FOREST LAKE A: Encouraging economic development should be the top priority for Forest Lake. As our population grows older, incomes remain stagnant and Occupation: Registered architect and business CITY COUNCIL owner costs increase. We cannot use tax increases to gain revenue for the city. We must encourage commercial growth within the city to gain the needed Civic/volunteer experience: Five-plus years on For- Melanie Castellano-Swanson Castellano Swanson did not respondrespond. est Lake Planning Commission, active in the current revenue base. To do this, we need to focus on putting the necessary 10-year Comprehensive Plan review process infrastructure in place to attract businesses to the area. More and more, business owners are looking to areas that have the infrastructure in place, Years of residency: 19 FOREST LAKE versus fi nding a location and adding it. Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how CITY COUNCIL The second most important issue is to improve and maintain the existing you would achieve them. services of the city. Public safety, public works and parks and recreation are A: My top priorities include restoring Forest Lake’s reputation as a pre- CONNIE GROBOGROBOVEVE three such services. To me, it is the main purpose of municipal government mier city that welcome sfamilies and businesses. We also need robust, Education: BSN College of St. Catherines, Public to ensure that its residents feel secure, safe and clean water, have decent well-run police and fi re departments. Health Nurse Certifi cation roads to drive on, and fun and attractive amenities. This will draw new Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the city Occupation: RN Care Coordinator residents and businesses alike. This is not to say that these services are faces and how would you address them? Civic/volunteer experience: Served on the Forest lacking now, as I agree with the majority of the residents surveyed for the A: We must become a more inviting place for businesses. Developers Lake Police Commission 2000-2007; currently serve 2040 comprehensive plan that they are currently mostly good. However, should feel welcome to engage in the planning process and having the on the Yellow Ribbon Committee for Forest Lake; past I believe we always have room to grow and improve, and I think that it is backing of the city’s leadership to help make Forest Lake a thriving volunteer for Wives Behind the Badge; Minnesota important to take on that challenge daily. place, both now and in the future. This requires an atmosphere in which Liaison for the Helping Aid Lost Offi cers Spouses program Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the city faces growth isn’t just a talking point but a goal that is planned, pursued and Years of residency: Grew up in Forest Lake managed. We can’t wait for the opportunities to come to us; we must and how would you address them? A: The most diffi cult challenge is to earn back the community’s trust. This seek them out. Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how stems from a few years of challenging issues that have faced our com- Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and you would achieve them. munity. We need to bring true transparency back to city government. This under what circumstances? A: My priority is to facilitate respectful dialogue. Decorum and civility are goes for both sides of the pendulum that has been swinging. We need to A: A tax levy increase that I would support would have to be carefully imperative. hear the community and respect its opinions. At the same time, we cannot thought-out, thoroughly discussed and tied to specifi c needs. Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the city OCTOBER 26, 2018 www.presspubs.com THE LOWDOWN 9

let outside infl uence aff ect the decisions of the council. People need to created a community survey to gather feedback from the people who help make feel that their voice matters, yet we cannot let a few vocal ones dictate FOREST LAKE our city a great place to live. The survey asked people about their satisfaction and the overall direction. We need to create more opportunities for members SCHOOL BOARD concerns regarding Stillwater. I want people to know that I will listen. The best of the community to interact with council members so that there is a way to approach solving any problem is to gather the facts and hear the various mutual understanding and trust there. sides of the issue before making any judgment or decision. Concerns, change and JILLJILL OOLSONLSON challenges can be dealt with when we work together. Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and Education: Bachelor’s degree Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and under under what circumstances? Occupation: I am a site director for a reproductive what circumstances? A: As a broad statement, no, I do not support tax levy increases. Our costs, medicine facility A: It is always diffi cult to think about raising taxes, especially when some may whether they are individual or business costs, are ever increasing while I currently volunteer at my Civic/volunteer experience: already feel that they aren’t able to aff ord the taxes they currently pay. There is incomes are not keeping up. As our property values go up, our pockets church Eagle Brook in Lino Lakes. are being pilfered by the various diff erent entities taxing them. We need also an expectation that residents should have access to what they need and Do or did you have children who attended district at the very best quality. The price of many items and services increase over time, to focus on bringing in commercial business that can help supplement I had two sons graduate from Forest Lake High schools? necessitating more dollars to serve the residents. I will ensure that tax money is the revenue base. This is why it is imperative to take on infrastructure School.s challenges now, to reap the benefi ts in the future. used widely. Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? Tax levy increases at some level may be inevitable; however, it is my belief Q: List your top two or three priorities for the district and describe how you that we need to exhaust all other possibilities before increasing taxes. It A: I bring with me a variety of experience from both my professional and would achieve them. volunteer work. I have served on several committees that have helped utilize is important to leave the citizens of our community with as much of their Government funding- the formula is broken, and we need to continue to A: and develop my communication and leadership skills. Through such work, I hard-earned money as possible so that they can choose where it goes. advocate for our district at the Capitol. have experience collaborating with diverse groups of people with unique needs. Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? Teacher salaries and classroom sizes- both need to be adjusted to provide the I believe that being the chairman of the Planning Commission has provided me A: I believe I am the best candidate for the job because of my independent best public education possible. This can be achieved by making the formula with the necessary tools to be a great public servant and representative for the thinking and focus on maintaining or even lowering taxes while getting better as well as passing the levy. people of Ward 1, as well as the entire city. the most for the money we do spend. I come in with no agenda and I am Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the district faces willing to listen and learn. I want to listen to all members of the communi- and how would you address them? ty, both individuals and truly understand the needs and wants. As I learn A: Because we are such a large district it’s often diffi cult to get our community STILLWATER these, I am confi dent that I can help move bridge the city as we move on board with school support. I encourage parents and seniors to get involved forward in an exciting time in our history. For this reason, I ask for your vote. in our schools, attend PTO meetings, volunteer and go see the construction CITY COUNCIL WARD 1 projects so you are invested in our schools. Strong schools = strong communi- Brad Glynn withdrew his interest in the race. FOREST LAKE ties. Q: Would you support property tax increases to fund the district, and if so, SCHOOL BOARD (ELECT THREE) how much and under what circumstances? STILLWATER A: Yes, I support property tax increases to support our schools. The govern- JEREMIAH BOE ment formula is broken which makes it necessary for districts to get levy CITY COUNCIL WARD 4 Education: Associate Degree of Science in CAD money from their communities. design at Herzing University MIKE POLEHNA Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? B.S. Recreation and Leisure, Winona State Occupation: CAD Manager Education: A: I simply care about our schools and I care about our kids. I have served on University Civic/volunteer experience: Ran for Forest Lake No photo the school board for the last four years. Because there is still work to do and school board in 2016 Occupation: Retired Washington County Parks Manager Provided because I have made some wonderful connections and friends, I would like to for 37 years Do or did you have children who attended district be elected for another four-year term. Stillwater Parks Commission; schools?: Yes, one in 3rd grade and one in 6th grade Civic/volunteer experience: at Lino Lakes Elementary Stillwater Human Rights Commission; Stillwater Beyond FOREST LAKE the Yellow Ribbon Committee; board member Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce; Stillwater/ OPH Convention andd ViVisitors it BBureau; StSt. Q: List your top two or three priorities for the district and describe how SCHOOL BOARD Croix Valley Sports Facilities Commission; Stillwater Military History Committee; you would achieve them. Stillwater Jaycees; Minnesota Waterfowl Association, former president; Ducks A: Ensure that the curriculum leads to providing the students the proper Alex Keto did not respond. respond information needed for post-graduation in order to survive and thrive Unlimited; Pheasants Forever; Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation; Minnesota as independent adults. Working with the current curriculum and class STILLWATER Recreation and Park Association schedules – see what can be adjusted to ensure the basic function of K-12 Years of residency: 40 years Stillwater area education is met. MAYOR (UNOPPOSED) Contact info: [email protected] Regardless of the outcome of the referendum on the ballot, work through the budget to best utilizes the incoming and outgoing funds. TED KOZOLOWSKI Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the district Family: Wife Rachael, daughters Amelia (9) and Evelyn would achieve them. Finalize and implement Stillwater’s comprehensive plan—work with staff , faces and how would you address them? (8) A: • community members and other units of government to implement the plan. A: Funding. I would look at expiring contracts to see if there is a better deal Occupation: President, DemandQuest Marketing Institute Address TH 36 traffi c issues—work with the State of Minnesota, Washington to be made for the district. If an expiring contract makes sense, renew the Political/civic experience: two years as Stillwater • County, local citizens and other units of government and to address and contract. If the referendum fails in November, provide educated options as Ward 2 Councilman, 4 years as Mayor, former Vice Chair develop a plan to improve the situation. the current levy will expire at the end of 2019. Board of Directors at Valley Outreach, current board • Public safety—continue to work with staff , the community and other units of Q: Would you support property tax increases to fund the district, member at Avivo government to look at creative ways of delivering services. and if so, how much and under what circumstances? Education: BS in Political Science and Philosophy from Edgewood College in Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the city faces and A: Personally I have come to the acceptance of increased property taxes to Madison, Wisconsin fund the district if the district lays out a strategic plan of how they plan to how would you address them? The costs to provide city services continue to rise. We need to continue to use the new funds and why the new funds are being requested. The max Campaign statement: A: look at ways for providing service in a cost-eff ective manner. There are many amount requested must fulfi ll the districts purpose of funds increase laid Stillwater is an amazing town that has seen many positive changes in the ways of providing services without putting money towards it, e.g., partnerships, out for the entire length of increase. If the district receives the increase and last decade. There is less commuter traffi c through town and more lodging volunteers, corporate sponsorships, etc. within 2-3 years they are proposing budget cuts, they didn’t properly plan options for our guests. We have new opportunities for recreation with the for the entire length of the property tax increase. addition of two planned riverfront parks. We also have challenges that need Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? to be met. Parking remains a problem downtown. We need to identify more A: In 2019, our budget shows a 7 percent increase. Much of the increase is due to A: I am a principled person, who has a design background, which allows opportunities for parking and study how people are using our parking spots federal and state mandated programs. me to look at issues from multiple angles before determining the best and identify better solutions for residents, employees and visitors. We need approach. I have also learned not to become too attached to any one idea to be thoughtful with development to ensure that growth doesn’t take away Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? I have been a Stillwater City Council member for the past 14 years. I have been early in the process. I regard my children’s education as my top priority as from the character of our beautifully unique river town. A: selected as vice mayor 10 times by my fellow city council members and was a parent. made Stillwater’s 50th mayor when the acting mayor resigned. I’ve been active STILLWATER for many years working with the city and many community groups to enhance FOREST LAKE CITY COUNCIL WARD 1 the quality of life in the St. Croix Valley. SCHOOL BOARD RYANRYANCOLLINS COLLINS STILLWATER KATEKATELUTHNER LUTHNER Education: BS in History, Masters in Education Education: Bachelor’s degree A Cabrini College; Master’s Occupation: Social studies teacher at Mahtomedi Middle SCHOOL BOARD degree University of St. Thomas School Occupation: Freelance social media writer, publisher and Civic/volunteer experience: City of Stillwater Planning MARK BURNS editor and full-time mom Commission (2012–present), City of Stillwater Planning Education: Juris Doctor; B.S. Chemical Engineering; 1991 Civic/volunteer experience: Organizational lead for the Commission Chairman (2017–present), City of Stillwater graduate of Stillwater High School 2017 School Referendum. Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (2017–present), Occupation: Attorney MOMS club of Forest Lake; president two years, vice presi- Washington County Historical Society Board of Directors (2004–2007,0042007 Civic/volunteer experience: Youth soccer coach – 8 years; dent two years. 2015–present), Washington County Historical Society Board of Directors Vice Board Member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Foundation Lino Lakes Elementary PTO; Media Chair one year, currently Secretary. Girl Scout President (2018-present), Washington County Historic Courthouse Advisory Do or did you have children who attended district schools? Gold Award. Committee (2017–present) We have two children currently in district schools, 9th grade Do or did you have children who attended district schools?: Yes, three at Years of residency: 15 and 4th grade. Lino Lakes Elementary Contact info: [email protected] Phone: 651-998-0566 Q: List your top two or three priorities for the district and describe how you Email: [email protected] would achieve them. Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you A: Encourage more community participation and work toward long term, big would achieve them. Q: List your top two or three priorities for the district and describe how you picture solutions. Both would be achieved through communication, by sharing A: For me, Stillwater isn’t just a town on the map. I chose to live here 15 years would achieve them. information, listening, and digging for resources. ago because there’s no other place like it. I will make sure that the residents of A: A top priority for the district is to re-engage and unify the community. To Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the district faces Stillwater are the top priority. The budget should provide residents with quality do so, the school board should provide a forum for input from the community, and how would you address them? services in a cost-eff ective manner. I will collaborate with residents, business including teachers and families, to identify key concerns. Critically, the board A: The district funding has endured $7 million in cuts over the past four years. I owners, civic organizations and the city to ensure that Stillwater continues must then work with the administration to implement solutions that are will use my communication and social media expertise to address the challenge to thrive. I’ve had the privilege of talking with many residents of Ward . Great responsive to those concerns. of informing the community how our schools add value. conversations about the future of our city are taking place. Those who have Another priority is to appropriately accommodate the population growth in the Q: Would you support property tax increases to fund the district, and if so, lived here all of their lives off er valuable perspectives about Stillwater’s southern portion of the district. The expansion of Brookview Elementary School how much and under what circumstances? past, and new residents have inspiring ideas for Stillwater’s future. It’s the is a start, but additional cost-eff ective solutions are likely also needed. A: Yes, not without limits, however. Our district has not had an increase in voter combination of these ideas that form the fabric of a community, and I am Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the district faces approved operating levy in 12 years. honored to have the opportunity to represent the people of Stillwater. I will and how would you address them? Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? approach each issue with the best interest of the city. I want Stillwater to be a A: The most signifi cant challenge for the district is its budget. Savings must A: Our district needs issues and solutions communicated to the community. My great place to live, work and play—the kind of place that our children will want be realized while at the same time prioritizing resources that directly benefi t business and social media background and experience makes me uniquely qual- to stay in or return home to. students. ifi ed to be an asset on the school board. I have been actively attending board Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the city faces and Q: Would you support property tax increases to fund the district, and if so, meetings and going to the capital yearly to advocate for our schools. As a parent how would you address them? how much and under what circumstances? of three I have a vested interest in seeing all of our children succeed. A: As a member of the City Council, you represent the people. You listen to their A: I support school tax levies that are necessary to maintain excellence in concerns, and you collaborate to fi nd solutions to issues. A few weeks ago, I education. Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? 10 THE LOWDOWN www.presspubs.com OCTOBER 26, 2018

A: Having grown up here, I know this district well, and I would use my knowledge Education Centers, as well as a year in private school, I know what Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the district and experience as an attorney to listen and develop the best possible solutions it takes to do more with less. I’d rather invest time in discussions faces and how would you address them? to benefi t our students. around innovation to see where we can fi nd a solution. A: The district faces the challenge of continuing to provide excellence Here is what I don’t like: regular fundraising eff orts by schools and the and breadth of off erings in academics, the arts, and athletics. There request for donations of school supplies. The purchasing power of exist inequities in opportunity and exposure to program selection. Issues STILLWATER the district could get those supplies tax-free at a discount rate, and of individual student evaluation impede optimized delivery of subject we’re essentially putting a regressive tax on families with students matter concepts from those students with special needs to those SCHOOL BOARD (ELECT FOUR) in the district rather than fully funding our schools. Current practice academically advanced. These challenges exist in the context of severe does not refl ect a free public education. fi nancial constraint and mistrust among the relevant stakeholders. Alex Keto did not respond. respond Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? Q: Would you support property tax increases to fund the district, I understand how policy aff ects children in classrooms. I’ve been on and if so, how much and under what circumstances? STILLWATER the other side of that policy for my whole career. Education is my life, A: District funding must be enhanced by a combination of incremental and there needs to be a voice at the table for those who understand and larger short, intermediate and long-term steps. Minnesota has SCHOOL BOARD what good teaching is, so that we are best preparing children for provided signifi cant fi nancial incentives to large, prominent for-profi t the future. I know what learners need to make the most of their entities. A signifi cant portion of this must, in the future, be redirected to DONALD G. G HOVLAND education, the limitations in our current system, and what teachers the needs of students and education. Student retention in our district, B.S. social science and psychology, North Education: need to best meet the needs of their students. I want what’s best for and selection of our district by choice of those beyond our boundaries, Dakota State University; Master Degree in history and my own children and all of our learners. I want them to look at our will follow the demonstrated excellence of our off erings. economics, North Dakota State University; Education schools as a place that has prepared them for the future, supported Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? Specialist Degree, University of St. Thomas them and encouraged them to do their best. A: My focus will always be on students and education fi rst. I bring Retired principal of Stillwater Junior Occupation: a fresh perspective without pre-established agendas. I wish to High School serve the community by sharing relevant and transferable expertise Volunteer in the Civic/volunteer experience: from perspectives not represented on the board. My daughter’s fi tness center at Boutwell’s Landing STILLWATER matriculation in the district aff ords me a personal window, as well, A son Do or did you have children who attended district schools? SCHOOL BOARD regarding challenges students, faculty, parents and administrators, and daughter attended Stillwater schools from kindergarten through and the value of passion and continued intellectual stimulation in life’s high school LIZ WEISBERG pursuits. Phone: 651-212-0045 Education: BBA in Finance/Economics, Baylor Email: [email protected] University; Master of Science in Education, UW- River Falls STILLWATER Q: List your top two or three priorities for the district and describe Occupation: Director/Lead Teacher at Red Bridge SCHOOL BOARD how you would achieve them. Preschool A: • Maintain class size and keep programs that facilitate team teaching Civic/Volunteer Experience: Stillwater Schools SHELLEY PEARSON at the secondary level Long Range Facilities Planning committee, Education: Bachelors of Business Administration, • Establish parent advisory groups from all the schools to get feedback Stillwater Schools Investing in Small Schools Committee,tt volunteerl t UW-Eau Claire; Master’s of Christian Ministry, on what they would like to see change in our programs and curriculum. in Stillwater schools, volunteer for Community Thread emphasis in Leadership, Liberty University At the secondary level, students should be part of these meetings. Do you or did you have children who attended district schools? Occupation: Stay-at-home mom, part-time offi ce • Protect and maintain the fi ne arts programs. They are lifelong and All three children have attended Stillwater Public Schools. assistant for local tax preparer/bookkeeper create a bond that cannot be broken. Civic/volunteer experience: Rotary International, Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the district Q: List your top two or three priorities for the district and describe CrossWinds Community Church, local community faces and how would you address them? how you would achieve them. events A: We need to address the divide that has occurred in our district and A: Rebuild community trust — honor board commitments before Do or did you have children who attended district schools? Yes, I start a healing process. I think all board members should visit our asking voters to support property tax increases have four children: two attending Stillwater Area High School and two schools to see fi rsthand the remarkable work that is being done by Restore board leadership — conduct board business in an honest, attending Stillwater Middle School. teachers, staff and administration. We should not evaluate our schools ethical and transparent manner, and provide independent oversight Phone: 651-230-1570 and programs on the basis of our own experiences, which in most cases of administration Email: [email protected] was many years ago. The schools I have visited have programs that we Reverse declining enrollment — grow our district by celebrating could only have imagined when we were in school. student individuality; off er schools with diff erent models, sizes and Q: List your top two or three priorities for the district and describe Q: Would you support property tax increases to fund the district, educational philosophies; and actively market what we off er how you would achieve them. and if so, how much and under what circumstances? Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the A: • Fiscal responsibility — we need to balance our budget for the short A: I would support tax increases to maintain or reduce class sizes. I district faces and how would you address that? and long term and be proactive in our fi scal planning. would support tax increases to upgrade areas of the curriculum to A: Many voters have lost faith in the district’s ability to responsibly • Accountability — it’s important that the community trusts our actions meet future needs. For example, China is one of the fastest growing spend our scarce resources. Promises have been broken, and many and believes we are both fi scally responsible with their tax dollars and economies. Chinese needs to be a part of the curriculum in our schools voters say they will never support another bond or levy. This hurts proactive in ensuring students receive a top-notch education. so that our students can compete and relate to that part of the world. the community as a whole. I’m in favor of a discussion around the • Programming — I’d love for the board to support unique learning Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? possibility of reopening Oak Park Elementary. I feel this would be a opportunities to ensure that students have a wonderful education and A: have 26 years of experience as a principal in District 834, one year valuable fi rst step to honor bond promises. I also feel a line-by-line retain the students attending our schools as Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education and Minnesota’s look at our budget is warranted, so that the community can see Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the district fi rst Principal of the Year. I also have four years as a member of the where valuable tax dollars have been spent. faces and how would you address them? Board of Directors of the National Association of Secondary School Q: Would you support property tax increases to fund the district, A: • Many students have increasing needs. We want all our students to Principals and three years on the Board of Directors of the Minnesota and if so, how much and under what circumstances? learn, and in order to do that, they need to feel safe and supported in Secondary School Principals, through which I had the opportunity to A: I have never voted against any bond or levy for school funding our schools. The landscape keeps changing, and we need to be ready visit schools in Minnesota and many other states. in the past. I would need to see an accurate accounting of how our to meet the needs of all students. recent bond dollars have been spent before I would consider another • After a couple years of a balanced budget, we’re looking at a $2.5 property tax increase. Ballot language must be explicit to ensure million defi cit for this school year. If we don’t make adjustments soon, STILLWATER voter trust. we’ll struggle to off er the same level of programming that we currently Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? off er, let alone fund new opportunities. SCHOOL BOARD As a parent and teacher, I want our district’s children to have the • Since the decision to close three schools nearly three years ago, it highest quality public education. We should use the best available has been diffi cult to right the ship of community engagement and JON FILA research to guide our decision making My background will allow board eff ectiveness. We need to be intentional about working with Education: Masters in Education me to do that. As a taxpayer who’s been closely following district our community to create a feature that everyone can be proud of. This Occupation: Teacher/Curriculum Coordinator at business for the last several years, I want to provide responsible can be done through a variety of means, including surveys, community Intermediate District 287 stewardship of tax dollars, prioritize those dollars to the classroom, meetings and interactions with stakeholder groups. As we bring these Civic/volunteer experience: I volunteer in represent the needs of the community and provide oversight of groups together, common themes emerge, and we can complete classrooms, write and share Open Educational administrative activities. change that our community can get behind. Resources (OER) and engage with elected offi cials to Q: Would you support property tax increases to fund the district, advocate for students and environmental causes STILLWATER and if so, how much and under what circumstances? Do or did you have children who attended district schools?h l ? YYes A: Fiscal responsibility is of utmost importance to me. There are a Phone: 612-460-0566 SCHOOL BOARD number of avenues available that impact our community’s taxes, Email: jon.fi [email protected] both on the ballot and board-decided. I am much more in favor of MATTHEW M. M COOPER voter-approved increases because the community has the opportunity Q: List your top two or three priorities for the district and describe Education: Franklin and Marshall College (BA in to weigh in on what is important to them for our schools and allows how you would achieve them. Mathematics and Biology), New York University the community an opportunity to support our schools. Even then, I A: • Update school policies (MD with Honors), Oklahoma State University continue to be very careful to weigh the impact to the community and • Encourage the use of OER to allow for greater fl exibility (MBA), Kennedy School of Government at Harvard ensure that we are asking for the right amount. • Advocate for a more targeted use of technology to prepare students University Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? for the future Occupation: Division Medical Offi cer for 3M’s A: I’ve shown that I approach decisions in a calm, determined manner. Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the district Medical Solutions Division, Cardiovascular and I want to understand the impact that decisions could make on our faces and how would you address them? Thoracic Surgeon students and community, both now and in the future. I ask relevant A: • A disconnect between district leadership and community members is Civic/volunteer experience: United Way, Avian Rescue, Midwest questions and seek to understand the community’s desires as I one signifi cant challenge. Both groups seem to have hesitation about Avian Adoption and Rescue Services, University of Minnesota Raptor weigh the best options. Community members have appreciated my open dialogue. Without rebuilding trust, there can be no resolution or Center willingness to listen to their ideas and concerns, and have felt both progress. Do or did you have children who attended district schools? valued and validated by my response. I have a stake in this position as a • Initiative overload — teachers need time to prepare for how resources Daughter Nila Skye, a 9th grader at Stillwater High School. She parent, homeowner, taxpayer and involved community member. I want can be combined with practice. This is work with which I am intimately previously attended Stillwater Middle School. what is best in all of those areas. familiar Phone: 651.276.4730 • School safety — as a former student of Marjory Stoneman Douglas Email: [email protected] in Florida, I’m personally connected to what happens to a community STILLWATER when a school shooting occurs. I want to be part of how we are Q: List your top two or three priorities for the district and describe SCHOOL BOARD foreseeing and preventing these tragedies, as well as ensuring that how you would achieve them. students feel connect and safe. A: • Ensure the physical and psychological safety of our students and TINA RIEHLE There are many issues about which I am passionate, but developing staff Education: H.S. Degree WBLAHS- focus on business a culture of innovation will benefi t us the most across all areas. • Precision in learning – content and delivery that fosters individual Law & Accounting 1984-1988 Certifi cates in child Innovation is fi nding connections, effi ciencies, advantages, building achievement based on interest, talent and rate of growth for every development, Anoka County 1990-2012 relationships, etc. student Occupation: Creative Director, Self-employed Q: Would you support property tax increases to fund the district, • Fiscal strategy to address immediate fi nancial challenges and Civic/volunteer experience: 1995; 2012 cancer and if so, how much and under what circumstances? secure our future research fundraisers, VAA t-ball/baseball coach, A: My short answer is that it depends. I can’t say that I’ll support or All of these are to be achieved using data combined with insight, St. Genevieve’s Education Committee, VP Chevals reject a levy without knowing the issue that it’s related to and how analysis, and observation to guide our decisions and strategies. We Booster Club, led implementation of Junior Chevals Middleddl SSchoolh l pressing the need is. If it was a safety issue, I’d be more inclined to press must combine vision with pragmatism, delivered with unassailable program, 834 School volunteer for it right away. As someone who has worked primarily in Alternative quality and integrity. Do or did you have children who attended district schools? Five OCTOBER 26, 2018 www.presspubs.com THE LOWDOWN 11

children; one grandchild A: Since cities and counties levy the people for what they need monetarily, Contact info: [email protected] and cannot operate in the red, a signifi cant challenge for the city is defl ect- Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you ing the continuous shift of burdensome government responsibilities from would achieve them. Q: List your top two or three priorities for the district and describe State and Federal agencies to the city. I will continue to fi ght against these A: The Freeway District and Lake Drive is our city’s most valuable real how you would achieve them. practices. estate. We need to cultivate and balance the growth in these areas to en- A: I believe the most important issues facing the district are climate, Another challenge facing the city is the polarization brought about by the sure an adequate tax base, jobs for our citizens, alignment with our city’s growth and revenue. Coincidentally, all three of these can positively asphalt plant issue. I will continue to work with Forest Lake and the DOT rural vision and respect for our environment. I will engage our businesses impact the other. With genuine community involvement and buy-in for a new exit off of I-35 at the Columbus border, and promise to continually and citizens, let research, past experience and data guide decisions and we can positively aff ect the school climate, increase enrollment, monitor the CUP granted to the asphalt plant to ensure full compliance. proactively market our business opportunities to industries that match and increase revenue resulting in stability allowing for improvement Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and under Columbus’ rural vision. I am pro-business, but we must be smart about rather than cuts. what circumstances? aligning future and current businesses. I pledge to bring this perspective Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the A: The only levy increases I would support are those off set by increased tax to our city’s Council. district faces and how would you address them? capacity from growth. Our recent tax capacity increased by 9%, our levy My other goal is to regain the citizen’s trust in Columbus government. A: The inability to enroll Stillwater students into Stillwater schools increased by 7.6%, but our individual tax burden decreased by 1.2%. I have been knocking on doors for the past month, and I’ve heard and community trust hindering future levies and bonds. Q: What do you believe makes a great city leader? repeatedly how the citizens and business owners feel disrespected and Q: Would you support property tax increases to fund the district, A: A great city leader is a good respectful listener who can make tough unheard by the Council. The incumbent candidates disregard facts, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? decisions to balance personal property rights, zoning and taxation. I believe I analyses and expert testimony; they refuse to explain their votes and A: Education survives on taxpayers support. Since the last bond the have done this, and will continue to do this as Mayor. there is a culture of cronyism that has to be changed. I will work hard to trust in our board and administration has deteriorated. We need a Q: Why do you think you are the best candidate for the job? engage and listen to our citizenry and business owners, to instill a culture board that is honest, transparent and responsible with taxpayer A: I believe I am the best candidate for the job because of my ability to of respect, to negotiate compromises and to communicate clearly the dollars. The voters will be able to decide if there is a need when the facilitate communications between all sides on an issue. I also do not have reasons decisions are made. board and Administrations provide a solid case. any vested interests in the freeway district and will treat all interested Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the city faces Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? parties equally and fairly. I will have worked hard for eight years for the City and how would you address them? A: I am a listener, leader and collaborator. I have experience in of Columbus, and promise to work even harder for the next two. A: Balancing the necessary growth to sustain the infrastructure of our marketing, fi nance, sales and customer service. I am curious, city with our desire to maintain our rural culture is our main challenge. motivated and driven and have children that are enrolled and have Challenge does not mean “impossible”. I like to solve problems and I’m experienced Stillwater schools. I believe in the power of community, COLUMBUS good at it. This is a challenge we can solve if we work together and keep camaraderie and strong successful schools. focused on what is best for our city rather than what is best for a chosen MAYOR few. Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and under BAYPORT JESSE PREINER what circumstances? MAYOR Education: Forest Lake High school A: If you plan well you can avoid what generates many large tax levy in- Occupation: Retired Columbus Business Owner creases. I’ve seen how the city budget is constructed and if we do our job Trout-Air: 1968-1998 right, we can plan wisely for the future and avoid most situations that SUSAN ST. ST ORES result in the need to levy a large increase. That said, if there was a situa- Master of Science Degree / Bachelor of Freeway Mini Storage: 1997-2017 Education: tion that was unavoidable, I would work hard to minimize the impact on Science Degree, Mankato State University Civic/volunteer experience: • I have attended nearly all the Columbus City Council the citizens and businesses of Columbus and engage their input on what Occupation: Senior Director, Global Marketing, SAP meetings for the past 20 years. compromises they would be willing to make. Civic/volunteer experience: Mayor of Bayport Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? – 8 years, Greater Stillwater Area Chamber of • I have been on the Columbus Planning and Zoning Committee for the past A: I have been in leadership positions for most of my adult life and have Commerce Board of Directors – 4 years, Andersen 8 years. learned to listen with the intention of understanding, to communicate Windows Community Advisory Committee – 2 years • I have served on the I35/97 Bridge Committee. clearly and respectfully, to do my research on issues before making 18 • I was a founding member of the Columbus Business Association. Years of residency: decisions, and to negotiate compromises. I’m known for my problem 651-275-1776 Years of residency: 61 Phone: solving ability, my tenacity to see things through and my insistence on doing things right. The governance model of the City Council is very Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and describe how you would achieve them. similar to the governance model of non-profi t boards, which I have led. I you would achieve them. understand how to work with government, as this has been a large part As Mayor of Bayport, my priorities are to ensure our long-term A: 1. As we continue to develop the Freeway Corridor and Lake Drive into our A: of my job at times. The hard work is done by the city staff and it is the fi nancial strength, maintain public safety and services, protect highest tax-producing areas of the City, we must work on a plan to diminish job of the council to lead and provide direction to them. We have a strong our environment, and preserve the character of our city. During my the negative impact of the asphalt plant on our residents, roads, and city administrator and staff in Columbus, I look forward to working with eight years in offi ce, we have maintained a strong cash position and businesses. them. increased services while keeping taxes low by making pragmatic and 2. Bring respect back to City Hall. There are no issues that can’t be thought prudent fi nancial decisions. through and discussed civilly while respecting residents who have valid and varied points of view and wish to share them with the Council. We don’t Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the city COLUMBUS need shouting matches in the parking lot and deputies removing people faces and how would you address them? from the chambers. CITY COUNCIL A: We must continue to manage our costs and invest strategically in infrastructure, public safety and services, protect our environment, 3. Find and establish compatible businesses that will generate solid taxes and good jobs to help off set the tax burden on households in Columbus. Mike Kempf did not respond. and continue beautifi cation eff orts while holding the line on taxes. Bill Krebs did not respond. Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the city faces under what circumstances? and how would you address them? To diminish the negative impact of the asphalt plant on our residents, A: While I strongly believe in the reduction of spending wherever A: COLUMBUS possible, I also support judicious investment in the long-term health roads, and businesses. Although the current Mayor and Council have issued of Bayport. We have accomplished this with minimal tax impact over a very liberal Conditional Use Permit (CUP), the future Mayor and Board will CITY COUNCIL the past eight years. ensure that the few restrictions required by the current council are enforced to protect the safety of our residents. Q: What do you believe makes a great city leader? SHELLY LOGREN A: A strong and successful leader is respectful, communicates clearly, Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and under Education: BA from the University of Minnesota listens to all opinions prior to formulating decisions, and acts on what circumstances? Occupation: Retired mortgage banking offi cer behalf of the greater community. A: I can’t see that tax levy increases would be necessary in the foreseeable Civic/volunteer experience: President/Board Member future. Our City Manager, Elizabeth Mursko is expert at controlling expenses Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? of several nonprofi t organizations, former member of and planning ahead for the future needs of our City. We can’t predict the fu- A: As a four-term mayor, I have successfully led the City of Bayport by CURB (Citizens Upholding Responsible Businesses) No photo honoring my original promises to my constituents to plan responsibly, ture of course, but our City Manager, her staff , and professional consultants Years of residency: 37 years Provided maintain our fi nancial and personal security, increase communica- have positioned Columbus well. tions to ensure transparency, and sustain our hometown values. I Q: What do you believe makes a great city leader? Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and would be honored to continue my service to Bayport. A: A good city leader is accessible, open, and transparent and has the ability describe how you would achieve them. A: to listen and respect other ideas and opinions of residents, staff , and consul- Our time has come to showcase our community and develop our com- tants. Then be able to organize these ideas and set a vision which represents mercial districts along Lake Drive and the Freeway district while preserv- BAYPORT the community, while welcoming and encouraging new and appropriate ing the rural character of our city. I have three goals for attaining success business development. in this area. 1) Proactively seek businesses that contribute tax revenue MAYOR Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? commensurate with lot size, local job creation OR provide amenities to A: I listen, research, and then act. As a planning commission member, I have Robert McManus did not respond. respond the citizens of Columbus and travelers through our area. 2) Maintain the researched and voted on all the major issues for the past eight years. Being rural nature of Columbus by honoring our motto “Rural Nature/Urban retired from a lifelong business in Columbus, I have more time to devote Access” in all council decisions. 3) Listen and Respond with Respect to all BAYPORT to our issues. There are complex challenges coming up in our future which residents and existing businesses includes an asphalt plant inappropriately placed in the light industrial area. Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the city faces CITY COUNCIL This has changed the trajectory of our city and over 20 years of planning and how would you address them? that went into our commercial district. I believe that with my experience as A: As a small population community with extensive portions of the city JohnJh Dahl, DhlMihl Michele Hanson H and dPtikMG Patrick McGann are planning commission member, lifelong resident, and 40+ years as a local unable to generate revenue of signifi cance (Carlos Avery, Lamprey Pass running for two open seats on the Bayport City Council. business owner that I can diminish the negative impact as much as possible and large areas of wetlands) we must be very select in the development for the residents of Columbus. of our commercial partners in order to off set our desire to maintain a COLUMBUS fi ve-acre minimum for new residents. The citizenry should be notifi ed COLUMBUS and consulted about changes in their area, not because of legal require- MAYOR ments, but on how their lives will be aff ected by major changes (heavy CITY COUNCIL (ELECT TWO) industry, increased truck traffi c, road paving) DAVE POVOLNY Q: Would you support tax levy increases, and if so, how much and under what circumstances? Education: BSEE, University of Minnesota JANET HEGLAND A: The easy answer is “no.” Of course, I would not want to increase the tax Occupation: Electrical Engineer, Business Owner Education: BS, Medical Technology, cum laude, Uni- burden on the citizens of Columbus, but a city has expenses that must be Civic/volunteer experience: Mayor of the City of versity of Minnesota. Graduate studies in Business paid by the taxes, fees and assessments collected. The increases of the Columbus for 7.5 years Administration, University of Minnesota Occupation: Program Director, Pediatric Blood and past years may be off set by the aforementioned future planned growth. No photo I will work to avoid future increases and have been encouraged by the Q: List your top two or three priorities for the city and Marrow Transplantation, University of Minnesota Provided current City Administrator’s eff orts to budget for anticipated mainte- describe how you would achieve them. I am responsible for administrative planning, nance expenses. A: One priority I have is to keep property taxes in check program implementation and fi scal and by monitoring and streamlining the city’s operational systems. Another operational oversight for division initiatives and Q: Why do you believe you are the best candidate for the job? A: Over the last year and a half I have spoken for many of the people of priority I have is to work to maintain the fi ve-acre average lot density and new research programs. Columbus at the open forums at City Hall where our voices fell on deaf continue to develop the freeway corridor. I will continue to utilize our newly Civic/volunteer experience: Board of Directors, We Can Ride, Inc; ears. Our questions were not answered and our pleas to join in the deci- created TIFF district as well as work with other State and Federal programs Board Chair, Finance, Investment and Audit Committee; Children’s sion-making process were ignored. I have used creative solutions in my to promote development. I will also work to increase the name recognition Cancer Research Fund; Board of Directors, Humane Society for Com- former career and nonprofi t experiences to bring about profi tability and of the City by lobbying the DOT to include the name Columbus on the panion Animals (formerly Ramsey County Humane Society); Animal cohesiveness within the groups. I off er these skills and invite the people way-fi nding signs. Care Committee, Humane Society for Companion Animals; City of and businesses of Columbus to join me in improving our city government Q: What are the most signifi cant challenges you believe the city faces Brooklyn Park Solid Waste and Recycling Task Force experience. I will LISTEN and RESPOND with RESPECT. and how would you address them? Years of residency: 25 12 THE LOWDOWN OCTOBER 26, 2018 www.presspubs.com Council and mayoral hopefuls vie for voter support BY ELIZABETH CALLEN and-dried and easy,” he said. and facilities are fundamental to supporting new STAFF WRITER Bystrom, in contrast, pointed to Forest Lake’s businesses. lack of an identity as the fundamental problem. For developers to have shovel-ready sites, Eign- Candidates for council and mayoral seats pre- “We need a brand that attracts residents who are er said, “they (developers) need sewer. They need sented their platforms to the public during a forum going to do business with those business owners, water, and they need roads. The question always Tuesday, Oct. 2, at Forest Lake City Center. The and we need to market this community,” she said. comes, ‘Who’s going to pay for it?’ I think it’s time White Bear Area League of Women Voters hosted “We also can’t discount the importance of quality we look at bonding and putting in some of these the question-and-answer session in which candi- schools in attracting residents.” things ahead of time.” dates discussed their visions for Forest Lake and Candidates often reiterated the need for city lead- Husnik echoed the need for improved infrastruc- made their respective cases for election. ers to collaborate and meaningfully connect with ture, especially in Forest Lake’s more rural and Forest Lake residents. less developed areas. Through conversations with City Council “If everybody wants to be a part of Forest Lake residents, Husnik said, he has been made more Seven candidates are running for two open and wants to see Forest Lake grow and thrive, aware of the ongoing divisions within the commu- council seats. Melanie Castellano-Swanson and there has to be a willingness to fi nd common nity since Forest Lake and Forest Lake Township Brian Hile were absent from the forum, leaving ground,” Batty said. “And sometimes that means merged in 2001. the other fi ve—Dennis Batty, Kathy Bystrom, backing away from things you know are divisive.” Unfi lled promises, particularly when it comes to Connie Grobove, Tim Miller and Kelly Monson—to water, fi rst responder services and maintenance of answer questions on a range of municipal issues. Mayor roads, are a major source of that tension. “We have The fi rst question asked candidates to identify All four mayoral hopefuls—Mara Bain, Ed to engage with that particular issue and try to the top challenges facing Forest Lake. Nearly Eigner, Sam Husnik and Susan Young—attended move forward. It’s how we become a strong com- all cited the need to mend the divide within the the forum. Though they occasionally overlapped munity,” Husnik said. community and restore collective trust in local in their responses, they tended to draw clearer Young, who served on City Council from 2002 to government. contrasts between their platforms than did the 2014, drew on her experience in public offi ce and “In order to even think about things like eco- council candidates. community engagement. She spoke of a desire to nomic development, our downtown area, our Bain heralded her experience as a current coun- enhance the livability of Forest Lake by maintain- schools, we need to bridge this divide in order to cil member and presented herself as a champion ing and developing infrastructure and by engag- move forward,” Monson said. of the public interest. “Over the last two years, ing residents in community and volunteer efforts. Grobove echoed that sentiment. “How do you re- residents have had an opportunity to see the Mara “My vision of Forest Lake is a vibrant commu- build trust with people after it has been lost?” she Bain brand of leadership in action,” she said in her nity that families and businesses choose to call asked. “I think that comes through transparency. opening statement. home,” Young said in her opening statements. “We It comes through being willing to engage in hard She pointed to several decisions in which she can leverage our resources to attract new families conversations with people. It comes in listening to went against the council majority in favor of input and businesses to support and serve them.” people with an ear that wants to hear their solu- from residents, namely the votes on former coun- She also spoke of the fear that Forest Lake would tions.” cilman Freer’s move to Maple Grove, the mental become “merely a bedroom community” in which Economic development was another theme of health treatment facility and the disbanding of the residents commute elsewhere for work and return the evening. Many candidates agreed that Forest Forest Lake Police Department. to the city merely to sleep. Young said that to com- Lake needs to fi nd ways to not only attract but also Bain also emphasized the need to restore Forest bat that, more residents need to be more deeply support new businesses. Lake’s reputation and re-establish community involved. “It is of utmost importance to create an atmo- members’ trust within local government. Greater “I am looking to be the role model and use the sphere that businesses want to come to. There’s collaboration among council members, she said, is bully pulpit of the mayor’s position to engage plenty of opportunity to bring businesses in. We a key to doing so. more people,” Young said. “That means seeking just need to cut the red tape, make it a little easier “We need to get away from these 3-2 votes,” said out opinions, seeking out their volunteer efforts, to get started,” Miller said. Bain. “We have swing-swung and ping-ponged asking for their service and then respecting and That red tape, according to Miller, comes from back and forth on a number of key issues, and it’s honoring that service.” complex and unclear city policies. “I think we done nothing but create divide and division.” The candidate forum was fi lmed by Lake Area really need to be transparent in that process. 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It just so hap- showed up differently for everybody.” pens, Oct. 7-13 was National Mental Illness A common theme that arose during the Awareness Week. panel discussion was that parents need The Centennial School District partnered to talk to their kids, listen to them and with Anoka County recently to co-host a be aware of how their own behavior special screening Oct. 9 of the documen- can affect their children. Another topic tary “Angst: Raising Awareness Around that arose was how social media can be a Anxiety” in the learning commons at the source of anxiety. high school. Another showing was held “There is research that has been done Oct. 11 at the Pines School, which was that says kids are more anxious because put on by the Centennial they have way more access to the news … School District, Pines We have so much access SUBMITTED School, Anoka County to people dying, possible Juvenile Center, Opera- war zones, ‘He said, she tion No Limits and the said.’ The minute you Anoka County Child Did You Know? pick your phone up, you and Family Council. • Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., aff ecting 40 are bombarded with bad “Our hope (by show- million adults in the U.S. age 18 and older, or 18 percent of the population every news,” Hoffman said. ing this fi lm) is to year. “That creates anxiety increase our under- • Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only 37 percent of those who suff er for a woman with four standing of anxiety from it receive treatment. children; I can’t imag- and hopefully connect • People with an anxiety disorder are three to fi ve times more likely to go to the ine what it does for people who have some doctor and six times more likely to be hospitalized for psychiatric disorders than 11- and 12-year-olds who questions,” said Direc- those who do not suff er from anxiety disorders. are already prone to tor of Student Services • Anxiety disorders develop from a complex set of risk factors, including genetics, some sort of anxiety.” Kathy Zwonitzer. brain chemistry, personality and life events. Walker, who has been After the screening • It’s not uncommon for someone with an anxiety disorder to also suff er from a contracted thera- of the fi lm in the learn- depression or vice versa. Nearly half of those diagnosed with depression are also pist (through the Lee ing commons, a panel diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Carlson Center) at the discussion was held middle school for three Source: Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) so audience members years, thought the docu- Resources: could ask questions and mentary was spot on. SUBMITTED fi nd out those with anx- https://leecarlsoncenter.org/ “When people talk iety are far from alone. https://namimn.org/ about their anxiety, The panelists included https://childmind.org/ it really puts a face a Centennial parent and http://teenmentalhealth.org/ to the disorder, and I teacher who has dealt think it really makes with anxiety in her own it less scary, easier to home as well as in her classroom; Diana Hoffman, talk about and helps reduce the stigma of mental a social worker with Anoka County Children’s illness,” he said. “The connection between the Mental Health; and Jesse Walker, a therapist at the physical body and the mind is something that as Lee Carlson Center for Mental Health & Well-Be- a clinician I try to do on a regular basis because I ing. think it is very important to notice (that) an upset “Angst” is an IndieFlix Original documentary stomach or muscle tension is connected to your designed to raise awareness around anxiety. The brain or anxiety.” 56-minute fi lm includes interviews with kids, He added, “When I myself am struggling with teens, educators, experts, parents and Olympian a physical ailment, I go to the doctor and I ask a Michael Phelps. professional. Be okay with that happening with- According to the documentary’s website, the in your mental faculties as well ... I don’t have as goal of the fi lm is to help people identify and un- much energy, I am sweating, my hands are sore derstand the symptoms of anxiety and encourage because I am clenching them all the time, sleep them to reach out for help. is really diffi cult, I am worried a lot ... Go ask a “Having worked in the fi eld of mental health for therapist. We are here to help you. I know we seem 25 years, everybody struggles at one time or anoth- scary, but we want to reach out and make things SUBMITTED er with anxiety. What was great about the fi lm is better than they were when you came through our it puts a face to something that a lot of people don’t door.” The above stills are from the documentary “Angst: want to talk about,” Hoffman said. Currently, the majority of students Walker works Raising Awareness Around Anxiety.” The documentary is “For years, I have seen people who are depressed with are dealing with anxiety that is centered an IndieFlix Original designed to raise awareness around or have anxiety and if they don’t deal with it, it around school—being successful or being liked anxiety. just becomes chronic. In the fi eld of mental health, and accepted. the last thing I want is to have somebody who “It is defi nitely a period of time within human fi ne, he didn’t get what he wants or he is manipu- starts out with school anxiety for bullying that development where you are kind of fi guring out lating,’ or something like that. If it is something leads into full-blown agoraphobia (fear of open who you are as a person,” he explained. “You usu- that keeps coming up and is reoccurring, ask for places and situations) and as an adult never wants ally have a foot in childhood and a foot in adult- help.” to leave their house and is not a productive person hood and may not want to leave childhood but For more information, resources, videos, books in society,” she noted. want to be an adult.” and an anxiety quiz and more, visit AngstMovie. One thing Hoffman said she has noticed after A takeaway for parents, Walker said, is that par- com. many years in the fi eld is that people often don’t ents need to be okay with recognizing that their notice the correlation between anxiety to physical child is struggling. “Sometimes parents, myself Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651- symptoms they are experiencing such as stomach- included, will just brush it off and say, ‘Oh it is 407-1227 or [email protected].

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STILLWATER — Inte- grative health programs have become increas- ingly popular in recent years, and Lakeview Hospital has begun to build its own. Combining conventional medicine with alternative thera- pies, the program focuses on holistic healing and offers patients not only SUBMITTED physical but also psycho- Highlights of the Lakeview Gala include a four-course din- logical relief. ner, music, dancing and a live auction. “The integrative health programs are really so that they can really re- interventions can help in designed to help patients ceive the medical therapy reducing the pain, nau- feel more relaxed and at in a better state of mind.” sea, stress, anxiety and ease with their health Lakeview’s integrative depression that patients journey,” said program health program is com- may experience. manager Renee Sauter. prised of a wide range The diversity of Lakev- “Depending on if they’re of therapies, such as iew’s integrative health in the infusion center healing touch, massage program is its strong for chemo treatment, or therapy, aromatherapy, suit, according to Sauter. they’re in inpatient for pet therapy and music “I think the fact that some sort of illness, it’s therapy. When used as we are really starting to all really designed to help a complement to con- build a strong program them feel more relaxed ventional care, such is important because we want our patients and their families to be able to stay in Stillwater, and to be able to receive the same type of things they would if they were to go somewhere else,” she said. “To be able to offer SUBMITTED so many things really Olivia Bergh, music therapist at Lakeview Hospital, plays the guitar. helps build a strong health care community for our patients.” woman who was recov- She said that it expressed highlight of this year’s Music therapy is ering after an operation what she had wanted to Lakeview Health Foun- Our goal is to give children the tools and guidance needed particularly popular at has stuck with her. express, and that while dation, Oct. 26. The event to become successful by providing them with the very best Lakeview, as it allows the “We were playing some the music was playing, features a four-course educational start. Our curriculum promotes reading, science, opportunity to engage of her and her husband’s it took her mind away dinner by the Lake Elmo math, social studies, health, creative arts, music and movement. the patient’s family in the preferred music, and she from the pain that she Inn, music, dancing and VISIT APPLECW.COM OR CALL FOR TUITION SPECIALS. healing process. Music just had this look on her had been experiencing a live auction. Proceeds therapist Olivia Bergh face. I think she even said — pretty chronic pain will support the expan- 26427 Forest Blvd. 1845 Main St. said that throughout her the words, ‘I just went it constantly since her sion of the hospital’s Wyoming Centerville 651-462-8772 651-762-8911 time at Lakeview, “pretty all to go away,’” Bergh surgery,” Bergh remem- integrative health pro- [email protected] [email protected] much any day on the job recalled. That prompted bered. “In that moment, I gram and increase the … I could probably pick Bergh to play the song think the music was able availability of music and Enroll by November 3oth out a few stories each day “Make the World Go to provide this safe space massage therapies to pa- about how music has had Away,” which struck a for a lot of emotions to tients. To reserve tickets, and get your 6th week FREE a really positive impact chord with her patient. come out.” visit lakeviewhealth.org/ on patients’ well-being.” “Through listening to Lakeview’s music ther- newsandevents or call New full-time enrollment only. Not valid with other off ers. One time use only. 11-30-2018 However, her time with a that, she became tearful. apy programs will be the 651-430-8732. OCTOBER 26, 2018 THE LOWDOWN 17 www.presspubs.com Volunteers with handsaws maintain Boundary Waters trails over the decades

SUBMITTED Vadnais Heights resident Martin Kubik founded groups, beginning in 1990, that continue to maintain trails in the Boundary Waters with handsaws.

BY SARA MARIE MOORE convinced 115 people to join him in VADNAIS HEIGHTS EDITOR clearing trails near the Boundary Waters, mostly co-workers from 3M. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area He organized volunteers to cut trees Wilderness (BWCA) is celebrating to keep the trails clear from Ely to 40 years since the BWCA Wilderness the Gunfl int Trail. He founded the Act, and 40-year Vadnais Heights resi- Kekekabic Trail Club, which cleared dent Martin Kubik wants to thank all 3,000 tree falls from the Kekekabic the volunteers who have maintained Trail. the wilderness trails using handsaws In 2002, he founded the Boundary SUBMITTED over the last several decades. Waters Advisory Committee to better Volunteers who clear the Powwow Trail in the Boundary Waters with handsaws received Kubik said he fell in love with the advocate for wilderness trails. Today, a commemorative bowl for their service celebrating the 40th anniversary of the BWCA Boundary Waters in 1971 when he those volunteers are focusing on the Wilderness Act. came to Minnesota from the Czech Powwow Trail, which went through Republic—then part of Czechoslova- the Pagami Creek Fire in 2011. The with Randy Bierwerth of Machining times over the decades for his volun- kia—for college. He remembers well area was almost entirely consumed Specialists located in White Bear teer leadership in maintaining the the drive north in a friend’s ’62 Chevy. by fi re. Thousands of burned trees Township to make 100 custom la- wilderness trails. He was recognized “Ever since, I got hooked,” he said. He have fallen in the years following. ser-engraved titanium camping bowls by the U.S. Forest Service for public became a guide on the Gunfl int Trail The committee maintains the Pow- for volunteers. Each bowl took about service in 1996. He was given the 1993 in the ’70s and worked as a seasonal wow Trail under a volunteer service an hour to make, Kubik said. 3M Chairman’s Environmental Lead- fi refi ghter. agreement with the U.S. Forest Ser- The logo was used with permission ership Award for saving the Kekekab- When he saw that trails in BW- vice. Volunteers still use handsaws to of the U.S. Forest Service, and de- ic Trail and named 3M Volunteer CAW needed help, he founded several maintain the wilderness environment signed by Duluth artist Rick Kollath, of the Year in 2010. The American organizations to help the U.S. Forest and “preserve the trail for future illustrator of many wilderness fl ora Hiking Society also named him 2007 Service with maintenance. In 1990, generations,” Kubik said. books. Volunteer of the Year for the Great he founded the 3M Outdoor Club and To thank volunteers, Kubik worked Kubik has been recognized several Lakes Region. Halloween Coloring Contest

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Born and raised in Minnesota Better Fresh. Better Value. 1059 Meadowlands Drive White Bear Township 55127 651-426-6534 22 THE LOWDOWN OCTOBER 26, 2018 www.presspubs.com Get into the Halloween spirit with local events Halloween is right around the cor- ner, and there’s no shortage of fun, festive ways to celebrate in the north- east metro. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly costume party or to test your limits at a haunted house, we’ve got you covered. Below is a roundup of Halloween-themed fun in the area—consider this your invitation to get into the spooky spirit.

Family-friendly treats • Shoreview Parks and Recreation is hosting a Halloween Spooktacu- lar from 6:30–8 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Shoreview Community Center, 4580 Victoria St. N. There will be live music, carnival games and Hallow- een-themed crafts. Tickets are $16. Shoreview residents will receive a $2 discount. Admission is good for one child and one adult. For more infor- mation, call 651-490-4750 or email PAUL DOLS | PRESS PUBLICATIONS [email protected]. Visitors can choose between four afternoon time slots when they sign up for the popular trick-or-treat event at Tamarack Nature Center • Pinehaven Farm at 8186 Kettle Saturday, Oct. 27. Call 651-407-5350. River Blvd. N., Wyoming, will host its 18th annual Halloween Children’s Party from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Oct. 27 and nesses will display a Trick or Treat wolves to zombies in these spooky at the Warden’s House Museum in 28. The party includes a costume sign and will hand out a treat to all woods. Open every night 7 p.m.–10 Stillwater Oct. 27, with a chance to contest, trick-or-treating and prizes. participants. p.m; tickets are $20 and parking is join in on the investigation. One- Find pumpkins and apples for pur- • St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church $5. For an extra fee, you can partic- hour programs take place at 11 a.m., chase as well. will host its Trunks & Treats event ipate in a paintball zombie shoot. 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets • Howl-O-Ween at the Wildlife 2–4 p.m. Oct. 27. This is a free com- Learn more at hellwoods.com. are $5; for $60 you can attend the 7 Science Center, from 12-4 p.m. Oct. munity event that takes place at 1965 • For a still scary but less intense p.m. presentation and accompany the 27, lets you celebrate among real live County Road E, White Bear Lake. evening, the Chisago City Parks investigators on a ghost hunt after- wolves. Children can trick-or-treat, • Tamarack Nature Center will host Department will once again host its ward. Museum located at 602 N. Main walk through a haunted barn, enjoy its popular trick-or-treat event from haunted trail and haunted house, St., Stillwater. apple cider, hand out by the bonfi re 3–5:30 p.m. Oct. 27. Cost is $7.50 per also at Ojiketa Regional Park, 27500 • The Dead End Haunted Hayride at and decorate their own trick-or-treat child, $3.25 per adult. Tamarack is lo- Kirby Ave., Chisago City. Event goes Pinehaven Farm runs through Nov. bag. Costumes welcome. Admission cated at 5287 Otter Lake Road, White from 7–9:30 p.m. Oct. 26 and 27, and 3, from 7–9:30 p.m. Sunday through is $10 for adults, $8 for children. All Bear Lake. costs $5 a body or $3 a body with a Thursday and 7–12 p.m. Friday and proceeds benefi t the Wildlife Sci- • Vadnais Heights Fire Relief donation of a nonperishable food Saturday. Admission price varies ence Center, 22830 Sunrise Road NE, Association and Vadnais Heights item for the local food shelf. Event is from $15 to $45; visit www.thedead- Stacy. Parks and Recreation will host a for teens and adults. endhayride.com/information to view • Trinity Lutheran Church will Halloween party from 6–8 p.m. Oct. • Halloween Party Pit Bash, from 8 prices or buy tickets in advance. The host Trunk-or-Treat from 10 a.m.– 31 at the Vadnais Heights Commons, p.m. –2 a.m. Oct. 27 at Running Aces terror trail is located at 28186 Kettle noon Oct. 27. Little ones can debut 655 County Road F. Circus Manduhai Racetrack and Casino, 15201 Zurich River Blvd N., Wyoming. their Halloween costumes, and will present a show from 7–7:45 p.m., St., Columbus. This bash features a • Kellerman Event Center, 222 adults can join in on the fun by and there will be Halloween treats, costume contest with a money prize, Fourth St. White Bear Lake, will decorating their trunks accordingly. balloon animals and refreshments. DJ The Rowdy Cowboy Show and spe- host its Halloween Party at 8:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the best Free community event. cial drinks sponsored by Surly Brew- Oct. 27. Music will be provided by costumes and trunks. Trinity Lu- ing Co. and Jagermeister. Event open WildCat Combo, and costumes are theran is located at 115 N. Fourth St., Tricks for teens and grown-ups to those 18 and older; no admission or encouraged. Tickets are $15 at the Stillwater. • Only the bold will try out Terror cover charge. See runaces.com/par- door. • The annual trick-or-treat trail Trail Camping at Nightmare Hallow typitbash for costume contest rules. • Fright Farm Haunted House in will again take place in downtown Scream Park in Chisago City. This • The Scare in White Bear 5K Run/ Maplewood is a nonprofi t fundraiser Afton from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Oct. 27. overnight camping trip in the woods Walk will take place at 6:30 p.m. Oct. for the D.A.R.E. Program and the Local businesses will hand out of Ojiketa Regional Park will offer a 26, beginning near 4958 Lake Ave. in Ramsey County Sheriff’s Founda- candy, and children can participate night of zombie and skeleton terrors White Bear Lake. This event is open tion. A low-scare event will take in craft and game stations such as Oct. 26 and 27. Visit nightmarehal- to all families, and costumes are en- place Sunday, Oct. 28, from 12–4 p.m. pumpkin decorating and “Scream for lowscreampark.com to learn more. couraged. Bring gently used or new Tickets are $6. Meanwhile, the regu- Ice Cream” contests. Learn more at • Hell Woods (formerly Woods of coats to donate. Register at trifi tness- lar scarier events will take place Oct. exploreafton.com. Terror) will return to Woodloch wbl.com/scareinwhitebear. 26, 27 and 31, from 7 p.m. –11 p.m. • Children can trick-or-treat along Stables, 5696 170th Street, Hugo, • The Johnsdale Paranormal Main Street in Stillwater Oct. 27 and running through Oct. 31. Terrifying Group will present results of its past Compiled by Elizabeth Callen 28, from 12–4 p.m. Participating busi- spooks run the gamut from were- investigations throughout the day Halloween safety tips Do something sweet this Halloween is a fun—and spooky—time of year for children. Make trick- or-treating safe for your little monsters with a few easy safety tips: • When choosing a costume, stay away from long, trailing fabric. If your Halloween by donating child is wearing a mask, make sure their eye holes are large enough so they can see. • Provide children with fl ashlights or glow sticks to carry for lighting as a part of their costumes. candy to troops • Dried fl owers, cornstalks and crepe paper catch fi re easily. Keep all decorations away from open fl ames and other heat sources like light bulbs PowerUp is teaming up with Health- • Amery Area Public Library (9 a.m. and heaters. Partners Dental Clinics to offer a to 7 p.m.) • Use a battery-operated candle or glow stick in jack-o’-lanterns. If you candy trade-in this Halloween. • Hudson Hospital & Clinic (8 a.m. to use a wax candle, use extreme caution. Make sure children are watched Children can trade in their excess 7 p.m.) at all times while candles are lit. When lighting candles inside jack-o’-lan- Halloween candy for fun PowerUp • Stillwater Medical Group Stillwater terns, use long, fi replace-style matches or utility lighters. Be sure to place prizes. They will also have the chance Clinic (8 a.m. to 7 p.m.) lit pumpkins far away from anything that can burn and out of the way of to write thank you cards to soldiers • Stillwater Medical Group Mahtome- trick-or-treaters, doorsteps, walkways and yards. that will be included in care packages di Clinic (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) • Remember to keep exits clear of decorations so nothing blocks escape sent with the donated candy to local • Stillwater Medical Group Somerset routes. and overseas military troops. Clinic (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) • Make sure all smoke alarms in the home are working. Last year, communities in western • Westfi elds Hospital & Clinic (8 a.m. • Tell children to stay away from open fl ames, including jack-o’-lanterns Wisconsin and the Twin Cities traded to 7 p.m.) with candles in them. Ensure they know how to stop, drop and roll if their in more than 2,000 pounds of leftover For additional locations throughout clothing catches fi re. Have them practice stopping immediately, dropping candy. the Twin Cities (there are 31 can- to the ground, covering their face with their hands and rolling over and During business hours on Thursday, dy trade-in locations in total), visit over to put the fl ames out. Nov. 1, and Friday, Nov. 2, children healthpartners.com/candy. and families can stop by the following Source: National Fire Protection Association locations to turn in their treats: From press release • Amery Hospital & Clinic (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) OCTOBER 26, 2018 THE LOWDOWN 23 www.presspubs.com Historical Society 2-week closure in place announces new for Highway 96

Replacement of an aging storm- North (County Road 15), Seventh board member water culvert beneath Highway Street North/West Myrtle Street 96 between North and South Twin and Stonebridge Trail North/Ow- STILLWATER — The Lakes in Stillwater Township ens Street North. Drivers should Washington County began Monday, Oct. 22. The project watch for other traffi c restrictions Historical Society an- includes removal and replacement throughout the project. nounced that Michael of the failed culvert to better man- Work will be completed by early Wilhelmi of Stillwater age stormwater in the area. November, weather permitting. has been appointed to Motorists will encounter a two- For updated road condition infor- its board of directors. week full closure of the roadway mation, call 511 or visit 511mn.org He will complete the at the project area on the north term of Scott Foss, who end of South Twin Lake. During From press release resigned. the closure, traffi c will follow a Wilhelmi is a self-em- signed detour on Manning Avenue ployed digital media and public affairs con- sultant based in Still- water. He served as the executive director of the Coalition for the St. Croix River Crossing, Use library card to unlock the nonprofi t organi- zation that successful- ly advocated for the construction of the new SUBMITTED deals and discounts bridge. Michael Wilhelmi will join the Washington County Histor- “Mike is a great ical Society Board of Directors, replacing Scott Foss after Library cardholders are accustomed to presenting their library cards addition to the WCHS his resignation earlier this year. to borrow a variety of great materials, but now they can use it to get spe- Board of Directors,” cial deals and discounts, too. said WCHS Executive Wilhelmi said that that people lived and Show Your Library Card is a new countywide program that partners Director Brent Peter- he has a passion for the institutions they the Washington County Library with area businesses. Library cardhold- son. “He’s a strategic Stillwater area histo- built in their time are ers can receive unique offers and discounts on goods and services simply thinker with experi- ry, particularly early worth knowing about. by showing their library cards at participating businesses. Deals are ence working with area settlement and Civil I’m proud to have the offered by season: fall, winter/spring and summer. Current promotions businesses, as well as War-era history. opportunity to help the will be offered through September. with local, state and “There are so many Historical Society pre- The program is free for both library cardholders and businesses. federal governments. interesting stories that serve our history and Participating businesses are listed on the Washington County Library He’ll be a great asset as come from a communi- present it to the public.” website and receive we embark on future ty and county that are The program was developed as a part of Washington County Library’s projects.” as old as ours,” Wil- From press release ongoing effort to spark opportunity, inspire curiosity and champion in- In joining the board, helmi said. “The lives novation through new programs, events and offerings. Stillwater Public Library and Bayport Public Library cards will also be honored during the program. For more details, a list of participating businesses and promotion offer- ings, visit washcolib.link/showyourlibrarycard Lift bridge season ends Nov. 1 Submitted Although the Stillwater Lift Bridge is not operational due to repairs under- way on the lift span, the Minnesota Department of Transportation plans to MUST SUBMIT YOUR HERO BY THURSDAY DEC. 13, 2018 close a gap in the bridge located east of the lift section Thursday, Nov. 1. This will effectively end the 2018 Stillwater Lift Bridge lift schedule for marine traffi c. Span 6, which is located east of the lift span, was fl oated out of position and HONORING OUR HEROES anchored parallel to the St. Croix River’s east bank in late July. The span was Send us a picture of your military hero to be honored or remembered removed to allow for repair work and repainting. With that span closed, the • ARMY • NAVY • AIR FORCE • MARINES • COAST GUARD removal was necessary to create an opening for boats to use. The historic lift bridge is being transformed into a bicycle and pedestrian crossing and will accommodate marine traffi c during and after the project is Its Easy and FREE! completed in mid-June. This conversion project is a part of the St. Croix Cross- ing Project. The converted lift bridge will also become a part of a 5-mile loop Respond electronically by e-mailing to trail system connecting the new river crossing bridge to the historic bridge and other local trails. [email protected] Repairs to the lift span are expected to be fi nished over winter. The lift bridge schedule will resume in late April. and attach a .JPG of your hero, also include Real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota is available at 511mn. their name, branch of service, rank and Paul V. Jacobson org or by calling 511. Marines Master Sgt where they were stationed. 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Stillwater swimming Forest Lake cross country Jordan Parent, Forest Lake Grace Rauker, Stillwater junior eighth-grade runner, placed third swimmer, helped the Ponies in the Suburban East Conference place fourth in the state true- cross country meet Oct. 16 with Week* Week* team meet Oct. 13 with a strong a time of 18:46.9 as she led osen by press staff performance. A transfer from osen by press staff the Rangers to third place at East Ridge this year, she anchored Tanners Brook Golf Course. In of the

of the the fi rst-place 400 freestyle relay the previous meet, Parent placed *Athletes ch *Athletes *Athletes ch *Athletes team at state while placing third fi fth in the Swain Invitational in the 500 freestyle (5:05.99) in Duluth with 19:30 on Oct. 6, and seventh in the 200 freestyle leading the Rangers to second (1:55.65). place among 10 teams. Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! MAPLEWOOD Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer! MAPLEWOOD Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2017 Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2016 Athlete Athlete TOYOTAT TOYOTAT 651-482-1322 651-482-1322 maplewoodtoyota.com • maplewoodscion.com maplewoodtoyota.com • maplewoodscion.com 24 THE LOWDOWN OCTOBER 26, 2018 www.presspubs.com Nurse takes knowledge to Zambia in hopes of ripple eff ect

SUBMITTED One of the two graduating classes following a two-day seminar of medical workshops in Zambia.

SUBMITTED Lino Lakes resident Monica Stoesz hosts a workshop on wounds, cuts and burns for people in Zambia in August. This was her second medical mission trip to Zambia.

BY SHANNON GRANHOLM all of these years and their HIV status. Life QUAD EDITOR fi nally got to go.” expectancy at birth is SUBMITTED In 2016, Stoesz went on around 50 years old. Two Zambian women practice making fi gure-eight elbow wrappings made out of ripped up After two medical mis- her fi rst trip to Zambia There are many chitenges (skirts) to make bandages. sion trips to Zambia, a and returned in August factors that contribute Lino Lakes resident has 2018. Both times, Stoesz to the spread of HIV in are basic concepts that like massage, talking to of life in the U.S. not only changed the went on the trip with Zambia such as marital we teach our kids here them, reading Scripture “People there have so lives of others but devel- her church Bethlehem unfaithfulness, domes- (in the U.S.) by the time to them, praying with little and yet they can oped a new perspective Baptist in Mounds tic violence and lack of they fi nish high school them and singing songs still have joy on their on life. View and worked with concern for orphans and ... these people don’t,” to them.” faces and sing their Monica Stoesz has Action International widows. she said. She added, “The peo- hearts out. It is very been a nurse at Abbott Ministries, particularly Locals also learned ple who came to these beautiful,” she said. Northwestern Hos- the ministry project “They are trying to about how to give some- classes were so thrilled As to whether Stoesz pital since 1995. As a Churches Ready to help them get past the one a bed bath if they to have this informa- will return to Zambia, Christian and nurse, Overcome Silence and stigma, so they take are too sick to get out of tion. Either they walked she said “that is in a medical mission trip Stigma (CROSS). their medications, get bed, how to change the away fi lled with the joy God’s hands.” Stoesz has always been on her The project exists tested, get treatment linen underneath the pa- of just soaking in all encourages everyone to bucket list. to disciple and equip ... so they get help they tient, how to reposition of the information, or get out of their comfort “I grew up in Chris- Zambian churches with need,” Stoesz explained. them or transfer them there would be that sad- zone and be a blessing tian family that very the knowledge and While in Zambia, from a bed to a chair, ness because they wish to others, whether that much emphasized serv- application of the word Stoesz put on 12 work- nutrition, dehydration they would have known means simply giving up ing others and giving of God in their response shops for roughly 120 and end of life. that earlier and perhaps a cup of coffee to donate out of your own bless- to issues of HIV/AIDS people who were bused “I was trying to teach their loved one would money or going abroad ing. You are blessed to and domestic abuse. in from area churches them how to take care of still be here.” on a mission. be a blessing,” she said. According to Action In- to learn about wound that with the resources Even after the work- “If there is something “With my line of work, ternational Ministries, care, particularly how that they have, that’s shops are done, Stoesz on your heart to try, do it has been in the back HIV/AIDS impacts the to take care of cuts, the tricky part,” Stoesz said there is a ripple it. You will be blessed of mind for years to do entire nation. Fifteen burns and bed sores. explained. “A lot of effect, as the people in the end. If everyone a short-term medical percent of Zambians Other workshops also people there don’t even who participated in the did something to makes mission trip, but it is not are HIV-positive with a included topics such as have Tylenol or ibupro- workshops then go back someone’s life better, always something you 20-25 percent urban HIV hand-washing, washing fen, so it is all about how to their communities easier or more fi lled can do when your kids infection rate. Only 28 clothes and dishes, and they can help with the and share the knowl- with joy, it would help so are little. I have waited percent of adults know brushing teeth. “They pain by using things edge with people they much.” know, and the message continues to spread. Editor Shannon Gra- Both trips have given nholm can be reached Stoesz a new perspective at 651-407-1227 or quad- on life and made her [email protected]. grateful for the quality 651-429-5420 AUTO & TRUCK PARTS & CYLINDER 16615 N. 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OCTOBER 26, 2018 THE LOWDOWN 25 www.presspubs.com Ice castles to move to Bridgeview Park BY JULIE KINK the time, city staff proposed installing a new power source will increase the size of the • Reviewed proposed liquor CONTRIBUTING WRITER the Bridgeview Park location, and lighting the parking soccer fi eld from 96 to 110 feet license application changes citing concerns about past area, possibly burying a new and should be completed by and directed staff to notify Logistical issues involving damage to sidewalks, con- water line, as well as estab- July 2019. license holders before fi rst the use of Lowell Park forced crete and irrigation systems lishing a shuttle plan and Meanwhile, during a public reading of the ordinance; an eleventh-hour decision to in Lowell Park, and sparking developing two access points hearing on assessments for • Learned that the Police De- relocate this year’s Ice Castle fears about the potential for for the structure using the the $2.2 million 2018 street partment is moving forward to Stillwater’s Bridgeview signifi cant damage to the new loop trail. The council project, the council heard with body-worn cameras; Park. levee wall system. conditionally approved the from residents living on • Approved contracts with Ice Castle organizers deter- But event representatives use of Bridgeview Park, with Bayberry Avenue Court con- Blue Cross Blue Shield of mined Oct. 15 that because said then that although it may details to be worked out for cerned about lengthy project Minnesota for a less cost- of the location of contrac- be an option for future years, fi nal approval at a future timelines. Public Works Di- ly retiree group Medicare tor equipment and fencing Bridgeview Park’s location council meeting. rector Shawn Sanders noted supplement and prescription related to the Lift Bridge away from downtown would Also on Oct. 16, the council there were some time lapses plan. The plan will be offered rehabilitation project, the cause huge parking and awarded the contract for re- in the project sequence. Coun- to retirees as an optional Lowell Park venue will not be logistical problems that they placement of the dome at the cil members agreed that the alternative to the present acceptable for the Ice Castle didn’t have time to tackle this St. Croix Valley Recreation project seemed to “drag on coverage. According to McCa- this year. This will be the year. Center, a $5.3 million project. and on,” saying it was un- rty, the present health insur- attraction’s third season in On Oct. 16, City Administra- Originally planned for fall characteristic of the contrac- ance premiums for the city’s Stillwater. Last year, it drew tor Tom McCarty explained 2018, bids came in $700,000 tor, with whom the city has retirees accounts for about 10 100,000 people to Lowell Park that with bridge contractors over budget so the project had worked before. percent of the total city levy. throughout the winter. expected to be using Lowell to be pared down. Facility He noted that the cost of the City offi cials approved the Park for equipment until late manager Doug Brady said the The council also: retiree hospital/medical in- event contract Oct. 2, agree- December, the timeline is replacement of the dome and • Awarded the contract for surance plans have increased ing that the structure could too tight for the Ice Castle. all mechanical equipment engineering services for the dramatically since 1989 and once again be built in Lowell Due to the amount of time “should keep us up and run- St. Croix Riverbank Stabiliza- those increased costs are a Park. Organizers had request- involved in construction, and ning for approximately the tion and Riverwalk Project to signifi cant component of the ed approval for an expanded its weather-dependency, site next 20 years.” The present AMI Consulting Engineers; increase in the city’s annual footprint, promising better preparation usually begins as dome has exceeded its esti- • Adopted the assessment property tax levy. cleanup and improved com- early as mid-October. mated life span by nearly four roll for the Third Street South munication with the city. At Plans are underway for years, he added. The project improvement project; POLITICAL BRIEFS

League of Women Voters announces dates are incumbent Tom McCar- Climate scientist will candidate forums thy, council member Cindie Reiter Join the White Bear Lake Area and Nicholas Wench. Five people League of Women Voters for a are running for two open coun- deliver talk on Minnesota’s forum with candidates for Afton cil seats: Noah Bluesky, Dawn mayor and council at 1 p.m. Sat- Bulera, Wade Padden, Christopher urday, Oct. 27, at Afton City Hall Smith and Steve Zignan. (3033 St. Croix Trail S., Afton). Questions for are all candidates environmental future The council candidates will pres- may be submitted to lwvwbl@ ent fi rst at 1 p.m. and the mayoral lwvmn.org. candidates will go next at 2:30 Climate scientist Sam Potter will present “Three Future Minnesotas: A Future to p.m. Mayoral candidates are Scott Election judges needed for Fear, A Future to Plan For and A Future to Fight For” Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. at Anderson, Bill Palmquist, Joe November Wyoming Library (26855 Forest Boulevard). Richter and Steven Wittl. Council Election judges are needed for the Potter is a Minnesota native with a doctorate in atmospheric and oceanic scienc- candidates are Jennifer Backes, 2018 General Election Tuesday, es from Princeton University. He provides information about how scientists study Kuchen Hale and Lucia Wroblews- Nov. 6, in Forest Lake, Oakdale climate and how climate change affects Minnesota, and presents scientifi c informa- ki in Ward 2, and Peg Nolz and and Woodbury. Election judges tion in plain English. Stan Ross in Ward 3. and election judge trainees are Besides speaking at events, Potter runs the website mnclimate.com. Among other The League of Women Voters will paid offi cials who staff the poll- features, the website includes a list of ways that Minnesota residents can become also host a forum with candidates ing locations and ensure that the “citizen scientists,” such as observing and reporting local weather conditions, wa- for Lake St. Croix Beach mayor rights of voters are protected on ter quality, lake levels, ice-out dates and wildlife sightings. and council Saturday, Oct. 27, Election Day. Learn more and The event is sponsored by mn350.org. For more information, call 612-965-8284. 1-2:30 p.m. at Lake St. Croix Beach apply by visiting co.washington. City Hall (16455 20th St. S., Lake mn.us and searching “election Submitted St. Croix Beach). Mayoral candi- judge.” 26 THE LOWDOWN OCTOBER 26, 2018 www.presspubs.com

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