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BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER

STILLWATER — It’s time to break out the letter jackets, scarves and sweatshirts from your old days at one of the nation’s premiere institutions of education—the University of Stillwater. Most people probably think there is no such thing as the University of Stillwater and its crack- erjack team, the Fighting Storks, but it doesn’t seem likely there would be a whole weekend of Uni- versity of Stillwater Winter Games in downtown Stillwater if there wasn’t. Right? Owner of JX Event Venue (aka the Student SUBMITTED Union) Judd Sather explained: Ray Howell, professional bowhunter, will speak at this year’s dinner. “It’s just a fun winter event for people right after the doldrums of the holidays; it’s a like a spoof,” he said. Sather professes no involvement in the Uni- versity of Stillwater Winter Games, but acknowl- Tomahawks fl y at 2017 Wild Game Dinner edges that his farcical counterpart, “Sudd Jather,” may have something to do with it. BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER The games take place Jan. 19-22, the same week- STAFF WRITER end as Hockey Day Minnesota. The preregistration launch party for the Winter Games took place Jan. FOREST LAKE — Perhaps you 6 at JX Event Venue, Sather’s reception center lo- never pictured yourself hurling a cated in the historic downtown. Participants in the potentially lethal weapon inside games can purchase winter games passes or “stu- the interior of a church, but attend- dent IDs” for $25 and participate in a weekend-long ees of this year’s Men’s Wild Game fl urry of activities centered on the athletic and Dinner at Maranatha Assembly of campus community pride of the Fighting Storks. God in Forest Lake will be able to Sather said the event was inspired by a simi- do just that this weekend. lar phenomenon that occurs in his hometown of In addition to the sumptuous Okoboji, Iowa. In the ’70s, a few rascally locals spread of unusual and delicious created T-shirts and other university décor pro- wild game dishes, the event will claiming their pride in the University of Okoboji again feature an outdoor expo and its team, the Fighting Phantoms. However, the where guests can practice their popular resort town of Okoboji does not really have aim, get their antlers and mounts a university—but many short-term visitors are professionally scored, view collec- FILE PHOTO unaware of this, and thus the entire community is tions of rare and antique fi shing The wild game dinner draws around 500 people to Maranatha. in on the joke. tackle, and shop for outdoor gear “Jather” and the team behind the University of for every season. “The pastor’s pretty much in- coon. Volunteers work for several Stillwater games have taken things a step fur- Sam Beamond, a member of the volved as far as giving his blessing days beforehand to chop vegeta- ther—Olympic-style winter games will be the Maranatha assembly from Wyo- on the fi nal elements. We basically bles, thaw meat and marinate the highlight of the event. The university mascot, the ming, has been organizing the Wild take all the chairs out of the main dishes in time for the Friday night stork, represents Stillwater’s historic role in the Game Dinners for the last four auditorium and set it up with ta- dinner. Beamond said the event state of Minnesota. years. While the dinner itself has bles. There’s a pretty nice kitchen fi ts nicely with the values and “It’s the birthplace of Minnesota, so he’s got taken place at Maranatha for the there were the food gets prepped.” interests of the wider Forest Lake the state of Minnesota (in a bundle) in his beak,” last 28 years, the outdoor expo com- All the food is donated by community, and has received a lot Sather said. ponent of the dinner was added un- members of the congregations of positive feedback. JX Event Venue has enjoyed success since its der Beamond’s supervision in 2015, and friends, who offer the harvest “In Forest Lake there are a lot of opening in the former Connolly Shoe Factory that and he continues to seek out new of their various hunting seasons people who are into the outdoors, arose after the lumberjack era had ended and jobs ways to make the event unique. across the U.S. as fare for the table. and word gets around pretty easi- were scarce. Sather opened the remodeled recep- “I’m a longstanding member This includes elk, bear, whitetail ly,” he said. “And then obviously in tion space in 2016, which now features three there, all of the people on my team deer, turkey, pheasant, trout and are from the church,” he said. even a few oddities such as rac- SEE WILD GAME DINNER, PAGE 12 SEE UNIVERSITY OF STILLWATER, PAGE 16 $ OFF YOUR FURNACE GET10 CLEAN & TUNE Mention this ad when you call to schedule service and receive your $10 off. Don Anderson Owner AANDERSONHEATING.COMNDE | 715-549-6297 BRYANT – OFFICIAL HEATING AND COOLING COMPANY OF THE MINNESOTA WILD

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SUBMITTED Frida Ann Engstrum Ayala, Lakeview Hospital’s fi rst baby of 2017. BEN ANDERSEN | SUBMITTED Lakeview Hospital welcomes fi rst arrival of 2017 Andersen’s photo of sandhill cranes in fl ight. STILLWATER — The fi rst baby of Engstrum said her new arrival 2017 born at Lakeview Hospital made shares her extra-special New Year her appearance at 7:11 p.m. on Jan. 1, birthday with her great-great-grand- Overcoming theft, local 2017. ma and grandpa. Frida Ann Engstrum Ayala was Nurses presented the family with a born in the Birth Center to Han- basket of goodies in celebration of be- photographer demonstrates nah Engstrum and Noel Ayala. She ing the fi rst newborn of the New Year. weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz. and measured 20 inches. From press release ardent strength KINDERGARTEN BY WENDY S. HAZZARD he said. CONTRIBUTING WRITER “Andersen weathered through with OPEN HOUSE grit,” said Ken Fusaro, a volunteer and WYOMING — Ben Andersen, director event planning committee member at Wednesday, January 25 of photography and volunteer for the WACAC. “I believe his spiritual orien- 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wyoming Creative Arts Community tation helped him cope with all of this. I (WACAC) at the Hallberg Center of the was there when it happened and saw the 3878 Highland Ave Arts in Wyoming, knows all too well shock on his face. But it didn’t hold him White Bear Lake, MN 55110 the gut wrenching feeling that follows down.” FIND OUT, “WHAT SHOULD MY vandalism. Andersen, a Minnesota nature pho- LibertyClassicalAcademy.org CHILD LEARN IN KINDERGARTEN?” After a smash and grab on his vehicle tographer, is well known for capturing in the art center parking lot this past his appreciation for nature and land- fall, Andersen lost what took him years scapes we all enjoy. to acquire. Cameras, lenses, a computer, “I use photography to overcome a thousands of pictures, and a Bible study lot of time spent in the department of project of more than 20 years in the redundancy,” Andersen explained. “I making. would repeat things a lot. Photography Misfortune has been a close and helped me take the time to slow down an unkind friend to Andersen. “I’ve and be more observant. People often go learned that anything physical is not through things quickly and miss a lot. perfect,” he said. The pictures I choose to take are things Several years ago, Andersen’s com- that people may walk past and not even puter was hacked and he lost over 7,000 realize are there. It’s the same with pictures. “If I don’t forgive, I won’t be forgiven. I can’t undo what was done,” SEE BEN ANDERSON, PAGE 10

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BEN ANDERSEN | SUBMITTED Andersen’s photo of a monarch refl ects his love of nature and the small scenes that pass us by in day-to-day life. JANUARY 13, 2017 THE LOWDOWN 3 www.presspubs.com 14th annual WinterFest set for Jan. 21 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve

LAKE ELMO — Cross-country ski climbing or new skate techniques. lessons, fat bike demonstrations, wax Advanced skiers may receive help demonstrations, snowshoeing, winter honing techniques for more effi ciency. birding and a food truck will all be Registration with the Ride and Glide part the 14th annual WinterFest, from Ski club is required for all lessons and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at bike demonstrations at www.rideandg- the Lake Elmo Park Reserve. lide.org. Plan to arrive early to sign in Experienced cross-country skiers for a desired time and get fi t for equip- and novices ready to learn are all ment. As part of the festival, free skate welcome to the event with the Ride and classic equipment will be provided and Glide XC Ski Club, which will by Joe’s Ski Shop. Skiers will also need provide a day of free lessons, demon- a MN Ski Pass ($6/day or $20/annual) strations and camaraderie. All levels and a valid Washington County Parks of ski enthusiasts are welcome to sign vehicle permit ($7/day or $30/annual). up for lessons; skiers must be at least The ski pass and vehicle permit are 14 years old. The day includes free both available for purchase at the Lake one-hour lessons available at 11 a.m., Elmo Park Contact Station. 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Registration is The Nordic Center has ample required at www.rideandglide.org. parking (overfl ow is across the park As part of the festival, free classic road at Eagle Point Trailhead), indoor and skate equipment will be provided seating and tables for guests, WiFi, by Joe’s Ski Shop and the Ride and restrooms with lockers and changing Glide Ski Club. Fat Biking equipment stalls, a water refi ll station, indoor and demonstrations will be provided fi replace, outdoor bonfi re pit, and ski by Now Bikes and Fitness. Wax demon- racks and ski waxing stations. strations and ski race videos will also Lake Elmo Park Reserve is at the be part of the day. Try snowshoeing intersection of County Road 19 and SUBMITTED free as part of WinterFest at Lake Elmo County Road 10, one mile north of Stillwater local Ruth Smart holds a frozen cone at an early ice cream social in 1953. Park Reserve. Snowshoe the rolling Interstate 94 in Lake Elmo. For more hills, woods and prairies of the park. Washington County Parks programs The snowshoeing area consists of a and events, see www.co.washington. groomed trail along with vast spaces mn.us/parks. Tastefully chilly tradition available for bushwhacking for those From press release wanting their own space, to be more adventurous or those seeking a greater workout. Register with DIRO Outdoors lives on in Stillwater through the Washington County Park’s webpage to reserve your snowshoes for STILLWATER — On Saturday, Jan. 28 from 12-4 p.m., the Washington County a specifi c time, or show up at the park Historical Society (WCHS) will hold an old-fashioned ice cream social at down- at the DIRO tent near the trailhead town Stillwater’s Lowell Park’s Amphitheater, on the St. Croix riverfront. with an ID; if there are snowshoes The event has been moved because of the Hockey Day Minnesota event as well available, check them out and go ex- as the new ice castle feature in the park. It will still be the great family gathering plore. Arriving 10 minutes before the as it has been in the past, and the ice cream and chili will come from local favorite top of every hour is recommended. Leo’s Grill & Malt shop. For those who want to start the Back in 1950, Stillwater businessman Gib Larson of Snowland Foods as well as day off earlier, there will be a guided other businesspeople held the fi rst winter ice cream social at the St. Croix Boom morning bird hike at 9 a.m. that meets Site. Even though the temperatures were well below zero, more than a thousand at the Nordic Center. Kabomellette people came out and enjoyed the ice cream and the season. Food Truck will sell hot chili, cinna- The event was moved to Lowell Park the next year and later it moved to Lily mon rolls, coffee and cocoa from 10 Lake. The event was sponsored at that time by the Jaycees and eventually faded a.m. to 2 p.m. away like winter into springtime. Skiers from the Nordic Center “This event brings together our history and the community,” said Brent Peter- Trailhead will have access to 10 miles son, Washington County Historical Society executive director. “What a great way of groomed cross-country ski trails to celebrate the place where we live, enjoy our neighbors, have fun with all the and 5.5 miles of LED-lighted trails snow and eat ice cream to boot!” from dusk to 9:30 p.m. Beginners may Root beer will be furnished by Lift Bridge Brewery for root beer fl oats and the learn how to glide without shuffl ing, coffee will be from River Moon Coffee. This event is also sponsored by the Stillwa- skate skiers may make their move to ter Convention & Visitors’ Bureau. The ice cream is free to everyone; there will be the next hill. Helpful downhill sur- a nominal charge for the chili. vival techniques and “how to get up SUBMITTED The event is free to the public; donations to the Washington County Historical the next hill” will be demonstrated. Snowshoe lessons are one of the many Society will be accepted. For more information, call the Historical Society at 651- Intermediate skiers will receive tips winter activities off ered at the annual Win- 439-5956 or visit www.wchsmn.org. to improve their glide on both classic terFest (not to be confused with the city of From press release and skate skis, or work on their hill Scandia’s Vinterfest). Scandia announces 2017 Vinterfest schedule

SCANDIA — Scandia’s annual winter holiday Vin- noon on Saturday. Register in the Community Center terfest will be held on Friday and Saturday Jan. 27-28 by 10:30 a.m. There will be cash prizes and medals this year. The Scandia Parks and Recreation Commit- for fi rst, second and third place for each of the two tee is sponsoring Vinterfest, an annual community divisions. celebration. The offi cial Vinterfest 2017 button can be Once again, there will be performances by the found at area businesses, including the Scandia Cafe, Pleasant Valley Cloggers at 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. as Scandia Market and Mercantile, Meister’s Bar and well as sledding. Grill, Scandia Olde Towne Liquor and Scandia Pizza New to this year’s event is a Kubb Scramble Tourna- for a $2 good will donation. ment on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Corey Roberts, Roberts Family Funeral Home, is Scandia T-ball fi eld. It is a scramble-style tourna- the event organizer of the fourth annual “Scanley ment, so people will register as individuals at $10 per Cup” adult hockey tournament, which raises money player. Every player under age 18 must be accompa- for the skating rink. The hockey tournament will run nied by an adult player. Players of all experience Friday, Jan. 27, through Saturday, Jan. 28. For reg- (and no experience) are welcome. Email kubbsoci- istration information, contact Corey at 651-755-6401 [email protected] to register and for more information. or croberts@forestlakefl oral.com. Meister’s Bar and Visit www.facebook.com/SaintPaulKubbSociety/ to Grill will be hosting a beer garden in the hospitality see what Kubb is all about. tent alongside the skating rink. Vinterfest will be capped with a fi reworks show at Scandia Marine Lions Club will be hosting a Pan- 7 p.m. For more information about Vinterfest, please cake Breakfast from 8-11:30 a.m. on Saturday. FILE PHOTO | PRESS PUBLICATIONS visit www.ci.scandia.mn.us. Be sure to bring any supplies you might need for Snow sculptures celebrated at last year’s Vinterfest celebra- the snow sculpture contest that runs from 10 a.m. to tion. From press release 4 THE LOWDOWN www.presspubs.com JANUARY 13, 2017 Winter wanderers come out to play

viral post from the website Thrillist recent- ly ranked Minnesota as the number one state for most miserable winters in the na- tion. From what I saw, many of my friends Aaccepted this designation with an amused fatal- ism, since it came as no surprise. Contrary to this dour label, I know many Minnesotans who engage wholeheartedly in winter outdoor activities—skiers, snowmobilers, snowshoers, ice fi shers and even dogsledders revel in the snowy months. Last year, I discovered another way to make the most of the Minnesota winter—the Check- point MN challenge. Checkpoint MN is characterized as a “winter scavenger hunt,” Getting sponsored by Explore Minnesota, that challenges participants to in Tune visit 10 iconic destinations around Jackie Bussjaeger the state. The challenge opened on Dec. 15, and will continue until Feb. 12. The premise is In New Year, I’ll put Minnesota fi rst simple: take your photo with the offi cial signpost declaring the spot as a checkpoint, upload it to the Checkpoint MN website and earn points that n the wake of last year’s dra- (and not merely the profi t motives partisan about this issue, and the you can exchange for prizes. Depending on how matic and surprising presi- of big corporations), I’m hopeful progress we made in this bill is many of the 10 points you end up with, you can dential election, there’s a lot we may be able to get some im- proof. Thanks to the support of win anything from wool socks to a three-day hotel of uncertainty about what the portant local projects underway. Democrats and Republicans alike, getaway. Top prizes include outdoor trips and top Inew year will bring. Health care is another issue of we were able to secure more grade outdoor gear such as backpacks, insulated Given the political earthquake concern as we look ahead to the than $1 billion to combat opioid clothing and tents. This year, the checkpoints are we experienced in 2016, I’ll re- new administration. I’m pre- abuse in communities across the located in St. Louis Park, Chanhassen, Roches- frain from mak- pared to fi ght back if and when country. ter, Redwood Falls, Fergus Falls, Grand Rapids, ing any predic- the new president attempts to The Cures law also includes a Nisswa, Walker, Grand Marais and Baudette. I’ve tions about what wipe out the progress we made comprehensive measure I wrote visited fi ve of the 10, and I have until Feb. 12 to this year’s politi- in the Affordable Care Act to to improve how our criminal knock out the rest. cal environment protect people with pre-existing justice system treats people with Last year one of the checkpoints happened to be might be like. conditions, to slow the growth in mental illness. My measure in downtown Stillwater, very close and accessible, Instead, I’ll make health care costs, and to bring the includes ideas that I heard from which got me in the door. Despite grandiose prom- this promise: No best of Minnesota’s own health communities all across Minneso- ises to myself, I achieved only two checkpoints— matter what the care innovations to the rest of the ta about how to reduce the num- some of the destinations are a few hours’ drive new administra- country. I’ll stand my ground if ber of people who wind up in jail away, and it’s not always possible to take the nec- Legislator tion brings, and Republicans try to end the Medi- when they should be receiving essary time out of your schedule. Even so, my two Lingo no matter how care guarantee or slash Medicaid treatment: it funds mental health points gained me a free pair of purple wool socks, divisive Washing- or take coverage away from mil- courts and diversion programs which give me a particular satisfaction to wear in Sen. Al Franken ton may be, I’ll lions of people. (which can help people who get the winter, since the journey that delivered them always put our But I’m also ready to fi nd in trouble with the law receive to me was a little more intrepid than the average state fi rst — and common ground with colleagues counseling and rehabilitation in- trip to Fleet Farm. I’ll never stop fi ghting to deliver of both parties on ways to con- stead of jail time), and it supports The challenge is competitive, and the prizes go for Minnesota. tinue improving our health care training for law enforcement fast. By this time, many items have already run It’s no secret I disagreed with system. professionals so they can respond out. While this is somewhat disappointing, the pretty much everything Donald Believe it or not, that common to mental health crises safely and real value in participating is the experience you Trump said during his campaign ground does exist. effectively. get out of making the voyage to each location. and, like many Minnesotans, I For example, in December, the To be sure, there’s lots more Road trips seem out of the question during this found some of his rhetoric down- 21st Century Cures Act—a bipar- work to be done—not just on time of the year; more likely to happen over the right offensive. But he will be our tisan compromise that contained infrastructure, health care, and summer months. But there’s no real reason it president. And while we can’t yet support for potentially life-saving criminal justice, but across the should be this way! Yeah, it’s a little colder. And say what he’ll do when he takes medical research as well as a board. And we need to do ev- sometimes driving conditions can make winter offi ce later this month, I can say number of other provisions I’ve erything we can to improve our travel a hassle. But as long as you are prepared I’m going to keep doing my job the been working to get done for a economy so that every family in for the road ahead, with plenty of warm clothes, same way I always have, working long time—was signed into law. Minnesota can build some real you’re bound to have an adventuresome time. to make progress for the people of One such provision stems from fi nancial security. And, of course, In fact, during my visit to Grand Rapids, I was Minnesota wherever I can. what I learned on my 28-city we need to do all this in a Wash- also able to take a side trip to the winter bird For example, the president-elect rural health tour last year. Our ington where progress never has watching destination Sax Zim Bog, which is less has signaled an interest in work- rural communities face a series come easily. than an hour away. (Unfortunately I did not man- ing on infrastructure, and while of unique health care challeng- age to catch sight of my quarry: the elusive great I’m concerned about whether his es, none more serious than the U.S. Sen. Al Franken represents gray owl. A goal for another trip it seems!) approach to the issue refl ects the epidemic of opioid abuse. I always Minnesota in Washington, D.C. The challenge is commercially stimulated, of best interests of working people have believed there’s nothing course (what isn’t?) but Checkpoint MN is ulti- mately a way for people, especially ones who tend THE LOWDOWN | LETTER GUIDELINES to interpret the arrival of winter as the termina- tion of fun, to get out and enjoy their home state in • Limited to 350 words. letters per year and at least writer about the same subject editing. a new way. Whether you end up with two points or • Submissions must Include four weeks must lapse be- matter will not be published. • Deadline is 3 p. m. , Friday of ten, it’s still fun to be a part of it. a full name, address and tween publication. Exceptions • Submissions containing libel- the week prior to publication. 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NIGHT ADULT BOOK Pkwy, Oak Park Heights Contact: realchurch. CLUB Details: The public org/wildgamedinner When: 6:30-8 p.m. is invited to attend the Thursday, Jan. 19 Jan. meeting to hear a STEM SATURDAY, Where: Hardwood presentation on the topic, CHROMATOGRAPHY Creek Library, 19955 “Amending the U.S. When: 2-3 p.m. Forest Road N., Forest Constitution: the Whys, FILE | PRESS PUBLICATIONS Saturday, Jan. 14 Lake Whens, Wherefores, and Where: Hardwood Details: Read the What Ifs”. Refreshments Creek Library, 19955 For- book and join the served. Sticks in Stillwater est Rd. N., Forest Lake discussion. This month’s Contact: 651-493-0686 Details: Learn how selection can be found WHEN: Jan. 13-15 NHL players and players from the components of a solution on the library website. ARCTIC SHUFFLE 5K 1980 gold medal Olympic hockey can be separated, even No advance sign-up When: 10 a.m. WHERE: St. Croix Valley team. Sunday morning church when individual com- necessary. Saturday, Jan. 14 Recreation Center service given by coach Bill Butters ponents are invisible in Contact: washcolib. Where: Lake Elmo at 10 a.m. at Stillwater Jr. High, 523 solution. Registration org Park Reserve, 1515 Keats DETAILS: Weekend-long mite Marsh St. W., Stillwater. required. Ave. N hockey festival includes over 50 Contact: 651-275-7300 SENIOR DANCE Details: Join the Law youth hockey teams on outdoor CONTACT: 651-206-4882 or When: 1-4 p.m. Friday, Enforcement United rinks and guest appearances by sticksinstillwater.com RED CROSS Jan. 20 Team Minnesota for a 5K BLOOD DRIVE Where: Forest Lake run on paved trails or a When: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. American Legion, 355 W. 2.5 mile snow shoe run. Monday, Jan. 16 Broadway $15-$25. TRADITIONAL When: 6-9 p.m. WINTER ICE Where: St. Peter’s Details: Enjoy mature Contact: eventbrite. SWEDISH DINNER Saturday, Jan. 21 CREAM SOCIAL Catholic Church, 1250 music and camaraderie com When: Serving Where: Outing When: Noon-4 p.m. South Shore Dr., Forest at the dance, held the 3rd times 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Lodge at Pine Point, Saturday, Jan. 28 Lake Friday of every month. GRAND BREAKFAST Thursday, Jan. 19 11661 Myeron Rd. N., Where: Lowell Details: Emergency $6/person includes BUFFET Where: Christ Stillwater Park Amphitheater, call for donors of all lunch. Cash bar. Public When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Lutheran Church, 150 Details: Snowshoe downtown Stillwater blood types and plate- welcome. Sunday, Jan. 15 5th St., Marine on St. the luminary-lit Pine Details: Old-fashioned lets. Call or go online to Contact: 651-464-2600 Where: Knight of Croix Point Park, followed ice cream social features register. Columbus Hall, 1910 Details: Proceeds by dinner and roasted chili and ice cream Contact: 800 RED GAME DAY Greeley St., Stillwater support global, regional marshmallows. $36/per provided by Leo’s Malt CROSS or redcrossblood. When: 2-3:30 p.m. Details: Breakfast and local projects. person before Jan 12; Shop, root beer fl oats org Sunday, Jan. 22 open to the public and Guests 16 and under free. $40 at the door. Rentals provided by Lift Bridge Where: Hardwood benefi ts the St. Croix Contact: 651-433-3222 included. Brewery and coffee THIRD TUESDAY NIGHT Creek Library, 19955 Valley Lumberjacks or clcmarine.org Contact: 651-439-9747 from River Moon Coffee. ADULT BOOK CLUB Forest Rd. N., Forest Special Olympics. $9.50/ or outinglodge.com Event and ice cream are When: 6:30-8 p.m. Lake adults; $5/children 5-12; HOCKEY DAY free; chili available for Tuesday, Jan. 17 Details: Teens can under 5 free. Bring item MINNESOTA FAMILY nominal charge. Where: Hardwood play new games and for the food shelf. When: Friday and SNOWSHOE HIKE Contact: 651-439-5956 Creek Library, 19955 childhood favorites. Contact: 651-430-3274 Saturday, Jan. 20-21 When: 2-4 p.m. or wchsmn.org Forest Road N., Forest Contact: 651-275-7300 Where: Lowell Park in Saturday, Jan. 21 Lake RACHEL KURTZ downtown Stillwater Where: Warner 6TH ANNUAL Details: Read the IDENTITY THEFT: CONCERT Details: Statewide Nature Center, 15375 JOHNSON AND book and join the PROTECT YOURSELF When: 6:30 p.m. hockey celebration, Norell Ave. N., Marine JOHNSON CRIBBAGE discussion. This month’s When: 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Jan. 18 featuring matchups on St. Croix TOURNAMENT selection can be found Saturday, Jan. 28 Where: Christ between high school and Details: Families When: 1-3:30 p.m. on the library website. Where: Hardwood Lutheran Church, 150 college teams hosted by with kids ages 6+ can Saturday, Jan. 28 No advance sign-up Creek Library, 19955 Fifth St., Marine on St. the Minnesota Wild. Pro- learn basic snowshoeing Where: Stillwater Elks necessary. Forest Rd. N., Forest Croix ceeds of the event will techniques and hike Club, 5880 Omaha Ave. Contact: washcolib. Lake Details: Free concert benefi t Stillwater area through the woods. N. org Details: Make identity by Minneapolis-based youth hockey programs. Snowshoes provided. Details: Ten games singer/songwriter Contact: info@wild. $7/WNC Friends and played; $15 paid in features gospel, com SMM members; $10/ prizes, $5 to Scholarship Americana, soul music nonmembers. Weather Fund. $20/ person. Top 5 at PressPubs.com: and storytelling. 14TH ANNUAL dependent. Registration Contact: 651-439-5276 Contact: 651-433-3222 WINTERFEST required. Week of January 1 – 7 When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact: 651-433-2427 BAKKEN TRIO CONCERT Editor’s note: Visit www.presspubs.com to read CONVERSATIONS Saturday, Jan. 21 ext. 10 When: 3 p.m. Sunday, the full versions of these most-visited stories OF THE VALLEY Where: Lake Jan. 29 When: 11:30 a.m.-1 Elmo Park Reserve, STILLWATER NATIVE Where: Trinity 1. Experience the magic of the Stillwater ice castle p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 intersection of County AMERICAN PARENT Lutheran Church, 115 starting Jan. 6. The Lowdown (SCV) > News Where: The Lowell Roads 19 & 10. ADVISORY COMMITTEE 4th St. N., Stillwater Details: FAMILY EVENT Details 2. Ramsey County commissioner welcomes home Inn Event Center, 102 N. Festival : Chamber Second St., Stillwater includes free cross- When: 2-4:30 p.m. music performance with heroes. White Bear Press > News Details: Guest country ski lessons, fat Sunday, Jan. 22 the theme ‘Energies of 3. Dog panhandling with human gets dog food. Vadnais Speaker Paul Mayer of bike demonstrations, Where: Stillwater Eastern Europe’ is part Press > News the New Richmond Area wax demonstrations, Public Library, 224 of Trinity’s Music Series. Community Foundation snowshoeing, winter Third St. N. Tickets online; $25/ 4. ‘TreeHouse is a life saver — saving families and their discusses ‘The Role of a birding, and a food Details: Anishinaabe adults, $5/children. youth.’ White Bear Press > News Community Foundation truck. Skiers must Linguist and Scholar Contact: bakkentrio. in Identifying be 14+. Registration James Vukelich of the org 5. Washington County Child Support Team wins Community Needs’. $17 required at www. Turtle Mountain Band innovation award. The Lowdown (FL) > News for lunch and program; rideandglide.org; of Ojibwe presents on 4TH ANNUAL VINTAGE advance registration equipment provided. the topic ‘The Seven SNOWMOBILE EVENT required online or in Contact: co.washing Generations and the When: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. See Press Publications’ website www.presspubs.com for stories from the White Bear Press, The Citizen, Vadnais Heights Press, Shoreview Press, person. ton.mn.us/parks Seven Grandfathers’. Saturday, Feb. 4 Quad Community Press, The Lowdown-Forest Lake Area and Contact: scvfound Contact: 651-343- Where: Withrow The Lowdown- St. Croix Valley Area. ation.org/conversations- SNOWSHOE, SIP 7924 or facebook.com/ Ballroom & Event of-the-valley AND STAY StillwaterNAPAC Center, 12169 Keystone JANUARY 17, 2017 www.presspubs.com THE LOWDOWN 7

reduce stress and fi nd reading the book, Where: Tamarack support. Registration ‘Giraffes Can’t Dance’, Nature Center, 5287 required. dance and sharing Otter Lake Rd., White Contact: 651-407-8616 safari experiences. Bear Township Contact: inspiration- Details: Discussion MINNEAPOLIS dance.com of basic bee biology and GUITAR QUARTET ecology, beekeeping When: 7:30 p.m. 41ST ANNUAL tools and equipment, the Friday, Jan. 20 CHAMPIONSHIP costs associated with Where: Chautauqua & HOUSEHOLD PET beekeeping, and bee Fine Arts Center, 8000 CAT SHOW resources available in 75th St. N., Mahtomedi When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. the Twin Cities. Also Details: One of the Saturday, Jan 28 & 9 a.m.- honey tasting. Adults major guitar ensembles 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29 16+; $25. in the world performs Where: RiverCentre, Contact: 651-407-5350 works by classical Details: More than or parks.co.ramsey. composers such as 200 cats from around mn.us/tamarack Piazzolla and Debussy, the United States will as well as Prince compete for the title BEAR’LY OPEN and The Easy Beats. of Best Cat. Sponsored When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Presented by the by the Saintly City Saturday, Feb. 4 Wildwood Artist Series. Cat Club. Admission Where: Ramsey Tickets $20/adults; $15/ $4 adults; $3 children Beach, 5050 Lake Ave. seniors; $12/students. under 10 and seniors. N., White Bear Lake Contact: 651-269-9888 Contact: 651-455-8043 Details: Annual golf or wildwoodartistseries. or [email protected] on ice event benefi ts com the White Bear Area POLAR PLUNGE Emergency Food Shelf. SKI OTTERS When: Noon, Open to all ages. 18-hole When: 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 28 course, hospitality tent, Saturday, Jan. 21 Where: Ramsey food and entertainment. Where: Tamarack Beach, 5050 Lake Ave. Offi cial Winter Carnival Nature Center, 5287 N., White Bear Lake event. SUBMITTEDSUBMITTED Otter Lake Rd., White Details: Fundraiser Contact: bearlyopen. Bear Township for Special Olympics. org Details: This ski play Contact: somn.org ‘All in the Timing’ class is designed to ‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ introduce children ages 17TH ANNUAL CALENDAR GUIDELINES WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19; DETAILS: Collection of 6 short 4-7 to skis and snow fun. SNOW DAY Anyone in the 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 27 & Feb. comedies is a light-hearted Games and activities are When: 1-4 p.m. community may send 3; 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 21, 28 & exploration of language, life, played without poles. Saturday, Jan. 28 us news of an upcoming Feb. 4; Sundays, Jan. 22, 29 & Feb. 5 meaning, and the pitfalls of Parent participation is Where: Wargo Nature local event. The calendar romance. Tickets $25/adult; $23/ requested for at least the Center, 7701 Main St., is reserved for secular WHERE: Lakeshore Players, 4820 seniors; $20/students. fi rst 15 minutes. $8.25/ Lino Lakes community events in Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake child; $6 ski rental. Details: Free fam- or adjacent to Press CONTACT: lakeshoreplayers.org Contact: 651-407-5350 ily event includes ice Publication’s coverage or parks.co.ramsey. fi shing, cross-country area. Priority is given to mn.us/tamarack skiing, Norwegian free or affordable events kicksledding, snowshoe- that are likely to appeal Ave. N., Withrow Meadowlands Dr., White TAMARACK NATURE ing, crafts, activities to a broad audience. Details: “The Older NEIGHBORHOODS Bear Lake PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB and refreshments. Live Publication of events the Better” snowmobile NEARBY Details: Parents When: 10 a.m.-noon animal presentations at is subject to editorial show sponsored by the will come away with a Saturday, Jan. 21 (and 2 & 3 p.m. discretion. Due to space Stillwater Snowmobile plan to improve their the third Saturday of Contact: 651-982-2400 limitations, there is Club includes food, MINNESOTA child’s listening skills. every month) or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us no guarantee whether, drinks, cash raffl e SPORTSMEN’S SHOW Led by Behave Your Where: Tamarack when or for how long and trophies. $5 entry When: 2-9 p.m. Best! Analyst Jamie Nature Center, 5287 KIDS ICE FISHING submissions will be fee per sled; free for Thursday, Jan. 12; noon- Waldvogel, MS, BCBA. Otter Lake Rd. CONTEST published. Submissions spectators. 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13; Contact: https:// Details: Learn When: 2-4 p.m. are subject to editing. 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FOREST LAKE – After the 2016 General Election brought one new face and three renewed faces to the Forest Lake School Board, the work of assign- ing their chairs kicked off the organizational fi rst meeting of the year on Jan. 5. Before the business of running the district began, Board Member Luke Odegaard administered the oath of offi ce to new- ly-elected school board members Gail Theisen, Rob Rapheal, Julie Corcoran and Jeff Peterson. Theisen, Rapheal and Corcoran are incumbents, and Peter- SUBMIITED son is the only new board member. Peterson takes Forest Lake student Rory Lofgren with Gov. Dayton. over for Board Member Dan Kieger, who retired this past fall. After the swearing-in, Board President Rob Rapheal presented Kieger with a plaque recognizing his years of dedicated service for the district. Board Governor hosts pizza party for members cited Kieger’s dedication to special educa- tion, community education and sports as his most valuable contributions to the district. “No one was Project SEARCH interns stronger in standing up for the kids in the district,” Rapheal said. “Dan was an amazing mentor for me with his warm smile across the board table as I sat there like a deer in the headlights. He was much ST. PAUL – Gov. Mark Dayton hosted a pizza party appreciated,” Theisen said. Superintendent Linda luncheon at the Governor’s residence for the state’s Madsen welcomed Peterson, saying that she was im- Project SEARCH interns, including several from pressed with his background and knowledge. “These the Forest Lake area, on Nov. 30, 2016. The luncheon attributes will serve him well as a board member,” served as both a time to connect and recognize the she said. Madsen thanked the newly-elected mem- hard work the interns have been doing in order to bers for running for public offi ce and for their become fully integrated in the competitive employ- willingness to serve the community and district. In ment market other action, the board: Project SEARCH is a partnership between busi- Elected offi cers within the organization. Rapheal ness, education, vocational rehabilitation, a commu- will serve as board president again for 2017; Mem- nity rehabilitation partner, a local developmental ber Karen Morehead will serve as vice-president; disability organization and families. The goal is to Member Jill Olson as clerk and Odegaard as treasur- provide on-site internship experiences and market- er. Appointed board members as liaisons to various able skill acquisition for young adults with disabili- metro-wide advisory boards and assigned board ties leading to competitive employment. members to various district committees. An international program that began in Cincin- Accepted $34,659.51 in cash donations along with nati, OH and has spread across the country, Project many other gifts during the past month. Highlights SEARCH currently holds seven sites within the state include $10,090 from Polaris Industries for the pur- of Minnesota. Forest Lake Area Schools has been suit of science knowledge at Forest Lake and Forest part of Project SEARCH programs since 2009 and View Elementary Schools; $7,064.50 from the Forest has been the district hosting the Project SEARCH Lake Wrestling Boosters for two assistant coaches Fairview Lakes Medical Center of Wyoming site and $5,000 from Wyoming Elementary PTA for since January 2014. Maker Space items. Gifts include several donations Forest Lake Area Schools’ (FLAS) Director of Spe- of hats and mittens and other family needs items. cial Education Kelly Lessman sits on the state Proj- Appointed Teaching and Learning Director Diane ect SEARCH leadership committee. The state wanted SUBMITTED Giorgi as Local Education Agency (LEA) repre- to start a Project SEARCH site in St. Paul at the State Project SEARCH interns gather for a photo on the stairs of sentative for Title I, IIA, III, IV, V, and VI and Carl Capitol. The State Project SEARCH Leadership team the governor’s residence. Perkins for Forest Lake Area Schools. Approved approached FLAS to see if the district would be will- continued participation in Adult Basic Education ing to be the school host district for the program, in increasing this number and even stated at the end Consortium Metro East through June 2018. Des- addition to Project SEARCH - Fairview. of the press release that he needed to invite these in- ignated banks and depositories for district funds; “We have a very successful program at Fairview terns over to the Governor’s residence for lunch one appointed fi scal consultants; authorized the director Lakes and the state leadership team said they needed day,” Erichsrud said. “That’s how the whole pizza of business services to make a variety of fi nancial a school district to help represent the program,” party luncheon came about.” transactions and appointed legal counsel for the up- Lessman said. “I went to our superintendent, Linda Lesa Genovese, Project SEARCH Instructor for the coming year. Maintained school board salaries at Madsen, and she said: ‘It’s good for kids. Go!’” State of Minnesota Program, was able to schedule $400 per month, with the board president receiving The key to becoming a host site for the program, the luncheon with Gov. Dayton, seven interns, a job an additional $400 per year and the clerk and trea- however, required a quick turn-around rate and coach, Lessman and Madsen. surer each receiving an additional $200 per year. FLAS needed to be up and running without a hitch. “It was great to see how well Gov. Dayton came Raphael said he hated to see salaries fall behind, but Currently, Fairview Lakes holds six interns and in and interacted with the interns,” Lessman said. the district was facing tough fi nancial times. the state holds seven. “The interns were able to talk with him about their After a presentation of the 2015-16 fi nancial audit “The interns come from a variety of school dis- interests, fi shing, and anything they wanted. The results by Jackie Huegel, Audit Manager for Malloy, tricts and it’s a competitive application process to be interaction, give and take, was great.” Montague, Karnowski & Radosevich, PA (MMKR), involved in the program,” Chad Erichsrud, second- The interns were able to get photos taken of them- accepted the audit results. Awarded multiple prime ary special education coordinator said. “It’s not just selves with Dayton and even share their favorite bids totaling just under $6.2 million for Columbus students from Forest Lake Area Schools.” parts of the day. Elementary. The awards came in under budget, Interns participating in the program are usually Randy Yean had the opportunity to get everyone Business Services Director Larry Martini said. The in their last year of education and are in the 20- to into the building by using the intercom. He had to project includes building and classroom security up- 21-year-old range. state who they were and why they were at the resi- grades, HVAC upgrades to the classroom area, boiler “They participate in the classroom for the fi rst dence to gain admission. replacement, restroom renovation, selected site hour of their day and then they go out into the busi- “I liked the electronic gate and pushing the button work improvements and select interior and exterior ness, Fairview or within the grounds of the state to enter the gate,” Yean said. building renovations. The bid announcement was capitol and are placed in an internship,” Lessman Pizza was not the only item enjoyed by those in published on Nov. 24 and Dec. 1, and the bid opening said. “The internship consists of three rotations attendance. took place on Dec. 20 in the district Board Room. throughout the school year and one work-based “Governor Dayton has a special chocolate cake that Action on this item is on schedule, according to the learning teacher and one job coach are present at he likes to have and we got to have it,” said intern Reshaping Opportunities for Success 2015-2020 time various locations to help support the students.” Trevon Passmore. line. Conducted the fi rst reading of Policy #103A – “The whole goal is competitive integrated em- Another intern, Samantha Berns, said she enjoyed School Board Member Reimbursement Guidelines ployment upon completion of the Project SEARCH her experience in meeting with Dayton. and Policy #103B – Out-of-State Travel by School program,” Erichsrud said. “In the last two years, we “This was a once in a lifetime opportunity to get a Board Members, both with no changes from the last have seen 100 percent employment with the interns chance to see inside his house, eat dessert with him review. Conducted the fi rst reading of Policy #540 coming out of the program which is signifi cantly and to sit down and ask him any question I wanted,” – Technology Acceptable Use and Safety and Policy higher than students that come out of transition Berns said. #536 – Student Disability and Nondiscrimination, programs.” “The important thing to remember is that this is a both with changes. In an effort to increase the employment of employ- huge partnership,” Erichsrud said. “All these people Continued with the current practice of scheduling ees with disabilities in the State of Minnesota, Gov. are working together to support these students with regular board meetings on the fi rst Thursday of Dayton issued an executive order in 2014 declaring disabilities for integrated competitive employment each month at 7 p.m., and committee/board meet- that state agencies need to increase this employment and it is great to see.” ings on the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. to at least 7 percent by 2018. The board next meets at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 2 at “Governor Dayton is really passionate about From press release the District Center, 6100-210th St. N. &

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SCHOOL BRIEFS

Forest Lake basketball takes fi rst Partnership Plan. Nominations are The Ranger boys basketball team due Jan. 31. Find more details online competed in the Tartan Tournament at www.partnershipplan.webaloo.com. over Christmas break. The B-squad took fi rst place, JV took third place Superintendent search has begun and varsity took second place. With the impending retirement of Superintendent Linda Madsen this Girls basketball comes in third summer, the Forest Lake Area School The Forest Lake girls varsity bas- Board has begun its search for a new ketball team went 2-1 in its holiday superintendent. The process will be- tournament with big wins over Holy gin with presentations by four search Angels and Wayzata to take third fi rms occurring this month, two of place and improve to a record of 7-2 for which will present to the school board the season. on Jan. 12 and two on Jan. 14. Visit www.forestlake.k12.mn.us/site/De- Nominations due soon for fault.aspx?PageID=1903 to see updat- prestigious awards ed information on the superintendent The Partnership Plan in Stillwater search process. is seeking nominations of a teacher or staff member for a Partnership Kindergarten registration starting now SUBMITTED Award, the annual recognition of The district’s annual Kindergarten From left to right) Emma Atkins, Andrew Barton, Alex Serier and Lydia Klarr recording epi- the people who make a difference Round-Up will take place on Tues- sode 3 of #HUSHpodcast. in the educational lives of the com- day, Feb. 7, but families interested in munity’s children. The deadline for registering their students are able to nominations is Jan. 30. You just need do so right now. Anyone interested in to fi ll out an easy, online nomina- enrolling their child in the Spanish Student podcast released on iTunes tion form at www.partnershipplan. Immersion program may also want to webaloo.com/partnership-awards/ get a head start to ensure placement in STILLWATER — The Shire Liter- and Prairie Home Companion veteran and your student’s teacher could join the school of their choice. More infor- ary Center’s Audio Drama Team has Alan Frechtman sharing his experi- an illustrious list of award winners. mation on kindergarten registration recently released its sci-fi radio drama ence being on a creative team. The Partnership Plan is also taking is available at www.forestlake.k12. series #HUSHpodcast on to iTunes and Students on the Audio Drama Team nominations for Distinguished Alum- mn.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=324. is opening up its team for new members gather on Saturday mornings in the ni of Stillwater Area High School, to join. Shire’s shared classroom space at the sponsored by the high school and The #HUSHpodcast, affectionately known Zephyr Studio located downtown Still- as “HUSH,” follows a teenage girl water in the Brick Alley building. The named Andy whose parents and then HUSH team is aided in their endeavor grandmother mysteriously disappear. by executive producer and writing Andy and her friends set off to search mentor Stephani Atkins, Prairie Home for them on a quest that leads into Companion veteran and stage man- Forest Lake swimmers multiple worlds fi lled with dangerous ager for the Fitzgerald Theater Alan secrets and manipulative people. Frechtman, HUSH director and artistic An original Shire production, HUSH director of the Zephyr Theater Calys- fi nish in fi fth Up North is a sci-fi series written, performed sa Hall, professional actor and acting and produced by teenagers from the coach Randal Berger and professional St. Croix River Valley. Students on sound engineer and composer mentor The Shire’s Audio Drama Team write Rick Vogelpohl. GRAND RAPIDS – The Forest Lake Boys Swim and Dive team participated the script, create the sound effects, New students are welcome to join the in the “Up North” Invite in Grand Rapids, Minnesota on Dec. 27, where they compose the music, act in the roles, team as a writer, actor, sound effect fi nished in fi fth place out of 11 teams. design the artwork and mix the fi nal artist, composer, musician, illustrator Coach Joe Mau said that there were many outstanding races (especially con- show. Students from both sides of the or any combination of the above. The sidering that the team had not had any practice time between Dec. 23 and Dec. St. Croix River participate, represent- new trimester of HUSH will kick off 26) and that two swimmers accomplished something that no other Forest Lake ing both public and private schools with a Lock-In from Friday, Jan. 13 Ranger has ever done at this meet: won individual events outright. If a swim- including Stillwater Area High School, to Saturday, Jan. 14. Email steph@ mer or diver wins an individual event at the Up North Invite, they are rewarded Stillwater Junior High, Mahtomedi theshireonline.com for more informa- a special orange winter hat (Grand Rapids colors are orange and black). Middle School, River Falls High School, tion. Explore the HUSH universe by Mau extended special congratulations to Wyatt Thompson, who won the St. Croix Preparatory, South St. Paul googling #HUSHpodcast or check out 50-meter freestyle with a time of 0:22.69 and Ben Chatwin, who won the 100-me- Secondary, Great Rivers School, Lib- theshireonline.com. ter freestyle with a time of 0:47.03. Chatwin also set a new record in the 100-me- erty Classical Academy, Mounds View The Shire and #HUSHpodcast are ter freestyle. High School and St. Croix Lutheran. cultural projects of a 501(c)(3) nonprofi t Jackie Bussjaeger After being aired on the radio show, called StoryArk. This activity is made Voices in the Valley as heard on KLBB possible by the voters of Minnesota 1220 AM, a new episode of HUSH is re- through a grant from the Metropolitan GOT THE SCOOP FOR THE leased every three weeks onto iTunes. Regional Arts Council, thanks to a During the interim weeks, student legislative appropriation from the arts LOWDOWN? interviews are posted of radio, fi lm, and cultural heritage fund. television and music professionals dis- For more information, please contact Please email news stories, briefs, tips, photos, letters and miscellaneous cussing how to craft excellent stories. Stephani Atkins at steph@theshire- Future interviews will include conver- online.com or 651-315-0804.The HUSH gossip at [email protected], or if desperate call sations with Hollywood screenwriter podcast can be found at iTunes through 651-407-1229. Dina Chapman comparing writing a this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/ television script to creating a radio play podcast/hush/id1189631110?mt=2

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Looking back at last year and forward to the New never pounded from fun, excitement or joy because Year makes one realize it’s all about time. So how they couldn’t break away mentally or physically to Overcoming theft do you get more time? Son Josh once told me that let their hearts pound. FROM PAGE 2 you can’t fi nd time, you have to make time. I have Some people participate in extreme sports, go to give him credit for that bit of to fairs and carnivals or take drugs to make their my Bible study. I see words as important and choose to wisdom. hearts pound. But these activities only work for a expand my thinking in that area as well.” No matter our state in life, life short time and there is often a price to pay. Lewis Eric Peterson, Chairman of the Board of Directors at is busy. But too often we take and Clark got their hearts pounding just trying to WACAC, said “everyone in the arts community has ral- our time, family, friends and our survive, more so when they ran into the grizzly. lied around him through donations of money, a hug, or health for granted until something Life and death struggles make your heart pound. lending him a camera so he can continue his photogra- goes wrong or the doctor leaves a Most of today’s Americans wouldn’t survive a phy. The board realized we had to do something to stop message saying he wants to talk to trip like Lewis and Clark’s. But we create simi- this from happening again. We replaced all the windows us about a recent test. lar experiences by venturing into the Boundary facing the parking lot. We hope this will deter vandal- I remember a TV show years ago Waters, Quetico or Canadian wilderness to hunt, ism going forward.” Wild River about a young boy with leukemia canoe or fi sh. Others take horse and tent into the Andersen remembers it was his parents who gave Trails who was granted the gift of going Rockies to chase elk or a wilderness camp in the him his fi rst camera. On his 10th birthday, the Hawkeye to Colorado to hunt elk. The young western plains to hunt mule deer or antelope. Brownie Camera was nothing short of a miraculous gift. Jim Bennett man loved every minute he spent There is no way to drive to a hospital if one is hurt It was the early 1950s and on a Baptist minister’s small in the wild. I watched this boy or sick. That can make your heart pound. salary, that also had to stretch to feed eight kids. Ander- hunt and hike and hurt while he On Dec. 31, we can look back at last year’s experi- sen, the oldest child, said “the expense of fi lm kept that tried, with the guide’s help, to take ences and on Jan. 1 look ahead to new possibilities. camera tucked away for many years.” During those ear- an elk. A person who is healthy has problems hunt- At 66 years of age, I’ll be looking for a few new lier years, Andersen remembers hard times. His father ing elk, let alone a young man suffering with leu- opportunities that will make my heart pound. I would often travel to the Iron Range to preach, making kemia. I remember the kid said it best: “You don’t hope you do too. extra money for the family. But the love of pictures never notice the pain when your heart is pounding!” Hoping you had a Merry Christmas and your left him. What are you doing to make your heart pound? New Year is a happy one! I know so many people who simply have no excite- “Photography has given me purpose. ment in their lives. They live their lives through Jim Bennett is an outdoorsman who lives and TV or watching their favorite team, or they become worked in the St. Croix River Valley and can be It has taught me how to be available to controlled by their job. Just around retirement, reached at [email protected] others and to establish friendships I they drop dead from a heart attack. Their hearts would never had otherwise, nor would I COMMUNITY BRIEFS ever want to change.” Forest Lake singles group off ered Ben Andersen AARP TaxAide volunteers zontally or diagonally. Then turn Forest Lake Singles meets the will explain tax requirements, in your bingo sheet at the library Photographer fi rst Saturday of each month at answer questions and electron- and have your name entered in different local area restaurants ically fi le income tax returns. the prize drawings. Grab another Inspiration of photography came later from a brother- for dining and socializing. The Returns can only be prepared card and fi ll in as many as you in-law who often rented planes to take aerial pictures Forest Lake Singles group was for Minnesota residents with can by Feb. 13. of farmland, develop the black and white fi lm, make formed in 2006 as a way for local income from Minnesota. Not all This program is sponsored by enlargements, and fi nally color them with photo oils area singles to meet and socialize IRS forms and schedules can the Friends of the Giese Memo- to sell to the farmers. “It was his dark room that spoke in a fun, safe atmosphere. The be prepared by AARP Tax-Aide rial Library. For more and prize to me. Those memories lay dormant until I was forced average age of members is 50s (for example, residential rental information, visit the library at back into photography when my wife left me some years to 70s. You must be single (not income). Qualifi ed taxpayers 26855 Forest Blvd., Wyoming, or back,” Andersen said. “Today, I feel my shutter button is married) to participate in our must bring: call 651-462-9001 and ask for the God’s pause button.” events. Join without fees, dues or • Photo identifi cation Wyoming branch. Introduced to the state park system by a best friend, membership. Visit the website at • Printed copy of 2015 Tax Andersen now takes day trips to further his photo col- ForestLakeSingles.Weebly.com Return. Water rebates now available lection. for more information on the next • Social Security ID for each In an effort to promote water “I see wildlife, fl owers and textures that fascinate me. event. person listed on the return(s). conservation, the city of For- For the longest time following, I can look at a picture • All income documents (W-2; est Lake and the Metropolitan and sense the aroma that was present at the time I took Master Naturalist training Retirement and Social Security Council are offering rebates for it,” Andersen said. held in North St. Paul 1099’s; interest and dividends; water utility customers who Laurie Warner, DFL candidate, introduced Anderson North St. Paul is hosting a Big state and federal tax refunds; replace old toilets and washing to WACAC after he participated in a Chisago County pa- Woods Big Rivers Minnesota capital gains/stock transactions; machines with EnergyStar rade and donated one of his photos for a local fundraiser. Master Naturalist Volunteer self-employment income and Washing Machines and Water- “I gained a new family,” An- Training beginning Tuesday, expenses; gambling winnings). Sense toilets. Rebates are $150 for dersen said. “Photography has Feb. 21 at Casey Lake Park. • All documents for deductions washing machines and $100 per given me purpose. It has taught Master Naturalist volunteers (charitable donations; medical toilet. To qualify for the rebates, me how to be available to others complete a 40-hour hands-on and education expenses; real-es- residents must be serviced by and to establish friendships I course with expert instructors tate taxes; mortgage interest, the city of Forest Lake’s water would never had otherwise, nor and fellow learners, studying etc.) system and must be current on would I ever want to change.” natural history, environmental • Estimated tax payments made their account. The applicant is Anderson hopes his unfortu- interpretation and conservation in 2016. responsible for securing any nate story will serve as an ex- stewardship. Final certifi cation All required tax-related permits necessary for the work. ample to others to secure their comes with the completion of documents are listed on the For toilet purchases, both the valuables. 40 hours of volunteer service. Community Thread website at bowl and the tank must have the “Others have seen what can This class will cover the natural www.CommunityThreadMN. WaterSense label. Rebate funds happen when you leave valu- and cultural history of the Big org. Appointments can be made are limited and applications will ables in your car,” he said. “If Woods, Big Rivers region, in- starting Jan. 9 by calling 651-439- be processed in order of receipt. that is the only thing we learned BEN ANDERSEN | SUBMITTED cluding an in-depth overview of 7434 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Visit www.cityofforestlake.com/ out of all of this, then that is a Ben Andersen, direc- the deciduous forest ecosystem. Appointments will be offered waterrebate for full program good thing.” tor of photography Classes will be on Tuesdays from on Mondays, Tuesdays, and details and rebate forms. The speed and surprise that and volunteer for the 6:30-9 p.m., Feb. 21 – May 2. Two Wednesdays from Feb. 6 to April seemingly would take Anders- Wyoming Creative Arts Saturday fi eld trips are required: 12. All appointments will be held NAPAC family event features en’s creativity away is now but a Community. April 1 and April 29, from 8 a.m.- at Community Thread, 2300 West native linguist snapshot in time. Andersen sees 5 p.m. each day. Attendance at Orleans Street, Stillwater. The Stillwater Native Ameri- the value in enduring following some of life’s most diffi - all sessions is required. The cost can Parent Advisory Committee cult times. WACAC later set up a GoFundMe campaign for the course is $275 including Winter reading program at will host its monthly educa- to help him replace some of his equipment, for which An- materials. Scholarships are Wyoming library tion series on Sunday, Jan. 22, dersen feels deep gratitude. Donations have allowed him available. For more information, Youths and adults who enjoy featuring Anishinaabe linguist to replace one camera and lens to date. contact instructor Beth Girard, both reading and playing bingo and scholar James Kaagegaabaw To help Andersen with the replacement of his photog- 612-616-8431, beth_girard@msn. for prizes won’t want to miss Vukelich. Vukelich has been raphy equipment, visit www.wycomingcreativearts.org com or Cathy Troendle, 651-779- what’s coming up at Wyoming recognized as a leading voice in and look for his GoFundMe message on its home page. 8699, [email protected]. For Area Giese Memorial Library. Native Language revitalization more information and to register The 2017 Winter Reading Pro- efforts and spiritual teachings go www.MinnesotaMasterNatu- gram on Jan. 3 through Feb. 13 for over a decade. His keen ralist.org and click courses. For features Reading Bingo games insights on the interconnect- assistance, call 1-888-241-4532, or for kids, tweens and teens, and edness of language and culture email info@minnesotamaster- adults. To play, pick up the bingo were developed in the fi eld by naturalist.org. sheet that corresponds with the speaking with and recording participant’s age group. Partic- elders and native speakers of Community Thread off ers free ipants can read a book, listen to the language (many of whom tax fi ling assistance a book or have someone read a have since passed on) in Canada, Community Thread in Still- book to them. As books are com- Michigan and Minnesota as part water is offering free tax fi ling pleted, mark the squares off on of the Ojibwe Language Dictio- assistance to low- and middle-in- the Reading Bingo sheet; a single nary Project. The event takes come taxpayers beginning in book can be used for multiple place 2-4 p.m. at Stillwater Public early February by appointment squares. 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FROM PAGE 1 the more recent years we’ve added a lot more to it than just a meal. We have door prizes and the gun giveaway game in addition to the speaker, so it’s more the overarching expo. I liken it to something like the Ice Fishing Expo that happens at the River Centre. It has that feel to it in addition to the dinner.” The annual gun game is a blind raffl e put on in con- junction with Lakes Trading Company. In addition to this game, attendees are invited to bring their best taxidermied game mounts. An offi cial scorer will be present to rate each mount for free. The expo has also received a few exciting new ven- dors this year. These include a custom steel sign mak- er, who Beamond said has created artwork in the past that is now on display at Maranatha. Also attending will be a company from Wisconsin that specializes in hydrographics, or water-dipped custom paint jobs for guns, bows and knives. “They came last year as an attendee and this year they wanted to make sure they had a spot there,” Beamond said. Another notable vendor is a Wisconsin artist who makes animal carvings from driftwood. Not everyone who has a booth is selling something, Beamond said: one vendor will simply bring his large collection of vintage fi shing lures and rods to display. In total, there will be 20-25 vendors, and most of those who were there last year will return for this year’s event. SUBMITTED Another change is that last year’s event took place Howell’s trophy collection. in February, but it was brought forward due to prob- lems securing a guest speaker as the event’s timing This year’s guest speaker is Ray Howell, a profes- then share his testimony a little bit as well,” Beamond also coincides with other hunting and outdoor shows sional hunter with Realtree Pro Staff and the founder said. in the area. However, the group eventually secured a of Kicking Bear Ministry, a faith-based and nonde- Howell’s early life experiences with bowhunting speaker who will help facilitate the tomahawk-throw- nominational youth program. connected him with a deeper sense of spirituality, and ing event, which is a part of his outdoor ministry. “He’ll talk about some hunting adventures, and through his ministry he introduces youth to bow- hunting and attempts to connect them to the spiritu- ality of outdoor sports. The event is advertised as a men’s dinner, but Beamond said that he often gets questions about why women are excluded. He said that the church hosts a number of women’s events throughout the year, but there is very little male interest in attending these events. The dinner is meant to appeal specifi cally to male church members. “We’re not necessarily going to turn people away,” he said. “But the church has women’s events through- out the year as well. We don’t have any men showing up wanting to attend women’s events.” The event is popular, so attendance is limited to 500. Tickets for the Wild Game Dinner cost are available at the Maranatha Assembly church offi ce and can be purchased during offi ce hours, weekdays 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Sundays 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and closed Satur- days. This year tickets can also be purchased online at www.events.realchurch.org/event/wgd2017. SUBMITTED The expo will include a mount contest, decided by popular vote. Jackie Bussjaeger can be reached at 651-407-1229 or [email protected].

Da Vinci Fest 2017

STILLWATER - The ninth annual Da Vinci Fest, a celebration of art and science, took place on Jan. 7 at Stillwater High School. Da Vinci Fest is a day fi lled with science and art competition for St. Croix Valley students and an Exhibitors Hall featuring more than 40 interactive science and art displays from across the Twin Cities.The event is sponsored by The Partnership Plan and Stillwater Area Public Schools.

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JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS Fire Chief Stuart Glaser speaks of Linhoff ’s many contributions to the department and to the community. Assistant fi re chief recognized by city after 42 years of service STILLWATER — In a teary farewell, the Stillwater had to do it. And that’s how we stuck together.” Fire Department and City Council commemorated It wasn’t until a devastating fi re struck the Brine’s the service of longtime fi refi ghter and Assistant Chief meat market in December of 1982, and two fi remen Tom Linhoff, who retired after serving 42 years in the lost their lives, that the department realized the great- community. He was recognized by the council at its er need for formal training and preparation for the Jan. 3 meeting. types of buildings in the area. Fire Chief Stuart Glaser presented a certifi cate of “The fi re was raging through Brine’s meat mar- appreciation and retirement to Linhoff, who joined ket and we watched the smoke come down the front the department in October 1974 and fi nished his last window at the Country Tailor next door, we knew it day on Dec. 31. Linhoff’s wife, children and grand- was bad,” he said. “And we lost Jamie, and we lost children, along with the entire fi re department, were Bob. Not too many of you were around at that time. At in the audience during the meeting. Glaser spoke of that point, that night, is where our education started. Linhoff’s many contributions to the community over We learned what the buildings were like downtown. the years. Different roofl ines, false roofl ine, roofs stacked on top Linhoff served as a fi re department trustee for of each other, and that’s when we learned, after that, many years, and is a member of the Volunteer Fire- what the construction was like … we learned smoke fi ghters Association. Glaser recalled how Linhoff had detection, we learned sprinkler systems. We learned participated in countless fundraising activities, such how to put the wet stuff on the red stuff. And we got as booya and fi sh fries. He also recalled the days when trained. That’s where it all started.” the Fire Department was responsible for hanging the His career has taught him about life, about loss fl ags on Main Street for holidays, and shooting off JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS of life and, most importantly, about the importance fi reworks on the Fourth of July. Retired Assistant Fire Chief Tom Linhoff holds up the of the people in your life. He offered a few words of “One of the other things Tom did, and I think he can fi reman statue he received during his recognition by the advice to those in attendance: be extremely proud of, is he led the Stillwater Fire Stillwater City Council. “So all I can say is, don’t run when you’re on the fi re Department’s role in the American Cancer Society’s scene. Buddy up. Keep your chin straps on. And be Relay for Life,” Glaser said. “When our then-chief, back some information, it was pretty much what the safe out there,” he said. George Ness, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, person in front of me did, then I did, then I would pass the Fire Department got very involved in Relay for that along at the next fi re to the new hire. If I did it, he Jackie Bussjaeger Life, and Tom took the lead after that ... for over 15 years.” Glaser also invited Linhoff’s wife Sarah up to be recognized. “I’ll say this to the new people that come in when we swear them in, when you join a volunteer on-call fi re department, it becomes a family affair. When something happens, you’re a part of that community as well, and for Sarah it’s been a long ride ... when he joined, she joined.” Both were presented with recognition— Linhoff received a small statue of a fi refi ghter in appreciation. He delivered an emotional parting speech, thanking the mayor, council and fi re chief. “It’s been a fabulous 42 years,” he said. “When I started, we kind of ran by the seat of our pants here.” He recalled days of fi res, parties and brotherhood meetings, sometimes kicking back with an occasion- al beer at the fi re hall (“That was when we could do that!” he said). He also recalled that formal training was pretty scarce. “We didn’t have much of it,” he said. “If an occasion- JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS al person would go to a regional meeting and bring Stillwater Fire Department

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But Now, for fi ve more far-fl ung but still Jim Mortwedt I don’t want to lay out domestic natural trips. a list of my fave or de- I’ve said it before: go see the sandhill sirable places because cranes at the Platte River in Nebraska. it’s a pain to listen to somebody tell you It’s a genuine spectacle by all accounts. about all the great sights they’ve seen; No. 2 among far-fl ung nature sights— it always seems like ego gets involved. but remember, this is a list, not a I’ll do two lists of fi ve. These are my ranking—go see the bison roundup lists, my own opinion of what’s great in the Black Hills. This has become a or might be. You’ll differ, but these are phenomenon, too. Thousands gather to examples that might spur you into com- watch the herd brought together. You posing your own lists, which is ideal. could argue this event lacks complete Let’s say the fi rst list of great sights is authenticity. I’d agree. But it’s almost roughly within a day’s drive. as if there is at times an Isaiah-like rap- It’s almost unheard of, but Tahqua- prochement between humankind and menon Falls in the Upper Peninsula is certain species. Animals in the throes in the top three—by size—of all water- of seasonal cycles seem to sometimes falls east of the Mississippi; Niagara is suspend their fear of people and go fi rst, of course, and that wouldn’t be a ahead with their rut or migration or Open House! bad choice for the far fl ung fi ve. There’s herding regardless. And it’s unforgetta- a 50,000-acre state park at Tahqua- ble to witness. menon that is like a lot of Canadian No. 3: go drive Glacier National provincial parks. It’s not developed, and Park’s “Going to the Sun” highway in of course that can be great or might not the summer. It’s closed by snows most January 19th, 5 pm - 7 pm be to your taste. By the way, Tahquame- of the year. It’s a white-knuckle drive. non is where Hiawatha built his canoe. When you negotiate a rising hairpin Both Campuses Another site for sights is Duluth’s turn, there’s a moment or more when Hawk Ridge in the fall. It’s a funny the windshield shows only sky. It ter- place in that the hawks are so far rifi es some and exhilarates a few. But above in their kettles that it takes good if you can calm yourself, it will be the Great time to meet our teachers, optics and unwavering hands, but the greatest geology lesson of your life. raptors are only part of the magic. The A fourth far-fl ung natural sight might ask questions and decide if birders and falconers and naturalists be the Canyon of the Colorado via the who congregate there are another part. highway out of Moab, Utah. Utah might NLA is a good fi t for your family. There are places in life where kindred be the most scenic state that’s reason- spirits mingle, and this is one of them. ably accessible. All that red rock in the Just go and listen and look. You don’t sun might spoil you in this sense: you’ll Small | Safe | Successful need to be an authority. The experts are never go east on a vacation again. usually eager to talk raptors. And you Finally, hop a ship someday for a are given a bonus with the view of the cruise of Alaska’s coastal glaciers and Middle School Upper School big lake. you’ll be likely treated to some whale Sight No. 3 is Horicon Marsh in Wis- watching as well. Spectacular. 255B NW Seventh Avenue, Forest Lake 308 15th St. SW, Forest Lake consin for the fall migration of Canada This kind of bucket list can be life 651-982-2773 651-982-2688 geese. The entire horizon can darken changing. The best list is your list. with geese. Geese fl ight patterns over This sort of travel is really about fi lling nearby shooting blinds prove they’re your mind and memory with the truest Grades 5-12 not dumb. Enough said. beauty on God’s Green Earth. 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BY JULIE KINK Administrator Tom McCarty said about CONTRIBUTING WRITER 35 different events make use of city parks from May to October. The pro- STILLWATER — Stillwater’s newest posed policy will go to the Parks Com- future park will offer places to drop mission next for further development. in a canoe, dip one’s toes in the water, The council also spent quite a bit of perhaps fi sh for trout or enjoy a picnic time discussing a proposed policy on lunch along the St. Croix River. short-term home rentals, including Known as the Aiple property after its whether or not to limit the number former owners, the riverfront land lies of nights per year that homes could north of downtown. It has heavily wood- be rented out, licensing versus using ed areas, a creek at the base of a bluff, the special use permit process, fees, a natural pool and cave, an old trout and distinct categories of short-term pond, beach boat launch, lawn with home rentals such as homesteaded or fl owerbeds and evergreens, and a 1960s non-homesteaded. One thing was made rambler-style home. Much of the proper- clear: homeowners who rent their ty will be restored to natural conditions homes to vacationers will be subject to under the provisions of a $1.25 million the city’s 3 percent lodging tax. After state grant awarded in 2013 to help fund staff refi nes the proposed ordinance, its purchase. JACKIE BUSSJAEGER| PRESS PUBLICATIONS it will undergo public hearings at the A number of focus group meetings Re-elected Councilman Dave Junker is sworn in at the fi rst Stillwater City Council meeting of planning commission, likely in Febru- over the past several months gave rise the year Jan. 3. ary, and subsequently, the City Council. to the concept of a “passive recreation- Council honored Assistant Fire al park” with natural surface trails, to happen. That’s my frustration, that timelines, event thresholds, fee struc- Chief Tom Linhoff, retiring from over picnic areas and riverfront beach with we haven’t explored different uses,” he ture and designated routes for events. 42 years of service to Stillwater. Lin- fi shing pier and a canoe/kayak launch. said. “We’re basing a lot of our deci- A higher per-day usage fee ($1,500 hoff choked up as he recalled how the A draft concept plan was unveiled at a sion-making on this belief that the state compared with the current fee of $50) tragic “Brine’s fi re” of 1982 triggered Parks Commission meeting last month requires we tear that building down. could be charged for events that do not increased training for the department. and at the Jan. 3 City Council meeting, It’s my understanding from our state already have negotiated contracts or “When I started, we kind of ran by where discussion focused on the fate of senator that it’s not being required.” a history with the city; there was also the seat of our pants here,” Linhoff said. the house sitting near the middle of the Turnblad said that both heavy and talk of waiving fees for nonprofi ts. City “It’s been a fabulous 42 years.” parcel. light occupancy types of uses for the According to Bryan Harjes of Hoising- house were considered—from 125 per- ton Koegler Group, the fi rm hired to sons to 35. Because of limited area for work on the concept plan, the home is parking on site, uses would be restrict- basically in good shape, but would need ed to smaller groups, he said. to be brought up to code and a number Council members generally favored of issues fi xed before it could be con- the concept plan but did not vote to ap- verted to public use, such as upgrading prove it, in order to obtain clarifi cation mechanical and electrical systems, toi- on the issue of whether or not the house lets and fi xtures, railings, fi re alarms, needs to be razed. A rough estimate of adding sprinklers to the building, cost to demolish the building is $300,000 repairing the foundation and making to $350,000, Harjes said. it ADA-compliant. The estimated cost: The property was sold to Washington $1.1 million. County in 2014 for $4.3 million; reim- Whether or not the house must be de- bursement from the state grant will molished became a point of contention bring the county’s share of the cost to at the council meeting. According to $1.9 million. The city of Stillwater will Community Development Director Bill reimburse Washington County for Turnblad, both the grant proposal and $1,098,000 and assume title to the prop- the grant agreement require that the erty after the concept plan is approved house “go away” as a condition of the and a conservation easement is granted grant award. CouncilmanTom Weidner to the county. said he understood that not to be the In other business on Jan. 3, the coun- JACKIE BUSSJAEGER| PRESS PUBLICATIONSS case. cil discussed a proposed special event Councilman Tom Weidner, who ran for re-election unopposed, is sworn in during the Jan. 3 “We’ve never had that clarifi cation policy, which will include application City Council meeting. from the state as to whether that has submittal APPLY NOW NEW STORE! LITTLE CANADA, MN

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The Forest Lake Police Department reported the follow- to be gone for the winter in Arizona. Several items know that he knew the suspect had felony warrants ing incidents: appeared to be out of place and drawers were rifl ed for his arrest, and believed the man was at his moth- through. Offi cers made contact with the homeowner er’s home on the 700 block of Seventh Street S. Police Arrest/Citation to advise her of the burglary, and a family friend located the man and took him into custody. • Forest Lake police assisted the Minnesota State Pa- temporarily secured the window. trol in an arrest at a rest area on I-35 Dec. 29 at 12:03 Theft a.m. A suspect was already in custody when offi cers Other • A shoplifting incident was reported at 6:20 p.m. Dec. arrived at the scene. Forest Lake offi cers assisted • Offi cers noticed a vehicle in the lot of the Second 23 at Herberger’s. A store employee witnessed two in a search and inventory of the suspect vehicle and Lake access at 2:15 a.m. Jan. 2. The vehicle was found men — both approximately 30 years of age, bald, with located a baggie with a white residue that appeared to have forfeited plates for alcohol. When the driver, a scruffy facial hair — approach the fragrance area to be meth. State Patrol offi cers were notifi ed, and 20-year-old Newport woman, returned from the lake, and steal 12-14 different bottles of fragrances before collected the item into evidence. she said it was her vehicle, but her father had gotten fl eeing the store. The business believes the loss is in • A vehicle was reported in the ditch on Scandia Trail a DWI in his own vehicle. She claimed no knowledge excess of $800. N. at 9:19 p.m. Dec. 24. On arrival, police found a that her plates were to have been forfeited. The plates • A business in the 200 block of Myrtle Street E. report- 43-year-old St. Paul man trying to back the vehi- were removed and later destroyed. She was allowed ed that a theft occurred on Saturday, Dec. 17. Around cle out of the ditch. The man had watery eyes and to drive home and advised to park the vehicle until 7:30 p.m., three females in their 40s stole a tablecloth gave off an odor of alcohol, with slurred speech. He new plates were obtained. from a bar table. The incident was captured on video admitted to consuming alcohol and a breath test was • Forest Lake Police responded to a harassment com- surveillance, when a woman was seen taking the ta- administered with a result of 0.23. He was taken into plaint on the 1200 block of Fourth Street SE at 5:10 blecloth and placing it in her purse. Two other wom- custody for DWI. p.m. Jan. 2. The complainant reported that juveniles en appeared to be acting as lookouts. The woman was • Police carried out a warrant arrest after a traffi c stop were not getting along at a park near her residence. identifi ed as she was seen using a credit card earlier on North Shore Trail at 12:58 p.m. Dec. 29. A random The parents of the children were advised to have in the night, and she apparently later returned the license plate check showed a revoked driver’s license them play in different areas. tablecloth. The business did not pursue charges. and a felony warrant for narcotics. The vehicle was • On Dec 19 around 7:40 a.m., Stillwater police were stopped and the driver, a 32-year-old Melbourne, The Stillwater Police Department reported the follow- called to the 300 block of Sixth St. S. in response to a Florida woman was arrested and transported to jail. ing incidents: theft. The detached garage had been entered and the Several items in her vehicle were placed in evidence. vehicles inside had been rummaged through. Entry • Forest Lake offi cers assisted the Minnesota State Arrest/Citation was made through a service door that appeared to Patrol on the 900 block of Lake Street S. during an • A 25-year-old Stillwater man was arrested for gross have a lock malfunction. Two sets of earphones were incident involving a stolen vehicle at 3:27 p.m. Jan. misdemeanor stalking, trespassing and violating taken, valued at $400. 1. Two individuals were taken into custody, and the an order for protection on the 1400 block of Greeley vehicle was towed. Street S. The incident occurred around 9 a.m. Dec. 23. Other The suspect has reportedly committed numerous vi- • On Dec. 21 around 7 p.m. an employee from Target Theft olations of the order for protection but has continued indicated that an unknown shoplifter in the store • Police responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle to return to his ex-girlfriend’s apartment. was attempting to steal $1,000 worth of merchandise. in the 21600 block of Imperial Avenue at 8:06 a.m. • On Dec. 22 around 12:20 a.m., Stillwater offi cers The person was attempting to enter the fi tting room Dec. 29. A woman explained that her brother-in-law assisted Washington County in the 1200 block of and an employee intervened, advising that she had had dropped a vehicle off at her residence, which he Driving Park Road as they arrested an 18-year-old to purchase the items or leave the store. The woman had bought for parts. She said that the vehicle did Stillwater man on outstanding warrants. became upset and caused a scene. Offi cers arrived on not have plates and the VIN was blacked out, indicat- • A 31-year-old Stillwater man was arrested on two scene and she was advised she needed to leave. She ing it might be stolen. Police discovered the vehicle felony warrants out of Ramsey County after a com- said she would never come back to a Target again. matched the description of a vehicle from a previous plainant contacted police and wanted to report some incident, and was reported stolen. The vehicle was threats involving the suspect and the complainant’s towed. adult daughter. The two had a history together • A burglary was reported in the 1200 block of Island and a pattern of threatening and abusive behav- Drive at 2:43 p.m. Dec. 28. An offi cer arrived on scene ior. The complainant was from North Carolina to fi nd a circular hole in a glass window parallel and his adult daughter lived in Wisconsin. The to the front door. The front door was open approx- complainant was afraid the man would carry imately 1 inch, and the homeowners were known through with his threats. He called to let police OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will be conducting or transacting a commercial business in the State of Minne- Forest Lake snowmobile racer sota under an assumed name, hereby certifi es: 1. The assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted is: JSJ Remodeling and Repair 2. The street address of the principal place of business is or will be: 50780 Bayside Avenue dies in crash Rush City, MN 55069 3. The name and street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, including any corporation that may be conducting this business. GONVIN – Several snowmobile and course offi cials responded snowmobile racer Steve Houle. Jacqueline L. Flom 1181 Edgcumbe Rd. #903 publications announced over the to a report of a rider down on the Hunter also belonged to the Chris- St. Paul, MN 55105 weekend that Hunter Houle, 18, course. There were no witnesses tian Brothers racing team. I certify that I am authorized to sign this certifi cate and I further certify that I of Forest Lake died of injuries to the incident but he was found Funeral services were held understand that by signing this certifi cate, I am subject to the penalties of per- after practicing for a race on Pine unconscious and airlifted to the on Jan. 11 at Hosanna Lutheran jury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this certifi cate under oath. Dated: January 3, 2017 Lake near Gonvin, Minnesota on Twin Cities for treatment, but Church in Forest Lake. Signed: Jacqueline L. Flom Jan. 6. The incident that led to his attempts to revive him failed. Published two times in The Lowdown - Forest Lake Area on January 13 death occurred prior to a race, Hunter was the son of noted and 20, 2017.

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Chamber welcomes St. Croix Chordsmen The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce wel- comed new member St. Croix Valley Croix Chords- men to the Chamber at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 6. The event took place at the Lowell Inn prior to the group’s holiday celebration and show. Since 1954, the St. Croix Valley Croix Chordsmen has been performing in the St. Croix Valley for communities in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. The 60-person singing group is the only men’s a cappella barbershop chorus in the Valley, and meets every Tuesday eve- ning from 7-10 p.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Stillwater. “We perform throughout the year and want to pro- mote that through the chamber,” said Music Director Matthew Hall. “We invite men who like to sing to consider joining our group!” The next big performance of St Croix Valley Croix Chordsmen is “Back in the Old Routine.” This event will take place on April 22. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Tyler Smith at 651-246-7257. Learn more about the Chordsmen at www.stcroixvalleychapter. Chamber celebrates expansion of Healing River Chiropractic The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce cele- brated the expansion and new offi ces of Healing River Chiropractic at its downtown Stillwater location on Dec. 8. The move was made to accommodate the clin- ic’s growing client base and staff expansion. JANE DIERBERGER | SUBMITTED “I am thrilled to be in the Chestnut Building in Croix Chordsmen members, leadership and their partners celebrated at their welcome ribbon-cutting event at the Lowell the heart of downtown Stillwater,” said owner Kellie Inn. Seth, DC. “With our staff expansion adding Dr. Brit- tney in 2016, we needed a larger space, and this fi t us ber, and to continue our family tradition of commu- small- to medium-sized businesses. The Zignego fam- beautifully.” nity involvement and support,” said the younger ily hosts one or two blood drives each year, sponsors Established in 2013, Healing River Chiropractic John Zignego. As an independent agency, Zignego a local family during the holidays and are members provides chiropractic adjustments in a holistic well- advocates for its clients by offering a wide variety of of the Lake Elmo Lions. Zignego Agency is located at ness center with a focus to release and restore the insurance products through many carriers, fi nding 3880 Laverne Ave. N., Lake Elmo and can be reached body’s health, not suppress or control symptoms. Seth the best fi t. Zignego Agency welcomes any inquiries at 651-777-8788 or found online at www.zignegoinsur- graduated from UW-Madison with a pre-med focus, for personal insurance — auto, homeowners and ance.com. receiving multiple academic scholarships for her dou- life insurance. On the business side it specializes in Running Aces announces 2017 racing schedule Running Aces announced the 2017 live racing schedule with the Minnesota Racing Commission’s approval. The upcoming meet will feature a few key changes to the growing racing product by extending the calendar length of the meet by racing three days a week instead of four. “In 2017, we look to build upon the foundation our successes in previous seasons,” stated Ben Blum, Running Aces director of mutuels/simulcasting. “These efforts focus mainly on the safety of our horse- men while offering additional racing opportunities and competitive fi elds to our local fans and through- out the simulcast market.” The 2017 Running Aces race season will run 52 days. The season will be extended three weeks into September to better accommodate those traveling from other states and extend the season for local horsemen and race fans. Live racing will open May 20, and will race through Sept. 16. Races will run Tuesdays at 7 p.m. with 6 p.m. races on Saturdays and Sundays. This year’s race season will be enhanced with added family entertainment, more food options and, of course, the Trout Air Fishing Experience. With barn space in high demand, stall applications and initial condition sheets will be posted in early February as well as race offi ce positions including paddock judge, identifi er and other various seasonal ARTISTIC PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY | SUBMITTED positions. A job fair will be set for early spring. Run- Kellie Seth, DC, cuts the ribbon to celebrate the new offi ces of Healing River Chiropractic. ning Aces employs 650-plus staff during the summer months. ble majors in entomology and zoology. Also a certifi ed personal trainer and fi tness expert, she graduated from Northwestern Chiropractic College in 2013 with honors and a focus on neurology and nutrition. Seth is also involved in the community as a board director at River Market Community Co-op, an active parent to a varsity choir student at the Stillwater High School and as an ambassador with the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce. Brittney Reisnour, DC graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a bachelor’s in biol- ogy and an emphasis in health and medical sciences. In 2016 she graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington. She brings an expertise of pediatric care and sports injury to the clinic. Healing River Chiropractic is located at 200 Chestnut St. East Suite 202, Stillwater and can be reached at 651-439-3737 or found online at www.healingriverchiropractic.com C hamber welcomes Zignego Agency The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce welcomed back Zignego Insurance Agency in Lake Elmo to the chamber on Dec. 15. For over 40 years, multiple generations of the Zignego family have been serving the east metro and the Valley as an indepen- dent insurance agency in Lake Elmo. Founder John E. Zignego retired in 2013 and handed the reins to son Rusty, whose sons John and Josh are also agents in ARTISTIC PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY | SUBMITTED the family business. John Zignego cuts the ribbon at the welcome celebration with the Greater Stillwater Chamber. “We are happy to celebrate our return to the cham- JANUARY 13, 2017 THE LOWDOWN 23 www.presspubs.com

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