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FOREST LAKE — The annual celebration for which the city is known is revving up once again. Forest Lake kicks off its 91st annual Fourth of July celebration this Saturday with a June 27 KQRS “Salute to the Troops” radio broadcast and steak fry at the American Legion that will continue to raise event funds. The event starts at 5 p.m. at the post at 355 W. Broadway. Top prizes in a raffle include a chance to ride along in planes featured in the Fourth of July parade. The Legion’s annual celebra-

tion July 1 to July 5 will include its traditional offerings of a carnival, bingo, concessions and live nighttime music, featuring guitar-driven blues band the Blockheaters July 3 in the big hall and comedic rock band Drunk N Stupid July 3 in the small hall. D.J./karaoke group Citylights Music and Entertainment is also on stage from 8 p.m. to midnight July 2, 3 and 4. “All the things that make our celebration great will be back this year,” noted Festival Chairwoman Krista Goodyear. The Legion won’t offer free root beer floats this year; instead its contributing to floats

served in August for Military Appreciation Day. Of course it wouldn’t be Independence Day without the city’s annual parade at 10 a.m. July 4 and the day’s grand finale — some $15,000 worth of fireworks over the lake at dusk by traditional vendor Melrose Pyrotechnics. Goodyear said at press time organizers had raised about $20,000 of the $34,000 needed for the two celebrations. She’s hoping local donors come through in the next couple of weeks as they have in the past. “Parade revenue is up this year,” she added. “We seem to be getting more parade ap-

plicants. I think we will have about 140 entries; we usually get about 10 to 20 last-minute parade applications.” Features of the parade are slated to include a multi-plane flyover at 10:03 a.m. and the traditional Forest Lake Yellow Ribbon float ridden on by local veterans currently in service. Military personnel of all kinds are invited to march in uniform at the front of the parade behind the American Legion Color Guard, and keeping the beat will be the full Forest Lake Drum Line, which in previous years was split between two different bands in the lineup.

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Bored already? Fun in the valley and beyond Movers and Shakers BY B Y STEPHANI STEPHANI A ATKINS TKIN NS Are the kids already complaining? Banish summer ennui with events and activities found locally in the St. Croix Valley, around the Twin Cities and across the river in Wisconsin. • Treat yourself to “The Sound of Music” and enjoy local thespians young and old as Stillwater Community Theater presents the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic July 9-12 at Stillwater Area High School (see www.stillwater.k12. mn.us/community-education/community-theatre). • Creative writing is play, and imagination becomes real at the Shire Literary Center for Youth. Opening this summer in the classroom space of ArtReach St. Croix, the Shire provides a safe place for students 9 to 15 to challenge themselves, spark their imaginations and learn the art of storytelling. Sign up to create comics, express profundities through poetry or write a novel in a month (www.theshireonline.org) • Mark calendars for Stillwater’s Old Fashioned IceCream Social and Talent Show at the Stillwater Historical Courthouse Thursday, July 16 at 6 p.m. Come as early as 4:30 p.m. for children’s activities, root beer floats, a petting zoo, penny candy and concessions.. The event kicks off the July 17-19 Log Jam festival featuring live concerts, fireworks and a parade (http://stillwaterlogjam.com/). •Need an adrenaline fix? Visit Trollhaugen’s Adventure Park and zipline its aerial challenge course, or play on

a giant floating playground. The outdoor tdoor recreation area in in Dresser, Dresser,Wis. Wis.boasts boasts “overr 3,000 feet feet of of zip zip fun, fun, up up to to 35 35 mph and 50-plus feet high (www. 50-plus feet high (www. trollhaugen.com/aerial_advenhaugen.com/aerial_adventure_park.php). park.php). • Reach each out out to to those those around aroun d you while being well fed through hile “Our Community Kitchen.” Kitchen.” Hosted by Ascension Ascension Episcopal Episcopal Church,, the program promotes “the process ocess of of growing, growing, preparprepa ring, eating and preserving ing and preservingfood foo d in order to to adopt adopt aa healthy healthy lifelife style.” A donation-based donation-based breakbreakfast is offered fered every Tuesday and Thursdayy (www.ourcommunitykitchen.org). .org). • Fun, music and and ice ice cream cream are are available to kids kids every every Wednesday Wednesda y night through ough Aug. Aug.5 5atatPeople’s People’s Congregational (peo-oional Church in Bayport (pe plescongregational.org). gational.org). • Drive inn theater theaterVali ValiHi Hishows showsthe thelatest lates t and greatestt features each night at dusk (www. (ww w. valihi.com). • Take an antique train ride at William O’Brien State Park July uly 5. A naturalist and train conductor lead participants ants on on aa mile mile hike hike to to the the tracks tracks and and share the history of the St. Croix Valley during tory of the St. Croix Valley during the the ride. The train in stops stops for for lunch lunch at at Osceola Osceola and and turns turns around at Dresser, esser, Wis. to return back to the park (see www.dnr.state.mn.us). e.mn.us). • Costumes, music, music, dialogue dialogueand andfeats featsof ofprowess prowessall all happen on skiss in the Twin Cities River Rats’ in the Twin Cities River Rats’“aquatic “aquatic ballet.” Water ski skishows showsinclude includeswivel swivelskiing, skiing,strap strap doubles, free style jumping and human pyramids tyle jumping and human pyramidsevery eve ry Thursday night at 7 at the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, a, 1758 West River Road N in Minneapolis (www.tcriverrats.com). s.com). • Play a roundd of ofmini minigolf golfatatthe theWalker’s Walker’sSculpture Sculpture Garden (www.walkerart.org/calendar/2014/walkerww.walkerart.org/calendar/2014/walker-

green-artist-designed-mini-golf) then th have a repeat match at the Science Museum Museu mof Minnesota’s Big Back Yard on its nine-hole nine- h EarthScapes golf course (www.smm.org/bigbackyard/ (www.smm .o minigolf). • Road trip two hours hour or s less on a Tuesday evening to A to Z Produce and Bakery’s far farm m in Stolkholm, Wis. Buy a piz pizzaz hot out of the brick oven, picnic in the fields, explore the farm and check out the animals (www. an atozproduceandbakery.com/ atozproduceand pizza-night). • For 13 yea years, rs Stillwater’s Summer Tuesdays have “celebrated family fun” iin downtown Lowell Park from 5 p p.m. .muntil the movie finishes after dusk. Free music plays, performers entertain aand vendors goodies sell food and market goo d (www. summertuesdays.com). president of — Stephani Atkins is pr Stillwater-based multimedia ccommunications company SummerSnow Inc. She Center, a colleads the Shire Literary Cen dynamic and laborative effort to build a dyna vibrant literary community for youth in the St. Croix Valley. Reach her at 6651-3510804 or stephani@atk stephani@atkins.net.

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MUSICAL ‘LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS’ When: June 20 to Aug. 16 Where: St. Croix Festival Theatre, 210 N. Washington St., St. Croix Falls, Wis. Details: $13.50 to $26. 20th anniversary party is 6 p.m. June 20, featuring free appetizers, live music, cash bar, wine tasting and venus fly trap plants. Contact: www.festivaltheatre. org or 715-483-3387

‘BOGS AND BIRDS’ When: 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27 Where: Warner Nature

Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N. Marine Details: $9; for all ages. Go to bog for up-close look at how songbirds are banded and released. Contact: Register by June 24 at 651-433-2427 ext. 10 or www.smm.org/warner nature center

WILD EDIBLES: A TASTE OF SUMMER When: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 27 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N. Marine Details: $10. Hike with naturalists to harvest wild ingredients, then prepare dishes. Contact: Register by June 24 at 651-433-2427 ext. 10 or www.smm.org/warner nature center

FUNDRAISING STEAK FRY When: 5 p.m. Saturday, June 27 Where: Forest Lake American Legion, 355 W. Broadway Ave. Details: $10 steak dinner helps fund city Fourth of July festivities. “Salute to the Troops” with KQRS and Brian

Out When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 27, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 28 Where: Afton Town Square Park Details: Music, fresh local strawberries, kids’ activities, more than 60 arts, food and vintage vendors Contact: aftonartfair.com

STILLWATER LIVE MUSIC DAYS When: June 25-28 Where: Venues through downtown Stillwater Details: By booking group Stillwater Live Music Contact: www.facebook. com/StillwaterLiveMusic

June 27 Where: Bayport Village Green, Bayport Details: $5 to $10. Activities, live music, silent auction. By Bayport American Legion; benefits community shelter Dane’s Place sponsored by Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Contact: 651-439-3450

MCKEAN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE When: 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 28 Where: Boutwells Landing, block south of west entrance Details: Free look at renovated 150-year-old oneroom school.

JAZZ CONCERT WOLF PRESENTATION: ‘LEAVE NO TRACE’ When: 7:15 p.m. Saturday, June 27 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, C.R. 19 and C.R. 10, Lake Elmo Details: Free. Children leave to leave no trace behind while outdoors. By Outdoor Ethics/P.E.A.K. Parking pass needed. Contact: 651-430-8370 or www.co.washington.mn.us/parks

Contact: Register at 651-275-7300.

JENNIFER RICH BENEFIT When: 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 27 Where: Forest Lake American Legion, 335 W. Broadway Ave. Details: Helps expenses with fight against pancreatic cancer. $15 spaghetti dinner, dance, jam session, auction. Contact: 651-464-2600

FIFTH ANNUAL BLUEGRASS AND LEMONADE IN THE SHADE When: 2 to 4 p.m. fourth Sundays from June 28 through Sept. 27 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia Details: Free lemonade; listen or play along to bluegrass music. Contact: 651-433-5053

‘ALL ABOUT INSECTS’ When: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 27 Where: Interstate State Park, Taylors Falls Details: Free. Four hourly hikes to catch and ID species. By U of M Bee Lab, Warner Nature Center and MnDNR. Parking pass needed. Contact: jenni.webster@ state.mn.us.

‘SNAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL’ When: 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 27 Where: Interstate State Park, Taylors Falls Details: Free. Live snakes from Snake Discovery. Parking pass needed.

ARTS IN THE PARK When: 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday,

“FROZEN” ART CAMP

June 30 (music at 6:30 p.m.) Where: Lakeside Park, Forest Lake Details: City-sponsored summer concert series, craft fair and farmers market, Featuring local performers Randy and Sandy Gildersleeve and Shake Down Band, plus MasquersTheatre and the Forest Lake Chamber of Commerce Business Vendor Village.

JULY *See cover story for summary of Fourth of July-themed events

‘THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)’ When: July 4 to Aug. 15 Where: St. Croix Festival Theatre, 210 N. Washington St., St. Croix Falls, Wis. Details: $13.50 to $26, Comedic attempt to perform

all 37 Shakespeare plays in 97 minutes. Contact: www.festivaltheatre. org or 715-483-3387

ARTS IN THE PARK When: 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 7 (music at 6:30 p.m.) Where: Lakeside Park, Forest Lake Details: City-sponsored summer concert series, craft fair and farmers market. Featuring kids entertainers Randy The Frog Guy and The Dance Factory along with the August Blues Band.

ILLUSIONIST/COMIC/ MAGICIAN JARED SHERLOCK When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 7 Where: Wyoming Area Library, 26855 Forest Blvd., Wyoming Details: Free. Family-friendly.

When: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Create themed snow globes, clay sculptures.

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When: 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 29 Where: Big Pink, house at 1900 N. Second St., Stillwater Details: Featuring Maja Radovanlija and Alex Lubet, both U of M instructors. Suggested donation $10. Refreshments. Hosted by Jon Skaalen. Contact: Reserve seats at 651-439-3362.

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*See cover story for summary of Fourth of July-themed events

When: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday,

‘RED, WHITE &

When: Noon to 5 p.m. July 4 and 5 Where: Wine tastings at area wineries including St. Croix Vineyards and Northern Vineyards. Live music at noon. Details: Free; tasting $6 at St. Croix. Contact: 651-430-1330

‘NEWELL BURCH: CIVIL WAR PRISONER OF WAR’ When: 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 5 Where: Warden’s House Museum, 602 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Free. Dustyn Dubuque’s master’s thesis on POW from Menomonie.

27TH ANNUAL MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA CONCERT When: 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 6 Where: Outside at Lakefront Park, corner First and Locust streets, Hudson. Bring chairs or blankets. Details: Free. By Phipps Center for the Arts. Contact: 715-386-2305.

STILLWATER ALUMNI GOLF CLASSIC When: 1 p.m. Monday, July 6 Where: Stillwater County Club, 1421 Fourth St. N., Stillwater Details: $120/person. Benefits SAHS golf program. Honoring alumnus Paxton Harvieux. Contact: Teams or individuals can sign up at

What: Sixth Annual Music@Franconia When: 1 to 7 p.m. Saturdays June 27; July 11; Aug. 15. Where: Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St. Croix Trail, Shafer Details: Various live family-friendly bands perform outside. Bring blanket. Concessions. Dogs welcome. Parking $5. http://stillwateralumniclassic. weebly.com/registration.html.

Contact: 651-494-8657 or www.ilovestillwater.com.

SUMMER TUESDAY

‘THE SOUND OF MUSIC’

When: Starts 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 7 and six more Tuesdays through summer Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater (rain location: Charlie’s Irish Pub) Details: Vendor market, live music, movie. Band is Les Izmoore, movie is “Tall Tale.” Locally sponsored. Contact: www,summertuesdays.com

When: July 9-11 Where: SAHS, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N., Oak Park Heights Details: By Stillwater Community Theatre. Tickets $8.50 to $17.50. Contact: Tickets at http://www.stillwater.k12. mn.us under “community education.” Volunteers needed; email commed_theater@ stillwaterschools.org.

CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX HOT ROD & VINTAGE CAR SHOW When: 4 to 9 p.m July 8 and select Wednesdays through Sept. 9 Where: Lowell Park, Stillwater Details: Free. Vintage and hot rod collectible cars gather. Live music, giveaways. Repeats July 22, Aug. 12 and 26 and Sept. 2 and 9.

PUPPET SHOW “TUCKER’S ROBOT” When: 7 to 7:45 p.m. Friday, July 10 Where: Driveway of Big Pink, house at 1900 N. Second St., Stillwater Details: By Open Eye Theatre, for all ages. Hosted by Jon Skaalen. Refreshments. Contact: 651-439-3362.

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COMMUNITY THREAD RIVER RALLY When: Tuesday, July 14; group efforts start at 4:15, 4:45 or 5:15 p.m. Where: Along the St. Croix River Details: Volunteer clean-up effort by those 14 and older. Contests, prizes and picnic. In conjunction with National Park Service. Contact: Sign up at www. communitythreadconnect.org or call 651-439-7434.

SUMMER TUESDAY When: Starts 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 14 and five more Tuesdays through summer Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater (rain location: Charlie’s Irish Pub) Details: Vendor market, live music, movie. Locally sponsored. Band is Thrift Store Sonata, movie is ”Despicable Me 2.” Contact: www. summertuesdays.com

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community bits'n pieces Carter Johnson From the Publisher

Future planning It’s difficult to watch aging parents struggle as they try to downsize and find a home that will be safe and comfortable, and most importantly, where they want to live out their golden years. It has hit home for us these past few weeks as my mother-in-law has been in Connecticut trying to figure out the next step for her parents, who are in their mid-90s and living in their two-story home. With significant physical limitations and memory loss, it has become obvious — perhaps to everyone but them — they can no longer stay in their home. However, they never made plans or established directives for this situation. Waiting lists at assisted living and nursing homes in their area are too long. Their liquid assets are dwindling. My mother-in-law and her sister, nearly in their 70s themselves, feel a tremendous amount of stress and guilt over making decisions for their parents. Because they don’t live in Connecticut, there has been a lot of frustration and time spent figuring out where to go and what resources are available. They are trying to do their best but know their parents are going to be unhappy about the decisions they make. It’s so important when you have a clear mind to make plans that are well-communicated. No one wants to think there may come a time that they don’t have the mental or physical capacities to make their own decisions and control their own destinies. But things happen unexpectedly — at any age — and it’s in your best interest to make plans for a variety of scenarios. It also helps your family feel less stress, guilt or resentment when they are carrying out your directives. Choose a power of attorney should you become incapacitated so there is no question who is responsible for you. Let that person know what your assets are and how to access them. Have a plan for what to do with your house. Make it known which assisted living or nursing care facility you want to be at if you can’t go back home. Have a will and a living will. Make plans and you’ll have peace of mind knowing your wishes will be carried out if something happens to you. The best part is, none of those hard choices go into effect until the time comes you really need them to, and maybe you never will.

UP NORTH • Storyboard Films of Marine (and owner Jeff Brandt) are working on a film about the 20th century Russian art collection of Minneapolis-based Ray Johnson. • Karissa Johnson, owner and founder of runners' training business Moms on the Run, is leading barbell workouts part-time at the YMCA in Lino Lakes. “The Y is my 'fun' job,” she noted in a YMCA promotion. • Wyoming Public Library offers the following events: - Name that Tune Contest, for individuals or teams on Tuesday, July 7 at 1 p.m - Wyoming Library Tuesday Afternoon Book Club, discussing “The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris” by David McCullough at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 14. - Wyoming Library Thursday Evening Book Club, discussing “My Last Days as Roy Rogers” by Pat Cunningham at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 16 • Running Aces' new Trout Air Tavern seeks the original 14foot fiberglass trout featured on the property when the site was famous dining and entertainment destination Trout Air. “We will stop at nothing to find that big fiberglass trout,” said CEO Taro Ito. “We’re offering rewards for any information that will lead to it coming home.” Legend has it it was purchased by its original owner, but it has since apparently disappeared. The business plans to open a fishing pond where pa-

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As a father I often ask myself what qualities I hope to instill in my children — love, discipline, character, integrity, kindness, selflessness, independence? Ideally all of those and more, though I recognize my limitations. I’m usually not the parent who frosts the cupcakes, makes sure clean clothes are folded neatly in the drawers or sets up the schedule of activities and playdates. Often I am the parent who swoops in at dinnertime and demands the kids clean up the yard so I can mow the lawn. Sometimes I come home after an exhausting day and find it’s hard to get excited about playing basketball in the driveway or listening to every detail about the latest Lego invention, but I know it’s so important. I realize my dad struggled with those things, too, when we were growing up. I remember feeling on top of the world whenever I had my dad’s full-on attention, even if it was for just a few minutes. Dads provide a sense of security — they make you feel like nothing can get you when they are around. Even though Father’s Day has come and gone, write your dad a note or share your memories of quality time spent together. If you’re a father of young children, know that it’s ok that you bring a different set of skills to parenting, and remember that the best way to make a mark on who your kids become is simply by being there for them.

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trons can catch their own trout and have it prepared, and owners want the fish as a decoration. If you have info, please contact abedessem@runaces.com or 651-925-4587. • A video added to the Festival Theatre website showcases the theater's upcoming productions and original drawings of 25 past shows by Kim Murphy. The theater costumer is also co-owner of Shoop Sculptural Design Inc. with her husband Jim Shoop. Info: festivaltheatre.org. • Chisago County has again been awarded the Aa2 bond rating by Moody's Investors Service, the highest rating possible for a county its size. • The Forest Lake VEW holds a car wash from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27 at its post at 4556 12th St. SW, Forest Lake. Proceeds benefit area vets in need. • St. Francis of Assisi Animal Rescue seeks volunteers willing to open their homes to foster dogs, cats, puppies and kittens awaiting adoption. The nonprofit, all-volunteer organization based in Forest Lake. Food, supplies and medical care are provided while fosters provide daily care, exercise, socialization and love. Info: 612- 387-4869 or www.stfrananimal.org. • Swimmer’s itch (cercarial dermatitis) has been reported at swimming beaches at both Lakeside Park in Forest Lake and Big Marine Park Reserve. The parasite (shistosomes) ordinarily infects birds, semi-aquatic mammals, and snails. In 30 to 40 percent of people, the parasite can cause an allergic reaction when it penetrates the skin. Avoid it by showering and drying off with a towel after swimming. The beaches will be treated in the next few weeks. Info: 651430-8200 or www.co.washington. mn.us/parks . • The Forest Lake Lakers junior hockey team is looking for host families for the next hockey season. Host families provide housing and support for young men 16-20; a monthly stipend is provided. Info: 612-965-1981. • The Forest Lake Rangers Hockey Blue Line Club hosts its 25th Annual Golf Tournament Sunday, July 26 at Tanners Brook Golf Course. $90 per player/$360 per team through June 30. Info; 612) 309-0281.

OUT EAST • Stillwater native Charles Black, a 28-year-old professional wildlife artist now living in Bozeman, Montana, recently won the 2015 California Duck Stamp Art Contest. His painting depicting an American greenwinged teal,becomes the official design for the 2015-2016 stamp. Black was profiled in the March 3 Lowdown. See his work at facebook.com/wildlifeandart or www.wildlifeandart.com. • Century College presents its 40th season of Shakespeare & Company, Minnesota’s longest-

Submitted photo The winning duck stamp entry by Charles Black.

running outdoor classical repertory theatre, Fridays through Sundays June 27 through Aug. 2. This year’s productions are “Twelfth Night” (June 27, June 28, July 4, July 17, July 25, Aug. 2); “Hamlet” (July 3, July 5, July 11, July 19, July 24, Aug. 1); and “The Miser” (July 10, July 12, July 18, July 26, July 31). All performances are at the Outdoor Theatre on West Campus, 3300 Century Ave. N., White Bear Lake. Bring own seating and snacks. Tickets $13 to $15 (youth under 12 free). Info: 651-779-5818. • Lakeview Hospital at 927 Churchill St. W. in Stillwater seeks volunteers to serve as support group facilitators and lead grief groups called “Weathering Life’s Losses” and “Kids & Teens in Grief”). Training is provided and volunteers may co-lead with experienced facilitators.Info: 651430-4578 or robert.h.furniss@ lakeview.org. • Opening this summer in the classroom space of ArtReach St. Croix, the Shire Literary Center for Youth provides a safe place for students ages 9 to 15 to challenge themselves, spark their imaginations and learn about storytelling. Create your own comics, express your deepest thoughts through poetry, or write a novel in a month. The goal is a vibrant literary community for youth. Info: theshireonline.org or stephani@ atkins.net. • Organizers of the Washington County Fair (held in Lake Elmo July 20 to Aug. 2) announced the following. More info is at www. washingtoncountyfair.org. - Commercial and food vendors may print out applications online or get info at 651-436-6009 or otag@aol.com. - Amateur entertainers are invited to audition for the Talent Shows from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9 or 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 11. Categories are Pre-Teen, Teen and Open. Finalists perform sometime July 20 to Aug. 2. Info: 651-257-4470. - Those who garden, take photos or do crafts or needlework may compete in fair competition. Exhibits are accepted July 27 from 4 to 9 p.m. or July 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: 651-436-6009. - Workers are needed as ticket sellers or takers, either individuals or those raising funds for their organizations. Info: 651-436-6009 or otag@aol.com • John Yanish of Stillwater, a representative for NAMIMN, has been appointed by

Governor Mark Dayton to the State Advisory Council on Mental Health through this year. • The Reach Out and Read program that helps children learn to read by age 5 is being implemented this year at nearly 50 clinics at HealthPartners, Park Nicollet and Stillwater Medical Group. “Doctors, nurses and other caregivers can greatly influence patient choices, and this program is an opportunity for caregivers to help parents build language skills and brain development in their children which can last a lifetime,” said pediatrician Steve Scallon, regional medical director for Stillwater Medical Group. • A program through Stillwater nonprofit Community Thread called Chore Services connects volunteers to older adults who lack the physical or financial resources to remain safely in their own homes. Info: 651-439-7434 or paige@communitythreadmn.org. • Author Tom Weber signs copies of his book “100 Things to Do in the Twin Cities Before You Die" at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 at Valley Bookseller, 217 Main St. N. In Stillwater. • Oak Park Heights offers the following free events this summer for all ages. To RSVP for craft projects, email gzeuli@q.com with number of children attending and their ages. - June 30: Craft in the Park— Crayon Art: Autumn Hills Park, 10 a.m.—12 p.m. - July 7: Kids Bingo in the Park: Brekke Park, 10 a.m.—12 p.m. - July 14: Minnesota Zoomobile Animal presentation: Autumn Hills Park, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. - July 21: Craft in the Park: Clay and Sculpture: Brekke Park, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. - July 28: Magic and Balloons: Autumn Hills Park, 10:30 a.m. - July 31: Family Movie in the Park: Autumn Hills Park. Movie at dark, concessions. - Aug. 4: Craft in the Park: Candle Art: Autumn Hills Park, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. - Aug. 4: Party in the Park: Brekke Park, 4:30 p.m. - Aug. 11: The Ridiculous Puppet Company Show: Autumn Hills Park, 10:30 a.m. - Aug. 18: Craft in the Park: Mandalas & Mosaics: Oak Park Crossing Park, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. - Aug. 21: Family Movie in the Park: Autumn Hills Park. Movie at dark, concessions. - Aug. 25: Craft in the Park and surprise activity. Oak Park Crossing Park, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

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Wyoming church mission helps locals with tasks • The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a continuing joint powers agreement with the state Department of Corrections that allows the county to be compensated for County Attorney costs associated with activities involving inmates at the county’s two state correctional institutions. • Washington County will transfer to Oak Park Heights the right-of-way and maintenance of a frontage road it plans to build between Oren and Osgood avenues on the north side of Highway 36. Highway 36 and Osgood will be modified by moving the frontage road about 300 feet to the north. • The board approved the transfer of two K-9 dogs to their handlers June 16. Zeke will retire and be owned by Sgt. Joel Legut, and Blaze will retire and be transferred to Deputy Chris Howard. • The Sheriff’s Office will receive a grant for $25,000 from the Metropolitan Emergency Service Board for radio system upgrades to be matched by the county. • The county will now provide assessing services to Mahtomedi. • The annual chemical spraying of about 220 miles of rural county roadsides is scheduled to begin near July 13 and continue for at least two weeks. The objective is to control noxious weeds and brush.

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WYOMING — A Wyoming United Methodist Church program founded last year, Care Crew North, is helping locals with various chores as part of an all-volunteer mission. Assistance is offered in tasks ranging from household cleaning to gutter cleaning to minor appliance repair to transportation. The Lowdown asked director David Freemore for details. Q: Why and how was Care Crew North formed? A: There are gaps in the system that provide services to elderly, handicapped, unable, single parent families or incomechallenged people. The Care Crew helps fill those gaps. It is a simple process of calling and expressing a need; we then find a volunteer who is available and able, and things get done. Yes, the service area is limited and the scope of service has to be considered. (The program) is a clone of the original Care Crew in Mounds View that began in 1998. Q: How many active volunteers are involved? A: At this time there are 13. We have provided assistance to at least 20 indi-

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Submitted photo Care Crew North Director Dave Freemore works to repair a window.

viduals, with roughly 157 hours of service logged to date. Q: How do the volunteers find time to do this along with their other roles and responsibilities? A: When they say yes to a new opportunity to serve, they either realign their schedule, or give up something less important (like fewer soap operas, one less cup of coffee in the morning, doing lunch less often, only fish when it is nice weather etc.). These special people might be called “Helper Junkies.” They don’t have more time; they just make time for others. Q: What have been some challenging tasks so far? A: Not all things work out as you plan. (On a lawn mowing) project, the battery had lost its charge so I hooked up a charger and waited. One of the tires was flat so I located a hand pump and remedied the situation. As I began circling the yard, I found the steering mechanism was bent and caused the machine to run over its own tire if I tried to turn too sharp.

The need for help can happen to anyone. (One) person needed multiple rides due to a rather severe automobile accident — to the chiropractor, doctor, lawyer and social worker. Sometimes there were multiple rides within the same day and even multiple days in the same week. The point is that this could happen to anyone at any time. Q: What's the biggest reward of being part of this organization A: When people run out of resource options for getting the help they need, they lose hope. When we are able to provide extra services no one else can, we find smiles, friendly hugs and tears of joy where there once was despair and frustration. Talk about getting a warm and fuzzy feeling that will last a lifetime. Q: What's in the five-year plan for the group? A: Sustain the current level of service. As word spreads and the volunteer base increases, the amount of service we are able to provide and area of coverage will increase.

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Forest Lake area • A two-vehicle head-on crash at Highway 61 and 159th Street in Hugo just after 10 p.m. Sunday night killed Center City resident Mary Patterson, 35. At press time it was unclear which vehicle crossed the center line; a Ford Ranger truck was southbound and a Dodge Stratus northbound. Eighteen-year-old truck driver Mcklane R. Sanders of Lexington and passenger 46-year-old Todd G. Madland of Lino Lakes sustained non-life threatening injuries. • In an incident before 7 p.m. Friday, Tim Koshiol of Forest Lake, 55, was eastbound on 97 when he stopped to turn left onto Healy Avenue. Successfully stopping behind him was 80-year-old Marthe Hanson of White Bear Lake, but she was hit from behind by Matthew Hanson of Texas, 41. Marthe Hanson’s truck was pushed into westbound traffic and her truck and Koshiol’s truck were struck by Valerie Kirdan of Forest Lake, 30. Marthe Hanson was taken to the hospital. • A crash at 9:25 p.m. Thursday at 97 and Heath Trail N. involved David Kasel of Forest Lake, 43. He was taken to the hospital. • Alcohol was a factor in an incident Thursday at 1:24 p.m. involved a 30-year-old St. Paul man. He failed to signal for a turn at 95 and Lake Street and was arrested for DWI. • Management at Acqua restaurant in Forest Lake notified police June 14 a 28-year-old intoxicated Blaine man was sleeping in his boat on the lake. He tried to leave in the boat when police arrived but was unable to stand up. He was arrested for DWI.

Stillwater area • Theft was reported on Abercrombie Lane June 12 • Theft of a UPS packaged worth $72 was reported in the 3700

blo block of Abercrombie Lane Jun June 12 • T Theft of $30 was reported on Oli Olive Street W. June 12. YSB w was contacted. • Theft of an advertising sign o out of a yard was reported on M Maple Street W. June 12. The thief turned out be a painting company competitor. • A fight was reported at the Freight House on Water Street S. June 13, but pol police were unable to locate the perpetrator(s). • A hit and run was reported outside LeeAnn Chin on Market Drive June 13. • Theft of a $20 bird house was reported on Everett Street S. June 13 • An unwanted male was reported at Pioneer Park on Laurel Street E. June 13 • A stolen vehicle was reported at Sunnyside in Bayport June 13 • A suspicious male was reported at Pine and Stillwater June 13 after someone thought he was the escaped inmate from Stillwater Prison. • Juveniles were reported throwing rocks from the parking ramp on Second Street N. June 13 • Complaints of screaming and yelling were lodged during a party on Sycamore Street W. June 14 and the perpetrators were uncooperative with police. Contacted later, the homeowner was unaware his son threw a pool party. • A gun shot/medical incident was addressed on St. Croix Trail N. in Oak Park Heights June 14 • An oversized truck was unable to cross the Stillwater Bridge June 14 • A house on Sixth Street S. was egged two nights in a row, once on June 14 • A single-car accident was reported at Settlers Way on Manning Avenue N. after the driver had a panic attack. • An unwanted person (a brother) was reported on Lake Drive June 14 • Suspicious mail was reported on Deer Path June 14. A woman receiving a job solicitation letter going around that allegedly involves sex trafficking. • An arrest was made after driving under suspension, giving false info and making loud exhaust on Myrtle Street W. June 14. • Suspicious activity was reported on Newman and Liberty June 15 • Illegal dumping of a chest of drawers was reported in a Public Works dumpster at Laurel Street E. June 15. The Stillwater resident left mail with his name on it in a drawer. • Vandalism was reported on Main

Street S. June 15 • A suspicious male was reported on Orleans and Benson June 15. The Stillwater man was waving hands around talking to himself but told police he didn’t need help. • Theft of $600 to $700 was reported at 5 Dollar Pizza on Market Drive June 15. No force was evident. • Police assisted with a domestic incident at Ruby Tuesdays in Oak Park Heights June 15 • Road rage was reported on White Pine Way June 14. • A suspicious male claiming to be from Dish Network knocked on a Stillwater woman’s door on Wildcrest Lane June 15. The company said he wasn’t an employee. • A suicidal female was reported on Oak Street W. June 15 • Complaint of a snake was lodged in a garage on Johnson Drive June 15. • Concern about a fawn laying on the lawn for hours was lodged on Benson Boulevard E June 15. It left. • A driving complaint was lodged in the Second Street N. parking ramp June 15 after a 17-yearold Stillwater youth was driving erratically. Police gave him a warning. • Theft of a bike was reported on Oak Glen Trail June 15 • Damage to property was reported on Sycamore Street W. June 15. Juveniles playing tag damaged a neighbor’s mailbox. • A canoe reported stolen last year was reported found on Marine Circle June 16. • Vandalism of playground equipment was reported at Sunny Hill Preschool on Myrtle Street W. June 16. • An accident was reported on Main and Commercial June 16. A woman missed a step at the public bathroom and injured her arm. • Baby ducklings were rescued from a sewer grate on Tower Drive

June 16. • Theft by swindle involving Craigslist was reported on Brewers Lane June 16. • Police responded to a call of a disturbance by a group of youth at Dairy Queen on Main Street S. June 16. A 15-year-old Bayport girl was cited for obstructing the legal process and two 17-year-old males cited for having a springloaded knife, a marijuana pipe and cigarettes. • Suspicious activity was reported on Maureen Lane June 16 after someone used tape to write an expletive on a residence. • Theft of a $1,300 laptop was reported at an unlocked apartment on Main Street S. June 17 • Two citations were given in a reckless driving incident on Manning Avenue N. June 17. A 17-year-old Stillwater male and 17-year-old Oak Park Heights female were racing 81 mph side by side. • A laptop was stolen from an unlocked residence on Second Street S. June 17 • Possession of cocaine was reported at America’s Best Value Inn on Frontage Road W. June 17. Guests complained of noise all night. Police removed a 34-yearold intoxicated Stillwater man who was passed out in a room well after checkout time. • A $2,400 bike was stolen off a porch on Olive Street W. June 17 • Felony theft was reported on Macey Way June 18 after a neighbor saw a truck leave with $1,500 worth of his neighbor’s high-end lumber. • A peeping Tom was reported on Greeley Street S. June 18. A Stillwater woman said a Stillwater man, possibly a neighbor, was looking in her window and it had happened before. — From city reports

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Freaks, Fiona and Farquaad: Masquers bring ogre-based tale to life 'SHREK THE MUSICAL' FEATURES CAST OF 66 BY MICHELLE MIRON

is sitting around idle. The schedule begun in May reFOREST LAKE — It features a lovable green cently changed from four ogre, it's filled with catchy songs and its central nights a week to five. message is about accepting differences in others. “There were originally With 66 cast members ranging from age 5 to 60, 72 in the cast, so in order up to 20 orchestra members, some 180 costumes and a budget of $23,000, Masquers Theatre's up- to do that I had to look at coming “Shrek The Musical” is also its biggest and 72 schedules,” she pointed most expensive undertaking ever. The extravagan- out. “There's been a lot of back and forth. And we za of fairy tale fun debuts July 9 at FLAHS. Agnes “Casting the show was very hard because we had have so many new people … I know the “Shrek” over 90 people audition,” noted Director Rachel name pulled some people Lexvold, a Forest Lake-based veteran of several past Masquers' productions. “I'm just blown away in, and our choreographer by the talent of these people. Sometimes you have Robin Lind (see accompanying story on page 10.) really good leads and the chorus is OK, but this cast is just so strong across the board it's amazing. had a lot of her dancers The chorus is all fairy tale creatures with their own audition.” To accommodate all fun characters, and everyone has a solo and a line those actors and maximize in the show.” their stage time, Lexvold R. Lexvold Forest Lake residents appearing in the show include Rachel's husband Ian Lexvold (Farquaad), added background characters to scenes that might Vanessa Agnes (Donkey) and Amanda Hennen otherwise be less populat(Dragon), and several attend St. Peter's in Forest ed. She also added solos to Lake. Other cast members hail from Chisago, the musical score. Anoka, Andover, Cambridge, St. Paul and even Because many characHinckley. The musical is significantly different from ters have three costume changes Joleen Meyer, the 2001 Dreamworks movie starring Mike who runs her own alMyers and Eddie Murphy, Lexvold said, and the terations shop out of Masquers version has even more characters. But J. Meyer the family-friendly show keeps the movie's prima- Lindstrom, has been tasked with creating or ry messages, its addictive music and its sly adult borrowing some 180 difhumor. ferent costumes. Some have been pulled from the “Usually there are one or two favorite songs Masquers' inventory of 1,300 outfits stored in a in a show, but all the songs are so catchy,” added Lexvold, whose day job is second-grade teacher at barn in Chisago, but many are being whipped up from scratch. Forest View Elementary. “It's all about being difOthers have been borrowed from a theater rentferent and accepting people because of their differal business, like pieces worn by Nathan Hoarn as ences, and letting your freak flag fly.” Shrek, pieces for the other ogres, various fat suits Her greatest challenge, she said, has been coordinating rehearsal schedules for the huge cast of children and adults, trying to ensure no one Editor

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and garb for the Duloc dolls and tap dancing rats. Fun fact: Hoarn, 26, has two wear two fat suits to counter his naturally thin frame, and will undergo a significant transformation each night involving several prosthetics and a slathering of green paint. Lexvold noted one of the show's most physically difficult roles is the short-tempered (pun intended) and rather evil Lord Farquaad. It requires a sort of optical illusion and belongs to her husband Ian, another longtime Masquers veteran. The Lexvolds married last February after meeting in the 2011 Masquers' production “Don't Hug Me.” “When at rehearsals, he has to take notes like everyone else,” she said of their working relationship. “But he's a good actor to work with and super talented, so I don't have to give a lot of direction for the most part.” She praised Hoarn's ability to master Shrek's Scottish burr before rehearsals even started. And both Hoarn and Lindstrom resident Rebekah Meyer, who plays Fiona, had their entire scripts memorized prior to rehearsals. Since UMD theater student Meyer previously had little experience in dance, she also took instruction from Lind to quickly learn her routines early on. Because FLAHS has such limited storage space (and because of the sizable cast and necessary props), scenery has been a challenge for technician Jay Schuler, who has experience in the art form via local college and high school productions. Fortunately he had some scenery pieces available in his own collection from a recent production of “Shrek.” Schuler is responsible for creating a giant puppet to be used in the show. Rachel Lexvold, Schuler, Joleen Meyer and Stage Manager Mikaela Case are paid for the production, with everyone else volunteering their time. Musical director is Karen Hilman, and other staffers include Judy Marleau and Tim and Megan

Newcomb. Founded in 1976, the non-profit Masquers is funded entirely through donations and ticket revenues. It usually receives a $5,000 annual grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, and the I. Lexvold Hallberg Foundation often chips in an annual $1,000. Lexvold said the group seldom has money left over in savings. “We hope and pray for donations from supporters, and with ticket sales we just hope to break even,” she noted. “We'd love to make money and Lind be able to put on more shows, so we're really hoping for good crowds.” While her summer school teaching job limits her to just a few weeks off in the summer, she said she's happy to spend them with Masquers. “It's kind of our hobby, instead of shooting round R. Meyer of golf or whatever,” she explained. “When you're onstage you can step into someone else's shoes and just really pretend to be someone else.” She said the “Shrek” job appealed because she had her own ideas of how to stage it after seeing other area productions. “I do miss being onstage,” she added. “But it's easier coming to direct, knowing what the actors are going through.”

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Dance guru dishes on 'Shrek' choreography, her famous daughter and her move downtown BY MICHELLE MIRON Editor

FOREST LAKE — Robin Lind, the owner of 20-yearold business Dance Tech Studios in Forest Lake, is spending the early part of this summer choreographing Masquers Theatre's upcoming production of "Shrek The Musical" along with her daughter Mykala. The Lowdown asked her about that project, about her studio's recent move downtown (to 146 Lake St. N.) and about her famous daughter Kourtni, who is in physical therapy but dancing again after a car that hit her in 2012 left her with multiple vertebrae fractures and other injuries. Q: How many shows have you choreographed? A: This is my third Masquers production. Mykala and I also choreograph for FLAHS' drama de-

partment, and I’ve done other stuff in the past for some schools closer to the cities. Q: Of the six numbers you choreographed for "Shrek," which was the most challenging and most enjoyable? A: My personal favorite I think is “What’s Up Duloc" — it's a super fun number, and quite silly. It also gave me an opportunity to work with more of the cast. It’s always fun for me to watch a non-dancer become quite the pro in such a short time. Q: Any particularly talented dancers in the cast you'd like to call out? A: We were fortunate enough to be able to have several of my competition dancers in the show, so you will see plenty of fancy dance tricks, turns and tapping in a several of the numbers. Q: When you're starting choreography from scratch, what is the process like?

Submitted photos Robin Lind, sitting in front, is surrounded by Dance Tech students after a recent competition.

A: We usually don’t start choreographing until the the first time we are with the cast. We like to see the level we are working with, and both Mykala and I (can) choreograph on the spot. It works for us to go with what we are feeling at the moment with those we are working with. Q: How do you find time for this in addition to running your business? A: The more people I get to meet and work with, the happier I am. I pray a lot, and just trust if God wants me involved in something he will provide the time and energy for me to do it. Q: What's in the five-year plan for Dance Tech? A: I just sold my Pine City location to an instructor who

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has been with me 17 years. My plan is just to continue to provide Forest Lake and surrounding areas with the best dance education I can. The dance world is constantly changing, so what’s popular one year is not the next. It’s a constant work in progress. I do see adding more space in the next couple years. Q: What kinds of instruction are you running this summer? A: I bring in guest instructors from all across the country for my competitive program during the summer, and I take much of the summer off. It rejuvenates me (and) exposes my dancers to many different genres and teaching styles, thus resulting in challenges, change and growth. Q: Why the move downtown? A: This is my sixth move in the 20 years we have been open, and I hope it is my last. Some really exciting things are happening downtown with new restaurants and stores opening up, and a secret informant has told me about a really awesome new construction (project) downtown that is going to change the entire appearance. I believe it will become the downtown Forest Lake I grew up in … where you could always find your friends and have fun. Q: What's the latest with Kourtni's career? A: Since leaving "SpiderMan: Turn Off the Dark" nearly two years ago, she was in a Broadway production in Las Vegas at the Cosmopolitan Hotel (she turned down an opportunity in New York for the musical “Finding Neverland” to do so). For the past year she has been in Los Angeles honing her dance, acting and vocal skills (as part of) a dance company called “Royal Flux”. She said it was the hardest dancing she has ever

done. However, she began to miss the Broadway stage, and moved back to New York just last month. She has a couple of exciting auditions coming up. For now she is doing Broadway benefit shows, working on some things for "So You Think You Can Dance" and teaching at

Broadway Dance Center. She still suffers aches and pains from her accident; she has quite a bit of nerve damage … and continues physical therapy. (But) I don’t think it’s possible to keep her from doing what she loves. She is one resilient gal.

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That said, for the first time in memory neither the Forest Lake City Marching Band nor the Junior High Marching Band will be in the parade. The city band usually made up of FLAHS alumni and other community members is just taking a year off, but the Junior High Band just didn’t have enough students sign up. In good weather Forest Lake’s event series has been one of the best-attended Fourth of July celebrations in the area, some years attracting close to 50,000 people. If all goes well, esteemed local World War II vet El Ewert will kick off the parade by singing the National Anthem. Grand marshall is Norm Anderson of Forest Lake, 91, a veteran of WWII and the Korean war and member of the Forest Lake Lions. The Scandia native has lived in Forest Lake 63 years. Honorary grand marshall is Don Quigley, a decorated Vietnam veteran and American Legion member who’s been in charge of the Legion Baseball program since 1972. Helping prepare the annual fireworks reworks via a barge on Forest Lake will be volunteers Ashley hley Venburg, third vice commander for the legion, and Don on Skow, newly elected third district commander. “As always, the parade and fireworks works take the main stage for the event,” Goodyear said. “But the real star of the celebration bration is the community and all the volunteers teers and staff from the American Legion. The he Legion begins planning the week after each ach 4th of July. It takes a lot of time and d energy, and I’m proud to be part of such an awesome group of individuals.””

Lutheran Church in Forest Lake, frequently performs at local venues including Vannelli’s and the riverboat cruises out of Taylors Falls, in addition to acting as a dueling pianist with local group Aces & 88s. St. Croix Crossings includes local recording studio owner Randy Gildersleeve and local chiropractor Rich Ottomeyer; it plays old tunes from the 50s to the 90s. • Forest Lake restaurant Vannelli’s by the Lake offers live music starting at 5:30 p.m. Friday night. Patrons can eat breakfast on the patio and watch the parade with entertainment by Tatti. Later they can sample beers by and get prizes from New Belgium Brewing from 4 to 7 p.m, then attend a fireworks after-party at 9 p.m. featuring 30-year-old country band the Rowdy Cowboy Show. • Gander Mountain at 14640 W. Freeway Dr. in Forest Lake offers a free kids’ workshop with Fourth of July crafts and activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 4. Free glow-in-the dark tattoos.

IN OTHER LOCAL EVENTS JULY 4:: • The Forest Lake VFW on 12th Street hosts a parking lot party starting at 8 p.m., featuring band Grind and an outdoor bar. Cover is $5. • Playing in the Lakeside Park gazebo in Forest Lake from 5 to 7 p.m. July 4 will be Charlie O (otherwise rwise known as Music Connection store ore owner Charlie Ollmann ) and local versatile satile rock and blues band St. Croix Crossings. s. Ollmann, the longtime choir director at Hosanna

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STILLWATER â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been 50 years since â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Sound of Musicâ&#x20AC;? first captivated movie-goers. In July, Stillwater Community Theatre brings the beloved musical to life with a cast of more than 90. With the exception of the show's directors, everybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a volunteer â&#x20AC;&#x201D; actors, seamstresses, set builders, backstage helpers, kid-wranglers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Sound of Music is family friendly, has an inspirational story, beautiful and recognizable music and I think all these things add to people wanting to do the show,â&#x20AC;? said Director Sheila Casey of South St. Paul. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never seen so many children ages 5-18 come out to audition. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very big roles for young actors and actresses. There is so much talent in this cast, it was extremely hard to cast.â&#x20AC;? Some cast members say they have a personal connection to the show. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The main characters will make you laugh, hum, tap your toes,â&#x20AC;? said Stillwater resident Kristine Petersen, an area kindergarten teacher who plays Sister Sophia. Petersen fondly recalled a 1981 trip to Salzburg, Austria, dancing in the gazebo across from the movie Von Trapp home and singing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sixteen going on Seventeen.â&#x20AC;? Five years later, Petersen landed the role of Maria in the Phipps production of the musical. In 1988, she was hired to teach at Mounds Park Academy largely on the recommendation of the parent of two children from that play. Even the sale of her house 22 years later had a connection: the buyer was also a Von Trapp child in the Phipps production. Locals may know Petersen by her membership in Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club. Jeff Yates of Stillwater, 38, hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen the movie until being cast as Captain Von Trapp, but has since been studying the film and Von Trapp family history. The best part of his role, he said, is getting to be on stage with his daughter Morgan TopeYates, who plays a postulant. Jeff Yates played Mr. Darling and a pirate in last year's SCT production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peter Pan.â&#x20AC;? Another family of actors from the production includes 12-year-old Jack Tonrey,

who plays youngest Von Trapp boy Kurt; his sister Grace (a postulant); and their mother Dana, cast as both a nun and Baroness Elberfeld. The family lives in Lake Elmo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much fun Casey to meet new friends every summer,â&#x20AC;? said Jack, mentioning this is his fourth summer show with Stillwater Community Theatre (he played Michael in last summer's â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peter Pan.â&#x20AC;?) To prepare heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been practicing the dances, songs and lines â&#x20AC;&#x153;a lot.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are so few activities where you get to span generations like this,â&#x20AC;? added Dana, who was Mrs. Darling and a gypsy in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peter Pan.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We (the cast) all learn from each other and become a big family.â&#x20AC;? She also assists with promotion and coordinates all costumes for the show. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are close to 100 cast members and almost all of them have more than one costume,â&#x20AC;? she noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Von Trapp kids have six different costumes each. We try very hard to stay true to the time period and the location (Austria in the 1930s) and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a challenge as well. We rent some of our costumes, borrow some and make some ourselves.â&#x20AC;?Â Caseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience with Stillwater Community Theatre dates to 2006 when she choreographed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoatâ&#x20AC;? at age 18. A dancer by trade, Casey is also director and choreographer at Simley High School and has done contract work for numerous community theaters. With only six weeks for rehearsals, she noted, cast members are doing a lot of the prep work on their own time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keeping the scene moving and interesting when only two people are talking is a personal challenge,â&#x20AC;? she said of her directing challenges. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a musical with a ton of bells and whistles, so it really comes down to highlighting the acting and talent of the performers.â&#x20AC;? Amy Eckberg of Stillwater, 16, plays Liesl, the eldest daughter. She prepared by watching different productions of the musical on Youtube. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I chose what I liked and disliked and tried to incorporate some of those characteristics into my performance,â&#x20AC;? she explained. Eckerg has also performed at the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson. Stillwater resident Avis Peters, an Allina Health employee who plays Frau Schmidt and a nun, said she loves being in the choir with all her theatre â&#x20AC;&#x153;nun friends.â&#x20AC;? But sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mindful of what the audience expects from the show. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Julie Andrews 'Sound of Music'

Photo courtesy Sheila Casey-Best. Maria(Catherine Erickson) gives advice to Liesl (Amy Eckberg) during a rehearsal of Stillwater Community Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Sound of Musicâ&#x20AC;? last week.

version is a beloved performance,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope to create something memorable for our audience and our performers. We want to give them goosebumps.â&#x20AC;? Cindy Thompson said being in the musical is a perfect opportunity to participate in a show with some of her voice and piano students. The SAHS grad, 57, plays the impatient, quick-tongued Sister Berthe. The daughter of well-known local piano teacher Diane Thompson and Bob Thompson, owners of the former Thompson Hardware in downtown Stillwater, Diane was featured in a 2010 Lowdown story about her annual work in New York City helping wrangle the multiple celebrities involved in each Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Thanksgiving Day Parade; (read it at http://tinyurl.com/ pbb7ybs). Her late parents helped found Lumberjack Days and Diane wrote the book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Memories of Stillwater Lumberjack Days Celebrations, 1934-1995." Because she was cast as a nun in two previous Stillwater Theatre productions (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nunsense â&#x20AC;&#x153;and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nuncrackersâ&#x20AC;?) being a singing and dancing nun has become second nature for the Stillwater native. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, in light of this being a more serious show, I am working on being more reverent,â&#x20AC;? she remarked.Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have not watched the movie in years. I teach my students to create their own character and not imitate other performers. So I am practicing what I preach.â&#x20AC;?

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• Named new superintendent for Stillwater Schools is Denise Pontrelli, formerly assistant superintendent/director of educational services for Spring Lake Park Schools. According to the Pioneer Press, Pontrelli will earn $180,000 her first year and $187,272 by the third year of her contract. Tom Nelson has been interim superintendent since Corey Lunn left about a year ago. • Cooks of Crocus Hills in Stillwater was taking orders for organic bluberries from New Jersey last week: 10 pounds for $75. • Coming to the Washington County Fairgrounds June 27: a touring 5K obstacle course based on the ABC TV show “Wipeout.” The 10 a.m. To 7 p.m. event featuring giant inflatables benefits the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Sign up at wipeoutrun.com/twincities. Cost is $70 to $80. Pub 112 in Stillwater plans to offer a special “Wipeout” drink in commemoration. • St. Croix Valley Lumberjacks athlete Marcus Cass was featured on a poster at last week’s Celebration of Champions at Mall Of America. In addition, Lumberjack Kristina Fritz was one of many participants carrying the torch during the Torch Run. • Stillwater Trolley is offering $10 trolley rides between St. Croix Vineyards, Lift Bridge Brewery and the Freight House restaurant. The price includes special offers at each. Info: www.stillwatertrolley. com/events. • Stillwater resident Mick Caouette, owner of South Hill Films and creator of the documentary “Mr. Civil Rights” had this to say about the recent shooting rampage in South Carolina: “(It) reminds us that the work of reparation and healing that we need to do around our violent apartheid past is nowhere close to being done. In the words of Justice Thurgood Marshall ‘Slavery has floated through our history like an iceberg, waiting for the inevitable collision.’ Here is yet another collision and, unfortunately, we haven’t yet recovered from or made reparations for all the other collisions.” • Afton author Diane Dettmann’s new novel is entitled “Courageous Footsteps: A WWII Novel.” Dettmann was profiled in the Lowdown in January. • Stillwater Rotary announced member Keith Komro has won the Hank Sampson Award for 2015. The award goes to an active member who provides exceptional “service above self.” • The St Croix Valley Lumberjacks and their coaches, unified partners and volunteers hold their annual picnic July 11 from noon to 4 p.m. at Brekke Park.

Dancers celebr Photo submitted ated the Summ er Solstice at den Museum’s GammelgarMidsommar Da g in Scandia Ju ne 20.

Photo submitted Local musicians hold a free country jam session every Sunday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Forest Lake American Legion, 355 W. Broadway in Forest Lake. Some people call it “Branson North.”

Photo submitted Patrons of River Valley Athletic Club in Stillwater take part in a new outdoor spinning class. Photo submitted More than 160 guests attended the Seventh Annual Lakeview Health Foundation Winemakers Forum June 4 at the Stillwater Public Library. The event raised more than $70,000 for the Prescription Assistance Program

Photo submitted St. Croix Valley Lumberjacks Phillip Junker, Matt Harms, Katelyn Thompson and Traci Haberman attended the Summer Special Olympics in Stillwater last weekend.

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Calendar of Events Ladies Night Out

mainstreetstillwaterIBA.com

Scene on Main Celebrate your Independents week (July 1-7) is Mainstreet Stillwater IBA’s annual week to engage local independent businesses and citizens in celebrating entrepreneurial spirit and the freedom our local businesses embody. Independents week is also an occasion to recognize small businesses’ contributions to the community and to afﬁrm citizens’ role in shaping their community’s future. We invite you to experience the variety of local member shops, service businesses, restaurants, and organizations that are here for one reason... to serve you. Mainstreet Stillwater IBA, now open for summer!

Thursday July 16th, 2015 Grab your girlfriends for a fun night along Main Street, Stillwater. Shops offer discounts as well as drink specials, appetizers and food samples, fashion tips and decorating ideas throughout the evening! The evening begins at My Sisters Closet (226 S Main Street) at 5:00 where you’ll get your first finale drawing ticket (limited to the first 50 ladies). Follow the balloons to all the great deals & fun events! Collect tickets by making purchases for more chances to win at the Grand Finale. The Grand Finale location is Smalley’s Carribean Barbeque (423 S Main Street. Brick Alley Building) at 8:30pm with lots of great prizes including a chance to win a $100 Gift Certificate to any of the participating businesses.

Tin Bins Presents

Water Street Inn most Fridays and Saturdays from 7:30-11:30pm

Forth of July Fireworks in Lowell Park July 4th.

Red, White, & Sangria at Three Rivers Wine Trail July 4th through the 5th.

Stillwater Log Jam in Downtown Stillwater July 17th through the 19th. Lift Bridge Road Race July 25th in Lakeside Park.

Find Waldo in Downtown Stillwater July 1st through the 31st, at Valley Bookseller in Stillwater.

Yoga & Acupuncture Workshop Thursday, July 16th 6-7:30, Healing Within Acupuncture, 126 S 2nd St. 651-295-1950 www. healingwithinacupuncture.com/events

local and musical artists most Fridays and Saturdays. Come relax and enjoy quality entertainment, dinner and drinks in a beautiful environment in downtown Stillwater. Please check website for our entrainment schedule.

Charlie’s Pub

is hosting Live Irish Music. Enjoy an entertaining night of lively Irish music and friendship at Charlie’s Pub located in the

Support our Local Independents. They’re here for you!

321 Main Street South 651-439-0814 www.alfrescocasualliving.com

131 Main Street South 651-351-3949 www.leosgrill.com

212 Main St N 651-430-8004 www.candylandstore.com

423 Main Street South 651-342-1386 www.darnknitanyway.com

Nelson Street East 651-342-0799 www.facebook.com/TinBins

200 East Chestnut Street 651-430-1345 www.sashclothing.com

101 Water Street South 651-439-6000 www.waterstreetinn.us

425 East Nelson Street 651-430-3770 www.dockcafe.com

217 Main Street North 651-430-3385 www.valleybookseller.com

Now open in the Brick Alley building

IBA MEMBERS

Visit our Taproom in Stillwater @ 1900 Tower Drive www.liftbridgebrewery.com

102 Main Street North 651-430-8113 www.forgetmenotinstillwater.com

114 Main Street North 651-439-6200 www.purefexsalon.com

45 Degrees • Alfresco • Art N Soul • A’salonna Salon & Spa • Betty Junes • Biercycle Adventures • Brine’s Bar & Restaurant • Camrose Hill • Candyland • Capture Salon • Charlie’s Restaurant & Irish Pub • Cooks of Crocus Hill • Cover Park Manor • Darn Knit Anyway • Dock Café • Enchante • Forget me Not • Gaalaas Jewelers • Gammy & Gumpy’s • Gondola Romantica • Healing Within Acupunture • JJ’s Nails & Massage • Johnny’s TV • Kari’s Create and Paint Studio • Kathe Wohlfhart • Leo’s Grill and Malt Shop • Liftbridge Brewing Co • Lion’s Main • Mama’s Happy • Maple Island Brewing • Matt & Nates • My Sister’s Cottage • Nellie Bellie • Northern Vineyards Winery • Party On Stillwater • The Pole Barn Studio • Purefex Salon • Rafters • Reclaiming Beautiful • Reve 324 • River Market Co-Op • Sash Clothing • Simply Chic • Smalleys • Spice & Tea Co • St. Croix Valley Lowdown • Stillwater Art Guild Gallery • Stillwater Boat Club & Rental • Stillwater Trolley • Stokes Jewelry/Katydid’s • Studio One Yoga • Tamarack Gallery • Tin Bins • Trembleys • Valley Bookseller • Water Street Inn • Wedge & Wheel