Our Edward Jones member Theresa Ryan’s mission is to serve people in a deep and a meaningful way. Theresa’s parents taught her that money itself wasn’t really the end game - it was what you could do with your money, or the purpose of it - that was the important thing. It is the creation of balance in life, with defining goals and dreams. Theresa’s number one goal is to
help people by getting to know you. She wants to hear your story and figure out what is important to you; to help you move your goals
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and purpose forward, to where you want to be. Knowing these things first helps Theresa determine a financial strategy built for you and your family. Investing is not a one size fits all plan. Whether your goals include preparing for retirement, education savings, preparing for the unexpected or leaving a legacy, she will build a strategy based on you. Give her a call today at 651-257-2937.
SHANNON GRANHOLM
Managing Editor | quadnews@presspubs.com
I’m always on the search for vintage VWs, specifically vans. My husband and I own a 1973 VW Kombi van. Mugs, T-shirts, pillows, toddler outfits, dog toys — You name it.
MADELINE DOLBY
Editozr | lowdownnews@presspubs.com
Records! My dad and I have a pretty extensive record collection that we always are looking to add to.
Results. Relationships. Resources.
Keep It Up Tutoring was created to provide academic support for Kindergarten through fifth-grade students in a way that best supports each learner. Their aim at Keep It Up Tutoring is to create a safe learning environment for students to take risks, use new skills, and grow their confidence. Whether your child needs a little bit of help or intense intervention, Keep it Up Tutoring will support them. Reading, spelling and dyslexia
can be incredibly challenging, making learning feel like an uphill battle. Keep It Up Tutoring is here to alleviate some of that stress with their specialized support, easing the burden, offering a helping hand to guide students through the difficulties and making their learning journey smoother and more rewarding. Call Ashley at 651-260-5094 or email at Ashley@ keepituptutoring.com.
The last antique or collectable I acquired was a model train engine for my nephew with unique Duluth railroad logos.
TOMMY CHANDLER
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I like looking for vintage hats and first edition books.
The Midwest’s largest antique mall contains 3 floors of fun finds
BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
The Midtown Antique Mall, located in downtown Stillwater, has become one of the Midwest’s largest antique malls with over 65 dealers, each with their own inventory.
Established in 1991, Midtown Antiques has three floors of collectibles and antiques and owned by Julie Kranz.
The mall, according to manager Dick Richter, was once located across the street next door to what is now the Mad Capper restaurant.
“We had, I think, 13 dealers in there at the time,” Richter said. “We were there until we were able to purchase the building that Simonets Furniture was in, which is our current address.” Simonets built the space in 1902 and used it for multiple purposes such as making furniture and caskets and hosting funerals.
When Midtown first moved into the space, they only used the first two floors. They opened the third floor four years later due to business growth, according to Richter.
Richter said the decision to open the third floor was to attract more dealers and allow the dealers who followed them from the new building more space to showcase their larger furniture pieces.
“When we started out with the third floor, it was
all only furniture,” Richter explained. “Now there is glassware, there’s pottery, there’s paintings, there’s lighting, there is anything and everything.”
The mall also offers a vast selection of coins, jewelry, glassware and pottery and vintage clothing. The third floor of the mall has the widest selection of antique American and European furniture in the upper Midwest.
“Based on customers comments, it’s really bright, clean and an amazing array of all sorts of things, both antique and vintage,” said Richter. “It seems to be a real treat to come in.”
He added many people visit due to the variety of items the mall carries at reasonable prices.
Other antique malls in Stillwater include the Stillwater Antiques Mall, American Gothic Antiques and Staples Mills Antiques. All the malls are located on Main Steet in downtown Stillwater.
Midtown Antique Mall is located at 301 Main St. S., Stillwater. The mall is open at various times MondaySunday. For questions or to sell your collectibles, email midtownantique@gmail.com.
Madeline Dolby is the editor of The Lowdown. She can be reached at 651-407-1226 or at lowdownnews@ presspubs.com.
Mobile Art Gallery: ‘Artwork, once captive has gone free.’
The Mobile Art Gallery will be traveling throughout the St. Croix Valley during this summer and fall. The mobile gallery exhibit is a collaborative effort between ArtReach St. Croix and the Stillwater Prison Education Department. This year’s exhibit is entitled, “Artwork, once captive has gone free.”
The Mobile Art Gallery can be seen Friday, Aug. 9- Sunday, Aug. 11 at Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St. Croix Tr. N., Shafer and Saturday, Aug. 17- Sunday, Aug. 18 at the Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis
ArtReach St. Croix is a nonprofit regional arts organization that works to connect communities to the arts throughout the St. Croix Valley.
Developed in 2016, the Mobile Art Gallery exhibitions changes yearly but its purpose remains the same: to engage people with an unexpected art experience to expand people’s curiosity about artistic resources and opportunities in the region.
Featuring the six-word memoirs and visual artwork from incarcerated persons, this year’s exhibit “Artwork, once captive has gone free” highlights the importance of the arts in restorative justice and education. This will be the second year ArtReach has collaborated with the prison, but the first time taking the exhibit on the road.
The artists in the exhibition are anonymous and are part of a yearlong art program that teaches art, art history and technical skills through mediums such as graphite, watercolor and acrylic paint. The six-word memoirs covering the side wall of the mobile gallery are created by inmates through the literary arts program.
Visit artreachstcroix.org to learn more about the exhibition and the Mobile Art Gallery.
From a press release contributed by ArtReach
Midtown Antique Mall is located at 301 Main St. S., Stillwater. It is open various times Monday through Sunday.
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Multiple dealers rent out space in the mall and offer a variety of items from Victorian furniture to wall art.
St. Croix
The Mobile Art Gallery will be at multiple locations throughout the summer, including Franconia Sculpture Garden.
Details: Bring your banjo, fiddle, guitar, cello, dulcimer, harmonica, mandolin, ukulele, or bass, and learn new tunes! Play along, or just relax and listen in a welcoming atmosphere.
Contact: 651-433-5053
LAKE ELMO FARMERS MARKET
When: 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturdays till beginning of Sept.
Where: Lake Elmo Elementary School, 11030 Stillwater Blvd. Details: Come out and dine with The American Dream Machine as you discover local goodness at the farmer’s market.
Contact: www.facebook.com/ lakeelmofarmersmarket/
ARTS IN THE PARK
When: 4:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 27
Where: Forest Lake Beach, 95 E. Broadway. Details: Vendors, food trucks, live music and kids’ activities. Contact: www.cityofforestlake.com/ ArtsinthePark
STILLWATER FARMERS
MARKET
When: 7:30 a.m.-noon, every Saturday Where: Veterans Memorial Parking Lot, 3rd and Pine St., Stillwater Details: Local farmers market held every Saturday beginning June 8 and runs through October. The farmers market is a weekly event that brings the community together and features local fresh produce. Contact: bfriendt@ comcast.net
SUMMER TUESDAYS
When: 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 13
Where: Lowell Park,210 Water St., Stillwater Details: A vendors market, live music, activity and a movie after sunset. Free to the public. Contact: www.summertuesdays.com
CURRENT EVENTS
WHAT’S THAT PLANT?
When: Thursday Aug. 1- Wednesday Aug. 7 Where: Browns Creek Trail, 8312 Neals Ave. N., Stillwater Details: Explore the botanical wonders along Brown’s Creek Trail. No prior registration is required. Contact: www. sustainablestillwatermn.org/plantevent
RELAY FOR LIFE-STILLWATER
When: 3-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 Where: Lowell Park, 210 Water St., Stillwater Details: Live music, dance performances, a corn hole tournament, food trucks and more. Luminaria ceremony at night. Free to attend.
Contact: tami.siebert@cancer.org
SCANDIA NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6 Where: Scandia Community Center
Parking Lot, 14727 209th St. N.
Details: Annual nationwide event that encourages residents to get out in the community, meet neighbors and partner with police.
Contact: cityofscandia.com
CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX
When: 3- 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7; 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21
Where: Lowell Park, 201 Water St., Stillwater
Details: See a wide selection of vintage cars on select Wednesdays throughout the summer. The car show is free and open to the public. Contact: cruisinonthecroix.com
BRIDGE THE VALLEY BIKE RALLY
When: 7 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11
Where: Lowell Park, 201 Water St., Stillwater
Details: Fourth annual Rotary Bike Rally. Multiple bike routes, all starting and finishing at the end of the Lift Bridge in Stillwater. After the ride, enjoy treats, food, drinks and live music.
Contact: stillwatersunriserotary.org
MUSIC AT FRANCONIA
When: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11
Where: Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 Saint Croix Tr., Shafer
Details: Outdoor summer concert featuring local, national and international music. Jeremy Messersmith and Mike Kota perform. Food trucks on site. Small fee to attend.
Contact: www.franconia.org/eventsprograms/music-at-franconia/ GOLF CHAMBER OPEN
When: Monday, Aug. 12
Where: Oak Glen Golf Course, 1599 McKusick Road N.
Details: Enjoy a day on the course. Prizes, raffles an opportunity to get out of the office and connect with Chamber and community members. Contact: 651-439-4001
CAR SEAT CLINIC
When: 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13
Where: Mahtomedi Fire Hall, 800 Stillwater Road
Details: Certified car seat technicians are on hand to properly install children’s car seats. Free; appointment required by email. Contact: cpsdiana@gmail.com
YOU R YOU ONE-DAY RETREAT
When: 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14
Where: Hidden Pines Ranch, 10670 75th St. N., Stillwater
Details: United Way of Washington
County-East and Hidden Pines Ranch host a one-day retreat aimed at empowering girls entering into 6th grade to foster positive self-image and relationships through interactive activities. Registration required. Contact: Kristin.kroll@uwwce.org
SHREDDING DAY
When: 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14
Where: Environmental Center, 4039 Cottage Grove Dr., Woodbury Details: Free paper shredding for confidential papers. Documents will be shredded on-site. Free and open to Washington County residents and businesses. Limit of six boxes. Contact: 651-275-7475
VALLEY CONCERT WINDS OUTDOOR CONCERT
When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15
Where: Heritage Square Park, 3380 Heritage Ct., Stillwater
Details: Enjoy a free outdoor concert. Bring a lawn chair and blanket. Contact: 651-430-8837
SPELMANSSTAMMAN
When: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17
Where: Gammelgården Museum, 20880 Olinda Tr., Scandia Details: Spelmansstämman is a long-standing Swedish folk music tradtion based on outdoor gatherings of Swedish fiddlers to share music, friendship and playing. Gammelgården’s 34th annual Spelmansstämman will feature multiple musicians performing throughout the day. Free. Contact: 651-433-5053
STILLWATER FLEA AND CRAFTER
MARKET
When: 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24; 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25
Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St. N. Details: About 200 vendors and crafters. Find antiques, household furniture, garden art, clothing, tools, jewelry, collectibles and more. Free. Contact: www.facebook.com/ events/1417426485864486
STARWATCH
When: 8:30-10:30 p.m. Friday Aug. 30
Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N.
Details: Watch a celestial show in the skies over the park. Telescopes will be aimed at Jupiter and Saturn as well as star clusters and galaxies. Registration required. Contact: www.washingtoncountymn. gov/1912/StarWatch
If every person takes one small step toward being more conscientious of the
VINTAGE VIEWFINDER
WColorado here I come
hen I was 13, my family and I flew out to Denver, Colorado for my cousin’s wedding. After the festivities were over, we climbed into our car and drove two hours out of the city to Breckenridge. We stayed in a house in the mountains, it had a large porch and was surrounded by woods. I think the closest neighbor was well over a mile away and phone service was limited unless we were in town. Since the trip was 10 years ago. I do not remember a lot except for brief moments. I remember we went hiking on the trails by the house almost every day and went whitewater rafting one morning. One day, we drove to Breckenridge Resort and took a guided hike up one of the Rocky peaks. I also remember taking a tumble during that hike too. We had just finished the guided
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portion of the hike. My dad, sister and I decided to continue the hike up to the top of Peak No. 8. When we reached the top of the summit, we grabbed a few photos before deciding to head back down. Also, the altitude made us all a little breathless. My sister and dad proceeded down the side of the steep mountain side with caution, while I did not. My feet got caught up underneath me and I fell, hard. I slid down the side of the mountain and got numerous scratches on the back of my legs.
When I reached the bottom of the mountain side, I was directed to the medical hut to get the small cuts cleaned. My mom came with me, while my dad and sister waited outside. I still can remember how embarrassed I was when we walked into the small building with the hiking guide. They told the medic I had fell and needed medical attention. The medic looked at us a bit confused because I appeared fine until they saw the cuts on the back of my legs and the various pieces of gravel stuck in them. In the moment, I remember telling myself that I would never hike Peak No. 8 again as the medic cleaned the various cuts and
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remove the gravel from the back of my legs.
Well, I am going to break that promise to my 13-year-old self very soon.
This August, my family and I are headed back to Breckenridge. This time around my sister’s boyfriend will be joining us. It will be the first time he has joined us on a family vacation.
The five of us will be staying at the same house from 10 years ago. My dad has already booked the white-water rafting trip and we are planning to hike the same trails. I think we might even try to fit in a round or two of golf at the local course.
I do not know if we will return to Peak No. 8. The only time the hike has come up is in passing conversation. Even then, the only thing that is mentioned was my tumble down the mountain. If we do decide to climb the peak, I will be a bit smarter about it and proceed with caution.
Madeline Dolby is an editor at Press Publications. She can be reached at 651-431-1226 or lowdownnews@presspubs.com .
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Entering my intern era
My name is Olivia Decker, and I am thrilled to join Press Publications as a 2024 summer intern.
I am a Mahtomedi High School Class of 2022 alumna, and this fall I will enter my junior year at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (go Badgers!) As I enter these first stages of my career, it is remarkable to reflect on how much I have flourished since my high school graduation. While I am thriving at UW-Madison, I like to acknowledge how the Mahtomedi community made me the lifelong learner I am today. I cannot imagine my path without the wonderful teachers, staff, parents and peers who supported me toward my postsecondary path. I am thankful for this opportunity to reconnect with and give back to my hometown and surrounding areas as I help share the stories of our great communities.
Decker’s Diary
Olivia Decker
At UW-Madison I study journalism and mass communications and am obtaining certificates in sports communications and digital studies. I would not be here today without UW-Madison’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication (the “J-School.”) My classes, advisors, professors and classmates have prepared me for a successful future in ways I never could have imagined.
I am excited to apply my knowledge and skills to my internship with Press Publications in addition to my second internship with Mahtomedi Community Education. As their Community Education Communications Intern, I am gathering photo and video content, creating social media posts, writing stories and planning ways to share the great things happening at Mahtomedi Community Education. My two internships tap into both sides of my major (journalism and mass communications). It is not a double major; UW-Madison merges the fields into one degree that produces well-rounded storytellers who can adapt to many different industries. Press Publications will grow my writing and journalism skills while Mahtomedi Community Education will develop my strategic communications expertise. I am thankful for the opportunity to learn and grow with both companies.
When it comes to my dream job, my heart belongs to the sports industry. I was a competitive dancer for 17 years, but my passion for sports stems from watching my two brothers in their athletic endeavors. My childhood consisted of countless hours at any rink, field or sports facility you can think of. My favorite sport is hockey, but you can put on any game or event, and I will eagerly pick a team or athlete to root for. My interest in the sports industry was solidified by my job with the University of Wisconsin Athletic Department as a video production assistant. In this role I help produce all video elements of Badger game days including the video boards, concourse TVs and Big Ten Plus live streams. It is surreal to look back on the opportunities and experiences I have from this position. Sometimes I’m sitting under the basketball hoop filming free throws or picking which fans get featured on the jumbotron or getting paid to watch hockey (through a camera lens, but still.)
When I’m not working double internships this summer I can be found on White Bear Lake with friends, relaxing at my cabin, visiting friends from college or frequenting Cup and Cone too often.
I look forward to using my experiences and knowledge to thrive in this internship with Press Publications. Thank you to everyone who has and will be a part of my journey. I am proud and excited to be here, and cannot wait to reflect on the stories, relationships and growth coming my way.
Olivia Decker is an intern with Press Publications. She can be reached by calling 651-407-1200 or emailing intern1@presspubs.com.
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IMAGE COURTESY OF STILLWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY
A hydroplane boat is photographed by H.E. Jackson cruising on the St. Croix River just above the Stillwater bridge in 1914. Up until around 1910, racing boats plowed through the water rather than skimming over the surface. With the introduction of hydroplane designs, boats could plane over the water with much less friction than the old style displacement boats. According to Wikipedia, the hull shape of a hydroplane is such that at speed, the weight of the boat is supported by planing forces, rather than simple buoyancy. While fast, the hydroplane boats were said to be more challenging to handle.
WHATS NEW
STILLWATER NEW BUSINESSES
1. All Things Sheared
What: Farm Market
Where: 125 Main St.
Contact: allthingssheared.com/pages/ contact About: A collective farm market with products ranging from honey to clothing
2. Wild River Running
What: Outdoor retail store
Where: 224 Chestnut St. E
Contact: info@wildriverrunning.com
About: Whether running is a challenge, an escape, or a time to be social, Wild River Running can connect you with people, places and gear to keep you going.
3. Jersey Mikes
What: Sandwich shop Where: 1754 Market Dr., Suite 100 Contact: www.jerseymikes.com/contactus About: Family run storefront offering up authentic tasting submarine sandwiches.
4. Club Pilates-Stillwater
What: Pilates studio
Where: 1451 Stillwater Blvd. N. Contact: 651-383-8011
About: Variety of Pilates classes,
including reformer classes, Exo-chair, Bosu ball, classic mat pilates and more
5. St. Croix Watercraft
What: Boat seller Where: Stillwater, MN
Contact: 651-383-6114
About: First ever line of electric pontoons and electric boat motors.
6. Sold with Skidmore Transaction Coordination
What: Real estate transaction coordination Where: Stillwater, MN
Contact: https://soldwithskidmore.com/
About: Built on faith, family, and integrity. With superior communication, we focus on teamwork with all involved to ensure the best experience for your client leading to a successful closing day.
7. Gio’s
What: Pizza and subs Where: 317 Main St. S.
Contact: 651-342-1535
About: From classic subs to build your own sandwiches, Gio’s is the place to go for an amazing, fresh sub. Soup and salad options are available as well.
FOREST LAKE NEW BUSINESSES
1. Shoreline Restaurant
What: Restaurant
Where: 55 Lake St. S.
2. Mike’s Discount Foods
What: Grocery Store
Where: 842 Lake St. S.
Contact: www. mikesdiscountfoods.com/
About: We pride ourselves in finding the lowest prices on name brand foods.
3. Minne-Scoop-Ta
What: Ice Cream
Where: 167 Lake St. N. #1
Contact: www.minnescoopta.com/
About: We source our ice cream from one of the finest creameries in the Midwest. Twenty-one flavors are rotated monthly but we always keep fan favorites available throughout the season!
4. Hairway to Heaven
What: Beauty Salon
Where: 719 W. Broadway Ave.
Contact: 651-219-2475
About: Minnesota color and blonding specialist. +8 years of experience and offering a variety of services.
5. Luminate Home Loans
What: Day Care Center
Where: 25 Lake St. S. STE
Contact: www.goluminate.com/
About: We make it our priority to guide you through the best financial decisions, all with your interest in mind. It’s our goal to help you feel informed and engaged throughout the entire lending process. Let us light the way to homeownership for you.
6. Invisible Wounds Project
What: Non-Profit
Where: 840 Lake St. S. Contact: www.iwproject.org
About: The Invisible Wounds Project provides therapy services and other resources to Minnesota’s military, first responders, frontline medical staff, corrections, dispatch and their families related to mental health, PTSD and suicide issues.
7. White Pine Coffee
What: Mobile Coffee Truck
About: White Pine Coffee is a vibrant mobile coffee company dedicated to serving delicious, freshly brewed coffee on the go. Events Centric, Public, Private, and Corporate!
8. Rubio’s on 61
What: Restaurant Where: 21450 Forest Blvd. About: Burritos, burgers and more.
OBITUARY
Elizabeth “Betty” Brown
Portugeuse immigrant who had been paralyzed. She even drove him across 3 states so he could visit his family one last time.
DEPARTMENT OF NATUAL RESOURCES BRIEF
William O’Brien boat launch closed, alternative options available
• F ranconia Landing: 29001 Summer St., Franconia Township
• Oseceola Landing: 19351 Osceola Rd., Shafer
Elizabeth “Betty” Brown died June 28 at the age of 105 in Oak Park Heights, MN. Betty was born in New Brunswick, Canada to Brunswick and Georgina (nee Rodgers) Thompson in 1918. Though she spent most of her life in New York and Danbury, Connecticut, when she referred to “home” she meant Canada. There wasn’t a lot to do in rural Barnesville during the Depression, so she and her six sisters made their own fun, which was often mischievous and sometimes naughty.
Attending a one-room schoolhouse where there was an emphasis on literature, Betty developed a love of poetry. She and her sisters wrote poems they sent-anonymously-for publication in the local newspaper. Her rendition of “The Skunk Pole Cat” recited with a French accent was hysterical. She recited poems she remembered from her youth and others she had written herself well past her 100th birthday. As a young adult she left her small town to attend nursing school in Montreal. Her favorite stories were of delivering babies in rural areas with few resources (such as a doctor.) She had a caregiver’s heart and always took care of others, including her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren – all whom she helped care for as babies and stayed close to as they became young adults. For many years Betty was a nurse to Manny, a
Elvis to appear on Senior Day
Washington County Seniors, age 65 and older, are invited to the Washington County Fair’s annual Senior Event on from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31. Elvis (Brad
When most people her age were slowing down, Betty took up golf, which brought out her competitive side. She and Grampa Carl also enjoyed square dancing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and an occasional trip to the casino. They bought a travel van and went on many adventures with friends and family. Betty was a master Scrabble player who came up with obscure words that were often challenged, but rarely opposed successfully. A gifted cook, her pies (especially lemon meringue) were always in demand at church suppers, dinners with friends, and holidays with family.
Betty is remembered by all who knew her for having compassion, a sharp intellect and sense of humor. “A lot of fun” is how she is remembered by her grandchildren and great-granchildren. Perhaps her greatest legacy is that she was kind. Even as her mind began to fail, she never said a mean or harsh word to anyone. She was truly amazing!
Betty will be greatly missed by her sister Winnie Cooper of Quispamsis, N.B., Canada; daughters Betty Ann (Pete) Bickford of Cary, NC, and Mary (Jim) Spiegelhalter of Stillwater, MN; grandchildren Debby (Henry) Rolka of Atlanta, GA, Linda (Chris) Pelnik of Cary, NC, Nancy Romer of Morrisville, NC, and Amy (Carter) Johnson of White Bear Lake, MN; great grandchildren Emily, Hank, Charlie, Katie, Tim, Peter, Eric, Abigail, and Kellen; great-great grandchild Marvin; and many nieces and nephews. Betty is preceded in death by her parents, 6 siblings, and husbands Rev. Frederick Vincent and Carl Brown.
The family is very thankful to her caregivers at Oak Park Senior Living and St. Croix Hospice. A private memorial service will be held.
Boice) will perform from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free, but attendees will need to pay the discounted fair admission price. Parking is also free at the fairgrounds. Light refreshments will be served, and fair food door prizes will be given
away. To accommodate more attendees, this year’s Senior Event will be held under the Main Stage Tent, across from Building D. If you need further information, email co-chair Margot Rheinberger at Rheinberger01@aol. com or call 651-439-4199.
People looking to enjoy the St. Croix River near William O’Brien State Park this summer are advised to use alternative boat landings in the area while the park undergoes reconstruction.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources recommends:
• Interstate State Park boat ramp: 408 Milltown Rd., Taylors Falls
Mike’s Discount Foods joins Forest Lake
Mike’s Discount Food will be coming to Forest Lake. It will offer name brand foods at a discount price. The grocery store will be located at 840 Lake St. S.
Keys Café comes to Stillwater
Keys Café will be coming to Stillwater. The café and bakery will be located at 1400 W Frontage Rd., Stillwater.
COMMUNITY BRIEF
It’s ball or nothing at the Chamber Golf Open
The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce will host its 10th annual Chamber Golf Open on Aug. 12. The event welcomes Greater Stillwater Chamber members, guests and community members. Golfers can register as a team of four, or
• Log House Landing: 16971 205th St. N., Scandia
• Somerset Landing: 261 Marine Rd., Somerset, WI
• St. Croix Boomsite: 9134 Hwy 95, Stillwater
Residents can find the latest updates on construction at the park at www. dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/williamobrien-accessibility-improvements.
Blaze Credit Union joins Stillwater community
Blaze Credit Union will join the Stillwater community later this summer. The newest location will be located in the Cub Foods located at 1801 Market Sr.
This is the organization’s first branch opening as Blaze, following the merger of Hiway Credit Union and SPIRE Credit Union earlier this year.
an individual golfer. Individual golfers will be paired with a team or teammate.
This year’s tournament theme is “Fancy Pants.” Participants are encouraged to wear their wildest, wackiest golf pants.
Hole sponsor opportunities are available. For more information, see the link in the pullout box.
BUSINESS BRIEFS
SENIOR DAY
How to properly recycle in Washington County
BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
Did you know that on average, Americans each throw out around 5 pounds of trash per day? In addition, 6 tons of plastics are compressed every hour at different material recovery centers around the country.
The Washington County Department of Public Health is providing information on everything we need to know about recycling and how to properly do so.
“Back in 1980, Minnesota passed the Waste Management Act, which set a state goal of 75% recycling by 2030 for all seven metro counties,” said Jessica Hall, an environmental specialist for the Washington County Department of Public Health and Environment.
This act created Washington County to develop a solid waste management plan, Hall said, which is guided by the state and updated every six years. The document helps the county plan how to best help residents and address their waste needs. The document will be updated next in 2024.
Before you recycle, you should ask yourself a few simple questions, such as ‘Do I need this?’, ‘Do I need it now?’ and ‘Can I buy this used?’ Other aspects that you should consider before recycling are reduce, reuse and repair.
“If you have an item that is well loved and needs some repair,” said Hall, “Washington County is starting fix-it clinics again this year.” The county also has posted fix-it videos on its website.
The Washington County Environmental Center, located at 4039 Cottage Grove Drive in Woodbury, has a free product room where you can give away and take used items that you might not find at a traditional second-hand store such as household paints, stains, automotive fluids and cleaners.
All products brought to the Environment Center are inspected to determine if they are usable. If the container and product are in good shape, it is put in the free product room for others to take.
The benefits of recycling:
Recycling uses fewer resources by reducing transportation needs and energy needed to make new goods. It helps the economy by creating a circular economy and creating jobs. Minnesota employs individuals in the recycling sector and continues to create jobs as the sector grows.
Not only does recycling help the economy, but it also helps the environment “because it uses less
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Dim the lights this fall for migrating birds
Each fall Over 250 species of birds migrate through Stillwater, up the St. Croix River Valley and through Minnesota. Birds migrate at night and can be drawn off their flight path by lit structures. Many birds can collide or drop from exhaustion after circling brightly lit buildings, reluctant to fly out of the light. Join the effort in the St. Croix River Valley by turning off exterior lights, dim atrium lighting and turn off interior lighting. Security lights can remain on for safety purposes. “Light’s Out Month” begins on Aug. 15 and will goes through Oct. 31 for fall bird migration.
Visit www.audubon.org/our-work/ cities-and-towns/lights-out for more information.
City of Stillwater continues removing infested ash trees
In 2024, the city of Stillwater received funds from the Shade Tree Bonding
The county takes multiple steps when it comes to processing recyclables correctly.
resources, it produces less carbon emissions and also diminishes the amount of waste that ends up on our landfill,” Hall said.
Haulers and where you are located dictate the amount and the types of recycling that are accepted. Whoever picks up your recycling and trash has a say in what the Environmental Center takes. Everyone who lives in Washington County should have access to recycling services if they sign up.
“Sometimes it’s very difficult to get to recycling if you can’t get it picked up at your curb,” said Hall, “and, sometimes, it’s just difficult as a consumer to know what the material of an item is made out of,” and whether that material is recyclable or not.
There are multiple ways in which the recycling can be picked up in Washington County. The most common way is curbside pickup by a hauler that brings your recycling to a material recovery facility. Washington County uses Dem-Con Materials Recovery for sorting recyclables. At these facilities, recycling items are sorted by material type. Those items are then sold to a processor who can turn them into new recycled products.
The first thing to learn how to properly recycle is to learn what can be accepted. You can do so by calling your hauler or the county. If you have specific questions, your hauler is the best option. Another tip Hall notedwas to leave recyclables out of a bag. Sorters at the recycling facilities don’t have time to go through the bag, so the products within the bag will not be processed properly.
The last tip is to properly educate yourself on recycling materials.
Recycling usually falls into four different categories: plastic, glass, fibers and metals.
Grant Program. This grant allows the removal and replacement of 291 infested ash trees in parks, boulevards and right-of-ways. These efforts help the city continue to reduce the number of infested ash trees. Last year, a grant provided by the Minnesota DNR allowed the removal and replacement of 52 infested ash trees in public spaces. Replacement tree species that are disease resistant include American Elm, honeylocust, hackberry, Kentucky coffeetree, ginkgo, serviceberry and more.
The city continues to seek funding to manage the remaining public ash trees. Residents with an ash tree on a boulevard or right-of-way and think it may be infested, should call 651-4308836 or email acoyne@stillwatermnb. gov.
Stillwater residents will see garbage rates increase
Stillwater residents will see a 2.5% rate increase this summer for garbage collection services. This increase will not affect the rates for recycling, yard waste, bulk pickup or the
– Any broken glass
• Cartons:
– Ice cream cartons
– Plastic-lined paper takeout cartons
– Foam egg cartons
– Styrofoam containers
• Plastic items:
– Candy wrappers and chip bags
– Juice pouches
– Black plastic
– Plastic straws and utensils
– Plastic bags, wrap and film
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“We want to make sure we are recycling right, and not wishcycling,” said Hall.
Wishcycling is when you set out items that you hope will be accepted by your local recycling program, or that you’re not sure about but hope someone else will dispose of if it cannot be recycled. Items can end up in landfills and potentially damage the equipment used at the recycling facility. This can cause hazards for recycling facility employees and send more material to the landfill that could have been properly processed.
The following items are not accepted in Washington County:
• Metal items:
– Soiled aluminum foil
– Pots and pans
– Batteries
– Holiday lights
– Paint cans
• Glass items:
– Ceramics and porcelain
– Drinking glasses
– Mirrors
– Mason jars
Papers items accepted:
• Cardboard
• Cereal boxes
• Mail
• Magazines
• Newspapers
• Scrap paper
• Office paper
• Toilet paper and paper towel tubes
Metal items accepted:
• Food and beverage cans
• Metal lids: keep lips attached or pinch shut to keep lid inside.
Glass items that are accepted:
• Food and beverage bottles and jars: must be green, amber or clear in color
environmental fee, which increases each January.
Franconia seeks 5-minute films for film fest
Franconia Sculpture Park is looking for submissions from artists in Minnesota and Wisconsin working in video art, film, documentary, animation or experimental media for the Franconia 5 Minute Film Fest. The call for submission will be open until Sunday, Aug. 31. The top 15 films will be selected to be screened at Franconia Sculpture Park in early October. Awards will be given to all entrants.
Submissions are available at www. franconia.org/5-minute-film-festival.
Belwin Conservancy announces $10.2 million capital campaign
Belwin Conservancy has launched a new campaign to make one of the metro’s most diverse preserves more accessible to students, families
Another factor that plays a role in your recycling is the symbol and numbers on the recyclable containers. Each symbol tells you what the material is made from. Washington County accepts plastics in the one, two and five categories in its curbside recycling bins.
“Plastic can be turned into many things, including fibers for things like carpets, handbags, T-shirts and fleece,” Hall said. “In Minnesota, there is a pretty big plastic lumber industry. There are a couple of companies in Minnesota that will take old milk jugs and turn them into decking and flooring.” Those items can also be turned into piping that can be used in residential homes. If you do not have curbside recycling, the Washington County Environmental Center accepts recyclables in person. Put your recyclables in a paper bag, cardboard box or a reusable tote. Bottles, cans, paper and cardboard can be mixed. All recyclable items should be rinsed, and lids should be removed.
The Environmental Center accepts hazardous waste and electronics batteries, recyclables, food scraps and household sharps such as syringes, needles and lancets. The center also holds periodic one-day collection and shredding events, and a compost bin and rain barrel sale.
For more information on recycling in Washington County, visit www. co.washington.mn.us/1315/Recyclables.
• Remove bottle caps and spray tops
• Rinse containers and replace lids Carton items that are accepted:
• Juice boxes
• Milk cartons
• Soup and broth cartons Plastic items that are accepted:
• Soda, juice and water bottles
• Milk and juice jugs
• Ketchup and salad dressing bottles
• Dishwashing and laundry detergent bottles and jugs
• Yogurt, pudding and fruit cups
• Clear berry and produce containers
• Clear plastic egg cartons
and nature enthusiasts. Currently Belwin has raised $7.8 million for the campaign.
The campaign, Inspiring Through Nature, will improve educational facilities, open more land to the public and protect and restore critical habitat in the Valley Creek Watershed. Inspiring Through Nature is Belwin’s first capital campaign since its founding in 1970. At the heart of this drive is the creation of a new 5,000-sqaure-foot Peter J. King Family Foundation Wetlands Center.
This expansion will allow Belwin to accommodate an additional 5,000 students per year, including students from Stillwater Area Public Schools. Additional campaign investments will include more visible entrance signage and infrastructure across multiple sites; the opening of Oxbow Trails, a new public hiking area on St. Croix Trail north of downtown Afton; habitat protection and restoration along Valley Creek; and renovations to the Savanna Center, a new program and artist-inresidence site located on a 300-acre oak savanna.
CONGRATULATIONS to the 2024 Graduating Class of Stillwater Area High School and the Top Academic Achievers!
Washington County secures
$400,000 in grants
Washington County Parks has secured $400,000 in grant funding from the Metropolitan Council for seven equity-based initiatives.
The council’s Park Equity Grant program funds projects that strengthen the equitable use of the Regional Park System. The program had almost $2 million available in funds. Washington County submitted seven separate proposals as part of a comprehensive process and secured funding for all seven following initiatives:
• Playground updates to include more accessible features and sensory-rich play equipment at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park.
• American Indian Historical Cultural Study with goals of cultivating a relationship with Native stakeholders and communities.
• Social Media Influencer Awareness Campaign for Regional Parks and Trails to increase awareness of regional parks and trails.
• Mountain Bike Beginner Skills Area construction at Lake Elmo Park Reserve to provide a location for new bikers to develop skills.
• Cultural Arts Festival at Lake Elmo Park Reserve to serve communities from around the metro and beyond by celebrating and sharing diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
• Purchase of an Action Trackchair,
an all-terrain electric wheelchair that smoothly maneuvers over various landscape.
• Water Safety Outreach Programs that instruct on staying safe in and around water.
County accepts applications for community-based opioid projects
Washington County is accepting funding applications through Aug. 9 for community-based projects related to the opioid crisis. Anyone may apply and applicants can range from organizations to individual community members.
Eligible projects must serve Washington County community members and fall into one of these categories: access, education/outreach, evidence-based treatment/interventions and primary prevention.
Those interested can view the application form at www.washingtoncountymn.gov/Opioid to learn more and apply.
Sheriff’s Office receives 6 fire suppression devices from Masons
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has received six fire suppression devices valued at $6,000 donated on be-
will feature a pancake breakfast and
Patrol deputies can use these tools in response to calls for service involving an active fire. The portable, one-timeuse device is a highly effective, environmentally safe aerosol fire suppression solution. While the fire department responds, deputies can deploy the device to extinguish flames and reduce heat. In many instances, the deployment of the device can suppress and even extinguish a fire and can help prevent reignition at recommended concentrations.
Stop Food Waste Challenge kicks off Aug. 1
Beginning Aug. 1., Washington County residents can participate in The Stop Food Waste Challenge. It is a monthlong effort helping residents notice when they are wasting food, encouraging actions having the largest impact on households, connecting residents with helpful resources and providing support.
Residents can sign-up at stopfoodwaste.ecochallenge.org.
Washington County hosts School Supply Swap
Washington County is hosting a school supply swap from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7 at the Environmen-
statis aircraft displays. The menu includes pancakes, breakfast sausage and coffee.
Attendees should use entrance B (south entrance) to the airport. The Lake Elmo Airport is located at 3275 Manning Ave. N. For more information on the fly-in, go to chapters.eaa.org/eaa54.
Enjoy live music at the Freight House all weekend in August
The Freight House will have live music on their patio at various times every Thursday-Sunday beginning Aug. 1.
Every Thursday beginning at 6 p.m., the Freight House patio will feature local musicians. There will be a late-night DJ on Friday nights starting at 9:30 p.m. On Sundays, live music will be from 1-4 p.m. For more information, go to www.thefreighthouse. com/event-calendar.
tal Center. Gently used supplies, such as notebooks, calculators, scissors, pencil cases and more are available.
The Environmental Center is located at 4039 Cottage Grove Dr., Woodbury. To learn more about the event, go to www.washingtoncountymn.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3967.
County receives national awards for conservation efforts
Washington County’s Public Works Department received two national awards for protecting and growing monarch butterfly habitats. The awards were presented to county staff by the Monarch Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances Program, a voluntary program aimed at protecting and growing monarch butterfly habitats within roads’ right of way.
The county received the Biggest Adopter Award given to partners with the most acres using adopted conservation measures. The county also received the Highflyer Award given to partners with the highest percentage of adopted acres above their 2023 target.
The Public Works Department will continue participating in the program helping establish, restore and maintain the monarch butterfly population in Washington County.
‘Night to Unite’ to occur the first Tuesday in August
Mark your calendars for the annual Stillwater Police Department Night to Unite event on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The event will happen at Washington Square Park.
There will be safety demonstrations, raffle prizes, giveaways, games and a scavenger hunt. Visitors will also be able to meet members from local organizations at their designated booths to provide information on services and programs available.
Many neighborhoods will host their own block parties with games, food and music. To become involved or to register your block party, call 651-3514930 or email bjunker@stillwatermn.gov.
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Lake Elmo Airport hosts fly-in/drive-in event
On Saturday Aug.11, from 8 a.m.- noon, the Lake Elmo Airport’s Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 54 is sponsoring a Fly-in/Drive-in Pancake Breakfast at the Lake Elmo Airport. The event
AGING GRACEFULLY AGING GRACEFULLY
How routine physical activity affects mental health
The physical changes people experience after committing to routine physical activity are visible to the naked eye. After making such a commitment, particularly if one is accustomed to a sedentary lifestyle, people may shed a noticeable amount of weight, move more quickly and even appear younger, a change that is perhaps related to the positive effects exercise has on sleep.
Less noticeable but no less advantageous are the mental health benefits associated with routine exercise. According to the Mental Health Foundation, physical activity releases chemicals in the brain that positively affect mood, thus making exercise a tool anyone can utilize to improve their mental health. As individuals ponder the benefits of physical activity, they can keep the following ways exercise affects mental health in mind.
• Exercise and stress reduction: A 2022 Gallup poll found that 40 percent of adults worldwide experienced a lot of stress. The poll asked adults in 142 countries and areas, which underscores the significance of stress as a legitimate global health concern. The MHF notes that the most common physical signs of stress include difficulty sleeping, sweating and loss of appetite, symptoms that are triggered
by a flood of the stress hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline released in the body. Those hormones increase blood pressure and heart rate. Exercise can help to alleviate stress, and the MHF notes that adults who are highly active have been found to have lower rates of stress than those who live more sedentary lifestyles.
• Exercise and self-esteem: A 2022 study published in The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness compared 352 participants between the ages of 20 and 40 who regularly exercised at least two days per week for the previous six months with 350 similarly aged sedentary individuals. The study assessed various characteristics of each group and researchers ultimately concluded that those who exercised had higher levels of self-esteem than those who did not. As a result, the authors behind the study recommended exercise as a preferred method to increase selfesteem.
• Exercise and depression: A systematic review and network metaanalysis of randomized control trials found that exercise is an effective treatment for depression. That review and analysis, published in the peer-reviewed medical journal The BMJ in 2024, reviewed 218 unique studies involving more than 14,000
participants. Walking, jogging, yoga, and strength training were found to be especially effective at treating depression, which the World Health Organization estimates affects about 280 million people worldwide.
The physical benefits of routine physical activity may be most noticeable. However, regular exercise also has a profound effect on individuals’ mental health.
Stillwater Sunrise Rotary welcomes new President
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Greg Otsuka, a member of the Stillwater Sunrise Rotary, will step into the role of Rotary President.
Greg Otsuka will be the new Stillwater Sunrise Rotary president after former President Lonny Stormo stepped down earlier this summer. Otsuka will carry forward many
Lake Elmo Park Reserve Contact Station
remodeling approved
The Lake Elmo Park Reserve Contact Station will undergo renovations and upgrades after the Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Dering Pierson Group to complete them. Renovations will not exceed the contract amount of
projects, initiatives and events started by Stormo, including Bridge the Valley Bike Rally.
Incoming District 5960 Governor Ed Boeve will step into a significant role in District 5960 which includes working with clubs like the Stillwater Sunrise Rotary, Stillwater Noon, Lake Elmo and over 55 other groups throughout eastern Minnesota.
Forest Lake softball player named finalist for state award
Hannah Tong, recent Forest Lake graduate and pitcher, was named one of seven finalists for the 2024 Ms. Softball Award presented by the Minnesota Twins Community Fund. The finalists represent the best players in the state based on athletic and character attributes, along with season accomplishments.
$251,081. The Dering Pierson Group will provide materials and labor for the project.
The Lake Elmo Park reserve Contact Station was built in 1985 and was last remodeled in 2001. County staff developed a plan for the remodel to include reconfiguring the front desk area, moving the public entrance to the south side of the building and installing a walk-up window for staff to interact with visitors.
community event. Shop with a Cop is an event where students shop for school supplies and clothes directly with a deputy or police officer. This year, the Sheriff’s Office will coordinate with School District 834 to select students for the shopping event in partnership with Oak Park Heights, Bayport and the Stillwater Police Department. For more information, contact Doug Anschutz, Chief Deputy Sheriff, at 651-430-7846.
Officers respond to potential drowning near campgrounds
On July 3 at 9:41 a.m., the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the Afton State
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Park Beach near the campgrounds on reports of a possible drowning.
Witnesses stated 27-year-old Jeremy Andrew Paulson, from Minneapolis, had reportedly been swimming around 30 feet offshore when witnesses lost sight of him. Washington County Deputies and the Washington County Water Rescue Dive and Recovery team responded. The Lower St. Croix Valley Fire Department located Paulson in about 18 feet of water.
He was then transported to Regions Hospital where he passed away after resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.
Transportation services available following county jail release
Washington County Sheriff’s Office will provide transportation services for individuals released from the Washington County Jail.
The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved the contract with BG Transportation
Services, LLC, to provide rides within a 25-mile radius of the county jail. The contract will not exceed $100,000.
The 25-mile radius will encompass all of Washington County, the eastern part of the metro area and portions of western Wisconsin.
Washington County Sheriff’s team up with local departments
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office will be teaming up with local police departments this summer. The Special Enforcement Team and the Special Investigation’s Unit will traffic patrols in specific areas throughout Washington County.
In June, the teams came together in the city of Marine, Mahtomedi and Stillwater Township. They stopped 37 cars, issued 14 citations and arrested one driver.
The collaboration will continue throughout summer.
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Washington County Fair again plans fun-filled weekends
The Washington County Fair has been bringing fun to the St. Croix Valley and surrounding areas for the last 153 years, starting in 1871. This year the fair is July 31- Sunday, Aug. 4 at the fairgrounds located at 12300 N. 40th St., in Stillwater. Fairgoers will discover multiple exhibits during the fun-filled weekend including arts, quilts, woodworking, goats, cows and more. Grandstand events will include a tractor pull, ATV show and Rice bull riding and barrel racing.
Live music will be at the Craft Brew Haus. The lineup includes:
• 7:30- 11:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2—The Dweebs
• 7:30- 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3—Them Pesky Kids
• 2- 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4—Firewater Gospel Choir
The bags tournament is from 11 a.m.7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4 at the Craft brew Haus. Sign up opens at 11 a.m. There is an entry fee for teams. The tournament begins at noon. The Afton Bayport Lakeland Lions Club will be hosting Bingo throughout the weekend.
For more information and a list of events, go to https://washingtoncountyfair.org/.
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‘It’s what’s inside that counts’: Childhood friends open food truck together
BY OLIVIA DECKER PRESS INTERN
Stillwater resident David Kaetterhenry, 28, was born with Down Syndrome, but that has never stopped him from defying people’s expectations.
His family calls it ‘the David Factor.’ David’s mother, Lori Kaetterhenry, explained “the David Factor just gets things done where you might say ‘oh my goodness, this will never happen.’ He has not let this diagnosis be an impediment for him.”
The David Factor recently came into play as David and childhood friend Chaz Lecy combined their strengths and passions to open a food truck. The two have been friends since they were six years old.
“I have always been wanting my own food truck,” David said. “I… just wanted to be a chef. So, we decided to team up and maybe make those dreams come true,” Lecy said.
Forget maybe. David and Lecy now own and operate the “Greater Tater” food truck selling jumbo, stuffed tater tots. Customers can take their pick of eight tasty flavors including cheddar bacon chive, buffalo chicken, reuben, breakfast skillet, cheese bomb, bacon jalapeno and crab.
“We get to not only… hangout, but also work together and run the Greater Tater,” Lecy said. “That’s been just awesome. Awesome that this is all kind of falling into place.”
David and Lecy complement one another’s’ skills when it comes to running their business. “Chaz, I would say, is the business person. And I would say David is kind of the face of the business,” Lori said.
When it came to picking a slogan, Lecy chose a meaningful nod to both their products and David’s story. “Chaz actually came up with it, and it just made my heart melt. He said it’s what’s on the inside that counts,” Lori explained. “(David) just really radiates joy. And it rubs off and people just kind of are really stoked about it.”
The story behind the Greater Tater has already touched the hearts of many, and David and Lecy are basking in the success of their first few weekends running the truck.
Booster Days in Hudson, WI was one of the first major triumphs for the Greater Tater.
“It felt amazing,” Lecy said. They were most excited by “people we don’t know who are… coming back for more,
or coming back and saying, like, ‘oh my goodness these are amazing,’”
“They just had an overwhelming, wonderful response this first long weekend,” Lori said. “We’re just kind of pinching ourselves right now.”
The Greater Tater has an exciting lineup of events still to come this summer.
“One that I’m looking forward to is [the] Washington County Fair,” Lecy said. “[I] grew up going there as a kid all the way through, well, adult and… the local fair is pretty exciting to actually be in.”
The Greater Tater can also be found at Lumberjack Days in Stillwater, Warrens Cranberry Festival in Warrens, WI, the Anoka County Fair and more.
Perhaps the most meaningful event in their lineup is the Summer Sports Classic hosted by Special Olympics Minnesota August 16-18 in Woodbury.
David has been an active participant (and medal recipient) at Special Olympics Minnesota events throughout the years. The chance to bring the Greater Tater into the picture is yet another goal he gets to check off the list.
“This is something that David’s been dreaming of for a long time,” Lecy said. “We hope to do more events with the Special Olympics to [say] ‘hey, look at David. Look at him go.’”
Lori knows firsthand the uncertainty that comes with a diagnosis like Down syndrome, therefore she hopes David and the Greater Tater will be a source of encouragement for families at the event. “It’s very encouraging, I think, to other families of young children and young adults… that, you know, are looking for that next step.”
When it comes to the next steps for
David and Lecy, the two have a few things in mind.
Soon they hope to introduce the “Davey Special.” David explained this will be “[his] own dipping sauce” to complement various flavors on the menu.
“[David’s] a wizard when it comes to making unique… not only sauces, but also entrees,” Lecy claimed. He also said once David’s special sauces hit the menu they would love to introduce other entrees beyond the stuffed tater tots.
David and Lecy hope that their unique, flavorful menu will someday earn them a spot at the Minnesota State Fair, their “crown jewel” as Lori put it. Lecy even said if things work out as planned, they could expand to other state fairs like Iowa, North Dakota or Wisconsin.
David mentioned one last goal for the Greater Tater: “to be on The Food Network,” he said. “There’s a guy named Guy Fieri with ‘Diners, Driveins and Dives,’ and my mom has been trying to bring him to our truck.”
Guy Fieri has made numerous trips to Minnesota over the years to visit local restaurants for his show “Diner, Driveins and Dives,” one being Donatelli’s in White Bear Lake.
“[David’s] a big fan of the Food Network and loves Guy Fieri,” Lori said. “Guy has been super helpful in getting, you know, other entrepreneurs up and running. So, we’re hoping at some point maybe they’ll have a chance to… [meet] with Guy.”
Obviously, these childhood friendsturned business partners have no shortage of aspirations for their food truck. For now, however, the two are focused on “fine tuning and figuring
out the best way to operate things,” Lecy said.
Lori describes them best as “two really likable young friends that are goofy together, and they’re passionate about what they do,” she said. “And to be honest, they just do really love people and people seem to love them back.”
Keep up with the Greater Tater food truck and find what events they have coming up through their social media: “Greater Tater” on Facebook and @greater.tater on Instagram.
David and Chaz, childhood friends, grab a photo while working in their food truck.
David and Chaz pose in front of their food truck, “Greater Tater.”
PHOTOS
Dancing Dragonfly Winery
Sundays Yoga in the Vines 10a - 11a St. Croix Vineyards
Fridays Happy Hour 3p - 5p St. Croix Vineyards
Wednesdays Ongoing – Trivia Night 7p – 9p White Bear Meadery
Wednesdays Keychain Cash 8:30p
Saturdays Tastings & Tours 12p – 1p
Saturdays Tasting Party 2p – 3p
Aug. 2 *Member Wine Release Party 5p - 8p
Big Wood Brewery
Two Silo Winery & Vineyard
Two Silo Winery & Vineyard
Two Silo winery & Vineyard
*Bar open per usual. Separate area for members to pickup their wine, enjoy food, drink and live music: Two Square Band.
Aug. 1 Music: Nick Hensley & Brick Oven Bus
Food Truck
Aug. 1 Puzzle Night 6p
Aug. 1 Trivia – Hosted by Trivia Mafia 7p
Aug. 1 Romeo & Juliet PlayPavilion 9a
Aug. 1 Music: Sten Carlson 4p
Aug. 2 Music: Kalliah & The Blackwater & Smug Pug Food Truck
Aug. 3 Food Truck Festival 12 - 7p
Aug. 3 Music: Gary Growden 12 - 3p
Aug. 3 Live Music: Phil Berbig 1p - 4 p
Aug. 3 National Mead Day 12p
Aug. 4 Music: Cole Thomas 2p – 5p
Aug. 4 Music: Prairie Beats Band 2p - 5p
Aug. 4 Music: The Jugsluggers 3 - 6p
Aug. 6 Yoga in the Vineyard 6 - 7p
Aug. 6 Bingo 6:30 - 8p
Aug. 7 Cribbage Tournament 6 - 8p
Aug. 7 Music: Brendan Bonin 5:30p – 8:30p
Aug. 8 Taste of Hops & Vines w/Rotary club at Snail Lake 5p - 8p
Aug. 8 Board & Brush Wedding sign class 6p
Aug. 8 Music: Hailey James 4p
Aug. 9 Eagle Eye Music on the Farm 5p
Aug. 9 Hat Making Class 5:30p
Aug. 10
Big Wood Brewery
Belle Ame Vineyard
Belle Ame Vineyard
Belle Ame Vineyard
Belle Ame Vineyard
Big Wood Brewery
Rustic Roots Winery
Rustic Roots Winery
St. Croix Vineyards
White Bear Meadery
7 Vines Vineyard
Two Silo Winery & Vineyard
Rustic Roots Winery
Rustic Roots Winery
Rustic Roots Winery
Rustic Roots Winery
7 Vines Vineyard
Two Silo Winery
Belle Ame Vineyard
Belle Ame Vineyard
Belle Ame Vineyard
Belle Ame Vineyard
Brick Oven Bus Food Truck Big Wood Brewery
Aug. 10 Live Music: Amy Finch 1p - 4 p
St. Croix Vineyards
Aug. 11
Aug. 11
Music: Tyler Herwig 3 - 6p
Music: Roger Jokela Band 2p – 5p
Aug. 13 Yoga in the Vineyard 6 - 7p
Aug. 13 Trivia with Ryan 6:30 - 8p
Aug. 14
Aug. 17
Music: Becky Rae 5:30p – 8:30p
Rustic Roots Winery
Two Silo Winery & Vineyard
Rustic Roots Winery
Rustic Roots Winery
7 Vines Vineyard
Music: Devon Worley Band Big Wood Brewery
Aug. 17 Live Music: Andrew Spreck 1p - 4 p
Aug. 15
Aug. 15
Jigsaw Puzzle Contest 6p
Music: Andy Hughes 4p
Aug. 15 Puzzle Night 6p
Aug. 15 Farmers & Artisan Market 4 - 7p
Aug. 17
Aug. 18
Cider & BBQ 1p
Music: Matt & Laurel 3 - 6p
St. Croix Vineyards
White Bear Meadery
Belle Ame Vineyard
Belle Ame Vineyard
Rustic Roots Winery
White Bear Meadery
Rustic Roots Winery
Aug. 18 Music: Gary LaRue 2p – 5p 7 Vines Vineyard
Aug. 18
Aug. 20
Pound in Pavilion class 11a
Yoga in the Vineyard 6 - 7p
Aug. 20 Bingo 6:30 - 8p
Aug. 21 Cribbage Tournament 6 - 8p
Belle Ame Vineyard
Rustic Roots Winery
Rustic Roots Winery
Rustic Roots Winery
Aug. 21 Music: Patrick Allen 5:30p – 8:30p 7 Vines Vineyard
Aug. 22 Love Your Gut Sourdough Workshop 5:30 - 7p Rustic Roots Winery
