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Vacation is an attitude, not a destination Movers and Shakers BY JERRY HROMATKA Summer is here – the warm weather we longed for in February has finally arrived and the kids are out of school. Expectations are running high – it’s time for the perfect summer vacation, right? Wrong. While we want a vacation to be a perfect escape from our daily lives, we still bring our own baggage with us wherever we go. And that baggage can thwart even the best-planned getaway. For example, if your spouse’s driving makes you crazy cruising through your neighborhood, a 10-hour drive to your dream destination isn’t going to make things better. And kids who fight with each other during a quick trip to the grocery store are likely to get into some epic battles

on a plane, at the train station or by the side of the road as you fix a flat tire. Life happens, even on vacation, and oversized expectations that “this time it will be different, this time it will be perfect” only add to disappointment in the long run. Rachel Cain, director of outpatient mental health at Northeast Youth & Family Services, suggests successful vacations are more of an attitude than a destination. Our mental state has more impact on our enjoyment of any activity – whether that's zooming down a water slide on a sunny afternoon at Wisconsin Dells or cleaning the house on a Saturday morning. Just like in “real life,” there will always be parts of the vacation experience that are out of our control, Cain says. Luggage gets damaged, reservations are lost. Accepting and addressing problems while looking for and embracing what works is key to enjoying a getaway — and life in general. She suggests that before departing for a vacation we make a concerted effort to ditch our mental baggage first. Let go of expectations, perfectionism and the need to experience as much as possible in a short amount of time. Vacations should be a getaway, not a forced march. Cain adds that vacations are a great time to try something new mentally as well as physically. The temporary suspension of “normal” life makes us open to new ways of seeing the world, our families and ourselves. If you tend to over-plan everything, schedule a day by the pool and see what it feels like to do nothing and like it. If you

are afraid of heights, maybe a hike to the top of a hill to view breathtaking scenery will help you learn how to take healthy risks. Whatever you and your loved ones decide to do, Cain has a few tips to help ensure your vacation is a good one: • Expect some level of stress and chaos, especially if traveling with kids. Plan for it; bring along an emotional first aid kit of fun activities and yummy snacks. • Don’t overplan. Unstructured time is a precious commodity for couples and families. If nothing else, plan for one day in which you will decide what to do once you arrive at your destination. • Don’t overpay. Stress over money will suck all the fun out of your vacation, and make you feel like you need another one when the bills arrive. • Be clear on what you’re looking for mentally and physically — relaxation, adventure or a mix of both. Whatever you are doing, remember to be present in the moment, emotionally, mentally and physically. Unplug from your normal life. That’s how lasting memories are made and family bonds are created and strengthened – even if that involves fixing a flat tire by the side of the road instead of racing down the water slide. Wishing you a safe and memorable summer. — Jerry Hromatka is president and CEO of Northeast Youth and Family Services.

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AMERICAN LEGION CARNIVAL When: July 1 to 5 Where: Forest Lake American Legion, 355 W. Broadway Details: Rides, games, concessions, bingo. D.J. and live music in the evenings.

IMPROV NIGHT When: Fridays at 9 p.m. through the summer Where: Festival Theatre, St. Croix Falls, Wis. Details: $45. Thirteenmember Sew Good Improv

When: Friday, July 3, Hay Lake Race at 9:15 a.m., parade at noon, fireworks at 10 p.m. Where: Marine on St. Croix Details: $8,000 worth of fireworks. Kids’ parade starts first. Contact: Register for two- and four-mile races at zapevent.com.

FIREWORKS TRAIN RIDE When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 3 Where: Leaves from Osceola, travels to Marine for fireworks, return. Details: By Osceola and St. Croix Valley Railways. $10 to $22. Contact: 715-755-3570 or http://mtm.my-free.website.

FOREST LAKE FOURTH OF JULY PARADE/FIREWORKS When: Parade 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4; fireworks at dusk. Where: Traditional route (see map at www.ci.forest-

FREE CONCERT IN THE PARK When: 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 4 Where: Lakeside Park, Forest Lake Details: Featuring local performers Charlie Ollmann and St. Croix Crossings

PARKING LOT PARTY When: 8 p.m. Saturday, July 4 Where: Forest Lake VFW, 556 12th St. SW Details: Featuring band Grind and an outdoor bar. Cover is $5.

BOAT AND BIKE PARADES When: Saturday, July 4; bikes at noon, boats at 2 p.m. Where: Veterans Campground, 11300 180th St. N., Marine Details: Some 140 decorated boats end Big Marine Lake route at campground. Kids decorate own bikes. Contact: Register

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MUSICAL ‘LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS’ When: Through 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

‘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.

KARL OSKAR DAYS When: July 8-10 Where: Lindstrom Details: Art/craft fair, parade, kiddie parade, car show, inflatables, basketball tourney, concessions, beer garden, entertainment, 5K, more. Contact: www. cityoflindstom.us

MASQUERS THEATER’S ‘SHREK THE MUSICAL’ When: July 9-12, 16-19. 23-26 Where: FLAHS, 6101 Scandia Trail N., Forest Lake Details: Cast of 66 local actors and 15-20 local musicians. Contact: Tickets at http://masquerstheatre. org/ticket-information/ or 651-464-5823.

What: Stillwater fireworks When: Dusk Saturday, July 4 Where: Near Lowell Park, Stillwater Details: Tens of thousands of dollars worth. Soundtrack simulcast on KBBL.

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STILLWATER FIREWORKS When: Dusk Saturday, July 4 Where: Near Lowell Park, Stillwater Details: Tens of thousands of dollars worth. Soundtrack simulcast on KBBL. Possibly live music and cannon firings as well. Rain date July 5.

ANNUAL ‘LIGHT A SPARK ‘ When: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4 Where: Deck of Stillwater Public Library Details: Fundraiser for Library Foundation. $20 to $44 includes food, magician, music, kids’ activities. Cash bar. Contact: Register at www. lightaspark.org or 651-2754338 ext 130.

STILLWATER’S FOURTH OF JULY PADDLE WHEEL BOAT RIDE When: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4

Where: St. Croix Boat and Packet in Stillwater takes guests on the St. Croix River Details: Dinner cruise; guests watch fireworks on board afterward. Contact: 651-430-1234.

HUDSON’S FOURTH OF JULY PADDLE WHEEL BOAT RIDE When: 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 4 Where: Afton Hudson Cruise Lines in Hudson takes guests on the St. Croix River Details: Dinner cruise before and during Stillwater fireworks ($39/adults, $25/ kids 10 and younger). Contact: stcroixrivercruises.com). Alternative: cruise featuring hot dogs and chips ($23/ adults, $14 kids 10 and younger).

AFTON FOURTH OF JULY When: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 4 Where: Downtown Afton Details: 117th annual parade at noon featuring Olympian Jessie Diggins. Games, food, beer tent and entertainment follow in the park. Shuttle from Lakeland Plaza 10 to 3. Contact: www.aftonparade. com

LAKE ELMO FOURTH OF JULY When: July 4; kids’ parade

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 http://stillwateralumniclassic. weebly.com/registration.html.

SUMMER TUESDAY 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

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

20TH ANNUAL MA RAD’S RUMBLE ON THE DECK When: 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 9 Where: The Freight House, 305 S. Water St., Stillwater Details: Bike entry fee $29. $10 ticket includes food, music, door prizes. Has drawn up to 2,000 spectators and 125 vintage or

customized motorcycles. Contact: www. rumbleonthedeck.com or 651-426-7161

‘THE SOUND OF MUSIC’ 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.

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JAYCEES MEET & GREET ICE CREAM SOCIAL When:2 p.m. Sunday, July 12 Where: Nelson’s Ice Cream, 920 Olive St. W., Stillwater Details: By Lake Elmo Jaycees. Newcomers welcome. Contact: www. lakeelmojaycees.org

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Warning signs THE RECENT MASSACRE of nine people in a black church at Charleston, South Carolina, is clearly another warning that we have a very troubled society. All of us need to be aware of what’s happening to our children, our neighborhoods, our schools, wherever we might be. This youthful killer showed many symptoms of racist hatred. His connection to white supremacist groups, his website, burning the U.S. flag, waving the Confederate flag whenever he had a chance, were all signals of his hate. People around him could have alerted the proper authorities of this looming and threatening danger. Parents may have to report their children who display abnormal behaviors. The signs of this loner were ignored. One thing became clear. Members and friends of the Emmanuel AME Church in their mourning did not start riots. They did not show hate but rather many expressed forgiveness, mercy and compassion. This was a shining example of Biblical faith and forgiveness. This active evil is being met with grief and love. Forgiveness is a process. While this is very evident of racial hatred toward blacks, it also shows symptoms of class warfare. Charleston is a city with practically no middle class at all. You’re either wealthy or you’re poor. Conversation is necessary to unite people from all walks of life. Don’t hesitate to initiate conversation when you have minorities around you. If you’re going to love your neighbor, you’re going need to know them. Everyone has similar concerns. Earning a living, families in a secure community and having the best education possible is a common goal for all people. The Sunday service following the tragic death of nine people and the thousands who turned out for the march are wonderful examples of people being united and initiating the healing process. SUMMER FESTIVALS ARE a great time to bring families and neighbors together to enjoy all kinds of events. Almost every community has some type of event every year. In White Bear Lake we’re fortunate to live on the parade route, so it’s a good time to fire up the barbeque, invite friends and coworkers, along with relatives, to enjoy this event. This year nearly a hundred entries were in the Manitou Days Parade. It’s a pure delight to see how excited the children get, picking up and catching candy, listening to the bands and watching the many homemade and professional floats pass by. Our granddaughter, Abbey, had friends over to watch the parade. They were very careful to make sure the small children around them got their share of the goodies handed out during the parade. Grandma’s Bakery even brought cookies up to our veranda for our guests. CONGRATULATIONS TO PAUL DOLS, 20+ year photographer for Press Publications, and his wonderful exhibit at the Center for the Arts in White Bear Lake. The silent auction of Paul’s artwork of local life brought meaningful funds to the center. Thank you community for turning out to support this talented artist. HAVE YOU OFTEN wondered about your results in advertising? Remember the market rule: people have to see or hear your message 11 times before they will respond. — Gene Johnson is publisher emeritus of Press Publications.

OUT EAST •Stillwater-based artist Charlotte Schuld holds a solo exhibition of her work (mostly new pieces) at the Stillwater Art Guild Gallery, ery, 402 N. Main St. in Stillwater, from m Aug. 2 to 30. A reception with refreshments eshments is from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7.

se a series of meetings seeking public commentary plan to comm mmentary on its strategic st address local aquatic invasive speaddres e s cies. The next meeting is at 7 p.m. Th meetin Monday, July 20 at the North Branch Library, 6355 6 35 355 379th St., North Branch. The plan at www. p an is available pl av stcroixriverassociation.org. stcroixriveras a sociatio •Chisago Lakes Area Safety Camp is coming from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 14 at Cam Camp Ojiketa in Chisago mp Ojik City. The $1 $10 camp includes a t10 shirt, bike helmet, helm he lmee snacks, craft and games and is for children who have completed 3rd-5th comp grade. Bike needgra ed. ed Info: www. lakesareapd. com/ co •The Forest Lake VFW holds a blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 20 at 556 12th St. NW in Forest Lake. Appointments: pp www.redcrossblood.org or 651-788-6721.

• Willowbrook Community Church hold Center Stage Camp from 8:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 10-13 for youth entered third through fifth grades. Write a song, paint a canvas, write and act in a skit and learn dance choreography. $50 includes a water bottle and completed canvas. Register at www.willowbrookchurch.org. •The Festival of the Lakes 5K, 8K and Kids’ Run is July 25 during Centerville's annual summer Fete de Lacs celebration. Start time is 8 a.m. at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. This year, the celebration has been split into two weekends. The Lions Club Fete de Lacs events, softball and kickball tournaments will be the weekend of July 17-19, with the street dance at Kelly's Korner Pub July 18. The 11 a.m. parade and the fireworks at dusk will be July 25. Adult online race registration ($20 to $30) is at zapevent.com under “Festival of the Lakes.” Both the 5K and 8K courses are certified. The event is open p to both runners and walkers.

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Suzy Schaak: Observer of life, energy, vibration Q: Where are you from and where do you live now? A: I am from St. Paul and moved to Stillwater almost seven years ago. Q: Are you self-taught, or do you have formal training in art? A: I went to U of M and got my degree in applied design with an emphasis in graphic design and fashion illustration. The theory classes really helped my work, but my self exploration of different mediums really solidified who I am as an artist today. Q: In what media do you work these days? A: I am in love with acrylic on canvas, and pastel or pencil on paper. I move between the different mediums because it keeps

my work fresh. Sometimes I feel like being very fluid, organic and expressive and other times I am more meditative and detail oriented. Q: What are the most unusual materials or tools you use in your art, if any? A: What I love about working with pastels is that I get to be down and dirty with my hands, and they become my tools. Q: What usually inspires you in your art? Does your art tend to have commonalities of theme, color, texture or design? A: I own Pure Yoga in Stillwater and teach yoga and meditation as well as offer private energy healing sessions. All the disciplines of my work support

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my art. I am an observer of life and its energy or vibration. My inspiration is to infuse each work of art with healing properties from my heart, breath and intuition. My paintings and drawings are another way to channel the transformative energy I offer in a healing session or yoga class into a piece of art. My hope is that my work inspires healing in others. Q: How do you market your art? A: Pure Yoga, Stillwater. I had a lovely gallery opening in December and plan to hold them annually. I also show my work via Etsy. Q: At what price range is your art offered? A: From $250 for smaller pieces to $5,000 for a large painting. I also offer prints both on paper and canvas. Q: What is it about your art to which people seem to respond? A: I think people feel the healing vibration from my work. I connect with the subject and it appears to me as a pure vibration — pure light. People attracted to my work feel the energy of the subject matter

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whether it is a large flower or the sky after a storm or a nest of robin's eggs. Q: What is the most challenging part? A: As with my energy healing work, the biggest challenge is for my mind to step out of the way and allow my heart to come through. Q: What else do you do in your spare time? A: I have three beautiful girls and an extraordinary husband, two rescue dogs and a rescue cat. With my spare time I practice yoga, run, read and goof around with my family. I am passionate about water; I feel a summer day is wasted if I am not able to get in the water. Q: What is your fiveyear plan as an artist? I am looking for a property on the water. It is such a source of inspiration for my art and healing practice. I am hoping to combine some of my artwork with the meditations I have written to create a book. And I would like to create

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police Forest Lake area • Wyoming Police report citing a 27-year-old man who was witnessed throwing a dog out his car window June 12 near East Viking Boulevard in Wyoming. The man was apparently unable to sell the boxer on Craigslist or give it to the Animal Humane Society. The uninjured dog was taken to Northwoods Humane Society.

Stillwater area • A juvenile complaint was lodged at Sunrise Park on Sunrise Avenue June 18. • An unoccupied campsite was located in the woods with several supplies including a broken laptop. •A Craigslist scam was reported on Abercrombie Lane June 18 after someone sold a $4,000 watch but never got the money. • A turtle was moved to safety from Blue Sky Yoga on Fourth Street S. June 18. It turned out to be an escaped pet. • A fence was reported damaged in the 12000 block of 72nd Street N. June 18. • A domestic incident was reported at Evans Marine on Lake Street N. June 18. • A suicidal male was transported to the hospital from Fourth Avenue S. June 18. •A hit and run was reported outside Smalley’s on Main Street S. June 19. The suspect, a 24-year-old Oak Park Heights man, was cited for leaving the scene, driving after revocation and having no insurance. • A car hit a deer at Highway 36 and Stillwater Boulevard June 19. • A possible gunshot was heard on Fairmeadows Road June 19. Local areas were without power, so it may have been an exploded transformer. • A property dispute over easements was reported at Evans Marina on Lake Street N. June 19. • $214 worth of check fraud was reported on Owens Street W. June 19. • A suspicious male was reported on Maureen Lane June 19, but it turned out to be just a guy asleep in his vehicle. • Suspicious activity was reported at Croixwood on Hidden Valley Lane June 19 after someone

witnessed three girls about 8-12 getting into a pickup that had stopped. • A stranger pounding on a guest’s door was reported at Lexington Inn on Washington Avenue June 19, but it turned out to be a guy given the wrong room key. • At Cub Foods on Market Drive June 20, a drunk 32-year-old Bayport man ran away without paying his cab fare before police found him. • A wallet was found on C.R. 12 and Deer Path June Ju e 20. 0 Wisconsin woman was taken • A 65-year-old Wisco to the hospital after a two-vehicle accident at June 20. Third and Olive Jun • A suicidal male was reported on Drive June 20. Cottage D disturbance was ••A reported at the Freight House on Water Street S. June 21. • An arrest was made on Highway 36 and Greeley June 21 in regards to J driving after suspension d and an lack of insurance. • $5,000 worth of arson was $5, reported reporte at ECFC on Holcombe Street S. June 21. A metal sign and rubberized flooring were found rubberiz burning on the playground, along with a lighter and a firework. Juveniles are r suspected. • A warrant arrest was made after suspicious activity on Market Drive June 21. •A suicidal male was reported on Farm Hill Green June 21. • Numbers were broken n off a mailbox on Sycamore more Street W. June 22. • A dog bite was reported rted at the Stillwater Boat Club June 22. • Someone complained ained a neighbor threw three e bags of dog excrement at herr on Cottage Drive June 22. The neighbor eighbor said they contained fire pitt debris left by the other woman. • Prescription fraud and ud identity theft were reported at Stillwater Medical Group on Curve Crest Boulevard evard June 22. • A suspicious male was reported talking to himself and peeking ng into windows at Super er 8 on Frontage Road W. June 22. The 42-year-old Stillwater man said d he was a guest and just st “enjoying the weather.”” • A purse was found d on Linden Street W.. June 22. • A vehicle was broken into at the Lexington Inn on Washington Avenue June 22. • A dumping complaintt was lodged at Eben n Way June 22. A woman said a group off

females drove by or came on foot and dumped bowling balls, toilet paper, garbage, couch cushions and a cabinet in or near her yard. She said her yard has been continually vandalized. • A disturbance was reported on McKusick Road N. near the Browns Creek Trail June 23. Two people thought they heard male voices saying “Hold her down” and “Pull it out,” but police couldn’t locate anything problematic. • A drunk driver was arrested June 23 after picking someone up at the Government Center on 62nd Street E. • A stolen vehicle was reported on Second Street S. June 23. • A house was egged and a vehicle rummaged through on Sixth Street S. June 24. A house was also egged on Seventh Street S. • Three credit cards were stolen from a car in a garage on Parkwood Lane June 24. • A verbal fight was reported at Holiday on Orleans Street S. June 24. • Less than $1,000 worth of damage was done when someone scratched “Slut” on a Stillwater woman’s car at P.D. Pappy’s on Mulberry Street E. June 24. • A vehicle was abandoned after a crash overnight on Myrtle and Fourth streets June 23. • An accident on the Stillwater Bridge closed down traffic June 23 when a sprayer boom on a truck became entangled with bridge supports. MnDOT inspected the bridge before approving further traffic. • A goose with a fishing hook in its foot was reported on Main Street N. June 23. The goose removed the hook itself. • On June 23 the theft of two tw bikes was reported on Oakridge Road. Oakr Another bike had been stolen earlier but recovered, and a strange stran bike had been left in the yard. • A 50-year-old drunk 50-yea male with beer cans around him was reported sleeping in s front of Linden Health Lin Care Facility on Linden Street W. June 23. 2 He was driven to a bus stop. stop • A truck topper worth wort $300 was stolen from a driveway on Fourth Street S. June 25. • A computer repair scam was reported on Owens Owen Street S. June 25. • Owners of Chilikoot Cafe on Chilik Fourth Street S. June 25 were J advised city code cod prevents placement of tables and chairs on public sidewalks without a permit. permit • Domestic assault was as reported on Delano Court De June 25. • Illegal fishing on the sh Stillwater Lift Lif Bridge was reported June 25. — From city reports

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Special election required Invasive species thrives in 'Little Shop of Horrors' for charter referendum Commission members James Dorsey and Steve Bohnen shared similar reasons for voting in opposition to holding a special election. It would cost more money and it's GRANT — A proposed charter will be likely that fewer voters would be engaged, decided by Grant residents sooner rather they contended. than later. "… putting the charter before the voters The Grant Charter Commission at its last meeting reversed its plan to wait to submit its in a general election is more consistent with suggested charter document until just before our country's values of seeking participation the November 2016 general election. Instead, and buy-in," Dorsey said. "In addition, since Grant has gotten by as a statutory city for well the commission members decided to force a more than a century, there is no need for a special election in or before September. quick vote on becoming a charter city. Nor is The charter, if approved, would be a constitution of sorts for the city. The document there any financial reason to incur the added contains some controversial provisions, such costs of a special election." Bohnen said Washington County estias allowing voters to overturn some council mated it would cost $6,300 to hold a spedecisions and to remove council members cial election. from office. A judge-appointed citizen comPublication of the proposed charter also mission crafted the proposed document, which would supersede any existing conflict- will be costly. The city is legally required to publish the document twice in the city's leing city regulations. Commission Chairwoman Barbara Kelley gal newspaper. Currently that is the Pioneer said she delivered the final draft of the char- Press, and Bohnen said he obtained an estimate of $34,000 to publish it twice in the ter to the city clerk on June 22. State statute requires the city to hold a referendum on the daily paper. Waiting on the charter referendum also charter within 90 days of receipt of the commission's proposal. The City Council will de- would have given the council the opportunity to switch the city's legal newspaper to a cide when to hold the election. smaller and less costly publication, Bohnen The decision to move up the charter subsaid he had hoped. He received an estimate mission date wasn't unanimous and wasn't of $7,000 to publish the charter twice in the on the agenda for the commission's June meeting, from which two commission mem- White Bear Press and The Lowdown (the two Press Publications papers that are distributed bers were absent. in different portions of Grant). Kelley didn't want to share publicly what Bohnen said he also worried that the poprompted her to support the move to force a tential public controversy over moving to a special election this year. special election will "distract" from discusCommission members Jack Smith and sion of the merits of the content of the proBill David did not respond to invitations to comment on why they voted in favor of sub- posed charter. Kelley advised that the commission is mitting the document earlier than was previplanning to host multiple potlucks in July ously decided. and August to give citizens the opportunity Commission member Paul Rogosheske to ask questions about the proposal. Dates said he worried the City Council elections haven't yet been decided. in 2016 would distract from the charter. A copy of the proposed charter can be “I think the charter should rise and fall on found on the city's website. Past stories about its own merits and not be tied up in the the charter proposal can also be found in the politics of a city council election,” he said. presspubs.com archives. Commission member Larry Lanoux wrote The Charter Commission theoretically in an email that he is concerned about a proposal to force some east metro communities could change its collective mind again and opt to wait until 2016. State law allows comto convert to surface water for their drinkmissions to recall a charter proposal if it ing water. And although there has been no hasn't yet been published in the legal newspaserious discussion about doing so, Lanoux per. If a recall request comes after the counsaid he worries the Legislature might want to locate the prospective surface water treat- cil has scheduled a special election date, the council would need to consent to the recall. ment plant in Grant. He said he hopes the The next Charter Commission meeting is proposed charter, which includes a prohiat 7 p.m. July 16 at Mahtomedi City Hall. bition of any new public water and sewer infrastructure, would provide added protection against a treatment plant. BY KRISTINE GOODRICH Editor

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STILLWATER — Their scars make them feel odd, even among friends. “At school we have to do swimming, and everyone’s like ‘What are those lines and scars on your chest?’” explained a Camp Odayin camper named Woody. “I go ‘I’ve had open heart surgery.'” Kids his age should be talking about Spiderman or skateboarding, not open heart surgery. But helping them feel more normal is camp where youth whose hearts are less than perfect can feel perfectly normal. Its administrative offices are in Stillwater while the camping locations themselves are in Crosslake and West St. Paul as well as Amery, Wis. “(At camp) pretty much everyone has a scar, and it’s kind of nice because you’re not like the oddball,” Woody explained. Named for the Ojibwe word for “heart,” Camp Odayin offers residential, day, family, and winter camp programs for children with heart disease. Its founder knows firsthand what the kids and their families are going through. “This is a place where they feel accepted because they Campers and staff from 2013. might be a little bit different, they might have some scars,” said camp Executive Director Sara Meslow. “This is some-

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report. Expenses from the programming itself account for 80 percent of Camp Odayin’s total expenses. At camp, everything is geared toward each child’s ability and comfort level, with medical support and supervision. While the child's cardiologist must recommend full or modified participation levels, the child may choose his or her level of activity within those perimeters. “They’re probably the best judge,” Meslow noted. Each camp is staffed by a highly trained group of 25 to 30 counselors, eight to 12 nurses and three pediatric cardiologists who oversee 75 to 95 kids. Last year a family camp was added in the Milwaukee area, with hopes of launching a summer camp there in the next few years. For parents, the benefits are intangible. “What a week for Logan,” wrote one parent. “There simply are not enough words to convey the gratitude we have for the experience Camp Odayin provided. This is a boy who doctors doubted would make it to this world, let along turn 1, then 5, then 10 and now 11 and able to go away on his own to camp. Thank you for allowing him the opportunity, for protecting and caring for him at all times, for helping him feel safe when he was scared and for encouraging him to have fun.”

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No run-around: Blues Traveler to rock Running Aces COLUMBUS — Running Aces in Columbus hosts its first outdoor concert ever when Blues Traveler performs at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 16. Tickets run from $22 for general admission to $100 for reserved seating and a VIP meet and greet. The rain-or-shine event commemorates the 22nd-year anniversary of when Blues Traveler last performed at the Trout Air Amphitheatre which formerly occupied the property. Opening band is MissBehavin'. Tickets: runningaces.com or 651-925-4600 ext. 0. According to Rolling Stone magazine, Blues Traveler band members met in high school in Princeton, New Jersey and in the early 1990s became “part of a new vanguard of jam bands in the tradition of the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers. Early on, the band's reputation was built on relentless touring, marathon sets and the explosive harmonica solos of frontman John Popper.” The band signed with A&M in 1989 and released albums including “Blues Traveler” and “Travelers & Thieves, “Save His Soul” and “four.” The band's momentum was slowed in 1992 when Popper was injured in a motorcycle accident, but it soon returned to the road with Popper performing in a wheelchair. Original band member Bobby Sheehan died of a drug overdose in 1999. Since then Blues Traveler has released the album “25” via

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— Risqué, unevenly paced, entertaining, star-studded (Jada Pinkett Smith, Elizabeth Banks, Donald Glover, Andie MacDowell Amber Heard, Stephen ‘Twitch’ Boss, Michael Strahan, and Gabriel Iglesias), 115-minute sequel to the 2012 Magic Mike in which a furniture design business owner (Channing Tatum) in Tampa joins four hunky best friends (Joe Manganiello, Matt Boner, Adam Rodriguez, and Kevin Nash) on a last hurrah as male entertainers at a convention in Myrtle Beach.

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— After a Marine (Robbie Arnell) is killed in the Middle East in this gut-wrenching, heartwarming, family-friendly, inspirational, 111-minute, adventure film, his rebellious younger brother (Josh Wiggins), who lives with his parents (Lauren Graham and Thomas Haden Church) in Texas, reluctantly takes his brother’s grieving German shepherd service dog under his wing, and when a dishonorably discharged Marine (Luke Kleintank) gets involved in criminal activity and threatens the lives of his two best friends (Mia Xitlali and Degon LaQuake) and his family, the faithful canine comes to the rescue.

“THE OVERNIGHT” (R) (2) [STRONG SEXUALITY, GRAPHIC NUDITY, LANGUAGE, AND DRUG USE.]

— After a happily married couple (Adam Scott and Taylor Schilling) moves from Seattle to Los Angeles with their son (R. J. Hermes) in this risqué, intermittently funny, quirky, 90-minute comedy dotted with explicit nudity, they end up being invited to the home of an oddball couple (Jason Schwartzman) and Judith Godrèche), who also have a young son (Max Moritt), where the evening gets even more strange as the night wears on.

“TED 2” (R) (2.5) [CRUDE AND SEXUAL CONTENT, PERVASIVE LANGUAGE, AND SOME DRUG USE.]

— When a pot-smoking teddy bear cashier (voiceover by Seth MacFarlane) and his wife (Jessica Barth) try to adopt a baby and red flags are raised with the government in this funny, politically incorrect, star-dotted (Liam Neeson, Morgan Freeman, Giovanni Ribisi, Patrick Warburton, John Carroll Lynch, Michael Dorn, Bill Smitrovich, John Slattery, Dennis Haysbert, Patrick Stewart, Tom Brady, Jay Leno, Bobby Moynihan, Jimmy Kimmel, and Cocoa Brown), 115-minute comedy, their best friend (Mark Wahlberg) and a greenhorn attorney (Amanda Seyfried) in Boston go to battle with the courts to get the bear personhood status.

WENDY SCHADEWALD The preceding films were reviewed by Wendy Schadewald, who has been a Twin Cities film critic since 1986. To see more of her film reviews, log on to www.shortredheadreelreviews.com.

— Submitted photo From left, Annie, Katie, and Emie Shervheim are members of a special olympics bowling team. BY EMMA THEIS Staff Reporter

LINO LAKES — Lee Shervheim’s family isn’t typical, but you wouldn’t know that just by talking to him. The Lino Lakes man and his wife Karen have seven children, including three daughters with Down syndrome — two of them adopted. Shervheim has worked to become an informed advocate for them and plans to help make their life goals and dreams a reality, regardless of their disabilities. The family is made up of 18-year-old twin sons Daniel and Andrew; son Sam, 14; biological daughter Annie, 11; adopted daughters Katie and Emie, both 11 and son David, 8. The Shervheims have lived in Lino Lakes for five years since moving from North Dakota for a job change. Born to separate parents, Katie and Emie were living at the same orphanage in Kharkov, Ukraine before they joined the Shervheim family in 2008. Lee has been a development manager in polymers and plastics at Medtronic for longer than three years and Karen is a stay-athome mom.

ADOPTION: FROM THE BEGINNING After having one daughter with Down, Lee said they chose to adopt two more after thinking about their biological daughter’s future and the type of companionship she would have. “We couldn’t get it out of our heads,” he said. “So many children need families, and we knew we could potentially do something about it.” Looking into the adoption process from Eastern European countries, they found it's common for parents to abandon newborns with disabilities at hospitals. The babies usually end up in orphanages until age 5 or 6 then are transferred to mental institutions with adult populations. Working with Reece’s Rainbow, an adoption grant foundation out of Maryland that specializes in orphans with Down, the Shervheim’s entire adoption process took less than a year. The original plan called for them to adopt Katie and a little boy, but when the call came and they traveled to the Ukraine they learned the boy was no longer available. They fell in love with

Emie instead. The couple have planned a three-week stay, but six weeks were required to process and finalize the paperwork through the government.

THE CHALLENGES DIDN’T END THERE “The unvarnished truth is that bringing those two kids in our life, whether they had a disability or not, was really disruptive to our family,” noted Lee. “They came with so many issues that we had not anticipated.” Language was a huge barrier. The first thing the family did was to teach the girls sign language which served as their primary communication for six to nine months until the girls picked up English. Katie and Emie also struggled with their loss of familiarity and their basic understanding of childhood behaviors. They didn’t understand the concept of playing; their idea of play was to take everything off the shelves and throw it on the floor. the first couple years were really rough, Lee said, but every year has become progressively better. “(They) now know us as their family and they are a super integral part of our family,” he said.

BUILDING A FUTURE IN MINNESOTA Lee said since attending Eagle Brook Church in Lino Lakes, the family has made many friends who surrounded their family with support and love. There, they met a personal care attendant who works for them four to five times a week. Katie, Emie and Annie are all involved with the local ECFE program, the YMCA's Young Athletes Program and White Bear Lake's Special Olympics team. The girls participate in the bowling, basketball and track and field events and Lee volunteers as a coach. “There have been so many doors that have been opened for our family as a result of having kids with disabilities,” said Lee. “We never would have met such amazing people if our girls didn’t have a disability.” The three girls all have unique interests: Katie is the athlete, Annie is the fashion queen and Emie loves to organize and do detailed things with her hands. She also has a phenomenal memory and can beat the whole family in a memory game. Lee said he wants to see his daughters lead active and healthy lifestyles, live independently with appropriate support, be able to drive cars and be able to fall in love and get married. Accordingly, he serves as legislative ambassador to the National Down Syndrome Society. He was active in generating support for 2014 legislation allowing tax-free savings accounts for individuals with disabilities for needs like education, housing and transportation. He recently completed a program called Partners in Policymaking through which he met people with disabilities living independent, productive lives, and learned about all the possibilities for people with disabilities. “The message is that it really doesn’t matter where you started or where you came from,” said Lee. “There are endless opportunities for everyone, whether they have disabilities or not. They deserve a shot.” -Emma Theis is a staff reporter for the Quad Community Press.

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• Friends and family mourned the loss of Marine resident Dan Boardman June 18. Locals may know Boardman by his annual organization of and performance in the “Stockings Were Hung” annual holiday variety show at the Village Hall in Marine. The memorial service for the married father of two was June 25. He was in his late 40s. “His sense of humor and awesome musical talent entertained many and made life a heck of a lot more fun,” said his obit. • John and Kelly Daly said they opened new Stillwater toy store Gammy and Gumpy’s after their friend Scott Zahren died because “We realized life is too short and we wanted to spend more time together and time enjoying our families.” • Kelly Roberts of Forest Lake’s Roberts Family Funeral home participates in his first triathlon this month, the Fat Cat Triathlon, with his 12-year-old Coleten. The business is a sponsor. • Emma Benner of the FLAHS girls track team placed ninth in the 5000 meter at the 2015 USATF Junior Outdoor Championships June 26. Her time was 17:46:19. • A horse named Tattlers Jet that’s active at Running Aces was recently featured in the New York Times. • Forest Lake approved the YMCA site plan June 22 after YMCA officials defended traffic arrangements in the plan and agreed to fence in an adjacent pond.

• The new mystery/suspense novel coming out in March by local author Anne Greenwood Brown will be titled “Girl Last Seen.” • Stilwater boys lacrosse coach Ryan Clark resigned last week. •The Lake Elmo City Council is working to replace City Administrator Dean Zuleger as well Assistant City Administrator Adam Bell, who both recently resigned. The League of Minnesota Cities has submitted a list of possible interim candidates.

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