St. Croix Valley Lowdown

AD

Press Publications 4779 Bloom Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110

IN G

TR S

NY

KE

COMPA

SHOOTING RANGE & GUNSHOP BUY, SELL, TRADE FIREARMS

CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

LA

651-464-7251 www.LakesTradingCo.com

PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 640 STILLWATER, MN

FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2016

95 95 8th8th Ave Lake,MN MN55025 55025 AveSW, SW,Forest Forest Lake, Next Connection NexttotoMusic Music Connection

VOL. 04 NO. 22 www.presspubs.com $1.00

SUGARING TIME: Maple tapping begins PAGE 15

Zephyr depot gets second wind as performance space

JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

Global adventurer Ann Bancroft speaks about her expeditions to the North and South poles Saturday, March 12 at a fundraiser for the Wildlife Science Center in Columbus.

FILE |PRESS PUBLICATIONS

The Zephyr train stopped running in 2008.

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER

STILLWATER — A nonprofit theater company is steaming ahead with plans to convert the disused Zephyr depot on Stillwater’s main street into a new theater. The building, which would be known as Zephyr Theatre, would offer a unique “dessert theater” experience. Patrons would be served a dessert at intermission, which would be included in the price of their ticket. Ideally, the theater would include an in-house bakery that will be open to the public during the day, and exclusive to patrons during performances.

“Stillwater is a town that identifies itself as a cultural center,” said the nonprofit’s artistic director, Calyssa Hall. “There’s plenty of theater in the city, but outside, there’s not a whole lot. We kept driving by the Stillwater Zephyr building and we kept saying, this is the most perfect thing for a theater!

As cool as it is to be downtown Minneapolis, a lot of people don’t want to go downtown.”

Hall is very familiar with the St. Croix Valley area. She grew up in Afton and went to school at UW-River Falls. She credits much of her stage experience to her work with Stillwater community theater and high school productions. Her production company, Only a Dim Image, has been performing in Twin Cities theaters since she founded it in 2013, but she felt it was time to find a more permanent home.

“We’ve been rehearsing in Woodbury for production in different theaters in Minneapolis,” she said.

“We haven’t had a home yet. As soon as we started, our eventual dream was to be in our own space, so SEE ZEPHYR DEPOT, PAGE 12

Arctic explorer revisits journey to the North Pole at Wildlife Science Center fundraiser

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER

STILLWATER — Around 100 people, several dogs and a barred owl were in the audience as global explorer Ann Bancroft shared stories of her journeys at a fundraiser for the Wildlife Science Center (WSC) held Saturday, March 12.

The WSC is being evicted by the DNR from its current location in Columbus, and since late 2015 the center has been raising funds to move its rescued and endangered animals, including bears, wolves, raptors and more.

The WSC owns a tract of land in Linwood, where it will build an entirely new facility to relocate the animals. In addition to animal enclosures, the WSC must construct a classroom space and an access road. This facility must be constructed by the time the lease ends in 2017, which means the center does not have much time to raise the $500,000 needed for construction. The initiative to raise funds is called Move the Pack, and the center has a dedicated team of volunteers working on strategies for fundraising.

The event on March 12 at the

FILE | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

Bancroft, on one of her Antarctic expeditions

Knights of Columbus Hall in Stillwater was one of many events to promote awareness of the center and its mission.

“Ann has been an inspiration to me as long as I have known of her,” said WSC Director Peggy Callahan. “We work toward the same goal, with different tools. When we

started telling her about our capital campaign, she said ‘Never mind the capital campaign, just raise the money!’ She’s an incredibly motivational person. She doesn’t just go on adventures—she takes the world with her.”

This mission of education and accessibility is something that Bancroft, with her work at Wilderness Inquiry and the Ann Bancroft Foundation, has in common with the WSC. Bancroft has spoken at a WSC event in the past, and was happy to lend her time to the effort to Move the Pack.

“It’s an epic logistical undertaking, if you can just imagine,” she said. “It’s not just wolves, it’s bears, it’s these enormous animals, and we have to remind ourselves that they’re wild. It’s really going to be an epic undertaking to make it safe for both the animals and the community.”

Callahan said that the center is only too thrilled to be moving to the Linwood location, where she sees the potential for a much larger, more comprehensive instructional facility once a preliminary structure is in place. She hopes to SEE WSC FUNDRAISER, PAGE 12

FIND US IN DOWNTOWN WHITE BEAR LAKE

EXPLORE

a unique destination

DISCOVER

shopping, dining & relaxing

EXPERIENCE

DowntownWhiteBearLake.com

an authentic downtown

NEWS 651-407-1229 lowdownnews@presspubs.com

ADVERTISING 651-407-1200 marketing@presspubs.com

CIRCULATION 651-407-1234 ppcirc@presspubs.com

• Health & Wellness • Insurance • Landscape & Nursery • Library/Post Office • Liquor Store • Professional Services • Real Estate CLASSIFIED 651-407-1250 classified@presspubs.com

• Restaurants & Bakeries • Specialty Retail from Antiques to Quilting • Women’s Clothing • Yoga AND MORE

PRODUCTION 651-407-1239 ppcomp@presspubs.com

4

THE LOWDOWN

www.presspubs.com

MARCH 18, 2016

Of Irish maidens and marriage

I

never questioned taking my husband’s last name.

While keeping your maiden name or hyphenating it might be the vogue thing to do these days, I was much too smitten to consider such a thing. At first I thought I was giving up my maiden name. But then I realized I was being given a gift to be associated with him. And I really liked his last name – short, sweet and simple.

As a bonus, it appealed to my meager feminism in a different way – it was my full-blooded Irish (with a touch of Scottish) grandmother’s maiden name. No, I wasn’t related to my husband-to-be.

Moore is the 16th most common surname in the United States.

My grandmother Gustina Moore married a Norwegian farmer, Story Arnold Solberg, in North Dakota Chaser in the 1930s. Back in those days, a new wife often moved in with her Sara Marie Moore mother-in-law along with her husband. Arnold’s mom was staunchly Norwegian and proceeded to educate Gustina in traditional Norwegian cooking. Her Irish traditions were put on the back burner. She learned how to make lefse and lutefisk for Christmas. I inherited a Norwegian outfit from her.

But now I’ve inherited her Irish name through another route. It has become a metaphor to me. What she left behind of her Irish heritage in a day when taking your husband’s name could actually mean putting your heritage to the side, I have gained back through marriage.

Not that it’s in a name. But it’s caused me to wonder more about her and my Irish ancestors. I did some research this week.

My great-great-great Irish grandmother Martha Caroline Benedict was born on St. Patrick’s Day, 1817 in upstate New York.

I wonder what her parents – ancestors with unknown names – felt that day. Perhaps they were fresh arrivals. Was it a comfort to them to have a child born on an Irish holiday in a new land?

At some point Martha moved from New York to Waterloo, Michigan. She married John Barber, who was born in Tyrone County in Northern Ireland.

My great-great grandmother Gustina Ryan, who was born in Michigan in 1853, married Martha’s son Jackson Barber. They had Ruby Eliza, my adventurous great-grandmother who moved to North Dakota in 1896 to teach school.

There she married John Robert Moore, a Canadian Irishman. And they had Gustina Moore, my Irish grandmother who became Gustina Solberg.

My Irish-Norwegian mom got an English name – Spaulding.

By the way, it sure is a lot of work to change your name in the 21st century at age 30. It was Mooreifying all the name change paperwork there was to do – marriage license, social security card, driver’s license, passport, bank, credit card, checks, health insurance, dental insurance, car insurance, car title, voter registration, employment documents... not to mention email and social media.

Good thing I love my new name and was excited to take it on. My one question is if the Williston Herald newspaper reader who said she would like to read a book written by me will be able to find me when I do. But whether she does or not, Spaulding will always be a part of my writing – and my family – history.

This week I will be celebrating my husband’s grandmother’s birthday with her – she was born on St. Patrick’s Day. She isn’t Irish – but she married into the Moores, too. And it will be my first St. Patrick’s Day celebrating as Mrs. Moore. So Irish.

Now that is vogue.

Sara Marie Moore is editor of the Shoreview Press and Vadnais Heights Press.

A month of generosity

T

he St. Croix Valley doesn’t exactly top the list when we discuss poverty. Many of us think of more vivid examples reflected over the years - rural, Appalachian communities or urban, crowded, metropolitan areas. However, in our community, we have a story of suburban poverty. The dynamics of “place” and the issues that affect families and individuals are different here in our sister Movers & than communities in greater Minnesota Shakers or directly within the boundaries of Tracy Maki the Twin Cities.

We don’t fit longheld stereotypes of what poverty looks like yet approximately 13,300 of our citizens in Washington County live below the poverty level. In an odd twist, programs that address “poverty in place” were never designed for the sort of suburban style neighborhoods that Valley Outreach serves. So what’s a person to do when there are few places to turn? In this community, they come through our doors.

As the only organization of its kind here, we are experiencing increased need. Minnesota’s unemployment rate may, in fact, be dropping, yet average hourly earnings increases are minimal and are simply not meaningful for a family budget. Our clients rely on

This month marks the Minnesota FoodShare March campaign when, all across the state, communities come together to support food shelves with cash and food donations.

what we can provide to help hold the pieces of their lives together.

We are best equipped to meet the need through our food shelf, founded in 1983. We have seen steady increases in food shelf use and last year, gave 805,009 pounds of food to 1414 households through 9128 visits. This is an 8 percent increase over the prior year. And that 805,009 pounds of food equates to, wait for it, 620,000 meals! That’s a lot of plates to fill.

Throughout March, anyone, anywhere, can help. This month marks the Minnesota FoodShare March campaign when, all across the state, communities come together to support food shelves with cash and food donations.

Valley Outreach’s effort is branded as fill this plate, with the look of an empty plate meant to bring greater Tracy Maki is the executive awareness to local hunger issues. director at Valley Outreach, The community is rallying a role she’s held since 2014. behind the food shelf. John Schiltz, An 18 year resident of Stillwater, Lake Elmo Inn, is challenging his she lives in an 1884 home (think industry peers to energize this Joe Worker, not Mr. Lumber Baron March effort. “All the restaurants in the valley should do the best job style) with her husband, 2 sons and Springer Spaniel. they can, through employees and

THE LOWDOWN | LETTER GUIDELINES • Deadline is 3 p. m. , Friday of matter will not be published. four weeks must lapse be• Limited to 350 words. the week prior to publication.

• Submissions must Include a full tween publication. Exceptions • Submissions containing libelous or derogatory statements • To submit a letter, e-mail it to may be made for rebuttal name, address and daytime lowdownnews@presspubs. will not be published. letters. phone number for verification. com, fax it to 651-429-1242 • Submissions containing facts • Due to space limitations, • Letter writers must live, work letters that don’t address local not previously published in the or mail or deliver it to Press or have another connection to Press must be accompanied by Publications, 4779 Bloom Ave., issues are not guaranteed Press Publications coverage White Bear Lake, MN 55110. factual verification. publication. area.

• All letters are subject to • Letter writers are limited to six • Repeat letters by the same editing. writer about the same subject letters per year and at least

The Lowdown is direct mailed through the US Postal Service for guaranteed delivery.

The Lowdown is a continuation of the Forest Lake & St. Croix Valley Press.

Carter C. Johnson .........................Publisher cjohnson@presspubs.com

Patty Steele .....DIrector of Sales & Marketing marketing@presspubs.com

Gene Johnson............... Publisher Emeritus ppinfo@presspubs.com

JGreg Workman ......... Production Manager ppcomp@presspubs.com

Mailed Subscription Rate: In county & zip code 55092: FREE Out of county: $26 for 6 mo.

ackie Bussjaeger .................Reporter/Writer lowdownnews@presspubs.com

Greg Workman .............Circulation Manager ppcirc@presspubs.com

www.ReadTheLowdown.com • 651-407-1200

customers, in creating awareness, raising money and bringing in food donations. We should be the leaders in helping to fill this food shelf for people in need!”

Throughout March, the Lake Elmo Inn will have cash boxes available for patron contributions.

Other creative community support comes from Cedar Pet Clinic in Lake Elmo. “Knowing how important our pets are to us, we’ve been acting as a donation site for the last five annual campaigns,” said Dr. John Baillie. “During March, our consultation room fills up with bags and cans of food of all sizes and descriptions — clinic kitty Moe likes to perch up top — and at the end of the month, we send it all off to the Food Shelf for distribution. We average nearly 1,000 pounds per year. “ Valley Outreach, located in Stillwater, is a privately-funded, community-based 501 (c) 3 nonprofit that primarily serves residents of the Stillwater Area School District in need of food, emergency financial assistance, clothing and resource support. For more information on the March campaign and Valley Outreach, go to www.valleyoutreachmn.org.

Gene Annis................................ Sports Desk sports@presspubs.com

COPYRIGHT© 2016 BY PRESS PUBLICATIONS, INC. Material may not be reproduced in whole or part in any form whatsoever.

News ...................... 651-407-1229 Advertising .............. 651-407-1200 Circulation .............. 651-407-1234 Classified ................ 651-407-1250 Production .............. 651-407-1239 FAX ........................ 651-429-1242

Published Fridays by Press Publications, Inc. 4779 Bloom Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Office Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday

6

THE LOWDOWN

UP NORTH THE HONEST MAGICIAN

When: 6:15-7:45 p.m.

Friday, Mar. 18 Where: Central Learning Center, 200 SW 4th St., Forest Lake Details: Nick The Honest Magician performs a show for people of all ages. Ages 2+, $10 per family.

Registration required.

Contact: 651-982-8110 or flaschools.org/ce

ELEMENTARY YOUTH NIGHT

When: 6:30-8:30 Friday, Mar. 18 Where: Southwest Jr. High School cafeteria, 943 SW 9th Ave., Forest Lake Details: Volleyball, basketball and swimming, bingo, pizza and snacks for kids in grades 4-6. $10.

Contact: 651-982-8110 or flaschools.org/ce

AMERICAN LEGION SENIOR DANCE

When: 1-4 p.m. Friday, Mar. 18 (and the 3rd Friday of every month) Where: Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, 355 W. Broadway Ave., Forest Lake Details: Enjoy mature music and camaraderie, featuring Jerry Biersback. $6 per person includes lunch.

Contact: 651-464-2600

www.presspubs.com

Saturday, March 19 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Lego builda-thon for kids ages 6 and up. No registration necessary.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or co.washington.mn.us

AMERICAN LEGION BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY

When: 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, Mar. 20 Where: Forest Lake American Legion Details: Breakfast and visit with the Easter Bunny. $8/person. A Beyond the Yellow Ribbon event.

STALK YOUR ANCESTORS WITH SHERRI: GENEALOGY DATABASES

When: 2-4p.m. Sunday, Mar. 20 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Dive into family history and discover a world of genealogy databases.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or co.washington.mn.us

Contact: 651-982-8110 or flaschools.org/ce

FARE FOR ALL

When: 4-6 p.m.

Wednesday, Mar. 23 Where: Forest Lake VFW, 556 SW 12th St. Details: Open to everyone to purchase fresh fruit, vegetables and frozen meat packages at a discounted price. Cash, credit cards and EBT accepted.

Contact: fareforall.org

TECH TALKS

When: 7 p.m.

Thursday Mar. 24 Where: Wyoming Area Geise Memorial Library, 26855 Forest Blvd., Wyoming Details: One hour sessions at the Wyoming Library covering various technology topics and websites with a brief overview followed by hands-on experience.

Ages 12+. Registration is required in person or by phone. Topic is ‘Apps for your Device’ Contact: 651-462-9001

Top 5 at PressPubs.com:

5. Centennial boys basketball team combats cancer.

Quad Community Press > Sports

See Press Publications’ website www.presspubs.com for stories from the White Bear Press, The Citizen, Vadnais Heights Press, Shoreview Press, Quad Community Press, The Lowdown-Forest Lake Area and The Lowdown-St. Croix Valley Area.

FILE | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

Forest Lake Fireman’s Ball 2016

GADGET GURU

When: 1-2:30 p.m.

Saturdays, Mar. 26 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest ADULT & PEDIATRIC Lake CPR/AED Details: Drop in When: 6-10 p.m. or sign up for a 15Monday, Mar. 21 30 minute session to Where: Central Learning Center, 200 SW get help with small electronics and gadgets.

4th St., Forest Lake Call to register.

Details: Learn to Contact: 651-275-7300 respond to breathing and WORKSHOP ON cardiac emergencies to CRITIQUE GROUPS help victims of any age.

When: 10 a.m.-noon 2016 DOG AND Certification valid for CAT CLINIC Saturday, Mar. 19 two years.

Where: Wyoming When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Contact: 651-982-8110 Geise Memorial Library, Saturday, April 2 or flaschools.org/ce 26855 Forest Blvd., Where: Wildlife Wyoming Science Center, 5463 Details: Discover tips W. Broadway Ave., UNDERSTANDING on how to benefit the Columbus YOUR DOG most by working with Details: Get pets a When: 6-9 p.m. a critique partner or check-up at a full-service Monday, Mar. 21 group, presented by the mobile vet clinic while Where: Central Northern Lights Writers. Learning Center, 200 SW enjoying the resident Pre-meeting breakfast at 4th St., Forest Lake animals.

8:30 a.m. at the Village Contact: wildlife Details: Learn to Inn. Must be 18 or older sciencecenter.org understand your dog, to attend. interpret appropriate Contact: northern play behaviors and TRAUMATIC LOSS lightswriters.org successfully introduce GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP your dog to other When: 6-7:30 p.m. dogs. $39, registration Thursdays, Apr. 7LEGO MANIA! required.

May 26 When: 1:30-3 p.m.

Where: Forest Lake Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N Details: Specialized grief support groups for individuals who have Week of March 6 – 12 survived a homicide, Editor’s note: Visit www.presspubs.com to read suicide, accidental death the full versions of these most-visited stories or overdose, to move through grief process 1. White Bear Lake man found guilty of child abuse. with others who have White Bear > News experienced the same type of loss. Free, but 2. Mahtomedi rejects consolidation petition. White Bear registration required. > News Contact: 651-266-5674 3. [UPDATE] Fire ravages home – community rallies or survivorresources.org around couple. Quad Community Press > News 4. White Bear woman dies in car crash. White Bear Press > News

MARCH 18, 2016

AARP TAXAIDE

When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, through April 15 Where: Forest Hills Methodist Church, 1790 11th St. SE, Forest Lake Details: Free tax preparation for seniors and low-

WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 19 WHERE: Forest Lake American Legion, 355 W. Broadway, Forest Lake

featuring The Good for Gary Band. Dance tickets $10; raffle tickets $5. Call for tickets or purchase at the door.

CONTACT: 651-464-2600 DETAILS: Live music and dance

income residents, by appointment only.

Bring a photo ID, Social Security card and income, expense and health insurance documents (if obtained through MNsure).

Contact: 651-675-7126

OUT EAST MAPLE SYRUPING DAY

When: Noon-4 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 19 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Learn the history of maple syruping and see the process fi rst-hand.

Family friendly activities, log tapping, sap boiling, spile making, crafts and refreshments. $5/person at the gate.

Contact: 651-433-2427 ext. 15

WCHS NEW VOLUNTEER INFORMATION MEETING

When: 1-2 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 19 Where: Warden’s House Museum, 602 N. Main St., Stillwater Details: Anyone passionate about preserving and sharing local history is invited to learn about volunteer opportunities through the Washington County Historical Society.

Contact: 651-439-5956 or wchsmn.org

THOSE BEAUTIFUL BLUEBIRDS!

When: 1-3 p.m., Saturday, March 19 Where: William O’Brien State Park, Cty Hwy 95, Marine on St. Croix Details: Program on attracting bluebirds, establishing bluebird trail, how to build a nestbox.

Contact: 651-433-0500 or www.dnr.state.mn.us

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 22 Where: River Market Community Co-op, 221 N. Main. St., Stillwater Details: All blood types needed.

Contact: 800 RED CROSS or redcrossblood. org

CLAY WITH SILLIE MILLIES

When: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Tuesday, Mar. 22 PARTNERSHIP Where: Stillwater BREAKFAST Library, 224 Third St. N.

When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sunday, Mar. 20 Where: KC Hall, 1910 S. Greeley St., Stillwater Details: Public welcome to a breakfast fundraiser in partnership with St. Mary’s Resource Preservation Team.

Adults $8; children 5-12 $4; under 5 are free.

Contact: 651-430-3274

Details: Children in grades 2-5 can create a little frog from polymer clay using the ‘Millefiore’ technique.

Registration required.

Contact: 651-275-4338 or stillwaterlibrary.org

GUIDED FITNESS HIKES

When: 9-10 a.m.

Thursday, Mar. 24 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N., Lake Elmo CHOCOLATE Details: 60-minute MARCH 2016 fitness hiking program When: 1-5 p.m., includes warm-up and Sunday, Mar. 20 fitness challenges along Where: Various inns/B & Bs throughout the way. Ages 13+. Free with vehicle permit. the St. Croix Valley Contact: 651-430-8370 Details: Enjoy a or co.washington.mn.us/ variety of chocolate delectables while touring parks the historic inns and wineries of the St. Croix LEGO LAB Valley. Check website for When: 4:45-5:45 p.m. details and reservations. Thursday, Mar. 24 Contact: 651-998-0185; Where: Stillwater www.innsofthevalley.

Library, 224 Third St. N. com Details: Details: Lego build-a-thon for kids ages 6 and up. Registration recommended.

MARCH 18, 2016

www.presspubs.com

STILLWATER ART GUILD GALLERY EXHIBIT

When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Monday-Saturday; and noon-5 p.m. Sundays, through Mar. 31 Where: Stillwater Art Guild Gallery River Room, 402 N. Main St., Stillwater Details: Features acrylic and oil painters Margaret McBride and Barry Smith; Gary Thomas, cabin art; and Dan MacKenzie, photography.

Contact: 651-689-0149 or artguildgallery.com

NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY GARDEN U

FILE | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

Easter Skate WHEN: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 20

hunt, and skating. $5/person all ages; $2 skate rental.

WHERE: White Bear Lake Sports CONTACT: 651-429-8571 or

Center, 1328 Highway 96 E.

whitebearlake.org

DETAILS: Games, prizes, DJ, egg

Contact: 651-275-4338 or stillwaterlibrary.org

Contact: master gardenersinwash ingtonco.org

PIGGY PALOOZA

When: 10:30 a.m.

Friday, Mar. 25 Where: Stillwater Library, 224 Third St. N. Details: Join author and illustrator Derek Anderson as he reads his book ‘Ten Pigs: An Epic Bath Adventure’ to children up to age 6 and their families.

Contact: 651-275-4338 or stillwaterlibrary.org

GUIDED BIRD HIKES

When: 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Saturday, Mar. 26 Where: Big Marine Park Reserve, 17495 Manning Tr. N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Learn to identify birds on a 1 hour hike and contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with a guide. Free with vehicle permit.

Contact: 651-4308370 or co.washington. mn.us/parks

SPRING GARDENING PROGRAM

When: 1 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 26 Where: Stillwater Area High School, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. Details: Sponsored by the Master Gardeners of Washington County, event includes presentations and educational materials and resources. Free; no registration required.

BUNNY BUDDIES

When: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, including Saturday, Mar. 26 Where: Stillwater Library, storytime room, 224 Third St. N. Details: Young readers can read aloud to a therapy bunny. Sign up at registration desk.

Contact: 651-275-4338 or stillwaterlibrary.org

BEER FOR BOOKS

When: 6-9 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 29 Where: Lift Bridge Brewery, 1900 Tower Dr. W., Stillwater Details: Enjoy a local beer and support the Stillwater Public Library Foundation. $1 donated to SPLF for each drink purchased.

Live music by Lars Carlson’s Tin Bins Band.

Contact: stillwater publiclibrary foundation.org

WCHS ANNUAL MEETING

When: 5:30-9 p.m.

Thursday, Mar. 31 Where: Water Street Inn, 101 Water St. S., Stillwater Details: Featured speaker is pro wrestler “Jumpin” Jim Brunzell, who will sign copies of his new book. Social hour at 5:30; dinner at 6:30, followed by

When: 8:30 a.m.Saturday, Mar. 19 Where: Hudson House Grand Hotel, 1616 Crestview Dr., Hudson Details: Gardening topics include gardening for each season, small water features and Japanese gardens, hosted by St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners Association. $35 fee includes lunch.

Pre-register.

Contact: 715-549-438 or stcroixvlymga@ pressenter.com

ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT

Washington County Historical Society membership meeting.

Reservations required; $20/members, $25/nonmembers.

Contact: 651-439-5956 or wchsmn.org

WOMEN’S BUSINESS BRIDGE

When: 7:45-10 a.m.

Friday, Apr. 8 (and the 2nd Friday of every month) Where: Mallards on the St. Croix, 101 5th Ave. S., Bayport Details: Networking opportunity for women in the Stillwater area. $10 Chamber members; $20 non-members includes light breakfast, coffee and program.

Contact: wbbconnect. com

AARP TAXAIDE

When: By appointment, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays and 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, through April 13 Where: Community Thread, 2300 Orleans St. W., Stillwater Details: Free tax preparation for seniors and low-income residents. Bring a photo ID, Social Security card and income, expense and health insurance documents (if obtained through MNsure).

Contact: 651-439-7434

When: Staggered start times, Saturday, Mar. 19 Where: Community Park, 651 E. County Rd. F, Vadnais Heights Details: The Easter Bunny will visit as children ages 2-12 hunt for eggs. 10:30 start for children 2 and under; 10:40 a.m. start ages 3-4; 10:50 a.m. start ages 5-6; 11 a.m. start ages 7-9; 11:10 a.m. start ages 10-12. Free; nonperishable food items will be collected for the Community Food Program.

Contact: cityvadnais heights.com

SENSITIVE BUNNY

When: 9-11 a.m.

Sunday, Mar. 20 Where: Maplewood Mall Details: A subdues environment for photos with the Easter Bunny for children with special needs.

PET PHOTO NIGHT WITH THE EASTER BUNNY

When: 6:30-8 p.m.

Sunday, Mar. 20 Where: Maplewood Mall Details: Bring a pet for a special after-hours photo session.

Contact: 651-770-3863 or maplewoodmall.com

WEAK-MINDED WOMEN?!

When: 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Mar. 22 Where: Mahtomedi DEC, room 103, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave.

THE LOWDOWN

Details: Learn about the suffrage movement and the significant challenges women faced. $18, registration required.

Contact: communityed. mahtomedi.k12.mn.us

TRANSPORTATION AT THE CROSSROADS: ARE WE READY?

When: 7-8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 22 Where: Guardian Angels Church, 8260 4th St. N., Oakdale Details: Free panel discussion about what can be done to invest in transportation, the opportunities in Washington County, and what the legislature is doing.

Contact: andreak@ tlcminnesota.org

ST. CROIX SUMMIT AND FILM FESTIVAL

When: Tuesday, Mar. 22 and Wednesday, Mar. 23 Where: University of Wisconsin-River Falls Details: 2-day conference features experts on numerous topics presenting information about the health of the St. Croix River and its watershed. Wild and Scenic Film Festival features movies focused on nature, outdoor adventure and environmental issues, and will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 23 at Juniors Bar in River Falls; $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Register online.

Contact: stcroixriver association.org

GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER

When: 6:30-8 p.m.

Thursday, Mar. 24 Where: Centennial High School East, room 102, 4881 101st Ln., Circle Pines Details: Be more productive, gain confidence, reduce stress, have more personal time by being better organized, and learn how to get rid of paper clutter. $36, registration required.

Contact: 763-792-6000 isd12.org/communityeducation

18TH ANNUAL LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS

When and Where: Friday, Mar. 25 at noon at the Church of St. Peter, 2600 N. Margaret St., North St. Paul; 3 p.m. at St. Jude of the Lake, 700 Mahtomedi Ave., Mahtomedi; and 7 p.m. at Church of the Blessed Sacrament, 2119 Stillwater Ave. E., St. Paul Details: the ‘Servants of the Cross’ will reenact the Passion of Jesus Christ at three locations on Good Friday.

Contact: servantsof thecrossmn.com

7

SPRING FLING

When: 6:30-8 p.m.

Friday, Mar. 25 Where: Lino Lakes Senior Center/City Hall Park Details: Children 10 and under can kick off spring with an egg hunt.

Candy-fi lled eggs, goodie bags, refreshments and crafts. Registration required.

Contact: 651-982-2400 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us

BEAR BOATING DANCE When: 7-11 p.m.

Saturday, March 26 Where: White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 4th St. Dance to music by the Free and Easy Band and support Bear Boating, a local nonprofit that provides boating opportunities for seniors.

Contact: www.bear boating.org

RESEARCH IN LAND RECORDS

When: 6-7 p.m.

Monday, Mar. 28 Where: White Bear Lake Library, 2150 2nd St. Details: Genealogist Tom Rice looks at genealogical value of land records, where to fi nd them, their history and how to get full value. Free.

Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org

KNOWING YOUR VA BENEFITS WITH SENIOR HOUSING

When: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Mar. 29 Where: Fairfield Inn, Vadnais Heights Details: Program for seniors; call to RSVP. Contact: 651-829-3171

‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ CALENDAR GUIDELINES Anyone in the community may send us news of an upcoming local event. The calendar is reserved for secular community events in or adjacent to Press Publication’s coverage area. Priority is given to free or affordable events that are likely to appeal to a broad audience. Due to space limitations, there is no guarantee whether, when or for how long submissions will be published.

Submissions are subject to editing.

Please include date, time, location, cost, brief details, and contact information for each event submission.

Submission deadline is Wednesday prior to the following weeks’ publication. Call 651-4071226 with questions.

Email: calendar@ presspubs.com Mail: Press Publications Attn: Calendar 4779 Bloom Ave. White Bear Lake, MN 55110

8

& THE LOWDOWN

www.presspubs.com

MARCH 18, 2016

SCHOOL BRIEFS

SUBMITTED

SUBMITTED

Members of the Forest Lake Area High School Open Minds Club pose with some of the 219 pairs of jeans they collected for homeless teenagers.

The LILA Upper School DI club includes (front) Bre Domino, Strom Norcross, Jackson Turner, Mason Janu; (middle) Ryan Beagan (co-coach), Hannah Parke, Nick Ralidak; (back) Michael McNaughton (co-coach), Rylee Bain, Aidan Kwiatkowski and Noah Shasky.

LILA takes first place at regional competition

Students run successful Teens for Jeans drive Students from the Forest Lake Area High School Open Minds Club recently conducted a successful Teens for Jeans donation drive to collect jeans for homeless teenagers. Over the course of two weeks the students collected 219 pairs of jeans. The high school’s Environmental Club also simultaneously ran a donation drive to collect shoes and were able to donate 46 pairs of shoes.

Students to work at state Capitol Project SEARCH, a vocational education program for developmentally disabled students of Forest Lake Area Schools, is partnering with the Governor’s Office to provide internships at the Capitol. These new opportunities will be in addition to Forest Lake’s ongoing Project SEARCH site at Fairview Lakes Medical Center. Students will have the opportunity to learn jobs in a variety of specialties, including clerical, buildings and grounds, recordkeeping, mailroom and nutrition services.

In order to qualify for Project SEARCH, a student must be 18 to 21 years old and have developmental or cognitive disabilities or be on the autism spectrum. Students who are not currently enrolled in Forest Lake Area Schools are also welcome to apply. For more information, contact Lesa Genovese by phone at 651-982-7109 or by email at lgenovese@flaschools.org.

YSB hosts ‘Get Hired’ event All ninth- and 12th-grade students are invited to participate in the Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau's free “Get Hired” event. Teens will learn how to find a job

and get tips on how to successfully fill out an application, create a cover letter and resume, and nail an interview. Students can also connect with local businesses that hire teens. The event takes place 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, April 7 at the Forest Lake Central Learning Center. Advance registration is required; visit www.web. ysblakesarea.org/youth_services/jobsplus-new/get-hired/ for more information.

AAA PROMise fights car accidents Forest Lake High School is the first in the state to participate in the AAA PROMise program, sponsored by the AAA Traffic Foundation. AAA PROMise aims to reduce the number of youth under the age of 21 killed in alcohol or drug-related car crashes, with an emphasis on prom through graduation season, when many crashes typically occur. Chris Saari with AAA North Metro Agency is working with the Forest Lake Prom Committee to promote student participation. He is currently looking for businesses or individuals interested in participating or sponsoring the program. He can be reached at 651-433-7235.

FOREST LAKE — Lakes International Language Academy Upper School sent two teams to the regional Destination Imagination (DI) competition in New Ulm, and both groups came back with first place prizes. Co-coached by Michael McNaughton and Ryan Beagan, the LILA DI teams entered middle school competition for the first time ever.

The two LILA teams included the Mystery Workers (Rylee Bain, Hannah Parke, Noah Shasky, Strom Norcross and Aidan Kwiatkowski) and The Vehiclers (Bre Domino, Nick Ralidak, Mason Janu and Jackson Turner).

The Mystery Workers competed in the Fine Arts challenge. They had to act out a skit based on solving some mystery they created in a given time period, with a TechniClue (a technical/scientific

Protect: P Protect: rotect:

method of solving the challenge).

They also had to define three main suspects, and the judges randomly selected one to actually be guilty of the given mystery right before the performance.

The Vehiclers competed in the Technical challenge. They had to create a vehicle that was capable of both transporting one of the team members from one side of the stage to the other, and also capable of changing the way it moved sometime in the skit.

In addition, they had to form a skit around the vehicle that also reflected some kind of change in the plot as the vehicle changed its propulsion system.

For more information about LILA, visit www.MyLILA.org or call 651-464-8989.

From press release

Your Y oYour ur car. cacar. r.

Y oYour ur house. hohouse. use.

Your

Family-owned, locally grown, ultra fresh food

Y oYour ur b abank nk aaccount. caccount. count.

Your bank

JOIN OUR CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)

Save an average of $763* Protect yourself with America’s #1 Save an average of $763* car andyourself home with insurance Protect America’s #1 company.** car and home insurance company.** Like a good neighbor, State there.

Like aFarm good isneighbor, StateME Farm is there.

CALL TODAY. CALL ME TODAY. ®

Enjoy 16 to 18 Weeks of Certified Organic Vegetables!

®

EGGS. FRESH CUT SPINACH, RADISH, ROMAINE & MORE! Store hours 8:00am - 8:00pm Located on the corner of Centerville Road and Birch Street

6657 Centerville Road | Lino Lakes, MN 55038 612-325-2749 www.facebook.com/AllGoodOrganicsInc

www.allgoodorganics.net

Paul McCarthy, Agent Paul McCarthy, Agent 11200 Stillwater Blvd North 11200 Stillwater Blvd North Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Bus: 651-748-9400 Bus: 651-748-9400 www.mccarthyagency.net www.mccathyagency

*Average annual per household savings based on a national 2010 survey of new policyholders who reported savings by switching to State Farm. **Based on A.M. Best written premium.

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, State Farm General Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL, State Farm Florida Insurance Company, Winter Haven, FL, State Farm Lloyds, Dallas, TX 1005002.1

CHECK OUT APR 12-17 6 5 1 . 2 2 4 . 4 2 2 2

ORDWAY.ORG O RDW Photo: Matthew Murphy

ON FACEBOOK! POST YOUR COMMENTS,WE’D LOVE TO HEAR WHAT YOU THINK!

& MARCH 18, 2016

www.readthelowdown.com

THE LOWDOWN

9

MN PREP PHOTO | SUBMITTED

Ben Chatwin (Sophomore) finishes first in the consolation heat of the 100 yard freestyle at the MSHSL Boys Swim & Dive State Meet. The race was good for 9th place overall.

Ranger swimmers beat records at state meet

SUBMITTED | SARAH CHATWIN

Forest Lake swimmers who swam at the MSHSL Boys Swim & Dive State Finals on Saturday, March 5. Left to right: Wyatt Thompson (junior), Matt Clayton (senior), Head Coach Joe Mau, Brad Youngquist (senior), Ben Chatwin (sophomore) and Duncan Johnson (junior).

placing the relay into Saturdays finals and beating the old Forest Lake varsity

651-482-1322 maplewoodtoyota.com • maplewoodscion.com

of the

MAPLEWOOD

T TOYOTA

EST

LAK

E

Forest Lake wrestling s staff

Will backed up his great section tournament by winning one of three matches for the Stillwater wrestling team in the state Class AAA individual tourney at 145-pounds. The Pony freshman finished the season with a 30-10 overall record.

FOR

G Grant’s great Section 7AAA meett earned him a berth in the state e ttournament for the Forest Lake wrestling w team.

The Ranger ffreshman finished the season with a 28-16 overall record at 160-pounds 2

*Ath

Y

The 200 medley relay team of Johnson, Clayton, Chatwin and Thompson led off the meet in the championship final with a time of 1:37.50, finishing in sixth place and earning the team's first relay top 8 in the state medal race in more than 20 years. Johnson finished in 12th place in the 200 IM consolation final with a 1:57.74, breaking his own varsity record set at the Section 7AA meet.

Ben Chatwin finished in sixth place in the 50 freestyle championship final with 21.17, breaking his own varsity record set in the Section 7AA meet and earning All-State Honors with his sixth place, top 8 in the state medal performance. Chatwin also was the top finisher in the 100 freestyle consolation final, earning ninth place with a 46.74, breaking his own varsity record set in the Section 7AA meet.

The 400 freestyle relay team of Johnson, Youngquist, Chatwin and Thompson, with a time of 3:10.64, finished in seventh place in the championship final, breaking their own varsity record set in prelims the day before and earning the team's second relay top 8 in the state medals in more than 20 years.

Grant Parish

letes chosen by pres

OIX V ALLE

Week

ST. CR

Stillwater boys wrestling

Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer!

Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2015

record of 3:13.73, which the group set at the Section 7AA meet a week earlier.

Athlete

Will Harter rter s chosen by press staf *Athlete f

Athlete

of the

Week

FOREST LAKE — The Forest Lake Boys Swimming and Diving Team finished in 10th place at the state meet this past weekend, marking the highest finish at the meet in the program's history. Outstanding swims set the table for the Rangers on Friday night, including the 200 medley relay team of Duncan Johnson (junior), Matt Clayton (senior), Ben Chatwin (sophomore) and Wyatt Thompson (junior), with a time of 1:37.82, placing the relay into Saturday's finals.

Johnson competed in the 200 IM with a time of 1:58.61, placing him in the consolation heat for Saturday's finals.

Chatwin swam in the 50 freestyle with a time of 21.35, placing him in the championship heat for Saturday's finals.

The 200 freestyle relay team of Matt Clayton (senior), Grant Maxfield (senior), Ethan Herzog (senior) and Brad Youngquist (senior) finished in 18th place with a time of 1:31.50.

Matt Clayton (senior) placed 19th in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:02.00.

The 400 freestyle relay team of Johnson, Youngquist, Chatwin and Thompson came in with a time of 3:10.85,

Minnesota’s #1 Volume Toyota Dealer!

Per Toyota Motor Sale USA 2015

651-482-1322 maplewoodtoyota.com • maplewoodscion.com

MAPLEWOOD

T TOYOTA

10

THE LOWDOWN

MARCH 18, 2016 www.presspubs.com

Great Idea deadline approaches quickly Fields in Stillwater. According to Allison McGinnis, the group’s leader, “The use of the dog park has been outstanding, and we are grateful for this resource. We have since partnered with a Boy and Girl Scout who have added their award projects of installing a shelter and agility equipment to further enhance the park; and we are also now educating the community on our website with 'dog tips' and lost/found dogs in the area. We wouldn’t have gotten this far had it not been for receiving the Great Idea Award.”

This is a pivotal time for the Stillwater area, given the opportunities for change that the new St. Croix River Crossing Bridge will afford when it is complete in 2017. There have been many ideas

STILLWATER — The fourth annual Great Idea Challenge deadline is quickly approaching. This $10,000 grant seeks to help locals bring their innovative great idea to life to enhance the Stillwater community’s quality of life, strengthen local connections and enhance community pride.

The 2015 Great Idea was awarded to the Pollinator Friendly Alliance to educate the community about the plight of pollinators and to take action to increase healthy habitats and ultimately protect the food supply. The Stillwater Area Foundation will accept applications through April 15.

The 2014 Great Idea was awarded to the Friends of Stillwater Area Dog Park and used to fence and gate the designated area adjacent to the Jaycee

discussed casually.

The SAF is looking to put some muscle behind those ideas by encouraging applicants to apply. The winner will receive up to a $10,000 grant to help implement their Great Idea.

New this year are opportunities for applicants to meet with SAF members in coaching sessions to further develop good ideas into Great Ideas prior to the fi nal application submission on April 15.

Applications for the 2016 Challenge and other information about past award winners is available on the SAF website, www.stillwaterareafoundation. org.

From press release

WASHINGTON COUNTY BRIEFS The following actions were taken at the March 8 Washington County Board of Commissioners meeting at the Government Center in Stillwater, Minnesota.

Board appoints advisory members Kim Chapman, Grant, was appointed to the Minnesota Extension Committee for her fi rst term, which will

expire Dec. 31, 2018. County Extension work involves educational programs and services provided in the areas of agriculture, economic and human development, community leadership, environment and natural resources.

James Norton, Oak Park Heights, was appointed to the Veteran's Rest Camp Association to a fi rst term expiring Dec. 31, 2018. The Board of

Miss your Envelope?

SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Subscribe today and receive

$

130 in Customer Loyalty Coupons $ All for ONLY 18

Directors of the Veterans Rest Camp Association administers relief and welfare services and provides recreational facilities to those who have served or are serving in the armed forces and their families.

Canine will be transferred to deputy The Washington County Board of Commissioners agreed March 8 to transfer a Washington County K-9, Kane, to his handler Deputy Paul Stenglein. After six years of service, K-9 Kane retired from active duty with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Feb. 12. The Sheriff’s Office requested that ownership be transferred to Stenglein and his family at no cost to the county. With the transfer, Stenglein agreed to accept full responsibility for the cost and care of Kane, and accepted liability and responsibility for him.

ices

or online at www.presspubs.com/site/serv $18/6 mo. Subscription

$_______

$30/1 year Subscription $_______ $49/2 year Subscription $_______ Total amount enclosed $_______ _ Today’s date: __________________ SUBMITTED

___________ Name: ________________________ _________ Address: ________________________ ____________ City/State/Zip: ________________ ___________ Phone: ________________________ ____________ Email: ________________________ over -AMEX Credit Card: -Visa -Mastercard -Disc ____________ #: ____________________________ _________ Expires:__________Comments: ____ __________ ________________________________ __________ ________________________________ __________ ________________________________

200 651-407-1bs.co m ppcirc@presspu

Please mail with your payment to:

e, 4779 Bloom Ave., White Bear Lak

Subscribe Today for a chance to WIN an iPad Air! Subscribe by April 1, 2016 to be entered to win.

MN 55110

Board states support for legislation The County Board expressed its support for the city of Hugo’s request to the Legislature for funding to repair the short-line freight railroad track serving the Bald Eagle Industrial Park in Hugo. Because of the aging track’s deterioration and unsafe condition, the owner of the track has considered abandoning the track and discontinuing service to Hugo. This could affect the viability of a number of major Hugo employers within the business park, putting in jeopardy nearly 500 jobs. The city has requested board support for its request for $1.1 million in state funds for permanent track repairs.

The board is also in support of the creation of tax increment fi nancing districts in the Red Rock Crossing area in the city of Newport. The Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) and the city of Newport have determined that the creation of tax increment financing districts will be necessary to fund some of the costs of demolition, relocation, contamination remediation, site preparation and installation of public utilities, streets and sidewalks.

County will work with Motorola Solutions for radio repairs The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a service agreement with Motorola Solutions March 8 for repairs and maintenance of the county’s 800 MHz radio system.

The service agreement provides emergency response 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to radio issues that cause an interruption of service on the 800 MHz radio system, and provides for around-the-clock monitoring of the radio sites and the dispatch of technicians if a problem is discovered.

Mosquito Control District gives update Stephen Manweiler, executive director of the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD), gave an update on his agency’s work to the Washington County Board of Commissioners March 8.

The agency’s focus is on mosquito larval control. The agency receives its money from property taxes from the counties it serves. In 2016, Washington County’s mosquito control district levy will be $1.50 million, up almost $23,000 from 2015.

One disease transmitted by mosquitoes is the West Nile Virus. Last year, 1,996 cases were reported nationally, with 111 fatalities. Minnesota reported six illnesses, three of them within the MMCD service area. Tick-borne diseases are also of concern. Public information is the main focus, to reduce the risk of tick-transmitted diseases. The district’s plans for 2016 include: manage budget and expenditures with a goal of maintaining service levels while minimizing impact on metro taxpayers; evaluate how the district’s Sustainability Program can be integrated with other district functions; upgrade data systems to better handle pollinator-related information (e.g., bee hive locations); further refine disease risk reduction services; and implement long-term succession planning and key employee retention.

Board approves Gateway Corridor grant The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a $5.4 million grant March 8 from the Counties Transit Improvement Board (CTIB) to support the Gateway Corridor. The money is for engineering, design, and environmental review for the Gateway Corridor bus rapid transit line (Gold Line).

Rep. McCollum visits county board U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, 4th Congressional District, visited with the Washington County Board of Commissioners March 8 in a workshop setting. Board members and county staff were able to discuss issues of concern to the county. Criminal justice, health and human services concerns, and public works projects were part of the discussion.

MARCH 18, 2016

THE LOWDOWN www.presspubs.com

MARY’S WIGS

Located on Beautiful Bald Eagle Lake

Spotlight on Business

• GREAT SELECTIONS OF WIGS AND WRAPS • FREE TRIMMING

Call for Private Appointment 651.429.0296 OR 651.731.6894

Personal attention is always top of mind at Mary's Wigs 8-week Weight Management Program

Owner Mary Solberg believes that personal service is one of the reasons her clientele keep coming back to her.

Call or Stop in for a FREE CONSULATION

There are many reasons for wearing a wig; you could be losing your hair due to cancer treatment, your hair could be thinning as you add years to your age, or you might be suffering from a scalp disorder. Maybe, your busy schedule just doesn't allow you the time to style your hair everyday.

Whatever the reason, you can find the wig that fits your need at Mary's Wigs.

“Release” Just For ...theMeSpa 110 S. Greeley St., Stillwater

651.439.4662 See our website at

Real Fitness for Real People

Big enough to have everything, small enough to know your name!

Indoor & Outdoor Pools Free Childcare with Family Membership 60 Group Fitness Classes Red Cross Swim Lessons Large Cardio & Weights Areas

Mary Solberg, owner of Mary's Wigs, has been helping her clientele look and feel better about themselves for more than 40 years.

"I started selling cosmetics and wigs around 1977," said Mary, "but a little over a year ago, I decided that I would focus on wigs."

Mary's Wigs offers four top lines of wigs: Raquel Welch, Eva Gabor, Aspen, Henry Margu and Jon Renau.

"I only sell synthetic wigs because they are lighter and easier to care for," said Mary. "With synthetic wigs, all you need to do is give then a shake and put them on. Unlike hair, you only need to wash a synthetic wig every other week or so."

1826 Northwestern Ave. Stillwater • 651-439-7611 rivervalleyathleticclub.com

SM

Jeanne M. Anderson – Experienced Experience & Listener, Results Experienced Attorney & Minnesota Minnesota Wisconsin& Wisconsin Lawyer Wills, & Estates, FREE Trusts Seminars, Wills TrustsEstate, & Estates, Real Estate Real Personal Injury Personal Injury, Law Business Law, Business Contracts, Bankruptcy Succession Planning Jeannemanderson@ stillwater-attorney.com

Finding a wig at Mary's Wigs is fairly simple. You make an appointment. Mary measures your size. You select a style and color. Mary will even customize your wig by trimming and thinning the wig so it looks great on you.

At Mary's Wigs, you'll find long, medium and short wigs in straight or curly/wavy styles that are available in colors to complement your skin tone.

651-439-1389 226 Myrtle Street East Stillwater, MN 55082 www.stillwater-attorney.com

ABOUT SPOTLIGHT Spotlight on Business is an advertising opportunity for businesses in the St. Croix Valley. In addition to ads run, advertisers also receive a special center article featuring news and information about their company written by a professional writer.

"I have quite a few styles and colors of wigs in stock so there's a good chance I'll have what you want," said Mary. "If I don't have the exact wig you need, I can order it and have it in about four to five days."

Mary's Wigs also offers accessories such as shampoos, conditioners, wraps and turbans.

Mary's Wigs is located on beautiful Bald Eagle Lake and only accepts appointments Monday thru Saturday. To set up a personal one-on-one discreet consultation, please call Mary's Wigs at 651-731-6894 or 651-429-0296.

11

12

THE LOWDOWN

MARCH 18, 2016 www.presspubs.com

WSC FUNDRAISER: Explorer helps to Move the Pack FROM PAGE 1

institute community events such as sleigh rides through the wolf enclosures in winter, and is entertaining the possibility of having rentable cabins on the property so guests can stay overnight and listen to the wolves howl.

However, those plans are a ways down the road at this stage.

“We’re off to a good start, but we need to pick up momentum,” said Move the Pack team member Mark Brigham. He said that the center has raised about a third of its goal. “But it’s really important that we gain momentum to fill in the remaining two-thirds.”

In the online portion of the fundraiser, through GiveMN, the WSC has raised $34,604.21, but there have been a few significant donations outside of the online fundraiser, including a $10,000 matching gift as well as an anonymous

pledge of $100,000.

The online fundraiser can be found at

www.givemn.org/project/provide-anew-home-for-wsc568ef1ab558a5. Donors also have the chance to sponsor a specific animal, and the WSC Facebook page occasionally posts a “Wednesday Wishlist” for items that people can donate to assist in the move, such as tools.

As an additional fundraiser, MGM Wine and Spirits will present “Wine for the Wolves” at Vannelli’s by the Lake in Forest Lake from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 15. Guests can taste a variety of wines, beers and liquors, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and participate in a silent auction and raffles to help raise money for the move. Tickets for this event are available at MGM Wine and Spirits and at the WSC. For more information, call the WSC at 651-464-3993.

Right: Wildlife Science Center director Peggy Callahan explains the center’s important role in the conservation of critically endangered species, as well as plans for the new facility in Linwood.

Lower Left: Bancroft shares photos and memories from her trips, including this picture of her team reaching the South Pole in 1993.

JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

30 years after the North Pole

JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

March 7, 2016 marked the 30th anniversary of Ann Bancroft’s journey on the historic expedition to the North Pole with a team led by Will Steger.

Bancroft grew up with a great love of the outdoors and animals, and she joined Steger’s team when she was a teacher in the Twin Cities. Her journey to the North Pole inspired several more adventurous undertakings, including a mission to the South Pole and a trek across the Antarctic continent.

Now living in Scandia, Bancroft reflected on her expedition for guests at the Wildlife Science Center’s fundraiser in Stillwater March 12: “I traveled with seven men and 49 male dogs,” she joked. “I never tire of saying that—it’s sort of my badge of honor.”

In all seriousness, she said that her journey was a chance for her to fulfill a lifelong passion.

“It was a childhood dream come true,” she said. “I always wanted to go as far north as I could possibly go on the back of a dogsled. I never dreamed it would change my life so drastically.

You can’t do what we did anymore. You can’t go with big heavy dogsleds, because the climate is changing; the ice is thinner.

I guess I never thought that would happen in my lifetime. It’s both alarming and dramatic. When I’m in the schools, I can’t say, ‘I hope one of you might go one day.’”

Despite this alarming message, Bancroft believes that a central mission of education can not only help bridge the gaps between people, but also instill a reverence for the natural world.

“It teaches us how important adventure and wildness is for all of us,” she said. “It has been paramount in my life to everything that I do.”

ZEPHYR DEPOT: New theater pulls into station FROM PAGE 1

it’s definitely something we’ve been looking toward for a while. Everyone is a hundred percent excited and thrilled this opportunity is coming up.”

While the plans include large changes to the depot, Hall said the theater will retain motifs from the building’s days as a train station. In fact, she said that purchasing a structure that isn’t already a theater is an advantage, because it allows them to create a facility that is totally unique.

“We’re trying to build to historically to match the train depot theme, so the addition is sort of based on the Chimneys Building in Bandana Square,” Hall said. “We want to keep the train theme inside and outside to preserve its historical significance.”

Hall said her father is an architect, and helped draw up the plans for

the theater. The group presented plans to the Stillwater Planning Commission on March 9.

“The existing building, the main two-story space in there will become our lobby,” Hall said. “The southern part will turn into the bakery; it will have a small kitchen and bar. Then we’ll build out on the north end, which will be the whole stage auditorium space. We’re hoping to have a large meeting hall below the stage area, and then dressing rooms and scene shops. So we’re taking a small space, but using the land to do some unique space things.”

Currently, the theatrical center of the St. Croix Valley is the Phipps Center in Hudson. Hall said that she has a deep attachment to the Phipps, and emphasized that the new Zephyr Theatre would not be competition.

“The first production I ever did was at the Phipps,” she said. “My

love of theater came from the Phipps. I in no way look at it as competition, but as bringing more art to this region. It’s almost just working towards a common goal of theater on the east side of the cities. I think there’s definitely room for that in the demographics of the St. Croix Valley.”

Although the theater is not slated to open at least until November 2017, Hall believes that the playbill will definitely include a classic musical revival.

“We’re thinking of having youth education programs, art classes and a community involvement in education piece before we even have stage space built,” she said. However, those plans are down the road—for now, the theater’s focus is on conducting a capital campaign to raise the $6.5 million needed to purchase, construct and furnish the new performance space.

“Now that we’ve

SUBMITTED

Preliminary floor plan for the Zephyr Theatre.

launched it, we’re looking into partnerships with people,” Hall said.

“We’re looking at possibilities and fundraising events; we’re trying to get the word out and there’s a lot of potential

donors, potential support in the area. Now that we’ve announced it, we just have to propose our plan to those people and foundations, and we really just believe that there’s the need and financing

out there for it. It’s the one thing that Stillwater doesn’t have!”

To find more information about the Zephyr Theatre, visit the website at www.stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org.

MARCH 18, 2016

THE LOWDOWN www.presspubs.com

13

Thrifty White Pharmacy opens doors at new Forest Lake location

BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER STAFF WRITER

FOREST LAKE — While it’s not a far move for Forest Lake’s Thrifty White Pharmacy, it is a groundbreaking one.

On March 14, the pharmacy officially opened its doors in the new building complex in front of the Forest Lake City Center, several blocks south of its former location.

“We’re obviously looking forward to the move to the new building,” said Executive Vice President Tim Erdle. “You take a look at Forest Lake, and you can see we’re committed to the community.

The most important thing with that building is the new design and layout.

We’ve been in the [old location] since we bought Snyder drugstore, and that facility is starting to show its age and wear.”

The design conforms to Thrifty White’s usual style, but required a bit of collaboration to realize.

“It was a combination between our company, pharmacy staff executives within the company and then an architect and builder and designer of cabinets and counters to come up with what it would look like,” Erdle said.

“The Gaughan Company built the strip center. Normally, our pharmacies are freestanding buildings, but we worked with the Gaughan Company and they were able to put us on the end cap in a prominent position. And then they did all the building for us.”

Highlights of the new store include multiple kiosks for customer service to reduce wait time, as well as spaces for consultation and a drive-thru window.

“It’s all about less steps and more efficiency,” Erdle said. “Everything in the building has been laid out to maximize staff efficiency.

“Normally when you go into a pharmacy you have one work counter, with a consulting window on one end.

JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

What’s unique about this store is it has a kiosk format. There are multiple points for drop-off and multiple points for pickup, with an ask-your-pharmacist window. It improves customer experience.”

In addition to a consultation window, there is a more private consultation room. The pharmacy also offers immunizations and biometric screenings onsite.

“Biometric screenings, cholesterol, blood glucose [and] a series of other critical testings,” Erdle said. “For the clinical testing, we’re doing some of those with our pharmacists, and for other testing we’re partnering with other companies that will be coming in.”

Biometric screenings will be offered on the second Saturday of each month, while immunizations are available every day. Erdle said the staff is thoroughly trained to administer a wide variety of immunizations.

“We designed it, so strategically, we looked at where the industry was going,” Erdle said. “Most people on maintenance medications are very noncompliant. So if you look at a patient that takes one dose a month. If they continued on and were compliant, they would have 12 fills a year. On average, there are four.

We try to manage to patients medications and how to keep them healthy and keep on their meds better.”

In response to this problem, Thrifty Above: Exterior of the pharmacy’s new location near the City Center.

Right: The store layout features a kiosk model with multiple drop-off and pick-up points. Right: New consultation rooms allow for patient privacy.

White developed a medical synchronization program (Med Sync for short) that allows customers to get all of their prescriptions filled at one time. Staff will sit down with patients, review their medications and arrange their dosage to save them extra trips to the pharmacy, which can be a barrier to customers refilling their medications appropriately.

On average, a patient is on five different medications,” Erdle said. “When staggered, what used to happen was patients started skipping meds because they’d have to make another trip down.

They start splitting pills and taking half doses. So we created a program called Med Sync where we set up an appointment for them once a month, and look at all their medications and make it so they just come in for a fill once a month.”

Erdle said the Med Sync program has shown a significant degree of success.

“We’ve gone from patients who used to be compliant 40 percent of the time to 95 percent of the time,” Erdle said. “It’s been a huge improvement.”

“It should make a big difference in improving the patient’s health,” Erdle said. “You can have 10-12 patients just waiting there, and this makes it much more efficient. It kind of keeps employees in the right teams.”

Maplewood Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery will also be transitioning into a new location in the new building. Thrifty White Pharmacy can be reached at 651-464-5518.

JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

“0% ng ci Finanable” Avail

In your neighborhood for 70 years

PRE-SPRING Discounts on Furnaces & A/C EXP. 3-31-16

14

THE LOWDOWN

MARCH 18, 2016 www.presspubs.com

Yard parking survey squares off against the petition

BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

STILLWATER—After a lengthy give-and-take discussion on the evils of blight versus the evils of over-regulation, the Stillwater City Council at its March 8 meeting tabled the first reading of new yard parking regulations.

Speakers marching to the podium during the public hearing portion of the discussion opposed the parking ordinance by a margin of 18 to one.

Despite that lopsided imbalance, some version of the ordinance will likely prevail after council directed City Planner Abbi Jo Wittman to gather city staff, reword the ordinance and bring it back to council for review at an upcoming meeting.

It all started when Stillwater resident Eric Solberg went to a regular City Council meeting in April 2015 and asked council to consider creating an ordinance to address vehicle parking in front yards around town. Vehicles parked on lawns in residential areas not only brought unsightly blight to the city, but also brought down property values in the community, he said.

Stillwater resident Rob SanCartier, however, circulated a petition listing the signatures of hundreds of residents opposing the proposed ordinance, and wrote a letter to the St. Paul Pioneer Press urging residents to attend the March 8 meeting to oppose the new regulations.

Last fall, the city conducted a survey of Stillwater residents and gathered 297 online responses. Generally, the respondents said that they do not park on their lawns, but think yard parking is a problem.

Respondents said they would like to see parking on lawns regulated across all districts. Front yard parking was more of a problem than side or corner yard parking. Survey respondents said that ATVs, snowmobiles and motorcycles should not be regulated. However, cars, pickup trucks, recreational vehicles, ice houses on skids, pull-behind campers and trailers should all be regulated.

In February, the Planning Commission approved the draft ordinance to be forwarded to the City Council by a 5-0 vote.

The draft ordinance was designed to be minimalistic while working within the existing zoning code provisions, Wittman said. The code change

would allow vehicles to be parked in front and side yards of homes if they were on improved surfaces.

Currently, improved surfaces can only be concrete or asphalt. However, the ordinance would allow for the city engineer to approve other surface materials, such as pavers. Driveways currently made from gravel or crushed rock would be grandfathered in.

During their time to speak, opponents offered several arguments against the yard parking ordinance.

“It would be an unfair and significant financial burden on low-income residents to solve isolated incidents of ‘a nasty-looking yard.’”

“Stillwater would lose its character.”

“Gravel is more environmentally-friendly than asphalt or concrete, which create runoff.”

“Residents have already paid their dues to own the property in the fi rst place and are now being told what to do on their own land.”

“Residents need to park in their yards, because on-street parking is not an option.”

“The ordinance language would be a nightmare for the old driveways in town.”

“Somebody must have stock in public storage and wants everyone’s boats over there!”

“The survey in which the majority of Stillwater residents supported the ordinance is not an accurate picture.”

“I don’t think anything will change just because you put asphalt under an RV.” “I won’t support any new amendment—there’s a lot of regulation,” Councilman David Junker said.

“We don’t need more. On the other hand, some of our neighbors won’t play in the same sandbox as all of us and will tell us to pound sand when we talk to them about the giant RV in their yard.”

Councilman Tom Weidner noted that covenants to regulate residential property in developments such as Oak Glen lead to neighborliness. “You don’t live in the country on 10 acres,” he told the assembly.

“What you do on that small lot affects the people around you.” Calls about unsightly neighboring yards are the most frequent calls he gets from constituents, Weidner said.

In the midst of back talk from the large crowd in attendance, Councilman Doug Menikheim said he was impressed with the effort to which the Planning Commission had gone. “It’s not the end of the

world,” he told the assembly to a chorus of boos.

“God bless old Stillwater, but it’s changing. New people are coming into town. [The opposition here tonight] represents a minority, not majority, of people.”

In other action, the council: After a public hearing, ordered the 2016 Street Improvements and directed city engineers to prepare plans and specifications. Two neighborhood meetings were held for the project.

Renewed the consumption and display permit of liquor for The Loft at Studio J. Approved the 2016 Rivertown Art Festival Special Event & Contract. In its 39th year, the event will take place June 4-5 in North Lowell Park.

Approved the construction management contract with Wenck Construction for Police Station and City Hall improvements.

Approved the salary schedule for seasonal parking lot attendants and seasonal Community Service Officers. Seasonal parking attendants and CSO’s will see a salary increase, the fi rst since 2005.

Accepted the quote of $32,000 from Curbmasters to construct the Water Street dumpster enclosure and sidewalk connection, to be paid for by lease payments from the Municipal Barge property.

Approved the Oak Park Elementary Embrace Autism 5K event, scheduled for 9-10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 9.

Approved the Stillwater Police Department annual Bike Safety Rodeo scheduled for May 14 in municipal parking lot #12.

Approved the cooperative agreement with Washington County for construction costs on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 12 between CSAH 5 (Owens Street) and CSAH 15 (Manning Avenue). The estimated construction costs are $5 million, with the city paying approximately $636,000 with money from the Transportation Adequacy Fund, Municipal State Aid and improvement bonds.

Amended the city forester contract for a tree inventory update from Burks Tree and Landscape Care in the amount of $8,000. The update stems from the recent discovery of emerald ash borer in the county.

The council next meets at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 5 at City Hall.

– Find it –

A r ound t h e L a k E HEALTH INSURANCE MART Keeping up in Health Insurance

Health Insurance Mart, owned by Barry and Val Sutherland, has been doing business in Scandia, Minnesota, in the historic Schmitt Mall, since 1989. The field of health insurance has evolved over all those years but at no time has it been more dynamic than it is today.

New legislation in Washington, DC has ushered in changes with more to come over the next several years.

Employers are changing their benefit offerings and, in some cases, their

contribution levels, to company sponsored health plans in an effort to be able to continue to afford to offer benefits at all. Health insurance companies have changed their product offerings to reflect what consumers seem to be looking for in today’s market. All of these changes can lead to confusion for the consumer and the need to talk with someone who can offer guidance and clarity.

Here at the Health Insurance Mart,

We know Medicare If you have questions about Medicare or other health insurance,

we have answers.

Val & Barry Sutherland

Health Insurance Mart

651-433-2814 Health Insurance is all we do.

we are always happy to take your call to discuss questions you may have, help you review your current coverage to see if it’s a good fit, or help you find coverage if you are uninsured.

Whether you need

“For All Styles” O ww rder O w.ta nlin stya e sia.c om

Grooming Salon 75+ years combined experience

143 North Lake Street Forest Lake www.petstylesmn.com

BIRTHDAY PARTY? | BUSINESS LUNCH? | MONTHLY MEETINGS? ?

WE CAN HELP!

MEETING ROOM AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE USE.

1954 WEST BROADWAY AVENUE FOREST LAKE • 651-982-9799

PETSTYLES

1/31/2016 4/30/2016 26685 Faxton Ave, Wyoming • Phone: (651) 462-1200

651-464-6996

Day & Eve Appts.

7 days a week

16

THE LOWDOWN

The Forest Lake Police reported the following incidents:

&

www.reathelowdown.com

MARCH 18, 2016

third-degree DWI after didn’t recognize him or driver took a breath to reports of a vehicle reported leaking in the an officer on routine his car. He was arrested test, with a result of .14. blocking traffic in the washing room, and the patrol saw his silver and booked into the He was booked into the area of Greeley Street manager arrived to find Audi westbound on Washington County Jail.

Washington County Jail. that two washers were and Sheldon Drive.

Arrest/Citation Chestnut Street at high • An officer on patrol Upon arrival, officers pulled away from the rate of speed at 1:56 a.m. noticed two people located a 20-year-old wall. Water was leaking • Police arrested a woman Other March 6. The driver took • Officers were called to walking behind Cottage Grove man who because water lines for third-degree DWI on a few wide turns and Willowbrook Church on had passed out in his were not hooked up. the 7700 block of 214th an address March 3 in was driving 42 mph in a Centennial Drive SW at They also found that two vehicle, now parked in Street N. at 1:37 a.m., regard to an assault that 30 zone. The individual 12:22 a.m. March 2. The washers and a dryer had a parking lot entryway.

March 3. A homeowner had taken place earlier pulled into a driveway, officer turned around to Police observed he was been dismantled and inside a residence in the day on the 12700 where an officer spoke speak with the parties, not alert, and that there damaged. The coin slots reported that the heard block of 75th Street N. with him and suspected but one individual were prescription pills had been pushed back in a loud crash from his The resident manager of the man was under the had disappeared and within his reach, as well with the rods missing, driveway. When he went a group home contacted influence. The driver as an unknown crystal which would have outside to investigate, he the other was walking police and said that a failed the preliminary on the bike trail. He enabled someone to have substance. He was not found that a 26-year-old Stillwater woman, 66, breath test with a result would not provide any under the influence of access to the change Forest Lake woman had who is considered a of .18 and was arrested information about who alcohol but displayed after the machines were struck his parked truck vulnerable adult, had for DWI. He was brought the other party was or signs of impairment. used. The estimated loss with her own truck. bruising around her to jail, where a breath where he had gone. He The man was found in in change was $20, and The woman was found buttocks and claimed test indicated he was identified himself as possession of controlled the damage to the units to be intoxicated with a she was assaulted at over the legal limit.

27-year-old Forest Lake substances, prescription was estimated at $100. blood alcohol level of .25. church by a Stillwater man known by police to medications without a She was arrested and juvenile female. The prescription and had transported to the police have active warrants. He The Stillwater Police juvenile and her parents Theft was taken into custody Department reported the a history of similar department. denied knowledge of an • A West Lakeland couple and the warrants were driving incidents. He following incidents: • A Forest Lake man, 56, assault. The vulnerable brought their vehicle confi rmed; officers also was also driving after was arrested for fourthadult could not provide to the 200 block Curve Arrest/Citation revocation, and had degree DWI on Interstate located a marijuana a coherent story about Crest Boulevard to have one-hitter in his jacket displayed careless 35 at 11:20 p.m. March what had occurred. body work done. It was • On March 1 at 2:30 p.m., pocket. He was issued a driving. The man was 5. A caller reported a • A 19-year-old Lakeland brought into the shop a Stillwater officer citation for possession of received a call directly booked at Washington car that was driving man was given a and photos were taken drug paraphernalia and County Jail. Soon erratically, veering into written warning for of damage to the vehicle. from a resident in the afterward he developed oncoming lanes of traffic transported to jail.

In the photos it was clear speed and for having 1300 block of Second a medical concern and and almost sliding into two valid licenses from that there was no front Street N. The resident was released to the the ditch. The caller two different states license plate on the car, was concerned about Theft hospital for treatment. followed the vehicle and • Police were sent to at 7:34 p.m. March 4. and the rear plate was vehicle parked in front • A Hugo juvenile female observed a male exit the Officers stopped him a Minnesota plate. The of his home for several investigate a burglar was cited for violation car and have difficulty at Myrtle Street W. for couple had personalized hours. The man went to alarm at Hosanna of nighttime driving on walking. A breath test speeding. He had just plates for their car, confront the individual Lutheran Church on provisional license after showed a blood alcohol moved to Minnesota but in photos neither in the vehicle, who Scandia Trail N. at being stopped at 12 a.m. limit of .12. He was from California and had one of these plates was displayed an obscene 6:47 a.m. March 4. It March 6 on West Myrtle taken into custody and both a valid California shown on the car. They gesture, put his car in was determined that eventually released to and Minnesota license, contacted police on Feb. neutral, and rolled down Street. An officer had a donation jar sitting been running stationary 29. It is undetermined his sister. which is not legal. the hill. The registered outside a preschool radar when the vehicle • A Forest Lake man, 29, Officer advised him to when the plates were owner, a 58-year-old St. room containing passed him going 38 mph stolen, but it’s possible was arrested for fleeing take care of those issues.

Paul man, had a felony approximately $100 in a 30 zone. She said she the theft occurred before • At 6:20 p.m. on March 6, in a motor vehicle and warrant for his arrest in cash, was missing. was on her way home second-degree DWI on officers were called to the couple dropped their for terroristic threats.

There were also four from her boyfriend’s Interstate 35 at 10:25 car off. The personalized an accident in the area Police later located him microphones missing, house; however, she had p.m. March 5. Police of Myrtle Street and plates that should have at residence where he valued at $175 each. driving restrictions pursued his speeding Greeley Street. A vehicle been on vehicle were claimed he was going to • Police were called to not to drive between vehicle from the freeway Westview Apartments had struck a light pole entered as stolen. Police do some plumbing work. midnight and 5 a.m. She onto Broadway Avenue, and kept driving, with contacted the listed He was arrested on the on 12th Street SW at was sent home. where they used speed gas leaking down the owner of the plate on warrant.

12:40 p.m. March 1 in • A 22-year-old Stillwater sticks to deflate the two road. A witness reported the car and found that • On March 2 at 11:10 response to a report of man was arrested, driver’s side tires and the vehicle’s plates to he had sold it through a a.m., officers were a theft and property booked and released for stop the vehicle. The police. The witness leasing company several dispatched in response damage. Water had been believed the driver to weeks earlier. Police are be drunk, stating she investigating. saw a woman get into • In the 1300 block of the suspect vehicle after Third Street N. at 7 p.m. leaving a bar on Myrtle March 6, a 24-year-old Street. The witness Stillwater man was followed her. After arrested for possession Check the employment section in the hitting the pole, the of stolen property and Classifieds to see who’s hiring! driver made no attempt burglary tools after to stop or exit the neighbors called about vehicle. Officers followed a suspicious man in a fluid trail down the the neighborhood road for several blocks asking people about but lost it. Another a ladder. The man officer responded to the said he was supposed address and found the to meet a friend at a suspect’s vehicle in an nearby house. Officers open garage. The officer checked the residence could see damage and and found evidence could see the registered he was trying to gain owner walking around entry into the home.

Unreserved public equipment auction inside the home, but He allegedly knew the she would not come to person and might have the door. They tried been trying to break in calling her, but she over a personal matter, would not answer the police reports indicate. phone. The officer spoke The screen had been with another person pulled out of window at who came forward and an address on the 1100 said their vehicle had block of First Street N., 1954 Chevrolet 3100 2013 Caterpillar 299D HXP been struck 40 minutes where witnesses had earlier. The officer left observed him come out Equipment includes a citation for hit-andof the backyard. He had Medford, MN – Mar 22 Equipment attachments, truck run on the vehicle. The a screwdriver and had (Tuesday) | 8 am attachments, pickups, multi officer also reported taken a ladder out of 6000 Frontage Road W terrain loaders & much more. that the vehicle was still somebody’s yard. The smoking in the engine suspect has extensive New items added daily Financing & leasing compartment and that history of burglary.

Call about selling: Up to 100% financing, there was a light-poleInitially, he had told 507.774.5050 with no money down. shaped dent in the front people he needed a of the hood. ladder to get into his See complete listings at rbauction.com home but people thought Motor Vehicle Dealer License #DLR25867/Auctioneer Eddie R. Graham # 7014014 it was odd because they

Job Searching?

MARCH 18, 2016

www.presspubs.com

Reel talk Don’t Miss!

Brought to you by WeathermanWatson.com Frank Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake. Weather data and observation are from his weather station and trips around the area. Frank can be found on the internet at WeathermanWatson.com.

“EYE IN THE SKY” (R) (3.5) [SOME VIOLENT IMAGES AND LANGUAGE.]

— An intense, gut-wrenching, factually inspired, 102-minute thriller in which a headstrong British colonel (Helen Mirren) and a British general (Alan Rickman) collaborate with two American drone pilots (Aaron Paul and Meganne Young) in Las Vegas to coordinate the capture of a dangerous British terrorist and other military personnel (Barkhad Abdi, Jeremy Philip Northam, Iain Glen, et al.) by using surveillance to minimize collateral damage to Nairobi citizens, including a 9-yearold African girl (Aisha Takow) selling bread, but the topsecret mission changes when they learn that the targeted compound harbors two suicide bombers.

SUNRISE / SUNSET

Fri

March

18

7:19 7:23

Sat

March

19

7:17

7:24

Sun

March

20 7:15

7:26

Mon

March 21

Tue

7:13

7:27

March

22 7:11

7:28

Wed

March

23 7:09 7:30

Thur

March

24 7:07 7:31

WEATHER TIDBIT Small ponds are beginning to open up. I spotted my last person fishing on White Bear Lake on Monday, March 7. My neighbor’s rhubarb is pushing through the soil and I swear my other neighbor’s maple tree is beginning to bud, while mine is still very dormant but dripping lots of syrup. Creeping Charlie is a deep purple color. Astro note: March 21 Jupiter is north of the moon all night. March 23 Lunar Eclipse

WEEKLY AVERAGES MAR.18 TO 24, 2016 High 44° Low 25° %Sun 57% PCP 0.66”

YEAR AGO THIS WEEK Highs only mid 30’s March 21-23. 2-inch snowfall on March 22-23.

Crossword

Fun Fact The legs of bats are too weak to support their weight, so they hang upside down.

“KNIGHT OF CUPS” (R) (0) [SOME NUDITY, SEXUALITY, AND LANGUAGE.]

— Garbled dialogue dominates this boring, artsy, lackluster, nonsensical, pretentious, cameostudded (Cate Blanchett, Antonio Banderas, Natalie Portman, etc.), 118-minute Terrence Malick film that follows an aimless Hollywood scriptwriter (Christian Bale) around Los Angeles.

Did you know?

Colors like red, yellow and orange make you hungry.

“MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN” (PG) (3) [THEMATIC MATERIAL, INCLUDING ACCIDENT AND MEDICAL IMAGES.]

— A gut-wrenching, inspirational, heartwarming, factually based, starstudded (Bruce Altman, Queen Latifah, and John Carroll Lynch), 109-minute film in which a Texas housewife (Jennifer Garner) and her veterinarian husband (Martin Henderson), who have three daughters (Brighton Sharbino, Courtney Fansler, and Kylie Rogers) and a menagerie, struggle to care for their 10-year-old daughter when she is diagnosed by a kindhearted Boston physician (Eugenio Derbez) with a terminal intestinal motility disorder, and then a miracle occurs after she suffers a concussion falling out of a tree.

“THE WAVE”

(R) (3.5) [SOME LANGUAGE AND DISASTER IMAGES.] [SUBTITLED]

— Tension builds in this heart-wrenching, factually inspired, entertaining, well-acted, predictable, 105-minute thriller dotted with gorgeous scenery in which a Norwegian geologist (Kristoffer Joner), who is leaving his coworkers (Fridtjov Såheim, Arthur Berning, Laila Goody, and Herman Bernhoft) for a suit-and-tie job in the big city, becomes alarmed when he sees signs that a rock slide is imminent, which could trigger an 80-meterhigh tsunami that would threaten many lives and decimate cities along the fjord.

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.

©1986 through 2016 by Wendy Schadewald

17

Weather tidbits

Worth a Look Forget it

Good

THE LOWDOWN

CLUES ACROSS

CLUES DOWN

1. Listen again 7. Expressed sentiments 13. Membrane 14. Pelvic areas 16. Blood type 17. Vacated 19. Fullback 20. Nissan’s tiny car 22. Be able to 23. Outcast 25. Day laborer 26. Greek prophetess 28. Soluble ribonucleic acid 29. Sirius Satellite Radio 30. Actor Josh 31. A way to clean 33. Left 34. Compensated 36. Member of U.S. Navy 38. Reject 40. Group of notes sounded together 41. Christian holiday 43. European river 44. Female hip hop group 45. Score 47. Moved fast 48. Chronicles (abbr. Biblical) 51. Type of tie 53. Indicates silence 55. Asian people 56. Pearl Jam bassist Jeff 58. Western U.S. time zone 59. “Signs” rockers 60. Confidential informant 61. Lawyer 64. Overdose 65. Football equipment 67. Governments 69. Branch of physics 70. Makes happy

1. Animal disease 2. Typographical space 3. Sportscaster Chick 4. Italian Island 5. Cooked in a specific style 6. Smelling or tasting unpleasant 7. Name 8. Adult male humans 9. Pitcher Hershiser 10. Pat Conroy novel “The Prince of __” 11. __ route 12. Protects the goal 13. Furnishings 15. Scraped 18. Apply with quick strokes 21. Blood cell 24. Nose 26. Doleful 27. __ Angeles 30. Fruit tree 32. Smooth brown oval nut 35. Works produced by skill and imagination 37. Satisfaction 38. Reversal 39. Tan-colored horse 42. Tell on 43. Pitcher Latos 46. Fast-flowing part of river 47. Hang ‘em up 49. Rings 50. Lead from one place to another 52. Beginning 54. Reciprocal of a sine 55. Worth 57. Indian hat 59. Cloak 62. Resinous secretion of insects 63. __ Aviv, Israel 66. European Parliament 68. Of I

Sudoku

“Happiness can exist only in acceptance.”

-George Orwell

22

THE LOWDOWN

MARCH 18, 2016 www.presspubs.com

Ophthalmologist looks back at a life spent helping others see

㻺㻚㻱㻚㻾㻚㻰㻚㻌㻯㼍㼙㼜㻍㻌

Full Week Only $120!

June 13-17, 2016 8:00am—3:00pm Loca on: AFSA High School 100 Vadnais Blvd, Vadnais Heights, MN

More info: www.afsahighschool.com

2

$30 - $170

Multiple

4

M/F

8-18

$295 - $425

Day Camp

5

M/F

4-Teen

$29 - $275

Multiple

6

M/F

3-15

$12 - $135

Multiple

7

M/F

6-14

$23 - $87

Multiple

8

F

Grades 4-10

$175

Multiple

9

M/F

3-13

10

M/F

3

Le

Pr $20 - $195

Grades 6-12 $585+, $35 Art Fee

1 Day - 4 Days

Multiple

r

er

Th

ic

e nc

ts

ea

te

p

re

tu

am C

y

th

5-13

O

M/F

t/

3

Ar

5 Days

us

$60 - $120

M

Grades 5-8

Da

M/F

or

2

see campinvention.org for details

Sp

5-11

Na

M/F

Ac

1

Da

ad

th ng

e ic

es

en

de

r

em

ic

s

Summer Camp DIRECTORY Ag

In partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office

1

developed a sort of algorithmic map to help others diagnose and treat different kinds of glaucoma.

“This really caught on,” he says. “I started teaching a two-week glaucoma workshop. I’d go to a major training center in a region and I asked an ophthalmologist at the center to be the organizer and invite four other ophthalmologists to come. I was the trainer of trainers, and the agreement was that when they went home they had to teach others. It didn’t cost them anything, I was there as a volunteer.”

Soon, Standefer was being invited to locations around the world.

“As I recall, I taught the course 31 times in 29 different training centers in more than 20 different countries,” he says. “I was all over Africa, Asia and developing countries.”

Standefer says it was a wonderful time. He enjoyed teaching, meeting people and the unexpected adventures that inevitably wove themselves into his travels.

At 80, it’s all starting to sink in.

“I’m still asked to speak about glaucoma,” he continues. “But that phase of my career is sort of over. I’m happy with what I’ve done.”

He describes receiving the award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology as an honor.

“As you go along you get these awards,” he says. “It’s not that important to me, but it’s recognition for all I’ve done … I did a lot of good, there’s no question about it.”

about glaucoma.

It was a turning point.

“I went back for a month,” he says.

“I prepared for that, of course, and I thought, ‘This is what I should be doing.

I should be teaching.’”

He gradually moved away from private practice to teaching, especially in developing countries, where he saw that glaucoma was handled poorly.

He also began to try to influence a nongovernmental collaborative, Vision 2020, whose mission was to eliminate avoidable blindness by the year 2020, to take on glaucoma.

“Glaucoma wasn’t on their initial list,” he says. “I asked why — it’s the second leading cause of blindness and the first leading cause of irreversible blindness.”

Glaucoma, a condition caused by pressure within the eye that inflicts damage to the optic nerve over time, is usually painless with no early symptoms, making it difficult to detect until irreversible damage has been done.

A friend at Vision 2020 told Standefer glaucoma was a “loser” because there’s no cure. Once the damage had been done, ophthalmologists couldn’t undo it to help people see again.

“I took that as a challenge,” says Standefer, “and developed a glaucoma workshop … Part of the problem is that there are many kinds of glaucoma. It’s not just, ‘Oh there’s high pressure, this is glaucoma, take these drops.’ There’s much to be done to decide which kind of glaucoma it is and what treatment is needed.”

But there is a pattern, and Standefer

G

TRANSFORM YOUR CHILD’S SUMMER FROM ORDINARY TO EXTRAORDINARY! Learn more at Sign up by March campinvention.org or ch 21 to save $25! by calling 800.968.4332.

2016 #

Morning light filters through the windows of James Standefer’s Marine Stuga. Outside, woodpeckers and cardinals take turns at a feeder. Inside, tools for watching the night sky are stationed around the sun porch.

Bird and star watching seem appropriate pastimes for a man who made a life of helping others see — first as a career, then as a volunteer. Last November, Standefer’s decades of work and service were recognized by the American Academy of Ophthalmology with the 2015 International Blindness Prevention Award.

But growing up in small-town Iowa, Standefer had no idea he’d become an ophthalmologist.

“My father was a family physician, a G.P. (general practitioner), and that’s what I wanted to do,” recalls Standefer.

“But I found out that that kind of doctor was disappearing.”

Still, he drifted toward medicine, attending Harvard College on scholarship, then Cornell Medical School. He took an internship in Vermont, and studied internal medicine for a year.

His direction began to change when he joined the military.

“I joined the Navy during the Vietnam War,” he says. “When I was training in Pensacola to become a flight surgeon, there was a lot of attention paid to sight and heart — pilots have to see well and have a strong heart.

“During the training, I didn’t know

what I was going to be, going to do … But the captain who taught ophthalmology in Pensacola solved the problem for me.

He said ophthalmology is the queen of the specialties. It’s like general practice.

You work with all ages, you can do surgery if you want to, the night calls aren’t that bad.

“I was hooked.”

Standefer found himself studying ophthalmology in St. Louis under Bernard Becker, a world-renowned expert in glaucoma.

He loved it.

And when he was through with his residency he moved to Minneapolis start his practice and teach at the University of Minnesota. At the time, he was the only ophthalmologist who specialized in glaucoma.

Over the years, his practice moved from Edina to Stillwater’s caves — “It was the only ground floor space in town and you need that for wheelchairs” — then up the road to North Main Street.

And there Associated Eye still stands, he says. Standefer was joined by partners, the business was successful and — children raised — the story could have ended with a typical retirement.

“But there came a time when I thought, ‘I need more than this,’” he says. “I need to do some volunteer work.”

He started volunteering through the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

“I did a lot of itinerant stuff, cataract surgery and that kind of thing,” he said.

Then, in Mongolia, a doctor invited him to return the next summer to teach

Ad

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN COUNTRY MESSENGER EDITOR

9 9 9 9 9 9

9

9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Interested in advertising your camp in this Camp Directory? Contact Vicki today at Press Publications 651-407-1211

4 9 Summer Camp June 14-August 18 Serving the Greater Northeast Metro Area

A BE AV FTE FOR AI R C E LA A & BL RE E

4971 Long Ave. | White Bear Lake

651.407.0597 www.WhiteBearArts.org

TAMARACK TAMARACK Nature Center Nature Center A Destination for Discovery

ÇAges 3 - A entering 8th grade for Discovery Destination ÇFriday Favorites mini-camps ÇNew! Backyard Bunch for ages 3-5! ÇBefore and after camp care available Register

A Destination for Discovery

Summer Day Camp Adventures today at www.tamaracknaturecenter.org

5

summer

7

Summer Camp Adventures Summer DayDay Camp Adventures

June 27 - August 12

Visual and Performing Arts Classes for Preschool Through Teens

Call for a catalog 715.386.2305 or visit our website ThePhipps.org 109 Locust St. Hudson, WI 54016

EDVH DVH VHE VHED ED DOOOO art volleyball yball EED e basketballllEvo dance b yoga ar R Z O L Q J sk k ate at eboarding e play soccer s g ÁDJ IRRWEDOO playground golfchheeerleading Á g

basketball volleyybbaall EDVHED art danc c e yoga ERZOLQJ skateboarding

play WWW.SHOREVIEWCOMMUNITYCENTER.COM

playground laygro d gol6 DJ IIRRWEDOO DJ RRWE RWWEDOO DOO p cheerleading ng ÁÁDJ

EAST METRO ELITE FULL DAY GIRLS P BASKETBALL CAMP 8

• August st 1 1-4, 4 2016 (9am (9am-2pm) 2pm)) • Location: Mahtomedi Middle School • Girls Entering Grades 4-10 • Skills, Drills, Scrimmages, Games, Guest Speakers and More! mahtomedibasketball.sportngin.com/register/form/494254238

Δ AgesTAMARACK 3 - entering 8th grade www.tamaracknaturecenter.org | 5287 Otter Lake Road White Bear Township, MN 55110 Δ FridayNature Favorites mini-camps Center Δ NEW! Backyard Brunch for ages 3-5!

A Destination for Discovery Δ Before and after camp care available ÇAges 3 - entering 8th grade ÇFriday Favorites mini-camps ÇNew! Backyard Bunch for ages 3-5! ÇBefore and after camp care available

|

651-407-5350

Register today at www.tamaracknaturecenter.org

Register today at www.tamaracknaturecenter.org

5287 Otter Lake Road White Bear Township, MN 55110 | 651-407-5350

SHELL LAKE ARTS CENTER

10

PO Box 315, Shell Lake, WI 54871 • 715-468-2414 info@shelllakeartscenter.org • shelllakeartscenter.org

18 DIFFERENT CAMPS

In Visual Arts, Music & Theatre For students Ànishing grades 6-12

MARCH 18, 2016

THE LOWDOWN

S T A MET E H T

COMM

EXPO

RO

N OR

www.presspubs.com

Where

S S E N I S UNITY & BU

23

COMMUNITY BUSINESS EXPO Brought to you by

Where

R

CO

ou to bring Where r family to t ME E H T T E O G blications Invite Where Where Where t b i MAY 1ST, 2016 • 11-4

VENDORS WANTED

HELD AT: THE VADNAIS SPORTS CENTER Where

FREE FAMILY FUN WITH ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT: • Facepainting • Bounce House • Stage Entertainment Where • Special Guest • And Much More

Where

THIS EVENT WILL FEATURE: • Local Business • Home Improvement / Design & Style • Health & Medical • Sports & Fitness • Local Non-Profits • Government / Schools & Elected Officials

TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT GO TO WWW.VHEDC.COM **Sponsor opportunities available- Platinum sold out** Please contact Patty Steele at 651-407-1213 or marketing@presspubs.com

24

THE LOWDOWN

MARCH 18, 2016 www.presspubs.com

White Bear Lake, 4801 Hwy 61 N, Ste 100, (651) 426-1671 | Forest Lake Office, 56 E Broadway, Ste 104, (651) 464-5555

SO

BEAUTIFUL ROLLING HILLS 3BD/2BA Built in 2011 on 20 acres.

One level living w/open floor plan. Master suite and unfinished upstairs for added space.

AMY PERRINE 218-522-0323

$219,000

STEPS TO CITY LIFE!

CATHY STOREY 612-270-3427

Stunning 4 BR home steps from “hot” Snelling/Selby ammenities!

Completely renovated gem w/granite, hardwood and historic details.

$314,900

ONE LEVEL LIVING! Executive Rambler with SS appliances, granite counters, maple cabinets, large master suite, w/o LL family room, large Andersen windows.

PE

YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL! One level townhome with finished lower level, huge master with private bath, eat-in kitchen, main floor laundry.

COMING SOON!!!

Mahtomedi 2 St Nestled On A Gorgeous Treed Lot, Main Fl Fam Rm W/Fp, Den & Laundry, MBR Suite + 4BRs, Rec Rm, Wood Floors, Huge Deck, 3 Car Garage.

CLASSIC DELLWOOD Perfectionist lives here! 4 BR plus huge bonus room up. Updated inside and out. Outbuilding/workshop.

Mahtomedi schools. Mint condition.

PRIVACY ON 3 ACRES! Updated kitchen, gorgeous master BR suite addition, 832 schools.

See CindyCurrenRealRealtor.com for more info or call!

DON WOLKERSTORFER 651-653-2482

SANDY ESPE SORENSON 612-812-9792

$ 475,000

PAT MCGRATH 651-653-2449

$599,900

CINDY CURREN 612-720-6445

$579,000

TERRIFIC TOWNHOME Located on the park! Large master bedroom, fireplace, 2 car attached garage, nice deck and patio.

DON WOLKERSTORFER 651-653-2482

I ND

THOMAS CARR 651-303-8001

$ 459,900

LD

ONE LEVEL TOWNHOME Beautiful one level TH in Silverthorn. Many updagtes and in immaculate condition. Backs to nature and very private.

LANNY KURYSH 651-246-1631

NG

GREAT METRO LIVING! BRIDGET FARLEY-

LARGE SPLIT ENTRY HOME

Side by Side, 3BR, 1 and 1/4 BA, 2 car garage, loft family room, hardwood floors, new appliances, very clean.

1 acre corner lot with good privacy, deeded access to Little Comfort Lake, double sided wood fireplace, Walkout lower level, spacious home.

HONKANEN 651-983-6071

JOSHUA LEONHARDT 651-769-5329

$215,000

ONCE IN A LIFETIME! SANDY ESPE

HUGO–WATERS EDGE SANDY ESPE Classy 2012 Walk-Out, Spectacular Vaulted Greatroom, Kit W/Stainless & Wood Floors, MBR Suite+ 4BR’s, Huge Fam Rm, 3 Car Gar, Fenced Yard, Deck, Like New!

SORENSON 612-812-9792

BALD EAGLE LAKESHORE SANDY ESPE

Charmer, Quality & Character You’ll Treasure! LR W/Fp, DR, Vaulted Greatroom W/Fp, MBR Suite + 3BRs 3BAs, Gorgeous Lot, Amazing Home!

Beautifully Done W/Quality Finishes & Open Spaces,Spectacular Views, MBR Suite W/Covered Deck + 4 BR’s 4 BA, Walk-Out Lower Level

SORENSON 612-812-9792

COMING SOON!

JIMMY WALKER 651-303-7143

LAND FOR SALE

JIMMY WALKER 651-303-7143

SORENSON 612-812-9792

$450,000

IMPECCABLE - $325,000 JOHN & RYAN Spectacular well-kept home located on a quiet Cul-De-Sac lot. Updated kitchen with Silestone™ countertops.

Relax in the quality-built cedar porch

MANN 612-751-1072

10 + ACRES

TOM HAYCRAFT 651-653-2534

Privacy within min. to MSP for this Custom Crafted rambler. Walkout Lower Level, Mahtomedi Schools ,4+ Bedrooms, 4 Baths+++ Call

$ 325,000

$ 625,000

Well cared for home with recent updates in Kitchen and Bath areas.

Oversized Garage with Fenced in back yard! Call today for a showing!

SMALL ACREAGE – BIG HOME Roomy 5 Bedroom offers walkout style, cozy fireplaces, main flr laundry along with hardwood floors & open floor plan. Pole building too!

$349,900

$219,900

JANE MORRIS 651-653-2446

$399,900

Great Location with over 2 plus acres. Chance to buy and build your own home! Improved Pricing!

FUN PLACE TO START! Near Interstate Park you’ll be close to loads of opportunity to pursue your interests. Charming 3 Br 2 story w/country feel & newer pole barn.

$99,900

JANE MORRIS 651-653-2446

$185,000

Patti Brekke 6516285536

Cindy Curren 6127206445

Kirby Ehrreich 6512808916

Tim Garry 6129630674

Tom Haycraft 6516532534

Stephanie Howe 6127415069

Greg Juetten 6513569139

Lori Ann Kofstad 6518955253

Kim Koniar 6518955857

Cindy Lange 6513294372

Pat McGrath 6516532449

Jane Morris 6516532466

Mike Oscarson 6513439996

Ken Pilkenton 6516532535

Jan Rapheal 6516532575

Gina Vermilyea 6516530742

Marty Weber 6516532524

Cindy Werner 6128194600

THE NORTH TEAM CONNECTION | (651) 653-2456 Servicing the White Bear Lake / Forest Lake, Sturgeon Lake, Moose Lake, Pine City Areas ©2016 Burnet Realty LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Burnet fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker Logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Burnet are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Burnet.