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STILLWATER — Rolling in dough? Maybe not yet, but Becky Biederman of Stillwater and her sister Beth Aarness might be there soon. For now, they're mostly just rolling out dough. The sisters opened their frozen certified-organic pizza dough business True Dough three years ago. Revenues doubled between 2013 and 2014 and may double again this year, with the sevenvariety product line now sold out of 70 stores in six states. That growth has somewhat stunned the owners, who started selling at farmers markets on a lark after being dissatisfied with the additives in other frozen doughs on the market.
“We didn't ever think we'd become this big,” noted Biederman, 38. “Even though we're still really small, it feels big to us.” Next the sisters plan to add a couple more distributors and employees and expand their marketing efforts to achieve a 50 percent market saturation in metro-area health food stores, co-ops and health food sections of grocers. After that, the product mix might expand beyond savoryflavored and gluten-free varieties; they're thinking lowsodium, dessert and perhaps caramel-roll dough. “It's kind of like endless hours of labor , but we're just both so motivated that it doesn't feel like work a lot of times,” Biederman
said. “It goes from being overwhelming to elating, this cycle of 'I cant believe what we just did.' It's an extreme challenge.” The sisters grew up in Hastings. Farmington resident Aarness, 34, originally pursued a career in human resources, living in Arizona for a while and working for employers including Target Corp. Biederman studied education and is now a middle school teacher in Woodbury; she moved to Stillwater with her family in 2006. Biederman said both women were “proclaimed foodies and big fans of the organic food movement” when they literally threw around the business idea while making pizza for their families. Both feel other products on the
market include too many dough conditioners, chemicals, preservatives and additives to be healthy. Their idea took a turn after they made up and sold some of their own dough at area farmers markets and were approached by a representative from the Kowalski's grocery chain who offered to sell it in stores. After that they fine tuned their recipes, rented a commercial kitchen in St. Paul, ramped up production and studied up on marketing and distribution. For a long time they made all the dough themselves, though one employee was eventually hired. Most ingredients are sourced from Minnesota.
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8.7.15 Park, 29836 St. Croix Trail, Shafer Details: Free. See Franconia artists create metal sculptures using molten iron. Contact: www.franconia.org
FOREST LAKE RELAY FOR LIFE
North around the lake
'A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE' When: Through Sept. 6 Where: St. Croix Festival Theatre, 210 N. Washington St., St. Croix Falls, Wis. Details: $13.50 to $26. Classic drama by Tennessee Williams. Contact: www. festivaltheatre.org or 715-483-3387
RESIDENT ARTIST METAL POUR When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 Where: Franconia Sculpture
When: Noon to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 Where: FLAHS track , 6101 Scandia Trail N., Forest Lake Details: Ceremonies, survivors' reception, caregivers' lap, Contact: http://main. acsevents.org
PERSEID METEOR SHOWER PARTY When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 Where: William O’Brien State Park, Highway 95 near Marine Details: U of M brings telescopes. Make constellation chart, learn about constellations. Contact: 651-433-0500
board demos and opportunities, concessions, yoga, sports.
28TH ANNUAL CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT When: 12:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10 Where: Forest Hills Golf Course, 7530 210th St N., Forest Lake Details: Individuals $125, foursomes $500. Banquet only is $50. Includes car, raffles, prizes, buffet dinner. Contact: flacc.org or 651-464-3200
ARTS IN THE PARK When: 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 (music at 6:30 p.m.) Where: Lakeside Park, Forest Lake Details: City-sponsored summer concert series, craft fair and farmers market. Features kids' entertainers Magic Norm and The Dance Factory along with live music by Stillwaterbased Thrift Store Sonata.
FOREST LAKE PADDLE BOARD FEST
ONE-ACT PLAY CONTEST
When: Aug. 8 Where: Lakeside Park, Forest Lake Details: Live music, paddle
When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12 Where: Festival Theatre, 210 N. Washington St., St. Croix
When: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 Where: Selma’s Ice Cream Parlor, 3419 St. Croix Trail, Afton Details: Afton author just released “Courageous Footsteps A WWII Novel.” Dress in 1940s wear. Contact: www.outskirtspress.com/footsteps
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MUSIC IN THE MEADOW
When: 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, C.R. 19 and C.R. 10 Details: By Warner Nature Center. Free with parking pass. Contact: 651-430-8370 or www. co.washington.mn.us/parks
When: 3-6 pm Aug. 9 and other Sundays in August Where: Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter, 8390 Lofton Ave. N. Stillwater Details: Enjoy outdoor music at the Gasthaus. Contact: 651-439-7128 or www. gasthausbavarianhunter.com
BIRD HIKE/SURVEY
ONE-ROOM SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
When: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 Where: Pine Point Park, 11900 Norell Ave. N., Stillwater Details: Learn to i.d. birds that call the St. Croix Valley home; collect data. Free with parking pass. Contact: www.co.washington.mn.us/parks.
When: 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9 Where: McKean School, Norwich Parkway, Oak Park Heights Details: Tours of 150-year-old one-room schoolhouse. Free.
SQUARE LAKE FILM & MUSIC FESTIVAL When: 2 pm-midnight Sat., Aug. 8 Where: 13359 Partridge Rd., Stillwater (near
ANNUAL STRUT YOUR STUFF CAR SHOW AND TIRE BURNOUT
When: Saturday, Aug. 15 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia Details: Immigrant fiddle fest featuring musical entertainment, dancing, food. Contact: 651-433-5053
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 Where: Maranatha Church, 24799 Forest Blvd., Forest Lake Details: $3 entry. Enter car for $10. Also lawn mower racing. Contact: 651-464-3131 or www.realchurch.org
FOREST LAKE 14TH ANNUAL FLY-IN
KIDS' FISHING CLINIC
When: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 Where: Daniel A. Deponti Airport, 20500 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Free plane rides for kids
When: 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 Where: William O-Brien State Park, Highway 95 near Marine Details: MinnAqua offers handson activities followed by fishing.
Contact: 651-433-050
MUSICAL 'LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS' When: Through Aug. 16 Where: St. Croix Festival Theatre, 210 N. Washington St., St. Croix Falls, Wis. Details: $13.50 to $26. Contact: www. festivaltheatre.org or 715-483-3387
'THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)' When: Through Aug. 15 Where: St. Croix Festival Theatre, 210 N. Washington St., St. Croix Falls, Wis. Details: $13.50 to $26, Comedic attempt to perform all 37 Shakespeare plays in 97 minutes. Contact: www. festivaltheatre.org or 715-483-3387
Wine Meets Art Festival Manning Ave. N., Stillwater
Details: Art vendors, outdoor live music, wine tasting. Free.
Contact: 651-430-3310
SIGNING BY AUTHOR DIANE DETTMANN
When: 6 p.m. Aug. 7 through noon Aug. 8 Where: Stillwater Area High School Details: Ceremonies, entertainment, human foosball game. Proceeds to Hope Lodge, Twin Cities lodging for cancer patients and caregivers. Contact: sara.paul@cancer.org, 651-255-8106
When: 8 am Sat., Aug. 8 Where: Lakefront Park, 100 Walnut St., Hudson, Wis. Details: Racers are bused to the starting point in Minnesota and end in Hudson. Contact: www.finalstretch.com/ running-races/gopher-to-badger
25TH YEAR CELEBRATION: SPELMANSSTÄMMA
Square Lake County Park) Details: Viewings of multiple short films, live music, concessions, onsite camping. Contact: www. squarelakefestival.com
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GOPHER TO BADGER HALF MARATHON AND 5K
8-17, displays, parachute demo, hydroplane and helicopter rides, farmers market, concessions. Pancake breakfast 10 a.m. Contact: Register for rides at www.forestlakeairport.org. Info: 651-373-3779.
When: Noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 8 and 9 Where: St. Croix Vineyards, 6428
Out RELAY FOR LIFE OF STILLWATER
Falls, Wis. Details: $10. Four plays written by MN or Wis. residents will be read by theater company, then ranked by a panel. Contact: www. festivaltheatre.org
STUFF THE BUS EVENT When: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 Where: Stillwater Area High School, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N., Oak Park Heights Details: Community Thread and United Way of Washington County-East collect school supplies, hygiene products and snacks for local needy kids. Volunteers needed.
SUMMER TUESDAY When: Starts 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater (rain location: Charlie’s Irish Pub) Details: Vendor market, live music, movie. Locally sponsored. Band is Hounds of Finn and
movie is “Princess & the Frog.” Contact: www.summertuesdays.com
‘DATE NIGHT’ MOVIE ON THE LAWN When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 Where: {3:17} Vintage store, 2192 St. Croix Trail, Afton Details: Yard games, wine tasting, food and drink, movie showing. Bring blanket. Contact: {3:17} Vintage on Facebook.
SIXTH ANNUAL ANTIQUE BOAT SHOW & MUSIC FESTIVAL When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 Where: Bayport Marina and Mallards on the St. Croix Details: Free. Local artisans, food. Mallards holds Rock the Dock Music Festival at same time, featuring Tumblin’ Dice ($10 to $15). Contact: 651-439-2040
‘OUTHOUSE ARCHEOLOGY’ NORTH HUDSON PEPPER FEST When: Aug. 14-16 Where: Pepper Fest Park, 400 7th St. N, North Hudson, WI Details: In honor of the community’s Italian heritage, festivities include Italian food, carnival, parade, live bands, bingo and contests. Contact: 715-386-0797 or www.pepperfest.org
When: 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16 Where: Warden’s House Museum, 602 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Free. Presenter Mark Youngblood on his 30 years locating and excavating 19th and early 20th century privies and outhouses for historic artifacts.
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FLOAT FOR A CURE When: 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 Where; Avalon River Boat, Stillwater Details: Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. $35 to $60. includes buffet dinner, live music, raffles, Texas Hold-em Tourney, Bingo. Contact: 651-600-6511 or breathtoday.org
‘PHIPPS DANCE THEATER CELEBRATES THE OSCARS’ When: Aug. 14-23 Where: Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson, Wis. Details: 11th annual dance recital showcasing 49 dancers and work of seven area choreographers. $12 to $24. Contact: 715-386-8409 or www.ThePhipps. org.
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STILLWATER — The hearing process drags on for former Hugo Councilman Tony Bronk. Bronk, former treasurer of the Minnesota State Fire Department Bronk Association, was charged in January with five counts of theft by swindle and one count of offering forged checks in connection with illegal use of fire association funds from 2010 through 2014. All are felonies. An omnibus hearing was waived during his July 29 court appearance before Washington County Judge Susan Miles. That hearing is the first opportunity to enter a "not guilty" plea. Instead, Miles agreed to reschedule a plea hearing for Aug. 24 before Judge John McBride. Aug. 24 was the original date for a jury trial. Ramsey County prosecutor Tom Hatch said the delay is to give Bronk more time to consider several alternatives regarding restitution. The state has made him some offers, according to Hatch, which are not public information at this point. "He has indicated he wants to
plead, ad, b u t n e e d s more re time," Hatch tch said. "He has a major decision to make." Does that mean Bronk would avoid prison time if he accepts an offer? "No," Hatch replied. "He could still go to jail." Due to Bronk's former role as Hugo councilman, the Washington County Attorney's Office re-directed the case to Ramsey County to avoid any conflict of interest. Bronk, 42, resigned his council seat Nov. 13. Stillwater
attorney at Christopher Christ Keyser is representing Bronk. Some highlights from the criminal complaint: • The defendant allegedly took $188,000 from the MSFDA over the four-year period. • The alleged theft included $135,000 of unauthorized expenditures on the association credit card and $53,000 in forged checks. • Unauthorized expenditures were made using 89 forged checks. — Debra Neutkens
Parents who hover The “helicopter parents” of today are changing the dynamic of youth sports, classrooms, neighborhoods and even their son’s or daughter’s first job experience. A “helicopter parent” is defined in the Oxford Dictionary as: “A parent who takes an overprotective or excessive interest in the life of their child or children”. As I examine my own parenting style, I know I am often guilty of hovering over my kids and trying to micromanage their actions, activities and behavior. It’s apparent the summer days in which kids roamed free, riding bikes in the neighborhood and only summoned home by the dinner bell or sunset, seem to be gone. So too are the days of pick-up football games or baseball at the local sandlot. However, I realize that while my kids aren’t having those kinds of childhood experiences I did, there are benefits. This fall our 8-year-old son wants to try youth football, of the tackle sort. As parents we want our kids to try out things that interest them, but we had mixed feelings — nearly half of all parents today are opposed to youth football because of head injuries. While our football association offers both tackle and flag football at his level, we decided to let him go ahead and play tackle. Friends who had been through it advised it’s better to play any kind of football in a helmet, and we all know if play is done correctly it means contact. So we put the fears behind us and headed to Zappa’s for the gear. I guess in many ways, learning to play a sport equipped with the proper gear and in the care of coaches who are trained and understand safe practices is probably better than the pick-up games of the past that were often controlled by neighborhood bullies. And while we can help guide our kids in their decision-making, we can’t control what their interests are going to be. Still, helicopter parenting can go too far. A friend, who recently visited from Atlanta where she is a human resources manager for a mid-sized company, has heard from her peers of parents asking to sit in on their adult children’s interviews, or calling their child’s boss to find out why they had a bad review or were written up for being late. It would seem any rational parent would know that micromanaging an adult child’s life and job is over the top. However, it’s a reminder to those of us still parenting younger children that we need to keep the hovering in check if we want them to grow into responsible, self-sufficient adults capable of making their own good decisions and having success.
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Club restoring former jail in Marine • Washington County received two National Association of Counties awards at the organization’s national convention in
BY SUZANNE LINDGREN
Mecklenburg County, N.C. in early July. One recognized the FasTRAC Adult Career Pathways program which provides basic remedial education and rapid training for residents for jobs that are in current and future high demand. Another recognized its standardized metro-wide road centerline data model for functions including vehicle routing, address geocoding, emergency services dispatching and cartography. • The county will receive $288,172 from the Metropolitan Council to help pay for easements for the St. Croix Valley Regional Trail in Denmark Township. • The county paid $150,000 for right-of-way and associated easements on County State Aid Highway 21 and CSAH 18 needed to complete the Downtown Afton Reconstruction Project. • The county will add a parcel of land at 10112 10th St. in Lake Elmo to the Lake Elmo Park Reserve at a cost of $930,000. Funding comes from the Land and Water Legacy Program, with the Metropolitan Council covering 75 percent. • Through next September, the Washington
MARINE ON ST. CROIX — Visitors to Marine's Stone House Museum got a glimpse of the museum in transformation last month, as members of the Marine Women’s Civic Club unearthed the township's old jail with help from volunteers. The hall was built in 1872 as a place for residents to vote and for the town board to meet. It also housed a oneroom jail. The jail was converted to a closet, then a cupboard after Marine became a village and built a new hall in 1888. The club is trying to restore the hall to its original state. Pat Martin of Stillwater volunteered to help get rid of the blue cupboards, after which the effort revealed more than expected, including notes and messages written by inmates in the 1800s or at the turn of the century. “A lot of it is in Swedish,” Smith noted. “ If somebody was signing the wall in Swedish, it must have been pretty early on. I would guess that the town constable could put people in here overnight — it wasn’t a
Submitted photo Uncovering writing on the wall of the old jail was a surprise for Mary Smith and others cleaning out an old cupboard at the museum. Here Smith points to an inscription on the wall: “Thinking Mother dear of you and my bright and happy home far away.”
5-minute drive down to Stillwater.” The museum is open Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. or by appointment. Contact Smith at 651430-1239 or museumstonehouse@
gmail.com. -Lindgren is editor of the Marine Country Messenger
County Sheriff’s Office will continue to work with the Drug Enforcement Administration on large-scale diversion of pharmaceutical drugs. The DEA Tactical Diversion Squad in Minneapolis investigates the diversion, illegal distribution and theft of pharmaceutical drugs
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by doctors, pharmacies and other health care providers. The Sheriff’s Office provides one deputy to the task force. The DEA provides transportation, equipment, office space, technical and administrative aid, and covers overtime costs up to $17,548. •Valley Paving Inc. will do $1.53 million in pavement rehab on CR 51 from Highway 95 to County State Aid Highway 7 in Stillwater and May townships. Funding comes from state aid, the wheelage tax and the county’s Capital Road and Bridge funds. • The county will work with MnDOT to provide left turn lanes at Highway 61 and County Road 50 (202nd Street) in Forest Lake. Traffic volumes and the shape of the intersection necessitate the improvements. MnDOT will pay $478,655 for the project and the county will contribute $94,366 from the state. • The county seeks a $150,000 grant from the state to improve transportation for the elderly, the disabled and persons with special transportation needs. A 20 percent match is
• Wyoming native Paul Cram will narrate "The Face Stealer," a 10-hour audiobook by writer UK author Robert Cram Scott Norton. The book is out on Itunes, Audible and Amazon. In other news, Cram is working on the movie "Wilson" with Woody Harrelson & Laura Dern (part of which has been filmed in Stillwater) and is part of a now-airing Minnesota Twins baseball commercial. Read a 2013 Lowdown feature about Cram at http://tinyurl.com/plppxt4. • Lakes Area Youth Services Bureau, 224 N. Lake St. in Forest Lake, offers free parent support group meetings Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Info: 651-464-3685. •The Forest Lake VFW baseball team for 16 year olds came up short in the
OUT EAST championship game against Maple Grove Crimson in the 16-team St. Cloud VFW Post No. 4847 Tournament July 16-18. The team finished the season tied in first with Andover with a 16-6 record, placing third in District 7 playoffs. It was coached by Kale Henry, assisted by Brian Raabe. • The Wildlife Science Center, 5463 W. Broadway Ave.in Columbus, offers a pet nutrition seminar on raw diets from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 8. Cost is $15. Contact: 651-464-3993 or www.wildlifesciencecenter.org. •The National Park Service offers 60to 90-minute guided walks with rangers in the St. Croix Valley every other Sunday at 9 a.m. More info is at 715-4832274. The schedule is as follows: Aug. 9, Nevers Dam north of St. Croix Falls, Wis.; Aug. 23, Bedrock Glades north of Osceola, Wis.; Sept. 6, Ice Age National Scenic Trails in St. Croix Falls, Wis.; Sept. 20, Simenstad Trail at Wisconsin Interstate State Park; and Oct. 18 on the South Lake Trail at Afton State Park.
•Early-bird registration started Aug. 3 for Stillwater's Community Education program. • The St. Croix River Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 at Boutwells Landing, 5600 Norwich Pkwy in Oak Park Heights (north side Gables entrance). A St. Croix River dinner cruise follows. RSVP by Aug. 10 to hommejk@comcast.net. • Governor Mark Dayton has named Dr. Todd Stivland of Stillwater to the Task Force on Health Care Financing. It will report its findings to the Legislature by Jan. 15. • The Youth Service Bureau holds a session for parents entitled "Tackle Back-to-School Stress” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 at the Washington County Historic Courthouse, 101 W. Pine St., Stillwater. Learn to recognize and help your kids manage stress. Cost is $5. Register at www.ysb.net.
required. The fastest-growing segment of the county’s population is 65 and older, a group projected to increase by 290 percent between 2010 and 2030. Eight percent of the county’s population has a disability, and 3.4 percent has no access to a vehicle. The county offers limited transportation service from programs like Metro Mobility and Transit Link. Results will be announced in September. -Compiled from a press release
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RESTAURANT VANDALIZED Bayport BBQ owner Chris Johnson posted this Facebook photo July 30 of overnight vandalism at his Bayport business. In addition to the spray painting, vandals screwed the front door into its frame then broke off the screw heads. Those who saw suspicious vehicles or persons in the area the night of July 29 are asked to call Bayport Police at 651-275-4400 or 651-439-9381.
PROBATION FOR ECKBERG Former Lumberjack Days organizer David W. Eckberg, 64, of Stillwater, was sentenced in Washington County District Court last week to five years' probation and 240 hours of community service. Eckberg pleaded guilty in May to three counts of felony state tax evasion in relation to the financial mismanagement of the seminal Stillwater festival. He was also ordered to have no participation with running community events or festivals except as approved by his probation officer.
STILLWATER AREA • A thief ran with a carton of cigarettes at Cub Foods on Market Drive July 27 • A washer, drier and brass doorknobs were stolen from a house under construction on Monterey Court July 27 • Change was stolen from a motor vehicle on Greeley Street S. July 27 • A wallet was stolen from a vehicle on Myrtle Street E. July 27 • Graffiti was reported on the Main Street stairs July 27 • The gate was damaged in the library parking lot on Fourth Street S. July 27 • A hit and run was reported at the Water Street Inn July 27 • Theft of a bike was reported on William Street N. July 27 • A suspicious male was reported at the Cub Food office on Third Street S. July 27 • Police assisted with a “threatening” Stillwater man upset over a parking ticket on Main Street S. July 24 • An out-of-control child was taken to the hospital from Kwik Trip on Settlers Way July 24 • An out-of-control juvenile was reported on William Street N. July 24
• Assault was reported on Wilkins Street W. July 24 • A banded racing pigeon was found loitering on Fourth Street S. July 24. It flew away after being approached. • A mom complained that several teenage boys almost ran into her children while playing on equipment at Teddy Bear Park on Nelson Street July 24 • Harassment was reported at Lowell Inn on Second Street N. July 24 • A house was egged on Macey Place July 24 • Police assisted with a fight at Gove's Bar in Houlton, Wis. July 25 • A fight between two 27-yearold males was addressed outside Rafters on Main Street S. July 25. They tried to run when approached. • A physical domestic incident was addressed, and someone taken to MSP, from m the Stillwater Bridge on Chestnutt Street E. July 25 • A restraining aining order violation was reported at Bruegger's Bagels on Market Drive rive July 25 • A 28-year-old ar-old Stillwater man was arrested and charged for seconddegree DWI after a motorcycle accident on Stillwater Blvd. and Fairmeadows dows Road July 26. The bike was s found in the trees and the man claimed he wasn't driving it. He was s taken to the hospital for a possible le shoulder injury. • $600 worth of damage to 10 sprinkler heads was reported at Valley Dental ental Arts on Northwestern Avenue July 26. The issue is ongoing. • A hole in the road was reported on Mulberry erry and Fourth July 26 • Someone ne was advised July 26 not to take ake a motorized bike on Browns Creek Trail • Theft of an EBT card was reported and an unrelated warrant arrest made on Martha Street S. July 26 • Police investigated nvestigated a claim on Cottage age Drive July 26 that a neighbor may be responsible ble for a car's oil leak • A tackle ackle box and cell phone were ere stolen from someone wading at Lily Lake Park July 26 • Someone ne on Timber Way July 26 alleged their heir daughter had stolen from them. m. • A mailbox box was knocked over on Woodridge ge Lane July 27 • A 66-year-old year-old Woodbury man on his way ay to an AA meeting was involved in an accident involving DWI July 29 • A flaming ng power line was reported on Owens s and Mulberry July 29 • An unwanted wanted male was reported at HealthEast thEast on Curve Crest Boulevard rd July 29 • A 2-year-old r-old who was supposed to be napping ng snuck out unattended on Sixth Street S. July 29 • A bike and two basketballs were stolen from om a garage on Orleans Street W.. July 29 • An altercation ercation involving racial slurs and pushing between Stillwaterr residents was addressed on Main Street N. July 29.
• Juveniles were reported throwing eggs at each other at Benson Park on Orleans Street W. July 29 • A report of a possible intruder was investigated on Prairie Way S. in Bayport July 30 • A woman on Oak Glen Trail July 28 complained a stranger put trash in her recycling bin; she was concerned he was making meth. • A large snapping turtle was reported on Main Street N. July 28 • Someone reported a “suspicious” large box of wigs in a dumpster on Greeley Street S. July 28 • Theft of a catalytic converter was reported from Curve Crest Medical July 28 • Two iPods were stolen from a vehicle on Bergman Drive July 28 • Damage to a vehicle was reported at the Cub Foods office on Third Street S. July 28 • A search warrant was addressed on Greeley Street S. July 28 • A shoplifter was reported at Wal-Mart July 28 • Juveniles were told to stop j u m p i n g in the St. C r o i x R i v e r n e a r t h e
gazebo July 28 • Attempted shoplifting of a skateboard was reported at the T-Shirt Factory on Main Street S. July 28 • A hit and run was reported on Fourth and Laurel July 28 • A woman on Oakridge Road July 29 said a stranger was trying to get into the vehicle in her driveway. • Police investigated a complaint from Greeley Street S. July 30 that a nearby dog bark sounded “psychotic.” Police were unable to hear anything. -From city reports
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school UP NORTH • Students taking Advanced Placement (AP) classes at Forest Lake Area High School this past school year turned in the highest overall scores in the school’s history. Sixty-seven percent of the students taking 448 AP exams earned a passing score of 3 or higher, making an 11 percent jump from the previous year. That exceeds both the state average of 65 percent and the global average of 58 percent. The classes can be applied as college credits at a two-year or four-year college or university. The high school offers more than 30 AP and concurrent enrollment courses in partnership with the University of Minnesota, Southwest State University, and Pine Technical and Community College. FLAHS students earned 3,050 semester credits, the equivalent of 101 full years of college credit and 25 four-year degrees. • Lakes International Language Academy in Forest Lake hosted a summer exchange camp for teenage students and chaperones from Deyang, China July 28 through Aug. 2. The program included English classes and field trips.
OUT EAST • The Stillwater School Board is expected to approve the hiring of Eric VanScoy, new principal for Stillwater Junior High School and Stacey Benz, principal of both Marine and Withrow elementary schools. Both were to begin work Aug. 7. VanScoy was previously assistant principal at Lake Middle School in Woodbury and band director in the South Washington County School District. Benz was most recently dean of students at Westwood Middle School in the Spring Lake Park School District.
classrooms&lockerrooms Pony athletic standouts named to Hall of Fame STILLWATER — Four new inductees and three SAHS athletic programs have been named to the 2015 St. Croix Valley Sports Hall of Fame by the St. Croix Valley Athletic Association. Honored will be Chad Rogness, Kelly (McGinley) Herbster, Kristi (Vollstedt) Heimerman and Steve Forseth. Also recognized will be state members of the SAHS state champion girls Nordic ski teams (1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 and 1997); members of the SAHS state champion girls Alpine teams (1976, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989 and 1990); and members of the 1997 SAHS state champion boys tennis team coached by the late Chuck Anderson. All will be recognized at a banquet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 at the Grand Ballroom in Stillwater. Tickets are $30; RSVP by Sept. 7 to scvaahalloffame@yahoo.com or send a check payable to S.C.V.A.A. to the Hall of Fame Committee, Box 44, Stillwater, MN 55082
ABOUT THE INDUCTEES •1994 SAHS grad Chad Rogness of Stillwater earned seven athletic letters in addition to earning the Athletic Academic Achievement Award several times. As Pony running back he rushed for 986 yards for an 8.1 average and 19 touchdowns, completing 49 of 92 passes for 951 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also played defense. In 1992 he thrilled Stillwater fans in the 1992 section semifinal game with 2:06 minutes remaining, completing an 89-yard kick-off return for a touchdown. His honors included captain; MVP; Co Coaches Award; Kearney Memorial Award; All Conference; All Conference Honorabl Honorable Mention; conference Player of the Year; All Metro; All State; All Metro Player of the Year finalist; WCCO 830 Prep Parade All Minnesota in Ireland State Team; Team M MVP); All-American (Offensive MVP Mention and Academic AllHonorable Mentio Honorable Mention. Coach American Honora considered him one of George Thole co running quarterbacks in his the best runnin
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Submitted photos Steve Forseth, right, coached football, track and weight training for Pony athletes between 1967 and 1981.
football program's history. In hockey Rogness was captain, All Conference and earned a Certificate of Commendation from Governor Arne Nelson in 1994. In baseball he was captain and All Conference and participated in the Shrine Game in 1994. He went on to play football and baseball at St. Cloud State University. •1987 SAHS grad Kelly (McGinley) Herbster of Vermillion, South Dakota excelled in Pony soccer, which she captained, as well as track and field. In track she earned All Conference four times; won All Region multiple times; qualified for state in the 4x200 and was part of a True Team State champion team in 1987. In 1986 she set a new school record at the regional meet with a 12.4 second run in the 100 meters. By 1987 she and teammates were on top-10 school record lists in four track events. Kelly went on to participate in soccer and track at the University of St. Thomas, whose top-10 track program took fourth in NCAA Division 3 national competition. She earned AllConference in outdoor and indoor track, taking fifth and All American in the 4x100 meter relay at 1988 national championships. At MIAC championships, her first-place finishes included the 100m, 200m, 4x100 relay and 4x400 relay At nationals she earned
All American again, taking third in the 4x400 and seventh in the 4x100. Her 4x100and 4x200 relay teams set new school records. •1980 SAHS grad Kristi (Vollstedt) Heimerman of Burnsville was an eighttime letter winner. In basketball the team captain took All Conference and All Conference Honorable Mention. In softball she was captain and All Conference Honorable Mention. In tennis she was captain; MVP; All Conference; won the Kolliner Award; and was Section 4AA doubles champion and state qualifier. She then played tennis for UW-Lacrosse, becoming WIAC conference third singles champion and first doubles champion. • Steve Forseth of Stillwater coached and taught from 1967-1981 at the junior and senior high levels in Stillwater. He helped developed a weight training program at SJH in the 1970s; George Thole called him “the heart and soul of the weight training program.” He was an eighth-grade football coach from 19671971; sophomore football coach 19721975; varsity football coach 1976-1981; junior high track coach 1968-1971; varsity track coach 1972-198; and weight training advisor 1972-1981. -Compiled from a press release
Racquetball players reach international heights TORONTO, Canada — The Pan American and Parapan American games took place in Toronto July 10-26, and representing the U.S.A. as second in singles in the racquetball portion was Marine’s own Jake Brendenbeck. The U.S. S team took second to Mexico. Jake and his brother Sam Brendenbeck, both Forest Lake Area High School grads, ds have been playing racquetball from age 4 and been All-American athletes since 6, according to their mother Karen Brendenbeck. She and her husband Bill owned a racquetball club for 15 years, and both belong to the Minnesota Racquetball Hall of Fame. Jake, 23, lives in Arizona since graduating in 2013 from Pueblo University in Colorado. He’s currently ranked No. 1
Racquetball Tour on the World Ra and has won iin adult singles at the U.S.A. Adult National Championships the past two Championsh years. Th That achievement launched launche him onto the U.S.A. Adult Racquetball Adu T e a m , which has allowed w him to travel to several countries, most recently Canada for the Pan Am games. Sam, 19 and attending Buena Vista University in Iowa, won the boys 18-andunder singles and doubles last June as part of the Junior U.S.A. Team at Junior Nationals. This November he competes at the Junior World Tournament in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. -Contributing Writer Jessica Anderson
Submitted photo Marine native Sam Brendenbeck leaps to volley a racquetball. He and his brother Jake Bredenback have made names for themselves as top athletes in the game.
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Annual fiddle festival at Gammelgarden celebrates 25th year BY MICHELLE MIRON Editor
SCANDIA — Gammelgarden Musem holds its 25th annual festival called Spelmanstämma — “fiddler gathering” in Swedish — Saturday, Aug. 15. The Lowdown asked Gammelgarden Director Lynne Blomstrand Moratzka and Marketing Manager Julie Erickson for details about the free event that features musicians, dancers, artists and other vendors, tours of historic buildings, immigrant activities, children's activities and food. Q: How will the music portion work? A: Musicians are most welcome to come, play with, share music and learn from others. In Sweden these (events) are held usually in the summer as a way to share new music and pass on the traditional tunes. The music is not written; it is always shared by playing with a fiddler. Each year members of the ASI Spelmans Lag go to Sweden to participate and compete. Paul Dahlin and his son Daniel, players at Scandia, have both won the gold medal as best fiddlers in Sweden. This year Jon Holmén, our friend from Boda, Sweden, will play as part of the 25th celebration. There will also be players of the Nyckelharp (a Swedish fiddle with "keys" that add more notes), and Swedish folk singers. Folks can dance on the grass as tunes are played. A display in the Valkommen Hus will feature items and photos from the past 25 years. Many of the performers have been to all 25 Spelmanstämmas. Q: What will the musicians' parade be like? A: At 12:15 or so brass group the Scandia Band will play, then at 1 p.m. all performers march from Elim Church to the museum. The musicians follow the flag bearers down the road from Elim Church past our Swedish Stuga through the lawn to the back of the Valkhommen Hus. At 1:15 or so the program begins with all musicians playing, then different sub groups play. At 3 p.m. or so all musicians play again.
Q: What will be some of the children's activities? A: Swedish crafts like making frog hats to wear during the Swedish favorite folk song “Sma Grodena” (“Small Frog”). Q: What about immigrant activities? A: Everyday 1860s farm activities: carrying water with a yoke, making butter, doing laundry with a washboard and wringer, milking our pretend cow Rosa, schoolyard games, etc. A demonstration of hair jewelry making will also be staged. Diane Thorpe of Otsego has recently returned after studying in Dalarna, Sweden with expert hair jewelry makers. Q: Concessions? A: Food will be for sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or so in the gazebo: meatball sandwiches, almond cake with cream and berries, homemade root-beer and other food items. Q: How did this festival tradition get started 25 years ago? A: The American Swedish Institute Spelmans Lag (fiddlers group) wanted to have a traditional stamma outside in the summer. They approached Gammelgarden; we agreed to provide space. In the tradition of stammas, they are free to all. Q: What do you consider the most unique element of this festival? A: The pure Swedish-ness: the folk dress of the musicians, the fiddles and the fascinating nyckelharps, and just how folksy and welcoming the musicians are to all who come to participate, dance, sing, listen and enjoy.
Submitted photo Above, previous celebrations included displays of vintage stringed instruments. Below, children milk Gammelgarden’s pretend cow Rosa at a previous event.
Submitted photo The Scandia Band at a previous Spelmansstämma.
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Refreshment for area cyclists at Gateway Trail food truck
Submitted photo Gateway Trailside is stationed in a corner of Tamra Hartman’s horse farm.
BY SUZANNE LINDGREN
STILLWATER TOWNSHIP — A sprinkling rain falls on the Gateway Trail, and though it’s slowed traffic on the motor-free thoroughfare, a few brave bodies drift to and from the open window of Gateway Trailside, ordering brats or a specialty drink made from strawberries and basil. The truck sits just off its namesake trail at Mile Marker 15 about 3 miles southwest of Pine Point Park. Stationed in a shady corner of Tamra Hartman’s horse farm in Stillwater Township, the truck offers nourishment, a place to rest and a breeze. “It’s a peaceful place to sit,” said Hartman. “You can look at horses in the pasture and get peeks of the ponds across the way.” The Afton native said she acquired her penchant for cooking and hospitality from her parents. “They were both good cooks,” she says. “My dad owned bars and restaurants and my mom managed. I probably got
my passion from them.” Hartman paused to tell incoming customers it was Taco Thursday, then got back to talking about what inspired her to open the business. “I’ve noticed for years how much [trail] traffic is here,” she said. “And there’s no place to get anything. I thought a food truck would be nice for people, and fun. If I were out on a trail I’d like a place to sit and relax. And as always, I like to entertain.” Once the inspiration was locked in, the former flight attendant and mortgage loan officer set out to turn vision into reality. It wasn’t easy. “There’s definitely a learning curve,” she said. “I had to go through the DNR, the city, county and state. I had to get food certified. And then there was designing the trailer: Where do I want stuff? What do I want on the menu? What do I charge? There were a lot of decisions. Some things were probably right and some not.” Hartman’s menu puts family recipes for chili and garlic
cheese bread beside summertime favorites — hot dogs, brats, ice tea, gelato — and healthful fare such as fresh fruit and veggies. But the thing people seem to come for, she said, is her Strawberry Basil Bliss, a drink made from fresh strawberries, basil grown on site and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Hartman opened for business the first weekend in June with little fanfare. Several weeks later she’s seen growing interest from customers, has gotten attention from local press and reported that business is good. “Each weekend is a little busier than the weekend before,” she said. “It’s exciting to hear people say ‘I heard about this from a friend, or Facebook or the newspaper.’ This is now a destination, which is really exciting.” For Hartman, the work feels something like a calling. “It’s been a long time dream to have a coffee shop or something,” she said “This is just a happy place for me to be. I’m very happy when people come back.” -Suzanne Lindgren is editor of the Marine Country Messenger.
Charter vote date set, commission disbandment added to ballot Two councilmen protest emergency meeting
BY KRISTINE GOODRICH
GRANT — There will be two questions on the ballot at an Oct. 13 special election. Grant residents will decide whether to adopt a proposed charter. They also will vote whether or not to disband the Charter Commission if the charter isn't approved. The Grant City Council held an emergency meeting July 30 to take actions to set the election date and place the two questions on the ballot.
T h e council was legally mandated to take those actions. The charter is a city governing document developed by a judgeappointed commission. The commission delivered its proposed charter to the city on July 20. A petition to dissolve the com-
mission was subsequently received, sparking placement of a second question on the ballot. Accordingg to state law, the commission only can be disbanded if a charter hasn't been adopted. That means that if voters ap-
prove the charter, the question about the commission is moot. City Attorney Nick Vivian reported to the council that the proposed charter is qualified to be put to a vote. “We've reviewed the charter and compared the language and powers proposed in the document to the relevant state statutes and it appears the charter is in proper form for submission to the city of Grant electorate,” he said. The petition also appeared to meet the requirements to trigger a referendum. It had 188 signatures from registered voters, which is more than the needed 5 percent of registered voters. Jerry Helander said after the meeting he was one of several
residents who went door-knocking to acquire the signatures. He gave “credit” to the “citizens who took the time to understand stan that the petition simply gives voters the right to vote on whether v the Charter Commission is needed or desirable if the charter is not approved.” The emergency meeting was necessitated by statutory timing stipulations. State law requires the city cit to hold an election within 90 days of o receipt of the proposed charter. The city also must give the county at least 74 days notice. The council's next regularly scheduled meeting on Aug. 4 was too sch late to meet the notification requirement. m The timing stipulations left council members membe with a few dates in mid-October from which they could choose to hold the wh special election. They chose Tuesday, Oct. 13, because elections are typically held on beca Tuesdays. The council actions also includTuesday ed directing city staff to contract with the direc county to administer the election. Councilmen Larry Lanoux and Loren Coun Sederstrom did not cast any votes. They Sederstr left shortly after the meeting began in proshor test of the emergency meeting. t Lanoux objected that the entire Aug. 4 Lanou agenda was moved to the July 30 emer-
gency meeting and the Aug. 4 meeting was canceled. The emergency meeting should have been limited to the charter decisions, he contended. He also argued that the meeting should have been held in the evening to allow residents who work during the day to attend. Mayor Tom Carr interrupted Lanoux's reproach by repeatedly banging his gavel on the desk. Carr did the same when Sederstrom attempted to speak. As Sederstrom stormed out he called the mayor an “idiot.” Vivian advised that the council isn't legally bound to limit the agenda of an emergency meeting to only emergency matters. The remaining council members did, nevertheless, opt to table most of the nonemergency agenda items until the council's September meeting. The proposed charter can be downloaded from the city website. The Charter Commission members are holding a potluck lunch Aug. 15 outside City Hall to share information about their proposal; they also will hear public comment at their 7 p.m. Aug. 20 meeting. —Kristine Goodrich is the editor of the White Bear Press.
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Osceola CSA offering folk school classes, retreats, field trips BY SUZANNE LINDGREN
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Suzanne Lindgren Shards discovered from an Oneota vessel are decorated with part of a raptor motif, possibly representing a thunderbird. The shards were coated with a red paste distinctive to the site.
BY SUZANNE LINDGREN
MARINE ON ST. CROIX — A needle carved from bone, a bead of rolled copper, stones sharpened into points and decorated shards of pottery. That's a partial list of items found during
a four-week archaeological field session near the St. Croix Watershed Research Station in June and early July. The University of Minnesota class was led by Ed Fleming, curator of archaeology at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Fleming has been excavating remains of an Oneota village
in the St. Croix Valley since 2013. The area known as the Sheffield site, which sits near the St. Croix River in May Township, is the only known Oneota village in the area. Evidence of the culture is typically found more abundantly in southern Minnesota, southern Wisconsin and Iowa.  Fleming trained the students — six undergraduates and one grad student — in excavation at the site for three weeks. In one find, the crew meticulously unearthed what was likely a 700-year-old fire pit. The soil, black in contrast to the red surrounding it, was lined with rocks before the team removed them. The artifacts they found in the hearth and a refuse pit — seeds of cultivated plants, arrowheads of southwestern Wisconsin sandstone and copper that likely came from northern Minnesota — are part of a larger puzzle. “We’re trying to get a sense for the layout of the village and what life was like during the 14th century,� said Fleming of the project. “It’s an exciting time to be working in because it’s right before European colonization. The French got here in the 1680s, but there was a lot of upheaval for almost 200 years before that as folks were displaced from the east and new alliances were made and broken. All of that started in the 1500s, so those pressures were in place in this area. This site, occupied from roughly 1300 to maybe the early 1400s, was right before all that happened.� Then there’s the question of why the Oneota were this far north at all. “As an Oneota village, it’s a little out of place
in the valley,� Fleming noted. “Most are south of here — Redwing, La Crosse, south of Mankato, southeastern Wisconsin and throughout Iowa. During the late 1200s and early 1300s, there was a fair amount of migration going on. We don’t know why, but we know there was a lot of movement of Oneota people.� Fleming suspects climate was a factor, but said further research is needed to confirm that guess. This year’s excavation adds knowledge to preliminary work done two years ago, when Fleming’s team conducted a geophysical survey of the site (to see into the soil before digging) and did preliminary excavations. “The geophysical survey gave us some targets to go after for excavation,� he explained. Fleming has also worked to catalog an un-inventoried collection of artifacts at the Science Museum excavated in 1959 and 1960. Prior to this year’s excavation, the class did a survey behind the garage at the St. Croix Watershed Research Station, systematically digging pits in an effort to find new sites. That's a good way for students to practice hand excavation, mapping and documenting before finding artifacts, said Fleming. And it teaches them they won’t always find something. “It’s a fact of life as an archaeologist,� he noted. The class wrapped up July 9, but Fleming plans to return with another class next year. -Suzanne Lindgren is editor of the Marine Country Messenger.
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— When a chain-smoking, “Rolling Stone” magazine journalist (Jesse Eisenberg) in New York City learns that a famous, eccentric, bandanawearing novelist (Jason Segel), who teaches writing as an English professor at a college in Chicago, committed suicide in this compelling, well-written, realistic, superbly acted, cameo-dotted (Joan Cusack, Ron Livingston, Mamie Gummer, and Anna Chlumsky), 106-minute film based on David Lipsky’s book, he reminisces about the conversations he had with David Foster Wallace during an interview in 1996 while accompanying him on a book tour to Minneapolis to promote “Infinite Jest.”
“IRRATIONAL MAN” (R) (3) [SOME LANGUAGE AND SEXUAL CONTENT.]
— The life of a glum, alcoholic, charismatic philosophy professor (Joaquin Phoenix) drastically changes course in this offbeat, captivating, low-key. 97-minute Woody Allen comedic drama when he recklessly decides to murder a mean-spirited judge (Tom Kemp) and then must decide what to do when a college student (Emma Stone) with whom he is having an affair discovers the truth.
“MISSION: IMPOSSIBLEROGUE NATION” (PG-13) (3.5) [SEQUENCES OF ACTION AND VIOLENCE, AND BRIEF PARTIAL NUDITY.]
— When a highly skilled IMF operative (Rom Cruise) tries to expose a secretive criminal organization known as the Syndicate that is bent on annihilating the IMF and then CIA director (Alec Baldwin) erroneously labels him a dangerous rogue agent in this highly entertaining, well-written, intriguing, 131-minute thriller dominated by nonstop action and chases, amazing stunts, and humor, three trusted colleagues (Simon Pegg, Jeremy Renner, and Ving Rhames) and a covert British agent (Rebecca Ferguson) team up to try to bring down the menacing, ruthless terrorist (Sean Harris) from Vienna, Morocco, and London.
“VACATION” (R) (1) [CRUDE AND SEXUAL CONTENT AND LANGUAGE THROUGHOUT, AND BRIEF GRAPHIC NUDITY.]
— Crude humor dominates this silly, occasionally funny, star-dotted (Chris Hemsworth, Chevy Chase, Leslie Mann, Michael Peña, Colin Hanks, Regina Hall, Ron Livingston, Beverly D’Angelo, and Charlie Day), 99-minute pratfall comedy, which is a reimagining of the 1983 comedy “National Lampoon’s Vacation” about a nerdy Chicago pilot (Ed Helms) who takes his wife (Christina Applegate) and two sons (Steele Stebbins and Skyler Gisondo) on a disastrous road trip to Wally World.
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 2014 by Wendy Schadewald
Courtesy of the Washinton County Fair Revelers at the July 29 to Aug. 2 Washington County Fair enjoyed sunny skies and a range of activities from traditional to new. The 144-year-old event was planned by an all-volunteer board headed up by Dorie Ostertag of Afton. She has helped with the fair in some capacity since 1994, typically overseeing some 180 fair employees and 100 volunteers each year. The fair operates as a self-sustaining nonprofit without benefit of aid, earning extra revenues by renting out fairground buildings in the offseason.
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KIDS CLUB WORKERS Kids Club is looking for energetic people who enjoy interacting with kids to work with school age children before and/or after school. We have openings for staff at several of the elementary schools in the Centennial School District, Circle Pines, MN. Assist with supervision of children, assist with design and maintenance of safe and stimulating environment, assist with planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum, assist site manager and program coordinators with other duties as assigned. Hours available are between 7 am and 9 am and/or 3:30 - 5:30 pm. Starting pay is $11.77 per hour. Previous child care experience preferred. Please apply online at www.isd12.org. Click on "Employment". If you have additional questions please call Rachel at 763-792-6110 for more information. Deadline for applications is 8/14/15. EOE
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Quality Improvement Specialist
Webster, WI Nexen is a leading manufacturer of industrial clutches and brakes, precision linear and rotary motion control devices and control systems. Responsibilities will include application, maintenance, and continuous improvement of quality standards, systems and methods to ensure that Nexen Group, Inc. manufactures and delivers products meeting customer specifications in the most efficient manner possible.
Part Time Classified Inside Media Sales Press Publications is seeking a professional, self-motivated, results oriented, outbound-call sales hunter to become part of our sales team. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Master the understanding and value of all product offerings and the process involved in selling print and digital advertising solutions. • Demonstrate the ability to apply needs-based selling to prepare advertising campaigns to meet client objectives and close sales. • Establish new advertising leads and prospects to build a qualified sales list. • Solicit help wanted orders with outbound telephone sales calls and emails. • Build client relationships with HR directors, close sales, achieve individual and group sales goals. • Track and enter leads, sales and client creative into software systems. • Work well and communicate with entire team and clients to effectively reach goals.
To apply please contact Patty Steele Director of Sales and Marketing at Press Publications. Email marketing@presspubs.com or call 651-407-1213 for more information.
Qualified candidates will have a minimum 2 year technical college degree/diploma in a related field with 3 or more years experience in manufacturing or machining, with emphasis in Quality. Preferred Credentials – Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Technology, Industrial Management Quality, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering preferably with quality experience and knowledge of machining operations. ASQC certification as a Quality Technician (CQT) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) is desirable. Six Sigma Certification and/or Metallurgical experience is a plus. Should be a self-starter, organized, and analytical with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to work in a team environment and always maintain a professional demeanor. Must understand LEAN and/or Six Sigma methodologies and be able to apply statistical techniques in a manufacturing environment. Must have thorough measurement competencies, strong blueprint literacy and thorough understanding and use of GD&T. Strong computer skills including, word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Must also have strong, problem solving, analytical and interpersonal skills, and be able to work independently. We offer an excellent salary Nexen Group, Inc. and benefits package. If you Human Resources are interested in joining a 26837 Industrial Avenue dynamic and forward looking Webster, WI 54893 company, and have a positive Fax (715) 866-6350 and enthusiastic approach to qualityspecialist@nexengroup.com work, fax or send a resume to: Equal Opportunity Employer
Teamvantage is a full-service product development, engineering and manufacturing partner offering manufacturing solutions for the medical device, electronics, defense and industrial markets located in Forest Lake, MN. To be the best, we rely on the efforts of talented people—we find and recruit the best in the business. We support them with ongoing training and a culture that rewards innovation, great ideas and hard work and always puts the customer first. We are growing rapidly and have the following positions available: • Manufacturing Operator – 2nd Shift • Material Handler – 2nd and 3rd Shift • CNC Machinist – 2nd and 3rd Shift • Quality Engineer •Technical Sales Engineer Entry Level Operators Needed Gain experience in a world-class manufacturing environment and have the potential for employment with Teamvantage. Contact our staffing partner, Staffing Network, for more information; 651-202-2851. Teamvantage is an equal opportunity employer offering a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, life, profit sharing, flex spending accounts, & tuition reimbursement – PLUS MORE! To apply, please send resume with salary requirements to: Teamvantage, Attn: Human Resources 20697 Fenway Ave N, Forest Lake, MN 55025 Fax: (651) 304-1602 hr@teamvantage.com Or apply online at www.teamvantage.com
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•Actor Woody Harrelson and a film crew were in Stillwater again July 23 filming at Minnesota Correctional Facility-Stillwater for a movie to be titled “Wilson.” Earlier this summer, they also filmed near the Washington County Government Center. Based on a graphic novel by Daniel Clowes, the film also stars Judy Greer and Cheryl Hines. According to online source comingsoon.net: “Harrelson stars as Wilson, a lonely, neurotic and hilariously honest middle-aged misanthrope who reunites with his estranged wife (Dern) and gets a shot at happiness when he learns he has a teenage daughter he has never met. In his uniquely outrageous and slightly twisted way, he sets out to connect with her.” •Event organizer Laurie Schneider reports nearly 1,000 tickets have already sold for a Sept. 13 fundraiser for the pollinator conservation group known as “Polli-NATION.” Site will be Lift Bridge Brewery. •Are we the only ones who didn't know Stillwater restaurant L'Etoile du Nord has had a waffle truck since at least 2013? Toppings vary, and apparently the truck also offers wine and Belgian beers. One online review described owner Olivier Vrambrout's trademark waffles as “thick, soft but moist, not really chewy, but sort of dense in all the right ways.” •Bayport BBQ owner Chris Johnson threw a free music show July 31 to thank customers for their support following vandalism to his business last week. •Lenar Corp. plans a 46-unit townhouse development on 15 acres just east of Lake Elmo Avenue. •Oak Park Heights is still considering how it wants to improve Oak Park Crossing, its relatively new park near Phil's restaurant. •Because of lower-than-expected interest rates, the Stillwater School District will need to borrow only $90.6 million for its latest building project rather than the $97.5 million approved by voters. •The Associated Press ran a feature about all the spectators taking MnDOT-guided boat rides to see construction of the St. Croix River Crossing via St. Croix Boat & Packet. The story said at least 350 people take the cruises three times per month, paying $10 a ticket. •New president of Forest Lake Rotary Club is Vince Stevens of law firm Miller and Stevens. •Residents who registered for the Forest Lake Police Dept. to attend their Night to Unite parties also received two dozen free cupcakes from the city. Nice touch. •Forest Lake invites business interested in developing the former city hall and LAYSB buildings to make proposals. In a public meeting last month, Mayor Stev Stegner noted the city may turn over the properties at a bargain price if a developer makes an attractive offer. They have been on the market since City Center was finished last year. •Hugo is planning to install an electronic car racing track at Irish Avenue Park. Apparently the hobby is particularly popular with 9- to 15-year-olds.
•Representatives from Stillwater Relay For Life painted supportive purple messages on storefronts at Acapulco Mexican Restaurant, River Valley Athletic Club, Valley Bookseller, The Wedge & Wheel, Alfresco Casual Living, Darn Knit Anyway, Capture Salon and Studio, HealthSource Of Stillwater, Purefex Salon, Simply Chic and other Stillwater-area businesses over the weekend. •At press time St. Croix County in Wisconsin was getting ready to buy 53 acres of undisturbed woodland north of Hudson along the St. Croix River for public use, using mitigation funding from the St. Croix River Crossing. The property owner is retired judge C.A. Richards. •The Anoka County Historical Society notes that prohibition was instituted in Anoka County in 1915, four years prior to national Prohibition.
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